Change is good
Chapter one
Flashback
She sighed.
The young female leaned her head against the tree. She was sitting high up in a tree, her left leg tangling over the thick branch. She closed her eyes and sighed again. When had things gotten so…complicated? Why couldn't she just stop time or even go back into her past? Just change how things ended? Just once…
Her mind went silent then ideas and thoughts began to run through her confused mind by the second. She put her hands on each side of her head and shook it around, trying to free her from these mocking thoughts.
They soon faded into the back of her mind. Her blue eyes soon wandered into the distance, her lonely mind and imagination replaying the event that she hated so.
It was her seventeenth birthday.
Kagome decided to spend it in the feudal era with her friends. 'Momma and Souta shouldn't be offended. I've spent 16 other birthdays with them, so I should spend this one differently.' The raven haired beauty thought as she jumped in the well. She made her way out, pulling herself over the well's edge.
She looked off into the forest, the grassy hills, distant but clear mountains, the blue sky…
She inhaled a deep breath with a smile. She loved this place. Just as she was about to start walking towards the village a blur of red appeared to her. Before she could react, there stood a tall hanyou in front of her. Kagome jumped back at his sudden approach.
Inu Yasha smirked.
"What took you so long wench?" he asked as Kagome stood to her full height and walked past him. "I was only gone for two days Inu Yasha." Inu Yasha turned his head to watch her go.
Kagome sighed.
She thought that he would remember her birthday. Of course who was she kidding? Why would he care to remember her birthday? It's not like she's that important to him. Kagome lowered her head briefly before trying to shake off those thoughts.
'Who cares if he or the others don't remember? I'll still have fun today.' She decided as she approached the village. Kagome wanted to look back at Inu Yasha but before she did she felt a sudden motion push her to the ground.
Kagome looked up stupefied as a small redheaded demon greeted her with a large smile.
"Kagome! You're back!" He yelled merrily. Kagome smiled. He was such an adorable lovable little bundle of joy. Kagome regained her footing as she stood back up, Shippou still in her arms. "Hello to you too, Shippou."
Kagome walked somewhat of the way with Shippou in her arms, but he jumped out of her arms and ran into the forest. Kagome stopped walking and looked into the direction where he had gone. Inu Yasha had made his way next to her when he returned, a large bouquet of wild flowers in his arms.
He ran to her, but stopped a few feet away. The red headed kitsune slowly walked up to her, raising the colorful arrangement of flowers above his head. Inu Yasha's eyebrow rose. 'What the hell is he doing?' The silver haired hanyou thought as Shippou began.
"I-I…picked these flowers for you Kagome…for your birthday. H-happy birthday." He said almost in a whisper. Kagome's heart skipped a beat as she stood shocked. 'H-he…remembered.' Kagome thought as she grabbed the bouquet in her hands.
"S-Shippou…thank you. Thank you so much. They're beautiful." She said as Shippou raised his head. "Really? You like them?" He asked timidly a Kagome inhaled their aroma. "I love them, Shippou! They smell wonderful. Thank you, again." Kagome answered. She leaned down and kissed him on the head.
Shippou blushed.
Kagome and he walked towards the village, Kagome playing with the flowers Shippou had given her. Inu Yasha stood in place as he watched her leave. 'If she loved those that much…I wonder…' His mind began to ponder on certain questions as she kept up her pace.
Kagome walked in the hut, the bouquet still at hand.
She looked up to see Kaede, Miroku and Sango all grinning at her. "What…is something on my face…?" Kagome asked, her hand touching her face. All three yelled out happy birthday. Kagome was a bit taken back, but Sango ran to her and hugged her. "Happy birthday, Kagome!" The pretty 18 year old said as Kagome's smile widened.
"Y-you…remembered?" She asked, not believing it.
"Of course we did. You're our friend Kagome." Miroku answered as Inu Yasha entered.
Kagome blushed as they handed her a poorly wrapped present.
"I wrapped it myself!" Shippou chirped, Kagome giggling.
Kagome opened it and gasped.
There was a wood made long bow with black leather handgrip. There next to it were over a dozen arrows of the same wood, the metal sharpened and ready to use. The sheath for the arrows was dark leather with beads sewed into it. Alongside that were two daggers with two tiny sheaths and a thick black belt to go around her waist. Kagome smiled as she looked up at her friends.
"I-…I don't…I…thank you." Was all she could force out. The speechless girl walked over to her friends and hugged them. Kagome grabbed her new toys and went outside. She picked up her long bow and held it as if she were aiming for something. It felt amazing. Of course, the long bow was longer than her but it was still a good fit.
Kagome placed it down and took the belt and placed it over her waist. It slipped low on one side. The raven haired young adult fitted the close up fighting daggers in the sheaths. She turned around and then quickly pulled one out.
"En Garde!" She called out, pointing it at Shippou. Shippou laughed as Kagome placed it back in its cover. Inu Yasha watched from the door way, Miroku noticing his distance.
"Say, Inu Yasha, where's your present for Kagome?"
Inu Yasha glared at him. "How about you shut up, monk before I rip out your throat!" Inu Yasha yelled as everybody looked away, Miroku nodding. Kagome only shook her head. She picked up an arrow and connected it with her bow. She pulled the arrow back and aimed it towards the tree.
She smiled as she slowly put her arrow and bow back on the ground.
"I can't wait to use them in a fight." Kagome finished as the others smiled happily. They were glad Kagome liked her present.
Kagome had spent the rest of the day using her practice arrows and aiming them at her target boards. She had gotten two bull eyes and a few good close ones. Kagome felt proud of herself, knowing that her archery was improving.
Inu Yasha was watching her from a tree.
He smiled too. He was impressed on how well she improved form a weak human to…a lesser weak one.
The other's had left once the sun started to descend. Kagome had thanked them again and shot four more arrows. Three of them hit near the red circle but the last one hit. Kagome jumped up and grinned.
She made her way over to the target and pulled out her arrows. She eyed the tips and decided that tomorrow she would ask the village blacksmith to sharpen them. She put them back in their bow bag. The raven haired beauty was about to walk back to Kaede's hut when Inu Yasha jumped in front of her.
"Kagome…there's…something I want to show you."
Kagome titled her head to look at him as he looked away and blushed. "Alright." She answered as she left her bow and arrows in the practice filed. She climbed on Inu Yasha's back and his ran off.
Kagome tightened her grip on Inu Yasha.
She loved riding on his back, feeling the wind pass her. She smiled as he jumped high up in the air and in the trees. Inu Yasha jumped from tree to tree grinning. His hands tightened on Kagome's legs. He loved having her so close on him, her intoxicating scent around him, her laugh her face…
He would have to tell her…soon.
Inu Yasha landed in front of a large lake. The lightly dark skies' stars reflected in the dark pool of water. Kagome climbed off as she looked at her surroundings. It was a quite beautiful place.
"What did you want to show me Inu Yasha?" Kagome asked as she looked into his gold eyes. Inu Yasha exhaled. He would have to tell her. Today was the day. He was going to…he had to.
"Kagome, there's something I-I…need to tell you." He said as Kagome walked closer to him. She stood in front of him looking up into his eyes. "What's wrong Inu Yasha?" She asked her voice full of worry. Inu Yasha smiled. She always cared of him. She always put others before herself.
'God, you're perfect Kagome.' Inu Yasha thought as he brought his arms around her and brought her into a hug. Kagome was a bit surprised but melted in his body almost immediately. Kagome wrapped her arms around him and closed her eyes. 'I love you Inu Yasha.' She thought as he inhaled her scent.
'Kagome…'
Inu Yasha pulled somewhat away to look at her face. Her eyes were full of happiness and confusion. She opened her mouth to say something but something behind them caught her attention. Her expression soon faded into hurt and sadness.
Inu Yasha turned to see one of Kikyou's soul collectors. The handsome hanyou looked back at Kagome, her back facing him. "Kikyou's calling." Kagome almost spat. Inu Yasha looked at the hurt girl. He knew Kagome would never like Kikyou…and that every time he ran off to her he broke off another piece of her heart.
Inu Yasha took a step towards her but Kagome turned to face him.
"Just go, Inu Yasha! I can find my way back…it's still bright enough…" She whispered as she walked away from him. Inu Yasha stood there as she made her way into the woods. Inu Yasha sighed as he went to go find Kikyou. He had to tell her something as well.
Kagome waited until she was far enough from Inu Yasha to stop and cry. She let the tears stream down her face. She sat against a tree and tucked her head in her knees. "Inu Yasha…what makes her so much better than me? Why can't you love me like you love her…?" Kagome asked as night completely took over the sky.
Inu Yasha found Kikyou standing with her soul collectors. A smile grew on her dead face as Inu Yasha approached. "I knew you would come, Inu Yasha." She said in a sweet voice, but it only made Inu Yasha's stomach churn. "Yes…I came to tell you something important…" Inu Yasha replied as Kikyou walked in front of him. "That you are willing to leave this world with me right now?" She asked as she looked into his eyes, but Inu Yasha broke the eye contact.
"No."
Kikyou frowned as she looked away. "Are you going to ever come to hell with me?" She asked sadly as Inu Yasha closed his eyes. "No." Kikyou glared at him. "You promised Inu Yasha!" She hissed as Inu Yasha reopened his eyes. "That was before. Now I have a new purpose to live and I'm never going to go with you Kikyou." Inu Yasha answered in a monotone voice as he turned to leave, but the dead priestess's cold hands stopped him.
"You leave me for her!"
Inu Yasha looked at her.
"Get used to it Kikyou." Inu Yasha finished as he left the angry Kikyou.
Kagome slowly stopped crying when a person approached her.
"What's a pretty girl like you doing out here all alone and crying on top of that?" A masculine voice asked her as she looked up. A tall dark male was standing above her. Kagome wiped away her stray tears as she stood. "I-I…just felt like it, okay?" She replied as she walked away from where she was sitting. He watched her go as he grinned.
"And you're planning to walk all alone in these woods at this time?" He asked as he walked after her. Kagome turned her face to look at him. He had a tanned skin color with dark violet eyes. He had dark green spiked up hair and pointy ears, like Sesshomaru's ears. He had to dark purple crests on the side of his face and fangs. Kagome's heart skipped a bit as she realized this person was a full demon. She slowly backed away from him, fear in her scent.
He smelt it.
"You are afraid of me, human?" He asked as Kagome kept on backing up. "N-no." She forced out as he smirked. In a light speed manner he had pinned her to a tree and brought his face close to hers. "You should be." He whispered as Kagome's eyes widened. The demon's fangs extended as he brought his face closer. Kagome squirmed in his strong grip yelling.
"Let me go! Stop it! Inu Yasha! Inu Yasha, help me!" She screamed as the demon chuckled. "He isn't coming."
"Think again!"
