InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Failure ❯ All the Little Things... ( Chapter 17 )

A/n: Sorry I have not been around, I had a really hard week last week. Things have been very difficult lately. But, here I am, with a new chapter! So let's plunge in, shall we ^_^?

 

Chapter XVII: All the Little Things...

 

Inuyasha looked about dismally, tired of going from village to village with no luck. He was weary of humans to begin with, and having to spend so much time around them was starting to grate on his nerves. He wasn't too thrilled with the prospect of spending another night in an unfamiliar hut, and he was beginning to crave their home back at Kaede's village. He wanted to just curl up with Kagome, and start a simple life with her...

 

Looking down at his mate then, with an arm hooked around her waist, his ears flattened and he sighed at the thought.

 

He knew it wasn't going to happen...

 

At least, not right then.

 

But still, it was nice to imagine it... All his life was fighting, and he wasn't sure he'd be good at anything else, least of all staying put somewhere. He wanted to try, though... a life where it was quiet. He could use some peace after all these hectic years...

 

“Inuyasha?”

 

He felt a slow smile spread across his face at the sight of his mate greeting his attention with a warm smile. “What's up, Kagome?”

 

She shrugged slightly, smiling at him with an intent glance, “I'm kind of hungry! Want to stop at the village to see if we can at least get some food?”

 

Inuyasha nodded, rubbing her stomach instinctively. It was growing firmer with the passing weeks, not much to take note of, but Inuyasha knew it was nearing time to tell Kagome what had happened...

 

He was almost sorry he got her pregnant... with all the dangers they were involved with in everyday life, it wouldn't be too safe for the pup...

 

But he was only almost sorry...

 

Every other bit of him teemed with excitement, and the thought brought a goofy grin to his face. This thought also brought him to kiss Kagome gently on the forehead, and she blushed at the open display of affection. But she snuggled up into his chest, beaming, oblivious to the attentive nature of their comrades.

 

And while they went on Sango, Shippo, and Miroku looked at them with lame looks Inuyasha and Kagome didn't seem to catch... the sweetness of it all was almost vomit worthy.

 

Sango and Miroku sighed, shaking their heads in knowing and as Miroku grabbed the kit who protested loudly, Sango commented, “We're going to go check out for rumors, why don't you two wait here, okay?”

 

Inuyasha's ears twitched in curiosity, but Kagome just shook her head enthusiastically, “Mmkay!”

 

As the three walked off, one of which was squirming in a certain monk's arms, Sango muttered to Miroku, “Those two better be grateful for all the alone time we give them, y'know?” Miroku nodded, and sighed, “The acts of love require their time and place, dear Sango, and who are we to deny them?” Shippo wailed, “What are you two talking about?! Stupid adults! Waaah, I wanna play with Kagome!”

 

Inuyasha caught the exchange with his keen ears, which caused a flame in his cheeks. Kagome was on cloud nine, so she failed to catch it.

 

“Inuyasha, come with me!” She tugged on his arm and began walking down a path that appeared to lead to some sort of shop. She was too content to be aware of anything around her, even Inuyasha's reluctance. She was half dragging him, and he was whining softly in protest even though he allowed himself to be lead around like a stray.

 

His ears perked up high, and his brows were knitted together in a cautious alert state of mind. He wasn't comfortable here, and he had an ominous feeling about some sort of connection this place had.

 

He sighed, and looked up at the sky...

 

It really was (by human standards, anyway...) a nice day out, somewhat cloudy but the sky remained a sharp azure blue.

 

Tilting his head to the right a bit for no particular reason, he jumped slightly when he spotted a crow. A small sweatdrop formed at the back of his head as he eyed the crow who proceeded to caw at him as if to say, “What're you looking at?”

 

Inuyasha growled slightly at the bird, and thought to himself, If that's not an omen, I don't know what is...

 

“Inuyasha, pay attention...!”

 

Inuyasha tripped over a rocked at that moment, and howled slightly at a stubbed toe, grabbing the offending foot and hopped around a bit on his uninjured one, blowing on his poor pinky toe. His eyes stung at the corners, and he looked at Kagome pathetically. She would have laughed since he looked so pitiful, but she supposed he really was having a bad day...

 

“Aww, Inuyasha, come here and let me see...”

 

Inuyasha growled slightly and shielded his foot from her, pouting. “It's nothing!”

 

She placed her hands on her hips commandingly, frowning and scolded him, “Don't you give me attitude, Inuyasha, and you come here right now and let me see!”

 

Inuyasha's ears dropped and he immediately did as he was told, staring at her in disbelief.

 

She already has the mother thing down...

 

He watched her closely as she took a band-aid from her pack and began unpeeling it as she muttered to herself, “Honestly, instead of you hopping around like you had a severed foot...”

 

Inuyasha felt himself flush, and he frowned, “Feh!”

 

“Stop being so prideful, Inuyasha.”

 

He felt as if his male pride had effectively been watered down, and he sat there obediently. But occasionally he lifted his leg to scratch behind his head, and that was about it when it came to moving.

 

Kagome cleaned his cut (at which he let out a slight hiss when the peroxide burned and began to bubble) and put a band-aid on his foot. She even gave him a kiss, which left him lightheaded and content.

 

She smiled when he was placated, and continued leading him to the shop she had her eye on. Across it laid foods that were hard to get in that era, but she was more than pleased to buy the fruits they had... peaches, oranges, and to her big surprise-apples.

 

She bought almost anything she wanted, for they had saved plenty from the `demon exorcisms' Miroku tended to frequently do. She felt bad taking the money sometimes, but she allowed Miroku to coax her into it by the obvious need to survive.

 

Kagome also bought some bread and grilled eel on a stick.

 

Inuyasha watched Kagome as she spoke with a softness as she haggled for a price for the items were a bit high, despite their “rarity”. Kagome reasoned that she could get the same items for a fraction of the price somewhere else-and her logic and kindness was something the shopkeeper just could not pass up as they settled on a reasonable offer.

 

She handed Inuyasha an apple and urged him to eat it as she sunk her teeth into a peach with a large smile.

 

He glared at the red sphere, not quite familiar with such a thing, though he had seen one before. And as he bit into it, a sweetness overcame his senses that left him with a small smile on his face. Kagome peered at him eagerly for his reaction, and look pleased when he seemed to enjoy it.

 

“We can have you and Shippo get some fish tonight! It'll be really good Inuyasha.” Inuyasha nodded, devouring the apple completely in a matter of seconds now that he knew its taste.

 

Kagome gaped as he practically swallowed the entire thing whole and she squeaked, “Inuyasha! You're not supposed to eat the whole thing!” He licked his chops, satisfied, and asked, “Why not?”

 

Kagome shook her head, “Because, the pit isn't something you usually eat. Besides, didn't you know if you eat the seeds it might grow in your stomach?” She smiled slyly as she watched his face pale, knowing he'd fall for the old childhood tricks her mother would play on her.

 

“R-really?”

 

“Yes, really, Inuyasha!” she said with feigned shock and exasperation. “It's dangerous!”

 

She watched Inuyasha as he visibly gulped and appeared to become alarmed. Kagome turned her back to him, trying to hide her amused smile as she continued on, “But you're lucky if this is the first time you have! It usually doesn't happen the first time.”

 

Inuyasha turned her around to face him, appearing truly concerned, “You're sure?” Kagome nodded, trying her best to look completely serious.... but she couldn't help feeling the corners of her mouth twitch.

 

“I'm sure. I promise!”

 

Inuyasha sighed and appeared as if a huge burden had been lifted from his shoulders. “Why is today such a bad day?”

 

Kagome patted her mate on the head, almost feeling guilty she pulled a joke like that... she had forgotten he hadn't had such a good day so far, and she had somewhat contributed to making it worse.

 

But still... it was pretty funny to see him get nervous over something silly like that...

 

She smiled gently, as she watched Inuyasha turn around at the sound of their comrades joining up with them. They had worried looks on their faces, which unnerved Inuyasha, but he tried to just brush it off by talking lightly.

 

“So, what did you find out, bouzo?” Inuyasha asked Miroku rather rudely.

 

Miroku looked a tad bit annoyed after such a greeting, so Sango answered before he could reply, “We found out there was a rumor that there are no more jewel shards...”

 

Inuyasha and Kagome looked at her in disbelief.

 

“Is that true?” Kagome asked somewhat hesitantly, her voice shaking the slightest bit.

 

Sango and Miroku nodded, solemn looks on their faces. Shippo appeared to just remain quiet, unsure of what to say.

 

Miroku nodded, shifting a bit where he stood. “Yes, and what's more disturbing is that they have said there are some villagers who have seen demons heading toward the north in massive numbers.”

 

Kagome looked toward Inuyasha, whose face had darkened considerably. “This reeks of one thing.”

 

“Naraku.”

 

The other four companions had whispered in unison, and they all appeared lost in thought for a moment until Kagome spoke up. She twitched nervously, looking toward Sango, “Sango-chan, that would explain why I was having trouble sensing jewel shards...”

 

Inuyasha looked at Kagome in surprise, staring at her intently. “What the fuck do you mean having trouble sensing the Kakera?”

 

Kagome wrung her hands together under his intense gaze, appearing guilty, grumbling, “I didn't sense any jewel shards for a long period of time, and I thought something was wrong with me...”

 

Inuyasha instantly began to fume, and he yelled at her, “And when the fuck were you planning on telling me this?!”

 

Kagome frowned, and started to defend herself, “Well, considering I was feeling somewhat worthless at the time I found out, can you blame me for not telling you?”

 

Inuyasha's jaws snapped shut audibly, and he began to glare at the ground.

 

Sango scowled, feeling her best friend's distress, and instantly changed the subject to avoid a heated argument between the two.

 

“Now's not the time! We need to figure out what we're going to do for now.”

 

Inuyasha's head lifted and he stared at her like she was dumb, “What do you mean?! That answer is pretty fucking obvious!”

 

The three stared at him rather blank.

 

Can they be any more ignorant?

 

“We go after that bastard, of course!”

 

Miroku stepped forward, speaking quietly, “Inuyasha, it's not that easy...”

 

Inuyasha turned his glower to Miroku, and demanded, “Why not?!”

 

Shippo shook his head, piping up, “Even I know the answer to that, Inuyasha, and I'm just a kid.” Kagome nodded gently in agreement, reaching down and picked the kit up into her arms, holding him close, “Yeah...”

 

Inuyasha began to look confused, “What do you mean?”

 

Miroku continued, “Consider it, Inuyasha. There are no more jewel shards. And what does that mean? That means that Naraku has most of them. And how many do we have?”

 

Inuyasha began to look defeated, “...eight...”

 

Sango shook her head, staring at him hard, “That means that Naraku is going to not only come after what is left which is in our possession, but he's going to search out Kouga as well.”

 

“That scrawny ookami can fucking fend for himself!” Inuyasha spat on the ground, looking as if he felt what he had said rather firmly.

 

Kagome stared at him hard, “It's not that simple, Inuyasha! Naraku's a whole lot stronger, nearly has a completely Shikon no Tama... We're going to need all the help we can get. And that means very soon.”

 

Miroku nodded slowly, as if considering something. He looked sullen, and somewhat worn... “...So we have two choices here... We either search out Kouga, or we go after Naraku.”

 

“I say we go for Kouga,” Kagome replied, much to Inuyasha's distaste.

 

“Me too,” Shippo agreed, and Inuyasha was sure it was just because Kagome chose that...

 

“And me also,” Sango stated, and Inuyasha began to feel as if they were ganging up on him.

 

“Well, I want to go after Naraku!”

 

Miroku sighed, “Well, it appears you are outvoted and outnumbered, Inuyasha. We're going after Kouga.”

 

Inuyasha growled and stomped his foot, folding his arms and saying rather loudly, “Feh!”

 

He never got his way.

 

This was a really, really bad day.

 

 

A/n: Whoo hoo! Now what? Who likes sequels?! I do, I do! So say goodbye to this chapter of the story, for this is the last chapter, and now it's time for a whole new story! Whoo hoo!Fun fun under the sun.