Well hello again! I'm not hyper this time so no need to run away in fear! Well I have nothing good to say so I'm just going to let you read!
Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha... poor me... poor you... poor everyone...
Inuyasha sat up abruptly, nearly falling out of the tree he was perched in. How many times had he nearly fallen out of the tree and he had been pulled upright by some invisible force? He had lost count but he knew it was Kagome, she said she'd always protect him, and so she did. He didn't like reliving the moments in which she died every night... the only part he liked was hearing Kagome's voice. He knew her soul was still there though. Her soul had automatically filled Kikyo when Kagome disappeared for the last time. They had seen Kikyo numerous times throughout their journey; he couldn't look at her anymore. She reminded him too much of Kagome. It hurt to see a close version of Kagome, yet know it wasn't the real thing. He usually left when Kikyo came around. From what Miroku said, Kikyo was unhappy with holding Kagome's soul within her, for it caused him so much pain. He climbed out of the tree and was met by none other than Kikyo.
"Inuyasha, it pains me to see you like this." Kikyo said with sorrow evident in her voice. Inuyasha looked away from her and sighed.
"I'm sorry Kikyo, but you remind me too much of Kagome, and it hurts to see someone who resembles her so much, yet to know its not her." Inuyasha said quietly.
"Would you rather me not be around then?" Kikyo asked politely. Inuyasha nodded sadly.
"I'm sorry Kikyo but I can't see you yet... hopefully someday I'll be able to look at you and only see you, then we can be friends. But until then I need you to be gone." Inuyasha muttered. Kikyo nodded sadly and walked away, with her head hanging only slightly. Inuyasha sighed and started the fire up again, a chore he was used to completing by now, having been awoken by memories every night. Little did he know but the woman he had just banished from his life was trying to make things right, so the memories would stop plaguing him.
"Sesshomaru."
"And who might you be to address this Sesshomaru in such a manner?" A bone chilling voice asked.
"I am Kikyo, protector of the Shikon jewel. I have come to ask a favour of you." Kikyo calmly said as she stepped into the light that Sesshomaru was already standing in.
"A favour? You a mere human wish to ask me for a favour?" Sesshomaru asked with disgust, but Kikyo didn't flinch.
"Yes. I need you to use your fabled sword Tensigia on someone who has been dead for quite some time now." Kikyo calmly asked. Sesshomaru was taken aback by this girl's boldness. Didn't she know who he was? Did she not realise that he could slice her in half with one flick of his fingers?
"You want me to revive a human? What makes you think that I will do this for you, pathetic human?" Sesshomaru asked.
"It is for your brother, Inuyasha." Kikyo said in a monotone. Sesshomaru nearly laughed.
"Do you not know of my past with that worthless half breed? I wish to kill him not help him!" Sesshomaru growled, this human was testing his patience.
"This revival shall kill me in replacement of the girl he used to travel with. Surely you have heard of her demise?" Kikyo asked, and Sesshomaru was shocked. This woman was willing to give up her life to save the girl his lowly brother used to travel with?
"What do you plan for this girl?" He asked, now intrigued for some strange reason.
"I plan for her to come back to Inuyasha, and make him alive again. She will then assist him in killing Naraku, a task that we are attempting. She has amazing spiritual powers and once I am gone, she will be essential in the demise of Naraku." Kikyo explained. Sesshomaru was now greatly intrigued. He nodded and beckoned for Jaken to prepare Ah and Un for a journey.
"Lead us to the grave site." Sesshomaru ordered. Kikyo bowed and walked away.
"There will be no need for your vassal." Kikyo stated and Sesshomaru informed Jaken that he was to watch Rin and keep her safe. He followed close behind Kikyo and patiently waited for the Miko to halt. Kikyo stopped walking just in front of Kagome's grave. The wax crayon picture was still there, although it was faded. There was another gift there that no one had seen be given. It was a ripped piece of red cloth. Kikyo smiled at the gift, knowing who had given it. Kikyo pointed at the grave and Sesshomaru stepped forward. Although this grave was well over a month old, he could still sense the spirits of hell trying to steal her soul. He unsheathed Tensigia and almost chuckled as it started pulsing, as if it wanted him to bring her back. Sesshomaru swiped Tensigia through the ground above the grave, and then stuck it deep in the mound as the screams of the death spirits were vanquished. He ripped Tensigia out of the ground and slid it back into the sheath. Sesshomaru could hear the heartbeat of the young woman start up again, and he felt the other young woman beside him falter slightly. He was not shocked when the priestess fell to her knees in weakness. He was however surprised when the Miko started digging at the grave. He was certain that Kikyo would be dead; clearly she was not. He saw the hand of a young girl sprouted out of the ground. Closely followed by an arm and a torso. The head came up finally and he saw she was crying. Kikyo pulled her reincarnation out of the grave the remainder of the way. And gave her some extra Miko clothes to wear, because her uniform was infested with bugs and vermin. Sesshomaru was disgusted by the young woman's appearance and quickly turned to leave. Kagome only caught a glimpse of him, but didn't recognise him. The only thing she knew was that she needed to find a man... Inuyasha was the only thing she could recall.
"Inuyasha." She whispered as she steadied herself on the shoulder of the woman who had assisted her out of the ground.
"Where is Inuyasha?" Kagome asked. Kikyo had to laugh at the girl's devotion to the hanyou.
"I will take you to him, but first we must make you sanitary." Kikyo lead Kagome to a nearby hot spring and helped her in the water. After Kagome was clean of all the vermin and insects that were infesting her body, Kikyo started to explain what had happened.
"Therefore you were buried, now Inuyasha has been distraught since your demise and will no longer look at me because all he sees is you." Kagome listened intently to the story of her life, and was understandably fascinated.
"Inuyasha loves me?" she asked much like a small child would, and Kikyo nodded.
"More than you can imagine." She said quietly. They reached a clearing in the woods and Kikyo sat down immediately.
"I must apologize. My bringing you back to life has taken my soul and transferred it back to you, and I cannot survive on a portion of a soul. I need to rest so I can continue leading you to Inuyasha. He is not far, do not despair." Kikyo assured the oblivious Kagome.
"Will I remember him when I see him?" she asked, with the child-like air still about her.
"Yes you will, he is not easily forgotten." Kikyo chuckled. Soon after Kikyo's break to regain her strength they were on their way again. Kikyo stayed silent, preferring for Inuyasha to fill the girl in on the rest of her memories. Each clearing they found was a resting spot for the fading Kikyo. She was worried that they wouldn't reach Inuyasha at the pace they were going. Nightfall came and Kagome insisted on the continuation of their journey.
"I need to see him!" She pleaded. Kikyo gave in, only after a short break.
I need souls... she thought in desperation.
Whereas Inuyasha! Was the only thing running through the overly excited Kagome's mind.
Inuyasha awoke with a start again, this time there was no one there to catch him. He plummeted from the branch and landed on the ground with a resounding thud. This worried Inuyasha more than pained him. Kagome had not caught him this morning. Kagome? What happened to you? He thought frantically. He went about his morning routine, all the while worrying about his Kagome. He decided not to bother Sango and Miroku with matters such as falling out of a tree, as to protect his fragile pride, but was worried none the less.
Kagome was extremely delighted this morning. According to Kikyo they were not all that far behind Inuyasha and her friends. They had only a couple of hours of journey left before they should find them. Kikyo was fading though, this journey was very tiring especially since Kagome was so intent on seeing Inuyasha that she had reduced breaks as much as she possibly could without killing her companion.
"Kikyo?" Kagome asked, and Kikyo nodded her acknowledgment.
"Do you need another break?" Kagome asked kindly, seeing the sweat that was collecting on her companion's brow.
"I am quite well Kagome, you need to see Inuyasha, and that has become a very pressing matter. Within two hours journey we should be close enough to him so he can smell you. He will come running, I know he will." Kikyo panted as they continued walking. Kagome took this as her answer and decided that fantasizing about her reunion with Inuyasha would be far more entertaining than talking to Kikyo.
TA DA! That's chapter 2! What do you think NOW? Kagome is alive! WOOHOO! lol are you happier now? Wow I have a lot of questions! lol well I must go now! ok..... I lied about being hyper... I am now. lol well I'll try to update A.S.A.P, TTFN!!
