I do not own InuYasha or any of the characters created by Rumiko Takahashi
Authors Note : Hello everyone! It's been some time since I've posted a chapter! I've actually have had this one written out for a while now but it's changed so much. It's not as extensive as I wanted but I decided that you all have waited long enough! I normally have someone read over my chapters to check for errors so sorry if there's a few mistakes! ANYWAYS, I hope you all enjoy this chapter and if you can leave a review telling me what you think! (:
When I opened my eyes I found myself sitting on a dirt floor surrounded by four walls. Dragging my hand against the damp compacted dirt my brow creased in confusion. 'Am I at the bottom of the well?' Looking up I could see the clear blue sky and faintly hear some birds chirping off the in the distance. "That doesn't make any sense," my voice echoed. "How is it that I can see the sky? Where's the well house?" Very carefully I began to climb out only to find when I reached the top that I was in a field with a forest that sat at the edges creating a barrier. "What is this place?"
"Kagome!" a voice called from behind me, 'Inu…?' but when I turned around I was surprised to see that I still stood alone in the field.
"Hello?!" I yelled back, slowly making my way to the forest. After a while I heard the voice again, louder this time.
"KAGOME!" worry and maybe even slight vulnerability was laced in his tone that made my stomach fall. 'Is he in trouble?!' Picking up the pace I started to navigate through the forest.
"Where are you?!" I screamed, growing nervous after not having heard anything after sometime. I began to frantically search, running through the trees with a familiarity that would have scared me if I hadn't been so distracted. "HELLO?!" And then I found him.
The tree he was up against dwarfed me, so tall I swear if you went to the top and you would be able to touch the sky. Overgrown vines wrapped around his body binding him to the trunk and although there was an arrow in his chest his facial expression was peaceful with an angelic glow.
"Oh my god! You've been shot!" I shrieked, finally coming to my senses I clumsily made my way up the tree to bring us face to face. "Inuyasha come on wake up!" on the verge of hysterics I shook him by the shoulders roughly. A curtain of his silver hair fell over his shoulder tickling my hand. 'Wait…silver?' Carefully I raised my shaky hand to comb my fingers through it, marveling at how soft it was. Doing a once over of him I silently noted the other differences in his appearances, the red outfit sticking out like sore thumb.
"Inuyasha? Is that… really you?" I whispered in awe, the slight movement at the top of his head at the sound of my voice caught my attention. My eyes widened in amazement. "Oh my.. Are those dog ears?" Slowly, with trembling hands I reached up. It was like something had taken over my body and I just had to touch them. They were so soft, and warm.. The tears that trickled down my face were unexpected and the sense of loss pooled in the pit of my stomach.
"Just couldn't help your self could ya?" Pulling my hands back to my chest quickly I let out a strangled yelp.
"WHA-! You were awake the whole time?!" I scolded, placing a hand over my heart trying to calm it.
"Where the hell have you been Kagome!" his amber eyes narrowing at me.
"What are you talking about? And why are pin to this tree?!" I snapped, my initial worry returning.
"Don't try and change the subject! You promised!" his voice raising.
"Promised? What are you talking about?! Do you even realize you've been shot?!"
"So what, you just forget your promises now?" his condecedning tone pushed me over the edge.
"I don't know what you're talking about?! Promised WHAT?!"
"You promised you would always be by my side," as soon as the words left his mouth the forest faded away leaving us in an empty white void. However, I couldn't bring myself to break eye contact, too afraid that he would fade away as well.
"You promised me, and then you just left," he whispered, his eyes softening revealing a sadness that broke my heart.
"Inuyasha.. I don't remem-" and then I was falling. Falling back down the well to be exact. "Wait! INUYASHA!" I screamed, my arms flailing absolutely terrified at the receeding sight of him.
"INUYASHA!" I screamed, bolting straight up in bed accidentally launching Buyo off my stomach and onto the floor with a loud thump. Taking a glance at the clock it read just a little after midnight, the glowing green numbers almost mocking me. "Geeez!" flopping back down hard on my bed I pulled a pillow over my head, ignoring the angry noises Buyo was making. Is it too much to ask to just get through one night without waking up like this? Letting out a soft whimper I rubbed my eyes vigoursly knowing the dark rings were already forming under my eyes. That dream… it was the first time that I hadn't dreamt of the darkness. Staring up at the ceiling I felt fresh tears welling up in my eyes, what is happening to me?
I'm not sure how long I stood in front of the well house doors, I wasn't even sure of when I got out of bed and came out here. I just know that my hands trembled as I reached for them, and the loud creaking noise they made in silent courtyard. Hesitantly I made my way down the stairs and carefully perched my self on the edge swinging my legs over to dangle above the darkness. Somehow that dream connects this well and Inuyasha. "How though?" my voice vibrated down the well. "You said I promised.." I couldn't bring myself to finish. How could I have promised you.. What I have I been forgetting? I.. "I want to see you Inuyasha," I whispered, feeling the warm tears trickling down my raw cheeks. Then I jumped.
"KAGOME," a voice boomed. Completely thrown off by the intruding voice I had failed to brace myself falling flat on my butt.
"Ouch.." I moaned, leaning against the wood rubbing my lower back. Great not only am I hearing things but I possibly broke my tail bone.
"YOU IDIOT," a venomous voice boomed through the well. A cold chill ran down my bruised spine as I hear a thud and my eyes began to adjust on the figure crouching in front of me. "How could you be so stupid!" he hissed. "What the hell do you think you were doing! Jumping into the well like that?! And why the hell are you out here in the middle of the night?! Are you crazy?! You could be seriously hurt! I can't believe y-"
"I-Inuyasha? Is that you?"
"Of course it's me?! Who the hell did you think it was?!" he snapped reaching out to put my arm over his shoulder supporting most of my weight as he lifted us up. Still in complete and utter shock I let him put me on his back and hoist us out of the well without any complaints. He didn't stop there though, he proceeded to carry me out of the well house and carefully set me on the grass in front of the god tree. "Explain yourself! NOW!" he snarled, crouching in front of me on all fours pinning me with a glare.
"Me?! Explain yourself! You have exactly five seconds to tell my why you are here or else I'm calling the police you creep!" I shrieked, causing him to flinch.
"HEY! I'm not a creep!"
"FIVE." I huffed.
"Stop it! I'm not a damn creep!" he sputtered.
"Four."
"Cut it out Kagome!" his eyes began to go wide with panic.
"Three"
"God da-"
"TWO!"
"Alright! Alright! I'm here because I sleep in this tree," he snapped, gesturing wildly at the god tree.
"Wait what? In this tree?" I pointed over at my shoulder, trying to see if I actually heard him correctly. Giving me a curt nod I could see the red staining his cheeks as he looked away in embarrassment. "Why?" my brows knitted together in confusion. Busying himself with pulling at the grass he kept his eyes down cast in shame.
"Are you.. homeless? Do you need money?" I hesitantly asked trying to peak under his bangs.
"What?! NO WAY!" he scoffed, giving me a look of disgust.
"Then why?" he sat there tearing out pieces of grass angrily before I grabbed his hair forcing him to look me in the eye. "Inuyasha! Tell me why you sleep in my tree or so help me I wi-" he then clamped his hand down on my mouth.
"Alright! Do you remember that day at the library when I told you that I woke up one day with no memory?" narrowing my eyes, I slowly nodded my head unable to verbally answer with his hand still covering my mouth. "I woke up here, up against this tree," he said quietly. My eyes widened in shock as he slowly uncovered my mouth. "Ever since then it's the only place I'm able to sleep."
"Wait. So this whole time you've been sleeping in the god tree? Right outside my window?" I ventured, trying to keep my expression from twisting in disgust.
"Don't say it like that!" he hissed.
"Say it like what?" I asked, a small hint of sarcasm in my tone.
"Like I'm some damn creep!"
"Well.. I mean.. that is kinda creepy.." I said casting a sideways glance.
"I'M NOT AH-"
"Kagome? Is that you dear?" I hadn't heard the back door open over all the yelling, looking over Mama stood on the back steps clearly trying to make out the figure with me. "It's late and I heard yelling. Is someone with you?"
"Sorry Mama! Don't worry it's just Inuyasha," I said, quickly getting my feet ignoring the pain in my back.
"Hey wench! Be careful! You fell pretty hard" He snapped jumping to his feet to offer me his hand in assistance. Slapping it away I sent him a warning glare to shut up. I don't need Mama worrying about me jumping down wells.
"Why don't you come in Inuyasha for some tea?" Mama said sweetly motioning to follow as she made her way back inside.
"But I-" but she was already inside before he could protest.
"Come on," letting out a dramatic sigh as I led us into the house.
After an awkward half an hour of sitting at the kitchen table with full cups of cold tea, Mama finally got it out of Inuyasha that he had been sleeping in the god tree. Offering small smile, she did nothing more than clear the table and tell him he would be staying in Sota's room seeing as it was too late for him to be going home. Inuyasha tried to protest, but Mama wasn't having it, simply waving him off to go upstairs and told him where the extra blankets were. Stalking up the stairs, Inuyasha looked fluster flashing me a nervous glance.
"Kagome, please help him get settled," giving her a deft nod I quickly caught up to him motioning to Sota's door at the end of the hall. As soon as we were out of ear shot I grabbed his arm, pulling him down harder than I intended too making us face to face.
"As soon as it's clear and everyones asleep come to my room," I whispered, pointing over my shoulder to my door. His eyes widened, his mouth opening ready to object but I refused to go to sleep with things unanswered. "You still have some explaining to do!" I hissed, inching closer and narrowing my eyes wishing he would try to fight me on this.
"Fine," he said letting out a deep sigh that pushed some of the stray hairs out of my face. Giving him one last warning glare, I released him quickly retreating to my room.