InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Red Lantern ❯ Differences Unsolved ( Chapter 4 )

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Red Lantern

Chapter 4: Differences Unsolved

Author's Note:

Okay, I'm going to make this short so you can go ahead and read, so all right! Yes, the 'Master's' identity is going to be revealed in this chapter, along with a lot of other crap. This is going to be a more 'shocking' one and I have to apologize for it. Some of the scenes in the movie freaked even me out. I have to tell you that some of the customs are not real, and that people don't really do them. They seem very brutal, and I assure you that most Chinese people are not like that! Well, continue!

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Chinese Glossary ~

N/A: I'm Chinese myself, but I'm not 100% sure on the spelling of these words/phrases. If anyone knows for sure, tell me! They are in order they appear in the story.

Chu lai: "Come out!"

Se Jia: "Fourth Sister."

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Author's POV~

"Chu lai! The choosing of the lanterns are to be announced!" an old male servant called out. He finished his message by hitting a huge, bronze gong.

The four wives of the Master instantly came out, their personal servants behind them. They all wore different cheongsams, the younger ones (Kikyo, Kagura, and Kagome) looking stunning.

Another male servant walked out. "Tonight, the lanterns will be lit at the house of the Fourth Wife!" he announced.

Upon this announcement, Kagura flounced back into her room, while Kikyo smiling kindly, did the same.

Kagome did not smile. Another night of 'pleasing' the Master. She didn't think she would be able to do it.

'Although I do have a few questions I want answered…' she thought.

While she waited, servants quickly lit the new, red lanterns hang in front of Kagome's door.

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Author's POV~

"So… Are you happy to see me?" a dark figure sitting on the bed and behind the semi-transparent silk canopy asked.

"Hmm…" Kagome answered. She was brushing her long, wavy hair in front of her vanity. She was dressed in a light sleeping garment.

"After a week, 'hmm' is all you can say to your husband?"

"I'm terribly sorry, husband," Kagome answered irritably. "If only I didn't have to share you…" she added wistfully. 'I am going to help myself, not Kagura. I am going to bring Kikyo down!'

The figure chuckled. "A little self centered, are we?"

Kagome pouted cutely, even thought her 'husband' could not see her. "Well, I am!"

"I like them feisty! Come to bed, beautiful one!"

Kagome giggled, and jumped on the bed. Inside, she was screaming, 'I hate you! You're the one who ruined me! Get away!'

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Author's POV~

The next day…

"Master, Se Jia, lunch is awaiting you…" a servant told the couple.

"I don't want to go down! Tell them to bring the food up!" Kagome exclaimed. 'So Kikyo can't see him!'

The Master chuckled. "If that is what you want, my sweet, then you! Go bring out food up!"

"Yes, Master… Naraku."

The food was instantly brought up. Over it, Kagome suddenly asked, "I had a sword, but I don't know where it is now. Do you?"

Naraku nodded, his long, black hair shaking. "I saw it. I had it burned."

"Burned!?" Kagome asked, gasping.

"My dear, if you want another sword, I can get you one."

"But that sword… It was my grandfather's…!" Kagome exclaimed.

"I am sorry, dearest, but what is done is done…"

Kagome slammed her rice bowl to the table. "Why? Why didn't you ask me?"

Naraku smiled, strangely. "I'm very sorry, m'dear, but you will have to get used to the idea before I lose my temper!" He yelled the last part of his statement.

"Yes, Master," Kagome answered meekly.

After a few moments of awkward silence, Kagome again, started a conversation. This time, the subject was as bad as the last.

"What is that hut on top on the roof?"

Naraku looked at Kagome. "It's a hangman's hut."

"How many people were killed there?" she persisted.

"Not many. Only two. Both were women."

'One last question…!' "Why were they killed?"

"They committed adultery." Naraku clamped his mouth shut. He did not appear happy.

Kagome looked down. Forgetting where she was, she suddenly muttered, "It's not fair. Men can have more than one wife, but women cannot."

Naraku slammed everything in his hands down. He stood up, towering over her. "What is wrong with you, woman? All I ask for is a quiet lunch with my soft-spoken wife, but instead I get one who talks all the time! Are you not satisfied by your life? If that is it, I can tell them to kill you and end your misery!"

Kagome fell to the floor, kneeling. "I'm sorry, Master. I have displeased you. Please forgive me," she whispered.

Naraku snorted. "You better be!" and swept out of the room.

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Author's POV~

Meanwhile in the dining room…

"Hmph! That Kagome! Who does she thing she is?" Kagura stormed.

"Lady Kagura, don't be angry!" Kikyo chided nicely.

"Tell them that if the Master visits me, all the meals will also be carried up!"

The oldest wife shook her head. "Even with all this rice to stuff your mouths, you two can't keep quiet."

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Author's POV~

That night…

"Tonight, the lanterns will be lit in the house of the Second Wife!"

Kikyo smirked happily and flounced back inside.

Kagura glared at Kagome. Although no words were said, the message was clear: 'You let her win once more.'

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Yes, I made Kagome sleep with Naraku. Give it a break, okay? At least I didn't make it a lemon… *shudder* Sorry about the short chapter! Anyway, that's about it of my ranting! Next chapter, 'Not a Whisper of a Lie'!

Responses to Reviews:

Xangelwingsx: Thanks for both reviews! They made me very happy! YAY! Lots of Asian peoples are reading my ficcy! Yes, I made a few changes from the original. I just couldn't picture Inu Yasha playing a flute (^o^')! Glad you love it!

Duke of spades: I'm so glad I made someone actually do research about this story! Wow… I feel so… good at writing now! Ah… I'm glad you don't know about the ending yet… Cuz you would have screamed. Oh well! I redid the ending anyway… Good Spanish! I don't take Spanish at school… I take Spanish… I'll look up the translations for that later, though… Latin? That sounds so… complicated! PE and Health is fun to do… all you have to do is run and take tests about stuff we already know. Anyway, hope you liked this chapter! (I believe this is one of the longest responses I have ever done.)

Maru: I LOVE playing Mah Jong! I'm just really bad, though… Cool! Another Asian persons! We go! BWAHAHAHA!

AnimeObessionFantasy: I had to make her personality a little different… Sorry about it… I think my next update will be on Wednesday or Thursday, okay?

Soudesuka-Shurikens: I think it's the 21st century… I think… I'm not to updated either, but hey! Who cares! I felt really happy when I read your review because… well… it was so… serious and everything! I really fell sorry for the wives, too… Think about it… giving up everything so you can marry a guy with other wives. That was be sad for someone who has a polygamy heart, huh?

CrissyKitty: Thank your very much for the correction! However, 'Shi ma' could be used as 'Yes' when you're replying to something. 'Sum mo' means 'Yes', too. It's all a matter of how you think of it. And yes, I'm using Mandarin! Thanks for the help!

BoOkWoRm145: Yes, we all hate the Master very much, but I can't kill him off just yet! Later… yes… YES! *cackles wildly*

Whatever: I'm so glad you're excited to see new chapters of this! Hope you liked this story!

Hentai-Sango: (I love your username, BTW!) Inu Yasha WILL come in the story later… But for now, it's going to be a lot of Kagome-interactive, cuz later on she won't appear as much. The Master is Naraku (as you just found out!)! No, Inu Yasha isn't the Master… He's the young master… A bit different. Confusing, yes?

Lonely Angel of Sadness: Yesh, for updates! Aren't you glad I finished this whole story do I can update regularly? Phantom of the Opera? Cool! Sayo… Well… Let's just say she's a mystery for now!