Secrets of Memories
Chapter 8: Destiny Told
A/N: ok so it has definitely been a long time. At first I had no ideas for this story and I kept pushing things back, then time just seemed to slip away. But here I am, with a new chappy. I don't know when the next update will be…but I am going to try to make sure more than a year passes by. I do apologize for the long wait. Thanks Avalone for sticking with me and trying to help - definitely helped to give me inspiration to get this chappy up. Enjoy!
words are thoughts
"words" are what's said
words are flashbacks
-. - are change of place
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Sango blinked at the sight that lay before her and her friends. The shock of seeing their parents began to fad as Sango's father seated himself at a table, joining the other adults.
Heavy sighs were heard around the room as Inutashio's golden orbs fell upon the small group of child hood friends. "It is time for you to learn what we have all kept from you since you were born."
"Please do not be angry with us, for it was your for your well-being as to why we hid this fate for so long" finished Inuyasha's mother. Her soft face asked for understanding, as her eyes pleaded for forgiveness as she searched each of the teenagers' faces.
The group stood there looking at their own flesh and blood, waiting to have their questions answered and the truth finally revealed.
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Across town a shadowed figured lurked across the dimly lit streets. Red eyes glowed with anger as they scanned the landscape.
The figure stopped before a door, knocking twice before a tall figure allowed him passage inside. The door creaked closed, allowing the darkened souls to plan their next move.
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Inuyasha's ears twitched. The sounds of the second hand rang through his head as silence echoed through the secret room.
A disruptive cough was heard from Kagome's father as he lifted his cobalt gaze to the group.
"What's going on here?" cried Sango, no longer able to take the stale silence.
Inutashio motioned for the teens to sit down, and soon enough they were all seated, impatiently waiting for an explanation.
A stressed and torn voice broke through the cloud of thoughts. "It is time you learned what is happening." Inutashio's eyes fell upon his wife's trembling hands. He clasped them in his own as he took a deep breath. So began the story of their lives.
Inuyasha's family moving next door to Kagome's was no coincidence; neither was how they all became friends.
Knowing of the fate their children would have to face, the two families wanted to test the bonds of friendship.
To fill the gap that Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru left was Miroku and Sango. Each friendship and move was apart of a larger plan.
The fact that the constant letters were not sent. How only a few were allowed through to keep a flame of hope alive in the children.
Training was to help each become more in tune to themselves, and to be ready for battle together. The group was trained to protect one another's weaknesses. It was a good and safe plan, but somewhere along the line, things went wrong.
"We knew things had turned for the worst when Naraku showed up" stated Kagome's father. We could not stop you though; you thought he was a good person, and we were willing to give you happiness as long as he didn't hurt you."
"His first attempt was faltered, and we threw him out like the trash he is. It hurt to see you so broken, but he would have killed you! We weren't about to stand by and let that happen. It was then that you dove into your studies, which was for the best" stated Kagome's mom."
Frustration was sketched across the young girls face as her hands dug into her legs. "You let him get close to me, you allowed him to hurt me. The whole time knowing who he was." Kagome's hurt and shocked expression was written on her face.
Her parents said nothing, as Kagome drew her gaze to the floor. "Please continue Inutashio, excuse my outburst" came Kagome's gritted response.
All of you were growing and forgetting all at the same time. Forgetting the hurt and the pain; it was only a matter of time before Naraku returned for what he desired.
He returned too soon, it was too late for the boys to protect Kagome. Letters did not reach each other in time, and things did not process quick enough.
It has only been a matter of time since you all learned of your destiny.
It was written what each of your future is to hold. We tried our best to prevent it, but we have failed. None of us are able to save you from the perils you will have to face in the near future. The prophecy does not say how the events will end, only how the battle will start before the very end of your fated destinies.
It is up to you all to save the world from Naraku's destruction. Your destiny is no longer held in our hands. None of us want to loose any of you, we have all lost so much already. Too often have we all wished that this destiny was ours to hold.
We can not change what has been written, but it would be best if you were prepared for what is to come.
"What is written? We need to know. Enough driving around the topic at hand, what is going to happen?" screeched Rin with tears in her eyes.
By now the entire room had hollow looks, from all the information being told. The parents gave in; the prophecy was revealed.
Four children to be sacrificed; one with the blood of a miko, one with the blood of a kitsune, one with the blood of a demon hunter, and the last with the blood of innocence…
The prophecy rang throughout the room. Its' meaning flowing through the thoughts of each parent. "One will fall to drive its lover mad. The others will fight against him, but his fallen beloved has the power to stop him. In the end, two of you will remain to fight the nightmare. They must learn to love or waste all that has been sacrificed" were the final words.
The teens starred at their parents' before them, with shock written across their faces. It was a grim fate, and some of them would not make it. The protection of the world would lye with two of them.
"If there was any more information to make it clearer we would tell you, but there is nothing more to the prophecy" Rin's mother replied.
It seemed unreal.
How could all this be happening? thought Kagome. None of this should be happening. I can't let this happen to my friends.
Everyone was so lost in thought, when they heard her voice. It was barely above a whisper.
"What does he want from me?"
"What?" was the basic reaction from the room.
Kagome shifted her gaze to her parents. It was firm and cold. Her frightened and upset look was far gone.
"Naraku keeps asking about a jewel. What jewel does he speak of?"
They have to know. I need to know, we all do
Kagome was becoming frustrated. This was too much information to take in.
Worried glances stretched across the table of parents. Knowing glances were reluctant to give up more information.
"It may not be a part of the prophecy, but if Naraku wants it from Kagome it's probably very important. Tell us father" stated Sango with pleading eyes
"It's been in our family for generations. Each generation a new protector of the jewel is born. The jewel of four souls has vast powers, so great that if it was to fall in the wrong hands chaos would be released" announced Kagome's mother.
"You, my daughter, are the jewel's protector. I passed it on to you when you were born. The only way Naraku can take it from you is by force. Once he realizes how to get it, nothing will stop him from trying to cut you in two."
"It's settled then" came the icy tone of Sesshoumaru's.
His comment threw everyone off guard.
"It's time to train harder than we all have been. This prophecy is not about to get the best of me, nor another person in this room."
Everyone nodded. His tone may have been chilling to some, but it was truly heartfelt. They weren't just going to give up because of some grim prophecy. They were better than that; and there was no way anyone was going to lose to Naraku.
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A/N: ok so it wasn't a very long chappy…but it's better than nothing huh? I hope that gives you guys, who have been waiting so patiently, a little something. Thanks for the support! I'm gonna work hard to give you guys a great story with an ending And don't worry the next chappy will explain the random creepy person Sorry i didn't add it in here :P Too many late nights! Enjoy everyone!- Ja Ne