InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Two Sparrows in A Hurricane ❯ Chapter 6 ( Chapter 6 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

As winter approached, the villagers prepared for the long, endless cold. They accepted Inuyasha's assistance (at Kaede's behest), because of his demon strength. They didn't know he could hear the mutters of scorn amongst them. Kagome's hearing wasn't as sharp as Inuyasha's, and she was spared their cruelty. She would happily come running over to him when she finished her chores and hug him, happy to just be beside him. He would involuntarily stiffen, knowing this open display of affection unnerved the villagers. Kagome just assumed it was because Inuyasha wasn't used to openly displaying his feelings for someone. She tried to calm down her exuberance.
"I'm sorry, Inuyasha. I know you don't like to show your feelings like this.", she would say, as she pulled away from him. But the damage was already done.
The villagers had begun calling her an animal lover. They had lost most of their respect for the once honored priestess. And some of their taunts began reaching her ears. On purpose. One day, she was helping one of the village matrons with her load of water from the river. Two teenage boys walked up and taunted,
"Hey priestess, my horse needs a good fuck. Why don't you come by the barn later and show him how it's done.", said one.
"Yea, since you like being with animals so much. You should be an expert on your knees.", said the other
Kagome blushed deeply and started crying as she dropped her load with a whimpered, "I'm sorry", as she ran towards the woods, heading towards the well. This was the first time she had heard such derogatory comments and it upset her dearly.
Inuyasha had not been far away and heard the comments and laughter by the boys. As he watched his Kagome run away, he jumped down in front of the offenders and quickly punched them out, barely holding back his anger. Then he headed off, following Kagome's scent to the well. he found her crumpled by the well, crying, her head in her hands. He knelt down and pulled her close, rubbing her back and head with his hands. Not knowing what to say to her, he simply cooed.
"Shhhhhh. It's alright."
"No it's not. Did you hear what they said about you? They called you an animal!"
'Me?'. he thought incredulously, 'They put her down and she's worried about what they called ME?' "Kagome, I'm used to it. I've heard it all my life. But, what they said to you. That was unforgivable."
"I don't care what they said about me. But, you're not an animal, Inuyasha! Inuyasha, I want to go home. Come with me. Let's go back and spend the winter in my time."
"Anything you want, Kagome. We'll go. We should tell the others though."
The couple headed back to the village, arm-in-arm, Inuyasha ignoring the stares and whispers. They found Miroku and Sango with Kaede and Shippou, by the fence near her hut.
Sango, seeing Kagome's tear-stained face, ran over to her friend and hugged her, "What happened, Kagome?"
"Some kids put Inuyasha down. I didn't like it.", Kagome sobbed into Sango's shoulder.
"Was it those kids I saw lying unconscious by the river, Inuyasha? That's not like you, punching kids out for putting you down.", Miroku said, with a chuckle.
"Shut up, MONK! They wanted Kagome to mate with their horse! That's what they said! That's why I punched them."
"Oh My!", Kaede and Sango gasped as Miroku lowered his head and Shippou just shook his head.
"They called Inuyasha an animal.", Kagome added.
"Look, Kagome needs to get outta here. I'm taking her back to her home. I'm not sure when we'll be back. We may stay till spring.", Inuyasha said, as he and Kagome went inside the hut to collect her things.
"I've heard similar comments from other villagers.", Miroku said, sadly.
"That's so mean. Inuyasha has protected this village. Helped out the villagers. How can they be so cruel to him and Kagome?", Sango asked, amazed.
"They finally get together and the villagers have to act like this.", Shippou said, sadly.
"I'll have a talk with the villagers. They expected Kagome to take Kikyou's place as their priestess. Kagome is not the type of person for that kind of life.", Kaede said as Inuyasha and Kagome came out of the hut.
"We'll see you guys later.", Inuyasha said as he bounded off towards the well.
"Bye you guys.", Shippou said, sadness in his voice.
The couple headed through the well, to Kagome's era. Her family was glad to see them, and Kagome told them they were staying for a while, which made her family even happier. That night, snow started to fall lightly. Kagome changed into her pajamas as Inuyasha placed Tessaiga on the floor and settled in against her bed for the night. Kagome climbed under the covers, shivering slightly at the chill. Sensing her shiver, Inuyasha asked her,
"Are you alright, Kagome?"
"Just chilly, I guess.", feeling bold, she said, "Come join me?"
Inuyasha looked at her, surprise in his eyes, but he climbed up on the bed anyway. She lifted the covers and he crawled underneath and they snuggled close together, Kagome on her right side and Inuyasha spooned around her, his right arm underneath her and his left arm over top of her, clasping her hand in front of her waist. She snuggled into him as he nuzzled her neck. After he sensed that she was comfortable, he kissed her neck lightly, breathing in her scent deeply. The coldness left their bodies as they nuzzled together, content.
They spent many a night together like that, as they chased away the winter chills. Their days were spent playing in the snow and exploring Tokyo. Kagome enjoyed showing Inuyasha her home, and with the hat on his head, Inuyasha enjoyed the anonymity of the big city. Kagome took Inuyasha out and bought more modern clothes so that he really didn't stand out. No one stared at the couple as they walked around Tokyo, arm-in-arm. They were just a perfectly normal couple.
Every now and then, they went back to visit their friends. Since most of the villagers stayed inside from the cold, they could visit without hearing the comments. Too soon, however, spring approached, and Kagome knew Inuyasha wasn't completely comfortable in her time. The smells, lights, and sounds overpowered his sensitive senses. They had to return to his time. After packing up ninja food and saying goodbye to her family, they headed back through the well.
This time, however, things seemed different. Unknowing to them, Kaede had spoken her mind at a village meeting, and the villagers agreed to leave the couple alone. And for the most part, the muttering was silenced. The couple started to integrate themselves into the village, staying at Kaede's hut. Miroku and Sango were busy planning their wedding, later in the spring. Inuyasha still wasn't comfortable, and spent whatever time he could in the tree. Kagome just kept her head held high, refusing to let anything destroy her happiness.
She knew Inuyasha still thought about Kikyou, but she wouldn’t begrudge him that. After all, she was the one in his arms. She was the one he kissed goodnight. Kikyou could have his wandering thoughts. She had long ago realized that she and Kikyou both shared a bond with Inuyasha. But, Inuyasha was alive and living with her and that was all that mattered. Kikyou had decided not to take Inuyasha to hell. For that, she was thankful.
Yes, he was the one who kissed her goodnight. And slept with her at night. Kaede had tried to put an end to their cozying up together at night, when they first arrived back at her hut. Kagome had spread out her sleeping bag, so that she and Inuyasha could cuddle together at night, covered with her blanket. Kaede, upon first seeing Kagome sleeping in Inuyasha's arms, tried to get across to the hanyou about how a lady and a gentleman, unmarried, should act. All that it got her in return was a loud growl from the relaxed hanyou.
"I ain't being inappropriate with her, hag!", Inuyasha growled at the priestess.
That was the last time she brought up the subject. But all that was about to change as spring sprung eternal.