InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Realization ❯ Reminders of Reality ( Chapter 20 )

DISCLAIMER: I do not own any part of the Inuyasha franchise, anime or manga. This is true for this chapter and all other chapters of Realization. All rights belong to Inuyasha creator Rumiko Takahashi.

 

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~CHAPTER 20~

Reminders of Reality

 

Kagome walked turned the corner and walked towards the school.

 

"Kagome!"

 

Kagome turned around to see her friends, Arimi, Eri and Yuka, heading her way. She stopped and waited for them to catch up. "Hi guys," Kagome said as they came up to her.

 

"You ready for that test?" Eri asked.

 

"I don't know," she said as they walked through the school gates.

 

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Kagome sat down at the lunch table that was by the cherry blossom tree. Eri, Yuka and Arimi joined her. Kagome unpacked her lunch and began to nibble on it.

 

"So how did you think you did?" Yuka asked openly.

 

Eri shrugged. "Not sure. I study hard, so I probably passed."

 

"I think I did fine," Arimi said.

 

Kagome sighed. "I was up all night studying but the darn cat fell in the well," she said, "then when I tried to get him out I fell in."

 

Eri and Yuka began to snicker ignoring Kagome's glances. "So how did you and Buyo get out?" Arimi asked with a smirk.

 

"Buyo climbed out but I had to wait until Grandpa heard me calling for help, which wasn't until 4:30 in the morning."

 

Their snickers erupted into laughter.

 

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Kagome sat in history class, bored out of her mind. Her teacher's voice was monotonous and gave everyone the incentive to doze off. Kagome's mind dozed off. Her mind was wandering and she began to draw in her notebook. She held her pencil in her hand, not really realizing that she was doodling.

 

Kagome was snatched from her stupor by a tap on her shoulder. Kagome glanced over at Yuka.

 

"Who is that?" Yuka whispered.

 

Kagome looked at her confused. "Who is who?" Yuka pointed at Kagome's notebook. Kagome looked down at her book to find a picture of a young boy.

 

The boy in the picture had long hair that most girls would kill for and wore an ancient looking haori. He had some strange features, thought, the oddly long fingernails, the bare feet with long toenails, not to mention the cute dog ears on the top of his head.

 

The picture looked incredibly realistic but Kagome wasn't that good at art. If only he was real, he looked very handsome.

 

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Kagome waved to her friends as the went in different directions. Kagome walked down the street. She was about to go up the stairs of the shrine when a familiar voice called out to her. She groaned. She turned around and put on a big fake smile. "Hi, Hojo."

 

A young man stood before her. "Hello, Kagome." He smiled brightly. "How are you?"

 

"I'm fine."

 

"I was wondering if you would like to go to the movies on Friday?" Hojo asked.

 

Kagome looked down at the ground. "Well," She said nervously, "I don't know. I have to see what I'm doing then."

 

Hojo nodded. "Oh, ok then."

 

He went to continue when Sota's voice came bellowing from the top of the stairs. He was calling for the cat. "Sorry I have to go. Gotta get the cat." Kagome rushed out. Hojo nodded and walked off while she ran up the stairs. 'Saved by the cat.'

 

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Kagome walked into the house behind Sota, who had the cat in his arms. He sat Buyo down and ran upstairs. "Mom, I'm home!" Kagome yelled, walking into the kitchen.

 

He mother was standing at the stove, tending to a pot. She turned when Kagome came in. "Hello, dear." She stirred the contents of the pot, then placed to top back on. "I thought you needed a new blanket, so while I was out I bought one for you. It's in your room."

 

Kagome smiled. "Thanks," she said. Kagome ran off upstairs to her room. She opened her door and saw a big red blanket folded on her bed. She walked over and unfolded it. The blanket was a blood red. Kagome wrapped it around her and dropped on her bed. The blanket was very warm and soft. The blanket was like the welcoming arms of the sun. An odd warmth spread through her body, lulling her off to sleep.

 

Kagome sat up. She had been lying in a field of lush green grass. A breeze blew causing the grass to ripple. Kagome stood up and looked around. She walked to the top of a nearby hill. In the distance there sat a village. Kagome knew she had to be dreaming. She had only seen village's like this in her history book.

 

Kagome stepped forward and her foot landed on a rock. Her foot twisted and she lost her balance. She began to tumble down the hill. Her world had become a blur of blue sky and green grass. She found herself becoming dizzy and tightly squeezed her eyes shut.

 

Suddenly she stopped. Kagome slowly opened her eyes and could see nothing but red. She looked up to find herself in the arms of a young man. He let her down to her feet and Kagome continued to stare at him. She found him oddly familiar. His red clothing, bare feet, silver hair and dog ears, they were all familiar.

 

“Who are you?” Kagome whispered.

 

He smiled, showing his teeth that seemed to sparkle in the sunlight. He approached her and placed a finger under her chin. He lifted her head up and leaned down.

 

The kiss was quick but it left a lasting impression. He began to slowly back away from her.

 

“Who are you?” Kagome asked again, louder this time.

 

He remained silent. He bent his knees slightly and pushed off the ground.

 

Kagome gasped. She shielded her eyes from the sun with her hand and watched as the young man soared through the air.

 

Kagome sat straight up.

 

Sota was standing next to her bed. She looked at him strangely. “Mom wants you downstairs,” He said then left her room.

 

Kagome was left in her room by herself. She ran her fingers across her lips. “Inuyasha,” Kagome whispered.

 

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Inuyasha ran through the forest. He pushed his body to its limits. Finding Kagome was the only thought that inhabited his mind. He didn't care about his own health. Inuyasha hopped up onto a supple tree branch. He used the flexible limb to propel himself into the air.

 

A voice was brought to his ears on the wings of the wind. It was a whisper.

 

“Inuyasha.”

 

Inuyasha faltered for a moment. If he had been on the ground, he probably would have tripped. Inuyasha continued with new determination.

 

Sango, Miroku and Shippo were ridding on Kilala. Inuyasha was a good distance in front of them.

 

“I'm worried about Inuyasha,” Shippo whined, sitting between Sango and Miroku.

 

Sango nodded. “He's going to wear himself out if he keeps going like this.”

 

Miroku sighed. “I agree but the current situation is pressing. Besides Inuyasha is a man in love, no one could deter him from his mission of finding his mate.”

 

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