Hey guys! Thanks for reading my story and thanks for reviewing PInK cuTie KaGomE-micael m for reviewing my story! Anyways, I forgot to put the disclaimer for the last story so, GOMEN NASAI! Haha! Otherwise that's bout it. O yea! The stories should get longer as I go along! And don't worry I plan to finish this one.
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or any of the characters. It is the brilliant Rumiko Takahashi who does!
I already know how I want it to end so… Yeaaa… ON WITH THE STORY!
Promises AnewChapter 2: Inuyasha's Vow
The group was walking a dirt path on their way to the southern lands. As usual Inuyasha was leading while the rest trailed behind. Kagome was cuddling Shippo in her arms while having a conversation with Sango. Kirara was perched on Sango's shoulder watchfully eying Miroku's wandering hand. Miroku was pondering when he saw Kirara leering at him. He had a sweat drop form on the back his head as he offered a smile while walking up to his hanyou friend.
"Inuyasha, have you sensed anything suspicious lately?" Miroku said meekly.
"Don't you think I would have told you if I did? But I am worried about going to the southern lands. It isn't the friendliest place. I don't want a repeat of what happened with Naraku. I won't let Kagome get in danger like that again!" Inuyasha looked ahead of them while making sure no immediate danger was around.
"Inuyasha, that wasn't your fault. And besides Lady Kagome is fine. She is much stronger than before," Miroku paused to let him digest the information. 'Inuyasha will not let such a thing go because he cares for Kagome too much. Inuyasha my friend, if you do not tell her you love her soon you will loose her.' Miroku thought silently when he made a decision to voice his thoughts. "Inuyasha, if you do not tell her your feelings soon," Miroku paused in weariness of his friend's response, "You will loose her love. Do not try to deny it for you and I both know it is true".
"Shut up houshi! You don't know what you're talking about so back off! Stop sticking your nose in my business," Inuyasha shot him a glare and held back the need to see the monk passed out on the ground with a rather large bump on his head.
Miroku seemed to have got the message and fell back in step with Sango and Kagome who were still chattering away.
"Hey Sango, I see you and Miroku have gotten pretty cozy lately! Is there something going on that your not telling me?" Kagome said in a singsong voice while wiggling her eyebrows. Kagome only giggled softly when she saw her friend do a very good impression of a tomato.
"I don't know what you are talking about Kagome, but what about you and Inuyasha? He doesn't seem to call you as many bad names as before," Sango inquired.
"I keep on thinking about that too! I just can't figure it out though…" Kagome's words faded as a far away looked crossed her features. Sango looked at her with understanding and let her sift through her own world.
'He's been different since Naraku kidnapped me. I was so afraid… But I knew Inuyasha would come for me. The southern lands bring me grief. I think there are even a few Kikyou moments here too. In fact… I think it was in the southern lands where Kikyou was resurrected. I still get the chills thinking about. It was so painful… Not necessarily physically but it was mentally… A piece of my soul is still not with me. I wonder if I'll ever get it back… Okay snap out of it Kagome! Stay on track! You can mope about Kikyou later! Inuyasha, you're trying to figure out what's up with Inuyasha! Let's see… He's been more protective of me than usual. He always makes sure that I'm all right. He always keeps an eye on me. He takes unnecessary steps to keeping me safe too. Could it be? No, he loves Kikyou. Why are you doing this to me Inuyasha! I love you so much but you keep pushing me away when I get close! Okay… I guess I should stop thinking about this stuff. I'm making myself depressed! I have to take care of Shippo! I can't take care of him if I'm not strong! I need to be strong for Shippo! I love him like a son! I never thought he would ask me to be his mother! I feel so proud to have a son like him. He may not be by blood. But he is by love. I'll do whatever it takes to protect my kit!" Kagome was taken out of her thoughts when she saw Inuyasha waving a hand in her face in an attempt to grab her attention.
"Hey! I've been trying to get your attention for the past five minutes! Are you that stupid! Then again you are a human," Inuyasha waited for her to take the bait.
"What! I know a lot more than you do so shut up! Plus you're half human! I guess that makes you half as stupid as you already are! Tough luck isn't it! Oh wait you probably don't understand words over four letters long! Maybe you can understand this word! Does it ring any bells! SIT!" As Kagome bit out these words she grew while Inuyasha shrank until he finally had his face planted into the ground.
Inuyasha waited until the spell wore off and for Kagome to cool down long enough to say something. He finally stood up when her aura was calm.
"Hmph! I was trying to tell you that there is a village up ahead so we probably don't have to camp out tonight. And I can to understand words over four letters long! I just don't want to muddle your brain anymore than it is. How else am I gonna find the jewel shards," Inuyasha's eyes widened when he realized what he said. 'Oh know! I'm sorry Kagome I didn't mean it that way!' Inuyasha was trying to think frantically of a way to fix his mistake. He watched as her bangs shadowed her eyes.
"Momma, are you okay?" Shippo shot Inuyasha glare as he continued to question his mom, "I'll get Inuyasha back for you if you want. Momma?" Shippo continued to try and talk to the sad miko as Miroku walked towards Inuyasha and continued to question him for his actions. Sango came over to Kagome to try and cheer her up.
"Inuyasha are you stupid! Or maybe you have rocks for a brain! You need to apologize to Lady Kagome now! Before it gets any worse!" With that Miroku hit Inuyasha in the head with his staff and pushed him towards Kagome.
"Sango? Can I borrow Kirara?" Kagome whispered quietly.
"Sure Kagome, of course. You take all the time you need," Sango replied gently.
"Shippo, I'm so sorry," Kagome's heart tore as she saw his eyes begin to water with fear, "I…" Kagome gave a sigh and hugged him close.
"Don't leave Kagome! Please don't leave me! Please don't leave me momma!" Shippo cried onto her blouse as he felt her set him down gently.
"I'll be back Shippo. I promise I'm not abandoning you. I promise. You are my son, I would never leave you alone," Kagome gave him a smile in an attempt to reassure him, "I love you Shippo".
Shippo jumped back into Kagome's arms, "I love you to momma!"
"I'll be back in a week. Just send Kirara back to the well!" Kagome yelled half-heartedly as she was now airborne on Kirara's back on her way to the well.
Inuyasha watched with sad eyes as she left him and the rest of the group. 'I'm so sorry I hurt you again. I'll make it up to you. I vow to you Kagome that I will not let anyone hurt you… even if I die. Maybe one day I'll say to you.'
"Okay let's go back to Kaede's village. We'll wait till Kagome comes back," Inuyasha felt a weight on his shoulder and looked to stare into watery eyes. Shippo reverted his gave back ahead as Inuyasha did. Sango and Miroku walked behind silently not daring to speak afraid their hanyou friend would hear their thoughts of the situation.
Alrighty then! Chapter two is done! I should be able to write the next chapter soon enough. Please Read and Review!