Yay! Chapter 3 is finally ready.
I also apologize for the lack of a decent title for this chapter. o.O
Chapter 3 - Of Perverts and Desperation
--Feudal Japan--
"Did hear what I think I just heard?" Sango questioned gazing out the doorway.
"Yes I heard him." Miroku answered. "He apologized!"
"Not that, you idiot. I meant the last thing he said before he left…"
Miroku nodded.
"You know what this means right?" the youkai exterminator asked.
"No, what?" Miroku asked, puzzled.
"I may not know much of the Inu-youkai traits, but I do know this. Inu-youkai chose only one mate. But they go through a process. Friendship is first. They must build a strong friendship to actually develop a relationship. They must learn to trust and depend on each other. Then comes love. To actually become his mate, the woman must be marked in different ways. Verbally and physically. So by saying that out loud, its like a verbal way of marking her as his mate.
Not only that, but those to keep each other in check. He only fights half as well as he does because he needs to protect Kagome. You know the only reason he can use the Tetsusaiga is because he wants to protect her. She is a mortal and the Tetsusaiga was forged with the will to protect Inuyasha's mother, a mortal. With her gone, his heart will be broken and he will not be able to fight, yet alone live. He might take drastic measures. We need to do something and quick…"
They sat there thinking of someway to fix what had happened. With every passing moment, Miroku casually sliding closer to Sango.
"HENTAI!"
SLAP
"How can you think of such things in a time like this?" She scolded, her face beet red.
Lady Kaede burst into the hut. She looked concerned, but it was definitely not for the semi-conscious monk on the ground.
"Kaede-sama… what's wrong?" Sango asked.
"I think we should wait until Miroku is awake. Would you like to wake him?"
"It would be my pleasure!" Sango said cheerfully. If Miroku was allowed have a little fun, so was she. She got up and grabbed Miroku's staff.
"Miroku!" she said soothingly, "Time to get up." She bent down and gently tapped his shoulder.
Miroku slowly opened his eyes. He didn't know where he was or what time of day it was. But none of that mattered. All that mattered was the Sango's face was inches away from his face.
"Ahh.. Sango, what a beautiful morning, but not half as beautiful as you. Would you do me the honour of bearing my…"
SMACK
"Baka. Get a hold of yourself.."
Lady Kaede chuckled quietly to herself, making aware her presence to Miroku.
"Ah, Kaede-sama. You look troubled. What is the matter?" He said not the least bit embarrassed of the scene that had just taken place. Probably because it was a daily ritual.
"I am afraid that Inuyasha has left. He has gone through the well in search of Kagome."
"Well I assumed that." said Miroku. "So I guess our problems are solved!"
"Houshi-sama!" Sango said glaring at him. "You know that's not true. What happens if she doesn't accept his apology? But then again who said he was even going to apologize."
"Inuyasha is a stubborn boy, but his intentions are good. Especially after what happened…" Lady Kaede said. She had been informed of Inuyasha's transformation. But not of her sister's death.
"Yeah, you're probably right. It's too bad he's to thick to see what we all see. Kagome will forgive him. She loves him to much to hold a grudge. They may deny their love but it is as plain as the nose on my face." said Sango. "
"And a very lovely nose, I might add." said Miroku, a perverted smirk on his face
"You never give up do you? Get a life, you pig." she said.
"There is just one thing that I don't understand." Lady Kaede began. "Why did Inuyasha not have Tetsusaiga at his side?"
With a sigh, Sango relayed the few details she knew of Kikyo's death.
The cabin was silent for a moment.
"It is all for the best. I do not feel sorrow in my sister's decision. It should have happened long ago." Lady Kaede smiled sadly.
The group sat in a respective silence.
Sango was the first to break the silence.
"I'm off to bed." She lifted Shippo into her arms said "Good night Kaede-sama. Goodnight houshi-sama." She bent down and looked at Kirara. "Keep an eye on Miroku please, you never know what he might try while I'm sleeping." Kirara growled at Miroku menacingly.
Sango patted the creature on the head and grabbed her blanket and walked over to the corner. She unfolded the blanket on the cot and laid down closing her eyes. Shippo lay in her arms. He snuggled closer, thinking of Kagome as he did so.
--Present Japan--
Kagome opened the door to the well house. She pulled it to the side and stepped into the room. She slowly walked down the steps towards the well. When she reached the edge, she put her hands on the stone.
It was cold, very cold.
She peeked over the side into the darkness, a mix of emotions rushing through her.
"Why should I go back? Its not like I have anything worth staying for. He can have the jewel. It was the only reason he needed me anyway. As soon as my trip is over I'll go back and give it to Sango. She can give it to him." She looked up putting her hands on her forehead. All of these false reassurances just made her feel worse.
"Why did this have to happen to me?" she whispered. "I just want to be normal. It's not fair!" She felt her knees weaken and shed dropped to the ground. Her emotions were overwhelming her. The tears streamed down her face. She wiped at them furiously, telling herself she was acting childish.
"Why am I even crying? Its not like… I-I really c-care about him..." She said, knowing in her heart it wasn't true.
"Kagome?" Her mother's voice called.
"I'll... I'll be right there!" She answered her voice wavering slightly. She stood up and wiped her eyes one last time. She looked back over at the well, feeling a sense of despair, and ran toward the stairs, not looking back again. She closed the well house door and ran to her bedroom.
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Inuyasha sat cross-legged on a branch on the Sacred Tree. His eyes were closed but he was very much awake. Hidden amongst the branches, he listened but didn't hear anything important. He sniffed the air and was overcome by the stench of humans and pollution. Through the human scents, the strongest was Kagome's, and he could smell something salty on top of her scent.
Tears, he thought. Well I cant blame her… How could I have let this happen?
He jumped from the branch to the roof of her house and moved into a hidden spot so he wouldn't be seen. Even though it was night, he wanted to be completely hidden.
He heard another woman's voice. Her mother, he thought. He listened in on the conversation she was having with her daughter.
"Kagome, dear, you'd better get going!"
"Hai, okaa-san. I'll be ready in a sec. I just gotta do something."
Where is she going? wondered Inuyasha.
He heard a door open and flinched slightly. He saw Kagome walk outside toward the well and enter it. He wondered what she was doing. Inuyasha decided he was going to find out where she was going.
He jumped to the well house roof, making as little noise as possible. He could hear her talking to herself and listened in.
But… I don't want the jewel! He thought, part angrily and part heartbroken that she didn't understand that. I just want… You…
Not wanting to hear anymore, he pounced from the well house roof to the Kagome's house. He decided he needed to apologize before she left He'd go into her room and wait for her.
He crawled along the roof until he reached her window. He pulled it up with a little effort, and slipped in. He shut it behind him and looked around her room knowing he didn't have much time until she came back in. He spotted three suitcases by the bed.
She must being going on some sort of a trip. But I cant let her go! he thought. Shit… What would you rather do? He asked himself. Be sat to hell trying to stop her, or sneak…
"Hmm.." he said quietly, trying to think of what to do. "Aha!" He grabbed the biggest suitcase and opened it. He dumped the contents, all of Kagome's clothes, onto the floor and shoved them under her bed. He bent down and crawled into the suitcase and zipped up the zipper as best he could. The space was very small and dark. There wasn't much he could do, so he tried to relax. He couldn't keep his heart from racing.
I am so sorry Kagome, he thought.
He closed his eyes, and escaped the thoughts the best way he knew how. He fell asleep.
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"Kagome! Come on!" Her mother shouted. "We're going to be late!"
"I'm coming!" yelled Kagome. She grabbed her two smaller suitcases, positioning them strategically, one under her right arm the other in her right hand. Then she grabbed the biggest one.
Hmm, that's odd, she thought. It seems heavier than before. She checked her room one more time, spotting her wallet on her desk. She walked over and set the suitcases down. She opened up the wallet and saw her birthday money. She closed it and stuffed it into the pocket of her pants.
Just in case! She thought.
"Kagome! Come on. Ten minutes until your train leaves!"
"Hai.. Hai." Giving it no further thought she bound out her bedroom door running down the stairs, nearly colliding with Souta.
"Hey, sis watch it!" he said angrily.
"Sorry Souta. See you in a little while! I love you! Say goodbye to jii-chan for me, ok?"
Before Souta could reply Kagome was out the door and in her mother's car.
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About five minutes later they arrived at the train station. Kagome opened the car door and stepped into the fading daylight.
It may be cloudy and polluted here, but I love it anyway.
She had missed the hustle and bustle, though most would be happy to be rid of it. She hated feeling lonely and never knowing what was going to happen. To sum it up in four words, not being in control. Finally she could direct her own life. Not be told what to do.
She loved the freedom.
"Kagome, dear, come here." Her mother called. Kagome walked over to her mother and watched as she paid a boy to put her bags in the luggage department
"Wait!" Kagome said. "I think I'll keep them with me…" She felt some urge to keep them by her side. It was a strange feeling.
"Sure, I'll go put them in your room."
"Nani? My room?" she asked her mother curiously.
"Yes, I thought you might like a bed and couch since it's such a long ride there."
"Arigato, Mama!" Kagome said gratefully.
"It was no problem. You deserve a treat." The train whistle rang. "Kagome go on now. Goodbye and see you in a few weeks!" She hugged her daughter tightly and kissed her forehead.
"I'll be sure to enjoy it and don't worry I'll be fine!." She gave her mother a sly look.
"Kagome!" her mother said scornfully.
"I was just kidding!" She yelled as she ran to the door of her cabin. "Goodbye, and I love you!" She handed the man at the door her ticket and he showed her to her room.
"Arigato." Kagome told him. "Could you please knock on my door when we arrive at stop 4?"
"Hai." He said, bowing respectively. He rose up and left through the door.
She finally got a look at the room. It was relatively small, but very cozy. There was a small bed and a couch beside a large glass window. There was a little card table and two chairs. Beside the couch was her suitcase. There was also a small bathroom.
I guess I'll just take a little nap then, she thought.
She laid down on the bed. Almost the second her head hit the pillow, darkness clouded her mind and she shut her eyes falling into the abyss of sleep.
Bleh, dont like this chapter much. It's ok, just not one of my favourites XD;;;
Sorry about this chapter being so short... It's hard, when I'm going through the story for a third time, to decide when to end chapters.
I guess that's it.
Laterz,
-Kellai-chan-