InuYasha Fan Fiction / Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Journey Across Time ❯ Friendly Chit chat and less than friendly butt kicking ( Chapter 5 )

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DV- It's rain-ing it pour-ring, the old man is snore-ring!

Wufei- SHUT UP YOU BAKA ONNA!!!

DV- Well it's raining nekos and inus right now, so I've got time to start this new chappie!!!

Kagome- Which you should've started on three days ago.

DV- Hey, I've got schoolwork piling up like you wouldn't believe, personal life problems with daddies dearests (again), have THREE stories that are constantly expecting updates and I'm constantly being dragged around, so DON'T MESS WITH ME RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!

Everyone- O.O;;;

DV- *sigh* my school believes in giving a ton of work a couple weeks before exams because the teachers slack off during the year and before anyone knows it, we have to learn 80 chapters in two weeks. Then I had ANOTHER fight with my step dad and a `discussion with my biological dad, who said he didn't want me to marry until after he died. Even though I'm turning 16 in less than a month and that's a really, REEEALLY uncomfortable thought… The three stories thing is my fault thought, but I can't exactly stall any of them now considering two are super popular and I fear a riot might incur from straying away from my weekly updates and this one, which is the only one not doing too hot, has a hard core fan in one of the few people who knows who I am and where I live. Hardcore blackmail… Besides, just because this story isn't exactly well received doesn't mean I don't love writing it. AND I just got back from my cabin yesterday and dragged to Canada today to celebrate a late mothers day with Nona. *sigh* I need an aspirin…

Sango- O.o;;; DreamVixen doesn't own anything and hopes you enjoy this story. *sees DreamVixen has fallen asleep over the monitor.* I think…

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"-And then the next thing we knew, we were in the middle of nowhere and none of our stuff worked. The guys got mad at ME for some reason or another, even though I didn't do anything wrong except gain a little weight, and we wandered around a bit until Kome found us," I shook my head and Maxwell-kun studied a horse tied to a nearby post like it was the most festinating thing he'd ever seen.

"You're lucky no youkai found you. I doubt you'd be able to hold your own against a fully trained adult youkai off by yourselves." Maxwell-kun made a face.

"That's what you think! We happen to be trained in the art of war!!!" I gave him a skeptical look, "REALLY!!!" He bowed deeply and took one of my hands. "Duo Maxwell, Gundam pilot 02, master of stealth better known as the Shinigami, at your service!!!" I giggled slightly.

"Kagome Higurashi, Miko of this village, protector of the Shikon no tama, advisor to Sessho-maru-sama, trained in the art of Miko, Houshi, Youkai and Tajiya fighting styles, adopted mother of one overly hyper yet adorable kit and aunt of two very active tajiya children, at YOUR service," Maxwell-kun grinned. We started into the forest.

"So who is Sessho-maru anyways?"

"Sessho-maru-sama is the Inu Taiyoukai to the Western Lands, bearer of the healing sword Tenseiga and a close ally and friend from my younger years,"

"…And that translates to…?" I wrinkled my nose at him.

"He's a very powerful lord, and a demon."

"No kidding?" I nodded.

"An inu, or dog demon."

"…DOG?!?!" Maxwell-kun cracked up, "You mean like a lab or a poodle?"

"No, I mean like the wild dogs that would tear your throat out without a second thought," I had to make sure Maxwell-kun understood the power youkai had, "Sessho-maru-sama is very strong, and he isn't known for his love of humans, so make sure you show him proper respect unless you want to lose your head."

"He likes you and Sango, doesn't he?"

"Because we've worked for nearly a decade, and earned his respect in battle." I explained. "He tried to kill me ten minutes into our first meeting, and fifteen minutes into our second." Maxwell-kun stared at me.

"You're not kidding, are you?" I gave him an even look.

"Demons respect strength and courage, something they believe humans lack, so they tend to resent ningens for such weaknesses, unless the ningens are mikos and tajiya, who are greatly respected and feared throughout the youkai populace." The American grinned.

"So basically, you have a get out of jail free card?" I smirked.

"Try more like Sango and I are completely in charge of the game in the immediate area." Maxwell-kun laughed.

"So what's up with the kid? You make it sound like demons are evil, yet you've adopted one." I felt my face soften at that.

"Not all youkai are evil. I met Shippo a long time ago, and I've been looking after him since I found him. That is another reason Sessho-maru requested me and Sango-chan as advisors. We don't hold the same foolish discriminations as most humans. We've met evil and good ningens, hanyous and youkais,"

"Hanyous?" Shit.

"Half demon, half human."

"That's possible?"

"If one parent is a youkai and the other a ningen, yes,"

"Did you know many hanyous?" Stop talking, Kagome…

"A few. About four,"

"Do tell," Shiiiit…

"A giant gentle hanyou that gave us an antidote when Kirara was poisoned named Jinenji, a bat hanyou girl that helped a friend of mine, an evil hanyou that tried to take over the world that killed Sango's little brother, and an inu-hanyou,"

"An inu? You mean like that Sessho-maru guy?" He just HAD to clue into that one, didn't he?!?!

"Yes. He was Sessho-maru-SAMA'S younger half brother,"

"Was?"

"He's no longer on this earth."

"Died? What was his name?"

"InuYasha,"

"I take it you didn't like him very much." It was a statement, not a question. I sighed.

"Actually, he was one of my closest friends," Maxwell-kun gave me an odd look, "Please don't ask," He smiled dryly.

"Don't worry. Everyone in our little rag-tag team has their skeletons, so you don't have to worry too much about over prodding. So tell me more about this time. What can we expect in the near future?" I grinned.

"Backbreaking labor for one. Sango's taken a strong disliking towards you and your friends. Especially Wufei-san. I'm afraid Sango was probably the first women's rights activist. Ironic, considering she married a shameless lecher,"

"Did you have any family in your time?" I felt my heart drop.

"Yes. A mother, a grandfather and a little brother. Mother and Grandfather died in a car accident, and Souta was taken to a foster home while I was away. I haven't seen him since."

"Ouch,"

"I'll say. They were my only ties to that time period, so I stopped going back there. It hurt too much." he stopped talking then, and let me brood in silence. "So, Maxwell-kun, what sort of tasks do you think your friends and yourself will be up for?"

"First can I ask you a question?" I nodded, "What the hell is with that whole kun, sama, chan thing?!"

"Prefixes. I'm sorry, I forgot the time period you were from. In this time, titles are important, and you could get yourself killed if you don't use them properly. The future is much more relaxed about those sort of things, but here you must always remember to use them towards people you don't know."

"What do they mean?"

"Chan and kun are for addressing friends or people you are familiar with. San is for elders or people of a slightly higher standing than you, and sama is for lords and ladies or people of a very high standing."

"Ah… Which one's used for you and Sango?" I sighed.

"For the most part, sama," He let out a low whistle.

"So you really are important around here, huh?" I watched as a little boy played tag with some of the other village children, all of which were laughing as they ran.

"The people of this village rely on my protection and medicines to survive. This is an era where little can be trusted, but these people put their full faith in me. And I into them,"

"Stressed?"

"You have no idea."

"Well, if you're gonna use that prefix thing for me, could you at least use my first name?" I smiled at the guy.

"I'd be happy to, Duo-kun," Suddenly Duo stopped walking.

"Kagome?"

"Hm?"

"I know I'm not from around here but are Owls with poofy tails normal?" I blinked and turned to the tree he was looking at. Wha-?

I fought a laugh at the sight that greeted me.

"That's not funny, Shippo!!!" I called out to the illusion. Duo gave me an odd look until the owl poof into my son.

"Then how come your laughing?" the kit asked, innocently cocking his head. I tried for a stern glare, but could feel the corners of my mouth fighting.

"You know these men know nothing about youkai, so using illusions isn't fair." Shippo hung his head.

"Sorry, Kaa-san," Duo stared at the kit, then got a weird look on his face.

"Hey, kid?"

"Shippo,"

"Right, Shippo, can you turn into anything with those illusions?"

"Yep!" Shippo said proudly, until I gave him a pointed look. "Erm, well, no, not exactly,"

"Huh?"

"Kitsune magic is based off of illusions, tricks," I explained, "The illusions are tangible while they last, but they aren't permanent. They're a little like magician tricks in normal times, only a little more real." Duo's weird look returned.

"So, you can change into anything, with a time limit?" Shippo nodded. Duo snickered in a rather evil way, until he saw me looking. "What?" I shook my head in exasperation.

"I have gone temporarily deaf for the next ten minutes," I announced, causing Duo to literally jump for joy.

"Okay, kid, here's what me and you are gonna do…"

We returned to our hut ten minutes later, Duo and Shippo had become close friends when they found their common hobby; pranks.

I knew something was wrong when I saw the crowd around the hut, and the `cling!' of metal on metal didn't soothe the nerves. Duo started trying to push his way through the crowd, but they proved relentless. Shippo shook his head from his spot next to me and I smiled before subtly clearing my throat.

Duo and the villagers turned around to face me. The villagers blanched like children caught trying to steal candy when their mother wasn't looking before respectfully bowing and parting a path to let me through. Duo raised his eyebrow at me.

"I take it being a sama has it's perks," He muttered as I started down the path. I gave him a small smile.

"Sometimes…" I whispered back. I stopped short at what I saw before letting out an irritated sigh as Duo started to snort next to me.

"How long has this been going on?" I asked Kohaku.

"Fifteen minutes," I blinked in surprise. "Yeah, we didn't expect it to last so long, but I guess he's pretty good with the katana. I looked back to where Sango and Wufei were fighting, as Yuy watched on in a bored style, Barton followed everything with amusement flashing in his eyes and Winner was trying desperately to stop the two from fighting.

"Any serious blows yet?"

"Wufei took a bad hit three minutes ago, but other than that, just scratches."

"And you two didn't try to stop this?"

"You know how mother gets when her mind's set on something." Kome said with a shrug. Indeed, I did know.

"SANGO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" My friend yelped as all attention turned to me, and Duo's snorts finally spilled over into laugher.

"Erm…" Sango said, grimacing slightly as she met my gaze. I sighed and shook my head.

"Look, I don't care how much you two hate each other, the last thing I need right now is to try and arrange a funeral and help you guys get home at the same time." Wufei and Sango both grimaced, before Wufei exploded.

"You make it sound like it's my fault! That Damn onna put me up to this!!!" There was a murmur running through the crowd as people glared at Wufei, apparently upset that he had the nerve to speak to and of their protectresses so disrespectfully. I ignored it.

"You make it sound like you don't have the free will of choice, Wufei-san," I said with a small frown, "Sango may very well have started your bickering, but you were the one who agreed to the choice of resorting to physical violence, in front of children no less, to try and end you dispute." Suddenly, all of Wufei's confidence seemed to deflate from him, and Sango was trying to look small. I shook my head and started inside, stopping at the door to add one more thing.

"I don't care if you two don't like each other, but I would appreciate it if you would at least show each other some respect. And, if you do get into another argument, please refrain from using weapons to solve it." Sango blushed and muttered something and Wufei suddenly seemed interested in the ground, which only fueled the amusement of Barton, Duo, and the children. Winner was shooting me a grateful look as Yuy was looking as if he could care less if we all rotten in hell. He and Sessho-maru should get along great…

I sighed again and started inside. Something told me this wouldn't be easy…

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