30 Wounds Prompt # 28 [Papercut]
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lynx212Title: Really Bad Timing
Theme: #28 Papercut
Pairing: Inuyasha/Miroku
Word Count: 1,848
Rating: PG-13 / Teen
Notes: Enjoy ^_^
Summary: As if we were just going to allow ourselves to be pummeled by rocks, really what did they expect us to do?
I suppose we as a group really don’t ever have the option of minding our own business. No matter how hard we try, we just seem to mange to get pulled into the craziest things. In all my travels as a wandering monk never had I managed to get into as much trouble as we as a group seem to wander into. I guess, as a whole, our Karma is a bit off. I know the largest part of it is because we are on Naraku’s trail; but other times it’s just plain bad luck or timing.
Today would be a prime example of timing. Really bad timing.
We had just left a village and were making our way into an open field when BAM out of the blue we find ourselves in the middle of a personal battle between two airborne demons. By the time, Inuyasha warned us danger was coming it was too late. Much too late.
The demoness involved in the battle was hurling magical stones of various sizes and the male demon seemed to have control over some type of enchanted parchment. We got involved when several of the stones came barreling in our direction and Sango deflected them with her Hiraikotsu. When the battling duo noticed this neither of them took kindly to the interference.
As if we were just going to allow ourselves to be pummeled by rocks, really what did they expect us to do?
Anyway, we found ourselves on the defense in what started to sound like a lovers quarrel. She was accusing him of infidelity and he was accusing her of being, and I quote, “…a jealous old crone with no sense of humor.” If they would just quit attacking us (and each other) long enough for us to get out of this field, we would leave them to fight it out in peace.
Sango, Kilala, Inuyasha, and I are all fending off their attacks while Kagome is trying to reason with the enraged duo (Shippou was hiding in Kagome’s bag). We were doing a fairly good job dodging their blows when the demoness decided to switch tactics. In what could only be described as a blind rage she threw all the stones she could muster at all of us at once. The savage attack caused us to dive back for safety and in the process; I backed right into one of the males flying parchments. It sliced through my robes and back with an ease that was frightening. A moment after I cried out and fell to my knees Inuyasha was at my side and I didn’t have to look at him to know he was seething. I could feel it.
“That does it!” he snarled at the two demons while brandishing Tetsusaiga out in front him. The transformed blade seemed to be as alive with fury as he was, “The both of you have until the count of three to leave this field or I’m taking you out!”
The pain in my back isn’t excruciating but it is far, far from pleasant either. The injury doesn’t feel critical in the least but it is burning like all get out. I guess Inuyasha is aware of the pain I’m in; he looks beyond pissed.
“One!”
The demoness hovered down closer to us and she looked between Inuyasha and me several times before she said, “Look what our fighting has done Hiro, we’ve injured his mate.”
At that, the male demon flew over so he could take a good look at the situation. He crinkled his brow then looked at Inuyasha apologetically. “We are truly sorry about this aren’t we Izumi.”
“Yes,” she said as she landed in the field and approached us “is it any wonder the dog demon was ready to kill us both? Our silly squabbling almost cost him dearly.”
“Let us try to make this up to all of you.” Hiro began as he started fishing around in a pouch on his belt. A satisfied look crosses his face as he hands a small vial to Inuyasha. “This should ease the pain that my parchment has inflicted on your mate.”
A stunned looking Inuyasha took the vial from Hiro as Izumi kneels down to me. As her intense green eyes stare into my own she says, “You are a lucky man young Houshi. What is your name?”
“Uh…Miroku.”
“Well Miroku don’t ever let petty things come between you and this fine Inu demon like we did today. As you can see misplaced anger can harm more than just your relationship.” She then hands me a rather hefty sack of coins, “This should be more than enough to replace your robes and get you, and your friend’s accommodations at the nearest town until you heal. If you have any problems with your injury come find us in the
I nod at her, shocked silent at her change in mannerism and generosity, as she got to her feet and walked over to where Inuyasha and Hiro were standing. “Let us be off love. We have caused them enough trouble for today.” Hiro nodded and with a wave, both demons took flight and were gone.
Inuyasha kneels down where I am now sitting on the ground and asks, “Are you ok Miroku?”
“Yeah I think I will be. That was quite the surprising turn around.”
“I’ll say. It was damn sure the last thing I expected.” He then kissed me on my forehead and shot me a toothy grin. “See I told you that face of yours could charm the pants off of any one.”
I laughed at that and so did Sango. I glanced at Kagome but couldn’t read her expression. I guess she’s still not okay with all of this.
“Come on monk,” Inuyasha began as he started untying my obi, “Let’s get your robes down so we can look at your back.”
* * *
“I think that was Lord Toga’s son back there Izumi.”
“I am certain it was. We came really close to falling victim to the wrath of the legendary Tetsusaiga.”
“The half demon seems to have a much kinder soul than his brother. If that had been Lord Sesshoumaru we would be dead right now.” Hiro said as a shiver ran up his spine.
“Yes we were indeed lucky this day.”
* * *
Sango had opened the pouch while I was being cared for and discovered quite a generous amount of gold. “We could stay in the best of towns for a month with this sort of gold.” She says as she passes the sack back to me, “you really lucked up this time Houshi.”
I smile and nod as I tuck the sack firmly in my robe.
Once I am all bandaged up, Inuyasha refuses to let me walk. Not that I mind riding on his back, it was just unnecessary. We decide to have lunch in a less battle worn area of the same field before we set off to find the closest village. Despite all the excitement, things have returned to normal rather quickly. The only thing I note is the fact that Lady Kagome is unusually quite. She isn’t even talking to Shippou.
I nudge Sango and gesture toward the silent priestess. She looks at Kagome then back at me and shrugs before she gets to her feet and asks the girl if she wants to go for a walk with her. Kagome agrees and the two ladies soon wander across the field and out of sight.
* * *
“What has you so quiet Kagome-chan?”
“Just a lot on my mind I suppose.”
“Do you want to talk about it?” I asked.
The girl from the future sighs and shuffles her feet. I have a pretty good idea what’s bothering her but I want to hear it from her own lips. Assumptions can be dangerous.
“Everyone just seems so…so cool about Inuyasha’s relationship with Miroku. It’s like no one finds it strange but me. Even those two demons were all upset with themselves because they had hurt Inuyasha’s mate.”
“It is a very common thing in demon society to respect the bond a demon has with his or her mate. To disrespect such a bond could easily get you killed.”
“But they aren’t actually mated yet, so why did Hiro and Izumi think they were?” she asks and the scowl on her face says she’s not going to like the answer no matter what it was. Now it is my turn to sigh, “Can you not feel the flow of energy and connection between them when you are near them Kagome-chan?”
She narrows her eyes at me and folds her arms across her chest but says nothing. I take this as a sign I need to explain further. “Well there are also other things and signs like how protective they are of each other. As the stronger of the two, Inuyasha often puts himself between Miroku and danger out of instinct to protect him. Miroku has even taken to distracting Shippou so he’s not annoying Inu-san all the time, it’s actually quite cute.”
“How can you be so okay with this!” she shouts as she flings her arms up in the air. “Weren’t you going to marry Miroku after we killed Naraku?”
I take a step back away from her anger and reply, “At one point I thought I might; but Houshi-sama and I were never more than close friends. True, I had once hoped it would become more but once I saw how things were developing between him and Inu-san it was obvious I am not what he needs.”
“So just like that you’re going to just give him up?”
I’m a bit alarmed at how she views things. Inu-san and Houshi-sama were and are not possessions. I didn’t own him and he certainly didn’t own me so I told her as much. She stomps around in circles for a while before she says, “But…but…”
“No buts Kagome this just is the way it is and I advise you to accept it and move on.”
“But he was supposed to be with
Soon after that, I tell her I’m going to head back to the others and if she needed some, more time alone I understood. She nods and I bid her farewell and began the walk down the hill. Just as I get on the edge of hearing range I hear her say, “I’m not giving up this easily.”
I shake my head at her stubbornness and continue on my way. I pray Kagome will let go of this before it gets the better of her.
Jealousy is an ugly thing.
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Date: 2008-05-22 10:15 pm (UTC)Kagome is not going to go away quietly is she.
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Date: 2008-05-22 10:30 pm (UTC)And I would say yes to your inquiry about Izumi and Hiro.
....as for Kagome, she will still be around. *eeps and slinks away*
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Date: 2008-05-23 04:40 pm (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2008-07-16 05:19 pm (UTC)'“See I told you that face of yours could charm the pants off of any one.”' *giggle*
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Date: 2008-07-17 05:17 pm (UTC)