InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Lonely Moons ❯ Introduction to Demons ( Chapter 2 )

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Dwell among the moon

Disclaimer: Inu-Yasha and all related characters, places, events ext. are the property of Rumiko Takahashi I make no profit but the joys of writing.

Kagome wrinkled her nose as the squish of mud echoed through the surrounding walls of the well she had just jumped into.

She vaguely wondered how a well enshrined could have gotten moisture in it to create mud, but the thought of the twenty dollar bill beneath her feet quickly shoved any other thoughts away. She peered down between her feet and smiled lightly as she bended to capture her faded treasure.

Grasping the bill firmly, she shoved into the depths of her pack and proceeded to look upwards in an attempt to find a way out.

"Woah..." Her voice echoed vibrantly as she studied the night sky, there were stars above her, not a roof.

Blinking several times and even tempting a pinch of the flesh on her arm, she shook her head, and tried to find a way out of the well.

Maybe there was a hole in the roof the she had not noticed, nothing out of the ordinary, there house was in shambles, why not the shrine as well?

Grasping a collaboration of vines tightly, she heaved her body upwards and seized the edge of the well walls. Pulling her body upwards, her first sight was a pair of miniscule green eyes. "AHH!" Her scream pierced the silent night thoroughly as she toppled back into the depths of the well. The creature she had seen, it had a human face...but it had dog ears! Rubbing the back of her head, she promptly decided that she was no longer where she had started. There were creatures outside of the well!

Shaking her head firmly as if to clear her thoughts, she laid her pack on the floor of the well and laid aside it. Sighing heavily, she decided to wait until daybreak to attempt another escape of the well. Besides, this was probably all some weird dream, just the same as the dreams of her mother. This particular thought brought her mind to more memories of the nightmares and dreams she had had about her mother, and these were the ideas that carried her soul to the vast and wondrous land of slumber.

Another part of the strange new land

"AHH!" Inu-Yasha, Inu-Yasha! The well has lost it's powers! A demon has risen from it! Inu-Yasha!"

A tiny puff of fur raced through a small village, it's caller unknown as of yet. "Inu-Yasha! The well...OOMPH!" The small creature demanding the so called 'Inu-Yasha' collided with a tall, dark figure. "What do you want now, ya little runt?" The smaller of the two brushed his miniscule body off and spoke weakly, and in a nearly incomprehensible rush. "Inu! The well has lost it's powers! I was hunting for food when I heard a noise, and when I looked over the edge there was a terrible demon! It had long black hair...and MASSIVE fangs! Oh Inu-Yasha, what are we going to do? The well has let a demon through!" Here the small creature paused, "Hey wait, that rhymed..." The taller figure scoffed at the smallers remarks, but seemed worried nonetheless.

Rushing into one of the nearby huts, he emerged once again, this time with a sword of enormous proportions. Walking at a brisk pace, the being known as 'Inu-Yasha' stepped into a neighboring forest, his destination, the well.

Kagome lay at the bottom of her prison, her dreams on a creature they had studied in class. It was known as a 'Youkai', more commonly, a demon. Images of savage fangs and monstrous claws filled her mind as she tossed and turned, trying to avoid these creatures in her head. A sudden light awoke her, and she rolled over, her eyes squinting in the daylight.

There was something outside the borders of the well, it was banging on it ferociously. Whatever it was, it seemed either to want her attention, or to want it out of it's well.

Slowly picking her pack up, she shouldered it and grabbed a sturdy vine. Throwing her weight upwards, she slowly wrapped a single hand around the edge of one wall. She waited patiently for something to happen, her only response was the banging had ceased.

Deciding it was safe, she grasped the wall with her other hand, and lunged the top half of her body over the top.

Inu-Yasha lay planted in a tree above the well, his sword drawn, his body tense. He had seen a hand, but this was nothing yet, many demons had human forms. He watched and waited as another appeared, his legs prepared to unfold at any moment. As the body of a female, rather attractive female appeared suddenly, he jumped from the tree, his mighty sword drawn.

Kagome blinked as she saw a massive shadow appear instantly above her body. Shrieking in a brilliant tone her hands flew to cover her head instinctively.

A sharp thud reverberated through the earth beneath her as whatever was trying to attack her landed sullenly in front of her. "Damn you Shippo, you said it was a demon! This is a girl!" Kagome loosened one of her tightly grasped fingers and peered upwards. There was a boy before her, his hair was silver though...how strange...

Inu-Yasha grabbed the back of her shirt and lifted Kagome from the ground, "Who are you?!" He wrinkled his nose as the smell of wet dirt flared from her clothing.

Kagome screamed again, there was another one! This 'boy' was two beings she had seen with dog ears! "Uh...heh, hi..." Inu-Yasha dropped her back to the earth, ignoring the cry of pain. "What are you doing here, and what is your name?" Kagome shook her head, rubbing her stomach where she had been dropped. "My name is Kagome, I came from a small house, just outside of Tokyo. Who are you since where so high proper introductions."

Inu-Yasha scoffed and muttered his reply, "I am Inu-Yasha, the most feared demon in this time and age!" Kagome giggled, his response was unexpected, but aside from that sword, he looked like a puppy.

"Ya, and I empress, pleased to meet you Inu-Yasha. So, um...do you know where I might find a McDonalds or something? I'm starving!" Kagome smiled sweetly at her own request, "Wow...finally some food worth eating!" Inu-Yasha raised an eyebrow, "What is McDonalds? Kagome's jaw dropped as these words escaped from Inu-yasha's mouth. "YOU DON'T HAVE A McDONALDS?!" Kagome sat promptly, her hands wrapped stubbornly around her waist.

At this moment, the small puff of fur from the previous night appeared behind Inu-Yasha, his small paws gripping at the red robe the taller wore. Upon sight of Kagome, he promptly asked, "Is that a girl?" Inu-Yasha barked a sharp, and forceful "Yes". At his response, the small little creature yipped happily, and bounded into Kagome's lap, swirling his tail several times, he cuddled into her lap, hiding his head beneath her arm.

Kagome smiled and squeaked as his fur tickled her arm, he was so cute! Her giggle echoed through the trees as she curled her hands around the small creature, "What's your name?" The small ball of fur yipped out his name, "Shippo!" Kagome smiled and glanced at Inu-Yasha, "So, do you have anywhere to eat around here?" Inu-Yasha nodded and pointed to the forest, "There's a village just on the other side of this forest, you can eat, and find shelter there as well." Kagome smiled and stood up, Shippo cuddled in the depths of her arms. "Great! Lead the way!"

Inu-Yasha shook his head, "No, let Shippo take you, since he's so sweet and cuddy." Kagome smiled and placed Shippo on the ground next to her. "Awww, is someone jealous?" Inu-Yasha glared at her, "No!" Kagome smiled and advanced towards him, her hands outstretched. Reaching upwards, she placed both hands on his ears and rubbed them lightly. Inu-Yasha twitched, his ears reflecting his motions. "Feh, whatever, let's just go."

Shippo took a running leap and soared to Kagome's arms, carefully making sure to let his tail brush against her chin lightly, just enough to make her laugh. Inu-Yasha strapped the Tetsuaiga to his waist and turned towards the forest.