InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ A Hanyou's Love ❯ Road trip to Camp ( Chapter 5 )

A/N: Sorry it's been awhile. I have been stuck reading other stories and I have another one in the works. Hope you enjoy this addition.

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha and co. Nor any artist work that I might mention.

A Hanyou's Love

Chapter Five: Road trip to camp

Sango curled deeper into the soft back of the couch. Unknown to her there sat a pervert at the love seat. Gazing with longing at her. 'Why can I ask a thousand other girls to go out with me, but when it come to you, Sango, I can't say those words.' Miroku's hands itched to hold this woman. Before he knows it he was standing next to her.

His left hand pulled strands of her hair from her face and he gently ran the back of his fingers along her cheek and down her jaw line. Sango turned her head into the caress and a small smile graced her lips. Miroku bent down further and rested his right hand on her hip.

"So beautiful, my Sango," he whispered.

Sango leaned more into the caress on her cheek. She felt instantly calmer and her nerves were untied like some one had reached out and pulled the one string that would unravel the knot. Suddenly she felt the hand on her hip slide down further to her back side. In one swift movement she opened her eyes, saw Miroku and back handed him across the room.

"Hentai!" Thud

Kagome woke to Sango's scream and groaned. She couldn't believe she had left her on the couch. She really must have been tired last night. 'Or was that early this morning.' She looked at the clock and realized that she had gotten only seven hours of peaceful sleep. And though she could use more , she knew she had best get up and save Miroku and peas Sango's anger.

Kagome sat up and fully realized that she hadn't even bothers to change when she got home. Hearing more sounds of fighting in the other room, she dismissed the idea of changing and rushed out.

She found Sango in mid punch to Miroku's head. Kagome rushed over and grabbed her hand. "Sango, I'm so sorry. If I hadn't been dead on my feet when I got home you wouldn't have been out here." She pulled her into the kitchen. "Tell you what. I will make apple fritters and tell you all about last night."

Sango's eyes brightened at this idea. Then she turned to Miroku, about to say something and then saw that he was too dazed to even register what she would have said.

Kagome looked into the frig and pulled out the apples she had bought. Sango walked into the kitchen and sat down at the table. "Ok, girl, I want the whole story." So as Kagome peeled and mixed the apple fritters together, she told Sango of her evening.

After Kagome got Sango to accept Miroku's apology. They all sat at the table and ate their breakfast. Later Kagome laid on the couch and watched TV. She had to go pick Inuyasha up at eleven. But in the mean time she was going to enjoy some relaxation. Right in the middle of this required time, there was a knock at the door. Sitting up she looked around the room. Of course, when she wanted someone else to get the door, no one was around.

"Fine, I'll get the door," she said as there was more knocking. She opened the door and found her neighbor Skip and his adoptive kitsune son, Shippo.

"Hey, Skip, Shippo, what's up?"

"Hey, Kagome, I was wondering if you remember say that you would take Shippo to his camp this year for me?"

"Ya, I remember. I was going to ask when that was."

"Well, that's why we're here. You see they moved up the date of arrival at the site to late this afternoon. I know this is short notice. I was going to let you know sooner, but when I found out about this time change, you were already gone last night."

"Oh, dear, well I guess I can still take him for you. Are you ready to go, Shippo?"

"Yep, I am all packed." Shippo said patting his large back pack. He had been worried that she would not agree to take him after this short notice. Now a big smile broke his face in half, showing his fangs. "I have even changed my ears so you can play the music like we did the last time." He had a with her last year. Once he learn the spell to reduce the amount of sounds his ears pick up, Kagome had taught him all the joys of loud music on road trips.

"Good, cause I'm going to need a lot of loud music on this trip. So come in and take a seat at the couch and I'll get ready."

"Thanks, Kagome, you don't know how relieved you have made us at home. We were worried that he would have to miss this years experience. I'll see you later. Shippo listen to what Kagome says and call me when you get there." Skip pulled him into a big hug and ruffled his hair.

"Sure, dad. I'll do that. Say good bye to everyone for me." Skip nodded and walked away.

"Well, Shippo, I need to call a friend and change our meeting to another day."

"I am sorry we are bugging you, but with dad's car on the fritz, he didn't know what else to do." The kitsune hung his head. He knew Kagome had other things to do.

"Don't worry, Shippo. This camp is very important. They teach you what it is to be a youkai and how to use your powers. It wouldn't be good for you to miss this years, now would it?" Shippo shook his head.

"No, I guess it wouldn't. I am just sorry to ruin you plans."

"Don't worry, I am sure Inuyasha will be alright with everything. Now -"

"You know Inuyasha. The Inuyasha of Japan?"

"You know about him?"

"Everyone who is youkai or part, knows about him. His the oldest living Hanyou to date."

"Yes, he had said something about that. Well like I said I need to call him, so go sit." Kagome turned around and went to get her wallet. Inuyasha had given her his card last night so that she would be able to call him. Picking up the phone and reading the card she dialed the number.

"Hello?" Inuyasha's voice came through the lines.

"Hello, Inuyasha, its Kagome."

"Oh, hey, Kagome. I was just getting ready. Is something up."

"Ya, you could say that. I had promised to take my neighbor to his camp this year. They moved that date up to today. We have to leave in about a half hour. So I won't be able to help you today. I hope you don't think that am just coming up with an excuse. Maybe I could take you there next weekend."

"Are you sure you should do any long distance driving. If I am tiered, then you must be."

"No, I'm fine. I'll be taking my time there and back. Well I am sure that you want to get back to your Sunday. So I'll see you later?"

"Better yet, come get me. I'll go with. You shouldn't go alone anyway."

"I won't be alone. Shippo will be there."

"Only on the ride there. Just come get me." Click. Why that good for nothing…. What gives him the right to say that he can come.

"Well, I hope that you don't mind. Inuyasha will be joining us." Shippo jumped off the couch and ran to her. He jumped at her and grabbed her around her legs.

"That will be great. I will be the envy of the camp. I will have actually have met him, and even get to ride in the same vehicle as him. This is so cool." Kagome had to laugh at his excitement.

"Ok, Shippo, let me go and I'll go change and then we can go pick him up." Shippo removed his arms and went back to the couch, there was a little skip in his steps. Kagome shook her head and then went into her room. Grabbing some clothes she went into the bathroom and took a fast shower. Fifteen minutes later, she had Shippo in the truck and they were on their way.

Inuyasha was standing in the parking lot. He knew that Kagome would want to leave as soon as she got here. Soon he saw her truck down the street and watched her pull into the lot. 'Hope this all goes well. I don't want to scare Kagome by moving to fast for her liking. Last night had been great.' Except for the times he lost control of his temper.

He watched her park next to him and a kitsune scooted over closer to her to make room for him. The kitsune had bright orange hair and seemed to be about waist high. He opened the door and climbed in. "I suggest changing your hearing. We will be listening to a lot of loud music." Kagome said as they started on their way.

"How long is this trip?" He asked as he made himself comfortable in the seat.

"It's about a two hour drive there and back. Oh, I forgot to introduce you two. Shippo this is Inuyasha, Inuyasha this is Shippo. We are taking him to the yearly kitsune camp."

"It's nice to meet you, Shippo." Inuyasha said.

"Oh, the pleasure is all mine. I have heard so much about you. I heard that you are the oldest living hanyou, is that true?"

"I am not sure. I haven't met many lately so I guess maybe. And what do you mean you have heard so much about me."

"Well, you are kind of a big deal in the youkai world. Your known as the longest living hanyou and that you have had quite the life. That you are suppose to be the brother to the Lord of the Western lands in Japan."

"Half brother." Inuyasha growled out.

"Really?" Inuyasha nodded at him and then closed his eyes. He concentrated his power and changed his ears to human ears and then opened his eyes. He saw the awed look on Shippo's face and had to chuckle.

"Ok, I am ready for the music. What is the selection?"

"The CD case in under your seat." Kagome said.

"Can I pick the CD this time?" Shippo asked. Kagome sent a look at Inuyasha.

"Sure, kid. You pick." Inuyasha had just made Shippo's day. He pulled Metallica's S&M CD out and put it in the player. The music started and the three watched the scenery go by as the symphony played the intro. During the instrumental beginning. Kagome could feel the pulse of the bass through her seat. There wasn't much room for a good stereo system but her brother, Sota, had managed to put in an amplifier and a good bass speaker.

As the music picked up she began to loosen and joined in with the lyrics. Inuyasha found that quiet an enjoyable sight. Shippo was flipping through the pamphlet that Kagome had put in the case with it. Looking through all the photo from their concert. The song of 'Master of Puppet' was coming to a close and soon they were all pulled into the song 'Of Wolf and Man'. Listening intently to the lyrics, Inuyasha's eyebrows went into his bangs. 'Interesting, is this about werewolves or wolf youkai' He caught the chorus

Shape shift

Nose to the wind

Shape shift

Feeling I've been

Move swift

All senses clean

Earth's gift

Back to the beginning of

Life.

'That actually fits Koga nicely.' Inuyasha said. Just as most full youkai are able to shift their shape Koga shifts into a large brown wolf. The first time he had felt Koga change was much like what a line from the song said. A shiver ran down his back at the memory.

I feel I change

Back to a better day

Hair stands on the back of my neck

In wildness is the preservation of the world.

So seek the wolf in thyself

***Flashback***

He was standing at a clearing that Koga had said to meet him. Silently the hanyou stood waiting. His katana that Toutousai had made for him from his father's fang was hanging for his hip. Tetsusaiga was the link to his demon blood remaining in control. At his other hip was a dagger made for his own fang. It too had the same spell, but wasn't as powerful. It allowed his some time to reclaim his sword if it is knocked away from him. But lately the spells have not been as effective as they should. His demon side was fighting with him to remain loose. It was a constant battle in his mind, always keeping in control of his thoughts and deeds. And there were times that even that weren't helping.

That was where Koga was going to come in handy. He seemed to be the only one who could successfully render him unconscious after each transformation was done. But again lately those time were both came away seriously injured were happening more often. But supposedly Koga knew of another hanyou that suffers the same fate, but one who has developed a way to beat the demon blood once and for all.

Suddenly Koga's presence was felt coming from the south. Inuyasha turned and found a large brown wolf entering the clearing. On his back was what looked like a man. Well maybe a man. He was wearing a green kimono and a white obi around his waist. His light green hair was pulled backing a mid-high ponytail, that hung down to his waist.

At his temples there was what looked to be golden horns sweeping back over this head. His goatee consisted of long sweeps on hair flowing down around his mouth and they would have reached his obi, if they were not swaying in the light breeze.

Immense power emitted from the being. Enough to rival most high class youkai. And surly enough to warrant honor from lower level demons. When the tow came close, the dragon hanyou jumped off the wolf shape youkai, and came forward to Inuyasha.

"You must be Inuyasha. The hanyou raised by the powerful miko Midoriko."

"That's me, Who might you be?"

"I am Zaki. Our mutual friend here had asked me to help you. And judging by the power of your chi, I think you just might be able to learn. To start I want you to concentrate on Koga. He is going to transform into his human form. Please take a notice of his chi as he makes the shape shift.

Inuyasha poured all his senses on Koga. He could smell the wild prairie's grain and the fresh growth of tree moss of Koga's scent. At first that was all he could discern. Then he saw Koga's chi begin to shimmer, after a little while the shimmering became a pulsing that started out slow and then picked up pace. A small point of light began in the center of the wolf's being. Growing stronger and brighter as the seconds moved by. Then suddenly the light flashed out brightly and when it left there stood Koga in his human form. The whole while Inuyasha's hair stood on end.

"Damn it, Zaki. Do you know how much that hurt. Why did you slow the transfer."

Zaki walked up to Koga and removed the sutra he had placed on him. "Because, I needed to have Inuyasha see the process. If you changed like normal he would have had to watch you and me change a lot of time. This way is faster."

"Will you two tell me what this is all about. I am not a full demon, I can't shape shift."

"On the contrary you do. I believe your cycle is the new moon. And all hanyous have one day in a mouth that they transform into a human."

"How in Kami's name did you find out my date?"

"That was a stipulation to helping you. Koga was obligated to tell me. I had heard about you and your fights. I also heard how you defeated your fathers greatest enemy. But in order to know if you were indeed the son of the great dog demon Taiyoukai I needed proof. My informants had told me what had transpired during your youth. So I needed to know for sure if the Inuyasha that Koga was telling me about was in fact The Inuyasha."

"Keh, so what?"

"Your monthly transformation is the key to you sanity. I had much the same problems as you. Until I was taught by another." Zaki said

"Another? You mean you're not the first too find the secret. I wouldn't have thought such a thing would be common."

"Well you are partially right. Hanyou's in our case are not a normal occurrence. But it has happened more than twice. There was a time when I wished my mother had not been such a powerful youkai."

"What are you two jabbering about?" Koga was annoyed at being left out completely.

"You see Koga, Inuyasha and I are a bit different than your average hanyou. We will live considerably longer than other hanyous, we have the power to kill most full youkai, and we can shape shift. But that only happens to those that live past their two hundredth mark. I reached mine about ten years ago. How about you?" Zaki asked Inuyasha.

"It was about a week ago, I guess."

"Now, I will show you my shape. We are in a generally remote location. So the chance of humans seeing up should be at a minimum." Zaki move away across the open space. Soon Inuyasha saw the same things happen that he saw with Koga. At the end of the flash there stood a white dragon that stood two man heights at the shoulders and his head was another mans height above that. His long body flowed back to two powerful hind legs and his tails swished back and forth ended with large golden spikes that could impale several bodies at once. His hair ran down his back ridge to stop between his shoulder blades, and each leg ended in four large golden talons.

"Wow, I wonder what I would look like?"

"Probably a smaller version of Sesshoumaru, without the markings." There was another flash and Zaki came back across the clearing. He was missing his horns and his hair was change to a light brown.

"This is my human form. I use this more than any other form. It doesn't attract attention to myself. Now it will take you some years before you are able to effect that change. But right now we will concentrate on controlling you blood that starts your demon side to emerge."

***End Flashback***

That day had changed the rest of his life. When Zaki passed away about fifty years later, Inuyasha became desperate to find his soul mate. Once another hundred years went by along with a couple failed attempts with his soul mate. Inuyasha realized that he had out lived Zaki. Even after six centuries or so he still felt young. Perhaps it's cause of his fathers heritage.

That family line had many long lives. Heck, he probably would still have many aunts and uncles around if they hadn't died from some war. Maybe even he would have dies along time ago if the youkai wars had not stopped. Oh, where the human wars. But he had only participated in one.

What a mistake. He had had to slow his vital signs to almost nothing to make the human medic believe he was dead from the stomach wound and leave him behind for at least a little while. The name he was using at that time was on the MIA list. Even though the medic had reported him dead.

"Hey, Inuyasha. You want to pick a CD now?" Shippo interrupted his thoughts.

"Sure, kid. What we got here?"

A/N: Well I hope this makes up for the long wait. I have another story tumbling around in my head. I have some of it written but need to finalize the outline before I can continue it. On with the review responses.

Marisha0111 - Thanks for your feed back. Yes, I have seen many plots reused way too much. So I am trying to follow what the muse says and make something new. I plan on the little boy plot. He will be making an appearance soon, just not sure when. I hope I play it off right.

get-backers-136 - Glad to be of assistance. Hope to see more from you.

Inu Faceness - Thanks for being there, Sara. Without you, I don't think I would have continued this storyline. I do plan on the little boy plot, but haven't figured where to put him yet. Maybe soon.