Inuyasha and Kagome: Pirates
AnimeExpert1981: Sup' peoples! How ya'll doin'?
Sayuri: My face hurts from all the 'sits' you've been doing to me!
AnimeExpert1981: Well, if only you would be nicer, I wouldn't have to use the 's' word on you.
Sayuri: Are you kidding me! I'm always nice to you!
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Sayuri: -pouting in the corner-
AnimeExpert1981: I just wanted to say that I have been seeing other stories that use the name Sayuri! I just wanted to say that the reason my subconscience's name is Sayuri is because my name is Lilly if nobody noticed. And on Google translate it says Sayuri means lily so yeah... No hard feeling to people out there!
ADisclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha because if I did, I would be bragging about it and you guys would most likely kill me just to get me to shut up. Please don't kill me though! Oh, and I don't own the song here.
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Pirates
Chapter Seven: The Riddle
Kagome let out a cry of frustration.
"He can be so aggravating!" Kagome yelled. Sango looked at her captain with concerned eyes.
"Kagome calm down. You practically made a hole into the ship by using Inuyasha," Sango said.
"He deserved it! I gladly cleaned his wounds and everything and this is the thanks I get! No way!" Kagome let out another cry of frustration.
"I actually think it was hilarious," Shippo said. He did laugh a lot and earned a couple punches from Inuyasha before Kagome sat him some more for hurting Shippo. Sango and Miroku got some laughs out of it but secretly.
Sango has been trying to calm Kagome down for the past hour making sure she doesn't eventually kill Inuyasha of his stupidity. It's been hard, but she's been managing. Shippo wasn't helping. He's been recalling every detail that happened making Kagome even madder. Sheesh! The girl has a stubborn temper, almost like Inuyasha.
"Why don't we go do some chores to help you get rid of that anger," Sango suggested.
"But I don't wanna do any chores," Kagome and Shippo whined. Sango started pushing them out the door.
"Come on you two," Sango said.
On Main Deck…
Kagome, Sango, and Shippo were at the main deck. Sango suggested they sweep the main deck and it took a lot of persuading on her part to get Kagome and Shippo to cooperate.
Once they were up there, Kagome saw the last thing she wanted to see on the whole ship.
Inuyasha.
Kagome and Inuyasha marched up to each other until their faces were centimeters from one another. They growled at each other.
"What are you doing here, wench?" Inuyasha ordered.
"Hoping to get away from you, dog-boy," Kagome replied. They growled once more to each other. In the background.
"Do you guys think Inuyasha and Okaa-san probably like each other?" Shippo asked.
"Love is a strange thing, Shippo. Right my dear Sango?" Miroku asked.
"Ye-," Sango was about to reply.
Rub-Rub.
SLAP!
Sango was flustered while Miroku chuckled nervously.
"To me, love is a big pain in the butt… or in this case, rub," Sango said. She walked away to the other side of the ship hopefully to start swapping the deck. 'Why does he have to do that! He does it every chance he gets!' Sango thought angrily.
"Wait, Sango!" Miroku called out. Sango didn't even bother to look back.
"What do you want, pervert?" Sango said gruffly.
"I was just wondering-"
"I'm not bearing your children," Sango finished.
"Aww… but will you dance with me… tonight during the Moonlight Dance?" Miroku asked. Sango blushed ten shades darker.
"U-Uhh… o-okay," Sango stuttered. Miroku approached her.
"Until then, my Lady Sango," Miroku said as he reached for her hand and kissed it. Sango blushed more... if possible. Sango gave a small nod before leaving. Once she was nowhere to be seen Miroku started making a little victory dance.
"I'm scarred… for life," Shippo said as he ran towards the direction Sango went.
Back to Inuyasha's and Kagome Continued Argument…
"How can anyone deal with a wench like you!" Inuyasha yelled.
"I'm not a wench I'm Kagome, dog-boy!" Kagome yelled back.
"Why do you keep calling me that!" Inuyasha ordered. Kagome quieted her voice a bit.
"I saw those dog ears at the top of your head while I cleaned your wounds," Kagome replied. Inuyasha shut up. He grabbed Kagome from the elbow and moved her away from the crew.
"Don't you dare tell anyone!" Inuyasha whispered.
"What? That you're a half-demon?" Kagome said evilly. 'I could use this to my advantage,' Kagome though. Inuyasha growled.
"Shh! Nobody knows I'm half! They think I'm a full-fledged demon!" Inuyasha whispered back.
"Well I'm not that stupid," Kagome replied.
"Then you won't tell anyone?" Inuyasha said hopefully.
"I never said that," Kagome said.
"Annoying wench!" Inuyasha growled.
"Sit," Kagome said simply.
THUD!
"What'd you do that for, wench!" Inuyasha yelled.
"It's Kagome, not wench, Captain Inuyasha," Kagome said sarcastingly. Inuyasha growled. "Besides, you look like you could be useful," Kagome said.
"What!" Inuyasha demanded.
"If you help me with finding the jewel shards, I won't tell your crew about you precious secret," Kagome said.
"No way, wench! I'm looking for the jewel shards myself," Inuyasha replied.
"Your reason?" Kagome asked.
"That's none of your business!" Inuyasha countered.
"Well then, I guess your little secret really isn't important to you," Kagome said.
"Uh-I-I-You-Why? - This is blackmail!" Inuyasha yelled.
"You never know. I'm actually really useful on finding the jewel shards," Kagome said.
"How? Why are you looking for the jewel shards?" Inuyasha asked. Kagome put her head down.
"That's classified," Kagome replied.
"Do you have any jewel shards?" Inuyasha asked.
"So you're in?" Kagome asked. Inuyasha looked away.
"Keh! That doesn't mean I'm gonna treat you any differently, wench," Inuyasha replied. Kagome smiled.
"Great! If I show you my jewel shards, will you show me they ones you found?" Kagome said. Inuyasha looked at her dumbfounded. 'I just called her wench and she's smiling? … Women,' Inuyasha thought.
"Uhh… yeah, sure," Inuyasha replied.
"Great!" Kagome said excitedly. Inuyasha stood thinking for a moment trying to process what just happened.
"Wait, Kagome," Inuyasha said. Kagome turned around in shock. 'Did he just call me by my real name?' Kagome thought. (You better believe it honey… sorry… awkward… okay I'll shut up now, -evil cackle-)
"Yes," Kagome replied.
"Will- you-uh- can you- kinda- go to the umm- Moonlight Dance with me… as my partner?" Inuyasha stammered. Kagome blushed. "So we can- uhh- discuss about- the- umm- jewel shards," Inuyasha added. Kagome smiled. 'Nice save… I guess,' Kagome thought.
"I'd love to," Kagome replied. As she began walking away, Inuyasha let out a sigh of relief. 'That was close,' Inuyasha thought.
Nobody noticed the saimyosho (Sp.?) spying on them.
Saimyosho destination…
The saimyosho arrived at a small island where a ghost castle stood. The saimyosho flew into the castle where a man sat and another little girl stood.
The girl had white hair and a white kimono. Her pale skin and bare feet. Her eyes showing no emotion.
The man sitting, he had long wavy black hair. He had red eyes and a cocky grin. His pale skin but built features. He didn't seem kind in any way. The girl… who knows.
"I see Kagome has matured well… not to mention Inuyasha. They seem to be tied with the red string of fate. Let's see how far they can go…" said the man.
"Kanna, Kagura," the man called. The girl with white hair looked up at the man. Then from the shadows came out another female, Kagura. Kagura had blood red eyes and lips. Her hair in a tight bun, and purple kimono.
"Naraku," said Kagura.
"Go and visit the hanyou and the legendary miko. And don't forget to bring the jewel shards," Naraku ordered.
"As you wish," Kagura replied. Both females made their way out of the room.
"Kukukukuku. Inuyasha… are you falling for Kagome? Or is she just a tool while Kikyo is gone?" Naraku pondered. He gave one more evil laugh.
With Kagome…
Kagome skipped happily to her cabin with a large grin and a small blush on her cheeks. She opened the door to find Sango blushing as well, but not bouncing. Shippo was dumbfounded.
"You'll never guess what happened," Sango and Kagome exclaimed at the same time. They both giggled softly.
"You go first," Kagome said. Sango took a deep breath.
"Miroku asked if I could save him a dance for tonight," Sango confessed. Kagome's eyes lit up.
"What! I knew you two were meant for each other," Kagome said. Sango blushed.
"Kagome," Sango whined.
"Miroku scarred me. Did I ever tell you Miroku does not look good doing a victory dance?" Shippo said.
"Victory dance?" Kagome and Sango asked.
"Yeah. After Sango accepted, Miroku started dancing," Shippo replied.
"Miroku… dancing?" Kagome said.
"He probably does that to all the girls who accept him," Sango pouted.
"Sango!" Kagome exclaimed.
"What?" Sango asked.
"How can you still be saying that! He danced at your acceptation!" Kagome exclaimed.
"Hm!" Sango replied.
"Then why'd you accept?" Kagome asked.
"B-B-Because… he – uhh," Sango stammered. Kagome smirked.
"You like him don't you?" Kagome said. Sango began blushing again.
"I-I-I do not! He's a pervert and that's all to it!" Sango exclaimed. Kagome started squiggling her eyebrows and grinning.
"Yeah, sure. Whatever you say. It's not like there's a rumor going around the ship about you and Miroku getting' together," Kagome provoked. Sango blushed a bit more. (Sango blushes a lot, don't you think?)
"K-K-KAGOME!" Sango roared.
"What? I'm just telling the truth," Kagome replied.
"I know you're my captain, but if you keep going you'll regret it," Sango threatened.
"Oh c'mon, Sango. You know you and Miroku are meant to be together," Kagome provoked once more.
"That's it, run," Sango warned. Kagome let out a small squeal and ran out the cabin with Sango at her heels.
"I'll never understand love… and women," Shippo said.
Before Kagome ran out, she grabbed both hers and Sango's sword and ran out. When they were both at the main deck, Kagome saw Miroku and Inuyasha talking in the distance. For a second, Kagome admired Inuyasha's silver hair glistening over the ocean blue. Kagome blushed and mentally slapped herself. Sango stopped in front of Kagome.
"Okay Sango," Kagome said. She threw Sango her sword, who easily caught it, and pulled out her sword. Mikonoken.
"Kagome what are you doing?" Sango ordered. Kagome turned her gaze towards Miroku. Sango followed her gaze and blushed. "Kagome!" Sango whined.
"What?"
"I told you not to meddle!" Sango said.
"I'm not! We're just gonna practice. We haven't practiced in a while. And maybe catch Miroku's attention at the same time," Kagome replied.
"But we have our dresses on!" Sango said. Kagome looked down.
"That means it's more of a challenge for us," Kagome replied.
Kagome steadied her sword as Sango took hers out, "I'm only doing this because we haven't practiced in a long time," Sango said.
"Sure," Kagome said with sarcasm.
"And that you're the one who wants to impress the captain," Sango added. Kagome blushed, a lot.
"Sango!" Kagome whined.
"Now you know what it feels like," Sango said as she grinned.
"Okay then. Let's fight," Kagome said. They both engaged in battle.
Sango charged first, she brought her sword down with an arc. Kagome dodged it easily and went for Sango's legs. Sango jumped just in time and swung her sword. They're swords clashed against each other. They stood there for a second until they jumped back.
With Inuyasha and Miroku…
Inuyasha and Miroku were talking about what happened. Miroku was still undeniably happy, while Inuyasha was still trying to differ if he what he did was for Kagome or the jewel shards.
They both looked back to see the crew surrounding something or someone.
"Hey! What are you all doing! Get back to your posts!" Inuyasha ordered. Miroku looked back when one of the younger crewmen appeared in front of Inuyasha and Miroku.
"Captain," the boy saluted.
"Speak," Inuyasha said.
"It seem the two women aboard are sparring," the boy quickly replied. Inuyasha and Miroku quickly ran to the surrounded maidens. They pushed through the crowd until they saw two wonderfully built figures, sparring. They found them sparring in… dresses?
"Impressive," Miroku said.
Inuyasha growled, "That stupid wench. She better not think she can get away with this," Inuyasha said. Inuyasha pushed his way further into the crowd until he was a few feet from the two women. "Wench!" Inuyasha growled. Kagome and Sango stopped sparring to see Miroku coming into view as well.
"Dog-boy," Kagome said. Inuyasha growled a bit louder.
"What do you think you're doing!" Inuyasha shouted.
"Sparring," Kagome replied.
"Are you crazy! Do you know what could've happened!" Inuyahsa shouted again.
"Gee! Thanks for car-"
"I don't want you waving that sword around and end up cutting my ship into pieces of wood!" Inuyasha yelled. Kagome snapped back into reality and her eyebrow started twitching.
"That's all you can think of? Your ship!" Kagome yelled. Inuyasha took a step back.
"Yes!" Inuyasha shouted half-heartedly. Kagome's face turned red from anger. 'Man she's scary when she's mad,' Inuyasha thought.
"SIT!" Kagome yelled.
THUD!
Kagome let out a frustrated sigh. Sango, Miroku, Shippo, and Kilala winced at Inuyasha's 'sit'.
"Is it so hard for you to be a bit considerate!" Kagome exclaimed. Inuyasha growled.
"Damn wench," Inuyasha mumbled.
"Sit," Kagome said.
THUD!
"It's Kagome!" Kagome yelled one last time before leaving for her cabin. Everyone shook their head no.
"Inuyasha is never gonna learn how to treat Okaa-san well," Shippo said. Everyone agreed. Inuyasha growled then disappeared into his own cabin.
"I'll go check on Kagome," Sango said.
"And I Inuyasha," Miroku said. Sango nodded. "Until tonight," Miroku added. Sango blushed.
"O-Okay… C'mon, Shippo," Sango said. Miroku smirked. 'I knew she wanted me,' Miroku thought.
With Kagome…
Kagome was lying in her cot. She was red faced with anger. 'Stupid, stupid, stupid! Never expect anything from him!' Kagome thought. Sango and Shippo walked through the door.
"Okaa-san!" Shippo said. He jumped into her cut and began bouncing up and down on her stomach. "Okaa-san, Okaa-san, Okaa-san, Okaa-san, Okaa-san!" Shippo repeated.
"What is it Shippo?" Kagome asked.
"Okaa-san! You two were hilarious! The way Inuyasha kept hitting the ground!" Shippo replied. Kagome smiled.
"I'm glad someone's happy," Kagome said.
"Alright Shippo. Why don't you go play with Kilala," Sango said.
"But I wanna help Okaa-san feel better," Shippo whined.
"But we're gonna be talking about girls stuff like-" Shippo got the message.
"Okay I'm going. C'mon Kilala. Hope you feel better, Okaa-san," Shippo said before leaving out the door with Kilala by his side.
When they were gone, Sango sat down next to Kagome.
"Kagome…?" Sango said softly. Kagome let out a long sigh. "I know how you feel… Men are so strange…" Sango said. Kagome let out another sigh then sat up.
"Thanks Sango… you're a good friend," Kagome said. They both smiled.
"I'm glad I can help," Sango said. Kagome pulled a small chain around her neck. At the end of the chain, it had half of a jewel… the Sacred Jewel. "How long do you think until we find the rest of jewel shards? Sango asked.
"I blackmailed Inuyasha into helping us find the jewel shards… And even though if we do find the jewel shards, my job isn't over and we still have to kill Naraku," Kagome spat out Naraku's name as if poison. Kagome tightened her hand around the jewel piece. "I will carry out my destiny as the Legendary Miko," Kagome said. Sango eyes saddened. She didn't want her best friend to suffer just because she's the carrier of the Sacred Jewel.
"Do you know the next verse to the Sacred Jewel?" Sango asked. Kagome nodded.
An island full of light
But filled with evil secrets,
A dragon you will fight
And an ending with regrets.
Kagome finished and saw Sango with her 'thinking face'.
"So what do you think?" Kagome asked. Sango looked at her.
"I don't really know…" Sango trailed off. Kagome began thinking as well. They began brainstorming as usual until Shippo cam bursting through the door.
"Sango! Okaa-san! The Moonlight Dance is starting!" Shippo said. Kagome and Sango were close to slicing the poor kit for scaring them. Kagome and Sango looked at their porthole and indeed the full moon was high, the sky surrounded many stars.
"Shippo, I told you to never burst in like that. Who knows what we'll do," Kagome said.
"Gomen! I was just so exited!" Shippo said bouncing. Kilala meowed.
"Shall we?" Sango said. Kagome nodded. Kagome hid the jewel and walked out the door with Sango after her.
On the Main Deck…
"C'mon, Captain… have a drink. It is the Moonlight Dance," a crewman slurred. Inuyasha looked at his crew in disgust. They do this every time… getting drunk and doing something stupid. Inuyasha and Miroku just hoped they didn't dare think about touching the girls.
"Isn't it a beautiful night Inuyasha?" Miroku asked.
"Keh," Inuyasha keh'd. Inuyasha sniffed the air then quickly wrinkled it in disgust. The whole ship smelled of liquor but he can smell the bit of lavender… 'Kagome' Inuyasha thought.
"I see the girls decided to join us tonight," Miroku said. Inuyasha turned his head to see Kagome, Sango, Shippo, and Kilala approaching.
Inuyasha crossed his arms and continued looking out to the sea.
"Hello Miroku… Inuyasha," Inuyasha heard Kagome's voice.
"I'm glad you all decided to join us," Miroku said. "Right, Inuyasha?" Miroku added.
"Keh," Inuyasha keh'd again. Sango sensed the awkwardness between the two captains and she was gonna do something about it.
"Umm… C'mon Miroku. I did promise you a dance. Shippo go play something else with Kilala somewhere else," Sango said. She grabbed Miroku by the hand and dragged him away ignoring his protests. Shippo wasn't that dumb and quickly left to go play something with Kilala.
Inuyasha and Kagome were alone… just the two of them.
Kagome felt awkward… a lot. Kagome can easily see the jewel shards in Inuyasha's jacket… there were four or five… not bad.
"So… did you bring your jewel shards?' Kagome asked. Inuyasha didn't say anything for a moment before answering.
"Yes," Inuyasha answered. They both stood not doing anything.
"Well… can I see them?" Kagome asked. Inuyasha reached into his pockets and pulled out five jewel shards. They were so tainted but Kagome remained unfazed. Kagome reached out for them and Inuyasha hesitantly placed them into her hand. The jewel shards instantly became purified. Inuyasha's eyes widened a bit.
"How did you-?" Inuyasha asked. Kagome pulled out her jewel shards and held both in her hands. After a moment, the jewel shards became one.
"It's my duty," Kagome replied. Inuyasha began listening. Kagome let out a sigh. "I already said too much already," Kagome said.
"Keh," Inuyasha keh'd. "I know someone else who can purify jewel shards," Inuyasha mumbled.
"I know her too. Some say I'm her reincarnation, but I know who I am… Kagome," Kagome said. 'The Legendary Miko,' Kagome added mentally. Before Inuyasha could say any more, Kagome began walking away. "I'm gonna go find Shippo," Kagome said. Kagome left leaving a very confused Inuyasha, a very curious Inuyasha, a very persistent Inuyasha. That's right, Inuyasha's gonna find about Kagome whether she wants to tell him or not.
(Should I stop here? Well, for not updating in a while, I guess I'll keep going. )
Kagome went to find Shippo, but she only had crewmen asking if she could have a dance with them. 'Well, I have nothing else to do,' Kagome said. Kagome gladly accepted the kind crewman's offer and went to dance with him.
Kagome was having so much fun. She was enjoying herself. She didn't have to dance in a modest way… then again she never did. She would just dance around randomly. She even saw Sango every once in a while dancing with crewmen and Miroku obviously jealous.
"Alright gentle men! Ladies," said a random crewman standing on a barrel. "Why don't we song some tunes?" the crewman said. Everyone cheered.
"Okaa-san knows a song!" Shippo yelled.
"Lady Kagome?" Miroku asked.
"That's right! Kagome used to always sing on our ship!" Sango said. Kagome began blushing.
"N-No. No I don't," Kagome stammered.
"C'mon, Okaa-san! Please?" Shippo pleaded. Kagome shook her head no.
"Why not Kagome? I haven't heard you sing in a while," Sango said.
"I think it would be most interesting to hear Kagome's lovely voice," Miroku butt in. Kagome glared at him. Everyone on the ship was staring at her, even Inuyasha from the corner of his eye. Kagome let out a long sigh.
"Okay fine. But don't judge me," Kagome surrendered. Everyone cheered.
"Yay! Sing Jolly Sailor Bold, Okaa-san," Shippo suggested.
"Okay," Kagome replied.
Upon one summer's morning, I carefully did stray,
Down by the Walls of Whapping, where I met a sailor gay,
Conversing with a young lass, who seemed to be in pain,
Saying, William, when you go, I fear you will ne'er return again.
My heart is pierced by cupid, I disdain all glittering gold,
There is nothing can console me, But my jolly sailor bold.
His hair it hangs in ringlets, his eyes as black as coal,
My happiness attend him wherever he may go,
From Tower Hill, to Blackwall, I'll wander, weep and moan,
All for my jolly sailor, until he sails home.
My heart is pierced by cupid, I disdain all glittering gold,
There is nothing can console me, But my jolly sailor bold.
My father is a merchant — the truth I now will tell,
And in great London City in opulence doth well,
His fortune doth exceed 300,000 gold,
And he frowns upon his daughter, who she loves a sailor bold.
A fig for his riches, his merchandise, and gold,
True love has grafted my heart; give me my sailor bold
My heart is pierced by cupid, I disdain all glittering gold,
There is nothing can console me, But my jolly sailor bold.
Should he return in poverty, from o'er the ocean far,
To my tender bosom, I'll press my jolly tar.
My sailor is as smiling as the pleasant month of May,
And oft we have wandered through Ratcliffe Highway,
Where many a pretty blooming young girl we did behold,
Reclining on the bosom of her jolly sailor bold.
My heart is pierced by cupid, I disdain all glittering gold,
There is nothing can console me, But my jolly sailor bold.
My name it is Kagome, a merchant's daughter fair,
And I have left my parents and three thousand pounds a year,
Come all you pretty fair maids, whoever you may be
Who love a jolly sailor that ploughs the raging sea,
While up aloft, in storm, from me his absence mourn,
And firmly pray, arrive the day, he home will safe return.
My heart is pierced by Cupid, I disdain all glittering gold,
There is nothing can console me but my jolly sailor bold.
My heart is pierced by Cupid, I disdain all glittering gold,
There is nothing can console me but my jolly sailor bold.
The second Kagome finished singing, all of the crewmen were cheering. Kagome blushed. Shippo jumped into Kagome's arms. From the corner of her eye, she can even see Inuyasha staring at her. She blushed some more. Sango walked over to her.
"Good job, Kagome," Sango said.
"Yeah! That was amazing, Okaa-san!" Shippo exclaimed.
"Arigatou, Sango, Shippo," Kagome said.
"Well done, Lady Kagome," Miroku said.
"Thank you Miroku," Kagome replied. Kagome couldn't help but smile. Inuyasha walked over to them. "May I help you, Inuyasha," Kagome said.
"Keh," Inuyasha keh'd. Miroku let out a disappointed sigh.
"That's Inuyasha's way of saying, 'Good job,'" Miroku said.
"Houshi!" Inuyasha growled. Kagome and Sango giggled. Kagome was happy. She watched as Inuyasha and Miroku began fighting. Shippo even laughed a bit. Sango was enjoying Miroku getting a new bump every second.
"Give me the jewel shards," said a feminine, cold voice.
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AnimeExpert1981: I know, I know. Cliffhanger, I'm evil, etc. etc. But you gotta give me some credit! I did 11 pages and that's a lot. I normally do 6-8 pages so be grateful, people! I am SO sorry for the late upload. You see, I've had a lot of adrenaline rushes and it's been kind of tough.
Sayuri: You wouldn't believew what keeps happening to her. It's like karma...
AnimeExpert1981: Shushie!
Sayuri: -?- Anyway, just because you write a cliffy at the end doesn't mean you're evil. You're just naturally like that.
AnimeExpert1981: Sit!
Sayuri: THUD! Me and my big mouth…
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