Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction / InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Inner Demons ❯ Break-up ( Chapter 2 )

Chapter Two

Break Up

An alarm clock went off buzzing annoyingly. A lump under dark blue covers simply shifted before settling down again. The buzzing continued showing no sign of stopping. The lump groaned in annoyance. A hand came out from the warmth of the blanket feeling around for the annoying contraption that she wished to shut up. Finally she felt the hunk of metal and pushed various buttons, looking for the one to shut it off. Finally the buzzing stopped and the hand fell limp as she started to drift back off to dream land. A young boy with short black hair and mischievous brown eyes, tip toed into the room looking at the lump. He poked it twice earning an annoyed grunt. He poked it again, this time earning a slap of the hand. He withdrew the abused appendage and glared at the lump that was his sister.

“Are you planning to wake up sometime before the end of the year?” he asked. The lump shifted a bit, but didn't come out from under the covers.

“No,” came the sleepy reply. Souta simply blinked before looking to the end of the bed as a grin spread across his face.

Grandfather was downstairs sweeping the steps of the shrine, despite the fact that it was rather cold. He smiled to passersby, who would incline their heads in recognition. Silence fell on the shrine, something that was rather welcomed. Although, it wasn't to last when a loud shriek ran through the area. He looked to the shrine and mentally counted down.

`5…4…3…2…'

“Souta!” Kagome's voice tore through the air shrilly.

“Hm, I must be getting slow in my old age,” he muttered and continued sweeping the steps. It wasn't unusual for Souta and Kagome to quarrel, in fact it was becoming a daily occurrence. When she was home anyway.

Souta thundered down the stairs quickly followed by his angered sister. He ran behind Kun-loon knowing Kagome wouldn't attack him when she was watching.

“Good morning you two,” she smiled warmly. Kagome returned the smile and settled for sitting at the table instead of strangling her younger brother. She inhaled the smell of pancakes, sausage, and egg. Souta jumped into a chair across from Kagome and began devouring his breakfast as if it would be his last meal. Rolling her eyes, Kagome began to eat her own breakfast.

“Do either of you have any plans for today?” Kun-loon questioned.

“Going to Koruso's,” Souta said around a mouthful of pancakes.

“I'm going to have to go shopping today since I'm going to return to Feudal Japan in a few days,” Kagome replied then took a bite of egg.

“Are you going with anyone?” Kun-loon just had to ask.

“Nope, probably better that way though.” Kagome stood and cleaned up her place then ran upstairs to get dressed since she was clad in only shorts and a large shirt. Not to mention her hair resembled a rat's nest. After a shower she dug through her closet and pulled on a pair of black jeans and a long sleeved white shirt with a black kitty on it wearing a Santa hat. In bold red letters beneath the kitty read `Mewy Christmas'. Kagome brushed her hair and darted out the door with a quick kiss to her mother, shoes once again in her hands. She yanked them on outside remembering that she wasn't in a rush today. She could take the time to stop and smell the roses if she so desired. At least she remembered to grab her jacket this time. Pulling it on, she made her way to her desired destination. A small smile spread across her lips relishing in the wonder that is known as silence. When she was with her companions silence was a rarity, she didn't mind the ever busy chatter of her friends, but sometimes she just needed silence. Her walk ended sooner than she would have liked when she came upon the mall. Bracing herself for the noise inside she walked in and immediately began her search for the store she needed. The bell rang as she entered the store that was known as `Feudal Desires'. Kagome knew where to go and what to look for. She purchased four everyday travel Kimonos, had three kimonos altered to fight in, and two formal kimono's. She had purchased one for Sango; she thought that the Youkai slayer would like it. With her bags, she walked out of the store then went upstairs to the store she knew carried quivers made originally for cosplay. They were sturdy and durable, the real thing although no one knew that she wasn't going to use it for cosplay. Soon enough she had gotten all she needed and headed out of the mall to the store where she'd be able to purchase medical supplies and food. The young Miko groaned a bit as she carried all of the heavy bags after her shopping was through.

“Okay, I'll pack all of this stuff tonight, go to school tomorrow then return after school,” she noted to herself quietly. She was cutting through the park so as to not receive odd looks at her `agenda'. “Oh, and make sure that mom is the one who makes up the excuse. I don't want anyone to think I've gotten the `Inuyasha Disease' …” she grumbled not doubting for a moment that her grandfather would think of something such as that. Little did her grandfather know she suffered that one whenever she went to Feudal Japan! A laugh escaped her. She stopped and looked up at the sky with a small smile. Her eyes fluttered closed as she basked in the sun. Her eyes snapped open when something brushed passed her hand. Bending down she picked it up and looked at it in confusion. “A blue feather?” she cocked an eyebrow. She would not have been so curious had the feather been smaller, but it was quite large. Kagome figured that if she spread her arms out, that the feather would reach from one palm to the other. She placed it in the bag that carried her quiver, for later inspection.

`It must have come from a really, really large bird!' she thought. Kagome could have sworn she heard a  keening noise from above. Shaking her head, thinking she was hearing things, she quickened her pace. Once out of the park she couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief. She didn't know what was in there, but she didn't want to find out! Kagome smiled at her mother as she walked inside.

“How did your shopping go? Did you get everything you need?” Kun-loon asked.

“Yes,” Kagome replied then went upstairs to put everything in her new bag. She left out a sky blue kimono that had a white feather design on it. She planned on wearing it tomorrow. On her desk, folded neatly, was her new school uniform. It was blue, the skirt was much longer than her previous one, and it had a yellow neck tie. “Well,” she said as she lifted it in examination. “It's much more modest than my last one,” she laughed aloud. Placing it back on her desk folded, she made her way over to her bed. No longer was her room pink, she had grown out of it since being in Feudal Japan. The bed had a dark blue comforter and a black ruffle. Her curtains were white with beautiful forest green designs on it. Her walls were painted a creamy white with the same green designs on it just like her curtains. Kagome liked it; she thought it suited her perfectly. She flopped onto her bed and flexed her toes. She didn't want to be expelled from her new school, but yet she had to search for the Shards of the Shikon no Tama.

`Although Kikyo could probably do a much better job,' she thought sourly. `Why do I keep returning?' An image of why popped into her head. `Shippo…' If she left then she would be leaving him behind. She was very protective of the young orphaned Kitsune she thought of as a son. He always knew how to cheer her up, although sometimes that would result in getting thwacked by Inuyasha. `I couldn't possibly leave him behind, but that's his home. My home is here; my school and family are here. The only reason I have to go back is because of the shards…' her thoughts turned sour once more. Buyo was the one to shake her out of her thoughts. He meowed loudly demanding attention. She smiled and ran her hand through his soft fur. He settled down on the bed purring as she continued to pet him.

“Heh, you always come around just in time,” she said to Buyo who simply meowed in return. Buyo's amber gaze shifted to something on the ground. He jumped down and batted at it with his white paw. For a fat cat, he could react quickly. “What is it Buyo?” Kagome asked as she knelt down next to him. She saw what he was fascinated in and took it before he could carry it off. The thing in question was the large blue feather. Kagome placed it on a shelf of her bookcase that Buyo couldn't get to and sat next to him. He seemed rather happy that she started petting him again since he started purring loudly once more. A smile slipped across her face.

“When in doubt….pet a cat!” she laughed. Buyo rolled on his side, she sighed deeply. Glancing over to her bed, the side of a box was visible. Emotions flashed through her cerulean colored eyes. Shaking her head, Kagome smiled once more. “No, I will not dwell on any of the bad things right now. I'm home, I'm going to a new school, I have much to be happy about! But…I just hope that Yusuke and his friend Kuwabara prove to be allies, not enemies. I have no need for anymore,” Kagome said aloud. “With my luck,” she laughed. “They'll try something just before I return to the past!” For some reason she found her predicament rather funny, she wasn't sure why, but she did.

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Tijiya: Well, I've finally gotten around to posting the modified chapter two. I like this one better than the original. I put in the break-up between Keiko and Yusuke explaining what happened and why she broke up with him. I tried to keep her somewhat in character while breaking up with him, but that's quite difficult to do. I hope It's good anyway!

Kaze Mai: Tijiya thanks all of her faithful reviewers and hopes that you will all continue to review! Now…where is that thing? -digs through files- Uh-oh, I can't seem to find it.

Tijiya: You can't find it? If we don't do the disclaimer than I'm going to get sued!

Kaze mai: Geeze, keep your skirt on. It's right here! -holds up a blue piece of paper-

I, Tijiya hereby state no claim to the following anime:

Inuyasha © Rumiko Takahashi

Yu Yu Hakusho © Yoshihiro Togashi

I only borrow them to amuse myself and my readers.