I'm over 100 reviews. I so happy that I'm updating with 2 chapters. There is another reason but I'll mention that later. First review responses:
daddys little angel - I'm dealing with your review first for many reasons. I will explain my last response to you. When you mentioned about dying to know what's going to happen, I joked in return saying that the cure was another chapter. Secondly I know you didn't faint or otherwise you couldn't have kept typing. For the second time I was joking. I know what sarcasm is but even before, you weren't using sarcasm, you were joking. Plus sarcasm is meant for spoken word and when its used in typing it is hard to realize if sarcasm is used. That is why I'm not sure about the last sentence of your newest review. I don't know whether you mean it or are being sarcastic. I must say though even if you are being sarcastic, that last part was rude and out of line. Your review really did affect me. I am sorry if you think I made you look stupid. That was not my intention and it never is. This response isn't either. If you choose to not review any more of my story, fine. That is your decision. I can't force you. That's about all I have to say on this matter, so have a good day.
ANNE (v) 79 - well in these next two chapters, you'll have your answers.
Silent Dark - Well I hate to ruin your day but we won't see much of Sess in this story. He will make an appearance in just a few chapters. Do you think he's actually going to sit still if he finds out his father is alive? But as I said we won't see much of him. He will be talked about but not much more.
Evil Pixi Stick Spork Goddess - Who was watching her? Well that's the real question. As I said before, you won't find that out for a while so I hope you have patience. As for hoser, I don't totally recall what that means.
Black Dice - I had no problem reading your story. It was my pleasure. In the next chapter everyone will find out about Inuyasha's father but you might get a small idea from this chapter.
Explainatron - I wouldn't call the ability to absorb powers from other demons a power, I more consider it a special ability. As for that though, I hadn't known that until yesterday when I watched that episode. Just to let you and everyone know, I have seen up to and including episode 74. I have up to 115 just haven't had the time to watch. Hopefully I will within the next few weeks. As for my grammar, like I said before it sucks. I know.
badgerwolf - as I said its no problem. I got a good laugh out of it and so did all my friends and relatives. So you can come out of hiding.
Burnsybabe - I'm updating okay. Also since before to me you seemed to act like you weren't going to have access to the internet after Sunday because of this I busted my ass and I wrote 2 chapters rather than 1. So that if I was right you'll have your answers. I hope you enjoy.
ssp51201 - Well you'll have your answers in the next 2 chapters. As for the guy/girl issue, it wasn't that someone asked me. Someone happened to comment that I was a lady and I just set the record straight.
Sakume Nohara - Congrats, if I'm correct you're have the 100th review. I'm glad you loved/hated the cliffhanger. As for the email no prob.
Personal Note - Well I talked with Physics teacher and though I should have gotten a C+ or B-, he gave me a B. Unfortunately, I didn't have the 3.2 I needed so I talked with my Calc II teacher. I did that today and I was able to talk him into bumping up my grade from a B+ to a A-. So I have the 3.2 and I can get into my major.
Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha though I'm looking into renting Jaken. I could use a servant/personal punching bag. On with the story:
Chapter 9: The Tour
"You can take a break just over this hill." That was when everyone turned around and saw what was beyond the hill. Everyone gasped in surprise.
Beyond them was a castle of enormous size. It was larger than Naraku's or any other castle they had been to on their journey. A small river seemed to run right though the middle. While three of the sides had a wall around it, the other side was protected by a mountain.
"Is this your home, Inuyasha?" Kagome asked.
"You could say that. My father had many homes throughout his lands. This wasn't my main home but it was my father's main home. My mother liked to stay at a smaller home that was in a small city. I never thought, I'd say this, but it's good to be home." Inuyasha said full of emotion. Realizing that he said something soft he quickly tried to make up for it, "Well let's go or are you just going to stand out here all day?" Inuyasha walked off towards the entrance.
"Wait for us," Miroku called as everyone hurried up to catch up with Inuyasha. It took them 10 minutes to walk down the hill and to the entrance.
They looked up at the huge door that stood before them. Sango was the first to ask, "I think we're all gonna have to work together to push this door open."
"Nah," Inuyasha said. "Shippo can open it."
"What me?" Shippo asked. "I'll never be able to open that door."
"Just go up there and push it open," Inuyasha said glaring at him. Kagome was about to yell at him and tell him there was no way Shippo could open it when Shippo agreed to at least try. Shippo legs were shaking as he walked up to the door. He had no more placed his hand on it and it started to open. Everyone watched in amazement. As it opened they expected someone opening it on the other side but no one was there.
"I did it?" Shippo said with a bit of confusion.
"A long while ago a spell was cast on the entrance. As long as the visitor has not evil intention, the door will open to them," Inuyasha said as he led the way inside and everyone followed. Once they were inside the door closed itself. Everyone looked around. The place was even more beautiful from the inside. In the end everyone's eyes caught on two people in the middle of the courtyard. One they recognized as Inutaisho since they had just seen him the other day. The other was known only to Inuyasha. Kagome thought the other person was familiar but they were too far away.
"Inuyasha, you're early," Inutaisho called as he and the other person made their way to the new visitors. "I should have expected this. Whenever I say something you try to go beyond it."
As they got closer Kagome could clearly see who the other person was. Only a few words managed to escape her lips, "I don't believe it."
"What is it, Kagome?" Sango asked. She noticed how Kagome's eyes stayed fixed on the stranger. "Do you know who she is?"
Before Kagome could form a reply, the two had reached the group and the lady reached out and hugged Inuyasha saying, "Welcome home, son." Everyone was speechless. Just yesterday they had learned that Inuyasha's father was alive and here they are finding out that Inuyasha's mother is alive as well.
"I'm getting even more confused," Kagome said.
"Don't worry," Inutaisho said. "Inuyasha will explain everything. I'm not even sure of everything yet. But first, Inuyasha show your friends around. When you are finished giving them a tour, we'll be waiting in the study. Do you remember where it is?"
"I think so; to the right of the bedrooms right?" Inuyasha asked.
"Yes, well we will see you then," Inutaisho said as he and Inuyasha's mother quickly ran off.
"Well we might as well get started," Inuyasha said to his friends. "We are right now in the main courtyard. This place has many buildings so you might find yourself lost if you don't listen." Everyone quickly tuned in to what Inuyasha was saying. "As you can see, the place is practically surrounded by a small garden but there are some other larger gardens. As you can see there are two main buildings in front of us. The one on the right is a dojo. The one on the left is a main hall for any gatherings. I guess my father will have the feast there tomorrow."
"Won't that be a bit big for just us?" Miroku asked.
"All feasts are held in the main hall. Don't worry about it. I want to get this over so I can stop playing tour guide," Inuyasha said leading them on farther into the castle.
They found out that the small gardens which went along the walls were nothing compared to the larger gardens that Inuyasha spoke of. Flowers of all kinds grew in the gardens. There was even a tree that was just a slight bit smaller than the God Tree. They found out that the mountain did more than protect the castle. There was a hot spring coming from the mountains. There were many other buildings in the castle. All were connected via a small covered wooden walkway. The living quarters were in the middle of the castle. There were enough rooms to accommodate an army.
"Well, I'm pretty much done. All that's left is the study," Inuyasha said as he made walked away from the bedrooms to the only building they hadn't been to yet. Inuyasha stopped just before the door, "this is the study. If you ever need some quiet time you can probably come here. There's also a library in here so if you want to read you can find things in here."
Everyone except Shippo was paying attention to him. Shippo seemed to be sniffing the air. Shippo looked up to Inuyasha with disbelief on his face. "Go ahead brat. You can open the door," Inuyasha told him with a smirk. Shippo quickly pushed the door open. It wasn't like the entrance so it took some effort but when it was open once again everyone found themselves gasping.
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Well this chapter is done. I think this cliff hanger would have been interesting if not for me putting up both chapters at once. I hope you all enjoyed them. Its 3 AM right now and ff.net seems to be down so I won't be mentioning reviewers again. Sorry. Not to mention I'm tired and want to sleep. Once again I feel I have more to say but don't know what to say. Well continue on to:
Chapter 10: Inuyasha Explains It All