InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Choices ❯ One Day in Tokyo ( Chapter 4 )

Kagome fought against her rising panic as she glanced incredulously at their surroundings. "Take them---us back!"

Aside from InuYasha and Mizuki, the others were looking down in at the Tokyo crowd in something akin to wonder.

Mizuki pouted at Kagome's statement. "Aw, but why? This era is so much more fun!" she complained and pointed to the others. "They look like they're having fun!"

"This isn't about having fun! What if we're discovered?"

"So this is Kagome's time?" Sango asked.

"I like this place," Miroku remarked, eyes on a huge poster of a bikini model. Everybody, except Mizuki, rolled their eyes.

"I fucking hate this place. . .Reeks more than anything," InuYasha grumbled, his ears smashed against his head.

Kagome shook her head furiously. "No! Let's be serious here! I---"

"I smell candy!" Shippou exclaimed excitedly before leaping off the building and taking off in the direction of a candy store.

Kagome's eyes widened in horror. "Stop him!" She seemed to realize something and her hands shot out to stop everyone. "Wait! Kirara can't transform and InuYasha, stay on the buildings."

Sango and Miroku raised their eyebrows at the same time. "If Kirara can't transform---"

"---how do we get to the bottom?"

The poor miko looked so flustered that InuYasha took pity on her. "Keh! Pathetic humans. Stay here!" he proceeded to follow Shippou but staying on the roof of the buildings, to Kagome's immense relief.

Mizuki giggled. "He's such a hero. . ."

Kagome rolled her eyes and muttered under her breath about stupid star youkai. "Alright, how are we going to get home now? Can you teleport us back to the shrine?"

"What? I can't teleport," Mizuki replied.

"You're telling me you can teleport us five hundred years into the future but you can't get us back to the shrine?"

Mizuki shrugged, as if it were perfectly obvious.

Kagome was seriously contemplating whether to purify her when InuYasha landed in front of them, holding Shippou's head with one hand. The kitsune's face was red from struggling as he kicked and punched in the air, trying to get away from InuYasha's strong hold. Kagome hurried forward to intercept Shippou and shot InuYasha a grateful glance.

"Did anyone see you?" Kagome asked, concerned.

"Keh, as if I care!" InuYasha responded, then cocked his head to the side and frowned in confusion. "What the hell are we doing here? We've a bitch to hunt," he demanded as everyone sat around, minding their own business.

"We would love to get back but since Kirara can't transform and the door to the stairs is locked, there's no way any of us can get down without breaking something," Kagome remarked dryly.

"I know!" Miroku piped up. "We could get Kirara to transform but ask her not to make any noise. Nobody would notice right?"

Kagome pondered the idea. "Well. . ."

InuYasha let out his breath and felt his bangs fly up. "I could Kaze no Kizu this place, then there would be no humans left," he offered, only half joking.

Kagome ignored him. "I suppose we could try Miroku's idea and try to stay undetected. . ." she trailed off, obviously not very sure of the idea at all.

Before Kagome could change her mind, Sango ordered Kirara to transform and InuYasha dragged Kagome onto his back. She looked down, half expecting to see people pointing and gasping in horror. Instead, the people were as unobservant as ever, cell phones glued to their ears or fiddling with their PDAs. Kagome had never been so thankful to technology. She gave a nod as a signal, and everyone set off, with Mizuki right beside InuYasha. Kagome didn't know whether to be irritated or amused. On one hand, she knows Mizuki's feelings for InuYasha are not mutual, but she can't help feeling like nobody should be getting any ideas with her hanyou. She gasped at her own claims and felt her face heat up. 'He's not yours! He never was! Just be content that he is still here, that he didn't follow Kikyo to hell. But he still loves her, he might just leave anyday. Maybe after our quest is finished. . .His job as my protector would be done, no? Then. . .'

Kagome shook her head, desperately trying to fight the tears as her heart clenched.

"You okay?" InuYasha asked softly, so the others couldn't hear.

She swallowed hard and forced a smile for his benefit. "Yea, why not?" Kagome answered in a falsely bright tone.

His eyes narrowed but let it drop. He landed in front of Kagome's house and the miko yelled for her mother.

Mrs. Higurashi came rushing out. "Hello Ka---" she stopped and gasped in surprise at the party that greeted her. "Why, hello. You must be Kagome's friends from the feudal era! Oh, do come in! I'll make tea!" Mrs. Higurashi exclaimed and went back where she came from, softly humming to herself.

Miroku seemed amazed that Kagome's mother was so ready to accept them all. Kagome started biting her lower lip, nervous that her friends from the feudal era are finally going to see her home. She took off her shoes and went in after her mother, the others following suit. Kagome led her friends to her room and sat down on her bed, watching the others as they observed her things with great interest. InuYasha snorted and sank down beside Kagome's bed, hugging Tetsusaiga as usual. Sango held up a photo frame which contained a picture of them on her study desk.

"This is a. . .Picture, right?"

"That's right," Kagome replied, amused.

There was a knock on the door and Mrs. Higurashi came in with a tray of snacks and tea. She set them down on Kagome's desk, smiled nervously and wiped her hands on her apron.

"Will you be going back anytime soon?" Mrs. Higurashi asked.

"Yes, Mama. Probably tonight," Kagome answered as her friends continued their thorough observation of her room.

Mizuki groaned. "So fast?" Kagome shot her a deathly glare that silenced her.

Mrs. Higurashi smiled politely. "Well enjoy these snacks. I got to start on dinner."

"Thanks," various voices echoed as she closed the door behind her.

"So, how are you guys gonna spend your day here?" Mizuki asked as she popped an Oreo cookie into her mouth.

InuYasha growled. "Nuh-uh. We're going the fuck back and beat the shit out of that bitch," he grounded out.

"Inu-chan! You're one track-minded."

The hanyou in question ignored her.

"We can't beat her if we don't know how to, " Miroku reasoned.

"Star youkai aren't very strong," Mizuki began.

"Damn straight she isn't," InuYasha retorted.

"Well. . .The reason your weapons can't harm her is because she is not from this world!" she continued, devouring her sixth cookie. "Maekoshi belonged to a group of Earth star youkai, that's why she was able to control the movements of the trees . Kagome, I'm sure you've seen the tainted shards."

Startled as this was the first time Mizuki directly addressed her, Kagome nodded.

"Well those shards are tainted by Naraku. She is being led on by Naraku's will. At the rate her body's being tainted, I'd say she's already beyond repair, especially since she has so many shards in her possession already. Maekoshi intends to overthrow the world above us and revive Naraku by using the Moon Goddess. When you destroyed Naraku, his hatred for you lives in the jewel. A part of his soul, I call it," Mizuki explained, lifting the plate and pouring the cookie crumbs into her mouth. "Can I have some more?" she asked.

"What kind of star youkai are you?" Shippou asked.

Mizuki paused in her actions. "I'm a. . .I'm a special breed. I can travel through time, but I'm not a fighter."

Kagome narrowed her eyes. Mizuki was being vague on purpose. She glanced at the others. Except for InuYasha, who was looking exceptionally displeased, the others had also noticed Mizuki's aversion.

InuYasha cracked his knuckles. "Does this mean Naraku's still alive?"

"A part, I guess." Mizuki replied.

"Fucking bastard won't stay dead," InuYasha snarled. He got up and dragged Kagome onto his back. He slide open the window pane and took off in the direction of the well house.

Kirara hopped out of the window and transformed, letting Sango, Miroku and Shippou climb on before following the hanyou and the miko. Sango watched as InuYasha leaped into the well, followed by a resounding crash and 'What the fuck!' echoed from the ancient well.

Mizuki shook her head. "No wonder they call you the angry hanyou."

InuYasha sat in a corner, cursing under his breath. The time slip had not opened up to them when InuYasha reached the bottom of the well. Instead, they had crashed onto the ground, with him taking the brunt of the fall. Kagome could only be grateful that both of them were unharmed.

"Does that mean we can't go back anymore?" Kagome wondered worriedly.

Mizuki rolled her eyes. "What kind of legendary miko are you? Honestly, it's simple logic! Look, technically, you're still on the other side of the well because you never came back through it!" she smacked her palm against her forehead as if they ought to know better.

"Well forgive me for---wait. What did you mean by legendary miko?"

"You called InuYasha the angry hanyou just now. What did that mean?" Sango asked, curious.

Mizuki stared at Kagome, incredulous. "Are you sure you live in this shrine and you never heard of the stories?"

Everybody stared back, confused.

"The names were lost over the years, but the stories remained the same. The story of your adventures, passed on by generations. I can't tell you a lot, because some of the events have yet to happen. I know there is a painting of you somewhere. . ." Mizuki trailed off, deep in thought.

"Wait, so we're famous?" Miroku asked.

Mizuki nodded. Kagome pursed her lips as she tried to remember her grandfather's legends and stories. She had never paid any attention to him because she always thought he was being melodramatic and, well, a Grandfather.

"Wait here," Kagome said before hurrying downstairs to look for her Grandfather. "Jii-chan! Where are you?"

She found him sweeping the shrine grounds. "Jii-chan!"

He paused in his work and looked up. "Ah, Kagome. You're home!"

Kagome nodded, panting. "Jii-chan, do you have a painting of any legends? Legendary people, perhaps?" she asked.

The old man leaned slightly on his broom as he tried to remember. Suddenly his eyes brightened up. "I think I do, come," he answered, walking into the shrine's storage room.

Kagome tapped her foot impatiently as she waited for her grandfather to locate the painting. She saw him lift two large frames out of a box and slowly walked towards them. The first painting was of a flower with a dark stroke across. The other one was of---Kagome gulped---them.

InuYasha was right in the centre, hair and sleeves billowing in the breeze. He was brandishing Tetsusaiga, eyes intense and concentrating hard. The golden eyes stared right back at her and she felt her insides jumble up. Kagome bit her bottom lip and saw herself on his left, bow in hand and Shippou on her shoulder. Sango was standing beside Kagome, wearing her taijiya costume and Hiraikotsu on her back. Kirara stood on her side in her large form, bearing her fangs. Miroku, on InuYasha's other side, had his staff held infront of him, prayer beads in place on his right hand, which is holding an Ofuda. They all had something in common, Kagome noted. The fierce, intense look, daring anyone to challenge them.

Kagome let out a choked sob, moved by the beauty of the painting. She borrowed the item and ran in the direction of her house, to her room.

"I found it!"

Everyone stared, flabbergasted.

"Oh, my. . ."Sango remarked.

Even InuYasha moved closer to look. "Keh! I'm the strongest, look!" he jabbed his finger at himself in the painting.

Everyone ignored him.

"Oi you can't ignore me!" InuYasha yelled.

"Kagome?" Miroku prompted.

The miko closed her eyes and smiled. "Osuwari."

"Ugh!"

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Kagome appraised her friend as she stepped out from the bathroom. "You look wonderful, Sango!"

The taijiya smiled nervously as she tried to pull the skirt lower. Kagome had finally given in and decided to bring her friends out since she figured this is their only chance to see her time. As if on cue, Souta had burst in and started chattering excitedly about a new amusement park. Not for the first time, Kagome wondered if she was making a huge mistake. She had persuaded InuYasha to leave his precious Tetsusaiga behind, assuring him it's perfectly safe in the shrine. Mizuki declined their invitation to tag along, saying she had things to see to but would be back at night.

Mrs. Higurashi had rushed to town to get the boys some clothes. InuYasha had flat-out refused to wear anything else, at least until Kagome had batted her eyelashes a few times and said 'Please, InuYasha?' Blushing, he stomped into the kitchen to look for ramen.

Kagome had given Sango one of her longer dresses which almost touched the knees, but not quite. It was sleeveless and a light pink color, and Kagome giggled at her friend's modesty as Sango tried to cover her arms and legs. 'At least it's round-neck. . .'

She helped Shippou pull on his t-shirt and shorts, which, in Kagome's opinion, was just too cute.

Kagome stole a last glance at the painting which she'd managed to convince her grandfather to let her keep, and dragged Sango downstairs with Shippou in tow to find the boys already waiting. Both Kagome and Sango gasped at what they are wearing.

InuYasha wore a dark gray dress shirt, which was a stark contrast against his silver hair. As if that wasn't distracting enough. He didn't bother to button all the way up, leaving his chest exposed. His sleeves were rolled up to his elbows, revealing his strong forearms. Kagome let her eyes travel downwards, to the pair of baggy jeans he was wearing that hugged his bottom nicely, something Kagome couldn't help but notice. She blushed furiously at her thoughts. 'You're such a hentai, maybe you are related to Miroku. Quit ogling!' her mind chided. He was wearing sandals, she noted.

Sango nudged Kagome, and the miko turned to look at her, only to find her eyeing Miroku, face flushed. She turned, and sucked in her breath.

The monk didn't look remotely like a monk at all. Miroku wore a black, round-neck t-shirt, showing how fit he really is beneath those robes he wore all the time. He had a purple jacket over the t-shirt, which didn't hide anything at all. His sleeves were pushed up to his elbows and his thumbs were hooked in his jeans pocket. His jeans. Kagome didn't dare to look any further and chose to concentrate on their faces.

"I hope you're done visually eating me up," Miroku remarked.

Both Kagome and Sango flushed and ran outside to put on their shoes. Miroku chuckled. InuYasha snorted and followed the girls.

"Ah Sango, you look lovely," Miroku complimented. His hand strayed to her back.

"Do it and die, monk," Sango warned.

Miroku sighed and fell in step with the rest. "I feel so misunderstood."

"Keh! The only thing you feel is Sango's ass and her slap," InuYasha shot back.

Chortling, Miroku shook his head. "Ah, Kagome. I've placed concealment spells on InuYasha, Shippou and Kirara."

"Oh, thank you Miroku."

"You're welcome."

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InuYasha's face was a nasty shade of green as he got off the roller-coaster. 'This is hell. . .' his glare was directed at Kagome and Miroku, both whom had been shrieking with laughter for the most part. Sango had been gripping the handlebars so tightly it was a wonder the metal didn't break into two.

"Are you alright, InuYasha?" Kagome asked, her voice tinged with concern.

He wisely kept his head down, eyes squeezed shut as he felt the world spin a few more rounds before steadying. Slowly, he opened his eyes and saw Kagome's relieved expression. "Keh. I'll live."

Upon reaching the amusement park, Kagome had squealed in delight at the merry-go-round and had hauled all of them on board. That had been decent, in InuYasha's opinion, compared to the other rides. Not for the first time of the day, InuYasha felt like throwing up. 'Keh! You're made of stronger stuff than this, baka!' The roller coaster he'd just escaped from had been the worst. His ears were ringing and his stomach was doing flip-flops all the way. InuYasha cringed inwardly at the thought of the next installment Kagome had in mind. Suddenly, staying with Shippou and Kirara seemed like a better idea. He groaned. Both youkai had not been allowed on most of the rides so Kagome had placed them in the Kid's World, which InuYasha had scoffed at.

Kagome frowned. Sango and InuYasha didn't seem to be having as much fun as she intended. Miroku had taken to all the rides with absolute ease, and Kagome had to admit, the monk fit in well. She sighed. Perhaps this was a bad idea.

"Hey, how about we watch a movie?" she suggested.

"Whats a mu-vee?" InuYasha asked. Kagome had to keep from laughing at his frightened look.

"Its a place we watch those moving pictures. Remember the box in my house?"

InuYasha shrugged but visibly relaxed.

"Sure, I'm all up for whatever you suggest, Kagome. Gee your time sure is fun," Miroku noted. "Ah, my lovely Sango, aren't you having fun?"

Sango blushed and turned away.

"Let's go look for Shippou and Kirara and we can go!"

The two youkai were having a great time, as far as Kagome could tell. Kirara was hidden amidst the plastic balls in the ball pool while Shippou was swinging from one end of a tower to the other.

"Kagome!" Shippou called excitedly, face flushed from running around. "This place is so full of exciting stuffs!"

Kagome laughed. "I'm glad you're having fun. But we're going to watch a movie so I'm afraid you have to leave."

Shippou looked upset but nodded. "Is this movie fun?" he asked as they were walking out of the amusement park.

"Well you just sit in a dark place and watch moving pictures!" Kagome tried to explain.

The kitsune frowned. "That doesn't sound fun," he commented before shifting to InuYasha's shoulder.

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"Was the movie good?" Kagome asked as they walked up the shrine steps.

"Keh!" InuYasha answered.

"I'd have preferred the amusement park but it was interesting," Miroku remarked.

"Me, too!" Shippou seconded,punching his fists in the air. Kirara mewed.

"I liked it. Kagome, don't you ever get lost? This place is so messy!" Sango observed.

"Well we have street signs!" Kagome pointed to an arrow that said 'Higurashi Shrine'. "Anyway, I'm glad you guys had fun."

"Now can we go back to hunt that bitch?" InuYasha asked dryly.

"InuYasha, you're so blood-thirsty," Miroku remarked. "I wonder why Kagome stays with you."

The hanyou growled. "What does that have to do with anything?You're a pervert and Sango stays with you!" he countered.

"That's because Sango understands me in a way no one can," Miroku answered.

InuYasha snorted. "You're lucky she hasn't shoved Hiraikotsu up your ass."

Miroku shook his head and placed a hand on his chest. "So crude. I'm hurt, InuYasha. You won't understand. Unless you've felt Kagome's. . ."

"Wha---No!" InuYasha spluttered. Kagome flushed painfully behind him. He growled and stomped off into the house.

"InuYasha! Where are you going?" Miroku asked between his shouts of laughter.

"Keh! To find Tetsusaiga and shove it down your throat!" InuYasha's voice echoed from inside.

Kagome shook her head. 'These things never change. . .'

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A/N:
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