Come Undone
Okay here is a new story for any of all that are reading my other stories, don't worry I will have new chapters out soon. I know I have been gone for a while but hey college sucks and I have been busy with my book. So here is the newest story that I just randomly had a dream about, read, enjoy and please review. I have changed a lot of things in this particular story, if you don't like it to bad I am the writer let me write, complain in a review if you want.
Ps. I do not own anything in this story i.e. Inuyasha or the characters, and in no way am I making any profit from this.
I do however own my ideas and my original characters.
Summary: Things have not calmed down at all in the feudal era. Naraku has become like the wind, but the hunt for the jewel shards still continues. Kagome has gone home for a small break from her stressful life. Inuyasha and the gang are waiting for her return when Kikyo makes her way into the village, not the living doll of clay; she is alive blood flowing through her veins, soul collectors gone. She is whole again, but at what cost. Welcomed to join their hunt for the jewel shards and revenge on Naraku no one suspects that he is behind it all. Rated for blood, gore andadult situations. (Inu/Kag San/Miro Aya/Ko R/S)
Sitting in Kaede's hut Kagome pleaded with Inuyasha to let her return to her time to gather much needed supplies for their journey. Miroku and Sango sat watching the two banter like children as they sipped the stew that Kaede has graciously made them.
"Please Inuyasha just five days, that's all I am asking. I need to get more supplies so we can set out on our next mission." Kagome pleaded her large doe eyes begging.
Inuyasha watched, he didn't want her to go back to her time, and not because he thought her schooling was stupid or that they were in such a hurry to find the next lead to a jewel shard or Naraku, but because he could not protect her there. He sighed as he watched her pleading, she didn't know how much it hurt him when she left, she was his first real friend and he depended on her as much as she depended on him.
"Look you can go back for five days, but you have to promise you won't come back here complaining that you forgot something or you have a stupid test to take. You have to stay here till I say you can go back." He growled out avoiding her eyes.
"Fine" Kagome walked over to him and threw her arms around him "thank you, thank you thank you." She chanted over and over.
He inwardly smirked, they had been traveling together for almost four years, and they had become quite close even if it was only when they were alone. And though he would never show it he was always thrilled whenever she graced him with such physical affection. It reassured their friendship, and it made Inuyasha feel less alone in the world.
Kagome let go of him and smiled "Looks like I will be seeing you guys later, Kirarra can you take me home please?" She asked the nine tailed cat demon who purred and sauntered outside of the hut.
Kagome turned back to Inuyasha thanking him again "Remember wench five day's that's it." Kagome nodded and ran outside.
Inuyasha waited till his keen hearing picked up Kirarra taking flight before he left the hut without as much as a word. The others threw him knowing glances but did not say anything as he left. He took to the tree tops, running with his demon speed till he caught sight of Kirarra. He followed them only to make sure Kagome made it to the well safely, so many demon attacks had been reported in the area as of late that he was not taking any chances.
He watched as the girl from the future gracefully slipped off of Kirarra and moved towards well. He bounded from the tree and moved. It cut him deeply when she left lately, he could not follow not even as he used to secretly watching her from the shadows, and making sure she was perfectly safe in the comfort of her home. Instead he had to stay here to protect the village as he had promised to do so long ago. He inhaled deeply the sweet scent of cherry blossoms, mixed with a slight hint of vanilla warmed his soul. It was so uniquely Kagome and it brought a smile to his face.
A whole week without her, he inhaled one more time, committing her scent to his being had become somewhat of a ritual to him. It reassured him that she was real, that she was his to protect, to care for, and to cherish, ultimately she was his. Even though he knew this and he could tell from the glances he got from Miroku, Sango, Shippo, Kirarra and even Kaede that they knew it too. Kagome seemed oblivious to it at all, and though he wished to just take her into his arms and hold her whispering his love and affection into her ear as they sat high in the safe embraces of the god tree, it would have to wait, until Naraku was gone, Kikyo was at rest and the jewel of four souls was complete. Only then could he take the chance to be with Kagome.
"Inuyasha are you okay?" Kagome asked as she looked at her dog eared friend who seemed zoned out. A fang poking out from his mouth a grin on his face, She walked over to him and tweaked his ear gently "Don't worry dog boy, I will back in five days promise." Inuyasha looked at her his golden eyes boring into hers. "Hey I might even bring you back a treat." Inuyasha encircled his arms around Kagome pulling her against him, he inhaled deeply. "Hurry back wench" He said as he let her go and watched as she jumped back into the well that granted her passage from her time to his.
When Inuyasha arrived back to the village Miroku and Sango were in Kaede's hut discussing the jewel.
"Lady Kaede have you heard any rumors amongst the people of this village about the jewel or Naraku?" Sango asked.
"Sango I have hear many rumors, I wanted to share them with ye all but Kagome and Inuyasha decided to act like children and argue." Kaede said with a small smile.
"Hey if you wanted to say something you should have spit it out old hag" Inuyasha said.
Kaede ignored him and proceeded to speak "Some of the rumors are troubling. I have heard a few wayward travelers speaking of increasing demon attacks in the western lands. I have heard nothing on Naraku however or the jewel shards. I have heard somewhat of the possible whereabouts of my sister though." Kaede paused and looked towards Inuyasha who was looking back at her. "Her soul collectors have been spotted several times over the past month in a small village not far from here. A merchant from that village came about a day ago saying he saw her collectors vanish in a puff of red smoke, and they heard wails coming from the nearby forest. Since then they have not seen Kikyo or her soul collectors."
Miroku turned to Inuyasha "Should we go to this village and try to find out what has happened?" Inuyasha stood "I will go you and Sango can stay here and protect the village, I won't be too long."
Sango looked between the men; she felt her heart breaking not only for Inuyasha but for Kagome also. It seemed that recently whenever the young priestess was gone Kikyo found a way back into Inuyasha's world and when Kagome found out she would be upset, of course she would never show that to Inuyasha, but to Sango she would sob, and it made Sango want to hate Inuyasha for putting Kagome through that emotional torment. Yet, she also could understand where Inuyasha was coming from even if Kagome could not. Kikyo was Inuyasha's first love, the first person to welcome him into her world, it may not have been a complete acceptance, but for a half demon any kindness was enough. He was also bound to gain revenge for the loss of Kikyo's soul. Sango had to hold back her tears for both her friends.
Inuyasha had left sometime during the night, he felt his heart breaking. He knew once Kagome found out she would misunderstand the whole situation. But he couldn't think about that now he was bound by his word, and if he could not keep his word what was he worth to himself or to Kagome.
When he had arrived at the village the villagers only reiterated what Kaede had told them, when he went searching in the forest he caught no scent of the living dead priestess. He hurried back to Kaede's and was glad he had not encountered Kikyo, but he was also worried what her absence could mean to him and his pack.
He counted the day's they seemed to go by so slowly, it was the fourth day of her absence and every fiber of his being was screaming for him to retrieve Kagome, but he could do no such thing, she would be beyond mad at him and he would suffer through many sits.
It was the fourth day and the village was eerily silent every one remained in their houses as the mist of spring rain fell upon them. Inuyasha sat under the protective covering of Kaede's hut, Miroku at his side and Sango entertaining Shippo while Kaede cooked.
A soft breeze wafted across the men at they sat, but Inuyasha with his heightened senses caught something. It smelt of incense and Azalea's, he shifted uncomfortably the scent was familiar, as if from a distant memory.
Miroku noticed Inuyasha's sudden agitation "Inuyasha what's wrong?" Inuyasha stood as a figured walked from behind the tree line. The image was so different from what he had seen in recent years, col, and pale, unfeeling, uncaring. Yet this image was flushed with life a tinge of pink, eyes a glow with feeling and emotion, it was very much alive. The figure ran towards him until it came right in front of him.
Miroku was shocked into silence, he could barely breath. Hands came up holding Inuyasha's face. "Inuyasha" The figure said softly. Inuyasha had to take a breath he reached out and touched the figures shoulder. "Kikyo you're... you're" He did not know how to explain it but her she was alive.
They stared into each other's eyes for what seemed like eternity, before Miroku cleared his throat. "Lady Kikyo Please come inside and out of the rain I am sure Lady Kaede will be surprised to see you." Hesitantly she let go of Inuyasha and looked at Miroku, "You are right Monk." She walked inside.
Sango and Shippo immediately gazed at the priestess in shock, while Kaede looked on cautiously. "Please sister sit." Kikyo sat her eyes darting all over the hut, as memories flooded through her, and sensations she had not felt in years rushed through her. "How did ye become this way?" Kaede asked
Kikyo looked at her aged sister "I am unsure, all I know is that a week ago I lay dying, my soul returning to the spirit world. My soul collectors had been destroyed by something. The early this morning I awoke by a river not far from her I brushed my hand against a rock and began to bleed." Kikyo said with much excitement.
"Is there anything else that you can remember about how you became this way? I fear very much now that you are once again apart of the world of the living." Kaede said trying hard not to hurt the feelings of her resurrected sister.
"Why do you fear me Kaede, I am no longer cold and unfeeling. I am alive and I can make better choices because I feel." Kikyo said. "I can help. I am not here to hurt any of you." Kikyo said looking around the room her eyes once again landing on Inuyasha. "I swear to you I am not going to hurt your young priestess. I just wish to be allies, to help you find the jewel shards, teach the young priestess things she may not know, and get revenge on Naraku."
Inuyasha looked at his comrades hoping they would say something; he was currently not in any position to make decisions. Sango caught on "I wish I could believe you Kikyo but, how do we know that this is not some ploy by you and Naraku to catch us off guard? I do not mean to offend you, but you did work with him in the past. "
"That was when I was nothing more than an incomplete soul, filled with hatred and misunderstanding, but I am now alive and feeling as I have explained. I can make my own choices with a clear mind. So now I wish you to make up your own minds without any outside influences. Do not think of how the young priestess may feel if I join your group. I know she dislikes me and if I was her I would dislike myself, and though she might believe I am trying to take back what was once bestowed upon me, I am not. My life has passed the chances for that happiness are over and put to rest, it is now time for a new beginning and if I have to explain myself to her before any of you will accept me then I will. Where is she, I would presume she would be here but she is not."
Inuyasha turned to Kikyo, "She went back to her own time to get supplies. "He paused. "Look Kikyo I know I promised to get revenge for you, but I don't know if it is such a good thing to have you travel with us." Everyone was shocked at Inuyasha's words.
Kikyo stood she walked towards him her movements slow. She stood before him her pride shining in her eyes; she placed her hand above his heart. "Inuyasha, your love for her is strong, but don't let that cloud your mind. She needs me to teach her, she has had no training in the life of a priestess; she has much to learn, I can teach her. I am not trying to take you from her or her from you, can't you see she is the one you have been waiting for all your life, and I can. If you are worried of how it affects me listen close, what we had was fleeting, would you have been happy living a mortal life. I was selfish because I was alone; you were selfish because you didn't want to be. It was love, but not what you have with her. Now make a decision"
Everyone in the hut stood in silence her words shocking and aweing. Inuyasha gave a small smile, so even Kikyo could see how much he cared for Kagome. "Kikyo I will speak with Kagome but I can't guarantee my words will be enough" he said sadly. "When it comes to you she doesn't exactly trust me." Kikyo chuckled "Just bring her here Inuyasha and I will speak with her."
Inuyasha nodded "Fine but tomorrow, I promised her five days."
"Okay then I am going to go out and introduce myself to the villagers, Kaede will you accompany me, it will be just like old times." Kaede stood and followed her sister out of the hut.
"Well that was interesting; I wonder how Lady Kagome will take this." Miroku said "But then again I am sure Inuyasha could use some means to convince her." He said suggestively earning a slap from Sango and Shippo.
Inuyasha didn't even hear what Miroku said he was lost in thought. He couldn't take it any longer he needed to see Kagome. He ran out of the hut and towards the well, pushing himself with all his might. He jumped into the well and in a flash of light was transported to the modern era. As Inuyasha exited the well house he was assaulted by many scents but one that caught off guard was the scent of tears coming from the house.
Inuyasha leapt into the tree nearest Kagome's window and opened it. Kagome's scent was all over the room, he relished in it before he walked out of the room to find his women. Fresh tears caught his nose as he entered the Kitchen, there he saw Kagome's mother sitting at the table her face in her hands tears streaming down her face.
"Oka-san" Inuyasha said slowly. Kagome's mother looked up. "Oh Inuyasha." The tears overflowed. "What's wrong?" he asked concerned. Over the years she had become a second mother to him, and he had always seen her happy, never sad. "Kagome she's, she's gone" Inuyasha felt his heart stop, he couldn't breathe. "Gone?" was the only thing that came out. "Inuyasha she went to register for her college classes on Monday and she never came back home." Inuyasha ran out of the house blindly searching through the city full of atrocious scents, hoping to find one trace of Kagome's. But there was nothing, he howled atop a building the pain he felt was unlike any other he had ever felt. He rushed back to the house, Kagome's mother still sitting crying. He walked over to her and knelt before her taking her hand in his. With desperation in his voice he spoke looking into her eyes. "Oka-san I will find Kagome, I swear to you I will bring her back safe and unharmed." Kagome's mother gave a small smile. "Of course you will Inuyasha, then I will finally get those adorable grandchildren, I have been wanting." Tears leaked from the corners of her eyes, her smile small, and her eyes trusting. Inuyasha blushed slightly, and nodded, he would search the city till he found her.
He had returned reluctantly to the feudal era after a week and a half of searching for his missing priestess, by request from Kagome's mother to inform their friends of Kagome being missing.
When he got out of the well he was surrounded by the last scent he wanted to smell, it was the stench of wolf. It got stronger as he entered the village; he walked into Kaede's hut, shocked to see Koga's legs bandaged up and lying in the corner. He could smell the blood from his wounds "What the hell happened." Inuyasha asked disturbing the silence in the hut. Sango looked up "Inuyasha where have you been?" Koga who had been sleeping soundly awoke his eyes darting to Inuyasha.
"Sango where is Miroku, and the others?" Inuyasha asked. "They are tending to Koga's injured pack. "Inuyasha what happened, why have you returned so late?"
Inuyasha looked at Sango tears threating to spill from his eyes. "She's gone Sango. Kagome is gone, I went back to see here that night, and when I did I found her mother in tears, saying Kagome never came home the day she went back."
"That's because she is here in the feudal era dog shit" Koga croaked out. "And how would you know you bastard?" Inuyasha growled.
"Because Inuyasha she was the one who attacked his pack." Sango said and Koga growled. "No Sango it wasn't her, I mean it was her physical form but it was not the Kagome we know, she was soulless."
Inuyasha heard the others enter the hut; he turned to see Kikyo and Kaede who looked sorrowful. "Inuyasha I am sorry" Kikyo said. "What do you have to be sorry for? Did you. How could you?" Inuyasha growled
"Inuyasha please listen, we don't know how it happened but it was as I suspected since my sister came back to the living. Someone was playing with their soul. When the soul is complete in one form the other cannot live. Whoever has done this is powerful beyond anything we have ever seen."
"How can I go to her mother and explain this?" Inuyasha growled, "How can I tell her I failed her, and Kagome." Inuyasha felt like ripping something apart.
"Look you mangy mutt this isn't your fault, she was with some of Nark's minions when we were attacked. So there has to be a way to get her back. As soon as I regain y strength I am going to find her, and kill that bastard Naraku." Koga said.
Inuyasha walked out of the house in anger, he found himself at the well. He was contemplating all that he had learned. His sweet Kagome had lost her soul and was now nothing more than a puppet to Naraku. It had happened again, except this time it was much worse. Naraku had stolen his love, his mate, his Kagome. His heart was torn, he had not even gotten the chance to tell her how much she meant to him and now he would never get the chance. He was so lost in thought he did not here Koga enter the clearing hobbling and cursing his injuries.
"Inuyasha" Koga called gaining his attention "You need to calm you yokai, or it will take over and you will cause more destruction."
Inuyasha looked down at his claws they were longer, he felt his inner demon rising. "Inuyasha I swear to you we will get her back. I know it must hurt beyond words to find your intended gone, and seemingly impossible to reach. But if anyone get bring her back its us, now are you gonna help us or not?"
Inuyasha looked at his wolf comrade "When do we set out?"
"Tomorrow, but we head to the west first to see your brother. Something is wrong in the western territories, and I believe it has something to do with Naraku."
Inuyasha nodded Koga tuned and made his way back to the village. Inuyasha stayed by the well thinking of his beloved and longed to feel her soft skin, to smell her fresh sent and to kiss her pouting lips. He would get her back, and when he did he would never let her go.