Chapter 19
Naraku pulled away letting Kagome suffer from the kiss. Kagome was stunned, disgusted, and helpless at the moment. The only one who could stop Naraku, was Inuyasha. Kikyo woke up from her slumber and noticed Kagome tied up next to her. Her eyes were droopy but she could see well. Kagome twist and turned through the vines to break free but nothing worked. The dead priestess looked upon herself to see she was tied up as well. Naraku laughed at the sight and then disappeared into the castle. Kajin followed with a guilty look and didn't look back at the girls. Kikyo looked over to Kagome and waited till the guys were gone to talk. Finally Kagome gave up. Even her priestess powers weren't work and her strength was wasted by trying to get away from Kajin's grasp.
"Something doesn't seem right" Kikyo spoke up.
"Yeah. Naraku said Inuyasha was going to get a big surprise and it was going to be unforgettable. I don't know what Naraku is planning so we have to get out of this together" Kagome explained.
"Hmm...I think I know what this is about" Kikyo implied.
"You do?" Kagome asked because it was sort of hard to believe.
"He's trying draw Inuyasha here. Well I'm not entirely sure so that's all I really know" Kikyo said.
"That's all! That's hardly a conclusion. Of course he wants Inuyasha here. What I don't understand is why bring both of us here in the first place. Won't he just need one of us to bring Inuyasha here. It must have to do with us that he did that but what is it exactly the reason?" Kagome told what she thought.
"Hmm...that could be it" Kikyo mumbled.
"Wow is she spacing out. Must be something that made her fall asleep. I can sense some kind of force laid upon her. Wait is that miasma? No it's different from the miasma I have sensed and been in" Kagome thought to herself as she stared at Kikyo.
"Kagome" Kikyo said in a worried tone.
"Yeah Kikyo" Kagome quickly answered.
"Do you feel that?" Kikyo asked.
"Huh? Wait yeah. What is that? It's almost faint but I sense Shikon Jewel. OH NO" Kagome gasped.
Kagome looked down where she wore the Shikon Jewel around her neck. The sacred Shikon Jewel was gone! Kagome began to panic but that wasn't helping the matter. Kikyo was angry and stared into the castle door way. Something evil was a foot and she just couldn't figure it out. Usually she could figure out Naraku's plans but this time was different. Kagome stopped fussing and then realized something that was obvious. It was something about the sacred Shikon Jewel. Something that they where almost blindly to realize about it. She began to laugh but she knew it wouldn't last for long or would it? Kikyo was puzzled for Kagome's strange actions considering they are in danger.
"Kikyo we are so stupid" Kagome lastly said.
"What do you mean Kagome. How are we stupid?" Kikyo was really puzzled now.
"You mean you didn't realize it about the Shikon no tama? It's still pure! Naraku doesn't have the Jewel yet so there may be some hope after all. I'm not sure how long it's going to last but I hope we can get it back before it falls into his hands. Kajin still has it so that means he hasn't given it to Naraku yet, and we were worried about Naraku having it. I know what I'm saying is bazaar but it sort of put a brightside to this whole mess. We both know Inuyasha is coming to save us and you know how he gets when it comes to Naraku's sceams. I just hope he comes in time before Kajin gives it to Naraku" Kagome explained.
"Hmm your smart thinking outstands me. Sometimes it's really hard to believe that you are my reincarnation but now I'm glad that you are. I know ever since I was brought back from the dead, I've been seeking revenge. My heart is full of hatred, loneliness, and revenge against my murder. I've despised every living creature that has to do with time, when I'm one of those living creatures. I haven't really considered of giving living a chance. You know Kagome. I haven't spoken to anyone about these things and its kind of nice to talk to someone about it. I sort of calms my soul" Kikyo was beginning to open up.
"Well I'm glad to hear that from you Kikyo. Most of the time I'm afraid of you" Kagome giggled at the thought.
"Afraid of me. Oh, I see" Kikyo smiled.
"Well you can't really blame me. You didn't try to kill me a few times and try to bring Inuyasha to hell with you. The only thing I don't understand is why was the trust between you had broke so easily. Maybe it was that you really didn't have strong feelings for each other" Kagome said without thinking. It just came out.
"Hmm...Why is it you are against Inuyasha and me being together. Is it because you have fallen for the same guy? Oh yes that is what this is. He's not much of a people person and you deal with him when he has the most out outrages temper. You surprise me so" Kikyo said.
"Well I defiantly fallen for that jealous, short-tempter, reckless jerk" Kagome laughed as she talked.
Back to Inuyasha and the Fight:
Inuyasha charged the demon puppet head on. Roots quickly grew right from under the baboon skin like usual. Shippou stood by the Bone Eaters Well, waiting for a signal if Inuyasha would need his help. Like Inuyasha would need help at this point but anyways. The fight was beginning. Inuyasha cracked his knuckles and then he held them back, ready to strike the enemy. A root went straight up into the air and came back down to strike Inuyasha from behind him. Inuyasha turned around and dogged the attack by moving the away. The single root stuck the ground and made a small crater in the ground. A smoke of dirt took place and Inuyasha went right through the smoke. To give a surprise attack but it failed. He didn't go through in time and the smoke was gone and so was the puppet. Inuyasha landed on his feet and he searched the area with his eyes to see where the demon puppet had gone. Out of now where a root came up from the ground and struck Inuyasha from the back through his gut. Blood dripped to the ground and stained the dirt. Inuyasha chuckled a little and then the root ran back under the ground.
Inuyasha dropped to his knees to recuperate for a moment of two. A stream of blood leaked out of his mouth and down his chin. He searched the grounds again feeling the vibrations this time, looking for any sign where the demon puppet might appear. Shippou began running towards the wounded demon but Inuyasha shook his head and called out to stay back. But Shippou just kept running towards him and that's when he came out of hiding. Naraku burst out of the ground right in front of Shippou and made the kitsune fall to the ground. Inuyasha growled and got back up, then charged him again. This time Inuyasha cut off a root from it. It squirmed a bit and then dissipated instantly. Shippou got back up and used his fox magic to hold back the very few roots that came at him. Inuyasha was ready to strike the demon puppet's heart when it completely stopped fighting. Inuyasha thought it was strange but he destroyed it anyway. The saimyosho came out of the trees and took flight to where Naraku was at. Inuyasha picked up Shippou and they followed the insects.
"Where are we going Inuyasha?" Shippou asked.
"We're going to follow those damn bugs until they lead us to Kagome" Inuyasha said.
"Oh that makes sense. I wonder why Naraku's demon puppet stopped fighting you" Shippou put a finger on his chin.
"Maybe he finally realized he was no match for me so he stopped fighting" Inuyasha joked. "No he did it on purpose. He's planning something and he's luring us right into it too. That's why he stopped fighting and now he's leading us where ever his new lair might be" Inuyasha said to him self in his head.
"Stop joking around. We don't have any time for you lame jokes. Rescuing Kagome should be the only thing on your mind right now" Shippou acting all smart.
"Don't you think I know that already! And of course saving Kagome is the only thing on my mind and it is! So shut the hell up or you are going to be left behind!" Inuyasha yelled.
"Okay I'll be quiet" Shippou mumbled in fear.
Back to Kagome and Kikyo:
"Uhhh...I want to be untied already! My arms are beginning to feel like jello" Kagome complained.
"Well you're not so unfortunate. I was here longer then you so don't be complaining" Kikyo said as she laughed.
"You do have a point. I'm sorry that I'm complaining. I don't mean to at times" Kagome put on a fake smile.
"I don't mind. I'm mostly tuning you out" Kikyo said.
"Hey!" Kagome said.
"I'm only kidding Kagome. Nobody really talks to me and most of the time I'm lonely so I don't mind you talking so much" Kikyo giggled.
"It must be hard for you to live in this world. Have you ever considered calming your soul for good and excepting death again?" Kagome asked.
"Not particularly. I really haven't considered death without Inuyasha" Kikyo admitted.
"Oh I see. Your heart is still yearning to take down Inuyasha when you know he is innocent in this. You still love him don't you" Kagome made a face.
"Yeah and I'm afraid that I'll never stop yearning for it" Kikyo lowered her head.
"I'm sorry that I even mentioned it" Kagome feeling guilty.
"Don't be. I don't think about it much and sometimes thinking about it gives me a reason to keep on living. I lost everything that vial day and I guess I've been trying to get it all back" Kikyo said.
"Kikyo lets get out of here together instead of waiting for Inuyasha to save us" Kagome was full of determination.
"You are very strong Kagome. As strong willing as myself. Don't ever stop fighting even though when comes between love. That's how I was taken care of in the first place. Love got in the way and it caused my demise" Kikyo gave some advice if you didn't know because you might be stupid. lol jk
"Thanks but love wont stop me. Love is to fragile to break upon me so I would lock all those feelings away if I had to" Kagome said and then she began to twist around to make the knot loose.
The roped like vines that held Kagome to the post where getting looser and looser. Kikyo blinked in confusion but caught up with the idea when she saw Kagome's arms slowly moving downward. Kikyo began to follow Kagome's doing and it was working. Kagome finally got loose enough that she dropped to her knees. She then unwrapped her wrists and ran over to Kikyo to help her. After they were both loose they headed out of the castle grounds. The barrier was small but it was strong enough to keep things from coming in and going out. Kagome smiled over to Kikyo as they quickly grabbed Kikyo's arrows and bow. Lucky enough they were close by, not watched, and not in some hard spot to get them. Things were looking up but was it actually going last for at least a little while. Remember they weren't out yet. They are still in Naraku's new barrier, fortress, and sight.
"Come on Kikyo, hurry. We are almost of..." Kagome called out to Kikyo, that was behind her, but she was cut off.
"KAGOME!" Kikyo yelled after her and ran as fast as she could to Kagome.
Kagome had ran right into the barrier and it refused to let her to go out. Kagome was forced backward and had fallen to the ground. A small whole was made in the barrier since Kagome is a priestess, but it filled in fast. Kikyo reached Kagome and kneeled next to her. Kagome only obtained a few scratches but nothing serious...yet. The injured girl got up slowly and got up to her feet all pissed off. Kikyo stood up as well and they both new what they had to do next. They needed to take care of Naraku all on there own. The priestesses returned back to the castle and went inside, to seek out Naraku. Kajin was out on an assignment, to make sure Inuyasha was heading in the right direction. Things were getting complicated, going as planned, and evil was a foot. Through the barrier, the outside looked dark, evil, and creepy. When it wasn't at all. The inside of the castle was dark, miasma lurked everywhere, and a jewel shard was close to where they were. Both priestesses could sense it and that's all they needed in order to find Naraku's where abouts.
To be continued...