The Arctic Wolf- Nova
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Title: Future Scar
Chapter Four: Midnight Meeting and The Search
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Inuyasha blinked awake. The night sky shined over him. It's breeze made him feel soothed as his head throbbed as though he'd been hit with a rock. He sat up and looked around. People stood around, but they weren't moving.
He caught sight of Miroku, Sango, Kirara, and Shippo. Still looking at the sky. Inuyasha made his way over, waving his hand in their face. They didn't flinch away, smack his hand, or anything. A memory hit him and he scanned the area fast. Kagome was nowhere in sight.
On the ground sat the sacred jewel. He glared at the dim jewel before once again looking around. Inuyasha called,
"Kagome!"
"She isn't here." came a deep voice.
Inuyasha whipped around to come face-to-face with none other than his half brother, Sesshomaru. Inuyasha growled,
"What are you doing here?"
"We came to help." came a girl's voice, out from behind Sesshomaru came Rin.
Whom was a year older than Shippo. Rin was thirteen. Her hair was a longer jet black color, and her eyes a more hazel than dark brown. Strangely, she looked so much like Kagome. It baffled Inuyasha for a while, but he quickly snapped out of it when he heard Sesshomaru snort. He grimaced,
"I don't need your help."
"Fine with me." retorted Sesshomaru.
Rin smiled, "If you do this alone, how else will you get to Kagome?"
"I'll manage." he snapped, turning toward the jewel.
He looked over at the jewel, stomped over to it, then looked back at Sesshomaru and Rin. Sesshomaru looked like he knew what was to happen, as did Rin. A familiar smile on her face. His heart ached for his mate, and he snatched up the jewel.
Inuyasha gasped when something electric shot through him, then everything went black.
Hour Later
"Damn," cursed Inuyasha, "what the hell was that?"
He opened his eyes, blinked rapidly. Inuyasha finally opened his eye, a familiar scent filled his nose. He sat up fast, and looked around. He was in Kagome's room. Inuyasha snapped his head toward the bed to see Kagome fast asleep.
Inuyasha rushed over to her,
"Kagome-
"Do not wake her." came a gentle, feminine voice. "If you wake her, and she see's you. It'll make this battle a lot worse."
He looked at Midoriko, "I…-
"I understand you've missed her dearly," smiled Midoriko, understanding in her voice, "but she needs all the strength she can get. You may enter her dreams, all you have to do is hold her close to you. It'll almost seem real. Encourage her; tell her you'll be with her ever step of the way.
"The jewel has now fallen into the hands of your human self, here. She must receive it from the human, and purify it with her newly found power."
Inuyasha nodded, sliding under the covers with Kagome, and hugging her to him. Not really listening to Midoriko anymore. She smiled and left, giving them some privacy. Inuyasha hugged Kagome tightly to him and whispered into her ear,
"Kagome, I'm here."
Kagome's 'Dream'
She stood in a dark cave, knees to her chest, looking out the cave. Rain feel eerily and sadly. Tears burned her own eyes. Kagome was all alone, she kept feeling pain surge through her the more she thought of her loneliness. A faint voice whispered along with the wind,
"Kagome, I'm here."
At first she ignored it, hugging her knees tightly. It came again,
"Do you hear me Kagome?"
Her eyes widened, the gray sky seeming to let up a little. Banishing the shadows within the trees. Kagome shot up when she saw red coming toward her,
"I. Inuyasha!"
"Kagome!" came his voice once again, this time walking into the clearing.
Kagome's face lit up, "Inuyasha!"
She ran towards him, nearly tackling him to the ground. Inuyasha hugged Kagome to him, resting his head on hers. Taking in her familiar scent. Everything was so confusing but at least he could see Kagome…in her dreams, and make sure she was okay. He heard a sob escape her lips.
Inuyasha looked down at her,
"Kagome?"
"I missed you so much!"
He tightened his hold on her, "I missed you too."
They stood there, hugging each other as the cool wind blew. Finally, Kagome spoke,
"Please tell me this isn't a dream Inuyasha."
"It's a dream, but I'm really here." he replied, pulling back slightly.
She blinked up at him, "How did you…."
"Midoriko." he smiled.
Kagome sighed, "Right…Midoriko. Why can't you stay with me; in real life."
"She said I couldn't," he started, "because it'll make you weaker. I want you to get through this Kagome."
She looked at him with tear-filled eyes, "I can't do this alone."
"You're not doing this alone." Inuyasha replied, his hand caressing her cheek. "You've got Midoriko. That's good enough, isn't it?"
Kagome nodded, feeling determined to get this over with so she could be with him. Inuyasha whispered into her ear,
"I know you can do this, Kagome."
She could do this. Kagome knew she could, and she would! Her fist clenched into a fist and she nodded firmly. Inuyasha made eye level between them, a smirk on his face.
"Your time is up, Inuyasha." came Midoriko's voice.
With that said he leaned closer to Kagome's face and captured her lips into an passionate kiss. Things began to waver, and get blurry. They slowly pulled away, looking into each others eyes. Kagome had tears, Inuyasha smiled and whispered,
"Be strong Kagome…I'll be with you every step of the way. I love you…Kagome."
"I love you too." smiled Kagome, no longer feeling lonely.
Reality
"Tonight," started Inuyasha, standing from the bed, "I return?"
Midoriko nodded, "Aye."
"Watch her." whispered Inuyasha, kneeling down toward Kagome. "She won't be easy to get through too."
Inuyasha pecked Kagome on the lips, then jumped onto the window sill. Midoriko nodded,
"I shall, and ye must obey Sesshomaru. For I and Kagome aren't the only ones having to work to survive."
"What?" blinked Inuyasha, glancing at Kagome as she began to stir.
She gestured for him to leave, "Ye brother will explain."
He nodded, looked at Kagome then Midoriko. She nodded and Inuyasha gave a grateful smile. Then jumped out the window. Kagome stretched like an awakening cat, a peaceful smile on her face.
Midoriko stood at the door, looking as though she just arrived. Kagome sat up and yawned,
"Good morning."
She smiled as a reply. Kagome asked,
"So…what do we do first?"
"Breakfast of course." she replied.
Kagome stood, "I'll be out in a moment."
"Aye."
Kagome halted her, "Er…Midoriko, why is the window open?"
Midoriko wasn't known for lying to anyone. Instead of explaining herself, she continued to walk. Kagome simply shrugged and went off to take a long shower. She had a feeling this was going to be the hardest forty-eight days of her life.
Eleven-thirty
"What we'll do first is focus on your chakra." smiled Midoriko. "It helps with your emotions, that'll start-very soon-to go hectic."
Kagome blinked stupidly, "Why would they start to go hectic?"
"That you must figure out yourself." she smiled.
Kagome asked, "Okay, um, doesn't this chakra substance have to do with yoga and what not?"
"Aye. Now that you've eaten, follow me."
Without question, Kagome followed.
Grass Plain
Kagome had no idea this place had existed or how Midoriko knew of it. The grass blew peacefully in the cool wind. Midoriko instructed Kagome to lay in the grass.
"I want you to close your eyes, and see nothing but the darkness beneath your lids. Relax. Think of nothing troubling."
Kagome closed her eyes, relaxed her stiff muscles, and thought of nothing. Nothing but the scene she had seen. The scene of the flowers blowing in the wind. Midoriko's voice came in a whisper, almost sounding like it was in her head,
"I want you to breath in and out. Keep your hand here. Continue to do so until I tell you to stop."
Kagome kept her hand on her stomach and breath in and out. Slowly. She felt like she was floating on a cool blanket. Up in the clouds. She could to this all day.
All Day
"Midoriko? May I stop now?" asked Kagome, still breathing, but the whole relax-thing vanished an hour ago when she heard nothing but complete silence.
After another thirty minutes, "Find the human Inuyasha. Tonight. Only return when you've found him."
"But-
Kagome sat up quickly, and looked around. There was nothing. No one was there. Nothing but darkness. It was nightfall. A whole day wasted. Kagome stood, shaking the numbness from her legs and arms.
She made her way out the clearing, onto the sidewalk of Tokyo. Kagome thought,
"I thought Midoriko was supposed to be helping me? How would I know how to find the human Inuyasha? I would know how to find the hanyou Inuyasha-wait…I wonder…."
She looks around. Only seeing Tokyo lights and tall buildings. Kagome took off in a run, thinking she knew exactly where the human Inuyasha would be.
Tokyo Forestry
Kagome skid to a stop mid-way on the path. She fell back onto a patch of cool wet grass. Beside a stream that trickled down the hill-like landscape. A single huge tree stood over her. She'd been at it for an hour now, and she was exhausted.
Soon as she began to feel hope disappearing in her, as tears began to trickle down her face, a familiar voice came,
"Er…who are you and what are you doing here?"
"Huh?" gaped Kagome sitting up and looking around. "Who said that?"
A person with long jet-black hair jumped from the tree above her. Landing perfectly in front of her. Dark purple eyes looked into her relieved brown ones. She smiled, happy to see a familiar face,
"I found you."
"What?" he blinked. "Are you stalking me or something? Who are you?"
Kagome stood, "I'm Kagome and you're Inuyasha."
"Okay, now I'm sure you're some type of stalker." he grumbled. "What do you want?"
Kagome's smile widened, not sure of how she'd tell him this, "I need the jewel."
"What jewel?" he asked.
She walked up to him and patted both his pockets, "The jewel. It's purple like, looks mystical, and its light should look dim."
"How'd you know about that?" he asked, glaring now.
Kagome sighed then thought, "This is going to be hard."
"Hellooo?" snaps in her face.
She grabs his hand, stopping him from waving it in her face, "I just need it! Do you have it or not?"
Pain shots from Kagome's neck and she squeaks in pain. Kagome kneels to the ground, clenching at her neck. The human Inuyasha shots without thinking, in…worry?
"Kagome! Are you alright?" he asked.
She looks up at him, "Yeah…I'm fine…it'll pass. Its ju-wait..what?"
"Okay, that was weird." blinked Inuyasha, sitting down in front of Kagome.
Kagome nodded slowly in agreement, "Um…."
"Whoa! What happened to you! How'd you get the blue eyes, and the tattoo." he babbled, trying not to drool at the new goddess look she had.
She glanced at herself in the stream before sighing. Kagome saw something brighten a bit under Inuyasha's shirt. She grabbed his sleeve and yanked him forward. Kagome pulled back his shirt and pulled out the jewel. Inuyasha asked,
"W.what are you doing?"
"I'm not sure if I'm allowed to tell you this….I really need this jewel. What is it to you?" asked Kagome.
His eyes wavered, "That's none of your business."
"Please." begged Kagome, looking at the dim jewel now.
Inuyasha huffed loudly, "A girl gave it to me."
"Your…girlfriend?" asked Kagome, twitching in the process of saying that.
He sighs, "Not anymore…she betrayed me."
"Would this girl's name," started Kagome, hesitantly, "happen to me Kikyo?"
Inuyasha's eyes widen, "How'd you know that!?"
"A wild guess." sighed Kagome, letting her hands drop to her side.
He asked, "Why o you look sad?"
"Nothing." huffed Kagome, giving a reassuring smile.
Something flickers in his eyes, "There's no use keeping this anymore. It's stupid to sulk over the past."
Kagome's eyes widen in shock. Did she hear right or were her ears playing tricks. Inuyasha took off the necklace and placed it in Kagome's hand. He shrugged,
"If I don't give it away now, Sango's going to literally kill me. She hates seeing me sulk over stuff like that. Miroku on the other hand…."
He shrug and gave her a smirk. Kagome blinked,
"Wooooow."
"What?" asked Inuyasha.
She smiled, "Nothing. Nothing at all."
"Right." he smirked. "Can you tell me why you need this anyway?"
Kagome smiled, "Even I can't explain it right. I'm only beginning to understand."
"Try me." he replied.
She shook her head, "I have to go. Thanks."
Kagome pecked him on the cheek, then watched for his reaction. He was beet red. She giggled and sighed when the jewel began to glow a bright white color. Everything around her turned blurry. She shouted what she could,
"Thank you again!"
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