Disclaimer: no I do not own Inuyasha, but I will someday!
Chapter 2
Just as predicted, they made it to the village by noon. Kagome was very excited that she was gonna go home, but she was still worried about the little talk she had with her subconscious self last night.
Inuyasha was observing her closely. He could see the conflicting emotions behind her smile. And he was sure that Sango and Miroku would have been able to notice too, if they weren't always fighting.
SLAP- "PERVERT! That's the sixth time since we left camp that you groped me. Control yourself." Sango yelled.
Miroku, sporting his familiar pink handprint on his cheek, was as happy as ever. "Dear Sango, you know that my hand has a mind of it's own."
"Yeah right. You keep your damn hands away from me. You got that?" She towered over him with her giant boomerang. (a/n: I forgot what that was called. Anyone know?)
Kagome interrupted before anyone got hurt, "Hey guys," she put on a huge, but fake, smile, "I'm gonna head home now. Can you tell Kaede goodbye for me?"
"Oh, Kags, are you sure? Can't you stay a little longer? It's mid day, you missed part of school already anyway," begged Sango. "At least wait until after dinner… PLEASE!"
Now Kagome's smile was genuine. "Now, how can I say no to that? But for now, I think I'll take a nap. I didn't sleep well last night."
'Like hell you didn't' thought Inuyasha. "Damn it wench, your only staying to sleep more?"
"Would you rather I go home early?"
"Feh, whatever wench." he didn't really want her to go home. But it was still second nature to him to argue.
Suddenly, Kaede appeared. "Ye may sleep in my hut, child. I will have dinner ready soon."
"Thank you." Kaede nodded and watched Kagome walk into the hut.
"What is wrong with Kagome, Inuyasha?" she could also see past Kagome's façade.
Inuyasha hesitated. He didn't know himself. "I don't know. Lately she's been having nightmares. But she wont talk about them with me. She's been so worried though. I can smell the fear in her."
Kaede didn't answer. Instead she just thought about his answer an walked away to start dinner.
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I'm back
Do you have a special name I can call you by?
Nope.
Whatever. So are you going to tell me what danger has been awaiting me?
We don't see details. You know that. We can only see the general outline of what is going to happen. We can see the death, but we cant see who, we can see the murder, but we can't see where. In this case, we can see the danger, but we cant see what it is.
I hate limits.
Don't we all?
I guess. But what have you come to tell me this time?
Expect the unexpected.
YOU ALREADY TOLD ME THAT!
This is something that needs to be taken seriously. This will be like no danger you have faced before. And I doubt that Inuyasha will be there to help you this time.
What? Why not?
Didn't I say that we couldn't see detail?
Oh yeah. Did I mention that i hate surprises?
To bad, life's full of 'em. Deal with it.
That sounds like something Inuyasha would say. I think that I've been with him to long.
I agree. But you know you love him. Even if your to shy to admit it.
Ok, talking about my love life to myself is starting to get disturbing. I think that I wanna wake up now.
If you wish.
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Kagome woke up with a start. She looked around to see everyone inside the hut. They were all looking at her really strangely. "Umm... is there something wrong?" She asked.
Sango started, "Kagome, is... well, is there-"
Inuyasha cut in, "Whats up with these nightmares you've been having Kagome. There is obviously something wrong with you. Why dont you tell us about it?"
Miroku added in his two cents, "If there is ever anything you need to talk about, Lady Kagome, please don't hesitate to tell us. We are all here for you."
Kagome put on another smile. "I don't know why you guys are all worried about me. I'm perfectly fine. Sure i've been having a few restless nights, but that's it. There is no reason for you guys to worry about me." 'And i don't want you guys to get hurt either.' she added in her mind.
She seemed to fool Sango and Miroku, Inuyasha, however, was still not convinced. But he didn't want to push her more. So he thought he'd try again later.
Kagome looked around and saw a pot of stew that was prepared. "Ok, you guys. Let's eat." All of them ate silently, with the occasional smack and 'Pervert'. But otherwise, it was pretty quiet. Kagome was still worried. 'What's going to happen. Whose gonna be in danger? Where will Inuyasha be?'
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I've still gone unnoticed by all of them. I was even able to disquise the shkon jewel from that impudent priestess. She won't notice a thing when i begin my plan.
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After they were all done eating, the gang escorted Kagome to the well to see her off.
"So how long will you be for this time Kagome?" asked Sango.
"I'm not sure, but i won't be long. I promise." She didnt even notice the worried look that Inuyasha forgot to hide. He was scared for her. He wanted to help carry her burden. But she wouldn't let him.
Kagome was swallowed by the blue light going throught the well. But suddenly, everything turned a crimson red all around her. She blinked, and got a really bad feeling. She could feel an evil presence. And it was so close to her, but she couldn't find it. However, as soon as it came, it was gone, and the warm blue light welcomed her once more, just as she drifted to the other side of the well. Kagome just stood there dumbstruck. 'Did that really happen? It couldn't have. I was probably just imagining things again.' So she climbed out of the well. And continued into her shrine, not giving the well incident a second thought. She couldn't even feel the evil aura of the demon that was watching her.
This will be easier then i thought. -evil laughter-
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a/n: i know, i left you at a horrible spot. But i need to think things through.
FYI: as i was reading the last chapter again, i found that i made a little typo. When Kagome heard the evil laugh and she said, "I sounded pure evil... yata yata..." Well, it was supposed to be IT sounded pure evil. So for those of you that read it and thought that kagome was sounding evil, she wasnt, it was the laugh.
And by the way, i would just like to say thanks to my first reviewer, RoseCat. Even though the review only said, UPDATE UPDATE! it was still my first review, and i appreciate that. So plz review peeps. Give me ideas, thoughts, questions, comments, flames...etc. I am open to all critisizm.
thanks -Mal