Well I didn't get up to 370 reviews but you guys did get me over 350 - not to mention I'm gonna be at my friend's all day tomorrow. He's having a Blue Gender marathon and I've only seen a bit of it so I'm gonna be there until around midnight. Fun. Well I don't have much to say and I'm also trying to be quick since its 3 AM. My updates might start to slow down soon since I start college again on Monday but I'll do my best to continue updating every other day.
DarkBahamut - That would be quite funny if it was karaoke with a lot of sits but there'd be problems. One that would look really awkward and Kagome wouldn't want to do that to IY. Also I mention that when Kagome uses the concealing spell the Sit command won't work anymore. She just won't tell IY right away. lol.
Flare4ever - I don't mind if you refer people to my story. I'd actually like that. Funny I try to convince my friends to read it but they don't.
exsanguination - I think singing karaoke could be serious as well. It would help convey the feelings of the singer if the right song is chosen. I'm still not totally sure what I'll do so just wait and see.
Hanyou-Girl25 - you say that singing karaoke is worn out but I see more people using it in the background rather than karaoke. I don't run into the karaoke too much.
Eva - You know my English teacher told me the same thing about repetition. I know I suffer from it and I'm trying to fix it but since I don't proofread its a bit hard. I'm glad your sticking through it though.
pyro - I didn't say how many chapters this would be. That's because of one certain thing. It isn't totally written yet and I come up with new things along the way so I can't give a set amount. I'd say there is at least 10-15 more chapters if not more.
ladykaa28 - it being something that would help IY adapt to Kag's time. now you might be onto something but don't tell anyone. :)
wsantelm - to buy the Inu set or not to buy? I personally am not going to buy it for 2 reasons: (1) is going to cost a lot of money because of so many episodes and (2) I have up to 114 on VCD subtitled. Only cost me $50 on ebay. That's why I'm so far ahead of CN/AS.
About the singing - Well its obvious that I can't please everyone with this. If I do this, its still going to be a bit later. Right now, I'm leaning towards karaoke cause I just can't get this song out of my head and I think it would be great to use. I won't tell you though. It's no fun if I give everything away. As I said before, nothing is set in stone and can change so there are never any guarantees. Now on with the chapter.
Disclaimer: I don't own IY, I don't own IY, I don't own IY. Have I said it enough times yet. I'm getting tired of repeating myself.
Chapter 20: A Confession from the Heart
Kagome looked around as they had finally reached Kaede's village. Together they walked into Kaede's hut to see her sitting there eating supper. "Inuyasha, Kagome, how have ye been?"
"Good," Kagome said. "And you?"
"I have been doing okay," Kaede responded. "I would offer ye some food but I only made enough for myself."
"That's okay," Inuyasha said. "A little before we came here we stopped and had some of Kagome's food."
"So how was your trip?"
"It was great," Kagome said as she filled Kaede in on Inuyasha's wish and going to his parent's castle and even about reviving Midoriko.
"Ye have had quite an interesting adventure. I was wondering why ye didn't have Sango, Miroku, or Shippo with ye," Kaede replied. "Well if ye will give me a second. I need to go outside to check on something."
With that Kaede got up and left the hut. Kagome then turned to Inuyasha who had just been sitting down listening to the two women while they had talked. "Inuyasha, since we're going to be going home soon, I think I should try that spell on you, alright?"
"Okay but just one thing," Inuyasha said. "I don't want to go back to your time tonight. I want to stay here in the Feudal Era tonight."
"Okay, Inuyasha. I don't mind at all," Kagome said. "Now give me your hands." Inuyasha and her joined hands as Kagome concentrated. He could feel her miko energy build up and he even felt some start to surge through himself. The beads around his neck even started to glow. After about a minute, he felt the energy stop and Kagome let go of his hands.
"Did it work?" Inuyasha asked since he couldn't look at himself.
"I'm not sure," Kagome said. "You look the same to me. Maybe it takes time to work?"
At this time Kaede walked back into the hut carrying some herbs she had gathered. As soon as she looked at Inuyasha the bowl fell from her hands. "Inuyasha, what has happened to ye?" Kaede asked a little startled. "Your ears and claws are gone, yet ye have silver hair. I would have thought it was ye human night if not for your hair."
"I guess it did work," Inuyasha said. He then turned to Kagome, "What do you see?"
"You look the same as before," Kagome said. "Maybe it's because I cast the spell that I can see through it. I do sense an aura around you."
"What spell?" Kaede asked still confused about everything.
"My mother taught Kagome a spell that would make me seem human so that I could spend time in her world without any trouble," Inuyasha told her.
"That is quite a spell," Kaede said. "Ye have done well with it. I would have thought that Inuyasha's hair would have changed back to black as well."
"I think I could have done that," Kagome said. "It would have required more power though – not to mention I like the silver hair." Kagome cheeks reddened at that last comment.
"She likes my hair. That's good," Inuyasha thought to himself. He then remembered something. He was about to speak when he saw Kagome leaning in towards him. "What are you doing?" Kagome said nothing but reached her hand towards his head. Inuyasha then felt Kagome's fingers on his ears at the top of his head.
Kagome pulled her hand back then satisfied. "Yeah he's still the same," she said with a smile.
Inuyasha couldn't think of anything to say, he was just surprised. After a minute he regained his composure and started to stand. "I'm going to go for a walk. Want to come?" he asked as he extended a hand to Kagome.
"Sure," she said as she took his hand and left with him. They walked around Inuyasha's Forest for a while. They didn't talk much just admired everything in the woods. They had been through here many times but usually they were fight a demon or fighting each other so they never really had a chance to admire everything around them. Not surprising, their walked had stopped when they reached to God Tree. "To think, it's been almost two years since we met here," Kagome said with a smile.
"Yeah, I would still be here if it wasn't for you," Inuyasha said smiling at her.
"You never did thank me for that," Kagome said.
"Well as I remember it," Inuyasha said. "I saved you from a centipede. So that makes us even."
"Alright," Kagome said. She knew she could have said about him trying to kill her then but she decided against it. Kagome then gave a small yawn. She didn't realize how tired she was. Inuyasha noticed this. He went over to Kagome and picked her up bridal style. Kagome was surprised by this but even more shocked when she realized that Inuyasha was jumping up into the God Tree. He finally stopped near the top.
Inuyasha noticed her being a bit tense and not moving. "Don't worry, I won't let you fall," he told her.
It was then that she looked around. She noticed that while in a tree, it had an excellent view of the surround country side and it was near sunset. "This is beautiful," Kagome said. [yes, I know I keep coming back to the sunset thing but it's the best romantic thing I can come up with. Suggestions are welcome.]
"Not as beautiful as you," Inuyasha accidentally said out loud. He had meant to just think that. His face quickly became red at his mistake.
Kagome looked back at him and could see his blush. She was shocked to hear him say that. "Thank you, Inuyasha. That makes me feel real nice."
Inuyasha decided that it was now or never. He picked Kagome up from the branch she was sitting on and sat her on his lap. He then proceeded to put his arms both lovingly and protectively around her. "I've always thought that, I just never told you," He said to her. "You know there's one other thing I've never told you."
"What's that?" Kagome asked as she leaned slightly to look him in the eyes.
Rather than answer right away, he leaned in and gave her a passion filled kiss. Kagome openly accepted the kiss. It lasted until they realized that they both needed air. Even though neither wanted it to end, they broke apart. Kagome was catching her breath when Inuyasha answered her question. "I love you," he told her as he looked straight into her eyes.
Kagome soon lost the breath she had been gathering. Kagome had been expecting maybe another nice comment from him but this just totally blew her away. She could tell he was telling the truth. His eyes were filled with love and it was all directed at her. It took her a bit but she was finally able to speak again, "I love you too," she said. Not long after she spoke those words, they were kissing yet again. They continued this for quite a while. Kagome was glad that they were up in the tree, no one could bother this wonderful moment. After a long while they finally stopped. Kagome looked to Inuyasha, "Do you think we should go back to Kaede's hut?"
"No, I think we'll be just fine here," Inuyasha told her.
"It's starting to get a bit cold," Kagome told him.
Inuyasha slowly took off his fire rat coat making sure not to let Kagome fall. Then he wrapped it around Kagome like a blanket. Kagome felt his strong arms envelop her as he leaned back against the tree. "Any more problems?" he asked her.
"As long as you're here, no," Kagome said as she laid her head back into his chest and quickly fell asleep. Inuyasha watched her sleep for a bit admiring her beauty but then he too fell asleep.
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Well I hope everyone liked that. You've been waiting long enough. Well there are some interesting things to come. Next chapter Kagome finally goes back to her time. I wonder what excuses her grandfather used this time? lol. After that we learn who was watching Kagome. And then after that, we start the mystery/action/adventure. I'm really gonna have some fun then. I hope everyone is ready. Now for referral:
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Chapter 21: Meeting Inuyasha