InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Gold Manacles ❯ I've Got That Human Feeling ( Chapter 5 )

[ P - Pre-Teen ]

What now? The tenyo's freed them from the manacles' hold, however, it came at a price.

With this revelation, they are now faced with an even bigger problem:

Sesshoumaru can't go home.

This forces Kaede to seek her friend's help once again. Meanwhile, everyone, especially the brothers, have chores to do but that doesn't exactly work out too well.

InuYasha: Get off your lazy ass and help me build this stupid canal!

Sesshoumaru: Help you? Since when does a self-sufficient hanyou need my help?

InuYasha: Why you STUPID motherfu�.!

Kagome: InuYasha...SIT!

Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Action / Adventure / Comedy | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 04.14.2005 | Updated On: 04.14.2005 | Pages: 5 | Words: 9.3K | Visits: 222 | Status: Work In Progress

Kirara waited patiently at the door for the return of Sango along with the others. Inside, Kaede was preparing some medicine, which she was sure would be handy for she knew that some of them had to had sustain some type of injury. The old miko was fortunate that the demon cat had caught her in mid air. Although, the thought of the Tenyo left Kaede a bit confused. Tenyos, as powerful as they are, they normally do not react in such an abrupt manner. Her friend had told her of the kindness these heavenly beings emanated and that normally they would use their powers if left without a choice. Kaede withdrew some of the medicine from the pot and placed it on Kirara's little left paw. She did not fail to whimper a bit, the medicine sting leaving a burning sensation.

“There, there now, you will feel better in no time. Thanks to you we were both fortunate.”

A sudden strong wind distracted Kirara since she expected Sango to appear at any second from the forest.

“I will be inside, tell me when they arrive.”

Kaede returned to check up on the medicine making sure it was not burnt. Her thoughts from earlier managed to seep in once more. She paused in seeking a solution to the question from before and eventually concluded that the Tenyo must have had her reasons.

“Then again, I guess there is always a rotten one from the whole bunch. Either that or she just has nothing better to do.” The miko thought to herself. Kaede could hear Kirara outside jumping making the normal noise animals do when they are excited about something.

“Hummmm, they must be here.”

Kaede stepped outside once again. Indeed, the whole party had arrived. Kirara rejoiced looking up at the old woman.

“Well they do not look all that bad from here, yet I wonder if my eyes deceive me. Is that Sesshoumaru, Inuyasha's brother who carries Sango?”

Kirara was a bit perplexed with the miko's observation. Kaede twitched her eyes attempting to focus on the figures. Although it was a cloudless night accompanied by a new moon and billions of stars, she was not certain of the possibility ahead. But if her eyes did not betray her then certainly it would be a long night, perhaps even longer.

& nbsp; “Kaede sama, we are here.” Kagome announced.

& nbsp; Kaede waited by the doorway, she was right in her presumptions. She permitted everyone to enter offering warmth and comfort. Sango was immediately placed on a soft blanket. Kagome informed that Sango had not regained consciousness since they left the woods. Miroku had miraculously only a couple of scratches. He dropped Inuyasha on the ground, an act that produced an unconscious growl from the Hanyou.

& nbsp; “Oh my.” Kaede could not help expressing her concerns. “Black hair can only be sign of one thing”, she walked up to Sesshoumaru giving him a stern look, “ and so she removed your powers, a condition that turns you into a human.”

& nbsp; “What is it you are saying old woman?” Sesshoumaru expressed full concern.

& nbsp; “As you heard, the Tenyo took away your powers.”

& nbsp; “No! I mean what you said afterwards!” Those that were conscious were surprised by how desperate he sounded.

& nbsp; “She said we are human, clean the dirt out of your ears you moron!” It was obvious Inuyasha had came to. It took him effort to sit up considering that his whole body was crying for mercy.

& nbsp; “Watch it Inuyasha! I can still finish you here!” Sesshoumaru could not refrain from responding.

& nbsp; “NAH! Your useless now, just like you have always been!” Inuyasha teased.

& nbsp; “You little brat!” Miroku held on to the still strong but now human Sesshoumaru from attacking the big mouth Inuyasha.

& nbsp; “Come on! Want a piece me, huh, huh, want a piece I'll give it to you!” Inuyasha was about to get up but instead he remained on the floor protecting his head at which Kagome aimed at.

& nbsp; “That's enough from you! Don't forget that you got yourself into this position!” Kagome said with fury.

& nbsp; “That is enough from everyone, there is work to be done. First we have to figure out a solution for this problem.”

& nbsp; Sesshoumaru stopped resisting once he finally saw his hands. He could hear no one; he kept on staring at his hands, which were indeed as tender as human hands. It was not possible he thought to himself. He walked across the room finding a mirror at the other side. He began to study his features, his eyes had more of a brown tone to them, and his ears were rounded out, his teeth looked so boxed and uncomfortable since the canines were not present. But what he noticed the most was the black hairs on his head and eyebrows. All this shocked him, he felt as if he was staring at an image of someone other than himself. He felt something had over taken him, a feeling he lacked explanation for. His senses had also changed as he began to feel somewhat ill. He snapped out of his trance once he noticed the reflection of everyone looking at him. Their facial expressions struck him as different from before, he could feel the pity from the monk and the miko, he felt the concern of the old lady and the childish worry of the little fox demon who looked like he was about to cry. From Inuyasha he felt something odd, for as indifferent as the hanyou seemed at the moment, he sensed a bit of grief, something Sesshoumaru had a hard time understanding. Sesshoumaru concentrated back on his own image, giving his reflection a stern look as if challenging it; he turned his back on the image before him and gave his attention to the old lady.

& nbsp; “Old woman, I trust you will find a solution to this dilemma.”

& nbsp; Kaede sighed, “I must consult with my friend to see what she has to say.”

& nbsp; “Make it fast.” Sesshoumaru answered with a certain authority.

& nbsp; “I don't think you are in any position to make demands.” Miroku calmly answered.

& nbsp; “Neither of you comprehend that I cannot remain like this.”

& nbsp; “What, being a human is too low for you?” Inuyasha rose from his spot, “Humph! You always thought yourself better than any one.”

& nbsp; “It has nothing to do with that.” Sesshoumaru contained his anger.

& nbsp; “Oh yeah! Then what?”

& nbsp; Sesshoumaru choked a bit, he could not reply not because he did not have an answer, but because he knew he could not answer without having a disadvantage. He would have to reply without revealing anything crucial.

& nbsp; “Well we are waiting! What is it then!” Inuyasha kept pressing on.

& nbsp; Sesshoumaru began to feel sick; he was not sure why but a nauseous feeling was taking over. He remained silent, Kagome noticed that he was struggling with something within; she could somehow sense it, a horrible feeling.

& nbsp; “Ha! I knew it!”

& nbsp; “Inuyasha, that's enough. Something's not right.” Kagome pointed out.

& nbsp; Miroku had also noticed the little trembles that Sesshoumaru emitted.

& nbsp; “Tenyo's magic has its consequences.” He finally responded still with uneasiness.

& nbsp; “I don't get it!” Inuyasha blurted.

& nbsp; “What do you mean, like certain side affects?” Kagome enquired.

& nbsp; “If you wish to use that word, yes.” Sesshoumaru felt queasy as he began to produce sweat.

& nbsp; “What's that suppose to mean?” Inuyasha was very confused but suddenly felt the dread of his words.

& nbsp; “Indeed,” the old miko interrupted, “I best be on my way.”

& nbsp; “Hey wait old hag, do you know something I don't know!”

& nbsp; “I know many things you don't.”

& nbsp; “Don't even think about lecturing me, just answer what I want to know!”

& nbsp; “Simply put Inuyasha, Tenyo's powers are double sided.”

& nbsp; “Meaning?”

& nbsp; “Meaning that if you were smarter you would understand.”

& nbsp; Inuyasha wanted to grab the old miko by the neck. “I am not stupid!”

& nbsp; “Just stubborn, which in your case is a synonym of stupid.” Kagome answered with arms crossed.

& nbsp; “Don't use words I don't know!”

& nbsp; “Get a dictionary then!”

& nbsp; “What's a dictionary?” Shippou jump up on her staring with the cutest eyes ever.

& nbsp; “What is a synonym?” Miroku scratched his head.

& nbsp; “Ha! You see! I am not the only idiot!”

& nbsp; Shippou got teary eyed after hearing Inuyasha's claim, “Kagome he called Miroku and me an idiot!”

& nbsp; “Oh that was intended for me too?” Miroku smiled.

& nbsp; “Oh boy.” Kagome realized what she got herself into.

& nbsp; Sesshoumaru on the other hand paid no heed; he was feeling dizzy and weak on the knees. The terrible pain of his abdomen began rising little by little. The room felt like it was spinning. The ache continued to travel further up, burning as it came, he grabbed at it rapidly. It was this motion that caught Kagome's attention as well as the others. His breathing was deeper than usual.

& nbsp; “Sesshoumaru sama, are you alright?” Kagome was concerned.

& nbsp; Inuyasha noticed that his brother was acting very strangely and it scared him not knowing what to expect.

& nbsp; The burning pain worsen, he could not resist any longer. He looked up at Inuyasha with a horrible face, a gesture that made him want to stand back a little. At no moments noticed, Sesshoumaru suddenly dashed out of the room stumbling a bit as he shoved those that were in his way. He did not hear the voices calling for him; he just kept on going until he could no more. He fell on his knees near a tree; it was there that he let the demon out. He was not sure how long it took but relief came instantly. He slumped next to the tree breathing deeply and resting from the little ordeal. He felt more relaxed with the night breeze cooling down the drops of sweat on his forehead. Once again he felt at peace, everything return to normal.

& nbsp; A little voice was heard, running towards his direction. Yet he did not care to see who it was.

& nbsp; “Kagome”, Shippou called back, “I found him.” The little yokai ran up to where the once gallant dog demon lied. Picking up a stench, Shippou searched for the remains.

& nbsp; “Ewwwwwwwww” Shippou covered his little nose. Kagome appeared shortly after followed by Miroku and a reluctant Inuyasha. Kneeling down to the exhausted Sesshoumaru, she touched the front of his head, which was slightly warm.

& nbsp; “It seems he has a bit of a fever.”

& nbsp; “What the hell was that all about?!" Inuyasha obviously upset was not willing to take anymore of his brother's dramatic displays.

& nbsp; “He needs some medicine for that fever, Miroku, you and Inuyasha carry him back. Shippou run back and tell Kaede we will be needing some extra blankets.”

& nbsp; “You have to be kidding! There is no way I am carrying him back, he can stay here for all I care!”

& nbsp; “Inuyasha don't be so selfish!” Kagome had already had enough of his rants for one day. “If you won't carry him then I will!” Kagome had begun along with Miroku to lift Sesshoumaru.

& nbsp; “I can do it!” Inuyasha took the side Kagome was trying to lift. “And I am not selfish!” He helped Miroku out, Sesshoumaru was heavier than Inuyasha thought, then again he could not enjoy of the privileges he had as a hanyou.

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& nbsp; It took some time to drag him into the hut yet what upset Inuyasha was that Sesshoumaru was very conscious just seemingly weak. He was accommodated into a futon and given some green stuff that tasted weird yet the effects made him drowsy. He fell asleep within minutes. The rest now had time to sit and tend to their own injuries, which were not all that major. Kaede agreed to stay through the night just incase anything happened, yet promised first thing in the morning to be off to her friend's house for an expert opinion, yet Kaede feared she already knew the answer.

Kagome was the first one awake when the sun came out. Kaede was gone along with Kirara. The rest lay comfortably asleep except for Inuyasha he was sleeping sitting against the wall. She rose carefully not to wake Shippou who was next to her and tiptoed between the others. She managed to make it to the door and take a small peek outside. She saw Sango sitting on a big rock just staring at the distance. Kagome had not noticed Sango's bed was empty. She walked a couple of paces towards Sango who seemed peaceful.

“I hadn't noticed you were awake.” Kagome was concerned.

“I woke up before Kaede left. After explaining the odd circumstances I told her to take Kirara and then I came out here.” Sango delivered a smile of relief to Kagome.

“I hope you are feeling better, I really did not mean to fall on you like that.”

“You worry too much Kagome, I just had the wind knocked out of me but other than that Kaede told me I was perfectly fine, just a couple of bruises.”

Kagome sat next to Sango to contemplate the horizon as well. She couldn't help but notice a piece of paper in Sango's hands. Kagome pointed at it, enquiring in its contents.

“These? Kaede said that if the brothers did these things they would gain strength.” She handed the list to Kagome who in return could not help but deliver a silly expression.

“This is a to do list, for all of us.”

“Kaede does not believe in pampering for recovery.”

Kagome looked at the long list of chores, the hardest jobs were for Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru but they all had something to do.

“Kaede surely knows how to use things to her advantage, well I guess this will not sit well with two in particular.”

Just as expected, Inuyasha was already putting up a fit and although Sesshoumaru did not say anything his face revealed a million thoughts.

“This is her idea of recovery!” Inuyasha protested.

“Inuyasha, remember you are human now, you will have to build up your strength.” Kagome pointed out.

“To build up strength? It seems more like the old hag is using us! Half of these things will kill me!”

Kagome knew Inuyasha was right in some aspect. She looked at the list once more and the main thing she wanted the brothers to do was build a closer water source that would consist in some heavy duty digging and moving of large rocks.

“I am sure Kaede has her reasons, besides there is a good proverb that says that a man who does not work, does not eat.” Miroku always had something intelligent to say.

“I am glad to hear you say that, there is a list of things Kaede wants you to do as well.” Sango pat him hard on the back.

“Surely enough I would have to go to town to do them, that Kaede is so sweet.”

“Actually, she wants you to replace the roof of the hut, all the materials you need are here.”

Miroku choked a bit, it seems his visit to town would have to wait, so much for seeing young beautiful women that could bare his children.

“How about me Kagome?” Shippou's energetic will to help was just cute.

“You get to help Sango and I with the regular chores.”

“This is injustice I tell you, that old hag is just using us!” Inuyasha had to voice his protest one last time.

“Well Inuyasha, there might be an alternative.”

Inuyasha rushed to her side like an obedient puppy, “Really?”

“You can always beg for your powers back.”

“Ha! That's a joke!”

“Then shut up and start working!”

He snatched the paper that had the directions Kaede left from her hands and went off mumbling. Sesshoumaru on the other hand remained under the shade of a tree.

“Hey you! If I have to work then so do you!”

“Sesshoumaru, are you feeling better?” Kagome's concerns for Sesshoumaru annoyed Inuyasha deeply.

“He is just fine! Now get off that lazy ass and help me build this stupid canal!”

“Help you?” Sesshoumaru answered with a grin, “Since when does a self sufficient half breed need my help?”

“Why you STUPID motherfu….!”

“Inuyasha, SIT!” Kagome interfered on time. The now human hanyou met face with the ground he stood on. Pain…worlds of pain, crept up his spine.

& nbsp; “Ka-goooo-meeeeeeeee! I'm gonna get you for this,” he swore with tears in his eyes.

& nbsp; The sun burned fiercely as Inuyasha painfully dug in the ground, muttering all sorts of obscenities under his breath while Sesshoumaru sat on a large rock under the good shade of an oak tree, just watching and melting under the heat. The dreadful heat…Sesshoumaru did not know how much more of this torture he could take. It was getting to the point that even wearing his own kimono was unbearable and the weight of his armor was intolerable. He never felt such discomfort in his life. He never sweated this much in his life.

& nbsp; For Inuyasha, digging was not as easy as it was before. Without the help of his claws, he was wearing his own nails down to the point of his fingers bleeding. He stopped, suddenly, to look where Sesshoumaru was. To his dismay, the lazy schmuck was taking it easy under a tree while he broke his back doing most of the work.

& nbsp; “Hey, Stupid! (Yeah, you!) I could use some help here!” Inuyasha called to his brother, who in turn looked like he could care less. “In case you forgot, this is a job for two idiots, not ONE!”

& nbsp; “It is funny you should mention that, Inuyasha, you seem to be doing just fine by yourself,” he answered, rather annoyed.

& nbsp; “Look, Kaede wants this done! So, do something! Start by moving that rock!”, he pointed to a big rock in front of Sesshoumaru. Instead of moving the one Inuyasha indicated, with his foot he kicked the smaller one to the side.

& nbsp; “There, it is moved.” He said challenging him.

& nbsp; “Kagome!”, Shippo came scurrying inside the hut on all fours, “Kagome!”

& nbsp; “Shippo, what is it?” She, along with Sango, laid the firewood neatly in a corner.

& nbsp; “Inuyasha! Sesshoumaru-sama! They're killing each other!”

& nbsp; Kagome and Sango quickly ran outside towards the field. From their vantage point, they could see a large cloud of dust kicking up near the oak tree. Shippou was right, they were fighting. Inuyasha was on top, trying to smack the stuffing out of Sesshoumaru, who was fending off Inuyasha with his one arm on his back.

& nbsp; “Should we interfere?,” Sango asked, concerned.

& nbsp; “I don't know.” Kagome sounded hesitant.

& nbsp; “You think it'd be safe?” Shippou questioned the only way cuteness allowed him to do so.

& nbsp; “Not really but Kaede wouldn't like her field destroyed, either.”

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& nbsp; “You friggin' bastard! I'm pounding ya ta next week!” bellowed Inuyasha struggling to achieve fist contact to his brother's face.

& nbsp; Sesshoumaru, not exactly about to give the younger one that satisfaction, managed to flip the hanyou off him using the full weight of his own body and the help of his arm. Inuyasha landed on his back. However, before he could quickly get to his feet, Sesshoumaru assumed the straddled position, taking Inuyasha by the neck to pin him down.

& nbsp; Inuyasha tried getting Sesshoumaru off but could only manage to kick his legs. Sesshoumaru pressed down harder, using his full weight to subdue his brother. Inuyasha still kicked. He could not breathe.

& nbsp; “It is time you die, Inuyasha!” he pressed harder on the hanyou's neck while bearing his weight fully on Inuyasha's chest.

& nbsp; “Oh no!” Kagome realized what was afoot and went running to break the fight off. The others followed after her. Even Miroku who was up on the roof decided this was too good to pass up. “Sesshoumaru! Get off him!” She ordered, standing right behind him.

& nbsp; Sesshoumaru did not hear her. Inuyasha was already turning blue in the face.

& nbsp; “He did not hear you,” Sango uttered.

& nbsp; Sesshoumaru's concentration was fully on choking Inuyasha. “Sesshoumaru, I'm warning you! Get off of him!”

& nbsp; “No use, Kagome, he's not listening to you!” Miroku bellowed.

& nbsp; “I think I'm going to regret this.” Without warning, Kagome did the unthinkable that would get any mortal killed. She jumped on Sesshoumaru's back putting the deadly squeeze around the demon's neck. “Let go of him, you bully!”

& nbsp; “Get off, bitch!”

& nbsp; “Bitch?! Bitch?! I'll show you who's a bitch!,” She tightened her hold around his neck, choking the living daylights out of him, forcing the youkai prince to release Inuyasha.

& nbsp; “I think Sesshoumaru-sama needs help, now.”, Miroku stated the obvious.

& nbsp; Shippou ran up to a semi-conscious Inuyasha who struggled to bring air back into his lungs, rubbing the soreness out of his throat. “Inuyasha?” Inuyasha painfully inhaled. “Are you okay?”

& nbsp; Inuyasha nodded, struggling still.

& nbsp; “Ka-kagome?”

& nbsp; Shippou, looking at the action transpiring a ways from them, answered the hanyou with, “She's handling things.”

& nbsp; Miroku came, kneeing down by Inuyasha rubbing his back, “Whatever you do, do not look back, it is pretty ugly.” (Don't look now, it's pretty ugly).

“Of all the childish things! What do you have to say for yourselves?!,” Yelled Kagome with her knuckles pressing against her hips. Just like little children, the brothers had their backs turned from each other saying nothing. Kagome prodded, “Well?! Say something!”

They both were rubbing the dark bruises they had around their necks in hopes that would help rid the pain. But it did not. Kagome's yelling was making it worse. Sesshoumaru was beginning to understand why Inuyasha feared this human so much. She was terrifying. But,... since when?

& nbsp; It had taken a bit of effort to get this woman-child off his back. Her grip had been dangerously lethal as it made a tight circle around his neck. To add to that, she had wrapped her legs around his waist making it even harder for him to breathe despite having the armor on.

& nbsp; “Well, if you're not going to say something then don't! But let me warn you, that canal better be done before Kaede gets back! If not, I'm going to make you both pay ever so dearly!”

& nbsp; “He started it!,” Inuyasha pointed accusingly at his brother.

& nbsp; “I? Perhaps you should look more often in the mirror before taking any of your appendages out for air,” Sesshoumaru retaliated in his own defense. Everyone, especially Sesshoumaru, could not believe what he just had said.

& nbsp; “Er? Well, let's…not get…into that…,” Kagome wore this only perplexed expression on her face. “Anyway…” she continued, the brothers both pouting and eyeing each other with vengeance. “Anyway, get back to work…that's if you want to eat.”

& nbsp; “Yes, if we have to do it, so do you,” Miroku added.

& nbsp; Sesshoumaru, feeling appalled by the monk's meddling suggested, “Why do you not take your concerns elsewhere? I, Sesshoumaru, do not recall asking you.”

& nbsp; “I, Sesshoumaru…I, Sesshoumaru! Is that all you can say, you big pain in the ass?!” Inuyasha attacked.

& nbsp; “Inuyasha, for some reason, I feel extremely compelled to permanently lodge my boot up your backside.” Sesshoumaru defended again.

& nbsp; “He,hehehehehe, OOOOOOOOKAAAAy, that's enough of that,” Kagome said nervously. “Let's just get back to work. I hope I don't have to come back here to straighten you out unless you prefer death.” She looked at them both before returning to the hut.

& nbsp; “Kagome,” Sango softly pulled her by the arm away from the ears of others, “Is it me, or do I sense something different about Inuyasha's brother?”

& nbsp; “I have a theory of my own on that matter.” Miroku had to voice his opinion.

& nbsp; “Miroku?” Kagome feared the possibilities.

& nbsp; “It seems that he is becoming human.”

& nbsp; “I think that has been established already Miroku.” Sango rolled her eyes.

& nbsp; “I mean in every sense of the word, he is still transforming.”

& nbsp; “What do you mean by, still?” Kagome managed to ask.

& nbsp; “I mean everything that makes a human, human, mainly emotions, uncontrollable urges…”

& nbsp; “Like you, Miroku?” Sango interrupted.

& nbsp; Miroku returned a smile, a very fresh faced one that began to annoy Sango to the point that she walked off into the hut. Yet unlike Sango, Kagome felt Miroku had a point and if his point was correct then what would all of this lead to?

Elsewhere….

& nbsp; Kirara pranced around playing with the little insects she could find and chasing one of two down until she was left out of breathe. She entertained herself while Kaede spoke with her friend, the one she said to know vastly about Tenyo's. The place they were in was beautiful enough for a cat demon like Kirara to appreciate. The grass was so soft that she felt the necessity to lie in it awhile and while she was at it, maybe a little nap would be in order. Yet it seemed that possibility would have to wait for Kaede came rushing out from the big house telling Kirara they had to hurry back. At once Kirara obey, although she wished to remain there awhile longer. She transformed into her full size and off they were.

; “At speed! Kirara! We must return as soon as possible, it is worst than I feared!” Kaede had thought of the possibilities concerning the fate of Sesshoumaru being in human form, yet she did not suspect how serious the outcome could be for both brothers.