InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Shiver ❯ Shiver II ( Chapter 1 )

Shiver

By Gin

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha or any of its characters or ideas. This is purely for fun and no profit is made from it. Any similarity to other fics or anything else is only coincidence.

Author's Notes: Thanks for reading so far. Thank you to all reviewers. This chapter is fairly tame. But next chapter has some really heavy content. So no warnings for this one. Warnings will be present in chapters following this. (Does that count as a warning?) Please add any input or criticism. Characters might feel a little off. I'm still getting a feel and it's kinda the shock period. R&R and especially Enjoy. ^-^

Her world now only consisted of two things, her feet pounding faster and faster against the concrete and, the sense of him, getting closer and closer. That's what he could do to her at times change all her priorities and cares. Not when they first met but slowly she started forming them around him. Usually she would be avoiding other pedestrians but now she thought they could take that liberty. There would also be concern for a certain fox youkai who was recovering on Sango's shoulder as they followed her. The question of how could he even be here wasn't even on her mind just that he was.

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Passing and colliding with a group of people in business suits she entered the park followed by phrases rewarded by her collision, Shippou and Sango stopping and apologizing on her part after they started again.

"What's with her?" Sango asked still supporting the kitsune.

"It's Inuyasha... It's always him..." He said shortly, she wasn't sure if it was from his weakened state or if it was.... out of.... No there was no way....

"Are you holding up?" The faster they went to keep up with the running girl the more he leaned on her.

"That spell was stronger then I thought it would be. I had to put more in it," He said flatly.

"Do you think she'll be able to find out who did it?"

"If they went to all that trouble with the spells of her family, her, even the shrine, she must be able to." He explained breathing harsher.

"Are you sure you're ok?" She asked with concern he almost looked like he was about to pass out.

"I'll be fine." He breathed harshly between each word.

Then it hit her. It was the illusions he was putting out. When he was in his human/youkai form he had been just a little tired after the spell. But when he had put on the spell to hide his tail, and other features he had become exhausted. She looked around the park. It was right after lunch, so the kids were home napping, grownups were back in work, and older children were at school. So the dirt paths even the green grass of the park was deserted at this time, on top of that the cold was keeping anyone else from coming.

"I know you won't leave. But why don't you nix the disguise?" Before he could provide a breathless protest she went on. "Open those youkai eyes of yours and look around." She spread her free hand around her, showcasing the deserted park. "What scared the trees will see you? Or maybe a park bench will report you. C'mon I know that the illusion is zapping you dry and you know you can't afford much more." Reluctantly he nodded. Slowly he lifted himself away from her; she reached her arms out just in case as he staggered away from her uneasily. He hunched over as the shiver he emitted started to pulsate. This was different.

She tried to go forward but he stopped her raising a hand slowly. He almost looked like his body was becoming like static on the TV screen. The shiver increased. What is going on? It shouldn't be increasing. He shouldn't look like that!

Then it was gone as immediately as it had spiked. There he stood, straight pointed teeth showing through a grin, as his bushy tail swayed behind him. I got to ask him where that thing comes out of one day. "What was that?" She exclaimed. "You... That was not supposed to happen."

"That is what happens when a miko's power meets with a daemon's. When I broke the spell and Kagome got control, some of her magic, a small bit went into me. Since I'm a youkai it's been reacting since I've had contact with her."

"Why couldn't I feel it?" She asked.

"It was a slight amount you wouldn't unless you were scanning me. But since it had contact with my fire it was invading me like a virus."

"It was trying to exterminate you?" She said in awe. "Why didn't you do anything?"

"I was trying if I was a century or two younger I'd be a goner. It just took awhile, if you saw me phase out that was when the magic was extracted."

"But you're good... Why would it try and destroy you?"

"I'm still a youkai and my magic is base partially in that which is opposite of Kagome's. You still feel the "shiver" around me don't you?" He asks.

"Yes but...."

"I'm a daemon never forget that." He said forcefully his silted pupils looking at her coldly. She was taken a back by this change in him. This was not the Shippou she knew. To her this was a fully unknown side of him. "I'm sorry." He said softening seeing the shock in the girl. "I lost myself for a moment. It's been some kind of a day. Too much stress." He said lightly.

"Yeah," The girl said softly in agreement. She looked up at him and shook her head then looked down at the path. I guess I don't know everything there is to know about you Shippou-chan. She thought sadly as she followed him closely as he started down the path.

Seeing that she had to nearly run to keep up with his strides he slowed to let her walk besides him0.

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Shippou's Thoughts

Walking along the path in the chilly air with Sango who was in her own thoughts he had time to think.

He had spent most of his life with humans. But still at times they seemed so fragile. But then youkai could be weak at times too. Just a few moments ago he himself had almost been about to collapse, and it had been Sango who had supported him.

Or years ago when Inuyasha was weakened, or wounded it was Kagome who tended to him.

Most thought that youkai and humans were two sides of a coin. But he disagreed. On the surface there were differences but in some cases they were more similar then most suspected.

Inuyasha and Kagome were an example. They couldn't be together in the past even when he made his wish. But now the wish undone and them in a new age he had to wonder if it would work. If it did or didn't he wondered how that would affect him. He was no child...Not in the least... Not anymore.

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It was so cold her body was numb and her breath came out as white puffs. At least it was deserted so she wasn't running into people. Made it easier to get to him, he was so close now!!! She didn't know what she would do when she got there only that she needed to be there.

The path she ran on got wider and spread into a circle surrounded by bushes and benches. She heard running water amazingly from the fountain in the middle with the cold one would expect it to be frozen. But the patter of it running and falling cut through the silence of her rapidly moving feet.

Then she stopped the only remaining sounds were the water and her rushed breath. She pivoted around looking frantically almost.

HE'S HERE!!!

But where was yet to be discovered. The ground was clear then she went up to the bushes and trees surrounding, the only movement was a branch shaking. Discouraged, he was there she knew it; she turned around only to see... Golden Eyes.

She didn't bother to wonder why the last time she had seen them they had been a deep brown, purple almost. But they were his she knew it. She was captivated by them.

"Kagome," It was said almost as a part of a breeze the same low gravely tone she remembered. It sent shivers up her spine.

"Inuyasha!" She all but exclaimed in elation. Her hands found their way around his body as her head went on his chest, still her eyes never leaving his. A single claw found its way to her cheek caressing as the other arm went around her.

He murmured her name as if in disbelief that if he let her go she would disappear. She was the same way.

"You're here! I can't believe it! You're actually here!" Kagome murmured into his chest her eyes glassing over.

"Awwww, it's almost like one of those cheap romance stories. Except I think you need to be on a beach and the sun needs to be setting." A new voice emerged.

The mood and moment gone both turned their eyes to the source, but still not letting go. She was almost relieved. She was here and he was. That's all that she cared about. But she had no idea what to do know...He seemed different somehow. (^-^)

"Only you would know." Inuyasha all but snarled.

"No he usually skips over those parts and goes to the action," yet another new voice joining the conversation.

"You only know because you always glance over my shoulder."

"I wouldn't waste my time. Anyway I'm old enough to read that kind of thing."

Kagome was yet again in shock. If she wasn't careful anymore surprises might end her up in the hospital. There standing in front of her excluding Sango and Shippou joining them was the spitting image of Miroku.

Same voice as well as face with the exception of wearing the trends of the day in black and longer hair and bearing himself a little differently it was him.

"By the way, nice being inconspicuous," The new age Miroku commented as the argument between him and Shippou went on.

"Some of us had, work to do. Unlike some people I know." Shippou replied his tail fully extended.

"No one saw you like that?" Inuyasha said quietly. He's so calm... Still gripping her.

"He changed in the park there were some complications. But no biggie, no one saw us." Sango spoke up.

"If anyone did, don't worry Sango I'll protect you." Miroku look a like said coolly striding over to Sango trying to reach out his hand.

Swatting it away Sango replied, "Oh please, you'd be the one needing protecting," sticking up her nose and crossing her arms. "Don't even think about it." She glared at him as his hand started to move." Showing no signs of defeat the man walked over to Kagome. She could feel Inuyasha's chest starting to rumble, an arm when around her front protectively.

"Ah, you must be the Lady Kagome." He said mock bowing.

"You are?" she said nodding warily.

"I, my Lady am Miroku. Not the one you remember of course."

"He's very similar to the original." Shippou spoke up lowly.

"That is low. I'm all original." He replied wandering hands stopped by Inuyasha's glare.

"Very similar," Shippou replied. "Come on we got a few things to explain to Kagome." He went on seriously.

"First can we go somewhere else? Where we won't become icicles," Miroku spoke up.

"Wow, a good idea for once." Sango spoke up. "We should head out back to my house."

"Yeah, it'll be great to see the family again." Miroku replied.

"Wait, you two are related?" Kagome questioned.

"They're both descendents of Sango and Miroku the names and appearance pop up every once and a while." Shippou explained. So they did get together... Kagome mused.

"We're distant cousins." Sango added quickly.

"A family spans out over a few centuries," Shippou shrugs.

"Shippou we'd better get going I think I see someone coming. Or can you magic yourself yet?" Sango asks.

"I don't have enough yet. If I do I'll collapse." He said shortly.

"We'd better go then." Miroku said. Starting down the path, Sango and Shippou started to follow but Inuyasha didn't move.

"Coming?" Shippou questioned.

"We'll catch up don't worry. I some stuff of my own to say." Inuyasha said lowly. Shippou just nodded.

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He let her go gently. She backed up a slight bit for the first time getting a full view of him. The same long silver hair, and those eyes, his face was a margin slimmer from age but his ears were gone.

"Where are your?" She question. He moved his hair back showing a pair of pointed almost human like ears at the side of his head.

"How?" She stepped back partially in shock. "Are you?"

"I'm full youkai now." He said bluntly she took another step back.

"Why? This is not possible. You should be... and...." She started to stutter. Way too much surprise today.

"Calm down. You're over reacting."

"Over reacting?" She looked at him. "Me over reacting, just because I found out I was under a spell for who knows how long. That there are Sango and Miroku copies running around. That Shippou is grown up."

"He is a youkai. We live longer then you." His voice rising.

"We? That leads me to you. You're supposed to be dead by now. When I left you were human." Kagome said blankly. This was all just a little too much even for her.

"I was human, Kagome. All for you," His voice becoming harsh and was rapidly rising. "You never came back!" He snarled. "I was human and you never came back." He repeated in almost a whisper.

"I..." She couldn't answer.

"Some other things came up..." He formed his hands into fists not looking away from her. "I had to do this. There was no other way."

"Inuyasha" She stuttered. Why couldn't she say anything? There were so many things going through her head. She just couldn't put it into words. Her heart was beating faster then she thought it ever had.

Breathing deeply she went up to her and flung her arms around his neck. "I'm sorry." She almost cried. "I'm sorry."

"Why didn't you come back?" He asked softly. This question ate at her, she didn't know remember. Was she supposed to go back...? It was all unclear. Was whatever this whole mess her fault? No it couldn't be. Thinking about it some more things were fuzzy. Was the spell fully broken?

"I don't know." She said grabbing him tighter.

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Author's Note: Just wait a little longer for the other stuff. Need to get through this major plot point. Next chapter will have more I assure you. But is Kagome still under the spell? If Inuyasha is a full deamon why isn't he all killy and stuff? Thanks for reading any input is really appreciated. I know this is basically G stuff the next chapter and then on will be R due to content. I just wanted to get the basic story points out first.