"Twist of Fate"
Finally after such a long time, of fighting, struggling and all the bloodshed; it was all coming to an end. After a decisive battle between InuYasha and Naraku, using they're always amazing team work Kagome and InuYasha used they're powers of the Backlash wave and her sacred arrow to put the deadly blow intact.
"Kagome! We did it! We finally defeated Naraku!"
Those words flew out of his mouth, like a song sung by the cheerful birds; not really knowing the true meaning behind the resolution of the ending battle. Memories rushed through Kagome's mind, battles, laughter, sorrow, good-bye's, and all her moment's of happiness that would forever reside in her heart along with the Hanyuo she held so dear. Taking a hold of her lower lip between her teeth, a knot formed right in the middle of her throat making it hard to swallow; not to mention having a sour after taste at this victory. Bringing her eyes away from him, she looked down at the ground knowing that what was next would tear her heart into a million pieces.
"InuYasha...but that means that i no longer have a reason to stay here."
The Hanyuo didn't really realize it at first, all his thoughts were on their victory! Finally after such a long time they had ended Naraku! The Fuedal Era could know return to what it once was! Peaceful. Finally coming back from his own concentrated thought's, Kagome's words rang in his head in an endless Echo.
"InuYasha…but that means that I no longer have a reason to stay here."
"InuYasha…but that means that I no longer have a reason to stay here."
"InuYasha…but that means that I no longer have a reason to stay here."
More brutal and horrid words could not exist at this moment to him. No Reason. What about him was he not reason enough? But he knew that even though they had feelings for one another, from the gecko they both knew she didn't belong here. He'd be a fool to keep her from her family and friends in her own time. Reminiscing on all these new found happenings, little did they know that things were about to take a very intriguing twist. For him the Hanyuo, for her the new priestess , and for the other priestess.
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The moon was full, lighting every single inch of the dark forest which she walked in; looking up and taking in the beautiful sight a quiet sigh escaped her lips. Indulging in its beauty not wanting to break her look away, knowing that peaceful times like this would not last; not while that vile man was alive. Her mind was oblivious to the fact that the Hanyou she loved had already resolved the matter, along with the girl she loathed; though at the same time didn't bother with holding such feelings for someone she considered not important. Looking forward, she continued on her never ending walk. Not so much as the walk through the forest, but the feeling that her existence was meaningless now; Kagome had taken on the role of a Priestess. Brushing some branches out of the way to make her way out of the forest, what stood before her; was surprising.
"I have no time to deal with you Kagura."
A minion of Naraku. It brought a small smirk to her face, how intriguing to find her here; instead of at his side. Questions flooded her mind, none of great importance; not enough to keep her there for more than 30 seconds. Continuing to walk the priestess and wind sorceress lightly brushed shoulders, as Kikyo continued on her way. Though what the sorceress would say next would make her stop in her tracks.
"Wait Pristess I have something that might interest you."
"You? Have something that might interest me? How amusing."
The Sorceress knew that words would be useless in this situation, in the back of her mind she knew that if this was reversed, with no hesitation would she restrain from killing the Priestess that stood before her. The woman his so called master, had so much interest in at some point. Reaching into the pocket of her kimono, she took possession of the thing that had caused so much chaos in the Fuedal Era. Light from the moon hit the small part of it, a pink light emanating from it; and then time stopped. Kikyo's eye's went wide as though she had seen death itself, which indeed at some point she had; silently she worded,
"The Shikon No Tama…"
The two stood there in completely silence, not moving an inch. Kagura was first to break the silence laughing malevolently, and throwing the jewel at the priestess's feet.
"Why give me the jewel? I do not understand..."
"InuYasha has finally defeated Naraku. So I am finally free to be as free as the wind, I no longer have use for it."
"What makes you think I have use for the jewel? I have no use for it. It is due to that jewel that I was never able to have a normal life. What makes you think I won't just hand it over to next human or demon I see?"
"Because you long to be with InuYasha don't you? But he loves that wench called Kagome."
Kikyo refrained from taking possession of the jewel, unsure of Kagura's true intentions. Re-playing the conversation they just had, the priestess realized and took in Kagura's words to full extent. Naraku was dead. InuYasha had killed him. If she wasn't an empty clay doll, her heart would race with happiness; it was over. IT WAS FINALLY OVER. Deep in thought, her life began to flash before her eyes; everything that her life was up until now. Freedom and Peace would once again be brought to their Era. A sweet smiled formed on her face, life would once again be normal; well for everyone who was living that was. Kagura could only stand this silence and the sickening sight of the woman's smile for so long, grunting in annoyance she finally spoke. Bringing the priestess from her thought's back to the dilemma at hand.
" I see...well if you do not want it I can surely take it back."
"NO!"
Kikyo thought, not realizing how quick she had picked up the jewel; her hand wrapped around it tightly. Bringing it close to her chest, she held it close; putting her guard up as well not really understanding if Kagura was being sincere in giving her this small pink object that could be used for just about anything; and she knew it meant anything. Looking at the vile woman, Kikyo just stood there waiting to see what would come next. Maybe her true intentions would be shown, now that she had the jewel in her grasps.
"Good-bye Pristess."
The sorceress reached up, behind her dark hair pulling out a small feather, in the blink of an eye she was now in the sky; and with that Kagura was gone. Leaving Kikyo to examine the Shikon No Tama, looking around making sure no one else had witnessed the scene that had just taken place. She quickly tucked it in behind her kimono, knowing it was all too dangerous to simply have such a rare specimen out in the open like that. Before fleeing the scene, she looked up to the dark sky and her thoughts then began to take over once more.
"Kagura is right I do want to be with InuYasha but he loves Kagome."
Again if she had a heart instead of racing this time, it would shatter to a million pieces. Being a priestess was such a demanding role to play, taking everything from her; even the possibility to love and be married. A plan began to come into play, a turn of events that could change her life and put it back into place at the same time. Turning back to continue onward to her uncertain destination, she knew that as cruel as her idea was; it wasn't as cruel as the way her life was ripped apart and destroyed. She would take on a new role, a new face, a new persona and with it a new life.