Hey Hey!

I feel so bad about making the last chapter so short.... I really do! But thanks A LOT to freaky-hanyou I now recall the story about Midoriko! I made a few small changes to this chapter but now it all makes sense! Thank you freaky-hanyou your my new best friend.. I know i could have gotten my own episode guide.. but my computer's internet explorer doesnt seem to want to load anypages other thatn ffnet or hotmail.. strange huh? Well I guess I should stop babbling and let you read... Hope you enjoy!

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Chapter 2 - Midoriko - Protectress of the Sacred Jewel

by xFaLLeNxGoDDesSx

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"Kagome… Kagome... Awaken!"

She felt light as air. There was no pain. Nothing. She opened her eyes and was blinded by the bright white light. Her eyes frantically searched the area, trying to locate Inuyasha. She opened her mouth to call out for him but no sound was made.

"Don't worry Kagome." The young girl jumped in fright. "Do not be afraid."

Kagome stood up, feeling queasy, but the feeling passed almost as soon as it had come. She turned slowly and saw a woman standing behind her. The lady was dressed in a priestess style kimono, with armour over top. She held a sword in her right hand.

Who is she? Kagome wondered.

"I am Midoriko, protector of the sacred Shikon no Tama."

How did she know that? Can she read my mind?

"In this world, you aren't able to talk, so you're thoughts speak for you."

Right… Where are we?

"We are inside of the Shikon jewel." The woman said.

Nani?! You're kidding right? But… I thought when Naraku… am I dead?

"No, you are not," She explained. "You see, right before the demons attacked you, the jewel was completed and since you were the one in possession of it, it granted your wish."

But I didn't make a wish!

"Try to remember. I think you'll understand."

Kagome stood with her arms crossed and a puzzled look on her face. The last thing she remembered thinking was that she wanted everything to go back to normal.

"See, the jewel took you're thought for a wish."

But then… what happened. Why did I end up here? And why aren't you in a battle… the legend says you are in an ongoing fight with demons, within the Shikon Jewel.

"For some reason when you entered the jewel, your purification powers sent the demons into hiding. They ran… They must have sensed your true strength. But when you leave the battle will continue.
But if you're wondering why you ended up here, it's because you are the reincarnation of a priestess and you yourself have the powers of a miko. The jewel, hmm, how do I say this? Well, it has a mind of its own. It must see some sort of important role you play in the coming future, so it absorbed you in order to preserve your life."

What about Inuyasha? And Naraku?

"Naraku was unable to withstand the power of the thousands of demons. Despite his assumption, his soul was devoured by the demons. Later on, a group of stray soul-stealers took the soul to hell, recognizing its evil aura."

But what about Inuyasha?! She asked.

Midoriko bite her lip, and looked down at the girl.

"When you wished for everything to go back to normal… the jewel set it back as it should have been 50 years in the past, before you arrived to the Sengoku Jidai. It destroyed Onigumo, before the foul creature had a chance to meddle in the affairs of the priestess Kikyo."

But then… I never… I never met Inuyasha. None of this journey ever took place! I didn't want that! No!

"I understand, but you see, the jewel did not."

No! I need to see Inuyasha. This isn't true! It can't be! I can't live without Inuyasha! Kagome's mouth fell open, having thought that.

Kagome felt the world falling away from her. She became light headed.

"You made the right choice," She heard, Midoriko's voice coming from all around her. "By admitting your acceptance and love for one who thought he would live in a world that rejected him, you have broken the Shikon's spell. I was lying when I said it set things back as it should have been. Kikyo was never meant to be with Inuyasha. You were. Go back, Kagome. Go back to the world that was always meant to be." The voice faded away and just as Kagome's vision clouded over, Midoriko added one last thing, "The quest with Inuyasha is not yet over. He will protect you as you purify the jewel. Remember the purification of the jewel means the end of the battle within it.…"

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Did you like it? Did you like it?

Well I hope you did. This story is a great break from "Never Give Up." Fear not, though. I am writing more for that story.. I have a feeling that the next chapter of it will be pretty long. I need a beta reader still!

Just some suggestions...

If you're looking for new anime music.. I suggest the gundam wing songs.. I never really like gundam wing that much, but a friend does and she has a cd with all the songs.. I loved em. Thats all i listen to now! I know.. its sad.

Heres a few titles,

White Reflection (I dont know the artist) Just Communication - Two-mix Just communication type 2 - Two-mix Rhythm Emotion - Two-mix (i think)

Those are really good songs!

Well until next time,

Ja ne!