Author's Note: Well I had to make that last chapter dramatic :) I am so excited to have finally made it to this point in the story! I have been waiting to get to this since I started plotting the story like a month ago! I hope you all like what I have done so far.. This chapter might be totally out there but its necessary to get to the next one ;) I have put up a poll on my page to see who you would pick for a pairing for Kagome! Start voting! Enjoy and please Review!
Disclaimer: I do not, nor shall I ever own Inuyasha or any of it's characters. (Though I would like to) All original characters that did not appear in Inuyasha but do appear in this story are created solely from my awesome imagination and some with the help of my cousin Jessica Lowell :)
actions (slaps mostly)
thoughts
"mental conversations"
Miroku's P.O.V.
Several hours after the light fell into Kagome's body, Inuyasha still hadn't left her side. Sango and Shippo left the cave to set up camp a while ago, but I stayed to watch over my best friend as he mourned. When he finally spoke, it was barely a whisper.
"Inuyasha, did you say something?" I asked him.
"...If we wait.. she will come back to us." he replied, glancing over at me through glazed eyes.
Did he just say that... she will come back? That cant be what he said. The more I looked at him, the more I could tell that my hearing had not failed me. He appeared to be waiting for her to come back to life. Why does he think that? Inuyasha, of all people, knows that death in final. Unless you have Tenseiga.. That's not the case though.
"What makes you say that?" My curiosity got the better of me.
"Eh.. This might sound crazy, but I heard a voice in my head.. It.. It told me to wait." he sounded unsure of himself.
"Your right, that does sound crazy..." I sighed. "Look, we all loved Kagome, but.. we have to let her go."
SMASH!
At that point, I received very loud and painful punch to the face. When I got back to my feet, Inuyasha was standing in front of me with a look that I could only describe as contempt.
"Who the hell do you think you are monk?!" he raised his voice.
"Inuyasha, I apologize. You have to understand..." I held back a tear threatening to escape. "We are all mourning her death with you. She was like my baby sister, I would have been dead myself by now if it wasn't for her.."
The hanyou's expression changed from anger to sympathy and grief. He turned away and returned to his seat by the priestess. I cant leave it like this.. I need to put his mind at ease somehow.. I walked over to sit on the opposite side of Kagome and placed my hand on hers. She's already cold..
"You may not believe it, I dont blame you for that.. She is coming back though." his confidence was growing and I found myself believing him.
Suddenly, the miko's body began to heat up under my hand as I quickly snapped it away. She started glowing a color mixed of white and light pink until her eyes snapped open.
Kagome's P.O.V.
I could feel the cold surrounding me after I passed out. Actually I guess I died.. but where am I? Looking around I could see nothing but blank white space.
"You made it.." I jumped at the voice behind me. Turning around I saw Midoriko with the most serene expression I'd ever seen. Wow she looks so much younger than last time!
"I died.. How does that qualify as making it?" I asked, genuinely wanting to know her answer.
"You had to die. I needed to be sure that your soul is a pure one." she replied, floating towards me. FLOATING?!
"Okay.. Now what?" My words seemingly dripping with sarcasm.
"Now Kagome.. There are things you should know before I send you back." she said.
-evil time skip-
"So your telling me that I have crazy strong powers, but you cant tell me how to control them?" I asked incredulously as my hand started to feel warm. That's weird.. Why just my hand?
"Precisely." she replied.
"On top of that.. I have to go to some sacred priestess village to train, otherwise my powers will be out of control and dangerous?" I blinked.
"See, you do understand..." she started to get on my nerves. "Okay then.. Time to send you back!"
There was a bright flash and the next thing I knew, I was staring up at a rock ceiling. I could see Inuyasha and Miroku through my peripheral vision, but couldnt move, hear or speak. They were saying something to me that I couldn't make out. That's when Miroku got up and left only to return a few minutes later with my other friends. While the monk was gone, Inuyasha just stared at me with fear in his eyes. When my hearing started to return, my group had been surrounding me for several minutes.
"Whats going on? Do you think she is okay?" I heard Sango ask.
"I'm not all that sure.. Just ten minutes ago she was dead." Miroku answered. "Now shes alive but clearly non-responsive."
I could hear Shippo crying in the background somewhere as everyone studied me. I can hear you guys! I just cant do anything else! I tried to speak but nothing happened. When I tried to move, I got the same result. Dammit! What is going on?! I got angry and felt a surge of spiritual energy rush through me.
Inuyasha's P.O.V.
"What the heck was that?!" I asked as I rubbed my head. When Miroku was finished talking, Kagome lit up and I got thrown back into a wall. I looked around to see that everyone had been pushed back away from Kagome as well. We all started to walk towards her and she looked right at me.
"Kagome?" I hesitated. She began to sit up and rub her eyes.
"Well that sucked." she said calmly. How is she so calm right now? The stupid wench was just dead!
"Kagome!" We all shouted at the same time, jumping on top of the girl.
"How is this possible?" Miroku asked when we all separated.
"Midoriko's spiritual energy worked.. She just failed to mention that I had to die first.." she replied. That stupid ancient priestess! If she wasn't dead already, I'd kill her myself!
"That blast just now.. That was you wasn't it.." Sango said in more of statement than a question.
"Yes.. I got angry because I couldnt do anything while you guys were talking around me.." Kagome answered.
"That happened because you were angry?" Shippo took the moment to join in.
"Yea.. I have more power now." she didnt seem too happy about that.
Everyone sat and talked with Kagome for another hour or so before walking out to the campsite to celebrate. I'm so glad Kagome is back..
Kagome's P.O.V.
There is no way I'm going to live in a priestess village. I'm back where I belong and I wont give it up. I explained what happened after I died while we sat around the fire. Everyone but Miroku agreed that I should stay with them. He just stayed silent throughout the entire conversation. Not long after we ate, it was time for bed. I lay there for a few hours but my mind would not stop working.
I cant believe she didn't tell me I had to die..
"Well Kagome, I had to deceive you in order for it to work. I apologize." I heard Midoriko in my head.
Am I imagining things? Or are you really talking to me right now?
"This is real my dear.. You are strong enough to communicate with the other protectors, now that you have my spiritual energy." she replied.
Protectors? Protectors of what?
"The Protectors is all we are. You, Lady Kikyo and myself are the protectors of the Shikon No Tama. There are other kinds of protectors but I doubt you will ever meet any."
Are you saying that I can communicate with Kikyo?
"Yes Kagome if that is your wish.."
No..
"You dont like Kikyo?"
I just dont think thats a very good idea..
"I see.. Well you should also know that you can implant your thoughts into others minds as well.. For instance if you are in trouble, you simply need to think of the person you wish to speak to and send them a thought."
Thats kind of creepy.. I just want to go to sleep for now. Goodbye Lady Midoriko.
"Goodbye"
That was weird.. By the time I finished my 'conversation' with Midoriko, it was morning. Well seeing as how I didn't revive until about 10 last night. Then we all talked for about four hours.. I lay in bed for three hours and that conversation must have taken half an hour so I guess it makes sense.. When I got up and started the fire again, I accidentally woke the others. We washed and then made breakfast and not long after that we started back to the village. The walk didn't wear me out like it normally would have so there was no need to stop.. We arrived just before sunset and told Kaede everything that happened.
"How are you feeling now Kagome?" Kaede asked.
"I feel fine.. Oh!" Everyone looked at me for an explanation. "Apparently I can communicate with Midoriko using my mind."
"You sure your not brain damaged or something?" Inuyasha asked while poking the side of my head.
"Inuyasha.." I smiled sweetly at him. I'm gonna get you for that.. "SIT!"
CRASH!
Hehehe! Now who is brain damaged?! When Inuyasha started to stand he stopped and looked toward the door. I felt a demonic aura moving quickly in our direction as I grabbed my bow to join the others in the fight. When we got far enough away from the village to keep it safe, there was a hoard of demons coming straight for us.. Sango used her Hiraikotsu to take out a few while Miroku used sutras to do the same.. Inuyasha yelled out his attack and took out a lot of them. There were more though.
"Where do they keep coming from?" I asked just standing by.
"That direction!" Inuyasha said pointing to the north. "There almost gone though."
I looked over to see Sango and Miroku in one-on-one fights with a couple of demons, while Inuyasha was fighting to keep the other demons from joining in. That's when I noticed a couple of demons break off from the group and go towards the village. I aimed my arrow and just as I released it, I felt a surge of my powers. As it sped in the demons direction, everything is its path was destroyed. Spiritual energy burst out everywhere when it hit its mark and purified all of the remaining demons in the area. Luckily Inuyasha and Shippo were in the opposite direction, any closer and they would have been purified right along side them.
"Kagome! Was that your arrow?!" Shippo ran after me.
"Uh.. Y-Yea it was.." I was still staring at the destruction. It looked more like it was done by Inuyasha's wind scar than one of my arrows. "Are you alright?"
"Just a little upset stomach, but I was over there so it didn't effect me that much." he said.
"Yo! Kagome! Are you trying to get us all killed?!" Inuyasha landed in front of me after finishing off the remaining few.
"No.. O-Of course not.." I began. "Now I'm thinking maybe I should go to that priestess village after all."
"Perhaps that's for the best.." Miroku arrived with Sango and Kirara.
"What do you mean by that?" Shippo questioned the monk.
"Since last night I have been curious about this new power you have.. That blast that sent us all flying in the cave was strong and your powers have grown even since then." he said. "I believe you should learn to control these powers before someone gets hurt."
"Hey! If she doesn't want to go to some stupid priestess village then she doesn't have to!" Inuyasha started arguing with Miroku.
"He's right Inuyasha." I interrupted and he looked at me surprised. "If I cant control my powers, I'm of no use to anyone.. I'll just get in the way."
"So your going then?" Sango joined in.
"Yes.. I will leave first thing tomorrow." I said as I started to walk away.
"So your just going to leave?!" Inuyasha yelled after me.
"For now.." I replied.
The rest of the night went by quickly. Inuyasha avoided everyone by running off into the forest, Sango and Miroku talked about the house they wanted and Shippo helped me prepare for my trip. Kaede told me where the village was. Midoriko neglected to give that information.. The next morning I was getting ready to leave when Inuyasha made an appearance. He apologized and asked to come with me but Kaede told him that they only allow humans in the area. Before he could argue, Inuyasha stopped and sniffed the air with a growl.
"What the hell does that bastard want?" he muttered as we made our way outside. "Go away Fluffy! I don't have time to play with you today!"
"Do not presume to think I am here to see you half-breed" Sesshomaru descended in front of the hut staring at me. Why me?
"Where's your pack of weaklings Sesshomaru?" Inuyasha shot back. "Did they leave you to find a real demon?"
"Inuyasha!" I scolded. "Lord Sesshomaru, what brings you to the village?" I asked when I noticed the rest of his group arrive.
"Miko, I would like to discuss something with you." he said walking away. I guess I dont have a choice.
"Dont listen to him!" Inuyasha yelled after me when I started to talk after the demon lord. "Hey! Kagome! Why are you going with him?!"
"It's fine! I'll be right back!" I answered in an equally loud voice.
"Miko." Sesshomaru said when we were away from prying ears. "I wish for you to take Rin as your apprentice."
"W-What? Rin? My apprentice?" I stuttered.
"Are you slow?" Sesshomaru asked.
"No! I am not slow thank you. Please explain." I replied biting my tongue.
"Rin has been showing signs of spiritual power. Therefore, I wish for you to teach her how to use and control it." he said with a blank expression.
"Are you sure I'm right for the job? I mean wouldn't Lady Kaede be a better choice?" I asked.
"No." he replied coldly. Really? Just no?
"O-Okay.. I am about to travel to a priestess village that only allows humans.. She can accompany me and I will teach her what I can." I said.
"That's acceptable." he started back towards the village.
When we arrived back at the hut, Inuyasha bombarded me with questions and I explained. After ten minutes of arguing, he agreed to not follow me to the village. Now its time to say goodbye to everyone..
"Okay guys, I guess I'm headed out then." I said. Everyone met outside Kaede's hut.
"Kagome, I'm going to miss you so much! These boys will be the death of me!" Sango pulled me into a hug.
"You will be fine.. Just keep an eye on that one." I gestured to Miroku.
"Lady Kagome it hurts to hear you speak of me that way." Miroku feigned heartbreak and hugged me goodbye.
"Yea, Yea whatever you say buddy." I replied turning to Kaede.
"Kagome ye must be careful on your journey." She said releasing me from her grip.
"I will." I looked at Shippo who was crying. "Please dont cry Shippo! I will be back." I held him tightly.
"I know you will.. Just wait, when you come back I will be alot stronger!" He jumped into Sango's arms when I turned to Inuyasha.
"Inuyasha, I think I will miss you the most.." I said hugging him.
"Keh!" Was all he managed, but hugged me back just the same.
Once Rin was finished saying goodbye to Sesshomaru, who's reaction was a smirk and a nod, we left the village of Edo and made out way to the priestess village of Miko-mura.
Author's Note: That came out longer than expected :D I hope everyone liked it.. F.Y.I. Miko-mura means Priestess Village.. Original right? Lol :) Till next time!
Update: Chapter 6 might take me a bit to post because i just got a BRILLIANT idea for it! I wont keep you waiting long! :D