The second story, about Nigimitama. For those who do not know her, Kanade was the guardian priestess of Horai-jima in the fourth movie. This takes place just before Midoriko's final battle.
Midoriko strapped her sword to her waist and looked at the painting on the back wall of the room.
It depicted a scene of about twenty people, all standing on the top of a cliff, overlooking the sea. The sun was setting, and the artist had skilfully painted many colours into the sky, making it look real. All but one of the people stood on the edge of the cliff. The group was varied, humans and demons both, but the lone figure was human. The painted figure was holding her hand up to another woman in front of her. Both of them wore priestess robes; the loner wore armour over a white top and red hakama, the other pure white robes under grey armour.
In each corner of the painting were calligraphies of different kanji characters.
"Kanade-san…" Midoriko sighed as she gazed upon the magnificent painting. "My old friend, I'm sorry I could not see you again. I believe I am walking to my death with this battle. I hope you have been able to find peace on the island of immortality, the one called Horai. I hope you, as for the humans and demons that left with you, lead happy lives, in your paradise."
"Mew?" Kirara asked from her place on the freshly made futon.
Midoriko knelt down to her old friend and cupped the kitten's head in her hands.
"Dear Kirara, I'm sorry, but I must leave you, for I fear this battle shall be my last," the miko spoke gently as she rubbed the nekomata's head.
As if she understood, Kirara mewed back sorrowfully, and licked the human's hand.
"You'll be safe, right?"
Kirara nodded.
Midoriko smiled sadly.
"Goodbye then," the woman told her faithful friend as she got up and walked towards the door, and into her final battle.
Kirara watched her leave then turned her crimson eyes to the painting. Her eyes were drawn to the top right corner, where the kanji for friendship was gently glowing.
Okay, kinda crappy, but at least I updated! Does anyone have any ideas for Kushimitama and Sakimitama? Please give me your opinion on this.