InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ phases ❯ The right words from the wrong person ( Chapter 3 )

Ch.3

The Right Words From The Wrong Person

"Sesshomaru!" The taiyoukai remained unfazed as his brother came barreling down the corridor. 'Does he have to insist on making such a show when he's angry?'

"Sesshomaru! Dammit! What the fuck is this? Volunteering me out for work like a damn dog?!" Throwing the paper at his brother's disgustingly stoic face, feeling wholly unsatisfied as the lack of weight lead to a poor follow through, ultimately leaving the paper to land softly on his desk. 'Fucking stupid piece of paper!'

"I don't remember anybody asking me! And if I aint even asked I'm sure as hell not gonna go when you volunteer me! What the fuck kinda shit is this anyway? Must be bad if you didn't even tell me." Inuyasha stood arms crossed with his trade mark scowl. One that could bring men and even demons to flee, but not his brother...unfortunately. "This Sesshomaru does not care if you agree to go or not. You will or I will cut you down myself, brother. I need you to form a group to assist a Daimyo whose lands border that of the east. They have struggled to keep an upper hand as troops from the east have begun invading the lands of the west."

"Why the fuck should you care? They're only humans after all." Inuyasha eyed his brother with and incredulous glare as he moved to speak again. "This Sesshomaru cares not for these humans. Humans can fight their own battles. However when I learned the enemy had allied themselves with youkai I agreed to send assistance." Inuyasha was quick to respond. "That's a load of shit Sesshomaru! No human Daimyo in their right mind would willingly ally themselves with youkai."

"I must disagree with you brother after all it is a human Daimyo that requested our help." Deciding he had enough, Inuyasha turned to exit the room 'Feh As a last resort I'm sure.' Stopping short as Sesshomaru spoke once again "I wonder, Inuyasha...when will you look for her." Inuyasha stiffened at the pain his words had resurfaced. "Fuck you, Sesshomaru!" Crossing the remaining distance to the opened shoji and hurrying into the hall. He didn't get far before hearing his brother's words. "She does not have the time you do, brother."

'I know...'

"Wow! You were'nt kidding." Kagome gasped out as she wiped the sweat from her forehead, Shippou quickly joining her where she sat. "Told ya!" Earlier that morning Shippou had offered to spar with her after hearing how she had been prevented from a full session by the lovesick Kinjo the day before. Kagome was thrilled to have a chance to train with Shippou. Believeing his earlier words to be a bit of boasting on his part she wasn't prepared for how hard Shippou had pushed her, But she was glad to finally have a partner who knew a thing or two about yielding a sword. 'I'm so proud of him.'

"So when's dinner tonight? I heard Theres supposed to be some kind of feast celebrating our coming heroes." Shippou leaned back on his hands, kicking his long legs over the edge. Watching the wind take shape as it caught and carried falling leaves. "You are always thinking with your stomach" Kagome playfully teased as she poked a finger into his stomach. "I'm surprised you're not as big as hachi by now."

Shippou 'harumphed' as he halfheartedly slapped her hands away. "Don't tease me woman. You certainly weren't hesistant to stuff your face last night or this morning. Perhaps all these years of training have increased that appetite of yours." It was Kagome's turn to gawk in disbelief as Shippou poked her stomach. "I do not stuff my face!" Shippou laughed as Kagome turned up her nose indignantly muttering a very familiar 'Feh'.

"It's true you don't stuff your face...You just eat like master Mushin drinks." Shippou laughed as Kagome dived for him slaping away. "Take it back, you, you...ugh!"

"Ok, Ok I'm sorry Okaasan." They both giggled as Kagome pulled him back up. "Who do you think they are?" Kagome looked out towards the fading sun wondering the same thing. "All I know is that its a team of extremely strong youkai, and we should be expecting them within the month. Don't ask me where he found them I have no idea, no one even knows what type of youkai they are."

"I'm surprised Yuuto dono was able to to convince the rest of the idea."

"He didn't have to. He is the Daimyo after all and besides this team of demons is our last chance. The men know that and I think the're desperate enough to look past it. Yuuto dono certainly did when he heard my story and especially after meeting you." Kagome stood offering her hand to Shippou. "Come on musuko. We have a feast to prepare for."

Kagome sighed as the warm water caressed her body, slowly easing away the pain from her day of training. She found it funny that even here some people still believed her bathing habits to be excessive. 'It's a good thing Inuyasha's not here. I can see it now. "See wench! I'm not the only one who thinks you bathe too much. I'm right, youre wrong. Bleh, bleh, bleh I have a giant sword!' Kagome snickered at her horrible impression of him. 'He really wasn't that bad...I wonder if he's changed...if I would even know him if I saw him.'

She inwardly scolded herself for letting her thoughts go down that road again. 'What does it matter if he's changed or not? It's not like I'll ever see him again.' Kagome splashed away her reflection deciding on a different train of thought, she still had yet to find out who these youkai were. Despite her best efforts Lord Yuuto refused to tell her anything claiming their anonymity would give them an element of surprise over the enemy.

'Where could he have found an army of youkai willing to aid us?' "What are you stressing yourself over now?" Kagome slightly shook her head from side to side acknowledging Hotaru's presence "Nothing important, Hotaru san" Kagome silently thanked her for dropping the issue. She was thankful for Hotaru, she was the friend she desperately needed when she first arrived. She supported her in her goal of becoming an Onna Bugeisha and healed the scar on her heart caused by the absence of a certain brown eyed taijya.

Of course no one could ever take Sango's place, she was after all the sister of her heart. The bond they shared was one that could never be broken. And although they stayed in contact the lack of her physical presence had caused a small hole of loneliness to grow. Hotaru had been the one to ease away the darkness, not wholey, but enough...Sango was her sister and Hotaru was her best friend.

"So Kagome san, were you able to fish some information out of him?" Kagome watched as Hotaru grinned hoping to catch a bit of juicy information. "I'm sorry Hotaru but unfortunately he would'nt even confide in me." Hotaru's happy grin slid into a pout. "He really is taking this seriously." Kagome nodded in agreement. "As much as I want to know, I agree that the anonymity gives us an edge."

"I suppose that's true."

"Well enough of that, we'll find out eventually anyways. Lets talk about something much more interesting, say a certain young man named Akio?"

` "What! No! There is nothing to talk about! Thank you very much." Kagome watched as Hotaru's cheeks flamed with embarrassment. Covering her face and shaking her head side to side, Kagome recalled how a certain young hanyou, had been the cause of that very shade of red upon her own face. "What's not to talk about Hotaru? You like him don't you and I'm pretty sure he likes you."

"How do you know, huh? He's a good friend and I don't want to scare him away. I can't risk it. I can be happy as just friends, I can..." Kagome grimaced at her stubborness 'Is this how Sango felt? Was I really just as blind as Hotaru?' "Hotaru, you know...you'll never know, if you never tell him. I know he likes you I'm sure of it. I can see it in the way he looks at you."

'...but Kagome, I...I I can't. What if..."

"Stop, Hotaru. You know you will never be fine with just friends...You are going to tell him! I'm not going to let someone lose their chance at happiness just because they are too afraid!...You'll regret it...for the rest of your life." Hotaru could barely hear as Kagome trailed off, her voice so quiet and defeated. Hotaru was mad with herself, being so ignorant of Kagome's feelings. She had known oh her heart break

Kagome had confided in her one night not too long after she was given a place in the Daimyo's court. Hotaru had unintentionally walked in to find a sobbing and broken woman. That was the night that bound them together as friends. Cradling a shattered heart, listening as she told her of her love, her only love. "I'm so sorry, Kagome..."

"It's ok Hotaru. I can't keep going on letting every little thing affect me. I promise I'm ok. But you are going to tell that boy how you feel!" Kagome flashed her bright and surprisingly genuine smile. She may still grieve the loss of the man who stole her heart, but she could genuinely be happy for the young girl in front of her. "Come on, I'm getting all pruny." Giggling, both girls left the room in high spirits. 'It still hurts, but somehow...I feel...so happy...as if he's...Ugh stupid! Just be happy, you can finally breath.'

"Inuyasha?" I watched as he peaked an eye at me from where he lay.

"Hm?" I settled myself further into the soft grass, breathing in the sweet floral scent the wind ferried through the meadow. 'I'll miss this...being close to him.' "On with it, wench."

"What do you think will happen...after the battle, after a wish is made and the jewel is gone?"

All I wanted in that moment was to melt into those beautiful golden eyes as they locked with mine. "Well you aint goin' nowhere if that's what your thinking?"

"Inuyasha, the well only allowed me through for one reason. I just know the well is going to close. I'm scared...I'll never see you...and the others again." Inuyasha lifted himself to sit, leaning his elbows on his knees, hands falling carelessly between his crossed legs. I sat there watching the stars as his silence lingered, both of us drowning in our own thoughts.

"...That won't happen...I promise." I found myself being lifted into his arms as he shot into a nearby tree. Quickly placing me between his legs my back against his chest as he leaned comfortably against the trunk. My cheeks dusting a light pink as he wrapped his arms around my waist. 'What is he...he never acts like this?'

"You like it? Up here I mean?" My body shivered as his breath brushed across my ear. "Yes, It's beautiful. I could sit here forever" I smiled at his low rumble. "Good! I promise you, after this is over, I'll take you up here every night so you can watch the stars." I turned to smile at him tears stinging my eyes. 'Why does it feel like this is goodbye?' I barried my face in his haori as his arms tightened slightly.

"What will you wish for?" I asked as his breathing began to even out.

"I dont know...maybe I'll wish for you to be quiet and let me sleep." I poked him as he grinned, eyes remaining closed. "...Promise me something?"

"What, wench?"

"Promise me, that no matter what you, won't use it to change yourself...I...I think you're perfect the way you are." Eyes lifting to find his sealed. "I promise. Now go to sleep, wench."I felt as my body quickly gave into sleep as I listened to the gentle thrum of his heart.

'No matter what happens in the future, I will always love you, Inuyasha.'

Kagome woke to a gentle trail of tears, content to lay where she woke, watching as the first rays of the rising sun filtered through her room. The memory her dreams had chosen to reenact was one she often found herself thinking on. It was one of those incredibly rare moments where it was just the two of them, something she found she missed from those early days of their travels. It had been an uncharacteristicly calm night, welcome to a group of those feeling the fast approach of an end...the eye of a storm.

There was no doubt in her mind that Naraku would'nt live to see another week. Fearing the same fate for her friends and hoping this wouldn't be the end of her life in the feudal era. The end of a life with Inuyasha. They sat side by side enjoying the other's company, hoping and praying the moments didn't become their last few memories of the other. She had always favored this memory a moment in time where both had pushed their pride and stuborness aside. Sharing their hopes and dreams with the other.

Kagome pushed herself from the covers, determined to make the most of the day before the tiring and boring work of prepairing for their 'saviors' began.'I hope they don't mind sparring a woman. I can't wait to see their faces when they see a woman on the battlefield.' The thought alone gave Kagome the boost she needed. Quickly pulling on her modified kimono and grabbing her sword and bow. She rushed towards Shippou's room. "I hope you slept well. You have a long day ahead of you!."

A.N.

Yay Inuyasha and his bad attitude have finally made an appearance, but whats this? He's living in the same vacinity as Sesshomaru and even, dare I say it, taking his advice?! Worse yet Sesshomaru's giving advice! haha

Onward with the story, I say!