(Disclaimer: If I said I didn't own Inuyasha the last 14 chapters… I STILL DON'T OWN INUYASHA!!!)
Chapter 15: Picking Elements
----Night Time with Kagome----
After clearing away her empty bowl of ramen, Kagome settled down at the base of a large tree ready for the sleep that awaited her. Scanning her surroundings with both her miko and demon powers, Kagome set up a small barrier to protect her during her slumber. Slowly sleep sunk into her as her eyes slowly drooped down until her mind was completely blocked out of the world around her.
----Kagome's Dream----
As soon as Kagome's eyes shut they started to flutter open due to the never fading light of the magnificent field. She scanned the trees till her eyes met the deep, rich, hazel brown eyes of Midoriko.
"So Kagome, have you decided which elements you would pick?"
"I do believe I have. I think I'll take wind and lightning."
"Okay, very well then. But may I ask why?"
"I picked wind because I've had some experience with the wind scar. As for lightning… I'm not quite sure… I just had a feeling that it suited me." A light smile appeared on Midoriko's face. Seeing this response, Kagome raised an eyebrow in confusion.
"Well you see, you are very right lightning does suit you very well. Not many people are able to sense what element is quite suited for themselves. By picking your destined elements you are able to master and control them better than you would if you picked fire, water, or earth." Kagome slowly nodded her head showing her that she understood.
"Well let's get to it! First close your eyes. Granting elements to mikos have to be done from other mikos that have elemental abilities." Slowly Kagome lowers her eyelids and relaxes herself as Midoriko puts two fingers on her forehead where her clans sign resides and starts her chanting of an ancient spell.
First a silver-grey glow formed around Kagome. After a few moments the glow turned gold-yellow and subsided deep within Kagome's soul.
Kagome's eyes opened and examined herself to see if any physical changes were there. Upon her right arm right above her elbow there was the kanji symbol of wind in silver-grey and on her left arm there was the kanji symbol of lightning in gold-yellow.
Kagome could feel a new mysterious comforting power coursing through her in waves. Snapping her attention out of her unusual trance, Kagome turned her eyes to meet the deep hazel brown eyes of Midoriko.
"Right… so how do I use these powers?"
"Well basically for wind, you need to infuse your miko powers into the air and you can manipulate the air that way. When you are experienced enough you can cut through the wind and make an attack similar to the wind scar with your own claws but it might not be as powerful as the wind scar considering the fact the Tetsusaiga is a powerful sword. But you should be able to kill around 50 youkais with that attack. For lightning attacks, they are conjured up differently. It will actually come naturally from your miko powers. All you have to do is basically concentrate your miko powers into your fingers like how you did with purification claws but you don't use your purification powers. Let the tension build up and your miko powers will create static electricity and slowly it will turn into a more powerful lightning attack. Your greatest attacks from both wind and lightning would need to be channelled out through a weapon though. Are you following me here?" Kagome gave a slight nod as Midoriko proceeded into her training.
----End of Dream P.O.V----
As time passed and the sun slowly risen from the horizon. The light of the sun split the sky into different red and orange hues as the last signs of the night faded away. The warm light fell upon Kagome's peaceful face. Shifting a little, Kagome rubbed away the sleep from her eyes.
In her training Kagome was able to learn quickly and was now able to manipulate the wind and lightning or static energies. She had spent the whole time building up her skills and meditating.
Gathering her equipment, she headed out for the Totosai's forge.
----Sesshoumaru's P.O.V----
It's only been one day yet the children keep pestering me about the whereabouts of Kagome. Sigh. I myself seem to be missing the company of that girl. She will not leave my domain until I figure out what it is that makes her so different. Even when she was a human she intrigued me. No human other than Rin had that amount of courage to stand up to I, Lord of the Western Lands. And now as a demoness she seems so familiar.
----End of Sesshoumaru's P.O.V----
Knock Knock Sesshoumaru was brought out of his thoughts by a loud knock on the door of his studies where his retainer stood.
"Come in Jaken." The cold monotone voice of his was as steady as his emotionless mask. The small green toad demon (A/N: Not really sure if he's a toad demon or something… so just go with it) came in and bowed low. He then stepped forward and offered in both his hands a scroll.
"Milord, the Lord of the Southern Lands sent this scroll to you." Taking the scroll of parchment from his servant, Sesshoumaru quickly dismissed him to read his message in peace.
Lord Sesshoumaru of the Western Domain,
In two months on the day of the full moon, I will be having our annual ball. It will last several days. All the lords and ladies will be present including some unmated youkais. The main lords of the lands are required to come as the annual meeting will also take place during the ball. There will be no killing or they will be excused from my lands by my guards as youkai, hanyou and humans are attending. You may be able to bring a maximum of five guests with you.
Lord Ryomi of the Southern Domain
(A/N: I think this chapter seems a bit short... o well i couldn't think of anything else to write... u people will just hav to wait for next week for more cuz i havn't written it yet... Well Bye! Ja Ne!)
