Inurella
Chapter 15: Flying Cats and Dogs
A/N: A couple things, first off, sorry about the long wait for this chapter! I had a little bit of a writers block so to speak. I hope it sounds ok and that it's a decent chapter. Definitely more of the longer ones that's for sure.
Also the green fairy in my story is Sara Asuno. She is the woman who played the flute for Sesshoumaru and was in love with him in Episode 133. I would link her Wiki profile but im not sure if I am allowed to link outside of FF. Anyways if you're curious look up her name :) She was perfect for my green fairy, who is the fairy of Music, Song and Dance. Sara Asuno plays the flute, so I thought it fit nicely.
Hopefully you know of Yura, she is the red fairy in my story. Yura is the demon who was obsessed with hair in the earlier episodes of Inuyasha, specifically Episode 3. Which was quite early actually, lol. I made Yura the fairy of Beauty, Love and Desire. It just fit her and her personality.
The Blue Fairy is Kanna...and if i have to explain who Kanna is, well then you need to go and finish watching Inuyasha! Because I am an awesome person, she first appears in episode 41. You're welcome!
One more thing! I am so sorry for the crappy chapter title, lol. I was in a rush and couldn't think of anything else. If anyone else has a better idea I would love to hear it! Thanks!
Thanks for the support and patience! Let me know your thoughts on this one!
***Naraku's Mansion***
Kagome had woken up from a dreamless sleep. Her eyes and nose were red from crying. Her long black hair, were in tangles and stuck to her lips and face. She felt a chill as she stood up. Her bare feet met with the cold wooden floor and shivered as she took a step toward the window.
Kagome stared out into the night sky, taking in the cool night air through her lungs. It felt refreshing and took a deep breath. She glared at the castle. It was as if, it was a shining pillar of light calling to her, but she was unable to get there. Kagome swallowed a lump in her throat, she forced it down as she clenched her fists in frustration. She felt her eyes well up with tears once again.
She couldn't help it. She so much longed to go to the ball. To meet the prince, to dance away the night in his arms, to laugh and make small talk with the other guests, to stuff her face with all sorts of delicacy's she's never heard of. To just get out of the house for once…
Kagome slumped down against the wall, threw her face into her hands and began to sob. The mansion echoed with Kagome's cries of sorrow. Outside the animals that so loved Kagome, heard her cries of pain, and ran off to seek help from a very ancient and magical source. Knowing if anyone could help Kagome, it was them.
A few moments later after she finished crying. She felt a bit better and thought to herself "I can't keep feeling sorry for myself" Kagome repeated once again out loud. Trying to convince herself that everything was going to be ok, and that it was just a stupid ball. Tears stung her eyes once more, she held them back for as long as she could, before letting them go once more. Tears strolled down her face as Kagome closed her eyes and tried to accept her fate. She held her chin up high and decided to stop with crying, enough is enough. Kagome wiped her eyes with the palms of her hands and went to stand up.
"Kagome" she heard a tiny voice said out of nowhere.
Kagome shook her head.
"Kagome" the voice said once again, but more stern.
Kagome slowly came to her feet and realized it wasn't her imagination. She looked around the dimly lit room, but no one was there. She reached over and lit another candle for some added light.
She felt a breeze coming from the window and turned to close it. Instead of seeing the brightly lit castle. She saw before her three orbs of light hovering just outside.
Kagome took a step back and swallowed. "Oh God I'm being abducted by aliens!"
One of the lights shook up and down and giggled.
Kagome jumped back at the sound.
She reached out towards the hovering lights out of pure curiosity and bewilderment. Leaning closer she tried to touch one of them. Suddenly all three came shooting into her room through the window. Whizzing past her face and hair.
Kagome snatched her hand back and looked on with shock as they invaded her room.
Kagome noticed they were all different colors. They were red, blue and green. She couldn't stop staring, she didn't know what to say or think.
After a few moments the green orb of light spoke. "Hello child, don't be afraid. We're here to help! Come, follow us, quickly!"
Kagome stood there in silence. She was so startled, she wasn't able to make herself move.
The red fairy said. "What are you waiting for? Come with us!"
The green orb of light rushed over to the red light and appeared to have smacked it. "Oh hush now" the green fairy said. "She's probably a little frightened". She continued.
The red light sighed. "I suppose you're right! I guess an introduction is in order!, but we don't have much time!" she said quickly.
The red fairy had morphed into a beautiful young girl, with a short bob and green eyes. She had a red hair band with a bow that peeked at the top of her head. She wore a black, shiny, skin tight dress that was too short for a Kagome's taste, and according to Kagome's logic: must've been licked on by kittens.
Kagome's eye's happened upon Yura's breasts. They were large …very large. The top of her dress barely covered them. Kagome was worried they were going to spill out before her very eyes. Kagome looked away red faced and flushed.
"I am Yura, I am the fairy of Beauty, Love, and desire" Yura said proudly flicking her hair of her shoulder.
Kagome stuttered and blushed. "I…I can see that" she blurted out.
Yura giggled. "Don't be too intimidated my dear, you're quite the beauty yourself." She said as she reached forward and played with Kagome's hair. "My, my, my, what pretty hair you have." Yura teased as she stroked Kagome's long locks.
The green fairy stepped forward, "Pay no mind to her, she has an unhealthy obsession with hair." She said as she pulled Yura away.
The green fairy had morphed into a beautiful woman with long cascading black hair. She held a long wooden flute in her hands that looked incredibly old. "I am Sara Asano the fairy of Song, Music, and Dance." She said as she curtseyed.
Kagome smiled at the green fairy, noting that she was the more mature of the two so far. Kagome then looked to the blue fairy. Assuming it would be her next to be introduced.
The blue fairy just stood there motionless while silence filled the room.
Yura spoke up. "You'll have to excuse her, she's a little bit of a mute." She said as she patted the blue fairy's head.
Sara glared at Yura and then glanced at Kagome. "She's not a mute, she's just a bit shy." She said as she held the blue light in her hand.
Sara nudged the little blue fairy. "Go on, we don't have much time!" Sara pleaded.
Suddenly the little blue light vibrated and hummed. Transforming into a little girl with white hair and black soulless eyes. She held a mirror to her chest like a child would hold a doll.
The little girl slowly bowed and spoke with a tiny solemn voice. "I am Kanna the fairy of "Seeing". She said quietly.
"Seeing'? What does that mean?" Kagome thought to herself.
Kagome spoke up "What is seeing?" Kagome asked curiously.
Kanna hesitated for a moment, then peered into Kagome's eyes. Without moving her lips or talking Kanna spoke into Kagome's mind.
"I can see people as who they really are, I can see past their masks and shadows. I can peer into their souls and hearts. I know who people really are just by looking at them." Kanna paused, then continued. "I can also see into people's pasts, present and futures." She added.
Kanna then pointed to her mirror motioning for Kagome to peer into it.
Kanna then proceeded to ask Kagome whether she would like to see her past, present, or future.
Kagome thought for a moment and spoke aloud. "Well, there's no use dwelling on the past." She said matter of factly and continued. "And I know my present" She said laughing, looking around her.
Kagome leaned down to Kanna's mirror.
"Kanna, show me my future…please". Kagome asked.
Suddenly the mirror's contents of Kagome's reflection twisted and distorted in swirling rays of color and light. Suddenly it started to take shape and morphed into a clearer image.
Kagome saw what appeared to be her at the ball, in the most extravagant gown she had ever laid eyes on. She leaned in closer and saw herself dancing with a man she couldn't quite fully see. It was blurry all around him. No matter how many times she turned her head, or squished her eyes. She couldn't make him out clearly.
The mirror faded and went back to Kagome's reflection.
Kagome blinked. "Was that really my future?"
Kanna nodded.
"But why couldn't I see who I was dancing with? Who was that man? And I don't even know how to dance!" Kagome added.
Yura spoke up. "Hey! you can't know everything about your future. You have to keep it exciting you know? It wouldn't be a surprise if we told you, now would it" Yura said as she placed her hands on her curvy hips.
Sara grabbed Kagome's hand "Yes! That was your future! And we are here to help you get there" she smiled.
Kagome clasped a hand to her mouth "Is this for real? Am I dreaming?" Kagome asked breathlessly.
The three fairies all morphed back into balls of light and motioned for Kagome to follow them.
Kagome followed them up the ladder to the attic from Kagome's bedroom.
Kagome looked around the attic expecting to see something different, but nothing was out of place.
The fairies then motioned to Kagome over to a dusty dresser. It was sitting at the back of the room, against a large wall. Kagome walked up to the dresser and looked back at the fairies curiously. Just as she was about to speak, the dresser slowly moved out of the way with the help of the fairies magic.
Kagome glanced at the wall that the dresser had been leaning against, it was just a plain old wall.
The fairies used their magic to outline a door on the wall. The lines the fairies had carved suddenly burst into light. It was glowing bright yellow and Kagome could barely keep her eyes on it.
The fairies then told Kagome to knock on the wall three times. Kagome didn't hesitate she knocked three times on the glowing door.
Kagome was ecstatic. She could not remember feeling this much excitement and happiness. Her mouth was dry and sweat beaded down her neck. She held her breath as the door slowly started to open.
The door vibrated and groaned under the weight of the old wood.
Kagome felt a draft through the opening of the door. The light of the doors had faded away and they were left with an open space to a magical world Kagome could not wait to jump into. She was longing for such an adventure and here it was.
Kaome grabbed her hair and pulled it to one side of her shoulder. She put a hand to the door that had been a regular wall a moment ago. The cool air rushed through the open door once again. Kagome licked her lips and peeked her head in. Her mouth flew open as she stepped through the door.
It was a site to see. A beautiful garden full of sparking light, and blooming flowers all around.
Everywhere you looked there was intertwining vines of ivy and flowers that grew along the sides of tree's and wooden structures. Flowers of every kind imaginable. All, at their most beautiful stage of life. The garden was filled with fireflies and other orbs of light, which provided enough light to satisfy Kagome's view of this magical place. She was mesmerised at beauty around her and couldn't take enough in.
She never wanted to leave. Well…except maybe to the ball.
Kagome's wide eyed expression turned to face the fairies. "What is this place?"
Kanna stepped forward. "We are in the reflection of your soul." She said with no emotion or expression on her face.
Kagome blinked. "huh?"
Yuri smiling awkwardly. "Just go with it" she said as she scrunched up her nose.
Sara smiled "We will explain another time."
Kagome nodded trying to understand.
Sara walked towards Kagome and smiled. "You stand here and close your eyes."
Sara motioned for Kagome to walk into the middle of the garden. There was of a swirling pattern of cobblestone and moss beneath her bare feet, it felt oddly warm to the touch.
They all gathered around her and held hands, while Kagome kept her eyes closed.
Yura began "I Yura the fairy of Beauty, Love and Desire, herby give thy gift of three, one night only until the clock strikes three." She said as she waved her hand over Kagome's head.
All of a sudden Kagome's appearance began to change. Her ragged clothing turned into an enchanting dress the color of moonlight. Her hair began to transform into long cascading loose curls that kissed her cheeks and was left down her back to flow along her body.
Her shoes were of translucent pearl-like glass that revealed her beautiful petite feat.
Through the magic of the fairies her ears were pierced with dangling diamond earrings and a matching necklace that was just enough to give her that sparkle, not too much and not too little.
Kagome's makeup was stunning, as she had sparkling white- blue eyeshadow and light rose-red lips.
Kagome looked at herself in awe. She tried to speak but continued to just stutter.
The fairies smiled and continued on.
"I do good work" Yura said proudly and winked at Kagome. All Kagome could do was nod in agreement.
It was Sara's turn.
"I Sara Asano the fairy of Music, Song and Dance, herby give thy gift of three for one night only, until the clock strikes three" Sara said happily.
Sara then went up to Kagome and grabbed her by the waist and twirled her around moving on into the waltz.
Kagome gracefully moved her feet accordingly in perfect succession. Kagome looked up to Sara "I can dance!" Kagome said surprised staring at her feet.
Sara laughed. "Of course you can, I also do good work" she winked at Yura.
Sara went back to hold hands with her sisters.
Yura nudged Kanna "It's your turn Kanna"
Kanna took a deep breath and closed her eyes. Her whole body glowed with a bright white light. Her hair wildly swaying in the wind and began to speak.
"I Kanna, the fairy of truth and light,
herby give thee, thy gift of the seeing-light.
This is thy gift, as is thy right.
Not for one day,
not for one night,
but for the rest of thee waking light.
Now is thy hour, you will foresee,
Close your eyes and ye shall see.
Kanna paused and added. "Have a safe trip and be home by three." She said as she smiled happy with herself.
And with that Kagome opened her eyes and…
Nothing, was different.
Kagome looked at Kanna puzzled. "I don't think yours worked, I don't see anything different." Kagome opened and closed her eyes trying to see anything out of the ordinary. (Besides the Magical Enchanted Fairy Garden, that took place in the reflection of her soul.)
Kanna huffed. "You won't, until there is something you wish to see".
"Oh" Kagome said hesitantly but still looking around diligently.
Kanna sighed. "Don't worry it will come to you when needed." Kanna assured her.
Kagome nodded.
Sara then came up to Kagome "You must remember, all these gifts except for Kanna's, will disappear at three am, the witching hour." She said sternly.
Kagome looked at them all with disbelief. "The witching hour? I have all these gifts till three, and, then… they're gone?"
Sara nodded "Do not despair Kagome! These gifts are already inside you, we only brought them out all at once for tonight." Sara said comforting Kagome.
Kagome accepted these words and decided to make the best of it.
Kanna then motioned for Kagome to come closer "A word of caution. If you are not back in this house by three am, all manner of demons will come for you. They are attracted to all things magical. Meaning they will be attracted to your magical gifts. They will devour you in pieces." Kanna warned with her soulless black eyes.
Kagome gulped. "Okay, I think I will stay in for tonight. Maybe catch up on some reading perhaps?" Kagome said as she walked back towards the door.
Sara grabbed Kagome's arm before she could leave. "Don't scare the poor dear…" she said in a comforting voice.
Sara continued. "But it is true. They will kill you, and eat you. So, be home before then" Sara said trying to smile.
Kagome winced hearing this but nodded in understanding.
"How can I ever thank you?" Kagome expressed with deep emotion.
"No need dear, just have fun and be home by three am!" Yura exclaimed.
Kagome smiled nervously and waved to them as they were leaving. Then she thought of something!
"Wait! How will I get to the ball?" Kagome shouted loudly.
Kanna turned around. "You're ride is just about to arrive" Kanna winked and fluttered off with her companions.
Kagome blinked. "What ride? They must've called a magical carriage of some sort" she said to herself and walked out of the garden door, back into the attic. Kagome peered back at the door as she left. It faded to being a plain old wall. Her heart sunk for a moment but then remembered the ball.
Kagome dashed out into her front yard she closed the door behind her and waited.
She was so nervous her stomach was in knots. Where is this ride? And will it arrive in time?"
Just then as she was looking up in the sky, she saw a bright orange star that was getting closer and closer. "Oh my God it's a meteor!" Kagome exclaimed.
She stood in place she couldn't move. Something told her it wasn't what it appeared to be. Kanna's voice echoed in her ears. "Don't be afraid." And with that Kagome tried to relax and steady her breathing.
She squished up her eyes as it got closer. It still appeared to be a ball of fire, but it was just now starting to take form.
"What is that?" Kagome took a few steps closer, trying to make it out.
"Is that….a giant flying cat on fire?" Kagome blinked as she continued to think out loud.
Kagome looked again and shook her head, that's not possible. It now looked as if there was a man riding the giant flying cat on fire.
Kagome shook her head and headed towards her front door "Nope, nope, nope"
Just then it stopped and hovered over Kagome.
Kagome looked up at the glaring light of the fire. She shielded her eyes as the wind from the fire blew her hair around violently.
She heard a man's voice coming from the giant cat "Hey you! Is your name Kagome?"
Kagome blinked and tried to see if the voice was coming from.
Suddenly a man in a suite with long silver hair and white ears of a dog, jumped down off the cat and landed on the grass.
Kagome's mouth hung open.
The man in the suite smiled at her and walked closer.
He walked over to her and grabbed her hands gently into his. "It is you!" he exclaimed as he lifted her hands up to his nose and sniffed her hands.
Kagome mouth flew open and blushed awkwardly.
Kagome blinked at the man before her. "Did you just sniff my hands?" Kagome asked as she snatched her hands back from his grasp.
The man's face turned red. "I am so sorry. I was just making sure it was you" he tried to explain.
Kagome looked at him oddly as she tilted her head. "What do you mean by that?
He smiled at her.
Inuyasha looked at the woman in front of him. My God what a stunning creature she was. He had to hold everything back to just be near her. Never in his whole life had he ever met, someone more enchanting and lovelier than her. Inuyasha could hardly contain himself, however he was a gentleman after all. He knew how to control himself around women, unlike Miroku. However he had never had to hold back this much passion and desire within him. It shook him to the core.
The man leaned his face in close to Kagome's. "I have been waiting, such a long time to see you again." He brushed his fingers across Kagome's cheek.
Kagome gulped as her heart was beating out of her chest. She couldn't stop staring at him, something seemed so familiar to her. What did he mean by seeing me again? She thought to herself.
Kagome glanced up at his ears.
Kagome subconsciously lifted her hands to his ears and rubbed them with her pointer finger and thumb. She rubbed them in clockwise circles. He seemed to tense at her touch and noticed his leg started to twitch. "Aren't you a cute pu" Kagome started to say.
Then suddenly remembered who he was.
"You! You're the man from the market!" Kagome exclaimed loudly.
The man nodded and scratched his head. "Yeah that would be me." He replied awkwardly. He cleared his throat and continued. "I am so, sorry about before, but I don't have much time to explain. Please come with me!"
Kagome shook her head and put her hands on his chest as if to push him away. "How did you know I was here?"
"I'll explain on the way" Inuyasha replied.
Kilala lowered herself to the ground at the man's arm movement. The man hopped onto her back and leaned forward stretching out a hand to Kagome.
"Do you trust me?" Inuyasha asked with a wry half smile.
Kagome hesitated, but then heard Kanna's voice. "You can trust him."
Kagome raised an eyebrow at him and replied "Y..yes" as she grabbed hold of his hand.
And with that he pulled her up onto the cats back.
Kagome scared for her life immediately grabbed hold of him, tightly squeezing his mid-section.
The both tensed up and blushed at the touch of each other, but relaxed within a few moments.
Kagome reached up to her hair to move it out of the way, as it was blowing in the wind.
"I never caught your name" Kagome said softly.
The man's ears perked up. "Oh, it's Inuyasha." He replied.
Kilala soared through the air, weaving in and out as she pleased. Kagome loved the feeling of flying and smiled to herself as she was beaming with happiness.
Kagome glanced down at the flying creature she was sitting on. She played with the soft fur between her fingers.
"What is this creature?" Kagome asked.
Inuyasha laughed. "She's a Cat-demon named Kilala"
"Cat-demon?" Kagome repeated.
Inuyasha nodded. "She's a friend of mines, she let me borrow her for the night."
Kagome nodded and smiled looking down at Kilala and petted more of her fur. It reminded her of Shippou's little puffy tail.
Kagome put her hand back around Inuyasha's waist.
"I assume you are taking me to the ball? I hope it's not too late to meet the prince!" Kagome exclaimed.
Inuyasha stiffened.
He motioned for Kilala to stop and land.
She slowly glided down, and gently landed on a roof with a fantastic view of the castle.
Inuyasha hopped down and grabbed Kagome's waist to help her from Kilala.
Kagome tilted her head "Why did we stop?"
Inuyasha ran his fingers through his hair. "I kind of forgot to mention something that might be important." He laughed nervously.
Kagome put her hands on her hips and cocked an eyebrow. "What is it?" she asked suspiciously.
Inuyasha tried to loosen the collar of his suite as it was getting tighter and tighter.
"Well, it never occurred to me that you might not know who I am" Inuyasha said as he laughed.
Kagome looked at him disgruntled. Not knowing what he was trying to say.
Kagome's eyes widened and saw the crest of Inuyasha's well-tailored suite. She knew like Kagura that only people of the royal family wore that crest.
She went to open her mouth but nothing could come out.
Inuyasha put a hand on Kagome's shoulder. "Are…you ok? You look a little pale" Inuyasha asked concerned.
Kagome nodded up and down, then shook her head back and forth. Not knowing how she felt. She was dumfounded.
Kagome cleared her throat and breathed in and out. "Y…yo…you're the Prince, aren't you?" Kagome said as she winced.
Inuyasha nodded.
Kagome nodded and turned around to walk away. She then came back towards Inuyasha "You're the Prince" Kagome said as she pointed at him.
Inuyasha nodded again and smiled.
Kagome stopped pacing. She put her hands over her face and sighed.
"I am so embarrassed!" She exclaimed.
Inuyasha walked towards her. He lightly placed his fingers in-between hers.
Inuyasha gently laughed. "Don't be embarrassed. The very moment I saw you, standing there at the market, with your cute yellow sundress. I knew I had to see you again. Even if you out right refused me, here and now, whether you like me or not, I just had to see you one more time." Inuyasha said with determination.
Kagome swallowed and looked into Inuyasha's eyes and smiled "I know it was kind of slow of me to not recognize you as the prince in the first place. But I just never thought in a million years something this incredible would happen to me, let alone a handsome prince riding in on his flying cat to come for me" Kagome said quietly laughing.
Inuyasha put a finger to Kagome's chin and lifted her face to meet his.
She could feel his hot breath on her face and it made her head swim.
"I will always come for you, if you you'll have me" Inuyasha replied with a wry half smile.
Kagome practically felt her knees go weak at those words. She sunk down a few inches before Inuyasha grabbed her waist and held her close.
Inuyasha looked down at the blushing Kagome. "You think I'm handsome?" Inuyasha asked out of nowhere half smiling to himself.
Kagome rolled her eyes. "You know you are" she said as she playfully pushed off of his chest.
Inuyasha blushed still holding on to her. "Well we better get to the ball before midnight. But before we go. Will you…be the one to stay with me?" Inuyasha asked holding his face inches to Kagome's.
Kagome bit her lips and nodded. Inuyasha leaned closer to her mouth, as his heart thudded in his chest.
BAM
BAM
BAM
Fireworks went off in the distance over the castle and startled both Kagome and Inuyasha.
Inuyasha and Kagome awkwardly laughed and let go of one another.
They finally hopped back on Kilala and headed towards the castle before midnight.