^*Secrets of Memories*^
CHAPTER 6: Something's Up
Disclaimer: Muahahahahaha I own Inuyasha...I own Inuyasha *does a happy dance* yay!!! *lawyers come in and inform that does not own him* What!? Aww man.... Stupid dream..grr.. Ok so I don't but I can still wish ^-^
Special Thanks: Niana Kuonji- I'm glad you like the way Inu is. I was afraid I was going to stray too far and you weren't going to like it. Oh and don't worry, Naraku will definately get what's coming to him :)
Avalone- YAY! You reviewed both chappies! Got you hooked huh? *reels in* hehe Well there's definately lots more to come. Now if I told you what evil schemes I've got cooked up then they wouldn't be a surprise now would they? Nope, so you'll just have to wait ;) Glad you love my story! Makes me glad to know that I must be doin sumtin right. ^-^ You liked the reunion? Yay! I'm happy ya thought it was cute! ^-^ It took me a while to figure out something, and then it just popped out. Ya gotta love the study halls I have in school or I dunno how far this story would be. Thnx for the compliments! ^-^
Lostinashadow- I'm glad you like how Inuyasha is considering what happened, so I'll keep this way ^-^ and as for Kikyou I don't know if she'll make an appearance. I don't like her that much either. She's such a pain. She needs to go back to the underworld or wherever she came from and stay there. Inu and Kag have enough problems with Naraku without her getting in the way of their relationship..grr.. ne ways :P srry you lost ur stuff. i hate losing things gets me all mixed up..well thnx for the review, keep them up and I'll keep writing ^-^
A/N: Thanx so much for reviewing guys. You have no idea how much better it made me feel. I'm so under the weather right now, I think I got food poisoning, or sumtin didn't mix well. But after reading your reviews it just made my day and I had to write up another chappy even without ne ideas for the next :P. See you're just that special! So thanx to all of you, you rock! ^-^ This chappy is for you guys!
~words~ are thoughts "words" are what's said **words** are flashbacks -.- are change of place
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Kagome led everyone up the shrine steps as she fumbled for her keys to unlock the door. Inuyasha starred at the place in which held many good memories.
He smiled lightly before continuing on with the others. Kagome had, by now, gotten the door open and was waiting for Inuyasha to come in. Sango and Miroku were already busy taking their shoes off.
"Kagome, hunny is that you?" her mothers voice rang out like a sweet song.
"Yes Mamma, It's me. Sorry I'm late. I stopped at the park and picked up a few friends" she smiled as she looked Inuyasha's way "I hope that's ok."
"It's fine dear. The more the mearier, I just wish you would have called, I was so worr-" she stopped her sentance as four people entered the room, her eyes landing on Inuyasha.
Her voice caught and she could only choke out, "Is it really.." Kagome nodded in response to her mother, who ran over to the now older hanyou, and gave him a hug.
"My, my Inuyasha! Oh, it is so good to see you. You've grown so much! How have things been?" Mrs. Higurashi kept rambling on and on asking all sorts of questions, some in which she already knew the answers to.
The all sat at the table as she recalled ambarrassing moments of Inu's and Kagome's childhood.
The two were beat red as Sango and Miroku were laughing so hard they had to hold onto the other, so they would not fall over. Mrs. Higurashi just had a far off gaze with twinkling eyes, remembering such happy times.
"Ok Mom, I think me and Inuyasha have been embarrassed enough in front of Miroku and Sango to last us several lifetimes. Unless that is, you would like to share their 'moments' with Inuyasha" Kagome eyed the couple evily as the two stiffened and their laughter came to a halt.
"Oh, yes those two were quite the trouble-makers even when they weren't with Kagome. Would you like to hear Inuyasha dear?" she turned to him with a sweet smile.
He gave her a sly grin as he eyed Miroku and Sango, who both gulped and started to protest.
"Oh no! That won't be necessary Mrs. H!" cried Sango.
"Hai, no need to trudge up ancient history. It was all just silly nonsense!" Miroku spoke up.
"Oh, but I must insist" Inuyasha said in a sugary, sweet tone and turning back to Kagome's mom. Before the couple could protest anymore she had already gone into embarrassing moments for the two.
It was now their turn to blush and the other couple's to laugh hysterically. It had been a fun night for all of them going back and forth between old memories.
Not to mention with Sota, Kaede, and Grandpa adding their two cents in whenever they walked by. (I'm just going to call Kagome's grandfather Gramps/Grandpa from now on. I'm a bit lazy with writing the whole thing out, hope that's ok :P.)
The phone rang, and suddenly Mrs. Higurashi stiffened, remembering the conversation from the night before.
She got up slowly, with a solemn face, as the group chatted among themselves. It was mostly Inuyasha saying he could not believe what the others had done, which only started them to argue in defense.
"Hello, Higurashi residence" she answered the phone in a slightly duller tone than usual.
"It's Inutashio, again" came the voice from the other line. He was trying to sound as upbeat as he could right then.
"Oh, why hello old friend" she stated, trying to sound energetic.
"Inuyasha, is he there?"
"Yes, for a while now, sorry to have kept him" she put on a front knowing Inutashio would see through it.
"No promblem at all. I was just calling to see, and also to check if tonight was still on before I left the office" he stated as he also put on a slight front.
"Of course, and don't worry I'll send him home soon"
"That's fine. You've talked to the others I presume?"
"Early this morning, they agreed" she said starring back at the kids, who were now listening to the conversation. She gave them the best reasuring smile she could muster before turning away again.
"Good to hear. Well, see you soon then, Good-bye"
"Hai, Good-bye" with that she hung the phone up delicately. She told the group it had been Inuyasha's father. She faked amazement that he still remembered the number as Inuyasha half-grinned, having heard the whole conversation.
~What's going on, why are they meeting? Something is up. Seshoumaru and I need to talk.~
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Soon the three friends departed. Inuyasha purposley left his bag under the table, so Kagome would have to return it like he knew she would.
They needed to talk, all of them. He had already told Sango and Miroku before they went their seperate ways, planning to meet at Inuyasha's a little later.
Not long after, just as planned, there was Kagome racing off in the direction of Inuyasha's house to give him his bag. Her mother had suggested she get a ride or wait till tomorrow, but she had bolted before allowing herself to give in.
It was an excuse for her to see him, to spend time with him. She was not waiting a moment, not after losing those past ten years of their friendship. There was no way she was going to let a chance like this slip away.
Her legs ached and her heart pounded heavily upon her chest. Each breath grew heavier than the last as she ran on. Her body was still sore from the run in she had with Naraku, but she urged herself on.
Kagome stumble up the few stairs to the front door. She stopped a moment to catch her breath before ringing the door bell.
She heard some shuffling and yells from inside, as she could tell people were fighting to get to the door.
"I said I'll get it! Back off god damnit!" came Inuyasha's muffled reply from behind the door. She giggled thinking of the wrestling the two must have been doing as she remembered the many times they had done so when they were little.
As all this was happening, Kagome failed to notice the petite girl that had walked up to her side.
"Seems like they still love to argue and fight huh?" came the girl's cheery, giggling voice.
It first startled Kagome, but she soon settled knowing it was just Rin as she gave her a small, knowing grin.
A loud thump was heard as the two continued to talk about why each was there.
They watched the door with patient curiosity, listening to each other. Turns out, Sesshoumaru had wanted to talk to Rin after they bumped into each other by the coffee shop. Rin had been so flustered she almost did not realize it had been Sesshy who she had bumped into.(See why the two brothers are fighting for the door. hehe ^-^)
Before the girls could say anymore a howl was heard as the door flung open to reveal a ruffled Sesshy standing there, before being pulled down by Inu.
The girls stood there, blinking at the two boys before their mother appeared.
"Just what are you two doing this time!? Come now get-" she was cut off by the sight beyond the door.
She recognized the two instantly. She ran over the two males fighting on the floor, as she glomped the two girls.
"Kagome, Rin! It's been ages! You two are beautiful. Just look at you! You've both grown so much! Oh my, look at my manners, do come in" she said as upbeat as a young school girl.
With that the woman led the two girls into the dining area, where the two had played hiding seek many times, leaving the two brothers blinking dumbfoundedly.
The place looked just like it had years ago plus or minus a few new and old things. A door slamming was heard as the three chattered on about the past couple of years. Catching up on old times.
The two boys walked in and plumped themselves down, grumpily before their father entered to join in on the happy memories. However, their parents soon excused themselves as they had plans for the night.(hmm. I wonder where ;)...)
Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru looked at one another, then back at their parents before saying bye. As soon as the door closed the two grew very serious.
"Something's up with them. They're hiding something from us, they have been for a while now" stated Sesshy cooly as Kagome and Rin starred blankly, not understanding.
"What are you talking about? They seemed fine to us" Kagome told them.
"No, you don't understand, they've been acting strange like this since our old memories have been popping up."
"You too!?" shouted Rin.
"We thought we were the only one's" stated Sesshoumaru. The two girls shook their heads
"No us too. Even Sango and Miroku are recalling things from when we met" Kagome said shocked that all these things had been happening.
"This is too weird. We need to figure out what the fuck is up around here" Inuyasha chimed in. They all agreed, ignoring his foul language, as they heard the door bell ring.
It was Miroku and Sango, just in time. They informed the others that their parents had left also, and the young boys were being watched by Kirara. Not only that, but they had seen Rin's parents driving in the direction of Kagome's house.
The group talked a while about how things have been strange and the boys even told them what Inutashio had told the brothers to do.
It was all planned, they could tell, but they could not figure out why. They decided to just settle down for a while and not think about such things.
This eventually led to the guys arguing and wrestling, while the girls looked around the house. Kagome dragged Inuyasha's bag along and dropped it in his room. It was still that deep red she remembered and was filled with his scent of the forest.
It soothed her, but she was soon dragged along to find Sesshy's room. Rin had her fun there till they decided to head back downstairs to make sure the three did not hurt themselves.
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Across town in a familiar family shrine, a couple motioned several pairs in. The place held an eerie silence as the first couple led the group down the halls of the shrine.
They stopped at an old clock, when the tall, dark man reached forth and pressed a button that would not be noticable unless known about.
A slight shake was felt as a hidden passage appeared before the large group. It was a dark unlit coridoor, but they entered without a second thought or glance back.
Cement steps led the way down to the end of the dully lit passage. A large, oak door stood strong, and in the way of the proceeding group. The five men within the group walked forward and placed their hands on a designated place.
A light glow enveloped around the group as the large door creaked open. They all proceeded into the musty room that awaited them. Candles were lit while the door was fastened tightly shut, and soon they were all seated around a circular table.
None spoke, only eyed the others in the room. Sango's father decided to speak first.
"We have tried to hide this sevret from our children too long. It is time." he stated trying not to be as professional as possible.
"This is true, but do you truely think that they are all ready to know such a thing? Do you think they will be able to deal with such a responsibility?" questioned Miroku's mother.
"I don't know about all this. It will be quite risky to tell them now. It would shatter their world to know such things were expected of them, especially those who, who must-" Rin's mom tried to get out her words, but they would not come.
Instead her husband placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder knowing why she was upset. She gave a content nod as the group went on in conversation.
"We all know how you feel, each of us must suffer from the same-" Inutashio tried to start with a comforting tone, but Rin's father interrupted.
"No Inutashio, you do not suffer from the loss as we, your sons are different" his voice held anger and jealousy.
"Friends, please let us not argue. That won't do us any good. We all will suffer in some way or form. Each is painful and not to be underestimated. Now if we can push these feelings aside and move on..?" stated Kagome's mother as she grew erritated with the started bickering.
"I agree with my wife, let us get back to the topics at hand, the prophesy must be discussed whether we like it or not" he stated in a hushed, but firm, tone.
A small voice broke up from the silence that had settled on the two. The group turned to the woman beside Inutashio's side as they listened intently.
"Four children to be sacrifised - one with the blood of a miko, one with the blood of a kitsune, one with the blood of a demon hunter, and the last with the blood of purity. With their blood spilt, the Shikon no Tama will burst from thy reincarnated body, and into the hands of evil and grow tainted" the woman paused a moment before proceeding on, seeing that she still held the other's attention.
"A demon will be controlled by his anger at the sight of his loved one. Set upon his own blood, he shall be. He will try to destroy. Only one will calm the storm within the beast before it is too late. She shall rise, but fall again quickly. Two couples, four friends like a family, shall rise against the evil of such a plot" the fair woman paused again remembering the rest.
"A powerful priestess with her hanyou at her side, along with a demon hunter with a monk by hers. Their power, love, and life will forge to end the evil and let mand-kind be in peace" her voiced hardened as she voiced the final part. "However, if thy couples can not come to face thy feelings all will be lost to the darkness. Hatred for one another must be shed, and love must grow" she finished in a hushed tone as the room filled with silence, yet again.
The seriousness of everything settled in even further. Each pair of eyes fell down upon the table.
"We must tell them, there is no other way. There is no longer a way to hide such a thing with the recent events that have taken place" stated Miroku's father as he lifted his gaze to his companions.
Kagome's mother cringed at the thought, knowing what incident he had been talking about. Naraku...yes it was him who would cause such evil. They had figured it out years ago when he first showed up. Never did they think he would return and the prophecy would be fulfilled. ~Damn him to hell~ she thought. (a little fiesty huh?)
Wihtout any warning as to what would happen, Kagome's mother stood up abruptly, sending the chair to the floor with the speed in which she had risen
Her hands flattened as they banged against the metal table with emence force. Anger was sketched across her elegent features.
"No, I will not have my daughter suffer anymore. She has been through enough, along with the others. They don't need this!" she seethed out as the group looked at the normally gentle woman.
"We have no choice, it must be done if we want to give them any happiness in their lives" stated Inutashio with harshness, as he too rose from the table.
"We are unable to prevent the prophecy from occuring any longer, now sit down!" he ended with more fierceness.
"I will not! Their lives are at risk and I will not lead them into this!" she stated with the other mothers shaking their heads in agreement to her. (lots of fiestyness huh? I would be too :P)
"They will be in danger whether we tell them or not. Naraku will still come! It will be better if they're some-what prepared than not at all" his icy tone chilled everyone.
They all knew his words were the truth, but none wanted to believe him. Both figures sat down in silence not wanting to argue any further.
"So it's settled, we will tell them" chimmed both Miroku's and Sango's fathers. The group nodded their heads as they thought of how to break such urgent news to their children.
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"Inuyasha, Miroku, Sesshoumaru..STOP!" came the shouts of three girls trying to end the arguing between the three boys.
The said guys stopped what they were doing as their attention was drawn to the three girls that stood in the doorway.
"What is this? We can't even leave you guys alone for a few minutes before you kill each other, geeze" came Sango's annoyed response, as she folded her arms with disaprovement.
Inuyasha released his hands from Sesshoumaru's shirt as his brother did the same, and Miroku also backed off. They faced the three girls uncertain of what to do.
Before any could make a move Rin had already shouted something and was heading out the door.
"What did she say?" asked Kagome, clueless as to what just happened with her friend.
Sesshoumaru had a blank stare before he spoke, "she said the tree house.." before Sesshoumaru could say anymore Kagome's face grew wide with excitement as she grabbed ahold of Sango's arm and dashed out the back door following Rin's path.
The boys still stood there puzzled as they exchanged confused glances. They just shrugged their shoulders as they followed the three girls to the backyard.
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A/N: Sorry for the cliffy. It's not a bad one, but I just wanted something in the next chapter before the parents broke the news, and plus i'm gonna go rest for a while... So now you know the prophecy..what do you think will happen now? Will Naraku come after them? Who holds the Jewel?(like that one's hard to guess :P) Who are the four to be sacrificed? These questions to be answered in the chapters to come. hehehe Gotcha thinking yet? Hope so! :) I'm happy to be getting back such positive feedback from you all, it makes my day to know you like what I'm writing ^-^ I'm a little low on ideas right now, especially since I'm on spring vacation. I get my good ideas during class :P oh yes gotta love boring math and dreadful study hall. So please, if ya want nething to happen or even if you have a small idea, it would be greatly appreciated cause I have hardly nething for the next chapter. Thnx for the reviews, keep em' coming! Till next time ^-^ ~*SailorInu1*~
CHAPTER 6: Something's Up
Disclaimer: Muahahahahaha I own Inuyasha...I own Inuyasha *does a happy dance* yay!!! *lawyers come in and inform that does not own him* What!? Aww man.... Stupid dream..grr.. Ok so I don't but I can still wish ^-^
Special Thanks: Niana Kuonji- I'm glad you like the way Inu is. I was afraid I was going to stray too far and you weren't going to like it. Oh and don't worry, Naraku will definately get what's coming to him :)
Avalone- YAY! You reviewed both chappies! Got you hooked huh? *reels in* hehe Well there's definately lots more to come. Now if I told you what evil schemes I've got cooked up then they wouldn't be a surprise now would they? Nope, so you'll just have to wait ;) Glad you love my story! Makes me glad to know that I must be doin sumtin right. ^-^ You liked the reunion? Yay! I'm happy ya thought it was cute! ^-^ It took me a while to figure out something, and then it just popped out. Ya gotta love the study halls I have in school or I dunno how far this story would be. Thnx for the compliments! ^-^
Lostinashadow- I'm glad you like how Inuyasha is considering what happened, so I'll keep this way ^-^ and as for Kikyou I don't know if she'll make an appearance. I don't like her that much either. She's such a pain. She needs to go back to the underworld or wherever she came from and stay there. Inu and Kag have enough problems with Naraku without her getting in the way of their relationship..grr.. ne ways :P srry you lost ur stuff. i hate losing things gets me all mixed up..well thnx for the review, keep them up and I'll keep writing ^-^
A/N: Thanx so much for reviewing guys. You have no idea how much better it made me feel. I'm so under the weather right now, I think I got food poisoning, or sumtin didn't mix well. But after reading your reviews it just made my day and I had to write up another chappy even without ne ideas for the next :P. See you're just that special! So thanx to all of you, you rock! ^-^ This chappy is for you guys!
~words~ are thoughts "words" are what's said **words** are flashbacks -.- are change of place
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Kagome led everyone up the shrine steps as she fumbled for her keys to unlock the door. Inuyasha starred at the place in which held many good memories.
He smiled lightly before continuing on with the others. Kagome had, by now, gotten the door open and was waiting for Inuyasha to come in. Sango and Miroku were already busy taking their shoes off.
"Kagome, hunny is that you?" her mothers voice rang out like a sweet song.
"Yes Mamma, It's me. Sorry I'm late. I stopped at the park and picked up a few friends" she smiled as she looked Inuyasha's way "I hope that's ok."
"It's fine dear. The more the mearier, I just wish you would have called, I was so worr-" she stopped her sentance as four people entered the room, her eyes landing on Inuyasha.
Her voice caught and she could only choke out, "Is it really.." Kagome nodded in response to her mother, who ran over to the now older hanyou, and gave him a hug.
"My, my Inuyasha! Oh, it is so good to see you. You've grown so much! How have things been?" Mrs. Higurashi kept rambling on and on asking all sorts of questions, some in which she already knew the answers to.
The all sat at the table as she recalled ambarrassing moments of Inu's and Kagome's childhood.
The two were beat red as Sango and Miroku were laughing so hard they had to hold onto the other, so they would not fall over. Mrs. Higurashi just had a far off gaze with twinkling eyes, remembering such happy times.
"Ok Mom, I think me and Inuyasha have been embarrassed enough in front of Miroku and Sango to last us several lifetimes. Unless that is, you would like to share their 'moments' with Inuyasha" Kagome eyed the couple evily as the two stiffened and their laughter came to a halt.
"Oh, yes those two were quite the trouble-makers even when they weren't with Kagome. Would you like to hear Inuyasha dear?" she turned to him with a sweet smile.
He gave her a sly grin as he eyed Miroku and Sango, who both gulped and started to protest.
"Oh no! That won't be necessary Mrs. H!" cried Sango.
"Hai, no need to trudge up ancient history. It was all just silly nonsense!" Miroku spoke up.
"Oh, but I must insist" Inuyasha said in a sugary, sweet tone and turning back to Kagome's mom. Before the couple could protest anymore she had already gone into embarrassing moments for the two.
It was now their turn to blush and the other couple's to laugh hysterically. It had been a fun night for all of them going back and forth between old memories.
Not to mention with Sota, Kaede, and Grandpa adding their two cents in whenever they walked by. (I'm just going to call Kagome's grandfather Gramps/Grandpa from now on. I'm a bit lazy with writing the whole thing out, hope that's ok :P.)
The phone rang, and suddenly Mrs. Higurashi stiffened, remembering the conversation from the night before.
She got up slowly, with a solemn face, as the group chatted among themselves. It was mostly Inuyasha saying he could not believe what the others had done, which only started them to argue in defense.
"Hello, Higurashi residence" she answered the phone in a slightly duller tone than usual.
"It's Inutashio, again" came the voice from the other line. He was trying to sound as upbeat as he could right then.
"Oh, why hello old friend" she stated, trying to sound energetic.
"Inuyasha, is he there?"
"Yes, for a while now, sorry to have kept him" she put on a front knowing Inutashio would see through it.
"No promblem at all. I was just calling to see, and also to check if tonight was still on before I left the office" he stated as he also put on a slight front.
"Of course, and don't worry I'll send him home soon"
"That's fine. You've talked to the others I presume?"
"Early this morning, they agreed" she said starring back at the kids, who were now listening to the conversation. She gave them the best reasuring smile she could muster before turning away again.
"Good to hear. Well, see you soon then, Good-bye"
"Hai, Good-bye" with that she hung the phone up delicately. She told the group it had been Inuyasha's father. She faked amazement that he still remembered the number as Inuyasha half-grinned, having heard the whole conversation.
~What's going on, why are they meeting? Something is up. Seshoumaru and I need to talk.~
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Soon the three friends departed. Inuyasha purposley left his bag under the table, so Kagome would have to return it like he knew she would.
They needed to talk, all of them. He had already told Sango and Miroku before they went their seperate ways, planning to meet at Inuyasha's a little later.
Not long after, just as planned, there was Kagome racing off in the direction of Inuyasha's house to give him his bag. Her mother had suggested she get a ride or wait till tomorrow, but she had bolted before allowing herself to give in.
It was an excuse for her to see him, to spend time with him. She was not waiting a moment, not after losing those past ten years of their friendship. There was no way she was going to let a chance like this slip away.
Her legs ached and her heart pounded heavily upon her chest. Each breath grew heavier than the last as she ran on. Her body was still sore from the run in she had with Naraku, but she urged herself on.
Kagome stumble up the few stairs to the front door. She stopped a moment to catch her breath before ringing the door bell.
She heard some shuffling and yells from inside, as she could tell people were fighting to get to the door.
"I said I'll get it! Back off god damnit!" came Inuyasha's muffled reply from behind the door. She giggled thinking of the wrestling the two must have been doing as she remembered the many times they had done so when they were little.
As all this was happening, Kagome failed to notice the petite girl that had walked up to her side.
"Seems like they still love to argue and fight huh?" came the girl's cheery, giggling voice.
It first startled Kagome, but she soon settled knowing it was just Rin as she gave her a small, knowing grin.
A loud thump was heard as the two continued to talk about why each was there.
They watched the door with patient curiosity, listening to each other. Turns out, Sesshoumaru had wanted to talk to Rin after they bumped into each other by the coffee shop. Rin had been so flustered she almost did not realize it had been Sesshy who she had bumped into.(See why the two brothers are fighting for the door. hehe ^-^)
Before the girls could say anymore a howl was heard as the door flung open to reveal a ruffled Sesshy standing there, before being pulled down by Inu.
The girls stood there, blinking at the two boys before their mother appeared.
"Just what are you two doing this time!? Come now get-" she was cut off by the sight beyond the door.
She recognized the two instantly. She ran over the two males fighting on the floor, as she glomped the two girls.
"Kagome, Rin! It's been ages! You two are beautiful. Just look at you! You've both grown so much! Oh my, look at my manners, do come in" she said as upbeat as a young school girl.
With that the woman led the two girls into the dining area, where the two had played hiding seek many times, leaving the two brothers blinking dumbfoundedly.
The place looked just like it had years ago plus or minus a few new and old things. A door slamming was heard as the three chattered on about the past couple of years. Catching up on old times.
The two boys walked in and plumped themselves down, grumpily before their father entered to join in on the happy memories. However, their parents soon excused themselves as they had plans for the night.(hmm. I wonder where ;)...)
Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru looked at one another, then back at their parents before saying bye. As soon as the door closed the two grew very serious.
"Something's up with them. They're hiding something from us, they have been for a while now" stated Sesshy cooly as Kagome and Rin starred blankly, not understanding.
"What are you talking about? They seemed fine to us" Kagome told them.
"No, you don't understand, they've been acting strange like this since our old memories have been popping up."
"You too!?" shouted Rin.
"We thought we were the only one's" stated Sesshoumaru. The two girls shook their heads
"No us too. Even Sango and Miroku are recalling things from when we met" Kagome said shocked that all these things had been happening.
"This is too weird. We need to figure out what the fuck is up around here" Inuyasha chimed in. They all agreed, ignoring his foul language, as they heard the door bell ring.
It was Miroku and Sango, just in time. They informed the others that their parents had left also, and the young boys were being watched by Kirara. Not only that, but they had seen Rin's parents driving in the direction of Kagome's house.
The group talked a while about how things have been strange and the boys even told them what Inutashio had told the brothers to do.
It was all planned, they could tell, but they could not figure out why. They decided to just settle down for a while and not think about such things.
This eventually led to the guys arguing and wrestling, while the girls looked around the house. Kagome dragged Inuyasha's bag along and dropped it in his room. It was still that deep red she remembered and was filled with his scent of the forest.
It soothed her, but she was soon dragged along to find Sesshy's room. Rin had her fun there till they decided to head back downstairs to make sure the three did not hurt themselves.
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Across town in a familiar family shrine, a couple motioned several pairs in. The place held an eerie silence as the first couple led the group down the halls of the shrine.
They stopped at an old clock, when the tall, dark man reached forth and pressed a button that would not be noticable unless known about.
A slight shake was felt as a hidden passage appeared before the large group. It was a dark unlit coridoor, but they entered without a second thought or glance back.
Cement steps led the way down to the end of the dully lit passage. A large, oak door stood strong, and in the way of the proceeding group. The five men within the group walked forward and placed their hands on a designated place.
A light glow enveloped around the group as the large door creaked open. They all proceeded into the musty room that awaited them. Candles were lit while the door was fastened tightly shut, and soon they were all seated around a circular table.
None spoke, only eyed the others in the room. Sango's father decided to speak first.
"We have tried to hide this sevret from our children too long. It is time." he stated trying not to be as professional as possible.
"This is true, but do you truely think that they are all ready to know such a thing? Do you think they will be able to deal with such a responsibility?" questioned Miroku's mother.
"I don't know about all this. It will be quite risky to tell them now. It would shatter their world to know such things were expected of them, especially those who, who must-" Rin's mom tried to get out her words, but they would not come.
Instead her husband placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder knowing why she was upset. She gave a content nod as the group went on in conversation.
"We all know how you feel, each of us must suffer from the same-" Inutashio tried to start with a comforting tone, but Rin's father interrupted.
"No Inutashio, you do not suffer from the loss as we, your sons are different" his voice held anger and jealousy.
"Friends, please let us not argue. That won't do us any good. We all will suffer in some way or form. Each is painful and not to be underestimated. Now if we can push these feelings aside and move on..?" stated Kagome's mother as she grew erritated with the started bickering.
"I agree with my wife, let us get back to the topics at hand, the prophesy must be discussed whether we like it or not" he stated in a hushed, but firm, tone.
A small voice broke up from the silence that had settled on the two. The group turned to the woman beside Inutashio's side as they listened intently.
"Four children to be sacrifised - one with the blood of a miko, one with the blood of a kitsune, one with the blood of a demon hunter, and the last with the blood of purity. With their blood spilt, the Shikon no Tama will burst from thy reincarnated body, and into the hands of evil and grow tainted" the woman paused a moment before proceeding on, seeing that she still held the other's attention.
"A demon will be controlled by his anger at the sight of his loved one. Set upon his own blood, he shall be. He will try to destroy. Only one will calm the storm within the beast before it is too late. She shall rise, but fall again quickly. Two couples, four friends like a family, shall rise against the evil of such a plot" the fair woman paused again remembering the rest.
"A powerful priestess with her hanyou at her side, along with a demon hunter with a monk by hers. Their power, love, and life will forge to end the evil and let mand-kind be in peace" her voiced hardened as she voiced the final part. "However, if thy couples can not come to face thy feelings all will be lost to the darkness. Hatred for one another must be shed, and love must grow" she finished in a hushed tone as the room filled with silence, yet again.
The seriousness of everything settled in even further. Each pair of eyes fell down upon the table.
"We must tell them, there is no other way. There is no longer a way to hide such a thing with the recent events that have taken place" stated Miroku's father as he lifted his gaze to his companions.
Kagome's mother cringed at the thought, knowing what incident he had been talking about. Naraku...yes it was him who would cause such evil. They had figured it out years ago when he first showed up. Never did they think he would return and the prophecy would be fulfilled. ~Damn him to hell~ she thought. (a little fiesty huh?)
Wihtout any warning as to what would happen, Kagome's mother stood up abruptly, sending the chair to the floor with the speed in which she had risen
Her hands flattened as they banged against the metal table with emence force. Anger was sketched across her elegent features.
"No, I will not have my daughter suffer anymore. She has been through enough, along with the others. They don't need this!" she seethed out as the group looked at the normally gentle woman.
"We have no choice, it must be done if we want to give them any happiness in their lives" stated Inutashio with harshness, as he too rose from the table.
"We are unable to prevent the prophecy from occuring any longer, now sit down!" he ended with more fierceness.
"I will not! Their lives are at risk and I will not lead them into this!" she stated with the other mothers shaking their heads in agreement to her. (lots of fiestyness huh? I would be too :P)
"They will be in danger whether we tell them or not. Naraku will still come! It will be better if they're some-what prepared than not at all" his icy tone chilled everyone.
They all knew his words were the truth, but none wanted to believe him. Both figures sat down in silence not wanting to argue any further.
"So it's settled, we will tell them" chimmed both Miroku's and Sango's fathers. The group nodded their heads as they thought of how to break such urgent news to their children.
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"Inuyasha, Miroku, Sesshoumaru..STOP!" came the shouts of three girls trying to end the arguing between the three boys.
The said guys stopped what they were doing as their attention was drawn to the three girls that stood in the doorway.
"What is this? We can't even leave you guys alone for a few minutes before you kill each other, geeze" came Sango's annoyed response, as she folded her arms with disaprovement.
Inuyasha released his hands from Sesshoumaru's shirt as his brother did the same, and Miroku also backed off. They faced the three girls uncertain of what to do.
Before any could make a move Rin had already shouted something and was heading out the door.
"What did she say?" asked Kagome, clueless as to what just happened with her friend.
Sesshoumaru had a blank stare before he spoke, "she said the tree house.." before Sesshoumaru could say anymore Kagome's face grew wide with excitement as she grabbed ahold of Sango's arm and dashed out the back door following Rin's path.
The boys still stood there puzzled as they exchanged confused glances. They just shrugged their shoulders as they followed the three girls to the backyard.
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A/N: Sorry for the cliffy. It's not a bad one, but I just wanted something in the next chapter before the parents broke the news, and plus i'm gonna go rest for a while... So now you know the prophecy..what do you think will happen now? Will Naraku come after them? Who holds the Jewel?(like that one's hard to guess :P) Who are the four to be sacrificed? These questions to be answered in the chapters to come. hehehe Gotcha thinking yet? Hope so! :) I'm happy to be getting back such positive feedback from you all, it makes my day to know you like what I'm writing ^-^ I'm a little low on ideas right now, especially since I'm on spring vacation. I get my good ideas during class :P oh yes gotta love boring math and dreadful study hall. So please, if ya want nething to happen or even if you have a small idea, it would be greatly appreciated cause I have hardly nething for the next chapter. Thnx for the reviews, keep em' coming! Till next time ^-^ ~*SailorInu1*~