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Scientific Method
Chapter 47
Kagome sat silently, next to Hojo in the outdoors. She watched as Hojo's mother and probably her husband, a man with light-brown hair, worked silently yet efficiently grinding macha leaves and mixing them in the bowl for the thick tea, the koicha. The way they worked together was impressive and Kagome couldn't help but feel like this resembled the deadly dance of Sango's Hiraikotsu and Miroku's holy staff as they fought hordes of demon beside each other. Once, she thought such a similarity would only bring pain but right now, it only brought a sense of comfort.
While she missed and felt the absence of her friends dearly, what held them together, those invisible ties, continued to exist in this Era. She just needed to work harder in order to find that special someone. There must be someone waiting for her somewhere around.
Slowly, Rin began to pass the koicha and one by one each person sipped some. Kagome thought the ceremony would be bigger but it was a small, cozy one. She felt out of place, in a way, but she was proud that they chose Higurashi Shrine to bless young Kaede. It was an honor for only the best Shrine was selected. Besides, the picnic style served to soothe her nerves a bit, the day was just beautiful.
Kagome gratefully accepted the koicha bowl Hojo handed her qith a nod of her head in appreciation. She sipped some, and the bowl was gone again. She watched attentively as the last members sipped the tea, and out of curiosity she expanded her miko powers, wanting to probe the general feeling of the ceremony. This was the first time she was at a ceremony such as this.
It was then when she realized there was no feeling at all. Something was hiding the energy, and she was caged here, alone, at the hands of fate.
Perfect. Her Feudal luck seemed to be returning.
To be continued...
JeniNeji's Note:
Yey! Saturday! Tomorrow is my day off...and I'll finally sleep :3