---The Prophecy That Was Destined to Join---
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I'm a little unsure of how to pair up Sango and Hiei, but I believe I'm on the right track…
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Chapter 15: Desperately
Back to Genkai's Temple…
"4 more days…" Botan sighed.
Her usual cheery attitude had dispersed.
It was the day that they would split into 3 different groups, all there for a separate reason, yet linked to the same situation. Ironic really. It was just probably destiny that made everything this way.
Everyone tumbled out of his or her bedrooms, weapons in hand; armor packed firmly to their bodies, giving the impression that they were ready for anything anyone threw at them. Sitting down on the couches, they started a conversation, viewing out all the plans for the day.
"I can handle two days, if that's fine with you" Kagome made out, shuffling through her quiver of arrows, confirming that there was no more possible way that any other single arrow could be jammed in willingly.
"Hai, 2 days might just be enough time, leaving the last two days…" Botan thought absently.
"So, let me get this straight, Botan, Kohaku, Kitaji, Miroku, and I stay at this temple, while the rest go look for the said scroll holding the secrets we need?" Kyoshi sorted out.
"Yeah, except Hiei and Sango will try and locate Kurama" Yusuke added.
With a startled pop to the silence, Koenma arrived, "I assume you all have your communicators, well the ones that I gave them to"
Kagome, Yusuke, Botan, and Sango nodded in agreement, while showing him the blue contraptions to prove it.
Yes, Kagome was growing weaker, but with all the training she had with Midoriko and Laputa-sensei, she was holding up pretty much fine. It felt as though that time where she had used up just a little too much of her energy.
"So…when are we going then?" Kuwabara may as well be framed the 'idiot' of the group; but this time, he was acting serious. This was the lifeline of 2 good friends right now.
"I suggest we take leave," Genkai suggested.
"Yeah, leave it up to the old hag to make our decisions" Yusuke snorted.
Kirara mewed in annoyance. Yusuke's moods really didn't suit the problem right now.
"This really isn't the time" Sango replied angrily.
It irked everyone how he could act at a time like this.
And with that, everyone left in the assigned groups.
The Way To Midoriko's Cave…
Kagome sighed. She was still grieving harshly about Kurama. Sure, she appeared happy and cheerful and out of pain, but that was just her façade to everything around her. Kagome knew that everyone already knew she was doing that. It just made them feel better sometimes that Kagome seemed happy and content, although a little strained.
Hopefully he was fine. What if he was hurt? Or worse, dead? Or maybe he's just fine? She doubted the last suggestion.
Ironically, it was Kuwabara who noticed this and joined in on her walking pace, "Ya know, he'll be back"
"I guess" Kagome gave him a grateful smile.
"You could just come to us when something's bothering you" the known baka was actually comforting her! This was the day. Although, maybe he was there all along… Nah.
"Thanks, I'll think of it"
It was just something she'd have to bear with. The pain was intense, but knowing someone was there for you was really gratifying. She'd just have to hold on and see.
They all lifted their heads when a faint humming could be heard in the distance. The pace then picked up as Genkai assured them that it was only the hum of the cave and not a threat.
Although who knew what lay inside the cave.
The Search For Kurama…
They walked in silence, with no destination really. Ok, maybe they had a point.
Koenma had notified them that there was a rumor about a certain demon down southern Makai. The demons say that they couldn't actually pinpoint the location. At some points, the demons told them, it would feel like they were standing right on top of the energy source. Strange, really.
"So…" Sango hesitated, trying to start a small conversation. The silence was disturbing.
"Hn"
"Is that all you ever say?"
"Hn"
Sango sweat dropped, "Ok then…I'm not even going to bother trying to talk to you"
"Hn"
"Arrogant jerk"
"Talkative onna"
Sango steamed with fury, only making the fire apparition smirk, "Bastard"
"Bitch"
Ahem…this streamed on for the next half hour or so until they sensed a demon. Not that they hadn't earlier, just this one was headed towards them.
Ignoring it, the two walked on, although on alert mode.
Well, that is, until it's speed suddenly increased, thrashing through the trees to their right.
And then, there were no more sounds, no birds chirping or squirrels scampering, just this eerie silence that haunted the pathway.
A demon shot out abruptly and blocked the path they were walking on, and then with a growl, he lunged right at Sango, who's back was turned, fighting one of the few hundred oni that had emerged out of the hedges.
Genkai's Temple…
The little group sighed, praying that everyone would be ok and that they would find everyone or everything they needed.
Botan walked into the kitchen, preparing lunch, with Miroku following.
Kyoshi and Kohaku quickly grabbed a few pillows, blankets, and books, and then raced into the meditating room, (I don't know if they do, but let's just pretend they have one there) spreading all of the items out onto the floor.
Getting comfortable, Kyoshi picked up a mystery book and Kohaku grabbed an adventure one.
It seemed like a good thing that Kagome, Botan, and Sango had taught them how to read.
"Why, Botan, do you need some help?" Miroku asked, maybe a little to innocently.
"No thanks, houshi" Botan replied politely, cautiously regarding his moves.
Never less, Miroku helped with the lunch, occasionally 'accidentally' brushing his hands against hers, making a quite lovely reaction of a blush coming from Botan.
Around 15 minutes later, they were walking down the hallway with 2 trays of food and opened the door to the meditating room to find the most amusing sight.
Underground Makai…
Kurama attempted to stay awake and stood up.
Clutching the side of the cage for support, he searched for a faulty point in the confined space he was near to slumping in.
Kurama had no idea what happened, but when he finally fully stood up, the bar he was holding on to started to crack, 'What's happening? Is this a good thing or…?'
Koenma's Office…
Koenma sighed.
Nothing was really going that well. The alarms were ringing and everyone was out on their little quest for youkai-kind.
'Great, now I just have to hope that the crack in the barrier will have to repair itself in two days' Koenma thought; pausing for a moment before realizing what he just thought, 'Oh kuso! This thing's not going to repair itself! Yusuke, HELP!'
The blue ogre burst through the heavy doors to the office, "Koenma, sir! The 34th youkai has crossed the barrier!"
Koenma clutched his head in terror, 'Now what! This all has to happen the day when no one's available!'
Author here! What do you think so far? I don't know how many chapters this story is and I'm thinking how to start of the next chapter of my other stories. Ja-ne!
Hope you enjoyed it!