So, it's been a while since I've logged in to here (on the order of years). I've reread my old fics and realize that some editing is in order, though I've decided that only grammar will be edited. My writing style has changed in the time that I've been away and I don't want to take away from the story that was liked. On a different note, I might actually get to finishing this story!
I do not own Inu Yasha, the plot, the characters or really anything.
PRELUDE
Fleeting Thoughts
Tonight was slightly cooler than the usual summer night, but it was clear none the less. Small insects were singing their evening songs while others just lurked in the darkness. It truly was a perfect place to ponder. Being on top of this hill made you feel as if you were on top of the world; everything seemed in view from just this one place. But the view wasn't necessarily what made this hill so unique. It was its odd aura of tranquility. Perhaps that's why she took advantage of the peacefulness offered here at such a late hour, using it just to swim in her thoughts.
The girl was seated on the grass, a light breeze playing with her hair. For some reason the peace offered by her surroundings didn't seem to be calming her.
Slowly she was turning the small orb on her necklace in her hand, her eyes intensely glued to the sphere. It was all supposed to end, yet here she was even more confused at this very moment than she had ever been before, and there didn't seem to be any way out of the downward spiral she found herself falling in to.
She looked to the stars, wishing that she could just yell to the heavens and receive her answer. But the stars just brought back memories. Memories that should have been happy, but were somehow disheartening. They had finally done it, after over a year of battles they had managed to face off against Naraku and destroy him, retrieving most of the Shikon jewel shards in the process. It had been a difficult battle, and even Kikyou had come to their aide. That thought made her heart ache, but she reminded herself of the victory that Kikyou had helped, and without her help, they may have all perished. Kikyou had disappeared after that. No one knew whether she was still in this world, or if she had passed on. She felt guilty, but she hoped it was the latter.
Then there was victory. Of course, that was what they all wanted, to destroy Naraku, but now what?
That question had plagued her ever since Naraku's demise. Even prior to that she had often wondered what would happen, but there was still a feeling that this day would never come. In some ways there mission was not complete and she understood that. There were still a few sacred jewel fragments out there, some they knew the whereabouts of, a few that they did not. That was the next step in their journey, the obligation that was holding her to this world. But once the sacred jewel was whole, what would happen to it? Who would possess it? What would they use it for? What would happen to her? Strangely these questions had never truly worried her prior to Naraku's downfall. Everything had just appeared to be so far away.
More and more questions continued to plague here mind and it was beginning to ware on her nerves. Kagome sighed as she brought her arms around herself, making a futile effort to try and fight away the cold night air. Her eyes came down to stare at the dark blades of grass shimmering in the moonlight. So many questions, and still no answers.
There was one thing that she did know though. The jewel caused nothing but heartache to its possessor, whether their intentions are good or evil. Who deserved that? Her eyes lifted to the stars once again, but unfortunately they held no answers for her befuddled mind. A wry smile made its way unto her lips. The stars never changed. They were her one constant. She stood up, head bent back so the only thing she could see was the sky. After a few moments she closed her eyes, willing her thoughts to settle.
A swift, cool wind began to blow, catching her skirt, and startling her. Quickly she grabbed the bottom of it to hold it in place. She had no clue how long she had remained in her reverie. It was a good thing that wind caught her, she could have just stood there for hours, and she knew that would cause chaos.
To her knowledge, everyone else was currently asleep, but that could have changed. After all Inu Yasha was very sensitive to his environment, especially when it came to her whereabouts. Slowly she turned in the direction of where they had set up camp. Sleep was vital, and she knew it. Taking one last look at the heavens, she shook her head slightly. It was time to head back to the others. There was no stopping the future.
What were they all going to do now?
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