Hey people. Gomen nasai… I didn't mean for it to take so long. I just... let's put it this way, things are complicated over here.
Disclaimer: I do not own any of Rumiko Takahashi's characters… sadly.
(A/N) = Author Note, you don't have to read them if you don't want to.
~ = Locations
Italic = Thoughts
Summary: After the destruction of the Shikon No Tama InuYasha never thought he could love another woman... until Raine came along. Leaving her time with many changes, she comes to Feudal Japan. What will she find there?
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After the Shikon No Tama
By Crazy-Mango-Chick
Chapter 2
The Ultimate Price and Raine's Quest Begins
~Recap~
I wonder what the "cost" is. Could it really be so high that Kagome is the only one able to pay it? Everyone but Kagome thought. Kagome took a step forward with not even the slightest hint of fear on her face. It must be destiny. I have to pay the price, no matter what it is… but what IS it? "What is the price? I will do anything but I want to know what it is."
There was a silence that seemed to last forever. Then, the voice spoke. The voice said, "The price is….."
~White Nothingness~ (A/N Still haven't found a name for it ^__^;;)
The voice said, "The price is… your life, Kagome."
"CHIKUSHOU!!!!!" InuYasha shouted. "You're kidding me, right?" Everyone else was thinking the same thing. No one wanted to lose Kagome. After their travels together, they became their own little family.
"She's so young! Kagome is only 16! She CAN'T lose her life now. She hasn't really lived!" screamed Sango. "I… we… we can't lose her!"
Shippou started to bawl when the voice said, "It is indeed true and sad. But there are some benefits. You have the choice to reincarnate her, give her a mark so you can identify her, give her an object that she will forever carry around, make a first name for her and even bring her to Feudal Japan if you'd like. That way she'll be with you in exactly a year."
But it won't be the same… InuYasha thought This is the woman I love… No one could replace her. "Will she be aware of her past life?" He asked. "Will she be the same person she is now?"
There was a short silence and then the voice spoke once more. "I am sorry, but she will not be aware of her past life. There is still a small chance that she will have the same personality though. But that is indeed a small chance."
Miroku spoke in a calm voice, "We should not do this. We can just try our best to protect the jewel. To lose Kagome… would be like loosing a sister... it would be-"
The voice interrupted Miroku, "This choice belongs to no one but Kagome. Let her make her choice for it is, after all, her life."
Kagome, the entire time had been staring at her feet. After considering every aspect of the offer she said, "I will take the offer. We can't let the jewel be defiled ever again. This is our chance to get rid of it forever, so we have no choice but to take the offer. When I do die, I will go as a peaceful spirit. I won't be like Kikyo. I'm ok with this choice of mine. Plus, he said I can even come back. Isn't that good enough?"
InuYasha walked up to Kagome. Pure love shone in his eyes. He closed his eyes and kissed her; holding her close to deepen the kiss. After what seemed like forever, he broke off the kiss. He held onto her hand and looked into her eyes. "Kagome, I can never let you go. I don't care what happens; I just can't let you die." (A/N I'm not that great at love scenes. But hey, that's my opinion.)
"InuYasha…." Kagome said sadly. "I have to. Gomen nasai. Um, Sacred Jewel… lady? After I die, can I be reincarnated?"
"Yes, now what do you wish for her first name to be?" the Sacred Jewel asked.
"It has to be something memorable" says Sango.
"Raine" said Kagome. "I want her name to be Raine."
Raine, what a nice name. Thought InuYasha.
"Good, now what do you want her birthmark to be?" asked the Sacred Jewel.
"How about a heart? Just on the right of her-" SLAP! Miroku had a new red handmark on his face.
"Baka hentai houshi." Sango grumbled.
"OOH!" said Shippou. "How about an arrow?"
Kagome smiled. "Yes Shippou, it'll be an arrow and She'll have it on her right hand on her pointer finger."
"Ok, so she'll be named Raine and have an arrow shaped birthmark on her pointer finger. Now, what do you want the object to be? Remember, she will carry it with her everywhere. Make it something special" said the voice.
InuYasha stepped forward. "I-I've been saving this for a while, but I guess it'll be for your reincarnation instead of you." He handed Kagome a necklace with a gold chain and a jade dog.
"Kirei… arigato!" said Kagome. "Sacred Jewel, I would like this to be the object."
The necklace was lifted into the air. After a second of floating there, it disappeared. "So now that that's done with, I will tell you a bit more. Your choices will reflect a bit on what Raine will be like. Raine describes how her movements would be like. They will be as smooth as water. The arrow shaped birthmark will give her a natural talent for archery. Lastly, the jade dog necklace will make her a friendly, active and charismatic person. Before you die, I will allow you to say goodbye to those who are here. A few seconds before you die, you will feel a large amount of pain and you will most likely scream. But after that you'll have a sense of peace around you. You may say your goodbyes now."
Kagome looked at her friends sadly. But her eyes showed no fear of what was to happen. They had been through so much, and now to have to say goodbye… she just never really thought about that. "I-I'll miss all of you. Just let my incarnate feel welcome… ne? InuYasha, tell my mom everything okay? Daijobu. I'm ready… to die."
"This will hurt a good deal Kagome. Have no regrets and you will live happily in Heaven." said the Sacred Jewel.
A medium blue orb formed around Kagome. She stood still and gazed out at her friends. Her smile was determined yet filled with sadness at the same time. Suddenly, bright lightning bolts seemed to appear. But they were between Kagome and the orb's sides. Instead of the bolts going down into Kagome, the bolts were coming from Kagome into the orb. Somehow, she stayed up, but her screams could be heard loud and clear. Her eyes seemed empty because her pupils were so small. That continued for about 10 seconds. The blue orb slowly disappeared. When it had disappeared entirely, Kagome slumped to the ground.
"KAGOME!!" InuYasha yelled as he rushed to her side. He sat next to her and held her up with his arms.
"Itaii…" Kagome said weakly. "Gomen nasai… InuYasha…"
InuYasha stared wide-eyed at Kagome. "You… you can't die! Not now! I- … I LOVE YOU!"
Kagome stared lovingly up at InuYasha. "I… love… you… Inu-… ya-… sha." With that, she closed her eyes and died.
InuYasha's tears fell lightly on Kagome's peaceful face. "This… this can't be… NO!!!!"
~Minutes later in Kagome's era~
A baby comes into the world, unknowing of its fate. The mother looks at the baby and says without thinking, "Let's name her Raine. That's your name little one. Raine Whisperwind."
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Next Chapter: Back to Feudal Japan!
Vocabulary:
Gomen nasai: I'm really sorry
Chikushou: Shit/Damn
Baka: Stupid/Idiot
Hentai: Perverted
Houshi: Monk
Kirei: Beautiful
Itaii: Ouch
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