For Love's Sake Chapter 3: Mirelda, a harry potter fanfic

((Alright! I've heard your pleas, and now I answer thee! I know there's no real good excuse but I recently acquired a job at the Flemingsburg Dollar General (though I'm not always there, I help out at other stores, too.) I also have enough money saved up for my senior trip to New York. I might see some of you there.))

I'm sorry that I haven't updated lately, but here is the next chapter to: For Love's Sake.

I do not own Harry Potter or Inuyasha. Sadly, If I did I would not be here...

Enjoy.

Kagome opened the door to the train compartment. Noting that there was already someone inside she sighed, stepped in, and closed the door behind her, Shippo, and Kilala. The person was dressed like she had been on her way to a Lord of the Rings convention; dressed somewhat like Gandalf the Grey. Their face was hidden by a light blue pointy hat and only showed that whoever it was had long ebony hair.

The sitting occupate slowly turned her head to reveal stunningly beautiful woman that looked extremely like Kagome, only older. She blinked in surprise then smiled a knowing, bittersweet smile.

"Um, hello? May we sit here?" Kagome asked politely.

"Of course," she said in an equally soothing voice, "come, sit down," she gestured kagome over as she dug into an old patched up carpet bag that sat beside her. Taking out two knitting needles and some outrageous hot pink yarn she began to knit.

Shippo and Kilala looked up to Kagome.

"Go on," she said.

Sitting down beside the lady, Kagome gave her sideways glance. 'She doesn't seem human,' she thought.

"He hurt you didn't he?" said the lady not looking up from her yarn.

'I wonder how she--'

"Don't bother covering it up, it's written all over you," she paused. "Would you like to talk about it?"

Kagome blinked in surprise before growing bitter. How had she...

"M'am, I'd rather not talk about anything."

The lady's expression didn't change. "You know, talking about something so heavy on the heart is usually the single most easiest way to lighten it." she paused her knitting; held it up in front of her to let it keep on going. "Young lady, " she said gently, "the past is important. It makes us who we are. But sometimes our past is extremely hurtful and haunting. It happens to all of us; some more than others. The important thing is to remember that the past is passed; it's gone. Let it go, think of your son Kagome," she gestured to Shippo who was quietly sitting between them; watching her magic knitting needles do their work.

Kagome's eyes narrowed.

"How do you know my name?"

The lady smiled as the train started moving, causing Kagome to jump. When she looked into the stranger's eyes for the first time. They were brown, of course, but they were so deep in memory, wisdom, and years, and were full of life that Kagome thought her inhuman.

"I'm Mirelda, child. I've been around the block a time or two," she said with a wink as she took back her knitting.

Her reply had made Kagome even more suspicous. Looking out the window she watched the english country side fly by. The sound of Mirelda's needles stopped and kagome glanced at her through the reflection on the window. She watched her sigh with that look in her eye before starting her knitting again and begun to humm. She felt the urge to ask, but Shippo, being curious himself, beat her to it.

"What are you humming? It's nice but I've never heard it before."

And so Mirelda complied, singing softly.

There's a hero
If you look inside your heart
You don't have to be afraid of what you are
There's an answer
If you reach into your soul
And the sorrow that you know will melt away

And then a hero comes along
With the strength to carry on
And you cast your fears aside
And you know you can survive
So when you feel like hope is gone
Look inside you and be strong
And you'll finally see the truth
That a hero lies in you

'Why is she singing this?' Kagome thought to herself but in the back of her mind she barely heard: "She sings for the future..." said a voice. Kagome didn't even react; she was more worried about the song for some reason.

It's a long road
When you face the world alone
No one reaches out a hand for you to hold
You can find love
If you search within yourself
And the emptiness you felt will disappear

"Wow, she's good!" cheered Shippo and Kilala mewed in agreement.

"Yeah," Kagome nodded, 'too good to be human.' The sound was heavenly; almost magical.

Lord knows
Dreams are hard to follow
But don't let anyone tear them away
Hold on
There will be tomorrow
In time, you'll find the way

And then a hero comes along
With the strength to carry on
And cast your fears aside
And you know you can survive
So when you feel like hope is gone
Look inside you and be strong
And you'll finally see the truth
That a hero lies in you...

Mirelda sighed with that look in her eye before turning to Kagome.

"Well-"

"You have no idea how I feel!" Kagome raised her voice, "I will n-"

"Kagome ----- look at this," Mirelda calmly put down her yarn and began to rummage through her bag, bringing out an old faded black-and-white picture in a tarnished silver frame. In the photo was Mirelda sitting on a smiling wearing what may have been a type of evening gown. Standing beside her was a pale, handsome young man with dark hair and an equally dark look. The two moved in the picture, Mirelda seemed to be more affectionate than the man but then he glanced at her and smirked.

Kagome sadly took in the picture.

"You loved him didn't you?"

Mirelda tiredly shook her head.

"The affection we shared died quickly. When we first met I thought he loved me, but---" Mirelda shook her head, "it was short lived. I saw into his heart and found nothing but fear and hate. He betrayed me and I've been mad at him ever since."

Kagome could only blink. "So you-"

"Know better than anyone about how you feel? I suppose," she shrugged," but deep down I think I still love him."

"Then why -"

Mirelda cocked her head and her eyes sparkled. "Because I don't want the same to happen to you."

It was getting darker as dusk approached, and Mirelda watched Kagome, Kilala, and Shippo sleep. She suddenly heard screams and groans of despair, and shouts about Mudbloods. Steps were coming down the hall; their way...

The door slid open, revealing a toadish looking woman and several other vicious looking people. They glanced about the room finding it completely empty. Seeming disappointed, they closed the door and continued on their way.

Several stiffling moments later the occupants reappeared; Kagome and her son were still sleeping, unaware of the scare that took place.

Mirelda narrowed her eyes and frowned.

"Trouble is brewing. Better keep an eye out..."

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I finally updated! I hope you like Mirelda as much as I do, she's an OC I made up to be Kagome and Legolas' youngest daughter from my other story (youngest of five) and may very well be the main character in the sequel. What is she doing in this story? She's very skilled in magic.

I do not own Hero by Mariah Carrey.

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