30 Wounds Prompt 13
Nov. 25th, 2007 09:44 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
lynx212Pairing: Inuyasha/Miroku
Theme: #13 If looks could kill
Rating: PG
Warning: None that I can really see
Word count: 3,122
If the whole situation didn’t have the potential of ripping the entire group asunder the demon slayer would laugh out loud. She had tried hard to tell the girl, without directly telling the girl, what may be going on between the Dog Demon and the Monk. But now, if the dagger’s Kagome was glaring at the two was any indication, she might be slowly drawing the picture for herself. As the two men sat off to themselves laughing about something they cared to share with no one, I sit and watch the Miko leer at the pair.
“Why are they so chummy all of a sudden?”
I simply stared at the girl–marveling at her ability to not see the obvious.
“Inuyasha has hardly said three things to me all day.” She pouted as her hands found their way to her hips.
Sango looked down at Kilala and the Neko demon shook her head and bounded off into Kaedes’ hut. Fine time for you to abandon me, Sango thought as she looked back to Kagome, she would remember that next time Kilala wanted her belly rubbed. The Demon Slayer sighed loudly as she stood and asked Kagome if she wanted to join her in an evening walk through the village.
“Don’t you find it disturbing that the guys have been all but ignoring us for days!?” the girl from the future all but shouted as they made their way into the heart of the village. The Taijiya tried to ignore her companion but Kagome was persistent.
“Well aren’t you going to answer me?”
Sango stopped in her tracks and faced the irritated girl and said, “No Kagome.”
“No what?”
“I don’t find it disturbing at all.”
“Well I do and I’m going to march right up to Inuyasha and demand an answer!”
Sango’s first instinct was to stop the girl so her other two friends could get some peace and quiet; but after a moment of thought she figured the girl needed find out at some point…better sooner than later.
With that decided Sango gave Kagome a curt bow and continued on her way. Kagome stared at the retreating back of the Slayer in disbelief before she set off to find Inuyasha.
* * *
Inuyasha had a feeling things might come to this. Even though Miroku was oblivious the Hanyou was not. His ears had picked up every word Kagome had said. Once the girls got out of sight he decided they needed to make themselves scarce. When he abruptly knelt down with his back to Miroku he didn’t have to see the Monks face to know that confusion was there.
“I’ll explain in a few minutes, hop on.” the Hanyou said.
Without further question Miroku climbed on Inuyasha’s back and as soon as he was settled Inuyasha took off with blinding speed. In a matter of moments they had covered quite a bit of distance. When they stopped at the base of a willow tree along the edge of a large pond Miroku started to climb off only to find that he was being held in place by two clawed hands.
Suddenly, Inuyasha jumped straight up and landed on a branch near the top of the tree. Once again Miroku moved to get down nothing stopped him this time. Now that he was facing his friend the Houshi was trying to think of a way to word his questions when Inuyasha spoke.
“Kagome’s noticed the amount of time we’ve been spending together.”
Miroku didn’t say anything he just continued to stare into golden eyes as the Dog Demon told him everything he had overheard. When Inuyasha finished they sat on the tree branch in knowing silence as they gazed at the suns reflection on the water.
“How do you think she’s going to take…us?”
“The same way she takes everything else that doesn’t go her way. I’ll probably be ‘sat’ to oblivion.” The Hanyou responded with drooping ears. When Miroku saw the obvious distress on Inuyasha’s face he felt torn. He wanted to remove the half-demon’s worry but he didn’t want to have to end what was developing between them before it had a chance to really be. It was in the midst of this type of circular thinking that the Dog Demon gave a soft sigh. The exasperated sound had his mind was made up. “I don’t want to be the cause of more problems for anyone Inuyasha. We could always just…”
“Don’t even go there Miroku.” Inuyasha said cutting the Monk off in mid-sentence and turning to face him. “I’m not going to let this come between us and that’s final!” The word final was growled out with enough conviction to silence any protests Miroku may have had. He simply nodded at the silver haired figure beside him and turned to once again stare at the water.
“I’ll talk to her next time I take her to the well. I’ll need you and Sango to keep Shippou occupied so he doesn’t try to tag along.” He said as he stood and began to take off his haori.
Miroku felt his face start to burn as he watched this. “Uh…what are you doing?” It was not that the Monk minded the unexpected show but it was a bit unnerving.
“Relax ya pervert, I’m just taking a bath. That water has been calling my name since we got here.” He finished as he stepped out of his pants. Miroku tried not to blatantly stare at Inuyasha as he stood on the tree branch in nothing but his fundoshi1…but that was a hard task for the Monk indeed. He had long since realized that Demons apparently didn’t have the same moral and social hang-ups that humans had. There were a lot of differences between the two species when it came to that sort of thing.
Inuyasha once told him that there are some things you simply can’t do with your clothes on and for other things it would be stupid or pointless to do even if you could. So it just stands to reason when a person is swimming, bathing, etc you need to have your clothes off.
To him it was simple logic, nothing more nothing less.
Looking at him now Miroku was positive that this was a facet of demon logic he would grow to enjoy rather easily; but right now he was having a hard time figuring out how to behave. Sure things had changed between them but did that make it ok for him to blatantly stare? He was brought out of his musings by laughter. When he brought his eyes up to the Hanyou’s face he was greeted by that all too familiar cocky smirk.
“And just what is so funny?” Miroku asked.
“Just you.” Inuyasha replied as he leaned over toward the Monk and whispered, “If you like what you see now you’ll love it once I’m wet.” That burning sensation increased three fold and Inuyasha did not help matters when he licked Miroku’s ear before he backed away.
The Houshi just sat there awestruck as Inuyasha jumped into the air and dove into the water below. For a while there was nothing but the sound of splashing but peace was never a thing to be had for long…
* * *
“There you are!” Kagome’s voice cut through the clearing, and just like that the tranquil air that had surrounded them was no more. “I was wondering where you had run off to.”
Inuyasha said nothing he simply continued to play around in the water.
“Well aren’t you going to come out of there and talk to me?” she asked.
“I can talk to you fine from where I’m at.”
She didn’t seem to like that answer.
“Why have you been ignoring me all week?” she asked.
“I haven’t been ignoring you Kagome.”
“Yes you have,” she shouted, “you’ve been spending most of your time with Miroku.”
“So?” he asked as he stood still in the chest deep water and fixed his stern gaze on the Miko. She had to think about her answer to this and as she did so her arms folded across her chest.
“So…I just would like to know why.”
Inuyasha was really hoping to have more time to think over how he was going to approach her with this. He really didn’t want this to be harder than it had to be for her. He was well aware of the fact that Kagome had feelings for him…he just didn’t return them. At one point he thought he might but that was a consideration that didn’t linger long.
“Am I not free to spend my time with anyone I choose?”
“Yeah, you are but…”
“But what?” he snapped getting a little irritated at the girl who was now pacing along the edge of the pond. As he watched her he absently wondered what Miroku was thinking about all of this. He was sure the Monk could see and hear what was going on.
“Would you just come out of there and talk to me?” she snapped in return.
“I can hear you just fine from here, and in case you didn’t notice I was in the middle of bath.”
“Why are you being difficult? The only thing I’m asking you to do is come over here and talk to me. Is that so hard?”
“No it’s not but…” he started
“But what?" She asked throwing his words back at him.
Now frustrated beyond belief the Hanyou shouted ‘fine’ and launched himself out of the water and landed beside the stunned Miko in all his almost naked glory.
Kagome stood there, speechless as she took in his state of undress. He quickly grew tired of her staring and spoke up. “Well I’ve done what you asked now talk!”
“I can’t talk to you like this…you’re all but naked!” she shouted.
“Well duh Kagome, I told you I was in the middle of a bath.”
* * *
Miroku was more than a bit amused while watching the exchange below. Even though he could not see the fine details he was sure when Inuyasha hopped out of the pond that the look on Kagome’s face was priceless. He was even more positive that a look of outraged disbelief followed once Inuyasha finished his ‘well duh’ statement.
He wanted to do something to help get his Hanyou friend out of this situation with lady Kagome but he was not sure what help he would be at a time like this. The girl was more than a bit on edge and Inuyasha was swiftly following.
* * *
The Dog Demon was rapidly approaching the limits of his patience. Kagome had all but demanded that he get out of the water to talk to her and now that he was, she just stood there. As he waited for her to make up her mind about what she was going to do–if anything–he wondered if he should just tell her now and get it over with. He didn’t want to do this while they were both upset but if she kept up this sort of behavior he was always going to be so. With a sigh he made his way back into the water…his decision was made.
“Where are you going?” she asked as he waded back into the pond.
“To finish my bath; I’ve been thinking we all need a break and if we were going to take one it would be a good time for you to go see your family.”
Initially the girls face lit up with joy but that soon passed, something had obviously crossed her mind.
“Are you trying to get rid of me Inuyasha? You never want me to go home.”
Well that was not a question the Half Demon was prepared for. He didn’t want to lie to the girl but he knew the truth was not something she wanted hear right now. With all of the sincerity he could muster he looked at the girl and said, “Kagome I promise you will have my undivided attention on the way to the well. We’ll even take our time getting there. Just let me finish my bath. Will you do that?”
The strangest look crossed the girls face but she gave a small nod and turned to leave the clearing.
* * *
As the Miko walked back toward the village her mind wandered in circles. She was very pleased that Inuyasha was being civil and letting her go home without a fuss. She was also looking forward to spending time alone with him on the way to the well, but every time her mind played through the situation she kept getting the feeling she was missing something.
When she reached the village she noticed Kouga was there and he and Sango were talking about something. For a brief second her eyes narrowed at the pair and she wondered, “What’s with everyone acting so blasted strange all of a sudden?”
Kouga greeted her with a wave and a smile but he never moved to approach her in any way. It was not that she desired the Wolf Demon’s attention; it was simply strange for him to see her and simply wave. She told them she was going to go visit with Kaede before she went home and left the two of them to their conversation.
* * *
As Sango watched the girl disappear through the village, Kouga was watching her. He had long since realized his attraction to the Demon Slayer but chose to do nothing since he considered Miroku a friend; but once he figured out what that weird tension was between him and Mutt-face he started devoting more of his time when he visited to the Slayer.
He knew she thought his shift in interest from Kagome to her was some ploy to gain the Miko’s interest, but nothing could have been further from the truth. He had watched the taijiya for some time now and he had to agree with his instincts when they said she would be a much better catch. She was strong, beautiful, and resourceful. Also it was impossible to miss how sharp and independent she was; and most importantly she had no problem with the fact that their pack leader was a Hanyou. That was something that told Kouga she probably wouldn’t mind having a few half-demon pups of her own. He intended to repopulate his pack after Naraku was destroyed and he had the feeling she would love to have a family. She always spoke so fondly of the one she had before Naraku came along.
When it came to Kagome he had put together a number of things about the strange girl who had initially captured his heart: She often disappeared for days or weeks at a time claiming to have obligations to something called ‘skool’. She had a very kind heart but that often led her, and her pack, into trouble. And whether they realized it or not the group has often mentioned things in his presence that led him to believe that Kagome could not and would not be around once the jewel was completed. He wasn’t the smartest Demon walking these woods but he knew better than to get attached to someone that was going to be leaving for Kami only knows where, in the near future.
Speaking of future, he had heard all of them refer to Kagome’s disappearances as her ‘going back to her time’. He wasn’t sure if this was something they were doing to confuse others outside their little group or if the oddly dressed girl with her strange foods and wonderful medicines was really from another time.
He was brought out of his musings by a soft questioning voice, “Would you care to help me gather firewood for the night Kouga?” Sango asked. “Sure thing,” he began as he got to his feet and extended a helping hand to her, “although I feel inclined to say you would have no need for firewood if stopped chasing me off after dark.”
He watched as the Slayers cheeks turned crimson as she stuck his arm with a playful swat. He smiled at her and led the way into the forest.
* * *
There was no sign of anyone from the group when Miroku and Inuyasha wandered back into the village. Inuyasha knew he had to find Kagome and get this dreaded conversation underway. He looked at the purple robed Monk and received an encouraging smile. He repaid the gesture with a smile of his own and they followed his nose to Kagome.
When he reached the old Priestesses’ hut Kagome was already saying her goodbyes and Sango and Kouga were outside the hut arranging firewood. In a way he was glad he didn’t have to sit around and listen to them chat and in another he wished for a bit more time to gather his thoughts.
As he had requested of the Monk while they were in the willow, Miroku asked Sango and Shippou to help him gather some herbs for Kaede. The excited Kitsune jumped at the chance to help the elderly Priestess and bounded off into the woods ahead of Miroku and Sango. Once they were out of sight Inuyasha urged Kagome in the direction of the well.
This left Kaede and the Wolf Demon to stare after the retreating forms of Inuyasha and Kagome.
“Any clue why the Mutt looked so serious?” Kouga asked.
“From what Kagome has said and from what I have observed I think Inuyasha is about to inform Lady Kagome of something she doesn’t want to hear.”
“Ahhh…” was Kouga’s only response for a number of moments before he finished with, “I think I’ll go for a walk myself.”
Kaede raised an eyebrow at the Wolf in question.
“Hey, the Mutt might need a listening ear when all is said and done.”
The Miko smiled at him and turned to enter her hut. It was nice to see the relationship between the two demons change from bitter rivalry to friendship, and the priestess knew that Inuyasha was surely going to be in need of one once he talked to young Kagome.
The girl had a large heart; but from what she had seen, it did not have much room for things of this nature. With that in mind the priestess muttered a silent prayer on Inuyasha’s behalf and returned to her duties.
1The fundoshi (褌, fundoshi?) is a traditional Japanese male loincloth, made from a strip of
cloth, which is twisted to create, in some cases, a thong effect at the back.
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Date: 2007-11-26 04:40 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2008-05-07 03:30 am (UTC)Me too they pair off so well and look so cute together. ^_^
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Date: 2007-11-26 11:04 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2008-05-07 03:32 am (UTC)Thanks I am a big Kouga and Sango fan. I feel they get so underused in fics it's not funny so they usually have large role in the ones I write. Thanks for letting me know the Boys are IC I was trying hard to keep them that way. ^_^
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Date: 2007-11-26 04:53 pm (UTC)I love the Kouga and Sango paring , this is the first time I have seen it and you make it work great.
Inu and Miroku is always a hot thing. You write them so well.
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Date: 2008-05-07 03:34 am (UTC)Thanks!! I like the idea of a Kouga/Sango pairing. I might even do an entire fic focused on them once Falling Away is finished.
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Date: 2008-01-19 11:01 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2008-05-07 03:36 am (UTC)Thanks it is a struggle to keep characters IC at time but I do try and if they ever get WAY off track let me know.
...who knows before all is said and done we may see Inu out of that fundoshi yet...heh heh
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Date: 2008-05-07 10:07 am (UTC)... Yesssss.