Inuyasha's Demon Mistake ch5
Kikyohater92: -sighs- Kikyo is returning in this chapter –sighs again-
Inuyasha: Really?
Kagome: -shoots him a warning glare-
Inuyasha: -laughs nervously- But Kikyo can never fix ramen like Kagome can!
Kagome: Very reassuring, Inuyasha. –moves away hurt-
Kikyo: -appearing out of nowhere- I can cook ramen! –tries desperately to cook; catches her hair on fire- AHHHH!
Kikyohater92: -roars in anger bringing everyone's attention to her- I DON'T ALLOW DEAD MIKOS IN MY OPENING! –grabs axe-
Kikyo: -runs screaming with hair on fire and kikyohater92 running after her with the axe-
Inuyasha+Kagome: O.O
Ch5- She's Back…
The Inuyasha gang raced through the passing forest, to the place where they had last seen the wind sorceress Kagura. Inuyasha's mind raced in rhythm with his legs and it clouded over with doubt. I have no fucking idea how I'm gonna pull this one off but... I have to give it at least a try. Swerving to avoid a tree he thought dryly, if worst comes to worse I can always just threaten her life, but then I would have to follow through with it and that would get me no where.
Sango noticed Inuyasha's frustration and, leaning back slightly, whispered, "Hey Miroku, you notice that Inuyasha is a lot quieter nowadays?" Miroku closed his eyes and answered, "Yes, well let's just be glad he isn't making any dumb comments like usual, all which usually earn him a sit from Lady Kagome." All too late Miroku realized how loud he was speaking, Inuyasha's head swerved sharply around, although he kept up his fast pace.
"You're dead monk," he bared his fangs at Miroku, who was now hiding behind Sango. She glanced back at the cowering monk and thought, geez, my knight in shining armor, or I think that's what Kagome said it was... Turning back to the problem at hand, she focused on where Kagura could be lurking.
Inuyasha gave the air a questioning sniff then yelled, "Watch out!" as a flash seared through the air and blades crashed into the ground where they had been seconds ago. A figure jumped through the light and opened her fan with a whoosh. "Well, well, if it isn't the famous Naraku slaying half demon I've heard so much about, although you don't look like anything special from here…" The wind sorceress was trying to ignite Inuyasha's short temper and was rewarded when she heard a growl escape his sneering lips.
Miroku placed an uncertain hand on Inuyasha's shoulder, silently reminding him of what they had come to Kagura for. Sighing in defeat, Inuyasha relaxed slightly and shot Kagura a death glare. "We came to… make a proposition Kagura." Everyone's eyes widened and stared at the back of the hanyou's head. "We had a proposition?" Sango asked hesitantly in Miroku's ear and the monk shook his head. "No…"
Kagura appeared mildly interested and, snapping her fan shut, narrowed her blood red eyes at him. "Continue…" she said slowly.
Inuyasha glanced up at her nervously before saying, "Do you know anything about the curse Naraku placed on Kagome?" The wind sorceress quirked an eyebrow and laughed coldly, making the humans jump. "So Naraku has that miko under a curse?" She still smiled wickedly then continued, "What a bastard. He always threatened about doing that to the girl, but he never actually got around to it…"
All of their jaws dropped and Inuyasha finally stuttered out, "So he had this all planned from the beginning?" Kagura smiled at his realization and then explained basically what was happening. "Naraku's spirit is in Kagome and she is trapped in her own mind. If Naraku finds her, he could kill her from the inside and she cannot escape him if she has no way of getting out…" Inuyasha looked down at his toes, the guilt overwhelming him immensely.
Taking a deep breath, he asked sadly, dreading the answer, "And… and what do I have to do?" It was then that Kagura smirked and replied calmly as if it was no big deal, "You have to become a servant to Naraku, like one of us…" Inuyasha looked to her in shock as everyone digested this new information.
"What do you want of me?" Kagome yelled angrily at Naraku, who still waited patiently for her outside the barrier as the minutes ticked by slowly. Her anger only made Naraku smile wider, it was definitely fun torturing this miko. Testingly he tried to shoot a tentacle through the barrier only to have it thrust back at him. Kagome's persistence was growing on his nerves and her barrier had not weakened by much in the time he had spent there waiting. I must get rid of her swiftly before Inuyasha gets to Kagura…
Squeezing her eyes closed tightly, Kagome tried to picture Inuyasha there with her, telling Naraku off like he usually did and making Kagome feel so safe to just be by him. She imagined him here right now, standing beside her and reassuring her everything would be okay. But he was not, and Kagome knew she would have to deal with this one on her own. The thought frightened her, sure, but she realized that it was what she must do.
Taking a deep breath, Kagome walked calmly to the edge of her barrier and took it down, staring Naraku straight into his cold, unforgiving eyes. He appeared surprised at her move but that emotion quickly turned into a smile as he said, "So you have realized that you cannot keep… doing…" he cut off as he watched Kagome tremble there, her veins burning as her blood boiled through them, fueling her next actions. Slamming a fist into Naraku's stomach, she watched with grim satisfaction as the spot where her fist connected with his body lit up and began to slowly purify Naraku's tainted soul, causing him to cry out as his body literally melted. Desperately struggling to free himself from her fist, Naraku roared in frustration as he found that he was now unable to break this process.
His mouth set in a firm line, Naraku disappeared forever from the earth, joining all the other demons in hell. Kagome watched on as the sparkles settled from the amount of power she had given out yet she appeared neither unharmed nor weak. Suddenly Kagome felt her mind pull on her spirit and she groaned as her eyelids peeked open and Kaede cried out.
Sitting up suddenly she asked worriedly, "Where is Inuyasha? Or the others?" Kaede blinked once and was surprised at the attentiveness she had even though she had woken up no more than two seconds ago. "They went to search for Kagura, it was the only way he could save ye."
Kagome's face dawned realization and, grabbing her bow and arrows she ran outside, yelling her thanks to the old woman. Kaede kneeled in shock for a moment then sighed as she relaxed herself. She really is a strange child, she thought in the kindest way possible then returned to her tedious work.
The young miko ran through the forest the fastest her tired legs could muster. Her body was about to give way any second but she willed herself to follow everyone's tracks. Must find him… must not let him succumb to Kagura's needs! She thought frantically and, by pure will power, ran faster.
Kagura watched with a smug satisfaction. He's going to do it for that pathetic girl… what a fool. It was so easy to trick him into this just by threatening her life… But I am not complaining, I need a strong servant to do my bidding. A smile crossed her features as she watched the inu hanyou battle the situation in his head until he finally lifted his golden eyes to meet hers. Taking the jewel shards gently out of his haori, he fingered it, slowly turning it in his palm. "Don't!" Sango yelled desperately at the now silent Inuyasha. "Kagome wouldn't approve of it…!"
He flinched at her name but kept his dignity. Kagome… I have caused you so much pain this last week… just be happy without me, I'll be fine… he thought sadly and felt tears sting his eyes. This was it. He would do this for Kagome, if not for anyone else. He raised the jewel and hovered it over his heart, his breathing heavy. Kagura smiled wider and leaned in a little to see the half demon's next move.
Just as he was about to pierce the jewel into his heart Kagome burst into the clearing, unnoticed by the nerve shot gathering in the middle, and screamed desperately, "NO, INUYASHA!"
Everyone turned to watch the girl who was now running furiously towards the kneeling hanyou. "Kagome," he breathed then stood up angrily as she neared him. "Stupid idiot!" he yelled, making everyone roll their eyes as they knew what was coming. Kagome froze a foot away from him. "Why did you scare me like that? Geez, I thought you were dead, but nooo, you were off having some daydream in your head while I was out here, about to sacrifice my ass!"
Kagome appeared shocked only for a moment but it turned into anger in a matter of seconds. "Inuyasha," she said in a quiet voice and Inuyasha snapped back impatiently, "What?"
She looked up to him and he was surprised when the scent of salt hit his nose full force. His eyes widened and his face softened as he saw the tears in her eyes. "I'm-," he began but was cut off as anger quickly blazed through her eyes once more.
"You jerk! I just saved you from becoming a mindless killing machine and then you get mad at me?" He flinched at her tone of voice and hesitantly asked, "Kagome…?"
Sucking in a deep breath she shouted, "SIT!" at the top of her lungs. Inuyasha looked thunderstruck for a moment but it disappeared as his face smashed into the soil, causing him to sneeze violently. Kagura stood up from the leaning position she had been in and, giving the bickering pair a slight smile of amusement; she disappeared into the dark forest for the last time.
The walk back to Kaede's was a quiet one, due to the fact that Inuyasha and Kagome were still giving each other the silent treatment because of the earlier fight. Their heads were turned away from each other and they stared at opposite sides of the forest. Sango and Miroku followed close behind, keeping a sharp eye on the couple up ahead.
Shippo landed roughly on Sango's shoulder and asked, "How long do you think it will take them to make up with each other?" Miroku, hearing Shippo, shook his head and suggested, "Maybe you could talk to Kagome about it? I don't think you'd have much of a chance if you tried to talk with Inuyasha…"
Sango nodded approvingly and urged Shippo on. Running as fast as his little legs could carry him; Shippo quickly caught up with the fuming Kagome and tugged uncertainly on her sock. Kagome looked down and, seeing it was Shippo, smiled warmly and picked him up. Inuyasha stole a glance of this and huffed. Sure, she'll be nice to him but not me. Maybe I should grow a fluffy fox tail…He imagined himself with a bright fuzz ball on his rear and quickly shook his head of the thought.
Kagome noticed his scowl of disapproval and hugged Shippo tighter. I'll teach him! Meanwhile Shippo was getting squashed between Kagome and was having second thoughts about talking to Kagome about her little squabble with Inuyasha.
I don't think she's quite over the anger just yet… Shippo thought as Kagome winded him yet again with another tight squeeze. Finally she stopped as Inuyasha looked even more pissed and, placing the panting fox kit on her shoulder said, "What's up?"
Shippo looked up puzzled and replied, "Uh, the sun I think… wait no this is a trick question… the air! I got it!" Kagome giggled and Inuyasha rolled his eyes. When she had first asked him that question he had been very confused and gave her almost the same answer Shippo had. Now he realized it was a form of greeting (the stupidest thing he had ever heard of but Kagome was not normal…) and he laughed inwardly at the fox's confusion. Shippo finally gave up trying to guess the answer to Kagome's question and instead voiced what he had come to her for.
"Are you gonna try to be friends again with Inuyasha? It isn't the same without you talking, Kagome," he whispered in her ear quietly, hoping that Inuyasha wouldn't hear him. Looking across from Kagome Shippo was relieved when the hanyou was still turned away from them.
Kagome stared down at the young kitsune and protested quietly, "But it's not my fault!" Shippo nodded his head and reassured the now indignant Kagome. "I know but you just gotta start the conversation… he'll follow soon with the apology if you talk to him!"
Shaking her head disapprovingly, Kagome whispered fiercely, "We are talking about Inuyasha right? He won't apologize to me in a million years, much less with everyone around!" Shippo placed his finger on his mouth and gave it a moment's thought. I don't care if they don't apologize, I just want them to be friends again… at least we will get them to fight, showing that everything is back to normal. Nodding his head approvingly he jumped off her shoulder and ran to Kilala again. When he passed Sango he said, "Did it!"
Twiddling her thumbs together, Kagome thought of the best possible way to get Inuyasha's attention. Should I call out demon? No, too obvious. I know! Tell him to sit! That'll get his attention! No, it will start things off in the wrong direction. She was cut off from her plotting by Inuyasha's voice.
"Look, you guys are all too damn quiet! Geez, it's like there's some kinda funeral going on!" Inuyasha yelled at the shocked group, not being able to take it any longer. He knew that he probably should say he was sorry to Kagome, but he would only do it if he was on his deathbed at this point. So naturally it was surprising when Kagome veered towards him and cleared her throat, glancing up at his confused face.
"Hey, I'm sorry. Let's just not be mad, okay?" She gave him the cheeriest smile she could and waited for his answer. Kagome was hoping that if she apologized, Inuyasha would follow suit. Inuyasha was still staring intently at Kagome's face and sighed. Yes, he's gonna say it! Kagome thought happily but Inuyasha said, "You are forgiven."
Everyone in the back who were watching the scene in front of them groaned and fell down anime style. Wrong answer! Sango thought furiously and felt sorry for the unfortunate girl ahead of her who had fallen in love with this idiot.
Kagome's eye twitched involuntarily and her hand fisted into a ball. Seeing her reaction, Inuyasha instantly knew he had uttered the wrong thing. He backed up and desperately started feeling behind him, hoping to find something to support himself with. "Kagome…?" he asked questioningly and Kagome shot him a look of pure malice before stomping off down the path. Inuyasha breathed a sigh of relief and wiped his forehead with his arm. Shit, now I only made the tension worse between me and Kagome... I really ought to go say at least something to her. I don't know though, she was kinda scary when she left…
Glancing behind him he had to do a double take as he noticed three pairs of evil eyes boring holes into the back of his head. Inuyasha gulped and quickly decided it was best for him to go see Kagome, for her sake and his.
The young girl walked miserably along the dirt road and kicked at a rock aimlessly. Staring at the ground she felt really lonely. What are we gonna do now that Naraku's dead? Don't tell me that Sango and Miroku will leave… I mean it was originally me, Inuyasha, and Shippo. sigh I wish they wouldn't go; they're all like a second family to me…. Her thoughts were quickly interrupted as a nervous hanyou came rushing down the path, anxiously looking behind him.
Inuyasha reached Kagome and again glanced nervously over his shoulder. "Damn humans…" he mumbled and she wondered what he had gotten so worked up about.
"Uh, Inuyasha? What's wrong?" Kagome asked timidly, placing a hand on his shoulder. Jumping at the unexpected touch, he relaxed and put a scowl on his face. "God damn demon slayer and monk; they were gonna kill me if I didn't come and talk to you."
Kagome huffed and turned her head, crossing her arms. "That's the only reason you came…?" Inuyasha looked dumbfounded then quickly answered, "No, no it's not like that! But seriously they were all giving me evil glares…" She turned her head and he gulped. "…exactly like the one you are giving me."
She smiled and laughed. "I'm not gonna be mean, you're rude enough to make up for all of our lack of sins." Inuyasha laughed nervously and scratched the back of his head.
"Well, I'm not sure I can make up for Miroku's sins, but I'm sure you guys will be no problem." Kagome giggled and shook her head. "That's all too true…"
They walked in silence for a couple of minutes, each trying to find something to say to break the ice between them.
"Look-,"
"Hey-,"
Both of them burst out laughing at their mistake and it helped ease the tension. I guess it's up to me like usual…Kagome thought dryly but decided to be good natured about it. "Inuyasha, I think that-," Inuyasha cut her off and said, "No, Kagome it's not your fault… you don't have to apologize."
Kagome was about to burst with happiness. "So whose fault is it?" she teased and waited gleefully for his reply.
Inuyasha calmly looked at her and answered, "Kagura's," and he continued on. She fell down anime style and, turning around to see what had caused the crash, Inuyasha stared at her quizzically. "What's with you?" he asked and held out a hand.
She took it and Inuyasha was surprised at how hard she gripped his hand. "Nothing," she replied curtly but after a moment of silence asked, "Don't you take at least a little blame?"
"Of course not," Inuyasha huffed and folded his arms. This only served to make Kagome furious, but she quickly calmed herself. "Why? Have you ever noticed that every time we get into a fight, I'm the one who always apologizes? It's always me who goes back to get you, even when you admit it was your fault. Why, Inuyasha? Can't you even be open for a teensy moment?" Kagome pleaded, forgetting her calm manner and letting the tears slide down her cheeks silently. She was sick and tired of saying she was sorry and just wanted a moment for one apology. One apology!
Inuyasha jumped when she started yelling at him and almost lost it when she started to cry. "Hey, don't cry…" Inuyasha hesitantly put his arms around her, giving her a tight hug. She cried into his haori a moment before breaking his embrace and mumbled, "Thanks,"
Rubbing his temples, Inuyasha was confused beyond confusion. Okay, she gets mad at me and then she thanks me…Even I know that's not a good sign; I gotta fix this now. Taking her hand as she walked away, Kagome turned her head around and looked questioningly at Inuyasha's hand. "Eh?"
He just rolled his eyes dramatically and replied, "Don't ask…" Even he didn't know why he had reacted that way and felt a little embarrassed about the whole situation. Damn it Kagome you better be enjoying this moment, I ain't gonna be doing this all the time, he growled but in reality he really didn't mind being this close to her. Kagome was ecstatic and felt like her heart would burst. Yet she knew any moment now, Inuyasha would eventually let go, and she was correct.
Clearing his throat noticeably, he freed her hand regrettably and drifted slightly away from her. Well, it was nice while it lasted…Kagome mentally commented and flashed Inuyasha a lopsided grin. Good, she isn't mad that I let go or anything… god that girl is so understanding, Inuyasha thought and silently sent her a thanks. He returned the grin and placed both of his hands lazily behind his head.
"Think we should wait for the others?" Kagome asked, frowning as she looked behind them and didn't see their friends. Inuyasha furrowed his eyebrows together and turned his head around too, stopping. "What the hell is taking their lazy asses so long?" he asked impatiently after a couple of minutes passed.
Kagome's expression was troubled. "We should go check what's going on…" Inuyasha lifted his head to the wind and took a small sniff. "I don't smell any danger though-," he began but was cut off as the strong smell of graveyard soil and clay hit his nose full force. Whipping his head to the direction of the scent his eyes got a glazed look over them. Kagome noticed the half demon's eerie silence and glanced over at the hanyou. He was barely breathing and his eyes were wide open and staring at something at the forest's edge. Almost already knowing who it was before she actually saw the person, Kagome slowly followed Inuyasha's frozen stare and her gaze fell onto an all too familiar person.
"Kikyo…" Kagome breathed in shock.
A/N: Hey well at the end they are surprised by Kikyo's presence because she is supposed to be dead. (Episode 124 when Naraku sent her flying into that miasma pit and they show her die and Inuyasha knows she is dead YES!) Hope that isn't too much of a cliff hanger and I would greatly appreciate reviews. It would ahem possibly make the next chapter come faster… ya never know…
Do you think I should add some more Miroku/ Sango fluff or not? Please review and tell me what you think!
-kikyohater92-