InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Hidden Strength Within ❯ Chapter 4
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By: pandora-of-the-south 
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Suspense / Mystery / Adventure / Action | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 10.27.2007 | Pages: 1 | Words: 1.4K | Visits: 658 | Status: Work In Progress
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Suspense / Mystery / Adventure / Action | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 10.27.2007 | Pages: 1 | Words: 1.4K | Visits: 658 | Status: Work In Progress
After Inuyasha left Kaede's hut Sango and Miroku turned curious eyes to the elderly Priestess, "What do you mean you know what happened between Inuyasha and Shippo in regards to Kagome? Why won't you tell us, she is like a sister to me and I will protect her if I have too, even if it means harming that half breed and dead Priestess." Sango declared as she became over whelmed with anger and fear.
"Calm down my dearest Sango. I am sure that if Lady Kaede thought that Lady Kagome was in any danger from Inuyasha or her sister, Kikyo, that she would warn us about it." declared Miroku as he tried to calm the love of his life and hoping beyond hope he was right.
Kaede looked down and away from the couple as she continued to prepare the rest of the herbs. 'I know I should warn them to not let Inuyasha get a hold of the completed Jewel but I can't find it in my heart to have to part with my sister all over again. Once a life time is all I think I can handle, plus I know that she has finally found peace with who Inuyasha is and what Inuyasha means to her.' she thought to herself.
The laughter of little children suddenly filtered into her little hut as the wind blew open the door flap. Kaede looked out to see Kagome and Shippo playing with the village's children.
'Yet, still I can't help but feel that ye Kagome is not the reincarnation of my dearest older sister. Her spirit is too much; it is so strong and pure that she hasn't even realized her full potential yet.' she mused silently.
Later that day as everyone gathered for lunch in the small hut, Kagome asked Inuyasha to join her outside for a little talk.
"Inuyasha, look I know what you told Kikyo and I know that you don't even consider me to be anything other than your shard detector; I was just hoping that maybe, just maybe you could consider me a friend or possibly a sister. I look at you as if you were my brother! I want you to know though that as long as I am alive I won't let you make a selfish wish on the Sacred Jewel. I don't want my world being affected by a tainted jewel because it didn't disappear with a selfless wish."
"Kagome, you promised me the Jewel. I'm sorry for what I told Kikyo but I will do whatever I can to assure that I get her back. I can't loose her again." he pleaded, "I need for her to live no matter the cost."
"Inuyasha I know, that is also why I know that you aren't sorry! Don't interrupt me. I love you like a sister loves a brother and as such I will not allow or let you damage your own future. I will not let you damn yourself to hell just so she can come back to life. Have you even thought about how you would feel if you did just so happen to kill me, would you really be able to live a happy life with your mate for all eternity? Regretting nothing?" she asked him.
"I...Kagome I..." he stuttered.
"I know Inuyasha, I can only pray that I too will find a love like your's for Kikyo one day myself, but for now I just want to say that I forgive you. I harbor no ill will towards you or your future mate; all I want, all I have ever wanted for you, is for you to be happy, even if it is with Kikyo." she said as she hugged and kissed him on the cheek before going back into the little hut.
"OK! Once lunch is finished and everything is cleaned and put up I say we head out, unless Lady Kaede has some need for us." stated Kagome as everyone started eating and nodding in agreement.
"Ye have all completed all ye need to complete. I wish ye all a good and safe journey and will wait to see ye all again!" chimed Kaede in her usual good mood.
Kaede watched with anxiety as she watched the small band of six, two demons, three humans, and one half breed, leave her village once again on their quest to complete the Sacred Jewel.
About an hour into their journey Sango asked Kirara to transform so she, Shippo, and Kagome could ride on her.
Kirara happily accepted the request and roared as she transformed into her bigger beast form.
"Um Sango, why did you not want Miroku to ride with you? Are you two fighting again? Wait, why are we so high and behind everyone? Kirara are you feeling well?" asked Kagome worried that something was wrong with their feline friend.
Laughing Sango replied, "No Kagome, Kirara is doing as I asked her too; she is well. And no Miroku and I aren't fighting at the moment. I just figured that neither you nor Shippo probably wanted to be riding on Inuyasha's back today and I was hoping that you would tell me what happened. You won't have to worry, Inuyasha's hearing doesn't work from this distance."
Kagome frowned and said, "No offense Sango but I don't want to involve you and Miroku in this. It is between Shippo, Inuyasha, and myself; besides I already forgave him for it. I don't want you guys to damage your friendship with Inuyasha because of what is happening with the three of us."
Sango sadly nodded her head in understanding, 'Doesn't she know that it is only because of her, Miroku, and Shippo that Kirara and I still hang around here. Inuyasha is unworthy of a friend much less companion such as Kagome. All he will do is eat her up and spit her out if given half the chance.'
"Um Sango...I was wondering..." Kagome paused, trying to find the right words. "Would you and Miroku take care of my dear Shippo if something were to ever happen to me?" she finally managed to ask.
"Kagome what is going on, did Inuyasha threaten your life? Don't you know I would do anything to protect you?" Sango all but yelled as her concern for her sister's safety became apparent.
"Haha...no, no, no Sango you got me all wrong. In my time people appoint others as their children's godparents, which means should something happen to the parents the godparents would step up and take responsibility of the children. So I guess I am asking if you and Miroku would be Shippo's godparents?" she replied quickly hoping her sister would buy the lame excuse.
Arching a suspicious eye brow at her sister Sango replied, "Of course, we would be honored. We could only hope that we can measure up to you."
After a while of more random chit chatting the girls finally joined the rest of the group, Shippo having long ago fallen asleep to the chatting of the females.
Inuyasha looked over his shoulder to them with a questioning look to Kagome asking, 'Did you tell her?' He relaxed and returned his attention back to the path they were on when he saw her smile and shake her head no in reply.
"We will set up camp in a little bit, there is a hot spring not far from here for you two. Why don't you two go bath while Miroku, Shippo, Kirara, and I get dinner and camp set up for the night." Inuyasha stated as everyone nodded in agreement.
Kagome looked over her right shoulder one last time questioning mentally, 'Did you hear that as well whoever you are that has decided to once again follow my small group?'
(A/N)
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"Calm down my dearest Sango. I am sure that if Lady Kaede thought that Lady Kagome was in any danger from Inuyasha or her sister, Kikyo, that she would warn us about it." declared Miroku as he tried to calm the love of his life and hoping beyond hope he was right.
Kaede looked down and away from the couple as she continued to prepare the rest of the herbs. 'I know I should warn them to not let Inuyasha get a hold of the completed Jewel but I can't find it in my heart to have to part with my sister all over again. Once a life time is all I think I can handle, plus I know that she has finally found peace with who Inuyasha is and what Inuyasha means to her.' she thought to herself.
The laughter of little children suddenly filtered into her little hut as the wind blew open the door flap. Kaede looked out to see Kagome and Shippo playing with the village's children.
'Yet, still I can't help but feel that ye Kagome is not the reincarnation of my dearest older sister. Her spirit is too much; it is so strong and pure that she hasn't even realized her full potential yet.' she mused silently.
Later that day as everyone gathered for lunch in the small hut, Kagome asked Inuyasha to join her outside for a little talk.
"Inuyasha, look I know what you told Kikyo and I know that you don't even consider me to be anything other than your shard detector; I was just hoping that maybe, just maybe you could consider me a friend or possibly a sister. I look at you as if you were my brother! I want you to know though that as long as I am alive I won't let you make a selfish wish on the Sacred Jewel. I don't want my world being affected by a tainted jewel because it didn't disappear with a selfless wish."
"Kagome, you promised me the Jewel. I'm sorry for what I told Kikyo but I will do whatever I can to assure that I get her back. I can't loose her again." he pleaded, "I need for her to live no matter the cost."
"Inuyasha I know, that is also why I know that you aren't sorry! Don't interrupt me. I love you like a sister loves a brother and as such I will not allow or let you damage your own future. I will not let you damn yourself to hell just so she can come back to life. Have you even thought about how you would feel if you did just so happen to kill me, would you really be able to live a happy life with your mate for all eternity? Regretting nothing?" she asked him.
"I...Kagome I..." he stuttered.
"I know Inuyasha, I can only pray that I too will find a love like your's for Kikyo one day myself, but for now I just want to say that I forgive you. I harbor no ill will towards you or your future mate; all I want, all I have ever wanted for you, is for you to be happy, even if it is with Kikyo." she said as she hugged and kissed him on the cheek before going back into the little hut.
"OK! Once lunch is finished and everything is cleaned and put up I say we head out, unless Lady Kaede has some need for us." stated Kagome as everyone started eating and nodding in agreement.
"Ye have all completed all ye need to complete. I wish ye all a good and safe journey and will wait to see ye all again!" chimed Kaede in her usual good mood.
Kaede watched with anxiety as she watched the small band of six, two demons, three humans, and one half breed, leave her village once again on their quest to complete the Sacred Jewel.
About an hour into their journey Sango asked Kirara to transform so she, Shippo, and Kagome could ride on her.
Kirara happily accepted the request and roared as she transformed into her bigger beast form.
"Um Sango, why did you not want Miroku to ride with you? Are you two fighting again? Wait, why are we so high and behind everyone? Kirara are you feeling well?" asked Kagome worried that something was wrong with their feline friend.
Laughing Sango replied, "No Kagome, Kirara is doing as I asked her too; she is well. And no Miroku and I aren't fighting at the moment. I just figured that neither you nor Shippo probably wanted to be riding on Inuyasha's back today and I was hoping that you would tell me what happened. You won't have to worry, Inuyasha's hearing doesn't work from this distance."
Kagome frowned and said, "No offense Sango but I don't want to involve you and Miroku in this. It is between Shippo, Inuyasha, and myself; besides I already forgave him for it. I don't want you guys to damage your friendship with Inuyasha because of what is happening with the three of us."
Sango sadly nodded her head in understanding, 'Doesn't she know that it is only because of her, Miroku, and Shippo that Kirara and I still hang around here. Inuyasha is unworthy of a friend much less companion such as Kagome. All he will do is eat her up and spit her out if given half the chance.'
"Um Sango...I was wondering..." Kagome paused, trying to find the right words. "Would you and Miroku take care of my dear Shippo if something were to ever happen to me?" she finally managed to ask.
"Kagome what is going on, did Inuyasha threaten your life? Don't you know I would do anything to protect you?" Sango all but yelled as her concern for her sister's safety became apparent.
"Haha...no, no, no Sango you got me all wrong. In my time people appoint others as their children's godparents, which means should something happen to the parents the godparents would step up and take responsibility of the children. So I guess I am asking if you and Miroku would be Shippo's godparents?" she replied quickly hoping her sister would buy the lame excuse.
Arching a suspicious eye brow at her sister Sango replied, "Of course, we would be honored. We could only hope that we can measure up to you."
After a while of more random chit chatting the girls finally joined the rest of the group, Shippo having long ago fallen asleep to the chatting of the females.
Inuyasha looked over his shoulder to them with a questioning look to Kagome asking, 'Did you tell her?' He relaxed and returned his attention back to the path they were on when he saw her smile and shake her head no in reply.
"We will set up camp in a little bit, there is a hot spring not far from here for you two. Why don't you two go bath while Miroku, Shippo, Kirara, and I get dinner and camp set up for the night." Inuyasha stated as everyone nodded in agreement.
Kagome looked over her right shoulder one last time questioning mentally, 'Did you hear that as well whoever you are that has decided to once again follow my small group?'
(A/N)
Hope you all like the 3 new chapters, feel free to leave me reviews and enjoy reading. Updates soon to come to 'The Long Awaited Destiny'