InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Forbidden Sanctuary ❯ "Whole World's come Undone" ( Chapter 1 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

[~: A/N :~]

Semi: ~: A hem:~ Well, eh heh. Here it is folks – my first ever InuYasha fanfic. I’ve noticed a few Beauty and the Beast based fanfics so I decided to try my hand at it, but with a twist of course! So this fanfic is based loosely on said above, it is not an AU but rather an alternate storyline as it were.

ChibiLee: About time! –huffs- CL was worried Semi no write no more.

Semi: Hush child, who exactly is it that’s supposed to be helping me huhm? You’re the muse here you lazy little thing.

CL: -pouts- CL helps Semi now. . .

Semi: I suppose that’s true enough . . . anyways I hope you all enjoy Sanctuary! I shall try my best to update at least once a week with a new chapter. Also, please forgive the skittery beginning of this chapter . . . –sighs-

[~: Disclaimer :~] I do not own InuYasha nor do I own Beauty and the Beast, the song “Janie’s got a gun” or Hocus Pocus. Have a nice day.
“Ok guys, I’ll see ya in a week.” Kagome waved to the group by the well who came to say goodbye. Sango smiled and waved back while Kirara meowed from her arms. Miroku gave her a small nod, smiling along with the others. InuYasha just pouted, leaning on a tree nearby with his gaze purposely away from the girl. Shippo on the other hand ran up and gave her a big hug. Kagome laughed lightly, hugging the little kitsune back whole-heartedly.

“Don’t be gone too long ok Mamma?” He gave her a big infectious smile, earning him another smile and a nod from Kagome in return.

“I’ll be back as soon as I can ok Ship?” She ruffled his auburn hair and put him back down before turning to the well. “Be good ok?” She looked back at Shippo who gave vigorous nods then jumped into the well. It always broke her heart to leave the little kitsune and the others, but she had to get some things done at home as well.

With a small sigh she climbed back out of the well to find herself back at the shrine. Smiling slightly she hefted her backpack back up her shoulder then proceeded to the main house. It was a nice day with a slight breeze and birds singing their afternoon song in the nearby trees. It made her feel good to be alive.

‘Ah, it’s good to be home.’ She thought to herself with another smile, opening the front door and stepping inside as she did so.

“Mom? Grandpa?” Kagome set her shoes by the door as she called out to her family.

“Hey Kagome!” A young boy answered as he stepped out of the kitchen. “I think they’re in there.” He smiled jerking a thumb towards the living room.

“Thanks Souta.” Kagome smiled running past him to the living room, skidding to a halt just before slamming into someone.

“Welcome back Kagome.” Her grandfather greeted with a happy smile lighting up his face and eyes.

“Thanks grandpa, it’s good to be home.” She smiled back, wrapping her arms around him in a hug in return.

“What’s all this?” He laughed pulling away slightly.

“Nothing, I just missed you guys.” She laughed while turning to her mother. “How is everyone?”

“Oh we’re just fine dear. How was your trip?” She gave Kagome a hug as well, her delight at seeing her daughter alive and well evident on her face.

“Oh-you know, the usual.” Kagome laughed, putting a hand to the back of her head. The warm feeling of family was always welcome where Kagome was concerned. She loved her family, even if Souta was a brat sometimes.

“That’s good. Why don’t you take a bath? Lunch will be ready soon.” She smiled affectionately at her daughter before leaving the room.

“When are you going back?” Grandfather asked with a twinkle in his eye. He always enjoyed listening to her stories about her adventures in the Feudal Era and quite hoped to hear some more before she left again.

“In about a week, I’ve got to catch up with my classes. I’ll be down in a bit!” Kagome waved and headed up stairs to her room. She plunked her backpack down onto the desk then stretched.

“Ah . . . finally!” She whispered to herself, stretching her arms over her head and smiling in satisfaction. That backpack weighted a ton! Her movements caused something to glint off of her clothing, catching her eye as she brought her arms back down.

‘Only one more shard left . . . and it’s gotta be with Naraku.’ She lifted the gem to her eyes, her finger running over the rough crevice left to be filled in. Maybe she should of stayed a bit longer . . . just so she’d be done with it. But she really had to pass her classes. With a small sigh she let it drop back to her chest.

‘First things first ‘Gomes.’ She thought to herself, pulling her books out of the backpack and setting them on the desk. Her mind went to her friends as she looked at the picture of everyone sitting on her desk. What would happen once they finished their quest? She knew she’d have to leave again, and it would be the last time she would see them. It made her sad to think they’d have to part forever. She didn’t realize it but she loved being with all of them in the Feudal Era. Not only that, but what were they going to do with the Shikon no Tama once it was whole again?

Turning away from the desk she held the jewel for a moment, a sad expression sliding over her face and shadowing her eyes. Shaking her head to rid it of those thoughts she picked up a towel and headed out to the bathroom. If all went well then they’d be done with the whole thing in a little over a week. That is if of course. Luck didn’t always side with them. And InuYasha had been acting strangely when she left. He hadn’t even said goodbye.

Frowning, her eyebrows lifting in unease, she stripped. Leaving her towel on the hook by the bathtub, she eased herself into the warm water. It felt good to take a bath, after all-they still hadn’t thought of the concept where the others were. Usually she’d have to go without one or take a swim in the frigidly cold rivers. A small smile tugged at the corners of her mouth. And usually she and/or Sango would have to hit Miroku, and occasionally InuYasha, over the head for peeking. Of course Shippo was an exception, he was just a little kid who wanted to take a bath with is ‘mommy’.

Dunking under the water, Kagome smiled at the thought of her adoptive son. She wasn’t sure how it happened by they had adopted each other without really realizing it. It could have been because InuYasha always picked on him and it was usually Kagome who stuck up for him and protected him. She really felt bad for the little kitsune, he had had a tough life, what with his father being killed an all. Even Sango liked the little tyke. She really didn’t get why InuYasha always picked on him, but then that was just InuYasha for you.

Coming up for a breath, Kagome gave a small yawn before getting out and drying off. She wrapped her hair up in the towel once dry and put on a clean pair of cloths. Things would just have to be taken one step at a time. And right now she really had to get her homework done. She left the bathroom with a groan, heading back to her room. Hopefully she had enough time to do it all . . .


~: Three Days Later :~

“Kagome! You’ve got a visitor!” Kagome’s mother’s voice rang up the stairs causing the teen to put down the number two pencil she had been chewing on.

“Huh? Who is it?” She got up and went to the top of the stairs, confusion plainly written on her face. The next thing she knew she had been bawled over by something light brown.

“KAGOME!” Came the teary reply from the form that clung to her waist. Kagome blinked and sat up to find Shippo firmly attached to her.

“Shippo? What’s wrong?” She put her arms around the little kitsune, feeling the sobs that racked his little body.

“It’s awful! This witch came out of no where and and. . .”

“Shippo calm down ok? Tell me what happened from the beginning will ya?” She put a finger to his lips to interrupt then smiled in hopes of calming him. The little kitsune took a deep breath, whipping away the tears to look at Kagome.

“Ok.” He looked around the hall before turning back to Kagome. “Well we thought we’d watch the well while you were gone. Miroku got hit on the head again by Sango but other then that nothing happened. InuYasha stayed up in the tree the whole time.” He paused and pouted alittle. Kagome heard him say ‘the big meany’ under his breath but said nothing about it.

“Go on.” She urged the kitsune, making sure to look completely interested so he’d continue.

“Anyway, the next thing we know this witch came out of no where and started attacking us! I tried to help but I’m too little! They need help Kagome!” At this Shippo began to cry again. “I know you’re busy with stuff but we need you Kagome.” His voice muffled by his little paws.

“Ok Shippo, you didn’t do anything wrong. I’ll go and help, its ok now.” Kagome smoothed back the kitsune’s hair and hugged him close. She knew he hated feeling like this, like he couldn’t do anything.

“Really? Thank you Kagome.” Shippo beamed up at her, feeling slightly better.

“If my friends need me I’ll be there.” Kagome said with determination then tickled the little kitsune. “Now, think you can help me pack?” She smiled and stud up. Shippo grinned and nodded.

“Definitely!” He cheered happily. It took them five minutes flat to get everything and get back to the well.

“Goodbye mom! Souta look after them ok?” Kagome waved then jumped into the well with Shippo before she got an answer back. The sounds of battle were heard when they reached the other side.

“It doesn’t sound good does it?” Kagome thought out loud, holding onto Shippo. The kitsune simply nodded in agreement, not liking the sounds that carried even this far down into the well. With her heart racing Kagome began climbing out of the well, Shippo clinging to her backpack. Silently they pulled themselves out and surveyed the area. Miroku was down, clutching the hand with his Wind Tunnel in it. Sango looked pretty beat up and Kirara was no where to be seen. InuYasha seemed to be holding the demoness back but looks could always be deceiving.

“Shippo, I want you to take this to Miroku then hide with the bag ok?” Kagome pulled out a poison antidote and handed both it and the backpack to the kitsune.

“Got it!” Shippo gave a solute then took off towards the fallen monk.

‘You’re gone for three days and look what happens . . . guess they really do need a babysitter.’ Kagome though dispassionately as she picked up her bow and quiver of arrows. Notching an arrow she pointed it at the demon, aiming for her chest.

“Gotcha!” She cheered and let the arrow fly.

“No! Kagome get out of here!” The yell from InuYasha came too late. The demon turned her head towards the miko at the well then chuckled.

“Foolish girl . . . you cannot hurt me!” She laughed, knocking the arrow out of the air.

“For that, you will pay.” A dark laugh issued from the demon as she turned fully towards Kagome.

“Bend the bones and then the back. . .” The demoness began chanting, a purple glow engulfing her. A loud whistling filled Kagome’s ears and a bright light distorted her vision.

‘Wha . . . What’s going on?’ Kagome put her arms up to shield herself, falling to her knees as a wind battered against her.


[~: End of Chapter :~]

[~: End Notes :~]
Semi: ano . . . sorry this chapter is a bit shaky and short -_-; I’ll try harder to make it longer next time.

CL: Please R&R because CL loves reviews –giggles-

Semi: Please don’t flame . . . you’ll make CL cry.

Ja ne! ^_~


[~: Teasers for the next chapter! :~]

Where’s Kirara? And what’s happening with Kagome? WHAT?! The well’s been blown up?! Things aren’t looking good for InuYasha either. . . Tune in next time!

Chapter Two: “Forgive me my weakness. . .”