So here we are. Chapter 10 already.
Ok, so I must say that I am happier with the ending. I didn't change all that much, but it does seem a bit more believable... I corrected a few spelling errors and fixed other small details.
Chapter 10 - Through the Well
--The Bone-Eaters Well--
"Inuyasha…"Kagome said hesitantly. "I don't know." She bit her lip and looked down into the well.
"Don't worry." He put his arm around her shoulders. "It'll work."
"But…" She looked over at her friends, who were sitting on the grass, going through the things they were bringing with them. "Ok… Fine. Let's go. I just want to get it over with."
"Good, I'll get everyone." Inuyasha let go of her and walked over to their friends. Kagome looked down into the well again, as Sango walked up beside her.
"Don't worry," The taijiya reassured. "It'll work. This is going to be so much fun! I'll get to see what you're world is like!"
Kagome smiled and thought, This should be fun. I can picture it now, "Hey mom, meet my three friends. A monk, a kitsune and a demon exterminator with a fire neko for a pet, all from feudal Japan!" This is going to be interesting.
"Kagome! Before we go… Do you sense anything… Around us?" Inuyasha asked.
She concentrated for a second but didn't feel anything. She told Inuyasha so. Miroku nodded in agreement.
"Good… I don't smell Naraku's scent either." He told her.
Kagome sighed in relief and told the group she had a couple things to say before they left.
"Now before we go, you all need to know something." Kagome said loudly, trying to get their attention.
Shippo jumped on her shoulder and Miroku moved closer to Sango as she said, "When you're in my world, there is absolutely no, and I mean no, leaving my house. Shippo-chan you can play with my brother Souta, I think you'll like him. And do not use your fox magic. Is that clear?" Shippo nodded his head.
"Now Sango-chan, you can bring you weapon, just don't use it unless it's really needed. And Kirara, no transforming. Now, Miroku-sama same with your wind tunnel. Also, the women in my time aren't as, uh, open with their feelings as you are. So you definitely cannot-"
"Pervert!" Sango screamed, interrupting Kagome. Inuyasha began to laugh and Kagome rolled her eyes.
"You cannot do that." Kagome finished. Miroku looked at her with a sly grin. "I mean it! You do that and I'll make an exception for Sango-chan using her weapon." Miroku's grin faded away and moved away from Sango and Kagome.
"I guess that's it. Let's go." Inuyasha said. "Sango you hold on to Kagome, same with you Shippo. Miroku, you can come with me."
Sango laughed at the look on Miroku's face as she gripped Kagome's arm tightly. They climbed onto the side of the well.Kirara sat perched on Sango's shoulder.
"Ready?" Inuyasha asked. Without any further warning Kagome jumped into the well. She felt Sango and Shippo hold's tighten. She watched as they passed through the time stream and landed in her time. She fell to her knees and pulled Sango to the side as Inuyasha and Miroku landed where they had just been.
Sango exhaled and released Kagome's arm.
"It worked!" Kagome exclaimed happily.
Shippo hopped off her shoulder and began climbing the wall. Miroku followed after Shippo and Kagome was just about to start climbing when Inuyasha grabbed her by the waist and pulled her close.
"I'll carry you up." He whispered, pulling her into his arms. He leapt into the air, above the others and landed softly on the ground inside the well house.
She pulled out of his arms and smiled as she said, "Arigato Inuyasha."
Soon after, the other three climbed out of the well. Kagome lead them up the stairs and to the door. She put her hand on the handle and pulled it open.
"Wow!" Cried Shippo, running out of the well house. He ran over to the sacred tree and pointed. "Look it's the tree!" Kagome and the others started to laugh at Shippo's excitement.
He ran back over and hopped onto Kagome's shoulder.
"Tell me about everything! I want to know!" Kirara ran about the yard, trying to pounce on birds that flew a little to low.
For the next few minutes Kagome walked them around the yard explaining about the different things. Like cars, running water, televisions, and other household items. Everyone was very confused, but it didn't really matter.
Because, for once, they had forgotten about their problems. They were concentrating on being happy, not fighting or trying to come up with a battle plan.
After Kagome had told them everything she thought they would need to know, in order to get by living in her house for the time being, she decided it was time for them to actually go inside. She directed them over to the door and told them to wait. Her and Inuyasha walked inside.
"Hello?" She called. She walked around the kitchen, beginning to worry. She found a note on the table that read:
Hi honey,
If you're reading this, it means you got back sooner than expected.
I took your grandfather back to the hospital after he complained of chest and head pains again.
We should be back soon. Souta's staying at Hitomi's house.
There's some noodles and sushi in the fridge and rice in the pot.
Love,
Mom
Weird, Kagome thought. I know jii-chan is getting on in years, but he's always been really healthy.
"What does it say?" Inuyasha asked, walking up behind her.
"My mom took jii-chan to the doctor. Souta's at Hitomi's and there's food in the fridge. You can let everyone in. We'll have to wait until later to introduce them to my family."
Inuyasha nodded and walked past her to the door. He fidgeted with the knob but finally got it open.
"You guys can come in now." He told them. Sango was the first to enter, Kirara at her side. Then came Shippo and Miroku. All three looked around the room, gazing at the different items, like the oven, the toaster, the rice cooker.
"So what do all these things do?" Asked Miroku. He lifted up the blender and turned it around. looking at the different parts.
"That's called a blender. You put different foods in it, and mixes them together, sort of. Most of the things in this room have to do with cooking, because this is the kitchen." She explained.
"Ah, I see. Now what is this big thing here?" Miroku was now standing in front of the fridge.
"It's called a refrigerator. It keeps foods cold so they don't spoil." Kagome walked over to the table and sat down.
"Really?" Shippo said, not holding back his excitement.
"Yup." Kagome told him, 'Shippo-chan, just wait until my brother gets home. You two are going to have a lot of fun together. He can show you the Nintendo."
"Nin-tend-oh?" He asked.
"Oh, it's a form of entertainment that kids in my era play a lot. But he'll explain it to you." She turned to look at the clock. When she saw that it was nearly midnight, she said, "We'd better get to sleep. It's almost midnight."
"What? How do you know?" Enquired Sango.
"Well, if you look over there," Kagome answered, pointing toward the digital clock, "there is something called a clock. It tells you the time by showing numbers. Right now it say 23:59. That means there's a minute until midnight. Not to mention the fact its dark outside. Anyways, I'll teach you guys more tomorrow. Now, I'll show you where you'll be sleeping. Just follow me." She stood up and sauntered over to the stairs.
She wearily strolled up the stairs. The first door they came to was her room. She opened the door and motioned for Sango, Shippo and Kirara to go in.
"You guys can sleep in here This is my room so you can stay here for… well, as long as you're here." Kagome told them. She let them enter and then closed the door.
She continued walking, until they arrived at Souta's room. She pulled the door open and stepped in. Miroku and Inuyasha followed.
"Miroku-sama," She said, "You can stay here. This is my brother's room, so when he gets home we can find a different place for you stay."
Miroku mumbled something that sounded like, 'Perhaps with Lady Sango,' but since Kagome didn't have the hearing of a hanyou she wasn't sure. But her assumptions was confirmed when Inuyasha punched him in the head and said, "In your dreams."
Kagome shook her head and walked out, Inuyasha close behind.
"Inuyasha…" She began to open her mother's room, but he interrupted her.
"Doesn't matter. I'm not going to sleep tonight. I'm going to stay downstairs and keep a look out. You never know when Naraku will strike again." He grabbed the hilt of Tetsusaiga and stared off into space. "I'll get him next time."
"Inuyasha, please don't ruin it. It's been such a wonderful night. I don't want to think about all that right now… Please, we'll talk tomorrow, ok?" She pleaded.
"Kagome…It's just…. I'm sorry. Never mind." He turned to leave, but Kagome grabbed his arm.
"Inuyasha… It's just… I'm trying to make the best of the situation."
"How can you make the best of a situation like THIS?" He asked, anger boiling within him. "Maybe it's you that doesn't understand. You can't always be so positive all the time. You might not have realized it, but your life is in danger!"
"I've lived the past three years of my life in danger. What's different now?" She argued.
"What? Are you trying to blame that on me!" He asked, his hands curled into fist at his sides. "In case you don't remember… It was you who kept coming back!"
Kagome turned away quickly, not allowing him to see the tears in her eyes.
"If you really hate me so much why do you have to lead me on like this?"
She hurried into her mother's room, not waiting for a response, and slammed the door. Laying down on the bed, she clutched a pillow to her chest. She bit her lip, tears spilling from her eyes. She began to sob, silently, ignoring Inuyasha.
Outside Inuyasha put his hands on his head and growled.
"Kagome?" He called. "I don't hate you! I didn't mean it…"
"Go away!" She replied, her voice quiet and broken.
I wont fall for your lies anymore. She promised herself. I thought you loved me…I can't believe I actually thought you had changed…
Fine, He thought sadly. He walked down the stairs and sat at the kitchen table.
He sat at the table for a couple of hours, debating what he should do. Finally, when the clock struck 3 am, he stood up.
It's better this way… He thought, trying to convince himself. This way she wont be hurt… If she hates me it wont be as hard on her.
He silently crept up the stairs and leaned against the door of the room Kagome was in. He could hear the soft rhythm of her breath. She was asleep. Without making a sound, he opened the door and slipped into the room. He quickly made his way to her and leant down.
"Goodbye…" He whispered, and kissed her on the forehead. He gently pressed his hand against her stomach. "Goodbye little one."
He drifted to the door and with one last glance at Kagome, said, "I love you…"
And in the dark of night, Inuyasha was gone.
I know it was pretty short.. But it had to end here.
Anyway.
So, in case you noticed, I didn't put Bakuryuuha as Tetsusaiga's strongest move on my Japanese word list. Now this is a confusing subject.
Tetsusaiga also has 'Kongousouha.' I would guess this move is stronger than 'Bakuryuuha' because it was able to break
through the stone oni's stomach when Bakuryuuha couldn't. (Then again, Inuyasha was using a shard of the jewel..)
But then we see the third movie, and Tenseiga's 'Souryuuha' and Tetsusaiga's 'Bakuryuuha' defeated Sou'unga..
I would assume it would have to be incredibly strong to be able to do that...
So I'm coming to the conclusion that 'Kongousouha' is the stronger move. If anyone has any ideas or comments to prove otherwise, please tell.
This subject isn't directly related to my fanfiction, but it is a point of interest for me.
Now, we may be seeing more of 'Kongousouha' in my fanfiction, but still not that much. If you notice, in the anime and manga, for such a powerful
technique, 'Kongousouha' is grossly under used. So it's frequency of appearance in the manga/anime will reflect on its appearance in my story. Meaning,
you wont see it much, except for very important battles, and event hen maybe not.
Ok, so that is it. Sorry if I confused anyone.
Also, I apologize for the length of this chapter. I just felt it needed to end here.
-Kellai-chan-