Threads of Destiny
By LadyRainStarDragon
Staff
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The small party walked tirelessly on through the grasses that wove like dancers around them. Upon their worn backs Amaterasu-o-mi-Kami smiled down at the gallant fighters enjoying the rare measure of peace. Somberly merry jingling filled the air as the rings upon the monk's staff clashed across each other to glint in the rays falling from the goddess' face.
This staff had been his for a very long time, something his father had crafted to leave behind for the son he knew would take up the dreaded mantle of the family curse after his own death. More than just a ritual item, it was a material reminder of how much Miroku's father had cared. In good times and bad, this had been at his side. In a way then, so too had the unfortunate one in a manner similar to how the spirit of the Great Inu Taisho guarded Inuyasha.
Every member of the party had some weapon that served to bind them to their ancestors. Inuyasha had his Tetsuiaga, he had his Staff, Shippo had the toys that were his weapons, and Sango had her Hiraikotsu. But what did the young Kagome have to tie her to her own ancestors?
Kagome was special. Even though she could be highly emotional at times, her emotions were her strength. However, there were no weapons that she possessed to tie her to her ancestry. The bow and arrows that she used had been gifted to her by Kaede, who had them of Kikyo before that.
A cry split the peaceful atmosphere as Shippo missed his mark, landing on the ground instead of latching onto their leader's white tufted ears. While Miroku had been contemplating, apparently once more the youkai and hanyou had gotten onto each other's nerves. It was then that he realized what Kagome's true weapons were.
Out from the knapsack came her famous box of healing supplies from her time, and in short order the kit had been disinfected where he had received scrapes. Kagome's aura seemed to intensify each time she healed someone or performed some other good deed. The weapon that was truly hers was her heart.
Kagome had her heart and healer's kit. Inuyasha wielded Tetsuaiga. Sango possessed Hiraikotsu. Miroku saw each tool as he saw his own staff. These were not just tools, but connections with the past and possibly gateways to a brighter future.