Inuyasha and Kagome: Pirates
AnimeExpert1981: Hiyo! How are you?! I am fine, thank you!
Sayuri: Why the sudden politeness?
AnimeExpert1981: I didn't know it was bad to be polite…
Sayuri: -rolls eyes-
AnimeExpert1981: Anyway… Okay, Since Kikyo is part of the story, this chapter will not exactly be focusing on her, but she will be a main part in this chapter… And, I want to make this story a bit longer than I was hoping so I will start writing the background stories of every character. Well, I shouldn't say every character. I mean Inuyasha and the gang.
Sayuri: Anyway… unto the story…
AnimeExpert1981: Of course…
Disclaimer: Inuyasha's not mine… what else do you want me to say… I mean type… (The first song I do not own. The second song I own because they are my lyrics!)
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Pirates
Chapter 13: Worse Than Foes
Kikyo walked through the forest. Bow in hand and her senses on full alert. Her beautiful face as stoic as ever. And her soul-collectors following her every movement while moving along with her.
That fool Inuyasha. He will pay for what he did. She alone will avenge her death… He will certainly pay dearly.
Fog began to appear covering everything from view. Others would have said it's simply fog, but Kikyo knew better… She notched her arrow to her bow. Her ears listening to the voices of nature. The howling winds, and the silent branches snapping under someone's weight. Kikyo began to detect a demonic aura. There! Kikyo let her purifying arrow fly right through the fog. The fog split. Finally the arrow hit a tree. The pink power surrounding the arrow began dissipating into the air.
"What do you want, Naraku," Kikyo said coolly. A malicious laugh filled the forest. Kikyo couldn't differ where it came from.
"I'm impressed, Kikyo. After fifty years of being dead, you're skills are as sharp as ever," Naraku said. He appeared from behind the thick blanket of fog with a malicious smirk on his face. His smirk was the only part of him seen, the pelt of a baboon covered everything else.
"Again I ask, what is your business here, Naraku?" Kikyo asked. She kept calm showing no emotion.
"I have a deal for you Kikyo," Naraku replied.
"You are a coward, Naraku. I refuse to be one of your puppets simply to do your dirty work," Kikyo said.
"But this is not only beneficial to me, but to you as well," Naraku said. Kikyo lifted her chin in the air.
"Continue," Kikyo said. A small chuckle escaped the half-demon's lips.
"If I give enough power, would you be willing to slay Inuyasha and avenge your death in the process?" Naraku said. Kikyo's face became filled with disgust.
"I should've known better. I refuse to be a part of your games. I will slay Inuyasha with my own strength," Kikyo said.
"Oh? How about if I lent you, this," Naraku said. From his baboon pelt he pulled out a jewel shard.
"Where did you get that?" Kikyo asked. Her voice, though, didn't hide the anger. 'My reincarnation is supposed to be protecting the jewel shards,' Kikyo thought.
"It wasn't that challenging, really. That girl, Kagome, doesn't do very well as guardian of the Shikon shards," Naraku replied. Kikyo notched an arrow and aimed at Naraku's heart.
"Give me the jewel shards," Kikyo demanded. Naraku smirked.
"Gladly," he said. The jewel shard sped towards Kikyo at and ungodly speed. It pierced through her chest. The jewel shard could be seen through her miko clothing. It glowed a black taint.
"What do you take me for?" Kikyo asked. She can purify the jewel shard whenever she feels like. This power though. It's coursing through her veins. With this she will have her revenge… on Inuyasha…
Kikyo did not utter any words before she turned on her heels and began walking away. The tainted jewel shard shining brighter.
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"Pickles. There's nothing here but PICKLES!" Kagome said frustrated.
Kagome and Sango went down to the cellar of the new ship to see what food there was. Turns out… there was only pickles…
"C'mon, Kagome. We just have to be creative!" Sango said. Kagome sighed.
"Pickles, Sango. That's the only thing there is on this big block of wood!" Kagome said. 'At least we never have to worry about those damn dresses,' Sango thought as she let out a sigh.
"Oh well," Sango said. Kagome put on her thinking face while tapping her chin with her finger.
"Now how are we supposed to get these barrels into the kitchen?" Kagome asked herself. All of the crewmen were to busy and Shippo and Kilala were too busy playing…
"We'll just have to do it the old-fashioned way," Sango said.
"Sango, you're a genius!" Kagome exclaimed. Sango lifted the barrel of pickles unto her shoulders.
"Never mind! This is embarrassing," Sango said.
"Well then how else do you expect us to get these to the kitchen on the other side of the ship?" Kagome asked. (A/N: Keep in mind I don't really know what a pirate ship looks like so just bear with me…)
"Drag it?" Sango suggested.
"We'll look weak," Kagome said.
"Kagome, we almost killed the majority of the ship for trying to get us in their bed!" Sango argued back.
"Please, Sango," Kagome pouted.
"Okaa-san!"
Kagome and Sango turned to the small kit running in with a small feline at his heel.
"Kilala, where have you been?" Sango asked smiling. She held her arms out which Kilala gladly jumped into. Kilala gave a small smile and cuddles closer to her mistress as Sango held the small cat.
"Shippo, you wanna help with something?" Kagome asked. Shippo gave a small nod.
A few minutes later Shippo, in his ball-like transformation, was carrying the barrels down to the kitchen.
"Thanks, Shippo. You don't know how glad we are about you helping us," Kagome said. Shippo's eyes were watering at the heavy cargo in his arms.
"Su-Sure. N-N-N-No p-p-problem," Shippo stammered. They walked across the main deck and down to the kitchen. It seemed no one even noticed them. For that, Sango was grateful.
"Well, let's get started," Sango said. Kagome nodded.
"Thanks, Shippo. You can leave the barrels right here," Kagome said. Shippo dropped the barrels with a loud thud and transformed back into his original form landing on all fours on the barrels.
Kagome and Sango had no idea what to do with all these pickles. It seems they have to use their imaginations to make something…
Inuyasha and Miroku…
Inuyasha was pacing around his cabin with Miroku leaning against the wall daydreaming.
"You are beginning to make me dizzy, Captain," Miroku said staring after Inuyasha's movements.
"Keh! Not my problem," Inuyasha snapped. Miroku rolled his eyes.
"The answer to your question is very simple. Just keep the best pirates," Miroku said.
"You don't think I thought of that! What I'm trying to figure out is who are the best," Inuyasha said.
"Not Hiro…" Miroku said.
"Why not? Hiro's one of our best gunners," Inuyasha said.
"He likes Sango," Miroku replied. Inuyasha smirked.
"Jealous much?" Inuyasha said.
"It's just Sango is so beautiful and seeing her with another man-," Inuyasha cut him off.
"You say the same thing about every woman," Inuyasha said.
Miroku got a far away look, "But Sango is like a beautiful flower growing in the middle of a meadow. Her skin so soft like that of a petal-"
"I've heard it all before, Miroku," Inuyasha said with annoyance dripping off his tone. Miroku froze as his sweat dropped. He quickly composed himself and cleared his throat.
"How about you and Kagome?" Miroku asked. Inuyasha turned abruptly to face Miroku.
"It's not like that…" Inuyasha replied.
"Whatever you say," Miroku said. "At least I'm willing to admit I fell in love," Miroku mumbled. Inuyasha growled. "It's true!" Inuyasha went back to his pacing.
"Well, I know for sure I'm getting rid of Daisuke," Inuyasha grumbled with a growl at the end.
"But he's our best carpenter!" Miroku said.
"I don't care!" Inuyasha snapped.
"I'm sorry captain, but I can't agree with you there," Miroku said. He began thinking and smirked towards Inuyasha. "I also couldn't help but notice how he feels about Kagome. He certainly feels something strong for her."
Inuyasha gave a warning growl, "Fine," Inuyasha choked out.
"Considering how small this ship is, we'd probably have to get rid of more than half of the crew," Miroku said.
"That's cause this ship was built for speed," Inuyasha replied.
"Exactly… I'm surprised this ship is sill afloat," Miroku said.
"Aye," Inuyasha agreed. Inuyasha paced for a few more seconds when he looked up. "We're keeping Myoga, Totosai, Hiro, and-," Inuyasha strained out, "Daisuke." Miroku couldn't help but let a small chuckle escape his lips.
"Daisuke, Hiro, Totosai, Myoga, Kagome, Sango, you, and me. Sounds like a very promising crew," Miroku said.
"How are we supposed to tell the crew. You know the pirate rules," Inuyasha said.
"Just leave everything to me, my friend," Miroku said. Inuyasha stared at Miroku with a bit of doubt.
"That's what I'm afraid off," Inuyasha said. Miroku scoffed.
"Don't you trust me?" Miroku asked.
"No," Inuyasha answered quickly. Miroku chuckled nervously.
"You're very funny, Captain," Miroku said. (A/N: You know when in anime they have the straight lines coming down their eyes. Yeah, that's happening now.)
"Fine. But I'm not responsible for your actions!" Inuyasha said.
"Aye, Captain," Miroku saluted with a mischievous grin. Inuyasha let out a groan. "When all of this business with the jewel is done, we can go to Fiji! I know how much you have been wanting to relax," Miroku said.
"Fiji?"
"Think of the beaches!" Miroku said dreamily.
"Beautiful - if you like mosquitoes," Inuyasha said with dryly.
"Think of the sun!"
"It's monsoon season!"
"The women, then!"
"They're cannibals there."
"Exactly!" Miroku exclaimed. Inuyasha rolled his eyes.
"I thought you liked Sango?" Inuyasha said. Hah! Miroku was cornered. Miroku froze for the second time today.
"We never had this conversation," Miroku said sadly.
"Yeah," Inuyasha said. Miroku walked out of Inuyasha's cabin closing the wooden door behind him weakly. Is he truly willing to give up women for only one? But women are just so-
"Why must the gods torture me so!" Miroku cried out dramatically. All of the crewmen turned to him and stared as if he were an alien. Miroku looked down at them. "What are you staring at! Get back to your posts!" Miroku yelled.
All men went back to their jobs pushing and shoving at the same time. The ship was very crowded. That's why he has a plan… waiting to be thought of.
Miroku looked over the quarterdeck and saw what he was just thinking about.
Women.
I mean, Sango.
Miroku walked over to them, "So how are you two ladies today?" Miroku asked politely. Sango huffed and looked away. She mumbled a small "Pervert" in the process.
"Oh hey, Miroku," Kagome said innocently.
"Hello, Lady Kagome," he turned to Sango, "And hello to you too, my dear Sango," he said. A small blush spread across her cheeks. She just couldn't stay mad at him and she hated it!
"Hello, Miroku," Sango said.
"Well, since tonight it s full moon. That means tonight we'll be having the Moonlight Dance, so I was wondering, my dear Sa-," Sango cut him off.
Her eyes widened in realization, "What month is it?" Sango asked.
"The seventh day of June," Miroku said confused.
"Kagome I can't believe I forgot!" Sango said frustrated.
"Sango, it's okay. You can go-," Miroku cut Kagome off.
"Whoa, whoa, whoa. Go? I don't think the captain would approve of that-," it was Sango's turn to cut him off.
"This is a crisis!" Sango growled. Miroku gulped.
"I'll go talk with the captain," Miroku sighed. He walked away leaving Kagome and Sango with Shippo and Kilala.
Kilala meowed and rubbed her head against Sango's leg. Sango put her head down in shame. She forgot something important and it's all thanks to the events that have happened.
Her family's death anniversary.
Wrong. She felt more than ashamed.
"Sango," Kagome said as if knowing what was going inside her head, "It's not your fault. We've been through a lot recently. It's only natural to forget," Kagome said sympathetically.
"That is no excuse for what I've done," Sango replied.
Miroku walked right back in, "The captain said it was fine," he began. Sango's eyes lit up, "if I go with you," Miroku said with a teasing smile on his lips.
"Fine," Sango grunted. She turned to Miroku, "Back to Japan. Where are we?" she asked.
"The Atlantic," he replied. Kagome and Sango froze. The Atlantic?! Just how long have they been with this crew?
Sango nodded then turned to Kagome, "We'll be back in two weeks. Maybe more. I haven't been at my village for who knows how long," Sango said.
"Take your time," Kagome said with a smile. They both hugged. "Kilala," Sango said. The cat transformed into a larger cat. The crewmen stood terrified at the large feline. Sango hopped on and as did Miroku. However, no one didn't notice the evil glint in his eye. Kilala jumped high into the sky and towards Japan.
"It's just you and me Sango," Miroku said wrapping his arms around her waist. Sango rolled her eyes.
"Just don't get any ideas or you'll be meeting Kami soon," Sango threatened.
Rub. Rub.
Sango's eyes enraged.
Kagome looked from the ship.
"Do you think they're gonna be okay?" Shippo asked.
Kagome stared after them, "I hope so," she replied. The next thing she saw was Miroku falling off Kilala's back. He yelled as he crashed into the water.
"I swear he'll just never learn," Shippo mumbled. Luckily Kilala swooped down and pulled out of the water. Kagome sighed.
"C'mon, Shippo. You'll have to help me serve lunch," Kagome said. Shippo nodded as he walked right after her.
With Inuyasha…
Inuyasha was pacing around his cabin once more. It seems that the "plan" Miroku had was currently delayed because of Sango's crisis. Now what? Food. He's hungry.
With Kagome and Shippo…
Kagome and Shippo began passing around their food. Pickles and pickles. Some crewmen asked what happened to their delicious meal and Kagome have them a simple answer.
"This was all the ship carried," she would reply.
Inuyasha walked out on deck. The sun was setting and Inuyasha only stared at the horizon.
Kagome and Shippo finally finished passing out the pickles. She saw the captain staring into space and decided this could be her chance to get to know him better. She looked down at Shippo.
"Hey, Shippo. Can you clean up down in the kitchen?" Kagome asked. Shippo looked up at her. His eyes beginning to get whiny and fake tears gathering at the corners of his eyes.
"But, Okaa-san-," Shippo began to whine.
"Please, Shippo," Kagome said. "I'll give you a silver piece if you do a good job," Kagome said. Shippo smiled.
"Okay," he said as he scurried as fast as his little legs could take him. Kagome gracefully walked over to Inuyasha. She leaned against the ships' sides and stared at the sunset. Inuyasha noticed her there. Her aura was kind and gentle. That's one of the things he likes about her…
Likes…
Inuyasha snapped out of his thoughts, "The Moonlight Dance is gonna start soon," he said softly.
"Why don't you participate?" Kagome asked curiously.
"Not my kind of thing," Inuyasha replied simply. Before they knew it, the sun had set leaving the full moon evident in the sky.
"The Moonlight Dance will begin!" a crewmen yelled. Crewmen took out their instruments and began to play some sea folk songs.
(All men singing – One person singing)
A Hundred Years Ago
A hundred years is a very long time,
Ho, yes, ho!
A hundred years is a very long time,
A Hundred Years Ago.
They used to think that pigs could fly
Ho, yes, ho!
I don't believe it, no, not I.
A Hundred Years Ago.
They thought he moon was made of cheese.
Ho, yes, ho!
You can believe it if you please.
A Hundred Years Ago.
They thought the stars were set a-light,
Ho, yes, ho!
By some good angel every night,
A Hundred Years Ago.
They hung a man for making steam,
They cast his body in the stream.
A Hundred Years Ago.
A hundred years is a very long time,
Ho, yes, ho!
A hundred years is a very long time,
A Hundred Years Ago.
"Miss Kagome! Why not sing for us one of your songs!" Daisuke cheered. Some men gave catcalls and other began cheering her on. Kagome blushed at the attention.
"Well, I do know one that my crewmen taught me," Kagome said. The men cheered on. Kagome walk over to the musicians and whispered in their ear. Inuyasha couldn't help the small feeling in the pit of his stomach. The musicians seemed to know what she was talking about when they quickly began to play.
Worse Than Foes
Oh, there once was a man who fell in love with a lass
A woman of beauty he hoped would not pass
But the woman was cold, sent chills to the bone
Claiming she can do everything on her own
She wasn't just an ordinary girl
A woman with power to protect the Shikon Pearl
But the love she had for the man left her in a weakened state
The lass had to understand that this was her fate
But the woman didn't love him for who he was
A human and a demon combined into one
So many times she broke his heart but he didn't let go
The lovers torn apart becoming Worse Than Foes
The beautiful woman dies at eighteen years of age
No one to protect the jewel caused a human rampage
Legend says that the soul of the lass will be reborn again
Searching for her lover, captain of loyal crewmen.
Inuyasha stared at Kagome. This song. Where did she hear it from! How…
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AnimeExpert1981: Alright I'm done! Skip all the crap and I am going to upload right now! Sorry for the late updates! And I hope non of you gave up one me! I would cry if you guys didn't… and cry if you did…
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