Always My Soul
By: dragonfly-rising
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or any of the characters
~ Inuyasha ~
He was losing her. Sango was dieing and no matter how tightly he held to her soul she was slipping away. When he had learned of Kikyo's death it had cut him like a knife but it had been momentary, she had already been dead for 50 years. He had not seen it, had not felt her move away from him into the darkness. Now with Sango he felt it and there was no end to his torment. No way for him to comfort himself or Miroku who was just as crazed as he in their world made of Kee's will. In a place where no time existed at this instant they felt the draw of time and its horrors. He raged against the unfairness of it, fighting for Sango just as fiercely as she fought for herself. All three of them were losing the battle.
~ She is coming ~
The thought originated with Miroku and spread through Inuyasha like wildfire. Something he had not paid attention to now demand his attention that was torn between Sango's continued existence and this new entity that was rushing forward to fill this void that they occupied alone in their struggle. Not even Kee was apparent anymore where before she surrounded them and held them in thrall. This new person swept over them, sending exhilaration and new strength into his soul. The relief that flooded him was almost overwhelming.
~ Kagome? ~
The answering sense of her, of Kagome, would have made him weep with joy if he had not become so desperate.
~ Please ~ he and Miroku cried out to her, not even understanding what they wanted to ask but knowing she was the only one to turn to now.
~ Tosh ~ came Kagome's voice, full of authority and sorrow.
~ Yes Miko ~ answered a new voice, a male voice full of concern and obedience.
Inuyasha felt the weight of Sango's soul lifted from him and cried out again this time in anger, just as Miroku did the same.
~Be still Inuyasha and Miroku I will not harm her. ~ The new being, Tosh, explained compassionately to them his voice patient and understanding.
Begrudgingly they released their burden, afraid that letting go of her would cause Sango's parting. They felt Tosh give Sango over to Kagome and relaxed slightly. Tosh then turned to them. As the man's attention fell on Inuyasha he felt something strange stir inside him. It was an odd sense of familiarity, as if he knew this Tosh or had known him before in some way.
~ No need to worry little one...Kagome has come. I am but a mere helper in this but you two cannot remain here. ~ Tosh said to them.
~ What do you mean? ~ Inuyasha asked suspiciously.
~ Inuyasha...~ Miroku hissed at him.
Inuyasha ignored the monk ~ who are you? Where do I know you from? ~
Tosh chuckled indulgently ~ you always were so full of questions Inu...so full of life. But now is not the time, we must hurry. ~
With that Inuyasha was caught up in a ripping force that threw him firmly back into his singular self with a painful jolt.
Miroku shook his head in a vain attempt to clear it. His mind swam with too much information and he was hard pressed to find any type of order to it. He slowly pushed himself up on his arms, having found himself flat on his back after the return to his body. Again he shook his head, this time meeting with more success and raised it, only to find himself frozen with shock.
Directly ahead of him the familiar black/green magic of Yensa's mirror rushed over the figure of Kee who had thrown her arms up in an act of protection. Ferlias was laughing a deep mocking laugh that made Miroku instantly ill. Before he could do more then utter an inarticulate denial the magic dispersed. The sight that met his eyes was more then his muddled mind could sort out, though a tiny blossom of hope came to his heart.
In front of him stood a female figure draped in what seemed to be a gown made entirely from black and pink miko energies. Her hair now loosened from Kee's preferred bun swept around the figure reminding Miroku of the way plants moved underwater. She no longer held a sword in her hand and his heart seized as he took in her nearness to Ferlias.
Out of the corner of his eye he saw Inuyasha make a repeat of his own previous action. The hanyou then rose, grunting in exertion. Miroku followed suit only just becoming aware of a myriad of small aches around his body. He saw Inuyasha focus on the female figure and narrow his amber eyes.
"My my I am impressed, I had not thought you strong enough to combine all those personalities. Tell me, what is your secret little miko?" Ferlias sneered at the new person.
"Kagome?" Inuyasha whispered uncertainty coloring his voice.
She did not answer or even turn to them, her entire focus on what lay beyond Ferlias but one of her hands came up slightly, her index finger extending a little and Miroku felt tears mist his eyes.
"Its her Inuyasha its really her! Its Kagome!" He exclaimed gleefully.
In his mind that hand came up again, the index finger rising in a motion well known to him.
~ Wait, I have something to do first ~
By: dragonfly-rising
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or any of the characters
~ Inuyasha ~
He was losing her. Sango was dieing and no matter how tightly he held to her soul she was slipping away. When he had learned of Kikyo's death it had cut him like a knife but it had been momentary, she had already been dead for 50 years. He had not seen it, had not felt her move away from him into the darkness. Now with Sango he felt it and there was no end to his torment. No way for him to comfort himself or Miroku who was just as crazed as he in their world made of Kee's will. In a place where no time existed at this instant they felt the draw of time and its horrors. He raged against the unfairness of it, fighting for Sango just as fiercely as she fought for herself. All three of them were losing the battle.
~ She is coming ~
The thought originated with Miroku and spread through Inuyasha like wildfire. Something he had not paid attention to now demand his attention that was torn between Sango's continued existence and this new entity that was rushing forward to fill this void that they occupied alone in their struggle. Not even Kee was apparent anymore where before she surrounded them and held them in thrall. This new person swept over them, sending exhilaration and new strength into his soul. The relief that flooded him was almost overwhelming.
~ Kagome? ~
The answering sense of her, of Kagome, would have made him weep with joy if he had not become so desperate.
~ Please ~ he and Miroku cried out to her, not even understanding what they wanted to ask but knowing she was the only one to turn to now.
~ Tosh ~ came Kagome's voice, full of authority and sorrow.
~ Yes Miko ~ answered a new voice, a male voice full of concern and obedience.
Inuyasha felt the weight of Sango's soul lifted from him and cried out again this time in anger, just as Miroku did the same.
~Be still Inuyasha and Miroku I will not harm her. ~ The new being, Tosh, explained compassionately to them his voice patient and understanding.
Begrudgingly they released their burden, afraid that letting go of her would cause Sango's parting. They felt Tosh give Sango over to Kagome and relaxed slightly. Tosh then turned to them. As the man's attention fell on Inuyasha he felt something strange stir inside him. It was an odd sense of familiarity, as if he knew this Tosh or had known him before in some way.
~ No need to worry little one...Kagome has come. I am but a mere helper in this but you two cannot remain here. ~ Tosh said to them.
~ What do you mean? ~ Inuyasha asked suspiciously.
~ Inuyasha...~ Miroku hissed at him.
Inuyasha ignored the monk ~ who are you? Where do I know you from? ~
Tosh chuckled indulgently ~ you always were so full of questions Inu...so full of life. But now is not the time, we must hurry. ~
With that Inuyasha was caught up in a ripping force that threw him firmly back into his singular self with a painful jolt.
Miroku shook his head in a vain attempt to clear it. His mind swam with too much information and he was hard pressed to find any type of order to it. He slowly pushed himself up on his arms, having found himself flat on his back after the return to his body. Again he shook his head, this time meeting with more success and raised it, only to find himself frozen with shock.
Directly ahead of him the familiar black/green magic of Yensa's mirror rushed over the figure of Kee who had thrown her arms up in an act of protection. Ferlias was laughing a deep mocking laugh that made Miroku instantly ill. Before he could do more then utter an inarticulate denial the magic dispersed. The sight that met his eyes was more then his muddled mind could sort out, though a tiny blossom of hope came to his heart.
In front of him stood a female figure draped in what seemed to be a gown made entirely from black and pink miko energies. Her hair now loosened from Kee's preferred bun swept around the figure reminding Miroku of the way plants moved underwater. She no longer held a sword in her hand and his heart seized as he took in her nearness to Ferlias.
Out of the corner of his eye he saw Inuyasha make a repeat of his own previous action. The hanyou then rose, grunting in exertion. Miroku followed suit only just becoming aware of a myriad of small aches around his body. He saw Inuyasha focus on the female figure and narrow his amber eyes.
"My my I am impressed, I had not thought you strong enough to combine all those personalities. Tell me, what is your secret little miko?" Ferlias sneered at the new person.
"Kagome?" Inuyasha whispered uncertainty coloring his voice.
She did not answer or even turn to them, her entire focus on what lay beyond Ferlias but one of her hands came up slightly, her index finger extending a little and Miroku felt tears mist his eyes.
"Its her Inuyasha its really her! Its Kagome!" He exclaimed gleefully.
In his mind that hand came up again, the index finger rising in a motion well known to him.
~ Wait, I have something to do first ~