The Other Side
Chapter 6
Midoriko's Message Part 3
Inuyasha had actually started to pace around the hut, grumbling to himself with Shippo occasionally giggling. Kaede had given out dinner and they ate in silence. Kagome helped the children with their dinner first before helping herself with hers. She was recalling the message Midoriko gave her about her family and what Inuyasha said. Both were good and bad... as she said it would be.
"Why is it? You know something we don't?" Kagome didn't like the way Inuyasha's face formed. Something was off.
"Yeah, I know something and it ain't good," Inuyasha said, clearly annoyed. Kagome began to worry, Rin and Shippo clinging to her once they both realized her emotions.
"What is it Inuyasha?" asked Miroku. He had a feeling; he hoped he was horribly wrong.
"If what the girl said was true and you do in fact have similar markings to Sesshomaru; you're the next lady. You're Sesshomaru's intended."
Kagome's eyes widened at that. He was pulling her leg, right? Sango stared, mouth agape. Miroku hummed; he was right. He hated being right in this case. He looked to Kagome and sighed. She had her work cut out for her.
"That is correct, Inuyasha. Kagome is exactly that and so much more," Midoriko said, floating, over to be near Sango since Kagome had an aura of anger.
They all watched in amazement when said markings appeared on her face as she growled. Both Inuyasha and Shippo inching away from her; she was giving off a warning. One that said that if one valued one's life; stay clear of her. The second she opened her eyes, still her beautiful sapphire blue, but a fading hue. It reminded Rin of an ocean.
"What God, fate, or destiny decided to put me through this shit hole?" she questioned; none dared to answer her though. They were suddenly very much afraid. "What I have a ever done to have this thrust upon me, hm?"
Midoriko, at awe at seeing this side of her, decided to tell her the other half of why she was here. "My child, listen to me. Perhaps this will settle your anger." She was calm but was mesmerized by the scene.
"Ha, I doubt what you have to say to me will change anything." Inuyasha gaped at her; he couldn't believe that this, woman, was Kagome. She was so different. He bet if he compared her to his brother, she'd throw a fit.
"I have been to your time," she started. Kagome instantly froze. "Your brother has asked if I could convey his message to you." She moved closer to the girl. As her mouth opened, Kagome's brother's voice came out. "Can you tell her that I love her and that I'm okay with this? Things happen when we least expect it and while things are troubling, we get through. I love my sister with all my heart and I would never blame her for this."
Kagome's eyes watered, her demon powers not residing whatsoever but she seemed to have them under control; odd. Did she suddenly come to terms with them? Was that even possible that quickly?
"Oh poor kid," Inuyasha mumbled under his breath.
"Your mother has asked to convey her message to you." Her voice changed to that of her mother's, "I... don't blame her for this either. I'm heartbroken to hear that I'll never see her again but know that fate works in weird ways. We'll always be here if she ever comes back. She's my daughter, my love."
Her markings wore off after that; her anger was still there. Sango brought her hands to her mouth, letting out a gasp. "Oh, Kagome," she said, tears in her eyes as well.
Midoriko's voiced changed for its last time to her grandfather's. "Tell her that I love her and hope she comes back safely. I will miss and love her till the day I die." She lowered herself to be closer to Kagome. "My time has come to an end. I need you to understand that Fate has his reasons to why this is all happening to you." The whole lot gasped at this, including Kaede. "Destiny has her reason as well. You were chosen to do amazing things and this is only the beginning. The Gods have granted you powers alike themselves; what you do with them rely solely on you, my child. I wish you well." She was gone after that.
"Perhaps we should all call it a night. It's been a long day," Kagome proposed, reaching for her sleeping bag from her bag.
"Good idea; we could all use some sleep," Miroku agreed, going over to a corner of the hut and sat down. He closed his eyes and eased himself into a light sleep.
"Well that was quick for him," Sango pointed out as Kagome smiled. Seemed like Miroku was a lot more tired than he thought. Sango caught Kagome's gaze as she weakly smiled at her. Kagome smiled back despite the fact that she was unhappy.
"Good night."
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