InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Life to My Soul ❯ Sweet Dreams ( Chapter 1 )

[ T - Teen: Not suitable for readers under 13 ]

The wind blew silently across the village, softly rustling the leaves of the trees. Everything seemed peaceful, calm, and serene. The moon shone brightly that night, illuminating the lone figure hidden among the branches of the Sacred Tree. He leaned against the body of the mighty oak, his left hand in his lap while his right dangled off his raised right knee. If a person happened to come across him at this time, they might have believed that Inuyasha was asleep, resting from the battle earlier that day. But rest was the farthest thing from his mind. His golden eyes were fixed upon an old well that stood a few hundred feet from the tree. The Bone Eater's Well. The well that was made from the very branches of the tree he was occupying. The same well which transported an innocent girl from her home and brought her here, to Feudal Japan; a girl who just happened to have the Shikon Jewel embedded in her body, awakened him from his sleeping curse, and turned out to be the reincarnation of the very same woman who placed him under the slumbering spell. Kagome. . .

sat up in her sleeping bag. No matter how hard she tried, she just couldn't fall asleep. The young modern girl glanced outside for what seemed like the millionth time. What? This is just ridiculous! The moon hasn't even reached it's peak, and I've been tossing and turning for an eternity! Sighing, she looked around her. Shippou was fast asleep next to her sleeping bag, snoring softly, his tail curled around his body. Across the room laid Miroku, the red mark on his face still apparent from the slap Sango bestowed upon him as he tried to grope her again. A few feet away laid Kirara, then Sango resting her head against the soft fur of her beloved pet. Glancing once again at Sango, Kagome noticed the pained expression that her friend slept with. I shouldn't be surprised. . .even after our victory today, she still has good reason to be depressed. As her eyes roamed again, her glance landed on Miroku's right hand. He's finally free of his family's curse. . .thank goodness. He can finally live the life of a normal, perverted monk. Kagome smiled at the thought, then glanced back down to her sleeping bag. Now that the Sacred Jewel is whole once again, everyone can move on with their lives. Naraku is finally dead.

Flashback
don't underestimate him. Naraku may be a hanyou, and tonight may be the night of the new moon, but he is still Naraku."
understand, Inuyasha. Don't worry about me, just remember our plan."
ran out of the little hut, bow in one hand and her arrows slung over her shoulder. Tonight's the night! Tonight's the night we will finally rid this world of that disgusting creature! At the end of the path, she glanced back at the hut. I hope our plan works; this is our only chance if we are going to destroy Naraku once and for all. Inuyasha, be safe, please be safe. With that final thought, she sprinted towards the the battle.
Inuyasha predicted, Naraku, in his human form, was surrounded by his armies of demons. Sango, Miroku, and Kirara were already fighting Naraku's minions when Kagome arrived.
Is it a go or no?" Sango shouted, slicing the head off a snake demon.
a go! We're going to go through with it!" Kagome responded, taking an arrow out and aiming it at a group of demons and firing.
battle lasted for hours. With every hour, they were closer to Naraku and closer to daybreak. Finally, only a few dozen demons were between them and Naraku. Naraku, not being able to run, had a very angry and worried look on his face. "You worthless fools! You better hold out until daybreak or there will be hell to pay!!" Naraku shouted. He searched for the moon, and seeing it halfway down, laughed with a vengence. "You bastards! You are too weak to defeat me, Naraku, the most powerful demon there will be!" As the sun began to rose, he started to laugh harder. "To think, I was afraid a monk, an overgrown cat, and two pathetic women with weapons would defeat me!"
you forgeting about me, Naraku?"
emerged from the forest in his human form, the Tessaiga in his hand.
well, the almighty dog Inuyasha has finally decided to grace me with his presence, or should I say, the almost-dead human fool?" Naraku said sarcastically. "You're too late, puppy, the sun is almost up, and I will be back to full power along with my fully complete Sacred Jewel!" He raised the jewel to the air, chain and all. Suddenly, an arrow shot through the air, snatching the jewel from Naraku's grasp and pinning it to a nearby tree, where Miroku stood by waiting. "Wha-what? Why you little wench, you'll pay for that!" Naraku roared, charging at Kagome. "Oh no you don't, you sorry excuse for a hanyou!" yelled Sango, firing her Hiraikotsu, which was plastered with incantations from Miroku, straight at Naraku, blocking his path to Kagome. Just then the sun rose, bathing everything with morning light, including Inuyasha. "Say your prayers Naraku, you filthy bastard!" yelled Inuyasha, now in his hanyou form, "BAKURYUUHA!!!" "Kagome, now!" yelled Miroku! Kagome fired a sacred arrow straight at Naraku, from the opposite side Inuyasha's attack was to hit. The attacks hit Naraku at the same time, and with a final "NOOOOOOOOOOOO" from Naraku his body exploded into a brilliant green light and disappeared.
finally over."
Flashback
once again looked at Sango. We weren't able to save Kohaku. . .by the time we reached Naraku the shard in his back was removed. Poor Sango, even in her sleep she seems to suffer. Reaching inside her shirt she pulled out the Shikon Jewel. All this trouble for one little jewel. All the pain, agony, and tears, all caused by this thing. Kagome pulled the Jewel back into her shirt, and deciding that she wasn't going to get any more sleep tonight, slowly got out of her sleeping bag, careful not to wake the sleeping kitsune by her side. She looked down at the sleeping fox child. Good thing we left him with Kaede while we fought. . he would've been terrified. She walked quietly to the door, and paused. Making sure she didn't wake anyone during her excursion across the room, Kagome made her way outside to the side of the hut where she wouldn't disturb the others. She sighed, then looked up into the sky. The stars are so beautiful. . .they don't seem this big back in the future. Her eyes widened. The future. . . Now that the jewel is complete, I have no reason to stay here. But. . . I can't resume my life as if nothing has happened. . . She turned her attention to the moon. "Inuyasha. . ."

. ." The sound of his name awakened him from his deep thinking. It was barely a whisper, but his sensitive dog ears picked up on it easily. Kagome! Thinking she was in some sort of danger, Inuyasha jumped down from his high perch and ran quietly through the night. Oh shit! I knew I shouldn't have strayed so far from the village. What if something happened to her? She's in more danger now with that Jewel around her neck. . . After what seemed like an eternity he finally reached the front of the hut, where to his surprise, Kagome was silently standing, staring up at the moon. He snuck up behind her quietly and asked, "Why are you still awake?" She jumped at the sound of Inuyasha's voice so close to her, and spun around only to find her face only inches away from his. "I, uh, couldn't sleep. . ." Kagome stuttered. Seeing that she wasn't hurt or in danger, he resumed his old tone of voice. "Feh, couldn't sleep? I would've thought the battle tired you out." "Ah, well. . ." mumbled Kagome. How can I tell him the real reason I can't sleep? 'Well, the real reason I couldn't sleep, Inuyasha, is because the journey has ended and now I have to return home and I'll never see you again, but you see, I promised to never leave your side and I can't exactly BE at your side when I'm 500 years into the future-- Kagome looked up at the absence of Inuyasha's voice. He was staring intently at her, as if trying to read her thoughts. "I, uh, yes, Inuyasha? Something, uh, wrong?" Kagome flustered, turning a light shade of red. "Something IS wrong with you, I can tell," he responded, "you have that weird look on your face when you think." "I have a weird--what weird look?" Kagome asked defensively. Great, now he tell I'm thinking by looking at my face. . .good job, Kagome! Fearing a "sit" command, Inuyasha quickly changed the subject. "Nevermind. . .what are you doing outside by yourself? It's not safe for you to be out here alone, especially with that jewel around your neck. A demon might just walk by and snatch it up."
you?" Kagome smirked.
very funny, girl. Now go back to the hut and get some rest." Inuyasha snapped.
can't. Shippou is laying all over my sleeping bag and I don't want to wake him up, not that I can anyway, he's such a deep sleeper. . ." Kagome muttered. "Hmph, I don't know why you mother that kid so much, he's gotta learn to fend for himself--" Inuyasha stopped when he saw Kagome look toward the hut with a sad, far-away look on her face. "Well, since your bag is probably filled with drool, I guess you sleep with me tonight," grumbled Inuyasha, not wanting his emotions to surface. Kagome raised an eyebrow at him, and he quickly added, "I mean, you sleep in or under a tree or something, and I'll look out for you." She offered a small smile and said, "Arigatou, Inuyasha." "Feh!" responded Inuyasha, and turned his back toward her. He secretly smiled at her acceptance. Inuyasha bent down as Kagome climbed onto his back, and he took her to the Sacred tree, where he set her down on a fairly large branch, big enough so she could lay down against him. "Good night, Inuyasha," she mumbled, snuggling against his chest. "Feh." Inuyasha snorted. Good night, my sweet Miko. . .