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Book 1 Summer
Chapter 6 Wind
The view of the river bed was seen as two children dangling their feet in the water. A while ago Shippo offered the Sayo some of his candies that Kagome gave him. She never ate something so sweet in her life. Sayo enjoyed her treat. Smiling at the fox demon, Sayo giggled.
Shippo smiled back at the girl only to frown slightly. He knew he had to ask her. She was the only one left who might know.
"So Sayo. I've been meaning to ask you this but umm. My friends and I are trying to find a very bad demon. He's hurt many people. Our only leads in finding him are a priestess. Tell me; are you familiar with any whereabouts about a priestess in your village?" Shippo asked the girl with a serious tone.
The girl lowered her candy, her face appeared to be firm and she seemed to be thinking deeply.
"Yes." Sayo said quietly.
Shippo's eyes lit up, "Really!? That's great! What was her name?" Shippo asked as he jumped up on his feet.
Sayo clenched the stem of her lollipop. There was something she didn't want to tell him.
"Her name is Kikyo." Sayo said as she turned her head away from the kitsune.
Shippo's smile soon faded, "Sayo what's wrong? Was it Kikyo? What did she do to you?" Shippo asked as he placed in hand on her shoulder concerned.
Sayo trembled, "So you do know her…" Sayo said as she held back her tears.
"Sayo…" Shippo said as he looked at the girl.
"Please don't hurt her! It wasn't her fault…She…She's a good person!" Sayo cried out as she turned her face to Shippo, tears falling down her cheeks.
Holding the girl in his arms Shippo reassured her, "Don't worry; we're not going to hurt Kikyo. We just want to find her and ask her if she knows where Naraku is…" Shippo said.
Sayo lifted her head, "Naraku? Is that the demon you're pursuing?" Sayo asked.
"Yes." Shippo said as he nodded his head.
"He is a terrible demon whose hurt many people, including my friends. He has to be stopped." Shippo said passionately.
Sayo blinked, 'It must have what Kikyo meant. The dark angel…The demon Naraku.' Sayo wondered to herself as she watched Shippo's tensed features.
"Shippo, I'll tell you everything I can about Kikyo." Sayo said as she held his hand.
"Sayo…" Shippo said softly.
Walking down the hall a woman stopped, her pink irises glistened. 'This strange feeling. What is it?' thought the woman as she continued to walk down the hall.
"She has arrived…" a soft monotoned voice spoke as the woman drifted her eyes to the side.
"Who has arrived, Kanna?" the woman asked as she stared down at the white mu demon girl.
"The priestess Kikyo." Kanna said as her eyes narrowed lightly.
Kagura's eyes widen in shock, "That wrench who Naraku wanted dead?" Kagura said to Kanna.
Kanna nodded her head slightly.
The wind sorceress looked ahead down the dark hallway. 'What is this going to prove? Why is she here?' Kagura thought to herself as she closed her eyes.
"I am going out to check on Kohaku. Don't tell Naraku." Kagura said.
Kanna merely stared at her younger sister and walked pass her down the hall.
Kagura narrowed her eyes, 'I must tell Kohaku, he might know something.' The woman thought as she paced herself to the antechamber.
Walking along the dirt path Kagome entered pass a shed and saw an orange figure walking through the tall grass.
"Shippo!" called out Kagome as she ran up to the fox demon.
Standing in front of him, Kagome saw the child's eyes. They shined a type of sadness in them. Kagome's heart sank, "Shippo? What's wrong?" the miko asked as she rested on one knee and stood at the child's height.
Shippo lifted his head, "I know where Kikyo is." Shippo said flatly.
Kagome smiled faintly, "I see. Come on, you must be hungry. Let's go get you something to eat, the others are waiting for us." Kagome said warmly as she placed her hand on the child's shoulder.
Shippo merely nodded his head, knowing that he'll have to explain himself later on. He was slightly pleased that Kagome didn't push him to say anything. Yet Sayo's words still lingered in his mind. The horrible truth behind the dead priestess's plans and her location.
Walking out to the corridor, Kagura paused by the strong wind that howled in her ears. 'The wind is becoming restless…And so am I.' Kagura thought as she opened a shoji screen to find a lone figure leaning against a wall.
"Kohaku." The woman said sharply.
The boy turned his head looking at the wind sorceress blankly. "What is it?" the boy said.
"What do you know about Kikyo?" Kagura asked impatiently.
Kohaku turned his head back, staring at the plain stone wall. "From what my father told me. My grandfather and his men sent off to find a priestess strong enough to protect and seal the sacred jewel's powerful aura. They found a woman named Kikyo. She protected the jewel from demons and human alike. Until a half demon found out and killed her. That is all I know." Kohaku said with little emotion.
Kagura narrowed her eyes; she knew that the boy must have known more than that. About two years ago Kohaku told Kagura he somehow regained his memories back and has been pretending to still be Naraku's servant and obey his orders. Kagura has watched over Kohaku ever since then, and has been trying to find Naraku's weakness. Even with Kagura's help Kohaku still cannot trust her or anyone else in the castle. Yet it is his only hope to at least work together with the woman.
"Very well. I'll go back and find out why Kikyo has arrived at the castle by myself." Kagura said.
Kohaku's eyes widen slightly, "She is here?" the boy asked as he turned his head looking at the woman.
"Yes…Apparently that is all I know. But until then keep an eye out for Kanna. I think she knows something." Kagura said as she walked to the doorway.
"This just might be our chance to finally end him." Kagura said with confidence as she walked out the room.
Kohaku lowered his head, 'Why is she here? What purpose does she have in doing so?' the boy thought as he sat down and closed his eyes.
The view of a vast forest came in sight as a child runs up to the tall trees smiling warmly.
"Home is just beyond these trees!" Rin exclaimed.
As Jaken wobbled up to the child he suddenly stopped and turned around. "Milord?" the imp called out as he saw Sesshomaru stayed behind.
The demon lord stood still, his eyes focused and body tensed. 'What is this strange feeling? A dark aura is nearby.'
Turning his attention to his two companions the demon lord spoke, "Jaken continue on with Rin. I believe I have picked up a familiar scent." Sesshomaru said as he turned his head back.
"Don't worry Milord; I'll make sure to bring Rin safely back!" Jaken said as he bowed to the demon lord.
Rin frowned lightly, she was hoping for her lord to return home with her. But it seems he is closer in finding the evil demon she has heard about from Jaken. Whoever it was she knew it had something to do when that bad woman kidnapped her. Kagura the wind sorceress. Rin's eyes widen when she remembered the boy Kohaku. 'I hope he is alright…It's been such a long since I saw him. Kohaku…' Rin thought as he saw Sesshomaru leap into the skies.
'Lord Sesshomaru…' the child thought as she clenched her heart. 'Please be careful…'
That's it for now. You'll find out what Shippo learned next chapter. And I know it might seem a little out of character for Shippo to be so serious. But remember three years have past he is now at tens years old or older. He has matured throughout the years. Also what is Sesshomaru sensing? Could it be Naraku? Tune in for my next chapter! Please review, I would like some more. It helps speeds the update. Until then!
