A/N – I know. This chapter is really, really short. But it fits my purposes, and I don't think I'll disappoint when the time comes. I love you guys! :D Please please review.
Chapter 12 - Kikyo's Letter.
Her fingers trembled as she wrote the letter, hoping desperately that Kagome would accept. The demon that stood a few feet away stared at her, his gaze careful and guarded. He did not trust her very much at all, but he was willing to listen. The cloaking necklace was enough to merit his attention.
"Here. You must take this to the village Edo. Do you know where it is?" Kikyo handed the demon the scroll. He shook his head. "You head over the mountains and to the east, past the castle of the Western Lands. Find the strongest pure aura you can. That should be Kagome." She paused. "If she refuses you, I must insist that you find a safe place to hide." The demon looked as though he were about to protest. "Spare your pride, it is not worth dying for. Now please, go, and do not stop until you reach Edo."
The demon turned on his heel, and was gone. Kikyo sighed heavily. Now, she needed to find a way to keep Inuyasha away from her.
Kagome.
Please forgive me, but under the circumstances, I cannot explain why this demon is facing you right now, only that he needs to be hidden, at all costs. If he were to be found, I fear not only his death, but the death of the demon race. I know it may be hard to believe me on such a matter, considering my unacceptable behavior toward you before this. Over time, other demons will come to you for shelter, but only if you accept my proposal. I implore you.
-Kikyo.
