InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Edge of Heaven ❯ Level 8 ( Chapter 8 )

Edge of Heaven

By Devon Masterson-Bond

Level Eight

 

Tension filled the room as its occupants sat in silence while they waited for the one who had the answers to most if not all of their questions. Each of them took turns peaking at the other as they tried to come to terms with the situation. It was too much of coincidence to overlook. All of them were connected and it seemed to be by Kagome. Richard seemed to be in the most denial out of all of them. Up until that morning, he was a normal, close enough, college student and his only problems was older brother David and his arrogance and whether or not he was about to be slapped by some wench because she believed that he slept with her and was not returning her calls. Kirby was such a lech. It was because of his twin that whenever he felt inclined to have female company, he did not and ended up cursing the entire gender as worthless. The only female he had ever really been interested in was the one in his dream and all of the sudden she becomes real with his scent all over her. It was insane.

"I am going to get some fresh air," Kagome stood to her feet and walked towards the door, "alone." She heard the ruffle of cloth as Kelly sat back down. She just needed sometime by herself. Everything was becoming too much. Inu Yasha's reincarnation was only a few feet from her and it only made her feel even lonelier. Richard was so abrasive. The only saving grace was his eyes; she could tell that his behavior was only due to the awkwardness of the situation. Kagome could feel a smile tug at her features; he reminded her of Inu Yasha and that respect. "Inu Yasha," she sighed sadly. She was carrying his pup and she was never able to tell him. She would have to raise it alone. Tears started to stream down her face. She missed him so much.

 

“Here,” a voice said soothingly.

 

Kagome took the handkerchief gratefully without looking up. “Thank you,” she sniffled then stopped. It couldn't be. She looked up at the redheaded stranger in front of her with sparking eyes. There was no way…he was just a little kid when she saw him last. “Shippo?”

 

Shi smiled and nodded his head. “Did Richard make you cry?” he asked. “He can be a jerk sometimes, he kind of reminds me of Inu Yasha.”

 

“Shippo,” Kagome cried out wrapping her arms around the kitsune. It was slightly awkward now that he was taller than her, but it was still familiar and comforting. “I missed you so much. What happened? Why did…?”

 

Shi pulled away slowly. “I explain everything when we go inside,” he replied. He then walked around Kagome curiously. She looked just like he last remembered.

 

“What are you looking at me for?” She asked.

 

Shi smiled sheepishly. “Well it's probably only been a few weeks for you, but to me you've been gone five centuries. I wanted to know if you looked the same.”

 

“Well you sure do look different from the little kid that I saw last.” She smiled and fingered a lock of red hair. It was hard to believe that this handsome…fox was her little Shippo. He barely came to her knee when she saw him last and now she only came to his chin. He had even perfected his human transformation so that only slightly pointed ears remained. No more tail or little foxy feet and he had abandoned his childish bun and wore his long hair in a pony tail. If fact the only thing that did not change was the mischievous look that he still had in eyes. She had a feeling that she kept it live for Richard and Kirby. It was the thought of Richard that wiped the smile from her face.

 

Shi frowned seeing the wave of sadness pass over her features. He titled her chin towards her. “Don't do that, Kagome,” he said in almost childish voice.

 

“Keep your hands off,” Richard snapped as he appeared out no where. He got in between Shi and Kagome territorially. A slight flush brushed his features as he realized his own behavior. Damn Kagome's scent. It was confusing him. His instincts wanted to protect her and the pup she was carrying.

 

Shi grinned and stepped back. “Kagome's a friend, she helped raise me,” he replied. “I am your friend. I would never dream of taking your mate.”

 

“See I knew it,” Kirby commented walking outside. “My nose never lies though my brother apparently does. Richard, Richard, if you would come to me. I wouldn't have judged you. I do understand the manly yearning that comes about from time to time, but I have to admit that you did chose wisely. Kagome is quite lovely…”

 

“She is not my mate!” Richard shot his twin a look. He had to be adopted. “Come on, you'll get sick if you stay out here,” he said before scooping Kagome into his arms and carrying her inside. He had to admit this felt familiar as he walked. Perhaps his dreams did have some validity, but he would know for sure soon enough. “Shi, bring the idiot with you when he's done.”

 

Kirby ignored the comment. Though he was portraying an attitude of `business as usual,' he was anxious to find out what Shi and Kagome knew. The dreams were becoming more and more intense. His hand was even beginning to hurt now. It was almost like something was trying to rip at him from the inside. He had taken medicine for the pain before, but he did not want to tip off Richard, or Shi for that matter, that something was wrong. As long as he kept teasing his twin, he would not notice anything amiss.

 

“Is everything okay?” Kelly asked as Richard deposited Kagome onto the couch.

 

“Fabulous,” he snapped sitting on the floor a little distance away.

 

Kagome smiled inwardly. Given their somewhat previous history, it was becoming difficult not to fall for Richard even when he pretended not to care. “Keep your head on straight, girl. He's not Inu Yasha and even he never knew how you felt. If I get a second chance, I'll…”

 

“Kagome?” Kelly put her hand on her cousin's shoulder. She smiled when she saw that Kagome was merely day dreaming.

 

“Sorry,” she blushed. Everyone was looking at her as though she grew a second head. Kagome cleared her throat. “I guess I should go first. Fire away.”

 

“Who is Inu Yasha and why are you covered in my scent when I have never met you before today?” Richard asked.

 

“Right to the point, I see,” Kagome took a deep breath. She fought to keep her emotions in check as she stared into violet eyes demanding an answer. Moments ago they had been amber orbs identical to Inu Yasha's now she was looking into match eyes that she had only seen a handful of times. “Inu Yasha was half demon that I met when I went into the feudal era, through the Bone Eater's Well. He and I along with our friends Miroku, the monk,” Kirby sat up attentively, “Sango, the demon exterminator,” Kelly smiled confidently, “and Shippo looked for the shikon shards.”

 

“So then Inu Yasha was your mate then?” Richard asked. The dreams had been real and the girl he longed to find and get to know as himself was actually here. It was unsettling.

 

“No, Inu Yasha and I…” her sentence trailed as she blushed profusely. “It's none of your business.

 

Richard jumped to his feet in anger. “What do you mean `none of my business?'” he snapped. “I've got news for you, while your precious Inu Yasha is dead in the past you're here in the future with my scent all of you. My own twin thought you were mine; imagine what everyone else will think?”

 

“Lighten up,” Kirby growled. Richard could be such an ass sometimes.

 

A matching ebony eyebrow arched. Big brother by ten minutes finally decided to be mature for once. “Fine backing off.” He sat down Indian-style and folded his arms. He motioned towards Kagome who was looking at him in utter shock. “Sorry,” he barked.

 

“Sorry... You actually apologized?” Kagome was mystified. Sure, Inu Yasha had apologized before but not usually without back breaking coercion of some kind.

 

“I wasn't raised in a barn you know, I do have some manners, now get on with the damn story,” he snapped.

 

“I think I'll take over from here,” Shi stood. Richard's attitude was really annoying him. He hadn't seen him on this much of the defense in quite some time. Clearly Richard was holding out on them as well. It had to be more than just brotherly concern that led him to the Higurashi shrine. “Before I start, I want to know what you know, Richard.”

 

 

 

To be continued…

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