Japanese Vocabulary:
1. Hai: Yes.
2. Arigato: Thanks.
3. Gomen nasai: I'm sorry.
4. Onegai: Please.
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Disclaimer: For the eleventh time, Inuyasha and Zelda are not mine!
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The Legend of Kagome: Tessusaiga of Time: Rewritten
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Chapter Eleven: Of a Sacred Realm and a Magical Song
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Inuyasha walked towards her. She felt him move and looked around. He looked at her. She had raven hair that reached her waist, deep grey eyes, and a warm smile. She wore a pink kimono, with a white ribbon tied around her waist. Her hair was pulled back into multiple ponytails with white ribbons. She was so well dressed, he felt out of place with his rundown green haori and hakama. She looked frighten.
"Who are you? How did you get past the guards? Are you from the forest? Then you wouldn't happen to have the Spiritual Stone of the Forest, would you!"
"Hai, I do." Inuyasha answered, feeling a bit awkward.
Her face lit up. "Just as I thought! You see, I had a dream. In my dream, dark storm clouds were billowing over Japan. But suddenly, a ray of light shot out of the forest, parted the clouds and lit up the ground. The light turned into a figure, holding a green and shinning stone. I know this is a prophecy. Oh! Gomen nasai! I haven't even asked your name yet!"
Inuyasha bowed. "My name is Inuyasha. I come from the Kokiri's Forest, to the southeast. I was sent by the God Tree to see you."
"Inuyasha . . . Strange, it sounds familiar. I am Kagome, Princess of Japan. Onegai, sit down. I will explain why the God Tree has sent you here."
While she talked, Myouga jumped and landed on her hand. She motioned for the window. "Look inside."
Inuyasha walked over. He saw the man from his dream; his dark eyes lay still staring forward.
"The other element in my dream . . . the dark clouds . . . I believe they symbolize that man! Can you see the man with the evil eyes? That is Naraku, Leader of the Gerudos. They hail from the dessert far to the west. Though he swears allegiance to my father, King Sesshoumaru, I am sure he is not sincere.
"Myouga must have told you all about. . . Lord Naraku," she said, choosing her words carefully. "No doubt, I feel in my heart a great evil arising from the Western Lands. This Naraku is an evil fellow, yet my father believes his stories. Naraku wants power and my father is falling into a trap. Father can see the evil, yet he wishes to be blind. All this Naraku wants is my hand in marriage, so he'll be the Lord of Japan!"
"I'm going to tell you the secret of the Sacred Realm. Keep this a secret." Inuyasha heard Kagome's voice inside his head. "Fear not, for I have the power to speak like this."
"The three goddesses, Farore, Din, and Naryu hid the Triforce, because it has the power to grant a wish to its holder. If someone with a kind heart makes a wish, a golden age of prosperity will come. If someone with an evil mind gets hold of the Triforce, Japan will be consumed by evil. The goddesses hid the jewel in the Well of Time. That's the entrance to the Scared Realm from our world. The entrance is sealed with a stone wall called the Door of Time. In order to open the door, you need to collect the three Spiritual Stones. Another thing you need is the Treasure of the Royal Family. The Ocarina of Time."
She began to speak out loud again. "I told my father about my dream. He didn't believe it was a prophecy. Naraku wants Japan . . . no, the entire world! Inuyasha, we are the only ones who can stop him and protect Japan! Will you help me?"
Inuyasha nodded. "Anything for you, milady."
Myouga spoke up. "Princess Kagome, I'm afraid The God Tree's spirit has passed away with our ancestors.""He's gone?" she whispered, her eyes wide.
"I am afraid so, Lady Kagome. Lord Naraku cursed the God Tree and almost had the emerald within his grasp. Good thing Lord Inuyasha here could get it before he did." Myouga pointed out.
Kagome dried the solitary tears that washed her cheeks.
"I am sorry for your loss, Lady Kagome. I, too, weep inside for he, besides my loyal friend Sango, was the only one that truly accepted me for what I am . . . a hanyou."
She shook her head in disproval.
"Do not say such things. Saying being hanyou is a bad thing is an insult to the ones who are proud to be such. A long time ago, he had told my mother that a boy would come with his emerald and ask for guidance. And here, ten years later, his prophecy is becoming a reality. Arigato, Inuyasha."
"I am afraid . . . Naraku has such terrifying power! We must not let him win! My attendant will guide you out of the palace. Don't be afraid to talk to her. In any case, I'll write you a note. It might come in handy."
"I have to be positive that you are up to this. It won't be an easy trip. There WILL be many perils involved and I can't have you backing out on me."
Inuyasha bowed again. "I am no coward. I am loyal to my land and I will do anything and everything to make sure the Stones are safe. But I do have one question, Lady Kagome. Why are the Stones so important?"
Myouga answered his question. "The Stones are what open the gate to the Sacred Realm. In the Sacred Realm lies Tessusaiga, a sword so powerful it can banish one hundred demons in one swing. It was made from Lord Inutashio's fang, long, long ago. For this, Naraku wants to possess it, for you see, he would be undefeatable with it."
Kagome spoke up. "You MUST get the Spiritual Stones back, or else there's no future! I've heard Naraku planning his vengeance on this land. He says the Era of Humans is drawing to a close finish. For the sake of us all, you have to get them back!"
A woman in her early thirties approached them. She bowed down to Kagome.
"Ye carriage is ready, Lady Kagome. Lord Sesshouamru is expecting ye, child."
"Hai, arigato, Kaede-sama. I want you to meet Inuyasha. Of course, you already know Master Myouga."
The woman known as Kaede nodded in approval.
"Kaede, please take Inuyasha to the kitchens. If anyone asks, he is my guest and he will be treated with respect. After he eats, he will stay through the night. As soon as the sun rises, escort him back to town and teach him the Royal Family's Song. Make sure Lord Naraku does not see him. I have a feeling he is hanging out around here somewhere."
She turned to Inuyasha.
"At any case, if you need me, I'll be at Lake Hylia. My father will be dealing with some political affairs there. I do not know how long my stay will be. I hope to see you soon. If you need anything, please inform Kaede. I must leave now."
She walked past Inuyasha and made to leave, but Inuyasha could have sworn he had heard her whisper when she had passed him "Good luck!"
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After Inuyasha had eaten and refused to stay any longer to sleep in the castle, Kaede escorted him outside. He could see the expanding field, the sunset a breathtaking sight. It seemed the whole grassland had taken the orange shade of the afternoon sun.
"I am Kaede, of the Shiekahs. I am responsible for Lady Kagome. You are a courageous boy . . . heading out on a big adventure. My role in the Princess' dream was to teach the hero a melody. This is the ancient song passed down by the Royal Family. There is mysterious power in these notes."
She began to whistle the tune, and Inuyasha took out his ocarina. He began to follow her and he felt the power and magic flowing throughout the instrument. When they finished, she continued.
"We must protect this land! Take a good look at that mountain. That is Death Mountain, home of the Gorons. You will meet Miroku there, leader of the Gorons. They hold the Spiritual Stone of Fire. At the foot of Death Mountain you will find my village, Kakariko; northeast from here. That is where I was born and raised." She looked at him and wished him luck, then disappeared with a flash of light. Inuyasha stood there, astonished.
"Well then, I guess we better get started, Myouga." Inuyasha said, lazily.
"I guess we do, Lord Inuyasha. To Kakariko Village!"
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I finally finished the chapter! This has definitely been one of the hardest to rewrite!
Fourth Child of Destiny
7/13/05