InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ If You Only Knew ❯ Chapter 11 ( Chapter 11 )

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If You Only Knew: Chapter 11


"KAGOME!" Inuyasha jumped into the well, hoping upon hopes that there was still enough time to get her. His efforts proved futile as nothing happened. He bounded to the fallen woman. "Openit again, baba!" He growled.

Sango knelt by the tired miko. "Kaede-sama, can you open the rift again?"

Kaede glanced around the expectant faces of Kagome's family and friends. Lastly, her gaze met Inuyasha's. Her expression was worn and saddened. "I'm sorry. I could have only done it once."

The hanyou roared, "What!?'

"I told you this was a bad idea! I told you!" Kagome's grandfather still struggled against Miroku. "You damned demon, if you hadn't tainted my granddaughter, she'd still be home with us!"

Inuyasha glared at him, "Shut up, old man!" He hated to admit it, but her grandfather had a point. He had just separated Kagome from her family again. A hand rested upon his shoulder lightly, and he turned to face Kagome's mother. He wouldn't look her in the eye to hide the guilt. Shame was not an emotion he was used to.

"Don't fret, Inuyasha. I know you will find a way to bring Kagome back to us. I believe in you." Mrs. Higurashi smiled warmly at the dumbfounded boy.

'What is it with the females of this family? They are so optimistic it's unnerving, and they trust so easily."

"Yeah, you can do anything, Inuyasha!" Souta wanted to help give Inuyasha hope, too.

"C'mon Kaede, let us go back to the hut and figure out how to get around this problem." Sango helped her to her feet. Miroku patted Jii-chan (don't know his name, so I'm using his title) on the back. "Okay, good sir, follow us." The old man snorted, but followed anyhow.

"Don't forget who's on the other side of the well, Inuyasha. Kagome does not know her powers extent, but she will find a way to return." Kaede said over her shoulder as they left the clearing.

"Inuyasha, can I stay here with you?"

He put his hand on Souta's head. "Sorry, kid. I kinda need to think right now, okay? Go ahead to the village. Shippou and Kohaku are about your age, so I'm sure you can run around with them."

The boy looked disappointed but nodded his head. "Don't worry, you'll make everything better. I know it." With that he jogged to catch up with the rest of the group.

'I wish I could believe that. Kagome. . .'

x0x

Kagome hugged Buyo tightly to her chest. "Inuyasha. . ." She whispered. A chill ran up her spine. She felt like she was the only person on earth. She fought the tears that threatened to fall. Her legs felt heavy as anxiety seeped into her nerves. Slowly, she slid down the interior wall of the well, content to stay right where she was. 'Inuyasha. . .'

x0x

Three long, restless days passed as they searched every scroll they could get their hands on. Everyone had taken a break only to eat and sleep. Well, everyone except Inuyasha, who hadn't eaten, slept, or left the well area for more than mere minutes. He would come in occasionally to check progress, then storm off when he received the same negative answer. After each departure, one could hear the crashing any trees in his path of anger. If Kagome didnâEt come home soon, there'd be no Inuyasha's forest left.

"Kagome, I hope you're okay. I promise. . . I promise I will bring you back home. I'll find a way. No matter what it takes."

x0x

Kagome shivered, though she wasn't cold. She didn't know how long she had lain there at the bottom of the well, but she knew it was time to get some food in her stomach. Groaning, she lifted herself and trudged up the ladder. While making her way to her house, she wrapped her arms around her shoulders. Even the wind seemed eerie, and she half expected to see tumbleweed cross her path. 'Inuyasha, why haven't you come. Don't you know how much I miss you?'

Just to look in your eyes again

Just to lay in your arms

Her soul ached for his presence just as she longed for his touch, his protection, his company. . . everything he had offered to her not so long ago.

Just to be the first one always there for you

Just to live in your laughter

Inuyasha lightly grasped the fabric of his hoari over his chest. He could feel so much anxiety that it was overwhelming at times. The loneliness was overpowering, and he knew he had to be experiencing Kagome's feelings. 'I know what it's like to be alone. I will bring you back where you belong. I will hold you and never let go.' He wished he send himself out to her, to comfort her. He needed to see her smile.

Just to sing in your heart

Just to be every one of your dreams come true

"Is he thinking of me? Does he miss me?" She scratched Buyo's head as she thought out loud. A dry chuckle escaped her, "What am I thinking? Of course he does." Kagome knew he was just as lost without her as she was without him. Her spirit was trying to reach out to him, but he was helplessly out of reach.

Just to sit by your window

Just to touch in the night

Just to offer a prayer each day for you

As the moon cast its light across his figure, sitting lazily in a tree, Inuyasha wished he were there with her. He could remember the nights he was too arrogant to apologize after a fight, or admit that he missed her, but still paid her unknowing visits. An image of her peaceful face as she slept burned in his mind. He longed to feel the cool smoothness of her cheek and the silkiness of her hair. "Gods, I hope she's safe."

Just to long for your kisses

Just to dream of your sighs

Just to know that I'd give my life for you

Inuyasha craved her lips, her soft touch, and the security of her snuggled against his chest. There was no place better for him to protect her fully than in his arms.

For you for the rest of my life

For you all the best of my life

For you alone, only for you

Never had he know what missing somebody was until now. This emptiness outdid any loneliness he'd ever felt in his life. A part of him was gone, and he desperately seeked its return.

Just to wake up each morning

Just to you by my side

Just to know that you're never really far away

The sun shown mercilessly into her room, waking Kagome from her fitful slumber. She sat up straight, almost expecting Inuyasha to be right there, waiting to take her home. Shaking her head, she realized silly fantasies weren't going to get her there. Sadly, she got out of bed and prepared a bath. "There has to be a way. . ." Something was nagging at the back of her mind, like she knew the answer. It was frustrating her to think that he could be so close if she could only figure it out.

Just a reason for living

Just to say I adore

Just to know that you're here in my heart to stay

She'd given him so much, and it seemed like destiny wanted to keep them apart instead of together. "Fuck you destiny! I'm sick of your games!" He ran to the hut to see if anyone had found anything yet.

"Well? What have you found?" He demanded impatiently.

Sango sighed, "Nothing, Inuyasha. It's beginning to look like its up to Kagome."

For you for the rest of my life

For you all the best of my life

For you alone, only for you

As quickly as he came, he left. This time, however, he didn't throw a fit of rage. He went to the well, sat against it, and concentrated on his bond with Kagome. "I know you can do this, Kagome, I believe in you." It seemed to be the only chance they had, and he wasn't giving up on her, so he'd try his hardest.

Just the words of a love song

Kagome sank into the tub, relishing in the relaxing hot water. Her stereo played softly as she thought about her hanyou. Suddenly, it felt as if he had touched her. Goosebumps raised on her skin, like he had grazed his claws lightly down her arm.

Just the beat of my heart

She felt a wave of joy flow through her. If he could reach out to her, surely she could find a way back to him. Kaede could only open it once. . . but. . .That was it! She mentally slapped herself. She's a miko, too! And with their bond she was sure, if she searched deep within herself, she could do it.

Kagome hurriedly got dressed and ran to the well house.

Just the pledge of my life, my love, for you

Inuyasha suddenly felt happiness envelop him. He had actually done it! Before he could try any further, a ruckus sounded from the village. People were screaming and he could smell smoke. Running full speed, he readily took out Tetsusaiga, which transformed the moment he heard Mrs. Higurashi scream.

"SOUTA! You get back here this instant!" The boy's mother was calling frantically for him to step away from the dragon.

"WOW! Mom, look how big it is!" He stared at the creature in awe. "And my teacher said they were myths!"

The youkai turned his head towards Souta, preparing to roast him. "SOUTA! I'll save you!" Grandpa ran towards it with ofudas in hand. "Begone you wretched demon! Begone!" He threw one useless piece of paper after another, and only succeeded in pissing off the dragon.

"Don't toy with me humans! Where is the hanyou!?"

"Oh, you mean Inuyasha? He's out right now, but would you like me to take a message for you? Are you a friend of his?" Moms can be a little ditzy sometimes, huh?

Kaede took Mrs. Higurashi's arm and gently ushered her towards the hut. "It would be wise to hide yourself and your family. This situation is much too dangerous for ye," the miko whispered while pushing the startled woman inside. (I'm going to call Kagome's mother Kay cuz I know a sweet Japanese lady by that name. Okies?)

Miroku and Sango both took an arm and drug Jii-chan kicking and squabbling inside with Kay. Looking at the demon exterminator, he asked, "Shall we?"

"The boy!" She brought the monk's attention to the beast rearing up to attack the boy. "Hiraikotsu!" Sango threw her weapon, distracting him for only moments, long enough for him to bash it away with his tail. Kay gasped from the doorway. "SOUTA!" The dragons tail came down right in front of the boy, causing him to finally snap out of it and move. He ran as fast as he could and as far out of danger. Looking over his shoulder, he saw the dragon preparing to strike. He pushed himself harder, but tripped over a stone in the dirt. Before he could hit the ground, he was lifted high in the air, above his mother, and up to the roof.

Inuyasha dropped Souta on the roof of the hut, "Don't move from this spot!" The boy nodded with a huge grin. His hero had come to save the day!

He leapt to the ground, confronting the newest nuisance. "What the hell are you doing, picking on a kid?"

"Finally, now we meet, Hanyou."

"Feh, too bad you won't be around much longer to get to know me!" Inuyasha charged the dragon, jumping into the air, and swinging his sword in a downward arc towards its head. Flapping its wings, it caused a gush of wind that blew the hanyou off course, and the sword barely grazed its front shoulder.

'I know all your tricks, Inuyasha. You will not defeat me as you did my brother!' The dragon's head came back as he stood on his hind legs. A burst of energy exploded from its jaws, sending hot flames down at Inuyasha.

He shielded himself with his haori. When the blast ended, he stood angrily with Tetsusaiga in front of him. 'What the fuck are you talking about?'

'My brother, Ryuukossei, as a dragon, was in no comparison to me. However, you will pay for spilling the blood of my clan. I, Tyonnessai, will not be defeated so easily."

"Enough of the bullshit!" Inuyasha attacked again, this time from below. Tyonnessai shifted at the last moment, sweeping his tail under the hanyou, knocking him off his feet. His sword skidded across the ground, far from reach, and changed into its original form. The dragon brought its tail back around, piercing through his chest. Mrs. Higurashi screamed in shock. Tyonnessai withdrew his tail while gathering energy for the final blow. Inuyasha lay nearly unconscious, unable to move out of range. Sango recovered her boomerang and launched it at the dragon. He smashed it away and whipped his tail towards the exterminator, who was lucky the monk was fast enough to knock her out of the way. However, he suffered the consequences as it smashed into his back, sending both fighters to the ground hard.

"Houshi-sama!" Sango moved out from under the Miroku and proceeded to check his condition.

Tyonnessai's attention turned again to the hanyou struggling to breathe below him. Rearing back, black energy crackled all around him before he let go. Inuyasha closed his eyes but the warmth that surrounded him was comforting rather than painful. Opening his eyes, he blinked a few times before going wide-eyed. Two energies crackled against one another, and the dragon spread his wings and hovered away from the purifying light.

"Kagome?" Kay was overjoyed to see her daughter returned, then surprised as Buyo came running and jumped into her arms.

"Kagome-sama!" Sango cried to her friend, while she cradled Miroku's head in her lap. He grunted, trying to sit up, but she wouldn't let him.

Kagome smiled at her friends and family. Tyonnessai was now standing in front of her, seething with anger. Miko energy surrounded her in a light whirlwind as she approached the monster.

"You injured my mate." She continued slowly towards him, purifying light engulfing her hands.

"It's a pity you will not be able to see me finish him, but not to worry, you will meet him in the afterlife." His wings gracefully swept waves of fire towards her, but it only clashed with her own energy. She pushed his attack back at him. Flames engulfed his body, and he roared in anger. The flames died and he took flight. "Bitch! You will die as will everyone else here. I am not to be toyed with!"

Her feet left the ground as she floated into the air, meeting Tyonnessai at his level. "You will not harm another!" She sent wave upon wave of purifying energy at him. Purple light filled the area, causing the onlookers to shield their eyes. Her arms dropped to her sides as she pulled every bit of power from her being. Thrusting her hands out in front of her, she launched a blast of energy through him. The dragon roared in pain as his body was purified inside and out. Light once again exploded across the area, and when it disappeared, nothing was left of Tyonnessai but bones. Kagome smiled down at Inuyasha, who was now standing, staring at her in awe. Her eyes fluttered closed and she began to descend.

"Kagome!" Ignoring his body's protest, he leapt up and caught her before she could hit the ground. He landed on one knee, cradling her against him. She had passed out from over exerting herself. Standing a little unsteadily, he carried her towards the hut. Kaede rushed to make them both bedding. Miroku was leaning on Sango for support as she assisted him inside as well. Grandpa was on the ground. Apparently the shock of seeing his granddaughter fight had caused him to pass out. Kay woke him up and helped him to the hut.

"Um, mom. Can I get down now?" Souta stood impatiently on the edge of the roof.

Kay laughed, "Of course, just don't break anything getting down."

"Moooomm!" He rolled his eyes and jumped to the ground, running in after everyone. Kohaku, holding Kirara, and Shippou followed.

(Gee, ya think that hut can hold all those people? We'll just assume. . .)

Sango aided Miroku to lay down and got him a cold cloth for his head. "Stupid, Houshi-sama." She smiled. "Thank you."

"You're welcome lady Sango, I would do it again. But only if you stop calling me Houshi." He smirked as she blushed.

"Umm, thank you, Miroku-sama."

"That's better."

Kaede led Inuyasha to the back, motioning to the beds on the floor. He laid Kagome down, and after some complaining, allowed the old woman to wrap his wound.

"I'll leave ye two alone now." She pulled the curtain and told everyone that the two would be alright after some rest.