Chapter 12: Back Through the Well
)(WHOOP! Guess whose back! Well Tests, are over, and I have more time to write the endings for this fanfic! Enjoyies! BTW this chapter might be long!)(
The sun rose slowly over the mountains. It left a trail of shadows across the vast valleys, and forest of the lands. As it came upon the waterfall, where the InuYasha-tachi was, they had already stirred. They were getting ready for a new adventure off back toward Kaede's village. Kisa, who was still asleep, opened her eyes slowly and yawned. Kagome was sitting down beside her packing stuff, such as herbs, in her backpack.
Sango, Miroku, and Shippou were bustling about around Kirara. InuYasha and Kouga were at it again, fighting over who was stronger, and who would be able to defeat Naraku first. Kisa sat up and pulled away the cover off of her. She folded it over her arm and handed it over to Kagome, who was awfully quiet.
Kagome looked up at Kisa and smiled. "We should go the future today. Your sister is probably wondering why you haven't called."
At that thought, Kisa blinked nervously. –Hisame! She's probably worried sick! I completely forgot- Kisa stood up slowly, and nodded.
Kagome closed her backpack and threw it with difficulty over her shoulder. She walked over to InuYasha, who was close to taking his Tetsusaiga out on Kouga. She sighed, and narrowed her eyes in frustration.
InuYasha crossed his arms and walked away pouting stubbornly. "Are you ready yet?" he asked.
Kagome nodded. "You're the one holding us up with pointless arguing."
InuYasha narrowed his brows, and kicked up dust with his foot. "Feh."
Kisa stood up at walked over to the three. She looked over to Kouga, who did not look back. Instead he averted his eyes from her, staring blankly at the sky. Kisa crossed her arms and walked over to Sango, and Kirara. She jumped behind her, and wrapped her arms around Sango's waist.
Kagome looked over to her. "Riding with Sango?" she asked.
Kisa nodded, and lowered her head. Everything seemed tense. Nobody spoke to one another, unless they absolutely had to. Kisa felt Miroku climb behind her, putting the staff around her waist to keep his balance.
"Something wrong? You seem troubled?" He said.
"No, I'm ok." She replied. However, his sincere gesture was overshadowed, as Kisa felt his hand stroking her butt. She winced, and sweat dropped, turning in a semi circle to slap him.
Miroku sighed as he rubbed the red handprint on his face, shrugging his shoulders. "What did I do wrong?"
Kirara then took off and Sango looked backwards. "That's what you get, you lecherous Monk."
Shippou nodded. "Yea."
Kisa looked down at a small cyclone following them, as well as InuYasha and Kagome. She sighed and lifted her head, looking out over the treetops. –Maybe once I go home…I should just stay there. I mean it's not like I belong here, right? Kagome, and the other's can recover the last part of the jewel on their own.- Kisa sighed and brushed loose strands of hair from her face. She shook her head, and watched as the shrine gate of Kaede's village came into view.
Kirara landed softly on the ground, and let the four get off. Kisa landed on the balls of her feet, rocking back and forth before regaining her balance. She walked over to Kagome, and InuYasha. Kouga had caught up once again, and skidded in front of Kagome, nearly knocking Kisa and InuYasha over.
"Well, Kagome looks like I've got to leave you for now. Don't worry though, I'll be back." He said, holding Kagome's hands.
Kisa brushed the dirt from her skirt, and blouse. She scowled, eyes burning with anger. InuYasha looked over at her, and backed a step away. Kagome had pulled away from Kouga and smiled nervously. Kisa shook her head, and balled her hands into fists.
Kouga acted as if what had happened between him and Kisa last night never occurred. He smiled at Kagome and took off into a run, looking back one last time. His eyes fell on Kisa, who didn't notice, and had her arms crossed angrily. He sighed and broke out into a faster sprint.
Kisa began to speed walk away from the group, despite the pain in her legs. The rest of the group caught up to her, and they walked together to the village. InuYasha looked over at Kisa, and narrowed his eyes. –That damn wolf, when will he ever learn- He thought.
As the InuYasha-tachi reached Kaede's hut, Kisa had posted herself up against the wall, pouting doggedly and narrowing her eyes at the floor. Kagome walked over to her, putting a hand on her shoulder. Kisa didn't react; instead she flinched and closed her eyes.
"Kisa we should go now." Kagome said softly.
Kisa sighed, "Fine, I just want to go home now."
Kagome nodded, and waved goodbye to the others. Kisa followed her, not saying any goodbyes. They walked silently through the forest towards the well. Kagome stared at Kisa, and lowered her head. –What's bothering her? She seems like a totally different person-
"So….We might be in our time for awhile then?" Asked Kisa; breaking the ominous silence.
Kagome nodded. "Kisa, is there something else that's bothering you?"
The question was obvious, only someone who had the brain capacity of a worm couldn't see what was wrong with Kisa. "No." She lied.
"Is it Kouga?"
"………"
"It is isn't it? Listen, he's too hardheaded to change his mind. He can't get it though his thick skull that I don't love him, although he has someone who does. Right?" Kagome walked in front of Kisa, gripping the straps of her backpack tightly.
Kisa didn't look at her, as she began to blush a bright fuchsia. Her eyes averted to the dew wet grass. The sun shone over them, casting their shadows to dance as the trees swayed. Kisa sighed and ran a hand over her forehead. "I'm just a useless human, right? A guardian who's just a human, I have no special powers. I'm not special"
Kagome smiled and tilted her head to face Kisa straight in the eyes. "That's not true! You're the guardian for the sacred jewel; a powerful jewel that only your spiritual powers can control."
Kisa lifted her head and smirked. "I guess so," She sighed, "let's get going."
Kagome straightened up, and walked beside Kisa to the well. Kisa jumped in first, and Kagome followed her. They climbed out on the other side, and headed toward the Higurashi's residence. Kagome slid the door open and Kisa walked in, automatically running up to Kagome's room. She dropped down on Kagome's bed and took a sigh of relaxation.
The door to Kagome's room opened, as Kagome stepped inside. "Well I see you've gotten comfortable."
Kisa looked up at her and smiled. "Yup! Mind if I use your phone?"
Kagome shook her head and handed her the cordless. Kisa walked out of the room with it and into an empty one. She pressed the on button, and began to dial her number with ease. The line rang for a few minutes, then a click, and an unclear voice.
"Hello?"
"Hisame? It's Kisa." Kisa said.
"Kisa! Why haven't you called until now? I was worried. I would have called, but I didn't know their number! How are you doing?" Hisame questioned.
Kisa sighed. "I'm good. It's really nice over here."
Hisame chuckled. "Well, that's good. So what's up, Sis?"
"Nothing. Listen, I'm coming by today…we need to talk, ok?"
"Uh…ok sure."
Kisa blinked a few times and rubbed her hand along her necklace. "Ok, I'll see you later, bye."
Kisa pressed the off button and twirled the phone in her hands. She walked back to Kagome's room and settled the phone on the desk. Kagome looked up from her math book and blinked.
"What did she say?" Kagome asked.
"Nothing, I'm just going to stop by my house and have a talk with my sister."
"About the jewel?"
"Yea, she needs to know. I mean that's ok right?" Kisa asked with pleading eyes.
Kagome put a finger up to her lips in thought. "Sure. She's your family!"
Kisa nodded and sat on the ledge of Kagome's window staring out at the Goshinboku tree. She sighed and rested her chin on the palm of her hand. A slow and cool breeze flowed through the window blowing back Kisa's hair.
Kagome stared at her from the side and blinked. Something inside of her pulsated as she was thrown into a premonition.
A woman was tied up in chains by a hoard of demons that were dragging her away somewhere. A man was running after her, trying his hardest to reach her before they took her. The woman broke free of the chains and something around her neck glowed. It shined a bright light and made the woman fall to her knees. She didn't move. The man picked her up in his arms and held her close to him, tears streaming down his face.
Kagome shook her head and looked back to Kisa. –What was that? Kisa, was that you? What's going to happen, once we recover the last piece of the puzzle- Kagome thought biting her bottom lip. The window closed by itself due to the wind, making Kisa and Kagome jump slightly. Kisa turned to Kagome, who had been staring blankly for awhile.
"Um…something wrong?" She asked.
Kagome shook her head and smiled. "No. It's nothing, just a thought."
Kisa nodded and stood up from the window sill. She went over to small backpack, compared to Kagome's, and picked it up. She looked down at her clothes. –Yuck. Dirt and blood…again. I can't go home looking like this. Hisame will suspect something for sure! She'll probably ask a mouthful of questions.- Kisa thought.
She walked out of Kagome's room into the bathroom, and quickly changed into some denim jeans and a pink short sleeved shirt.
"Well. I think it's about time I headed over to my house. You're welcomed to come with me, Kagome. That is if you want too." Kisa asked tossing the backpack over her shoulder.
"Nah, I think I should go to the store, and stock up on food for when we go back to the feudal era." Kagome replied shaking her head.
Kisa nodded. Kagome walked her out the door and waved goodbye to her. Kisa smiled waving back. She walked slowly down the long slanting steps, the windy afternoon making her wobble uneasily. Kisa walked down a familiar street and turned a corner down an ally, to a small two-story house with a pale periwinkle coat and pearly white shutters. –HOME-
Somewhere close by a clanking noise was heard. Kisa tilted her head and walked around to the side of the house, pushing back the loose gate which separated the front and back yard. Her feet kicked up loose soil as she stopped in front of her older sister, who was tinkering with a rather old car.
Hisame, Kisa's older sister, had long black hair that was tied in a low bun. She turned around and faced Kisa, her deep brown eyes beaming at her younger sister. She smiled and wiped engine oil from her hands.
"Kisa!"
Kisa smiled, dropping her bag to hug her sister. She pulled away and sighed, relieved to see a familiar and loving face. "I'm back!"
Hisame nodded, "Yes, and I'm glad too."
As Kisa narrowed her eyes at the car it sputtered up oil all over the lawn. Hisame rolled her eyes and sighed exasperated. She threw an old rag at it and kicked one of the tires with the tip of her shoe.
"So I guess it hasn't been fixed yet?" Kisa asked.
"As you can tell," Hisame replied shaking her head, "But besides that, you said you needed to talk about something. Is everything ok?"
Kisa looked down to her chest where the necklace laid in a gentle manner. She gripped it with her right hand and yanked it off. Hisame narrowed her eyes at Kisa confused. Kisa stared at the jewel, which was now larger, in the palm of her hand. Hisame looked down at the necklace and scratched the back of her head.
"Everything's ok. Hisame, do you remember mom or dad telling you anything special about the jewel or symbol on this necklace?" Kisa asked staring at her sister.
Hisame lowered her head to the ground. "Kisa maybe we should go inside."
The two sisters walked inside their home, slipping off their shoes, and walking to the living room. They each took a seat on the small pillows placed on the floor opposite each other. Kisa placed the jewel between them on a small wooden table. Hisame took the jewel in her hands and sighed.
Kisa furrowed her brows and stood up angrily. "You knew didn't you! You knew we were guardians of the sacred jewel, and you knew about the priestess! Why didn't you tell me Hisame! Why!"
Hisame looked up and gave Kisa a very sincere smile. "Mom and Dad wanted you to have a normal life. The tradition had been passed down since the jewel was created by Midoriko. They wanted you to live life strong, not having to worry about where the jewel was now. So they asked me never to tell you about our powers or why you must wear the necklace. It's a symbol of who and what you are, Kisa."
As an overwhelming feeling came over Kisa, she fell to the knees on the pillow and banged the table with her hands. "Well, did they ever think of what might happen if I found out?"
"Yes. They knew if you found out you must guard the jewel with all your power."
Kisa crossed her arms. "That's just great! Why can't you protect it?"
"Because I was not the one they left their powers to when they died."
"Well, now I'm stuck trying to bring back half of the jewel back together!"
"I see. The attributes of Love and Friendship, right?"
Kisa nodded. "Yea, so far I've found Friendship." She pointed the larger piece of the jewel. "Hisame, Kagome has been traveling back and forth through times and I stumbled upon the Feudal Era. They need my help in piecing the jewel to stop an evil and powerful demon."
"I know." Hisame said blankly. "I already know about Naraku, he was after all the one who killed the priestess we were supposed to protect. That's why I never called their home to worry you."
Kisa gave Hisame a surprised look. –How, how could she keep this from me for so long like this? I just don't understand. Can I actually do this on my own- Kisa shook her head. "So, can I go back and help?"
Hisame nodded. "Yes, but I think you should go to school for at least a couple of weeks so the teachers don't get too suspicious. After that you can go back. I'll work something out."
"A couple of weeks! Naraku could be a lot stronger by then!" Kisa shouted. "I won't do it!"
"Then you don't go back! Stop being so stubborn!" Hisame yelled back.
Kisa sighed and nodded. "Fine then; I'll do it."
The room was quiet and still. Kisa stood up and began to walk toward the stairs which were well concealed behind a small room. As she reached her room door, she banged her head on it. –WHY? Why is this happening now of all times? GAH DAMMIT- She screamed inside of her thoughts. Kisa slid open the door and threw her bag in the corner of the half empty room. She hadn't finished unpacking and all that were inside of the room was a bed and a couple of boxes.
Kisa sat down on her bed and stared at the pale pink wall before her. She sighed and noticed Hisame had already washed and ironed her uniform, Kisa walked over to the chair which is resided on. –Tomorrow is Monday. I have no choice but to go to school. I should call Kagome.-
The phone lay on the floor opposite the window. Kisa picked it up form the receiver and wrapped the white cord around her finger as she dialed Kagome's number. It rang for three times before it clicked and someone on the other line picked up.
"Hello?"
"Hello, is Kagome there?" Kisa asked.
"I'm sorry but Kagome's rheumatoid has come back…and –GRAMPS- Uh…never mind."
"Hello?" Kagome's voice rang through the phone.
"Kagome, its Kisa. I can't go with you to the feudal era."
"How come? What did your sister say?"
Kisa told Kagome about how Hisame already knew everything. She then told Kagome how she needed to go back to school so none of the teachers got suspicious about anything. Then after that she could go to Feudal era again.
"Wow. Um…Ok I'll go back to tell InuYasha and the others. I'll go back to school with you tomorrow!" Kagome replied.
Kisa nodded and smiled to herself. "Alright then. See you tomorrow."
The phone clicked and Kisa hung up the line. She walked over to her backpack on the floor by the window, and took out all the clothes stuffing books, pens, pencils, and paper in it. She noticed something shiny on the ground outside. Kisa pushed open the door to her room and ran through the back steps outside. On the floor was the spear which Kisa had forgotten all about.
"The spear followed me? How?" She asked herself.
Kisa took the spear into her room and puzzled over why and how the spear could find Kisa. She leaned up against the wall, but it shook and fell to the floor pointing to the backpack. Kisa narrowed her eyes and put the tip of her chin on the palm of her hand thinking. Before she touched the spear it rattled and folded itself up. Kisa stared at it wide eyed.
"You want to go in the backpack?"
The spear glowed and shook again. Kisa shook her head and stuck the spear in the side pocket of the backpack. –We'll see what happens I guess.-
