InuYasha Fan Fiction / Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Tales of the Night ❯ Night LXXXVI: Tears and Fears Part IV ( Chapter 18 )
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By: Kurai Mori 
What she thought was a dream, was reality. And it turned out to be better than she imagined.
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction / Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Psychological / Hentai / Angst | Type: Crossover | Uploaded On: 12.25.2008 | Updated On: 06.03.2010 | Pages: 1 | Words: 1.1K | Visits: 1.4K | Status: Work In Progress
What she thought was a dream, was reality. And it turned out to be better than she imagined.
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction / Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Psychological / Hentai / Angst | Type: Crossover | Uploaded On: 12.25.2008 | Updated On: 06.03.2010 | Pages: 1 | Words: 1.1K | Visits: 1.4K | Status: Work In Progress
Title: Night LXXXVI: Tears and Fears Part IV
Disclaimer: I claim no ownership of Sengoku Otogizoushi - InuYasha or Yuu Yuu Hakusho. InuYasha belongs to Takahashi Rumiko, Shogakukan, Viz Media, ShoPro Entertainment, and Shounen; while Yuu Yuu Hakusho belongs to Togashi Yoshihiro, Shueisha, Viz Media, and Shounen. No profit or money of any kind is made from this fan-created crossover.
Warning(s): Angst.
For so many months, she had longed for this. To witness such a day and hear such sounds. To just see her friends again. It was a dream come true.
She did not notice when they disappeared, and the scenery faded away. The warm grass beneath her and the sky above her never changed. Yet she could now smell the heady pollen of flowers, and hear Shippou's pealing laughter as he tromped through the field after Kirara. No matter what happened or what they saw on their adventure, the two of them managed to keep on laughing and playing as if the world was not a cruel place. And she had missed it so very much. It felt as if a lifetime had passed since she had last seen them.
Kagome sat up at hearing Shippou call out her name and waved back with a laugh. They were so excited to see her. She did not think she had been gone for long, but perhaps she had been. They did not look any older than the last time she had seen them, though, so it was hard to tell just how long it had been. Before she could greet them they way she always did, with open arms and smiles filled with the happiness they gave her, she found herself lifted by strong arms.
"You're not supposed to be back here."
"...What?"
Before her words could echo back at her, she found the arms that had been supporting her had fallen away. She was left all alone. She did not know if she liked that: being all on her own, that was. It was far too hard more often than not, and it had its lonely moments. Memories helped at times, but, for the most part, she needed to know that there would be someone to catch her. Her family did not count because they did not know the things she had been through nor could they relate. While it was nice to be with them and play pretend with a normal life, she needed to know she was not alone in her reality.
And it had finally hit her that she was alone. She could not rely on Sango, Miroku, Shippou, Kirara, or even Inuyasha anymore. She had already defied time as much as she could, and now it kept her from her friends. Even Hiei was not around anymore...
...Hiei?
Those had been his arms.
Reaching out blindly, she tried to find him again. When her fingers brushed against a soft cloth, she gripped it with as much strength as she could. She did not want to be all on her own again. True, she could survive on her own, but friends put value in that survival. Most of all, she did not want him to leave. He meant too much to her.
"Please, Hiei... I'm sorry, just don't leave me again."
"Idiot."
Those words sounded far too loud and different for where she was. And so much better than anything she could imagine.
Could it be...that he had come back?
Kagome woke with a start, fresh tears falling from her eyes as she tried to get her breathing and frantic heart back under control. It had just been a nightmare. One that had felt far too real and so close to what she had been wanting for weeks. She did not want to admit that she was on her own. It hurt too much to admit that she was and had only herself to rely on. Her last non-normal friend had even left her. She did not think she was strong enough to stand on her own two feet without someone extraordinary behind her, letting her know it was OK.
And then, there had been the end of her dream. More than anything else, it had felt as if it had happened. As if she had really reached out and grabbed him. Yet it was just a dream.
Though the heavy fabric clutched in her hands told a different story. She had seen his cloak nearly every night over the past few months to not recognize it. Had he really returned or was this a sick twist of her dream-turned-nightmare?
"If all you're going to do is stare at it like a brain-dead monkey, you're better off going back to sleep."
She knew that voice possibly better than she knew her own.
She looked over to her windowsill where he lounged for the first time in twelve days and twenty-three hours. He looked as if he had not been gone a single day and belonged on her windowsill more than the window. Only he could look that at ease while insulting someone.
"Hiei? You're... You're really back?"
His carmine eyes staring into her own eyes were all the proof she needed, especially when they took on a familiar annoyed narrowing.
"While your eyesight is lacking, even I find it hard to believe it's that bad."
Kagome did not care what he said so long as he spoke. It was more than enough proof to her, and it caused her to cry all the more. Yet those tears were of a happier kind.
Word count: 965
Edited: 3 June 2010
Disclaimer: I claim no ownership of Sengoku Otogizoushi - InuYasha or Yuu Yuu Hakusho. InuYasha belongs to Takahashi Rumiko, Shogakukan, Viz Media, ShoPro Entertainment, and Shounen; while Yuu Yuu Hakusho belongs to Togashi Yoshihiro, Shueisha, Viz Media, and Shounen. No profit or money of any kind is made from this fan-created crossover.
Warning(s): Angst.
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It was another peaceful day in the feudal era. Bright and warm with soft sun-soaked grass perfect for watching as clouds rolled across the sky. It was one of those rare days when they could take a break from the quest that consumed so much of their lives. Close to where Kagome was laying outside, she could hear the sounds of Sango polishing her hiraiikotsu. And she knew close to her was Miroku who was waiting for her to ignore his presence enough for him to cop a feel. She smiled when she heard Sango's hand hit Miroku's cheek.For so many months, she had longed for this. To witness such a day and hear such sounds. To just see her friends again. It was a dream come true.
She did not notice when they disappeared, and the scenery faded away. The warm grass beneath her and the sky above her never changed. Yet she could now smell the heady pollen of flowers, and hear Shippou's pealing laughter as he tromped through the field after Kirara. No matter what happened or what they saw on their adventure, the two of them managed to keep on laughing and playing as if the world was not a cruel place. And she had missed it so very much. It felt as if a lifetime had passed since she had last seen them.
Kagome sat up at hearing Shippou call out her name and waved back with a laugh. They were so excited to see her. She did not think she had been gone for long, but perhaps she had been. They did not look any older than the last time she had seen them, though, so it was hard to tell just how long it had been. Before she could greet them they way she always did, with open arms and smiles filled with the happiness they gave her, she found herself lifted by strong arms.
"You're not supposed to be back here."
"...What?"
Before her words could echo back at her, she found the arms that had been supporting her had fallen away. She was left all alone. She did not know if she liked that: being all on her own, that was. It was far too hard more often than not, and it had its lonely moments. Memories helped at times, but, for the most part, she needed to know that there would be someone to catch her. Her family did not count because they did not know the things she had been through nor could they relate. While it was nice to be with them and play pretend with a normal life, she needed to know she was not alone in her reality.
And it had finally hit her that she was alone. She could not rely on Sango, Miroku, Shippou, Kirara, or even Inuyasha anymore. She had already defied time as much as she could, and now it kept her from her friends. Even Hiei was not around anymore...
...Hiei?
Those had been his arms.
Reaching out blindly, she tried to find him again. When her fingers brushed against a soft cloth, she gripped it with as much strength as she could. She did not want to be all on her own again. True, she could survive on her own, but friends put value in that survival. Most of all, she did not want him to leave. He meant too much to her.
"Please, Hiei... I'm sorry, just don't leave me again."
"Idiot."
Those words sounded far too loud and different for where she was. And so much better than anything she could imagine.
Could it be...that he had come back?
Kagome woke with a start, fresh tears falling from her eyes as she tried to get her breathing and frantic heart back under control. It had just been a nightmare. One that had felt far too real and so close to what she had been wanting for weeks. She did not want to admit that she was on her own. It hurt too much to admit that she was and had only herself to rely on. Her last non-normal friend had even left her. She did not think she was strong enough to stand on her own two feet without someone extraordinary behind her, letting her know it was OK.
And then, there had been the end of her dream. More than anything else, it had felt as if it had happened. As if she had really reached out and grabbed him. Yet it was just a dream.
Though the heavy fabric clutched in her hands told a different story. She had seen his cloak nearly every night over the past few months to not recognize it. Had he really returned or was this a sick twist of her dream-turned-nightmare?
"If all you're going to do is stare at it like a brain-dead monkey, you're better off going back to sleep."
She knew that voice possibly better than she knew her own.
She looked over to her windowsill where he lounged for the first time in twelve days and twenty-three hours. He looked as if he had not been gone a single day and belonged on her windowsill more than the window. Only he could look that at ease while insulting someone.
"Hiei? You're... You're really back?"
His carmine eyes staring into her own eyes were all the proof she needed, especially when they took on a familiar annoyed narrowing.
"While your eyesight is lacking, even I find it hard to believe it's that bad."
Kagome did not care what he said so long as he spoke. It was more than enough proof to her, and it caused her to cry all the more. Yet those tears were of a happier kind.
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A version of this chapter was posted to the livejournal community 30_Nights for their bonus theme #040. It's just a nightmare.Word count: 965
Edited: 3 June 2010