Chapter 11
"Who are ye?" Kaede asked as she got ready to put up a barrier.
"I am Okuni-Nushi, the god of magic and medicine, ruler of the unseen things and the spirit world. I am also here to help this girl."
"Inuyasha…help." Kagome whispered as she soon realized that it was her power that was harming the earth, and the people she cared for.
"What is wrong with ye child?" Kaede asked as she reached to cover Kagome.
"No!" Kagome yelled as a black barrier quickly surrounded her exposed body.
Interesting…I shall help you but first you must calm down Kagome." Okuni-Nushi spoke as he turned to Inuyasha and asked, "May I have a piece of your fur of the fire rat?"
"Feh, here." Inuyasha growled as he blocked Kagome from view.
After being handed the strand of fur, Okuni-Nushi looked at the fur and toward the weak, fragile girl that sat behind the hanyou. After taking a calming breath, Okuni-Nushi stepped toward Kagome only to be stopped by the poison filled vines. Finally after much work, he was able to place the string on her shoulder before he began his spell. Soon, Inuyasha and Kaede watched as the one string began to cover her entire body.
"What's happening?" Kagome whispered as she slowly got control over her powers.
"It would seem that you are very strong…for a hanyou." Okuni-Nushi answered.
"Ye must rest child." Kaede replied.
"Why did you help me…Okuni-Nushi?" Kagome's cold voice was heard as poison filled vines surrounded him.
"Kagome?" Kaede asked.
"My child, you are indeed stronger than your late mother." Okuni-Nushi stated as he appeared behind her only to be shocked by her speed. 'She…how is this possible?'
"I will not ask you again." Kagome growled.
"I help you upon the request of your father. Kagome-Hime." Okuni-Nushi answered before he disappeared.
Once he was gone, Kagome stood up and looked herself over. Her clothing was the exact same as Inuyasha's yet different while Kagome's was a night blue color while Inuyasha's was a blazing red. Inuyasha's was fit for a demon yet Kagome's was fit for a miko. After a while of silence, Kaede cleared her throat and said, "It seems that the second key to the seal jewel has finally arrived."
"What the hell are you talking about you old hag?" Inuyasha growled.
Ignoring his question, Kaede turned her attention to a dazed Kagome and asked, "Are ye alright my child?"
Kagome shook her head and looked up into the setting un. After a while she closed her eyes and said, "Just fine." before passing out.
"Ye must protect this girl Inuyasha." Kaede stated.
"Feh, why should I?" Inuyasha growled as he lifted her up and into his arms.
"The two of ye shall bring back the Shikon no Tama." Kaede whispered as she began to walk off and toward the village.
Not wanting to know anymore, the two set off back toward the village, never realizing that they had been watched by the very demon that had originally killed Kikiyo and Inuyasha. As he watched them take their leave he began his plot, a plot that would help him and hopefully turn him into a king. 'I will be the king of the gods.' He thought as he quickly followed after the undead miko.
Once they were back at the village, Inuyasha set Kagome down and left the hut to hide. 'Damn it…I hate these nights.' He thought as he kept hidden in the top of the trees; away from human sight. That night while Inuyasha spent his night in the trees, Kagome cried in pain as her body began to change. Just as she was about to lose complete control, Kagome opened her eyes to find herself by an open meadow. "Where am I?" Kagome asked as the pain slowly began to fade away.
"You are in the realm of dreams. My domain."
Kagome turned around to find a large white tiger looking at her. After taking a deep breath she asked, "What would you 'eater of dreams' want with me…Baku?"
"The Hime of darkness I am glad to see that you know of me…but now is not the time...you must call forth the shikon jewel." Baku growled as he approached her.
"Why should we? That thing will only cause more trouble." Kagome replied as she sat down. "Andy why aren't I in pain?"
"You are not in pain because you have already mastered your powers my Hime." Baku answered.
"And what's with the Hime part? I'm no princess." Kagome stated.
"You must summon it before those you love are targeted. I beg of you my Hime…please do as I ask." Baku replied as he slowly began to fade away.
"How do I summon it?" Kagome asked as she felt some pain.
"Find the other who knows your song…the one that can finish your song." Baku answered.
Kagome opened her eyes only to find herself in a very familiar hut. She knew where she was and yet she could not feel the presences of Inuyasha. After making sure that she was alone in the hut, Kagome slowly stood up as a cloud of shadows appeared before her. "Take me to the one I seek. Who's name I cannot speak." Kagome whispered before she stepped into the shadows.
Inuyasha had just woken up when he saw something dark appear under him. The night of the new moon had already passed so he had nothing to worry about. He was surprised to see Kagome step out and look around for someone or something. Just as he was about to call out to her, Inuyasha froze as he suddenly became dazed at her words. Kagome took in a deep breath and whispered, "Pure has become impure, impure is now the pure."
Inuyasha jumped down and stood next to her as he added, "Night and day will be as one."
Kagome looked at Inuyasha with confused eyes and added, "With this heart so pure, with a soul so black."
"Strength of a demon, heart of a mortal." Inuyasha growled as he reached over to keep hold of Kagome's hands.
"My light, my love, will you come for me." Kagome continued with a smile as she took hold of Inuyasha's waiting hands.
"Sleeping in a forest, killing in the night" Inuyasha growled out as they both took a deep breath to say, "My love, my demon, my god and more…won't you come for me?"
Kagome and Inuyasha stood in place as the two of them waited for something to happen. After a while of standing around, Inuyasha let go of Kagome's hands and was about to say something when he felt something appeared on his neck just as something had appeared around Kagome's. Before either one of them could say a thing, they heard a woman's voice say, 'Guardians of this jewel, should you allow one or more to corrupt my soul, your lives shall be damned.' Once they were sure that was all she had to say, Kagome gripped the small, light pink jewel and asked, "Now what?"
"How the hell should I know. You're the one that summoned the damn thing." Inuyasha growled.
"You helped." Kagome hissed.
"Only because you started it. Do you have any idea what you just summoned?" Inuyasha shot back.
"Yeah, the Shikon no Tama…the jewel of the gods." Kagome answered.
"If you knew then why did you still do it you stupid wench!" Inuyasha yelled.
"Sit! It was requested of me you jerk! Sit! I was not going to ignore his request! Sit boy!" Kagome yelled as she activated the subduing spell on the beaded necklace hat hung around his neck.
After making sure that he wasn't going to follow her, Kagome turned around and began to walk away. She had never once heard anyone address her as a hime. And now, all because of her new friends, gods that knew her mother were trying to either kill her or help her. 'Stupid jerk…I didn't even ask for nay of this…the only thing I've ever wanted was to meet at least one of my parents.' Kagome thought angrily as she hide within the shadows of the night. That night, Kagome kept to herself knowing that she could not be found.
Meanwhile deep within the western lands, a tall powerful and very proud inu demon stood before his castle. He's brothers friends had already arrived yet there was no sign of his brother. 'What fool…now that I've found father's grave you chose to fall back…you baka.' He thought as he turned to enter his home and to find his mate. He knew what his brother was meant to do; he was meant to aid the strongest of gods to destroy the Shikon no Tama.
A/N: Well, I hope you are enjoying the story so far. Please let me know what you think. Flames are welcomed but not requested. I will post a list of all the gods and goddess up soon.
Darkiceone