Welcome once again to my story. I know this update is actually a day late but like I said school has started and its already a total pain. I have 5- 1 hour classes in a row on Mondays, not even a break for lunch. It totally sucks. The other days don't look to nice either at this point. So if updates really start to slow down, don't complain. I guarantee I will at least update once a week since I have weekends but I will try to continue with updating as often as I can.
kiamiawia - thank you so much for the link to the pic. That is a very nice pic and I do almost agree with you, though I have never seen this image before you sent me the link. The pic has the setting of being sunrise while the story was sunset, that's the only difference though it was real close. Thanks again.
fireash - As I said before, I'm not necessarily pairing Kagura with Sess. That's just the pairing I prefer when I read. As to her role in this story, you'll have to wait and see if she has any role at all.
SilentDark - That's pretty romantic. You have a real knack for that but I'm sure that comes from you imagining you and Sess in that place, right? lol.
Takerus Lost Angel - Good to hear, always have to watch more IY. I believe in my area Cartoon Network has gotten a hold of like 50 more episodes. If you want a listing of all episodes according to season goto they have listings for just about all TV series. As for skiing I'm going today, so wish me luck.
Inuyashaluver - Inuyasha confesses his love in stories because we the fans are then all powerful where as if you want that in the anime you'll have to talk to Rumiko Takahashi. Though in the second movie IY and Kagome kiss.
Phoenix Archangel - Yeah I liked IY's hair silver rather than black. I wanted him to stand out more. Not to mention the joke I make in this chapter.
Note to ALL READERS (small speech so beware) - Some people have often been saying that the chapters are too short or something along those lines. There is a reason I have made the chapters like this. I started writing fanfics almost 3 years ago. I at first had a lot of inspiration for my story and wrote about 1 chapter a month but the chapters were 8-10 pages in length. As time went on the chapter length did increase to about 12-15 pages but so did the time it took to get them out. It went to 2 months and then at one point I didn't update for 7 months. This story became more of a chore to write. I never did finish it. I also got tired of writing. Over that 2 years I had written actually two stories and I was actually able to finish the one (that's my Gundam story). When I started writing this story (and that was before it was posted), I feared that it would take the same path as my other one and never get finished but I decided to go with it anyway. I figured that if I kept the chapters short and if I got enough reviews my inspiration would hold out for me to finish this story. The fear of not finishing increased when I decided to add some more things to the story. In my original idea, this story could have been wrapped up in about 5 more chapters, if that. Now its going to last around 15 more. I had got these ideas early on and was even more afraid that I wouldn't finish. I found though that more and more people reviewed my story and it was you that reviewed that kept me going. Now that IY has reached Kagome's time, I really feel that I can fully finish this story and its all thanks to all of you who reviewed my story. Thank you all especially if you actually read all of this.
Disclaimer: I don't own IY, okay.
A Wish From the Heart
Chapter 21: Meeting Inuyasha
Inuyasha picked up Kagome and jumped out of the well. He looked around the well house. "Are you sure your family will be okay with me staying here? I know they haven't minded me staying over for the night before but this is more than just one night?" Inuyasha said nervously.
Before he could continue his questions, Kagome cut him off, "Inuyasha, calm down. It will be fine. Now let's go," she said almost ordering him. Inuyasha just followed behind her still afraid he wouldn't be allowed to stay.
When they walked in the house Kagome's mother gladly greeted them. When she went to say hi to Inuyasha she didn't speak for a bit. Inuyasha was starting to get worried. "What happened to your ears?" Mrs. Higurashi asked Inuyasha.
Inuyasha almost fell over. He wasn't expecting that. Luckily Kagome saved him. "He's still the same. He has a spell on him that people won't be able to see his ears."
Mrs. Higurashi then reached up to where his ears where and gave them a small tweak. "Yup, there still there," she said with a smile.
"Just don't tell gramps, that way he'll leave Inuyasha alone," Kagome told her mother. "Speaking of gramps, what diseases have I had since I've been gone? My friends probably have called or stopped by and I'm sure he's given my plenty of diseases in a month. Let me guess: dialysis, kidney failure…"
Kagome continued to go on and on with diseases but her mother and Inuyasha stopped paying attention. She even went into the kitchen and got Inuyasha something to drink. When she returned Kagome was finally winding down. When she finished, she looked to her mother with no idea that her mother left. Finally Mrs. Higurashi spoke, "Actually your grandfather didn't give you any fake diseases. When your friends called I got a chance to speak with them and I made up an excuse. I told them you were visiting your aunt for the summer."
"But I don't have an aunt?" Kagome said questioningly.
"Yeah but they don't know that," Mrs. Higurashi said with a smile.
Inuyasha then coughed getting their attention. When Kagome looked at him she realized that she had forgotten about him. "Mom, would it be okay for Inuyasha to stay here for a while?" Kagome asked slightly pleading.
"Of course he can stay," she replied. She then turned to Inuyasha happily, "So how long will you be staying with us?"
"I don't really know," Inuyasha answered. "I was just a little bored in the Feudal era and thought I'd spend some time here."
"Well you're welcome to stay as long as you like," Kagome's mother told him.
"Thank you," he said and bowed slightly. Just then Souta and Gramps walked in. As soon as Souta saw Inuyasha he ran up to him.
"Inuyasha, I'm glad you're here. I haven't seen you in such a long time I was thinking that Kagome was forcing you not to come anymore," the young boy said.
"Ah, I see someone has been able to exorcise the demon part of you," gramps said. Kagome and Mrs. Higurashi knew the truth but decided not to say anything.
Souta though seemed a little disappointed, "What happened to your ears?"
"I'll tell you later," Inuyasha said. He didn't mind telling the kid but not with the grandfather around.
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A little while later, Gramps had gotten Inuyasha to help clean up the shrine. Inuyasha didn't necessarily want to but since the Higurashi's were being nice and letting him stay, he thought it wouldn't hurt. Not to mention, Kagome had challenged him saying that the work should be nothing for a hanyou rather than a human.
Meanwhile, Kagome had just finished helping to clean some of the house and was taking a break. While taking her break the doorbell rang, Kagome decided to get it since her mother was still cleaning and Souta was too busy playing his video games. When she answered the door, she was happy to see her 3 friends: Eri, Yuka, and Ayumi. "Kagome," they all said at the same time.
"Hey how are you doing?" she said as she walked outside with her friends.
"We're doing good," Eri answered for everyone. "How was your trip to your aunt's?"
"It was nice," Kagome said. "If my mom told you guys I'd be there for the summer what made you come here halfway through summer break?"
"Well we kind of figured you miss us and your home and you'd come home early," Yuka said. "You missed us didn't you?" Kagome gave a small nod in agreement. "So where does your aunt live?"
Kagome had to think quickly. She wasn't quite ready for that question and since she really didn't have an aunt she needed an answer. That's when she came up with a great reply. "She lives to the west. It's only a small town but I liked staying there."
Ayumi had been looking around and noticed something. "So who's the old guy you have working here?" she asked looking at the back of Inuyasha. Inuyasha could clearly here them because of his hearing dropped the broom he was holding.
Kagome gave a small laugh at question. "That's not an old guy. That's Inuyasha. His hair is silver," as soon as Kagome said this all her friends were looking intensely at her.
Eri asked, "Isn't that your arrogant,"
"Violent," Yuka added.
"Two-timing," Ayumi included.
"Jealous boyfriend?" they all finished.
All of a sudden Kagome became a little scared. Her friends were staring at her intently and if she listened good enough she could hear a small growl from Inuyasha's direction. "It's not really like that," Kagome said in defense. "He's really changed. He's a lot nicer. Come on I'll introduce you." She lead her friends over to Inuyasha who by now had stopped sweeping and was taking a break. When her friends saw Inuyasha they were speechless. "Eri, Yuka, Ayumi, I want you to meet my boyfriend, Inuyasha," Kagome said and then turned to Inuyasha. "Inuyasha these are my friends: Eri, Yuka, and Ayumi. Be nice," she whispered the last part.
"Hello," he told them since they couldn't seem to say anything.
After hearing his greeting, they snapped out of their trances. "Hello," they all greeted him. Eri then spoke up, "Are you visiting?"
"Yes," he replied calmly though the stares from Kagome's friends were getting on his nerves. "I don't know how long but I hope to be here as long as possible."
Kagome smiled at this. Kagome knew they'd soon ask where he was from so Kagome decided to save him from that question. "Inuyasha lives close to my aunt, so he came back with me," Kagome said.
Ayumi had been listening the whole time. She had known that Kagome actually didn't have an aunt and decided now to ask. "Kagome, we've known each other a long time and as far as I remember you don't have an aunt," she said. Kagome looked at her worriedly. She was busted and didn't know what to say. Ayumi then continued, "You were spending the summer with Inuyasha weren't you?"
Eri and Yuka gasped at this and looked at Kagome, "Is this true?"
Kagome blushed a little, "Yes."
"Why didn't you tell us?" Eri asked.
"Well it was a last minute sort of thing," Kagome said, "and I wasn't sure if you'd be happy if I told you because you're always trying to set me up with Hojo."
Kagome friends quickly pulled here aside, "You shouldn't tell him that besides we never would have done that if we would have known he looked this good," Yuka said. "I can see why you never gave up on him."
"Though if you do, let me know," Eri said.
Just then Kagome's mother yelled from the doorway of the house, "Kagome, Inuyasha dinner is ready."
"Well, we have to go," Kagome told her friends
"See ya later Kagome," they all said. "Bye Inuyasha." Inuyasha just waved as they left.
"I'm glad that's over," Inuyasha said.
"I know, for once I totally agree with you," Kagome said. Just then she got a weird feeling again. She could almost feel someone watching her. She looked around. There seemed to be no one but her and Inuyasha, and he was walking towards the house.
"Kagome," Inuyasha called snapping her out of her trance. "You coming or what?"
"Yeah," Kagome said as she gave one last glance around and walked into the house with Inuyasha. "If someone was out there, Inuyasha would have at least smelled them, wouldn't he?" she asked herself.
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Well this is going to be quick here and no referral today cause its almost 3 AM and I have school tomorrow. Well next chapter we find out who exactly is watching Kagome. Last calls for guesses! After that, I begin to have fun with weaving some mystery and starting the Act/Adv part. jumps up and down And I think after that we'll find out Midoriko's gift. I could tie it in with one of the earlier chapter but I really want to keep it separate so focus more on each part. So come next time for:
Chapter 22: Catching the Watcher