InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Kagome's Realization ❯ Chapter 6 ( Chapter 9 )

So the paper is being written, Inuyasha thought to himself as his eyes followed Kagome's retreating form to the creek. He had been very surprised when he saw Kagome get up from her bed so early with her writing book and utensil. Was surprised even more when she looked up at him and said that she would be by the creek and then just took off. She trusted that fact that she knew he was awake. That he would have stopped her from going had he sensed danger nearby. He was still amazed at how trusting Kagome could be and even more amazing was that she trusted everyone the same way. He could never understand her ability to trust everyone. Wasn't that dangerous? Didn't it leave you open to too many chances of getting hurt? If she saw the tiniest hint of a good heart in a person than that would be the end of it. No matter what happened and till you showed her otherwise she would always see the good in you. That was how she was different from Kikyo. Kikyo was a lot like him, a destined loner, and a survivor. In order to survive she had to know the weaknesses of her opponents but having the art of reading a person like that doesn't only work in battle but in daily life as well. Not to say that Kikyo wasn't a kind or caring person but she knew that everyone was weaker than her and she knew how she could use it against them. Where Kagome isn't aware that she is so much stronger than over half the people that she comes in contact with. With her lack of proper training she has no inflated ego to go with it and each time that Kagome actually used her powers it was to either save herself or her friends.

There were so many differences between Kikyo and Kagome. If someone where to ask him whom he thought was the stronger person; Kikyo or Kagome, he, if one could get him to confess it, would say without a doubt that Kagome was the stronger. In powers, maybe it was the fact that she was born with the Shikon no Tama sealed inside her body. In his opinion it had to be sealed or, no matter how much things changed during the course of 500 years, dark hearted people would have been after her. Way before she came in contact with that Centipede wench and was brought to his world. And since it seemed that only humans lived in Kagome's time it would have been humans drawn to the powers of the jewel. Their dark hearts would have sensed what ultimate corruption could be brought to Kagome's sweetness and the benefits they could reap from such success.

A low growl came from Inuyasha as his stomach churned at the thought of someone doing such a thing to his sweet, kind hearted Kagome. His stomach churned some more at the thought of her being chased after for the jewel all her life. But in the end she was more powerful in her ability to have sealed the jewel away from detection for so long. She was more powerful because where Kikyo protect the jewel with her arrow, Kagome protected the jewel with her body and soul and it was keep more pure for it. The Shikon no Tama was a part of Kagome and Kagome was part of the Shikon no Tama.

Kagome had the stronger soul. Even though he would never admit to it he had to admire the way that she handled that stupid wolf Kouga. Though jealous at even the merriest show of affection welled up in him whenever Kouga came to pester Kagome, it was amazing to see the effect she had on him. He stopped his much-loved wolves from attacking and eating humans for a daily meal or even a snack. And he was a demon prince and wanted to marry a human, a human. He was jealous to know that Kagome would more than likely be accepted where he wasn't. It took a strong soul to be able to overcome the prejudices of a determined mind.

Kagome was also loving and trusting. Kikyo didn't have the chance to let herself completely trust anyone. Not the trust that comes with being willing to put your life into the hands of another and trust them to watch over you and keep you from harm. That was how Kagome's trust worked and she had it with all of them. She might be more cautious when it comes to Miroku and his lecherous ways but Sango was always there to hit him if his hand got away from him. Kagome's ability to trust people is awe-inspiring. When they first meet Miroku, despite the fact that he tried to kidnap her and steal the jewel shards she still saw that he was a decent person and trusted that enough that she put herself into harms way to help him. She came so close to being sucked into Miroku's Kazana but she trusted that he would do what was right and he did.

Inuyasha continued with this train of thought till his ears picked up the first signs of friends, no his family, waking. Sango was the first to wake up, she usually was for if she stayed in bed longer than Miroku he had a nasty habit of waking her up with a stroke or two on her butt instead of a nudge at her shoulder and he usually ended up with two red cheeks instead of one. At seeing Kagome's backpack empty of Kagome looked up questioningly at Inuyasha in the tree. "Where is Kagome-chan?" Sango asked as she stood and stretched her muscles.

"By the creek." Was all he said.

"Oh. She sure has become and early riser." Sango thought out loud, but it was true. It had to be at least 7 in the morning and already Kagome was at the creek and she felt that she had been there for a while already.

"Yeah, hopefully she'll stop soon all getting up so early does it make her tired sooner and then we have to stop more. It's very inconsiderate if you ask me." Inuyasha said in his usual gruffness. Despite the changes that he felt inside he was having a hard time getting it to fit with his exterior. Something to work on, he thought.

"That's nice, Inuyasha. I promise, every time that I think you are headed into the direction of…." But Sango never got to finish her though for it escaped her as she felt a hand suddenly cup her bottom and give it a firm squeeze. "YOU PERVERT!" Screamed Sango as she grabbed a rock that was next to her and bashed him on the head with it. "Can't a girl go one morning without you waking up and grabbing my butt? Can't she?" she screamed again bashing him one last time before moving to the other side of the campsite. And this was the site that greeted Kagome when she came into the clearing.

"Who's hungry?" She asked, smiling brightly. Everything is as it is supposed to be, she thought as she made her way to her bag to grab some Ramen.