InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ different shades of black ❯ information overload ( Chapter 4 )
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By: anime fan 
magick, confessions, and hanyous! oh me, oh my!
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Occult / Hentai / Action | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 12.03.2004 | Pages: 6 | Words: 4.5K | Visits: 639 | Status: Work In Progress
magick, confessions, and hanyous! oh me, oh my!
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Occult / Hentai / Action | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 12.03.2004 | Pages: 6 | Words: 4.5K | Visits: 639 | Status: Work In Progress
Disclaimer: *sigh* I don't own Inuyasha... but with a lil help from a some friends, in black cat suits, that do a lil damage at the copyright office, I just may ;)
disclaimer: I don't own 'my chemical romance' either.
MICHI-CHA6- thanx for the review! ^_^ I update as much as I can. I’m aiming at a chappie a week (the last one took so long because I saved over the file *laughs nervously* hope you enjoy this chappie...check out the contest.
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Kagome filled up the kettle, and set it on the hot stove.
It had been a week since Miroku had told her, that she was "the one". Even though when she asked, what that exactly meant his response was less then endearing.
" It just means everything as you know it will change. And it will be your doing. Do not stress, though. This will not occur for a while, as of yet"
*sigh* Kagome stood and stared at the steam rising from the kettle.
--His answer made me even more confused then before hand. Not to mention, more concerned. This past while has been so...messed--
Kagome poured the boiling water into a cup and added a jasmine tea bag. She finally had a few minutes to relax alone. Her mother was grocery shopping, her brother was at his friends house, and her grandfather was with her mother.
Kagome sat down on the couch with "THE COMPLETE WORKS OF EDGAR ELLAN POE" and opened the book to where she had her bookmark.
She gave a contented sigh and delved into the book.
--What are you doing my dear Kagome? You SHOULD be spending anytime you can reading the book I gave you. Not this trash!--
Kagome gave another sigh. This time not so contented. She sensed them. They were right outside.
Kagome couldn't understand how she had missed sensing them; then again, Mr. Poe was quite engrossing.
Kagome walked to the door, and with a sweeping gesture, she opened the door wide.
In the most overly sweet tone that Kagome could muster "Well hi there! What the hell are you doing here? I thought I told you to not ever come to my house, after that little prank you pulled on me when I was sleeping?" Kagome plastered a false smile on her face, opened her eyes wide and tilted her head to the left.
"Shut up bitch!" Inuyasha mumbled as he brushed past her and walked into the house. He turned to look at Miroku, and raised his eyebrows "er... come in Miroku!"
Kagome's mouth dropped, and she got slowly angrier
Miroku looked at the 2 before him "er... quite. Um, Kagome, may I come in?"
"thank you for asking Mirkou. *Sigh* yeah, fine, why not! It’s not like I can be alone in peace now. I got creeped out when you said you know what I was reading... I guess privacy is a thing of the past"
Inuyasha looked at her "damn right" He took off his platform boots, and walked toward the kitchen.
Kagome was slightly surprised to see him about 4 inches shorter, but he still toward over anybody she knew. Especially with the top hat, that he always wore.
"Thanks" Kagome muttered at both of them, after Miroku took his shoes off as well
"well, it is rude to come into a person's home and continue to wear your shoes"
"whatever Houshi. Kagome. Miroku said you were slacking. Is that true?" Inuyasha commented as he pulled open cabinets, to find food. "By the way, you don't really have anything to eat, you know?"
"I wasn't slacking. I was, um, taking a break. And I wouldn’t know about our food situation in my house"
Miroku, who had been sitting on a near by kitchen stool, cocked an eye "oh? Why is that? You never eat at home, I take it?"
"er, sure" Kagome said, trying hard not to think the opposite, or to make eye contact.
Miroku had heard her mind racing, and did pick up on certain things. He made a mental note to talk to her later, away from Inuyasha.
"Here we go! Ramen! Mind if I eat this?" Inuyasha said as he looked for a pot.
Kagome walked to a cabinet, pulled out a soup pot, handed it to him "knock yourself out. Literally" she said and winked at him, viciously.
"ssoo... why are you the two of you here?" Kagome said, never taking her eyes of the rude boy before her eyes.
--We needed to talk to you Kagome. It’s about your beautiful friend, Sango. --
Kagome was a little startled at hearing her name. To her, Sango was the perfect friend, let alone, braniac, and "good girl" of the Goth world.
--Why? What’s wrong?-- Kagome said, while trying to figure out what Inuyasha was doing with the milk carton he had pulled from the fridge.
-- What have you told her? I mean from what either Inuyasha or I have told you, or from your studies of the 'book of shadows'?--
--nothing. What are you getting at! I hate people who don't get to the point-- she said and turned to look at Miroku.
Inuyasha had sniffed the milk, wrinkled his nose and poured it down the drain.
"You should really check expiry dates" he looked at the two, and saw then in a deep eye contact.
"Ok, so either your trying to play a staring games or doing that mind-talking-thing. And I don't care which one it is! Just stop it!" Inuyasha was slightly hurt that he was left out, of whatever they were saying but hid it very well.
"Oh sorry Inuyasha. I told Kagome we have to talk about Sango"
"right, what does she think?"
"we didn't get to talk THAT far, I was just about to say something"
"what? What would I think about what?" Kagome said, and got up on a stool at the other end of the table, opposite Miroku, but in perfect view of the silver-haired boy, who was slowly-but-surely tearing apart her kitchen.
"You know how important everything, that is about to happen, is?"
"not really. I only know the vague information you've told me"
"I’ll be getting to that later this week. But you trust me and Inuyasha, when we tell you that it is important?"
"yeah. I guess." Kagome said, and started to fidget with her nails, picking off the paint. Miroku was taking a serious tone, and it made her nervous. Added to that Inuyasha had stopped stirring the pot of cooking ramen, and stared at her, with vigour, which wasn't calming her at all.
"Ok, well, Sango is only a civilian. She has no powers. No further knowledge of what is about to happen. And with what she DOES know, it could mean her life may be endangered. So these are the options."
"her LIFE could be in danger? Does that mean mine could be?" Kagome's head shot up and looked at the two, back and forth.
"Will you focus on the topic at hand? Aren’t you at all the LEAST concerned for Sango?" Inuyasha said slightly infuriated.
"Of course I am. But nobody told me I could DIE!"
"This is true. I guess we might have held that back from you. But it would have come up!" Miroku said trying to sooth the girl.
"Die, from what?"
"Focus, damn you bitch! Just listen to what we cam here to say, THEN you can rant your ass off. Sound fair?"
"I guess..." Kagome sighed. Miroku knew she was still upset. Her aura had expanded nearly twice its normal size.
He spoke in a softer tone then before, hoping that her and her aura would tame down.
"Ok like I said. We have 2 options when it comes to Sango. Firstly, tell her everything. Exposing you to the same dangers that you have, BUT beware that she doesn't have any protections like you do."
Kagome listened, and nodded her head "the second option..."
" would be to erase her memory."
"like on "men in black?""
"god dammit wench! No! Like as in magick!"
"but beware, it probably is the safest option for the long run, but the process is emotionally draining. Sango, could be...different" Miroku said the last part softer, and dropped her head, not wanting to make eye contact
"ooh... why are you asking me this?" Kagome said in shock
"well... we wanted your opinion. Really Sango isn't withdrawn enough to make this decision"
"why can't we just tell her, and if it doesn't work out well, take away the memories, even though I don't like the idea, of her changing"
" 'cause I’m not powerful enough to take away THAT much information" Miroku said with wide eyes, glistening.
-- Miroku, do you care for her?--
--of course I do. She’s your friends and I...---
-- cut the crap, I mean really care for her--
--yes. I do.--
-- so what do you think we should do?--
--I think we should tell her. The way she acted at the bleachers, she showed promise. Her instincts are sharp, I just hope that'll be enough for her.--
By this time, Inuyasha had figured it out, that this was not just an awkward silence, and that Miroku and Kagome were doing 'that thing' again.
"God fucking dammit, stop it!" Inuyasha said as he slammed the bowl for his ramen down on the counter behind Kagome.
"Sorry Inuyasha" mumbled Kagome, who was somewhat awestruck at the confession that Miroku had just made.
Miroku refused to make eye contact with either of them. Inuyasha had noticed this, but decided to ignore it.
"sssoo... what did the two of you brain-wads decide?" Inuyasha said while finding his ramen capturing his current attention.
"To tell her!" Kagome stood up defiantly.
"Is that so? Well it's her funeral!" Inuyasha said and slurped some Ramen
"no. It’s not. I’ll protect her." Miroku stood up as well. Fist plastered on the table, turning white.
"You? What? You like her or somethin’’'?"
"it's not like that. It’s just, your protecting Kagome, so, um, logically, I must protect Sango" Miroku had turned vaguely pink.
"What. Protect me? Kagome said calmly, and turned to Inuyasha for explanation.
"Yeah. Don’t think too much into it. You might hurt yourself." he chuckled, and looked up. When he noticed nobody else was laughing he cleared his throat and continued.
"If you actually READ that book of yours, you'd notice that any female Wicca or Miko needs a protector. And they’re naturally given. Miroku noticed it. I could smell it. I’m surprised you didn't notice, but then again you might not have known if you didn't read that part in the book, yet"
Inuyasha eyed her as her got up and put the empty bowl and pan into the sink.
Kagome was at a loss for words.
"Well we have to be going. When will we tell Sango?" Inuyasha said as he headed for the front door
"um, tomorrow sound good?" Miroku asked
"sure" Kagome whispered, not moving from her spot in the kitchen
"ok... see you then Kagome. Er, and please don't tell Sango..."
Kagome smiled in spite of Inuyasha "no problem"
The two boys left. One happy of his confession, to at least somebody, even though it was not the one he wants to tell.
The other confused, and mad.
*** At school a few days later***
"Kagome! Kagome! KA-GO-ME! Get your skinny, pale ass over here!"
Sango was running down the hall to catch up with Kagome
"um, hey san. Why you runnin'?" Kagome said, trying hard to pretend, that she hadn't heard her before.
"Never mind. um, you mad at me, hun?"
"um, no. Why?" Kagome said this while looking at anything, other then Sango's eyes. She knew she couldn't look in them.
"You’ve just been avoiding me lately."
"just been busy. Especially with Inuyasha and Miroku and that whole...thing" Kagome wasn't really sure what she had been doing. Reading, practicing incantations, and certain defence skills, yeah. But what exactly would you call it all?
"Oh. I get it." Sango said. Not trying to hide the hurt, that came out in a quiver in her voice.
"Well. I know that we want you there tonight. Anyway you could make it?" Kagome said, trying hard to bee calm. This was when Sango and her would be told more.
Miroku told Kagome that not everything would be divulged, but enough that Kagome and Sango would not be in a state of limbo with what was happening.
"What? Now it's fine for me to hang with you?"
"it's not like that san, really. Don’t be all bitchy, just come over. Miroku really wanted you there."
"really?...Miroku?" Sango calmed down at hearing that he wanted HER there.
"Fine! But I don't wanna be a yo-yo friend, Kags. Where one week, we're cool, and the next we're not, and so on. Got it? I know there is some crap, and your going through crap. But I need you around too."
"I know. I’m sorry."
"cool beans, Kags. Common, lets go" The two girls walked down the hall with linked arms.
*** That night ***
Kagome had blasted the music to help her concentrate. She put on 'My chemical romance' and looked at the 'book of shadows' before her.
Miroku was over her shoulder. They figured while waiting for Sango they could put in some practice.
"Ok... we've been doing some easy stuff. Basic, and by the book, literally. I think we should put in a quick lesson on 'out of the book' stuff"
"what? But it's...THE booooooook!" Kagome said the last part while sweeping her hands over it in a mock 'Vannah white' act
Miroku chuckled, and Inuyasha, who was watching the scene before him from the couch, rolled his eyes.
"Yes. It is THE booooooook. But you won't always have it with you, now will you. You can't carry the book of shadows with you 24/7. It’s big, bulky, and not really attractive when your in a club" Miroku said with a wink
Kagome laughed at the last comment
"there is no bloody way, SHE is going to a club right now" Inuyasha said while pointing to Kagome, but looking at Miroku.
"My name is Kagome, not 'she', and I can go wherever I damn well please!"
"fine fine. That’s another discussion for another day. Focus Kagome. Now listen. I don't expect you to learn this in one day. Hell! I don't expect you to learn this in a month, but this is just a starter, understand. Also, this doesn't mean that the book of shadows is obsolete. Trusted and tested spells and chants, are always useful, especially for beginners like you"
"I get it. This takes time. And, beginner equals more shit to carry around. Now can we start, Sango should be here in 10 minutes and I wanna get as much as I can in, with out her asking questions, right now"
"ok. Lets start. now... I want you to focus on chants. We’ll get in to making your own spells and incantations later on. So, What do you notice as a common theme with all chants?"
Miroku sat down on the love seat that was opposite the couch Inuyasha was on. Kagome still standing at the edge of the two with both sets of eyes staring at her.
"ummmm,... they repeat?"
Inuyasha chuckled slightly to himself.
Miroku showed no emotion, but felt bad for the young Miko. She was trying hard.
"Yes! Repeats. Remember that. A chant will not work if said once. Ok what else?"
"um, they are usually asking for something, like protection, or healing powers" she blushed "or confidence"
"yes. They ask for things. But what they ask for is usually good things. Unless you are pure and evil, you will be hard-pressed to find an evil chant out there. They are 90% of the time good."
"90%?"
"well... there are ALWAYS, extreme circumstances. Especially when it comes to magick"
"oh. I see"
"continuing on, what about length?"
"um, well... most spells are long, chants are kinda short, like a line or so."
"yes. And unlike spells they are very vague. Like a protection chant is very vague. It usually incorporates an area that you are in. where as a protection spell is stronger, and more precise"
"oh"
"I won't get you to try one, it's almost time for Sango to be here. But we will next time. Oh, and don't try to make one, with out me. They may be vague and weak, but it's still magick. Ok?"
"don't worry Miroku" Kagome said. She was very scared to try one herself with out him anyways. But she thought she could handle chants over spells. -- One step at a time Kagome-- she told herself
--exactly!--
Kagome looked at him. He was smiling at her "by Jove I think you got it!" he joked.
As if on queue, the doorbell rang, with 3 knocks.
"It’s Sango’s special ring. So I would know it's her,” she yelled as she ran to the door.
"SANGO'S HERE!" yelled Kagome from the hall
"it's about fucking time!" Inuyasha growled
Miroku stood up to greet Sango.
"Ever a please, my lady" Miroku said as he reached for her hand
"um, sh... sure" Sango stammered. She wasn't really used to being fawned over. Especially by hot guys like him. Geeks from the curling team, yeah. But not guys like him.
Miroku led her by the hand to the love seat and sat down beside her.
Kagome sat on the other end of the couch that Inuyasha was sitting on.
Inuyasha cleared his throat and sat up a bit
Miroku took his queue from that and looked at the girl beside him "ok... Sango. We need to tell you something"
Inuyasha then looked over at Kagome "yeah, you should be let in on some crap too."
Kagome knew she was going to be told a bit more, but she could tell from Inuyasha's aura he was nervous.
When she eyed Miroku and focused on his hidden aura, he wasn't nervous
--why in the hell is Inuyasha's aura like that? What’s up with him?--
Miroku heard this and scrutinized the two on the couch before him.
"Inuyasha, before we go ahead with the, er, main information we mentioned to Kagome we would disclose, I think you should expose your self, to see how the ladies react"
Inuyasha sighed, and nodded his head. And Kagome noticed his aura flash with uncertainty, and even more nervousness,
He reached up for his hat and removed it.
Kagome had seen him with out a hat before, at the bleachers, but was too concerned with what was going around her to really notice.
His hand was in the way, along with his hat still being cocked to the side, just in Kagome's view of her head.
Sango's eyes went wide, and she let out an ever-so-slight gasp
"what?" Kagome said slowly, and Inuyasha finally put his top hat down. And turned to her
there. Two dog-like ears on the top.
Another gasp from Sango sent one to twitch toward her, while the other faced Kagome.
She blinked. "um, Inuyasha?"
"what?"
"are those..."
"real? Yes, birth defect, no. I’m... Hanyou"
Kagome knew what that was. She had read something about demons and half demons in the book of shadows.
Sango didn't know what was going on --what the hell is a Hanyou?-- Miroku had heard this and was about to answer, before Kagome shot another question
"doesn't that mean, your evil?"
"if that's what you want to believe..."
"I don't know what to believe! GOD DAMMIT! Somebody please tell me what's happening! A demon"
"half demon" Miroku interjected
"whatever. Is sitting in my living room. With a Wicca monk, and my best friend, and we're not trying to kill him? Is that right?"
Miroku knew that this is not what Inuyasha had expected. So he answered for the Hanyou "yes, this is correct. He may be half demon, but he is good. Pure spirit. And really I’m shocked you could not sense that, Kagome"
"what? How can I sense good and bad?"
Miroku sighed "remind me to go over that in an upcoming lesson. You can’t tell for sure. But I thought with your powers..."
At this Sango had, had enough bickering and wanted answers
"shut the fuck up, all of you! Ok. So he's a demon, or half demon. Ok. We’ll deal. Now... is there anything else? You said you had something else to tell me. If it's more shocking then this, it should be fine"
Kagome nodded her head and looked at the boy. "I’m sorry for freaking"
"feh, like I care"
"they really are cute"
At that comment all the stopped and looked at Kagome.
"What are?"
"your ears. I like them"
"um, nobodies said they were cute before. I don't DO cute." he was at a loss. He was disgusted to think any part of him was associated with being cute. But at the same time, he like when she said that. It made him genuinely happy. For the first time in a long time.
"But, thanks Kagome."
"no problem" She could feel the tension. And knew somebody could cut it with a proverbial knife."Ok, so, yeah, Miroku, you were saying?"
"yes. Well... this is how is sits..."
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yes yes I know. Short chappie. And yes yes I know. Leaving you in the lurch. But please. Don’t hate me! I will update! :P
my Wicca friend Amanda (remember her? ^_^, you can still email any question to her if need be, check the previous chappies, for details!) wanted me to post this. And quite frankly I do agree...
** AMANDA'S IMPORTANT WICCAN NOTE!: please. If you are going to attempt to try your own chant, remember... (This will be brought up later) whatever you do comes back in three! The rule of Karma! And chants are good, so no black chants, please. So try it if you want! (And only if you think that Wicca is for you. don't try a few chants or spells "for fun" it's a serious life style!) But be very careful, and use extreme caution :) (ps... love chants are never recommended)
now that, that is out of the way...
PLEASE READ AND REVIEW! Reviews make me happy!
disclaimer: I don't own 'my chemical romance' either.
MICHI-CHA6- thanx for the review! ^_^ I update as much as I can. I’m aiming at a chappie a week (the last one took so long because I saved over the file *laughs nervously* hope you enjoy this chappie...check out the contest.
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---> NOTE! : Check out the contest in chappie 2. That contest is still running! (But only for a lil bit longer) email me at diff_shades_of_black@yahoo.ca, ASAP! I’ll be posting the next chappie in a week or so (depending on finals) so, get your ideas flowin'.
THANX! :) Oh, and thanx for the ones that entered so far!
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Kagome filled up the kettle, and set it on the hot stove.
It had been a week since Miroku had told her, that she was "the one". Even though when she asked, what that exactly meant his response was less then endearing.
" It just means everything as you know it will change. And it will be your doing. Do not stress, though. This will not occur for a while, as of yet"
*sigh* Kagome stood and stared at the steam rising from the kettle.
--His answer made me even more confused then before hand. Not to mention, more concerned. This past while has been so...messed--
Kagome poured the boiling water into a cup and added a jasmine tea bag. She finally had a few minutes to relax alone. Her mother was grocery shopping, her brother was at his friends house, and her grandfather was with her mother.
Kagome sat down on the couch with "THE COMPLETE WORKS OF EDGAR ELLAN POE" and opened the book to where she had her bookmark.
She gave a contented sigh and delved into the book.
--What are you doing my dear Kagome? You SHOULD be spending anytime you can reading the book I gave you. Not this trash!--
Kagome gave another sigh. This time not so contented. She sensed them. They were right outside.
Kagome couldn't understand how she had missed sensing them; then again, Mr. Poe was quite engrossing.
Kagome walked to the door, and with a sweeping gesture, she opened the door wide.
In the most overly sweet tone that Kagome could muster "Well hi there! What the hell are you doing here? I thought I told you to not ever come to my house, after that little prank you pulled on me when I was sleeping?" Kagome plastered a false smile on her face, opened her eyes wide and tilted her head to the left.
"Shut up bitch!" Inuyasha mumbled as he brushed past her and walked into the house. He turned to look at Miroku, and raised his eyebrows "er... come in Miroku!"
Kagome's mouth dropped, and she got slowly angrier
Miroku looked at the 2 before him "er... quite. Um, Kagome, may I come in?"
"thank you for asking Mirkou. *Sigh* yeah, fine, why not! It’s not like I can be alone in peace now. I got creeped out when you said you know what I was reading... I guess privacy is a thing of the past"
Inuyasha looked at her "damn right" He took off his platform boots, and walked toward the kitchen.
Kagome was slightly surprised to see him about 4 inches shorter, but he still toward over anybody she knew. Especially with the top hat, that he always wore.
"Thanks" Kagome muttered at both of them, after Miroku took his shoes off as well
"well, it is rude to come into a person's home and continue to wear your shoes"
"whatever Houshi. Kagome. Miroku said you were slacking. Is that true?" Inuyasha commented as he pulled open cabinets, to find food. "By the way, you don't really have anything to eat, you know?"
"I wasn't slacking. I was, um, taking a break. And I wouldn’t know about our food situation in my house"
Miroku, who had been sitting on a near by kitchen stool, cocked an eye "oh? Why is that? You never eat at home, I take it?"
"er, sure" Kagome said, trying hard not to think the opposite, or to make eye contact.
Miroku had heard her mind racing, and did pick up on certain things. He made a mental note to talk to her later, away from Inuyasha.
"Here we go! Ramen! Mind if I eat this?" Inuyasha said as he looked for a pot.
Kagome walked to a cabinet, pulled out a soup pot, handed it to him "knock yourself out. Literally" she said and winked at him, viciously.
"ssoo... why are you the two of you here?" Kagome said, never taking her eyes of the rude boy before her eyes.
--We needed to talk to you Kagome. It’s about your beautiful friend, Sango. --
Kagome was a little startled at hearing her name. To her, Sango was the perfect friend, let alone, braniac, and "good girl" of the Goth world.
--Why? What’s wrong?-- Kagome said, while trying to figure out what Inuyasha was doing with the milk carton he had pulled from the fridge.
-- What have you told her? I mean from what either Inuyasha or I have told you, or from your studies of the 'book of shadows'?--
--nothing. What are you getting at! I hate people who don't get to the point-- she said and turned to look at Miroku.
Inuyasha had sniffed the milk, wrinkled his nose and poured it down the drain.
"You should really check expiry dates" he looked at the two, and saw then in a deep eye contact.
"Ok, so either your trying to play a staring games or doing that mind-talking-thing. And I don't care which one it is! Just stop it!" Inuyasha was slightly hurt that he was left out, of whatever they were saying but hid it very well.
"Oh sorry Inuyasha. I told Kagome we have to talk about Sango"
"right, what does she think?"
"we didn't get to talk THAT far, I was just about to say something"
"what? What would I think about what?" Kagome said, and got up on a stool at the other end of the table, opposite Miroku, but in perfect view of the silver-haired boy, who was slowly-but-surely tearing apart her kitchen.
"You know how important everything, that is about to happen, is?"
"not really. I only know the vague information you've told me"
"I’ll be getting to that later this week. But you trust me and Inuyasha, when we tell you that it is important?"
"yeah. I guess." Kagome said, and started to fidget with her nails, picking off the paint. Miroku was taking a serious tone, and it made her nervous. Added to that Inuyasha had stopped stirring the pot of cooking ramen, and stared at her, with vigour, which wasn't calming her at all.
"Ok, well, Sango is only a civilian. She has no powers. No further knowledge of what is about to happen. And with what she DOES know, it could mean her life may be endangered. So these are the options."
"her LIFE could be in danger? Does that mean mine could be?" Kagome's head shot up and looked at the two, back and forth.
"Will you focus on the topic at hand? Aren’t you at all the LEAST concerned for Sango?" Inuyasha said slightly infuriated.
"Of course I am. But nobody told me I could DIE!"
"This is true. I guess we might have held that back from you. But it would have come up!" Miroku said trying to sooth the girl.
"Die, from what?"
"Focus, damn you bitch! Just listen to what we cam here to say, THEN you can rant your ass off. Sound fair?"
"I guess..." Kagome sighed. Miroku knew she was still upset. Her aura had expanded nearly twice its normal size.
He spoke in a softer tone then before, hoping that her and her aura would tame down.
"Ok like I said. We have 2 options when it comes to Sango. Firstly, tell her everything. Exposing you to the same dangers that you have, BUT beware that she doesn't have any protections like you do."
Kagome listened, and nodded her head "the second option..."
" would be to erase her memory."
"like on "men in black?""
"god dammit wench! No! Like as in magick!"
"but beware, it probably is the safest option for the long run, but the process is emotionally draining. Sango, could be...different" Miroku said the last part softer, and dropped her head, not wanting to make eye contact
"ooh... why are you asking me this?" Kagome said in shock
"well... we wanted your opinion. Really Sango isn't withdrawn enough to make this decision"
"why can't we just tell her, and if it doesn't work out well, take away the memories, even though I don't like the idea, of her changing"
" 'cause I’m not powerful enough to take away THAT much information" Miroku said with wide eyes, glistening.
-- Miroku, do you care for her?--
--of course I do. She’s your friends and I...---
-- cut the crap, I mean really care for her--
--yes. I do.--
-- so what do you think we should do?--
--I think we should tell her. The way she acted at the bleachers, she showed promise. Her instincts are sharp, I just hope that'll be enough for her.--
By this time, Inuyasha had figured it out, that this was not just an awkward silence, and that Miroku and Kagome were doing 'that thing' again.
"God fucking dammit, stop it!" Inuyasha said as he slammed the bowl for his ramen down on the counter behind Kagome.
"Sorry Inuyasha" mumbled Kagome, who was somewhat awestruck at the confession that Miroku had just made.
Miroku refused to make eye contact with either of them. Inuyasha had noticed this, but decided to ignore it.
"sssoo... what did the two of you brain-wads decide?" Inuyasha said while finding his ramen capturing his current attention.
"To tell her!" Kagome stood up defiantly.
"Is that so? Well it's her funeral!" Inuyasha said and slurped some Ramen
"no. It’s not. I’ll protect her." Miroku stood up as well. Fist plastered on the table, turning white.
"You? What? You like her or somethin’’'?"
"it's not like that. It’s just, your protecting Kagome, so, um, logically, I must protect Sango" Miroku had turned vaguely pink.
"What. Protect me? Kagome said calmly, and turned to Inuyasha for explanation.
"Yeah. Don’t think too much into it. You might hurt yourself." he chuckled, and looked up. When he noticed nobody else was laughing he cleared his throat and continued.
"If you actually READ that book of yours, you'd notice that any female Wicca or Miko needs a protector. And they’re naturally given. Miroku noticed it. I could smell it. I’m surprised you didn't notice, but then again you might not have known if you didn't read that part in the book, yet"
Inuyasha eyed her as her got up and put the empty bowl and pan into the sink.
Kagome was at a loss for words.
"Well we have to be going. When will we tell Sango?" Inuyasha said as he headed for the front door
"um, tomorrow sound good?" Miroku asked
"sure" Kagome whispered, not moving from her spot in the kitchen
"ok... see you then Kagome. Er, and please don't tell Sango..."
Kagome smiled in spite of Inuyasha "no problem"
The two boys left. One happy of his confession, to at least somebody, even though it was not the one he wants to tell.
The other confused, and mad.
*** At school a few days later***
"Kagome! Kagome! KA-GO-ME! Get your skinny, pale ass over here!"
Sango was running down the hall to catch up with Kagome
"um, hey san. Why you runnin'?" Kagome said, trying hard to pretend, that she hadn't heard her before.
"Never mind. um, you mad at me, hun?"
"um, no. Why?" Kagome said this while looking at anything, other then Sango's eyes. She knew she couldn't look in them.
"You’ve just been avoiding me lately."
"just been busy. Especially with Inuyasha and Miroku and that whole...thing" Kagome wasn't really sure what she had been doing. Reading, practicing incantations, and certain defence skills, yeah. But what exactly would you call it all?
"Oh. I get it." Sango said. Not trying to hide the hurt, that came out in a quiver in her voice.
"Well. I know that we want you there tonight. Anyway you could make it?" Kagome said, trying hard to bee calm. This was when Sango and her would be told more.
Miroku told Kagome that not everything would be divulged, but enough that Kagome and Sango would not be in a state of limbo with what was happening.
"What? Now it's fine for me to hang with you?"
"it's not like that san, really. Don’t be all bitchy, just come over. Miroku really wanted you there."
"really?...Miroku?" Sango calmed down at hearing that he wanted HER there.
"Fine! But I don't wanna be a yo-yo friend, Kags. Where one week, we're cool, and the next we're not, and so on. Got it? I know there is some crap, and your going through crap. But I need you around too."
"I know. I’m sorry."
"cool beans, Kags. Common, lets go" The two girls walked down the hall with linked arms.
*** That night ***
Kagome had blasted the music to help her concentrate. She put on 'My chemical romance' and looked at the 'book of shadows' before her.
Miroku was over her shoulder. They figured while waiting for Sango they could put in some practice.
"Ok... we've been doing some easy stuff. Basic, and by the book, literally. I think we should put in a quick lesson on 'out of the book' stuff"
"what? But it's...THE booooooook!" Kagome said the last part while sweeping her hands over it in a mock 'Vannah white' act
Miroku chuckled, and Inuyasha, who was watching the scene before him from the couch, rolled his eyes.
"Yes. It is THE booooooook. But you won't always have it with you, now will you. You can't carry the book of shadows with you 24/7. It’s big, bulky, and not really attractive when your in a club" Miroku said with a wink
Kagome laughed at the last comment
"there is no bloody way, SHE is going to a club right now" Inuyasha said while pointing to Kagome, but looking at Miroku.
"My name is Kagome, not 'she', and I can go wherever I damn well please!"
"fine fine. That’s another discussion for another day. Focus Kagome. Now listen. I don't expect you to learn this in one day. Hell! I don't expect you to learn this in a month, but this is just a starter, understand. Also, this doesn't mean that the book of shadows is obsolete. Trusted and tested spells and chants, are always useful, especially for beginners like you"
"I get it. This takes time. And, beginner equals more shit to carry around. Now can we start, Sango should be here in 10 minutes and I wanna get as much as I can in, with out her asking questions, right now"
"ok. Lets start. now... I want you to focus on chants. We’ll get in to making your own spells and incantations later on. So, What do you notice as a common theme with all chants?"
Miroku sat down on the love seat that was opposite the couch Inuyasha was on. Kagome still standing at the edge of the two with both sets of eyes staring at her.
"ummmm,... they repeat?"
Inuyasha chuckled slightly to himself.
Miroku showed no emotion, but felt bad for the young Miko. She was trying hard.
"Yes! Repeats. Remember that. A chant will not work if said once. Ok what else?"
"um, they are usually asking for something, like protection, or healing powers" she blushed "or confidence"
"yes. They ask for things. But what they ask for is usually good things. Unless you are pure and evil, you will be hard-pressed to find an evil chant out there. They are 90% of the time good."
"90%?"
"well... there are ALWAYS, extreme circumstances. Especially when it comes to magick"
"oh. I see"
"continuing on, what about length?"
"um, well... most spells are long, chants are kinda short, like a line or so."
"yes. And unlike spells they are very vague. Like a protection chant is very vague. It usually incorporates an area that you are in. where as a protection spell is stronger, and more precise"
"oh"
"I won't get you to try one, it's almost time for Sango to be here. But we will next time. Oh, and don't try to make one, with out me. They may be vague and weak, but it's still magick. Ok?"
"don't worry Miroku" Kagome said. She was very scared to try one herself with out him anyways. But she thought she could handle chants over spells. -- One step at a time Kagome-- she told herself
--exactly!--
Kagome looked at him. He was smiling at her "by Jove I think you got it!" he joked.
As if on queue, the doorbell rang, with 3 knocks.
"It’s Sango’s special ring. So I would know it's her,” she yelled as she ran to the door.
"SANGO'S HERE!" yelled Kagome from the hall
"it's about fucking time!" Inuyasha growled
Miroku stood up to greet Sango.
"Ever a please, my lady" Miroku said as he reached for her hand
"um, sh... sure" Sango stammered. She wasn't really used to being fawned over. Especially by hot guys like him. Geeks from the curling team, yeah. But not guys like him.
Miroku led her by the hand to the love seat and sat down beside her.
Kagome sat on the other end of the couch that Inuyasha was sitting on.
Inuyasha cleared his throat and sat up a bit
Miroku took his queue from that and looked at the girl beside him "ok... Sango. We need to tell you something"
Inuyasha then looked over at Kagome "yeah, you should be let in on some crap too."
Kagome knew she was going to be told a bit more, but she could tell from Inuyasha's aura he was nervous.
When she eyed Miroku and focused on his hidden aura, he wasn't nervous
--why in the hell is Inuyasha's aura like that? What’s up with him?--
Miroku heard this and scrutinized the two on the couch before him.
"Inuyasha, before we go ahead with the, er, main information we mentioned to Kagome we would disclose, I think you should expose your self, to see how the ladies react"
Inuyasha sighed, and nodded his head. And Kagome noticed his aura flash with uncertainty, and even more nervousness,
He reached up for his hat and removed it.
Kagome had seen him with out a hat before, at the bleachers, but was too concerned with what was going around her to really notice.
His hand was in the way, along with his hat still being cocked to the side, just in Kagome's view of her head.
Sango's eyes went wide, and she let out an ever-so-slight gasp
"what?" Kagome said slowly, and Inuyasha finally put his top hat down. And turned to her
there. Two dog-like ears on the top.
Another gasp from Sango sent one to twitch toward her, while the other faced Kagome.
She blinked. "um, Inuyasha?"
"what?"
"are those..."
"real? Yes, birth defect, no. I’m... Hanyou"
Kagome knew what that was. She had read something about demons and half demons in the book of shadows.
Sango didn't know what was going on --what the hell is a Hanyou?-- Miroku had heard this and was about to answer, before Kagome shot another question
"doesn't that mean, your evil?"
"if that's what you want to believe..."
"I don't know what to believe! GOD DAMMIT! Somebody please tell me what's happening! A demon"
"half demon" Miroku interjected
"whatever. Is sitting in my living room. With a Wicca monk, and my best friend, and we're not trying to kill him? Is that right?"
Miroku knew that this is not what Inuyasha had expected. So he answered for the Hanyou "yes, this is correct. He may be half demon, but he is good. Pure spirit. And really I’m shocked you could not sense that, Kagome"
"what? How can I sense good and bad?"
Miroku sighed "remind me to go over that in an upcoming lesson. You can’t tell for sure. But I thought with your powers..."
At this Sango had, had enough bickering and wanted answers
"shut the fuck up, all of you! Ok. So he's a demon, or half demon. Ok. We’ll deal. Now... is there anything else? You said you had something else to tell me. If it's more shocking then this, it should be fine"
Kagome nodded her head and looked at the boy. "I’m sorry for freaking"
"feh, like I care"
"they really are cute"
At that comment all the stopped and looked at Kagome.
"What are?"
"your ears. I like them"
"um, nobodies said they were cute before. I don't DO cute." he was at a loss. He was disgusted to think any part of him was associated with being cute. But at the same time, he like when she said that. It made him genuinely happy. For the first time in a long time.
"But, thanks Kagome."
"no problem" She could feel the tension. And knew somebody could cut it with a proverbial knife."Ok, so, yeah, Miroku, you were saying?"
"yes. Well... this is how is sits..."
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yes yes I know. Short chappie. And yes yes I know. Leaving you in the lurch. But please. Don’t hate me! I will update! :P
my Wicca friend Amanda (remember her? ^_^, you can still email any question to her if need be, check the previous chappies, for details!) wanted me to post this. And quite frankly I do agree...
** AMANDA'S IMPORTANT WICCAN NOTE!: please. If you are going to attempt to try your own chant, remember... (This will be brought up later) whatever you do comes back in three! The rule of Karma! And chants are good, so no black chants, please. So try it if you want! (And only if you think that Wicca is for you. don't try a few chants or spells "for fun" it's a serious life style!) But be very careful, and use extreme caution :) (ps... love chants are never recommended)
now that, that is out of the way...
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