Memories

By: Suppup17

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha.

Chapter 2

"Inuyasha and the search for the Shikon Jewel…He was famous then too. He was feared. My father's father, my grandfather, was a great demon lord! But I won't go into that. I already can see you don't believe me.

"In the Higurashi Shrine, I believe it's still there, is a well. It took Mom into the past to Inuyasha. When she broke the jewel by accident they started the famous journey to complete it once again. They traveled all over Japan, destroying many demons and defeating the evil Naraku. She then fell in love with Dad. Well, when the journey was complete they had us."

Tanoke stopped me with a breath and gave me a curious look. "Did you come back through the well?"

I nodded.

"The legend says he dies to a woman he loves…is that true?"

"In a way. He died protecting Mom."

Tanoke nodded understanding my explanation. "How did he…die?"

"We all die, Tan. I wasn't there but Daichi was."

"Diachi?"

"My oldest brother." My face became serious. "Both knew of a strong demon which was a threat to our family. He was out of control, killing people. Dad, Inuyasha, told Mom what he was doing. He told her that he loved her and then took off. Daichi, also mastering in demonic swordsmanship, followed. Dad had been in many fights before but maybe his age slowed him. He was gored right in the heart. Daichi finished the demon and brought Dad's body back."

"And your mother….Kagome, she just let him go like that?"

I shook my head, remembering my mother's grief. "Oh no. She always fought him when going out to fight. She understood his intentions but all the fighting seemed to make him more… more…." I scratched my chin. "Weak?"

"What do you mean?"

"He only knew how to fight, but his heart grew weak by thinking of us while he was fighting. I think, because Inuyasha would never have just been slay by any normal demon and he was wounded before hand, that he saw Diachi coming towards him and got distracted." I nodded. "Dad killed Naraku for Kami's sake. Inuyasha wasn't a weak hanyou. He was a stong hanyou and still had a good fifty years ahead of him!"

Tanoke took that in. "How old were you?"

"Oh…probably twenty three. I was just married. His death almost ruined our marriage."

Tanoke shook his head. "I just don't believe it." He then laughed. "But you know, somehow, I know you didn't just make that up. You're so weak and old…and you didn't stop too long to think. Are you part demon too?"

I laughed. "No Tan, I'm human. All human."

Tanoke blinked again.

"Daichi was the oldest and the only one that got demon blood, making him hanyou. Takeshi, my other older brother, was human like me."

"So because Inuyasha loved you're mom, he died for her."

I nodded. "Yes. He loved her a lot. They'd cuddled and kissed and were vary much in love; right until the end. There were many times when I was little, where he'd go defeat demons and even humans who entered our land, just to keep us safe. And Mom always waited for him and loved him when he returned."

"Did you have a lot of land?"

I nodded. "Yes but he had little money. We had what we needed."

Tanoke tossed his notebook on the floor. "Can…Tell me more about Inuyasha?"

"Sure!" I laughed and stood up. "I'll tell you as we have tea. Come Tan."

Inside I have longed to tell the truth about Inuyasha. So much had been falsied. What I didn't know was that if anyone would believe Tanoke. I wasn't in it for fame. I just wanted my father's story to be told. I just wanted someone to know that truth before I died.

As we sat there, I found Tanoke fascinated by my stories of Father. He was purely amazed.

"He just got up and came home?"

I nodded. "Yes. Oh, he was as stubborn as a mule too. We watched him limp home day after day. Not even Mom could help him. She told me how he was going to die. Daichi defiantly took after him there too. Takeshi, my other brother, was more flat headed and calm. Anyway, he was wounded once, gored in the stomach, and Mom went into the village to get something for dinner. She took the boys with him too, leaving me to watch over Dad.

"Once they left, Dad got up and began moving around. I asked him if that was okay. And he replied, 'As long as your mother doesn't find out.'" I used a deep voice, trying to imitate my father. I began to laugh. "She found out alright. He tore that wound back open in no time."

Tanoke took a bite of the rice ball I gave him. "Was she angry?"

I shrugged and sipped my tea. "She only shook her head when she found out."

"So he was half demon and you're mom was human?"

I nodded.

"But he was nice? I though all demons were mean."

"Oh he wasn't all that bad. Sometimes he was rather cuddly. I was sick, well, I was always sick, but I went to crawl in bed with them and the two woudlnt' let go of each other. I didn't' know then, but that was love. And when I was sick antoher time, Dad held onto me to keep me warm."

"Do you miss him?"

I nodded slowly, remembering Daddy. "I do. There are times today I'd like one of his strong, loving hugs."

Tanoke smiled and looked at his watch. "Oh man…" He stood and bowed politely. "Thanks for the tea and rice balls, Ms. Hakatama! I've got to head home now."

I got up and he helped me to my chair.

"Thanks for your time. Do you mind if I came by tomorrow?"

"Not at all, Tan. You're always welcome."

"See you then!"

I sat down with a sigh. I picked up the picture of my nephew's children and looked thoughfully at it. Those children would never know…

WOW, I don'n know how this story is going but I enjoyed writing it. SO READ IT! I"m going to update slowly unless people start telling me to hurry. I'm a easy going person and will take my time. Anyway, I've got to go to school...uhg.