InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Bound by Blood ❯ Chapter 15: Thunderstorm Meetings ( Chapter 15 )

Chapter 15: Thunderstorm Meetings

 

The next two weeks seemed to fly by for everyone. Many students were looking forward to the end of the semester, and the two month brake they would receive.

 

Any student that was an orphan would stay on campus, but some of the older students also stayed. Many just wanted the excuse to stay away from their parents. In all about 20 students would stay, 15 of them were orphans.

 

Kagome was excited; most of the student population was leaving only those who were orphans were staying, and 5 students. But Kagome wasn't sure which students were staying the only one she knew for sure was Miroku.

 

Kagome had to admit she was beginning to like him, he just happened to have the worst timing. Especially when it came to asking personal questions, but now she could tell that he wasn't trying to be rude or accuse them of untruths. Plus seeing him getting smacked by Sango and every other human female helped put her into a good mood. He did have enough sense not to touch any of the female demons.

 

Waking up everyday in the same place and in a bed was very refreshing. They didn't have to take shifts to sleep or to keep watch any more, and having three meals a day helped them out tremendously. Both of them had gained some weight helping them to fill out their clothes.

 

Thanks to Kaede they had been able to get even more clothes and while they were still uncomfortable of accepting the weekly allowances it helped. They were able to buy some clothes from the school store; they had also ordered some clothes from a magazine from Tokyo. Neither of them could handle a trip into a large city.

 

Lying on her back, Kagome stared at the ceiling, she knew that today everyone was leaving including Inuyasha. She had been surprised when she had met him. Not only was he a half demon but he had a personality. She was saddened by the fact he was leaving for the summer but understood he wanted to spend time with his mother and father.

 

Kagome had been surprised by the fact he was Sesshoumaru's younger half brother. She knew that he had one but she would have never guessed he had such a personality. The stories that Tagaou had told them, gave them the impression that Inuyasha was about 20 years younger than Sesshoumaru. They had been shown pictures of Inuyasha's and Sesshoumaru's father and could now remember him.

 

Still staring at the ceiling Kagome smiled at the thought of having the next two months to them selves. Both had the time to truly meditate for the first time in years and could now hide their tails again. Not that they minded hiding their tails but it was much easier on the both of them to be one with their inner beasts.

 

Kagome couldn't help but smile, she still felt numb at times but her sense of feeling was coming back much faster than last time. She was finding it easier to be away from Yuriye also. At first any time they couldn't be near each other would almost cause Kagome to have panic attacks, but as in all things time could only help her out.

 

She knew that both of them were safe here, the rogue wolf pack wouldn't dare to intrude on another's territory. It was one of the things that Kagome and Yuriye took advantage of. They would run through others territory to get away from them, most of the time they didn't run into the owners but once in awhile they did. Most of the time they could talk their way out of the problem, it seemed as though the rogue pack had stepped on too many toes.

 

None would accept strays on to their lands but would often let them pass without problems.

 

`Oh well, it's in the past. We just have to say goodbye to Inuyasha today. Maybe we will be lucky and the asshole decided to go home also.' Laughing Kagome knew that their luck wasn't that good. In more ways than one she just wanted to stay in bed and not say goodbye to new acquaintances.

 

Though she was afraid of calling anyone a friend she knew that's where Sango, Miroku, and Inuyasha were heading very fast. It would be the first time in almost 80 years that they allowed anyone close, and it felt good.

 

Kagome knew that she couldn't stay in bed much longer; either Yuriye or Sango would start to pound on her door very soon. She had taken a shower the previous night so she just had to get up.

 

Sighing Kagome threw off the covers and walked to her closet, finding a pair of hakamas and a tank top she quickly shed her ripped up tank top and shorts. On her hips Kagome noticed the start of her final markings. The last set of stripes matching her face and her wrists that would mark her at the age ready to breed. Shaking her head Kagome continued to dress after fishing for her under garments.

 

She wanted to be comfortable and loved wearing the lose fitting hakamas that hung low on her hips while the tank top covered her back almost completely. The pants were black while her top was white, a beautiful contrast that fit her personality perfectly.

 

Kagome ran her nails through her hair making sure to get all the knots out. Soon though she was finished and the loud banging on her door made her jump. She could hear Sango's and Yuriye's muffled voices.

 

“Hey you better be up Kagome, we will break down the door if you're not up…” Opening the door Kagome had a scowl on her face.

 

“I'm up damn it; you guys don't have to wake up the entire floor you know! I'm glad today is the last day my poor neighbors would hate me other wise.” Finishing Kagome couldn't keep the laughter out of her voice. Grabbing both girls arms she started to walk toward the stairwell.

 

“Are the boys going to meet us at the cafeteria or are they going to grab some bento boxes and meet us near the lake?” It had become a normal routine for everyone to meet for breakfast around either the lake or the cafeteria. Whoever got their first would grab the bento boxes.

 

“They should be meeting us at the lake Kagome,” Yuriye voice sang back.

 

After breakfast was when most of the students were leaving, it would be sad to see Inuyasha leave but they still had Miroku to keep them entertained.

 

Walking down the stairs and outside Kagome smiled at the two in front of her arguing with each other, Kagome eye's sparkled with amusement. Everyday it was becoming easier to smile, easier to remember the good times. Though trying to think about what life was like before the war had broken out was almost impossible still.

 

She had been told it was a defense mechanism when she had been in the hospital. Kagome was now making new memories, and while she could never replace her childhood memories, the new memories were happy ones.

 

Closing her eyes Kagome enjoyed the fresh air outside; she could also smell the coming thunderstorm. The walk was peaceful but Kagome could hear the excited voices surrounding her. Many were talking about summer plans, some planned on visiting family while others planned on visiting friends from other schools.

 

“Hey it's going to rain later guys,” Kagome voice leaked happiness, in a way she couldn't wait for the storm.

 

Kagome looked forward to the peace and quiet away from the other students. Kagome knew that she and Yuriye would be tested to see where their fighting skills were leveled, along with their hand to hand skills. They had some understanding of the local government but they avoided the large cities like they carried the plague.

 

Soon the peace was broken by the shouts of most of the student body. They could see Inuyasha and Miroku sitting down underneath one of the cherry trees they had the bento boxes. It had taken most of the two weeks for both inus to be able to finish a complete box because of the rich and very nutrient foods.

 

“Keh, I just hope it waits until after I leave to start raining. I don't want to drag my shit through the rain.” Inuyasha voice was his usual gruff.

 

“When are you leaving? The rain will probably start in a couple of hours so if you're here until then, you are out of luck. Is the puppy afraid to walk in the rain and get his ears wet?” Kagome teased and that got everyone laughing even Inuyasha. Yuriye and herself had learned to use the rain to their advantage over the years, it erased their scent as they ran away from the black wolves.

 

Kagome watched the others as they ate and talked, and while their small group would lose one member for the next couple of months, they would be reunited after the summer break. Kagome had a smile that reached her eyes and made them truly glow.

 

Not paying attention to the others Kagome started to get up to return the bento box to the cafeteria she fell to the side when something small ran into her.

 

“I'm going to …,” Kagome growled as she turned and saw she small girl from two weeks ago. Rin; Kagome believed was her name.

 

“Hello Kagome! How are you? I'm sorry I ran into you again. I was just heading to see Kaede; she wants to talk with me.” Rin's smile and laughter cause Kagome to start laughing.

 

“It's ok Rin, just try to not make this our only way of meeting. And I'm alright and you better hurry up and meet Kaede you wouldn't want to be late.” Kagome knew that Kaede liked punctuality and if she let it happen, Rin could talk for an hour straight.

 

“Ok, I just have one last question Kagome. Is that ok?” Rin was still bouncing in place.

 

Looking at Rin it made Kagome laugh it seemed as though she had limitless energy. “Of course Rin, ask away.”

 

“Why does everyone call you a stray? What does stray mean?” Rin's voice held nothing but true curiosity.

 

Everyone in the immediate area stiffened not only the small group but any youkai in the area. They knew it was a rude slang, an insult that was meant to hurt the one being described.

 

Kagome knew that Rin was too young to understand that the words were meant to harm, meant to make the person feel like an out cast. She also wouldn't lie to the young pup, lying to her would spread ignorance and she didn't want Rin to think it was appropriate to call others by this name.

 

Kneeling down in front of Rin Kagome reached out to Rin so they could look into each others eyes. “Rin it is a mean way of saying that I have no family or no home. You should never call anyone that; it's a way to make youki like me feel unwanted. And polite little pups don't want to be rude.”

 

“So you are an orphan like me? Does that mean I'm a stray too? Is Yuriye and Sango a stray too? Why…” Rin never got to finish her thought because Kagome broke in.

 

“NO, you are not a stray! Yuriye and Sango are not strays either, and I'm not. And yes we are orphans; we have lost our families and those who loved us. But that doesn't mean that we don't have others that care for us. You have Kaede, and the other orphans here. Yuriye and I have each other but it seems as though we are starting to have others care for us also. So please don't listen to them when they call us strays, and please don't ever call anyone else that.”

 

Kagome couldn't keep the emotions out of her voice. She knew what the others were saying but she wouldn't allow an innocent pup to spread any hatred. But Looking at Rin she noticed the tears in her eyes.

 

“Rin, what is wrong?” Kagome couldn't understand what happened to cause Rin to tear up.

 

Rin threw herself at Kagome and start to cry, “I'm sorry, I'm sorry I didn't mean to hurt you. I didn't understand what they were calling you.” Rin continued to sob into Kagome's tank top.

 

“Rin look at me,” Kagome took Rin's chin in her hand being careful of her claws. “Rin you did nothing wrong, nothing! I would rather you ask me what something means than not. There is nothing wrong with knowing what something means, especially if you don't understand what it is. You didn't understand what stray meant you didn't ask to hurt me so it is ok. Don't ever be afraid to ask a question if you don't know the answer. Now give me a big smile and run along to Kaede, you don't want to be late.” Kagome gently wiped the tears off of Rin's face, giving her a bright smile.

 

Smiling Rin's bubbly personality came right back once she realized that she hadn't hurt anyone. “Ok, I promise I won't call anyone a stray. Have a nice day Kagome and thank you for answering my questions.” Rin bowed to Kagome and ran towards the medical building. Many of those that were younger were being reassigned for the summer so they were closer to the teachers that lived here year round.

 

Kagome's smile soon faded into a sad smile. She knew what the whispers were behind her back, the rumors that surrounded their past. Slowly a lone tear escaped her silver eye and streak her check. She allowed it drop to the ground where it joined the blood from her clenched fist. She was getting sick of being called a stray and was glad just about everyone was leaving.

 

“Kagome…,” Yuriye had got up when she smell the blood and tears. Slowly Yuriye wrapped her arms around Kagome and rested her head in between Kagome shoulders blades. Yuriye wished she could take away the pain and the rumors but she couldn't. But she could stand by her and support her alpha no matter what.

 

A clap of thunder jarred the two inu out of their thoughts. Looking to the sky Kagome and Yuriye noticed the thick black clouds rolling in much faster than they had expected. Both inu felt the static in the atmosphere; the storm that was coming was going to be a big one.

 

At the sound of thunder the others quickly grabbed the bento boxes which were now empty. No one had noticed the clouds that quickly came and started to cover the blue sky and dim the light.

 

Inuyasha's nose twitched with the smell of blood looking to Kagome he noticed the blood dripping from her clenched hands. He knew how hard it was being different, but the two inus in front of him had it ten times worse. They had no one to stand up for them and no name. He heard the rumors and lies, and while he didn't know what their story was, he was sure that the stories going around weren't the truth.

 

Miroku and Sango stopped when they noticed Inuyasha not moving. As Sango looked towards Kagome and Yuriye she wished there was something she could do to stop the rumors. She could see the pain in Kagome's stance and how Yuriye wanted to help Kagome take some of the burden. But Kagome wouldn't allow her too; she was stubborn and wanted to keep Yuriye out of the wolves den (so to speak).

 

As the thunder grew louder neither inu moved from their spot. The air remained warm and the wind started to whip their hair around. Soon small rain drops started to fall but picked up into a down pour and still they just stood their.

 

Yuriye let go of Kagome and stepped back slowly and raised her face to the rain. Looking back once Yuriye let go of her Kagome turned to face Yuriye and also raised her face to the rain.

 

As the rain drenched both inu Sango watched as they started to laugh. It sounded almost foreign to her Kagome laughing so pure. It showed a truly innocent side to Kagome that Sango would have thought long stripped from her.

 

But just as sudden as her laughter started it stopped dead and Kagome's eyes widen. Yuriye had also stopped and stared behind where Sango stood.

 

Kagome stopped dead when she saw the man standing behind Sango. A clap of thunder made Kagome jump, she could feel the walls she had built up over the years start to fall. It had taken her years to build them up but all it took for them fall was the man standing out in front of her: Tagaou Takahashi.