AN:/ Ho ho ho :D so it seems that I decided to update after the New Years. Ugh omg last Friday the 13th really got me. I got bad luck for the whole day T^T everywhere I turned. Probably because I didn't acknowledge that day and it ended up biting me in the butt. Oh well. Whatever. By the way, I can't believe so many of you favorite my story XD it made me so happy just seeing my email filled with story alerts. You guys made my day so I decided to post this update.
Chapter 8: Kagome's Past Part 2
After the burial of the Lord and Lady, the castle became gloomy as they mourned over their loss. Kagome had shut herself in her room and spent the time staring at the ceiling. Hiroki passed by the hallways to check up on Kagome. He understood her feelings and decided to leave her be. Days went by. Eventually the castle went back to the way it was, but there was this sense of emptiness throughout the whole place. The halls that were once bright and cheerful became desolate and dull. Everything was cold and dark. Word had travel fast through the lands that the lord and lady of the North had died. Many denied that their beloved lord was dead. Rumors sprung up in different parts of the lands. The other lords immediately planned to have a meeting concerning the Northern Lands.
The southern lord, Lord Ryutaro, came to visit and find if rumors have been true. Did his friend really die?
"Welcome, Lord Ryutaro. We are sorry for the conditions the castle is in. It would be best if you come at a later time." Hiroki bowed to the southern lord. He knew that the lord was closest to his lord Aishin for they had been comrades ever since they were but pups.
"It would seem that the rumors are true. I'm sorry for your loss. I can't believe that Lord Aishin had perished in battle. If only I had known this attack would have happened, I could have STOPED THIS!" Ryutaro clenched his fist and punched a nearby wall. A cracked hole shaped like a fist appeared.
"My apologies. I will handle this minor damage I have caused."
"It's okay, Ryutaro-sama. I understand what you are feeling now. Even young Kagome blames herself."
Ryutaro was known to be able to tell when an enemy would attack using his spy network he had placed all around the villages .He was to be feared by both lawbreakers and enemy forces because he punished them without mercy. With this incident, it damaged his pride. For this to happen under their very noses, he had realized too late as their opponents made their move. (An: Lord Ryutaro is a dragon demon.)
"How is little Kagome? Is she taking this well?"
"Iie (no), Ryutaro-sama. She has shut herself in her room."
"I see. What will happen to the kingdom now? Who is to rule?"
"We can't make that decision yet until Lady Kagome has recovered."
"Perhaps I should speak with her. Maybe it will help her get better faster."
"That is a splendid idea. It would only be natural she will respond to you better than to us. How long will you be staying here?"
"I will stay here for the next four days."
Hiroki grabbed the nearest servant. "Prepare Lord Ryutaro a room in the south wing." The servant hastily ran to tell the others.
"I shall be seeing Kagome if you need me." Lord Ryutaro made his way towards the northern wing where Kagome resided. As he neared the room, he glanced around the empty hallway. "It would seem the castle servants would not dare to enter the eastern wing, not until young Kagome comes out." He shook his head and walked towards the room at the end of the hallway. Lord Ryutaro knocked lightly and waited. There was no answer. He took it as a sign to open the door. The door creaked as he slowly opened it. Inside the room laid Kagome, facing towards the ceiling. Her face showed she was in a daze. He stood before and lightly patted her face to get her attention.
"Oi. Brat. Wake up. It's uncle Ryutaro."
Kagome blinked and stared at his face. She sat up and stared at him confused. "Uncle Ryutaro. What are you doing here?" Her voice was emotionless yet she had a confused expression upon her face.
Lord Ryutaro narrowed his eyes when he heard her speak. "She has been traumatized. Poor pup."
"Are you okay Kagome?"
"Hai (Yes), I am fine. Why do you ask?"
"Your father and mother have died. I understand that you blame yourself, but I will not tolerate the future lady of the northern lands to be like this. You must realize now that you have to move on with your life. Your parents would want you to do the same. Let their memories stay with you, but at the same time you must let them go." Lord Ryutaro put on a strained smile as he tried to convince Kagome to let the past go, but cherish the memories she had with her parents. "What am I saying? How can I tell her to move on when even I can't?"
"Uncle Ryutaro, you're crying." Kagome lifted her hand to wipe his tears.
"Gomen ne (sorry)."
"You know what Uncle Ryutaro? I decided to take your advice. I will move on for you, mama, papa, Hiroki, and everyone in the castle. Just don't cry anymore ne?" Kagome smiled for the first time after the burial.
"Hai. So what will you do now? I don't believe you can rule if you stay in this room forever. Come on! Let's go eat." Lord Ryutaro carried Kagome up on his shoulders. If he had to become her guardian, he would.
(An: I really wanted to stop here but after looking at how many pages I wrote [only 2] I chose to continue it.
4 days later…
"Ehhh!. Uncle Ryutaro, you're leaving! Doushite (Why)? Stay a little longer. Onegai (please)!" Kagome tugged on Lord Ryutaro's hakama. She tried to drag him back towards the castle. Her efforts were futile because she was barely able to move him at all. She stopped when she felt a hand patting her head softly.
"Gomen, Kagome. Demo (But) I must return to my lands and check my people. You be a good little girl and keep practicing those moves I taught you." Lord Ryutaro kneeled down to Kagome's height and smiled at her as he rubbed her head.
"Fine, I will let you go now, but you better come visit me sooner. Ja ne (See you later)," She hmphed and walked back in the castle. Lord Ryutaro chuckled and stared at her back before he left.
"Hai. Hai." He stepped out of the gates, looking back one last time before leaving.
Kagome had gone to the training room to practice her moves. (AN: The moves are the poison whip and sword practice).
Later that night
Two demons dressed in black stealthily climbed the high walls of the castle. They landed on the balcony and this balcony happened to be connected to Kagome's room.
"Tch. Why do we have to kill the brat? She is weak and defenseless. What harm can she even cause to one of us?" one of the demons questioned, irritated. He was whacked in the head by another.
"Idiot! Our lord told us to dispose all of the Black Inu Clan. What would happen if he found that we have failed yet again? Must I remind you we retreated and left her alive?" The second demon whispered harshly and the first one.
"Mataku (Geez). Let's just get it over with. I want to eat later."
They both carefully opened the balcony door and surveyed the area. On the bed they saw a black head underneath the covers. Grinning at one another, they took out their daggers positioning over the body. Looking at each other, they both signaled each other on a count of three. "Ichi (one)," the first demon started the count. "Ni (two). San (three)!" Raising their daggers high, they plunged down.
The air was silent. No screams or sounds were heard. Confused, they looked down below them to find the covers spread out and empty. Quickly, they tried to find Kagome. Their heads moved all around the room to find the young pup, only to see nothing.
"Where did she go?"
"I don't fucking know!"
Both assassins were distracted as they tried to locate the little girl. Before anyone can say anything, a sword was pierced through the second demon's back. The first demon watched as his comrade stumped to the ground. The blood was quickly staining the carpet floor. His eyes widened as he stared at the dead body that was once his companion. After looking at the sight, he observed the killer. His confused eyes became fearful when he saw the young child. Her eyes were cold as she stared at her target. She swiftly pulled her sword from the corpse and faced at the assassin.
"So Ka (I see). You guys were planning on killing me. Is that correct or am I mistaken?"
"Tch. For a pup, you are skilled, but that doesn't make a difference. I am more experienced than you, and I intend on finishing my mission tonight despite losing a comrade." His fearful eyes became full of confidence. He smirked and pulled out his katana (sword) from his back.
"Answer my question." Kagome positioned herself in a stance facing her opponent.
"Heh. You are correct. We were planning on killing you. Once we kill you, our lord will take over this land which was rightfully his from the beginning." He raced towards Kagome with his sword straight-forward.
Kagome dodged, but he came swinging his sword. She blocked his blow and countered back with her own strength. She came at him with her sword angled to slash his chest. He placed his sword to his chest to shield the blow only to find himself sliced at his lower abdomen. She kicked him in the chest before landing couple feet away from him.
"Not bad for a pup. Where did you learn those moves?" They circled each other, neither one wanting to move from their place.
"You're pathetic. I don't want to fight an opponent who is weak. As to where I learn my moves, it is not of your concern." Kagome lowered her sword.
"Why you-? You know what? You know why your parents are dead? They died because of you. They died because of what you are. They fear that the day you become that monster is the day everything will fall apart. I bet you don't even know what I am talking about do you? I'll tell you something that will shock you. The reason we come to kill you is because you house something that has been dormant for many years. When it awakens it will kill everything in its path including the ones you love. They wanted to warn us to not get you upset, that is when we realized that you had it within you. Why they wanted to protect you and shield you from everything. They died being grateful that they didn't have to deal with you when you are released." He grinned madly feeling satisfied after looking at the horror on her face.
"Usosuki (Liar)! My parents loved me. They loved me to the very end!" Kagome appeared in front of him and stabbed through his chest.
"Keep those words in your head. Do they really see you as someone?" The assassin fell down with a thump.
Kagome dropped her sword and fell unconscious. The last words the demon said to her echoed in her mind.
