DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN INUYASHA!
Chapter Ten
Last time: The group was finally reunited. Miroku received a handprint on his cheek.
"Are we there yet?" Shippo asked, for the HUNDRETH time. "No! Will ya SHUT UP ALREADY!" Inuyasha yelled. Shippo was on the verge of tears. He jumped off of Miroku's shoulders and onto Kagome's. Kagome could sense Shippo's sadness. "Sit." Kagome said calmly. Everyone was a bit ahead of Inuyasha. Once the spell wore off, he immediately caught up with the group. "And just what the hell was that for?" Inuyasha asked grumply. "For hurting Shippo's feelings. He's just curious Inuyasha. He's just a little kid. And besides, are we even getting close yet?" Kagome said. "No. –sigh-" Miroku and Sango said. The group decided to make camp. They ate ramen. Inuyasha was still face plant on the ground while Miroku received a handprint on his cheek AGAIN. Everyone got ready for bed. Inuyasha on a tree branch, Sango's head resting on Kirara's body, Miroku's back against the tree base, Kagome and Shippo in Kagome's sleeping bag. Everyone said good night. Kagome couldn't sleep so she got out her mp3 player. "Mommy… I can't sleep." Shippo said staring drowsily at Kagome. Her favorite song was up. It was Fruit's Basket Opening song. She sat up looked at the full moon. She smiled and began quietly singing to Shippo. –Read the English translations. The lyrics have a meaning -
Totemo ureshikatta yo kimi ga warai kakede ta
Subete o tokasu hou emi de
English:I was so happy, you were laughing
With a smile that melts everything away
Haru wa mada tookute tsumetai tsuchi no naka de
Me fuku toki o matte ta 'n da
Spring is still far away, inside the cold earth,
Waiting for the time to sprout
Everyone's Thoughts- Is that Kagome's singing?
Tatoeba kurushii kyou da to shite mo
Kinou no kizu o nokoshite ite mo
Shinjitai kokoro hodo ite yukere to
For instance, even if today is painful
And yesterday's wounds remain
I want to believe that I can free my heart and go on
Umare kawaru koto wa dekinai yo
Dakedo kawatte wa ikeru kara
LET'S STAY TOGETHER itsu mo
I cannot be reborn
But I can change as I go on, so
Let's stay together always
Boku dake ni waratte sono yubi de nee sawatte
Nozomi bakari ga hateshinaku
Smile only at me and touch me with those fingers
This simple desire is everlasting
Yasashiku shitai yo mou kuyanu you ni
Nageki no umi mo koete ikou
I want things to be simple
Let's finally get across this sea of mournful sorrow
Tatoe kurushii kyou da to shite mo
Itsu ka atatakana omoide ni naru
Kokoro goto subete nage daseta nara
For instance, even if today is painful
Someday it will become a warm memory
If you leave everything up to your heart
Koko ni ikiteru imi ga wakaru yo
Umare ochita yorokobi o shiru
LET'S STAY TOGETHER itsu mo
I understand the meaning our living here
It is to know the joy of having been born
Let's stay together always
Tatoeba kurushii kyou da to shite mo
Itsu ka atatakana omoide ni naru
Kokoro goto subete nage daseta nara
For instance, even if today is painful
Someday it will become a warm memory
If you leave everything up to your heart
Koko ni ikiteru imi ga wakaru yo
Umare ochita yorokobi o shiru
LET'S STAY TOGETHER itsu mo
I understand the meaning our living here
It is to know the joy of having been born
Let's stay together always
Kagome finished singing, and yawned. Shippo was already sleeping peacefully. She got comfy on her sleeping bag and drifted into sleep. So have the others after listening to her soft singing. Inuyasha however did not sleep. I never knew Kagome could sing so… good… I cant wait till she sings to our pups… WAIT WHAT?
Inuyasha blushed suddenly. He just feh'd it away. He fell asleep as well.
It was morning. Everyone greeted each other a good morning. After those nice singing Kagome comments were done, the group had chicken flavored ramen. Yumm. They packed up and headed towards the village. They finally arrived at nightfall. "We heard there was a shard rumor here." Miroku calmy spoke to the headman of the village. "Well to be honest we're not sure if it was a jewel shard or not. But we did see a young boy walk through the village. He had a strange bright pink glow behind his back." The headman responded. Kohaku… Sango thought. "Could it possibly have been Kohaku?" Kagome spoke up. "Of course it was. Who else would have a jewel shard in their back? And besides, Naraku has the jewel almost completed." Inuyasha said. "That's right. All there's left is the one in Kohaku's back and the two other ones in Kouga's legs." Kagome said. The headman was kind enough to give the group rooms to stay in. Kagome Sango Shippo and Kirara were one room while the guys were in another room next to theirs. Oh, poor Sango she must be thinking about Kohaku. -DUH!- "Hey Sango you alright?" Kagome asked. She walked towards Sango and sat next to her. "I'm fine Kagome. I'm just worried about Kohaku… I hope he's ok." Sango asked still not looking up, her vision was focused on the floor. "I'm sure he's fine Sango." Kagome reassured. "I hope so." Sango said. "Me too. –pause- Hey lets go to sleep. We'll probably be heading off early in the morning." Kagome said. Sango nodded. "Good night everyone." Kagome and Sango said together. "Goodnight ladies!" Miroku said. "Miroku don't you even think about coming in here you understand?" Sango said as she grabbed her hiraikotsu. She purposely slammed her hiraikotsu on the floor a couple of times to make sure Miroku heard her. A sweatdrop appeared on the back of Miroku's head. "Now Sango, do you think that lowly of me?" Miroku said. "Yes now go to sleep and STAY THERE!" Sango shouted, putting her hiraikotsu next to her futon. Kirara mewed as she went towards her owner and layed down next to her. Miroku just sighed and went to sleep. Everyone was asleep.
The group had their fill of breakfast and headed off. "I can't smell Kohaku's scent anywhere. He must've been here a long time ago." Inuyasha said. "Well now where to?" Miroku asked. "Huh? I smell blood." Kagome said. She ran towards the smell leaving the others behind. "Hey wait up!" Inuyasha said as he followed. Miroku Sango and Shippo sighed and followed after them as well. Kagome was the first to arrive in the clearing. She saw a black dog that had a bloody cut on the chest and stomache area. It wasn't that deep to make it fatal but the dog was still wounded and was bleeding. The dog growled weakly at Kagome. Kagome got closer and closer. The dog still glared at her and still growling. "Oh you poor thing." Kagome said sadly. She sat in front of the dog. Good thing I have my backpack with me. Kagome thought. She took out the first aid kit. She took out some bandages and antiseptic spray. The dog was still growling but not as loud. He just watched in amusement. "Ok. I want to warn you. This may hurt when I spray this on your wound." Kagome said. She sprayed the antiseptic spray directly on the wound. The dog yelped in pain. "Oh I'm sorry but it'll make you heal faster. I promise." Kagome said. The dog stopped yelping, but now just kept whimpering quietly. Hmm… I can tell this isn't an ordinary dog. It should heal by itself right? Maybe its poisoned. Kagome thought. "Please don't be afraid. I'll purify any poison that might have gotten in your body." Kagome said. She concentrated. Her body began to glow pink. The dog stared at her with wide eyes. She put her hand near the wound. –She didn't bandage it yet- The wounded area began to glow pink. She stopped once she knew the poison was out of its system. She bandaged the dog up. This whole time the dog just stared at her. Watched her every movement. "There. You should be better in no time." Kagome said with a smile on her face. The dog did not move nor barked nor anything. Just stared at her. "Kagome just what the hell were you thinking?" Inuyasha yelled as he came out of the bushes and into the clearing. Kagome looked up. The dog began to growl. "Huh?" Inuyasha said. He looked behind Kagome and saw the bandaged up, black dog. "Why waste your time in saving a dog?"- baka. You're a dog too - Inuyasha asked with no sympathy in his voice. "Inuyasha how could you say that? It was almost dead. I had to save it. Besides its kinda cute." Kagome giggled as she scratched the dog's ears. The dog stopped growling and starting nuzzling on Kagome's hand. Now this time Inuyasha was the one growling. "Inuyasha I think we should bring this dog with us. We can't just leave it here to fend for itself." Kagome said, looking at Inuyasha with big sad puppy eyes. "keh. I could care less about it. And besides, it's a demon dog. I'm sure it can fend for itself. Come on lets go." Inuyasha said. "I know it's a demon dog, but I'm not sure if we should leave it alone. Please Inuyasha? Let him join us. Or until its strong enough to be by itself again." Kagome said, while still scratching the dog's ears. "Fine whatever. But it's your responsibility." Inuyasha said. "Thank you Inuyasha." Kagome said ,smiling at him. "keh." Inuyasha responded. "You hear that? You could stay with us." Kagome said with a wide smile. The dog wagged its tail weakly. "Can you get up?" Kagome asked the dog. The dog, as if it knew what she was saying, tried getting up. It was up but a little wobbly. "Kagome, Inuyasha!" Sango Miroku and Shippo said together. They were riding on Kirara. They got off and saw the dog. The dog, growled again. Shippo quickly went behind Miroku and said, "Where'd that dog come from? It looks scary." Shippo said nervously. "care to explain?" Sango asked. Kagome explained that she found the dog in bad shape. She nursed it. The dog was joining them. So the others agreed. It was nighttime again so they all had ramen. Kagome shared some of her ramen with the dog. The dog at first examined it very closely, then ate it. Everyone went to sleep. You know their positions when sleeping outdoors. The dog however, slept next to Kagome's sleeping bag.
It was morning. Kagome was once again the first to wake up. She turned around and…. Screamed! She noticed a stranger was sitting in front of her.
Everyone was up. The all got their weapons and got into battle mode.
"Who are you?" Kagome asked. "No no please everyone please remain calm." A gentlemen said. He had black hair that came up to his neck. His eyes were gray. He had navy colored, thin stripes on the sides of his cheek. He had black full length kimono, gray hakama pants and gray haori. Also he was a full demon because he had pointed ears "Who are you and how did you get near our camp with out us sensing you?" Miroku asked. "Speak now before we attack." Sango said readying her hiraikotsu. Kirara transformed and roared at the stranger. "Why do you have the same scent as that dog from earlier?" Inuyasha asked, while still keeping his grip on Tetsusaiga. "Yes please let me explain. I am sorry for not introducing myself. My name is Shigure. I am that dog from before." Shigure said calmly.- hehe couldn't resist! Hint Shigure is from fruits basket cough cough- Everyone gasped except Inuyasha, he still looked at him untrustworthily. Kagome got up from her sleeping bag. Shigure took Kagome's hand gently and said, "Thank you Miss. Thank you for healing me. May I ask what your name is?" Shigure asked calmly, while looking into her eyes. Kagome sort of blushed. She had to admit, he was kind of hot. (hehe)
"My-my name is Kagome." Kagome said nervously. "Why that's such a lovely name. Well Miss Kagome, I have something to tell you." Shigure said. He was still holding her hands in his. Inuyasha was growling a little louder, giving death glares to Kagome and Shigure. "Um… what is it?" Kagome asked with a confused look on her face. Everybody didn't like how he was being so calm and too friendly to Kagome, so they were still in battle mode. "I, Shigure, hereby shall never leave your side. I am forever in your debt, Lady Kagome." Shigure said. He kissed her hand. Kagome blushed again.
Hmmm who is this Shigure? Hehe I'll see you guys later. Sorry for not updating in a while. C ya