Disclaimer: I do not own Inu-Yasha or any of the characters from the show. (All hail Rumiko Takahashi)! But I do own Serena!
darkflame1516: I'm sorry for the wait on this chap. Damn you, writer's block!
Inu-Yasha: Who are you talking to, you crazy wench?
darkflame1516: (NARROWS EYES)
Inu-Yasha: Like I said before, I'm not scared of you.
darkflame1516: (LOOKS AT KAGOME)
Kagome: Sit boy!
Inu-Yasha: slams into ground
darkflame1516: (FOLDS ARMS ACROSS CHEST) Don't mess with me, mutt. I am the mighty author! Keep making fun of me, and I'll make you wear a dress!
Kagome: giggles
darkflame1516: He he he!
Again, for anyone just tuning in, this is the sequel to Serena's Story: Kagome's Cousin. It would be advisable to read that one first, but it is your choice.
darkflame1516: Announcer Guy, get back here! (Chases after fleeing announcer)
Chapter 1 – Return to the Feudal Era
Serena opened her eyes and sat up in bed, raising her arm to block the sunlight streaming in through the window. She stood up, yawning and stretching her arms over her head. Wow! I haven't slept that good in a while. Maybe it's because Miroku wasn't snoring in my ear… She tugged her nightgown over her head and tossed it on the bed. She threw on a pair of black jeans, the knees faded to a dark gray, and pulled on a pale blue halter top. She hurriedly brushed her waist-length blonde hair, letting it stream out behind her as she dashed from her room and toward Kagome's.
She paused at the doorway and stared at the sight that greeted her. Kagome was still sleeping, her head resting on her pillow and her black hair framing her face. The blankets were curled around her, revealing only the edges of the purple nightshirt that reached to her knees. When she was asleep she looked just like a china doll, pale and delicate. But Serena was not the only one watching Kagome. Her eyes traveled to the open window, where the half-demon Inu-Yasha was crouched, gazing at Kagome as she slept. A chuckle escaped her lips and he turned to Serena in surprise. She smiled knowingly at him and he growled softly, so as not to wake Kagome. But Serena heard him anyway and she motioned him over to her. Leaping down from the windowsill, he padded quietly over to the door and they stepped into the hallway.
"What?" He snapped and she sighed. Can't he go a day without being rude? I mean, we're friends, but he really pushes it some days.
"Kagome's mom is downstairs making breakfast; I can hear it. You go get some food," she said, pointing towards the stairs. "and I'll wake up Kagome."
"But-" He started to protest and she put a finger across his lips to silence him.
"No. I'll wake her up and we'll be ready in 20 minutes, okay? Now, go," she ordered, giving him a gentle push into the hallway. He turned around to complain, but she shut the door in his face. That was weird. I wonder what she meant by she can "hear" breakfast?
"Damn wench," he said. "Who does she think she is to order me around?" He continued to grumble for a few moments until the tantalizing aroma of bacon and eggs reached his nose. Might as well eat as long as I'm here. He thought, heading down the stairs.
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Serena closed the door on Inu-Yasha's shocked face, then leaned her back against it, trying hard to stifle the giggles climbing up her throat. She failed and laughter poured from her mouth, filling the room.
When she finally managed to stop, she glanced at Kagome, holding her breath as she realized what she'd done. But the laughter had not woken Kagome; her cousin hadn't even stirred. Okay, maybe waking her up is gonna be harder than I thought.
A grin spread on her face as an idea crossed her mind. She ran towards the bed and leapt onto it, her knees pinning Kagome's legs and jolting her from sleep.
"Wha-where-wha?" Kagome stuttered as she rapidly sat up to find her cousin kneeling on top of her. That did the trick!
"Sup, cuz?"
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"Can we go now?" Kagome and Serena sighed together, glancing over at Inu-Yasha with annoyed looks. He had been asking them to leave every two seconds since they had arrived downstairs. They both turned back to their breakfast without saying a word but Inu-Yasha was not so easily ignored.
"Can't you damn women eat any faster?" He said, getting aggravated at the slow speed they were moving at. Serena sighed, angrily slamming a piece of toast down onto her plate. She shoved her chair back and stood up, glaring at him.
"Come on, Kagome. Let's go so he'll stop complaining," she said before picking up her dishes. I am not complaining! I just want to get back there, kick Naraku's ass, finish the jewel…and kill Koga if he gets on my nerves again! She scraped the leftover food from her plate into the garbage, then ran it under water, leaving the dish sitting in the sink. Turning back to her cousin, she folded her arms as Kagome just stared at her, jaw hanging open.
"Well? Are you coming or not?" Kagome nodded and followed Serena's example. Inu-Yasha grinned in triumph at Serena, who glared back at him as Kagome's back was turned. She is such a bitch…I don't know why Kagome always sides with her… He stuck his tongue out at her, crossing his eyes and she snorted at his immaturity. Turning back around, Kagome glanced at them in frustration.
"If you two are going to argue, at least do it verbally, cause you're freaking me out. I've never heard you two so quiet," she smirked as she walked out of the kitchen, leaving the two of them to glare at each other.
Minutes passed as they stared at each other, each desperately trying to win the unannounced battle of wills. Inu-Yasha was shocked at both the intensity of her gaze and how long Serena could go without blinking. But what confused him the most was what he saw as he gazed into her eyes. There's no hatred in her eyes…it's almost like this is just a game to her!
Just as he was about to give up, a smile spread across Serena's lips and she looked away with a tiny chuckle.
"What?" He demanded, knowing that she was laughing at him. Why the hell is she laughing at me? What did I do?
"Never mind," she replied, shaking her head slightly and heading towards the door. He rapidly stood up from the chair and grabbed her arm. Her head jerked back to look at him, an enraged look plastered to her face.
"What were you laughing at?" He sounded out each word slowly, trying hard not to yell. The anger disappeared from her face and she smiled gently. Why does she keep smiling and laughing? Her smile is actually kinda cute…but totally annoying!
"Your look just reminded me of this little Jack Russell Terrier named Cinnamon who used to live across the street from me. He would give me that same serious look whenever I walked past his yard," she said, grinning wider. "I think he was being territorial and stubborn…kind of like a certain half-demon I know…"
Damn wench! How dare she compare me to a common puppy! A low growl escaped his throat, his eyes narrowing and she giggled lightly.
"Don't be so serious, Inu-Yasha; you're not nearly as good at it as Cinnamon was!" She laughed loudly and he gripped her arm, making her hiss in unexpected pain before glaring crossly at him.
Kagome chose that moment to come back into the kitchen, a large yellow backpack hanging limply in her hands. She walked past them without even noticing Inu-Yasha's grip on Serena and started opening cupboards and drawers, shoving boxes of ramen and other food into the pack. Their gazes followed her as she ignored them, then they exchanged a confused look.
When Kagome finally turned around to face them, she pointedly looked at his hand on her arm and then sighed, zipping up the top of the backpack and slinging it over her shoulders.
"I'm ready. Are you guys gonna keep fighting or should we go?" She asked coolly, as if she didn't care that they were fighting again. Inu-Yasha and Serena glanced at each other again, then rapidly looked away. He released her arm and headed toward the door without a word. Hearing Kagome's footsteps behind him, he paused and held it open for her. As she passed by, she shot him a confused look, then shrugged and continued out the door. Why did she give me that look? It's not like I'm never nice…besides, the faster she gets out the door, the quicker we'll get back to finding shards.
After Kagome had left, he glanced back into the kitchen. Serena was standing exactly where he had left her, a distant look on her face and she was absentmindedly rubbing the spot on her arm where he had held her.
"Coming?" He asked. With a jerk of her head, she seemed to snap out of her daze and see that he was still waiting for her.
"Oh! Uh…yeah, I-I'm coming," she stuttered nervously. He raised an eyebrow at her as she moved closer to the door, still rubbing her arm. I wonder what's up with her… He held the door open for her, impatiently tapping his foot as she slowly walked out the door, moving as if there were a fog in her head. He followed behind her as she headed towards the front door and he could hear Kagome yelling at them from the well to hurry up. Suddenly she paused and turned her head back to look at him.
"Thanks for holding the door Inu-Yasha," she said, smiling weakly at him, as if it took a great effort. Feh… He shoved past her, ignoring the surprising hurt in her eyes when he didn't respond.
"Feh."
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