Her hopes were crushed with a single word. She wasn't giving up, no matter what it took. Bowing her head, a few loose locks of hair slipped in front of her eyes and covered her forehead. Tears swam at the bridge of her eyelashes, but she didn't let them fall. She wouldn't. "Please, my lord. I-"
"Shut up, stupid girl! These are not *your* decisions to make!" Jacken's voice was as obnoxious as usual, cracking at random moments. As he spoke, he jinked a wooden staff, the one he had cared for since the day he had began serving Sesshormaru, through the air hysterically. At the end of this staff swung the hair of the two faces that dressed the other whys naked piece of wood.
"Sesshormaru! Please!" The roughed-skinned imp couldn't help but gape at the girl who smoothly wrote over his comment. With a huff, Jacken beat the soul of his staff on the ground. Showing so much disrespect a *human* called my lord by his name. That nuisance!
"I have given you an answer." Sesshormaru said icily. No emotion met his features. He did not face Rin for he was ready to leave.
"B-But, please, my l-"
"Silence, Rin, I will not allow you to come." The dog cut her off as he took a step away from the desperate girl.
Chapter 5: Sesshormaru's departure, Rin's decision.
"She should be recovered by *now*!" Inuyasha scoffed, scuffing the heel of his foot in the ground.
"Like we have explained to you *many* times, humans do not recover as quickly as yokai." Sango said, her voice loud , but calming down a little more between each word, obviously agitated by the dog's insensitivity. Inuyasha gave a slight "Keh!" in response. Sango, Miroku, Shippo, and the twins were all squashed into Kagome's and Inuyasha's cabin. Kagome slept peacefully, and didn't seem to stir, even to the loudness the two children composed.
"You just have to give her a little time." Miroku patted the hanyou on the shoulder in a failed attempt to calm his friend's temper down. "Let the wounds in her shoulder clear up and we can leave. Anyway, I think its best if we stay for a couple more days." He added quickly. "The new moon is making its way upon us quickly, and I'd hate to be attacked when you are a-" Inuyasha growled, hating the word Miroku was about to duel. Miroku must have seen this as his time to be silent, for he sat down next to his two children, whom were preoccupied by Shippo. The fox showed them small tricks with his snake made out of clay. The tricks got alluded with cheers of approval.
"Whatever. If y'all weren't so weak we could already have the stupid amulet!" Inuyasha barked. Seemingly, to the sound of the dog's inpatients, Kagome stirred slightly, letting her eyes flutter opened.
"Inuyasha, we don't even know where it *is*!" Sango exclaimed, taking a deep breath.
Kagome blinked a couple of times, trying to figure out what started the flow of anger. It'd be easy to fix everything with a 'Sit' but Kagome was not in the mood for the yelling that would no doubt be produced by her husband. "Miroku said that that *women* was in the east, so that's where we're going!" Inuyasha's tone was the same as Sango's. Pure irritation.
Miroku shook his head. He slid across the splintered wood to Sango. He snaked an arm around her waist to comfort her. "I *said*" he put a strong emphasis on the word "said" to corroborate that the half breed was listening. "That was the last time she was heard of. Not that she was *there*." Kagome gave a slight murmur to herself as she sat up. Everyone ceased the fight as she rubbed the sleep out of her eyes.
"What are you guys arguing about *this* time?" Kagome asked. A slight yawn was followed by a moan because of unhealed wounds as she gracelessly stretched her arms. Inuyasha just "hmpt"ed as he moved over to examine the claw marks on Kagome. A light blush dusted her nose and cheeks as the hanyou slid the fabric down he arm. She felt a slight breeze as the neck of her kamodo became enlarged and fell loosely to the nip of her elbow. Without thought, and out of sheer embarrassment, she closed her eyes and yelled-
"SIT BOY!" Surprised, the half breed fell, letting a helpless yelp diminish from his lips. Kagome, still scarlet, grabbed the neck of her kamodo and pulled it back up to her collarbone.
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Rin's frown deepened. "Pa.. Please my lord..." Sesshormaru caught a glimpse of her frown out of the corner of his eye. He found himself thinking that the sight didn't fit the young girl. The same girl that he had only known to be happy and up beat.
"..."
"You said that when the time comes, I can choose to *stay* here or.." She let her voice fall into Sesshormaru's silence before shouting. "Or go with you!"
"Rin-" Sesshormaru turned his face in the other direction so he would not have to witness the girls unusual unhappiness. "I will not bring you along and put you in danger. You are safe here. That is the end of it." His voice subsisted for a long moment. "Now come Jacken, bring Ah-Un." Was his final command before continuing walking away.
Always.
Walking.
Away.
Rin clasped her hand over her breast where the heart lie. "My Lord, I wish to accompany you on your journeys!"
Silence.
Rin, realizing that she wasn't getting anywhere with persistent speaking, began to follow him. She stayed quiet as a mouse, even though Sesshormaru could see her. He sighed.
"Rin."
"Yes, my lord?" She answered, a forced grin playing her features.
"Go home." She ran to his side, letting her smile fall.
"My lord, I *am* home."
"We will leave you behind." The small, reunited group made their way through the trees. They were still in a patch that Rin knew quite well, so if needed, she could turn around and head to the village.
That, of course, wasn't in the plans.
"Leaving me behind would put me in more danger then if you let me tag along." The girl pointed out, letting her eyes wander. They found themselves on Ah-Un, whom, at the moment, looked as angry as Jaken as they played tug-a-war. Ah-Un showed that he did *not* want to be guided by the lesser demon and Jacken made it just as clear that he did *not* want to deal with the stubborn lizard. Rin allowed herself to walk away from the daiyokai, who watched her from the corner of his eye, and released Jaken from his duties by pulling the leather rope away from him.
The two headed lizard seemed to become pleased by the sudden change in positions and followed Rin almost happily. Jaken snorted and turned away, murmuring a quiet, but audible "Stupid human!" Rin glared at him, and before the imp had time to back away, kicked him. He bounced from the toe of her foot like a ball before landing on the ground with an "oof". "G-Gah!" He called, turning to face her. His face was a deep red, reminding Rin of a ripe cherry. "You- you, wench! How dare y-"
"Jaken, enough." The lord's voice was clear. It was a command, not a suggestion, and the weak yokai knew this. With a slight bow of his head to his master, he sent a silent glare to the girl. Rin just smiled at him innocently.
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Kagome sighed as she tried once more to make amends with Inuyasha...
BWAHAHAHA when has THAT ever happened without one of them on their death bed?
Kagome sighed, irked that the half demon was still huffing and puffing. It was *his* fault for slightly undressing her without her knowing what was happening! Being dragged out of her thoughts by the women who cleared her throat, Sango spoke. "Kagome, do you think you can go find me some ingredients for dinner?" Kagome raised an eyebrow.
"Why? Don't you rather the dried roots, meats, and leaves that Kaede and Rin brought over?" Kagome made a motion with her head that called attention to the small pile of food and remedies that sat by the far wall. Sango shook her head.
"I'm making a soup that my home village made a lot of." The tension in the air stiffened as she spoke of the village of demon slayers, but soon enough, that tension was gone. "My father always used fresh ingredients so I want to, too." She explained. Kagome nodded.
"What do you need?"
After receiving a list of easy to obtain items, Kagome was off. She looked around herself as she made her way to a small garden. The sun was beginning to set, a deep pink kissing the sky. The women couldn't help but stare. Dark splotches in the distant were made by mountain ranges. Clouds caressed the large hills gently, they too, given a new lightning color of orange and purple. Soon enough, her mind wander aimlessly as her feet guided her to the small spot she knew she could receive the ingredients she needed. The raven haired human hummed a small tune to herself as she kneeled down and used her hands to pull and dig for roots.
Hands dirty and woven basket full, the girl stood. She was headed back to Sango's cabin when a familiar voice met her ears. Looking around, she didn't see anyone. Hearing it again she began to follow the sound.
"No, Sesshormaru! Put me down! I *am* COMING WITH YOU!" Kagome recognised the voice to be owned by Rin, her brother in law's once traveling companion. She didn't understand why her body plunged itself into a near by bush, or why she was so intent on seeing what was happening, but she watched nonetheless. Out of the trees, a white coat appeared, accompanied by silver hair that was messily weaved with a brunette lock. The man carried the teenager over his shoulder, her fist rapidly beating into his back. "Let me go! You said that when the time c-"
"That time," he cut her off abruptly. "Has not come. You *will* stay in the human village where it is safe."
"What if I don't want to be safe, my lord?" Her feet subsided from swinging around and her drumming stopped. Once out of the trees, the dog demon aloud the girl to stand on her own two feet once more.
"Don't leave me behind!" An annoying voice called after them. It was followed by a grunt as Jaken fell face first, the lizard, that he was failing to control, stopped in its tracks. Sesshormaru either missed the comment from the imp or ignored it completely for he never broke his attention away from the girl.
The light from the setting sun laid itself on him. The dark blue crescent moon that decorated his forehead became more of a violet as his bangs settled themselves around it. Rin stared at him, swallowing before speaking again. He did not respond, he just continued to look at her. She was not confused for she knew that this was how her lord communicated. Though his face showed no emotion, his voice lay silent in his throat, and his body motions remain still, she knew what he was thinking.
"I do not care about the danger, my lord. I swore I would always be by your side. I agreed to stay here because you promised there'd be a day I could rejoin you. That day, lord Sesshormaru, is today. I know that you are angry because you have stayed long enough and want to leave, but I ask of you to let me come. Please, my lord, don't leave me." The girl clamped her hands together and drew a breath. She looked as if she was praying to him! Kagome watched with rising suspicions. Why did Rin want to go with him so much? Sesshormaru hated humans so why did he look like he was considering it?
Sesshormaru in a single motion her laid a hand on the girl's shoulder. "Rin, I want you to stay here."
"I want to go with you! You can not make me stay here!" Her hazel orbs swam with emotions that she never could understand. "If I wanted, I could travel on my own! I could join Kohaku and become a demon slayer or- or!"
"Rin. You will stay here unt-"
"No." Rin stood up straight and looked him in the eyes, her hazel gaze meeting the brilliant golden of his own. Jaken gasped. Did she just tell the great daiyokia no? Sesshormaru also looked shocked. A two letter word was the most defiance that the girl had ever shown him. It sat ineffable on the girl's tongue. Kagome blinked. What was happening? "I want to come." She spoke bravely before adding a rushed, "with you."
"Stupid. Human. Go. Home." Jaken's words came out slow, but harsh. Once again, he was completely forgotten about as Sesshormaru managed to come up with something to say.
"Rin, you mustent come." His monotone voice wavered. The girl's confidence was like a rock, not bugging even in the slightest.
"Sesshormaru, you cannot keep me here. Its either you take me with you or I leave on my own." Kagome watched as Rin's threat seems to affiliate to the demon. What happened to Sesshormaru hating humans...?
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Sango frowned. Kagome should have been back by now. The list she had given her was not long. Standing she existed her cabin. A few people doddled around, the light from the sun slowly disappearing as the moon replaced its evident glow with a much more settle one. The women looked around confused. Strolling over to Kagome's cabin, she entered. Inuyasha, Miroku, and Shippo were all inside, talking about this or that, but Kagome was not seen.
"Inuyasha, where's Kagome?" The dog looked up, his attention caught like a fish on a hook.
"I thought she was with you." Sango nodded her head.
"She was, but I asked her to go fetch some roots." Inuyasha gave a slight snort.
"She's probably still getting 'em." He mused. His ears slightly twitched, though, and his nose searched for her sent. His discomfort was eased when he caught it. Not far off. "She's still in the village," he breathed, leaning against the wall and shutting his eyes. "I can tell you that m-"
Siddenly, a new sent caught his attention. And all he could do was sit there confused. That was, until two children jumping on his lap brought him back into reality.
"Doggy!" They cooed. He answered them by picking them up by their kamodos and placing them onto the floor.
"Gotta go." He murmured to the others as he slipped out to find the source of this new smell.
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Jacken let go of the leash, a cold wind making him shiver. He stomped over to the two who stood there, sharing no words. "My lord, you can't be contemplating this! She's a *human*!" He threw his hands in the air. "She just slows us down! She *dies* left and right. And if she does again we are unable to bring her back! Not even your mother's stone can revive her once more!"
Cue the drum roll!
Sesshormaru acknowledged his servant.
He was right. If Rin died that'd be it. She could no longer be brought back into the world of the living. Rin also looked down. "Jacken." She said, her voice not mad or sad, but more of an understanding. "I am willing to die if it means I can stay with my lord." Kagome frowned.
Was this girl...
She shook her head quickly before she could complete the thought. Of course not! Who could- with- impossible! Still..
Rin took a step closer. "Sesshormaru, I want to come with you." Another step closer. "I can help you with remedies and food. I can help if anyone gets hurt." Another long stride. "But, my lord, I cannot help you when you're so far from me." She found herself inches from the dog.
"You can help," he looked back up, his pupils flying around as he looked the girl up and down. "By staying safe." Rin shook her head. Was that the only reason? Her safety? They keep going around in circles, their reason stiffening and cracking. Now, the winner would be the one who stayed standing as the others defence crumbles.
Rin took one last step closer. Sesshormaru's gaze finalized on the young women's face.
"I'm coming." Was all she said. Sesshormaru was the one to fall. But he kept his emotions to himself as he spun around, his fur coat fluttering against the girl's skin.
"Fine."
Rin felt her spirits rise! Jacken fell to the dirt. Kagome raised an eyebrow.
She didn't expect that..
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Once they had left, the women who was squatting in a bush stood. Her thoughts flew around, aiming for the answers, but we're unruly shooed off when she caught the sight of Inuyasha. He didn't seem to notice her, he just continued to run until he made it to the forest of Inuyasha. New questions aroused in her.
Once again, she unknowingly why followed. Hungry for answers. She expected to find Inuyasha sneaking off to find Kikyo, but this was not the case. Instead, the man fell dead in his tracks in a small clearing that Kagome had found herself in many times before. The moon peeked through the trees, shinning a soft blue. A spherical outline shone silver around the full moon.
Inuyasha looked into the bone-eater's well with intense concentration. Not something you see everyday... "Inuyasha?" Kagome called out, taking uncertain strides towards him. Inuyasha looked up quickly, his reactions screaming "SHIT!". Kagome made it to his side and looked down. At the bottom she did not see dirt. She saw the wooden roof of a shrine. A shrine she knew well. The shrine she grew up in. Kagome stared in awe. Inuyasha, on the other hand, grabbed her wrist. "Kagome, you are not going." He ordered, using his grasp to pull her away.
For once, the young women didn't fight.
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Kagome watched the stars twinkle around the moon. Her companions were racking their brains with why the well would be open *now*. Kagome didn't really care what caused it, she just wanted to go home. Her friends and family probably thought she was dead, drowned in the lake. She could now hear her mother's cries clearly. Sota's sniffles. Her Grandfather's chants... She needed to get away from Inuyasha! But the male was not so dense to leave her side. They went to bed a little later, deciding to continue the conversation in the morning. Kagome slumped into the cushions with a slight sigh. The hanyou watched her to make sure her wounds didn't reopen before sitting criss-crossed.
Kagome looked back at him. He was still not comfortable sleeping in the same bed as her. She didn't get it, but most the time, didn't mind. Yawning, the women turned away from him.
His amber eyes watched as her breath became deep, balanced, restful. He only aloud himself to take of his coat and undercoat then, leaning his head on that wall. He had gotten used to this position, it was the position easiest to wake from if the moment came that he needed to protect Kagome. And when it came to Kagome, that moment would one day come. He had finally let himself doze off, but when he heard a slight shuffle he came back. It stilled quickly, so he thought nothing of it as he let himself calm down again. But when he peeked slightly before officially falling asleep. His heart began to race. Kagome was gone.
Jumping to his feet, the hanyou sniffed the air. She was still close. She must be on foot! Inuyasha shook his head.
The well.
In no time at all, Inuyasha caught the women he loved trying to sneak into her own time. "Kagome!" He called to her as he made his way into the clearing. The women froze mid action. She had one leg thrown into the well, the rest of her ready to follow. "Kagome!" He repeated when her silhouette came into vision. Kagome gulped nervously. The cold air allowed each individual to see their breath. The moist warmth swirling around before the vapor disappeared. The darkness hid most of it, though. The moon had continued across the sky and was opposite of what it was earlier. Now setting, instead of rising.
Inuyasha stormed over to her, a deep growl making it to no ears. "I-Inuyasha! I have to go back!" She exclaimed, throwing a hand towards the opening. Inuyasha just grabbed her wrist like he had done previously. This time, Kagome was not going back so easily!
Inuyasha's grip tightened, not tight enough to hurt her but enough to restrain her as she fought to get away. Sheesh! Miroku and Sango said she wasn't recovered... How they were wrong!
"Let. Me. Go!" She cried, pulling and kicking like a small child. Inuyasha exhailed with a slight eye twitch.
"C'mon, Kagome. Don't fight." Inuyasha's tone was unusually calm, but Kagome didn't stop. His temper caught up with him. "Kagome! Stop!" Kagome shook her head.
"I need to go back! They probably think I'm dead!"
"I don't care! If you go back, then you might not be able to return. Do you understand that?" He sounded more hurt than angry as in one tug the women fell away from the well helplessly and crashed into his arms. Kagome felt tears threaten her dry cheeks. He shoved her face into Inuyasha bare chest. Taking a deep breath she tried to calm her racing mind. Soon only one question was left unanswered.
How was she getting back?
Inuyasha seemed to not mind the women being so close. Still, he didn't look down a her. Kagome looked around. She couldn't possibly fight off Inuyasha. There were few things scattered on the ground, but with the half breed's hand still grasped around her own she couldn't reach them. She could tell him to sit, but that may result in her tumbling down with him... She looked at the hand that proved as her chain before an idea hit.
She was ready to use his own grip against him. A smirk plastered on her face gave off a playful vibe.
She stepped back and let their hands fall. "Inuyasha..." she whispered, staring down at the ground while she covered up her smile.
"Yes?" He answered, his tone still galled. Kagome managed to use her free hand to grab Inuyasha's that hung out by his side.
"I'm... s-sorry." She strained her voice to make it seem like she was truly sorry. Inuyasha was nothing but surprised! After a moment he loosened his grip on her wrist so he could hold her hand. With a sigh he responded.
"Its fine... I get why you want to-" Kagome looked up, a grin too wide and happy to match her tone. Before Inuyasha could finish his sentence or protest Kagome swan dived for the well. He growled as he grabbed her by the waist so he could pull the women that was now dangling over the wood back. He, unknowingly, fell into her trap for he stood on the lip of the well.
"SIT BOY!" She screamed. His grip on her waist tightened. He growled in her ear as he positioned himself so that he would not squish the girl. Though it was her plan, Kagome couldn't help but blush as the hanyou held her close to him.
It seemed that they were floating as they went through the portal. Once they got past the gateway, Inuyasha was thrown into the ground. He let out a grunt as he got up, shoving Kagome out of his lap.
"We're going back!" Inuyasha exclaimed as Kagome climbed the latter that she had placed in the well when she came and went fervently.
"Just give me five minutes." She murmured. Throwing her feet onto the floor of the shrine. The moon was still out, but this time it was not blocked by trees. A couple of stray clouds wandered about the night sky. She took no more time to examine her surrounds, too eager to see her family and let them know she was okay! Inuyasha cursed under his breath as he followed behind her. Five minutes.
She threw herself into her old home, waking everyone from their slumber. "I'M HOME~!" She screamed happily. Her mother was the first to make her way into the main room where she found Kagome taking off her shoes.
"K-Kagome!" Her mother ran to her, embracing her child into a tight hug. "I- we thought you were dead! What happened?" She broke away from the hug and held her arm width apart so she was free to look her only daughter over.
"I will, Mom." Kagome agreed, pulling away fully from her mother. The next person to make their way in was Sota.
"Inuyasha!" He cheered. The half demon just grunted as he was pulled away by the middle schooler.
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Grandpa made his way down finally, and Kagome was able to explain what happened. Once everyone was on mostly the same page, they were able to have a short reunion.
"Thank you, Inuyasha." Her mother said once more.
"For what?" He asked, a fang hanging out over his lip.
"For saving my baby!" Kagome's face flushed at the word "baby". Inuyasha smirked at Kagome teasingly after noticing the slight change.
"I don't mind." He said with a shrug. "I kinda like saving *your baby*." Kagome couldn't help but duel out a glare.
"Inuyasha." Sota rubbed sleep out of his eyes before he said with slight curiosity in his voice. "Where's your shirt?" Kagome suddenly became aware of his bare chest. She brought Inuyasha home half naked... Gggrreeeaaattt
"Your sister likes to take night walks without telling me." His voice was too sweet. Sota, still not understanding, gave a nod. "Anyway, we have to go." Inuyasha stood and grabbed Kagome's hand.
"Already?" Sota whined. Kagome nodded.
"Sorry, we have to go just in case the well closes again." She slipped on her shoes. Her eyes caught sight of the yellow bag she had left previously. Hurriedly, she threw it on her back before being tugged out of the house.
The sun made its appearance, casting early shadows around them. They made their way quickly to the shrine. Making it to the bone-eater's well Inuyasha tugged her into it with him.
Great...
Kagome looked around her as their feet hit the ground.
Inuyasha's gonna be pissed at me...
Inuyasha growled as he looked around as well. They were still in modern day.
The well was closed.
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