Brief Parting || Chapter 1
Title: Brief Parting || Chapter 1
Characters: Inuyasha, Kagome, Miroku, Sango, Shippo, misc characters
Genre: Drama, Romance, Comfort
Warnings: Fluff!
Rating: M
Kagome jerked awake. Sweat beaded her forehead as she sat up and looked around. Sighing, she wiped off her sweat. "What's the matter, Kagome?" Inuyasha spoke. Inuyasha, a half demon and her had met a quite some time ago when she discovered a new world beyond her imagination. Now, they were tracking Naraku, a demon who had incurred their wraths. Kagome shook her head but snuggled closer to Inuyasha. She and Inuyasha had been behaving like this for a while. Inuyasha wrapped his arms around her.
In the morning, the group set off. Miroku, Sango, Shippo and Kirara. Inuyasha threw back his head and sniffed. A growl rose and he squeezed Kagome's shoulders, reassuring her. She nodded and glanced about. Two demons sprang out of nowhere. Cursing, Inuyasha sprang to safety, Kagome in his arms. Landing on a nearby cliff, Inuyasha swore. This wasn't a good place to fight. Anybody could fall off. But it was too late. Placing Kagome down, he warned her, "Don't attack. If anything happens to you…" Unable to complete his sentence, he looked away and drew his sword.
Miroku, Sango and Shippo hurried to the cliff on Kirara. Settling by Kagome, they watched as two demons approached Inuyasha. Sango had her hand on her weapon, Hiraikotsu. The demons looked human if anything and one approached the four. A grin spread across his face. "No harm. I want the girl though." He spoke softly, careful not to let Inuyasha hear him as he pointed toward Kagome. Sango and Miroku stood protectively in front of Kagome.
Throwing Sango and Miroku aside easily, the demon approached Kagome. Backing away, Kagome glanced frantically about. Finding no way out, she screamed, "Inuyasha!" as she stumbled backwards. Inuyasha threw the demon off him and turned. But in that second, the demon thrust it's poison claw into him and Inuyasha fell, gasping. Kagome screamed, "INUYASHA!" As Inuyasha fell, he mumbled, "Kagome, I'm sorry."And he fell, unconscious.
Miroku and Sango were fending off the second demon as Kagome drew on her bow. She aimed and fired, however, the arrow missed. Growling the first demon pounced at her, and Kagome fell off the cliff. "Kagome!" Miroku shouted.
Kagome felt herself fall and struggled to hold on to something. However, as she remembered that Inuyasha was dead, she relaxed and allowed herself to fall into the water, silently cursing herself for causing his death.
Koga and Ayame and been married for a few months and were enjoying life next to the river. "I'm getting firewood!" Koga called in to his wife and made his way out of the house. As he approached the river, he spotted something on the bank. Cautiously, he approached. It was a human! He knelt down and vaguely remembered these clothes. Lifting the chin of the human, he gasped. Kagome! "Ayame!" Koga called. Popping her head out of the house, Ayame gasped.
Running out, she knelt beside Koga for a while and hurriedly prepared bedding. Koga carried the drenched Kagome into the house and laid her there, motioning for Ayame to tend to her. Nodding she closed the door.
Miroku was finally able to defeat the two demons by opening his Wind Tunnel. Sango peered over the cliff and sighed, with tears in her eyes. Miroku patted her on the shoulder and tended to Inuyasha. Trying as best they could, they hauled Inuyasha onto Kirara and made for an empty cottage.
Placing Inuyasha on clean bedding, Sango cleaned Inuyasha's wounds and bandaged them. Then she turned and spoke quietly to Miroku.
Kagome's eyes fluttered open and she peered at her surroundings. "Kagome!Ayame exclaimed as she sat by her bed. "Ayame?" Kagome asked, weakly, confused. Ayame helped her up and explained, "We found you by the river. What happened?" Kagome shook her head, as tears welled up in her eyes. Ayame looked concerned and placed a hand on Kagome's arm. "Do you need to talk to Koga?" she whispered. Kagome looked up and silently nodded.
Ayame got up and shouted, "Koga!" Koga strode into the room and a look of concern spread over his face. Ayame left the room and Koga approached Kagome silently and seated himself. "What happened Kagome? Where's Inuyasha?" At those words, Kagome burst into tears as Koga laid a comforting hand on her arm. In between sobs, she explained. Koga listened silently and said, "Then you'll stay here with us." Kagome looked up. Wiping the tears off her tear-stained face, she nodded and smiled. "Thanks, Koga."
Inuyasha's eyelids fluttered and he woke with a groan. "Inuyasha!" the couple sprang up at once. "Kagome?" he muttered and Miroku and Sango exchanged dark looks. Sango got up and left Miroku alone with Inuyasha. It would be better for a guy to relate to this.
Miroku sat by Inuyasha's bed and helped him up. Placing a hand on Inuyasha's arm, he said, 'I'm sorry, Inuyasha. While we were fighting off the demon which attacked Kagome, the demon you were battling launched at her, because she shot an arrow at him, but missed." Miroku paused, allowing it to seep in. Inuyasha snarled, 'Well?" Miroku sighed. "I'm sorry, Inuyasha. She fell off the cliff. By the time we got there, she was nowhere to be seen. No human could survive that cliff. I'm sorry."
Inuyasha sat, stunned. Kagome was dead? Miroku placed a hand on his arm. "Inuyasha, don't do rash things now." Inuyasha looked up and Miroku was taken aback. Tears welled up in Inuyasha's eyes and he told Miroku gruffly, "I need to sleep." Miroku nodded, aware he needed time alone.
Miroku strolled out to join Sango. Sango had her head on her knees. As Miroku approached, she turned. 'How did he take it?" she asked. Miroku shook his head. Sango sighed. "Just like that. But usually, she'd fight for her life." Sango muttered, confused. Miroku spoke, "Well, I'm guessing she assumed Inuyasha was dead when he mumbled those 'last' words of his. So she just let herself fall." Tears welled in her eyes. "If not for the fact that Kirara had been off fending the demon, she wouldn't have…" Miroku shook his head. "Sango, go and visit Koga and Ayame. We've got to tell them about Kagome. They have a right to know." Sango nodded and burried her face in his shoulder and sobbed for her best friend.
A knocking at the door sent Koga to see who it was. He peered out. 'Sango?" he asked. Sango nodded. "I've come to tell you about Kagome. She's…dead." She said as she looked down, tears in her eyes. Koga was stunned. Here Sango was telling him about Kagome's death when he knew perfectly well that she was inside. Struggling with that, he asked Sango to wait. Sango nodded. "Ayame!" he called into the house. Ayame came out and Koga pulled her to a side. "Sango says Kagome is dead. Do we tell her…" Koga whispered. "Of course!" Ayame shouted in indignation.
Ayame approached Sango. "Before we give you any reaction whatsoever you were expecting, I want to show you something." Sango nodded. She knew she could trust the couple by now. Leading her to Kagome's room, Ayame took a deep breath. Knocking, Ayame opened the door and led the way in.
Kagome was sitting up, her black hair let down past her shoulders, and she let out a gasp. Sango stood framed in the doorway, stunned. Sango walked towards Kagome and mumbled, "Kagome?" Kagome nodded as tears welled up in her eyes. She had missed her best friend. Sango hugged Kagome as tears welled up in her eyes and both of them cried tears of joy. Ayame beamed at Koga and he let out a small smile.
"Kirara, bring Shippo here." Sango whispered to her cat as the demon nodded and took to the skies. "I've got a surprise for you." Sango turned and told Kagome. Kagome grew puzzled but nodded, knowing no matter how she bugged Sango, her lips would remain sealed.
Shippo arrived and Sango brought Shippo to a corner. "Go back; tell Miroku that Kagome's alive. But don't tell Inuyasha. I'll bring Kagome back. Tell Miroku to tell Inuyasha we have a surprise for him." Shippo nodded and resisted the urge to fly into Kagome's arms.
Shippo returned, job done but pretended to be still mulling over Kagome's death. Inuyasha had been in bed all week and hadn't eaten anything. Miroku persuaded him to and finally he gulped down some food and fell asleep again. When he woke, Miroku told him they had a surprise for him. 'I'm in no mood for surprises Miroku." He spoke sullenly. Miroku replied, "You will have the mood for this one." but Inuyasha ignored him.
The week ended and Kagome and Sango thanked Koga and Ayame and set off. Sango was excited. Kirara landed not far from the cottage. A hand over Kagome's eyes, she led Kagome into the cottage. Miroku had his hand over Inuyasha's eyes. "Stop messing around, Miroku!" his voice echoed around the cottage. Kagome froze. Sango gently released Kagome as Miroku did the same and the couple froze. Miroku and Sango left the house, smirking.
Kagome stood framed in the doorway. Inuyasha sat up in bed, stunned. "Kagome?" he whispered hopefully. Kagome inched forward slowly. "Inuyasha?" she whispered. Tears welling in her eyes, she walked towards the bed. "Inuyasha!" she wailed as she sprang into his arms, sobbing. Inuyasha embraced her, wincing a little but glad to have the feel of Kagome in his arms once again. Her hair whipped against his face and he took in the smell of it. Sighing contentedly, he smiled and wiped her tears. Kagome smiled back broadly.
Dinner was a cheery affair as Kagome and Inuyasha's mood was affecting everyone. As they sat in each other's arms in dinner, Sango shyly looked at Miroku and Miroku smiled. Excusing themselves they trooped off. Kagome and Inuyasha lay back and smiled at each other. They told of what happened the past week and smiled happily.
Kagome couldn't believe that Inuyasha was alive and well. Turning, she gazed into his bright yellow eyes and smiled. Inuyasha turned and the half-demon gazed contentedly into her chocolate brown eyes. Smiling, she laughed and snuggled closer to him, falling asleep on the hard wooden floor, knowing she was safe.
Miroku and Sango lay in each other's arms outside the cottage. Miroku and Sango had been a little shy about it. After a while, they decided to return to the cottage. Smiling as they saw the happy couple asleep, they settled down and slept too.
In the morning, Kagome jerked awake. Glancing around the cottage, she panicked. "Inuyasha?" she murmured. Was last night a dream? Sighing, she got up and Inuyasha burst into the room. Sighing with relief she got up and hugged him close. He wrapped her in his arms and smelled her hair the way he always did. She sighed in the comfort of his arms, knowing full well how much he loved her and smiling at that thought.
Characters: Inuyasha, Kagome, Miroku, Sango, Shippo, misc characters
Genre: Drama, Romance, Comfort
Warnings: Fluff!
Rating: M
Kagome jerked awake. Sweat beaded her forehead as she sat up and looked around. Sighing, she wiped off her sweat. "What's the matter, Kagome?" Inuyasha spoke. Inuyasha, a half demon and her had met a quite some time ago when she discovered a new world beyond her imagination. Now, they were tracking Naraku, a demon who had incurred their wraths. Kagome shook her head but snuggled closer to Inuyasha. She and Inuyasha had been behaving like this for a while. Inuyasha wrapped his arms around her.
In the morning, the group set off. Miroku, Sango, Shippo and Kirara. Inuyasha threw back his head and sniffed. A growl rose and he squeezed Kagome's shoulders, reassuring her. She nodded and glanced about. Two demons sprang out of nowhere. Cursing, Inuyasha sprang to safety, Kagome in his arms. Landing on a nearby cliff, Inuyasha swore. This wasn't a good place to fight. Anybody could fall off. But it was too late. Placing Kagome down, he warned her, "Don't attack. If anything happens to you…" Unable to complete his sentence, he looked away and drew his sword.
Miroku, Sango and Shippo hurried to the cliff on Kirara. Settling by Kagome, they watched as two demons approached Inuyasha. Sango had her hand on her weapon, Hiraikotsu. The demons looked human if anything and one approached the four. A grin spread across his face. "No harm. I want the girl though." He spoke softly, careful not to let Inuyasha hear him as he pointed toward Kagome. Sango and Miroku stood protectively in front of Kagome.
Throwing Sango and Miroku aside easily, the demon approached Kagome. Backing away, Kagome glanced frantically about. Finding no way out, she screamed, "Inuyasha!" as she stumbled backwards. Inuyasha threw the demon off him and turned. But in that second, the demon thrust it's poison claw into him and Inuyasha fell, gasping. Kagome screamed, "INUYASHA!" As Inuyasha fell, he mumbled, "Kagome, I'm sorry."And he fell, unconscious.
Miroku and Sango were fending off the second demon as Kagome drew on her bow. She aimed and fired, however, the arrow missed. Growling the first demon pounced at her, and Kagome fell off the cliff. "Kagome!" Miroku shouted.
Kagome felt herself fall and struggled to hold on to something. However, as she remembered that Inuyasha was dead, she relaxed and allowed herself to fall into the water, silently cursing herself for causing his death.
Koga and Ayame and been married for a few months and were enjoying life next to the river. "I'm getting firewood!" Koga called in to his wife and made his way out of the house. As he approached the river, he spotted something on the bank. Cautiously, he approached. It was a human! He knelt down and vaguely remembered these clothes. Lifting the chin of the human, he gasped. Kagome! "Ayame!" Koga called. Popping her head out of the house, Ayame gasped.
Running out, she knelt beside Koga for a while and hurriedly prepared bedding. Koga carried the drenched Kagome into the house and laid her there, motioning for Ayame to tend to her. Nodding she closed the door.
Miroku was finally able to defeat the two demons by opening his Wind Tunnel. Sango peered over the cliff and sighed, with tears in her eyes. Miroku patted her on the shoulder and tended to Inuyasha. Trying as best they could, they hauled Inuyasha onto Kirara and made for an empty cottage.
Placing Inuyasha on clean bedding, Sango cleaned Inuyasha's wounds and bandaged them. Then she turned and spoke quietly to Miroku.
Kagome's eyes fluttered open and she peered at her surroundings. "Kagome!Ayame exclaimed as she sat by her bed. "Ayame?" Kagome asked, weakly, confused. Ayame helped her up and explained, "We found you by the river. What happened?" Kagome shook her head, as tears welled up in her eyes. Ayame looked concerned and placed a hand on Kagome's arm. "Do you need to talk to Koga?" she whispered. Kagome looked up and silently nodded.
Ayame got up and shouted, "Koga!" Koga strode into the room and a look of concern spread over his face. Ayame left the room and Koga approached Kagome silently and seated himself. "What happened Kagome? Where's Inuyasha?" At those words, Kagome burst into tears as Koga laid a comforting hand on her arm. In between sobs, she explained. Koga listened silently and said, "Then you'll stay here with us." Kagome looked up. Wiping the tears off her tear-stained face, she nodded and smiled. "Thanks, Koga."
Inuyasha's eyelids fluttered and he woke with a groan. "Inuyasha!" the couple sprang up at once. "Kagome?" he muttered and Miroku and Sango exchanged dark looks. Sango got up and left Miroku alone with Inuyasha. It would be better for a guy to relate to this.
Miroku sat by Inuyasha's bed and helped him up. Placing a hand on Inuyasha's arm, he said, 'I'm sorry, Inuyasha. While we were fighting off the demon which attacked Kagome, the demon you were battling launched at her, because she shot an arrow at him, but missed." Miroku paused, allowing it to seep in. Inuyasha snarled, 'Well?" Miroku sighed. "I'm sorry, Inuyasha. She fell off the cliff. By the time we got there, she was nowhere to be seen. No human could survive that cliff. I'm sorry."
Inuyasha sat, stunned. Kagome was dead? Miroku placed a hand on his arm. "Inuyasha, don't do rash things now." Inuyasha looked up and Miroku was taken aback. Tears welled up in Inuyasha's eyes and he told Miroku gruffly, "I need to sleep." Miroku nodded, aware he needed time alone.
Miroku strolled out to join Sango. Sango had her head on her knees. As Miroku approached, she turned. 'How did he take it?" she asked. Miroku shook his head. Sango sighed. "Just like that. But usually, she'd fight for her life." Sango muttered, confused. Miroku spoke, "Well, I'm guessing she assumed Inuyasha was dead when he mumbled those 'last' words of his. So she just let herself fall." Tears welled in her eyes. "If not for the fact that Kirara had been off fending the demon, she wouldn't have…" Miroku shook his head. "Sango, go and visit Koga and Ayame. We've got to tell them about Kagome. They have a right to know." Sango nodded and burried her face in his shoulder and sobbed for her best friend.
A knocking at the door sent Koga to see who it was. He peered out. 'Sango?" he asked. Sango nodded. "I've come to tell you about Kagome. She's…dead." She said as she looked down, tears in her eyes. Koga was stunned. Here Sango was telling him about Kagome's death when he knew perfectly well that she was inside. Struggling with that, he asked Sango to wait. Sango nodded. "Ayame!" he called into the house. Ayame came out and Koga pulled her to a side. "Sango says Kagome is dead. Do we tell her…" Koga whispered. "Of course!" Ayame shouted in indignation.
Ayame approached Sango. "Before we give you any reaction whatsoever you were expecting, I want to show you something." Sango nodded. She knew she could trust the couple by now. Leading her to Kagome's room, Ayame took a deep breath. Knocking, Ayame opened the door and led the way in.
Kagome was sitting up, her black hair let down past her shoulders, and she let out a gasp. Sango stood framed in the doorway, stunned. Sango walked towards Kagome and mumbled, "Kagome?" Kagome nodded as tears welled up in her eyes. She had missed her best friend. Sango hugged Kagome as tears welled up in her eyes and both of them cried tears of joy. Ayame beamed at Koga and he let out a small smile.
"Kirara, bring Shippo here." Sango whispered to her cat as the demon nodded and took to the skies. "I've got a surprise for you." Sango turned and told Kagome. Kagome grew puzzled but nodded, knowing no matter how she bugged Sango, her lips would remain sealed.
Shippo arrived and Sango brought Shippo to a corner. "Go back; tell Miroku that Kagome's alive. But don't tell Inuyasha. I'll bring Kagome back. Tell Miroku to tell Inuyasha we have a surprise for him." Shippo nodded and resisted the urge to fly into Kagome's arms.
Shippo returned, job done but pretended to be still mulling over Kagome's death. Inuyasha had been in bed all week and hadn't eaten anything. Miroku persuaded him to and finally he gulped down some food and fell asleep again. When he woke, Miroku told him they had a surprise for him. 'I'm in no mood for surprises Miroku." He spoke sullenly. Miroku replied, "You will have the mood for this one." but Inuyasha ignored him.
The week ended and Kagome and Sango thanked Koga and Ayame and set off. Sango was excited. Kirara landed not far from the cottage. A hand over Kagome's eyes, she led Kagome into the cottage. Miroku had his hand over Inuyasha's eyes. "Stop messing around, Miroku!" his voice echoed around the cottage. Kagome froze. Sango gently released Kagome as Miroku did the same and the couple froze. Miroku and Sango left the house, smirking.
Kagome stood framed in the doorway. Inuyasha sat up in bed, stunned. "Kagome?" he whispered hopefully. Kagome inched forward slowly. "Inuyasha?" she whispered. Tears welling in her eyes, she walked towards the bed. "Inuyasha!" she wailed as she sprang into his arms, sobbing. Inuyasha embraced her, wincing a little but glad to have the feel of Kagome in his arms once again. Her hair whipped against his face and he took in the smell of it. Sighing contentedly, he smiled and wiped her tears. Kagome smiled back broadly.
Dinner was a cheery affair as Kagome and Inuyasha's mood was affecting everyone. As they sat in each other's arms in dinner, Sango shyly looked at Miroku and Miroku smiled. Excusing themselves they trooped off. Kagome and Inuyasha lay back and smiled at each other. They told of what happened the past week and smiled happily.
Kagome couldn't believe that Inuyasha was alive and well. Turning, she gazed into his bright yellow eyes and smiled. Inuyasha turned and the half-demon gazed contentedly into her chocolate brown eyes. Smiling, she laughed and snuggled closer to him, falling asleep on the hard wooden floor, knowing she was safe.
Miroku and Sango lay in each other's arms outside the cottage. Miroku and Sango had been a little shy about it. After a while, they decided to return to the cottage. Smiling as they saw the happy couple asleep, they settled down and slept too.
In the morning, Kagome jerked awake. Glancing around the cottage, she panicked. "Inuyasha?" she murmured. Was last night a dream? Sighing, she got up and Inuyasha burst into the room. Sighing with relief she got up and hugged him close. He wrapped her in his arms and smelled her hair the way he always did. She sighed in the comfort of his arms, knowing full well how much he loved her and smiling at that thought.