InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ InuYasha: The Journey Continues ❯ Chapter 15: Back to Feudal Japan ( Chapter 15 )
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Chapter 15: Back to Feudal Japan
Kagome and InuYasha hopped out of the Bone Eater's Well and back into Feudal Japan. Just moments ago they left her time hand in hand with a sack full of supplies for their upcoming journey. But what was weighing on their minds was not the journey or the supplies
"So how exactly are we going to tell them?" InuYasha asked hoisting the bag over his right shoulder
"I think we should just come out and tell them. After all, I think they have been wondering when it would happen for quite some time." Kagome responded
"If you say so" InuYasha shrugged.
As they walked towards the village, Kagome jumped in front of InuYasha and made him stop in his tracks. She had a very soft look in her eyes and her hair fluttered in the wind. He probably could have stared at her for hours if she hadn't of moved closer, making him snap back to reality. Her hand was slowly moving up his chest when he focused his eyes and looked down. Her head was tilted back, her eyes half closed, and her tongue moistened her lips. InuYasha nearly lost any semblance of control as her face moved closer to his. He let the bag drop to the ground behind him with a thud and his arms quickly wrapped around her. His lips touched hers in a gentle embrace as they lost themselves in each other. They probably would have stayed like that if not for a clearing of a throat near by.
"AHEM" came a not so subtle cough from behind Kagome.
InuYasha and Kagome quickly parted, just slightly embarrassed that they had been caught. They both turned in the direction of the noise and saw Miroku and Sango standing there, both beet red.
"So, I take it you have forgiven him, eh Kagome?" Miroku winked as he smiled wide.
"And then some as it appears to me" Sango chimed in, smiling just as brightly.
"Yeah, I finally told Kagome how I feel about her." InuYasha stated proudly as everyone's face went slack with amazement.
"What?" He asked seeing everyone's expression
"We didn't think you would just come out and say it like that." Miroku managed.
"Well there's no use in hiding it is there?" InuYasha gruffed "Besides, I have nothing to be ashamed of."
As he finished his last line, he put his arm around Kagome's shoulder and she snuggled into him as he gently pulled her close. She blushed at how forward he was being, a side of him she hadn't seen before. She liked it though.
"That's a nice color on you InuYasha, did Kagome give you that for Christmas." Miroku asked
"Sure is its acid proof as well as fire proof. Next time we run into Hakudoshi's little creation, it'll be a lot easier to get rid of" InuYasha postured as Sango and Kagome walked towards each other and hugged.
"OH MY GOD!" Sango exclaimed causing both guys to look in their direction. "Is that what I think it is????"
"Yep! InuYasha gave it to me yesterday," Kagome explained, holding up her necklace for everyone to see. "Isn't it gorgeous?"
"Well duh" Sango answered as she held the jewel in her hands. "Some men know how to treat their loves I guess?" She said jokingly, casting a wayward glance at Miroku to see if he was listening
"Thanks for nothing pal." Miroku whispered to InuYasha. InuYasha just smiled and continued to look at Kagome. Their eyes met and she immediately blushed. His smile grew wider.
"Well we better get back to the village; Shippo has been worried about you both." Sango said leading the way down the path. InuYasha picked up the bag again and they all continued down towards Kaede's village.
Shippo was hard at work, putting the final touches on his latest installment of his "cat and dog" comic. His stories had become quite popular with the villagers and their children and he always had quite the crowd when he told the stories aloud. He sniffed the air and caught Kagome's scent drifting in from outside. He dropped his crayons and ran out into the road. He looked towards the well and saw the group coming into town. He sprinted as fast as his little legs could carry him and leaped into Kagome's arms.
"KAGOME" He yelled happily as she caught him and gave him a hug. "I'm so happy that your back, I thought you would have been away a lot longer."
"Why did you think that?" She asked
"Well I mean InuYasha was so mean not making it to your get together, but I suppose he had a good reason being beat up and all, so try not to be too mad at him okay? I know he's not the brightest guy around but he's good at heart I just know it." Shippo rambled on and on.
He finally stopped to take a breath and Kagome just giggled. "Its ok, Shippo, I've forgiven him."
Shippo looked at her and nodded. He then started sniffing like crazy all around her arms. He paused and looked up again
"Kagome, why do you smell like InuYasha more than usual?" He asked wide-eyed
Kagome blushed a little and looked at InuYasha. He just smiled and nodded his head as she turned to meet the kitsune's gaze.
"We've become more than just friends Shippo." Kagome started explaining when Shippo interrupted
"Oh, well it's about time." he shouted around Kagome towards InuYasha
InuYasha could only stand there and smile...he was right, everyone had known about it. I guess it was obvious thinking back on it.
"I'll allow you two to stay together until I get older, then she's mine you hear me InuYasha?" Shippo shouted again making Sango and Kagome giggle.
"Fine, runt, When you get bigger and you can take her from me, she's yours." He smiled as he walked by and nuggied the kitsune tike's head.
"Wow, I guess he really has changed...I was sure he was going to hit me for that last comment." Shippo said
Kagome just fixed her gaze on InuYasha, she was sure that comment would have gotten him hit too. 'I guess he really has no need to be worried about protecting a secret he no longer has' she thought to herself.
They all reached Kaede's hut, sat down, and told the elder miko what was going on. She was elated to hear that InuYasha had finally confessed his feelings for Kagome. InuYasha was in his usual spot, arms and legs crossed with Tetsusaiga propped against his shoulder. He appeared to be asleep but Kagome was sure he had heard every word that had been said.
“So what is next for ye child?” Kaede asked Kagome as they sipped some tea.
“Well, we still need to get the jewel from Naraku and the three last pieces…I'm not sure which will be harder…”Kagome trailed off as she looked towards Sango. She has stopped sipping her tea and was looking deep into her cup, as if to find some answer there. She looked up at Kagome and gave a half hearted smile. Kagome knew that it would be hard for them to take the shard that sustained Kohaku's life, but it was a necessary evil…wasn't it?
The room fell silent for what seemed like hours, no one talking, no one looking up. That was until InuYasha stood up from his corner.
“We'll find a way to keep him alive, Sango. Naraku will pay for what he's done to us all.” InuYasha cracked his knuckles while looking at the ground, his bangs covering his eyes.
“He's right” Miroku agreed “We'll do whatever it takes to save him.” He placed his hand on her shoulder and Sango began to cry. She leaned against Miroku and sobbed into his chest. He placed his arms around her gently and hugged her close. Kagome was glad that he could pick the times he was a pervert.
InuYasha remained standing as he slowly walked towards the door. He slipped his head out and sniffed the air. A deep growl arose from his throat as he brought his head back in and looked towards the group.
“We've got to go…Hakudoshi is near.” InuYasha said, not hiding the anger in his voice.
Sango's weeping broke as she looked up and glared straight ahead. She needed to get rid of this pent up frustration…and what better way to do it than through slaying a demon.
“Let's do it!” She stood up and removed her kimono revealing the slayer suit beneath. She grabbed Hirikotsu and ran out the door. Miroku was right on her heals with his staff in hand. Kagome grabbed her bow and arrows from the corner and following InuYasha out. She hopped on his back and Sango and Miroku mounted Kirara and the group took off towards the Northeast. Shippou remained behind to help Kaede prepare some herbs incase they were injured in their fight.
InuYasha led the way, sniffing every now and then to ensure they were still on track. After running for close to 20 minutes, they came across Hakudoshi and his demon on the outskirts of a town. The demon was bearing down on a couple of children, his axe raised to cleave them in one blow. There was no way they would reach them in time.
InuYasha heard the sound of a bow string being pulled taught. He glanced over his shoulder to see Kagome sitting straight up, arrow sighted and the bow nearly ready to break at the strain she was putting on it. He'd never seen her look so serious. Kagome didn't notice she was too focused on the target. As InuYasha leapt into the air, she let fly the purification arrow. The string twanged as it propelled the arrow forward. It found its mark, right between the demon and the children. As the axe came down, the arrow struck and released its energy. The axe bounced off the barrier that now came between him and the children. He continued to hack and slice to get to the children but to no avail.
InuYasha and the others made it to the children's side and Kagome hopped down and picked them up, running them away from the demon. InuYasha stepped in to ensure the demon wouldn't give chase. They stood there, staring each other down, neither giving an inch to the other.
“So, you have returned for another beating, eh half-breed?” Hakudoshi's smug voice came from a grouping of trees nearby. He walked out using his pudo as a walking stick. “Do you really think you can beat him?”
“Well, why don't we ask righty about that shall we?” InuYasha said with a small grin on his face. His hand was on Tetsusaiga's hilt, ready to draw at a moment's notice. He might be more protected against this demon, but everyone else was vulnerable.
Hakudoshi's faced soured as he looked upon his creation that still only had one arm. “Pretty funny for someone who nearly lost his life, I assure you that this time he'll finish the job. Kill the miko wench first my pet!” Hakudoshi waved his hand at Kagome and laughed. The one-armed demon brought his axe back and swung, releasing his acid attack towards Kagome and the children.
“Kagome, get down!!!” InuYasha yelled as he launched himself between the blast and its intended target. Kagome ducked, protecting the children with her body. The blast hit square on our hero's chest, but he had saved Kagome and that's all that mattered. As InuYasha landed harshly, he quickly flipped and righted himself, smiling bigger than before.
“Sorry, you're going to have to do much better than that.” InuYasha said glaring at Hakudoshi. The acid slid off his haori without leaving a single singe mark and plopped onto the ground, burning away the dirt. “It'll be a much different fight this time…trust me”
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That'll do it for Chapter 15. Hope everyone is enjoying the story. I know it's been a while since the last update but it's hard to get some good, quality sit down time and write out the story. Please drop me some more reviews, I'd like to know if there is something I can add or improve. I would like to extend my sincerest apologies to all Sango fans for misspelling her name for so long, it won't happen again. SO, R&R and we'll see you next time for Chapter 16: Emerging Power.