InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Unexpected ❯ Chapter 4

Disclaimer: Inuyasha and associated characters are owned by Rumiko Takahashi, not me. All I own is the plot and a few original characters.

 

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Sakura flopped down on the cool grass to gaze at the velvety sky. Night had fallen and brought her shining children along. She closed her eyes, relishing the caress of the gentle breeze. Kagome smiled at her friend as she approached. She sat down, too, and looked at the sky as she spoke.

 

“Thinking?” she asked, almost hesitantly. She shook her head mentally; this girl is her best friend, they can talk about anything. Sakura didn't open her eyes.

 

“Not really. Just savoring the fresh air,” she answered. Opening her eyes, she turned on her side. She propped her head on her right hand to look at Kagome. “I still don't know why it is me.”

 

Kagome frowned. “You don't like what they said?”

 

*Flashback*

 

Inuyasha and Sakura entered Kaede's hut after the spar. Their friends followed. Sakura felt as if she had done something wrong. But what?

 

“You have no recollection of changing the sword.” Inuyasha stated. It wasn't a question. Shippou looked at Inuyasha, a little intimidated at his tone. He sounded like Sesshoumaru, for crying out loud.

 

Sakura looked him in the eye, “No. I tell you, I didn't think about it at all, and I don't know how it happened. I didn't even know the sword could do that.”

 

“It's a nymphic katana, baka. What did you think?”

 

“Sit,” Kagome said calmly. She looked at the hanyou on the floor. “Stop interrogating Sakura and help her. You are the only one familiar with swords.” She was getting sick of his ranting at her friend, because it was often more accusatory than constructive.

 

Miroku wisely turned to the old miko. “Perhaps you know how Sakura unintentionally used her sword, Kaede-sama?”

 

“ `Tis a guess, monk. Her agitated state prompted the sword to help its master.” Kaede nodded. Inuyasha got up from his position and growled.

 

“You have to learn to control yourself. I could smell the anger in you,” he spoke to Sakura. “You used a technique you have never seen before. Only Hikari could do that. I say she came through and attacked, not you.” The girl digested his words. They did make sense. The true master of the sword could definitely wield it like so and she was supposed to be the reincarnate.

 

Kaede didn't verify the theory, but she said it might be a possibility. They all agreed that these “uninspired” attacks are not too dangerous, if they only happened when Sakura was emotional. They could find the truth on their travels. Meanwhile, the attacks can be handy in battle. Sakura left the hut slightly comforted, but still troubled. That was how Kagome found her.

 

*Flashback ends*

 

“I wish I knew how the sword did that,” Sakura answered Kagome's question. “I'm flattered and honored to be Hikari's reincarnate, but it feels like I'm doing everything wrong.” Kagome reached over to hug her friend.

 

“You are doing much better than I did. I couldn't shoot for a month when I first got here. Inuyasha was muttering about that just now.” She smiled. The girls got up to get their things before they went down the well. Sango was polishing her boomerang with Kirara and Shippou. Miroku was meditating outside. They found Inuyasha and Kaede deep in discussion in the hut. That was how they left them.

 

 

The girls climbed out of the well easily. Sakura left to go home by bus and Kagome waved goodbye from her front door.

 

Sakura found her parents at home eating dessert. Her mom got her a piece of cheesecake. As she ate her parents asked her about her stay in the feudal era. They were genuinely curious. Sakura told them everything minus the accidental attack. She excused herself to get to bed. Monday morning was arriving.

 

 

 

Author's Note: I know this is a short chapter, but the next one will have more plot, I promise… review, pretty please?