InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Secret Lovers ❯ 7 ( Chapter 7 )
[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]
By: kittyb78 
Still mainly following the anime cannon events, but we glimpse Kagome's deeper thoughts.
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance | Type: One Shot | Uploaded On: 01.30.2009 | Updated On: 02.20.2009 | Pages: 2 | Words: 2.0K | Visits: 452 | Status: Completed
Still mainly following the anime cannon events, but we glimpse Kagome's deeper thoughts.
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance | Type: One Shot | Uploaded On: 01.30.2009 | Updated On: 02.20.2009 | Pages: 2 | Words: 2.0K | Visits: 452 | Status: Completed
Disclaimer: I own nothing.
Thanks to jamied1968 for being my beta.
A/N The following is MY version of how things should have gone.
Last Time:
With Inuyasha:
He was still making his way through the crevice thinking, 'This hole is really deep! I wonder if it goes all the way down?' when Jakotsuou came flying through the air behind him. Hearing the blade coming he dodged it thinking, 'Huh?'
Retracting his sword and walking up behind Inuyasha, Jakotsu said, “So Renkotsu was right.” looking pleased he stated, “Is that really you as a mortal? You’re as cute a human as you are a half demon.”
Inuyasha recognizing him spat out, “Jakotsu!” as his eyes narrowed on the undead mercenary.
Jakotsu laughed, “What a pleasant surprise.” Licking his lips as his eyes shined with vicious intent. “I’ve been waiting for the time when I could fight you again, Inuyasha.”
Grabbing his sword Jakotsu declared sadistically, “Now, let the fun begin!”
Now:
Jakotsu laughing held his sword ready to strike and started towards Inuyasha. Inuyasha grabbed his sheathed sword and prepared to block and dodge as best he could.
With Sango and Miroku:
They kept and arrived at what looked to be a mountain temple. Sang asked, “Who’d have thought it’d lead to a place like this?”
Miroku said, “It appears to be a mountain temple.” and thought, 'The level of the purity here, must mean we are at the center of the sacred grounds.'
They stopped a few feet in front of a mummy sitting in the middle of the room.
Sango gasped, “A living Buddha.”
Miroku asked, “Is it Saint Hakushin?”
The mummy looked up at them and spoke. “Who are you?” causing them to gasp in surprise.
Miroku asked confused, “Saint Hakushin is still alive?”
The mummy demanded in an even tone, “Who are you? Why do you violate my sacred territory?”
Sango asked confused, “How can a mummy be alive?”
Miroku standing protectively in front of her said, “You’re the monk who went by the Hakushin, aren’t you?”
The mummy responded, “You are correct. My name is Hakushin.”
Sango asked, “Has Naraku somehow brought him back to life?”
Miroku stepped forward and demanded, “Tell me this saint Hakushin, word has it that during your life time. You were a man of high morals and worked hard; to save many people. How is it that you now assist Naraku?”
Staring the mummy in the face he continued, “Your powers are undeniable. You have the ability to lay down this strong and pure barrier. It’s unthinkable that you’re assisting Naraku, because you are unable to see through to his evil nature.”
Hakushin replied seriously, “I know what he is. But whether he is a demon of great wickedness or not; is not my concern. I’m merely carrying out my own desires.”
With Kagome:
She was waiting outside the mountain standing and staring at the mountain as she thought back to her time with Bankotsu. He really was a handsome man, too bad he had to be so mean.
'Well maybe not mean… he did make sure that I was warm and fed.' she admitted to herself.
She stood there thinking a moment about all the stuff he did for her. 'He even made sure that I could bathe.' she admitted honestly. Thinking about it she realized, 'Even when he was mad at me, he let me stay on the bed instead of that hard floor.'
Standing there she sighed and continued thinking, 'Okay so he’s a bit rough around the edges, but he was even gentle with me; most of the time- especially that first night.'
Flashes of their first night together assailed her mind. Kagome thought about how gentle and attentive he had been that first night. She remembered draping herself over him languidly and falling asleep that first night as well as his strong arms holding her.
'He’s not really that bad, when I stop and think about it.' her mind whispered.
Shippo murmured in his dazed state, snapping Kagome out of her trip down memory lane. “Are you okay?” she asked concerned, staring down at the fox kit in her arms. Shippo unconsciously nuzzled further into her arms and sighing contently closed his eyes to rest.
She stared at her little friend a moment then went back to thinking. 'Bankotsu even tried to cheer me up when I was feeling bummed about Kikyo again.' Sighing she mentally huffed, 'Inuyasha never did that. He’d always complain about how much better Kikyo was then me.' Sadness seeping into her being, Kagome sighed and shifted again.
Koga who had been sitting over by a boulder, stood up asking concerned, “What is it Kagome?”
Kagome shook her head, “It’s nothing Koga.”
He frowned. “You sure?”
Smiling she nodded. Koga thinking that he would never understand women shrugged and went back to staring at the sky.
Kagome thought, 'Maybe if he survives this, Bankotsu and I could try to see how it would work? I know he likes me… but does he love me? Could he be capable of loving me?'
Kagome became lost deep in thoughts of how things might be if Bankotsu survived. She knew that she loved him and was sure he at least had some feelings for her. Why else would he have been so adamant about her being his?
Kagome stared off at the mountain thinking, 'Please be okay Bankotsu...' as she cuddle Shippo and Kirara closer.
With Inuyasha and Jakotsu:
Jakotsu’s sword sailed through the air towards Inuyasha. Who using his sheathed sword deflected the blades and jumped away again yelling, “Damnit!”
Jakotsu taunted Inuyasha telling him about some of his rather detailed fantasies.
Inuyasha spat, “You’re disgusting, everything you say makes me wanna puke!” before falling to one knee with his weapon raised in defense and bleeding from one arm and one shoulder wound thinking, 'Damn this is bad!'
Jakotsu smirked and licked his lips excitedly before moving to strike Inuyasha again.
Back with Sango and Miroku:
Miroku was becoming agitated as he said, “The barrier you created with your own powers is hiding and protecting the evil being Naraku. You know that and yet you don’t stop!” clenching his fist around his staff to control his temper which was rarely ever lost.
The one holy monk defended, “Long ago when I was alive, I never even hesitated to do whatever I could, to help the people. I entered nirvana after several years of the great famine. Disease was rampant and corpses lay strewn everywhere on the ground, thus was the era we lived in. Everyone sought my help, even the evil hearted men, and all deserved a chance at and were desperate for salvation.”
He continued, “The day came when I personally became sick and collapsed while tending the sick. The people gathered around, lamenting my poor health. So I gave them my assurance, I would become a living Buddha and watch over them for eternity. I fulfilled my promise, and was buried alive in front of all the villagers.”
Sango said, “That’s how you were able to become a living Buddha.”
Hakushin continued, “My only connection to the outside world was a short piece of bamboo for breathing. In there I would continually ring a small bell. When it ceased, it would tell those outside that I was dead. Outside everyone prayed for my unhindered and magnificent entry into nirvana. They were wishing for my death. For the first time in my life, I was overcome with regret. I had an attachment to life and a fear of the great darkness. And so I died. My remains were sanctified as a living Buddha, but my soul was left behind in the darkness; for a very long time, with no hope of salvation, then came his voice. He spoke of things I’d never dared to admit, even to myself. Do you blame me? Can you hate me for my choice?”
Miroku admitted, “I am no saint myself and have no intention of judging you.” Turning dead serious he added, “However I cannot allow a barrier to protect the likes of Naraku.” And lunged toward the mummy, only to be deflected by his barrier and warned, “The barrier is impenetrable.”
Back with Inuyasha and Jakotsu:
They were still fighting and Renkotsu stood around a corner watching. He thought, 'Wretched Inuyasha, I’d hoped he’d at least been able to wound Jakotsu.'
Continuing to watch he thought, 'He can hardly move, Jakotsu’s gonna torture him to death.'
Inuyasha just missed slicing Jakotsu’s neck and Jakotsu realized Inuyasha was aiming for his jewel shard. Using the hilt of his Jakotsou to hit Inuyasha in the stomach Jakotsu scoffed, “You don’t scare me.”
Lifting Inuyasha by the hair he said, “Come on, just give me one sweet little scream of agony.”
Back with Miroku and Sango:
Miroku proclaimed, “Forgive me, but I cannot allow a barrier to protect the likes of Naraku! You must be vanquished!” and unleashed his wind tunnel.
Hakushin focused his powers into maintaining his barrier and when the wind tunnel shattered the barrier and started drawing his mummy toward Miroku, Hakushin rechanneled his powers to teleport himself out of the mountain; shocking both the younger monk and demon slayer as hundreds of Saimyosho swarmed towards them.
Miroku was forced to close his wind tunnel, thus allowing the mummified saint to escape.
Outside the mountain:
The barrier began to waver and become unstable. Kikyo was nearby resting under a tree and felt the disturbance and thought, 'Mount Hakurei, the power of the barrier is weakening,' Standing she said, “Something is escaping the mountain.” as she spied a holy light floating in the air away from the mountain.
Back with Inuyasha and Jakotsu:
Jakotsu gasped, “What was that.” and saw demons swarming towards them.
Dropping Inuyasha he thought, 'Demons? They shouldn’t have been able to pass through the barrier!' and began cutting up the demons. After a minute he said, “Damn! There’s too many of them!” and tossed Inuyasha to the demons, who was knocked to the ground; before Jakotsu began running around the corner to hide. The demons ignored them and headed straight to outside of the cave.
Jakotsu said, “It feels like the barrier is dissipating.” before noticing Inuyasha lying on the cave floor. As Jakotsu moved toward Inuyasha, Inuyasha’s body began to pulse. Inuyasha stood to his feet saying, “Miroku, Sango? I take it you’re safe. You must have succeeded in taking down the barrier.” Chuckling, “I came to rescue you, and you ended up rescuing me.”
Jakotsu surrounded Inuyasha with his sword and said, “Once I pull on this sword you’ll die. Bye-bye Inuyasha, I have to say, of all the men who have died by my sword, I like you the best!”
A/N Here is the 7th chapter of Secret Lovers. Enjoy and please review, so I know if it’s turning out well or not. Thanks :D
Thanks to jamied1968 for being my beta.
A/N The following is MY version of how things should have gone.
Last Time:
With Inuyasha:
He was still making his way through the crevice thinking, 'This hole is really deep! I wonder if it goes all the way down?' when Jakotsuou came flying through the air behind him. Hearing the blade coming he dodged it thinking, 'Huh?'
Retracting his sword and walking up behind Inuyasha, Jakotsu said, “So Renkotsu was right.” looking pleased he stated, “Is that really you as a mortal? You’re as cute a human as you are a half demon.”
Inuyasha recognizing him spat out, “Jakotsu!” as his eyes narrowed on the undead mercenary.
Jakotsu laughed, “What a pleasant surprise.” Licking his lips as his eyes shined with vicious intent. “I’ve been waiting for the time when I could fight you again, Inuyasha.”
Grabbing his sword Jakotsu declared sadistically, “Now, let the fun begin!”
Now:
Jakotsu laughing held his sword ready to strike and started towards Inuyasha. Inuyasha grabbed his sheathed sword and prepared to block and dodge as best he could.
With Sango and Miroku:
They kept and arrived at what looked to be a mountain temple. Sang asked, “Who’d have thought it’d lead to a place like this?”
Miroku said, “It appears to be a mountain temple.” and thought, 'The level of the purity here, must mean we are at the center of the sacred grounds.'
They stopped a few feet in front of a mummy sitting in the middle of the room.
Sango gasped, “A living Buddha.”
Miroku asked, “Is it Saint Hakushin?”
The mummy looked up at them and spoke. “Who are you?” causing them to gasp in surprise.
Miroku asked confused, “Saint Hakushin is still alive?”
The mummy demanded in an even tone, “Who are you? Why do you violate my sacred territory?”
Sango asked confused, “How can a mummy be alive?”
Miroku standing protectively in front of her said, “You’re the monk who went by the Hakushin, aren’t you?”
The mummy responded, “You are correct. My name is Hakushin.”
Sango asked, “Has Naraku somehow brought him back to life?”
Miroku stepped forward and demanded, “Tell me this saint Hakushin, word has it that during your life time. You were a man of high morals and worked hard; to save many people. How is it that you now assist Naraku?”
Staring the mummy in the face he continued, “Your powers are undeniable. You have the ability to lay down this strong and pure barrier. It’s unthinkable that you’re assisting Naraku, because you are unable to see through to his evil nature.”
Hakushin replied seriously, “I know what he is. But whether he is a demon of great wickedness or not; is not my concern. I’m merely carrying out my own desires.”
With Kagome:
She was waiting outside the mountain standing and staring at the mountain as she thought back to her time with Bankotsu. He really was a handsome man, too bad he had to be so mean.
'Well maybe not mean… he did make sure that I was warm and fed.' she admitted to herself.
She stood there thinking a moment about all the stuff he did for her. 'He even made sure that I could bathe.' she admitted honestly. Thinking about it she realized, 'Even when he was mad at me, he let me stay on the bed instead of that hard floor.'
Standing there she sighed and continued thinking, 'Okay so he’s a bit rough around the edges, but he was even gentle with me; most of the time- especially that first night.'
Flashes of their first night together assailed her mind. Kagome thought about how gentle and attentive he had been that first night. She remembered draping herself over him languidly and falling asleep that first night as well as his strong arms holding her.
'He’s not really that bad, when I stop and think about it.' her mind whispered.
Shippo murmured in his dazed state, snapping Kagome out of her trip down memory lane. “Are you okay?” she asked concerned, staring down at the fox kit in her arms. Shippo unconsciously nuzzled further into her arms and sighing contently closed his eyes to rest.
She stared at her little friend a moment then went back to thinking. 'Bankotsu even tried to cheer me up when I was feeling bummed about Kikyo again.' Sighing she mentally huffed, 'Inuyasha never did that. He’d always complain about how much better Kikyo was then me.' Sadness seeping into her being, Kagome sighed and shifted again.
Koga who had been sitting over by a boulder, stood up asking concerned, “What is it Kagome?”
Kagome shook her head, “It’s nothing Koga.”
He frowned. “You sure?”
Smiling she nodded. Koga thinking that he would never understand women shrugged and went back to staring at the sky.
Kagome thought, 'Maybe if he survives this, Bankotsu and I could try to see how it would work? I know he likes me… but does he love me? Could he be capable of loving me?'
Kagome became lost deep in thoughts of how things might be if Bankotsu survived. She knew that she loved him and was sure he at least had some feelings for her. Why else would he have been so adamant about her being his?
Kagome stared off at the mountain thinking, 'Please be okay Bankotsu...' as she cuddle Shippo and Kirara closer.
With Inuyasha and Jakotsu:
Jakotsu’s sword sailed through the air towards Inuyasha. Who using his sheathed sword deflected the blades and jumped away again yelling, “Damnit!”
Jakotsu taunted Inuyasha telling him about some of his rather detailed fantasies.
Inuyasha spat, “You’re disgusting, everything you say makes me wanna puke!” before falling to one knee with his weapon raised in defense and bleeding from one arm and one shoulder wound thinking, 'Damn this is bad!'
Jakotsu smirked and licked his lips excitedly before moving to strike Inuyasha again.
Back with Sango and Miroku:
Miroku was becoming agitated as he said, “The barrier you created with your own powers is hiding and protecting the evil being Naraku. You know that and yet you don’t stop!” clenching his fist around his staff to control his temper which was rarely ever lost.
The one holy monk defended, “Long ago when I was alive, I never even hesitated to do whatever I could, to help the people. I entered nirvana after several years of the great famine. Disease was rampant and corpses lay strewn everywhere on the ground, thus was the era we lived in. Everyone sought my help, even the evil hearted men, and all deserved a chance at and were desperate for salvation.”
He continued, “The day came when I personally became sick and collapsed while tending the sick. The people gathered around, lamenting my poor health. So I gave them my assurance, I would become a living Buddha and watch over them for eternity. I fulfilled my promise, and was buried alive in front of all the villagers.”
Sango said, “That’s how you were able to become a living Buddha.”
Hakushin continued, “My only connection to the outside world was a short piece of bamboo for breathing. In there I would continually ring a small bell. When it ceased, it would tell those outside that I was dead. Outside everyone prayed for my unhindered and magnificent entry into nirvana. They were wishing for my death. For the first time in my life, I was overcome with regret. I had an attachment to life and a fear of the great darkness. And so I died. My remains were sanctified as a living Buddha, but my soul was left behind in the darkness; for a very long time, with no hope of salvation, then came his voice. He spoke of things I’d never dared to admit, even to myself. Do you blame me? Can you hate me for my choice?”
Miroku admitted, “I am no saint myself and have no intention of judging you.” Turning dead serious he added, “However I cannot allow a barrier to protect the likes of Naraku.” And lunged toward the mummy, only to be deflected by his barrier and warned, “The barrier is impenetrable.”
Back with Inuyasha and Jakotsu:
They were still fighting and Renkotsu stood around a corner watching. He thought, 'Wretched Inuyasha, I’d hoped he’d at least been able to wound Jakotsu.'
Continuing to watch he thought, 'He can hardly move, Jakotsu’s gonna torture him to death.'
Inuyasha just missed slicing Jakotsu’s neck and Jakotsu realized Inuyasha was aiming for his jewel shard. Using the hilt of his Jakotsou to hit Inuyasha in the stomach Jakotsu scoffed, “You don’t scare me.”
Lifting Inuyasha by the hair he said, “Come on, just give me one sweet little scream of agony.”
Back with Miroku and Sango:
Miroku proclaimed, “Forgive me, but I cannot allow a barrier to protect the likes of Naraku! You must be vanquished!” and unleashed his wind tunnel.
Hakushin focused his powers into maintaining his barrier and when the wind tunnel shattered the barrier and started drawing his mummy toward Miroku, Hakushin rechanneled his powers to teleport himself out of the mountain; shocking both the younger monk and demon slayer as hundreds of Saimyosho swarmed towards them.
Miroku was forced to close his wind tunnel, thus allowing the mummified saint to escape.
Outside the mountain:
The barrier began to waver and become unstable. Kikyo was nearby resting under a tree and felt the disturbance and thought, 'Mount Hakurei, the power of the barrier is weakening,' Standing she said, “Something is escaping the mountain.” as she spied a holy light floating in the air away from the mountain.
Back with Inuyasha and Jakotsu:
Jakotsu gasped, “What was that.” and saw demons swarming towards them.
Dropping Inuyasha he thought, 'Demons? They shouldn’t have been able to pass through the barrier!' and began cutting up the demons. After a minute he said, “Damn! There’s too many of them!” and tossed Inuyasha to the demons, who was knocked to the ground; before Jakotsu began running around the corner to hide. The demons ignored them and headed straight to outside of the cave.
Jakotsu said, “It feels like the barrier is dissipating.” before noticing Inuyasha lying on the cave floor. As Jakotsu moved toward Inuyasha, Inuyasha’s body began to pulse. Inuyasha stood to his feet saying, “Miroku, Sango? I take it you’re safe. You must have succeeded in taking down the barrier.” Chuckling, “I came to rescue you, and you ended up rescuing me.”
Jakotsu surrounded Inuyasha with his sword and said, “Once I pull on this sword you’ll die. Bye-bye Inuyasha, I have to say, of all the men who have died by my sword, I like you the best!”
A/N Here is the 7th chapter of Secret Lovers. Enjoy and please review, so I know if it’s turning out well or not. Thanks :D