InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ An Unrevealed Secret, A Hidden Past ❯ Beginning a New Life ( Chapter 2 )

An Unrevealed Secret, A Hidden Past

Chapter Two:

Beginning a New Life

Raven held her breath. It had to be him, though he was hard to make out by the dim light of the hut, and his back was turned towards her.

"Child!" Kaede muttered, shuffling over to her. "How was your day in the village?"

"I will be going to pick up some clothes soon, and I even got a job. But…" Raven held her breath. She knew that Inuyasha knew that she was there, he was just ignoring her.

"But what?" the old woman asked.

"They had believed that Inuyasha committed another crime." He hopped up from his position on the rug, and turned towards her. All she could see was his white hair and a little bit of his red kimono.

"Dammit, what's wrong with these people!" he growled. Raven took a small step towards him.

"Oh, don't worry. I cleared your name, for now." Inuyasha turned towards her quickly. Was it her imagination, or did she see claws on his fingers?

"How!" he barked, retreating from her. The dimness of the hut was creeping Raven out. Didn't Kaede have any candles? Raven knew that these islands were very…ancient. They probably knew nothing of electricity or plumbing. Oh well.

"I have my ways." She blushed, she could never tell Inuyasha how soft and warm his hair was!

"Whatever," he muttered. Why did he have to lurk in the shadows?

"You could at least say thank you!" Inuyasha remained silent.

Before Raven could snap at him, she felt a sharp pain in her side. Her wounds… They were in burning, white hot pain. What was wrong with her? Raven crumpled to her knees, tears watering in her eyes.

"Now what's your problem?" Inuyasha growled, but he could sense she was in great pain.

"Leave Inuyasha!" Kaede retorted, ambling over to the wincing girl.

"Fine. Be that way!" He opened the door, and without another word, hopped out. Colors were swimming before her eyes, the pain was unbearable.

Raven woke up again, on her back. The pain was gone. Fresh bandages had been wrapped around her body.

"Where's Inuyasha?" She was wobbly on her feet.

"Probably sulking around outside. But stay inside, you need your rest."

"No, I don't! I am going to make him apologize!" Raven tossed on her cotton dress and ran out of the door. Before long she saw a red blotch up in a high tree, a hint of white silver glittering in the sun.

"Inuyasha!" Raven yelled. She watched him jump from the tree and land lightly on his feet. He was much taller than herself, a lot. She felt her courage waning.

"What do you what, wench?" he growled. Raven gasped inwardly. He wasn't ugly, like she imagined. Inuyasha had a handsome profile, and very absorbing golden eyes that she found herself getting lost into. Never had she seen something of the likes.

"I-I-I…" she stuttered uselessly, getting even more drawn in to him. Raven couldn't blink.

"Hurry up wench, I don't have all day."

"My name is Raven!" she yelled. "And you should apologize! I cleared your name for you!"

"Like I needed it. Those pitiful villagers couldn't catch me if they wanted, too." Raven rolled her eyes.

"And why is that?"

"They're just mere, pathetic humans." She felt anger bubbling up inside of her. What an arrogant little…

"You're half human, too, you know!" Raven cried before she could stop herself. Inuyasha stopped grinning, and scowled at her, revealing pearly white, incredibly sharp fangs. She swallowed, and looked away from him.

"Shut up!"

"No."

"Wench."

"Jerk."

"Stupid!"

"BAKA!"

"U-" Inuyasha stopped. He couldn't bring himself to it. Calling her ugly would be a straight out lie. She was beautiful, for a human. Wavy, shiny black hair falling below her shoulders, soft brown eyes, full lips, nice curves… Inuyasha shuddered and shook those thoughts from his head. ~Don't think like that ever again!~ He scolded himself.

"Well, I'm not going to waste my time fighting with a baka like you. Bye Inuyasha!" she mumbled. "Oh, and thanks for saving me." Raven walked away quickly, hoping he wouldn't see her blush. How could she like him anyway? Inuyasha stared, blinking, after her. Taking one last glance around, he let up his ears. They were sore. He didn't feel like getting his chances ruined with this beautiful girl because of his hearing devices.

* * *

Raven woke early the next day. But the old woman had beaten her to it.

"Kaede, I'm going out in the forest, to look for Inuyasha," she informed her.

"But why, child?" she moaned.

"Kaede, my name's Raven, well at least that's what everyone calls me." She smiled.

"Raven would you waste your time going and looking after him. He's not the nicest person to be around!" She nodded.

"You're right, I know. But I think he just needs a friend, that's all!" Kaede sighed. Getting Raven to stop doing something that she put her mind to was all but possible.

"As you wish, but return before dark." Raven nodded and was out of the door in a flash.

She loitered around the woods. Never had she seen such beauty. The way the light cascaded down from the sky and speckled the deep green leaves. The way the streams and lakes sparkled. The peace and quiet was soothing. Before long, she sensed a very powerful source coming towards her. A being with gleaming red eyes, scaley skin, and venomous fangs slithered towards her. [Yes! A snake youkai]

"You are in my territory!" it hissed. Raven took a step back, gulping.

"Sorry."

"No one enters Kabinechee's[sorry, running out of ideas hurr] territory without permission!" Before Raven could utter a word, it lunged towards her. She couldn't run, she couldn't hide. Excepting defeat, she waited. [I should end the chapter here just to be cruel and evil, but I don't want to get murdered, so, I'll continue. *Halo appears over devil horns*]

But the end never came. She opened her eyes cautiously. Kabinechee lay in tatters on the ground, and someone, with an enormous sword shaped like a fang stood before her. The sunlight dappled her savior.

"You idiot, aren't you smart enough to realize you shouldn't venture out alone!" snapped a very familiar voice.

"Inuyasha!" Raven cried, hopping to her feet, clinging to him. "You saved me again!" He blushed and brushed her off of him.

"I only did it so I wouldn't be blamed for your murder!" he growled. His sword shrank, and he put it back in its sheathe.

"What's your sword called?" she asked, mystified by is powers.

"The Tetsusaiga. Now leave me alone."

"No."

"What?"

"I can see past your anger. You need a friend."

"Friend? Feh! I've never heard something so dumb."

"Please, Inuyasha, let me be your friend!"

"I don't need one." Raven growled at him, but her attention flickered off to something else.

"Are those…your ears?" Raven inquired. Holy crap! I forgot to put my ears down. Oh god…

"What's it to ya?" he murmured.

"I think they're cute!" His eyes popped open with surprise.

"You…you're not serious, are you?"

"Can I touch them?"

"No!" Raven looked crestfallen, and Inuyasha tried to ignore how sad her eyes looked, but this was no time to be getting soft! Especially out here, with demons around.

"Well, I have to go back now. I've got a long day ahead of me." With those words, she stomped off. Inuyasha watched her go. He felt kind of hollow inside. No matter how much he hated to admit it, it was nice to be able to speak to someone who wasn't craggy and old or yelling at you for stealing. Stupid human side. Stupid human emotions! Inuyasha cursed to himself, and hopped up on the nearest tree, settling down for sleep.

* * *

Raven tried to stop the tears that welled up in her eyes. All she wanted to do was help Inuyasha, in return for helping her, and she tried to be nice about his ears. She vigorously wiped them away, and went into the hut. Kaede was already fast asleep, giving out wheezing snores.

"I won't give up on him!" she said determinedly, and settled down for sleep.

* * *

Early in the morning, before the sun decided to rise, Raven was up, rushing around. She washed her plain, white, cotton dress, hoping that the old tailor would finish her new clothes soon, she tired of these plain clothes, even though Kaede was nice enough to give her new attire, and she wanted nice things to wear to work. Then, she rinsed herself in a basin, and scrubbed the dirt and dried blood out of her hair. [Yup! I know it's gross!] Now all she had to do was wait until the light of the sun pierced through the treetops to head to the village.

It seemed to take forever, but when it did, she bid Kaede good bye, and pranced off. Dew still coated the grass, and Raven enjoyed the warm sun on her cheeks. But, all of this wilderness reminded her of Inuyasha. Something about him made her drawn to him, maybe it was his saddening tale of his life, those capturing eyes that revealed much more about him than he wanted them to, or maybe it was because she felt bad for him.

The village, as it seemed, was just waking up. Not many were about now, just a few adults on their way to work. Having a job made her feel grown up. Raven didn't remember her age, but by the way her body looked, 15, 16 maybe. It only hurt to try and remember the past, so she cheered up and went to the Bakery.

Mr. Aru was there, waiting for her.

"Good, Raven, you're here." She bowed and smiled one of those heart-melting smiles.

"Ahem." He cleared his throat and his beady eyes darted around. Raven followed them. Oh! The shop was in a complete mess again.

"Not to be mean or anything Mr. Aru, but how do you make such big messes, you are only but one man!" He cleared his throat again, a faint pink tingeing his cheeks.

"Most men, are…"

"Messy. Don't worry, this place will be cleaned up in no time! Do you need help with baking?" He shook his head.

"I'll be doing most of that today, but you can help me with the customers, if you like."

"That would be nice." Raven foraged for a broom, and started sweeping. Suddenly she realized it would be long day.

* * *

By the time she was done, customers were beginning to arrive. She stood at the counter, Mr. Aru at her side. Earlier he had explained to her how to deal with them. Use the inventory of everything that was in the shop, whether it be bread, cakes, ect., be friendly with customers, give them what they need and collect their money.

Her first customer, by far, was her favorite one. A very tiny girl, with big chestnut eyes, short, smooth, black hair, and missing teeth got on her tip toes to meet Raven in the eye[she was leaning over the counter]. She ordered a cake for her mom's birthday, and not to tell anyone because it was a surprise. Raven called Mr. Aru who retrieved the cake, and she walked to the little girl to her house, so she would not drop the prize.

By the time she got back, a long line of customers trailed from the shop.

"Hurry Raven!" Mr. Aru barked over the noise of the crowd. Raven sighed, and took his place at the counter.

"How may I help you?" she asked sweetly, but sighed at the long line of people behind him.

* * *

Raven stumbled home, a few slices of freshly baked bread in her hands smeared with butter. She had requested some from Mr. Aru, for a "friend". The young woman sat in a clearing, her instincts telling her that he would arrive soon.

"Feh!" grumbled a young man's voice. There was a light thud next to her. "Is your brain broken or something!? Didn't you see yesterday that the woods are a dangerous place for a weakling like you?" Raven decided to ignore the comment and held the bread up to Inuyasha.

"Would you like some?" He rolled those enchanting eyes.

"Don't you have a home to go to or something?" he growled.

"Do you?" There was a pained silence around the clearing. Raven knew she had won.

"Maybe," was he weak reply. "Why would you care anyway?" When he turned around, she was gone. There he was, with that hollow feeling again. On the log she had been sitting on, sat the bread. Looking around once more, making sure no one was spying on him, he gobbled it up.

* * *

The rest of the week had been exciting to Raven. She got her first paycheck and got some beautiful clothes from the tailor. Inuyasha continued to defy her, but she was kind and patient, always noticing that her food hadn't gone uneaten. Raven was determined to help him, she could tell he was wounded deeply on the inside.

~*And so that ends the second chapter. Review! Review! Review! That's really all I have to say~*~