Chapter 8 "A New Friend"
Since the last time Kagome and Sango were at the village, a few creatures came to the village. One of those things was a friendly little fox demon named Shippo. Kagome, Sango, and Shippo quickly became friends.
"Shippo, it's time to eat."
The young kitsune jumped into Kagome's arms.
"Now, aren't you the feisty little fox demon today?"
"I sure am Kagome!"
After Kagome got Shippo and herself ready for bed.
"Kagome? Can you tell me the story about you and Sango and how you two went after her brother to save him, and then you ended up being slaves?"
"Sure, I can tell you the story."
With that, Kagome started to tell the story that accrued only ½ a year ago. She said how they battle and how they became slaves to the half demon and monk. When she was finished, she thought that Shippo was asleep and started to walk out of the hut.
"Kagome? Can you take me to see the half demon and monk? They sound really strong and awesome."
"Sure let me talk to Sango to see if she wants to come with us. Ok?"
"Ok."
With that, Shippo fell asleep and Kagome walked out of the hut and went to talk to Sango.
"Hey, Sango, I was wondering if you would come with me and take Shippo to go see Inuyasha and Miroku."
"What are you talking about! You know that you don't have to ask me to go with you! Of, course I will!"
"Well that good to hear. We will set out tomorrow morning."
The next morning Kagome was all happy and hyper. "Sango, Shippo, are you two ready!" Kagome yelled at the demon and demon slayer.
"Yes, we are ready Kagome. Why are you in such a hurry?"
"Aren't you happy that we're going to see them? It's almost been a full year. I mean that when we get back to the castle it would be a full year since we left. OOOOHHHHHHH! It's going to be great to see them again!"
"Yeah, your right it would be nice for a change."
"So then what are you two waiting for! Lets go!"
"We're going ok. What's your problem?"
"Nothing!"
"Sango?"
"Yes Shippo, what is it?"
"Kagome scares me when she is like this."
"I know, she's scaring me too. I've never seen her like this before."
As the three of them left Shippo looked behind them so he could check on Kagome. "Sango? Kagome's not in front of us or behind us." "What are you talking about Shippo?" Sango looked back behind them, there was no sing of Kagome. "What! She was there just a minute ago!"
Sango and Shippo retraced their steps back to the hut. When they entered, they saw Kagome on the floor crying in her knees.
"Kagome, what's wrong?"
"Oh Sango. What if Inuyasha and Miroku don't remember us or what if they don't remember us when we get bask there?"
"You know they would never forget us or hate us, even though we left. Inuyasha did say that we could go after all. They could never forget us because we were their slaves. In addition, Inuyasha was very protective over you from Miroku. Remember?"
"Yeah, I do remember. Yet, what do you mean that Inuyasha was protective over me?"
"Never mind." Sango said dumbly.
After those words said, the three of them left the village and were on their way to Higurashi Castle.
½ a year Later (I didn't want to talk about the journey)
As they entered the castle it looked the same, yet something was different… wrong.
"Sango, Inuyasha's demonic power has gotten weaker since the last time that we came here. Something is wrong." "Yeah, I can feel the change too."
"You both are correct in your assumption that something is wrong. Kagome, Sango, how are you two doing, and who is the little fellow?"
"Oh, hi Miroku, we are just fine, and the little guy is Shippo. Would you mind telling me what is wrong with Inuyasha?"
"Oh, that. Well I would have to have Sango and Shippo leave for me to tell you this. So would you two please leave so that I can talk to Kagome alone?"
"Of, course we wouldn't mind. Come on Shippo lets go."
After they left, the room was quiet for a few minutes. Then Miroku spoke up.
"First let me ask you a question. By any chance are you a … miko?"
"Miroku! How did you find that out! That was supposed to be a secret!"
"I take that as a yes, well then let me tell you why Inuyasha's demonic aura is so weak. Inuyasha has been sick for over a month now."
"What does that have to deal with me being a miko?"
"I was about to tell you. Anyways, the reason why is because Inuyasha got sick right after you aura left the castle."
"Do you mean to tell me that my aura purifies the air and that it keeps away sicknesses?"
"That's exactly what I am trying to tell you. There is one reason why I told you this. If you leave the castle again. Inuyasha will become sicker and sicker and eventually he will…" Miroku was cut off.
"Don't say it! Don't say that Inuyasha will die!"
"Well that is where is leads up to, unless you sty here at the castle and you go wherever Inuyasha goes. Or will you leave him and let him die?"
Kagome had to think for a second before she could answer.
"I'll stay and go wherever Inuyasha goes."
"I'm glad to here it. Now, let me take you to Inuyasha."
They walked down the corridor and into Inuyasha's room only to find him asleep… or so, they thought. As they were about to leave the room, Kagome looked back only to see amber eyes starring at her and a fully awake hanyou, he was only a few inches away from her face and she could feel his breath on her face. 'He's so cute… WAIT! What am I thinking! I can't think that Inuyasha is cute!'
"Kagome? Why are you here? Why are you back at the castle?"
Kagome had never heard Inuyasha his voice sound like this before. It was so calming… so caring. Like he actually cared why she was here.
"Sango and I wanted you to meet someone and I… I…"
"You what? Is I… I… all you can say?"
"No! I wanted to see you again. I know its weird but I see you as a friend, a very important friend! So sorry for coming!" Kagome was about to run out of the room when Inuyasha grabbed her wrist.
"What do you mean 'sorry'! You don't have to be sorry for wanting to come and see me! After all I wanted to see you too!" Inuyasha yelled.
"You what?"
"I said that I wanted to see you too." he said in a much calmer and softer tone.
"Really?"
"Yes really. I see you as friend also, that's why I let you and Sango go in the first place. I didn't want you to hate me!"
"Hate you! Why would we hate you!"
"You put this necklace on me didn't you!"
"Right. Now I remember why I did. SIT BOY!"
Inuyasha fell to the ground. He wasn't sick anymore because he was so close to Kagome. Therefore, it didn't hurt him…much.
"What the hell did you do that for!"
"I forgot how rude you could be sometimes!"
After that, Kagome ran out of the room.
"Why did you have to upset her Inuyasha? After all she did agree to stay with you."
"She agreed?"
"Yes."
"Why would she do that? Do you think she likes me or something?"
"Other than a friend no. Why? Do you want her to like you more than a friend?"
"No! Of, course not, that's something that I can laugh about!"
With Kagome
"Why the hell does he have to be such a jerk all the time, and why does he like me as a friend? I'm so mean to him. After all, I did put that necklace on him, so that if he did something I could stop him. Why does he have to be such a jerk about it though? We fight like a married couple and I think that instead of him falling in love with me, I fell in love with him."
Kagome looked around; she didn't know where she was or how she got here. 'I can't be lost can I?'
Yet she kept walking.
Meanwhile
Inuyasha was outside of the two girls' room and then he walked in he saw Sango and a young fox demon, but there was no Kagome.
"Where's Kagome?"
"We thought that she was with you?"
"She was then she got mad and ran off."
"Well did you change the castles floor plan since we last came?"
"Yes…"
"Then she is probably lost. It probably is a completely different castle now. I bet she will show up in a couple of days or so."
"I hope you're right."
Couple of Days Later
"Kagome's still missing. I thought you said that she would be back in a couple of days or so."
"Maybe she is more lost that I thought."
"You're probably right. I hope you're right. Yet if she isn't back in a day, I'm doing to go and look for her"
"That's fine with me. Just if you find her, and she is unconscious, then don't take advantage of her or I will make sure that you will pay."