Disclaimer: holla, aloha, howdy-do, me no own Inuyasha, so you no sue!
Me: It's AMAZING! I've actually WRITTEN another chapter!
Sabbi: yup, and you didn't let me finish beta-ing it!
Me: I couldn't wait! (So if there are any mistakes, you know why) I wanted to get it out ASAP!
Corey: woo! And you had help this time!
Me: Yes I did! I was having writers block when the girl I beta for, helped me write some of the chapter! She actually wrote a part for me! A big thankyou to TaintedInuShemeeko! Read her fics! They're good! I promise! lol.
Corey: Well, you beta them...
Me:...whatever. My Fieldhockey season's going well, I've lost five pounds! W00t!
Sabbi: and she's so tan...it's kinda gross...
Me: it's not like I can help it.
Corey: today, she ran 2 miles non-stop, then she had to sprint to the locker room 'cause the busses were there. Haha, run Anzu! RUN! .
Me: now, on with the much awaited fic!
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"Speaking"
' Thoughts'
Lyrics
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"The Act"
Chapter 5: Lost and Lies
By, Anzu2
One can never blame another. One must forgive to move on in life. But if trust is broken, that's something that cannot be easily mended. With the trust of two lovers snapped by an act of violence, how will our hanyou be able to gain it back? First he must forgive himself, and come to means. But he has yet to know the news of revival. Will the news come too late before he's completely lost? We'll find out...
The forests run for hundreds of miles in the feudal era; hundreds of different type of trees stretching over hills and mountains. But in the forest of Inuyasha, there is one particular tree that holds meaning; it holds an epic tale of a tragic love story. It is the sacred tree that holds a connection between two times. Through its branches, hidden amongst the leaves, one can maybe spot a bit of red. If you looked even more closely, you'd see the namesake of the forest...the hanyou Inuyasha.
The half-demon sat sulkily on a sturdy branch, laying across with his head resting on the main part of the tree. His arms crossed another and his eyes were hidden by the shade of his bangs. His face reflected one of great sadness.
You only see what your eyes want to see
How can life be what you want it to be
You're frozen
When your heart's not open
But as time worn on, anger flared in his golden orbs. Kagome probably will never look at him again. How could he have let his demon side take form?!
You're so consumed with how much you getYou waste your time with hate and regret
You're broken
When your heart's not open
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Kagome ran, once again, through the forest; the bristles of the twigs and vines whipping her legs. She shunned what Kouga had said to her away from her mind. She had to find her hanyou, explain everything to him. Even if he had tried to kill Kouga, she still loved him with all her heart and soul. She HAD to make him see that! Her raven hair flew behind her as she turned towards Inuyasha forest. He would be there...she felt it in her heart.
Mmmmmm, if I could melt your heart
Mmmmmm, we'd never be apart
Mmmmmm, give yourself to me
Mmmmmm, you hold the key
Through the trees and bushes, Kagome ran towards the one tree with special significance. Her eyes dripped liquid as she looked around. 'He's so stubborn,' she thought in a panic, 'he's going to blame himself and do something stupid...I got to find him.'
Now there's no point in placing the blameAnd you should know I suffer the same
If I lose you
My heart will be broken
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'What will I do?' thought Inuyasha as he lifted his head to greet a gentle breeze, 'Not only did I finally kill the wolf-shit, I hit her. That look...' Inuyasha saddened once again when he thought of her face. How it betrayed pure terror and betrayal. Not to mention her anger. He lifted himself from his spot, and jumped off the tree.
Love is a bird, she needs to flyLet all the hurt inside of you die
You're frozen
When your heart's not open
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Kagome looked at him as he dropped from the tree. More liquid sadness poured from her eyes as they locked with his molten amber one. That look of sheer guilt that seem to flicker back at her tore at her soul, however it was the look of disgust that really hurt the most. Not of her she knew; but for himself. She couldn't stand to see him look down at himself in such a way.
"Inuyasha, there's something I need to tell you."
Not wanting to hear what she had to say, he quickly snapped at her.
"What are you deaf now too? I thought I told you to stay away from me. I'm a monster remember? I just killed someone!"
Kagome shook her head as she rushed to get the words out.
"No Inuyasha! You didn't! Kouga's alive!" she rushed to him, greeting him face to face, "And even if you did, no matter what form you're in, or whatever you do..." she hesitated and looked towards the litter of leaves on the ground.
Relief washed over him as he absorbed what she had said. He reached over to her, gently lifting a hand to cup her face and bring her eyes to him. There was an angry red mark burning on her cheek and his eyes saddened once more.
Inuyasha's voice was barley above a whisper as he spoke.
"Even if I hurt you?"
Kagome shook off his hand and cried into his chest, "I know you didn't mean that, I know..."
He wrapped his arms around her trembling form and rested his head on top of hers.
"Kagome..."
She raised her head at the sound of his voice, and their eyes locked.
"Kagome, what you said back at the clearing with Kouga there...did...do you mean it?"
'I love you'
"Hai." A faint blush rushed over her cheeks.
"I never did give you an answer did I?"
She shook her head, bracing herself for the worst.
"I've been waiting five years to tell you this Kagome...five long grueling years..."
He took a breath...this was it.
"Kagome... Kagome I love you to."
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A lone wolf prince watched from a distance, his sorrow more than imaginable. He lost. He lost his one true love.
With a deep sigh, he left them to be alone when he saw their lips first touch. He wasn't allowed to intrude anymore; he wasn't allowed to claim her as his own.
The wolf prince wandered back to his den, defeated, but always leaving his heart open to Kagome. He would always love her, and no winds of time could change it.
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"Rin" muttered a deep voice.
The woman turned around, and once again, it struck Sesshomaru how beautiful she was. The blankets were wrapped around her bare form in a sort of dress; her long hair washing over her down to her waist, and her eyes... her earthy brown eyes. They held such compassion, such love...and it was all for him.
"Hai Sesshy." She smiled at the nickname she had given him; he gave an unnoticeable twitch.
"Rin, how are you feeling?"
Rin thought about it for a moment, looking to the ceiling as if asking it for an answer.
'Why do mortals always look to the sky?' Sesshomaru thought as he watched Rin think, 'and they always pause...as if the sky can answer all their questions...solve all their problems...'
"Rin's feeling better." She said making her way to her window. She parted the curtains to let in the afternoon sun, "Rin's just wondering about Sesshy's child. How can Rin be a good mother? Rin's never had this happen before..."
Sesshomaru got off the bed, his clothing only consisting of his silk pants.
"The Lady of the Western Lands will be an excellent mother." He slid his arm around her waist as he joined her at the window, "And it is no ordinary child in your womb. It is my heir; and the generations of demonic blood will flow through its veins."
"But won't he be a hanyou? Like your brother?"
Sesshomaru held on that thought for a second before it sank in. His heir would be a hanyou. It would be neglected as human and demon, just like his brother had been.
'Inuyasha will never seize his pestering of me for this.'
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"Miroku?" Sango leaned over the monk as he slowly stirred. His eyes flickered open and he took in the sight of a beautiful woman.
"Why, what is a beautiful woman like yourself doing here?" he asked deliriously. His hand slowly stretched over to her bottom...
-WHAP-
"Houshi, I think we need to talk." Sango said seriously. The monk pried himself from the ground, and rubbed his cheek.
"Oh Sango, I had the craziest dream!" he exclaimed laughing.
'Here we go again...' thought Sango with an agitated sigh, 'Might as well get it over with.'
Look me in the eyes
And tell me what you see
Tell me that you see compassion
Tell me that you love me
"Miroku..."
"Hai Sango?"
Look me in the eyes
And tell me you see the truth
Tell me through my tears
Tell me you love me to
Sango's eyes saddened as she looked at her love, "I really am pregnant."
Miroku gave a sigh, "I know..."
Sango looked at him curiously, "You knew?"
Miroku nodded, "I heard you the first time..."
Look at me
Look at me
Tell me what you see
Tell me who's your only one
Tell me that it's me
Look at me
Look at me
And don't turn away
Miroku glanced at the ground. He'd finally gotten what he wanted...a descendant to continue through the generations. Not to mention, it was with the woman he loved more than anything in the whole Feudal Era. Then why was he not happy?
"Miroku...aren't you happy?"
Miroku retrieved his glance and looked towards the demon slayer.
"Yes Sango...I'm just....in shock."
'That's a lie Miroku.' nagged the monks' subconscious (a/n: Yes ladies, he has one. Amazing ne-?), 'You weren't expecting this so soon, not until after you defeated Naraku; IF you defeat him.'
Look me in the eyes my love
And tell me what you haven't told
Tell me what you're hiding
Tell me what troubles your soul
'You're afraid'
"Miroku?"
'Tell her now, or you'll never be able to again.'
"Are you alright?"
'Don't keep her in the dark, she deserves to know.'
"Sango..."
Miroku held his hands with hers, over lapping them as he looked at her with all seriousness.
"Does us having a child...mean I have to stop groping women?"
-WHAP-
"Really Miroku! I thought there was something wrong!" she snapped getting up from their spot on the hill, "No! You CANNOT grope other woman! And if I catch you," she gave a menacing glare towards the houshi, "Lets just say you won't be able to have any more children with me, or any other woman for that matter."
The monk sighed and laid out on the grass beneath him, looking towards the sky.
'You lied.'
Look me in the eyes
Tell me what you're scared of
Tell me is it us
Tell me if it's yet to come
'You lied to her and yourself.'
Look at me
Look at me
Tell me what you see
Tell me who's your only one
Tell me that it's me
Look at me
Look at me
And don't turn away
"This is going to be a long eight months."
TBC...
Me: The first song is "Frozen" by Madonna, and the second song is of my own creation, "Look at Me"
Sabbi: You're telling me that you wrote that song? AND YOU NEVER TOLD ME!?
Me: yes I wrote it...and no, I didn't tell ya
Sabbi: ....well, you're chapter's short.
Corey: She tried though!
Me: oh, and for all those people who've actually READ my fics, in my FFN profile, I made a site (crappy one, but still a site), and there I will post short stories of mine that never make it to FFN, and I even set up a quiz to test how well you've read 'The Act'. It's a work in progress, I'll add my short stories and more quizzes, but check it out!
Corey: I failed the damn quiz...
Me: 'cause you don't READ Corey.
Corey: --
Sabbi: Well at least I got better than you Corey! Hehe.
Me: Anyways, -in DBZ preview voice- In the next chapter of 'The Act'. We skip ahead five months in the future, and Sango and Rin are not liking pregnancy...so who suffers? Hehe. Find out what Miroku's afraid of, not to mention how our beloved Kagome and Inuyasha are doing.
All: FUDGEMONKEYS!