Chapter 1: Kikyo
attacks Kagome!
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Stewing over the love scene between Inuyasha and Kagome she had witnessed the previous day, Kikyo couldn't help thinking about the past, and what could have been for her. And then, when she is given a second chance at life, if she could ever find it in her heart of forgive Inuyasha, it still could not be because that little WITCH, Kagome came around and stole Inuyasha's heart!
Kikyo:thinks to self Kagome, I swear! I swear to you, that you will DIE! out loud, softly, but in a stone voice I'm coming Kagome...I'm coming for you!
At the same time, about a mile away, Inuyasha and the gang where taking a much needed rest near a riverbank. Inuyasha, Kagome, Miroku and Shippo where watching the swift, deep river coursing it's way to the ocean; they where giving Sango time alone with Kohaku to comfort him. He was still grieving the loss of there family.
Kohaku: But Sister, I killed them! tear I killed them all, and now all we have is each other!
Sango: Kohaku, father would understand! He would know that you only did it because you where under Naraku's spell. He knows that you loved him, you shouldn't blame yourself for what you did under his spell! And your wrong, Little Brother...we are NOT alone...,softly, full of emotion we have Miroku, Kagome, Inuyasha and Shippo. We all care for you...
Kohaku: Sango? Why do you still love me? I just don't understand! puts his face in his hands I killed them...tear I...tried to kill YOU, Sister! How can you still love me?
Sango: with patience Kohaku...closes eyes for a brief moment then opens them again we are family...You're my little brother. I love you because you are all that is left of my past, and we must cling to one another, so we don't forget where we came from, who we are. pauses for a long time, thinking I consider it, not only my duty to take care of you, but also a privilege. I need you as much as you need me. I am your elder sister...I will always care for you.
Kohaku: sniff wipes his eyes Your right, Sister. Of course you are...Father would understand, wouldn't he?
Sango:...Yes, he loved you.
Kohaku: I could never forget where we came from...embraces Sango for a long time I love you, Sister...thank you for forgiving me...
Sango: silent tears coarse down her checks I love you too, Little Brother...sniff thinks to self -sigh- I'm so thankful that Kohaku could turn against Naraku and kill him...
After a moment of sitting in silence, staring at the woods, Kohaku and Sango join the others sitting on the riverbank. They all sit silently for a time, then Inuyasha speaks.
Inuyasha: So, Kohaku...you'll be joining us then?
Kagome: Yeah Kohaku, we want you to come with us! Two Demon slayers are better than one, even if the one we got is already the best! laughs affectionately, and smiles
Sango:
blushes Thanks Kagome...but I don't think that...
Miroku
interrupts Sango
Miroku: puts his arm around Sango for a moment then moves it to her butt Don't be modest Sango! We...WACK! Sango slaps Miroku
Sango: glowers at Miroku
Kohaku: HEY! Don't touch my SISTER!...then more quietly But he is right Sango...Your the best! Yes...Inuyasha, I suppose I will join you.
Shippo: Oooh, that's great Kohaku! You and me are going to get along great, I just know it! hugs Kohaku's head
Inuyasha: It's about time you made up your mind!
Kagome: exasperated Inuyash-a!
They all sit a long time in silence, still
resting, watching the river move swiftly.
Then suddenly, from
behind them Kikyo appears with bow and arrow at the ready!
Kikyo: Kagome! Turn around and face me!
Everyone jumps to his or her feet and turns around. Stunned by this sudden interruption, they all just stare wide-eyed at Kikyo, wondering what she's doing.
Inuyasha: confused Kikyo...what...what are you doing?
Kagome: gasp hands start to shake a little thinks to self Oh NO! So it's finally come to this! I just knew that it would! I should run, hide...Something! But I can't move...thinks desperately I can't MOVE! My legs won't BUDGE an inch! This can't be happening, this can't be happening, this can't be happening!
Kikyo: in a rage Kagome, you little witch! You stole my soul and then you took Inuyasha! Well I will take no more from you...a mere girl! TWANG
She spat out the last word like it was filth on her tongue then loosed her arrow, aimed straight for Kagome's heart.
