InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Long Lost.... ❯ See You in the Stars ( Chapter 1 )

"Long Lost...."
by: TrinityK

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha, for if I did I would not be writing or reading fanfics about him. He'd be with me and we'd have... FUN. LoL. ^_^

A.N.: Hey, hi everybody!!! So here it is, chapter 1. Let me just say thank you to all you wonderful people who reviewed. I'd say all your name's but I'm too lazy to go back and check who, but you know who you are!!! So thanks. They all mean a lot to me. A smile a review. LoL. Well I hope you guys enjoy chapter 1, cus after this, were fast-forwarding time. ;-) And just to make things clear right now Inu is 14, and Kags is 11. Same for the last chapter, except when Inu had a flashback to when they first met when he just turned 8, and her 5. We clear? Happy reading!! :-) Any questions, just email me, and I'll try to answer them as best as I can. Thanks again for reading and reviewing!!

Chapter 1: See You in the Stars

Inuyasha had just gotten home from cloud-watching with Kagome and was on his way to his room to call her and tell her that he was home, and to just hear her voice. But he stopped as he passed the living room. His mother was sitting on the couch staring at a picture in her hands. Curious, Inuyasha made his way over to her to see what she was looking at so forlorningly. As he sat down next to her he saw that she held a group picture of Kagome's family with him and his mother. They had all gone to a picnic that day and had asked a passer-byer to take a picture of them. He remembered because that was the day that he and Kagome had gone exploring in the pond. They came upon a big, slimy frog which just so happened to jump on Kagome's head. The look on her face had been so priceless that he couldn't stop laughing.That is until Kagome decided to tackle him and they both fell into the murky water. That girl sure loved to tackle him. Inuyasha smiled thinking of today.

He was quickly brought out of his reverie when he felt his mother's hand atop his own. He looked a questioning gaze at her, asking with his eyes what was wrong. The look she gave him was one of such sadness that he was beginning to get really nervous. Whatever she told him next would not be good news.

"What is it mom?" Inuyasha finally asked, breaking gazes, dreading her reply.

"You and Kagome are really close." his mother said. As statement of fact, not a question.

Inuyasha didn't know where she was gong with this but just the mention of Kagome made his heart beat just a bit faster. If Kagome had anything to do with that look on his mother's face, he did not want to know the connection.

"Inuyasha... I love you, with all my heart. Your my reason for living. You know that, right?" she said.

"Of course mom, I love you too. But where are you going with this, and what does Kagome have to do with it?" Inuyasha nervously asked.

"Inuyasha, I got fired today." Before Inuyasha could reply his mother continued. "They wanted someone younger. But I got offered an even better paying job that prefers seniority over how young the person is. So don't worry." his mother finished off.

"That's great mom, I'm so happy for you. When I grow up I'll own my own business and you can be my secretary. But you won't have to really do anything. And I'll pay you millions of dollars." Inuyasha gallantly replied.

His mother slightly smiled at his big dreams, but it soon turned into a frown. "I'm so sorry Inu..." his mother trailed.

"What for mom? You found a better job that pays more. Now we won't have to struggle as much now." he said.

"Yes..." his mother replied, hating that her 14-year old son had to worry about such things like that, but helpless to prevent it. "So you think I should take the job then?" she asked.

"Of course." Inuyasha said with vigor.

His mother sighed then. "Alright then. pack your bags." she said.

"Huh?" Inuyasha asked, confused.

"The job isn't here in Kyoto son. It's in Tokyo." His mom replied.

"But that means..." he trailed off.

"...were moving." his mother finished off apologetically.


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"What do you wanna do today Kagome? Inuyasha flatly asked, knowing what he had to tell her.

"I don't know, your the one who called me out here today. So I would think you had a plan." Kagome replied, irritated. Unlike the warm, comforting weather yesterday, today was hot. Really hot. And they were sitting on the curb in front of her house.

"You never did tell me what you wanted to be when you grow up Kags..." Inuyasha softly said.

Kagome smiled hearing his nickname for her. He didn't use it often, but when he did, it always put a cute little smile on her face.

"Me? I wanna be a famous singer. I'll sing all over Asia in the hottest clubs ever. And you can be my manager or something. That way, whatever I do, we'll be together. Doesn't that sound great?" Kagome asked, giving Inuyasha her sun-rivaling smile.

God he'd miss that. Her smile always had the power to melt his heart. Though he'd never tell her. Too manly for that. But where would that leave him when he left? He knew in his heart of hearts that this wasn't gonna be a goodbye. Instead, it'd be an 'I'll see ya later.' He just knew it. It had to be. Otherwise, he didn't know if he could survive it.

"The greatest Kags." Inuyasha said, giving her a genuine smile, assuring her that nothing was wrong. "Okay you'll be a famous singer, and I'll be a successful music producer with my own company. And we'll make music together, making both our mother's proud."

"That sounds like a plan." Kagome happily sighed.

"Kags..." Inuyasha said.

Kagome was beginning to get nervous now. If Inuyasha was continuously using his nickname for her, then that meant he had something really important to tell her. And judging from his expression, it wasn't going to be particularly good.

"Yes Yash?" she hesitantly asked.

"I'm... I'm going away for a while..." Inuyasha softly said, his young heart starting to break at the thought of leaving her.

"Going away where? Like on a vacation? That's okay. Just don't forget to bring me back something really good." Kagome anxiously replied, trying to deny the real meaning behind his words. She had a horrible idea of what he might be talking about, but she just couldn't believe that to be at all possible. He wouldn't--he couldn't lea--she abruptly stopped that train of thought, refusing to think about that possibility.

"No Kags..." Iuyasha stopped and thought about it. "Yeah, your right. I'll be going on vacation for a long while. My mom got called on business do something only she could do, so I'll be going away for a bit. Ya know, to keep her company. But I'll be sure to bring you back a great present from my travels, alright?"

Kagome sucked in her breath, willing herself not to cry, knowing he was lying. He was moving away. He was leaving her. No, that wasn't fair. She knew he wouldn't leave her unless he absolutely had to. And she knew he was just saying all that so that she wouldn't have to think about the harsh truth. She could be thankful for that and play a long. But deep down, she knew the truth.

"Sure Yash, make sure it's something really good. Something that no one else has, okay?" Kagome replied, her voice cracking slightly.

Inuyasha knew Kagome knew. And his heart broke just a bit more. He'd make sure that the next time he saw her after he left, she'd get something really good. "Okay Kags, I'll find something so good that you won't know what to say. Tell ya what, I'm leaving tomorrow, so meet me at our spot and we'll talk before I leave, okay?"

Kagome turned to him and gave him a smile so full of sadness, adoration, pain, and something he couldn't even contemplate to name. But he felt the same. Even if neither was ready to admit it.

"Sure Yash. We'll still follow our plan. We'll just do it separately first. Then later, we'll find each other and make that music. Have a wonderful vacation." Kagome said. Then she stood up and walked back into her house.


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Their "spot" consisted of that grassy hill where they go cloud-watching. Kagome stood under the maple tree that had always shaded them on sunny days. On days where they'd just talk about everything and nothing. About the shapes of clouds, their dreams, everything. Kagome held back the tears threatening to spill knowing Inuyasha hated to see her cry. But this was so hard. It's been 6 years since she first met him. He'd been such a big part of her life growing up. Could she manage another 6 without him? She just didn't know, and didn't even want to think about it.

It was windy that day, and the skies were grey, reflecting her mood completely. Standing on the highest point of the shaded hill with her raven-locks blowing in the wind, she felt him behind her then. After a while she had learned how to sense him whenever he was near. But what good would that skill do now if he was gone? A single tear slipped from her eyes but she wiped it away before turning to face him.

"Hey Yash. I saw all those vans in front of your house on the way here. I guess you'll be going for a long vacation then, huh?" Kagome sighed. "Just for that, I'm expecting plenty of souvenirs." she tried to make light of the situation but she knew it was anything but.

"Don't worry Kags, I'll get you the world when I come back." Inuyasha softly said, standing right in front of her. He had walked up to her as she was talking.

Kagome sniffed before she said "So what did you wanna tell me, hmm?"

"I'll miss you..." Inuyasha said so softly that she wouldn't have caught it if she weren't standing directly in front of him.

"Hey, we'll see each other again." Kagome sniffed once again. "So stop being such a girl Takeishi and put on a smile for me."

Inuyasha smiled for Kagome, knowing it might be the last he could ever give her in a long while.

"Oi, you calling me a girl Higurashi?" Inuyasha playfully threw at her.

"I only call em' like I see em' dog-boy." Kagome teasingly said, loving the change of tone.

"I'll show you..." Inuyasha said before promptly tackling Kagome to the ground, tickling her senseless for the last time in a great while.

Kagome laughed like their wasn't a world beyond them. Gasping and laughing so hard that she didn't even realize that there were tears streaming down her face until Inuyasha abruptly stopped, still straddling her.

"I promise Kagome." Inuyasha softly said, wiping her tears away.

"Promise what?" Kagome sniffled out softly.

"I just promise. I want you to remember that when I'm away, we'll still be sleeping under the same stars out. Just think of that if you ever wanna talk to me. Then whisper it to the wind under those very stars, and I'll hear you. I promise. And when we both get really successful, we'll both have our names in lights. And even then, we'll see each other in the stars. Okay?" Inuyasha said.

Kagome gave him her best, and last sun-rivaling smile. "Agreed. Keep your promise."

Inuyasha smiled and nodded at her. After brushing a feather-light kiss on her lips he stood up. Then he turned around and walked down the hill, never once turning back for fear she'd see him cry.

Kagome sat up, and looked at the sun setting as dark took it's place. The stars had just barely begun to peek out. And whispered so softly sending her words to them. "I'll miss you too."

Inuyasha stopped on his trek back home, looked up at the stars coming out, and smiled...

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A.N.: Okay, end of chapter 1. Sorry if that was too mushy for you. I don't know it was just the mood I was in when I wrote this for some reason. LoL. I found this great song that matched this chapter well. If you guys wanna download it or whatever it's called "When I See You Smile" by Uncle Sam. Yes, it's a slow song. But it matches almost exactly some of the stuff I mention if you can catch it. Alrighty, read and review, and make this new writer happy. Remember reviews make me update faster. ;-)