InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Kitsune Kisses ❯ Waiting For Kagome ( Chapter 1 )

 

 

Chapter 1

Waiting for Kagome

 

Inu-Yasha folded his arms behind his head and leaned against the tree with his eyes closed. He flicked one of his ears as a fly buzzed by. He'd been listening for a while as Miroku, Sango and Shippo made their way down to the well. Shippo was describing the demon they were supposed to go and check out.

"It's huge! With horns and breathes fire! Nobody knows where it came from...." Shippo chattered on.

Just as Inu-Yasha wondered whether he could pretend to be napping, he heard Sango veer towards him.

"Inu-Yasha!" she called. "When exactly is Kagome coming back?"

He opened his eyes to see Sango coming toward him in battle gear. Kirara was on her shoulder. He couldn't help but admire her; she was always ready for action.

"How the hell do I know?" he answered. "She just said she would be back this morning."

He stood up and stretched. He could see Miroku and Shippo sitting on the edge of the well. Shippo was still rambling. He did his best not to listen. Sometimes having canine senses was a curse.

Sango unslung her oversized boomerang from her shoulder as Kirara jumped off.

"I was just thinking", she said. "Maybe I should take Kirara and scout out the area that the demon was last seen."

Inu-Yasha snorted.

"No way!" he exclaimed. "Why should you have all the fun?"

Sango leaned on her boomerang and sighed. "It would save us time later. I hate all of this waiting around!"

"You think I like it?" retorted Inu-Yasha. "Besides if anyone goes, it should be me! I'll find the stupid demon and kill it before Kagome gets back!"

"How would you know where the Shikon shard was - or even if there was one - without Kagome?" asked Sango.

 

"I wonder what kind of food Kagome will bring back this time?"

Shippo's young voice broke through to Miroku. He'd been listening to the discussion in the distance. Miroku looked at him. He was staring down the well as if it would make Kagome appear.

"We'll have to wait and see," Miroku said smiling.

The mention of food reminded him of breakfast and all the tea he'd had. It had been a long walk to the well and his bladder was becoming uncomfortably full. He looked back to Inu-Yasha and Sango - it could be a while.

Miroku stood up with his Buddhist staff in hand. "I'll be right back. I'm going to go and answer the call of nature."

"O.K.," said Shippo looking up briefly. He went back to staring intently down the well.

 

Miroku walked into the sun-dappled forest. The voices faded behind him giving way to the sound of the woods and his crunching steps. He found a tree to lean his staff against. He relieved himself and picked it up again. He stood for a moment enjoying the solitude, allowing himself to become immersed in the beauty around him. It was a perfect spot for meditation.

Suddenly Miroku's senses sharpened. He heard something crashing through the trees behind him. He turned toward the sound as a young beautiful woman burst out of the undergrowth. Her long rusty hair flying, she was looking frantically behind her and ran into him. Miroku caught her in a clumsy tangle.

"Oh! Noble monk, help me! Please!" She begged eyes wide clutching the front of his robes.

"My good lady, what is the matter?" he asked surprised.

She looked fearfully back at the trees, snuggling into him.

"I'm being chased by a horrible demon," she cried. "If he catches me, he will do terrible things to me!"

Miroku took the woman by the shoulders. He could feel her warm skin through the silkiness of her kimono. She was so beautiful, so vulnerable. The idea that some slimy demon should touch so lovely and defenseless a creature enraged him.

"Don't worry!" he assured her. "I'll protect you."

He gently pushed her behind him and turned to face the forest. He stood waiting but only the normal forest sounds greeted him. He could feel her pressing up against his back as he shielded her. He wondered how grateful she would be once this was over. They waited.

"Perhaps he saw you and was scared off," the woman said from behind him.

Miroku wasn't ready to relax just yet.

"That may be, my lady but I do sense a demonic presence nearby," he said.

He could feel something but it was diffuse, difficult to pin point. He studied the forest but it gave no clues. Miroku's thoughts were interrupted as suddenly he felt hands running along his back.

"Such broad shoulders..." the woman purred.

He turned to face her.

"And so handsome too!" she continued looking into his eyes. "Thank you for saving me."

She took his free hand in hers. She pressed in close to him putting it on her breast. Miroku squeezed it experimentally. She smiled.

"I wish to reward you for your bravery" she said bringing her face up to his.

Miroku not believing his good luck closed his eyes and kissed her.

 

Sango helped Kagome up out of the well while Shippo hauled up her overstuffed backpack.

"How was your trip home?" Sango asked.

"Great!" exclaimed Kagome.

"It's about time you got here,” Inu-Yasha said crossing his arms. "Some demon's come out of nowhere, rampaging around. We think it might have a jewel shard. You were taking so long we were thinking we'd have to go without you."

"Where's Miroku?" Kagome asked looking around.

"Where is Miroku?" Inu-Yasha echoed, noticing for the first time that he wasn't there.

"He had to go to the bathroom," answered Shippo.

"Well, go and find him," Inu-Yasha said annoyed. "We can't wait around all day."

"Alright," agreed Shippo.

He hurried off into the forest in the direction Miroku had gone. After a few minutes he came to the clearing where Miroku and the woman stood kissing.

"Oh no!" Shippo thought to himself alarmed.

He turned and ran back to the others at the well as fast as he could. He burst through the trees shouting, "Help! Help! Miroku's being attacked by a demon!"

 

Kagome, Inu-Yasha and Sango all grabbed their stuff and followed Shippo back into the forest. They stopped at the edge of the clearing and stared at the couple in their passionate embrace. Miroku and the woman were oblivious to everything around them as they kissed. He groped her shamelessly and she didn't seem to object.

"It looks like Miroku is the one who's doing the attacking!" Sango said, the anger in her voice barely controlled. She slung her boomerang back over her shoulder.

"Somebody should explain the facts of life to Shippo here, said Inu-Yasha taking his hand from the hilt of the Tetsusaiga. "But it ain't going to be me!"

Kagome took Shippo shoulders and tried to pull him back.

"I don't think this is something a kid should see," she mumbled embarrassed.

Shippo broke free from her grasp and faced his friends.

"You don't understand!" he exclaimed. "She's a demon! She'll seduce him and devour him!"

"He almost deserves it!" muttered Sango under her breath.

Shippo looked at them looking at him. Frustrated he ran up to the couple and shouted, “Stop it, Aunt Aiame! You can't eat Miroku! He's a friend of mine!"

Miroku and the woman broke apart surprised. The woman looked down at Shippo and her appearance changed. Her ears became pointed, her eyes became a golden yellow, her clothes changed and she grew a sleek fox tail. She stooped down to take a closer look at him.

"Shippo? Is that you?" she exclaimed. "You certainly have grown!"

Shippo took a fighting stance. "I'm big enough to fight you! Leave my friends alone!"

Miroku looked around realizing everyone was there and blushed.

"Fight me! Don't be silly!" laughed Aiame. She stood back up and put her hand on Miroku's chest. "I was just thanking your friend for rescuing me from a lecherous beast."

Inu-Yasha snorted in contempt as he walked over. "Don't you mean for being a lecherous beast?" he asked.

"Inu-Yasha!" reprimanded Kagome.

"Inu-Yasha?" inquired Aiame, turning her attention to him. "Not the fierce and mighty Inu-Yasha I've heard so much about who is both demon and human!"

"Why does everyone always bring that up?" Inu-Yasha asked peevishly.

"Oh, great lord, I'm so sorry!" apologized Aiame. "I didn't mean to insult you! Half of each but greater than either! After all who could deny your great strength or marvelous deeds?"

"I suppose that's true," admitted Inu-Yasha proudly.

"Please! His head is big enough as it is!" exclaimed Kagome.

"It's just nice for once to meet a woman who appreciates me!" said Inu-Yasha hotly.

"Besides Kikyou you mean!" retorted Kagome.

Inu-Yasha didn't answer.

"Shippo, I had no idea you traveled in such esteemed company," said Aiame looking at the two women. "Who are your other friends?"

"This is Kagome and Sango," replied Shippo still a bit sulky.

"I'm honored to make your acquaintance. My name is Aiame," she said bowing politely.

"You're Shippo's aunt?" asked Kagome.

"Yes," sighed Aiame. "His poor departed father was my brother, though sadly we were never close. I was always our parents' favourite and it caused a rift between us. I see, he's poisoned poor Shippo's mind against me."

She knelt down next to Shippo. "Shippo, you are all the family I have left. The two of us must put such pettiness behind us and start fresh. Would you consider it? Please?" she asked.

"I guess so," Shippo answered rather doubtfully.

Aiame stood up and addressed the others. "Would you let me come with you?" she asked.

"What? How can we trust you?" asked Sango. "You're kitsune - a mistress of trickery!"

"It's true, I live by my wits," replied Aiame. "But I'm alone and am often attacked. I have to take care of myself."

"Shippo is kitsune, Sango. We trust him," reasoned Miroku.

Sango shot him a look of daggers.

"Also, I would like to be with my nephew," said Aiame. She turned to Kagome. "Don't you think someone so young should be with their family?"

"Perhaps we should give her a chance," said Kagome.

"I don't see a problem. You can come with us as long as you can keep up and stay out of the way!" said Inu-Yasha.

"It's decided then," said Miroku putting his hand on Aiame's shoulder. "You needn't fear any longer. I will make protecting you my first priority."

"As will I," said Sango, thinking to herself, "So I can keep on eye on you."