InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ A New Start ❯ Taming the Half Demon's Heart ( Chapter 8 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

Chapter 8- Taming the Half - Demon's Heart

“Miroku what are you staring at?” Sango inquired curiously. She followed the monks gaze out the door. What she saw caused a smile to form on her face.

Inuyasha and Kagome where walking toward the hut. Inuyasha had his arm draped on Kagome's waist, holding her close to him. Kagome's eyes where sparkling with joy. And Sango had never seen Inuyasha so happy. Both of their faces held love and happiness.

Miroku's smirk widened further. “Sango, you owe me five yen.” He said smugly. Sango's face blanched and she grumbled as she dug through her money pouch to give the monk his money.

Inuyasha and Kagome finally entered the hut and sat around the fire pit. Inuyasha proceeded to try and heat some leftover stew, while Kagome laid her head on his shoulder, making it extremely difficult for the half demon to do anything without blushing profusely.

Sango's eyes met Kagome's. The look in Sango's told Kagome, you're telling me everything later! Miroku just sat there, a sly smirk glued on his face.

“So Inuyasha” Miroku began slyly, but he never got to finish, because Inuyasha abruptly bonked him on the head, rendering the poor monk unconscious.

It was at this time that Kaede and Shippo returned from picking herbs. When the old priestess spotted Inuyasha and Kagome, she smiled.

“Ahhh, Inuyasha, I see you have found Kagome. I am glad the two of you returned safely.” Her voice portrayed nothing. But there was laughter behind her wrinkled eyes. Shippo however, had no idea what they where talking about.

“What are you guys talking about?” The kit said curiously. Sango, Kaede, and Kagome just smiled, abut said nothing. They weren't sure how to explain the situation to the small kitsune, who was still a child. They weren't sure he would understand.

But Inuyasha, being blunt and obvious as always, cut to the chase. “Kagome and I are going to be mates Shippo.”

Shippo blinked his eyes rapidly. “Ok.” He said simply. Inuyasha nodded his head approvingly at Shippo's answer.

Shippo then hopped over to Kagome, and settled herself into her lap, where she began to stroke his head softly, much to Inuyasha's chagrin. Then he turned to look at Inuyasha and asked him something that took him off guard.

“Does this mean you're my new papa now?”

Inuyasha's eyes widened in shock at the question. But then to everyone's great surprise, his golden orbs softened. He ruffled Shippo's hair affectionately.

“Sure kid. Of course I would have figured you all ready knew the answer to that question. Seeing as you've traveled with us for a long time, you have become like one of my pups.”

Shippo nodded, smiling at Inuyasha's answer. He curled up for a nap; bringing his fluffy tail around to cover his little body. He was content, now that he had a mama and a papa to care for him.

The stew had finally heated. Inuyasha ladled some into a bowl for Kagome, and handed it to her. Kagome's eyes widened at his gesture. Inuyasha had a response to her sudden surprise.

“You're my mate now Kagome. I can't have you getting sick, or going hungry, you need to keep you're strength up. As long as I'm here, I won't let anything happen to you, now eat up!”

Kagome smiled at Inuyasha's sudden outward display of affection towards her. I could get used to this new Inuyasha. Kagome thought happily, and began to eat her stew with gusto, not realizing how hungry she was. Inuyasha grabbed himself a bowl and began to follow Kagome's lead, by devouring as much stew as he could. Kagome sweat dropped. Well you can't change everything.

A sudden though struck Kagome, and she put down her bowl slowly. “Inuyasha I just realized something. We are going to have to tell my family about our new, um situation” Kagome said with a red tint to her cheeks. She wasn't quite used to expressing her and Inuyasha's relationship out loud. Inuyasha just grinned devilishly, before wrapping his arms around Kagome's waist and pulling her into his lap.

“Don't worry Kagome. I'll be there to make a little easier on you. That way you won't have to tell them all by yourself.”

Kagome's face broke out into her own grin. She leaned her head against his shoulder. “Thanks Inuyasha, that means a lot to me.”

Inuyasha just leaned down and whispered seductively in her ear. “That's what mates do for each other.” And to his great pleasure, Kagome's cheeks where a flaming red. Inuyasha chuckled to himself, he would never tell her, but he liked getting Kagome embarrassed. He thought she looked quite cute, sitting there, her cheeks glowing.

Inuyasha glanced outside, and was surprised to see the sun setting. Where had the day gone? It seemed like so long ago, that he and Kagome opened up and told each other their feelings. Kagome tried to stifle a yawn, but Inuyasha caught it.

“You've had a long day Kagome. You should really go to sleep.”

“But I'm not even tired.” Kagome replied, while trying to hide another yawn.

But she couldn't fool Inuyasha, who saw right through her. He fixed her with a reproachful gaze, and she knew that she had lost.

“Nothing doing Kagome. You are still recovering, and you need your rest.” Inuyasha replied with a note of finality in his voice. Without another word, he picked up Kagome and carried her over to her sleeping bag, where he tucked her in.

Kagome huffed. “You're really enjoying this aren't you?”

Inuyasha cracked a smirk, before leaning in close to her. “Yes.” He said amusingly, while brushing her bangs out of her face.

Kagome gave up then. She let out another yawn. She really was tired. And her sleeping bag was so warm and soft. Around her, Miroku, Sango, Shippo, and Kaede began to retire for the night. Kagome began to drift off. She looked up into Inuyasha's golden eyes. As if he was reading her mind, Inuyasha stroked her hand reassuringly.

“Don't worry I will be right here. You just sleep.”

Satisfied with his answer, Kagome drifted off into dreamland. Meanwhile Inuyasha sat up to keep guard over his charges.

“Inuyasha, aren't you tired?” Miroku, who was now conscious, asked.

“Feh, don't be silly monk, it takes a lot to get me tired. I'll be fine, go ahead and sleep.”

Miroku nodded and prepared to sleep. Inuyasha stayed up, leaning against the wall, tetsaiga in his lap, never taking his eyes off his number one priority.

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Kagome woke up suddenly, her throat parched. After taking a swig of water, she took a look around the hut. Everyone was still asleep. Inuyasha was no where to be found. She looked out the window, based on the little light in the sky, it was nearly dawn. Deciding that she couldn't go back to sleep anyway, and needing to stretch her legs, Kagome went outside.

She began walking nowhere in particular. The mourning breeze ruffled her clothes and made the girl shiver. Rubbing her arms in an attempt to warm her body, Kagome began wishing she had brought a sweater along to keep out the chill.

After walking a good distance, Kagome stopped beside a large tree to rest. She leaned against the tree and stared out to the horizon.

“Fancy seeing you here.” A voice said, causing Kagome to gasp, and nearly fall over. She had not expected anyone to be out at this hour.

A chuckle traveled down to Kagome, and in a blur of red Inuyasha was standing in front of her, looking quite amused.

“Inuyasha! Don't scare me like that!” Kagome said, grasping her chest.

Inuyasha just smirked before pulling her close and whispering seductively in her ear. “But I like scaring you Kagome.”

Kagome flushed, and prepared to scold him, when his lips crushed hers roughly. In seconds Kagome was a mere puddle. She melted against him, letting his hands snake around her waist and lift her off the ground a ways. Inuyasha nipped her bottom lip, causing Kagome to let a small moan. When they where done, Kagome was speechless.

“I thought I might take advantage of the situation.” Inuyasha said huskily.

“And now, I'm gonna do it again.” Before Kagome knew it, he had gathered her up in his arms and leaped into the tree's branches. After finding a sturdy one, Inuyasha sat down, leaning against the trunk, and deposited Kagome into his lap. Kagome sighed contently, while leaning against Inuyasha's broad chest. The two just sat there for a while, in each other's embrace, enjoying the company.

After a while, the sky started getting lighter. Kagome's eyes opened when light hit her face.

She gasped in delight. The sun was rising in a hue of brilliant pinks, oranges, and reds. As it came up, the sun's rays cast a brilliant golden light on everything it touched.

“It's beautiful.” Kagome whispered.

“Just like you.” Inuyasha replied, nuzzling her neck.

Kagome turned to face him. Inuyasha wrapped his arms around her back, to steady her so she wouldn't fall. The light hit Kagome's face, making it radiant her beauty. Her dark hair, shined brilliantly in the sun. Her alluring brown eyes looked like there was a hint of gold in them. Inuyasha's breath caught in his throat. Gods she was so beautiful!

He just couldn't stop staring at her. She had this affect on him that no one else did. He would do anything for her. She was his life, his heart, his everything. Kagome caught him staring at her with such a captivated look in his eyes.

“Is something wrong Inuyasha?” She asked him worriedly.

He shook his head, his silver bangs flapping in his eyes, not trusting his voice to speak. When she only looked more alarmed, he finally spoke.

“It's just that, I can't believe I am so lucky to have someone as good as you. I really don't think I deserve you. When you go away, I can't bear it, I go insane until your back in my presence. You're smile lights up my day. You always know just what to say to make me feel better. You have always been there for me, even when I pushed you away and said horrible things to you, you always returned. Kagome, you picked me up when I was down. You changed me from a wild, selfish person, to someone who cares. Kagome, you tamed my heart.”

By the time Inuyasha had finished pouring his heart out to Kagome, his kimono was soaked with her tears. Inuyasha was bewildered.

“I'm sorry Kagome. I didn't mean to make you cry, I was just saying what I feel.”

Kagome shook her head, her tears spilling over.

“No Inuyasha, don't be sorry. I'm crying because I'm happy. No one has ever made me feel so wanted and loved. I had always dreamed that someday you would say those things to me, and now that you have, I just can't believe it. These are tears of joy.”

Inuyasha breathed a sigh of relief. He bent down and took her face in his hands, and kissed away Kagome's tears. His lips brushed softly against her cheeks, gathering each tear. When he pulled back, his lips where glistening with Kagome's tears.

Kagome let out a small giggle at the sight of Inuyasha.

“What's so funny?”

“It's just… you look like you're wearing lip gloss.”

“Huh?” Inuyasha was clueless as to what Kagome was talking about.

“Kagome, what's lip gloss?”

Kagome just laughed.

“Here let me fix it.” She fell forward and touched her lips to his. They where so incredibly warm! Inuyasha, was surprised by Kagome's sudden actions, but none the less, returned her affections. When they broke, the sun had fully risen, bathing the landscape in golden light.

After a while, Inuyasha stretched. He would have loved to stay there like that all day, with Kagome, but they had to get back. Today they where going through the well to visit Kagome's family, and tell them their “news”. While thinking of the well, Inuyasha's mind wondered to the jewel, which he hadn't thought about in a while. The whole reason Kagome and him where able to go back and forth between the well, was because of the jewels powers. If the well where to close, Kagome would be heartbroken. Inuyasha shook his head, ridding those thoughts from his mind. He would think about that later.

“Come on Kagome, we should get back.” Inuyasha's voice roused Kagome, who was dozing peacefully.

“Huh, what, yea… ok.” Kagome was a bit incoherent, considering she just woke up.

Inuyasha smirked. “Told you, you needed more sleep.”

Kagome gave him a playful punch to the shoulder. Inuyasha feigned mock injury, and promptly fell from the tree. Kagome heard him land on the ground with a thump. He lay there with his eyes closed.

“Oh no! Who will save me now? Perhaps I could call on the mighty Koga to come and rescue me.” Kagome said slyly.

Inuyasha's eyes snapped open. He glared up at Kagome from the ground. She stared back at him, a teasing smile on her face. Inuyasha let out a small growl.

“Yea, maybe I should just leave you up there for the birds to peck at.” He said teasingly.

Kagome gasped. “You wouldn't dare!”

Inuyasha waggled his eyebrows threateningly.

Kagome crossed her arms and pouted. Inuyasha couldn't resist. He cracked a smile. Soon he couldn't contain his laughter, and it came bubbling out. Soon his laughter was joined by Kagome's, and the two where holding their sides, and wiping away tears.

Inuyasha held up a finger. He motioned for Kagome to come to him. In response Kagome launched herself from the tree. Her body fell through air for a split second before Inuyasha caught her. She wrapped her legs around his waist and grinned up at him. He growled lowly.

“Come on my mate, let's go.”

Ta da! That's it for this chapter. Not bad if I do say so myself. I liked the ideas I came up with.Let me know your thoughts!