Disclaimer – InuYasha is property of Rumiko Takahashi and Legend of Zelda is property of Shigeru Miyamoto. All characters, setting, etc. are the property of their respective owners. I, TriforceandSheikahArts, merely wrote this story for amusement. I receive no profit from the creation of the story. I am in no way associated with the owners, creators, or producers of any media franchise relating to either InuYasha and/or Legend of Zelda. No copyright infringement is intended.
The Chosen Heroes
Chapter One: Destiny Revealed
Edited: 27/08/2012
A large downpour fell from the sky. Thunder rattled off the distance with lightning flashing. The wind howled glistening loudly. Bodies of mortals, the demonic and the dead themselves lay sprawled out all across the ground. The colour of red stained everything, even herself…
Her face and body covered, smeared with their blood. Tears trickled down her face as she stared towards the red ground.
"Everyone…" Thunder rumbled in the sky. "You're really all… gone…" She clutched her lover's prayer beads tightly in her palms. "You're really all gone... and are never coming back."
Her gaze shakily diverted towards the pink sphere that lay all alone in the ground. Even though it was covered in mud, it still managed to shine. Her eyes narrowed in disgust.
"It's all because of you," she sneered, walking towards it. "It's all because of you, that everyone's gone!" She bent down and reached for the jewel. "Because of you, countless people were killed and murdered. Because of you, hatred spread across this land, and misfortune was brought to all! And because of you, I lost all of those that I loved dearly." She titled her head down, letting her tears fall. "They're all gone and are never coming back… and it's all because of you!"
Thunder boomed off in the distance. "If you never existed, none of this would have happened." Lighting flashed again. "If you were never created, everyone would be alive and well…"
Thunder cackled once again as her gaze shifted up towards the darkened sky. "If you weren't here, nothing bad would have happened." She pursed her lips together.
"This is why… I wish that you were gone… forever!" The Shikon No Tama pulsed in her hand, sending a tingling sensation throughout her entire body.
Thump… thump… thump…
The jewel thumped inside her palm, growing a darker shade of red with each pulse.
"I don't want any more destruction to be brought into this world." She cried. "If you were gone; everyone would be able to live peacefully." The jewel glowed brighter. "So… just disappear!" She shouted hatefully into the sky, thunder and lightning striking at the exact same moment.
The Shikon No Tama then started to rise up from her hand and into the sky. It still glowed, but was becoming brighter than before. At this rate, the light would blind anyone within the vicinity. Still though, she did not look away.
"Disappear! Disintegrate. Do whatever you have to do in order to disappear!" She shouted. "I just want you gone!" The Jewel started to tremble and cracked right in half, blinding her.
The Chosen One…
The Descendant of the Guardians…
The Caretakers of the Royal Family…
The Sages…
The Sheikah…
True Warriors of Hyrule…
The words whispered, becoming harder and harder to hear. She had to strain her neck and concentrate deeply to be able to hear what was being said.
The True Warriors of Hyrule…
The Caretakers of the Royal Family…
The Sheikah…
"The Sheikah?" she uttered in confusion. "What is that?"
"The Sheikah are a magical, secretive race, devoted solely to the three great Goddesses and the Royal Family of Hyrule…"
"What? Who said that?" She questioned, reaching for her weapons. However, they were no longer present. "Where did my weapons go?" She cried.
"They are known for their skill in magic, wondrous combat skills, and stealth …"
"Answer me!" She cried.
"Much isn't known about the Sheikah. They were a secretive race and kept nearly every secret within the clan …"
"Just answer!" She hollered. "Where am I and why are you telling me this?" Tears streamed down r face. "I am too confused. Just leave me be. I only want to die!"
"I'm afraid that's not possible." Someone murmured, startling her. "You cannot leave and cannot pass onto the next world just yet."
"What?" She turned around. She came face to face with a plump tanned man. He sported a long orange gown and had a white beard.
"Who are you?" She demanded.
"I am Rauru, the Sage of Light, who guards the Triforce."
She furrowed her brows together. "Sage? Triforce?" she blinked. "What is all of that?"
"It will all make sense in due time." He reassured her. "After all, all true Sheikah know of the Sages and true meaning behind the Triforce."
"What exactly is that supposed to mean?" She shouted.
"Look down at your clothing young one; it should all make sense to you soon." He said calmly. "Look into the Symbol of the Eye and all will be revealed in due time."
"Symbol of the Eye? What do you mean by… ehh?" Her eyes widened in shock. "W-what happened to my clothes?" She stuttered. "How did I end up wearing these?" She shouted, gesturing toward the dark blue and white one piece she now sported.
"It's the official clothing of the Sheikah," Rauru explained.
"Then... are you trying to tell me… that I'm a Sheikah?" She shouted angrily.
"You are now beginning to understand, Kagome, which is good." He nodded.
"No, it's not!" She cried, resisting the urge to hit him. "And how do you know my name?"
"It was prophesized," he explained. "That a female Sheikah with long black hair, bright red eyes and bearing the name Kagome, would appear to me, seven years before the Great Outbreak."
"Great Outbreak?" she repeated, perplexed. "What is all of this?" She clutched her head. "I feel a headache coming on."
"It is to be understood," Rauru spoke. "This is quite a bit to take in, being Sheikah or Hylian."
"Hylian?" she sighed, feeling her headache worsen. "Now what's that?"
"A type of race, human, I suppose you could say," he explained. "But now, I must explain to you how you got here, since we do not have much time left together."
"What do you mean by that?" She questioned, slightly curious.
"The time that a person other than a Sage can stay in the Chamber of Sages is limited. Which is why, I must tell you how you arrived here, while we still have time. Afterwards, any other questions you have will be answered later-on," he spoke latently.
"But I—" she protested, only to be interrupted by him again.
"The reason why you, Kagome Higurashi, arrived here in the Chamber of the Sages; is because you are the prophesized Sheikah, written in the creation of Hyrule, to arrive and help the Hero of Time defeat the Dark Lord."
"Okay." She said, eyeing him. "So I came here just to help some hero kill off a stupid villain?"
"In lament terms, yes," Rauru nodded. "That is the basic understanding."
"But if I was "prophesied" to come here and help this person kill off this villain, then why didn't I come sooner?" She questioned, raising a perfectly shaped brow.
"Because you weren't prepared yet," he said simply.
"I wasn't prepared yet?" She repeated. "What exactly do you mean by that?"
Rauru's eyes narrowed. "You were not ready," he stated once more. "Your powers were not fully grown, and your training was not yet complete." He exhaled a sigh. "Once the Shikon No Tama was destroyed, you were able to return to your true world and learn of your final destiny."
"… So you're saying." She clarified. "Is that everything I've gone through before was nothing but training?" She was on the verge of seething with anger. Steam was coming out of her ears and she gritted her teeth.
"Precisely," Rauru nodded. "It was the Great Goddesses, who felt it would prepare you for what you must face in seven years."
"Great Goddesses?" she repeated. "Who are they?"
"They are—" Rauru's eyes widened. "It would seem as though our time is up, Kagome," he said, glancing towards the sky. "It is time for you to leave the Chamber." A surge of blue started to descend from the sky, heading directly for Kagome.
"But I still have so many more questions to ask you," she protested as the light descended further towards her. "Like what will—" she never got to finish her sentence, since the next second she knew, the surge of blue light had descended right onto her, causing a bright to form underneath her feet, blinding her in the process.
The bright blue light slowly started to dissipate around Kagome, leaving her standing in another new area. Right away, she tensed and began to survey her surroundings. Currently, she appeared to be inside some kind of traditional gothic cathedral. Everywhere she looked she saw pure white stones and depictions of a large golden triangle made up of three smaller triangles.
She gasped. "It's beautiful."
"Well, I certainly have to agree with you on that." A feminine voice spoke, exiting from the shadows. "The Temple of Time certainly is breathtaking."
Kagome turned around, locking eyes with a rather tall woman, who sported an odd style of battle wear. She eyed Kagome from head to toe and smiled. "Finally, you have arrived. I must say, that it is certainly nice to meet another surviving Sheikah."
Kagome's eyes narrowed. "Who are you?"
The woman merely smirked. "I am Impa," she stated proudly, "One of the last remaining Sheikah, who also happens to be Princess Zelda's caretaker. I was instructed to come and fetch you, Kagome, the second remaining Sheikah in all of Hyrule."
Author's Note
Well that was the beginning. I must admit, it's a bit different. But aren't most of the crossovers that revolve around InuYasha and Legend of Zelda odd… to a degree of course. I am not going to say anything bad, since some of my favourite stories on this site are mixed between these two different series.
Anyhow, thank you so much for reading, and I hope you enjoy the rest of the story.
Sincerely,
~TFSA
