InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Scars That Won't Fade ❯ Long Time, No See ( Chapter 1 )

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Oy...I really need to finish my other stories first, don't I? I've got such a busy schedule --.--;;...I also wanna do a Furuba with my cuz ^.^..so much to do, so little time...*sigh*..

Anywho, let me know what you think! I warn you, it might be a bit angsty..o.O

Scars That Won't Fade

Chapter 1: Long time, No see

The alarm rang, waking her from her deep slumber. She rolled over onto her side, and tried to ignore the evil device. No use. Sighing, she rolled back over again and grudgingly flung a hand on top of the ringing nuinsance, not caring if it broke from the impact. She swung her feet over her bed, and stood slowly, half asleep, her bangs covering her eyes as she stumbled towards the bathroom.

She turned on the light and looked at herself in the mirror. She felt surpirisingly better today. Maybe it was because she had had hardly any sleep in the Feudal Era, with the demons and all. You couldn't really blame her, could you? She smiled lightly, and reached for the comb, brushing out her ebony locks. But, she couldn't really complain. She had made some very valuable friends, almost like a second family to her, and had found love. She smiled again, as she laid her brush down on the counter.

Retreating to her room, she proceded to change into her usual school uniform. Except today, she was actually scheduled to go to the school. It had taken some arguments, granted, but in the end, she had just sat him until he let her go. She packed her bag, adding a few necessities, and flung it over her shoulder, heading to the stairs.

She ran down them, and entered the kitchen with a bright smile on her face. She smiled at her mom, who was seated at the table, and then noticed the man across from her. Her heart stopped beating, fear coursed through her veins. She could feel his eyes on every inch of her body and she swallowed, her body frozen. His cold, calculating eyes watched her every move. Black hair parted to the side, shading his eyes a small amount from the light. Her mouth opened to speak, but no words came out. She vaugely heard her mother beside her ramble about who he was, why he was here, blah blah blah. She didn't really care right now. The only thing she was aware of was the man infront of her.

"He'll be staying with us for awhile. Aren't you happy?" her mother asked shakily, and she finally tore her eyes away from his gaze to meet her mother's. She was smiling wearily, as if asking for her forgiveness. Before she lost all control of her body completely, she bent down and grabbed a yellow strap on her bag. Tossing it over her shoulder she ran out the door as fast as her legs could carry her. She heard the scraping of chairs on the kitchen floor as she exited the house.

All thoughts of school left her head, as she made a mad dash towards the wellhouse. She needed to be where he couldn't get her. She needed to feel safe. The door opened behind her violently as she reached the middle of the yard. Footsteps echoed behind her, but she barely heard them, the sound of her own blood rushing through her veins sounding loudly in her ears.

She reached the wellhouse and threw open the door, not hesitating at all as she flew down the steps and leapt over the edge of the well. When the blue light swallowed her, she exhaled and held herself tightly. Why was he here? This couldn't be happening. It was too much for her to take. He was the nightmare, and she was forever asleep. Ten years it had been since he last left, and she had been scarred by his prescence for so long. She had just begun to heal, and now he was back. She supressed the tears, her heart constricting painfully in her chest.

She threw her bag up over the edge, and followed it, her head poking up over the edge of the well a few seconds later. She stood shakily on her legs, and picked up her bag. She needed to preoccupy herself. Study...yeah, she would study! She forced a smile, willing herself to put up the barrier she had so carefully perfected. She had done it when she was younger, it wouldn't be that hard now. Except...for him. InuYasha. He would probably be able to tell...

Never-the-less, she would have to try. Any sign of weakness, any second where she let her barrier drop, the whole thing would be up. How would she explain it then? No, she wouldn't let it happen. Simple as that.

She walked along the path to the hut, as she planned the events for her day in her head. Anything to keep her busy, that was the trick to overcoming her fear, as she had so painfully learned. She inhaled a shaky breath, and continued to trudge forward. She could do this. It wouldn't be like before. Now she had an escape.

She watched to foliage move by on either sides of her feet, her head down, parallel to the ground. Must be lucky to be a plant. Never have to worry about school, emotions, pain...

Ok, well maybe pain. And forest fires. She sighed for the umpteenth time. How pathetic, talking to plants. She laughed bitterly. It certainly wasn't unheard of. The old lady talking to her plants on the corner building, chattering away as she emptied the entire can of water, drowning the poor thing.

She was pulled from her thoughts, as a familiar voice rang through the trees.

"Oy! Kagome! I thought you were going to stay home for a few days."

InuYasha landed infront of her, and her heart skipped a beat. He always had this effect on her. She inhaled and put on a brave face, smiling, trying as best she could to look like she did every day.

"I changed my mind. I think that if I need to study, I'm going to need a peaceful area so I can concentrate. I'm not here to hunt for shards, so don't even think about it. I just...need to think." she finished with a smile that had slowly shrunk throughout the speech. He raised an eyebrow at her but said nothing, and she walked past him, noticing him turning around and following her back. This may be harder than she thought.

Kagome sat under the large tree. She had chosen a spot near the small river that ran through the town, still pretty close to the hut. Shippo had been overjoyed that she was back, and she simply couldn't refuse him sitting with her, especially since he had promised to be quiet so she could study. She had ruffled his hair affectionately, and now they were sitting under the tree. The small child was asleep in her lap, and she automatically reached out, stroking his head as she became lost in thought, the math book beside her forgotten.

She leaned her head against the bark of the tree and closed her eyes. A small breeze whispered through the area, and the leaves above her rustled slightly in the wind. She wished she could stay here forever, never have to return. If only...

InuYasha watched as she closed her eyes. He turned to Sango and Miroku beside him, and saw that they too had been watching her. They gave him concerned looks, and he understood what they were feeling. Kagome had been...different since she had come back. Not to mention that she never comes back early if she can manage. Kagome giving up time in her era was like Sango hitting on Miroku. Uh huh, exactly. It's just unheard of.

"You think something happened?" Sango's voice resounded through the air, not loud enough for anyone but the three of them to hear.

He nodded silently, his gaze never leaving the girl under the tree. He'd have to ask later. He turned and stuck his hands in his sleeves, a sign that he wanted to be alone for awhile. Miroku and Sango gladly obliged, and he jumped into a nearby tree to think.

A cold rush of wind danced across her face, and she stirred a bit. Opening her eyes, she blinked a few times to see the sun setting across from her on the horizon. She jumped up with a gasp, her hands flying to her face. She looked down to see that Shippo was gone, but her math book was still where she left it. She bent down and gingerly picked up the book. She inwardly sighed and closed her eyes, as she placed back inside her bag. Had she really slept for that long?

Footsteps behind her made her turn around, to find Sango standing above her, bent down slightly. She was smiling a bit as she said, "We didn't have the heart to wake you up. You just looked so tired!"

Kagome smiled back, "Arigatou. I should return home quickly for a few supplies before it gets dark. You really shouldn't have let me sleep so long!"

Sango only shook her head, as she helped her friend to her feet. They walked together to the edge of the forest, where InuYasha was standing impatiently. She smiled knowingly, almost sadly. It was so typical of him. She waved to Sango, who waved back, as she headed off into the forest with InuYasha towards the well.

"I just need some supplies, I'll be back tomorrow." she stated, afraid that he would have another fit. When he said nothing, she looked up at him, to find him watching her with her eyes. She blushed a bit, but he looked completely unaffected.

"Is everything...alright?"

She blinked once. Twice. Did he actually aska personal question? Oh my God! Call the doctors! Is he sick?

Before she knew what she was doing, her hand was against his forehead. "Are you feeling alright? Maybe you should sit down for a bit."

Ok, now he was blushing. She smirked inwardly. So it was a bit fun, a girl's gotta get her kicks somewhere. He brushed off her hand annoyedly, but soon a serious look crossed his face again.

"I'm serious, Kagome. You seemed a bit out of it today. I mean, you never come back early! Usually I have to drag you back, and even then you end up sitting me a few times."

True enough. All she had to do was not panic. She used to be so good at making up excuses off the top of her head. She silently prayed to have that talent back. Was it a talent?...or a curse?

"I woke up really early today, so I was kind of tired, is all." she replied with a smile. Turning, she closed the distance between her and the now visible well. "I'll see you tomorrow!"

He waved slightly, and she saw the remnants of concern in his eyes. Well that was nice! He was concerned for her! She smiled at him brightly, before leaping into the well, as the familiar light surrounded her, flying her back to the future...and reality.

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