When the Unsinkable Sank: a Titanic/Inuyasha Knockoff with a Twist!
Ch2 part 1: Basking in the Glow
Inuyasha POV
I looked to Kagome as her face darkened to a frown. She never liked that Naraku guy, and I certainly didn't blame her. Seeing a way to save the situation I nudged her. "Hey, remember when we stopped to pick up the French? And that lady told off the slow baggage boy?" I asked with a laugh. Kagome smiled slightly. "Yes, that poor boy. Shippo, I think his name was. Who was the woman? Kikyo right?" she asked. I nodded. "That was when I first saw Kagome, and even though it was a glance, it was wonderful. She wore a pretty business kimono -three layered, I think- with nice, soft and dark colors." I said to the audience, my eyes probably getting a glazed, dreamy look as I mentally went over that glance.
(End of POVS, flashback moment)
Once Inuyasha and Miroku had situated themselves in their 'room' (with Inuyasha effectively winning the top hammock and Miroku the bottom) they walked up to the high deck. A few of the high classmen and women- youkai and human- gave them strange looks and others simply glared at them with disgust. Neither of them noticed the looks, or they simply ignored them. Kagome had walked out too, not noticing the extra addition but instead focusing on the wonderful view of the afternoon sun over the ocean. Shouting in rapid procession rang into her peaceful thoughts and she turned to see a young boy in the uniform that showed he was a baggage carrier for the rich. Practically nothing more than a portable maid. She pursed her lips as she looked at the angry French woman. She looked like a mix between naturally Japanese and French. With dark, cold brown eyes that slanted only a little but totally Japanese lips and ears. Her hair was straight with manually placed curls in the front. The baggage boy had tripped slightly and had dropped a bag. It was the smallest of bags and it was balanced precariously to begin with, already wobbling before the incident. Kagome would've forgiven him had it been her. As Kagome listened to her rant, she found herself gasping in slight shock and anger. She had taken French as a child for her mother, and now the language was stuck in her head along with her native Japanese and English. Therefore, when she heard the excessive cursing and threats at the poor boy, she couldn't help but feel sad for the boy and slight frustration at the woman. The woman continued to rant at the boy, who was cringing from the power and pitch of her voice as well as the pulling of his ears.
Kagome twitched as she saw the fluffy tail curl between the boy's legs and then she realized the French woman was beating down a poor little kitsune pup! Chances are he's even an orphan! She thought in growing anger. Inuyasha and Miroku had just turned to walk away from the deck when he saw her. Inuyasha stopped curtly, his shoes giving a little squeak from the abruptness. Miroku was cheerily walking along right past him, and almost didn't notice the absence of his hanyou companion until he turned and saw he was way back on the deck. Miroku pouted and ran back to Inuyasha. "Inuyasha, what's the matter with you? I almost left you behind! Helloooo….Hello? Oh... ohhh." Miroku had turned to look in the direction Inuyasha was staring at, and understanding instantly grew in his violet eyes. There was the prettiest woman Inuyasha had ever seen, and that woman was telling off Kikyo, the woman that had played him some odd years ago, before he and Miroku met. Miroku watched, translating the French into Japanese as Kagome ragged at Kikyo. Kagome had finally had enough and went over to calm the situation. All was going fine before the woman –named Kikyo- had insulted her by calling her a 'youkai prostitute' because of her like towards youkai. Kagome had blown her top then, her temper was hard to sate once it was unleashed. Kagome had pulled the kitsune to her side as she yelled at Kikyo. "NOW LISTEN UP YOU! THIS TINY LITTLE BOX WAS DESTINED TO FALL! KNOW WHY? BECAUSE YOU DIDN'T TAKE THE TIME TO MAKE SURE THE BOY HAD EVERYTHING BALANCED BEFORE JUST THROWING STUFF AT HIM AND BLAMING YOUR MISTAKE ON HIM!" and with that she smacked Kikyo, took the luggage boy with her to treat his wounds, and left Kikyo standing there with a red face and luggage spilled all over the deck.
Kagome knelt to the little boy as she wiped at his eyes. "What's your name little kitsune? Do you understand me?" Kagome asked in Japanese, she repeated it in French just in case, but the boy replied in perfect Japanese. "My-my name's Shippo, miss. Thank you a thousand times for saving me. I couldn't understand a thing that lady was saying." He whimpered. Kagome's hold tightened a little, but she took a breath and calmed. "You're very welcome, now, you will stay on my spare futon for the trip ok? You can help me, besides, I always wanted a little kitsune. I adore little youkai you know." She teased, kissing the boy's flushed cheek. Shippo smiled wide- showing his little fangs- before latching to her legs in a hug. Kagome smiled and returned to the deck, there she briefly caught the look of bright golden eyes and stared back for a moment, those eyes were the exact color of the sunset, maybe a few shades brighter, and a little darker. It was a mix between molten gold and sunset, she decided. Inuyasha drowned in the stormy blue of the woman's eyes as they locked gazes. Then, as though they both were in a trance, they looked away and continued their own day. Both were blushing madly, not knowing what they just saw, but getting the feeling they would see more soon.
LOL YAY KIKYO BASHING! AND KAGOME AND SHIPPO BECOME A ONE-SIDED FAMILY! LOL CUTE RIGHT? I LOVED WRITING WHEN HER AND INU-CHAN LOCKED EYES! So romantic!
Inu-chan: Ah shut up and finish this note!
Me: oh yeah...anyways, sorry for the wait, had a very busy schedule and barely found time for this. Review please! Ciao!
~Kagome