InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ From Geisha to Pack Priestess ❯ Freedom? ( Chapter 2 )

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or Memoirs of a Geisha

 

 

 

 

Chapter 2: Freedom?

 

 

 

Kagome's ears were still ringing from the shrieks of outrage Kikyou had been making when Sango and she returned to the okiya that night. Phrases like: “You LOST the other box to a hanyou?!” “You IDIOT!” “I should have sold you to a whore house when I had the chance!!” Kagome felt tears well up in her eyes but she wasn't going to give Kikyou the pleasure of seeing her cry. Sango sat in a corner of the tatami room with her head bowed in shame. Sango felt like she had failed both Kagome and Kikyou, Kaogme because she didn't stress to her enough how important it was to give the box to someone rich and Kikyou because now she had to listen to the insane woman's cries of rage.

 

Kagome was not ashamed of giving the other box to Inuyasha, she felt a strange connection with the hanyou and found him very attractive…he was rough around the edges but sweet and Kagome would never apologize for giving it to him. She wanted him to be her first not some wrinkly old general. But apparently he didn't want her as much as she thought he had, for he did not come to the bidding ceremony at the okiya. The general from the south came though and even though he had no opposition for Kagome's virginity he still paid over the beginning price but Kikyou still felt she could have gotten more. Either way Kagome was to lose her virginity to the wrinkly general, and she felt ready to throw up.

 

Kagome was walked to the man driven vehicle that was going to take her to the general's house, the man having already left to prepare a futon. Sango hugged Kagome one last time and whispered that everything would be okay in the most convincing voice she could. Kagome released Sango and the driver picked up the poles and began to trot down the streets towards the inn where the general was staying.

 

Kagome was reflecting on what she had done and no matter which way she looked at it she decided she would not have done a thing different in regards to Inuyasha. As a priestess she had a natural proclivity for understanding the destiny in everything she did and she felt giving Inuyasha that box was part of her destiny. Now she only had to pray that it was the kind of destiny she wanted.

 

Kagome was so deep in thought it took her more than a minute to realize that something was not right. There was a strange ethereal glow coming from far at the opposite side of the village and she soon realized it was the flickering light of a huge fire. She heard the screams of villagers and even some rabid growls. Kagome tried the yell to the driver to turn around but the driver didn't listen soon enough. At that moment a wolf barreled out of a side ally and attacked the driver violently and began to tear at the screaming man's flesh. Kagome screamed and just as the wolf noticed her another body came barreling out of the ally, this one was human like and clad in red.

 

“Oh no you don't!” a familiar man's voice screamed as her brought his claws down on the beast. “Iron Reaver Soul Stealer!” Inuyasha shouted and golden streaks issued from his claws as they came down on the wolf. When the wolf let loose a high pitched yipe and bounded off Inuyasha turned to Kagome who stood huddled in the carriage. Inuyasha smirked when he saw her. “Finally I found you…I know this sounds weird but it's good the wolves decided to attack the village when they did other wise we wouldn't have a distraction when we escaped.” Inuyasha said walking to the shocked geisha and reaching out for her hand. Kagome looked at his blood covered claws and took it with out a care.

 

“Inuyasha? What do you mean escape? Why ARE the wolves attacking?” asked Kagome in deep confusion.

 

Inuyasha began to drag her along ally ways, dodging areas where the growling and shouting were loud. “I'm taking you from the okiya, you join my pack and you won't have to be a geisha anymore. The wolves are attacking because Koga is bitter about my threat for him to stay off my lands. They don't want to slaughter everyone just scare them all.” Kagome was in a slight daze for a minute.

 

“You…youre taking me away? Why?!” gasped Kagome halting in her tracks. Kagome looked to the stone covered ground and whispered softly. “What makes you think I DON'T want to be a geisha?” asked Kagome.

 

Inuyasha was silent for a minute and then he tilted her head with a claw under her chin. “You don't want to be a geisha do you?” he asked suddenly unsure about if he was doing the right thing. Kagome blinked up at him and shook her head no. Inuyasha smirked. “Then come on, this is our chance!” Inuyasha began to drag her again but Kagome tugged back.

 

“Wait! What about my friend Sango?! What if she is killed by those wolves?!” Kagome yelled to Inuyasha. Inuyasha stared at her and shrugged.

 

“What does it matter youre getting out aren't you?” he said. Kagome glared at him and he sighed in irritation. “Fine! Ill handle it just come with me for now!” Inuyasha insisted, Kagome followed hesitantly. As they ran down the streets many questions plagued Kagome's mind. She wondered if Inuyasha would be generous enough to answer.

 

Before Kagome got up the nerve to ask anything Inuyasha stopped at the edge of the village and looked around towards the village for something. Soon there was shouting and then the sound of foot steps coming their way. Inuyasha got into a fighting stance but he was able to relax when the familiar faces from the tea house showed up. Inuyasha looked around and established that all of his hanyou group was there and as was Miroku.

 

“Miroku. I need you to go into the village again and find the okiya on…what street is it wench?” growled Inuyasha.

 

Kagome glared at him and some of the hanyous snickered. “Nichiru.”

 

“on Nichiru street and kidnap a geisha there named Sango, if she causes too much trouble tell her Kagome wants to see her again and explain that it's her chance to escape.” Inuyasha instructed. At first Miroku was upset about going back into the fighting but at the thought of whisking away a geisha he darted back into the village. “The rest of you head back to the pack and make sure the wolves don't follow.” The hanyous nodded and darted passed the head hanyou and the geisha.

 

 

“Inuyasha…why did you not come to bid for me?” asked Kagome, a little afraid of his answer but desperately wanting to know.

 

Inuyasha blushed, and even though it was passed midnight and the moon light was poor for human sight Kagome could see it. “I…uh…I didnt have the money but don't get me wrong I uh wanted to bid but I just knew I wouldn't win you…so I thought I could help by freeing you…I thought you might consider that my bid.” His blush got steadily brighter as he talked and Kagome giggled. But then her giggle stopped after that last thing he said. `He expects me to sleep with him because he freed me?...It sounds so wrong but…I DO owe him…' Kagome thought. Now she was even more confused.

 

Inuyasha suddenly scooped a surprised Kagome into a bridal style hold and began to jump after his pack members. Kagome held onto him by his neck and buried her face into it. Inuyasha's blush subsided a little and he held her gently as he jumped, being sure it was tight enough to keep her there.

 

“Inuyasha…why are you doing this for me?” asked Kagome.

 

“I thought I made that clear.” He growled. “To pay you back for that damned box. Besides I know what you really are, bitch.”

 

Kagome scowled at the name but was too curious about what he meant by that to say anything about the name. “What I am?”

 

“You're a priestess…and my pack needs one. Winter is coming around and my pack was wiped out by illness and infected wounds last winter. We will need healing powers and knowledge of herbs if we are going to be able to survive another winter.” Said Inuyasha.

 

“But Im not that knowledgeable, my priestess training was cut short when I was sold to the okiya!” Kagome protested. Inuyasha snorted skeptically.

 

“Don't worry bitch, Kaede can teach you stuff and I can always buy some books for you at the market if you need guides for herbs. You have plenty of time before winter comes around.” Inuyasha said confidently. Kagome sighed and decided to get a little sleep while Inuyasha carried her to his pack. Maybe this new life as a priestess wouldn't be so bad, as long as Kikyou didn't find her.

 

 

 

Kagome woke up to the sound of birds chirping and the sound of people outside talking and walking and laughing. She slowly sat up and found her self in a large futon so large in fact that she noticed a definite indent where someone had been sleeping beside her. Kagome got up and looked around. It looked to be a make shift hut, there was the futon, a fire pit, and circular walls that went around a pretty good sized room with a mat for a door. Kagome went to the door and opened it to find her self looking out into a camping ground type area, and there were hanyous as far she could see. The only humans were a few here and there who appeared to be related to some of the hanyous. Kagome walked out and immediately two young dog hanyous ran up and tugged at her elegant kimono.

 

“Miss priestess lady-mam!” a little girl implored as she tugged on her kimono. “Inu-san wants you to come with us to river when use wake up!” Kagome giggled at the little girl who looked up at her with large golden eyes. The Boy next to her was also half dog demon but apparently of a different tribe than Inuyasha because his hair was black and he had light blue eyes.

 

“Use a pretty lady!” the boy complimented with a slight blush. The girl pouted at not getting attention from the boy but quickly agreed with his sentiment as the three began to walk in the direction the children indicated.

 

“Why thank you! You two have to be the cutest little things Ive ever seen!” Kagome cooed as she took a clawed hand from each child and let them drag her along. The many young adults and elderly members of the pack stares at Kagome as she passed; most were curious but some of the older members had suspicious looks about them. Kagome smiled down at the eager pups who dragged her through the forest and towards the sound of running water. They halted though at the edge of the river and their ears twitch spastically atop their heads.

 

Kagome wondered what was going on then heard the low murmur of male voices beyond the tree line.

 

“So it is settled! We will meet at the Mioji River by sundown in three days. Clear the way of any pesky demons so I can transport the priestess safely. If there is any trouble, you know the signal. Now go!” Inuyasha's commanding voice drove the male hanyous across the river and into the opposite forest line, Kagome heard the sound of them jumping out of the shallow river and landing with thumps on the other side. As they sped off she heard Inuyasha sigh tiredly. The pups suddenly jerked her forward into the clearing.

 

Inuyasha stood in the river and looked around at Kagome. She wondered why he was having such a meeting in the middle of the river but let the thought pass by as quickly as it had come for the handsome hanyou was walking towards her.

 

“Good job you two.” He said to the pups who grinned proudly up at their leader. Inuyasha crouched in front of them and patted their heads. “Now are you ready for a nice sweet reward?” asked Inuyasha with a grin. The pup's eyes brightened considerably and they nodded eagerly. “You have my permission to go to the storage hut, you'll find a jar of strawberry jam there, and you two may share that alright?” The pups laughed happily and ran off back to camp waving and shouting a joyful “Bye-Bye pretty priestess! Bye-Bye alpha-sir!” Kagome giggled at the young pup's antics and then turned to Inuyasha.

 

“You wanted to see me Inuyasha?” Kagome asked softly.

 

“Yes, your training as a priestess will have to be rushed, soon it will be too cold to do any more traveling and the pack will have to return to the hidden village for the winter. You will come with me to a village near the Mioji River, that is where the priestess Kaede lives. You will train under her for a week and then whether adept at your powers or not you will come back with me and we will travel to the hidden village to meet the pack.” Inuyasha paused to allow questions.

 

“What is the hidden village?” asked Kagome.

 

Inuyasha expected this. “During winter time the game is scarce so there is no need to be nomads, we will return to that village in the mountains. It is protected by ancient magic and will allow only those in my pack in. It is built into a mountain and a safe place to be during harsh winters.” Inuyasha explained.

 

“Then won't I not be able to get in?” Kagome questioned confused.

 

Inuyasha smirked and walked towards Kagome, she blinked and tried to back away but Inuyasha was soon right in front with her. “Once I initiate you as part of the pack that wont be a problem.” He said simply. Kagome blushed at his intense stare. She was a little flustered so she quickly changed the subject.

 

“What happened to my friend Sango?” asked Kagome.

 

Inuyasha noticed the quick change and found her frustration amusing. “She is fine; she is safely sleeping off the stress of the night in Miroku's hut. She will not be coming with us to Kaede's though so you will have to say your good byes until we meet her at the village.”

 

Kagome nodded in understanding. “Thank you for everything Inuyasha…” she said softly. Inuyasha felt his face heat up a little but quickly scoffed. “Feh!”

 

“It was nothin'. Now, you best go say goodbye to the other wench and then get your face and hair cleaned up, we have to get to Kaede's in three days, the warrior party I sent ahead will be much faster since they have no slow humans dragging them behind.” Kagome glared at the human comment but wondered what was wrong with her hair. She went around Inuyasha to the river and saw that her make up was running all over the place and her hair was a frizzy mess, still barely being held up by her ornamental hair style as a geisha. Kagome screamed at her reflection and Inuyasha busted out laughing when she dunked her head into the river.

 

`No wonder everyone was looking at me funny! What in the world possessed those kids to say Im pretty?!' she thought in horror. She opened her eyes under water and was amazed to find fish swimming by in the shallow river. Her eyes of water gleamed as she thought of all that lay ahead of her now. Her life as a geisha might have just ended…but what she didn't know was that those skills she learned then would be called upon again in the not so distant future. Kagome lifted her head out of the water and sucked in a deep breath, her face cleared of the white mask and other make up she turned to look at Inuyasha. His laughter died immediately when her natural beauty became so clear for him. His breath caught and there was a stunned silence as her blue-gray orbs stared into his golden-amber orbs.

 

 

A/N: O.O I was so impressed by the reviews!! Keep them coming! I hope you like this chapter. Kagome's destiny is being unfolded before her and many obstacles will stand in her way, but she can always pull through it when the man she loves is so close. Yes I got the eye thing from Memoirs of a Geisha and a lot of my info on what geisha are like from there too. But my story is a far cry from that one and I hope you like it just the same! ^-^ bye for now! -- Danielle