Turn Around
By: AngelAnita
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE STARTING THE STORY:
I do not own any of these characters in this FanFic. -Sigh- Although I wish I could, especially Sesshomaru...-giggle-
All lettering in ITALICS means the person is having these thoughts in their head. They are not spoken out loud.
Word Key: (Translation)
Arigatou - Thank You
Kami - God
Gomen ne/Gomen nasai - Sorry/Very Sorry
Baka - Idiot
Doushite - Why
Iie - No
Hai - Yes
Honto ne - Really
Onegai - Please
Doragon - Dragon
Gami - Toad
Ningen - Human
Nan desu ka - What is it?
Genki - Fine
Kudasai - Please
Yameru - Enough
Iku - Go
Nani- What?
Naze desu ka - Why?
Domo arigato gozuimasu - Thank you very much!
Matte - Wait
Ima Yameru - Stop it now!
Chikusho - Damn it!
Anata-no namae wa- What is your name?
Watashi no namae wa desu - My name is...
Do itashi mashite - You're welcome!
Damare - Shut up!
Ogaa-san - Mother
Otou-san - Father
Warawa nai - Don't laugh!
Masaka - It Can't Be!
Wakaranai - I don't understand
Bakayarou - Stupid Bastard
Kiesare – Get out of here!
Ano - Umm…
Oi – Hey
Chikusho – Damn it! OR Shit!
TO ALL: PLEASE NOTE! The Word Key will slowly be updated as the story moves along.
OKAY, let the reading commence! Enjoy!
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THIS CHAPTER HAS NO ORIGINAL REFERENCE TO THE ORIGINAL INU YASHA SERIES. THIS IS SOMETHING I ADDED MYSELF. Please take note of these changes.
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Chapter 23 re-cap:
Kohaku knew that if he walked aimlessly, Sango's fire cat, Inuyasha, or Sesshomaru would eventually smell him, and come after him.
It was just a matter of time, really.
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Chapter 24: Forgiveness
Inuyasha leant against the tree trunk, cradling precious Kagome in the safety of his strong arms. After the soul transferring, her body had been sent into a state of unconscious once more. It was alright, though; a lot of her wounds were healing up nicely, which was more than he could say for Rin.
He'd only seen Rin briefly, but he'd seen more than enough. During her transferring, many of her wounds had re-opened, spilling blood down her frail body.
Not only that, but when mikos did the soul transferring, their rate of healing is rapidly slowed down, due to their lower soul power. For Rin, in her current state, this was a threat to her life. Due to her frailty, she could become infected with illness much easier, and have a harder time fighting it off.
Inuyasha sighed, stroking his fingers through Kagome's hair. He was so lucky to have a woman like her, that would never back down in a fight. She was strong, and dependable; which was about as much that he could say for himself.
He bit his lip in silent contemplation, wondering what they should do now. Naraku was defeated, and the Jewel was complete, in Rin's possession.
The Jewel had mysteriously floated into her when Naraku was killed. The question was, what would they wish upon the completed jewel? Would Kagome be going home to the future, because she didn't have any duty to stay here?
She was his soul mate, the love of his life; didn't she realize how much she meant to him? He stopped running his hands through her hair, and began to rub his temples.
The thought of her ever leaving his side made him feel so…empty. Kagome completed him, accepted him, and had always been there for him; if she suddenly left, what would he have left to live for?
I guess all I can do is hope that she won't leave…
Closing his eyes and encompassing his arms around his mate, Inuyasha finally fell asleep as the light breeze blew his silent tears with the wind.
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Sango opened her drooping eyes, and yawned. It was still very early in the morning, but something had woken her.
As she went to stand up, Sango realized something was holding her down. Looking around her form, she noticed Miroku's arms around her waist.
Blushing slightly, she managed to softly take away his hands, and move away without waking him up.
Shivering in the early morning breeze, she walked aimlessly towards the hot spring. Dipping her tired feet into its pools, she splashed quietly, contemplating her thoughts. Things had finally gotten serious between herself and Miroku, so that posed a question. What was going to happen with them from now on?
Is he going to ask me to bear his children…and really mean it?
Sango blushed at her thoughts, but couldn't stop a smile from appearing on her face. For once in her life, she could actually imagine having children with him…the boys would be identical images of him, with evil looks in their eyes.The girls would be strong like their mother, but more girly.
Shaking her head, she decided that it was a bad idea to dwell on impossible situations. Miroku had never even mentioned having children; at least, not in a serious manner.
I'd love to have kids, one day…
Shaking her head, she grinned. Even if she didn't have kids of her own, she could always look after Kagome's…she had three!
After brightening her spirits, she frowned, wondering where her fire cat was.
Walking over to Kaede's hut, she gently knocked on the side of the doorway before entering.
When she'd entered, the sweetest sight met her eyes.
Sesshomaru had Rin curled in his lap, her chest against his own, as she stradeled him in her unconsciousness. His arms were wrapped around her to keep her warm and supported, while staying comfortable at the same time.
She nearly felt guilty for intruding, so she did her best to stay quiet, not to wake up the couple.
"Kilala?" she called in a whispered voice.
"Rar?" her kitten friend responded, racing out of the corner, and straight into Sango's outstretched arms.
"Gosh, I missed you so much," she whispered as they left the hut together, rubbing her ears affectionately.
Suddenly, out of no where, Kilala jumped off her shoulder, and began to run away, towards the forest.
"Kilala? Where are you going!" Sango ran after the surprisingly fast cat, following her every move.
I wonder what she's doing? Kilala never does this!
Stopping at the entrance of the woods, Kilala waited for her master to catch up.
"What's up with you? Are you smelling something?"
The firecat nodded her head, and then transformed into her full size.
Picking Sango up gently in her jaws, she threw her master onto her back, and flew into the sky.
A familiar scent was nearby…and something told her that her master would be happy, in the end.
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Hours later…
Kikyo had finally made it to her destination; Inuyasha's forest.She had a few things to say, before she left this world.
However, when she found Inuyasha and Kagome snuggling against a tree top, all her previous sad emotions returned, and she found herself crying once more.
Biting her lip, she willed the tears away; she didn't want to face them like this.
After re-composing herself, she lightly tapped the slumbering hanyou on his shoulder, which shook him out of his resting immediately.
"Kikyo…" Inuyasha breathed, looking at her shaken form in surprise. He hadn't expected to see her, much less see her look like a wreck.
"I have something to say to you, and the new priestess," she stated in a strong, cold voice, which spoke volumes more than she really felt.
New priestess? What does she mean by that? Isn't she the priestess?
"I…I…" Kikyo stopped, not knowing how to voice her feelings which ran deep.
Inuyasha was stunned into silence; he'd never seen her act so skittish in his entire life.
"I beg for your forgiveness!" she finally rushed out, lowering her head which hid her eyes behind her bangs.
Frowning deeply, she finally lowered herself to his level, onto her knees, so he could see clearly into her water-glistening eyes.
"Forgive me for hurting you, for trying to hurt…Kagome…"
It was the first time she'd ever used Kagome's name, or been sincere about anything since her death.
At first, he'd wondered if this was some sort of trickery, but when he smelled her scent, nothing but genuine sadness permeated her aura and being.
As her chocolate brown orbs stared intently into his, he watched in surprise as tears leaked from them, rolling down her pale face in abandon; it was also the first time she'd ever cried…
Wiping the offending things away, Kikyo laughed bitterly when he didn't respond.
"It was stupid of me to think you'd forgive me, after all I've done," she stated, rising off the ground, ready to walk away.
Inuyasha gently lay Kagome on the ground, getting up to grab her arm.
Turning around with sadness overwhelming her eyes, he did the one thing she thought he'd never do again; Inuyasha hugged her.
At first, she didn't know what to do, but she caught on quickly, throwing her arms around his neck tightly.
"I'll miss you, dear Inuyasha…" she whispered as she pulled away.
Kagome began to stir, and watched with half-lidded eyes as the two of them hugged, and began to chat quietly. She was no fool; Kikyo was merely saying goodbye, so she didn't have anything to worry about.
Finding the strength to rise on her legs, Kagome walked over to the undead priestess, and smiled a small smile.
"Kikyo…" she whispered, not wanting to scare the woman.
Dark brown eyes connected with her own as Kikyo tried to regain her composure, but to no avail, the damn tears fell from her eyes once more.
Kagome's heart nearly broke as she could feel her broken aura; it spoke volumes, saying Kikyo had lost, and she had won.
Running to her, she embraced the defeated woman, hugging her just as Inuyasha had.
"I have something for you," Kikyo whispered as she reached behind her, and into her kimono.
Pulling out her sacred bow and whatever arrows she had, she handed them to Kagome.
"These…I inherited them from my mother, long ago…I want you to have them, Kagome, as a token of my forgiveness," she said sincerely, watching the miko for her reaction.
Bittersweet tears fell from Kagome's eyes as she accepted the gift, unknowing what to say.
Hugging her once again due to a loss of words, Kagome smiled at having finally made amends with the cold, confusing woman she'd once hated.
"Take good care of him," Kikyo whispered into her ear as she pulled away.
A bright light fell upon Kikyo, as her soul stealers came to her, pulling apart what little soul she had left.
In a matter of seconds, the priestess vanished into thin air, leaving nothing behind in her wake.
Wiping the tears from her eyes, Kagome hoped that Kikyo had finally gone to rest in peace, and that she would find eternal happiness.
"What did she tell you, when she hugged you?" Inuyasha asked as he pulled her into the warmth of his arms.
"She told me to take care of you, Inuyasha…"
Kissing each other's lips softly, they made their way hand in hand back to the tree trunk, laying down beside it in comfort.
Soon, they drifted off into the dream realm in each other's embrace, loving one another all the more.
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