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A/N: Shippou can transform into anything in this fic. just to let you guys know. So enjoy! And Doomo Arigato Gozaimasu to my only reviewer to Chapter 3: chibisakurablossom! Yaay!
Perfect Life
By DarkMiko05
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"Inuyasha you're gonna pay for saying that!" Kagome picked up a rock and winded her arm, getting ready to throw it. Then she let go...except it went backwards and hit the demon in the middle of the forehead with a clonk. Of course Kagome didn't know so she turned around and was about to search for the rock when she saw the demon. "AAAHHHHHHHH! Inuyasha you jerk! You saw the demon and didn't say anything! You were about to let me be demon food? You evil jerk!"
"Well I did say something! But you cut me off! So don't you say I didn't say anything!" Their faces got closer.
"Don't blame this on me! If YOU didn't make me turn around I would be out of this forest by now!"
"Wench! If you didn't ignore me..."
"Helloooo...I'm a big demon here..."
"I wouldn't have ignored you if you didn't remind me I have cooties!"
"Hello? I give up! I'm outta here...Geez they act like a married couple..." The demon mumbled.
"What! MARRIED COUPLE!" The two yelled. Just then they could hear a bell.
"Oh my gosh! I'm gonna be late for class! Thanks a lot Inuyasha!" Kagome ran as fast as she could back to school.
"What! Why do I get the blame? Hey wait for me wench!" Inuyasha ran back to school as well.
"What about me...? I'm just a big demon looking for humans...But nooo I have to go search again...Geez might as well eat bushes..." The demon went to the nearest bush and started eating.
"Boo! You guys can stop arguing...now?" Shippou popped out beside the demon.
"AAAHHHHH!" With a loud scream the demon ran away. Shippou just stood there blinking. T.T
Chapter 4
'Now what am I supposed to do? It's so boring at this school!' Kagome thought as she walked down the quiet hallway. Classes are in session now and there is no person in sight! 'How boring.' There was a sinister laugh just around the corner. 'Finally!' Kagome started to run toward the corner. She reached it only to be tripped by someone. 'How dare they! I'll teach them!'
"Hey Kagome. How is the floor down there?" Kagome looked up to see two girls. One who looked exactly like her and the other...looked like a prostitute. 'Why you-'
"What's wrong Kagome? Cat got your tongue? This will be my revenge since you didn't listen to me and didn't listen to my warning. I'll say it one last time before I kill you. Stay away from Inuyasha." The look alike grabbed Kagome by the hair and slapped her. But Kagome didn't flinch.
"For your information I don't like Inuyasha. He smells like wet dog...That's why I didn't take his form. And second I'm not Kagome." Kagome suddenly had mist surrounding her. Kikyou then dropped this unknown person. "My name is Shippou and why are you being a mean old fart? Do you always treat Kagome like this?"
"It's none of your concern you little weak kitsune. And if you be a good little weak kitsune and don't say anything about this incident to anyone I won't have to kill you instead. Got it?"
"Who said I was weak? Kagome is my friend now so take this! Fox fire!" Shippou shot the blue flame at the defenseless old fart -I mean teenager-
"You little-"
"What is going on here?" A teacher came out of nowhere and approached Kikyou and her prostitute. "Well?"
"It was that demon over there Sir. He went out of control and attacked me!" Kikyou pointed to where Shippou was standing. "You should get rid of him. Throw him in the trash!"
"Kikyou who wouldn't go out of control and attack you I mean- Ahem! There's no one there Kikyou. I think you saw a mirage. Don't blame things that aren't even there."
"I wasn't blaming anything! I have proof! Look at my hair!" Kikyou pointed to the(fake)frazzled mess on her head.
"Don't blame your bad hair day to things that aren't there Kikyou. Now get back to class." The teacher left with a wave. Kikyou growled and followed the teacher. When everyone was out of sight, the paper ball had mist surrounding it.
"Heh, serves her right! She shouldn't blame things that aren't there!" Shippou happily transformed into a cat and jumped outside the window.
(Scene Change)
'Aw...man. This sucks! I wanna go home! Come on clock, go faster!" Kagome thought as she stared at the clock. Suddenly a paper ball hit her right in the face and landed on her desk. With her eye twitching in annoyance, she picked it up. Without opening it she threw it back to the owner. She knew what it says and she already said no! He's such a little kid! She was not going to the Welcome Back to School Dance with Hojo. No way! He's the most dense kid in school! Even Souta is smarter! And you cannot go out with someone dumber then your younger brother right? 'I can't believe I used to like him...'
"Come on Kagome! Please?" Hojo desperately whispered. Kagome was going to answer when another voice answered for her.
"She's not going to go with you. Don't you know what no means?"
"Actually I don't..." Hojo said nervously.
"Inuyasha! I can take care of this myself! And since when were you in this class?" Inuyasha shrugged and gave her a note. Which was folded neatly like a crane.
Hey Kagome,
It's me Shippou! I heard you were in trouble outside and came in to help! Boy is he dense.
Shippou.
'Inuyasha' winked at Kagome and gave her a smile. She smiled back and mouthed 'arigato'.
"Just to tell you Kagome's going to the dance with me. And she's way out of your league there buddy." Shippou said in that deep tone of voice. Hojo looked heartbroken he was about to cry!
RING!
"Thanks for saving me back there, Shippou. I would've died going to the dance with him." Kagome sighed out.
"Your welcome Kagome. Since we're friends now I would do anything to help you. Just hold on for a sec kay? I don't want to stay in this form for very long. I don't want to smell like wet dog when I get wet." Shippou surrounded himself in mist and transformed into a book. He smiled and hopped in Kagome's backpack. "Now when you're in trouble then I can help you."
"Thanks." Kagome walked out of the classroom and made her way too her locker to get her things. She was going home today no matter what. She would have to face him sooner or later right? She couldn't just hide at Inuyasha's her whole life. 'Plus, I am a girl after all. The time of the month is coming and I don't think he has what I need...'
"Hey Kagome! Over here!" A voice called out.
"Sango! I haven't seen you since this morning!"
"I know. Where have you been? You weren't there at lunch...and I saved you a spot too!"
"Oh. Gomen Sango. But I was hanging out with Inuyasha!" Suddenly all movement stopped in the crowded hallway. Kagome and Sango both looked around puzzled. "Nani? Why did everyone stop?" A girl came up to Kagome.
"You, a non-popular nobody hangs out with the MOST popular AND hottest guy in school? You must be joking!"
"No...But since when was that stupid jerk popular anyway?" Kagome asked with her face puffed up. The whole population of girls in that school gasped.
"How..."
"She..."
"Called him a stupid jerk! So what? Now will you guys shut up about him being 'cool' already?" Sango finished for them. Suddenly three girls emerged from the crowd.
"Kagome Higurashi, please come with us. Or regret it if you don't." A girl that looked like a prostitute.
"Kagome!" Shippou whispered from her backpack. "She's with a girl named Kik-"
"What do you want with her?" Sango cut Shippou off.
"I was speaking to Higurashi, not you Taijaya so stay out of it you wench."
"Why you-!"
"Sango. It's okay. What do you want?" Kagome calmly asked.
"We want you to come with us. Kikyou wants to see you."
"...I'll come with you. But first tell me who you are." The prostitute answered.
"I'm Yura. The girl with the fan is Kagura. And Kanna is the one with the mirror. Happy now? Lets go." Yura grabbed Kagome's arm roughly and pulled her along.
"Matte! I'm coming too!" Sango chased after them.
"Kikyou only wanted Higurashi. Taijaya stay out of it. Or it will get ugly."
"Fine just let me give her something. Alright?" Sango walked up to Kagome and whispered in her ear. "Kagome, take this lucky charm. It's a bow and arrow. When you're in trouble, just press this button and your luck will rise. This will help you." 'Technology is great! Since I created it just for you Kagome! Happy early birthday!' Sango thought.
"Thanks Sango. I know this is really lucky coming from you." Kagome put it around her neck.
"Hurry up. Let's get going. Kikyou will be cross."
"Alright. Geez. Don't get your panties in a bunch."
"You're pushing it, Taijaya. Let's go Higurashi." Yura held tightly on Kagome's arm and made her way outside.
"Where are we actually going?"
"To Kikyou, duh. Now shut up and don't say a word." 'Meow. What crawled up her butt and crapped there?' Kagome thought.
In moments the four had reached their destination. Kagome knew this place very well. She has been here before...except that time they were friends. This was Kikyou's home. The major difference now is that she lives alone and her parents had moved somewhere else. Ever since Kagome and Kikyou broke their friendship, Kagome has been keeping in touch with her parents. But at the beginning of last year they supposedly moved somewhere.
"Move it Higurashi! Don't just stand there and gawk all day!" Yura yelled impatiently.
"Alright, alright! I'm going." 'Just because she didn't get laid, it doesn't mean she can take it out on me!' Yura continued to pull Kagome along. "You know...I can walk on my own." Kagome stated.
"We were ordered to do this. It's not like we want to..." Everyone didn't say anything after that. It was a slow walk to Kikyou's house now.
"I'm sor-"
"Shut it...No you're not. This is none of your concern." Finally they had reached the back door. Kagura opened the door and stepped aside to let Yura and Kagome in. Everything looked fine so far. The kitchen still looked the same except for a door that was installed in the far back corner. Kagome felt something bad was going to happen. She could almost feel it in the pit of her stomache.
"Um...Maybe tomorrow I can do this? I feel like I'm going to be sick."
"Higurashi, I told you we don't want to do this either..." Yura pulled Kagome to the door and opened it. She suddenly let go of Kagome and pushed her in and closed it. "Hope you come out alive, Higurashi." With a sigh, Yura left.
"Nani! What do you mean! Yura?" Kagome started to breathe in and out. 'Why am I so nervous for? Maybe I'm just supposed to go to the end and not die from lack of air? Let's hope not.' Kagome started to walk. Every step she took, she got even more sick. Finally she saw something. Another door? No way is she turning back. Opening the door, she entered it. After taking a breath, she felt like she was going to puke! 'Aw..man. I think I am going to die...'
"Kagome. Glad you could make it." Suddenly lights turned on. Straight ahead of her was Kikyou sitting on a chair. Kagome looked around. On her right was a big jail like cage and on her left...a big jail like cage.
"Why did you want me here Kikyou?" Kagome asked tiredly.
"To make a deal with you, my dear friend. Oh and by the way, doesn't it feel great to breathe in poison?" Kikyou cackled like the witch she is.
'Poison?' "What is the deal Kikyou?" 'I knew I was going to die at an early age! Stupid Fortune-teller!'
"The deal is my friend, if I destroy Naraku for you, you will give Inuyasha to me. Oh...and to help you decide please look to your right." Kagome forced her gaze to the right cage. Now that she carefully looked in it, there was a big black lump. She knew who it was.
"Who is it Kikyou?" 'Please don't let it be Souta...' "And...how do you know about Naraku?"
"I know everything Kagome. I know what happened when after we broke up..."
"Kikyou...who is under the blanket?"
"Look for yourself." Kikyou lifted her glowing blue hand and the blanket flew off. White fluffy dog ears, long silver hair, and that 'horrible' dog smell.
"Inuyasha!"
"Hey...who took my blankie?" Inuyasha sat up rubbing his eyes. "Hey! Where the hell am I? Get me out of this stupid cage! Kagome!"
"Inuyasha, what are you doing here?"
"How am I supposed to know? One minute I was walking down the street and the next my vision started getting blurry and I'm here! What are you doing here? Are you behind all of this!" Sadly the poor hanyou hadn't seen Kikyou yet.
"What! Are you blaming this on me? I'm here cause Kikyou-"
"Kikyou!"
"That's right Inuyasha. If you didn't notice, I was standing here the whole time." Kikyou smirked. "I have made a deal with our dear Kagome. The deal is that if she gives you to me I will take care of Naraku for her. And you're here cause you will be the one who will help her decide."
"What? You bitch! I told you-"
"Inuyasha shut up already. You're giving me a headache. Kikyou...I can't give him to you...Because he doesn't belong to me. He belongs to himself. And I would rather die than give you a persons life that doesn't belong to me. And the situation between me and Naraku does not concern you!"
"So...you would rather die Kagome? Then you will die. By my own two hands!" Kikyou picked up her bow from behind her and grabbed an arrow. "I'm not just killing you because you said that, but I'm killing you beacause you have ruined my life! Ever since we met I was always second to you! You knew I liked Hojo but you took him away from me! And it's the same with Inuyasha...but this time I'm taking your life for ruining mine. Any last words before you meet your demise?" Kagome gulped.
"Yeah. I would like to say..." She turned to Inuyasha. "You stupid dough head! If you-" She grabbed the lucky charm. "If you left me alone, we wouldn't be in this mess!" Squeezing the tiny bow tightly, she pressed the button. Suddenly a familiar tune was heard.
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday my dear friend
Happy birthday to you...
"Wench! You blaming this on me? And what's up with that song?" Inuyasha huffed. Kagome glared at him and looked down at the bow again. She could feel the bow beating. Just then Shippou decided to show up.
"Morning Kagome! I just took a nap...Where are we?" The bow stopped beating and it started to get larger. "Hey...Nice toy there Kagome. Does it work? Can I try?"
"Shippou! Come over here and get me out of this cage!"
"Yes your stinky-ness..." Shippou hopped over to Inuyasha and grinned. "Actually...It would be awesome if you stayed in there though..."
"Don't you dare Shippou!"
"Kagome! Have you made your last requests? I don't think I have any more patience...If you're done..." Kikyou pulled the string back even further.
"Actually I'm not. I never knew you even liked him. You always said he had cooties and that you didn't want them. So I assumed you hated him. We were best friends Kikyou...If you had told me-"
"Shut up! Just shut up! Kagome your life ends now!" Kikyou let the string go. Kagome brought her glowing pink bow and reflected it back to Kikyou. The bow in her hand had returned to it's tiny state. The flying arrow had grazed Kikyou's cheek and pinned itself on to the wall behind her.
"Kikyou! I'm sorry! But-"
"Kagome! Stop saying that to her! She's never gonna forgive you! So just come over here and get me outta here!" Inuyasha yelled desperately. Shippou was helping him by making funny faces at him.
"Kagome...next time I'll kill you...But for now let's see if you can get out before you die from the poison..." Kikyou then disappeared from her spot. Kagome gazed at that spot for a second before running to Inuyasha's aid.
"Okay. How do you suppose we get you out of it? I don't see a lock anywhere. Maybe if we try this..." Kagome put both of her hands on each bar and tightened her grip. But nothing happened. "Why won't this work?" 'Okay concentrate Kagome. Kaede taught you this already...Just breathe and stay calm...' She opened her eyes again. But the bars are still there. 'C'mon! Work dammit!'
"Kagome what are you trying to do?" Inuyasha asked.
"Why won't this work! Inuyasha, I think we're gonna die! I don't want you and Shippou to die! I can't take your lives away! This is all my fault!" Kagome shut her eyes tightly and started to cry. "If I die here, Souta won't have anyone to protect him! And it will be my fault! I-"
"Kagome, shut up and stop crying! We'll find a way out, I promise." Inuyasha said softly and put his hands around hers. (which are still holding on the bars)
"Inuyasha...Arigato..." Suddenly the bars started to glow a soft pink. Just before you could blink the bars disappeared. Kagome opened her eyes. "I did it..." Shippou looked at their hands and he got jealous. How come Inuyasha was a jerk to her but they're holding hands! And he had helped her and all he got was a thank you...
"Kagome, daijoubu?" Inuyasha asked. Kagome nodded.
"Inuyasha let's get out of here before the poison gets worse." Inuyasha nodded and picked her up. He put her on his back and jumped up towards the ceiling.
"Sankon tessou!" The ceiling broke and he leaped out. "Shippou! Since you didn't help me, I'm gonna leave you in there! See ya!" Inuyasha chuckled and practically flew to his home.
"Inuyasha, you jerk! You can't leave little old me back here! Hey come back! You are so going to pay!" Shippou transformed into his pink balloon form and flew out. "Inuyasha! I know where you live, and you'll regret it!"
Moments Later in front of Inuyasha's Driveway...
"Inuyasha? I wanna go home today, okay? I would have to face him sooner or later...Might as well be now..." Kagome told him with her head down to hide her blushing face. She really didn't want to tell him the real reason.
"Nani! Fine...But I'm coming with you. Since you helped me, in return I'll protect you. Forever. And I promise you that." Kagome looked up, wide eyed.
"Really? It's not just words?"
"I never broke a promise in my whole life."
"Alright. But we would have to go pick up Souta first..." Inuyasha nodded once and leaped off with Kagome on his back.
Japanese words I used:
Arigato: Thank you
Daijoubu: Are you okay?
Gomen: Sorry
Hanyou: Half breed or Half demon
Kitsune: Fox demon
Matte: Wait
Nani: What?
Sankon Tessou: Supposedly it's 'Iron Reaver Soul Stealer.'
Taijaya: Demon exterminator or Slayer
Next Chapter: Rin Tenshi, The Pink Light, and Inuyasha's Feminine Side!