Chapter 14: "My Journey Back"
" So you plan to leave tomorrow" said Kinata.
Lady Kinata stood from her spot, and began to search for something in a large box.
" Ah... here they are" she said as she held out a folded kimono, handing it out to Kagome.
" I want you to have this, it belonged to me when I was a priestess like yourself. try it on" She said as she handed it to Kagome.
" Call me when you are finished changing" Kinata said as she exited leaving Kagome to change in the Kimono.
Later as Kagome finished changing into the clothe, Kinata reentered and was surprised at how stunning Kagome looked in the Kimono.
"What it doesn't look good on me" Kagome asked looking at Kinata's reaction.
" no child... you just reminded me of my younger years" She said as she smiled.
The whole day Kagome spent her time playing with the little children, specially Rico, and Rica who grew very fond of Kagome.
" is it true that you are leaving tomorrow" Rico asked.
" awww... so soon" little Rica complained.
" Don't worry I promise... I'll come back" Kagome spoke looking at the children's pleading expressions.
" And I'll bring my friends with me" She continued.
" Is it true what my father told me... that you are a priestess" asked Rico.
" We saw how you killed that giant Demon" Rica spoke.
" Demons are disgusting, and evil" Rica spat out with disgust.
" Not all Demons are evil, and cold hearted, In fact I know many who are more gentle, and kindhearted than most humans." kagome spoke trying to rid the hatred the children bear toward demons.
" you say there are some demons who are kind" spoke Rico..
" yes... matter of fact I know three who travel with me, in the search to find the Jewel shards."
" you travel with three demons" asked Rica wide eyed.
" yes... when I come back I'd like you to meet them, don't worry they wont harm you" Kagome gently said, as she petted them on the head.
The villagers was very kind to her, they called her Priestess, or lady priestess. She had not the time to tell them her real name for she was to busy preparing for her journey. Which would be long and dangerous.
That night...
Kagome laid awake in the shrine, while everyone in the village was asleep. Her thoughts haunting and worrying her.
can't change the fact that I lost the jewel we worked so hard for. guilt was engulfing Kagome's heart as she imagined Inuyasha's reaction when he finds out.
Kagome's Imagination:
"you stupid wench... YOU LOST THE JEWEL SHARDS, first you destroyed it, and now you loose it"
"your such a useless clutch... If only you could be more like Kikyo"
" can't you do anything right, now we have to go search for it all over again"
End of imagination...
Kagome knew that he would be angry, and she didn't blame him . She was such a useless girl, she could never do anything right.
She quickly stood and exited the shrine to take a walk.
It was dark now, the villagers we're sound asleep. She sat near a river just outside the village.
She stared at her reflection, as it stared back at her. Kagome thought of all the happy memories she had with everyone, hoping it will still be the same when she returns. She wished that when she returned to her time, everyone would be waiting for her, her mother, Souta, and her grandpa... Yet she already know it will never happen. She imagined when she returned her mother would be waiting for her, with those warm hugs, and kisses she always gave her. The memories brought her pain, and more pain. The good happy memories brought her pain, as the hurtful memories brought her only anger, and hatred.
She thought of Inuyasha, and the good times they shared... Their kiss, their hug, their fights...
" Always Loving You" By Unknown…( Poem does not belong to me)
In the quietness of the moment
I wonder how you are;
We may be far apart in the distance
But from my thoughts you are never far.
I don't know what tomorrow holds
The future I cannot see;
So I will take today for what it is worth
And be glad that you love me.
Tomorrow does not stand apart
A shiny brand new day;
It is a tapestry we weave.
Made up of yesterdays.
Thank you for sharing with me
A portion of yourself;
I know you will never be mine
But the part you have given to me
Will never belong to anyone else.
So I will try to live my life.
Separated by the two;
Doing the things I'm supposed to do
And yet always loving you!
She looked at the moon and thought of her friends, what they are doing, if they we're alright, or if they we're safe.
I hope their at Kaede's village, after all they couldn't go shard hunting without the shard detector She flinched at the thought of her naming herself as the shard detector.
Painful thoughts ran through her mind as she remembered what Naraku told her.
"Inuyasha is not here to protect you, he has no time for a weak, helpless human"
"Why would he bother wasting time with you, when he has Kikyo by he's side"
Kikyo a graceful flower, and I a mere grain of sand. Inuyasha said it himself. Tears began to pour down her eyes as more memories passed through her mind.
"I love you Kikyo…and only you"
Those were Inuyasha's words to Kikyo, words that he once told Kagome. But now she doubted them, doubted if he even meant to say them to her. Perhaps he did it out of regret, or pity. But one thing Kagome knew, was that those words will always belong to Kikyo.
Inuyasha's words left a permanent scar on her heart, one that will never heal, one that will grow, and bleed until it kills her.
END OF CHAPTER 13
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