InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Desires ❯ Chapter Eight: Out of the Well ( Chapter 8 )

Chapter Eight: Out of the Well

 

 

“Going up?” Inuyasha asked softly, after Lokelani stared up at the top of the well for countless minutes. She just continued to stare, dual orbs filling with slight tears.

 

 

“I've really done it this time, Inuyasha. She's never going to forgive me.”

 

 

“Keh. Don't jump to conclusions. Kagome's forgiven me for much worse.” Inuyasha said gruffly, before putting his claws around Lokelani's waist.

 

 

She'd growl at him, misunderstanding his movement until he lifted her towards the vines. Her ears lowered on her head briefly, before she started to climb out of the well. Inuyasha wasn't far behind. Kagome was standing with her arms crossed and hips cocked, anger radiating from the girl in waves. Lokelani couldn't stand it....Whining, the girl would move to rest her delicately curled claws on Kagome's shoulders.

 

 

“Get off of me!!!” The girl shouted, pulling away to start stomping towards the village, adding as she went, “Inuyasha! Sit boy!”

 

 

Lokelani winced as she watched Inuyasha eat dirt once again. She felt like sitting against the well and bawling, but instead began to fix the waistband of her baggy pants. She was grateful she'd at least been able to change clothes before she'd returned to the shrine. Now the girl was dressed in an outfit identical to the one she'd worn to fight Inuyasha, only this one was white with red line patterns. Inuyasha really hadn't taken time to look at her, and when he did his eyes widened. He hoped they never ran into his half brother.

 

 

“Come on, lets go.”

 

 

“Go where?”

 

 

“To Kaede's village....”

 

 

“Kaede....The old priestess, right?”

 

 

“Yes...There you will also meet Sango, Kirara and Shippo....Oh and I'm going to warn you about Miroku, he likes grabbing...well....grabbing.”

 

 

“Right...thanks...”

 

 

The two hanyou began to run, the first leading the second following. The pace was fast, and exhilarating for Lokelani. They slowed just outside the village, each step bringing a rising fear into Lokelani's chest. What had Kagome told everyone? Would she be chased out? Sensing her fear, Inuyasha rested a hand on the back of Lokelani's head, his claws giving her ear a gentle rub.

 

 

“You're with me. Just remember that....” he looked as if it would hurt him to go on, so the female nodded and started walking once more.

 

 

They arrived to a laughing Kagome, who had in her arms a tiny red haired boy. Upon seeing her cousin and Inuyasha, she'd set Shippo down and slowly stand to stare at the both of them. A tall dark haired woman watched, as well as the obvious monk. Uncomfortable with all the eyes on her, especially the anger brimming just under Kagome's calm facade, Lokelani whirled and ran from the village before anyone could utter a word.

 

 

“Look what you did Kagome!” Inuyasha growled.

 

 

“So?”

 

 

“Was that hanyou was your cousin, Kagome?” the woman asked gently.

 

 

“Yes...That was Lokelani.”

 

 

“I believe I shall go introduce myself to the young woman. Make her feel more welcome here.” the monk replied, fixing his robes as he started out of the village.

 

 

“Oy, monk! Don't make her hurt you!” Inuyasha called out, before turning on Kagome again, “You could at least be nice to her! Do you think this is easy for her? I know you're angry, and upset and all that women stuff...It's not a big deal!”

 

 

“This from the boy that fought her, injured her, just so she couldn't come here! How sweet!”

 

 

“Well, she's here...so the time for worrying about that is over. Right now, she's going to need someone she is familiar with...family...that can help her adjust until we can see if she can go back through the well!”

 

 

“What do you mean?”

 

 

“It let her through once...what if it doesn't let her back in?”

 

 

“I...I never thought about that....”

 

 

“Kagome...right now we shouldn't worry about that...Your cousin is alone in the forest with Miroku!” the woman interjected.

 

 

“Yeah! He'll touch her butt!” rang out Shippo's young voice.

 

 

“He wont if he knows what's good for him.” Inuyasha muttered.

 

 

“Kagome, did you bring my pocky?”

 

 

“Sorry Shippo...this was literally a last minute trip. I'll go back later for supplies.” Kagome replied with a sigh.

 

 

Inuyasha's right, she thought, Lokelani is really going to need someone. Shaking her head, she'd start towards the forest. Inuyasha stopped her, a wicked grin on his lips. His ears were tilted, as if listening for something.

 

 

“Let's see what happens to Miroku when he grabs Loke...We could all use some entertainment.” he said in reply to Kagome's arched brow.

 

 

"You actually want her to meet him?" Sango asked.

"I think it will be good in curing the monk's lecherous hand. Believe me...I was lucky enough she tripped, or I would have gotten a whipping." Inuyasha replied.

Kagome couldn't help but giggle in remembrance, before sighing softly. It looked like things in Feudal Japan were about to change. Her cousin was loose...Thank goodness she didn't have her weapon or there would be a need for a second set of prayer beads...but then again, maybe that would be a good idea.

 

 

 

 

\*/ This is a blanket disclaimer for Desires Lokelani is copyrighted to me! Rumiko Takahashi is the creator of Inuyasha and Co, the rest of the characters are copyrighted to her. \*/