Author's Note: Sigh, I'm starting to think people don't like this story very much, or maybe it's just not interesting at the start. I'll keep continuing it anyway; I feel so lame… :( Anybody please spare a review or two to make me happy? I like this story. x,x
Title change; Fate's Tryst. Summary changed. Hope it will attract more people somehow.
Also, my chapters are going to be about as long as or longer than this chapter… Yay! More for you to read and burn your eyes… :D
Brief: The gang arrives at Tokyo.
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha. If I did, I would be eating some good, expensive sushi… ;-; But cheap sushi is really good too!
Chapter 2: Promise
Kagome awoke from her slumber, kept warm with her thick dark green comforter. It was currently the end of September, almost a year since that day…
Kagome shook her head from that thought. She emerged from under the covers and looked through the window curtains. It was a bit cloudy, and autumn was starting to show… there were beautiful orange, red, and brown colored leaves scattered across. The sunshine made the morning dew on leaves and grass sparkle, making it look like a little autumn wonderland. 'It's so pretty…' Kagome smiled. Smiling was getting rarer and rarer for her, especially after Souta's death.
She lifted her arms and stretched them, along with her back. She cracked and worked out the kinks in her back from sleeping in the same position for a long time. She took the time to look at her room.
The walls were painted with two different colors; a dark green and a slightly lighter one, making them contrast. The carpet was a plush cream-colored, greatly standing out apart from her darker green room. The bed sheets were between a light and dark green, and her comforter was a dark one. A bedside table stood on the bed side, of course. A silver cell phone lay on the table, as well as a lamp. There was a closet to the opposite side of the bed, filled with clothes and stuff of sorts. There was a window to the opposite side of the closet, sun shining through the green curtains.
Kagome walked out the door to her room and into hers and Miroku's shared restroom. She did her did her thing, brushed her teeth, washed her face and brushed her hair. When she was done, she entered the kitchen and got herself a bowl of Cocoa Puffs and milk.
'Hm… Miroku's not up yet,' Kagome thought while eating her cereal. 'I guess I'll have to go wake him up, then…' Kagome grinned evilly. She finished her cereal and placed the bowl and spoon into the sink. 'I'll have to wash that later; Miroku would never do the dishes…' Kagome sighed.
She walked down the hallway and in front of Miroku's bedroom door. She held on the door knob and turned it slowly, not wanting the creaking of the door to wake him up. She mentally cheered that the door didn't make a sound. Kagome carefully tip-toed across Miroku's purple colored plush carpet to the side of his bed. From where she was standing, all she could see was a snoring lump under black bed covers. Kagome stifled a giggle, and prepared to do her wake up call.
"Miroku, look, HOT NAKED STRIPPER GIRLS!" she yelled to the lump.
Immediately, a man could be seen sitting up and looking around his room frantically. "What! Where!"
Kagome couldn't hold in her laughs any longer and let them go, rolling on the floor, too. Miroku stared at her, confused, until realization dawned on him. "There wasn't any hot naked hooter girls!"
Kagome stopped laughing enough to grin at him, then going back into hysterics.
"That was a dirty trick," Miroku pouted. Deep inside, though, he was happy Kagome was laughing and having fun. …Even if it meant making fun of HIM… Damn it.
Soon, Kagome stopped laughing and just smiled at Miroku. Miroku smiled back, and got out of bed. At that, Kagome just started laughing all over again. Miroku was really confused now. Why was she laughing…?
"Hey, why are you laughing?"
Kagome giggled, and pointed, and Miroku looked downwards towards the direction she was pointing and found—ah… Miroku blushed. 'What on earth POSSESSED me to wear these damn TEDDY BEAR BOXERS last night!'
Miroku muttered, "Yeah, yeah, shut up…"
Kagome giggled a little more, and then stood up, wiping off imaginary dust from her blue pajama pants.
As Miroku dressed into more appropriate clothes, Kagome remembered her decision from yesterday night. 'Oh right… Tokyo… I gotta tell Miroku,' she thought. She saw that Miroku was almost fully-dressed, so she took that chance.
"Hey, Miroku?" she asked.
"Hm?" Miroku replied, looking at her as he put on his first sock.
"Can we or actually, the gang move to Tokyo?" she asked a bit afraid of his answer. She needed his consent…
Miroku looked up at her again as his sock was put only mid-way. "Why…?"
Kagome looked down at her white socks and fiddled with her feet. "Well, I kind of decided yesterday. I want to look for Kikyou," she finished determinedly, staring him straight at the eyes this time.
Miroku sighed, and joined her sitting on the bed. He rubbed the back of his neck, showing he was a little nervous. "Do we have enough money for the whole gang?" he asked.
"Yeah, we've been saving for almost a year, and we won all the competitions! You know that," Kagome answered.
Miroku sighed once more and gave up. "Alright," he said, Kagome cheering and hugging Miroku. "But, you have to ask the gang."
"Okay, okay! Thanks, Miroku!" she said, kissing his cheek and running out the door to call a meeting for the gang at noon.
Miroku looked at the closed door. 'Well, I guess if it makes her happy…'
12 PM, Noon
The whole gang gathered at 'The Spot', Kagome started calling it. It was just a place where the gang would go meet together for meetings, or just hanging out for the fun of it. About two years ago, they all found a big cabin inside a deserted forest; it was amazing. It was deep in there, so nobody of public would be able to catch a glance at it. It was totally undisturbed at all times, with the exception of a few birds and such.
They were all sitting on the sofas, couches, beanies, chairs, loveseats, etc. When everyone was quiet, Kagome spoke up, keeping on a somewhat serious face.
"Okay. Well, last night, I've decided something. I want to go to Tokyo to find Kikyou and get her back. I don't think our gang is a gang without Kikyou; she's been here with us forever, not to mention she's the second ace in the 'Double Aces'. So, I need your consent, guys. What do you think?"
A few of the gang members nodded their heads, immediately agreeing with the 'our gang is not a gang without Kikyou'. After a while, people nodded their heads in approval, with the exception of some. Suikotsu was rather reluctant to go to Tokyo since Kikyou was there, but he thought of his fondness of her and softened. He ended up agreeing with the rest of the gang.
"Well then, it's settled. We're moving to Tokyo, people!" Kagome cheered.
One person spoke up. It was Hojo, one of the gang members. "Where are we going to live, though?" he asked.
"Don't worry about it, I've got it all covered. I made a few calls and arrangements. We'll be living in a big house all together, if you guys don't mind?"
They shook their heads, saying it was easier for meetings and stuff.
"Alright then. Why don't you all go home and pack? Let's meet together on October first; one week from now. We'll start traveling to Tokyo then, on bike or car doesn't matter. If you are using your car, though, remember to bring your bike!" Kagome clapped.
Everyone left the huge cabin, leaving Kagome sitting on a beanie bag and Miroku on a two-seated sofa. "So, moving to the big city of Tokyo, huh? I guess it'll be nice…" Miroku commented.
"Yeah. Maybe if we go to a new city we'll forget about all the memories here…?" Kagome asked softly.
Miroku looked up at the ceiling. "We could never forget what happened here. This is our home, and we'll never forget."
Kagome leaned her head onto her arm. "You're right, we'll never forget. There are good memories too," she said.
"Mm hmm…" Miroku replied, walking down memory lane.
--Flashback—
Miroku POV
8 years ago… (Miroku age 10, Kagome 9)
School was finally over after six long hours! I was walking home towards my home where I was hoping to see my mom and dad… but I didn't. I saw 'Caution' signs that wrapped a box around my home, not letting anybody in. There were big red fire trucks, and firemen were watering the house, it was on fire! My eyes watered, but I refused to cry in front of all of these adults.
One of my neighbors recognized me and came up to me with sad eyes, I saw. "I'm sorry Miroku, dear, your parents have died," she told me.
My eyes widened. 'They… they died?' I thought, not believing what I had just heard.
I was mad, but also sad. I couldn't believe it; I've lived with my parents for TEN YEARS! They can't be dead!
I wanted to cry badly, so I ran. I just ran, and my eye caught sight of a playground with no one in it. I ran there and sat on the swing, and started crying.
I don't know how long I was crying, but after a while I saw a girl's little feet in front of me. I looked up into these pretty blue eyes; I didn't know Japanese people could have blue eyes?
As I was pondering about her eyes, I heard a small, happy voice speak up. "Why are you crying?" I heard her ask me.
I sniffed, and then put up a cold face. "None of your business, I don't know you!" I yelled at her. I regretted it though, because I could tell she had flinched and her lower lip was trembling. Then, I saw shiny tears streaming down her face, and I immediately apologized.
"I'm sorry, it's just…" I trailed off.
The girl sniffed and wiped her eyes free of tears. "It's okay, you look sad. I know you didn't mean it…"
I looked up at the girl in amazement. How had she known I was sad?
"I'm Kagome," she said.
I looked up at her and decided to tell her my name. "Hi, I'm Miroku."
'Kagome' smiled a little. "So, why were you crying, Miro-kun?" I noticed she had already made me a little nickname. I looked down and replied.
"My mom and dad just died in a fire," I said sadly.
Kagome frowned, and then she walked closer to me, wrapping her little arms around my neck. To say the least, I was surprised; really surprised.
"Its okay, Miro-kun; I know how it feels to lose someone special, too… Some bad man had killed my daddy and mommy, and I have to live with another woman and man I don't even know," she said, still hugging me.
I hugged her back and leaned into her shoulder. "I guess… thanks." I felt comforted in her arms. I think I've just found my new best friend…
--Flashback End—
Miroku smiled sadly. 'That was the day my parents died…' he thought, but suddenly smiled a little softer; happier. 'But, I also coincidentally met my best friend, Kagome, that day, too.'
Kagome's voice echoed through the big room and snapped Miroku out of his thoughts and memories. "So I guess we should get going right now… we have to pack too, you know," she said.
"Yeah," Miroku replied, smiling.
The two young adults got up out of their seats and headed to the door to their motorcycles. Kagome still had the same bike after a year; she just loved it too much.
Miroku's bike was awesome; that's what Kagome always thought. Its shape was much like hers; decent sized and sleek. It was a color between a glossy and metallic purple, and on both sides were the letter 'M' in silver graffiti writing and black 'tear' marks clawing through the letter.
They both hopped onto their bikes and pulled on their helmets. Kagome's was black with the blue dragon circling the head piece and Miroku's was black with silver and purple claw marks. They revved up their engines and raced towards their home. (Literally)
One Week Later; October 1…
The gang had gathered together at 'The Spot', preparing to travel to Tokyo.
"Okay, guys! We're going to travel to Tokyo all day; we'll go to some rest stops of course, though. Let's go!" Kagome cheered, all of the gang getting into their cars or onto their bikes.
The gang got to Tokyo no problem in eight hours (I don't know how long it is from Kyoto to Tokyo.), stopping only three times during the trip. Kagome was in her black Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder with Miroku and led the way to their new home.
They stopped in front of a big mansion; the gang members looked at it in awe, wondering how Kagome afforded such a big and beautiful house. It had five floors, or at least that's what you could see from the outside. There were big gates, where everyone drove up to, Kagome still at the front and everyone else trailing behind, still gazing at the mansion.
Kagome pulled down the window of the car and spoke into the intercom. "Myouga, it's me, Kagome. Could you open up the gates?"
An elderly voice spoke back, the buzzes from the electricity sounding through. "Of course, Miss Kagome."
The large black gates opened, letting Kagome, Miroku, and the rest of the gang drive into the mansion's garage. Everyone parked their cars or bikes and stood in a group, staring at Kagome as if asking a silent question.
After a few seconds of silence, Kagome spoke while leaning back on her car. "So I'm guessing you all want an explanation of how I got this huge mansion, right?"
Everyone nodded.
Kagome exhaled her breath upwards a bit, blowing her bands upwards. "Well, my grandmother, Kaede, owns this mansion and I asked her if we could live in there. She's getting of old age, and she wants to go out and explore the world a bit her before her 'time'," Kagome said that sadly, but continued. "So I took the chance since nobody was going to be living in there, with the exception of the maids and such working around the house during the day."
Everyone nodded once more. Kouga, another one of the gang members, (unnecessarily) yelled over the group's quiet chattering. "So do we get to keep this house, or what?"
Kagome looked up at him in the crowd (group). "Yeah, Kaede-baabaa even said she would pay the bills and such for us, for as long as we stay here."
Kouga's eyes brightened. "Sweet!"
Kagome glared sternly at him. "That does not mean, however, you can trash the place and party with stripper girls!"
Kouga saddened. "Kagome, you ruined all the fun!"
"Well, I have to. I don't exactly want Kaede-baa-chan to think we're some kind of animals," Kagome said. The gang looked at Kagome worriedly. "Oh, don't worry; she knows we're a motorcycle gang and its okay with her!" Kagome reassured.
With that, the gang went inside the real mansion, picked their rooms and unpacked.
Late at night, when everyone was done packing, they were just lounging around the huge living room. They added some of their own seats; beanies, loveseats, etc. Kagome walked over to Shippou, the group's ten year old genius, who was currently lounging lazily and sucking on a lollipop.
"Hey, Shippou?" Kagome asked, trying to get Shippou out of his daze.
Shippou snapped out of it and took the lollipop out of his mouth. "Yeah, Kagome?" he said in his cute little ten year old voice.
If Kagome weren't a gang leader, she would have squealed at his cuteness. "Could you do me a favor? Go on the computer and look up the school Kikyou goes to, then enroll all the people who go to high school in this gang into that school," Kagome told him.
"Okay!" Shippou hopped up happily and got onto his laptop to go Kikyou hunting. Kagome stared as he worked. 'I don't know how he can be so smart…' she thought.
Shippou was cute, and little for his age; a three feet, eleven inches. He had short red brown hair kept up into a messy ponytail. He was wearing a big black t-shirt and dark blue faded baggy pants with chains hanging from the pockets and belt loops; the gang clearly influenced him, apparently… He was a fox demon, so he had a bushy cream colored tail on his behind.
Kagome took her place back on the dark green beanie bag and waited for Shippou to finish his 'hunting'.
After about an hour, a small boy's voice could be heard yelling, "I got it!"
Kagome blinked and looked over to Shippou. "You found Kikyou's school?" she asked.
"Yup! It's… 'Sakura High School'. You want me to enroll you guys in there?" he asked, wanting to do more on his computer.
"Yeah, thanks, Shippou!" Kagome exclaimed. She was answered from Shippou with a mere 'Mm hmm', since he was busy enrolling everybody through the computer.
Kagome sighed. "So I guess all of us are going to a new high school on Monday… Sakura High School…"
All the high-schoolers groaned, not wanting to have to go back to school so soon again. Monday was only two days away… they all sighed.
Kagome turned to Miroku, who was on a blue beanie bag next to hers. "So, I guess we're meeting Kikyou again," she told him.
"Yeah. Are you going to try and get her back in the gang?" he asked.
Kagome's eyes had just lit on fire. "I'll do anything it takes. She is the reason we moved here, after all."
"Yeah…" Miroku said, imagining Monday's happenings at their new school, Sakura High School…
The gang fell asleep around midnight, expecting a busy Sunday morning tomorrow.
Miroku lie on his bed, tossing and turning. He grunted out in frustration, lay still, and sighed. 'I can't go to sleep…'
With another sigh, he got up from the warmness of his bed and traveled across the room to the outdoor balcony and looked out at the sky. After a while, a female figure emerged from the balcony next to him. It was Kagome.
He noticed her hair was a bit tousled. 'I guess she couldn't sleep either…'
The moonlight shined on her face, giving her already beautiful pale skin an unearthly glow. 'She looks like an angel…' Miroku thought. 'I guess she is one; she comforted me when my parents died.' Miroku smiled softly.
Kagome didn't seem to notice the eyes observing her, and sighed. She looked up at the moon; it was a full moon. 'It's so beautiful…' she smiled slightly.
She looked down a bit, and more forwards in front of her, where she could see a lot of the city. "Somewhere, in that city… you're in there, Kikyou," she said.
She fisted her hands. "I will get you back into the gang, I promise myself, Kikyou," she continued, "for me, for Miroku, for the gang, and… for Suikotsu."
When she finished that statement, she frowned a bit. She talked more, as if Kikyou was there in front of her eyes at that moment. "You don't know how much Suikotsu loved and missed you, Kikyou… I don't know why you ever left."
Kagome sighed again, and then shook her head. 'If I keep sighing like this, I'm going to shrink shorter,' she thought amused. She stretched, twirled around the balcony, and went back into her room and under her covers.
Miroku put his elbows on the balcony railing and leaned onto them, looking up at the moon as Kagome was. 'She really wants Kikyou back… 'Gome probably depended on Kikyou a lot,' he thought.
'Well I promise that I'll help Kikyou come back into the gang, too.'
3,308 words. Remember, this is an InuKag story. Don't take the 'angel' thing with Miroku and Kagome the wrong way. I don't think I'll ever write a Miroku and Kagome pairing; unless I'm higher than usual or something… Or maybe it's just me that makes myself think that this chapter is persuading a MirokuKagome! X.x Whatever.
I'm not really sure about this story. I'm just having a feeling people don't like this a lot right now XD But I'm sure it will get more interesting later on when everyone meets.
I PROMISE.
-Green FR00TL00PS