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-VQ
"You shouldn't have come outside…"
"Little girl…"
"You shouldn't have come outside."
I woke up sweating profusely. What was that strange dream about? What was that dark figure with glowing, red eyes looking down at me?
I often have the strangest dreams when I have a fever.
Oh well. Back to sleep.
I changed my shirt and decided to sit down and read the letters.
Just one glance at the stationery and signature told me this was definitely written by mother. Even her scent is still on them.
I…I miss her.
My dear sister Sakura,
I miss you terribly. I know that Kagome is dealing with a severe trauma at the moment. I have prayed for her constantly. It hurts me to know she has such a horrific fear. I hope one day she can overcome it. I wish for you to remain strong. Things have not been easy for either of you. It's painful to lose the man you love and the father of your children, even after years it still proves difficult. I wish there was more that I could do for you, but I've been having so much trouble with Inuyasha. He refuses to go to school because the children tease him and he hides from me. I know that he, like Kagome is a gentle-hearted young person who does not deserve one bit of pain but live lives in which pain is something they must endure. Let us hope for the best for both of them.
With love,
Izayoi
I remember that. Those damned kids from my class would tease me about my ears and being a half demon, so when mother wanted me to go to school, I would sit in the tree by our house or on the roof until it was too late to go. I gave her such a hard time.
Two more letters…
Dearest Sakura,
My cancer is taking a toll on my life, but Inuyasha has been giving me a break. He goes to school and comes home and helps care for me. I wish I wasn't like this. I want to take care of him. He is far too young to be taking care of me. I don't know how much longer I can fight for my life but I am trying my hardest to be strong. I hope you are doing the same. I'm glad you've been able to keep Kagome happy. I know I say this a lot but she and Inuyasha are alike in many ways. As long as someone else is okay, they are able to be happy. I wish I could provide happiness for him forever, but I can't. I know you agreed to take Inuyasha in if anything were to happen to me, but I cannot burden you. Inuyasha is a very wonderful young boy and I know he likes you but he certainly is a handful and he is a stubborn child. I know you won't have the time to work with him. I have agreed to leave him in the care of his father's son, Sesshomaru. Hopefully he will raise him to be a wonderful man. I see wonderful things in my son's future, along with Kagome's. I know one day she will be fine. Promise me that the day Kagome overcomes her fears, you will seek out Inuyasha?
With love,
Izayoi
Mother seemed to think Kagome and I were a lot alike. She doesn't seem to be anything like me. Maybe when we were brats but not now.
Just one letter left.
My sister Sakura,
I cannot hold out any longer. I wish to see you one last time before I die. I am leaving you my most treasured item, my Shikon Typewriter that Inuyasha's father left to me. I trust you will put it to good use. I have made my final wish, for our children. I wish for them to meet and form a strong bond for our sake. I believe they need each other. To be so young and full of sadness is not a life at all. I want them to love and trust one another. The night before Kagome experienced her trauma, Inuyasha was lying in his bed crying out Kagome's name. The look on his face as he slept was so frightening. When he woke up, he hadn't recalled anything when I asked him. It just goes to show they are connected and no matter what paths they take, their paths will be forced to cross again. I'm sure the Gods have a beautiful plan for the two of them to make up for their suffering. The thought of their happiness is enough for me to die peacefully. I hope to see you very soon.
With love,
Izayoi
She wrote this last one right before she died. I do remember that dream. Kagome was screaming and covered in blood. The only reason I didn't tell mother was because it was so disturbing and she assured me Kagome was fine.
These memories were shoved so far back in my mind but being close to Kagome helps me remember them so clearly.
Mother wanted Kagome and I to be together.
Well. We're together now and I still wanna help her if I can. It just bothers me that I don't know what happened to Kagome. Mother called it a horrific fear. She knew what it was but she never told me.
What'll happen when she finally remembers?
