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A Thousand Generations – Chapter 2 – “Chances”

"Will us stop it wench?!"

Inuyasha bat Kagome's hands away once again when she tried to straighten his clothing and put a hat on him. Like hell he was wearing that damn thing again.

"I thought you said you told her about me!"

The miko crossed her arms and huffed in annoyance. The hanyou had no idea how much trouble he was about to get both of them into if he didn't comply.

"Inuyasha, do you not see that town down there? This is one of the rare city's in Japan that still practice the old ways. If they see you there's no telling what could happen!"

A quick glance down the valley at the town showed the disproving thoughts roaming through his head.

"They may live simply, but they still take advantage of some modern conveniences. You know like telephones, heating, air conditioning, and CAMERAS."

His face fell at that last word. He knew firsthand what a camera was capable of since that last encounter with saving the child from the burning building. With just a bit of still reluctant muttering, Inuyasha shoved the blue cap down and marched with his usual swagger down the path toward the town.

And having no clue of where he was headed.

"This is going to be a long weekend."

~~~~

She knew that it was bad for her recovery but there was no way that she was going to be able to stay still.

Chiyo gingerly made her way through her home tidying up various things. Although Daiki had done exactly the same earlier in the day, this was one of the few things she could think of to do that wouldn't make her recovering hip twinge. Although she did very little, it felt to her like a whole day's work. The elderly woman barely had the time to make her green tea with that little extra something before a knock sounded at the from the front door and the screeching noise of the old wood shifting alerted her that her weekend guests had arrived.

"Auntie Chiyo we're here!"

"In the kitchen dear."

The expression on her niece's face was one she expected. Her mind though was thoroughly focused on that of another.

"Whadya staring at old bag?!"

Within the confines of a withered mind, someone did register the reprimand that Kagome was giving the man. In another part of the same mind though, an older part cried out in misery. How dare he call her an old bag! Did she not teach him better than that? Did she not teach him the proper ways of a feudal lord? No, she didn't. That was in a different life, a different time, a different body. This man had no idea who she was. To him, she was just another mortal.

"I'm sorry Auntie. I told him,"

"Don't worry about it sweetheart," A wave of her hand cut Kagome off again. "I suppose to him and the rest of this town I am an old bag. May I interest you both in some tea?"

There was a lot of fluttering about and many mishaps after that. Kagome, bless her soul, had immediately taken over for Chiyo in the kitchen and guided her to sit in the comfiest looking chair in the living room. She overheard threats of a s.i.t. (whatever that meant) if the boy didn't behave and help. Both women had a lovely conversation for a few minutes once everything was settled; too bad that Inuyasha had to act up again.

"Ya got anything to eat around here?"

"Dear lord we just ate not even two hours ago. Are you sure you don't have four stomachs hidden in there somewhere?"

Throughout the two's argument a plan began formulating in the confines of Chiyo's mind. This was it; the perfect chance. Should she jump at the opportunity presented to her?

"Kagome, why don't you run into town to get Inuyasha some ramen? Surely we shouldn't deny the boy certain amenities for being willing to spend the weekend with a couple of girls. He is truly doing a brave thing."

The blush that overcame the hanyou's face couldn't be denied by a long shot.

"But Auntie, you know there aren’t any grocery stores in town."

"Then I suggest you make your way to the nearest town that does. Get some money out of the drawer to pay for the cab or train."

Kagome knew that look; the one that all older folks achieved once they got to a certain age. It was a look that told you the person meant business and not to cross them of given the chance. She knew the wrath that her aunt could cause and smartly decided not to go against the grain. Not even her own siblings were brave enough to face her with that look; Kagome was no fool.

Within minutes the miko was ushered out the door by an overly excited hanyou (thanks to the promise of his beloved ramen) and the two were left alone.

"This is my chance. I just hope he believes me."

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A Thousand Generations – Chapter 2 – “Chances”

"Will us stop it wench?!"

Inuyasha bat Kagome's hands away once again when she tried to straighten his clothing and put a hat on him. Like hell he was wearing that damn thing again.

"I thought you said you told her about me!"

The miko crossed her arms and huffed in annoyance. The hanyou had no idea how much trouble he was about to get both of them into if he didn't comply.

"Inuyasha, do you not see that town down there? This is one of the rare city's in Japan that still practice the old ways. If they see you there's no telling what could happen!"

A quick glance down the valley at the town showed the disproving thoughts roaming through his head.

"They may live simply, but they still take advantage of some modern conveniences. You know like telephones, heating, air conditioning, and CAMERAS."

His face fell at that last word. He knew firsthand what a camera was capable of since that last encounter with saving the child from the burning building. With just a bit of still reluctant muttering, Inuyasha shoved the blue cap down and marched with his usual swagger down the path toward the town.

And having no clue of where he was headed.

"This is going to be a long weekend."

~~~~

She knew that it was bad for her recovery but there was no way that she was going to be able to stay still.

Chiyo gingerly made her way through her home tidying up various things. Although Daiki had done exactly the same earlier in the day, this was one of the few things she could think of to do that wouldn't make her recovering hip twinge. Although she did very little, it felt to her like a whole day's work. The elderly woman barely had the time to make her green tea with that little extra something before a knock sounded at the from the front door and the screeching noise of the old wood shifting alerted her that her weekend guests had arrived.

"Auntie Chiyo we're here!"

"In the kitchen dear."

The expression on her niece's face was one she expected. Her mind though was thoroughly focused on that of another.

"Whadya staring at old bag?!"

Within the confines of a withered mind, someone did register the reprimand that Kagome was giving the man. In another part of the same mind though, an older part cried out in misery. How dare he call her an old bag! Did she not teach him better than that? Did she not teach him the proper ways of a feudal lord? No, she didn't. That was in a different life, a different time, a different body. This man had no idea who she was. To him, she was just another mortal.

"I'm sorry Auntie. I told him,"

"Don't worry about it sweetheart," A wave of her hand cut Kagome off again. "I suppose to him and the rest of this town I am an old bag. May I interest you both in some tea?"

There was a lot of fluttering about and many mishaps after that. Kagome, bless her soul, had immediately taken over for Chiyo in the kitchen and guided her to sit in the comfiest looking chair in the living room. She overheard threats of a s.i.t. (whatever that meant) if the boy didn't behave and help. Both women had a lovely conversation for a few minutes once everything was settled; too bad that Inuyasha had to act up again.

"Ya got anything to eat around here?"

"Dear lord we just ate not even two hours ago. Are you sure you don't have four stomachs hidden in there somewhere?"

Throughout the two's argument a plan began formulating in the confines of Chiyo's mind. This was it; the perfect chance. Should she jump at the opportunity presented to her?

"Kagome, why don't you run into town to get Inuyasha some ramen? Surely we shouldn't deny the boy certain amenities for being willing to spend the weekend with a couple of girls. He is truly doing a brave thing."

The blush that overcame the hanyou's face couldn't be denied by a long shot.

"But Auntie, you know there aren’t any grocery stores in town."

"Then I suggest you make your way to the nearest town that does. Get some money out of the drawer to pay for the cab or train."

Kagome knew that look; the one that all older folks achieved once they got to a certain age. It was a look that told you the person meant business and not to cross them of given the chance. She knew the wrath that her aunt could cause and smartly decided not to go against the grain. Not even her own siblings were brave enough to face her with that look; Kagome was no fool.

Within minutes the miko was ushered out the door by an overly excited hanyou (thanks to the promise of his beloved ramen) and the two were left alone.

"This is my chance. I just hope he believes me."