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Chapter Twelve- Carnival and a History Book
"You remember Tetsusaiga, Kagome?" InuYasha asked. Kagome nodded slowly, and Takahashi butted in.
"Of course she remembers Tetsusaiga. It's one of the myths that we have to learn in history class." Kagome smiled at Takahashi, and noticed the scars on him.
"InuYasha, what happened?" Takahashi smiled at Kagome.
"Don't worry sweetheart. I just got into a fight, that's all." InuYasha blinked. A myth? Tetsusaiga's a myth? …Sweetheart? What the hell…
"Who did you get a fight with?" Kagome asked, concerned.
"Him." Was all Takahashi said, while sticking a thumb towards InuYasha. Kagome turned to InuYasha, who just sat there.
"Who are you? Why did you hurt InuYasha?" Kagome asked.
"I am InuYasha!" Kagome kept silent, so InuYasha decided to continue talking.
"You don't remember me? Kagome…" InuYasha reached out to Kagome, but Takahashi slapped his hand away.
"Don't." He snarled. "Don't touch my girlfriend." InuYasha growled.
"Who said she was yours, you bastard." That was more of a statement than a question.
"She agreed. That's what that ring's for." InuYasha stopped and turned to Kagome.
"Is this true? You're… his?" Kagome paused. She was about to say yes, but his gold eyes… they looked so sad… melancholy… Kagome didn't say anything, except giving a slight nod. InuYasha was breathing unevenly now, and Kagome decided to get up from Takahashi's bed.
"I'm going to go get ready for tonight, okay?" Kagome said as she walked towards the door. Both InuYashas followed, and Takahashi touched her shoulder, making her turn around.
"Yeah?"
"Be careful, okay?" Takahashi said, and planted a light kiss on her cheek, making InuYasha growl a bit.
"Don't worry, I'll be fine." Kagome said, smiling. To InuYasha, it was a dead smile. A sad smile.
"I'll take care of her." InuYasha said, interrupting. Takahashi growled a bit, but Kagome calmed him down.
"It's okay, InuYasha. He won't hurt me." Kagome said, and she walked out, InuYasha following, and Takahashi standing there.
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When they left the mansion, and were far enough away, Kagome felt something grab her. She felt a light breeze and hair in her face, and a pair of strong hands carefully holding her thighs as she held her arms tightly around the neck.
"Do you remember this?" InuYasha asked, as Kagome opened her eyes. Kagome nodded, and muttered a 'yes' that was loud enough for InuYasha to hear.
I remember this… I remember this so well… as if I've had this ride before… had my memories really been taken away from me? Is he someone that I've known for a long time? InuYasha could sense that Kagome wasn't happy, even when he was jumping from roof to roof.
"It's okay." A voice said. Kagome turned to InuYasha.
"Huh?" InuYasha smiled a bit as they were closer to the shrine.
"It's okay. As long as you remember me a bit, I'm happy." He forced out. Kagome could tell he wasn't, but decided to not push it. InuYasha just said it to reassure her.
It's the best I've got… until I get Naraku. And I swear on my life I will. When they reached Kagome's house, InuYasha jumped onto her window as usual and went into her room. There was a slightly wet spot on the carpet from where InuYasha went in last night during the rain, but everything else was normal.
"I feel something…" Kagome said suddenly. InuYasha let her on her bed, and faced her.
"What do you mean?" InuYasha asked. Could her memories be coming back to her?
"I feel… something…" Kagome said again. She couldn't quite place what it was, but she was sure for one thing that she's felt it before. It's so weird…this…presence.
"For Kami's sake, just tell me already!" InuYasha said, his voice was growing rather impatient.
"I sense as if, something's here. With a powerful energy coming from it…" Kagome said, trying to explain. InuYasha was downright confused as of now.
"What are you talking about? Where's the energy coming from?"
"From… that thing…" Kagome said, and she pointed on the carpet, where the sacred jewel shard was. InuYasha went to pick up the shard. It must have fallen off me last night when I was in such a rush to find her…InuYasha turned around and faced Kagome.
"You remember this thing, Kagome?" InuYasha asked, hold the jewel shard up between his two claws for her to see. Kagome blinked.
"It's so pretty!" Kagome exclaimed. "What a pretty mineral! Is it a rare ruby?" InuYasha paused.
"What's a ruby?" Kagome looked at him with a puzzled face.
"You don't know what ruby is?" InuYasha shook his head.
"You don't know what this is?" InuYasha asked, gesturing it.
"It's not a ruby?"
"I don't think it is… there's only one of this jewel, but this is a shard of it." InuYasha explained. I should at least try to get a part of her memories back…
"What is it?" Kagome asked, quite interested.
"The Shikon no Tama." Kagome glowered him. "What?" InuYasha asked.
"You're trying to tell me that this little thing is that five hundred year old jewel that gives youkai and hitobito the power to do whatever?"
"You don't believe me?" InuYasha asked.Kagome gawked.
"Of course I don't! That thing is a myth! We learned it in history class, you dolt!" Kagome replied, quite mad, and InuYasha just stood there, quite bewildered. So much for getting her memories back…hold on…
"Do you remember who broke the Shikon no Tama?" InuYasha asked. Kagome fumed.
"Of course I remember… it's this miko!" InuYasha grinned.
"Which miko?"
"Wasn't the name…"
"Kagome." InuYasha finished for her. Kagome paused a bit.
"What exactly are you saying?" Kagome asked. She knew where this was headed, and she didn't believe him one bit already. InuYasha just grinned.
"You remember any of these names? Kikyo? Shippo? Sango? Miroku? Naraku? Kaede? Koga? Any of them? Myoga? Kirara? Sesshoumaru? Kohaku?" InuYasha pressed. Kagome blinked. Is this… real?
---Flashback-----
"No. You slept through the night. It was weird, ya know." InuYasha replied. Kagome looked at him.
"How?"
"Well, you kept shouting my name for one, and others too. They sounded like names of our new students. And a few I didn't even know, like Kikyo and Kaede and Shippo and Naraku…
---End Flashback-----
Kagome shook her head, trying to clear her thoughts. Then she looked back at InuYasha, still holding the jewel in front of them.
"I…I…I…" Kagome didn't know what to say. This is surreal… InuYasha sat down next to her on the bed. She's going to remember!
"I better get ready. InuYasha's going to pick me up later for the carnival." Kagome said, standing up. She could feel hope being pushed out of him. "I'm sorry. But thanks for bringing me here." Kagome said, and she got up. InuYasha didn't know what to say. I was so sure…she remembered…InuYasha didn't know what to say. He just nodded, and Kagome went to the closet, trying to pick out an outfit. After a while of hovering over her clothes, she turned around to see InuYasha staring at her, still sitting on the bed.
"Why are you still here?" Kagome asked. InuYasha was taken aback a bit, but forced a half smile out.
"I'm just here, Kagome." Kagome sighed.
"Why don't you go home?" Kagome asked. InuYasha paused. He didn't want to go back to the feudal era without her… and she probably doesn't even remember a bit about it.
"My home is far away… do you mind if I stay here?" InuYasha asked. God… when was the last time I was this polite to someone? Oh yeah… Kagome… Kagome looked at him.
"I'll have to ask my mom." Kagome said. "But I'm sure she'll say yes, what with the ears you have…" Kagome said, but trailed off as she took out a light yellow dress with a light blue short-sleeved jacket. InuYasha didn't notice anything until Kagome came out of the bathroom. InuYasha paused by a long shot and just sat there, staring at her. This… that dress… that outfit. It's the same one she wore when she came back to me…after I pushed her back into the well…
---Flashback-----
"Kagome!" InuYasha shouted as he ran to the well. He took the tree out in a flash and the demons were defeated in the process. He stopped to see Kagome crawling out of the well with Shippo.
"Kagome…"
"InuYasha!"Kagome said as she lunged over and grasped InuYasha's waist, hugging him tightly. InuYasha couldn't do much but just pat her on the back.
"Kagome… I told you to leave…"
"You had me worried sick! You didn't come back for me, so I thought you died! Could you blame me?" Kagome yelled. InuYasha stood there.
"You're a jerk."
---End Flashback-----
InuYasha couldn't help but smile.
"Seems like you like it…" Kagome said, and it broke off InuYasha's train of thought.
"Yeah… sure…" InuYasha murmured softly.
"Now I wonder if InuYasha would like this…" Kagome said. "I wore it on my date with Hojo once… but then…" Kagome thought for a moment what happened, when InuYasha interrupted.
"You did what with that homo guy?"
"His name's Hojo. And it was just a date. We ate a bit, but then… I remembered something… and then I ran back home, and I… I think I jumped into the old well." Kagome said. InuYasha grinned at the next chance on trying to get Kagome's memories back on track.
"And then what happened?"
"I…" Kagome almost remembered, but then her head started hurting again. She crouched on the floor and InuYasha was by her side right away.
"Kagome, are you alright?"
"I… this headache…" InuYasha backed away and lowered his face, so that bangs covered his eyes. Even here, Naraku's power still lingers…she was so close to remembering…
"What the hell did you do to her?" Came a voice. InuYasha looked up and saw Takahashi next to Kagome, picking her up. InuYasha was angry, having him hold Kagome, but what could he do? Break into another fight and then have Kagome hate him?
"I didn't do anything!" InuYasha barked. (No pun is intended)
"Keh. Whatever ass." InuYasha glowered him as Kagome looked up.
"It's okay InuYasha, I'm fine. Let's go." Takahashi smiled.
"That's my strong girl. Are you sure you're ready to go sweetheart?" Kagome nodded, leaving InuYasha behind, growling and wanting so bad to punch the living and dead daylights out of him. His demon powers wanted to react again, but InuYasha was smart enough to hold Tetsusaiga and let it cease.
Kagome…InuYasha sighed and sat on the floor.
"OW!" InuYasha shouted as he shot up. Damn that fucking… what did I sit on? InuYasha looked down to find a hard cover book. It had Kagome's name on it written in her hand writing. InuYasha picked it up.
Japanese Myths, eh? Wonder how much of it is fact, seeing as they have all these idiots thinking Tetsusaiga's a myth…InuYasha opened up the book and the table of contents came first. InuYasha's shocked face was screwed as he started down the list.
Course One- Demons
1. Inutaishou, the Great Dog Lord
2. Lord of the Western Lands, Sesshoumaru
3. The Legendary InuYasha
I'm Legendary? What the hell…?
Course Two- Three Mikos
4. The Sacred Miko- Kikyo.
5. The Reincarnation- Kagome
6. Revival of Kikyo
7. Journey of Kagome
8. The Dark Miko- Tsubaki
I wonder if I'm mentioned in here…
Course Three- The Shikon no Tama
9. Legends of the Shikon no Tama
10. Journey Seeking the Shards
Heh… that's what's happening right now… I wonder why they don't have Naraku under the demons section…
Course Four- InuYasha.
Holy… I have a whole course… yay?
11. The Sacred Miko.
12. The Reincarnation
13. InuYasha's Heir
14. The—Oh my god…InuYasha peered back up one line. 13. InuYasha's Heir InuYasha skipped through and didn't even finish the contents page.
InuYasha's Heir
InuYasha eventually settled down with the miko, Kagome. In the legend, it is said that they had eight kids, youkai, hanyou oyobi hitobito.
Oh Kami! Eight pups! And with Kagome! InuYasha continued reading.
Their first child is said to resemble much of InuYasha himself, which is stated earlier in course one. They named it InuYasha, which meant 'Dog Demon'. He was said to have strong powers just as his father did, but never took Tetsusaiga. The sword that is later on explained in course five.
Not long after, they had a two more children, which as ancient legends said, InuYasha referred to as 'pups'. InuKame and Inu no Tentei were next in line.
We got twins? I wonder if they look alike…hmm… wonder ifInuKame had Kagome's eyes… and why the hell did we name our second son 'God of Dogs'? That is so messed up…
However, the fourth child was the one that got to wield the sword, Tetsusaiga. Her name was in the records as KaraKaze. Many theorize it was because she was the one that managed the 'Kaze no Kizu'.
So my daughter is the one that takes this sword, eh?
What is the most outrageous part of the legend, is that KaraKaze was a human girl.
InuYasha gawked. What the hell? A human takes my Tetsusaiga? That's bullshit right there!
The next few were boys, adding one girl. Rikuki, meaning 'Nine Clever Spirits' was a hanyou like his father. Then along came InuKonjou. Not much was said about him in the Shippo Records, but it is believed that he was a human boy of not many achievements as others.
What the fucking hell does that mean? I have a mind to strangle whoever wrote this crap that people read… hold on… the Shippo records? Shippo told them this shit?
Next in line was Ginkemaru, or Pure Silver Hair. He was the 'oddball' of the children, because legend records that Ginkemaru, was a she-demon. It is said that she sought a fight with the Lord Sesshoumaru's Heir, and nearly died.
Holy shit… got to make sure that doesn't happen.
Kyoisei was the next and last child of InuYasha and Kagome. An excerpt from the Shippo Records: ---… He is a mighty powerful one. His name fits his personality. He is much like InuYasha as well, but his beauty is towards Kagome…---
InuYasha closed the book. This is a bunch of crap… why did I start reading anyways?… Getting pups would be nice though… InuYasha pause for a moment. I wonder why no one's here… I haven't even seen that cat… it's getting dark too… where's Kagome? InuYasha leaped out and started sniffing.
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Miroku sighed. The rain had stopped for a good while, and now everyone was out looking for InuYasha.
"Where could InuYasha be?" Sango asked.
"I don't know." Replied Miroku.
"I miss Kagome." Shippo said, and started bawling. Kirara mewed as Sango picked him up.
"It's alright. We all miss Kagome." Sango said.
"But if Kagome is back in her time, that means she's safe." Miroku concluded.
"You don't think InuYasha got past the well, do you?" Sango asked. Miroku pondered for a moment.
"If it's sealed, I don't know how he could."
"Well, that means he's still here somewhere." Sango said. "Should we leave him alone, and head back to Kaede? She's coming back today." Shippo had calmed down to a whimper as they headed back.
"Ohayo, Kaede." Sango shouted. Kaede turned around.
"Where is InuYasha?"
"We can't find him. We've been trying to the whole day, and it's dark now." Shippo exclaimed. "And I still miss Kagome!" Sango brought Shippo and Kirara back inside the hut and they fell asleep. Miroku stayed outside with Kaede.
"How is ye arm?"
"It healed. Kagome left some of her medical supplies here, and they healed faster." Kaede nodded.
"Ye have any idea where InuYasha might be?" Miroku shook his head. There was silence, until Kaede motioned them to go in.
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"Kagome, are you having fun?" Takahashi asked. Kagome smiled and nodded.
"Mmhmm… I haven't been to the fair since I was a little kid." Kagome said as they walked around.
"You want to go on the Ferris Wheel babe?"
"Sure." They went to the Ferris Wheel and the started going around.
"Wai! Look at that view, InuYasha!" Kagome said, pointing to the city lights. Takahashi smiled.
"You like it sweetheart? We can come back tomorrow night." Kagome smiled.
"It's okay. Once in a while, is what makes it so special." Takahashi grinned and showed his fang. He put is arm around Kagome's shoulder.
"You want anything when we get off?" he asked, kissing her lightly on the cheek.
"Not that I know of…" Kagome paused. "How about we look around? I forgot what's at a carnival."
Soon after they got off, Kagome had cotton candy in one hand, sixteen stuffed animals of all sorts in a huge bag, and two candy bracelets. Takahashi groaned.
"You know… you're the person I've spent the most money on in my entire life." Kagome giggled.
"Give me some of that." Takahashi said, grinning as he took a handful of cotton candy. Kagome pretended to pout, and then grinned.
"Alright. I will." Kagome said, and she tried to stuff all of it into his mouth. Kagome let go and giggled as he tried to swallow it. When it all dissolved, Takahashi stuck out his tongue like a thirsty dog.
"Damn woman… that's too sweet for my tongue." He said, and Kagome just smiled an innocent smile.
"I know I'm sweet." Kagome replied, and bought a bottle of water. When she handed it to him, he took it, but instead of drinking, he pressed his lips firmly against hers. Kagome melted in his arms, but he held her up. When they let go, Takahashi drank the water, and Kagome bought one for herself.
"What's wrong?" Takahashi asked. Kagome looked like she turned green while blushing.
"Don't… ever…kiss me… again… after… eating…" Kagome said after drinking water. InuYasha chuckled.
"Why? Does it taste too good?" Kagome shot him a glare.
"Oh shut up. You try swapping saliva with someone that has cotton candy covering his whole mouth." Kagome fumed and took another drink of water. Takahashi just laughed.
"Serves you right, stuffing it all in like that." He replied, snickering.
"Says you. Next time you stuff something in my mouth, I'll kiss you. Then you'll know how sickening that is…." Kagome retorted. That made him laugh louder as they continued walking.
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They walked away, and InuYasha saw the whole thing. Kagome…
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Next Time: Showdown at School
InuYasha decides to follow Kagome and InuYasha, just to make sure everything is okay. Just as the three meet, they find someone that wants Kagome, and someone that wants InuYasha.
Till next time, Ja
Lizzy