Heyy guys, so this is a sequel to Worth It, and while there will probably be a lot more, this particular one is set five months after Kagome returns to the feudal era :)) I personally REALLY like this story idea (and I've made it into my own headcanon xD) and I hope you guys like it as well :) and I of course do not own Inuyasha or any of these characters. Also I do not own Yuki-Onna, she is a Japanese legend that I found on the internet haha
*On a side note, in this story (as well as most of my stories) there is no "heaven" or "hell" there is simply the afterlife and everyone goes to the same place. It's kind of like the afterlife in Greek Mythology, where while everyone goes to the same place, there are different areas where different people go based on their "karma"*
Kagome's POV-
Sighing, I curled into the warm body next to me, who in return tightened his grip around my waist. Resting my chin on his chest, I opened my eyes and looked up at Inuyasha, who only smiled in response as he pressed a chaste kiss to my forehead.
It has been five months since I returned to the feudal era, and everything has been perfect. Mama adjusted to the new lifestyle very well, and while she isn't training to be a priestess or anything, she's working very hard to become a healer.
Grandpa on the other hand is finally becoming a real priest. It turns out he wasn't very far off at all, he just wasn't channeling into the natural powers he possesses. Kaede was able to help him harness his abilities, and now he works besides her every day, and it's easy to see that they have developed an unspoken fondness for each other.
I'm especially proud of Souta. I was almost certain that the adjustment would be hardest for him since he is younger and is so used to technology, but he immediately found a purpose.
At first he was content with helping with the hard labor around the village, but when Kohaku came to visit Sango, they became friends and now he's training to become a demon slayer.
Miroku and Inuyasha continue to slay demons in order to provide for both our families. I do what I can to help Kaede around the village or help Sango take care of her children. I couldn't be happier. This is the life I was meant to live.
"What's on the agenda today?" I asked, sitting up and wrapping the blanket around my bare chest, while he stood, not even bothering to cover himself as he grabbed his hakama.
"The neighboring village is complaining about some demon, so Miroku is dragging me there, but besides that the entire village is preparing for our wedding tomorrow," he stated, a large grin spreading across his face.
Standing up, I kept the blanket wrapped around me and strode over to him, pressing myself to him as I kissed him.
"Then you better get back quickly," I whispered. Reaching behind him and grabbing my priestess robes before slipping them on.
"You know, we would've been married by now if you hadn't pulled that 'let's wait until everyone is settled in' bullshit," he mocked, smirking at me, while I rolled my eyes.
"You know, I could've made you wait until we were married to do... other things if I wanted," I commented, causing him to blush.
"Tch, not my fault you're a shitty priestess," he mumbled. I threw a pillow at him. Once we were both dressed and ready to go, we headed over to Kaede's for breakfast like every morning.
"Good morning!" I greeted, taking my seat next to Inuyasha who discreetly intertwined his fingers with mine. When I first got back, he was very awkward about our new relationship status. He never really knew when it was appropriate to act like a couple, and Miroku's constant teasing didn't help.
Luckily I was able to convince him to just relax and let things come naturally, and while he still gets flustered whenever Miroku makes a crude comment, he doesn't let it affect how he acts anymore.
"Morning Honey, are you excited for tomorrow?" Mama asked, causing me to blush and look up at Inuyasha, smiling.
"Of course I am, why wouldn't I be?" I murmured, causing him to grin as he pressed a quick kiss to my lips.
"Inuyasha, are you ready to exterminate the demon in the neighboring village? Or should I give you more... time with your wife-to-be?" Miroku suggested, wiggling his eyebrows causing me to blush while Inuyasha threw his empty bowl at him.
"Shuddup you perverted monk," he scowled while Grandpa groaned, and Mama pretended to busy herself. We quickly learned that the presence of my family did nothing to Miroku's non-existent filter. We tried to get him to behave himself, but after the first few weeks, Mama and Grandpa just accepted his crude, lecherous behavior.
"Tch, yeah we can leave as soon as-" he started, but a loud crash from outside cut him off. "What the hell?" he screamed, jumping to his feet and darting outside. We all followed him quickly to find a carriage had crashed into one of the huts.
"What the hell is going on?" Inuyasha barked, sniffing the air around him while Miroku helped the family out of the remains.
"Kaede, Grandpa, take them back to your hut and check them for injuries. Souta, you take Sango and Miroku's kids and go with Mama. Make sure they don't leave your sight," I instructed, while they each nodded before taking off.
"Do you smell anything, Inuyasha?" Miroku asked, causing a growl to rip through his chest. However, before he had a chance to respond a prickling feeling ran up my spine.
"I sense some kind of power. Almost like a priest or a priestess, but it's not pure; it's evil," I explained, turning to Miroku who frowned. "It feels like the dark priestess, Tsubaki, but a lot stronger," I muttered, causing Inuyasha to tense.
I couldn't really blame him. We had a hard enough time dealing with Tsubaki, and here comes this new threat that appears stronger than she was.
A loud cackling laughter made us all jump and turn around, just as a woman with pitch black hair and yellow, glowing eyes emerged from the forest.
"I'm surprised you could still sense me with my shield up, you must be a very powerful priestess," The woman hissed, while Inuyasha stepped in front of me.
"Who the fuck are you?" he growled, drawing Tetsusaiga while Sango appeared at my side with Hiraikotsu as well as my bow and arrows.
"Put your stick away, Puppy, it'll do you no good," she stated, grinning as she began muttering some strange chant. I couldn't make out what language it was, but I could feel power bubbling up. "Get ready to witness real power," she hissed, just as some sharp, icicle like blades surrounded her, pointing towards Inuyasha.
With one final command, the blades shot forward at an amazing speed. Sango grabbed Mama, pulling her to the ground while Miroku hid behind the destroyed hut. I was able to dodge the projectiles flying my way, and Inuyasha used Tetsusaiga to deflect the blades back at the woman.
"What are you, some kind of witch?" Miroku asked, observing one the icicles that was now protruding out of the hut while the woman laughed.
"I'm not just any witch, my name is O-Yuki, but many know me as Yuki-Onna, for I am The Snow Witch," she purred, and I felt a chill run up my spine.
"I've heard about her, they used to tell ghost stories about her in grade school. She was said to be a very powerful ice witch who would steal people's lives in the middle of the night," I commented, narrowing my eyes as she laughed.
"Ah yes... That is what I'm most famous for, but you humans do not realize that I am not limited to snow and ice. I am a lot more powerful than you give me credit for," she cackled, raising her arms as she began chanting again.
The air around us began spiraling, picking up dirt and dust as it surrounded us in a small tornado. It quickly became harder to breathe, and I could barely see the witch anymore, but I could hear Inuyasha as he tried to fight her.
Closing my eyes, I notched an arrow and tried to pinpoint her location. I could see Miroku, Sango, and Mama's aura's all huddled together, and part of me considered joining them, but for some odd reason I knew that wouldn't be a good idea.
"Focus, Kagome," I chided myself as I turned my intention to Inuyasha and the snow witch who we currently going at it. It was probably a terrible idea to try and shoot her when I couldn't see, but I was praying I'd be able hit her with just her aura to go by.
"Inuyasha, get down!" I yelled when I was sure I pinpointed her location, causing them both to stop moving. I could see Inuyasha's aura flare when he heard me, and he quickly jumped away from her, allowing me to fire the arrow.
She screeched, and I could feel the wind let up, so I opened my eyes just in time to see her fall down on one knee, clutching her shoulder.
"You little bitch," she screamed, ripping the arrow out of her flesh while I smiled. Even though she was able to survive being hit by a purifying arrow, her powers were definitely weakened by my own. That would give us the edge we needed to defeat her.
Inuyasha seemed to be thinking the same thing, because he grinned and stood from his spot on the ground, pointing Tetsusaiga right at her.
"Looks like you're out of luck," he mocked, and I could see her eyes widen as she realized she was about to lose. "Good shot, Kagome," he praised, his eyes softening as his grin turned into genuine smile.
The witch then began to cackle again, staring at me with a look of satisfaction, almost as if she'd won. She slowly rose from her position on the ground, stumbling as she became chanting something again, but this time it was different.
Whatever she was saying, while it was still in a different language, it didn't sound like the other spells. It sounded more vengeful. Almost like a curse.
Realization dawned on me immediately, and I quickly tried to notch another arrow as Inuyasha unleashed wind scar. I could see her body begin tearing apart due to the attack, causing me to drop my bow, and as quickly as it started, it was over.
Her body slowly started turning to dust as she continued to stare at me. Everyone was quiet as she slowly hobbled over, crumbling to pieces with each step.
"You may have defeated me, half-breed, but you're too late. I've already won," she breathed, chanting a few more words before she smiled one last time. "See you in hell, Priestess," she groaned, falling to the ground as the rest of her body gave up on her.
"Is she dead?" Sango asked, but just as she was about to stand up, the ground began shaking. The ferocity of the earth quake caused us all to fall back down to the ground, and I tried to make my way over to Inuyasha, but just as I began moving, the ground beneath me opened up and I began falling into the blackness beneath me.
"Kagome!" Inuyasha screamed, his voice cracking while he lunged for me, but the hole in the earth immediately sealed up again, leaving me alone to fall into darkness...