Thanks to my 3 reviewers for the tips and the encouragement!
xSetosgirlx thanks for the tip I hope this chapter is better! I hope you will keep reading!
Kanon-Chan thanks for the tip and example as well! I hope you will keep reading too!
Kaze Kitsune thanks! I didn't want to make Kikyo evil because she reminds me of Koga. Besides she had Inuyasha first. Shrugs at least that's what I think. Oh, and I can't wait to read your story " Kikyou VS the Kikyou Bashers!" Also you have good ideas for pairings and really good questions I would like answered as well…
'thoughts to each other'
"talking out loud"
coming soon 'other peoples thoughts'
Okay, I found out I forgot the disclaimer thing so here it is.
Disclaimer: I do not nor will I ever own Inuyasha or its characters.
Chapter 2I woke up in a cold sweat gasping for air. I tried to concentrate enough to control my breathing with little success. I slowly looked over at Kikyo to make sure she was still sleeping. She was and it looked like she was having a peaceful dream. I carefully slid out of bed and glanced at the clock beside my bed. 1:38 P.M. great I'm not supposed to wake up for another four or five hours.
The last mission kept playing over and over in my head. The only thing different is that Kikyo didn't make it out alive. I know it's not true but my own mind argues with me. I would die before I ever let that happen. I stood up and quietly walked to my bathroom. I shut the door, turning the handle so it didn't even click.
I grabbed two towels from under the sink and put them on the crack under the door. That way no light would be seen in my room. I turned to face the mirror. On both sides of the sink were three candles. I slowly waved my hand over them till they all ignited. I stared at my image in the mirror. Black hair to my waist, blue eyes, athletic body, four piercings in each ear, and a nose piercing. Appearances, easy to change, easy to alter. I silently laughed at that. If I wanted I could be a blond with green eyes or a red head with hazel eyes. I don't though because I like who I am and I accept what I do. I even like it in a way, even if I get a few nightmares after a job.
Don't get me wrong my life isn't all bad; I've had some happiness since Tessio. I touched the cool surface of the mirror and instantly my image turned into one of my most prized memories. I stood there and watched the memory play. It was the first time Kikyo and I ever shot, let alone held a bow. In front of us was a target each. Stuck in the targets were two arrows, dead center. Bulls eye. Beyond us you could see Tessio smiling proudly as we started to jump up and down.
That was the day we found out we were the protectors of a jewel. A jewel with so much power it could destroy the human race. It is the jewel of four souls. Around our necks we were half of the jewel each. I sighed and touched the mirror. I watched as it swirled and changed into my reflection.
'Kagome…' I herd Kikyo whisper in my head.
'Its okay I just went to get some water. I'll be there in a minute.' I answered back in her head. I took one last look at my self and sighed once again. I could already see the bags forming under my eyes. At least I can cover them up with magic. I blew a short breath in my hand and waved it over the candles. As the candles went out I waited for my eyes to adjust. I reached for the door and pulled, only to find the resistance of the towels. I did an eye roll and kicked them out of the way.
"Kags," Kikyo hesitated. Kikyo NEVER hesitated in her life. She was always so sure of herself.
"Kikyo I'm here. What's wrong?" I asked concerned.
"I… I've been having really weird dreams. Not nightmares, dreams. I always fell safe and protected." Kikyo let out a little laugh and closed her eyes.
"Can you imagine me being protected? The funny thing is I don't even argue with the voice telling me that he will protect me. Him and another may say harsh things that hurt us, but deep inside I feel love. The one that wants to protect me makes me feel loved. I don't mean that you don't, but this is a different type of feeling. The other I believe is for you. I see lots of silver and white. It's beautiful, scary, and yet safe. The voices are all male except two females. The females aren't a threat but feel like friends, maybe even two more sisters." Kikyo opened her eyes looking tired and drained.
"Okay, lets sleep. We will talk more in the morning if you want." I said a little shakily.
Kikyo just nodded her head and lay back down. I bent down and gently kissed her forehead like you do with a child. I lay down beside her, hugging her from behind. I felt her relax and begin to drift. I lay there silently willing for sleep to claim me for the remaining hours we had left.
A/N: Okay is it any better? I tried to fix the talking part so nobody would get confused. Sorry its short but I am a little stuck. I know what's going to happen, but not how… well at least not yet.
