The Dog Eared Child
Chapter 3: Kirara?
Angelneko22: Thanks to everyone who read! Oh and thanks for the reviews! Alright here's the third chapter. It should be a little bit more interesting than the last one. Oh and I'm really sorry but I'm going on vacation tomorrow and I won't be back til the 30th. And I'll be away from a computer for two weeks so I won't be able to work on this story. I'm REALLY sorry! Also, sorry about the names! I am a really bad speller. I'm also very sorry this one is so short I wanted to get it out before I left.
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Inuyasha characters...
Kirara had still not turned up. After over an hour of searching and calling her name, everyone went into the village to check on Kohaku and get some rest.
Sango was still very worried but after a great deal of persuasive she fell asleep.
Inuyasha tossed and turned all night. It was useless. He couldn't sleep. He missed Kagome so much.
Where are you Kagome? What are you doing right now?
Miroku stirred. (Oh sorry about the spelling I didn't know how to spell Miroku. Thank you TheBlueMoon!) Inuyasha snapped back to his present spot. He couldn't sleep. And there was still no sign of Kirara. Maybe he should go and search for her.
Inuyasha threw aside the blankets and quietly tip-toed out of the shrine. He would help find Kirara. Who knows what she could be doing right now. What if she was in danger? No one would know.
Inuyasha left the village and entered the dark forest. The crescent moon was high above the starry sky. The tree branches rose up and tangled with each other, blocking the small amount of light the moon created, making the path through the forest even more sinister and gloomy.
Inuyasha shivered. I'm not scared. He told himself bravely. I'm not scared. He repeated the phrase over and over again to himself. It made him feel good. I'm not scared. I'm not scared. He echoed. I'm not scared.
Suddenly a concealed shadow loomed over him. He shivered violently. The shadow approached steadily. Another shiver spiraled down his spine. I'm not scared. I'm not scared. He restated again and again. Trying to deny the terrifying figure in front of him.
It came closer, closing the gap between them. I'm not scared. I'm not scared. No! I'm not scared. I'm not! I'm not scared.
The shadow let out a roar of...what was it? He couldn't tell. He couldn't think straight.
He could see the glimpse of sharp ragged teeth protruding from its vicious mouth. I'm not scared. I'm not scared.
He could see its demonic eyes glowing a bloody red. I'm not scared. I'm not scared.
Its height was much greater than Inuyasha's puny body. I'm not scared! I'm not scared!
It stomped its feet angrily. Rounding on him. I can't take it anymore! I am scared! I'm terrified! Its gonna eat me!
Inuyasha did the only thing he could do. He screamed. He screamed so loud he could hear drums blasting in his ears.
He screamed so loud his throat went dry and numb. His voice was reduced to nothing above a whisper.
Hopefully, he thought, Sango and Miroku will come. But what if, what if, fear tightened in his chest. But what if they didn't come? What if whatever out here ate me? Then what would happen?
He heard foot steps approaching and he breathed a sigh of relief. They did come. Thank god.
"Inuyasha! Inuyasha where are you? Why'd you scream?" Sango's voice called.
"Over here!"
Sango, Miroku, and Kohaku appeared. Sango was carrying a lantern and flashed it over in his direction so they could see the evil beast.
A burst of flame encircled the monster. Then nothing but smoke remained so they all could see the demon that had attacked Inuyasha.
"Mew?" An adorable and very familiar face purred.
"Kirara?" Sango dashed over to her tiny demon cat. "Oh Kirara we were so worried about you! Where were you?" Sango hugged her gently.
Miroku burst into a fit of laughter. "Haha! Inuyasha afraid of a cat? That potion really did mess you up!" he continued laughing.
"Oh thank you Inuyasha!" Sango said happily. "For finding Kirara. Although," she paused and kneeled next to him. "You shouldn't have gone out this late at night! If you had come across another demon it might not have been so friendly!" Sango yelled. She glared at Inuyasha.
"What do you mean "friendly"? That cat scared the crap outta me! I thought it was going to eat me! It scared me so much I ..." he turned around.
Miroku and Sango curiously followed his gaze as he turned around. They sure got the picture. Inuyasha's pants were soaked. (O.o) Miroku laughed nervously. "Looks like someone had an accident."
Inuyasha grumbled uncomfortably.
"Come on Inuyasha let's get back to the village. Kohaku's really tired. And we'll get you a change of clothes." Sango said.
Kagome waved goodbye to her friends as she walked home. The sleepover was a blast. They all had loads of fun and it kept her mind from wandering. But now that it was over. And it was a Saturday, she had nothing to do.
Inuyasha still hadn't turned up. Should I go back today? Kagome thought. But I told everyone that I wouldn't be back until tomorrow. What if I can't find them? Because their not expecting me.
Kagome made it home and through the door without another thought.
"Welcome back Kagome!" her mother greeted her as she entered the living room. "How was the sleepover?" she asked.
"Oh it was fine! We all had lots of fun. But I was wondering, have you seen Inuyasha?"
Her mother was silent for a moment. "No I'm sorry dear, I haven't. Have either of you apologized yet?"
Kagome shook her head ashamed. "No. I haven't even seen him since then. And I haven't heard from him."
"Have you thought that he might of just left?"
"No. Its not like him to leave without telling me. And if he did leave he would of been back by now. He always comes and gets me before the day I said I'd be back."
"I'm sorry honey. I'll keep an eye out for him, okay?"
Kagome nodded. Then she left her mom, who was folding up clothes downstairs. She climbed up the stairs and went up to her room. She shut the door behind her and flopped onto her bed.
Where are you Inuyasha and what are you doing?
After changing his clothes he waited patiently for Miroku and Sango to get back. They had left to search for food since Kagome wasn't around with her delicious cooking. They had ordered him to watch Kohaku.
He sat in front of the shrine and watched Kohaku play with Kirara. He watched them. And he couldn't help but smile.
Sango and Miroku still hadn't figured out why Kirara had run off before. Kirara seemed to be acting fine, and there were no wounds on her anywhere.
Kohaku clumsily tripped over Kirara and fell flat on his face. Inuyasha laughed. Kohaku starred up at him. Then he laughed along with him.
"Are you okay Kohaku?"
He nodded. "Yeah I'm fine. Kirara just tripped me. You naughty kitty cat." he teased.
"Hey why don't we play a game?" Inuyasha suggested
"Okay! But what will we play?"
"How about...hide and seek!" Inuyasha asked excitedly.
"Yay!" Kohaku cheered. "Who's it?"
"Ummm... I'll be it. Is that okay?"
Kohaku nodded.
Inuyasha and Kohaku ran around chasing each other and hiding in different locations until they both collapsed in exhaustion. At the same time Sango and Miroku were entering the village.
"So what have you two been doing?" Sango asked as they all went into the shrine to eat.
"We've been playing hide and seek sister! Inuyasha is very good!"
Sango looked surprised. "What! You mean Inuyasha played too?"
"Uh-huh! He did!"
"Wow! What a surprise." Miroku said, smiling.
Inuyasha grumbled an inaudible yes.
After devouring everything Miroku and Sango had brought back they all decided to go for a walk, seeing how Kohaku wouldn't stop harassing Sango to go on one.
"Hey look sister! Hey look at that! And that! Aren't they all so amazing?" Kohaku carried on and on pointing at all the different .
"Yes Kohaku they are." His sister agreed.
"Huh! What's that!"
Something flew down from a tree branch and landed next to Inuyasha.
Kagome opened her eyes. What? I must have fallen asleep.
She stood up from her bed and looked out the window. It's already late into the afternoon.
She cautiously stepped down the stairs and went into the kitchen. Her mom was cooking dinner by the stove. "Hello Kagome! Sleep well?"
"Mom! I didn't mean to sleep! What have you been doing?"
"Nothing much. I just ran out to pick up Sota a new uniform then came back You were already sleeping when I went to go and check on you."
"So what are you cooking?" Kagome asked inhaling the delicious scent of what would soon be in front of her at supper time.
"Oh, right, tonight I thought we'd have something interesting. Were going to have leek soup."
Kagome made a face. "Ack! Leek soup!"
"Oh Kagome its very good. You'll like it don't worry."
Kagome told her mom she'd be going out for a while and would be back by dinner time.
" I think I'll do some shopping!" Kagome said to herself walking into where all the cute little shops were located.
"Hey Sango! Miroku! So good to see you!" Shippo said happily. He starred at the eye level Inuyasha. "Inuyasha? Is that really you?"
Inuyasha crossed his arms, annoyed. "Yeah its me! Got a problem with the way I look?"
Shippo thought for a second. "Well, yeah! You're the same height as me! Which means you can't pick on me anymore!"
Inuyasha punched Shippo roughly on his head, knocking him backwards into a tree trunk. "Think again shorty."
"Wahhhhh!" Shippo cried. He picked himself up and waddled back over to them. "So what exactly happened to tiny Inuyasha."
"Don't call me that!" Inuyasha growled threateningly.
"Well it's a long story." Sango said.
Sango explained everything to Shippo and he listened closely.
Inuyasha was stuck keeping an eye on Kohaku. Sango was so overprotective of him.
"So Inuyasha, Kagome's gonna be pretty mad when she finds out you didn't listen to her." Shippo teased in a sing- song voice.
"Shut up! Just because I'm this height doesn't mean I still can't beat you to the ground."
Shippo backed off. After all Inuyasha was right.
"So Shippo tell us why you're here." Miroku said.
"Oh! Right, well when I was visiting my father's grave back where I lived I heard some villagers nearby talking. They were saying a large number of demon attacks have occurred and they're really worried because so many people have been killed. They said that a powerful demon has been brought back to life and has banned together with other demons increasing its power. They have been wrecking village after village seeking the Sacred Jewel Shards. And they're after nothing but revenge for the one that had killed them. And you know how had supposedly put them in eternal rest?"
Everyone starred at Shippo wide-eyed. They knew it was coming they just needed to know if it were really true. They wanted to deny it. To say it wasn't true, but he was back. And He was ready to bring chaos.
Shippo turned to everyone. "They seek revenge after Inuyasha."
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Angelneko22: Again I'm really sorry this is so short and that I left everyone hanging like that but after this chapter things will start to get interesting. I'll be back in two weeks okay!
Thanks again to all who read this!