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Shadows of the Prophecy
The Sunset Goddess
By
Lexi
The dragon Yowled with awe as the energy tore him apart. Inuyasha heard his name shouted on the wind.
The ragged group turned there heads toward the tree to see the silvery translucent lady. But only Inuyasha
recognized her "Kagome" he whispered as she faded.
"Kagome, Kagome" called Kagome's mom, as she cradled her unconscious daughter in her arms. The tree
of ages dwarfed the two figures. The present time had changed some how. Darkness had become dominate
over light. The lights of Tokyo burned all day and night stars could be seen throughout the muted day time
hours. While the sun was in the sky its fire burned low and dim and the world was colder and much darker, the
moon was also in the sky but was barely visible, shining with a low coppery glow.
Inuyasha helped his injured companions back to Kaede's village, along the dusty road. The sun was lower
and dusk was on the horizon. He had hoped to arrive at the aged priestess's house before dark but Sango and
Miroku had to be carried. While bruised and battered Kirara slowly limped behind Inuyasha.
"What was that monster, Inuyasha?" asked Shippo."It's a good thing Kagome wasn't here." Said Shippo as he jumped to Inuyasha's shoulder Inuyasha winced at this.
"yeah, the demon was a consort to the dragon"
"Huh?" Shippo asked quizzically
"He appeared to be a guardian to some deity. "
"Who, Inuyasha?" Whined Shippo.
"I wish I knew Shippo. First this stuff with Kagome… Then a guardian…something's up and I going to find out what." muttered Inuyasha.
"I'm afraid, Kagome's cousin was trying to kill her….now a Dragon! Will she be ok?" asked the trembling little fox demon.
"I hope so" Inuyasha said under his breath.
"WE have to Keep it together and protect her and the other humans" added Shippo to break the silence. For
extra measure he banged his tiny fist on top of Inuyasha's head.
"As if she needs protection, with the power she has" growled Inuyasha.
"You don't get it she's not immortal… and without our help…I don't want to think about it" cried Shippo, this time he hammered Inuyasha's head with both fists to get his point across.
"You're just jealous, Inuyasha" Shippo yelled into the stubborn dog's ear. Sango and Miroku looked up at this
moment.
"He's right you know" they whispered in unison
"I am not, so shut up" yelled Inuyasha. As he thought, His head became full of questions. What did she do to
the dragon? And did Shippo not see her? Am I jealous? As the sun set the travelers reached Kaede's porch
and were greeted by the concerned priestess.
"Kagome's still sleeping" reported Souta.
"Tell me what happened, and don't leave any thing out!" Grandfather exclaimed turning to Kagome's rather
concerned mother.
"Well, one moment she was next to the tree, then she called out to Inuyasha, pure white light shot out of the
tree not just where she was touching but from the roots as well. When the light cleared she was on the ground."
Replied the shaken mother. "Wait , there was some thing else, a small mist, no…not a mist a wisp of purple
smoke seemed to rush out of the tree with the receding light but most of it seemed to be pulled back where it
came from, while just a touch floated off toward the city lights." Said the mother thinking hard.
"Hmmmm, this sounds serious…I have some charms that should do the trick." Replied Grandfather as he
rubbed his hands together and headed of to the old shrine's storeroom. Both mother and son rolled their eyes
and shook their heads as the old patriarch ran out the door into the false night.
"Mom" said Souta
"Yes " replied his mother turning from the pot of miso soup she was stirring, straightening her well used
apron. "Do you think Inuyasha is Ok…? He is pretty Strong…"Said Souta Drawing circles on the floor with his
foot.
"Don't worry Dear I'm sure her friends are fine…I think Kagome helped them some how." Smiled his mother
gently.
"She likes him you know" blushed Souta.
"Yes, Dear .Why don't you go play" she replied halfheartedly,slowly turning back to the boiling pot on the old
white stove.
"...I'm going to… w-wait for him by the well" he replied as he grabbed his red sweater and scrambled out the
door. Yes she thought, when there not fighting like cats and dogs they get on quite well. Hearing a meow she
turned to see Buyo the family cat. "Hungry?" she asked.
"With a couple of days rest they shall heal. Now ye need food, fox" said Kaede as she tended Miroku and
Sango on the bamboo mats, which covered the wooden floors of around the sunken cooking fire.
"Where is Inuyasha, Lady Kaede?" asked Shippo as he covered Sango.
"Brooding on the front porch …he said something about having to think." replied the priestess applying herbs to
the scrapes on Miroku's ribs.
"Oh! He needs to go and bring Kagome back…would you tell him to get her" asked Shippo, as he finished off
the plate of food.
"I'll not tell him, anything, he must find his own way" Replied Kaede as she rose and walked out to her garden
to gather more herbs for her charges, with Shippo tagging along.
"You are wrong Kagome's cousin came and tried to kill Kagome... then he took us to come train her" blurted
Shippo.
"Slow down, ye are talking to fast… come with me to the garden and tell your story" said Kaede.
Inuyasha sat on the porch staring at the star filled sky, wondering what was next. Suddenly his nose picked up
the sharp odor of the healing herbs which turned his stomach.
"Argg, what a stench "he exclaimed as he covered his nose. "That is the least of your worries" said an ominous
voice in his head
"…Have you brought Kagome back yet… or can I kill you?" This time Inuyasha recognized Kamikaze's voice.
"Get out of my head "
"Ha ha just remember I'm watching you" the voice said fading out.
"ARE ye ok?" asked Kaede
"YEH" replied Inuyasha.
"Shippo told me about wind and the moon and the situation with Kagome… I think ye need to know this is not
the 1st time the gods have used a mortal to help fix there squabbles…I have some thing that may help you... It
is a moon stone that has been sanctified by the sun and blessed by her father the moon, It will shade your mind
from their thoughts, will show ye truth ,and when ye are on the side of truth it will carry ye through the most dire
of situations" she stated as she turned the small pale stone over into his hand " when this is over the stone must
return to the shrine "
" I don't need a rock!" snorted Inuyasha.
" Ye May not but Kagome may need it… and you " said Kaede turning to leave. He looked up to check if she
had left when he was sure no one was watching, he slipped the loop over his wrist so the stone dangled just
inside the sleeve of his red Hakama. With the stone in place he felt stronger and all his senses where heightened.
He sniffed the night air then leaped off toward the well almost flying every part of him anticipated seeing
Kagome again.
The spring air whipped through Inuyasha's silver hair as he ran, his nostrils flared filling with the fading sent of
Kagome's soap, yellow back pack and the ninja snacks she kept in her pockets for Shippo. The rice fields, and
the village flashed by as he dashed his way toward the bone eaters well. His ears come to attention as he
entered the woods, a small buzzing… no a small whining not unlike a squeaky door seemed to be emanating
from the area where the dragon had fallen. The mist had centered it self around the tree of ages, it seemed to be
looking for something or someone. This is my chance, thought Inuyasha before it finds me. He leaped for the
well thoughts of the purple mist, were replaced with the thought of one thing… Kagome.
"You fool how you could loose her! She is the only one who can traverse the underworld and retrieve the
heavenly light." Berated a deep voice from the diamond throne. The room glowed with the splendor of the
stars. A pale light with a blue hue radiated from the finely carved throne. The speaker was hidden from view by
a hood of midnight blue silk with stars, constellations, and comets embroidered with living silver thread which
caused the heavenly bodies to move matching the night sky.
"What about that half demon, can't he do the job?"Whined Kamikaze.
"No, he can not" replied the thunderous voice
"While he could navigate the underworld, perhaps even return, he could never touch anything as pure as the orb
do ouro, which contains the heavenly light. The girl is half celestial and pure as well, she should serve us well."
"She is so crude, ignorant, clumsy, and smells of the heart's weakness." Sneered Kamikaze.
"What do you expect she was reared with humans, in a time when the Gods are forgotten. As for the love, that
is the strongest power of her time and may allow her to survive the oncoming darkness. Don't knock it until you
try it." Responded the voice in a gentler tone, a smug grin was seen, a comet lit up the sky before the throne.
"Why don't you get it yourself, being an expert on love and all" Retorted Kamikaze arrogantly.
"That can not happen; I can no longer walk in the netherworld with out drawing the heavens with me. My sister
would then rule the sky and without the return of the orb she would soon parish. Then the earth will grow colder
and gods will be banished, not unlike your father" Rumbled the voice, "You are the problem and time in the
netherworld may remind you whom you serve if you continue to argue." A soft wind rustled the curtain in front of the throne.
"Find her, Kamikaze, no more baiting her." Kamikaze bowed low and humbly answered "Aye, my lord." As
he disappeared into the cosmos.
A golden glowing orb was tucked under the hooded figure's arm as he ran down the snow covered
mountain side into the knarled tree line. Screams of terror rang out above the clouded peak. She will have to
court me now thought the cloaked figure, continuing to flee through the woods.On and on he ran through the
dead trees. Suddenly a gaping hole opened up in the ground swallowing him and the orb. His last thoughts were
of his hope of a love with lady Sango, remorse, and then blackness.
Hello, this is the longest chapter yet! I hope it is not getting too complicated. All shall become clear shortly! Orb do ouro means golden orb for all who wonder! I hope you enjoy this story as much as I enjoy writing it! I dunno if I shall give you your holiday surprise yet or not… I'll wait til next chapter!
-Lexis
PS: I don't mind sugar high people