Part II
"Damn it Kagome! This place hasn't changed one darn bit!"
"Inuyasha! Mind your language in front of Daiki, please!"
The forest thrummed with the bustle of life as it welcomed the long awaited return of two accustomed guests and their young son. A figure sporting an age-old robe of fire-rat pelts and a tatty baseball cap used to conceal two noticeable ears strode to the center of the clearing and stood.
"You are right, Inuyasha."
A reasonably young woman with dark hair followed behind him, piggy-backing a spirited toddler.
Kagome inhaled the air that surrounded her and she was filled with the deep and unforgotten memories of the Sengoku Jidai. It was considerably fresher and the scent that wafted through the air carried traces of herbs and wild flowers. A bottomless feeling of nostalgia shot through her body in aching pangs and she heaved a great and contented sigh.
Inuyasha seemed to be caught in the mood too and for a moment, the two people stood in silence and went through reminiscence of their earlier adventures of epic proportions: nearly getting them killed only to be saved by the other and learning about their feelings for each other. The only sounds created by the visitors were the deep and thoughtful breaths of Kagome and Inuyasha and the faint rustling of their son Daiki playing with Kagome's hair.
This was the first time since Kagome had become pregnant with Daiki that both she and Inuyasha had been to the Sengoku Jidai. After Naraku had been defeated five years ago, the five companions agreed that their days of traveling were over although the deeply etched friendship would go on forever. Miroku, Sango and Shippo settled in village near the well, a month after which Miroku and Sango held a real marriage ceremony. Inuyasha and Kagome had remained in Kaede's village, going back to Tokyo occasionally until Kagome found out that she was pregnant and both of them made a decision to stay in the modern time until Kagome had delivered Daiki and he had grown a year old.
"Come Daiki…"
Kagome muttered and placed Daiki on the grass. The toddler whined to express his discomfort and reluctance. Kagome chuckled and crept forward to encourage her son to walk. As she observed his actions, she could see that Daiki had inherited Inuyasha's character. Daiki was no doubt stubborn like his father when he refused to move for a moment but sat there and whined. This was typically Daiki and Inuyasha.
"Daiki! Come here!"
Inuyasha squatted in front of Kagome and held his arms out. Daiki's eyes lit up with an omniscient gloss and his golden eyes radiated the innocence and simplicity his young mind thought the world was. He stumbled forward with unstable but sure steps and frowned, displaying a comical version of determination. Kagome looked at young Daiki. His hair was white, wavy and messy but neither Inuyasha nor Kagome attempted to do anything to it. The style suited Daiki. Daiki did not have the doggy ears situated on the top of his head but he had the ears of a human. Probably the only thing that hinted that he had traces of Youkai blood in him were only his hair, his piercing golden eyes and the fact that Kagome had to cut his nails more than once a day…
When Daiki had reached his father, Inuyasha hauled him over and started tickling him relentlessly. Daiki's squeals of laughter echoed through the forest in high-pitched shrills. Kagome sat away from the father and son to observe them. Inuyasha and Daiki were so alike…
It was as if this naïve and playful character accompanied by an immeasurable level of loyalty, determination and pluck ran through the family. Kagome had been told of Inuyasha's father from Inuyasha and Myoga and knew that he was just as loyal and spontaneous as Inuyasha and perhaps Daiki. Inuyasha carried an inevitably tired Daiki who tucked in the crook of Inuyasha's arm droopy-eyed. Inuyasha placed Daiki gently beside Kagome and then sprawled out next to him.
"It really hasn't changed one damn bit!"
Kagome hesitated a glance to and turned back when she saw that Daiki was sleeping. For a moment, Kagome and Inuyasha lay on the grass in silence; Daiki's regular breathing and the soft rises and falls of his chest pronounced the peace and ease of the moment. Over time, Inuyasha's brash character had worn off and he was significantly gentler and he displayed his feelings more openly. He had also grown accustomed to the smells and sounds of the modern world.
"Let's visit Miroku and Sango…" Kagome mused.
"In a while Kagome… I want to enjoy the quiet for a little while and remember our time here… just a little while more."
Kagome smiled and reached over to hold Inuyasha's hand. He no longer flinched at the physical touch but now relaxed under her palm.
"Daiki is so much like you and something tells me you were like this when you were younger…" Kagome started, looking at Daiki's flushed face and then to Inuyasha's.
Inuyasha turned his head towards her; a dreamy expression was present on his face.
"… But how did you manage acquire such a profound vocabulary." Kagome clucked in disapproval. Inuyasha chuckled.
"I didn't have a mother long enough to "sit" me whenever I said something wrong so…"
"Inuyasha…" Kagome started-
"W-what?" His dreamy expression turned into that of panic.
"-You are so adorable!" Kagome finished and chuckled at the Hanyou's mystified expression.
"I think it runs in your family. All of you have an incurable air of naive ness!" Kagome laughed.
Inuyasha seemed to be in deep thought for a moment. His head was propped upon his right arm and his ears twitched randomly.
"For once Kagome, I can prove you wrong." Inuyasha gave a snort and Kagome turned her head.
"You forgot our dear old Sesshomaru-sama."
Kagome nodded and looked to the sky. It was a deeper shade of blue as compared to that in modern Tokyo.
"I can smell him skulking around, Kagome." She perked her head and the wide and glossy eyes of Inuyasha confronted her vision.
"He's close but I don't think he wants to see us." Inuyasha yawned and got up to scratch his back lazily.
"By the way, his human girl isn't with him nor does his scent hint of her…"
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Ok guys! That's about it for the Inuyasha special. Ok, I'm sorry that its remarkably short but fear not Inuyasha fans who were anticipating-a-longer-story. The Inu gang will return to the scene soon enough How can I forget our little-doggy-eared boy huh?
I apologize deeply (really, I am very sorry) for not updating very much sooner. I was being really lazy and had a really bad author's block. I hope it doesn't show in the story.
Ok, to make it up to everyone, you guys can give suggestions as to when and how Rin meets our dear old Sesshomaru-sama and if it's good (or perhaps fan-girl or high-story-potential) enough, I might include it. Anyway, I've been short on ideas.
I'm so weird, I think of a great beginning and a great ending but I have no way to patch up the whole thing as I go along. So sorry you guys ! Forgive me??
Oh yes, Thank you so much to all my reviewers.
And I apologize to FluffyRinLover for not following her story line, I couldn't bring myself to turn on the Com this past few weeks (gosh, I'm such a miserable wretch who feels guilty all over) and I promise I will review as soon as possible.
By the way, if you like the story, please tell me by reviewing or putting it on story alert ok? Thanks so much to all those who have been following the story closely. I love you guys loads!!! 33
Bye! I will update soon because I plan to write a whole lot of interesting things "ahem" smiles.
P.S, Don't you think people create a different personality for themselves in order to adapt to their situation? If they are taken out of that situation and into a more favorable one, don't you think their genuine personality will show?
Well, I kinda added a bit of my strange personality into the story so that's probably why I think Rin is so cool.
Bye!!!
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