Note: I like writing fanfiction, simply writing. I do not have any rights to the Inuyasha characters, etc. Sigh..XD
Beautiful music….His fingers are gracefully intertwined with the piano keys. His face is stricken with sadness. His tears… he will not let them fall. Not today.
Inuyasha: I thought I heard you calling out to me again Kagome…where are you?
Plok! Plok!> His emotions switch from calm to enraged. He is now banging his hands on the piano keys.
Inuyasha: Where are you! Why aren't you here! You're supposed to be here! with me!We belong to each other! Just tell me why!Tell me…why….
Within a second, he picks up the white piano and throws it harshlydown to the ground. Broken piano keys are scattered all over the place. As if realizing that it has been broken, the piano utters a painful goodbye. Its cry is barely audible, but its last note is still ringing within Inuyasha's ears. Upon the commotion, Kikyo rushes to where Inuyasha is.
Kikyo: Inuyasha! Her eyes areenraged as she sees the broken piano. Her eyes search the room and finally rests on Inuyasha. His face is unreadable.
Kikyo ( in a slightly paranoid tone): What is the matter? Are you... alright?
Inuyasha has regained his composure and refuses to look at Kikyo in the face.
Inuyasha hesitates for a moment before replying: I'm fine Kikyo… you may leave.
Kikyo is flabbergasted.
Kikyo: Inuyasha… Darling…are you "sure" you're alright? She approaches him slowly and touches one side of his face. Her frail fingers slowly lowers to trace the outline of his masculine jaw. Inuyasha turns to Kikyo and stares into her eyes.
Inuyasha's thoughts: You're not Kagome…Kagome….
Kikyo: Inu—Inuyasha….kiss me Inuyasha…
Inuyasha is staring blankly at Kikyo and finally decides to give Kikyo a peck on the cheek. Kikyo has the funniest look on her face. It's a mix between enraged and insulted.
Kikyo's thoughts: Still thinking of Kagome..are you? Doesn't matter, I'll be queen soon enough. You keep thinking about her…won't do you any good….you hear me? It's all over….
Kikyo: I'll be out back in the gardens if you need me. She pulls up her dress and walks out the door.
Inuyasha is alone again. He gathers his thoughts and finally decides to go out riding. He knows just where to go.
The countryside is beautiful…The air is breezy…The smell of the evergreen trees and the flowers overwhelm his senses. They immediately calm him down. He has reached one of his favorite spots. So quiet..so beautiful…He used to come here a lot when he was a kid. Whenever he felt troubled or alone…He would always come to this spot….his memories begin to flood back to him….He gets off his horse and chooses a patch of grass to lie down…He looks up at the sky, at the passing clouds... The clouds are puffy white, they seem to be smiling at him. He closes his eyes for a brief second. Hello! He opens his eyes back up and is now met by a little girl.
Inuyasha: How are you?
Little girl: I'm fine. H—How are you? Do you want to help me skip a pebble?
Inuyasha has the warmest smile on his face.
Inuyasha: sure..( he gets up and follows her to a nearby pond).
Little girl: No matter how many times I try..I can't seem to make my pebble skip…
Inuyasha: Let me see you skip one..and then I can tell you what you're doing wrong…
The little girl takes one pebble out of her dress pocket and suddenly has a look of determination written across her face. She sticks her tongue out, and with a quick whip of her arm, sends the pebble flying. PLOP!
Little girl: Oh no! You see Inuyasha? It won't skip!
Inuyasha walks over and kneels down right nextto her.
Inuyasha: I know what the problem is..now listen closely..he takes another pebble out of her pocket and puts the pebble in one of her hands.
Inuyasha: Throw the pebble with your whole heart. Here..i'll show you…He gently takes one of her arms and tells her to close her eyes.
Inuyasha: And….now!
The pebble is thrown across and skips two times.
Little girl: Inuyasha! two skips! two!
Inuyasha: you see….you just have to put your whole heart into it …
he pats her on the head and thenwalks over to a nearby tree and sits down. He is sitting Indian style.
Inuyasha: come here... Don't be afraid…come…sit here..he points to his lap.
Little girl: Alright…just for a minute…mom said I could play out here till sun set. She walks over slowly and politely sits down on Inuyasha's lap.
Inuyasha: My..you're a pretty little girl. He notices that one of her hair strands is blocking her beautiful face. He lightly brushes the strand away and tucks it behind her ear. The girl is blushing and decides to look at the ground.
Inuyasha: What are you looking at? You're not scared of me are you?
Little girl: N-No! You're my friend!
Inuyasha: Then..here..he puts his pinky out…you promise? he gives her a smirk.
The little girl gives him the most beautiful smile and immediately loops her pinky around Inuyasha's.
Inuyasha: Now that we're friends..I want you to do something for me. His eyes become undeniably sad.Will you…give me a hug?
Little girl: Her eyes are beginning to dew up. Please don't be sad Inuyasha. Kagome will make it all better. Please don't be sad…she wraps her tiny arms around Inuyasha's neck. Inuyasha…better now?
Inuyasha gives a little chuckle. I'll be alright..as long as you stay with me…
The warm air has suddenly become colder. This makes Inuyasha draw the little girl closer to him.
Little girl: Inuyasha…
She is so close to him. He can smell the soft flowery scent of her hair.
Little girl: Inuyasha…I'm sorry..but I must be leaving now..
Inuyasha: No…please stay with me awhile longer…
Little girl: I'm sorry Inuyasha. I must be leaving now. She breaks away from Inuyasha's arms, bows, and runs off.
Inuyasha: Kagome!…Kagome!…
He slowly opens his eyes…the sun has set….
Inuyasha slowly gets up. The sun has set awhile ago. Has he been sleeping that long? He grudgingly gets up and walks over to his horse. He hesitates for a moment and peers over his shoulder. No one's here…..He gets on his horse and heads on back.
Author's notes: Thank you for the reviews! Sorry I haven't updated in such a long time..School is becoming a hassle for me..perhaps I should be home schooled..sigh…