Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction / InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Frozen Tears ❯ Chapter IV ( Chapter 4 )

Frozen Tears

Chapter IV

 

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or Yuyu Hakusho.

 

Author: Chrystal-Hearts

 

Summary: Every demon hunts for the sacred jewel, but now it's found out that Kagome holds yet another jewel of value. A hiroseki or tear stone. This story holds many different things. Legends, history, battles, and more. Want to know why it's called Frozen Tears? Well read to find out!

 

 

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The group was slowly making it's way back to Kaede's. Once there, they'd have to explain the well to the wolves, but Kagome trusted them and didn't mind. She wasn't even thinking about that, her mind was actually on earlier. Hiei had said that someone was coming and she suddenly realized that she felt the sensation of the pull of the jewel shards. Turning in the direction it was coming from, she had mumbled that it was her friends.

 

Youko had then decided to put her down and Kagome told them she was leaving. He gave a nod and told her they'd be seeing her again as he slipped a rose to her. It moved and formed a beautiful bracelet. He then gave her a kiss on the cheek and the two demons disappeared in blurs. Inuyasha had then appeared, about twenty minutes later, and complained about how she smelled of kitsune and that she was pathetic and other things, which were for the most part, ignored.

 

Her eyes then moved to the beautiful red rose that still clung to her wrist. A small smile overcame her lips at the thought of seeing those two again. Now that she wasn't dressed `indecently' according to this time's standards, Youko wasn't so bad. With another small smile, she decided that she wasn't wearing that school uniform in this time anymore. Not like she'd have the same one for much longer anyways. She had to take her entrance exams soon, then she'd have to pick out a high school to go to.

 

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Hiei was deep in thought as they left the girl. He found her to be rather interesting and thought her deserving of his own protection, but he wasn't sure of whether or not he'd give it to her. Though he doubted she'd realize the importance of what he was giving her if he did decide to give her his protection. It would also be a way to know if she were fighting Onigumo. He'd love to kill that bastard, though he'd thought he'd already done so.

 

Youko was also in thought, though his thoughts were a bit different than his partner's. His were of a perverted nature. Soon though, his mind returned to the present. “So what is it you wish to do about Naraku?”

 

“I'm not sure.” Hiei responded as they continued on.

 

“Should we pursue him?”

 

“What do you think fox?”

 

“I don't know either. Perhaps we should simply play it by ear.”

 

“Are you suggesting we continue to see the onna for information about this half demon.”

 

“It's one way to see her.” The kitsune responded.

 

“You need an actual reason to see an onna?” The demon asked as he smirked at the kitsune's glare.

 

“She seems different for some reason, I want her, but I don't want to talk her into it. I want her to want it.”

 

That shocked Hiei. The kitsune normally didn't care, but he had to agree that she seemed different. “There is something… different about her.”

 

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“Mom! Kagome's home!” A boy called out as he raced into his sister's embrace. “It's been a little while since you were last home.”

 

“I know, and I have entrance exams this coming week.” The girl said with a slight groan.

 

“I have some notes to help you study for them.” The boy said as he smiled at her. “I put them on your desk in your room.”

 

She smiled kindly at him then. “Thanks squirt.”

 

“You're welcome sis.” He said with a smile.

 

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The next day found Kagome studying before dawn even arrived, as she really wanted to get a good grade on the exams. And so she was still studying when noon came around. When the clock read one, she finally took a break and drug herself downstairs. It wasn't long before her mother set some food in front of her. “Kagome sweetie?”

 

“Yes mom?”

 

“Can you do me a big favor?”

 

“What is it momma?”

 

“Can you take Souta over to his friend's house? He'll be staying the night there and I still have to go to the store.”

 

“Sure mom.” Kagome said as she thought of how she owed it to her brother. He had, after all, gotten her the notes. And so, after another two hours, the two siblings headed out. “So who's this new friend of yours?”

 

“His name's Kokota and he has this really cool older step-brother. It was his older brother who gave me the notes for you to use.”

 

“I'll have to thank him then, if he's there.” Kagome said as she thought for a moment.

 

“He's really nice and gentlemanly too.” Souta said with a smile.

 

“Are you trying to set me up with your friend's older brother?” Kagome asked with an amused giggle.

 

“Just giving you some options.” The boy said with a laugh. “I mean, he is single. His name's Shuichi Minamino.”

 

Kagome paused at that. “I've heard that name from somewhere before.”

 

“Probably your friends, Shuichi has a fan club… and he hates it.” The boy said with a slight grimace. “He took Kokota and I out one time and these girls kinda mobbed us.”

 

“So you're trying to get me killed by going out with the most popular guy around?” She asked with a laugh. “And here I thought you cared about me.” Her fake hurt had the boy laughing.

 

“I do care, but I want your room more.” The boy said, seriousness tinting his voice.

 

That had them both laughing pretty hard. It turned out to be a fifteen minute walk to Souta's friend's house… at least fifteen minutes after they got off the train. The train ride took half an hour and walking to the train itself took ten minutes. So all in all, it was an annoying walk. At least it would be if she had to do it everyday. She mainly hated the train though, as she was used to walking almost all day.

 

When they finally reached their destination, Souta knocked and then introduced her to his friend and they asked if Shuichi was there. Kokota answered with an affirmative and invited them into the living room while he went to fetch his brother from upstairs. A man with red hair came down shortly thereafter, followed by Kokota. “Hello Souta.” He greeted her brother with a smile before turning to her with a bit of a wary look. “Hello miss…”

 

“Kagome, Kagome Higurashi.” She introduced as she bowed slightly to him. “And it is a pleasure to meet you Shuichi, I assume.”

 

“Ah, yes.” He replied, sounding surprised.

 

“I wished to thank you.” Her smile to thankful as she said those words. “My brother told me you gave him the notes for me to use.”

 

“So you're the one he talks about?”

 

“I guess I am.” She replied as she sent a slightly questioning look to Souta.

 

He smiled and gave a nod. “Yeah, she's my older sister.”

 

“Well you're welcome for the notes.” The redhead said as he gave her a real smile.

 

Noticing that the clock read 4:15, Kagome gave a sigh. “I need to get home to continue studying.” Giving a hug to Souta, she said her good-byes and Shuichi said he'd walk her to the door. “It was nice meeting you Shuichi.”

 

“And you as well Kagome.” He said with a smile. “It's actually a relief to meet a girl who's not fawning over me.”

 

The girl gave a giggle at that. “I'm glad that meeting me was a relief. Perhaps we could meet again sometime.”

 

“Perhaps.” The redhead replied with a smile. “I could even help you study from time to time, from what I hear from Souta you're pretty far behind in school.”

 

She groaned at the mention of that. “Please don't remind me. I have so much that I need to get done this weekend, then I have entrance exams starting Monday. I've been studying all morning, and I still don't get my geometry.”

 

The man laughed at that. “If you come over tomorrow I can help you some before you take Souta home.”

 

“Really? I'd very much appreciate it!”

 

“Really.” He said with a smile.

 

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It felt like it had been years since she picked the book up, but it had only been hours. Almost a full day. With a tired sigh, Kagome got up and got ready for bed. Tomorrow she'd hopefully be able to figure out at least half of what her geometry was talking about. Geometry was the one subject that she was actually having trouble with. Somehow she was managing to pass all of her other classes with top grades. With yet another sigh, she lay down in bed and cleared her mind. Tomorrow she could think, but right now she needed to sleep.

 

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“What have you been doing Hiei?” Youko asked as the demon appeared out of nowhere after three days of being gone.

 

“I was attending to something.” Was his only response.

 

Shaking his head, the kitsune continued on in the direction he was heading. “There's something off with Kagome.”

 

“You point?” Hiei asked, irritation in his voice. Not that he cared really, but he was curious about what could be happening. Ok, he was slightly worried, but only slightly.

 

“I can't sense the rose I gave her anywhere. It's almost like it disappeared or was destroyed.”

 

“What are you going to do about it then, fox?”

 

“I'm going to find out what's happened.” The kitsune replied easily.

 

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“Now I understand it!” Kagome exclaimed happily as the geometry equations finally clicked and made some sense. It turned out that Shuichi was a really good tutor.

 

The redhead smiled at her as he moved on to show her something else. She was picking things up rather fast, and he was surprised at her wisdom on some things. “And this…” He started as he continued with other things.

 

It was about two hours later when they had finished and Kagome jumped up and hugged him, thanking him repeatedly. “I might actually ace the math portion of my exam thanks to you!”

 

“I'm simply glad that I could be of assistance.” His voice held a cool calm that the girl knew few had. His eyes though, they spoke of a great sadness, but she doubted many could see it.

 

“It was a pleasure being taught by you.” She said as she gave him a grateful bow and a smile. Chewing her lip for a moment, she decided she might as well. So she took out a piece of paper and gave him her number. “Call me sometime and we can hangout if I'm up to it.”

 

He took the paper with a small smile. “I would be happy to hang out sometime, but I must warn you about my `fan club'.”

 

“Souta told me about them.” She said with a giggle while waving her hand a little. “He also told me that you were single, awesome, and a total gentleman.”

 

“I'm glad he thinks so highly of me.” The redhead said with his smile still in place.

 

“Well I'm glad he has you to look up to. Some of my friends aren't exactly the greatest, and his old idol is a total idiot.” Her smile had him laughing. “The man has a horrid temper and a foul mouth, but he's a total softy underneath his rough exterior.”

 

“Sounds like one of my friends.”

 

“Well I should be getting home with Souta now, perhaps I'll see you during the week.”

 

“That would be wonderful.” The man said with his smile still in place.

 

“Farewell.”

 

“Good-bye.”

 

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Two days and it seemed like it'd been forever. Kagome's head hurt from the tests that she'd been taking. The test was a long one, so it was given in several parts. With a sigh, she fell on her bed and closed her eyes. “How much longer wench?”

 

Oh how she hated life right now. “Three more days Inuyasha, and after that I have to be back in two weeks then I can stay for summer. That's three entire months in the fuedal era.”

 

“Well the runt's been whining about seeing you.”

 

“Tell him I'll visit tomorrow after school then.” She said with another sigh.

 

The inu hanyou glared at her. “Why can't you visit now?”

 

“I'm busy.” Her voice was muffled as she turned her head into the pillow and tried to rest some more. She could distantly hear the phone ringing.

 

“Kagome! There's a call for you sweetie.” Hollered an older woman's voice.

 

“Be right there momma.” Kagome called back as she pushed herself up from the bed and walked down the stairs, leaving Inuyasha alone in her room. Her mother handed her the phone when she reached the bottom step, and she tried not to sigh. “Hello?”

 

“Hello Kagome.” Said a masculine voice.

 

It took her moment to figure out who the male caller was. “Shuichi?”

 

“Yes, I was wondering if you were doing anything tonight?”

 

“Not really, I was just lazing on my bed because I had nothing better to do.”

 

“Then perhaps you'd like to go get some ice cream with me?”

 

“Are you asking me out on a date?” She asked with a gasp before she started giggling.

 

“I might be.” He responded with a chuckle.

 

“When and where then?”

 

“I'll meet you at your shrine in an hour.”

 

“Sounds good, see you then.” She said as she got off the phone and turned to her smiling mother.

 

“So you've a date with your brother's new idol?”

 

“It seems that I do.” Kagome answered with a giggle.

 

“Have fun and be home by eleven.”

 

“Yes momma.” The girl said before she turned and rushed up the stairs. There she ran into Inuyasha. “I'm going out soon, so you might as well return to Kaede's.”

 

“Where are you going?”

 

“Out with a friend.” She said as she pushed him toward the window. “Now get out, I need to change.”

 

“Alright already. I'll see you tomorrow wench.”

 

“Bye Inuyasha.” The girl said with a smile.

 

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Here is another chapter of this story. I'm making it interesting, aren't I? She has a tear gem, which I believe we all figured out is Hiei's mother's. And now she's going on a date with Shuichi, which if you watch Yuyu Hakusho, then you know that's Kurama's human name. And I have her and Inuyasha's relationship being odd. Now there are a few questions that we must ask ourselves. One: why is this story called frozen tears? Two: who is Kagome going to be paired with? Three: when will she be paired? Four: what happens to the shard hunters. Five: am I sending Kagome back to the future permanently? Six: If I do, what happens to Shippo? Seven: what do the stories in the beginning chapters have to do with this story? I.e. the stories about ice maidens and the creation of the three worlds, the barrier, and the reason behind the creation. (If you're smart, you thought up the last question hehehe.) And now I thank all those who reviewed and/or read this chapter and the previous chapters.