Hey pplz! I accidentally deleted my fic when uploading so I had to re-write it. This and the fact that I've been busy with year-end exams. Anywho.,enjoy chap eight!
Disclaimer: I own nothing. Only this cool computer I got from a six-legged man.......
A Sad Solo
Kagome felt something warm against her face. The steady beat of a heart and the swell of lungs. She moaned and opened her eyes, taking in her surroundings.
Ginta had her propped against his chest, wanting to keep her warm and but not move her so much just in case Kouga had hurt her seriously.
" Lady Kagome? Are you alright?", he asked with concern.
She nodded uncertainly, blinking through the intense torch light that flickered near her face.
Her legs felt like water as she pushed herself upright, shaking her head to get rid of the faintness.
Two arms wrapped around her own. " Are you sure your able to walk milady?", Hakkaku asked from her right side.
" Yes, just take me to my room. I'll be fine from there".
The two vassals nodded and walked slowly down the corridor, worry etched into their features.
Kagome locked the door after the two wolf demons left, sighing at being alone. She pulled the thick wool curtains across the windows and secured them, so no demon could peek in ( hint hint). She lit the soft naphtha lamps that lined the stone walls so the room took on a cozy glow.
She pulled on a thick woolen night gown and sat down by her mirror, brushing out her silky ebony locks.
The soft light caught the gleam of a wooden case under her bed. Kagome got up and pulled the case out, letting it rest across her lap.
Flipping up the brass buckles, she opened the lid, revealing a chocolate coloured violin. It shone brightly in the soft light, strings glinting a bleached silver.
Kagome took up the instrument in her arms, cradling it as if it were a child. It vibrated softly as she ran her fingers over the surface, letting the smooth wood bring back countless memories.
Her hands then laid it to rest and went to the bow, feeling the wood to make sure it was supple. white powder fell onto her fingers as she touched the bleached horse hair that went across its length.
Lifting the instrument to rest on her left shoulder, chin resting comfortably on top, Kagome plucked each string, tuning it until the sound was perfect. She then ran the bow across the "D" string, letting a clear, semi-bass note cute the silence.
She played one octave, then went to the next, closing her eyes as the sound drifted through her body. Her hands automatically went down and her arm slowly made its way down the finger board.
Kagome then broke into a song, one filled with sadness and longing. Longing for her lost father.
Kagome's POV
" Father!", six year old Kagome sobbed. " Why do you have to go?!".
He locked his gentle gaze on hers, wincing at the sadness in her cries. " Kagome my flower. Don't cry! I'll be back before you know it".
" But father! Your always leaving! Why can't you stay for once?"
" Kagome dear, listen". He bent down and put a finger under her chin, tilting her head up towards his. " I'll be gone until the days grow cold and gloomy. I'll be back when the geese fly into the south, when all the flowers disappear".
She looked into his identical chocolate eyes and nodded sadly. " Do you promise father? That you'll come back when the birds stop singing?".
" Of course I do dear. When I come back, I'll stay until you turn ten. Then I'll take you with me on an adventure to a different country. How does that sound?"
Kagome's eyes lit up with glee. " Really!? That would be great!".
" Good my girl. Now here, I want you to have this". He reached behind him and brought out a polished oak case.
" What is it father?"
" An instrument called the violin. I want you to learn how to play it on your own and when I come back, you can play a tune for me".
" You mean, this is for me? Its all mine? Nobody else's?".
" Yes my flower. Its for you and you alone".
" Oh thank-you father!" Kagome flung her arms around his neck, crying with joy and sadness.
He pried her off of him and stood up, smiling down at her. " You be a good girl and take care of your baby brother".
" Yes father".
He nodded, planting a kiss on her head. He then hugged his wife good bye and kissed little Souta on the forehead. He then mounted his horse and rode away with his expedition party.
Kagome stood outside, watching until she could no longer see them.
" Do you want to stay outside dear?"
She looked up at her mother and nodded. " I want to practise in the stable".
Mrs. Higurashi nodded. " Kaede will come and get you when tea is ready".
Waving her small hands, Kagome skipped down to the stable, housing the family horses. She slipped into the cool building, inhaling the familiar scents of hay and leather.
She made her way to the back, heading to her pony's stall.
The little mare had her cute black head over the half door, ears pricked in the girl's direction.
" Hi Bess! Look what I got from father!". Kagome let herself in to the mare's stall and let the pony sniff the polished wooden case. " What do you think?"
The mare snorted and nuzzled the girl, woofing a warm breeze into Kagome's face.
Kagome giggled and pushed Bess's head away. She walked to the back of the stall and opened the half door that lead out into a separate paddock." Come on Bess!".
The black pony jogged behind Kagome as she skipped into the paddock, throwing up her head at being able to escape the small confines of the stable.
Kagome sat down in the middle of the enclosure, laying the case on the lush grass.
" Okay Bess, why don't we see what's in here".
She snapped opened the buckles and lifted the lid. A small gasp escaped her lips as her gaze fell upon the chocolate coloured instrument. It was the same shade as her eyes.
Kagome lifted it out and held it up so the mare could sniff the object. The little horse whinnied in approval and lay down beside Kagome, folding her legs underneath her body.
Kagome took out the bow and started to experiment on ways to play the instrument. First she tried it like a guitar. Nope. A cello. Nope. Ah.
She held it parallel to the ground, resting on her left shoulder. Now all she needed to do was figure out how to get the sound out of it.
Hours passed and notes would occasionally float out of the violin. Eventually, Kagome had figured out some finger positions. She played until dusk, getting snorts of approval from the mare.
" Kagome girl. Time to come in for tea".
She looked up into the wrinkled face of Kaede, a very close family maid.
" That sounds wonderful".
" Thanks nanny".
Kagome put the violin and bow back in the case and closed the lid, snapping the buckles shut. She took Kaede's hand and followed her out of the paddock, giving Bess a kiss on the forehead before leaving.
End of Kagome's POV
' I've mastered this instrument and have been waiting to play it for father for over eleven years. He hasn't come back since that day. Oh how I miss him'.
Her tune suddenly went harsh, booming out notes filled with hatred and loathing. ' Kouga! Damn him! What did I do to deserve that. First he hits me and then he knocks me out altogether! what's up with that? All I did was demand to know what was going on. He didn't have to resort to violence!'
She played ruthlessly on the instrument, letting the sound vibrate out and smother the room in a veil of anger.
' He's ruining my life. He was nice at first but after a few months, his appearance changed. He started ignoring me and forcing me to do things. Bossing me around and spending little or no time with me.
Though, I could just run away and never return. No, I have to be smarter than that. He's keeping me in the manor for a reason and I have a feeling its something to do with me. Whatever it is, I don't want to wait around to find out'.
Her tune then changed to one of a thinking mind. ( Ya know, like jeoparody.)
' It'll have to be one during the day. Kouga will expect one at night but I'll outsmart him. I should get Ayumi to help, pack me food. Ginta and Hakkaku seem to be on my side but I can't be sure. I'll just wait around and see'.
A smirk spread across her pretty face, causing her chocolate eyes to light up with new found hope.
The sound radiating from her violin went to that of one who has found the light at the end of the tunnel. It was filled with hope and excitement, also a bit cocky.
Kagome had something to look forward to now.
Outside, Kouga lent casually against the door frame, listening to Kagome play. He loved to hear her play that strange instrument. It sounded to much like how his mother used to play.
He suddenly jumped back when angry notes burst into his ears, causing his to wince. His keen ears took the sound as two gongs clashing beside him.
Images of him and Kagome suddenly flew into his head. Images of him and her fighting, of him hitting her and images of what she wished would happen to him. He shook his head to clear the images away, taken aback by one of him being impaled with a spiky lance.
Standing well away from the door, Kouga listened to her playing.
The tune changed to that of thought and he leaned in, straining for a voice. None came but just the steady tick of the violin.
Then, a cocky, somewhat hopeful sound emitted from the door.
He grumbled and walked away, wanting nothing more than to drop onto his bed and fall into a well deserved sleep.
' She's up to something, I can tell by the sound of her playing. I'll have to stay alert or she just might slip out under my nose'.
" Insolent girl. I can't wait to get rid of you", he growled.
(A/N):: Ohhhhhhhhhh, someone's grumpy. Stupid Kouga. I'm going to torture him as much as possible. The bum.....ahem Hope you pplz liked the chap! I added extra detail! I made it longer too to make up for how long I took! Anywho, REVIEWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW. As always! .
Disclaimer: I own nothing. Only this cool computer I got from a six-legged man.......
A Sad Solo
Kagome felt something warm against her face. The steady beat of a heart and the swell of lungs. She moaned and opened her eyes, taking in her surroundings.
Ginta had her propped against his chest, wanting to keep her warm and but not move her so much just in case Kouga had hurt her seriously.
" Lady Kagome? Are you alright?", he asked with concern.
She nodded uncertainly, blinking through the intense torch light that flickered near her face.
Her legs felt like water as she pushed herself upright, shaking her head to get rid of the faintness.
Two arms wrapped around her own. " Are you sure your able to walk milady?", Hakkaku asked from her right side.
" Yes, just take me to my room. I'll be fine from there".
The two vassals nodded and walked slowly down the corridor, worry etched into their features.
Kagome locked the door after the two wolf demons left, sighing at being alone. She pulled the thick wool curtains across the windows and secured them, so no demon could peek in ( hint hint). She lit the soft naphtha lamps that lined the stone walls so the room took on a cozy glow.
She pulled on a thick woolen night gown and sat down by her mirror, brushing out her silky ebony locks.
The soft light caught the gleam of a wooden case under her bed. Kagome got up and pulled the case out, letting it rest across her lap.
Flipping up the brass buckles, she opened the lid, revealing a chocolate coloured violin. It shone brightly in the soft light, strings glinting a bleached silver.
Kagome took up the instrument in her arms, cradling it as if it were a child. It vibrated softly as she ran her fingers over the surface, letting the smooth wood bring back countless memories.
Her hands then laid it to rest and went to the bow, feeling the wood to make sure it was supple. white powder fell onto her fingers as she touched the bleached horse hair that went across its length.
Lifting the instrument to rest on her left shoulder, chin resting comfortably on top, Kagome plucked each string, tuning it until the sound was perfect. She then ran the bow across the "D" string, letting a clear, semi-bass note cute the silence.
She played one octave, then went to the next, closing her eyes as the sound drifted through her body. Her hands automatically went down and her arm slowly made its way down the finger board.
Kagome then broke into a song, one filled with sadness and longing. Longing for her lost father.
Kagome's POV
" Father!", six year old Kagome sobbed. " Why do you have to go?!".
He locked his gentle gaze on hers, wincing at the sadness in her cries. " Kagome my flower. Don't cry! I'll be back before you know it".
" But father! Your always leaving! Why can't you stay for once?"
" Kagome dear, listen". He bent down and put a finger under her chin, tilting her head up towards his. " I'll be gone until the days grow cold and gloomy. I'll be back when the geese fly into the south, when all the flowers disappear".
She looked into his identical chocolate eyes and nodded sadly. " Do you promise father? That you'll come back when the birds stop singing?".
" Of course I do dear. When I come back, I'll stay until you turn ten. Then I'll take you with me on an adventure to a different country. How does that sound?"
Kagome's eyes lit up with glee. " Really!? That would be great!".
" Good my girl. Now here, I want you to have this". He reached behind him and brought out a polished oak case.
" What is it father?"
" An instrument called the violin. I want you to learn how to play it on your own and when I come back, you can play a tune for me".
" You mean, this is for me? Its all mine? Nobody else's?".
" Yes my flower. Its for you and you alone".
" Oh thank-you father!" Kagome flung her arms around his neck, crying with joy and sadness.
He pried her off of him and stood up, smiling down at her. " You be a good girl and take care of your baby brother".
" Yes father".
He nodded, planting a kiss on her head. He then hugged his wife good bye and kissed little Souta on the forehead. He then mounted his horse and rode away with his expedition party.
Kagome stood outside, watching until she could no longer see them.
" Do you want to stay outside dear?"
She looked up at her mother and nodded. " I want to practise in the stable".
Mrs. Higurashi nodded. " Kaede will come and get you when tea is ready".
Waving her small hands, Kagome skipped down to the stable, housing the family horses. She slipped into the cool building, inhaling the familiar scents of hay and leather.
She made her way to the back, heading to her pony's stall.
The little mare had her cute black head over the half door, ears pricked in the girl's direction.
" Hi Bess! Look what I got from father!". Kagome let herself in to the mare's stall and let the pony sniff the polished wooden case. " What do you think?"
The mare snorted and nuzzled the girl, woofing a warm breeze into Kagome's face.
Kagome giggled and pushed Bess's head away. She walked to the back of the stall and opened the half door that lead out into a separate paddock." Come on Bess!".
The black pony jogged behind Kagome as she skipped into the paddock, throwing up her head at being able to escape the small confines of the stable.
Kagome sat down in the middle of the enclosure, laying the case on the lush grass.
" Okay Bess, why don't we see what's in here".
She snapped opened the buckles and lifted the lid. A small gasp escaped her lips as her gaze fell upon the chocolate coloured instrument. It was the same shade as her eyes.
Kagome lifted it out and held it up so the mare could sniff the object. The little horse whinnied in approval and lay down beside Kagome, folding her legs underneath her body.
Kagome took out the bow and started to experiment on ways to play the instrument. First she tried it like a guitar. Nope. A cello. Nope. Ah.
She held it parallel to the ground, resting on her left shoulder. Now all she needed to do was figure out how to get the sound out of it.
Hours passed and notes would occasionally float out of the violin. Eventually, Kagome had figured out some finger positions. She played until dusk, getting snorts of approval from the mare.
" Kagome girl. Time to come in for tea".
She looked up into the wrinkled face of Kaede, a very close family maid.
" That sounds wonderful".
" Thanks nanny".
Kagome put the violin and bow back in the case and closed the lid, snapping the buckles shut. She took Kaede's hand and followed her out of the paddock, giving Bess a kiss on the forehead before leaving.
End of Kagome's POV
' I've mastered this instrument and have been waiting to play it for father for over eleven years. He hasn't come back since that day. Oh how I miss him'.
Her tune suddenly went harsh, booming out notes filled with hatred and loathing. ' Kouga! Damn him! What did I do to deserve that. First he hits me and then he knocks me out altogether! what's up with that? All I did was demand to know what was going on. He didn't have to resort to violence!'
She played ruthlessly on the instrument, letting the sound vibrate out and smother the room in a veil of anger.
' He's ruining my life. He was nice at first but after a few months, his appearance changed. He started ignoring me and forcing me to do things. Bossing me around and spending little or no time with me.
Though, I could just run away and never return. No, I have to be smarter than that. He's keeping me in the manor for a reason and I have a feeling its something to do with me. Whatever it is, I don't want to wait around to find out'.
Her tune then changed to one of a thinking mind. ( Ya know, like jeoparody.)
' It'll have to be one during the day. Kouga will expect one at night but I'll outsmart him. I should get Ayumi to help, pack me food. Ginta and Hakkaku seem to be on my side but I can't be sure. I'll just wait around and see'.
A smirk spread across her pretty face, causing her chocolate eyes to light up with new found hope.
The sound radiating from her violin went to that of one who has found the light at the end of the tunnel. It was filled with hope and excitement, also a bit cocky.
Kagome had something to look forward to now.
Outside, Kouga lent casually against the door frame, listening to Kagome play. He loved to hear her play that strange instrument. It sounded to much like how his mother used to play.
He suddenly jumped back when angry notes burst into his ears, causing his to wince. His keen ears took the sound as two gongs clashing beside him.
Images of him and Kagome suddenly flew into his head. Images of him and her fighting, of him hitting her and images of what she wished would happen to him. He shook his head to clear the images away, taken aback by one of him being impaled with a spiky lance.
Standing well away from the door, Kouga listened to her playing.
The tune changed to that of thought and he leaned in, straining for a voice. None came but just the steady tick of the violin.
Then, a cocky, somewhat hopeful sound emitted from the door.
He grumbled and walked away, wanting nothing more than to drop onto his bed and fall into a well deserved sleep.
' She's up to something, I can tell by the sound of her playing. I'll have to stay alert or she just might slip out under my nose'.
" Insolent girl. I can't wait to get rid of you", he growled.
(A/N):: Ohhhhhhhhhh, someone's grumpy. Stupid Kouga. I'm going to torture him as much as possible. The bum.....ahem Hope you pplz liked the chap! I added extra detail! I made it longer too to make up for how long I took! Anywho, REVIEWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW. As always! .