My energy has finally been revived from the long spell I have just preformed the previous night. But I think I have out done myself with this one, I really think I did. My hands run over the new black pelt and armor I had given Koga. His whole body is still, eyes iced over to show no true emotion, and obedient to my whim. Hn, maybe my old man had some good tricks on him after all, useful ones anyway, others were just pointless. The wolf as a willing servant might not be as bad as I thought it would be, at least he might be able to get a job done.
If you are wondering, yes, Koga is alive again, so you may all stop mourning the idiot's downfall. Thanks to me of course and all of my demonic magic. And the upside of all this is he's perfect for the tasks I need him to do. Kagura of course, does not seem all too keen on this, they were great enemies after all. But I am the Mistress here and what I say goes. And what I say is that Koga is mine to serve me as I see so fit.
I continue to inspect my latest work, making sure every detail is in check. He breathes slowly and calmly, not moving one inch in fear I strike him. My claws glide over his olive-skin. I do my best to examine his legs and arms, feeling their tight muscles. My eyes sweep over his chiseled face and legs, fingers through his black hair. I give him credit, he is a picture of an Adonis. Taking a step back, I nod in some approval. He humbly (if not willingly) bows before me. "My Mistress…"
My hands brush back the dark bangs on his face and I kiss his forehead. He shakes in fear. I guess it would unnerve anyone, seeing as I just killed him and brought him back from the Realm of the Dead. Honestly I think he should be grateful. Wouldn't it be better to serve the most powerful demon on earth rather than be killed by them? I would think so.
The palace is full but deathly still, I hate these silences in the vastness of it all. I walk down from my throne with Kagura and him watching my every move. But it is little Kanna whom I love, that called out to me. "Mistress? Where are you going?"
I turn to them and reply "Koga, lead me to the grave of she who was a rebirth of Mother and could see the Shikon no Tama."
They are all stunned, horrified almost. Koga licks his lips nervously and Kagura shakes her head in disbelief. "Must I repeat myself? Take me to the grave of she who was known as Kagome!"
He is still in shock, very well. I flash myself over to him, merely inches away from his face. My eyes bore though his and I can see the fear in his ice-blue orbs. "Now wolf, I will not ask again. Take me there."
Defeated, he nods. Slowly passing me, he makes his way out of the throne room and mutters. "This way Mistress…"
I feel myself smirk, this will show him where power lies. With some minor instructions to Kagura, I follow him in his whirlwind pace. He is quiet the entire time, no doubt thinking of the girl he loves, who is sleeping six feet in the earth. But wait till he sees what is in store this day.
Deep within the Valley of Loss, there stands a single monument for she, the one who had over come time. I had seen the villagers built it when I was still very small, but I could never understand what it was for. When I asked my father, he said it was "The end of a nuisance." Well, it seems because of that nuisance he is dead as well. But I still remember being that child, watching them as they laid that tiny coffin onto the stone pillar, thinking how pretty she was. And I remember being that child and thinking how lovely she was, even in her death. Becoming suddenly angry, my father killed something so lovely just because he found her to be "a nuisance."
There are marble pillars with a solid stone roof that cover a shade the sarcophagus that sat underneath it. My hands go over the smooth top, cold and deserted as it seems. Even here Koga is still silent, memories such as this might be hard to bear on one such as he. What will happen with this plan of mine? "Mistress, we must hurry. It is known that Inu-Yasha, the half-breed that defeated your father," he cringes "comes here to visit the grave."
Inu-Yasha comes here? My mind races in anxiety and fury, did he still love her? Or Kami forbid, my mother?
No matter, this plan must take full effect if I am to complete the Jewel. I roll the sleeves of my kimono and hold my hands over the grave. I have to relax and concentrate now, lest the spell not work. The world becomes nothing but surges of energy around me and I must focus them on her. Her and her alone. The air in my lungs becomes thick in this heated magic, but I press on further. I feel myself calling out to her.
Kagome…Kagome…come to me now Kagome! It is time to come home…come home to me!
The winds play a sadder song for we, ah! Inu-Yasha! Can your heart melt from it's hardened shell, long enough to hear the bitter-sweet melody? Can you become less cold to me that you hear my song, our song? I pray that you do. I pray you understand the pain and love you have put me through, feel what I feel. Love, for the love I have for you.
Everything goes faster and slower at the same time over again. My breath becomes heavy, as if I was overtaken in lust, but it is the lust for this magic I was born with. The earth shakes, but I remain still and the air is creating a void. Light fills the sky but I can not see it, a ring crashes through the air, but I hear nothing. I am caught in the moment, and will not escape till it is done.
My world is slowing down, I can feel a hand reach and touch my own. Hazily, I open my eyes and gaze at her. She is as lovely as I have always been told and had seen as a whelp; long, dark silky hair cascading down to the small of her back, innocent doe-brown eyes and the smile of an angel, yet so fallen from her grace. I caress her cheek with the back of my hand. Running my skin against hers; she was truly alive. "Kagome…"
She seems gentle to me, mild and confused. This was the girl my father hated with all his heart? The one my mother, Kikyo tried to kill? She bites her lower lip, her eyes seem to quiver and she whispers hoarsely "Were you… the one calling me? After being gone for so long?" The voice she uses is so weak from not being used in the years that have gone by.
"Yes Kagome, I called for you to come to me. To return home." She is shivering as I speak, she must be so chilled to the bone. Her body is so tiny and frail, like a doll's almost, naked and pale as well. To the best of my ability I gather up in my arms. She has a sweet scent, like incense and water from a spring, a delicate aroma, shy like she is. Everything about her is pure and simple. Something I am very unacquainted to still. But I know she holds incredible power, which is now at my disposal. I pull a blanket from out of my sleeve that I had packed previously. Wrapping it around my beautiful china doll's body, then I press my lips to her forehead in a small, motherly kiss. "I'll take you home my lovely one, and I promise everything will be alright."
Koga must be in some sort of shock, because he has said nothing just yet. I turn to him, still being careful not to damage the precious vessel in my arms. He is trembling like a leaf. What a thing it must be for him, to see sweet little Kagome of the unearthly worlds again. But then again, the resurrecting of the dead is always something to really witness. I see he wants to reach out for her. And immediately, she recognizes him. "K-Koga kun!"
With out really thinking, I let him take her into his arms, embracing her in a loving way. It makes my heart heavy, they seem to love each other very much. To what level, I do not know, was it as deep as Inu-Yasha and I? But then again, how deep could it have been for him if he hates me so? I try not to look at them longer, it hurts. Barely, I hear her call to me. "Mistress, are we leaving?"
I look at them again, still tight in a lovers' embrace, as if they wanted to hold each other for what they could have as forever. A mortal's forever seems enough for those two. They look so warm and perfect, like nothing could disturb them but my own, unneeded presence. I turn back my attention to the sun set, the dashing colors of red, yellow and pink. Centralized in harmony with nothing to destroy its perfect ness... except for maybe myself and the night.
My head shakes and I say "No, not I dear Kagome. Koga, take her home and settle her in. Your rooms are next to mine, and make sure she is good and rested, you hear me? I shall be back later this evening. Don't come looking for me."
They have their tongues caught in their mouths, I figured as much. But I want to be alone for a while, and I believe they wanted to be alone as well. With out another notion, they leave me in the hallow valley. The winds chill me down and play their sad, sad song. There is a strange, yet slightly familiar feeling returning to my eyes.
They are releasing tears again, like the ones I cried for him that faithful night. I try to wipe them away, only to spread them more across my lips and cheeks. Then I start to cry harder, loosing all control of myself and letting my legs collapse underneath me. Why am I doing this? What has happened to me? But no matter how I seem to beg myself to stop this, they continue to flow from my eyes and down to my lips. They taste salty, like the salt in blood. But it is a soft, sweeter taste then the crimson life force, these are cleaner, pure and clear. Something that I could never hope to be…
The bushes rustle behind me, but I ignore them, for what did it matter. The person comes closer, but I can't see through my tears to care. If they do so attack me, let them. I have nothing else to live for anyway. Love will be the death of me for this.
But then again, its not like I can die, right?
A hand is on my shoulder, gripping me firmly, but almost gently. An arm follows it, to hold me closer to the body of this stranger. Scent, sweet scent, you are no stranger to me, are you? My tears flow down from my face onto his beautiful red hoari top. His clawed hand runs through my hair, brushing each hand with his finger tips. If this is truly a dream, gods of this world let me sleep! At least then here I can be happy to live. A hand cups my cheek and forces me gingerly to look up at him, sweet golden-amber eyes that are oh so familiar to me.
"Inu-Yasha…"
He is silent, his eyes provide the only light around me. It seemed to be getting darker by the moment. But what did I care? He is here, as am I. He slowly brushes his thumb on my lips and cheek. Still he says nothing, but he pulls me into a tighter embrace. My head is on his shoulder, I am weeping out of joy. Sudden and happy joy, reunited with him again.
But I feel nervous, what if this was a trap, a lure into a false sense of security. As I try to pull back a little, but he clutches me tighter. My eyes squeeze shut, I want to wake up now, to see through this deceit. His scent is intoxicating to me, I find myself inhaling deeply into his neck. My heart is racing in my chest, my hands tangle into his shirt. If this is a trick, I'll die a happier me.
"Emi…what have you done with Kagome?" So this is what this is about? Hn, I should have known. I pull myself out of his arms, he has only come to hurt me again. "Your love is not hear, she is with Koga the Wolf demon, and where they went off to I have no idea." I sneer at him, trying to cover my hurt. "It seems she had forgotten about you."
He says nothing for a moment, then turns to look at the ground. "My love…but she is not with Koga, is she?"
"Then if it is my mother whom you want, I choose not to speak with her. After all she has tried to kill me more than once, I seem to be the spawn of Satan." I whisper in hate, only the hate is not reserved for him.
And still he shakes his head, eyes still on the earth. "That would be impossible, I lost my love for her a long time ago. For her and Kagome…"
"Then what, Inu-Yasha." I turn to face him. "What do you want from me?"
He gazes up at me, amber pools of heat that burn my body. I drown in them. "It is you; you are my love. And it is you who I want and constantly think of! And I know you feel the same! Give me one more night to love you Emi! And I shall be at peace!"
an abscure way to end it, but! it had to be done! i am that crazy man, crazy like Buddha! MUHHAHAHAHA!