Child of the Sky

by firefox369

A beam of light shot down from above, crashing into the white forest floor and narrowing before disappearing. The only evidence the light existed was a large parting gift. There, in the midst of white, lay a splash of crimson. IYPocahontas. A heartwarming story told in bits and pieces. M for language and occasional mature themes.

10. Pink

Disclaimer: I own neither Inuyasha nor Pocahontas. Don't sue.

Child of the Sky

Chapter 10

Pink

firefox369

Words: 493

Kekata watched, smiling, as Kagome crushed the herbs she brought back from her little jog in the forest. The thick, green pulp was beginning to soak into the stone, but neither the medicine man nor Kagome particularly cared. If whatever potion she was making worked, then who cared if the rocks would be a bit stained?

He also watched, with satisfaction, as Kocoum stood guard by the door to his hut. The villagers were bustling about his small home with curiosity, speaking in hushed voices and nervous words, and the young man's stoic presence deterred the people from actualy entering. Skychild didn't particularly seem to mind the gossip, and began to wrap the crushed herb paste. A quick look at Kekata let him know that the small pot of water she had propped above the fire would be needed, so he carefully grabbed the scalding pot and observed some more as she finished tying up the small pouch of medicine.

The moment Kagome stepped out of the hut, the entire village swarmed towards her. Some begged with hope, asking her to save their cheiftain, while others cried out insults and accusations.

"Please! Please, you must help-"

"She's the reason for this plague!"

"Save him!"

"Get rid of her!"

Kekata continued to stand by, knowing that Kocoum would take advantage of his sheer warrior-ness soon enough. However, just as Kocoum's patience was about to snap, Skychild exploded in a large burst of pink light. The entire village was drowned in the gentle haze for a split second before the light slowly faded back into Kagome's small body. No one dared to speak.

As soon as Kocoum had gotten over his shock he began to clear a path for the miko, softly nudging people aside. He had seen the glittering pink lights in her footsteps. Though he couldn't have been prepared for the seemingly limitless power she had just released, he had definitely prepared himself for some sort of flashy display.

Kagome followed him with a smile on her lips and determination in her eyes. She had only shown the village what her miko powers looked like, not what they were capable of, but she was sure that the little explosion had blown everyone's minds a little off kilter. The coming days would be difficult, she was sure of it. She didn't have time to worry about that now, though. She needed to save the Cheiftain, and if this medicine didn't work then she would simply have to find a different herb and try again.

The village watched the group pass with awe. Most people, after looking at Kagome with open mouths, turned to face Kekata for reassurance. The medicine man's expression was calm, if not slightly grim, but he was bursting with excitement inside.

He hadn't had this much fun since he played matchmaker for Pocahontas' mother and father.