Split Personality Disaster

Ch. 17 – Meadow of Wonders

KAGOME POV

Mama led me to a meadow full of flowers and stopped as we reached the middle. While I was panting heavily she was standing straight with a determined look and even breathing. Aren't old people supposed to tire easily? Not the other way around? I heard a giggle erupt from my mother's otherwise calm face as I grumbled.

"Mama… Did you just enter my mind without permission?" I asked her seriously. After a confirmation nod from her I punched her lightly.

"You invaded my privacy!" I shouted as she just kept on giggling.

"Mama?"

"Mmmm…?"

"Why do you keep giggling? But how is your face still looking the same?" I asked confused.

"Expand your mind Kagome. We are not the only ones around here." I looked around; left and right, up and down, side to side. I didn't see anyone.

"You are not expanding your senses. You are only turning your head. Reach deep into your mind."

I tried and tried. But I didn't see any light. I started to whimper in desperation. "Mommy… How? Everything is still black. And I can't open my eyes!" I said in a panic.

"Do not worry child. You are not going blind." An amused chuckle soon followed after.

"You don't sound like my Mommy. Who are you?" I wasn't going to show my fear to whoever it was.

"No need to worry my dear. We are within your mind. We can hear every thought that is passing through that interesting head of yours."

"Ehhh? We? How many of you are in here? This is my head!" I shouted internally.

"Do I sound familiar my dear one?" A voice cackled.

"Hohohoho… Your creativity still amazes me young one."

"Grandma! Is it really you? Where is Mommy if we are inside my head?"

"I am here with you Kagome." I let loose a sigh, one of relief.

"Oh. So I did it, right?"

"Yes you did."

"YIPPPEEE!" I did a small happy dance in my mind. I paused all of sudden. "Wait. Why can't I see any of you guys? And how can you see me if I can't see you?" That doesn't make any sense.

"All the trees in this meadow are really souls of your ancestors my dear. Even Midoriko-sama is here."

"Midoriko-sama? … Will you talk to me too?"

"Oh dear one. I am the one inside of you at all times. Do you want to guess?" She smiled. Wait, how did I know she smiled?

I thought as she instructed me to. I gasped in realization. "Oh. My. God. You can't be Selene!" I heard a chuckle. "You are, aren't you?"

"Yes my dear. I am."

"Wait. Kagome, who is Selene?" My mom asked.

"Selene is my conscious mind Mommy. But it's really Midoriko-sama. I didn't know that."

"Midoriko-sama, does that mean she unlocked her power to talk to you all even before I brought her here?"

"Yes she has. Though as you can see she did not know it at the time. Not until now anyway."

"Does that mean anyone else can get into her mind?"

"No. That is impossible now that I am guarding her."

"Is this why when the boy Miroku held her hand he felt such immense spiritual power?" Mommy asked.

"No my dear. This power is Kagome's alone. I have no power until I am released from her mind."

"Released? Does that mean I'm keeping you captive?" I asked finally, unable to keep myself from talking when clearly this conversation was about me.

Midoriko-sama chuckled softly. Her laugh is pretty. Midoriko-sama blushed. Oh yah. My thoughts are being heard by everyone. Oops. I grinned softly at her. "No. I am not being held captive by you. My soul is just yours."

"My soul is also yours? But Mommy said Grandma's soul inside of me. Not yours." I asked confused once again.

"You have three souls inside of you Kagome dear. Mine, your Grandma's and yours. You are the Princess destined to save the world."

"I'm going to save the world?" I snorted. "Yah right! With what power?"

"Your soul itself has lots of power and energy Kagome dear. Combined with mine and your Grandma's when needed, you will be able to defeat many enemies."

"That's kind of cool. Midoriko-sama? Do I have to call you Midoriko-sama inside my head? Because I don't want to. It sure is a mouthful compared to Selene."

She laughed softly. "Of course you can call me Selene. That was my real name until everyone around me changed it to Midoriko." For some reason everyone else around me were stunned. Why?

"Because Kagome, you are talking so calmly with her. And we were all stunned when she first talked to us." Mommy explained.

"Oh. I thought I was going crazy."

"Yes she did. Then, I had to explain to her." Selene chuckled.

"Well Kagome-chan, everyone else has to go. Do you want to return home now?"

"Sure! I'll come talk to the rest of you guys later!" I smiled and told everyone.

I felt my vision come back and a ton of bright lights hit my face. "Kagome dear we will be running back home now. Are you okay to do that?"

"Yes Mommy. Mommy. I have a question for you."

"Go ahead."

"Why didn't I hear any male voices in my head?"

"For males there is another meadow. So if Souta has energy like you do as he grows up I will bring him there."

"Oh. Okay." I couldn't talk anymore. I was starting to pant once more. Why does the meadow have to be so far away? I whined inside my head.

So that way if our enemies ever destroy the shine the souls that are within the trees will not get destroyed with it.

That makes sense.

Once we got home I dragged myself up the stairs and into the shower to try and get rid of all the sore muscles. When I went back into my room my Mom was sitting there with a towel and a basin full of water.

"What's that for?"

"I know your muscles are all sore so I thought I'd give you a massage if you're up for it."

"Really?"

"Really."

"Yes!" And with that I jumped into bed and yelled out an "Ow!" as Mommy rubbed my back.

My Mommy is so nice.

A/N: I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter. I will be trying to get back to writing gradually. I'm starting to get used to the workloads at school and work. (I know it's late, oh well. Better late than never, right?) Reviews are appreciated. I may not update next week though cause I have about 5 projects and a test due. So that's it. Thanks guys! :D