This is my first Sesshomaru and Kagome fanfiction story. I wish to know your opinion on how I do so try and review! Many thanks.
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The ground shook; it rocked and rolled, spilling dirt rocks and debris everywhere about the wide clearing in its massive rampage. And out of the chaos arose a figure, a lone figure whose power was only matched by one and whose evil was conquered by none. And before this figure were six beings of all backgrounds and characters. Three demons, which showed courage, rebelliousness, and strength. And three humans, whom represented Bravery, Passion, and purity. And of this mix, standing before their enemy ready for their final and greatest battle, there was friendship and understanding. A love like no other that had blossomed between them over the years.
So this was it, the very reason of their journey, right before them. They were ready, prepared; mentally, physically, and emotionally for what was to come. Or so they thought…
"He's here, I can smell him." The man spoke in a bitter tone, one who didn't know him would say that he was angry, but in truth, the Hanyou was anxious. He wanted to get this fight over with and receive his life long dream and reward; to become a full Demon.
"Yes, He is indeed near, but where, I sense no evil aura around us." Now a monk spoke, turning to the slayer to look at her for answers, only to receive a shake of her head meaning she had no idea what to say. He turned to the Priestess who was looking at the ground with a strange face. Suddenly she looked up, fear evident in her eyes. She only whispered one small word "Move." Before the ground exploded, sending them all in opposite directions. The monk fell back into the grass a few feet away from the Taijiya. The Hanyou landed on his feet, stopping with a skid, swiveling to face the Demon with enraged eyes. Kagome the priestess flew back the farthest, landing square on her back, knocking the wind out of her and separating her from her bow. With her Miko garbs blowing about she blinked rapidly, letting out a small groan from hitting her back so hard.
"Kagome?" Inuyasha called out, concern clear in his voice. Looking over to where the small body lay he saw an arm shoot up and a winded response from the woman.
"I'm okay Inuyasha, Don't wor—Inuyasha!" Her reply was cut off as she saw the man go sailing through the air from a blow to the chest. He landed nearly 50 yards from where he originally stood, landing with a loud thud.
Climbing out of the small crater created by his body, the silver haired half Demon huffed "Great, we're already loosing". Standing up he drew out Tetsusaiga, unsheathing it and getting in his battle stance.
Miroku the Monk stood up quickly after hearing Kagome scream. Looking over just in time to see Inuyasha go flying. He looked over to Sango, the woman slowly getting up and rubbing her bruised behind. Suddenly getting perverse thoughts Miroku eyed the woman lustfully, only to get a firm slap from her.
"This is hardly the time!" Getting into position she faced The towering Demon. Out of the corner of her eye she could see Miroku doing the same and Inuyasha rising to his feet to draw out Tetsusaiga. She quickly averted her eyes to Naraku who was glaring at Inuyasha and getting in stance himself. Kagome on the opposite side from her, was grabbing the tossed aside bow and loading it with one arrow, enflaming it with pink sparkling energy. Sango shot a look at Miroku to cover this side as she stealthily moved to hold the back end. Nearly tripping as she moved into position she drew upon her Hirakotsu. Shippou fell in line, in between Kagome and Sango. The fox Demon was no longer a little kid, he'd grown taller, stronger, and was no longer able to sit in Kagome's arms as they traveled. He'd learned how to use a sword but preferred a Kusarigama like Kohaku. Kirara Moved in between Sango and Miroku, she was the only whom hadn't changed.
Inuyasha charged forward and drew his sword above his head, quickly letting in slash into the ground to form his trademark Wind scar. Sending it flying towards the ugly glob of a Demon. As the power raced towards the Thing, it began to expose its' tentacles, the rays of light cutting through the appendages. The attack disintegrating the land and Parts of Naraku's body entirely.
Kagome readied herself for Inuyasha's attack, hearing him yell she counted down from three. "Zero" She whispered as she let her arrow strike Naraku evenly in his upper chest just as Inuyasha's attack reached him. Purifying Naraku's chest and making a hole in his remaining body.
Naraku screamed in agony, he certainly wasn't expecting that. He thought that the half breed fool would've charged him and gotten closer. And he most definitely did not expect the Miko to combine her attack with the insolent brats. "No matter." He thought wickedly. "This is my game. And we play by my rules." Naraku summoned up demons, they as the propelled in to fight the others he Turned to face the monk.
Miroku clenched his hand together, the ripping feeling was back, and it was tearing him apart. He knew the seal would not last much longer. Naraku was widening his wind tunnel. He could see it, pulling through the cloth he'd wrapped around it. "Sango." Miroku Ground out in pain. "I Love you; please know that what ever happens I always will." He looked her directly in the eyes from where she stood some twenty feet away.
Kagome shot at the demons expertly, killing many at a time with her arrows but there were just too many, she could hear Inuyasha slicing away himself and decided to try something new. Kagome slung her bow over her shoulder and clapped her hands together; reciting a quick spell her aura flared, power rolling off in waves from her body, destroying any near by low level Demon. Everything around her disappeared into dust, blowing with the tumbling powerful wind she was generating.
Inuyasha smirked as he chopped away at all on coming demons. He'd nearly had them all when he sniffed the air. "Kagura." He bit out. As if on cue the wind sorcerer appeared to fight Inuyasha, fan drawn, she retracted her feather and jumped to the ground. "Oh I'm definitely going to enjoy this." Inuyasha already set for the battle charged the woman quickly, rushing her to make a snap decision. Kagura whipped her fan up for her infamous attack dance of the dragons when a straight shot arrow knocked it out of her hands, Kagura growled and turned to face Kagome. But the sight in front of her was much unexpected. There was Kanna and Kagome, battling it out themselves while demons started to gather around them. But that was all Kagura saw, as she drawn back into her fight with Inuyasha when her right arm was removed in one quick strike. Kagura shrieked in immense pain. She dove for her fan but was stopped by a blade to the chest. "We wouldn't want to do anything foolish now, would we Kagura?" Inuyasha mocked as she fell, her wounds bleeding too bad for any chance of survival. Cursing under her breath she closed her eyes after watching Inuyasha walk away to aid Kagome with Kanna. It wasn't as if she didn't know that she was going to die that day. She'd known it for months, even before Naraku had foretold his plan. She wasn't upset that her life was ending this way. She was already sick of the bastard who had manipulated her so and Kanna, even though her companion was getting on her nerve. Kagura thought further and realized, she didn't want to go out with a bang or an explosion, and she wanted to die in peace. To spend her last moments thinking her happiest thoughts, the ones of freedom.
Sango's head snapped up and away from where she was watching Inuyasha and Kagome formulate another quick attack in their heads with each other while battling Kanna. Knocking out several demons she heard Miroku call her name. She looked to him, he had silver sparkling tears flowing freely down his face from the pain he was forced to deal with. His Hand! The wind tunnel, it was expanding. "No! No, no, no! Miroku! No!" Sango ran towards him, but something obstructed her vision. Sango slashed through the Demon, only to be blocked by Kirara, not allowing her any access to Miroku.
He saw it all happening right before his eyes. Shippou took one good look at Miroku and formulated a plan to save him: cut off Miroku's hand, and cut off the curse. The young man ran towards his good friend and shortly after Sango did the same. Drawing his Kusarigama he swung it repeatedly above his head and aimed.
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Kikyou made her way closer and closer to Kagome and Inuyasha's group. She knew that Kagome would need her help and she was more than willing to comply and aid her in the task of killing Naraku. As soon as she got close enough Kikyou let her aura flare signifying that she was there. But Naraku didn't seem to care, he was wrapped up in finishing off the monk and Taijiya at the moment. She quickly moved to where Kagome was standing. Nodding her head to Inuyasha he drew his sword higher and prepared to swing.
The priestess loaded another arrow, sparing Inuyasha a glance she once again encased the arrow in energy, but this time it was different, she was determined to kill Naraku this time, even if it meant all of her power. The arrow was a bit darker, redder rather than pink, Kagome knew that this arrow would be powerful but not all of her energy; if Inuyasha combined his attack with hers then maybe it would work. She was about to fire when she felt an approaching presence, drawing back into her mind she called the other woman forth and in a flash, Kikyou stood next to Kagome, bow and arrow drawn. "Ready." Kagome spoke evenly, more demanding rather than asking.
"Yes." The women took deep breaths at the same time and looked to Inuyasha who swung downward again, letting an unbelievably powerful strike ripple towards Naraku. Hearing leather tighten she gripped her bow and let loose a purified arrow at nearly the same time as Kagome. It soared through the air, and Naraku turned from Sango just in time to see them puncture him. Inuyasha's attack surfaced only a millisecond later, slicing him through.
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Shippou lunged forward preparing to remove Miroku's hand as it expanded but was knocked away by the ever faithful fire neko. "Kirara! He's going to die!" Shippou yelled angrily but the cat stood her ground, keeping Shippou and Sango from Miroku. Shippou yelled once more "Whose side are you on you stupid cat! He's dying! Let me save him!" When Shippou received no answer he stood and tried to jump above and over Kirara but the Demon pulled him back with her massive fangs, throwing Shippou into Sango who was trying the same. Kirara moved to stand in front of the cringing Miroku who was sweating, trying to subdue his wind tunnel as much as possible. Miroku nearly fainting from the pain several times.
Sango growled in anger, turning to Naraku who was now distracted by Kagome, Inuyasha and… Kikyou? Sango paid no mind to the three but drew her bone from her back and threw it at Naraku, cutting straight through the bottom portion of his grotesque slimy, tentacled body. The Mutant faced her and shot a squirming purple and green arm like thing at her. Pulling out small katana she sliced it away from her jumping back. Seeing light erupt from behind Naraku, Sango smirked. "Kagome did it…"
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Naraku screamed again, Light surged and pulsed around him, he could feel the Shikon jewel slipping from his body as he slowly died. He refused to die! "Not by the hands of those bitches and a half breed! It will not end this way!" Naraku had no choice, he had to use the jewel, and it was now or never. He'd nearly completed it; all he had to do was place the last of the fragments in. Naraku quickly transformed into a spider, lunging for Kikyou and Kagome faster than anything that they'd ever seen. Reaching them, he raised a hairy clawed arm and swung straight down attempting to hit them both. But found instead that a searing pain shot through his arm.
Inuyasha laughed in triumph as he watched Naraku burn in the multi-colored flames created by him and his loves. But that victory was short lived when Naraku erupted from the flames, standing tall and transforming into his true Demon form. Racing towards his women Inuyasha sliced the spider's claw off, skidding to a stop in front of him. Tetsusaiga pulsed, now glowing bright red, but turning gold. "What the?" Inuyasha shook and swung his sword and shrugged, pointing it at Naraku. Glaring with the intent to kill Inuyasha rushed to cut his other arms off, but Tetsusaiga flushed with light again and sent beams of light towards the Demon. Scorching three of the remaining seven clawed arms. While another fast moving item sliced through another arm.
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Shippou hopped up and faced the spider with his Kusarigama in hand. He spun it quickly and tossed it effortlessly slicing through another one of Naraku's legs. This would be the only way to save Miroku if Kirara wouldn't let him pass. He had to kill Naraku.
Miroku took in a deep breath, feeling Naraku's power on him wear off slowly. It was fading. He was fading… Naraku's life would be forfeited very soon. Miroku stood, pain surging through him. But he didn't want to miss his chance, he was as much of a part of this battle as Inuyasha and the others were. He slipped his good hand in his pocket and pulled out his most powerful sutras, he'd been saving them for this moment. "Kirara. I need to get closer to Naraku. I need you to help me." With that Miroku climbed on her back. Kirara soared up above Naraku while Inuyasha and Shippou worked on slicing the demons ever growing limbs apart. She got closer and closer to Naraku until they were hovering about fifteen feet above him, Miroku through his sutra down, pasting itself to Naraku and binding in his Demon power.
Naraku shriveled and squirmed, cringing under the sutras power and the pain of being cut apart. "Wasn't this damn jewel supposed to make me stronger!" He screamed in his thoughts, screeching aloud as everyone moved in at once for the final blow. Bleeding miasma and snapping his sharp jaws he struggled to push them away.
Kirara Jumped upon Naraku scratching and biting him as he tried to moved towards Sango and Shippou, making deep intrusions in his skin until she was thrown off, down into the ground. Sango moved in, whacking Naraku across the back with her bone, cutting him further. Out of the deep gash slithered several demons, sliding down they prowled towards whom ever in sight. Thinking he may have finally gotten his break Naraku tried to escape but was caught by another one of Inuyasha's attacks.
"Wind scar!" Inuyasha yelled, summoning his Tetsusaiga to deliver the finishing attack for his most hated enemy. A blinding light surrounded Naraku; this was not the wind scar. "What the hell is happening?" Inuyasha's mind raced with questions as two more purified arrows entered the dome of light set before them. Surges of power swept through the area, burning the field they were in and knocking over trees. A wave of silence and calm washed over the world, almost as if time froze. And then it happened, everyone watching saw it, just like if it was in slow motion, the jewel flew from Naraku's body, landing in front of Kagome, who was watching as Naraku shrunk down, millions of tainted Demon souls shuddering from his figure, trying to escape from the light encasing them but only finding death. The giant arachnid morphed again, this time it became a glowing image of a man; Onigumo. The image disappeared, leaving a stunned group surrounding where it once stood. They all turned to Miroku who was looking at his hand, a small circular scar in the center where his wind tunnel once was. Now everyone's eyes were trained on Kagome who was examining the jewel, it was only missing two pieces. One of which Kagome had. But, who had the other?
Kikyou stepped forward, slowly pulling open her uniform she revealed a scar where her heart was. "I Have the other fragment of the jewel Kagome, But 'tis the only thing keeping me walking this dreaded earth in a dead body." She said in a bitter tone before turning to face Inuyasha. "I wish for you, Inuyasha, to remove the jewel from my body."
"No." was his instant reply. "I will not kill you Kikyou. It was a mistake to let you go as many times as I did and I won't do it again." He stepped away, his refusal final.
"Inuyasha, I am already dead. Your foolish stubbornness is the only thing that binds me to this damned place. But if you won't do it and honor my last wish then I shall have someone else." Kikyou turned to Kagome once again. "I wish for you to remove the jewel from my body, and If you do not do so I will do it myself."
"Is this really your final wish Kikyou?" Kagome looked at Inuyasha who was growling in warning for her not to accept. Kikyou replied with a nod. Kagome turned back to her, and Kikyou pulled a silver and red dagger from her kimono. "Inuyasha, this is her final wish. And as a priestess I shall honor that. If you will not do it, I will."
Inuyasha growled again, lowly this time in more of a threat rather than a warning. "You will not do this Kagome. There are other ways! We'll find one. A potion, an herb, something that'll keep her alive!" Inuyasha stepped forward to intervene but Sango, Miroku, and Shippou held him back.
"Please Inuyasha, Be reasonable. It's Lady Kikyou's last and dying wish. Honor it." Miroku asked of his good friend, not only for her sake but also for his. If Inuyasha kept Kikyou alive, she would never forgive him and would only try and kill herself later on. As Miroku tried to put some sense into Inuyasha as to why he should honor Kikyou's last wish, while inadvertently moving him away.
Kagome nodded and held the dagger firmly, placing it to Kikyou's chest she looked uncertain "Anything you would like to say or do first?" Kagome tried to stall, but Kikyou saw this and shook her head. Kagome nodded again and swallowed; being brave she hugged Kikyou and smiled softly whispering, "Everyone deserves a happy ending". And plunged the dagger firmly in the woman's chest, tears now slowly pooling in her eyes as the beautiful priestess smiled, murmuring a soft "Thank you Kagome, you are an angel." Before going limp. The body began to glow and a stunning pink glittering light removed itself from Kikyou. The light hovered before separating itself into two glowing shining, floating balls of light. The deep bright blue almost white ball crept towards Kagome fusing with her. Kagome felt almost as if she was stronger the second the light came in contact with her body.
"I'm free! I'm really truly free! No more Naraku, no more pain, no more suffering. I'm free!" Kikyou's voice rang out. Her happiness and joy evident. The light flashed and disappeared like Onigumo's had. Kagome smiled until she heard Inuyasha scream out after his now long gone love with so much sorrow and agony, she couldn't bear to look at him.
Inuyasha dropped to his knees, punching the ground with incredible strength and sadness. "Kikyou! No! You can't leave me here! You said we would go to hell together! I promised you!" Inuyasha continued to scream and yell as tears plowed their way down his cheeks and onto the grass. Rage consumed him; he could feel it, bubbling up inside of him. All of the bad things that had ever happened to him, to Kikyou; just waiting for the chance to explode up. Words filled his head, evil angry words. And questions, so many unanswered questions. Inuyasha'd had enough. He could feel himself transforming already, the adrenaline pulsing through his veins and his sharp claws digging into the ground. As the others walked away to go see the completion of the jewel Inuyasha began to submit to the evil that was there deep inside of him. The anger that generated it, the need to complete his Demon side.
Kagome took the other jewel from Kikyou, laying her body on the ground only to see it turn to ash. Kagome wiped her tears away, remembering she had a duty to fulfill she could hear Sango and Miroku approaching, obviously deciding to give Inuyasha some space, while Kirara and Shippou whom were standing near. Kagome pulled out the other jewel from her jar that rested beneath her Miko garbs. Setting it together with Kikyou's jewel they fused, Kagome pulled out the nearly completed Shikon no tama. She just couldn't believe that it was over, the jewel would be completed and she could go home. She'd come back and visit of course but she would go back to her normal life, after two years of playing cat and mouse with Naraku, but also playing Romeo, Juliette and Kagome with Inuyasha, she could leave. Kagome looked at all of them, putting on the sternest face of all; she placed the other fragment into the slightly deformed ball, making it perfect and whole once more. A large purifying blast erupted, making them squint at the blinding light. Out of the light walked a maiden, beautiful and pure, full of grace and glory. "Kagome." She spoke in a gentle but firm voice. "You have completed the Shikon no tama with the help of your friends. There fore, I shall grant you each one wish. You may all have time to think about this wish of yours, I know you all are pure of heart and will make wise choices." The woman smiled and looked at Kirara with joy. "Kirara, it's wonderful to see you once more. I know your wish. Would you like me to grant it now?" The small cat meowed quietly and walked forward. "As you wish." She placed a hand softly on the creatures head. Sango moved to object but the maiden turned to her and smiled "Kirara's wish is to become a fire maiden, so that she may communicate and live with you all. She is safe and wishes for you not to worry." Sango nodded, falling quiet as she watched the picture unfold. The woman turned back to the cat and spoke quickly and very quietly, as Kirara was engulfed in orange as she became taller, more slender and human like. When the Lady was done, instead of a cat in Kirara's place there stood a young woman, blonde hair flowing freely down her back, a black diamond in the center of her forehead, black demonic markings framing her cheek bones, two tails protruding from her lower back, and stunning red eyes.
Sango gasped. Is that really Kirara? She's beautiful. I wonder if she'll—Sango's thoughts were cut off by the feel of strong, small arms around her. "Sango! Oh how I've wanted to do this for many years. Thank you so much for taking care of me. And thank you Midoriko, I'm finally able to do all of the things I've ever wanted. Look I have fingers!" Kirara wiggled her fingers excitedly in front of Sango and Miroku. Kirara bounced all about like a hyper child about having different human like attributes, Miroku earned a few slaps from her and Sango for staring and Shippou looked stunned. Kagome looked towards the woman now known as Midoriko.
"Midoriko, may we make a wish for another person?" Kagome asked, thinking about Inuyasha and his wish to become full Demon. Kagome disliked the idea of Inuyasha becoming a full Demon, but she had to make it up to him for taking Kikyou the way she did, and for putting him through all of his suffering.
"I'm sorry, but I cannot allow you to do that. I know the wish you want to make for your Hanyou friend but there are certain wishes that are better left ungifted. I fear for your position around him, I see many a bumpy road ahead." Midoriko reached her arm out to Sango who was watching Kirara with a smile. "My child. I know your wish, would you like me to grant it now?"
"Can… can you really do that?" Sango questioned gleefully. Midoriko nodded with a warm smile. "Then, Midoriko, I wish, for the Village of the slayers to be rebuilt and its land to ever remain at peace." Sango stated firmly but with a smile. Kirara and Miroku gasped but Sango looked at them and smiled again but with more joy and enthusiasm "I do not wish to resurrect Kohaku, his life has been bad enough, and he doesn't need to suffer anymore. He shall rest in peace forever more. And that is my wish for him." They nodded and Miroku put his arm around her shoulder, causing her to blush deeply. Midoriko turned to Shippou and looked him in the eyes. "Shippou, I know your wish as well, but I do not wish to grant it right now. I'm afraid you must discuss that wish with the person you want to make it for prior to letting I gift it. And I'm sure they wouldn't have a problem with awarding you if you asked. So, my dear, please save your wish."
Kagome continued to ponder on what Midoriko had said about her wanting to grant Inuyasha's wish for him. ''Many a bumpy road ahead…?' what is that supposed to mean? That I'm going to have more trouble? Well no doubt about that, I still have to deal with Inuyasha, he'll never forgive me for taking Kikyou's shard. And I have to go back to school, and then go to college, and probably come back to the feudal era every two days or so.' Kagome's face contorted in many emotions as she continued to think about her life to come. "Kagome." Her head shot up from looking at the ground to see Midoriko's warm sweet face looking at her. "May I have a word in private with you?" Kagome nodded and walked ten or so feet away with Midoriko following close behind. Suddenly thinking she looked all about for Inuyasha to find he was nowhere around. "The Hanyou left. If you were looking for him that is."
"What? When?" Kagome looked quizzically around, trying to find Inuyasha. Ready to close her eyes and search for him using her Miko powers Midoriko stopped her.
"When I arrived, when the jewel was completed. I advise you to be wary about him. He's is not safe for you. When his first love died he was so wounded emotionally, and when you showed up a new hope arose in him. Even though Kikyou and Inuyasha acted as if they'd hated each other, they were still very much in love. And every time Kikyou passed on and was reborn Inuyasha suffered a new wound to him." Kagome looked down, starting to think and realize that she was only a replacement for when Kikyou was away. "But do not be discouraged child, he did indeed love you, in fact he loved you just the same, if not more than he did Kikyou. Ye were different then anyone else, Kikyou had shown sympathy and compassion for Inuyasha, but merely because he'd been willing to die to become a youkai. You had formed a bond with him on your own will. Even before you'd been aware of his trivial attempts and past love life. You felt sympathy for him, but felt more love and friendship then anyone else had. You captured his heart with your charm." Kagome nodded, glistening moisture swelling up in her eyes. "Be careful; don't ever isolate yourself with him. He is not Inuyasha anymore, loosing Kikyou for good has stirred his Demon blood within. Although you may still think he is your best friend and have feelings for him, he is not to be trusted. Do ye understand?" Kagome nodded but truly thought the woman was being silly, she still had the subduing spell and he wouldn't hurt her anyways. They were best friends, and now, they both loved each other.
Midoriko smiled and nodded. "My time is running out. I shall trust you with the jewel, and if your friends desire a wish, you may call upon it and grant them their gift for them, please use it wisely my child. For the wish cannot be removed once granted. You would have to counter wish the gift. And one wish per person. If you grant an evil wish the jewel will become corrupted. The jewel will disappear when you re-purify it entirely, it will embed itself back into your body, as it once was. Please be safe. I wish you the best of luck and happiness on which ever path ye may take. I am always with you, if not physically then mentally." Midoriko began to fade and she smiled with all of the warm and happiness she could muster. "And Kagome." she spoke as the teen turned to go. "Thank you for helping me. I want you remember this: The past is the last, today is not tomorrow, and tomorrow is not today, future or not, live the moment." With that, the maiden disappeared, reuniting with the jewel to rest for all eternity. Kagome sighed and walked back to the group, surprised that any of them could still stand.
"Let's go make camp. I'm exhausted." She yawned and walked towards the southern edge of the clearing and into the woods. The others following, still chattering on about the days events and Kirara's wish. It turns out that she was quite the chatterbox of the group.
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Kagome awoke with a start, looking around the tiny area where everyone slept she searched for a sign of Inuyasha's return. Seeing as she found none but was wide awake, Kagome decided to go for a walk. She stood and moved into the bushes and found herself upon a path to a seemingly open area in the woods. Kagome then realized she only had one arrow in her quiver. She shrugged always have Miko powers, glancing at her hands as the ignited with a blue power. Wait a minute here. Blue? But isn't it supposed to be pink? An enchanting female voice answered her question simply. "Midoriko gave you her power to keep you safe; you are now a combination of Midoriko's power and your own. You may even be the strongest Miko ever to exist, seeing as how you have Midoriko, you, and Kikyou's power."
Kagome spun around and looked for the intruding voice, sensing no one around she mentally questioned her sanity for hearing voices. I must be imagining things. But, why would I have Kikyou's power? That doesn't make sense considering she died and I only got a part of my soul back.
"You'd never lost your soul in the first place, it was always there and complete, Kikyou merely borrowed it, as soon as she was finished it was tossed aside and eventually returned to you. Besides, you were so pure that you generated enough souls for a thousand innocent maidens."
Okay, I really am loosing it. Great, one problem disappears and then another one shows up!
Kagome groaned and continued to walk to the open area, she heard rushing water, but it was soon blocked by the voice again "You are not crazy. You are smart. I am not a problem; I am Sasayaki, the voice inside your head that guides you!" Sasayaki spoke happily her tone rising in pitch with her excitement in being noticed.
Okay, why are you here and why must you guide me? I'm perfectly capable of making decisions myself you know.
"I am here because I must give you a message from Midoriko. She says that you must find your destiny,Even if it feels like you are sinking further and further into the darkening water, you must swim to the top, for going down you will only find darkness and cold. And I'm here so you don't make stupid choices that will screw you up in the end. Our talk has ended, if you are ever in trouble, your inner person will know what to do to contact me, and one more thing, find the wind."
Wait! What do you mean find the wind! And inner person? What is that? I have more questions. Upon receiving no reply Kagome huffed. Stopping at an odd looking ginkgo tree standing at the edge of the clearing. Something about it gave her a saddened feeling, perhaps it was the fact that the tree would forever remain nestled in its spot, while Kagome had to move about, or perhaps it was the fact that the tree was allowed to stay in the feudal era for as long as it wanted. While she knew that eventually, Kagome could no longer return to the lands of the past. Sighing trying to rid herself of those thoughts She entered the clearing, only to find that it was not a clearing but rather a large open cliff jutting out of the forest overlooking the ocean. The small Miko moved to the edge of the grassy cliff and sat down, crossing her legs and resting her hands in her lap. She breathed deeply and closed her eyes, just listening to the sounds of the ocean and her own breathing, clearing her mind of any and all thoughts. Suddenly warm strong arms wrapped around her small body from behind, pulling her into a tight embrace.
The visitor breathed onto her neck hotly, kissing up it and onto her earlobe, nibbling on it softly. Pulling away the guest whispered in her ear softly. "Kagome." and quicker than humanly possible they were gone, Kagome spun around confusion lacing her face. She reached up and felt the tingling on her neck. Had she imagined it? Were her fantasies really and truly invading and poisoning her mind? She scrunched her browns together, quite puzzled from what'd just happened. Her racing heart slowing, she went back to her thoughts, trying not to give in to her sick fantasy illusions. Unable to clear her head, she leaned over, moving onto her stomach. Kagome fiddled with the lush green blades of grass while watching the oceans waves roll over each other clumsily. One minute she was on her stomach, and the next her back as she was flipped entirely, a weight now held her down, something was on top of her. Kagome came back from her bewildered stupor only to see her best friend, straddling her hips expertly. Taking in a gasp of air she felt his lips press down against hers firmly, his hands wandered up her sides gently, coming to a stop at her head, which he cradled gently. Hesitantly Kagome kissed back, leaning up towards him as he held her lower body still under his body weight.
When they pulled apart Kagome stared at him in disbelief. "Inuyasha." She breathed, quite stupefied by what had taken place. "What was that for?" she asked innocently, looking at him much like a puppy would a child when asking for their ears scratched.
Inuyasha smirked, evil thoughts flowing through his head like a river of damned souls. "I'm just saying goodbye Kagome, that's all." Inuyasha spoke nonchalantly as if he hadn't a care in the world.
Kagome sobered up and looked at him sadly before sitting up, making him fall back onto her legs. "You're leaving?" she asked, sadness leaking through her words as Inuyasha stared at her, his menacing smirk widening into an almost grin.
He shook his head and laughed darkly. "I'm not leaving Kagome", He used his most caring tone of voice before continuing maliciously. "You are." Inuyasha plunged his hand through her chest, hearing her scream like that gave him such a pleasure. Agony dripped in every high pitched note she sung. Pain sprang through Kagome like no other. Not only from the freely flowing wound in which Inuyasha's arm was placed, but also from the betrayal of him. He slowly began to drag his claws through her inner cavity, leaving incredibly deep claw marks. Kagome, upon feeling immense pain summoned from deep within her soul and being, massive amounts of energy and power, sending them from her body, causing the Hanyou to slam into the ginkgo on near the path Kagome had taken. Standing up with a hunched over posture, she clutched her abdomen, her white haori quickly turning a sickening crimson color. Limping to her bow and quiver she nearly fell while trying to obtain it. Out of the corner of her eye Kagome could see Inuyasha's smoking figure beginning to rise. Reaching for the arrow quickly she loaded her bow.
"Stand down Inuyasha!" Kagome spoke but it was not her voice, she tried once more to squeak out but found that she couldn't talk or even move her body someone else was taking over. Inuyasha moved into fighting position, tightening the leather once more Kikyou's voice rang out firm. "I will not allow you to do to her as Naraku did to me. That fate is not meant for her and you shall not inflict it. To do so before me shall be certain death." Kagome's body cringed and seethed with the pain and blood loss. It was clouding her vision and making it harder to remain standing. Why Kikyou? Why did you come back? Kagome's mind reeled, blinking rapidly she found herself trapped in her own mind, Kikyou and Midoriko had taken control of her human body, there was nothing she could do, they were trying to protect her. Kagome tried with great effort and struggle to regain full movement of her body, but the more she struggled the hazier her vision became. Inuyasha crouched down and sprang forward with such viciousness and stealth that to untrained eyes he would've seemed invisible. But Midoriko could see him full well, she pushed all of Kagome's Miko strength into the arrow. As Inuyasha neared in that split second, Midoriko and Kikyou let the arrow loose, striking with expertise unmatched by any except for Kagome. The Hanyou looked shocked and pained as the arrow struck his heart, catching him again it pinned him against the ginkgo tree. Kagome screamed from her place deep within her body, breaking free of the temporary seal placed upon her. She leapt from her spot even though her body shriveled in pain. "Inuyasha!" Kagome continued to scream as she neared him and she saw his eyes begin to droop. "Inuyasha no! No! Stay with me Inuyasha! Don't leave me! I love you!" Kagome had said it, finally all of her feelings spilled off her chest, but it didn't feel like a weight lifted, rather a weight added. Inuyasha looked at her through dazed eyes, every part of her cried in sorrow, it was happening again; his love was sealing him to a tree, leaving him to die on his own. She wouldn't be like that. She refused to give up on him.
"Ka..go. me..." Inuyasha struggled to keep consciousness but the haze and fog were proving too much for his body. He wanted to say it back, he wanted to say I love you too Kagome, but he knew that if he did, it would only hurt her that much more. He reached his hand up tenderly and wiped away her tears. "Please…don't cry…for me… Kagome." Inuyasha didn't have much time and he knew it, as did Kagome. she leaned in and kissed him softly, he responded with a kiss of his own, but it ended all too soon, he was blacking out as she pulled away, getting one last look at her he murmured the words slowly, but slurring them a bit "I. Love…You." He then faded out. Knowing it would probably be the last thing he saw for a very very long time. He was glad that it was the girl of his dreams, his last vision, because there was not a more beautiful and calming sight in the world.
Kagome sobbed in despair. It couldn't end like this for them, not like the way it did. Kagome screamed with rage, sorrow, pain, and loneliness as she fell to her knees. She lunged for the arrow in his chest but it burned her, denying her the ability to save him. Continuously she jumped and ran for it, each time burning her further. I'm sorry Kagome, but this is how it's supposed to be. Please don't try to set him free, it will only cause you more harm. It's futile to attempt to free him of that spell. Please just go back to the others.
"No! You're wrong! I don't care if I die this way! I'm supposed to be with Inuyasha! I love him!" Kagome continued to reach for the flaming arrow lodged in his heart.
I'm sorry Kagome; you leave us no choice but to do this to you. If you won't leave him yourself then we'll push you away from him. The next time Kagome reached for the arrow she was thrown back to the edge of the cliff by a blinding light. She tried to take a step forward but was pushed back, another light beam knocking her off balance. Kagome fell backwards, her backside landing right on the edge, the sudden added weight caused the rock to crack and crumble. Kagome shrieked and looked down at the now violent waves below, scratching and clinging to the delicate grass she began to rip it. Slowly one by one the strands of vegetation failed and as the last one broke Kagome plummeted to the rocky ocean two hundred and fifty feet below.
A/N and that was my first chapter. Twelve pages on Microsoft word. .. Please review if you enjoyed it. I also wish to know if there are any inaccuracies.
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