Chapter 4: Oops!
Kagome's POV
We have been searching for the Shikon shards for a while now, but it seems like Naraku has settled down, but it's too quiet. I could not even sense any shards and it's been a month without demons attacking us. 'What is Naraku up to?' When things are too peaceful, I get nervous. This might mean that he's planning something worse than just collecting the shards. I've never liked Naraku's evil scheme and his twisted logic. I haven't seen Spirit in a long time too. I hope that little guy's all right. Without any demons for Inuyasha to fight with, he picks a fight with me nearly twice as much. It's getting annoying, and every night I would stroll toward the forest, hoping that I would see Spirit; however, it was hopeless. I want to tell him so many things that I know he will keep secret. Sango is my best friend in this era, but there are things I don't feel like telling her, although I know she's a loyal friend, and that she probably already knows my feelings for Inuyasha. The only one oblivious to it is Inuyasha or rather I think he just doesn't want to reject or accept me. 'Baka.' I may seem cheerful, but I'm only a teenage girl who wants to love and be loved. I love all my friends, but the love I wanted the most, I could not have. His heart belongs to Kikyou. I also miss Rin; she's so innocent and carefree. Sometimes I wish I were more like her, but at least when I'm with her I can relax and enjoy her simple view of life. I've even made her a small jar filled with grass stars so that she could wear around her neck, much like the jar that hold my Shikon shards. It's around 7:30 in the evening right now and the sun is half way set. We've camped out again. 'When will I see them again?'
Sesshoumaru's POV
It is near sunset. 'Grrr…this nightly transformation is an annoyance. Naraku will pay for this humiliation.' It is approaching 8 in the evening and I must leave before anyone finds out.
"Rin, go to sleep after you have dinner."
"Yes, Sesshoumaru-sama."
"Jaken, you will stay at the campsite and watch over Rin. Do not fail me." I had commanded the incompetent weakling in a threatening tone of voice to make sure my instructions were clear.
"H-hai, my lord."
I dashed off the instant those words reached my ears. If I waited any longer, I would have transformed into that despicable puppy form in front of my servant and ward. My arm is currently glowing. Suddenly, I shrunk, but with the speed I'm currently withholding the puppy form will surely be unable to withstand any collision with the trees or the ground. Instantly, my eyes took notice of what I was heading toward. 'What an unpleasant surprise?'
Kagome's POV
Around 9, when everyone is asleep, I snuck out of camp. Although Inuyasha knew I was awake, he didn't care, since it was my nightly habit to stroll toward the forest at night. At least he's sensible enough to give me my personal space. That's what I like about him. He argues and insults me on the outside in front of our friends, but he does care for me. He just doesn't want to show it and be teased about it. That's why, no matter how harsh he is, I've always been by his side to remind him that it's okay to care for others. I walked toward the forest slowly, inhaling the damp pine scent of the forest and listening to the buzzing of the crickets. As I walked and observe the beauty of the forest, I saw a blob of white up ahead underneath a tree. My heart sped up and throbbed against my ribs and my eyes widened at the sight. 'Could it be?' I ran toward the tree and yes, it was. It was Spirit and he was unconscious. I picked him up and he was still breathing. 'Thank goodness.' I sighed and laid him on my laps, stroking his snow-white furs and humming a random tone. Moments later, Spirit began to stir and he eyes lifted open, showing a set of swirling eyes. I instantly chuckled of how cute he looked.
Sesshoumaru's POV
I began to wake up with a pounding headache, and unclear vision. I heard a chuckle beside me and turned my hard cold amber orbs toward the insolent fool, who dares mocks the Lord of the Western Lands. I locked gaze with the human girl traveling with that half-breed. 'Arrrggg…her again.' She stared intently at me, but my gaze was unwavering.
Then she spoke, "Oh, it seems you have a bun on that full moon symbol on your forehead. Hahaha! How cute, it looks like there's a 3D half-moon on your forehead"
"Grrrrr…ruff, ruff (You insignificant human. You dare insult me?)"
"Oh-uh, sorry Spirit, it just looks so adorable. I'm sorry, that must hurt."
"Ruff (As if I will be defeated by a harmless bump on the head.)"
"Okay, here I'll make it all better." The girl leaned forward and placed her lips upon my forehead, on the moon symbol.
"Rrrruff, ruff, ruff (How dare you treat me like a child. I will not stand for this. Now release me or else.)
"What's going on, Spirit. I'm not going to hurt you. Stop thrashing around or you might feel dizzy and faint again. Now, now, calm down." That girl lifted her hand, and with her featherlike touch, she stroked my fur. I felt my body relaxing under her touch. 'Strange, I've never felt so comfortable and defenseless. It must be this stupid transformation.'
"Purrrr… ('Curse these puppy instinct and insufferable reactions, purring like a pathetic pet.')"
"There, that's better. You know Spirit, your eyes remind me of Inuyasha, but they seem a bit fiercer like…" She lifted an index finger and tapped her chin as she did the first time I transformed. "Like that of Sesshoumaru's," she finally said.
"Purr, purr, purrrr… ('Nonsense! That hanyou is nothing compared to me, but, for a useless human, you do have keen eyes. However, if you have truly discovered my secret, you will never be able to tell another soul.')
"You know it's really relaxing to sit here and talk to you, Spirit. I can tell you still don't trust me, but in time you will. I've been really down lately, Inuyasha doesn't make it any better, and I can only talk about so much with Sango. You, on the other hand, will keep my secrets. I know I can trust you, of course, I have to trust you before you can trust me, right?"
"Rruff? (Hump! Stupid girl, you should not trust anyone or anything so easily. One should always be on guard.)
"I know you might think I'm stupid to trust so easily, and to be talking to an animal at that. However, I can't change who I am. In Inuyasha's eyes, I will always be a stupid little girl, who always needs to be saved by him. I'm never good enough because I'm just not Kikyou. I'm a burden to him, but he doesn't have to insult me in front of our friends and hurt my feelings without being sorry."
"Ruff (Your life is none of my business)"
"Awww…thanks for trying to comfort me, Spirit. I feel a lot better talking to you, although I don't think you understand my problems. You know, I talked to you because I don't want an adviser. I just want someone to listen to me, and you are a great listener. Oh, it's getting late, I should go now, but would you want me to stay with you a little longer?"
Hearing her words, I hopped out of her laps and ran one foot away from her. I halted to a stop, turned around, and fixed my gaze straight toward her.
"Well, I guess I can't win you over with just two meetings, now can I? Well, good night Spirit and I hope I'll see you again." The girl smiled and waved at me before she turned her back and left. 'So her smiles are just a different method to hide her emotions. Such a foolish attempt to be unreadable, but it is enough to fool that idiotic hanyou. I'm sure we will meet again."
Sorry my loyal reviewers. It took me so long to update because of finals, volunteer work, part time job, and recently, I bought Karaoke Revolution Party and got so addicted to it. I almost lost my voice for singing so much, but I'm ok. Somehow I feel that I couldn't grasp Sesshoumaru's character very well because he doesn't talk that much. And he's so formal and intellectual and prideful. It's hard to copy a character's personality if you don't act or speak that way. Kagome and Inuyasha were easier because they always argue and such, and they always show their emotions. I know this chapter is a bit slow and boring, but I must build their relationship. It should get exciting soon. Thanks for reading and reviewing.
MiaHime