InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Lost Memories ❯ Driven Away & Recalled Memories ( Chapter 1 )

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or any of its characters. The only one I do own is Kammie, and she is my own made up from my mind. This goes for the entire story.

 

Author's Note: Hey all! Okay, here's the low down. Kammie is a demon who was living in a human village. They find out that she is a demon and chase her out. The gang finds her and so forth. Can't give anything away, can I? ^__^ As for the pairings, read and find out! Read and Review please!

 

 

CLEAR UPS:

 

`…' = Thoughts

 

“…” = Spoken dialogue

 

(…) = Notes from me

 

 

 

 

Lost Memories

 

 

Chapter 1: Driven Away & Recalled Memories

 

 

“Well catch you demon healer!” The yell echoed throughout the forest and I winced. That yell was directed toward me. I had been chased out of the village because they had found out that I was secretly healing demons and also that I was a demon myself. I had hid it fairly well until a village woman had stumbled upon me without my veil.

 

The thin piece of light blue fabric that had belonged to my mother was now tied into my long black braid. I jumped into a tree and almost lost my balance. I clung to the branch and held my breath as six village men walked under the tree. I waited until their footsteps faded before letting out my breath.

 

I got to my feet and jumped from my branch to another one. `I remember this.' I jumped from tree to tree, gradually going faster and regaining footing I'd lost so long ago. I made sure that I was far away from the village before jumping down. I sat down at the base of the tree and leaned back. It started raining suddenly and I hoped that it would stop the villagers from trying to find me. My thoughts immediately went to Chiko as they always did when it rained. `I don't hate humans; I just wish I could be around both demons and humans. I'm sorry Chiko.'

 

 

(FLASHBACK)

 

“Chiko, why do humans hate us,” I asked the teenage demon by my side. I slipped my small hand into his as we walked.

 

“They hate us because we're different, Kammie, that's all. You mustn't hate them back, though. Try to help both demons and humans. There are some humans out there who will accept you for what you are. You just have to look extra hard.” He crouched down and with laughing bright green eyes motioned for me to jump on his back.

 

I scrambled up and wrapped my arms around his neck. I squealed in delight as he took off at his incredible speed, flying through the trees. He stopped suddenly and crouched back down. I hopped off and looked up at him. “You're ten now, Kammie. It's time you learned how to do that. Come on, take my hand. We'll go slow at first and then gradually pick up speed.”

 

I trustingly put my hand in his and jumped with him up into the treetops. “Now, I want you to jump from limb to limb. You have to pick nice strong ones that'll hold your weight, but when you get faster it won't be a problem. I'm going to be on the ground following you, so I'll catch you if you fall.”

 

He jumped down and I stared at the obstacle before me. I jumped clumsily to another branch and clung to it when I almost fell off. I scrambled to get back on and when I did, I looked down to see Chiko watching me. `Chiko won't let me fall.' I jumped again and this time landed on my feet. I jumped a few more, slowly picking up speed.

 

I laughed delightedly and motioned Chiko to come up. He jumped up from the ground and together we jumped from branch to branch simultaneously. I grinned at Chiko and he smiled back. I slipped and felt myself falling to the ground. I closed my eyes shut tightly and braced myself for impact.

 

I felt strong arms wrap around me and I opened my eyes to find I was moving through the trees at an alarming speed. I looked up and my large lavender eyes met Chiko's. He smiled at me. “I'll never let you hit the ground, Kammie.”

 

He skidded to a stop near a river and set me down on a large rock. He sat down next to me and lifted a leg to rest his arm on it as he stared out at the river. It started to sprinkle lightly and I scooted closer to Chiko. He lifted his face to the rain, his eyes closed. He opened them suddenly and turned his head to look at me. “What is it, Kammie?”

 

I blinked and laid my head on his shoulder. He always seemed to know when I was going to ask something. “Chiko, will you stay with me forever? I don't think I'd know what to do without you.”

 

He smiled down at me sadly. “Forever is a long time, Kammie. I promise as long as I'm near you no harm will come to you.” He wrapped his arm around me and I snuggled closer to his side.

 

“When you leave me, Chiko, you'd better say goodbye,” I whispered softly. “I'll never forgive you if you don't.”

 

“I will, Kammie. I will. I have to leave tonight. I don't want any tears from you. You must be brave and act like the demon that you are. For once, I want you to hide your emotions like I taught you. Wait for seven days and then find yourself a human village to reside in. Don't stay in one village for too long. Do you understand, Kammie?”

 

I nodded and placed my clawed hand over his. He turned his hand and grasped mine tightly. “I know who to be wary of and how to hide my demon likeness. I'll do my best, Chiko.”

 

The rain continued on pouring. He picked me up and set me down on the ground before hopping down himself. I looked at the setting sun miserably and wrapped my arms around myself. With my back to Chiko, I swiped at the tears that spilled down my cheeks and mingled with the rain. We walked side by side into the woods and past the cave where our tribe resided.

 

It became dark quickly and I walked with Chiko to the edge of the woods. He pulled me into his arms and held me tightly. “Goodbye, Kammie. We'll see each other again someday, but I can't promise when.”

 

He turned away from me and slowly walked to the edge of the trees. With one last salute, he jumped into the treetops and was gone. I fell to my knees in the wet grass and despite my promise, wept for all that I had lost.

 

(END FLASHBACK)

 

 

I swiped at the unwanted tears as I relived the memory of six years ago. I had lost the one person I cared about that fateful night. I had not seen Chiko ever since. I told myself feverishly every day that he was still alive. `I would know if he died', I cajoled myself. `How could I not?'

 

I sighed and touched the green jewel at my throat. It was given to me when I was eight by Chiko. It was jagged and was held around my neck by a strip of leather. I closed my eyes and with the sound of the rain falling all around me, fell asleep.