The Fairytale that Never Happened

Chapter 5

That night, Inuyasha and I returned to the healer's hut, to find Kaede awake and alert. However, she was unable to move and so I stayed with her throughout the night. Inuyasha was by my side like a hawk, never leaving me even to go look for food, which the healer kindly offered us, considering we came from a long distance.

While we were eating, I found myself occupied by what happened prior. Inuyasha and I. We did more than just say I love you. We didn't do too much more, but it was enough.

I experienced my first kiss.

Now, it wasn't like a kiss I expected; it was with a hanyou, and I didn't even expect that. But it was wonderful. I love him so much and it makes my heart and life complete to think that he loves me as well.

The next day, Inuyasha and Kaede, who can talk now, pursuaded me to go outside and for a walk. I did so reluctantly, and found out that the weather was very nice out, and went a little further from the village with Inuyasha by my side to protect me. We came across a monk and a demon exterminator.

"Konnichiwa!" the demon exterminator exclaimed happily, running towards us. She had long, black hair, brown eyes with slight pink eyeshadow, and wore a pink demon slayer's outfit with a katana at her right hip. A boomerang rested on her back and a neko youkai at her side.

The monk had a purple outfit on, with a long, golden staff at his side. He had short, black hair tied up in a ponytail on the back of his head, and blue eyes. "Konnichiwa, I assume you are travellers of these lands?" he asked in greeting.

I nodded. "My name is Kikyou, this is Inuyasha," I said pointing to him, who crossed his arms over his chest. "Our village was destroyed, so he, my sister and I have found a place to stay in the nearby village."

Miroku seemed to recognize my name. "Ah, so you're the protector of the Shikon no tama."

I winced, mainly because Inuyasha had never heard of the jewel. He looked at me in confusion, but I ignored it and nodded at Miroku. "Hai, I guard it. I protect it from all youkai and ningen alike who try to come after it for evil deeds."

"I see..." Miroku said. "Well, it's been a pleasure to meet you. My name is Miroku, and this is Sango. We were wondering if you could guide us towards the village? We need a place to stay ourselves."

I nodded and beckoned them to follow us. Inuyasha gave me strange looks all the way back, and I told him, "I'll explain about it later, Inuyasha. For now, be nice. Or I'll use the Beeds of Subjugation."

Inuyasha whined about that, but complied nevertheless. I had to laugh at how childish he could be at some points. Heroic, brave, yet childish and insensitive.

But that's why I love him.

We walked back to the hut in order to find the healer gone with a note she left behind.

Gone to a nearby hut to check on a sick couple. Your sister is fine, just give her a few sips of water to cool down her fever. Ms. Alina Konaka

"So, that's the healer of this village," Miroku said and Sango hit him.

"What was that for?!" Miroku asked.

"Fly," Sango said and Inuyasha chuckled. Even from just meeting them, it was obvious Miroku was more of a lecher than a monk.

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Japanese dictionary:

Imouto - Little Sister

Onee-Sama - Older sister

Konnichiwa - Hello

Ja - Goodbye

Hai - yes

Youkai - Demon

Jaki - Miasma - evil aura

Ningen - Human

Aishiteru - I love you

Hanyou - Half-demon, half-human

A/N: Please can someone tell me the japanese name for the Beeds of Subjugation? I used to know it but it completely slipped my mind. Oh, and I was also wondering if I got the color of Miroku's eyes right... Lol. Review!