Here's another chappy for ya! I can't believe how much you guys enjoy this...and I definately appreciate the reviews-its what motivates me to write & update sooner, & btw, I put alot of Japanese terms in here since I've recently started focusing on some Japanese-but everything is translated at the bottom. Enjoy
Chapter 27
Deep in the darkest depths of the forest, Kagome kept a steady pace-knowing that Inuyasha was most likely awake and following her. The sound of her feet making contact with the earth-the steady beats of her heart and the slow and constant feel of breathing were all she could concentrate on-trying to keep her vision clear as it seemed to be blurring every so often. She finally came to a clearing-slowing to a stop as she reached the middle-looking around and trying to sense the demon's next move.
Inuyasha was getting frustrated, going at his top speeds just wasn't satisfying him. He had to find her soon-she had to be ok. Her scent was getting stronger, so he was catching up, but that wasn't nearly enough for him-he had to see her, he wanted her to be alright so he could just yell at her for leaving in his moment of relief and finally take her back home. He wanted to argue with her, hear her annoyed voice telling him not to worry so much. 'But...what if- what if she's- ...' He immediately shook his doubts away-racing faster along her path. "No...She isn't-she is fine..."
Kagome waited-hearing nothing for a few moments, until it overtook her again. Her knees buckled under her weight & she fell to them instantly. Finally, she was feeling the affects of the demon. His grasp on her throat, making it harder to breathe, his thick aura painfully sweeping over her body like poison. 'What's happening...How can he...' Her hand went up to the Shikon jewel around her neck-it seemed to glow, pulsating with her heart, as did the Kinjai at her side. A smile crept onto her lips as she placed the same hand down at her hilt-taking hold and drawing her sword as she lifted to her feet. "Show yourself." Her voice was as clear and confident as her mind now-letting her miko abilites fend off the demon as she awaited his arrival.
"My aura is just as strong as yours demon...Show yourself." Her eyes shifted slowly, using every last piece of herself to strengthen her soul-guarding her body readily. She swallowed hard as the sounds of the darkened forest grew deadly silent-no chirping of crickets or rustling of the nocturnal animals could be heard. The forest was thick with a silver mist that dampened the air with fog. She waited only a moment before her ears snapped to the sound of a silky voice coming from the trees-it intrigued her, the sound of it wasn't at all like Naraku's hard & cold voice that sent shivers up her body- this one was smooth & dark, seeming to blend with the shadows themselves. It spoke confidently-almost quietly as it traveled through the night air.
"Youkoso Kagome-chan...Gomen nasai young miko-for not introducing myself earlier...I am the one they call Nanashi..." Kagome was a bit suprised when she realized that it was a female talking & this was confirmed when the voice took shape as a young woman with long black hair & a silver blue in her eyes right before Kagome. Nanashi wore a flowing navy blue robe that resembled a miko's- and an unusual necklace hung around her neck. 'Who is this woman?' "Nanashi is it? Why have you come here...what is your purpose?"
The woman's eyes seem to hide something behind the silvery blue gleam-the small smirk passing her lips was sugar-coating her presence, and Kagome didn't trust her at all. The aura from her body was dripping with evil, and this woman's power was too immense to be underestimated because of her appearance. It was clear that their energies were clashing, Kagome's miko aura purified the air around her, while Nanashi's presence seemed to defile her path. Nanashi's lips parted sweetly, speaking in the same silk voice. "I have come only to right the wrongs of the past...To undo that which has been done incorrectly...You see omaesan, you are a mistake..."
With that, Nanashi thrust her hand toward Kagome, her necklace glowing as brightly as the Shikon jewel-her eyes lighting up like fire as she smirked evilly. Kagome jumped out of the way, landing in a tree & then coming at Nanashi from behind-her Kinjai flaring with a blue, pink & violet tint, the symbols carved into the blade burning with her purifying aura. She was mere feet from Nanashi's body, when the young youkai turned & created a strong barrier around herself, fighting off Kagome's energy until she thrust Kagome's sword back, making Kagome hit a nearby tree.
Kagome stood up-giving Nanashi a deadly glare, calming her breathing as she spoke angrily. "A mistake? Why would you call me such? I have never met you-though you seem to know so much about me!" Nanashi's hand immediately covered her mouth as she laughed devillishly, her silver hues seemed to know everything. "Jou...you know nothing of me-but I know so much about you...You, who replaced Kikyo in her duties as the protector of the Shikon no Tama...Ne?" Kagome stared at her intensely-the anger growing inside her. "Mou yamero! Naze?! I don't understand why you are here...or what you want with me..."
Kagome's stance never faultered from it's readied fighting position, Nanashi glaring at her with the same smirk across her lips, her necklace flaring as brilliantly as the Shikon jewel. "Oh...but you will...You will understand everything soon enough..."
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Ok-it was kinda a shorter chapter, but I figured I better update quick before you thought I let this fic die...lol- anyway, you can look below for the rough translations of the Jap that I used in this chappy..hope ya liked- R&R!
Nanashi- one without name
Youkoso-welcome
Gomen nasai-my apologies
omaesan-my dear
Jou- young woman
Ne- Isn't that right?
Mou Yamero-Enough
Naze-Why
Chapter 27
Deep in the darkest depths of the forest, Kagome kept a steady pace-knowing that Inuyasha was most likely awake and following her. The sound of her feet making contact with the earth-the steady beats of her heart and the slow and constant feel of breathing were all she could concentrate on-trying to keep her vision clear as it seemed to be blurring every so often. She finally came to a clearing-slowing to a stop as she reached the middle-looking around and trying to sense the demon's next move.
Inuyasha was getting frustrated, going at his top speeds just wasn't satisfying him. He had to find her soon-she had to be ok. Her scent was getting stronger, so he was catching up, but that wasn't nearly enough for him-he had to see her, he wanted her to be alright so he could just yell at her for leaving in his moment of relief and finally take her back home. He wanted to argue with her, hear her annoyed voice telling him not to worry so much. 'But...what if- what if she's- ...' He immediately shook his doubts away-racing faster along her path. "No...She isn't-she is fine..."
Kagome waited-hearing nothing for a few moments, until it overtook her again. Her knees buckled under her weight & she fell to them instantly. Finally, she was feeling the affects of the demon. His grasp on her throat, making it harder to breathe, his thick aura painfully sweeping over her body like poison. 'What's happening...How can he...' Her hand went up to the Shikon jewel around her neck-it seemed to glow, pulsating with her heart, as did the Kinjai at her side. A smile crept onto her lips as she placed the same hand down at her hilt-taking hold and drawing her sword as she lifted to her feet. "Show yourself." Her voice was as clear and confident as her mind now-letting her miko abilites fend off the demon as she awaited his arrival.
"My aura is just as strong as yours demon...Show yourself." Her eyes shifted slowly, using every last piece of herself to strengthen her soul-guarding her body readily. She swallowed hard as the sounds of the darkened forest grew deadly silent-no chirping of crickets or rustling of the nocturnal animals could be heard. The forest was thick with a silver mist that dampened the air with fog. She waited only a moment before her ears snapped to the sound of a silky voice coming from the trees-it intrigued her, the sound of it wasn't at all like Naraku's hard & cold voice that sent shivers up her body- this one was smooth & dark, seeming to blend with the shadows themselves. It spoke confidently-almost quietly as it traveled through the night air.
"Youkoso Kagome-chan...Gomen nasai young miko-for not introducing myself earlier...I am the one they call Nanashi..." Kagome was a bit suprised when she realized that it was a female talking & this was confirmed when the voice took shape as a young woman with long black hair & a silver blue in her eyes right before Kagome. Nanashi wore a flowing navy blue robe that resembled a miko's- and an unusual necklace hung around her neck. 'Who is this woman?' "Nanashi is it? Why have you come here...what is your purpose?"
The woman's eyes seem to hide something behind the silvery blue gleam-the small smirk passing her lips was sugar-coating her presence, and Kagome didn't trust her at all. The aura from her body was dripping with evil, and this woman's power was too immense to be underestimated because of her appearance. It was clear that their energies were clashing, Kagome's miko aura purified the air around her, while Nanashi's presence seemed to defile her path. Nanashi's lips parted sweetly, speaking in the same silk voice. "I have come only to right the wrongs of the past...To undo that which has been done incorrectly...You see omaesan, you are a mistake..."
With that, Nanashi thrust her hand toward Kagome, her necklace glowing as brightly as the Shikon jewel-her eyes lighting up like fire as she smirked evilly. Kagome jumped out of the way, landing in a tree & then coming at Nanashi from behind-her Kinjai flaring with a blue, pink & violet tint, the symbols carved into the blade burning with her purifying aura. She was mere feet from Nanashi's body, when the young youkai turned & created a strong barrier around herself, fighting off Kagome's energy until she thrust Kagome's sword back, making Kagome hit a nearby tree.
Kagome stood up-giving Nanashi a deadly glare, calming her breathing as she spoke angrily. "A mistake? Why would you call me such? I have never met you-though you seem to know so much about me!" Nanashi's hand immediately covered her mouth as she laughed devillishly, her silver hues seemed to know everything. "Jou...you know nothing of me-but I know so much about you...You, who replaced Kikyo in her duties as the protector of the Shikon no Tama...Ne?" Kagome stared at her intensely-the anger growing inside her. "Mou yamero! Naze?! I don't understand why you are here...or what you want with me..."
Kagome's stance never faultered from it's readied fighting position, Nanashi glaring at her with the same smirk across her lips, her necklace flaring as brilliantly as the Shikon jewel. "Oh...but you will...You will understand everything soon enough..."
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Ok-it was kinda a shorter chapter, but I figured I better update quick before you thought I let this fic die...lol- anyway, you can look below for the rough translations of the Jap that I used in this chappy..hope ya liked- R&R!
Nanashi- one without name
Youkoso-welcome
Gomen nasai-my apologies
omaesan-my dear
Jou- young woman
Ne- Isn't that right?
Mou Yamero-Enough
Naze-Why