Disclaimer: I don't own Inu Yasha and co. I don't own any of the songs that I put into the story, except on cd's. But I do own Shiori, Miyu & Koshin Hakogami, Kil Kai-another snow demon from feudal times & Aisu- female snow demon from feudal times, they are all mine.
AN: " " is speaking, ' ' is thought
AN. Just to let you know that I've made spelling/grammer corrections and added a little more detail to the story's chapters. I'm reposting the corrected chapters. But this is still the same story & story line. See if you notice the corrections. And thanks to those that read & review. The reviews mean a lot.
Glossary: youkai-demon
inu-youkai-dog demon
ningen-human
ookami-wolf demon
osuwari-sit
aisu-ice
CHAPTER 2: Someone's Coming
"Who are you and why are climbing through Kagome's window?" Shiori demanded, feeling her energy building for a fight.
Inu Yasha just froze, staring at the woman with the sword. His eyes widen as he felt the amount of energy building up around her. He was not going to take his eyes off of her for fear that she would strike before he was ready.
"Whoa, Shiori!!" Kagome yelled moving in between the two hanyous. "This is the other hanyou that I was telling you about. Remember? This is one of my companions from the Feudal Era."
'Other hanyou?' Inu Yasha thought.
Shiori glanced at Kagome's face, then back to Inu Yasha's. She nodded her head, and then resheathed the sword. Her energy level, too, began to calm. "Well, why is he climbing through your bedroom window? Not to mention being rude."
Inu Yasha found his voice, "Rude?! Who drew a sword first? Is that how you say hello to everyone you meet or am I just special?"
Shiori narrowed her eyes, "Only those who are sneaking in through people's bedroom windows. Kagome, are you sure this is your friend and not some lecher?" She turned to look at her cousin, forgetting about the male hanyou for a moment. As if that was possible.
"Yes, Shiori, he's a friend. He's a little rough around the edges, but not too bad. He doesn't want anyone to know that he's a good guy, though. Thinks it makes him weak," she answered grabbing her bag, ready to go.
Inu Yasha, not liking being talked about like he wasn't even there, blurted, "Do you have to talk about me like I'm not even here?! Kagome, who is this woman?!" He managed to add a bit of contempt to the word 'woman,' to make it an insult.
The woman in question turned her gaze to him. He swallowed, realizing that he may have made her angry. 'She has powers almost like Kagome's, but I don't think she's a miko. She's different,' he thought. 'And maybe more dangerous. I'll have to keep my eyes on her. I don't want to have that sword in my back.'
"Fine, I'll stop talking about you like you're not here, but please, try to act civil. Now, time for introductions: Inu Yasha, this is my cousin, Shiori Hakogami, from Mt. Fuji. She's going to be going with us," Kagome made introductions and grabbed her bag.
"Wait a damn minute!! She's coming with us?! Are you insane?!" Inu Yasha sputtered in surprise.
"Uh, yeah. Weren't you listen or do your little ears need cleaning out?" Shiori teased, smiling a little evilly, egging him on.
"WHAT?!! Do you have a problem with me, wench?!" Inu Yasha growled out, hand going to his sword.
Shiori moved her hand to her sword ind just stared at him, but before anyone could make a move, Kagome stepped in between the two again.
"Come on, guys. Let's just get going without any bloodshed." She looked from one to the other. Shiori knew that Inu Yasha wouldn't step down first, so she did. Inu Yasha, then, moved his hand away from his sword, but he didn't relax.
"Shiori, can I talk to you for a moment?" Kagome asked.
She nodded her head in answer.
Kagome then turned to Inu Yasha. "Could you wait outside by the God Tree? This is girl talk and a bit private."
Inu Yasha stared at Kagome, trying to read her expression. 'What is going on here? Why is her cousin so hostile?' He then turned his head to look at Shiori, she had a small smile on her face and what looked to be a bit of pity. 'Pity? What in the hell is going on?' He then nodded his head, and left out the window.
Kagome turned to her cousin. "Why are you picking on him? You just met and you're acting like you're ready to cut his head off. What's going on?"
"Well, I have to know whether or not he's good enough for my cousin, don't I?" Shiori answered with a smile.
"W-w-what?!" Kagome sputtered. "What are you talking about?"
Shiori laughed, "Oh come on! I believe there is more to this hanyou than you let on. And, I'm going to find out. Besides, I feel he's got a good heart, if not a good head on his shoulders. I'm just feeling him out. Seeing what he's made of. That's all." She bent down to get her black bag and a second sword, but Kagome didn't see it. "Now, let's go before your hanyou gets his dander up. I can't wait to meet the rest of your crew."
Kagome nodded and they walked out of her room and said goodbye to their family. "We'll be back soon, Mom."
"You girls be careful." Mrs. Higerashi waved to the three leaving for the Sacred Well.
"Are you sure you can handle this, wench?" Inu Yasha goaded, jumping on top of the well.
"I can handle anything you can dish out, hanyou or is it puppy?" Shiori teased, taking her cousin's offered hand.
Kagome just sighed and rolled her eyes. "Let's go, I'm sure everyone is worried about us," with that they all three jumped into the well.
Shiori was enjoying the weightless sensation of traveling through time. It reminded her of flying. When they landed, she jumped out of the well, like Inu Yasha normally does and landed softly on the grass around the well. She looked down at the surprised hanyou and her grinning cousin. "Come on, slowpokes. I can't wait to check this place out. It smells so clean and it's so quiet!" Then she backed up to wait on them.
Inu Yasha turned to look at Kagome and saw her smiling. "Ok, what just happened here?! How did she do that?"
Kagome turned her gaze to him. "Oh, she's more than she seems, trust me. Now, why don't we get out of here. I can't wait to introduce her to everybody."
Inu Yasha waited for her to say more, but when she didn't, he just shrugged and offered his back. When she was on his back, he jumped out of the well. Shiori was waiting in the clearing.
She had been relaxing by the well, then she became alert. "Guys, someone's coming." She unsheathed her sword, dripped her bag, and got ready for a fight.
AN: Well, hope you guys like this chapter. I'm sorry it's so short but I thought that I would let Naraku's little plot have its own chapter. And again, I'm so sorry that I have been slacking on updating. I admit that is was because of a bit of writer's block and because I got so caught up in reading the other wonderful stories on this website. How do you guys like it so far? Please read & review. Or I won't write any more!!! just kidding, please review.
I would like to thank my wonderful editor, ninjawarrior4life, my bro. glad you like it.
And thanks to everyone who has been reading this story from the beginning when I first started posting it. And to those who read and like it.
THX to all my readers.
