InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Stormy Knight Seduction ❯ A Tearful Goodbye ( Chapter 17 )
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By: kittyb78 
Kagome finally tells her mother some heart braking news.
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance | Type: One Shot | Uploaded On: 09.24.2011 | Pages: 3 | Words: 2.4K | Visits: 442 | Status: Work In Progress
Kagome finally tells her mother some heart braking news.
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance | Type: One Shot | Uploaded On: 09.24.2011 | Pages: 3 | Words: 2.4K | Visits: 442 | Status: Work In Progress
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters. I only own my little plot line.
XOXOXO:
A Tearful Goodbye:
Drizzling rain fell outside Kagome's window. Bankotsu spent the early hours of the morning lost deep in thought as Kagome slept beside him. He felt her stirring and sat up.
She sat up and yawned and then blinked. "What's with the grim face?"
"We need to talk."
She hugged her knees to her chest and stared into his eyes. "What's on your mind?"
'I might as well get this over with.' He took her hand in his and his thumb rubbed the back of her hand. He took a deep breath and stared into her eyes. "I want to go back."
When she opened her mouth, he held up a hand. "Let me finish."
She closed her mouth and nodded.
"I like the steak stuff your mother cooked and I like the plumbing thing you all use." He stroked her cheek and then clenched his fist. "But, these things you call buildings are too close around us." He took a deep breath. "I'll never fit into this world. "
He rubbed his palm against his hakama leg. "I'm a mercenary babe and I thoroughly enjoy my job. Killing is all I've ever known and I'm good at it." He stood up and paced across the room to stroke his Halberd. He turned to face her. "I'm already feeling edgy from the lack of battle."
She blinked and nodded.
He sighed and pushed away from the wall. He crossed back over to sit in front of her. "In my time, I know when to keep on my toes and when to relax. Here I can never relax because the minute I drop my guard an unknown enemy will attack us. You said that if I kill here it will cause a lot of trouble." He lifted her hand to his lips and brushed a kiss over her knuckles. "Do you understand what I'm saying?"
She nodded and grabbed his hand. "I miss the fresher air of your time and being out in nature too."
He smiled. "I'm glad we came to see your family."
She climbed into his lap. "Me too." She took a deep breath and laid her head against his chest. "To be honest I've been thinking about what I would do once the battle for the jewel is over for a while now too."
She cupped his face. "I prefer the freedom of your time over the restrictions of my time. I feel happier and more at peace in your time" She sighed. "I just haven't figured out to tell my family yet."
He hugged her and closed his eyes. He buried his face in her hair and let out a long sigh. "We will tell them together, okay?"
She kissed his jaw. "Okay." She stood up. "Give me a little bit to pack a few things. I know I can't take everything, but there are some things I need to take with me."
He nodded and pointed to her yellow backpack at the foot of the bed.
She smiled and pulled out two weeks' worth of matching underclothes and socks, her favorite pair of black jeans, her favorite cream colored sweater, her baby blue tee shirt, her mint green summer dress, a pair of worn cutoff jean shorts, an aqua sweat suit, and her favorite red bikini. She folded them and slipped them into her back pack.
She pulled out her photo album and added it to the bag along with the brush, comb, mirror set that was her last gift from her grandmother and a set of ribbons her father had given to her. She placed those in the bag and then stuffed her winter coat into the bag. She added her sewing kit and went to change into another pair of jeans and a tee shirt. Her stomach fluttered and her palms sweated. She came back out and slipped her bag onto her back. She slipped her hand into his free hand. She took a deep breath.
"I'm ready."
He placed Banryu against his shoulder and they walked downstairs holding hands.
Natsumi was in the kitchen making breakfast. "Good morning you two."
Kagome placed her bag on the table and bit her lip. "Um Mama?"
Natsumi blinked and turned to face her daughter. "What is it dear?"
Kagome closed her eyes and took a deep breath. She opened her eyes. "Sit down Mama. We need to talk."
Natsumi's eyes widened and her heart felt heavy. She slowly sat in the chair. "You've decided then?"
Kagome blinked and then nodded.
Natsumi sent her a small smile and grabbed her hand. "I've known for a while that this was coming."
"You have?"
"I knew shortly after your first few trips over there that this day was coming."
Kagome blinked. 'How could she know?'
Bankotsu stood behind and placed a hand on Kagome's shoulder. Kagome's free hand lightly squeezed his.
Natsumi looked at Bankotsu. "Thank you for bringing her home to see us again."
He nodded.
Natsumi smiled at her daughter. "Thank you for bringing him home to meet us. Now we won't have to worry so much about you."
Kagome's eyes welled with tears. "Mama I - "
Natsumi pat her hand and then stared into Bankotsu's eyes. "After meeting you I know for sure she will be well cared for and protected. Please help her in her battle for the jewel and always keep her happy."
He blinked and swallowed. "You have my word."
Natsumi stood up and hugged him. He blinked and patted her back. Natsumi spun around and hugged her daughter.
Kagome sobbed in her mother's arms. "I'm going to miss you all so much."
Natsumi kissed her hair and fought back tears. "We will miss you too dear."
Souta walked into the kitchen. "Uh, what's going on?"
Natsumi sniffled and kissed Kagome's head. "Have faith in yourself and in your friend. You will do fine my sweet daughter."
Granpa walked in and sighed heavily. "So the day has come, eh?"
Natsumi nodded and bit her bottom lip.
Souta's eyes widened and he stared at the ground, scuffing his feet.
Grandpa walked over to Bankotsu and stared him in the eyes. "You better make sure no harm comes to her. I'm holding you personally responsible for my granddaughter's protection from this day forward."
Bankotsu grinned. "You're not so bad after all, old man."
"Old man? Why you young buck, I'll - "
"Father, let's not argue this morning."
The old man stared into his daughter in law's eyes and nodded. "You're right."
Kagome ran into her grandfather's arms and hugged him. "I love you granpa."
He hugged her and kissed her head. "I love you too Kagome. Remember the stories I have told you."
Natsumi wiped her cheeks and left the room. Minutes later she returned carrying a small bundle. She placed it on the table and then led Kagome over to the table. "I want you to have these. They are some of my best spices, a book on how to use them and some of my best recipes."
Kagome sobbed and hugged the bundle to her chest. "Thank you so much."
"You're welcome dear."
Natsumi turned to Bankotsu holding out a boxed set of daggers and a whetstone. "These belonged to my husband. I want you to have them because I know they will be taken care of."
He blinked and then bowed to her. "I'm honored."
She smiled. "He made me promise to give them to someone who would appreciate them they way he did. Seeing as you are a warrior, I know you will take care of them how they are intended to be."
Bankotsu nodded and placed them inside his haori behind his armor.
Grandpa grunted. "Stay there, both of you." He left the room for a few minutes.
Souta walked over to his sister. "Are you really leaving, like for good?"
Kagome took a deep breath and then smiled sadly. "We don't know whether or not the well will still work after the jewel is destroyed. Even if it does I'm going to stay with Bankotsu. Souta, I love him and he loves me."
Bankotsu hugged her waist from behind and nodded curtly.
Souta stared up at him. "You're going to protect her, right?"
Bankotsu reached over and ruffled the boy's hair. "You bet your ass I am, squirt."
Souta blinked and then nodded. He flew into his sister's arms and hugged her tightly. "Don't forget us Kagome."
Kagome hugged him and kissed the top of his head. "Never."
Grandpa returned and placed some things on the table. "Kagome, this has been passed down for generations in our family." He passed her a set of armor that looked as if it had been crafted just for her.
Bankotsu whistled. "You've obviously taken good care of it."
"Of course, it's a family heirloom." Grandpa held up a katana to Kagome. "So is this. When you're fighting Naraku and whatever else you might face over there, these will help protect you."
Bankotsu inspected the sword and nodded. "It's of the finest craftsmanship I've seen in a long time."
Grandpa beamed. "You're not so bad for a young whippersnapper."
Bankotsu grinned. "Thanks."
Grandpa nodded and showed Kagome a small plant. "This aloe vera will also come in handy. I've included a scroll I've written of its medicinal uses in your stuff as well."
Tears flowed down her cheeks as she hugged her grandfather. "Thank you so much."
He hugged her back and felt his old heart cracking. "You be careful over there, you here?"
"I promise."
She stepped back and Bankotsu helped her slip the armor on. Bankotsu tied it in place and stepped back inspecting it.
Grandpa smiled. "Fits like a glove."
"Hai," Bankotsu tied the scabbard around her waist with a sash and grinned. "Now that's the way a powerful warrior priestess should look."
Kagome blushed as his eyes openly took in every inch of her.
Souta cleared his throat. "Here, it's not much, but I want you two to have them."
Kagome gasped at the smooth rocks he held up to her. "Souta we - "
Souta's eyes narrowed. "Are you going to refuse the only gift I have to offer?"
She bit her lips and shook her head as tears flew from her cheeks. She hugged him tightly. "You behave for mama and help grandpa with the shrine. You hear?"
Souta sobbed. "Hai."
Bankotsu helped Kagome put the backpack on over her armor.
Natsumi added several rolls of gauze and four small containers of penicillin paste into the pack. "Make sure you use the penicillin only in emergencies so it will last for a while, okay?"
Kagome hugged her mother. "Thank you mama."
Natsumi hugged and kissed her daughter. "I'll miss you terribly dear, but at least I'll know you have a good man by your side."
Natsumi kissed Bankotsu's cheek and hugged him. "Take good care of her for me."
He blinked and then nodded. "You can count on it."
When Natsumi stepped back, Kagome slipped her hand into Bankotsu's and they walked over to the well. Taking deep breaths they waved and smiled to everyone. They squeezed each others hands and jumped into the well.
Natsumi, Souta and grandpa all hugged each other and cried as they watched the young lovers fall into the well for the last time. The rain fell from the sky as if heaven was crying with them.
XOXOXO:
A/N: That's it for chapter seventeen. Remember reviews are any author's greatest motivation. XD
A/N II:Heads up to all of my readers. I am approximately 7 chapters away from completing SKS and 9 away from completing BGC, so after this next round of updates I will be focusing mainly on those two stories until both are completed. This means MEMF, AAO, SYL, and IIAB will take longer to update. Thanks in advance for your patience.
~Tempest78.
XOXOXO:
A Tearful Goodbye:
Drizzling rain fell outside Kagome's window. Bankotsu spent the early hours of the morning lost deep in thought as Kagome slept beside him. He felt her stirring and sat up.
She sat up and yawned and then blinked. "What's with the grim face?"
"We need to talk."
She hugged her knees to her chest and stared into his eyes. "What's on your mind?"
'I might as well get this over with.' He took her hand in his and his thumb rubbed the back of her hand. He took a deep breath and stared into her eyes. "I want to go back."
When she opened her mouth, he held up a hand. "Let me finish."
She closed her mouth and nodded.
"I like the steak stuff your mother cooked and I like the plumbing thing you all use." He stroked her cheek and then clenched his fist. "But, these things you call buildings are too close around us." He took a deep breath. "I'll never fit into this world. "
He rubbed his palm against his hakama leg. "I'm a mercenary babe and I thoroughly enjoy my job. Killing is all I've ever known and I'm good at it." He stood up and paced across the room to stroke his Halberd. He turned to face her. "I'm already feeling edgy from the lack of battle."
She blinked and nodded.
He sighed and pushed away from the wall. He crossed back over to sit in front of her. "In my time, I know when to keep on my toes and when to relax. Here I can never relax because the minute I drop my guard an unknown enemy will attack us. You said that if I kill here it will cause a lot of trouble." He lifted her hand to his lips and brushed a kiss over her knuckles. "Do you understand what I'm saying?"
She nodded and grabbed his hand. "I miss the fresher air of your time and being out in nature too."
He smiled. "I'm glad we came to see your family."
She climbed into his lap. "Me too." She took a deep breath and laid her head against his chest. "To be honest I've been thinking about what I would do once the battle for the jewel is over for a while now too."
She cupped his face. "I prefer the freedom of your time over the restrictions of my time. I feel happier and more at peace in your time" She sighed. "I just haven't figured out to tell my family yet."
He hugged her and closed his eyes. He buried his face in her hair and let out a long sigh. "We will tell them together, okay?"
She kissed his jaw. "Okay." She stood up. "Give me a little bit to pack a few things. I know I can't take everything, but there are some things I need to take with me."
He nodded and pointed to her yellow backpack at the foot of the bed.
She smiled and pulled out two weeks' worth of matching underclothes and socks, her favorite pair of black jeans, her favorite cream colored sweater, her baby blue tee shirt, her mint green summer dress, a pair of worn cutoff jean shorts, an aqua sweat suit, and her favorite red bikini. She folded them and slipped them into her back pack.
She pulled out her photo album and added it to the bag along with the brush, comb, mirror set that was her last gift from her grandmother and a set of ribbons her father had given to her. She placed those in the bag and then stuffed her winter coat into the bag. She added her sewing kit and went to change into another pair of jeans and a tee shirt. Her stomach fluttered and her palms sweated. She came back out and slipped her bag onto her back. She slipped her hand into his free hand. She took a deep breath.
"I'm ready."
He placed Banryu against his shoulder and they walked downstairs holding hands.
Natsumi was in the kitchen making breakfast. "Good morning you two."
Kagome placed her bag on the table and bit her lip. "Um Mama?"
Natsumi blinked and turned to face her daughter. "What is it dear?"
Kagome closed her eyes and took a deep breath. She opened her eyes. "Sit down Mama. We need to talk."
Natsumi's eyes widened and her heart felt heavy. She slowly sat in the chair. "You've decided then?"
Kagome blinked and then nodded.
Natsumi sent her a small smile and grabbed her hand. "I've known for a while that this was coming."
"You have?"
"I knew shortly after your first few trips over there that this day was coming."
Kagome blinked. 'How could she know?'
Bankotsu stood behind and placed a hand on Kagome's shoulder. Kagome's free hand lightly squeezed his.
Natsumi looked at Bankotsu. "Thank you for bringing her home to see us again."
He nodded.
Natsumi smiled at her daughter. "Thank you for bringing him home to meet us. Now we won't have to worry so much about you."
Kagome's eyes welled with tears. "Mama I - "
Natsumi pat her hand and then stared into Bankotsu's eyes. "After meeting you I know for sure she will be well cared for and protected. Please help her in her battle for the jewel and always keep her happy."
He blinked and swallowed. "You have my word."
Natsumi stood up and hugged him. He blinked and patted her back. Natsumi spun around and hugged her daughter.
Kagome sobbed in her mother's arms. "I'm going to miss you all so much."
Natsumi kissed her hair and fought back tears. "We will miss you too dear."
Souta walked into the kitchen. "Uh, what's going on?"
Natsumi sniffled and kissed Kagome's head. "Have faith in yourself and in your friend. You will do fine my sweet daughter."
Granpa walked in and sighed heavily. "So the day has come, eh?"
Natsumi nodded and bit her bottom lip.
Souta's eyes widened and he stared at the ground, scuffing his feet.
Grandpa walked over to Bankotsu and stared him in the eyes. "You better make sure no harm comes to her. I'm holding you personally responsible for my granddaughter's protection from this day forward."
Bankotsu grinned. "You're not so bad after all, old man."
"Old man? Why you young buck, I'll - "
"Father, let's not argue this morning."
The old man stared into his daughter in law's eyes and nodded. "You're right."
Kagome ran into her grandfather's arms and hugged him. "I love you granpa."
He hugged her and kissed her head. "I love you too Kagome. Remember the stories I have told you."
Natsumi wiped her cheeks and left the room. Minutes later she returned carrying a small bundle. She placed it on the table and then led Kagome over to the table. "I want you to have these. They are some of my best spices, a book on how to use them and some of my best recipes."
Kagome sobbed and hugged the bundle to her chest. "Thank you so much."
"You're welcome dear."
Natsumi turned to Bankotsu holding out a boxed set of daggers and a whetstone. "These belonged to my husband. I want you to have them because I know they will be taken care of."
He blinked and then bowed to her. "I'm honored."
She smiled. "He made me promise to give them to someone who would appreciate them they way he did. Seeing as you are a warrior, I know you will take care of them how they are intended to be."
Bankotsu nodded and placed them inside his haori behind his armor.
Grandpa grunted. "Stay there, both of you." He left the room for a few minutes.
Souta walked over to his sister. "Are you really leaving, like for good?"
Kagome took a deep breath and then smiled sadly. "We don't know whether or not the well will still work after the jewel is destroyed. Even if it does I'm going to stay with Bankotsu. Souta, I love him and he loves me."
Bankotsu hugged her waist from behind and nodded curtly.
Souta stared up at him. "You're going to protect her, right?"
Bankotsu reached over and ruffled the boy's hair. "You bet your ass I am, squirt."
Souta blinked and then nodded. He flew into his sister's arms and hugged her tightly. "Don't forget us Kagome."
Kagome hugged him and kissed the top of his head. "Never."
Grandpa returned and placed some things on the table. "Kagome, this has been passed down for generations in our family." He passed her a set of armor that looked as if it had been crafted just for her.
Bankotsu whistled. "You've obviously taken good care of it."
"Of course, it's a family heirloom." Grandpa held up a katana to Kagome. "So is this. When you're fighting Naraku and whatever else you might face over there, these will help protect you."
Bankotsu inspected the sword and nodded. "It's of the finest craftsmanship I've seen in a long time."
Grandpa beamed. "You're not so bad for a young whippersnapper."
Bankotsu grinned. "Thanks."
Grandpa nodded and showed Kagome a small plant. "This aloe vera will also come in handy. I've included a scroll I've written of its medicinal uses in your stuff as well."
Tears flowed down her cheeks as she hugged her grandfather. "Thank you so much."
He hugged her back and felt his old heart cracking. "You be careful over there, you here?"
"I promise."
She stepped back and Bankotsu helped her slip the armor on. Bankotsu tied it in place and stepped back inspecting it.
Grandpa smiled. "Fits like a glove."
"Hai," Bankotsu tied the scabbard around her waist with a sash and grinned. "Now that's the way a powerful warrior priestess should look."
Kagome blushed as his eyes openly took in every inch of her.
Souta cleared his throat. "Here, it's not much, but I want you two to have them."
Kagome gasped at the smooth rocks he held up to her. "Souta we - "
Souta's eyes narrowed. "Are you going to refuse the only gift I have to offer?"
She bit her lips and shook her head as tears flew from her cheeks. She hugged him tightly. "You behave for mama and help grandpa with the shrine. You hear?"
Souta sobbed. "Hai."
Bankotsu helped Kagome put the backpack on over her armor.
Natsumi added several rolls of gauze and four small containers of penicillin paste into the pack. "Make sure you use the penicillin only in emergencies so it will last for a while, okay?"
Kagome hugged her mother. "Thank you mama."
Natsumi hugged and kissed her daughter. "I'll miss you terribly dear, but at least I'll know you have a good man by your side."
Natsumi kissed Bankotsu's cheek and hugged him. "Take good care of her for me."
He blinked and then nodded. "You can count on it."
When Natsumi stepped back, Kagome slipped her hand into Bankotsu's and they walked over to the well. Taking deep breaths they waved and smiled to everyone. They squeezed each others hands and jumped into the well.
Natsumi, Souta and grandpa all hugged each other and cried as they watched the young lovers fall into the well for the last time. The rain fell from the sky as if heaven was crying with them.
XOXOXO:
A/N: That's it for chapter seventeen. Remember reviews are any author's greatest motivation. XD
A/N II:Heads up to all of my readers. I am approximately 7 chapters away from completing SKS and 9 away from completing BGC, so after this next round of updates I will be focusing mainly on those two stories until both are completed. This means MEMF, AAO, SYL, and IIAB will take longer to update. Thanks in advance for your patience.
~Tempest78.