1. Chapter One by dolphingirl0113 [Reviews - 0] (2288 words)

Author's Notes: It is important to note two things: first, I have this story posted on several sites, but I've done my best to keep my penname and profile the same so that there is no confusion about who's doing the posting.  It's all me!  And second, this story is a rewrite of an original piece posted on Fanfiction.net; you're more than welcome to visit my profile there and read the original if you'd like, however be warned it's incomplete.

After receiving countless messages from wonderful readers asking when I would be finishing that story (titled ‘Impossible Dreams'), and after giving it much thought, in the end I came to this conclusion: enough time had now gone by, and I had changed enough as a writer, that it was better for me to simply start over.  Rework it.  Rewrite it from the very first page onward. 

So here's the final product of that.

Note the rating of this story; the first several chapters will be fairly mild overall, but the subject matter is intense, and eventually there will be more adult content to contend with, so I figured it was better to be safe than sorry.

Blessings, everyone!  And I hope you enjoy!

Title: In Search of Eden 

Author: dolphingirl0113

Chapter One

Rating: R - Violence, Language, and Sexual Situations

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha.  And any similarities to other existing stories is entirely unintentional and coincidental.  This story is based originally on an earlier work, titled ‘Impossible Dreams', and that work, like this one, belongs to me.  Please do not plagiarize.

2. Chapter Two by dolphingirl0113 [Reviews - 0] (2950 words)

In this chapter, we'll meet and greet Miroku and Inuyasha; it's still all setting the stage for what's to come.  No Kagome just yet, but I promise next chapter our infamous lovers will finally face off for the first time, and there will be endless fireworks in their future from that point onward.  Haha!  So patience, everyone, it's coming!

I'll keep the notes short for this chapter and just let everyone start reading.  Thanks to everyone for their reviews and support!  It means the world to me, and I hope to hear from you all again! 

Title: In Search of Eden

Author: dolphingirl0113

Chapter Two

Rating: R - Violence, Language, and Sexual Situations 

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha.  And any similarities to other existing stories is entirely unintentional and coincidental.  This story is based originally on an earlier work, titled ‘Impossible Dreams', and that work, like this one, belongs to me.  Please do not plagiarize.

3. Chapter Three by dolphingirl0113 [Reviews - 0] (8131 words)

This chapter has the first "big moment" for everyone; Kagome and Inuyasha - ahem - see each other for the first time.  And as always with them, it's not a smooth first encounter.  But then again, where would the fun be if it was, right?  That's at least how I see it.

Remember, romance won't just pop up right away either.  This is a couple that will have to really learn to understand and appreciate one another, especially that will be true in this story, where they're coming from such opposite situations.  (Of course they share similarities too, but as people, we always tend to notice the differences first, and they're no different.)

Blessings, everyone, and enjoy!

Title: In Search of Eden

Author: dolphingirl0113

Chapter Two

Rating: M - Violence, Language, and Sexual Situations

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha. And any similarities to other existing stories is entirely unintentional and coincidental. This story is based originally on an earlier work, titled 'Impossible Dreams', and that work, like this one, belongs to me. Please do not plagiarize.

4. Chapter Four by dolphingirl0113 [Reviews - 0] (3304 words)

Unfortunately, in this chapter there still isn't much fluff (which I know everyone likes) between our favorite couple.  But on the flipside, there is plenty of good development for Kagome.  And I'm really, really, really trying to develop her character this time around in such a way that she's a real, flesh-and-blood human being.  I feel like her situation is so complex that it requires a lot more than just an occasional little bit of attention.  And more than that, I really want this story to have a solid foundation for the future plots to come.

But never fear, Chapter Five is well on its way to being done, and that one will have plenty of Inuyasha/Kagome interaction for all of you.  Plus we'll meet a few more familiar characters who will finally get their introduction as well. 

Alright then, onto the next chapter.  Blessings, everyone!

Title: In Search of Eden

Author: dolphingirl0113

Chapter Four

Rating: M - Violence, Language, and Sexual Situations

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha. And any similarities to other existing stories is entirely unintentional and coincidental. This story is based originally on an earlier work, titled 'Impossible Dreams', and that work, like this one, belongs to me. Please do not plagiarize.

5. Chapter Five by dolphingirl0113 [Reviews - 0] (3343 words)

Title: In Search of Eden

Author: dolphingirl0113

Chapter Five

Rating: R - Violence, Language, and Sexual Situations

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha. And any similarities to other existing stories is entirely unintentional and coincidental. This story is based originally on an earlier work, titled 'Impossible Dreams', and that work, like this one, belongs to me. Please do not plagiarize.

6. Chapter Six by dolphingirl0113 [Reviews - 0] (9432 words)
Finally, a few tender moments for our couple. Not a ton of them, mind you...but a few. So I think everyone should enjoy that.

This chapter has an overall happier tone in general, I think. Been listening to a lot of John Denver music these last few days, so maybe that's why. That man's voice and his lyrics always put me in a good mood overall, singing about the beauty of nature and the joys of being in love. Had to actually reign myself in a bit and not make things too much of a love fest. Haha!

Anyway...enjoy Chapter Six, everyone! Blessings!

Title: In Search of Eden

Author: dolphingirl0113

Chapter Six

Rating: M - Violence, Language, and Sexual Situations

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha. And any similarities to other existing stories is entirely unintentional and coincidental. This story is based originally on an earlier work, titled 'Impossible Dreams', and that work, like this one, belongs to me. Please do not plagiarize.

7. Chapter Seven by dolphingirl0113 [Reviews - 0] (7087 words)
Title: In Search of Eden

Author: dolphingirl0113

Chapter Seven

Rating: M - Violence, Language, and Sexual Situations

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha. And any similarities to other existing stories is entirely unintentional and coincidental. This story is based originally on an earlier work, titled 'Impossible Dreams', and that work, like this one, belongs to me. Please do not plagiarize.

8. Chapter Eight by dolphingirl0113 [Reviews - 0] (6905 words)
Title: In Search of Eden

Author: dolphingirl0113

Chapter Eight

Rating: R - Violence, Language, and Sexual Situations

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha. And any similarities to other existing stories is entirely unintentional and coincidental. This story is based originally on an earlier work, titled 'Impossible Dreams', and that work, like this one, belongs to me. Please do not plagiarize.

9. Chapter Nine by dolphingirl0113 [Reviews - 0] (5146 words)
It's time for the next installment of our little adventure! And time for a bit of action, for all of you who've been craving that. Or at least this chapter sets all of that into motion. Most of the meat and potatoes of this section will be more about some character development and building a bridge into the next arc for the plot, but the end...heehee. You'll see.

There will be times when people make mistakes and bad choices, and I'm trying to include those here. To me it's more realistic that way; I don't want everyone always seeming to magically have all the answers. I'm trying to evolve and develop things in a believable manner. We're all fickle, imperfect beings, after all. And nothing's ever as simple or black and white as it seems.

So then...onward! This chapter you get to see a little more of Inuyasha, since the last few chapters have been more primarily focused on Kagome. Chapter Ten will be coming fast on the heels of this one; it's already almost finished and then simply needs to be edited. Enjoy, everyone!

Title: In Search of Eden

Author: dolphingirl0113

Chapter Nine

Rating: R - Violence, Language, and Sexual Situations

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha. And any similarities to other existing stories is entirely unintentional and coincidental. This story is based originally on an earlier work, titled 'Impossible Dreams', and that work, like this one, belongs to me. Please do not plagiarize.

10. Chapter Ten by dolphingirl0113 [Reviews - 0] (10298 words)
Oh man...this is a long chapter. I kept looking for places to chop it up and make it perhaps more digestible, but in the end the conclusion I came to was that for the sake of the plot, and the immersion into the character's lives, it had to stay this long. Why? For one simple reason: I want you, the readers, to feel how long and endless the night is for Kagome. So if it feels like I'm throwing things at you right and left, that's because I kind of am.

If you don't like angst, then consider this your warning to plug your nose. This chapter, in a sense, is the end of the first small arc in the larger plot of the story, and it's a necessary bridge to cross. If it's any consolation, there are at least a few moments of subtle Inuyasha/Kagome fluff...so take solace in that!

And on that note, here's Chapter Ten! Chapter Eleven is coming soon, so things will move forward fairly quickly. I won't leave people hanging too long. Cheers!

Title: In Search of Eden

Author: dolphingirl0113

Chapter Ten

Rating: R - Violence, Language, and Sexual Situations

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha. And any similarities to other existing stories is entirely unintentional and coincidental. This story is based originally on an earlier work, titled 'Impossible Dreams', and that work, like this one, belongs to me. Please do not plagiarize.

11. Chapter Eleven by dolphingirl0113 [Reviews - 0] (9558 words)
For reasons unknown, this was a difficult chapter to write. But it's finally done and ready for reading.

I hope everyone enjoys it; it's another long one. And there's a lot of emotion involved. It's what I like to refer to as another bridge chapter; one where there isn't a lot of action to fall back on, but instead conversation and character development. Those can either go really well, or turn out horribly wrong. So they tend to take me a little longer to put together. I only hope it turned out all right. There's some Inuyasha/Kagome fluff for everyone, interspersed with some tension.

Title: In Search of Eden

Author: dolphingirl0113

Chapter Eleven

Rating: R - Violence, Language, and Sexual Situations

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha. And any similarities to other existing stories is entirely unintentional and coincidental. This story is based originally on an earlier work, titled 'Impossible Dreams', and that work, like this one, belongs to me. Please do not plagiarize.

12. Chapter Twelve by dolphingirl0113 [Reviews - 0] (7927 words)
Hello, everyone! Here's the long-awaited Chapter Twelve. Things are now officially starting to move forward. There's a plan in the works for our little band, and I'm going to have a lot of fun writing it.

I'll keep the personal notes short this time around so everyone can get to reading. But suffice it to say, there are some exciting things on the horizon for me. I've been invited for a live audition in London at the end of April/beginning of May. This is a great opportunity! Plus I have a competition I'm preparing for in Seattle, and a few other auditions to boot. Overall things are moving in the proper direction musically, but it's meant I've been up to my eyeballs in work both with that and with the office I'm managing.

Hopefully things are now starting to slow down so I can get back to posting more regularly for all of you.

Enjoy!

Title: In Search of Eden

Author: dolphingirl0113

Chapter Twelve

Rating: R - Violence, Language, and Sexual Situations

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha. And any similarities to other existing stories is entirely unintentional and coincidental. This story is based originally on an earlier work, titled 'Impossible Dreams', and that work, like this one, belongs to me. Please do not plagiarize.