False Paradise

"Talking"

'Thinking'

Memories

Stressed

The cave was consumed by the shadows as they danced along the wall. The light from the fire pit was like a spark in all the darkness. The figure was covered in shadows as she kneeled next to the fire. She made sure to keep her face away from the light, her identity wouldn't be known until words were passed. The cave's darkness reminded her of times that were long ago. Everything about the cave remained the same. The evil aura no longer tainted the area. Ever since she had been killed, the aura slowly dissipated into nothing.

The woman let her gray-blue eyes study the woman in front of her. Her eyes could see fine in the darkness, for a human that is. The woman on the other side of the fire stared at her with apprehension and worry. The woman with blue-gray eyes softly smiled at the other woman, the shadows consumed her gesture of comfort.

"What is it that you need?" The woman softly said.

The woman with blue-gray eyes smile faltered to a slight frown. She took in the other woman's appearance. Her auburn eyes held all the worry for the world to see. Her hair was the same shade of auburn. In the firelight, it gave her locks an orange tint. The woman with blue-gray eyes removed her hood as the light bathed her feature. The girl of auburn eyes gasped at the sudden revelation. Her tension left her body as she smiled warmly at the woman.

"Kagome," the girl of auburn whispered.

The hood held Kagome's black locks back as it hung around her neck. Her blue-gray eyes no longer held the same gusto for life. Her skin was still smooth and ivory in perfection. Her essence held a bit of sorrow as she made eye contact with the girl.

"Enju, I need you to do me a favor," Kagome softly and carefully began.

"I owe you Kagome, you freed me of Kawamaru," Enju assured. Kagome nodded, she remembered the evil man.

"I fear that you might not oblige with my request, that is why I am leaving it at only a request," Kagome softly said.

"I am not as talented as Urasue, but I can promise to do my best," Enju seriously said.

Enju noticed Kagome tense before she relaxed again into the darkness. Kagome's eyes strayed into the fire as it danced in front of her. Memories came flooding back to her as she tried to push them away. Her eyes watered as she refused to let the tears flow. Never again would she shed tears for anything or anybody. Crying was a weakness that she abused to often in the past. Her eyes immediately hardened as she waited a few moments to speak. She didn't want her voice to be broken and weak.

"I need you to resurrect someone," Kagome began.

Enju stopped breathing for a moment. Kagome was a true Miko to the very core of her soul. A true Miko knew to let those that are dead rest in their peace. Enju wondered what would drive a person from their beliefs. She wanted to question Kagome's intentions.

"Who do you want?" Enju chose to ask.

"I knew I could rely on you," Kagome softly whispered.

Enju softly smiled at Kagome's trusting behavior. She knew that Kagome did certain things for a reason. Those reasons throughout the years remained pure.

"May I ask you a few questions?" Enju unsurely asked.

"Go ahead," Kagome invited with a soft smile.

"I know that Lady Kikyo was lost in the battle with Naraku, but the rest of your group remained unharmed. Who do you wish to bring back if all are safe?" Enju curiously asked. Kagome had an ironic look to her face as her eyes settled on Enju.

"I want the only person that understands my pain," Kagome simply answered.

"If I may be bold, who is that?" Enju whispered; the tension was killing her.

"You would judge me if I told you who he was, what he was," Kagome answered.

"I have no right to judge you in my condition, I am after all a resurrected human," Enju offered with a bit sadness.

"What if I told you killed hundreds for fun?" Kagome stoically inquired.

"I would ask if he made you happy," Enju assured.

"Even if I revealed that he was a resurrected human?"

"I have no room to judge," Enju confided.

"Is it wrong to find companionship within the arms of a killer?" Kagome questioned. Her face showed true confusion.

"I have never been in love," Enju declared.

"Love," Kagome repeated.

"Did he love you?" Enju questioned.

"We never had much time together, but I'd like to think so," Kagome whispered.

"If I am to resurrect him…then I need a name," Enju softly explained.

"Bankotsu," Kagome answered, the name was a sigh off her lips.

Enju stiffened at the name. She knew of the person and his terrible deeds. His name was feared throughout Japan. Bankotsu was a man that even the youkai feared. Enju wondered how this terrible man worked his way into Kagome's heart.

"I'll get to work tonight," Enju whispered.

"Good, I've been waiting to long to see him again," Kagome, murmured to the wind.

"How long?" Enju asked before she could think.

"It's been more then a year since his death," Kagome answered.

"You know that he won't truly be human." Enju stated more then asked.

"I know, but I want some type of nirvana. I don't care how false it is," Kagome whispered.

Enju's eyes took in the solemn Miko. She had lost so much because of the Shikon no Tama. Enju couldn't deny her this piece of paradise no matter what the reasons. Kagome closed her eyes and stared into the darkness that surrounded her. She didn't know what would happen after he was resurrected. Kagome briefly wondered if it was wrong to want someone like that.

'Am I being selfish?' Kagome thought.

Author's Note:

I wanted a different pairing for Kagome. Plus, there needs to be more Bankotsu and Kagome
Please review and tell me if it's worthwhile to continue