Chapter Five: Asuka's Dream, Kikyo's Warning

Authors Note: I'm sorry for delay but here's chapter five. The title pretty much says what the chapter will be focusing on and if the chapter is too short, just let me know and I will try to make them longer as best I can. Please review at the end.

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha. I only own the OC's.

Asuka: Do you have to say that every time?

No, but I choose to so shut up.

Kumori: Or what?

-glares at them both- I will seperate you two and you will never see each other again.

Both: *gulps* Please don't...

THEN SHUT UP AND BEHAVE!

Asuka P.O.V.

I stood in front of the sacred tree, rubbing my hand against the scar that rested there. The moon was concealed by the clouds overhead but a small sliver of light was visible, the wind blowing slightly, causing the trees to sway. That's when I felt it. Someone watching me. Turning around, I could see a woman standing just beyond the tree line. I knew it was a woman because of her figure and her black hair, though tied back with a white ribbon, was blowing in the breeze. The wind blew the clouds away from the moon and in it's light I could see her features fully.

Her black hair was straight and hung down to her waist, her brown eyes alert and watching me. She was wearing a white jacket with sode-kukuri (cords) through the sleeves and open shoulders, the strings tied above her chest to keep the garment closed, the kosode extending slightly past her also wore a bright red nagabakama (a very long hakama), which included the small board on the lower back along with white socks and rice straw sandals. She also had a red obi tied around her waist. From where I was standing, I coud see a bow and a quiver of arrows over her shoulder*.

"It has been a long time, Asuka." The woman said as she came over to me, her footsteps quiet. "Do you remember?"

I knew what she referring to without asking for an explanation. I knelt down and bowed my head. "Lady Kikyo, it has, indeed, been a long time."

Even though I couldn't see her face, I heard a smile in her voice. "There is no need for that, child. You and I have been acquainted for far too long."

She held her out and I took it as she helped me to my feet. "Please forgive me, lady Kikyo. I was taught to show respect to other monks and priestess'."

Kikyo just shook her head. "I understand."

I looked around the field. "I mean no disrespect, milady, but why did you bring me here?"

Her smile faded. "As you know, history has begun to repeat itself once again because the Shikon no Tama has returned. It seems that is not the only part of history that has begun to repeat."

"I'm afraid I do not understand."

"Be silent and watch." She pointed behind me.

I looked in the direction she was pointing at and my eyes widened. Standing between the Sacred Tree and the tree line was Kumori. Or, at least, I thought it was. This version of him stood at least a little over six feet, his black hair still short but his amber/hazel eyes remained the same with a familiar, mischevious glint in them. He was wearing a dark blue version of his robe of the fire rat**, his dog ears twitching slightly. He must heard something nearby because I looked to the tree line and smiled. That's when everything changed.

An arrow shot out of the shadows and pierced his chest, pinning him to the tree. He gasped and reached up to remove it but the spell repelled him. His eyes darted back to the tree line and he said a name, but it was inaudible. His eyes closed as the spell pulled him under.

Kikyo and I watched as another figure stepped out of the shadows. It was clear she was a priestess from the spiritual energy that was radiating off her but instead of the usual miko outfit, she was wearing a jade green kimono, rice straw sandals on her feet while her hair was loose. She kept her gaze on the man she had shot, her expression like ice. I felt my blood run cold as I caught a glimpse of familiar green eyes. No, I thought in horror.

The woman that shot Kumori was me.

Kikyo waved her hand and the older versions of ourselves disappeared. I fell to my knees, my whole body shaking as I tried to comprehend what I had just witnessed. "Now do you understand?"

I braced my hands against the ground, trying to hold myself up. "Are you saying that this is our future?"

Kikyo's voice was full of sorrow and regret. "Yes. This will be your futures unless you stop Naraku and destroy the jewel."

I made my decision. Standing up, I faced Kikyo with a new goal in mind. "Tell me what I must do."

It seems this is what she has been waiting for. "Use these sacred arrows to purify Naraku. they are covered with dirt from Onigumo's cave." She took the bow and arrows off her shoulder and held them out to me. "Please, Asuka. Do not let this happen."

"I won't. I will do everything I can to destroy this bastard once and for all." I took the bow and arrows from her.

Kikyo stepped away from me, her body fading. "If you seek answers, simply call for me and I will meet you here. Good luck, young priestess." With that, Kikyo disappeared completely.

*I used the wikipedia page for this information.

**There was no description of it so I did the best I could.