Kaguyahime's Tokyo
Author's Note: Enjoy the story and R&R.
Disclaimer: I do not own anything related to or of the Inuyasha manga and anime series.
Japanese Terms: Hama no Ya- Purifying arrow, Hanyou- Half demon, Kaze no Kizu- Wound of the Wind, Kiisama- Bastard/Bitch, Miko- Priestess, Shi nu!- Die!, Tama- Ball/Jewel, Youkai- Demon
Summary:
Shortly after the defeat of Naraku, an ancient relic is discovered in Kagome's time. The dangerous artifact has a history with the Inu-tachi, and its long-dead possessor is rising from the grave to exact revenge.
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Chapter 1: The Lifeless End
"Kikyou!" Inuyasha raced towards the glowing red aura. It's light permeated everything, silencing all those who watched as Naraku's body dissipated along with the undead priestess. In her outstretched arms, she held Akago, the child of Naraku.
"Inuyasha, get away! You'll be killed!" Sango shouted from afar.
"Don't be a fool, Inuyasha!" Shippou added.
Inuyasha ignored the cries of his allies, running straight into the blinding torrent of purifying energy.
"KIKYOU!"
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Inuyasha awoke in a cold sweat. His hair dangled repetitively against the sides of his face. His eyes twitched with uneasiness.
"Kikyou…"
Inuyasha could not bring himself to forget the scene. It had been the most exhilarating five seconds of his life. Kikyou had succeeded in defeating Naraku. She had completed her mission.
"Naraku, keep the Shikon no Tama and gather its shards. When you have your hands on the completed jewel, I'll send you to Hell!"
With the memories of his lost beloved, Inuyasha wept silently. His thoughts changed to those of the battle.
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Naraku fell back from the thrashing waves of Inuyasha's Kaze no Kizu and Kagome's Hama no Ya. His body was badly damaged, most of it already destroyed. The Shikon no Tama had burst from his body, rolling away slowly into the unending darkness.
"Impossible…!"
"Naraku!" both Inuyasha and Kagome turned their attention to the woman who now stood only a few feet away.
"Kikyou-sama?" Miroku looked bewildered.
The priestess said nothing and approached the injured youkai. The Shikon no Tama hung from the left side of her kimono, and a small baby was clutched against her chest. Her free hand reached for what remained of Naraku's torso.
"What?" Naraku tried pulling away from the priestess' electrocuting grasp. If it hadn't been for his severe wounds, he would have killed her on-sight.
"Naraku, it's time you come down to Hell with me," Kikyou laughed, crushing his shoulder blades. Fire swept from beneath the youkai and the miko, the heat intensifying every passing second.
"Kiisama!"
"Shi nu!"
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"Kikyou…why?" the boy whispered.
"Inuyasha…"
The hanyou tilted his head in Kagome's direction. The girl was asleep, muttering words as she shifted continuously. "Kagome's returning to her own time tomorrow. She won't be able to come back through the well again without the jewel."
"Our quest is over..."
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Meanwhile, in modern day Tokyo…
"Sir, they've found it!" a man yelled.
"Let me see the photos!"
"Here they are, sir." the man presented the photos to the head archaeologist.
"Incredible! Simply marvelous!" the archaeologist skimmed through the brilliant snapshots. They revealed a number of mysterious artifacts found in an underwater castle. It had only been one month prior since the discovery and excavation of the site.
"Were they able to retrieve any of the artifacts?"
"Unfortunately, the team was only able to recover one of the items before the castle collapsed."
"Which one was it?"
"This shattered mirror," The man lifted a small package from his backpack. As he began to remove the wrapping, a quiet and eerie verse pulsed from within it.
Parting for good…
Shedding tears…
Living is useless…
