InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ A New Start ❯ Through the Well ( Chapter 9 )

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

Chapter 9- Through the Well

“Oh my goodness! Kagome!” Sango screamed with delight. Kagome had just told her what happened between her and Inuyasha, not that Sango couldn't tell from looking at them. But Sango was Kagome's best friends, so she had to know the details. The two girls where sitting near the well, waiting for Inuyasha and Miroku to show up. Kagome had packed her backpack, intending to re-stock with supplies when they went to her time.

“I'm so happy for you two!” Gushed Sango. Kagome just blushed, a smile on her lips.

“Anyway, enough about me. What about you and Miroku? I remember that kiss after Naraku.”

Sango turned red. “Well nothing has happened since then. But on the plus side, he hasn't tried to grope me yet.”

“That is good.” Kagome said, agreeing.

They began to giggle amongst themselves, when Inuyasha and Miroku approached.

“Now ladies, whatever would you be laughing about? It's not me I presume?” Miroku said, trying to be innocent.

Kagome and Sango just burst out laughing.

“What? Was it something I said?” Miroku was clueless to their laughter.

Inuyasha however and very keen ears, and had heard everything.

“They were talking about you monk, and how you need to hurry up and woo Sango.”

Miroku looked sick. There was a pink tinge to the monk's cheeks, and he found his staff very interesting.

Inuyasha grinned, Kagome giggled, while Sango just blushed more than ever. He motioned to Kagome.

“We better go and get this over with.”

Kagome glared at him.

“I'm just as nervous as you are mister. What is my mother going to think, I come home mated to a half demon that lives 500 years in the past. And I should just walk up and tell her that we just defeated two of the most powerful demons, and now we have the sacred jewel, which is just a myth in my time. Oh yea that should go over very well!” Kagome said sarcastically.

“Actually we aren't officially mated yet, until I mark you.” Inuyasha stated, ignoring Kagome's little outburst.

If it was possible for Kagome to get any redder she did. Now Sango and Miroku where laughing at their friends embarrassment.

“See you guys in a few weeks! Bye!”

Inuyasha just sighed, picked up Kagome and jumped into the well. A blue light engulfed them, and they left feudal Japan behind, and entered present day Tokyo.

Inuyasha popped his head out of the well, his white ears swiveling this way and that, his nose sniffing the air warily. When he saw that all was safe, he hauled Kagome out of the well. They climbed out of the well house, and started to make their way towards the shrine.

Kagome sighed. “Honestly Inuyasha, is that really necessary. I told you there are no demons in my time.”

Inuyasha wheeled around to face her, and fixed her with a scowl.

“Well excuse me for wanting to keep you safe. You're only my mate after all! But why should I worry if something happens to you. Remember the soul piper and that spirit? You could have died! But no, don't listen to me!”

Kagome frowned. “You're right Inuyasha. I'm sorry. You're only looking out for my well being, and I'm not considering your feelings, and being selfish.”

Inuyasha sighed. “Don't be sorry. And you're not selfish. If there's a selfish one, it's me, for wanting to keep you all to myself.” He said this last part, and stepped closer to her, tempting her with his eyes. He nibbled her ear, causing her to sigh and fall against him. When she managed to compose herself, Kagome reluctantly pushed Inuyasha away. He whined in protest.

“Inuyasha, my family is 30 feet away! And I don't want their first impression of my mate to be someone who only wants to get in my pants!”

“But you're not wearing pants.”

Kagome sighed, slightly frustrated.

“And besides, that never stopped me form coming in your room all those times.” Inuyasha said slyly.

“We weren't together then. It was purely friendship.” Kagome told him pointedly.

“Well, it's not just friendship anymore, is it?”

Kagome grabbed his hands and dragged him towards the house. Inuyasha was just smirking the whole way, letting himself be dragged by the girl.

“Mom, Souta, gramps, I'm home! Kagome called.

“Kagome? Is that you?” Ms. Higurashi's voice filtered through the room. She came hurrying in the room.

“Oh Kagome! It's so good to see you! I'm glad your home!” Ms. Higurashi gushed. She hugged Kagome, and then turned to Inuyasha.

“Inuyasha! I'm glad to see you! She greeted him warmly. Inuyasha was surprised when she hugged him, but returned the hug. This woman, he sensed was warm and caring. Now I know where Kagome got it from.

“It's great to see you again Ms. Higurashi.” Inuyasha said politely.

“Please, just call me Miya.” Ms. Higurashi said fondly.

“Well you two must be hungry. How about I fix you something to eat.” Without another word, she dashed to the kitchen to prepare the food.

Inuyasha sighed, picked up Kagome's bag and shuffled upstairs. Kagome followed him. When they got to her room, and the door was safely closed, she rounded on Inuyasha.

“Inuyasha, we have to tell her now. I don't like keeping secrets from my mother. I feel bad!”

Inuyasha snickered. “Don't worry about it Kagome, we will tell her soon enough. In fact I'm surprised she hasn't figured it out all ready.”

Kagome's jaw dropped.

“You don't think… how could she already know?”

“It seems to me, that your mother is a pretty smart woman. She could figure it out just by watching us and how we react.”

Kagome sighed. “I guess you're right.”

Inuyasha took this moment to catch her off guard. He pounced on her, pushing her on the bed. Then he got right down close to her face.

“Of course I'm right.”

He started kissing her stomach, and was working his way up to her face. He got all the way to her neck. His hot kisses sent shivers up Kagome's spine. She buried her head into Inuyasha's hair and inhaled his scent. It was an earthy smell. Like pine and water. Kagome loved his smell. It was like nothing she'd ever experienced. Inuyasha gave Kagome's neck a lick, and to his satisfaction he felt her go limp beneath him. She clutched his kimono in anticipation, urging him to go on. He was just about to continue, when Miya's call interrupted them.

“Kagome! Inuyasha! The food is ready!”

With a disappointed groan, Inuyasha rolled off Kagome, and fell on the floor. Kagome heard a thump. She turned and got off the bed, and stood on Inuyasha's back.

“Hmmm, I wonder where Inuyasha got to?” She asked playfully.

Inuyasha growled and quickly rolled over into his back, causing Kagome to slip and fall on top of him, where he held her in place.

“You're lucky you're so cute, or else I would have to punish you for that.” He told her gruffly.

“Ohhh, I'm sooooo scared!” Kagome said, mockingly.

“You better be scared!” Inuyasha began to chase her around the room. Kagome managed to dodge him, before escaping out into the hall, and running down the stairs. Inuyasha came charging down after her. Kagome skidded into the kitchen and hid behind her mother.

“Mom! Help me, Inuyasha's after me!”

Inuyasha came barging into the kitchen, a mischievous grin on his face.

“There you are! Ohhhh Kagome! Come here!” Inuyasha said in a playful singsong voice.

“Now, now. Why don't we all settle down, and have some lunch.” Miya said, as if seeing her daughter chased around by a half demon was a normal thing. Kagome and Inuyasha obeyed her and immediately sat down.

“Wow mom, everything looks great!” Kagome praised her mother.

“Why thank you dear. You two eat up, don't be shy!”

Inuyasha was practically drooling. He had never seen so much delicious food in his life. There were rice balls, soup, omelets, RAMEN, grilled salmon, sushi, dumplings, pickled radish, tofu, and much more!

He began to dig in with gusto, only slowing down with a look from Kagome. Her stare said Try not to inhale the food!

An hour later, Inuyasha sat back, extremely full and satisfied. Miya started to clear away the dishes. Kagome started to get up to help.

“Now Kagome, you just got back. You just sit and rest dear, and let me take care of the dishes.” Miya said cheerfully.

Kagome sat and started eyeing Inuyasha, who wasn't paying attention. Kagome gave him a swift kick under the table.

“Ow! Kagome what the!” Inuyasha started to complain, but then he saw Kagome's eyes. They moved from Miya to him and back again. Oh! Inuyasha nodded.

Kagome cleared her throat. “Umm, mom there is something that Inuyasha and I need to discuss with you.”

“What is it Kagome?” Miya asked, turning to face them.

“Well you see the thing is….. That is…. Inuyasha…I… we. “You and Inuyasha are together now. Is that what you are trying to say Kagome?” Miya said.

“H how did you know?” Kagome asked, amazed.

Miya just smiled. “A mother knows these things dear. As soon as you and Inuyasha entered the house, I knew you were together. I could see it on your faces, how happy each of you were. Of course I knew for a long time that you and Inuyasha were fated to be together, it was just a matter of time.”

Inuyasha stared at Kagome smugly as if to say: I told you so! Kagome was sputtering.

“So you're not angry then?”

“Angry! Why should I be? My daughter has found someone that she loves and trusts with all her heart. And I know how deeply Inuyasha cares for you. I know he will take good care of you. What kind of mother would I be if I was not happy for you?”

“But you don't think I'm too young?” Kagome ventured.

“You're 19 years old Kagome, almost 20. You are plenty old enough to make your own decisions. I just trust that you will be responsible when making decisions. Just remember that for every action you make, there is a consequence from that action. You have known Inuyasha for a long time, and I have seen the good in his heart. He is willing to protect you with his life. He will make a good husband.”

“Actually, in demon courtships, Kagome is considered my mate.” Inuyasha said, speaking for the first time in a while.

“Mates?” Miya blinked.

“Mates are kind of what a husband and wife are. Except that I will mark Kagome, and she would mark me. That means that no one else can touch her. All demons would now she is mine, and I am hers. Also because of the mark, Kagome's longevity would slow down. She will not age as quickly as a normal human.”

“Oh I see, well I suppose if that's how demons do it then I guess my daughter would be no exception, seeing as she is going to be your mate.” Miya did not even bat an eye to Inuyasha's explanation of mates.

“Now what about grandchildren?” Miya asked.

Kagome blushed fire truck red. “Mom! We aren't that far along yet!” She was not expecting to have such an intimate conversation with her mother.

“What? I was just asking. It's perfectly normal to wonder if your daughter is going to be a mother soon. Just keep me posted ok?”

“Ok mom.” Kagome grumbled.

“Great! Now you too must be tired. Why don't you go up and rest. How long were you planning on staying?”

“Two weeks.' Kagome answered.

“Oh good! You will get a chance to relax and show Inuyasha the city.” Miya shrilled happily.

Kagome nodded, and left the table, Inuyasha following suite.

Kagome let herself into her room, and collapsed on the bed.

“Ohhh, I'm tired! I could use a nap.” She said while yawning. She was about to nod off, when she felt large hands on her back. They began to rub and kneed her muscles, working out the kinks.

“That feels good, Inuyasha.” Kagome mumbled her head smashed into her pillow.

Inuyasha let out a throaty chuckle, and continued his work. He concentrated on un knotting Kagome's muscles. He could feel her back tense with tiny spasms every now and then, and found himself feeling bad for all those times he pushed her without rest. And all for the stupid jewel, I was so selfish. I don't even want the jewel anymore. I have Kagome; she is all I ever wanted and more! Dam, how could I be so blind!? Inuyasha mentally cursed himself for being so insensitive.

“Seriously, Inuyasha, where did you learn how to do this?” Kagome asked in wonder.

Inuyasha just smiled. When he was finally done, Kagome was nearly asleep.

“Kagome?” He whispered.

“Hmmm?” She answered, half asleep.

Inuyasha decided to let her sleep. He climbed into the tiny bed with her. He adjusted himself as best he could, before lying still. As he lay there he realized how peaceful Kagome's time really was. There was no wars, no demons to slay. He didn't have to worry about being prejudiced here. He could just relax, with Kagome. With that though it mind, Inuyasha drifted off into a peaceful slumber.

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“INUYASHA'S HERE!?”

Inuyasha groaned, and cracked one golden eye open. Warm chocolate eyes blinked back at him. He smiled before pulling Kagome's face to his. His lips found hers, and he pulled her closer against him. Kagome giggled against his lips.

“I take it you had a good nap then?”

“Yea I did. What's with all the noise? Who's yelling?”

Kagome smiled. “Souta. He just got back, and found out you're here.”

Inuyasha sighed.

“What's wrong?”

“It's just that, I was hoping we could have more time… alone.” Inuyasha turned to her, his eyes portraying what he really meant.”

Kagome blushed, but held strong. “Not here, in my family's house. We will have plenty of time when we get back.”

Inuyasha pouted, but Kagome ignored it.

“Now come, one we have to get down there and greet Souta and gramps.”

She made to scoot Inuyasha off the bed, but he wouldn't budge. She looked at him mock angrily. He just grinned back at her teasingly. It was then that Kagome decided to play dirty. She reached up, and started rubbing the tips of his ears. She grinned, when he started purring contently. Her hand reached around behind his back, and she began to scratch it in long, slow motions. Inuyasha fell against her with a groan. Then she got right up in his face. When she was inches away from his lips, she pulled back suddenly, much to Inuyasha's disappointment. His eyes narrowed, suddenly realizing what Kagome was up to.

“You played dirty.” He accused her.

Kagome just grinned. “Sometimes trickery is necessary in order to achieve the required results.”

“My little trickster.” He growled roughly.

“Yep.” And then she promptly shoved him off the bed. This caught him off guard and he fell to the ground. She stepped over him, but he grabbed her ankle. She looked down at him, her eyes twinkling merrily.

“Just wait until next time. I'll get you!”

Kagome just rolled her eyes at Inuyasha's empty threat. Inuyasha saw this and growled.

“You don't believe me?”

“Not really, no.”

“Well then I'll prove it to you.” Inuyasha tackled Kagome, and pulled her to the ground.

“And now I will have my revenge!” He cackled. He began to tickle Kagome unmercifully.

“Ahahaha! Inuyasha! Please stop… Ahahahaha… Kagome gasped between shrieks of laughter.

Inuyasha finally took pity on her and let her up. He pulled her up from the ground, and they left the room and headed downstairs to greet the rest of the Higurashi family.

“INUYASHA!!!”

Souta spotted Inuyasha and came charging into the half demon, hugging him fiercely.

“Hey kid.” Inuyasha greeted, while ruffling the boys hair.

“How long are you staying for, Inuyasha?” Souta asked his eyes wide in adoration.

“Two weeks.” Inuyasha answered.

“WOW! That's so cool! I can teach you how to play soccer; we can play video games, and go to the park, and… “Souta dear, I think Inuyasha is here to spend some time with Kagome.” Miya said, interrupting the boy.

Souta's face fell. “Oh.” He said dejectedly.

Inuyasha felt bad, and took pity on the kid. “I'm sure I can find time for you to teach me those video game things, Souta.”

“Really? Wow, thanks a lot Inuyasha that would be great!” Souta said.

“No problem kid. Say! You're getting pretty tall now! How old are you?” Inuyasha asked in fascination.

“I'm twelve!” Souta answered proudly.

“Wow, almost a man!” Inuyasha said impressively.

Kagome's heart swelled with love and pride at Inuyasha's statement to Souta. That's so cute! Souta adores Inuyasha and spending some time with him will make his day!

Just then, Kagome and Souta's grandfather entered the room. “Kagome! I am glad to see you have returned safely! And you brought Inuyasha too, what a surprise!” Grandpa said cheerfully; glad to see his granddaughter was home again.

“Hi gramps!” Kagome said, hugging him.

“Well, know that you are all here, I guess now is as good as time as any to tell you.” Kagome said happily.

“Tell us what Kagome?” Grandpa asked, confused.

“Inuyasha and I are mates.” Kagome said simply.

Both grandpa and Souta's eyes popped out of their sockets. Their jaws dropped to the floor. They sputtered like fish out of water, neither being able to say anything audible. Luckily Miya appeared at that time.

“Dinner is ready.” She announced.

Both Inuyasha and Kagome took the chance to leave, and went to the kitchen. While Souta and grandpa still stood there, mouths agape. Miya grabbed each of them by their collars and dragged them into the kitchen.

“Come on you two, its dinnertime.” She said cheerfully.

It was somewhere throughout dinner, that Souta and grandpa came to their senses.

“So, Is Inuyasha is going to be part of the family now? That's awesome!” Souta was happy that his favorite hero was now going to be his brother in law. It was grandpa that still needed some convincing.

“So you and my granddaughter have admitted your feelings. Can I trust that you will take good care of her, and never hurt her?” Grandpa asked Inuyasha, eyeing him scrupulously.

“I love Kagome with everything in me. I will protect her with my life. I would never dream of hurting her. I look forward to spending the rest of my life and more, with her.” Inuyasha addressed grandpa seriously, while pulling Kagome close to him.

Grandpa looked at him for a minute, searching him for doubt. When he found none, he nodded and clapped Inuyasha on the shoulder.

“Well the, welcome to the family my boy, good to have you here at last.” He said, smiling warmly.

Inuyasha felt warmth spread throughout his entire body. This family accepted him without question. They did not judge or shun him based on his appearance. He felt a smile form on his face at the thought.

After dinner, Inuyasha kept his word to Souta, and the two played a few video games. It was mostly Souta winning, while trying to teach Inuyasha how the buttons worked. Kagome sat on the couch, content to watch them play. Inuyasha glanced out the window a while later, and gasped when he saw how dark it was. The time had flown by! He turned to Kagome, and found her asleep on the couch. That's when he decided to call it a day.

“I think I'm going to turn in, Souta.” Inuyasha told him.

“All right, good night Inuyasha, see you in the morning!” Souta said.

“Good night kid.”

Inuyasha stooped and gathered Kagome into his arms, holding her close to his chest. He carried her upstairs, and laid her down on her bed. Now what where those sleeping clothes that she wore? Inuyasha had seen Kagome wear some different clothes when she was sleeping. He searched through her drawers. He was not sure, so he made do with some soft, yellow, cotton pants with kitties on them, and a mismatched baby blue shirt that said `Do not disturb'.

After dressing her, he tucked her under the covers, before sliding in beside her. She stirred a little in her sleep. Inuyasha brushed her bangs from her eyes, and kissed her forehead.

“I love you Kagome.” He whispered. He was just about to drift off himself, when he heard it.

“I love you too Inuyasha.” Kagome mumbled in her sleep.

Inuyasha smiled, before closing his eyes and letting sleep claim him.