InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Eternal Curse ❯ That's Why ( Chapter 12 )

The Eternal Curse

Chapter Twelve:

That's Why

A.N.: O.o= nothing to say

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha. I can only dare to dream.

Warnings: Hmmm…this chapter is kind of confusing, so place close attention to dialogue.

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Inuyasha stared at the girl as if she was a raving lunatic. He cocked his head to the side, eyes wide with confusion.

"You crazy?" he asked. "No one has been able to stop that…ever. I mean…not Totusai, not even my Dad - but if he was around more then maybe-" Inuyasha stopped when he met Kagome's irritated gaze.

"You shouldn't talk about the dead like that," she said sternly. "He was your Dad after all. Look - my Dad went away to war when I was five, he came back, broke up with my mom, and got killed by his new fiancé - which was a demon in disguise, and you don't hear me talking trash about him, even though he deserves it." He scowled deeply, pouting.

"Shut up."

"Look, you can want my help or not. It's your decision," Kagome told him logically, as she got up and stretched. When she was about to walk off, he suddenly grabbed her arm, claws digging into her skin. Kagome winced.

"Wait," he said in a low voice. She looked deep into those sad eyes and blushed.

"So you want my help?" Kagome asked.

"Who said that?" He tossed her arm, and drew back if she were something foul. "Did I ever tell you that you stink?" Kagome glared at him, and growled. "Not nearly as impressive as last night."

"So that's it?" she screeched. "You only like me as a hanyou - last night you were all nice to me and as soon as I turn back…you're being a bastard."

"Kagome..." She shook her head, shielding her face from him with her trembling hands.

"Fine, I thought we could have been friends, or something along that line, but if you don't that then it's fine with me!"

"Kagome…stop…I was only kidding…" *WHAM* "OWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Inuyasha furiously rubbed the rising lump that sprouted from his tangle of white hair. "That's the thanks I get?"

"You're so rude!" Kagome cried, grinning. I've wanted to do that forever! "Now, let's stop fighting and think logically about it."

"YOU STARTED IT!" *WHAM*

"Shut up and listen."

"Why you…" *WHAM*

"Shut up!"

"NO!"

"YES!"

"NO!"

"YES!"

"OHHHHHH…ALRIGHT…."

"Now usually when someone has a curse, they have something that turns them back to normal…like…err a talisman or something like that." She waved her hands vaguely, as if she were brushing off a fly.

"You're cursed, and I don't see you with no talisman," Inuyasha pointed out. Kagome froze and her expression suddenly became sad.

"That's because it's not normal. My sister…my sister did it, then she…she died." She rubbed her eyes and turned her back to him, gaze pointed towards her feet. "No one believes me. Not Mama, or Sango…Tai…no one. Kikyo was always the perfect one, the smart one, the helpful one, the graceful one…It's not fair!" Kagome buried her face in her hands, large sobs rocking her body. She felt Inuyasha's tentative touch on her shoulder.

"Kagome…" She shrugged him off.

"I wouldn't expect you to understand, Inuyasha! You have it easy."

"EASY!" he roared, grabbed her shoulders, and whirling her around to face him. Kagome felt a wave of fear sweep across her body. He looked murderous.

"…"

"You think that me…a hanyou ruling over the whole kingdom of Inu Youkai is easy? I have to protect my mother and myself from assassinations without my bastard of a father there to defend us. Of course, they'll listen to me when I take the throne, but they'll secretly be plotting my death behind the scenes. Snickering, and insulting Ma and me when nobody is there. No one likes me." Kagome chewed her lip, and shyly touched his cheek. Inuyasha turned his attention to her, eyes softening at her scared, but determined expression.

"Don't worry Inuyasha, I like you." His amber eyes showed nothing but shock.

"Really?"

"Mm-hm." She nodded, stroking his cheek. "And I promise I'll find a way to help you."

"Thanks. I'll help you, too." And they walked back to the castle, smiling, hand in hand.

***

When they got back, Koi came up to them, her eyes a little frightened.

"Kagome…Inuyasha! Something has happened. There is a demon! A demon who claims to know you." She gazed at him warily, brown eyes identical to her daughter's.

"A demon?"

"Follow me." They swept soundlessly through the halls, hurrying to catch up with Koi, who was walking fervently. Everyone stopped. Miroku stood in the foyer, animatedly talking to himself. "Up there." Inuyasha and Kagome rushed passed her.

"Miroku? You idiot. You've finally gone delusional," Inuyasha muttered, shaking his head.

"No man, look." The monk pointed to a small bug on his shoulder with a bald head surrounded by a patch of white hair with multiple arms. Inuyasha stared in shock.

"Myoga…you came all this way? Hmpf, must be important. It's dangerous round these parts-" He cut himself short, and slapped at his face where the little bloodsucker had latched on to him. The flattened flea fell into his palm muttering something about "irritable hanyous."

"It is indeed important, Lord Inuyasha," Myoga said, hopping excitedly in Inuyasha's hand. "Your mother, Shioko told me to do some research on the nights of the full moon." Kagome smiled, her earlier distrust for the disgusting little flea diminishing.

"That's so sweet!"

"Yes," he said slowly, completely ignoring her. "And I dished up some information on your father."

"Why would I care about him anyway? I mean he was never around." Inuyasha stopped when Kagome's jabbed him in the ribs.

"Go on Myoga."

"I have also gotten some leads from your swordsmith, Totusai about how to control your demon blood. He said that he made two swords for you and your older brother, Sesshomaru." Inuyasha's hackles raised at that name; he bared his fangs, eyes narrowing dangerously. Kagome and Miroku looked at him oddly, before returning their attention to the flea. "Ahem, anyway, the swords…Tensusaiga and Tetsusaiga were made for two very different reasons. To heal and to destroy. Rumor has it that you, Lord Inuyasha, are to inherit Tetsusaiga, the Phantom Sword, able to kill 100 demons in one sweep. While Sesshomaru is granted the sword to heal 100 hundred humans with one swing." Inuyasha spat out a bark of laughter.

"That prick! He's probably totally jealous that I got the better sword!" he chuckled, but stopped when he looked at everyone's stern gazes. He crossed his arms over his chest. "What are you looking at me like that for? It's true!" Myoga shook his head.

"I have also been able to figure out the sword's whereabouts. It is fabled, that deep inside the remains of your father lies Tetsusaiga." Inuyasha grinned manically.

"So when can I go?" he asked eagerly. Myoga stood up and fixed his master with a stern gaze.

"No where. I said I know where the sword is located, not where the remains are hidden, Lord Inuyasha. So, regrettably, you won't be going any where." Inuyasha looked crestfallen.

"B-But…you said…" The little flea youkai looked at the hanyou sadly, shaking his head.

"I will be going out shortly, to gain more information on Tetsusaiga, and I will return to you after a few days rest." There was large clapping sound, and he was flattened by Inuyasha's twitching hands.

"DO IT NOW!"

"Y-Yes sire," Myoga managed to sputter, before hopping out of the castle.

"Inuyasha that was totally rude! Old Myoga was trying to help you know."

"Stop bitching about it…I mean all he did was get me hyped up. I wanna get outta this castle. I'll just find Tetsusaiga on my own." Miroku tisked softly.

"So you are going out in the Outside World to search recklessly for the whereabouts of a sword fabled to be able to control your demon blood? It sounds to risky, and your mom's strict orders were to stay here."

"Then why did she send Myoga? If anything, I think Mom is planning something…" Inuyasha leaned against the wall to contemplate his situation. Things were definitely not looking up.

***

He was certain no one was following him. Inuyasha's ear flicked backwards, following Kagome's rustling in her room. The loud snores of Miroku were heard from down the hall, and Sango was seemingly quiet. He was sure that he could find Tetsusaiga on his own, without the help of Myoga or his mother. Inuyasha crept through the halls and sailed through an open window, landing lightly on the soft grass.

He was just about to escape when he felt five razor sharp claws digging into his back as they turned him around.

"Eh…heh…heh…hey Kagome…"

"WHAT THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU ARE DOING?" she screeched. Inuyasha put a finger to her lips.

"Shut up!" he hissed. "I'm going to find Tetsusaiga. Alone. I don't need your help or pity." The claws embedded in his shirt released him and Kagome looked at him hard, hands on her hips.

"And that's precisely why I'm going with you."

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* That chapter was slightly longer than the last one. I did it to be fair. Nothing much else to say besides review! J