InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Tasks ❯ Return ( Chapter 1 )

 

 

 

 

“I grow weary of this place, why can I not rejoin the world? Have you not stolen enough from me?”

 

`Child, it is not yet time. Specific instructions were left until then you shall remain here.'

 

“My purpose has been served. Over a century has elapsed since then. You know this”

 

`You have done the beginning but more is needed of you.'

 

“I refuse to continue with this foolishness. I will not follow that wish for I cannot force matters of such distinct matters.”

 

`It is your destiny.'

 

“My destiny has been defined by one man. Decided without consultation and now Milord I refuse to be such a pawn.”

 

`You have no choice, child.'

 

“I do, watch me….”

 

 

Edo lay quiet within the new morning glow. Only but five days ago the young priestess from 500 years from the distant future had returned from her three year exile only to reappear suddenly, to stay. The well had truly closed for eternity. Tears of joy had been shed for the priestess' safe return. Laying within the branches of the God tree was the priestess and her half demon companion. For the first time in many years they were truly content, they had each other. As the sun began to rise higher within the sky the said priestess began to rise from her slumber.

 

Blinking the sleep from her stormy blue eyes her gaze settled onto the fire rat haori that covered his chest. Slowly her eyes traveled to gaze into the glowing ambers that were his eyes. A timid smile graced her features, as a blush spread across her cheeks. With an innocent that only she could achieve she buried her face onto the said haori. Laughing at her antics, Inuyasha kissed her head that lay nestled just below his chin. All the while enjoying the peace and pleasure of having her remain with him forever. Even though he never would comprehend why she had chosen him over her family.

 

Not that he was complaining, hell he felt like the luckiest man alive. Here he was with the beautiful priestess that had changed his life. She was the first person whom had ever truly loved him, for him since his mother. His first tears were for her when he had believed that he lost her. The only woman he wanted. The only woman that he could be a hanyou with.

 

 

He knew he had a lot to answer for. During the hunt for the Sacred Jewel shards he had been a royal pain in the ass to her. Calling her every name under the sun, never really noticing the pain that he was steadily inflicting onto this woman's soul. But Kagome being Kagome never faulted him over his many and long list of faults. Loving him for what he was. He knew that she held nothing against him but he felt that it was least he could do since she had given up so much to be with him. He sighed as he gazed up to the slowly lightening skies. A small smile forming on his lips, remembering the day she had returned to his side.

 

*Flashback*

The half demon growled in annoyance as the old priestess Kaede placed salve unto his wounds. He had been careless with a demon that had attacked the village only a few hours ago. The wounds weren't too severe but the annoyance that such a low level demon had given him any injury was a bruise to his pride.

`Face it, nothing has been the same since Kagome's gone. The one person you wanted to protect is gone forever. Probably married that Hobo guy.' A menacing growl escaped his lips. “Calm down Inuyasha I have not pulled the bandages too tight.” He huffed as a blush settled across his cheeks knowing that his control had slipped.

 

He knew he needed to come to terms that he was a man who would live many centuries alone. `Because there is no one better than Kagome.' He growled as he was reminded once again how she was no longer part of his life. `And who's fault is that idiot? You should have told her how you felt but no you had to keep chasing Kikyo's skirt!' With a heavy sigh he placed his haori on his shoulders, covering his fresh wounds. `Face it maybe... this is how it was supposed to be…' Mumbling a thanks to Kaede he headed out of the small hut to walk around the village.

 

Off in the distance he watched as Sango sparred with Miroku on the outskirts of the village as Kirara and Shippo watched the heated training session. Even though Japan was safe from any evil half demons they still felt the need to train. Of course with the fast pace they had for a year it was hard for the warriors to just settle down and do nothing. It was truly frustrating and he knew it well. He spent most of his time helping the villagers with menial tasks.

 

As he raised his hand in salute a surge of energy rocked the ground. Whipping around to see where the tremendous demonic energy was coming from his eyes widened. A stream of light was coming from the forest in the same place as… `Shit the well!' With killer speed he raced across the village to the location of the blue light that was slowly dissipating. Hoping that nothing had happened to the Bone Eaters well. `Just in case she came back.' Bounding into the clearing, he stopped dead.

 

Standing before him in miko garbs of this era was the woman that he had lost. His heart, his soul, … his Kagome. “Kagome…?” The next few moments seemed to happen in slow motion as she turned around flashing him one of her heart warming smiles. “I'm back, Inuyasha.” Her voice barely reaching over a whisper but he heard her none the less. He felt like he would break down any second. He had spent the last three years telling himself that he would never see her again but here she was alive and smiling at him. He ran to her wrapping her in his embrace. Knocking the breath out of her but she continued smiling. His face lay nestled in her hair as he inhaled her scent all the while trying to stop tears that he knew he was on the brink of letting fall. Her melodious voice spoke into his haori. “I'm sorry for making you wait but I'm here… And I'm never leaving.” He held her tighter cocking back the tears that he shouldn't shed. `Kagome… Thank you…'

 

In the back of his mind he heard his friends screaming his name and hers but he didn't care. All he wanted to do was hold her, forever.

 

 

 

 

What do you think? I think it would make a good one shot but it isn't sooo to be continued to the next chapter and more to come! ^.^