Psychic ways of the will
Chapter One: Dreams of Confusion
Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha, or anyone else in Inuyasha. But I do own a pen, ask my mom.
Note (Please read!): Alright. Listen up, and listen up well. Everything in italics, such as this are when Kagome is seeing people's thoughts. When she sees through their eyes.
Everything in bold italics, such as this are future events that Kagome is seeing.
Everything in underlined italics, such as this are past events. Alright, I hope you can remember that. n.n;;
Oh yes! And everything in (brackets) during a vision is Kagome talking. Don't forget it!
"Well that's your problem!" She snarled, folding her arms over her chest. "I'll go home if I please."
"No, you won't!" He shot back, his anger raging. "I need you to find me the shikon no kakara!"
The wind was strong, the trees moaning with every forceful push they got. They'd have been clearly audible, had the miko and hanyou not been shouting so loud. The sun was covered by a thin layer of clouds; it's warmth managing to poke through various areas. The sky was undecided about it's condition, for it had blue patches of sky all over, and gray clouds smearing themselves over small spaces. The sun happened to be one of those 'small spaces.'
The slayer and houshi watched amusingly at their friends, who were bickering over whether or not Kagome could go home. On most occasions, Inuyasha, whether the two were fighting or not, would tell Kagome to 'get lost' or 'go away', but in these times of Naraku's scent drifting about in every corner, Inuyasha felt it was most important to have Kagome detect where the evil hanyou was lurking.
"Kagome-chan," Sango piped up, drawing attention to herself. "It's clear Inuyasha wants you stay with him forever, isn't it? He just cares so much for you-" By this time, Inuyasha's face was already bright scarlet, his anger now directing itself at Sango. The miko also blushed slightly, her anger subsiding at this one comment.
"Shut up." He said defensively. "Whatever, go home Kagome. We don't need you anyway." Miroku heaved a deep sigh, slapping his palm on his face.
'Man, you're a baka, Inuyasha.' The houshi shook his head. Kagome's jaw hung open, a million things to say running through her mind. Her mouth closed, her eyes closing calmly.
"Osuwari." Yep, that was probably the best thing to say.
"Wench!" Came muffled words in response.
"Huh? What did you say?" Kagome asked irritably. "Lech? Must be talking about Miroku." The monk raised an eyebrow at this, having some angry feelings at Kagome for bringing him into this. "I'm going home now." She said, throwing her incredibly big backpack over her back, giving a wave to Sango and Shippou. "I'll be back later."
There was an awkward silence, as they watched Kagome fade in the distance, and Inuyasha angrily pick himself up from the ground. The group remained silent, just watching as Inuyasha jumped into a tree beside their camp.
"What was so wrong about letting her go, in the first place?" Shippou called curiously from the safety of Miroku's shoulder.
"Hmph. I've been smelling... it's faint, but it comes close to Naraku's scent. Probably another incarnation. I need Kagome to detect where that almost completed Shikon no Tama is, so we can track the real Naraku down, I don't have time for Kagura, or Hakudoshi, anymore." The hanyou said, shifting his weight uncomfortably.
"But-" Miroku began.
"AAAH!" A scream filled the air, Inuyasha's body bolted upright, his ears twitching at a fast speed. Alike Inuyasha, the monk and slayer were already standing.
"That scream... Kagome!" The hanyou shouted, darting in her direction, not thinking twice.
"Inuyasha! Wait up!" Sango called after, not expecting a response. And she didn't receive one.
Inuyasha's heart skipped a beat, his feet pummeling into the ground at an incredible speed. 'Kagome!'was the only word that came to mind.
The miko drew a deep breath, her lungs faltering. Her body was shaken, though fully conscious.
"You..." She began, her voice weak. She'd been knocked backwards, her body feeling a little resistant to her commands.
A tall figure walked towards her, his build strong, yet slim. He wore strange clothes; a black vest pulled over his bare chest, laces of purple ribbon tying it together. It was adorned with a navy cloth, which flowed like water, and wrapped not only around his torso, but shoulders as well. And to pull it together, he wore a black robe, pulled across his waist, which fell to his feet.
His hair was black, and fell to his shoulder blades. His face bore lines of violet, starting from his ears, and stopping at his eyes. And alike most badass characters, he wore purple eye shadow. His eyes shone red, a similar red to that of someone else. Someone... familiar.
"You're... an incarnation of Naraku." She breathed unsteadily, pulling herself to her feet as she realized the man was approaching her.
"That much may be true, but I am to be feared." He said amused.
"Why, because you're of Naraku's blood? Well I don't-"
"Insolent girl. Your ignorance will not go unpunished." He took long strides towards the girl, his eyes baring no mercy within them. Kagome took notice to his quickened pace towards her, and began to break into a jog away from the man. His demonic power was incredible, but unlike any incarnation of Naraku's she'd ever seen. Kagura was like his female side, Kanna like his pure side, this man...
She looked back at him, to notice his gain on her. The miko turned front ways, to notice her eyes meeting the ground.
"Ah!" She let out a cry, to notice she'd tripped on a tree root. Her foot was caught in it, her tugging restlessly not doing much good. She rolled onto her back, to notice the man's shadow casting over her. He towered over her, his smile growing.
"You're a friend of Inuyasha's?"
"What of it?" She said worriedly. She'd hoped Inuyasha had heard her screams. The well wasn't that far from where their camp had been, was it? The incarnation simply laughed.
"How would that hanyou feel, to know his wench had died victim to Naraku?" His smile grew broader. Kagome's heart sank. She quickly got up, ready to turn around and run, but the man had grabbed her shoulders, turning her face to face his. "My name is Kangaemaru, and I shall be your death!" He cackled, his grip on her shoulders tightening. It felt like a surge of electricity ran through her body, his nails pinching into her skin so tightly.
Kagome could barely peek an eye open, to see a malicious grin spread across his face, as he attempted to murder her. Her body was in excruciating pain, her vision fading.
"DIE!" Kangaemaru's grip on the miko's shoulders was released, his nails pulling out of her. She could feel herself fall into the ground, her thoughts fading out. And then she saw nothing.
"KAGOME!" The hanyou shouted, cradling the miko in his arms. "Kagome! Kagome!" He shook her mangled body, his breaths short, his lungs clogging themselves.
Sango sat at Inuyasha's side, her eyes already tearing up. And as for Shippou, he was already bawling his eyes out.
The houshi stood over his friends, examining the wide field. "That man..." The monk stopped, to look at Kagome. "It's a good thing, Inuyasha, that you stopped him from totally destroying Kagome's body."
"Miroku, shut the hell up." The hanyou growled, his voice wavering.
'Is she dead? No.. please.. no... Kagome... Kagome! KAGOME! Please, wake up, please, please... don't die, please... You're stronger then that... I came as soon as I could, he was hurting you, and I tried to kill him. I swatted at him with my Tessaiga, and he let go of you. So.. did he end up killing you, or not?' Inuyasha could not relax.
"Houshi-sama..." Sango sobbed, taking notice to the monk staring off. "What are you thinking about?" He shook his head in response.
"She's probably not dead, he didn't get to finish her off, because Inuyasha came charging in, and he let go of her." Inuyasha's eyes widened. There was hope.
"Kagome..." He shook her more, hoping to see her eyes open, but they didn't. "Miroku, you asshole. She's not waking up!"
"I didn't say she'd wake up! I said she's probably alive! You can't just expect her to wake up right after being like... electrocuted or whatever half to death! The most we can do is take her to Kaede's. She can tell you whether or not Kagome is alive, and treat it."
"Fine." The hanyou said quickly, getting up, still holding the school girl's body in his arms. Miroku nodded, mildly surprised Inuyasha had agreed with him.
"Ka-Kagome!" Shippou wailed, his face burning with sadness. Sango simply wiped her tears, and pulled the kitsune on her shoulder.
"Let's go." She said uncertainly.
Inuyasha led the way back to Kaede's, not stopping for anything. Miroku followed closely behind the hanyou, and for once was not driven by perverted thoughts. As for Sango and Shippou, they merely hung around the back, their lips daring to move.
Their paces quickened, for Inuyasha had desperately wanted to get back, and after the span of a few minutes, Inuyasha was already pounding his way into Kaede's.
"Kaede-baba!" He yelled ferociously.
"Inuyasha!" The woman called, making her way towards him. "What troubles ye?" In response, Inuyasha raised Kagome higher, then gently lied her on the hut's floor.
"Something happened to her, run-in with one of Naraku's incarnations... is she okay?" He asked gruffly. He turned to see Miroku, Sango, and Shippou entering the hut in worry, examining the room as they walked in.
"Miroku, may ye explain what has happened to Kagome?" The monk nodded, settling himself beside Kagome, Inuyasha likewise.
As Kaede examined the miko's mangled body, the houshi explained what he'd observed.
"Well, to your relief, she'll be okay." The old woman nodded her head, eyeing Inuyasha specifically. The hanyou sighed in relief, had you been watching closely, you'd have noticed a small smile make itself known. "She may have some side-effects, but she's alive, and that's what be important, ne?" Shippou nodded thankfully, curling up beside the girl.
"I assume," Miroku announced, "That Kangaemaru, or so he titled himself, is another side of Naraku. Naraku released what I believe to be his female side, Kagura, his pure side, Kanna, his human side, Musou, Naraku's baby, or Hakudoshi, and so on. It seems he's releasing things that are slowing him down in become a powerful youkai, or in this case, he is releasing what he cannot use, but has great power." The monk sighed. "This man that we came across, Kangaemaru, was very powerful, unlike Kanna or Naraku's baby. There really is no excuse as to why he wouldn't keep it, unless he couldn't use it..."
"Miroku," Sango butt in, "No one knows what you're talking about." Inuyasha nodded along with Sango.
"Nevermind then. I'm probably wrong." Kagome shifted her body slightly, giving evidence that she was okay.
"Kagome-chan..." Sango smiled slightly.
"N...uyash...a" She grunted.
"Kagome! I'm here." The hanyou said worriedly, eyeing the female intently, waiting for her to awaken from her unconscious state.
Kagome's eyes fluttered open, everything was blurry. She surveyed her surroundings, to see that a clone identical to her was lying on the ground. (What..? That's me!) The Kagome clone's body lay unconscious, on a hardwood floor, shadows from people being cast on her.
'Just wake up, please.' Kagome heard herself think. She saw white hair... but she didn't have white hair. (I don't understand... Why am I seeing myself, who am I?) Then everything went dark.
'Why won't Kagome wake up? Just wake up, please.' Inuyasha thought.
"What's wrong with her!" Shippou demanded, looking at Kaede. "She- she looks like she's in pain!"
"Perhaps a bad dream?" Miroku suggested.
"Maybe." Sango added.
"I- I don't..." Kagome whispered out loud. Everyone's eyes darted for Kagome, no one daring to move just yet. "I..." She fell silent, rolling on her side.
"What's wrong?" Inuyasha directed at Kagome and Kaede.
"She's merely dreaming of something." Kaede said confidently. There was another silence, everyone staring curiously at Kagome.
"I'm... Inuyasha...?" Kagome seemed to grimace in pain at these words. Everyone looked at Kagome, then Inuyasha.
"She's what?" Sango asked.
"Inuyasha." Miroku joked.
"Shut up." Inuyasha snarled. "She probably didn't mean to say that." Miroku raised an eyebrow, a smile taking hold of his face.
"Then what does she mean, Inuyasha?" The hanyou grunted, his eyes fixed on Kagome.
Kagome looked upon Inuyasha, she felt the need to laugh.
'Man, Inuyasha. You're a baka.' Inuyasha said nothing, his eyes fixed on something. Kagome's head turned to look at Sango, who had astonishing beauty. 'Nice ass.' Kagome heard herself think. (What! What the hell is going on here?) Kagome noticed a hand readying itself to grope Sango's butt, but it was not the delicate hand Kagome had, it was...
"Miroku-sama?" Kagome questioned herself quietly. Miroku grinned.
"Ooooh! She's dreaming about me! I'm coming Kagome-sama!" And of course, the pervert received a smack on the head from both Sango and Inuyasha.Kagome was now staring at Miroku. She felt the need to beat the crap out of him. She saw white hair at her sides, she was again Inuyasha.
'Piss off, Miroku.' She heard Inuyasha think. Then a wave of sadness took her. Inuyasha looked once again at Kagome clone's body, and sighed. 'Kagome... Why are you thinking about Miroku..?'
(WHAT! What did I say!) And then everything went black, again.
"I'm not... Inuyasha...! Please... Miroku's..." She sighed, her thoughts stopping.
"Please Miroku!" The monk mimicked, enjoying his jokes, but rewarding himself with punches on the head. "Sorry Inuyasha, Kagome just likes me better."
"Piss off."Kagome was Inuyasha again, she was getting a lot of thoughts from him. This one was strong. 'Kagome! What're you thinking of?' Inuyasha sounded frantic, uneasy, and mad.
"Nothing... Inuyasha."
'Do you...' Kagome's vision was going in and out. "Like Miroku?"
"No!" Kagome's eyes snapped open, to see her friends arranged how she'd seen them in her dreams. "Inuyasha..?"
"Kagome..!"
"Kagome-chan!" Sango and Shippou called at once.
'She's safe... thank god.' Kagome was now Sango. 'I bet Inuyasha has a lot of things to ask her, about her dreams... and so do I!' She said, grumpily.
"It's nothing." Kagome told Inuyasha and Sango
"What's nothing?" Sango asked curiously.
"What you just said."
"We didn't say anything, Kagome." Inuyasha added in, relieved that Kagome was okay now.
"I'm... confused..." Kagome lied back down, her head hurt. It was true, she'd been Inuyasha twice, Miroku, and Sango, and that didn't make sense at all.
Kagome looked upon a little boy. He quivered in fear, knowing what would come of him. (What...?) She was Inuyasha again, and she was staring down at a boy, no older then six.
"Please!" The boy called out. Tears ran down his face. Kagome watched Inuyasha's hands slash at the boy, rip him apart, kill him...
"NO!" Kagome called out into the air. "NO! INUYASHA!"
"WHAT?"
"You... How..." Kagome blinked.
"Speak up, wench. What the hell are you-"
"You killed him!" She sobbed.
"Killed who?"
"F-forget it." Kagome said, mildly confused. She knew... that it had not happened, so why was she seeing it? Just when Kagome thought she knew what was wrong with her... she was wrong. She thought she could see people's thoughts... but Inuyasha wouldn't have thought that.. would he?
'What's... wrong with me?'
Um, I just read that over... it didn't sound as good as I had planned, so flame me if you want, I know I kind of did I a bad job. x.x Sorry. Please forgive me. Well... review anyway? Criticism welcome.