Chapter Three

"The Jewel's Resting Place and

Kagome's Last Wish"

author's note:

here it is !! the third chapter .. now Kagome have a favor to ask the miko ..

sorry .. the first two chapters are pretty lame and descriptive .. i'm still a novice so please, send me your suggestions and comments .. thanks !! now, sit back and enj0y ..

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The sky is now almost pitch black and elegant with those bright stars winking at everyone who will look. Meanwhile, in the forest, the two miko who used to share souls look at each other, almost identical. The wind was calm and soothing and in the darkness, the silence they share between each other seem to illuminate their souls.

They looked at each other, as one would examine his reflection, with deepest interest and warmth, as though what stands before the other is the most heartwarming new form of life one can ever discover.

As blue met brown, they seem to be goddesses ready to bless the whole village, the gentle wind caressing their face, blowing those magnificent ebony black hair that accentuates the warmth of their eyes.

Then, the other broke the silence…

"Kagome." Said the miko, serene blue eyes looking at those soft, brown pair.

The other smiled.

"Kikyo." She nodded.

"I see you've made your wish. Now the jewel is at it's rightful resting place." The priestess named Kikyo smiled.

"Resting place?" Kagome replied, apparently confused. The other nodded.

"You see Kagome, Midoriko, the High Priestess, was an immortal woman. She was chosen by the gods of the Four Souls. She defeated both strong and weak yokais as easily as killing a fly. She was the most powerful human of that time." Kikyo started.

"And b'coz of her greatness, and being admired by everyone in her village, a priestess of her rank and powers envied her. She placed a curse on Midoriko, a curse fueled by envy and hatred so strong, not even the priestess could purify completely. Yet she was able to make the curse lighter. However, the price was great. Her immortal powers, her soul and the man she loved. That's the price she willingly paid to counter the curse for a bit. With the help of the gods, they destined a descendant of the miko, one who will be even stronger than Midoriko. That destined person is you." Kikyo went on.

"So, the battle between Midoriko and the man she fell in love with started. That's when the Shikkon no Tama came to existence. Passing between good and evil, absorbing the energy of they're last possessor, it kept the Balance." Kikyo paused for a while.

"And then, the destined keeper of the Shikkon jewel came to life. That's me." Kikyo smiled when Kagome looked puzzled. "My duty was to bring the Destined One t existence. Without a clue as to how I am supposed to do that, the Four Souls made me and Inuyasha cross paths." Kikyo paused looking at the patch of sky that can be seen between the trees.

"And so, I fell in love with the hanyo, and I died. Fueled by my desire to be with Inuyasha, I unknowingly fulfilled my duty as keeper. And now, my duty is almost done." Kikyo finished.

"You mean, the jewel is within me?" Kagome asked.

Kikyo nodded. "One with your soul. You are now the possessor of Midoriko's powers, and that includes immortality." She said.

"I see. Uh, Kikyo? May I ask one last favor?" Kagome hesitated.

"You're free to hug and kiss Inuyasha one last time." Kikyo smiled, as though able to read Kagome's thoughts. "And I want to thank you. You gave me one more chance to live." She added.

"Just returning the favor to Sango, for giving Kohaku another chance to life, and for not letting his soul remain shattered." Kagome replied warmly.

They walked back to the village. Chatting happily, like the best of friends, like twins, almost identical to one another.

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that's it for the third chapter ..

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