InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Broken Dreams ❯ Seeking the Hanyou, Part 2 ( Chapter 26 )

Broken Dreams

 

Chapter 26

 

Seeking the Hanyou (part 2)

 

Yoshi had just poured his morning cup of tea when Kagome burst into his hut. He gave the miko a look of surprise and set his tea down.

“Can I help you Kagome?” He asked. Kagome glared at him as she tried to catch her breath.

“Where is he?” She hissed through gritted teeth. Yoshi's eyes flickered.

“He…isn't here.” He said.

“Then where did he go?” Kagome demanded.

“The abomination has taken his leave of this place, and I for one could not be happier.” Kagome spun around and glared at the `monk' leaning against the doorframe.

“And I can be sure that you did nothing to help his flight?” Kagome grated. Toga faked inspecting the cuffs of his robe and shrugged.

“I did help him find supplies.” He muttered. “However, the decision to leave was his. He claimed he was leaving the valley. If you were to pursue him, we were to encourage you.” Toga chuckled. “For a creature that taints the air around him, he certainly thinks well.”

“Go to hell Toga. When did he come here?” Kagome asked. Yoshi put a finger on his chin.

“I believe he passed through shortly after dawn.” He mused. Kagome glanced out past Toga and looked up at the sun.

“An hour then, maybe. Where did he go?”

“The southern end of the valley comes to a waterfall that leads down into a lush forest. There is another village there accessible by river. He mentioned traveling in that direction.” Yoshi explained. Kagome nodded.

“Thank you.” She said, turning to leave.

“You will not catch him, Kagome.” Yoshi called. “Once the valley ends, the forest spans many ri. You will not catch up to him on foot, and once he passes the falls, he will be able to travel in any direction he pleases. Please, rest here for the day. You have run fast to reach us, and you should not strain yourself anymore.” Kagome growled.

“Kouga will be here by tomorrow. I'm not going back to him. I'm going after Inuyasha.” She insisted. Yoshi cocked his head.

“Is that Youkai's true name then? So he has regained his memories?” He asked. Kagome ignored him.

“Do any of your people have a horse?” She asked. Yoshi looked down.

“Actually yes. One of us was planning to travel soon, and was going to leave on horseback. He was going to leave in two days, but if you could persuade him to let you join him, he could find Youkai…or, Inuyasha, before he leaves the valley.” Kagome smiled.

“Thank you so much. Where can I find this man?” Yoshi sighed and hung his head. Behind Kagome, Toga chuckled.

“I'm sure with a well-phrased apology, I might consider tracking down the monstrosity for you.” He said. Kagome's shoulders slumped as she turned to face him.

“Please…I need to find him.” She begged. Toga frowned.

“Why?” He demanded. Kagome sighed.

“I…I loved him.” She whispered. Toga raised an eyebrow.

“Really? But no longer?” He asked coyly.

“I'm not sure.” Kagome replied. Toga pursed his lip and spun around.

“If you want to leave soon, you'd better help me pack.” He called, heading towards his hut. Kagome smiled brightly and followed him.

 

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Raijin slowly punched the air in front of him, and drew back his hand at an equally slow speed. He continued to assault the invisible foes around him with precise, slow blows, his breaths even and his mind focused on maintaining his pace. Satisfied in his concentration, Raijin finished his tai chi and beckoned forth the small girl watching him.

“Come, Kanna.” He commanded. Kanna slowly walked over to him and looked up. Raijin squatted down and ran a finger along the rim of her mirror, tilting up for a better view. “Show me Inuyasha.” Kanna's mirror rippled as the hanyou's image filled the glass. Raijin cocked his head and frowned.

“Is this the man who I am to capture?” He mused. “Surely there are stronger beings that Naraku would desire control over. What makes this one so special?” Raijin stretched his youki around the mirror and focused on the small bits of Inuyasha's youki seeping into it. “He is a hanyou. Interesting. And he is a competent fighter.” Raijin stood. “Thank you Kanna. You may go.”

Raijin walked to the front of the castle courtyard and crossed his arms, looking out over the mountain range that spawned before him.

“Naraku wishes Inuyasha be under his control. Inuyasha has power, but surely it does not surpass Naraku's.” Raijin furrowed his brow and turned into the wind, his mane of sun-yellow hair streaming behind him. “Unless of course, Inuyasha is more then he seems.” Raijin thought for several minutes, than reached a decision. Naraku could have ordered the capture of any youkai he wanted, but he chose Inuyasha. And Raijin wanted to know why.

“Very well then, Naraku shall have Inuyasha. But not until I am satisfied he needs him.” Raijin murmured. With those words, a bolt of lightning struck from the clouds overhead and slammed into Raijin's body. Changing into a ball of yellow light, Raijin rose into the clouds and started his journey to the distant valley where Inuyasha waited.

 

Hm…well, it's still budding in my head, but once Broken Dreams wraps up, here's my next story.

 

Soul Mates

Pairings; Inu/Kag, Sess/Kik, Mir/San

Rating; T (may go up to R later)

Genre; Romance/Action/Adventure

Summary; Naraku tricks the gang and forces Kagome to give her soul to Kikyo. Unable to force his former love to give up her life for Kagome, Inuyasha finds Kagome another soul; his own. Kagome is alive again thanks to Inuyasha's sacrifice. But a hanyou soul in a human body is about to have results that no one expected…

 

So, whadda you think?