Kikyo quietly walked down the rarely used path through the forest near Naraku's castle following a strange feeling. It was coming from the aura of some unseen person, or yokai nearby.
As the miko continued to walk the forest became denser and darker. She was relying mostly on an aura to guide her through the forest.
Just as she was about to give up and turn back a strange glow up ahead caught her eye and urged her to continue.
"Who's there?" an eerie voice called out.
Kikyo quickly stepped to the side as a red-hot fireball shot past her. "I am Kikyo. I followed an aura here," the miko said calmly and emotionlessly.
"You're a miko," the voice said calmly. "The aura you sensed was mine. The creature that put me here has gone, yet I remain trapped here. Please, Miko Kikyo-sama, release me."
"Your lord will return, he is Naraku, is he not?"
"He is. But he has bound me here. I cannot remain here forever. Please release me," the vice replied emotionlessly.
"Show yourself."
"As you wish, Kikyo-sama." With that the glowing embers of the fire sprang back to life and a figure stepped forward. When the fire surrounding the figure died down a young lady with glowing red hair and flaming, feathered wings remained, she wore a golden Kimono that only added to her fiery elegance. Her voice may have sounded calm and in control, but her emerald green eyes shone with sadness and longing.
Never before had Kikyo seen a being such as this woman. "I am unsure of how you are bound here, or if I could release you."
"I could tell you, Kikyo-sama," the woman said stepping closer to the miko as a blue barrier formed in front of her.
"For your troubles I would be willing to repay you," she said softly.
"How do I know I can trust you. I don't even know who or what you are," she said uncaringly yet accusingly.
"I am Hikari, Phoenix Yokai," she answered calmly. "When Naraku found me he bound me to that fire so I am unable to leave its light or return to my true form." She explained calmly gesturing to the fire behind her.
"What can you do to repay me? You are just a lowly demon. I've never even heard of a 'phoenix yokai,'" Kikyo replied coolly.
The strange girl kneeled and held the first two fingers of one hand in front of her face and closed her eyes and began to hum. Her aura suddenly caught fire as she opened her eyes. Her once green eyes now glowed with white-hot flames as she stared into Kikyo's eyes.
Kikyo froze, unable to tell what was real anymore.
As suddenly as the flames rose they died away again.
Kikyo gasped for breath as Hikari fell to her knees.
"I will grant you whatever you wish, Lady Kikyo," Hikari said softly straightening herself but not yet standing.
Kikyo gave a dark smile at this. "What must I do?" she asked.
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Hey... quick note from me before. This is only the prologue, and you won't get to know Kikyo's actual wish until the end. Just so you know... I hate Kikyo. So why is this story called "Kikyo's Wish"? Because it fits the story which is based on Kikyo's wish. It is an Inu Yasha/Kagome pairing as well as Miroku/Sango. The next couple of chapters are the final fight between the IY crew and Naraku, Kagura, and Kanna. But I haven't typed them out yet, really the story doesn't technically start until after the big fight. But the fight is important and that's why I'm including it in the story.
And for the record... I don't Own Inu Yasha. Rumiko Takahashi does. And as far as I know I'll never own him so this disclaimer covers the ENTIRE story.