InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Foreign Exchange Orphan ❯ Putting Together the Pieces ( Chapter 14 )

Foreign Exchange Orphan

Chapter Fourteen:

Putting Together the Pieces

Kagome's eyes widened in surprise.

"How?" Some evil part of Kagome wanted to be jealous, since the only reason he started talking to her was because of Kikyo. `But you kept pushing him away' spat a little voice in her ear. `Besides, she might not be such a bad person!' Kagome mentally shook herself, Inuyasha needed her.

"Look." Kagome gingerly took the letter from his hand. It was slightly crumpled and tattered, but otherwise still pretty clean.

It read:

Dear Inuyasha:

It's me! Naraku has threatened to kill me if you don't bring half of the Shikon no Tama to his mansion in Whitewood, South Dakota! Do not come armed, or with the police. If you bring Tetsusaiga, I'm dead! Please help me baby!

Love,

Kikyo

Kagome swallowed hard and looked up at Inuyasha, whose mouth was twisted in a frown, amber eyes alight with a fierce, burning anger and concern.

"Kikyo. . ." he muttered, clenching his fists so hard that his claws dug into his skin. "That damn bastard Naraku is gonna pay!"

"Inuyasha." He felt a small hand on his shoulder. "We'll save Kikyo, don't worry, but we need a plan." He nodded.

"Yeah, I guess. But what is the Shikon no Tama and a Tetsusaiga?" he murmured. Suddenly, Kagome's eyes lit up.

"Remember when I told you I used to live in Japan when I was little? It's time to ask my mom about that."

* * *

Gramps and Ms. Higurashi sat on the couch, Gramps all giddy with excitement, Kagome's mom flooding a tissue with tears.

"Now, now Saori, don't overreact!" he reminded, patting her on the shoulder. "It's about time we told Kagome all about her past!"

"But Dad. . .My baby, she'll have to bear the pain all over again! I mean, she has practically forgotten about what happened. . ."

"Saori, you cannot lie!" Gramps snapped.

"I guess you're right," she sniffed, then wiped her face. "Now, where should I begin?" `Why is Mom flipping out so much?' Kagome wondered. `I haven't even TOLD her about the whole Kikyo hostage thing'

"With Dad."

"OK, your Dad and I. . .had some. . .issues, and we decided it was better if we went separate ways."

"You mean divorce?" Kagome received a sharp glare from Saori, but continued.

"Yes, divorce. We used to live in Japan, but without you father supporting us. . ., it was a stretch, so we moved to America when you were very small. That's why your name isn't American."

"Is that. . .all?" Kagome asked. It couldn't be! It too simple! Her mom shouldn't have flipped out over something so simple, I mean, Sango's parents were divorced, lots of kids went through it! Saori hesitated, glancing uneasily at Gramps, sighed, then nodded. Kagome, who still wasn't convinced, let the subject drop. There was something else, she was so sure of it!

"What about the Shikon no Tama?" Gramps grinned, and his eyes glittered with glee.

"I always hoped that you would ask something of that importance! Now, ahem, the legend of the Shikon no Tama . . ."

* * * Two Hours Later * * *

"Then the Jewel broke, and was shattered into many pieces. . ."

"Dad," Ms. Higurashi interjected softly. "Why don't they just read some of your old scrolls?" She pointed towards the two teens, fast asleep, snoring softly. Gramps veinpopped then smiled, and shuffled off. (I DON'T CARE IF ITS OOC! ^_^' I'm GLAD that I am the cause of all of your frustration! * rambles on and on * Now, even I don't know what I'm talking about. *sweatdrops * Back to the fic!)

A few minutes later he returned, throwing down zillions of long, dusty, old scrolls. Inuyasha and Kagome popped up, blushing furiously.

"Read up." He turned to go.

"Hey, old man, what about the Tetsusaiga?" Inuyasha cried.

"Aw yes. The sword forged from a demon's fangs. Hmmm. . ." he trailed off. "I regret that I don't know much about that. But, I do know someone who does!"

"Who?"

"My old friend Totusai(how do you spell that?), we play cards every Sunday! He lives two blocks down, to your right. You can't miss it! He has a bull in his front yard! Now I'm off to take my afternoon nap." Inuyasha and Kagome looked at each other, and sighed.

"Guess we'd better get to work."

"You said it."

~*~*~An extremely short chapter, sorry guys. Oh, I did add more description about the letter. I just want to ask all my reviewers. Do you want me to postpone a chapter for shout-outs?

Stay tuned for the next chapter: So There IS Some Truth Behind Those Dusty Old Legends! See ya soon! Later Days!*~*~*~