Changing Worlds
Summary: Inuyasha meets a powerful miko after having a fight with Kagome again. She offers to change time and let him see what it would be like if Naraku never tried to make Kikyo and him betray each other. He accepts and now he is reliving the past in different ways. Who will he chose in the end? Kikyo or Kagome?
Chapter Eight: Confused? I am too!
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A/N: Okay, I have a huge apology for all the readers of Changing Worlds. I'm SOOO Sorry, for updating like half a year later. To make the story short, first I got writer's block, then my computer broke down, and lastly work just started piling up from teachers, especially now that I'm graduating this year! I have loads of projects, papers, and homework to do, but don't worry I'll still finish Changing Worlds. It was a spur of the moment idea, and it's like the best story I've written yet. Ironic, I know. Yes, I've deleted my Christmas cheesy and corny one-shot, but I started to dislike it, and to those who, I don't know any, would want it back, sorry, I don't have it anymore. Anyways thanks a load to Shel Death By Spork, Princess Ashes, kagz, Inuyashalover 1o1, oOnatOo, Clouds of the Sky, reincarnation 16, and MejunTenshi for reviewing. You guys totally make my day! Anyways, to those who are wondering who the girl is from the last chapter, you'll just have to wait! MWAHAHA. (: Yeah I'm evil, didn't you know? Anyways, on with the long awaited, CHAPTER EIGHT!
Inuyasha gaped at the empty space that stood in front of him.
"Uh…Kagome? Miko? Where are you damnit?" he growled.
Kagome held her breath as the miko quietly put her finger to her lips, before seemingly appearing in front of Inuyasha.
Inuyasha. Had it only been a day ago when she last saw him? It felt like years instead. Why had they had that silly argument? However in her heart, she knew it wasn't silly, stupid, or anything like that. That argument had been waiting and had sprung at its chance.
To tell the truth, this offer made by the miko scared her. It scared her beyond belief. The thought that perhaps, just perhaps Kikyo was better than her, that maybe he would go back to her, horrified her. Tears pricked her eyes as she thought about how much her heart had hurt when she saw the two of them together earlier.
I know I love him. I truly do. Loving someone would mean to let them go right? No matter what he did, the fact was she loved Inuyasha. If it meant that he chose Kikyo over her, she would stay by his side until the day he told her to go. She stared silently as she watched the waging argument between the miko and Inuyasha.
"I HEARD HER." Inuyasha bellowed.
"And…?" the miko arched her eyebrow.
"What do you mean, and?"
The miko sighed. "I thought the whole point of this expedition was to be able to see Kikyo as she truly is, as she truly would have been."
"Of course, but what does that have to do with Kagome?"
"You can't fully understand Kikyo with Kagome around. That was the whole point of altering your world, so that we could get away from Kagome."
"Then why is she here?" he questioned.
The miko went silent before turning away. "Some things are unexplainable at the moment. Trust me, trust your heart, and quickly finish what you have left to do here. Changing worlds is not easy to do, so the less time spent in an alternate world, the better. "
He silently nodded before suspiciously looking around the hut.
"I should go before they get suspicious. Perhaps we'll discuss things later." With that he swiftly exited and the miko let out a big sigh.
"Kagome?" she whispered softly.
Kagome whipped her head around from the direction Inuyasha had just left, and quickly rushed over.
"Over here."
"You must have many more questions for me, go ahead."
"I don't understand the concept of what you had just told Inuyasha. What do you mean changing worlds?" Kagome asked. (A/N: HAHA. The moment of revelation is here!)
"That's a topic for another time, any other questions that you are pondering about?" the miko abruptly changed topic. (A/N: Or…not. I'm so evil, but I just wanted all the explanations to come later. Don't hurt me!)
"What exactly am I suppose to do here?"
"Ahh, the other question I was expecting. You, my dear Kagome, are to make sure that nothing comes to harm Inuyasha, understood?"
"He can protect himself, he's powerful enough, and he has the Tetsusaiga with him, why would he need my protection?"
"He's…human, Kagome."
"WHAT?" Kagome's eyes widened.
"Kikyo's wish was for him to be human. A rather selfish wish, if you ask me." The miko scowled angrily.
"What do you mean?" Kagome asked puzzled.
"You'll see as you watch them. Here is an amulet that will cover you with invisibility if you ever need it. You must keep a close watch on Inuyasha, understand me?"
Kagome nodded hesitantly.
"Beware of those who try to hurt you or him. Beware of those who try to betray you. Beware of those who hide behind a façade. Beware of things and people you don't understand."
With those words, the miko gave Kagome a half-hearted smile, and then disappeared, leaving Kagome wondering what to do next.
Meanwhile…
"Okay, I'm confused." Sango complained.
Miroku and Shippo nodded with agreement.
The miko sighed. "I've done this so many times, it's not even funny anymore. Inuyasha and Kagome are very busy right now, understand?"
"Oh we understand that part, it's the whole our-best-friends-are-in-a-different-world thing that we don't really have down to pat." Miroku stated.
"Yeah, and how do you know dead Kikyo?" Shippo piped in.
"Curiosity is a very evil thing." The miko said, to herself, while sighing.
"Details are not important, the important thing is, do you want to save your friends from a horrible and tragic fate?" she said sternly.
Miroku and Shippo gulped. "Does this include us being in possible bodily harm?"
The miko grinned a little, before replying. "OH, just you know demons to the left, vengeful spirits to the right. You know the usual stuff. Nothing to worry about right?"
"RIGHT! We must save Kagome and Inuyasha." Sango replied determinedly.
"We must? I mean, we MUST!" Shippo exclaimed after seeing Sango's glare.
"So what do we need to do?"
The miko hesitated a little before answering.
"I need you to find someone named, Izayoi." (A/N: Find the name familiar?)
"Who is she?"
"She's me."
Sango, Miroku, and Shippo gaped.
"WHAA?"
"She was me, a long time ago. I am not longer her anymore. Seek her, and you shall find your answers."
"If she's you, how are we suppose to get the answers if you're no longer her."
"Change worlds, naturally. Except this time, you're going into a world of the past."
The miko quickly summoned a portal.
"This will take you to where you need to go. When you're done with your part, simply call for me, and I will appear."
With a determined nod, Sango quickly pulled Miroku and Shippo into the portal with her.
Sango's eyes quickly met with the miko's before being enveloped into a bright light.
Izayoi…where have I heard that name before?
(A/N Some might not recognize the name, and some people might, however this plot twist is sure fun to write!)
A cruel laugh rang through the cave.
"Have you rethought my proposition?"
She shuddered at his mocking tone.
"I'll never join you as long as Inuyasha is alive." She glared.
"Then perhaps you shall join me very soon." He cackled.
"See here, I even brought you Kanna and her mirror for company."
"What's that suppose to do?" she spat out.
"You can see into the dream world. Isn't that what you wanted?"
She remained silent.
"No need to thank me, all you need to do is join me. I'll be waiting when your beloved Inuyasha's corpse is rotting on the floor. "
"NO." her voice rang out, as he exited laughing.
Kanna silently went up to her.
"The only way you'll be saved is to watch this now." She murmured.
"What?" she asked confusedly.
"Save the girl, and you'll save the world." (A/N: I know this is sort of stolen of the tv show Heroes, but I couldn't resist.)
"Which girl? What are you talking about Kanna?"
"Just watch."
A/N: Yay, I'm officially done with the long awaited chapter. Doesn't that rock? I know it's pretty short, but I promise the next chapter will be longer! Anyways, make me happy and review please! Also, seeing how I have this whole week off, and nothing better to do, review my new story Ready, Set, Switch! When I put it up okay? (: so REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW.