InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The World Through His Eyes ❯ It's About You ( Chapter 3 )

The World Through His Eyes  

 
AN: I’m sorry this is a little late. I’ve been trying to update every Monday but I’ve been very sick lately with one wicked summer cold.

THIS NEXT NOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT!!

Julie my beta pointed out to me that I might not have explained the whole binding thing as clearly as I could have. She thought that Kagome had a blindfold on… -.-;;

So this is how it goes, a small strip of Inuyasha’s fire rat fur coat thingy (can’t for the life of me remember what it’s called in Japanese…so prove to me you read my note and tell me the answer in a review) that was soaked in a mixture of both their bloods is tied above the piece of the shikon jewel Kagome wears around her neck. A strip of cloth from on of Kagome’s green uniform skirt is tied around Inuyasha’s prayer beads in the same fashion.  Thus Kaede used something tangible to tie their souls together.

I hope that answers any questions!

Disclaimer: I don’t own Inuyasha. I probably don’t even own this idea…because lets face it…there’s nothing new under the sun, people. I hope I can pull this idea off with some originality though. Also, I guess you could say this is kinda AU…but it takes place in the cannon universe…erg…just read… and I don’t own It’s About You by Train  

 

 

:: Author’sManic Writings:: 

Okay…so we can all agree that as popular as Inu-fanfiction is there probably isn’t a truly new idea out there…. 

But have you ever thought about the little clichés that every writer uses at one time or another…those things that aren’t even in the series of the manga…? 

Like Inuyasha purring when his ears are rubbed? 

Or the whole thing about Inu biting her neck as a mark that they’re mated? I’d like to know who came up with that? They sure were creative. 

Little things like that are why I read fan fiction. I still get the warm fuzzies every time Inuyasha pulls Kagome into his lap and licks her neck. ;P

::This has been a section of Manic Writings from the Author now back to your regularly scheduled fanfic::  

 

 

Chapter 3:It's About You   

   

And I could be that everything you need  

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It was one of the strangest things she had ever experienced, and that was saying a lot since Kagome had been in just about every weird situation the human mind could come up with in the last two years. But the sight of the world through Inuyasha’s eyes had to be ranked up at the very top. Everything had an almost too bright quality, a sharpness that her human sight had never held. And he moved his eyes around a lot. A whole lot. 

“Inuyasha, why can’t you just find one thing to look at? No, I’d be happy if you could just look at something for more than a few milliseconds!” It was like watching a home movie made by someone with ultra shaky hands. 

“I have to look around. If you don’t want some demon to jump us I have to watch our surroundings.” He glared at the girl who had done nothing but complain the whole time they had been walking toward the well. He tried not to get angry at the way she was acting, because in the back of his mind he could sense that she was cranky, tired, and a little nervous about facing her mother. He really was trying his best to be as patient as he could be. 

“Why don’t you use your ears or some of those other heightened senses you brag about?” She frowned at him as he looked at her, “And don’t look at me!” 

“You, little girl, are driving me crazy!” His voice was filled with exasperation. The silence that descended over them was satisfying. For a moment anyway, and then he heard Kagome sniff. 

‘Oh not again…she’s crying.’  

“You’re right Inuyasha, I’m sorry that I’ve been so moody today. It’s just…I guess I have a lot on my mind.” She stopped walking and closed her eyes. A wave of weariness turned the tickle in his mind into a full blown itch. He sighed. It was impossible to stay mad at her for any length of time, especially now that he could feel how sorry she was. With out a word he shifted her yellow monstrosity of a sack around and hoisted her up onto his back. 

“I can walk you know.” She grumbled but the way she snuggled into his back told him she really didn’t want down. In fact she was giving off little content vibes through their link. 

Her feelings still surprised him sometimes, ‘I had no idea she felt like this around me…or that she was this moody.’  

“Keh, bitch just close your eyes and sleep. I’ll make sure nothing hurts you.” Kagome completely missed the tenderness in his tone. She was already dreaming.  

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ 

̶ 0;I don’t understand why you have to take it off!” Inuyasha said for what must have been the fifth time since Mrs. Higurashi had decided to take Kagome to the doctor. 

“He’s going to check my eyes Inuyasha! If I can see when that kinda defeats the purpose of his examination!” She reached again for the red cloth tied above the shikon, and again Inuyasha caught her hand. 

“Keh, you’re not going anywhere if you can’t see!” 

“Inuyasha, if you can feel my emotions then you know I’m getting really close to saying the “s” word!” Kagome raised her voice in frustration as she said this. Inuyasha smirked. 

“Go ahead, I’ll just close my eyes for a long---“ 

“GOOD! That’s what I wanted you to do in the first place! SIT!” Inuyasha hit the floor and Kagome untied the cloth. 

“Bitch!” He struggled to turn himself so that he could look at her. She was a little pale and there were little beads of sweat running down her forehead. He could smell her fear, but it was muted, like she had better control. 

“Inuyasha, I’m sorry, but I have to go so I have a real excuse to miss school. I’ll be back in a few hours. Don’t. Leave. This. House.” She turned around and felt for the wall. 

“Mom! I’m ready to go now.” She began descending the stairs but one of Souta’s toys had been conveniently left out and of course she tripped over it. 

“AHHHHH!” She flailed her arms around in an attempt not to fall. “Inuyasha!” she screamed to him. At the sound of her first scream Inuyasha was already struggling against the spell, by the time she called for his help he was up and running for the stairs. 

Kagome felt gravity take its toll. She knew she was going to fall and that it was going to hurt badly. But she didn’t hit the wooden steps, instead two strong arms wrapped securely around her.  

Inuyasha caught Kagome before she could fall, but gravity is indeed a cruel thing. He over balanced, sending them both topping down toward the floor. He managed to turn them so that Kagome landed on top of him unharmed. For a moment they were silent, both trying to catch their breath. 

“Bitch, what were you thinking?” Inuyasha asked. When Kagome didn’t answer he sat up, worried, pulling her so that she could sit in his lap.  

“Are you hurt?” He ran his hands up her arms and over her shoulders looking for any injury. He didn’t notice that she was blushing or the intimate picture they must have made sitting at the base of the stairs with Kagome snugly in his lap. 

“No-no I’m not hurt anywhere Inuyasha…just surprised is all. I’m sorry you fell with me.” She tried to stand up but Inuyasha wouldn’t let her. To be honest he was still worried that she might be hurt. Her smell was funny after all. 

“Keh, like a fall down some stairs could hurt me!” Inuyasha could hear her mother’s foot step coming close, so he pulled them both to their feet. 

“Kagome? Did I hear you fall dear?” Mrs. Higurashi noticed that Inuyasha was holding Kagome securely in his arms, but she didn’t say anything to make her any more embarrassed than she already was. 

“Yeah, I did Momma, but Inuyasha caught me just like he always does when I fall.” It was Inuyasha’s turn to blush this time.  

 

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It took Kagome and her mother almost 30 minutes to get to Dr. Shimizme’s office by way of the family car. She wished she could look out the window because she had always enjoyed watching the people go by.  

‘I miss imagining what their lives must be like…but I think what I miss most of all is…seeing Inuyasha’s face…’ She spent some time recalling his golden eyes and long silver hair. She really missed her sight at times like this. 

“Kagome dear, you haven’t told me how this happened yet…I don’t want to pry, but I think I deserve to know how my daughter lost her sight.” Mrs. Higurashi looked over at her daughter while the traffic light was red. 

“It’s a long story Momma.” Kagome reached up and rubbed the spot over her heart that sometimes ached because of her missing piece of soul. It was hurting now…but the pain was different some how. 

“We have plenty of time, plus we have to have a convincing story for the doctor.” If her mother noticed Kagome rubbing her chest she gave no indication. 

“Okay, I was with Kaede, you know that older miko woman we live with when our group isn’t on the road? Well, she was trying to teach me some small spells but nothing was working…” by the time she finished her story with Kaede joining her soul with Inuyasha’s they had arrived at their destination. 

“I think I could find myself being very mad at Inuyasha if I hadn’t seen him taking such good care of you this morning.” Kagome’s mom sighed. She was an easy going woman, but she didn’t like the thought of her children being hurt in far off places where she couldn’t help them. Kagome blushed at her mother’s words. 

“What are we going to tell the doctor?” She asked to change the subject. 

“I think we should tell the truth, just modify it a little. Tell him that you were outside in the rain two nights ago…and there was a bright flash of lightening in the tree a few feet from you…and after the flash you couldn’t see.” Kagome made a face in her mother’s direction. 

“Mom, I don’t think I could survive that. Wouldn’t it kill me to be struck by lightening?” 

“No, because you didn’t get struck by it, it struck near you.” She pointed out. A sharp pain went through Kagome’s chest but she managed to muffle her gasp. 

“That’s lame Mom.” 

“Well, do you a better idea?” Mrs. Higurashi asked. 

“Umm… no…” 

“Then we go with my story!” Kagome had to smile at the sound of triumph in her mother’s voice. 

~*~*~*~*~*~ 

Souta sat back and watched Inuyasha pace back and forth in front of the television. He really didn’t mind that he was missing whatever show was on, because the growling hanyou was much more entertaining. Grandpa was sleeping in the recliner where he had nodded off telling Inuyasha the legend of the Loch Ness monster. 

“You know, if you keep on going you’re going to wear a hole in the floor, and then Momma’s going be mad.” He felt like he should inform the older boy of the impending danger he was in. Inuyasha just kept pacing. 

He felt like he couldn’t sit still even if his life depended on it. He couldn’t be still and his worry over Kagome was building. 

‘I don’t feel as if she’s in any real danger, but I’d feel better if she was here. I need her here with me…what am I saying? I don’t fucking need that bitch for anything!’ 

‘Then why are you pacing around like a love sick fool?’ 

“Because…HEY, when did love enter the picture?!?’ 

‘When it’s true?’ 

‘I can’t believe I’m talking to myself…and since when does my inner voice sound like that lecher monk? Keh, that stupid girl is messing with my head!’ 

“Are you talking to yourself?” Souta asked with interest. This just kept getting better and better. 

“NO! I am not talking to myself brat!”  

“Really, your lips were moving and I just thought that you might be…you know…but it must have just been me.” When the little brat grinned like that he looked so much like Kagome that Inuyasha couldn’t bring himself to bop him in the head like he would have Shippou. Instead he ruffled the little boy’s hair and growled. 

“Don’t push me kid.” Souta giggled and nodded. Inuyasha was obviously worried about his sister so he wouldn’t tease the hanyou any more. 

Inuyasha headed out the door and Souta wanted to know where he was going, “You know sister said to stay here!” 

“I’m just going outside to wait for her! Keh, your just as bad as that kit Kagome’s adopted.” 

“You’d better not leave!” Souta’s last warning was met by the slamming of the door. Grandpa jumped out of his chair and looked around. 

“What? Did some one say that a giant fire-fly demon* is attacking the house?” He looked around wildly pulling out his little paper spells. 

“Fire-fly demon?” Souta sweat dropped, “Grandpa, there’s nothing going on…go back to sleep.” 

“Really? Must have been a repressed memory or something.” He settled back down and was snoring in no time. Souta shook his head. 

“Fire-fly demon?” 

~*~*~*~*~*~*~  

“Well, Kagome, I’ve ran all the tests I can think to run, and there’s nothing technically wrong with your eyes. I’ve never seen a condition like this before, so all I can tell you is to be patient. If you start to see within the next month come in to see me as soon as you can. In the mean time just plan on being back here in 4 weeks time.” Dr. Shimizme was a kind middle aged man with thick glasses and fuzzy hair. To Kagome he sounded like one of those old bachelor uncles that every family has. 

“What about school?” She asked, turning her head toward the sound of his voice. 

“Well, I think that until we know for sure you shouldn’t go. You can’t read anything you’ll be given anyway, so just take a break.” Kagome felt relieved. 

‘They can’t fail me if I have an excuse, can they?’ Another sharp pain shot through her chest, this time making her exhale sharply. ‘These are really starting to hurt bad. I need to get back so I can ask Kaede what’s going on.’ 

“Did you say anything, Kagome?” the Doctor asked with concern. 

“No, no. I’m fine. Can one of your nurses help me back to the waiting room?” She gritted her teeth at the now insistent throbbing above her chest. 

“If you’re sure your okay I’ll call Mayu.” 

“I’m sure I’m fine, must be something I ate.” She hated to lie to the kind doctor, but she doubted he’d be much help. 

She managed to make it out to the waiting room and to make her next appointment before another stab of pain almost knocked her down. Her mother quickly caught her before she could fall to her knees. 

“Kagome, what’s wrong?” Kagome couldn’t answer her mother right away because her breath had been forced from her lungs by the pain. 

“It…it…hurts.” She managed to choke out. 

“That’s it! I’m taking you back in there right now!” Her mother started to pull Kagome back toward the clinic doors but Kagome protested. 

“No…I need Inu…it’s because…” 

“Kagome you’re not making since! What could Inuyasha do to help you?” Her mother looked down at her with exasperation. “He’s not a doctor!” 

The next surge of pain immobilized Kagome completely. Mrs. Higurashi panicked and ran back into the clinic yelling for the doctor. Kagome struggled to get up as a crowd of people began to form around her. 

“Inu…yasha…please!”

~*~*~*~*~*~*~* ~ 

Some where on the outside of Tokyo golden eyes snapped open. 

‘Kagome.’ 

Without a second thought he rushed into the house just long enough to grab the floppy hat Mrs. Higurashi always left for him at the door. Then he was bounding off across buildings toward where he could sense Kagome. 

“Hold on, I’m coming as fast as I can.”  ~*~*~*~*~*~*~   The Fire-Fly demon strikes again! I just couldn’t help myself!!!  

Hitomi: I’m sorry about the cliffy…but I had to stop here or the chapter would have been like over 20 pages long!!!  

 
Readers: and that’s a bad thing?!? 

Hitomi: Yes! For me it is! It would have been bad for you too! In theory that is…umm…I’m going to go hide under my bed now… 

*slinks off to hide somewhere safe* 

Kakite: I’m glad you think it’s original…I’m trying not to write too much from cliché…but some clichés are to cute to ignore!! I think someone saying that my fic was almost as awesome as Inuyasha himself is one of the greatest complements I’ve gotten in a long time!! Gosh, I do so love that puppy!

Pruningshears: I did some research *collective gasp at that statement* on the school system in Japan, so I’m glad you thought it was accurate!! I’m also glad you thought they were IC. To tell the truth this is my first Inuyasha story so hearing that I’ve captured their characters right on paper makes me very happy.

Kiki: I’m glad you think it’s awesome!

Moon Fairy2: I thought going into each others minds would be a nice touch…but sadly they really don’t remember anything…yet…~_*

Jazzylady: I agree with it being strange for Kagome to see herself through Inuyasha’s eyes…it’s hard to write from that point of view as well. But your right…it’s so much better than being in the dark…(I sleep with like up to four nightlights sometimes and I’m almost 19 years old…pathetic I know )

DragonRose 13: I love your sn! Dragons are favs of mine and I had roses engraved on my class ring! I’m glad you think my story “rox”

TOkU-cHaN: I’m glad you think it’s intresting!

Silvery_Moon: Hasn’t anyone every told you not to run in a review? You might trip and fall!! I’m glad you love my story!

Well, like I said last time, until I hear one of those urban legends about people dying from leaving a review, I’m going to encourage you to leave your mark on my little world!  

 I’d also like to thank my lovely beta Julie! Even though we’re both busy getting ready to head for college she still finds the time to clean up my fics! Readers, this story would truly be a huge mess with out her!!

 

Love bunchies!! 

Hitomi Lei