Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha, but I do own Nina, Shaneen, Corvin, Ren and Kada! (Oh, and Star) We know the drill already! (Be warned, this little adventure is meant to be short.)
Chapter Eighteen
"Where are we?" Kagura asked as the two looked around the very deserted and dead looking lands. "The Forsaken Lands…." Kagome said, a bit zoned. "How did you know that?" Kagura asked causing Kagome to jump a little. "Sorry…." Kagura looked at her a little worried but whirled when a spear went flying through the air. "Who's there?!" A male voice called from the shadows. "We should be asking you that!" Kagura said, a little pissed. She stepped in front of Kagome who still seemed out of it. The man came out of the shadows to reveal he was only about 18. He had dirty blonde hair and bright gold eyes. He drew a sword and pointed it at Kagura's neck. "We do not tolerate strangers!" "Wait please!" Kagome jumped out and whacked the sword down using her vambrace. When the man saw it he immediately sheathed his sword and fell to his knees. "Forgive me milady, I didn't see you!" Kagome felt pure confusion run over her. "Milady?" The man nodded. "Only the Legendary Immortal can wear them. Please pardon me for my rudeness." Kagome brushed some of her hair back. "Umm, you are forgiven?" "Thank you milady." Kagura rolled her eyes and pulled him to his feet. "Oh knock it off, you're making her nervous!" Kagome chuckled. "What's your name?" The man bowed. "It is Wes." (I couldn't come up with anything better; I hope you can tolerate it. I actually like it….) "Well Wes, do you know how we can get to the other side again?" Kagome asked. "Yes, but it will prove difficult milady."
Nina sighed as she followed Sesshoumaru through the sky. The two had returned to handle a sudden problem with the Lord of the North only to find Kagome and Kagura gone. The two had handled the problem and immediately went in search of the two. "Of all the defiant girls, she is the worst." Sesshoumaru growled. "Oh come on, she just needed some air." Nina said quietly. Then she noticed Kagura's feather pinned to a tree. "Down there!" The two landed but immediately jumped into the trees when they felt the evil energy. "It seems we have found the door into the Forsaken Lands." Sesshoumaru said. "Not that horrible place! You mean to tell me they are there? I heard that after the Immortals were driven from there that the crystal that supported it was tainted and the land died." Sesshoumaru nodded. "It seems they are there, and we will be forced to wait for a few hours. If it is a tainted crystal, then Kagome can do something about it." Nina nodded as she sat down. "It should hopefully take only a few hours."
"So the crystal was tainted by Ren? Stupid bastard." Kagome said as she followed Wes with Kagura not to far behind. "Yes, and it was said that only you can purify it and allow the Immortals to return. Look over there, you will see the castle." Kagome looked over at the dark castle from her dream. "I'm afraid just purifying the crystal won't be enough for the castle though. You will have to do that another time." Kagome nodded as the finally reached the temple. Inside, the crystal waited. "You two wait here." Kagome said as she went inside and was greeted with black lightning. She quickly threw up a shield and approached the crystal. "Knock it off!" She yelled at it as she touched it with both hands. A severe pain raced through her body but she refused to let go. Images flashed through her mind as she struggled to keep them separate from her memories but failed horribly. A brilliant flash erupted from the crystal as it turned a pure blue. The last thing Kagome saw before she fainted was a woman smiling at her from in front of the crystal…or could it have been from inside?
"Kagome! Wake up! You did it!" Kagome stirred and opened her eyes. She saw Wes and Kagura kneeing over her. "I did?" Wes nodded. "Everything has come back to life and I can sense our Immortal brothers and sisters returning. The gateway has been opened so you can return to the other side." Kagome sat bolt up. "Good, but how long have I been out?" Kagura smiled weakly. "2 hours, I bet Sesshoumaru knows we're missing now." Kagome groaned as she got up. "We better get back. Thank you Wes…." Wes nodded and watched the two as they went outside. "Wes told me that we only need to concentrate." Kagome nodded and concentrated, when she opened her eyes, she saw the forest they had been in. "There you are!" Nina and Sesshoumaru jumped down from the trees but weren't assaulted by the energies this time. "Um, it's a long story…."
Kagome sat on her bed, petting Star. "It's not fair… Now they are all mad at me…. And I already know you think I deserve it!" Star just meowed at her and jumped off. "Go talk to him." Was the only thing she said.
Kagome knocked on Sesshoumaru's study door and was told to come in. "I want to apologize…" He looked up at her. "I should think so, after I was forced to Inuyasha shout for 2 hours after we returned. I do believe he said he would return today and not seeing you here upset him." Oh brother Inuyasha! Kagome thought as she bowed. "I am sorry for the inconvenience Sesshoumaru…" He stood and walked over to her. "I accept your apology but do not let it happen again, that was extremely dangerous." Kagome looked him dead in the eye and saw something she never expected, concern. Something strange compelled her to step forward and hug him but what was stranger was that he returned it. Star sat just inside and purred softly as she watched.
I'm back! Drama and school have kept me so busy! Also I had to go to grandpa's funeral and all so I am really sorry about taking so long… I hope you enjoyed this chapter and as you can see, I finally started the romance…..