Hey Hey…. Since I received enough review I thought maybe I should update sooner than I originally planned. So thank you for your reviews.
Ok I need to correct something again… I AM SO SORRY… In earlier chapters Kagome's Kirara is named KIORE…I AM SO SORRY…DAMN I keep getting their names wrong.
(KANAGI) is Kagome Kinagi
(Shiore/Kiore) Kagome's black Kirara Kiore
I'll go back and change shiore to KIORE….
I AM SO SORRY... if you find anymore name errors please just inform me…THANK YOU!
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"Perfect World" By Simple Plan
SPONSOR
I never could've seen
this far
I never could've seen this coming
It seems like my world's falling apart, Yeah
Why is everything so hard
I don't think that I can deal with the things you said
It just won't go away
In a perfect world
This could never happen
In a perfect world
You'd still be here
And it makes no sense
I could just pick up the pieces
But to you
This means nothing
Nothing at all
I used to think that I was strong
Until the day it all went wrong
I think I need a miracle to make it through, Yeah
I wish that I could bring you back
I wish that I could turn back time
Cuz I can't let go
I just can't find my way, Yeah
Without you I just can't find my way
In a perfect world
This could never happen
In a perfect world
You'd still be here
And it makes no sense
I could just pick up the pieces
But to you
This means nothing
Nothing at all
I don't know what I should do now
I don't know where I should go
I'm still here waiting for you
I'm lost when you're not around
I need to hold on to you
I just can't let you go
Yeah
Yeah
In a perfect world
This could never happen
In a perfect world
You'd still be here
And it makes no sense
I could just pick up the pieces
But to you
This means nothing
Nothing at all
You feel nothing
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Ch.21: Kagome's Departure
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Kinagi strode to a large mirror in her chamber. She stared blankly at her reflection.
Her gaze fell upon her face… her fingers lightly caressed the cold glass surface, outlining her features. Her paper white skin that lacked color; no longer tinted with the light tan she had on her younger years. Her cold, emotionless eyes that showed nothing, yet held everything.
Her eyes darkened with disgust.
"I will never return to my former self…"
Kinagi was not at all happy at what she had become… but it was better… better than the weak hearted, fragile girl she once was. She would never return to the way she was. She will never return to being Kagome Higurashi… the weak, naïve school girl who foolishly believed in love.
Lady Kinata gazed at her with pity. 'She had always hated herself… Why' Lady Kinata could not understand the nature of the girl. She could not see why Kinagi despised herself so greatly.
"why do ye loath yerself so"
Kinagi thought about her question. Images of memories flowed in her head.
She recalled the times Inuyasha had belittled her, the times he had always reminded her of her worthlessness. All the times he had always compared her to Kikyo. How she would never be anything more than just her reincarnate. A mere copy…
"I was never good enough for him… I… was always only her reincarnate" her voice impassive and cold!
"I wanted to prove to him… that I could surpass that wench…I wanted him to see that he had been mistaken to choose her over me." She continued on.
"but the lad loves ye dearly… I have seen how he had been affected." Lady Kinata thought about the hanyou.
'though he is arrogant and rude… the boy cares for her deeply…' lady Kinata thought.
She had witnessed herself how far the boy would go for his love.
(she's talking about the time Inuyasha attacked Kikyo in a fit of rage)
Kinagi gazed at Lady Kinata.
"The hanyou loves only himself, and that wench" Kinagi stated sternly.
Suddenly a crackling noise was heard… it came from within the chamber… The sound of fire upon burning wood!
Then…a purplish blaze erupted in the room. Both priestess turned their gaze to the purple flame that began rising, and increasing in size.
Lady Kinata stood stunned at the power and size of the flame. As a priestess she knew what it was, but she had never seen any as large as this. Whatever it was the young Miko was searching for…it was powerful… extremely powerful.
The flame was used by Miko's to search for anything or anyone… and it can also be used to observe a person who is anywhere. (Imagine it like Kanna's mirror.)
Lady Kinata gazed at Kinagi… 'summoning the flame would take much of the Miko's energy… yet she is unaffected!'
Kinagi gazed at the fire that erupted in her chamber...she was not surprised…nor was she afraid.
A small atrocious smirk grazed her lips.
'Finally I have found you…Naraku!'
Kinagi gazed at Lady Kinata, as if only realizing she was still there.
"Perhaps you should return to your guest's… I'm certain they are waiting for you"
Lady Kinata looked at the young priestess, then at the large flame.
'she Is hiding something'
Yet she knew Kinagi enough to know that she would tell her nothing. She had always been so… secretive.
Lady Kinata sighed in defeat.
"Ay… perhaps I should."
She then turned around and began walking off towards the door. She would leave the young priestess to her business.
Still… she was concerned for the girl. She had felt the sinister aura that the flame emitted.
It sent shivers down her spine… never had she felt such malice, such wickedness… an aura of pure evil!
Kinagi heard her door slid open as Lady Kinata exited the room and closed the door behind her.
Now… finally alone…!
She walked towards the flame and observed it. She studied the images within the flame…
She caught sight of Naraku… she could see his aura increasing… the dark glow that radiated from him was extremely powerful.
'So he has grown stronger…' She frowned, her brows furrowed in concern.
'if he continues to get stronger… it will be difficult to defeat him'
She balled her hand into a fist. 'damn that hanyou' she cursed inwardly.
Her fist glowed a dark purple in her anger.
'When will that hanyou cease to infuriate me?'
She released her clenched hand and it returned to normal.
She gazed at the large fire once more, gazing at the figures within the enchanted fire. Her eyes narrowed at the sight.
With one smooth wave of her hand the purple fire vanished.
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Meanwhile…
Just outside the barrier a lone figure sat upon a branch of a tall tree. He gazed longingly at the direction of the village.
Inuyasha had left the hut after Myouga had told them what he knew. He didn't want to be around them, he just wanted to be alone. Wanted to be left alone… to think… to contemplate on everything.
His mind wondered to the person within the barrier.
'she's so close yet so far' he thought.
He could see the pink barrier she had erected. It was a high pink dome that engulfed the entire village.
He could clearly see just how powerful she had become.
The barrier was what kept him from running to her… he wanted too see her so badly, even though their last meeting was painful for him. Literally!
He could remember the dream… the pain he felt. It haunted him. Yet he knew well…that his pain was no where compared to hers. He could not even begin to imagine how much pain she had gone through.
" Tell me Inuyasha, do you know how true betrayal felt" her words echoed in his head
"the feeling of having everything taken from you, leaving you with only haunting memories."
He grimaced at the recollection.
'she's right…I don't know how true betrayal feels like…sure Kikyo betrayed me, but Naraku was responsible for it. So…Kikyo and I didn't betray each other...we were deceived.' He thought.
He reached into his pocket and pulled out a shredded piece of cloth.
It was her uniform… the one Kagura had tossed at him to prove Kagome's death. He had kept it to all these years…
He clutched it longingly knowing it once belonged to the only person that once loved him completely.
The person who had accepted him… the one he promised to protect…. And failed!
'Kagome' her name rolled of his lips.
He had always loved her, but he was blind, and foolish.
'…I promised her protection… I promised her love… and I failed. I failed her' He was failure….a disgrace.
He gazed once more at the village, and caught sight of something within its barrier. A figure… someone was exiting the barrier.
He stood up and leaned against the tree to get a better view.
He was desperately hoping it was Kagome.
Disappointment etched his features when he saw who it was.
'It's that old hag'
He jumped from his perch and approached her, as she passed through the barrier.
"Old hag" he called crudely.
She looked at him finally acknowledging his presence.
"still rude I see" she narrowed her eyes at him, annoyed at his lack of manners.
"feh…"
"I want you to get me through the barrier" he bluntly commanded.
She staggered at his demand.
"what ye are asking is impossible."
"WHAT… aren't you a priestess." He shouted.
"I have used up my last miko energy containing ye…if ye do not remember" (In case U don remember… she's talking about when she had to restrain Inuyasha from Killing Kikyo.AWESOME!)
He stared at her annoyance visible on his face. Sure he could use his tetsusaiga to bring the barrier down. But then she would be angered, and she would see him as a threat to the village, and possible try to battle him. He did not want her to hate him more than she already does. Still, the urge to tear down the barrier still existed.
"ughhh…useless hag" he muttered before turning around and walking away.
Her brows furrowed at what he had called her. Yet she ignored his insolence and focused on the crucial matters.
"Ye loved her…did ye not?"
He was caught off guard with her words.
For a moment he just stood there intent on not replying.
After all 'why the hell does she care?'
"do not deny it…I can sense how much ye value her"
"lay off old hag" Inuyasha growled threateningly, and began walking away from the old Priestess.
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Meanwhile…
She sat and leaned against the wall on the far corner of her chamber. Her eyes gazed forward to an unknown spot as she contemplated. She had found him… found the one she had been searching for so long. Her goal had suddenly changed. No! It had never changed… simply delayed. Other plans were put aside.
'Inuyasha would have to wait…'
She closed her eyes as another memory flashed though her head.
Blood was everywhere; she could hear her own agonizing cries. She could still feel the thickness of the red blood in her hands…as she held her brother in her arms. Shouting for him to hold on! Her promise to him… before he departed to the afterlife! The images of the battered forms of her mother, and grandfather… images she would never, could never forget. One of the many scars that would never heal…
She had promised to avenge their deaths… and now… she had found him… found the one who was responsible for their suffering.
Yet she was curious, something was amiss… it bothered, and confused her for the past 3 long-, agonizing years. She had no answer or explanation, but she would find out.
'How had Naraku traveled through the well…?' From her knowledge only Inuyasha and herself could pass through. The question hung in her head. 'so how… had he gotten through.'
'and how had he known she was not of this era…' She frowned.
She touched the scar upon her shoulder, where Naraku had injured her 3 years prior. It had healed… but it stung from time to time. It was evidence that Naraku still lived, and now… now the pain had increased… and she knew why.
Naraku was getting stronger.
'If he continues to gain strength… then it would prove to be a difficult battle.'
She sighed in frustration, as she thought of the dead priestess. Kikyo! The purple flame had shown her assisting Naraku.
Her face had contorted in dislike at the thought of her.
The dead Miko had taken advantage of the time she had given her. She had spared her life… for now that is. But it seems the Miko desires to die quicker than she had originally planned for her. She had consorted with the enemy, joined forces with Naraku, and now she had to destroy her for her treachery. Perhaps she should have killed her then with Inuyasha.
However, she still required him. He was a vital asset to her plan, and so she would let him live… for the time being.
Once she was done with Naraku she would slay them both. After all…they desired to die together in hell… Why not give them what they want.
'Inuyasha'
She clutched her chest where her heart lay dormant. Asleep… frozen… slowly melting…slowly awakening. Yet still hating, still loathing.
She would have killed them both… it was what she had planned, and yet something had stopped her. She was confused... but she complied and spared them… for the time being. And now, she was glad she had not killed Inuyasha… he would be useful in the unexpected turn of events. He would be…. an important asset in this fore coming battle.
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With INUYASHA!
He had found a perch on a tree just between the hut and the village.
He wanted to be close to the village; so that he could sense her if she left the barrier. He wanted to see her again; even if she pushes him away, even if she tries to hurt him… he wanted to be close to her.
The urge to just blast the barrier with his tetsusaiga grew stronger… but he pushed the thought aside.
He fingered the necklace about his neck… now… he missed her sits…and their fights more than anything. How he wished everything back to normal. To have her with him again!
For three years he had endured her absence, living with the knowledge that he had failed her. Another promise he had failed to keep. In the many nights he stayed up thinking about her, wishing she was still alive. He had slowly realized how much he loved, and cared for her, yet knowing it was too late. Now… now that he was given another chance to repent for his sins… he would do anything to gain her back.
It was his fault…. Why she was no longer with them… but he would do everything he can to get her back… to bring her back the way she was.
His eyes gleamed with determination.
He would bring back his… Kagome…
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In side Lady Kinata's hut…
"lady Kinata you've returned…"greeted Miroku.
"Why had she summoned you?" questioned Sango… looking at her expectantly. She wanted to know what Kagome and she discussed…
"Yes Lady Kinata… please inform us" added Miroku.
Lady Kinata gazed at the still awake youngsters… she had expected them to be asleep, after what they had gone through. She looked at their forlorn faces…she pitied them…
She searched the hut and found the Kitsune asleep with the neko-youkai.
She sighed… as she sat near the woman…and monk.
"what would ye like to know"
"we…we…want to know what you discussed" Sango boldly said.
"hmmm" She was silent for a moment thinking whether she should tell them or not. She did not know if she should tell them…. that Kinagi wanted to know why She had saved them. Why she had interfered.
Sango and Miroku observed her… they saw her distressed expression, and it worried them.
"Please tell us" begged Sango. Her eyes pleading!
Lady Kinata looked at her… with pity in her eyes.
'They need not hear more disheartening news…' She thought as she made up her mind not to tell them.
"the young priestess… has found the one she had been searching for… " Lady Kinata recalled the sinister aura she felt, from the Miko flame. It sent shivers down her spine.
"searching for…" Sango gazed at her with a baffled look.
"who has she been searching for" questioned Miroku, giving her the same baffled look as Sango.
Lady Kinata sighed. "she has been searching for…The demon known as Naraku…" she spoke his name with disgust.
Sango and Miroku looked at each other worriedly…
"We have not seen a trace of him since… Kagome's disappearance" Sango spoke to Miroku.
"Even Lady Kikyo could not locate his demonic aura" Miroku added.
"Why is it that we did not encounter Naraku at all… these past years?" Sango questioned.
SMACK (no it's not Miroku.)
"Myouga!" Sango growled with irritation, as the flat flea fell from her neck to the floor.
(Ya all know what he was up to)
They all gazed at him as he reverted to his normal, fat form.
"forgive me… lady Sango... I could not resist."
"I overheard your conversation… and I know why Naraku has not shown himself"
He gazed at all three of them before continuing.
"You are all aware that Naraku had attempted to kill Lady Kagome…She had fought back and somehow managed to purify him…"
They all gazed at him… intently listening.
"with his body purified… it had taken him quite a while to regenerate his body… and even longer to gain his full strength back"
"but it does not explain why he had vanished for 3 long years…" stated Sango.
"I agree with Sango… not that I'm complaining… but it is odd." Spoke the monk.
"Naraku had probably thought Kagome had died by Kikyo's hands… and did not realize it when she had returned from the well." Spoke Myouga.
"Perhaps it is because she had changed her identity…" Lady Kinata added.
"and perhaps he had only discovered her 2 years ago… when he had sent those demons to destroy the village." Spoke Myouga.
"she had concealed her self so thoroughly that neither we, nor Naraku could discover her!" Miroku stated.
"and what does she plan on doing now… now that she has found him" questioned Sango.
"surely she does not plan on battling him alone…" she went on.
Silence….
"I'm afraid so, Lady Sango" Myouga whispered.
His expression turned solemn as he thought of his mistress.
His voice turned in to a low whisper…
"It is the reason she continues to live…"
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KINAGI/KAGOME…
(She moved about her chamber, gathering the things she would require for her journey. She would leave as soon as she was set……….)
Kinagi placed 40 sharp pointed arrows in her quiver, and placed it along with a large bow in the corner of her chamber.
She then walked over to the dark corner of her chamber to a velvet box… It lay beside the wall…
Slowly she progressed towards it, contemplating whether or not she would require it. Once she towered over the velvet object, she bent down and gently unlatched the lock. It made a grating sound as she lifted the top off… revealing a silver Katana, and its sheath.
She brushed her soft hand through its cold, hard surface.
She was awed by its beauty, its unflawed perfection.
She lifted the long blade from its container… one hand under its handle, and the other under its blade.
The glass surface of the metal blade gleamed with the dim light from the chamber.
She gazed into its glassy surface, seeing her own reflection… Her cold eyes narrowed as she gazed at the Blade.
The blade was a beauty, yet she herself did not approve of it.
As a Miko she did not require or approve of such dangerous objects. She was a highly respected Miko and using such an object was demeaning for a priestess of her status. But… at these times and circumstances it would be useful.
She had received it from a skillful blacksmith…
He had given it to her to show gratitude for aiding his sickly child.
At first she had refused… she detested such objects of malice. Yet he insisted that she have it… if not for use… but perhaps for display… or a simply gift of gratitude. She had relented in the end. After all… it was the best blade he had crafted, and now she was glad she had accepted.
She must always be prepared… Suppose she run out of arrows… what then? Say her Miko powers were not enough… what would she do then? She must always… be prepared.
She then retrieved the sheath from the velvet box… and sheath the blade.
Kinagi strapped the sheathed blade around her waist.
She then retrieved a long, black robe from her wardrobe, and wore it above her Miko clothing. She tied the two strings on the robe together, below her neck, close to where the jewel resided.
The robe was crafted with the finest material the feudal era had. It cascaded down the floor… concealing the Miko garb she wore, beneath. The long hood rested on her back, above her raven, black hair.
She walked over to where she had placed her bow and arrows, and strapped her quiver on her left shoulder. She then also placed her bow in her backside, on a strap at the side of the quiver. (Idk think of Kikyo… when she places the bow on her backside.)
Her hair was styled as that of Kikyo, adorned with a crimson red ribbon. The loose hair that fell at the side of her face was also tied with a red ribbon, both 3 inches long. A red ribbon that overlapped the loose strands; the ends of the ribbons fell loose!
( Okay if U still don't get it… U knoe the hair that's in the side of Kikyo's face, the one beside her ear. Yeh that one…theres one on each side of her face. Kagome's own is overlapped by a red ribbon bout 3 inches long. I'll have a picture of her on my info site.)
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These wounds won't seem to heal
This pain is just too real
There's just too much that time cannot erase
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NOT too long after…
She quietly slid the shoji doors open, and walked silently through the empty halls of the shrine. She knew at this time of night everyone lay asleep in their chambers.
Once she exited the castle like shrine she gazed down at the village that lay below.
Her eyes gleamed with sadness… as she printed a mental picture of the slumbering village in her head. It would be perhaps the last time she would gaze upon it.
Kiore emerged from the darkness, and walked forward to where his master stood. He sat beside her; he too gazed down at the village below.
Kinagi placed her hand on Kiore's head. She petted him, earning a soft growl of contentment.
"you are saddened to leave as well?..." she questioned gently to her companion; her soft voice trailed with sadness.
Her hand fell back to her side.
Kiore growled lightly, in response; he too felt the pain of leaving.
Kinagi gazed at her companion… a distant look upon her eyes. She then turned her head back, towards the village.
Kiore turned his eyes towards her… He gazed at his Mistress. He would not leave her… she was his master…his friend… and he would protect her… as she had done for him… before. His eyes gleamed with confidence! He would stay by her side, and protect her. That was his duty… his purpose in life.
For a moment they just stood there, overlooking the slumbering village that lay below.
Tonight they would leave… leave the village on a long journey. No goodbyes or farewells. None was necessary.
She had always said her goodbyes to the children… and to the elder priestess, Lady Kinata. Promising them she would return in a week or so… at times a month… but today it was different. She could not promise them… that she would ever return. Because she was not entirely sure herself, if she would survive. She was uncertain of her survival.
Her purpose in life now was to destroy Naraku…and rid of the Jewel of four souls… and she would… even if it meant sacrificing her own life.
Promising such things would only cause them pain… give them false hopes… and so… she would just walk away.
It was for their own good… Naraku…was still Naraku… and he would destroy anyone and anything she held dear. She would only endanger the village… if she stayed. And she could not bear the pain of losing the home and family she had grown to love… this was her home now… and she would protect it… even if it meant leaving for good.
She was saddened to leave… but this time… this time she would not be returning… as long as Naraku lives she would avoid the village… she would not get them involve in this battle.
She then began to walk in a path, between the Shrine, and the village. She glanced once more at the village below, before disappearing completely in the darkness; with Kiore in tow.
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"I'd Do Anything for You" Simple Plan
Another day is going by
I'm thinking about you all the time
But you're out there
And I'm here waiting
And I wrote this letter in my head
'Cuz so many things were left unsaid
But now you're gone
And I can't think straight
This could be the one last chance
To make you understand
I'd do anything
Just to hold you in my arms
To try to make you laugh
Some how I can't put you in the past
I'd do anything
Just to fall asleep with you
Will you remember me?
'Cuz I know
I won't forget you
So now maybe after all these years
If you miss me have no fear
I'll be here
I'll be waiting
This could be the one last chance to make you understand
And I just can't let you leave me once again
I'd do anything
Just to hold you in my arms
Try to make you laugh
Some how I can't put you in the past
I'd do anything
Just to fall asleep with you
Will you remember me?
Cuz i know I won't forget
you
I close my eyes
And all I see is you
I close my eyes
I try to sleep
I can't forget you
Nanana (2 x)
And I'd do anything for you
Nanana (2 x)
I'd do anything
Just to hold you in my arms
To try to make you laugh
Some how I can't put you in the past
I'd do anything
Just to fall asleep with you
To fall asleep with you, you ya
Cuz I know I won't forget you
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CHAPTER 22: Kagura's Betrayal & Naraku's Devious Plot
I think the title says it all!
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Questions from reviewers:
Why were her family and their deaths forgotten?
Well… umm not forgotten we'll get to that part later who knows maybe chapter 25 or something…. Can't say much…It'll ruin the surprise…
When would Kouga & Seshy come in the picture?
HEHEHE….(evil grin) Soon… Kouga will be intervening soon…. HAHAHAHAHAAHHAHAHAHAHA…
Seshoumaru he'll be comin in sooner than Kouga…. So stay tuned…
Is this an INU/KAG fic?
Hmmm… now if I told you that…it wouldn't be a surprise now… would it…. LOLZ… sorry ur gonna have to stay, wait and find out….LOLX
FEEL FREE TO ASK ME QUESTIONZ….
SPECIAL THANX:
To LadyInu1126
for the suggestion of the song lyric…you saved me the trouble of searching…. LOLz thanx…
If any one else wants to help me out with the songs… don't hesitate to tell me… Jus give me the name of the song and the singer.
Oh And before I forget…. Thanx to all my reviewers…