She's back? Already? Well, I'm starting this chapter, and I'll probably finish it soon, too. Well…yeah. Heh…heh.
OBMcKenzie: Don't lose hope in me. If I do decide to quit a story, I'll post one of those annoying a/n's and then wait about a week or two before deleting it, and even then, I keep the story saved on my computer…o.O; Thanks, I was wanting my chapters to flow a lot more smoothly, and I've actually been trying to work on that. And about the Shippo thing…I didn't even plan that. The orange hair, green eyes thing just kind of spilled out, and then the name…then I thought "Shippo!" and there you have it.
Bookwormjavajunkie: Hehehehe…I do that too sometimes, read an entire fiction in one night. I think who the rapist is has been made slightly obvious, but I dunno, maybe that's just because it's my story. OO; And I agree with you, a lemon this early would be…:shudder: Thank you so very much:Blush: I'm flattered.
To the rest of my reviewers: Thank you so much! I'm sorry it took me so long to get this last update out, and I really did feel bad, but I either couldn't find the inspiration in me to write, or I just didn't have the time. I love you all….but maybe not in the same way you all love me. Oo;;
Random: Does anyone know which of Kagome's friends is which? I just thought that it would be nice to know before I go and put them in the wrong personalities…thanks, if you do know, just please leave it in a review. ON WITH THE STORY!
A now hanyou Inuyasha's eyes fluttered at the light coming in through Kagome's window as he sighed. It wasn't very early, he knew that much. The hanyou's attention turned on the girl in his arms, laying snuggled into his chest. He had been correct, he slept without a single problem throughout the night, not a single dream. If I could sleep like this every night… the hanyou thought, yawning quietly. Kagome jerked in her sleep, her breathing quickening. Inuyasha simply rubbed her back softly, as the girl settled back down, clutching to his haori tightly. Kagome's eyes slowly opened, and she jumped at the sight she took in…Inuyasha's haori? That was right, he had changed back into his own clothing before they had gone to bed.
"I can't believe that Shippo's dating one of my best friends…" Kagome mumbled, closing her eyes against the bright light. Inuyasha smiled, resting his forehead against the top of her head, holding her tightly.
"I doubt I'll be able to look at the runt the same." Inuyasha laughed, sitting himself up, as Kagome adjusted herself to where her head lay in his lap. Inuyasha brushed her hair aside, looking down at her, simply smiling.
"He wanted to see us…Shimonu." Kagome said, twitching as she said the name. She gave up. He would always be little Shippo to her. He's like my baby. It hurts to see him grown up…I feel like I've missed it all.
"Yeah…Shimonu doesn't even fit him. Shippo or the runt. That's what I'll always call the kid." Inuyasha said, smiling. He's awfully happy today…
As if on cue, the phone rang, as Kagome slowly got up, and answered it. She smiled, talking to Shippo, or that was what Inuyasha heard.
"Yes, I'll be sure he comes. About thirty minutes will be good, thanks Shippo!" Kagome said, smiling contently. "Well, get ready. We're off to Shippo's in about thirty minutes." Kagome smirked, sitting back down next to her hanyou. My hanyou… She smiled at the thought, brushing her lips across his before she grabbed in her closet and disappeared into the hallway, a pair of jeans and a red t-shirt sitting on the bed.
Kagome entered the room, wearing a skirt similar to that of her school uniform, but in blue, and a grey hoodie, with blue Japanese symbols across it.
"It's kinda cold outside, and mom made us food before we go." Kagome said, walking into her room, reaching for a hairbrush on her desk, before the hanyou caught her wrist, twirling her around until she was in his arms. Inuyasha leaned down, kissing her deeply, pushing against her. Kagome simply melted into him, as she pulled back for air, gasping. Does he know what he does to me? Kagome smirked, kissing him softly on the lips, then grabbed his hand, dragging him into the kitchen, taking a place at the table. Mrs. Higurashi smiled, placing two bowls of rice and steak in front of Inuyasha and Kagome, mumbling something about calling her to Kagome, then walking out into the living room.
"Like to kiss me, 'eh?" Kagome chuckled, taking a bite of her lunch, smiling. Inuyasha took his chopsticks, taking a piece of her steak, and forcing it into his mouth. "Heeey!" She shouted, taking a piece of his steak. Soon, it was an all out war on who could eat the most of whose steak first. After they had both scarfed down each others meals, Inuyasha smiled and stood up, walking into the living room for his hat, seeing a big black piece of metal, blinking. What is that thing? The limo honked, causing Inuyasha to jump and fall down, Souta and Mrs. Higurashi simply laughing.
"Mom! Our ride's here! We'll be back later!" Kagome shouted, blinking when she found Inuyasha on the floor, but shook her head, pulling the hanyou up and walking out into the courtyard of the shrine…when she saw it. "A LIMO?" The girl screeched, as Inuyasha's ears flattened underneath his hat.
"Yes, wench, a lee-moh." Inuyasha snapped at her, picking her up bridal style and hauling her up to the car, the driver got out and opened the door.
"You must be uncle Inuyasha and aunt Kagome, I presume?" The handsome young man asked, as Inuyasha double took. Uncle Inuyasha? Aunt Kagome? You can't be telling me…
"You're Sesshoumaru's?" Kagome asked, smiling at the boy, as he nodded. "Yes. I just now qualified for a driver's license, and the normal driver, Noru, is sick. Ship…Shimonu asked me to pick you two up. You'll be going to my home, I suppose?" He asked, smiling at Kagome. Father was right. She is beautiful. The young man thought, smiling.
"I..we don't know. Shippo just said that we're supposed to get in the ride." Kagome said politely, elbowing Inuyasha softly in the stomach to stop him from staring, then she glanced over the young man herself. He looked exactly like Sesshoumaru, accept for he had short, choppy black hair and was wearing a black bandana over the top of his hair.
"C'mon…let's go. I'm sorry to rush, but Father will be angry if you two are late." The young boy almost snapped, pointing at the opened door. Inuyasha rolled his eyes, setting Kagome down, putting a hand at the small of her back, softly pushing her towards the car. Kagome's eyes sparkled as she crawled in, Inuyasha rolled his eyes again, giving…what was his name?
"Hey, kid? What's your name?" Inuyasha asked, still standing outside the door, Kagome looking around inside the limo, amazed. The boy simply smiled.
"Call me Romu." The boy said, watching Inuyasha crawl into the strange black…creature…and shutting the door after him. Kagome smiled as Inuyasha took hold of her hand, pulling her towards him. Romu crawled into the drivers seat, looking back at the two and instantly closing the small window that separated them, a black board seperating the three.
"And so, little brother is finally here." A cold voice bit out as Romu opened the fancy cherry wood doors to a large…library?
"Sesshoumaru, what the hell do you want?" Inuyasha snarled, Kagome's arms wrapped around one of his in an almost attempt to hold him back. Shimonu chuckled, stepping out from behind one of the many bookcases, waving to the two. "And how the fucking hell did you get so fucking big on me, runt?" Inuyasha barked, causing both Sesshoumaru and Shimonu to crack up. Kagome shook her head, softly rubbing Inuyasha's arm, hoping the two wouldn't make Inuyasha too angry.
"Well, Inuyasha, I've been around at least five hundred years longer than you, so, that might explain a bit. And it may not seem as so, but Sesshoumaru and I have an important issue to speak to you both about." Shimonu said, looking at Inuyasha, strait faced. Sesshoumaru nodded, looking at Kagome.
"Aah, my brother has indeed intends on taking a very beautiful mate. No more lovely than my own Rin, of course." Sesshoumaru said, plain as day, smiling. Kagome's eyes widened.
"Rin?" Both Kagome and Inuyasha shouted, thought Inuyasha was out of crude humor. Here, his brother had despised him for having half blood, yet his mate had bore him half demon mates. It was all to funny.
"Yes, Rin." Sesshoumaru rolled his eyes exaggeratedly. "But Rin is not here. She will be here soon enough, and you may speak with her after we have discussed the issue at hand. I am sure you have assumed that most demons that you met are still alive at meeting Shippo again. As true as that may be, most demons now are only half demons, so they are easily hidden with bandanas and hats. This, however, is also not the issue I wish to speak with you about. Kagome, you probably question if you and Inuyasha made it to the future. Right now, the answer to that question is no. But, it can be solved. Inuyasha will take you as his mate…I have seen this from the very first time I met you. I fear that my brother has never been as angry as when we met in my father's bones when I was trying for Tetsuiaga. Trust him, and also trust yourself. You have a great power. You are the reincarnate of Kikyo, one of the most powerful priestesses, mikos, if you will, ever. But you are no ordinary priestess. You have both the power of Kikyo in you, but the power of yourself, and all of your ancestors. Kikyo stared herself, and therefore, earned all of her power herself. This will come in handy for you in the months ahead. If I am correct, then I have caught you both before it is too late. This will be a major advantage. I've prepared this for myself…of the past. Please, it must be delivered as soon as you both cross back into the well, it is very important." Sesshoumaru paused, looking towards a window in the large library. "Rin is home." He smiled, popping his neck before looking from Kagome to Inuyasha. It is a shame that they were mated yet failed to live long enough to produce pups the first time…thank the gods I can change that.
Rin walked into the room, all smiles, a tall young man at her side, showing exact facial resemblance to Rin, the only difference was a pair of fangs sticking out of his mouth and silver hair. Rin dropped her purse, jaw dropping. "KAGOME!" She shouted, smiling widely, running and hugging Kagome. Rin was now about 5'5, with long, black hair and deep brown eyes. Her teeth were strait, and her body was thin and toned, she was in great shape for having kids. Rin stepped back, looking over Kagome. "You're just as I remember you." Rin flashed Kagome a million dollar smile, looking over at Sesshoumaru, then Shippo, and then looking at Inuyasha. "Ooh..you weren't done, were you?" Rin's head beaded with sweat and she chuckled nervously. "I guess I'll go now..oh, Kagome, please visit me before you leave!" Rin said, cheerfully, and walked out of the room. Sesshoumaru rolled his eyes, looking at the now closed doors, then looked back at Kagome.
"As I was saying. You are going to fight Naraku under different circumstances than you will expect, and I'm not about to give away the lovely surprise. But little brother, instead of worrying about my killing you, work with me to kill Naraku. I have no intention to kill you in the past. Maybe hurt you bad, shake you up, even scare your priestess here, but I wouldn't kill you. And if I did, I'd bring you back with my sword. Kagome, protect your two other human friends. Train yourself, and ask that old priestess to train you in the acts of healing, you'll need them if you want to be able to save your human friends. I…believe that's all I need to tell you, Priestess. The rest is business that my brother and I have. If you will, my lovely wife needs company." Sesshoumaru said in a very suave voice, nodding to Kagome, who looked at Inuyasha, bewildered as she had been the night before. She swiftly kissed him on the cheek, keeping her hand holding tightly to his until she had walked to the point to where both their arms extended, and she could no longer hold on. She was being torn away from him, almost. Kagome exited the room slowly, shutting the doors, closing them and collapsing against them afterwards. She and Inuyasha had died, were dead. This was unbelievable. She was dead. Inuyasha was dead. The man that she loved more than her own life itself, dead. Gone. Nothing but a memory…and yet, the Sesshoumaru that she had thought to be never forgivable wanted to give them a chance. Why hadn't he revived them with his sword in the past? She was confused. Visiting with Rin would be refreshing…and she would be able to ask questions. She needed to ask those questions…badly.
"Inuyasha." Sesshoumaru said, standing up, walking over to his half brother stiffly. "You need to mate the girl as soon as possible. Mark her, even. She died because Naraku mated her, and it was against her will. You died trying to avenge her. If you mark her, Naraku can't have her, and I won't lose you. I can tell you a lot more. Naraku is going to threaten almost all of the strong demon leaders' territories. We all are going to band together in a war. You had better fight with us. You didn't the first time around, and it lead to your priestess's death, as well as yours." Sesshoumaru sighed deeply, taking a deep breath after. "There is so much to tell you that I cannot. I can only hope that you live and change everything. I can only hope that Naraku doesn't know that we are here this very moment, telling you everything." Inuyasha released a growl, finally being audible.
"You mean to tell me that I failed in killing that bastard after he killed my Kagome?" Inuyasha's eyes turned red. Sesshoumaru chuckled.
"Inuyasha, settle down. You need to keep your head on straight. You killed him, yes. But he called upon Kagura and took her over after you had been long dead. The monk's void devoured him after it took in Sango. Shippo here came to me. I of course took him in as my own son. He and Rin grew up together. Once Rin was of age, I made sure that she shared the feelings for me that I felt for her and mated her. No one was ever able to kill Naraku. No one ever succeeded…" Sesshoumaru shook his head, closing his eyes. Shippo sat in a chair near one of the larger bookshelves, his eyes closed and arms crossed. Were it not for the orange hair, one could have mistaken him for Inuyasha.
"What exactly does this note have in it?" Inuyasha sneered, disappointed in himself. He couldn't even kill the bastard that killed Kagome. It pissed him the hell off.
"Just that I need to keep my promise to myself true. You wouldn't understand, Inuyasha, and I don't intend on explaining anything to you. Just give me the damn note in the past." Sesshoumaru sneered right back, rolling his eyes. He was sick of his brother's attitude. "Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go chat with your priestess. You'll probably want to come with me, jealous mutt." Sesshoumaru laughed, and walked out of the room.
"I'm not a jealous…" Inuyasha snarled, racing after his brother, angrily. So, the bastard has changed…
Kagome sat at the bar, looking over at a now of age Rin. She brought the cup of green tea up to her lips, taking a tiny sip before sitting it back down.
"So, you mean to tell me, that Naraku killed us all?" Kagome finally ended up choking out, and Rin nodded, weakly.
"I can't remember it very well, I was too small. I was as small as you remember me, maybe a year or so older, I don't know. I do, however, remember Sesshoumaru crying when he found you and Inuyasha's bodies. It was terrible. Jaken led me away and let Sesshoumaru have his time. I assume that he tried to revive you with the Tensaiga, but it didn't work, or something of the sort. I really don't know." Rin sighed, shaking her head, taking a small bite of her rice. That had been a terrible time for everyone. The monk and the slayer had gotten married and were about ready to start a family, when Naraku came back, and the monk's wind tunnel devoured he and his wife. Sesshoumaru and Koga had both been a wreck, and there was much more fighting than usual in the territories. The village had been devastated…the one that Inuyasha and Kagome protected. Kaede died soon after in a battle, trying to keep a demon from coming into the village. It had been hell on a stick.
"I'm so sorry that I..we caused so much suffering." Kagome closed her eyes. It was all me. Had I not died, Inuyasha wouldn't have died, and no one would have suffered. It's all my fault. She shook her head, looking up at Rin, taking another drink of her tea. She hated this all.
"It's not your fault. You couldn't help what happened. I don't think you were willingly raped…it's not possible." Rin said in a low tone, and Kagome jerked into consciousness. What had she just said? Kagome stared, wide eyed, at Rin. How could she know… "Kagome, I wasn't supposed to tell you that, but since you know, if you swear to keep it a secret, I can tell you. You died because you didn't want to be Naraku's mate. When at least one demon, and another being, be it a human, hanyou, or full demon, are in love, and wish to become mates, the female has a choice. If anything happens to the female, implying you know what, then the female can either live, knowing that they will never be able to be with the one they love, or die. You chose to die, and frankly, I don't blame you. Inuyasha killed Naraku, then died soon after. Sesshoumaru says it was from his wounds, but he has been much worse. He died because he couldn't stand to live without you, Kagome. Remember, this is a secret." Rin said, quietly, putting her hand over Kagome's. Kagome let a few tears escape. Inuyasha couldn't live without her. She chose to die instead of being without him. They were meant to be.
Just as Kagome opened her mouth to speak, Sesshoumaru burst through the swinging door, laughing loudly. Inuyasha followed, scowling.
"I am not jealous, ya bastard!" Inuyasha shouted, glaring into Sesshoumaru's head.
"Yeah, you're not jealous, and I'm mated to your priestess. Bull fuckin' shit, Inuyasha. Little brother, you've got a lot to learn." Sesshoumaru laughed, sitting down in one of the chairs next to Rin, his arm going around her waist. Inuyasha simply rolled his eyes.
"Fuckin'…hypocrite." Inuyasha mumbled under his breath, going and sitting next to Kagome, poking her in the arm. "You ok, 'gome?" He asked, rubbing her arm softly, as Kagome nodded.
"Yeah, I'm just thinkin' a little." She said, smiling at him. Inuyasha 'keh'ed, then wrapped his arm around her shoulders, his finger tips resting softly at the grey hoodie fabric.
"Thinking? That's a new one, wench. I thought you were too damn stupid to do anything that complicated." Kagome glared at Inuyasha the second he got 'wench' out, pulling out of his hold. "I was kidding, gah, take a joke!" Inuyasha laughed fakely, wincing. He would pay for that later…
"Let's go home, Inuyasha." Kagome bit out, avoiding him. "Rin, Sesshoumaru, thank you so much for having us over. I really appreciate it, but I'll let Inuyasha speak for himself." She bit out, venom streaming from her words and into Inuyasha's bloodstream. "We'll have to get in touch next time we're home. Thanks again!" She smiled, getting up and giving Rin a hug, and being pulled into a hug by Sesshoumaru. Inuyasha growled while Sesshoumaru smiled over Kagome's shoulder.
"You wanted to leave, Kagome, c'mon." Inuyasha tapped his foot in the sandal and rolled his eyes. Romu walked into the kitchen and smiled, leading the couple out to the limo, and letting them in for a silent ride home, with Kagome sitting near the front of the limo, her arms crossed, and Inuyasha in the back, his arms also crossed.
When they arrived at the shrine, Kagome quickly exited the limo, thanking Romu for the ride, and headed inside. Inuyasha rolled his eyes, rushing after her, barely having time to wave at Romu. The door of Kagome's room slammed shut with a rather loud 'thud', and the small lock worked it's way shut just as Inuyasha reached the door, trying at the door knob.
"Kagome, c'mon! You know it was a joke!" Inuyasha shouted, pressing himself against the door softly. Kagome's laugh was heard from inside.
"Inuyasha, you're not coming in. And, if it was a joke, then why did you look so serious?" Inuyasha made a face. He had been joking, and she knew it. This pissed him off a bit.
"Kagome, let me in, or I'll break the damn door down." Inuyasha simply growled. Kagome laughed again.
"Not going to answer my question, then?" Inuyasha simply punched the door, causing the wood to splinter.
"Kagome…" He growled, and heard Kagome's footsteps, then the sound of her delicate hands working the lock, then her footsteps again. The doorknob turned freely. He flung the now fragile door opened, stepping into the room. "You know I was joking, wench." Inuyasha growled, and Kagome just stared at him.
"Why do you call me that?" Kagome asked, completely dumbfounded. A few hours ago, she had been so sure he had loved her.
"Because, Kagome, when it's not meant in a mean way, it's what demons call those who they wish to mate. That's why." Inuyasha glared at her, grabbing Tetsuiaga and his fire rat robes, walking quickly out of his room, slamming the bathroom door. Kagome's mouth formed a small 'o', as a sigh escaped herself. Why had she been so moody lately? Inuyasha loved her. He had practically just said it, and yet, she always found something wrong with him. Or, something she thought was wrong. Then, the girl blinked, thinking again. She sunk down onto the bed, fear consuming herself. I…I might be…pregnant.
Hehehehehehehehe…don't worry, you guys might not hate me for long. This idea just popped into my head last night, and I'm glad that FF(dot)net is being a poo and not letting me sign on to post this. I'm going to start writing the next chapter as soon as I finish this a/n, and try and post this one. I'd like to once again thank all my reviewers. Please, review after you read, it makes me want to write more. Thanks!
Amasti: Dance. Is. Evil…EARLY…
Yes, it's early. Which reminds me, I might be a bit non existent for about a week or so starting June 8th, for my own reasons.
Amasti: She has dance camp. She's planning on sleeping for an entire day afterwards, as well.
Yeah…well….bye!