InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Unexpected Encounters ❯ fourteen ( Chapter 14 )
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By: kittyb78 
Kagome's studies- Mama Higaurashi puts her foot down when Kagome discovers she has finals coming up.
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Drama | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 12.21.2009 | Pages: 3 | Words: 2.5K | Visits: 387 | Status: Work In Progress
Kagome's studies- Mama Higaurashi puts her foot down when Kagome discovers she has finals coming up.
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Drama | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 12.21.2009 | Pages: 3 | Words: 2.5K | Visits: 387 | Status: Work In Progress
Disclaimer: I do not own the Inuyasha characters, they belong to Rumiko Takahashi. I do own this plot line and all OC’s.
Chapter fourteen:
Later that night:
Bankotsu lay fast asleep with Airi nestled to his chest. About two hours after they fell into a sated sleep, Bankotsu had a dream about when he had been brought back the last time.
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Flashback:
A soft voice roused him from his deathly slumber. “Bankotsu, wake up now.” It spoke clearly.
Lying on the ground, his brows began to twitch and he thought confused, “A voice… a woman’s voice?”
She spoke, “Wake up Bankotsu of the Schichinatai, there is much for you to do yet young warrior.” placing a ghostly hand on his forehead.
His lips moved and he asked, “Who… who are you?” as his eyes slowly fluttered open.
The woman had long straight black hair that reached to her waist as well as deep brown eyes. She wore a white haori under some grey armor and a long flowing dark pink skirt that reached to her feet, upon her forehead laid a star. She greeted him repeating, “There is much for you to do fine warrior.” Answering, “I am the creator of the shikon no tama.” as she floated back to allow him to sit up.
He blinked a few times as his eyes adjusted to the dimly lit cavern and asked, “That jewel that Naraku wants so badly…. You created it?” staring into her bruneous eyes.
She replied, “Hai I did. You have much to do. Because of that, I have brought you back, but you are not a walking corpse this time.”
His eyes widened as he jerked in shock, when he felt his heart beating within his chest cavity. He emitted a gasp when he felt a sharp pain on one of his fingers, from jerking across one of the discarded bones, strewn on the ground.
He slowly raised his hand and asked stunned, “How… How is it that I am once again alive as flesh and blood?” staring in awe at his flesh body and watching as the finger bled from cutting himself on a sharp bone.
She replied seriously, “Because I am the one who revived you this time.” staring deep into his eyes.
He blinked asking, “But why?” curious why anyone would bring him back to flesh and blood. 'She has to want something in return.' He thought cynically.
She answered, “Two reasons. One: I need you to help my descendant to restore the jewel and with it the balance of this world.”
Brows furrowing, he asked, “That priestess in the strange ridiculously short kimono?” guessing who she meant.
She replied, “Hai Kagome, and Two: You yourself have unfinished business in this world. Without completing your own task, even my descendant restoring the jewel would not be enough, to ensure peace will reign over these lands.”
He asked, “What exactly is it that you wish me to do?” wanting to know what was expected of him.
She answered, “You must aid Kagome and her allies in defeating Naraku and restore the jewel, so that the balance between good and evil will be restored. The other task you will find out soon enough… All I will say about that, is that your paths will cross very soon and the rest will reveal itself in due time. Now rise warrior and tell me which of your six comrades you wish to accompany you on your journey ahead.”
Sensing the opportunity to restore his fallen brothers back at his side, he answered firmly in a voice which brokered no arguments, “All of them.” standing up and slipping into his hakamas.
She blinked asking, “All six of them?” a bit surprised.
He answered firmly, “The seven of us are a team and unbeatable when we work as a unit. If you want me at my best specter, I want all six of my men.” staring directly into her ghostly eyes.
She frowned asking, “How can you be sure that the fire breather wont betray you and your comrades again?” gazing deeply into his eyes.
His jaw clenched as he grit out, “I will handle him,” before ordering, “You just bring them back and be quick about it.” as he slipped into his haori and strapped his armor and shoes in place.
She nodded answering, “Hai since that is what you wish.” Adding, “I have restored your weapon for you as well.” pointing to the reformed Banryu as it glowed with an ethereal shine.
Bankotsu’s infamous smirk graced his tanned face as he picked up his beloved companion and placed it on his shoulder, with excitement in his eerie blue orbs.
She revived Jakotsu and faced the leader adding, “As a gift to aid you in both of your tasks, you have been bestowed with the same strength you once held with the seven jewel shards inside of you- even though the shards are not in you and will not be in you again.”
She stared at him repeating, “Naraku must be destroyed and the jewel my descendant carried must be restored.” before reviving the rest of his companions and taking her leave.
Bankotsu waited for his team to rise up and dress, before smugly informing them, “Well boys, it would appear that our services are once again required.” and released a deep dark chuckle into the ominous cave, before a devious smirk crossed his tanned face revealing gleaming white teeth.
End Flashback:
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Bankotsu jerked awake thinking, 'That specter was speaking the truth… though I wonder what the second task that she referred to was.' He stared down at the woman cradled in his arms, and thought convinced, 'It must have something to do with Airi… but what?'
Scowling he thought perturbed, 'We need to find that miko soon, so that we can get the first part of all of this finished.'
Sighing he shoved his thoughts away and nuzzled his face into the crook of her neck feeling a warm, peaceful calm settle over him. He smiled and drifted back into a dreamless sleep.
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In Kagome’s time:
She came through the door and plopped her backpack by the doorway yelling, “I’m home,” as she kicked her shoes off and walked towards the kitchen.
Miyoko turned away from the stove greeting happily, “Hello dear. How was school today?”
Kagome muttered, “Fine,” and let out a big sigh sitting down huffily.
Miyoko frowned and asked, “What’s wrong dear?” staring at her daughter.
Kagome pouted, “My friends told me that finals are coming up.” knowing she would find out sooner or later.
Miyoko said, “Oh dear,” and sat across from her daughter informing her, “I’ve been lax so far dear, but you really do need to get your grades up some.” with a stern look in her eyes.
Kagome pouted, “Inuyasha will have a fit.” Knowing what her mother was about to say.
Miyoko said, “Well dear he will just have to have a fit then. If you pass your finals it will raise your grades to passing. Then I will let you go back to Inuyasha’s time to finish your business, but not until then- I’m going to have to put my foot down on this.”
Kagome sighed, “Alright mom, but I’m warning you Inuyasha isn’t going to like this.” as she stomped to get her school bag and went into her room.
Miyoko sighed and turned back to the stove.
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A few minutes later the door bell rang. Sora went to answer the door and said, “Kagome needs to study for her finals.” as she stared at the people at the door.
Hojo smiled. “Hello Mrs. Higaurashi.” He greeted cheerily. Grinning he added, “I know, that’s why we came over- to help Kagome study.” holding up his books.
Eri held up some notebooks adding, “We’ve been taking notes for her since she was so sick lately.”
Miyoko smiled saying, “Wonderful,” and stepped aside to let them enter. “She’s up in her room,” she said walking into the kitchen to prepare snacks for the small group.
Hojo grinned and led the way as the teenagers went to talk to their friend. Yuka knocked on the door saying, “Kagome it’s us- open up please?”
Kagome stood up at the sound of her friend’s voice and blinked as she opened the door and saw them standing there. “Uh, hey guys, what’s up?” she asked confused.
Hojo blushed at being near her bedroom and explained, “Well the girls and I were talking and we decided to come help you study- since you’ve been so sick.” holding out his books.
Ayumi added cheerily, “We’ve even been taking some notes for you to help out.” Indicating the notebooks Eri held.
Kagome’s gloomy face lit up and she said relieved, “Thanks guys, you are real life savers.” and moved aside to allow them to enter her room.
Hojo was the last to enter and tried to hide his blush as he sat down and began setting up the books. Eri, Yuka, and Ayumi all sat in the floor and opened their note books.
Touched by her friends’ thoughtfulness Kagome sat down with them and they began pouring over the information. When she got too confused Hojo patiently explained things to her and the girls helped.
Miyoko walked in an hour later and held a tray with tea and snacks explaining, “I figured you would all be getting hungry by now.”
The teenagers thanked her and eagerly helped themselves to the delicious snacks and refreshing tea. Kagome grinned saying, “Thanks mom,” before drinking her tea.
Miyoko nodded saying, “You’re welcome dear.” and placed the tray beside her doorway before leaving thinking, 'She’s lucky to have such helpful friends.' Glad that her daughter was blessed with such good friends.
She walked back down the stairs informing her father to leave the kids studying and told Souta to go outside and play. Sho nodded and went into his shed to sort through his relics.
Inuyasha popped through the well muttering about wasted time and went in search of Kagome. Sora met him in the living room and explained, “I’m sorry Inuyasha, but she needs to study for and pass her finals before I will let her go back.”
Inuyasha argued, “But we need her back to find the jewel shards.” slightly perturbed.
Miyoko said firmly, “Not until she gets those grades up,” and shooed him back outside.
Inuyasha huffed and decided to visit her room. He leaped onto the roof and Kagome’s eyes widened. She said, “I’ll be right back guys.” and ran down the stairs leaving her four friends baffled.
She saw Inuyasha on the roof and her eyes narrowed. She ran outside and Inuyasha jumped down landing in front of her with his arms shoved into his haori.
She asked, “What are you doing here? I told you I would be gone a few days.” trying to lead him back to the well.
Inuyasha huffed, “We need to focus on the shards Kagome, these studies or whatever can wait.” glaring at her.
She sighed, “I’m sure mom already told you she won’t let me return yet. Now you need to get out of here before they see you.” She said with a bit of urgency in her voice.
Inuyasha snorted, “Come on Kagome,” and moved over to the well with her in tow. She scowled and said, “You heard mom Inuyasha.” breaking free of his grasp.
He growled and was about to yank her over to him. She sighed. “Sit boy.” Inuyasha was slammed into the ground by the well.
He groaned, “What was that for?” pushing himself up and glaring at her.
She said seriously, “Unless you want a dirt bed for the night, return to the feudal era and wait for me. Eri and the others came over to help me study. The finals are in two days. I’ll return after my finals.”
Inuyasha scowled and jumped into the well pouting and muttering about, “Useless studies and wasted time.”
Kagome rolled her eyes and sighed before returning to her friends. She waved off their concern about the noise explaining something had broken and they went back to studying.
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In The Feudal Era:
Inuyasha leaped out of the well and was spotted by Miroku. Noticing the hanyou’s frown he asked, “What troubles you Inuyasha?” staring at his friend with warm blue eyes.
Inuyasha muttered, “Kagome’s mom won’t let her come back until she does her studies. She says it will take several days,” and bounded off into the woods to find a tree to pout in.
Miroku blinked before turning to Sango and asking, “Do you suppose he got sat again?”
Sango chuckled answering, “Yes I do, especially if he tried to drag her back.” Standing up she said, “Since she will be gone a while, I’m going to stop at my village and repair Hiraikotsu.”
Miroku shrugged, “Than I might as well stop by and check in on my master and find out how he has been.” grabbing his staff as he pushed to his feet and summoned Hachi.
Hachi answered his call and transformed and then flew him to see master Mushin.
Sango called Kirara and Sango mounted her back and she transformed and left towards the village.
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A/N: Miyoko translates to mean- beautiful generations child, so I felt it a fitting name for Kagome’s mother. Okay there is chapter fourteen everyone- enjoy XD
Chapter fourteen:
Later that night:
Bankotsu lay fast asleep with Airi nestled to his chest. About two hours after they fell into a sated sleep, Bankotsu had a dream about when he had been brought back the last time.
--
Flashback:
A soft voice roused him from his deathly slumber. “Bankotsu, wake up now.” It spoke clearly.
Lying on the ground, his brows began to twitch and he thought confused, “A voice… a woman’s voice?”
She spoke, “Wake up Bankotsu of the Schichinatai, there is much for you to do yet young warrior.” placing a ghostly hand on his forehead.
His lips moved and he asked, “Who… who are you?” as his eyes slowly fluttered open.
The woman had long straight black hair that reached to her waist as well as deep brown eyes. She wore a white haori under some grey armor and a long flowing dark pink skirt that reached to her feet, upon her forehead laid a star. She greeted him repeating, “There is much for you to do fine warrior.” Answering, “I am the creator of the shikon no tama.” as she floated back to allow him to sit up.
He blinked a few times as his eyes adjusted to the dimly lit cavern and asked, “That jewel that Naraku wants so badly…. You created it?” staring into her bruneous eyes.
She replied, “Hai I did. You have much to do. Because of that, I have brought you back, but you are not a walking corpse this time.”
His eyes widened as he jerked in shock, when he felt his heart beating within his chest cavity. He emitted a gasp when he felt a sharp pain on one of his fingers, from jerking across one of the discarded bones, strewn on the ground.
He slowly raised his hand and asked stunned, “How… How is it that I am once again alive as flesh and blood?” staring in awe at his flesh body and watching as the finger bled from cutting himself on a sharp bone.
She replied seriously, “Because I am the one who revived you this time.” staring deep into his eyes.
He blinked asking, “But why?” curious why anyone would bring him back to flesh and blood. 'She has to want something in return.' He thought cynically.
She answered, “Two reasons. One: I need you to help my descendant to restore the jewel and with it the balance of this world.”
Brows furrowing, he asked, “That priestess in the strange ridiculously short kimono?” guessing who she meant.
She replied, “Hai Kagome, and Two: You yourself have unfinished business in this world. Without completing your own task, even my descendant restoring the jewel would not be enough, to ensure peace will reign over these lands.”
He asked, “What exactly is it that you wish me to do?” wanting to know what was expected of him.
She answered, “You must aid Kagome and her allies in defeating Naraku and restore the jewel, so that the balance between good and evil will be restored. The other task you will find out soon enough… All I will say about that, is that your paths will cross very soon and the rest will reveal itself in due time. Now rise warrior and tell me which of your six comrades you wish to accompany you on your journey ahead.”
Sensing the opportunity to restore his fallen brothers back at his side, he answered firmly in a voice which brokered no arguments, “All of them.” standing up and slipping into his hakamas.
She blinked asking, “All six of them?” a bit surprised.
He answered firmly, “The seven of us are a team and unbeatable when we work as a unit. If you want me at my best specter, I want all six of my men.” staring directly into her ghostly eyes.
She frowned asking, “How can you be sure that the fire breather wont betray you and your comrades again?” gazing deeply into his eyes.
His jaw clenched as he grit out, “I will handle him,” before ordering, “You just bring them back and be quick about it.” as he slipped into his haori and strapped his armor and shoes in place.
She nodded answering, “Hai since that is what you wish.” Adding, “I have restored your weapon for you as well.” pointing to the reformed Banryu as it glowed with an ethereal shine.
Bankotsu’s infamous smirk graced his tanned face as he picked up his beloved companion and placed it on his shoulder, with excitement in his eerie blue orbs.
She revived Jakotsu and faced the leader adding, “As a gift to aid you in both of your tasks, you have been bestowed with the same strength you once held with the seven jewel shards inside of you- even though the shards are not in you and will not be in you again.”
She stared at him repeating, “Naraku must be destroyed and the jewel my descendant carried must be restored.” before reviving the rest of his companions and taking her leave.
Bankotsu waited for his team to rise up and dress, before smugly informing them, “Well boys, it would appear that our services are once again required.” and released a deep dark chuckle into the ominous cave, before a devious smirk crossed his tanned face revealing gleaming white teeth.
End Flashback:
--
Bankotsu jerked awake thinking, 'That specter was speaking the truth… though I wonder what the second task that she referred to was.' He stared down at the woman cradled in his arms, and thought convinced, 'It must have something to do with Airi… but what?'
Scowling he thought perturbed, 'We need to find that miko soon, so that we can get the first part of all of this finished.'
Sighing he shoved his thoughts away and nuzzled his face into the crook of her neck feeling a warm, peaceful calm settle over him. He smiled and drifted back into a dreamless sleep.
--
In Kagome’s time:
She came through the door and plopped her backpack by the doorway yelling, “I’m home,” as she kicked her shoes off and walked towards the kitchen.
Miyoko turned away from the stove greeting happily, “Hello dear. How was school today?”
Kagome muttered, “Fine,” and let out a big sigh sitting down huffily.
Miyoko frowned and asked, “What’s wrong dear?” staring at her daughter.
Kagome pouted, “My friends told me that finals are coming up.” knowing she would find out sooner or later.
Miyoko said, “Oh dear,” and sat across from her daughter informing her, “I’ve been lax so far dear, but you really do need to get your grades up some.” with a stern look in her eyes.
Kagome pouted, “Inuyasha will have a fit.” Knowing what her mother was about to say.
Miyoko said, “Well dear he will just have to have a fit then. If you pass your finals it will raise your grades to passing. Then I will let you go back to Inuyasha’s time to finish your business, but not until then- I’m going to have to put my foot down on this.”
Kagome sighed, “Alright mom, but I’m warning you Inuyasha isn’t going to like this.” as she stomped to get her school bag and went into her room.
Miyoko sighed and turned back to the stove.
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A few minutes later the door bell rang. Sora went to answer the door and said, “Kagome needs to study for her finals.” as she stared at the people at the door.
Hojo smiled. “Hello Mrs. Higaurashi.” He greeted cheerily. Grinning he added, “I know, that’s why we came over- to help Kagome study.” holding up his books.
Eri held up some notebooks adding, “We’ve been taking notes for her since she was so sick lately.”
Miyoko smiled saying, “Wonderful,” and stepped aside to let them enter. “She’s up in her room,” she said walking into the kitchen to prepare snacks for the small group.
Hojo grinned and led the way as the teenagers went to talk to their friend. Yuka knocked on the door saying, “Kagome it’s us- open up please?”
Kagome stood up at the sound of her friend’s voice and blinked as she opened the door and saw them standing there. “Uh, hey guys, what’s up?” she asked confused.
Hojo blushed at being near her bedroom and explained, “Well the girls and I were talking and we decided to come help you study- since you’ve been so sick.” holding out his books.
Ayumi added cheerily, “We’ve even been taking some notes for you to help out.” Indicating the notebooks Eri held.
Kagome’s gloomy face lit up and she said relieved, “Thanks guys, you are real life savers.” and moved aside to allow them to enter her room.
Hojo was the last to enter and tried to hide his blush as he sat down and began setting up the books. Eri, Yuka, and Ayumi all sat in the floor and opened their note books.
Touched by her friends’ thoughtfulness Kagome sat down with them and they began pouring over the information. When she got too confused Hojo patiently explained things to her and the girls helped.
Miyoko walked in an hour later and held a tray with tea and snacks explaining, “I figured you would all be getting hungry by now.”
The teenagers thanked her and eagerly helped themselves to the delicious snacks and refreshing tea. Kagome grinned saying, “Thanks mom,” before drinking her tea.
Miyoko nodded saying, “You’re welcome dear.” and placed the tray beside her doorway before leaving thinking, 'She’s lucky to have such helpful friends.' Glad that her daughter was blessed with such good friends.
She walked back down the stairs informing her father to leave the kids studying and told Souta to go outside and play. Sho nodded and went into his shed to sort through his relics.
Inuyasha popped through the well muttering about wasted time and went in search of Kagome. Sora met him in the living room and explained, “I’m sorry Inuyasha, but she needs to study for and pass her finals before I will let her go back.”
Inuyasha argued, “But we need her back to find the jewel shards.” slightly perturbed.
Miyoko said firmly, “Not until she gets those grades up,” and shooed him back outside.
Inuyasha huffed and decided to visit her room. He leaped onto the roof and Kagome’s eyes widened. She said, “I’ll be right back guys.” and ran down the stairs leaving her four friends baffled.
She saw Inuyasha on the roof and her eyes narrowed. She ran outside and Inuyasha jumped down landing in front of her with his arms shoved into his haori.
She asked, “What are you doing here? I told you I would be gone a few days.” trying to lead him back to the well.
Inuyasha huffed, “We need to focus on the shards Kagome, these studies or whatever can wait.” glaring at her.
She sighed, “I’m sure mom already told you she won’t let me return yet. Now you need to get out of here before they see you.” She said with a bit of urgency in her voice.
Inuyasha snorted, “Come on Kagome,” and moved over to the well with her in tow. She scowled and said, “You heard mom Inuyasha.” breaking free of his grasp.
He growled and was about to yank her over to him. She sighed. “Sit boy.” Inuyasha was slammed into the ground by the well.
He groaned, “What was that for?” pushing himself up and glaring at her.
She said seriously, “Unless you want a dirt bed for the night, return to the feudal era and wait for me. Eri and the others came over to help me study. The finals are in two days. I’ll return after my finals.”
Inuyasha scowled and jumped into the well pouting and muttering about, “Useless studies and wasted time.”
Kagome rolled her eyes and sighed before returning to her friends. She waved off their concern about the noise explaining something had broken and they went back to studying.
--
In The Feudal Era:
Inuyasha leaped out of the well and was spotted by Miroku. Noticing the hanyou’s frown he asked, “What troubles you Inuyasha?” staring at his friend with warm blue eyes.
Inuyasha muttered, “Kagome’s mom won’t let her come back until she does her studies. She says it will take several days,” and bounded off into the woods to find a tree to pout in.
Miroku blinked before turning to Sango and asking, “Do you suppose he got sat again?”
Sango chuckled answering, “Yes I do, especially if he tried to drag her back.” Standing up she said, “Since she will be gone a while, I’m going to stop at my village and repair Hiraikotsu.”
Miroku shrugged, “Than I might as well stop by and check in on my master and find out how he has been.” grabbing his staff as he pushed to his feet and summoned Hachi.
Hachi answered his call and transformed and then flew him to see master Mushin.
Sango called Kirara and Sango mounted her back and she transformed and left towards the village.
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A/N: Miyoko translates to mean- beautiful generations child, so I felt it a fitting name for Kagome’s mother. Okay there is chapter fourteen everyone- enjoy XD