Inu Yasha: Don't Let The Door Hit You Kenjiro!
By – Ravyn Knyght
The next morning, while Kenjiro dealt with his sister and informed her of his plans, Miroku bent over backwards trying to receive Sango's forgiveness. While Miroku was on his knees pleading his case, Sango was laughing on the inside. She just gave a displeased grunt and walked away. "You blew it, handsome!" Jakotsu teased. Miroku gave a depressed sigh as he thought about how to make it up to Sango.
"Hey! Shippo!" Sango called him away from the other children. Deciding this was an opportune time to try to curb Miroku's lecherous pursuits she quickly hatched a plan and divulged it to the young kitsune. "Are you insane?" Shippo shrieked as he stared at the woman. "Do this for me and this is yours." She offered, pulling a large chocolate bar she was saving out of the sleeve of her kimono. Shippo's eyes shone like the shiny wrapper as he snatched the treat from the young slayer. "I'll do it!" he mumbled between bites. Sango chuckled as she petted him on the head. 'Oh Houshi-sama forgive me but it's for your own good!'
Once Kenjiro was finished talking with his sister, he headed off with Inu Yasha to train, Jakotsu tagging along to cheer her favourite hanyou on. Elsewhere Kagome was walking around the village when she eyed Kenjiro's sister talking to a very red faced boy who was holding out some flowers to her. She giggled as she remembered her younger brother Souta in the same situation. "He seems to really like you." Kagome mused, approaching the young girl after the boy left. "He's sweet enough I suppose but he doesn't come close to my sweet Miroku!" Kodachi blushed, "So stay away from him or you'll get what that kunoichi got!" she threatened bawling up her fist to Kagome. "Uh, no problem there!" Kagome nervously laughed. 'She's really hooked on Miroku!' she thought. The two continued to walk and talk, mostly about Miroku, until they reached an old well.
Kagome watched as she tossed the bouquet of flowers into the well and said a small prayer. 'Is this the village shrine?' Kagome wondered as Kodachi finished her prayer, Kagome noticed a tear roll down the girl's cheek. "Are you alright?" Kagome asked. "I'm fine." She replied, calming herself down. "And I wasn't crying!" she snapped. "Uh I never said you were." Kagome said softly. "And don't tell my brother.." she harped then added in a whisper, "…he'll only worry more." "Why?" Kagome inquired. "He won't leave if he finds out so please don't tell him." She urged as she wiped her eyes. "Have you told him how you feel?" Kagome mentioned, Kodachi just shook her head. "He has to leave and accomplish what he came here for with a clear mind. If he doesn't then…" Kagome listened intently as Kodachi told her about the time she came from. "…after coming through, Kenjiro sealed the well to prevent us from being followed." Kagome just stood in silence at a loss for words. 'They've suffered so much! Damn that Naraku!' Kagome bitterly thought. Placing a hand on the girl's shoulder and giving her a warm smile, "It'll be our little secret!" she promised, Kodachi returned the smile. "Come on, let's go check on the boys!" Kagome encouraged, "Then can you help me prepare Miroku's favorite meal?" Kodachi cheerfully piped up. "Uh, Yeah, sure!" Kagome uttered, giving the girl a creeped out look.
"Pssst! She's coming!" Sango called from a distance to alert Shippo who was licking the last of the chocolate from his fingers. "BURP! That was good!" the fox demon exclaimed and got ready as he eyed Kodachi heading towards him. "Hey! Kodachi!" Shippo called running up to her. "Either be useful or be scarce! I've got a lot of cooking to do for my love Miroku!" Kodachi warned as she passed him by. "Then I guess you don't want to know a sure fire way to win over Miroku?" Shippo crowed, Kodachi's ears pricked up at the child's words as she quickly back stepped to him.
At dinner, all of them gathered around the repaired table inhaling the delicious aroma coming from the kitchen. "You're a pretty good cook, kid!" Jakotsu complimented as she started in. "Thank you." The girl blushed as she served Miroku. "Oh my yes, er..this looks simply scrumptious!" Miroku added wondering how she knew to prepare his favourite meal, Kodachi giggled and turned a brighter shade of red. She continued to serve everyone else until she got to Sango. "There wasn't enough for you." Kodachi sneered as she sat down, Sango gave her a scowling look in return. Outside, a village dog dined on what was to be Sango's serving. "Please take mine." Kenjiro said offering his plate to Sango knowing it was bad manners to let a guest go hungry. 'That's my dear, sweet brother!' Kodachi thought knowing her brother would make such an offer; she patted herself on the back for letting the same dog lick his plate before she served the food. "Yeah this is great!" Inu Yasha muffled, "You should take lessons from her Kagome!" 'Note to self – Sit Inu Yasha to hell and back when he least expects it!' Kagome thought and smiled.
"I don't feel so good." Sango muttered as Kodachi cleared the table, snickering lightly at the queasy look on Sango's face. 'Now the best comes later on tonight!' she thought happily while giving Miroku a wink as she took his plate. 'Now I don't feel so good!' Miroku groaned, looking slightly freaked out. "Maybe we could all use some fresh night air." Kagome suggested motioning Inu Yasha to follow her.
Once again the two were sitting on the deck, staring up at the stars. "Inu Yasha? What were you going to tell me last night?" Kagome asked curious as to his intentions. "Uh..last night?" Inu Yasha looked thoughtful then got flustered when he remembered. "N-nothin'." He quickly answered then saw the look Kagome was giving him. 'He looks so cute when he's tongue tied!' Kagome warmly thought as she rested her head on his shoulder, Inu Yasha tensed up at first then relaxed. "That's okay." She sighed as she stared up at the night sky. 'I'll protect you no matter what.' Inu Yasha silently promised. "They're not breaking up any time soon are they?" Jakotsu sniffed as she and Shippo spied on the couple from a nearby bush. "Face it, you're out of luck." Shippo whispered.
Kodachi lay awake, waiting until everyone was sound asleep, remembering what Shippo had told her that afternoon about a reoccurring dream Miroku had. Once sure no one was still up Kodachi quietly crept into the main room where the adventures were sound asleep. Resisting the urge to do something to Sango, who was pretending to be asleep, Kodachi continued on to her objective. Sango opened her eyes just a crack so she could enjoy the drama that was about to unfold.
Following the events of the young monk's dreams that Shippo had explained to her,
Flashback
"First the beautiful girl quietly sneaks into his room while he sleeps. Then she softly calls his name while caressing his face causing him to gently stir from his sleep…"
End Flashback
Sango bit her lip as she watched the young girl follow every step. 'Won't Houshi-sama be surprised!' she giggled to herself as she watched the comical scene. Miroku stirred slightly which was Kodachi's queue to proceed with the next step as she leaned in to wake him with a kiss. A mischievous glint sparkled in Sango's eyes as Miroku responded to the girl's affections only momentarily then realized that was going on. His eyes flew open as he quickly realized it wasn't Sango or some other attractive village girl but Kodachi who was kissing him.
"YAAAAAARRRRRGH!"
Miroku's scream woke everyone up to see him pinned against a wall gasping for breath with a horrified look on his face.
"Did you enjoy your kiss last night?" Inu Yasha teased, Miroku just glared at him. "Was it everything you dreamed of, Houshi-sama?" Sango quipped, giving him an impish smile. 'Did Sango have something to do with last night?' Miroku thought then dismissed the notion.
"So you're leaving huh?" Inu Yasha asked Kenjiro as he watched the young man get prepared for his journey. "Yes. I would like to extend to you my deepest thanks for taking the time to help me train." The young man offered. "Seeing how you are going after Naraku maybe you should travel with us?" Kagome suggested. "You honour me with your proposal. I accept." Kenjiro said then the three were interrupted by a loud crash. "What have you done!" Kenjiro hollered at his sister as he gaped at a large hole in the wall that separated their bedrooms. "What? I needed a walk-in closet! This is my house now after all!" she declared, slinging a large wooden maul over her shoulder.
"So where are we going?" Kenjiro asked after he said his good byes to the villagers and offered a prayer at the well that once led to his home. "South-west from the village to Kaede's village. Kagome needs to back to her time to write her summer finals. Whatever that means." Inu Yasha shrugged. "I'll miss you, Miroku." Kodachi said sweetly as she came to say goodbye to the group. "Please look after the village while I'm gone." Kenjiro told his sister as he hugged her and peck a kiss on her cheek. "Geez! Quit gushing and go already!" Kodachi whined, embarrassed by her brother's show of affection. "And remember what I told you!" she hissed at Sango who just gave a look of indifference. "Oh and for the love of Buddha don't eat any of Kenjiro's cooking!" Kodachi sharply warned the group as they departed.
"I swear she has this day planned." Kenjiro sighed as Kodachi went back to her task of remodelling as she threw the majority of her brother's things out into the street. "Get that stuff in here pronto!" Kodachi ordered as some of the soldiers hurried about bringing in new carpeting and furniture. "My only question is now who shall protect the village from my sister?" Kenjiro groaned as they headed out. Kodachi stopped long enough to watch her brother walk out of sight. "Please be safe brother." She whispered as she blinked back a few tears.