It took a moment for my confused thoughts to organize themselves into coherent thoughts. Once they did though I was off running towards Kagome whose aura I could feel from here. Using flash step I managed to catch up with her but it was only her. Sesshomaru and the intruder were far gone and she had virtually stopped waiting for me to catch up. I slowed down till I was standing before her. She looked up at me her face still unmasked which revealed her expression. To say the least if I had not been ready for it I might have run screaming for my mommy. The anger in her eyes could and did send a shiver down my spine. "Hitsugaya I suggest you go back now I would hate to see you hurt".
Her tone left nothing to be imagined. I could all but see the blood flow before me but I didn't care I would have her explain herself for this. "Why are you betraying your squad Kagome and don't give an answer give me a reason. Why would you leave your squad with an intruder no less?"
She glared at me but otherwise didn't answer. The fire in her eyes began to cool and I knew she was going to give me an answer. "I do this because his friends are in trouble and he is willing to die for them. I know what he is feeling right now and I won't let another go through what I did" once again her hand came up and touched her scar. But unlike last time I got the feeling she did it on purpose. "I guess it is time I told someone what happened that day" she looked up at me her eyes revealing the depth of her pain. Her blue eyes such a vivid shade seemed bottomless with her pain yet I could see the light of hope in them for what I'm not sure but I hope that I can in time help that light grow into something more. "The first thing I need to tell you is that I am not from this world but another that is so different yet much the same".
*Flashback*
I stand once more in the eye of my memoire before the hated hanyo who we had been pursuing for so many years. I had by this time given up hope of going home when Kikyo sealed the well on this side with me here as well. She still hated me and wanted to kill me but Naruku had ordered that the well be sealed so that I couldn't escape to my side. I was now trapped on this side for better or for worse. My sword glows with the power I push into it as the bodies of my friends who I had come to see as my true family lie at my feet. Anger and sadness permeate the air from me as I see their pain filled gazes. In Inuyasha's hand I can see a few strands of dark hair that can only belong to a certain undead miko who stands beside Naruku proudly. As if it was some twisted piece of art at my feet rather than my friend's bodies. The attack he sends at me seems to move in slow motion rather than the speed it normally does. I do know I dodged this attack and slayed both Naruku and Kikyo in one moved that in fact purified the entire area I stood in.
I had not awakened till many days later with Sesshomaru watching over me and Rin in my arms. I had clutched her closer as I cried and she cried with me. Sesshomaru took Rin away and sent her with Jaken and came back to me willing for the time being to comfort me in my sorrow. Much to my surprise the Lord of the Western lands cried as well that day for the lost chance to truly get to know the little brother he had always cared about. I became closer to the Lord Killing Perfection and came to realize that he was not as heartless as he would have everyone believe. Most of this was because of Rin showing him how to feel again. Rin in a way had become his shining star in the bleak place that was his life. The day soon came when both my mind and body were healed once again thought the scar I bore both in my body and heart would remain forever changing me no matter what or who came along. Even if all of my friends would just pop up alive and whole I know that I would remain as I were simple because I would be unable to change. That day had scared forever and no longer did I take friends for granted. After that my time was short and I could feel the time growing close. I went back one last time before the jewel swept me off to another world.
*End flashback*
". . . and that is how I came to be here" I said softly not looking up.
There was a deep silence from Hitsugaya but I was unconcerned. I had run through many emotions when telling my story and was now exhausted from it. I stood and brushed the dirt from my clothes from sitting upon the dark earth. I was turning to walk away when his hand shot out to grasp my arm holding me in place. Unable to move I turned back to him wanting to know what was going on. What I saw shocked me to my core. His face worked as I looked and for a moment I was so sure that he was going to cry I was halfway ready to hug him. He bent his head and said in a low voice "I understand your feelings but-"
He never got a chance to finish because a loud explosion caught our attention. I looked in that direction then began to run with a mounting worry filling me. While we ran a sound like the fury of hell filled the air. I knew that sound for what it was and began to run faster. If I didn't get there fast someone was going to die and I could only pray that it wasn't anyone that I knew. But knowing my luck it probably was.
HitsugayaAfter Kagome told me her story I didn't know what to do. I was stunned that she could have gone through anything like that and still be able to walk around with that pain in her heart. I know understood why she always seemed so quiet and reserved. I wonder how long she has lived with this I thought looking up in time to see her turning away. I reached out and grabbed her arm tightly not wanting her to leave yet. I felt like crying but I forced that emotion down not wanting her to think that I felt sorry for her. I knew from personal experience how disgusted I would be after seeing that in someone's eyes. I had seen it in her own before as well. I tried to tell her something to tell her that I understood but I never got the chance because a loud explosion ripped through the air before I finished my sentence. Cursing all the luck in the world I sprang to my feet and followed after Kagome as she sped away. When a loud roar like that of some mad beast rose in the same area she upped the pace making me wonder if she had any fear at all.
It didn't take that long to reach the source of the noise but what I saw that day would forever be imprinted on my memory till the day I died. Sesshomaru stood with Rin's small form in his arms and I could tell from here that she was dead. I heard a cry of pain from Kagome and when I looked over I could see the horror written on her features. Then while watched the horror melted away leaving a cold look. I was stunned when I saw the fury on her face. I wondered for a moment if this woman was the same one that I had come to know over the last few weeks. She walked forward with no sign of fear when Kenpachi came out from the ruble that Sesshomaru had knocked down on top of him earlier. "Sesshomaru please step back and let me handle this you can still save Rin" she spoke softly but the effect was instant.
The look of pure rage left Sesshomaru's face as he looked down at the girl in his arms. "How" he demanded angrily. "How can I save her Miko? She lies beyond the Tensaiga I have known this for many years".
Without pausing to look back at him Kagome broke the chain on her necklace something I hadn't noticed till just now and threw it at him. "Use the Jewel" she replied drawing her sword.
Sesshomaru caught her necklace but hesitated in the act of using it however that was done. "Miko are you sure"?
The voice he had used was soft and unsure but she didn't hesitate either "not in the slightest" she responded giving Kenpachi a toothy smile "but has that ever stopped me before"?
Luna: hey peeps I'm back
Rin: why did Rin have to die? Lord Sesshomaru will save Rin
Luna: ummm maybe? (dodges thrown objects) I will not speak! (reviewers disappear) hey don't go don't leave me with the voices in my head! (cries) ok okk next chapter will tell all I promise!
Sesshomaru: wench I better get what I want.
Luna: (running around in circles) no no I didn't eat all it I swear it
Kagome: uh oh looks like the voices have started hope there isn't a repeat of last time (shudders) anyway just thought I would say that none of this is hers she is just twisting them so that she can say they are
Hitsugaya: what happened last time?
