Well its against my better judgment but I'd decided to update within 1 day. I
was surprised by how many reviews I got. 17 total for only 1 update. That was
fantastic. My Gundam story didn't get 17 reviews for the entire story. I hope
you enjoy this chapter. Now for some review responses:
Takerus Lost Angel - I feel so special. You review was a great inspiration thank you very much.
Sakura Mori - A cookie? really? I love cookies. I like chocolate chip and those special Christmas ones.
Sakume Nohara & Takerus Lost Angel - See the After Note at the end of chapter.
Samantha (and just about everyone else) - As you will see, you won't find out what IY wished for is this chapter. That will become coming later on down the road. I'm just gonna let you think about it for now.
Now on with the story. I own IY. All characters of mine
Mysterious voice: Delusion, another sign of hunger. Hungry, grab a snickers.
(sorry I just saw that commerical and I had to put that in here. Even though I
don't like snickers. I prefer Milky Way or 3 Muskteers.
Chapter 4: A New Journey
Kaede was tending to her herb garden as she saw Inuyasha and the rest of the group return. Surprisingly she didn't hear any arguing going on. Once they were in range she called out to them, "What has ye in such a good mood that ye aren't fighting?" Without saying anything, Kagome held up the now completed Shikon no Tama. "So ye've finally done it."
"Yeah, took us two years," Inuyasha said roughly.
"So what will ye do now that the jewel is completed?" Kaede asked. Everyone's face seemed to drop at this. They hadn't thought what to do.
"Now that the jewel is complete, there's no more use for me," Kagome thought to herself. "Inuyasha probably wants me gone since I'm just a shard-detector."
"There's really nothing for me here," Sango thought. "Kagome will probably go home. I might be able to go back home and rebuild my village. One day it will be a village of great demon hunters again. I wonder where Miroku is going to go."
"I didn't think about that before. I more assumed that I would die before we got a chance to defeat Naraku. I was just a wondering monk before I met Inuyasha and Kagome. I'd like to stick with Sango but she's probably not going to stick around and won't want me around."
Shippo was sad. "I lost my parents before to the Thunder Brothers. Now Kagome's like a mom to me, I don't want her to leave. And though I don't want to admit it, Inuyasha is somewhat like a father. I don't want to lose my new parents."
Inuyasha like Kaede had been watching everyone's expression. His was the only one that didn't look grim. He didn't have to do anything thinking but instead spoke out, "We have one other journey yet." Everyone looked up at him with a bit of surprise and joy.
"Really? And where might ye be going?" Kaede asked.
"Yeah, where are we going?" Kagome asked.
"If you don't want to go, wench, then you don't have to go," Inuyasha said not facing her.
"You mean we actually have a choice?" Miroku asked.
"No you don't. Kagome is the only one that has a choice." Inuyasha said.
"Do you want me to come?" Kagome asked hoping that he would say 'yes.'
"That's your decision not mine," Inuyasha said.
Kagome took time to think. After a few minutes she spoke up, "Well I haven't been home in a while. I'd like to visit my time. Not to mention I've missed a lot of school."
"How long would you be gone?" Inuyasha asked impatiently.
"Well if I remember correctly, this upcoming school week is finals and then I'm done school for the year. I'll have the entire summer off." Kagome said. She then looked at the ground afraid that Inuyasha wouldn't like the amount of time. She then said in a lower tone of voice, "I would need about a week."
Inuyasha was about to yell at her that it was too much time but them he remember something, "Fine, we'll wait one week but not a day longer!" Before anyone could ask him anything else he took off towards his forest.
"He's acting weird." Shippo said.
"I agree but I'm not sure it would be wise to try and figure out what he's up to," Miroku said. "He's definitely not going to tell us."
"Yeah I know. Well I have to get
going and study for finals. The sooner I go hopefully the sooner I'll get back,"
Kagome said as waved and walked towards the Bone Eater's Well.
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Okay a few things. Two people asked about me emailing them. I will put together a mailing list. Just leave your email address when you review or you can email me directly. the_spider2001@hotmail.com. I can't guarantee that I will email you exactly the time I update and everything but I will try my best.
As for short chapters, I've looked ahead and the next chapter will be slightly short too but a little longer than this chapter. I know where the bigger chapters will come in but that is a bit later on about 3-4 chapters down the road. Also I know I didn't mention Kikyo much in this story. You might be wondering is she dead or alive/walking dead? Well that will be answered next chapter. See you then.
Next chapter: Chapter 5: The Wait