HI! Yay another chapter! This isn't one of my favorites, but it is necessary. It explains what is going on with the Shikon jewel.
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Anyway…
Disclaimer: I do not own InuYasha. The characters and story are the property of Rumiko Takahashi. I do own this storyline and any original characters that will appear.
Chappie 9: The Dream
Kagome's eyes fluttered open and she sat up, albeit slowly. She looked around only to find herself stranded on a soft, purple cloud. When she tried to stand, her legs gave out from under her and she fell to her knees, clutching her side.
"Wh-what h-happened? Where am I? The last thing I remember…Oh no! Mistress Centipede! The jewel!" She tried to stand again but failed. Pulling her legs in to her chest, Kagome rested her chin on her knees. "What am I going to do now?"
"Don't worry child. Everything will be fine." a woman's voice spoke from behind her. Kagome's head snapped up to see who was addressing her. She turned around to see a woman not much older than herself, her midnight blue, almost black hair flowing down to the small of her back. The woman was wearing full body armor and there was a soft pink light surrounding her.
"Who…are…you?" Kagome asked, trying to keep her voice steady.
The woman chuckled. "You don't recognize me? Surely you've seen a statue of my likeness near the demon exterminator village?"
Kagome's eyes grew wide. "M-midoriko?" The woman nodded. "But…why are you here? And where is here for that matter?" she asked.
"We are in your subconscious. I have urgent news to discuss with you. It concerns the Shikon No Tama."
"Yes, I was just about to ask you about that. Why was it back inside me again? Wasn't it destroyed? What do I do now? What if more demons come after it?-" Kagome rambled, not giving herself a chance to take a breath.
Midoriko chuckled again. "Calm down Kagome. I will explain everything. The Shikon No Tama can never truly be destroyed, as it is a part of my soul. And as my incarnation, it is a part of yours as well. You shall be the sole protector of the jewel until such time as your reincarnation is brought into this world. Then the jewel will be her responsibility. No other demons will be able to sense the sacred jewel." Kagome opened her mouth to interrupt, but Midoriko held up her hand to silence her. "Mistress Centipede was an exception due to your previous encounter with her. You see, your scent is altered by the jewel's presence. Since the jewel was released from your body in front of her before, she could tell the difference. Only those demons who know your scent will notice the change. The hanyou, kitsune, and fire-cat will be able to tell, as well as the wolf prince and his pack. That's it."
She rested a minute before finishing. "As for what to do now, that is completely up to you. The Shikon No Tama's power is yours to command as you see fit. However, if you do come across a problem, just call upon me. As your true incarnation, I will be with you always."
"Thank you Midoriko."
As Midoriko's figure faded into the distance, Kagome was engulfed in a bright blue light.
The group had been taking turns watching Kagome's motionless figure. The miko had been unconscious for a day and a half and her wound had been tended to. The Shikon No Tama lay beside her and Sango was guarding her.
"Oh, Kagome. Please wake up soon." she whispered. "Wh-what?"
The sacred jewel began glowing a faint pink and rose from it's place on the mat. "M-Miroku! InuYasha! Get in here! Hurry!"
InuYasha and Miroku burst into the hut, Shippou right on their heels.
"What's wro-" InuYasha didn't get a chance to finish his question. Four pairs of eyes were staring at the jewel, which was now hovering inches above Kagome's chest. Just then, Kagome's body was lifted off the ground and was jerked upright so it looked as if she was standing in midair. Suddenly, the jewel began to circle the girl's body, spinning faster and faster with each passing second. Without warning, the sacred jewel stopped in front of her and shoved itself back into her chest.
Kagome began to fall. But thankfully, InuYasha's quick reflexes allowed him to reach her before she hit the ground. He touched down on the floor of the hut and gently places Kagome back on the mat.
"What the hell just happened?" The hanyou turned to his friends for an answer, only to see their faces as blank and clueless as his.
Kagome groaned quietly. In a flash, the four of them were at her side.
"Kagome? Kagome, can you hear me?"
Kagome's eyes slowly fluttered open. She looked up at her friends who were all staring at her with concern. "H-hey guys." she said weakly, giving them a small smile. She sat up, wincing at the pain in her side.
"Kagome. You shouldn't be moving around just yet." Sango cooed, trying to get her mind off of the pain. "Let me dress your wound."
"Alright." Kagome lifted her shirt to just above her stomach, revealing the pink stained bandages.
As soon as Sango finished unwrapping the injury she gasped.
"What is it Sango?" Kagome asked, worried.
"The wound."
"Y-yeah?"
"It's gone!"
"HUH?"
Kagome looked at her side. And just as Sango said, there was nothing there. Not even a scar.
"B-but how?"
"Me."
'Midoriko? You did this?'
"Yes."
'Thank you.'
After twenty minutes of explanations, Kagome was out of breath and her friends were staring at her in shock.
"Wow!" Shippou exclaimed, jumping into Kagome's lap. Yep, that just about summed it up.
I know, I know. It was short and kinda corny. But hey, it explained a little, right?
Coming up in chapter 10: Reenter Kouga and enter…Kikyou!
See ya next time!
