InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Guardians ❯ chapter 5 ( Chapter 5 )

Chapter 5

 

Every night she left after everyone slept and Inuyasha couldn't help but wonder where she went and about her personnal training. She may be Kagome's sister by a blood bond, but that doesn't mean that he has to trust her so he followed after the scent of lavender. There she was in the center of a clearing with her hands in prayer fashion. As she moved her hands to her sides 2 katanas appeared ones that he had seen her use many times the last few weeks. He watched as she started to move in a routine more complex than anything he had ever seen. The way she moved with such fluid grace and deadly percision reminded him of Sesshomaru. She was the deadliest beauty he had ever seen and if she trained Kagome this way he wouldn't need to worry about her as much. The longer he watched the more respect he gained for her. It was evident that she was a warrior and an incredible one at that. All he saw was a blur of silver and black as she went through dozens of different fighting styles. After she finished her katanas she practiced her hand to hand and finally sat down to start her meditations. He continued to watch as she started her meditation and a barrier surrounded her. A strong wind was seen as her hair flew around her body and she started to levitate. Inuyasha had never seen a display like this as she stayed in her trance for another hour. As she came out of meditation her feet gently touched the ground and the barrier disappeared. He was about to leave shen she called him.

 

"You don't have to leave Inuyasha I know you have been there throughout my training."

 

"How did you know I was here and how do you call your katanas?" asked Inuyasha.

 

"Like you, I have to always be aware of my surroundings. I've been attacked to many times not to be. As for my katanas they are part of my power and when I need them I only have to use my power to call them. I can call any weapon I need as can Kagome. I'm not your enemy Inuyasha. Like you I only want to protect my sister and her friends. She thinks of you all as family and if anything were to ever happen to any of you it would devistate her." There were more questions in his eyes, but she could tell he didn't know how to ask them and she wouldn't push him right now. Hopefully, in time, he would gain the courage.

 

"Feh, it's getting late lets get back to camp. I don't want to hear how tired you are in the morning."

 

He was gruff as usual folding his arms in front of him and she smiled. "Don't worry Inuyasha as you have seen I don't sleep much." They walked back to camp in silence and went to their sleeping spots.

 

The next morning everyone woke up to the usual screams of "hentai" and Sango once again knocking the lecher unconscious. Sango was red with anger at being groped in her sleep again while Kagome and Jade were outright laughing. She glared at them and sat as far from the monk as possible.

 

"Idiot,"said Shippo while walking to his mother. "Momma, I'm hungry can we eat?"

 

"Yes of course Shippo. I haven't been back to my era for a while now, but I do have some rice and dried meat," said Kagome as she started a fire for breakfast.

 

Miroku had woken up and was listening to the conversation. "If you don't mind me asking Kagome how long has it been since you were home?"

 

Kagome smiled, "it's been 3 years for me."

 

"Kagome what about your school and the tests that you always take? Now that you look a little older how will you attend your school?" asked Sango.

 

"I had to adjust Sango, so I took a test called a GED which is almost the same thing as getting my diploma. It states that I finished all of my courses without actually attending class. I had no other choice because of everything that happened and I passed."

 

Inuyasha looked at her through narrowed eyes. "You mean you could've taken this test a long time ago and you wouldn't have had to leave all the time. Do you realize how much time we could've saved?"

 

Kagome glared right back. "Listen baka you have no idea how much it meant to me to be able to at least have some sort of normalcy in my life. Since I've been pulled into the well I haven't had one day that has been normal. I needed from time to time to be with my family and friends in the world I grew up in. I know you don't care, but there were times I just needed to be away from you as well." Everyone was shocked at her outburst while Jade looked proud. "If you'll excuse me I'm going to the river for a few minutes."

 

As she watched Kagome leave she couldn't help,but feel proud of her sister. She looked at everyone else's shocked faces and smiled. "Well who's ready to eat?" asked Jade.

 

Inuyasha followed silently after Kagome and found her staring into the water. He watched as she ran her fingers gently along the surface and couldn't believe how much she had changed. "She's so beautiful and within the time she was gone only came back even more so." He looked up and his eyes locked with her blue ones.

 

'I'll be back in a few minutes Inuyasha,"she said and turned back to the water.

 

"What did you mean by sometimes you needed to get away from me too," asked Inuyasha.

 

Kagome looked right into the amber eyes she knew so well and made a decision to say what she had to. "You knew how I felt about you and still continued to leave me for Kikyo. I felt unwanted, used and knew I was just a replacement until she came around again. There was nothing that truly made me want to stay except how I felt for you and I knew it would never be returned. During the time I was away I came to terms that in your eyes I'll never be anything more than a shard dector. I will be here until this is finished and then I will leave with Jade." She smiled, "I've finally learned to let go and now know that we'll never be anything but friends. I also know that you will always have a place in my heart, but I want someone in my life as well. In time I want a lover and a mate. I'm sorry I've been the object between you and Kikyo and I have come to terms that when this is over you will go to hell with her, but don't expect me to watch."

 

Inuyasha was completely stunned. "I never knew you felt like that Kagome. I didn't mean to hurt you or make you feel that way."

 

"I know you didn't, but what's done is done and we can only continue from here." She gave him a slight hug and was about to release him when he wraped his arms around her and held her close. They stayed athat way for a few minutes before Inuyasha reluctantly let go. "Come on Inuyasha lets go back."

 

Inuyasha walked back deep in thought. I feel like such an idiot. How could I not see how much I hurt her. She's changed and grown so much, but she's right I did make her feel worthless. I swear I'll make it up to her somehow and I'll win her back not matter what it takes. He knew it wasn't going to be easy, but he had to win her heart back.

 

Jade looked up when they returned and noticed the new look in Inuyasha's eyes and also looking a Kagome it looked like an incredible weight had been lifted off of her shoulders. She knew what happened between them. It would be a long road for the both of them, but she was sure that in the end they would be together. She knew that it would be especially hard for Kagome to accept any feelings from Inuyasha because of his past carelessness with her heart. She could see it in Inuyasha's face and his eyes that he has now realized that it was entirely possible that he could loose Kagome for good and it didn't sit well with him at all.

 

"Is it ready yet aunt Jade?" asked Shippo.

 

"Aunt?"

 

Shippo became nervous and looked at the ground. "I'm sorry, I just thought that if you were momma's sister than that would make you my aunt." He yelped when she gently picked him up to hold him close to her.

 

"Don't worry little one you just surprised me. I already thought of you as my nephew, but didn't think you felt the same. I would be honored to be called your aunt."

 

Shippo hugged her as tightly as possible and then looked at his mother. "Did you hear momma I've got an aunt now."

 

"Yes, Shippo I heard." She looked at Jade and smiled very happily. Everyone ate and gathered their things to leave.