InuYasha Fan Fiction / Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Silent Melody ❯ Memories of The Past ( Chapter 7 )

Sorry it has taken me so long to update. But I have had a lot of school work to take care of. Not to mention that I also have another story that I am working on. So I ask that all my readers will be patient. I thank those who have so far. Not to mention it was a while before my editor Demon got the chance to edit it. Demon says that if you are not patient she will hunt you all down lol. Anyways please enjoy this chapter. I hope it answers some of your questions. Oh and thanks for all of the wonderful reviews. It makes me so happy to read them.

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By Kuroi Sabato

“Staggering across the sky. Crying in sorrow, Its homeland lost.. A broken dream.”

By Wing Tai Sun

“For all of our fine ways we are in danger.

For all our virtues there is a weakness.

For every dream there is danger.” Silent Melody

Chapter 7: Memories of The Past

For the first time in his life, Hiei’s body suddenly froze up. Laying snuggled up within his arms was none other than Kagome. Hiei’s left arm was underneath hers, up between her breasts holding onto her shoulder. While his right arm was wrapped around her waist in a possessive grip, pinning her sleeping form against him. His face was pressed against her shoulder blade, explaining what he rubbed against upon waking. A smoldering glare spread upon his face like a wild fire scorching and spreading upon the dry plains. Hiei tried to jerk his arms away but the way she laid on his left arm right arm and clutched his right arm, he was trapped. Her scent began to filter into his senses, making him feel as if he was floating up into the clouds, making his mind a bit sluggish.

Growling slightly, Hiei shook his head and began to get angry at the ningen that laid upon him. The confusion she was placing onto him was disturbing, and he did not like being confused. Hiei shifted slightly so that his lips were right next to her ears. His deep voice held a hint of threat, as he whispered into her ear like fog rolling in from the bay, “Onna, if you do not remove yourself from me than I will be forced to do so for you.” When she didn’t respond he frowned deeply. He began to pull harder I an attempt to get free, for he knew very well that the onna wouldn’t be able hold him down like that, let alone be able to sleep through him moving around like that. Then he heard that strange melodic sound, faintly drifting away. Hearing this, Hiei began to growl louder in frustration. He knew for a fact that the strange melody had something to do with this. Hiei suddenly froze as, Kagome’s piercing scream of agony sent a possessive shiver though him. (Flash Back)

Kagome stared into the face that was so much like her own. Kikyo stood there before her with a smirk on her face. “Incarnate, do you really believe that Inuyasha loves you? Inuyasha is mine. If you were not in the way, then I would not even consider your death. But because you are, once Inuyasha finally makes it known who he truly loves… I will have him kill you.” Kikyo’s voice held no warmth, it was as cold as her lifeless body. Kagome couldn’t figure it out, but there was something wrong with Kikyo. But Kagome soon forgot about that feeling as her anger began to rise, “Inuyasha would never do such a thing, he loves me! He’s not like that!” Kikyo just laughed and shook her head, sheer amusement spread across her face.

“My dear Incarnate, do you really believe he is in love with you? Are you that naïve not to realize that it’s only me he sees when he looks at you? He could never truly love you for who you are, because he would forever see you as a poor mirror reflection of me. You shall see my dear Incarnate, you shall see soon enough of who Inuyasha truly loves. Then he will fulfill his promise to me and we shall go to hell together. (few months later)

Kagome soon found Kikyo to speak the truth. But Kagome could not shake the fact that the situation with Inuyasha and Kikyo seemed so very strange to her. But again she forgot about her strange feeling as Inuyasha’s eyes began to bleed a blood red, a deep throated growl seeped out of him. Everyone’s head shot up from there current tasks. Miroku slowly rose from the fire he had been tending to, his staff clutched tightly in his hand. Shippo cowered in Kagome’s protective embrace as Sango slowly got in front of Kagome.. Just incase. A shiver ran down Kagome’s back, causing Inuyasha’s head to snap towards her. Leaping into the air, Inuyasha lunged at here. Sango brought her Harikotsu up to block the blow that never came. Looking forward, Miroku’s back was to her as he held off Inuyasha with his staff. His teeth gritted together as the half-breed Inuyasha kept on trying to break past him.

“Sango take Kirara and get Shippo and Kagome out of here! Lead them to the well, “Miroku’s voice was strained as he attempted to hold off Inuyasha. “But Miroku…” “Go Sango! I do not know how much longer I can hold him!!!” Miroku’s voice was demanding, causing Sango to spin around and grab Kagome, who was currently clutching Shippo tightly to herself, and then resumed to runoff into the woods calling Kirara to her. Miroku pulled out his ofuda’s and began to chant as Inuyasha pulled back and began to attack once again. As soon as his ofuda’s no longer seemed to take affect, Miroku attempted to bring his staff up to protect himself, but was to slow. Miroku’s staff was flung out of his grasp as he was tackled to the ground. Inuyasha soon cut off the path of oxygen in his lungs. His world began to fade as he scratched at the clawed hands that dug deep into his throat. Miroku lost sense of reality, he did not even notice the warm liquid running out and down his throat. He felt no pain as Inuyasha tore out his throat and begin to rip out the insides of his stomach. Darkness overtook him, and then a beautiful melody drew him far away from all the pain and darkness that the world brought to the living. The last image he saw as he faded away was of him free of his kazaana. Sango happily married to him with wonderful children that looked just like her.

Sango cried as the feeling of lose overshadowed her heart. She knew without a doubt that Miroku had died. Forcing herself to get it together, she turned to Kagome, knowing what she must do. “Kagome I’m going to have to stay behind… You must escape with Shippo and Kirara…. Don’t let him get the Shikon Jewel.” Kagome paled as she shook her head at Sango, “You can’t…. Don’t leave us Sango.. We need you,” Her voice coming out in a pleading whisper. Sango shook her head, a sad smile upon her face, “If you are to survive, then I must stay behind.. A sacrifice must be made for the good of all.” Then Sango leapt off of Kirara’s back, Harikotsu ready. Kirara sped forward as a strange howl of sorrow flowed from her. Shippo reached one small clawed hand towards the fast fading form of Sango. Sango stood with grace and without fear, leaving the picture of a true warrior in their minds. “Sango!!!!! Sango!!!!! SANGO!!!!” Shippo shook in Kagome’s arms as Kagome began to cry, hearing Shippo’s desperate cry for their friend.

Sango stood waiting for Inuyasha, looking tall and proud. She didn’t even bother trying to fool herself into thinking that she would ever see her friends again in this lifetime. But maybe, just maybe she could save them from the same fate she knew she now faced. Inuyasha bounded into the small clearing where Sango stood waiting. Inuyasha looked much like a rabbi infested dog, minus the foam of slobber rabid dogs usually had dripping from their snarling muzzles. Inuyasha’s eyes were wild as they snapped mechanically back and forth, settling on Sango’s battle stance form. The scent of sakura blossoms and fresh rain drifted to his nose. It was Kagome’s scent that he could smell, not Sango’s scent of fresh cut wood. The scent of sakura blossoms and fresh rain sent Inuyasha into a mad and wild attack, catching Sango off guard, who was trying to swing her Harikotsu before it was to late.

Inuyasha had already seen this coming and ducked. AS soon as the air above him made a whooshing sound, Inuyasha swung his fist into her soft belly that had been left wide open. The air rushed out of Sango’s lungs, but she could not fail her friend. Ignoring the pain, as well as the blood that flowed from her stomach and down her leg, Harikotsu still in hand, she swung it down only to hit the ground, sending a crack through her weapon. Again Inuyasha had dodged and retaliated from behind her. This time Sango was ready, Harikotsu was sung just in time to block his attack. Her eyes widened as Harikotsu exploded into pieces. Inuyasha slapped her, sending her flying into a tree. A sharp pain shot through her. Looking down Sango whimpered in pain at the site of a tree branch stabbing through her abdomen. A choking, gasping came from Sango as blood flowed from her mouth. Her body began to convulse, sending her eyes to the back of her head. There she died, and as the darkness overtook her, Sango could see Miroku. She could se the soft smile upon his face as he stood there holding his hand out to her.

The tree’s rushed past as Kirara ran at full speed towards the bone eaters well. A snarl sounded through the woods as it began to rain. It was, as if the heavens were crying out for redemption for those that had died this day and for those in the future. Kagome was already drenched to the bone. She held Shippo for dear life, afraid that if she let go he would be lost to her. Hope came with the rain, if it rains then it may sweep away there scent. Maybe Inuyasha wont catch them.. Maybe he will give up… Maybe he didn’t kill the others… there were too many maybes. Kagome knew it was futile to hope. Tears mixed with rain as they rushed on. Shippo screamed as an in raged Inuyasha rushed towards them. His veins could be seen pulsing and glowing. Blood dripped from Inuyasha’s Hakama, as well as from on his face. His hair which was once a beautiful silver was matted and stained red. His skin turned as gray as an aged corpse. Kagome’s scream was caught in her throat, making it so only a pitiful croaking sound escaped her.

Inuyasha charged after Kirara’s retreating form, managing to knock the neko demon of balance, sending her and her riders to the forest floor. Kagome screamed as she and Shippo flew and skidded across the earth shredding her cloths and arms as she shielded the young fox cub. Shippo clutched tightly to Kagome, terror filled his mind. He was afraid to lose the last motherly figure he would ever allow to get so close to him. Kirara could be heard attempting to keep the in raged demon from reaching Kagome. Inuyasha’s fist made a cracking impact with the side of Kirara’s head shredding at her weak pints. Kirara tried to fight back, but Inuyasha’s power and speed rose to an unnatural level. Blood sprayed everywhere with each blow Kirara received. Her body slumped to the floor as Kagome struggled to hold on to the fox cub currently trying to get to Kirara. For once Kagome wished that she did not remove the commanding beads that once gave Kagome the power to subdue the hanyou.

Kirara soon died as an image of Sango’s village seemed to surround her. Sango was laughing happily with Kohaku. The sun was bright and laughter could be heard mixing with the beautiful songs sang by the birds. Strangely, the perverted monk Miroku was there as well. He held onto Sango’s hand lovingly. A soft expression was upon his face. Kirara ran towards them happily, wanting to get away from whatever nightmare world she had just been in. Kagome watched deaths shadow pass over the now lifeless form that just seconds ago had been a living healthy friend. Forgetting the pain in her legs, Kagome bolted further into the woods. Heading into the thicker part of the woods, still clutching Shippo in her arms. He no longer tried to struggle, just went limp with shock. Kagome’s wet cloths made it difficult to run, as she constantly tripped or got slapped in the face by a branch. Soon she could hear Inuyasha racing after her. Crystal like tears rushed down her cheeks as Shippo began to shake as if he was convulsing with spasms. He clutched his tiny fists in her cloths, whimpering with fear. Kagome screamed as she felt a sharp pain shoot a crossed her back as Inuyasha’s claws connected with their target. “Mommy!! Nooo don’t hurt my Mommy!!!” Shippo began screaming as he seemed to be lost in his own trance. Images of a woman he once called mother. A snarl could be heard as Inuyasha continued to attack Kagome.

Shippo suddenly shot out of Kagome’s arms screaming, “don’t touch my Mommy!! FOX FIRE!!!” Bluish flames shot towards Inuyasha as the fox cub attempted to save Kagome. The flames did nothing, Inuyasha only shot towards the small kitsune. Slapping the kitsune out of mid air, sending him into a tree with a sickening crack. Everything went black, Shippo couldn’t even hear Kagome scream his name. All he could see was blackness. Looking around Shippo froze in place. There standing far off in the distance was his mother kneeling down, holding her arms out for him to leap into. His father standing at her side with a proud look on his face. He ran into her arms happily, “Guess what Mommy!” The woman looked at her son lovingly, her voice was soft and gentle as she smiled. “Yes Shippo, what is it.” As the couple turned and walked into the warm safe light that seemed to be beckoning them, Shippo smiled up at his mother with adoration. He began to tell of the tale about his many adventures searching for the Shikon Shards. But most of all, of the young woman with raven black hair who had taken such loving care of him. “You think she will be ok Mommy?” The older kitsune demon smiled down at her son sadly, “Yes she will be fine. But only after suffering much.”

Kagome screamed in anguish as she watched Shippo die. The last of her traveling companions, the one Kagome had grown to love as her son. Inuyasha attacked, attempting to kill the last of their group. Kagome managed to dodge, bolting towards the well so that their deaths would not be wasted. Inuyasha voice came out in a snarl as he sprang after her, “Iron reaver soul stealer!” Pain shot through her senses as part of her arm got shredded. Kagome knew she had been lucky that the attack did not hit her completely. It had only grazed her arm. Had she been hit directly in her back, the attack would have killed her instantly. She continued to run for dear life as her already broken heart broke into even smaller pieces. Kagome was in a daze as she ran on, tree’s seeming to try to stop and ensnare her. She could not seem to register the pain of every wound Inuyasha seemed to inflict upon her. The world grew hazy and distant as the heavens cried down on her with heavy rain drops.

The rain and blood from her own fresh wounds seeped into her hair and cloths. It soon stopped raining , no longer rinsing the blood away, allowing it to cling to her, except for the places her tears where rinsing the blood away. Somehow Kagome managed to stumble out of the woods with her life, the well within her reach, not noticing that her uniform was pretty much gone from Inuyasha’s onslaught. Her pain filled eyes bore into the well, her voice coming out in a whisper, “I must make it, I must seal the well.” Even though she had only whispered she began coughing, her lungs aching with the strain. Kagome relaxed as she reached the well, she could feel the wet, cold stones beneath her finger tips. Tensing when a snarl came from behind her, but forcing herself to relax, and edge closer to the well.

Her mind was filled with sadness as she began to hope that maybe she would be able to come back and fix whatever was wrong with Inuyasha. Maybe she could find a way to get Sesshoumaru to revive the others. Her voice soft and sad Kagome whispered into the air, letting the wind bring her words to the hanyou, “Forgive me Inuyasha… I could not save you.” then with that said Kagome leapt into the well. A howl was the last thing she heard before the wells magic reacted and dragged her out of the past. Darkness found her as she felt the cold earth of the bottom of the well as the magic just dropped her within her own time. One last thought drifted through her mind. “I may not have been able to save you now, but I promise to return and save you then. Her whole body and mind shut down as she let the darkness take her, leaving the pain behind.. Even if it would only be for a short while before she would have to return to it. (end of Flash back)

Kagome woke from the darkness to someone shaking her violently, “Wake up!!! You better wake up now you Baka Onna!” Kagome for a second had thought the rude fire apparition was worried about her… But that thought swiftly left her as his last words registered in her mind, “I’m not a Baka!! How many times must I tell you!! My name is Kagome!! Don’t ever call me anything else but my name!!” Her yell causing Hiei to just drop her upon the ground, wanting to hide the fact that for a few short moments he had allowed himself to worry for the stupid wench. Kagome hit the ground making a slight gasp of pain escape her lips. Hiei looked away from her. A, “hnn,” could be heard as he crossed his arms and glared off into the distance. Trying to stand, a sharp shot through her leg sending her back to the ground. She was going to try and get up again when the ground suddenly drifted away from her. Looking up she found herself in Hiei’s arms.

Hiei wouldn’t look at her as he began to speed towards their destination. Kagome stared up at him with slight curiosity before it turned to a thankful expression. She quickly looked away as she spoke softly, “Thanks for… Thanks for waking me up… And for carrying me since my leg is injured.” Hiei just ,”hnnnnd,” before silence fell upon them once again. Curiosity got the best of him, but he figured it was from hanging around that damn fox for so long. His voice didn’t hold its usual cold tone as he asked the question that had been bugging him since she had gone into fits of screaming in her sleep. “what were you dreaming about?…” Hearing his question Kagome stiffened as the color drained from her face. Kagome shivered, it having to do nothing with the wind that was hitting her as Hiei ran. Her voice came out so quiet that he almost couldn’t hear her, “I don’t want to talk about it…” Hiei was tempted to force it out of her, but decided to wait. He would fine out when the time came.

Meanwhile

Yusuke and Kurama finally escaped the woods with some difficulty. Kurama sighed as they saw that they had a large field to cross before once again they would have to go through yet another forest. Cursing could be heard from behind him as Yusuke attempted to free himself from the bushes clinging to his pant leg. Stifling a laugh, he decided to aid his companion before he tried to blow up the whole forest. It had not taken long to free him and were about to continue on, when a powerful demon aura suddenly appeared right behind them. Both spun around as a calm emotionless voice spoke, “Why have you trespassed upon my land? Has that foolish Deity not taken my threat seriously?” Kurama quickly silenced Yusuke before he could say anything as he bowed towards the one who apparently was the Demon Lord Sesshoumaru, making Yusuke do the same.

Kurama’s body was tense but showed no fear, “We ask for your forgiveness. ‘A friend of ours as well as a young girl were attacked by a demon and fell through a portal. We came searching for them, since they would not know of who’s land they came upon.” Sesshoumaru’s eyes were narrowed as he looked down at them, Yusuke almost began to growl if it had not been for Kurama elbowing him. “then you will be glad to know you are no longer needed,” a slight smirk slipped on his face and vanished as soon as it had come. “what the hell did you…” Kurama elbowed Yusuke exceptionally hard in the gut, causing him to grunt quietly. “Please elaborate why,” Kurama watched the dome lord with an intense gaze. He was hoping that he did not meant that they were now dead. If they were he knew that a battle was not avoidable.

“It was lucky for you that the Miko was with your friend. For I would have killed your friend, instead I have pointed them to a way home. There for you are no longer needed. You will also have to thank her for the fact that I will allow you to return to the Deity unharmed if you leave. Since I must speak with the fool I will allow you to accompany me.” There was a sputtering sound from behind Sesshoumaru, causing him to glance down. “Lord Sesshoumaru you can’t possibly allow such lowlifes to accompany you!” Jaken stood there clothing’s staff of two heads with wide eyes. Sesshoumaru narrowed his eyes on the little imp in annoyance, “Are you questioning me? Do you not thinking that I do not know what I am doing?” Jaken began to stuttered at the tone, “ No my Lord, your faithful servant would never…” “Then don’t ever question me again Jaken,” Jaken bowed deeply to Sesshoumaru. Looking back at Kurama, a slight frown passed over the Demon Lords face and then disappeared. Kurama nodded as he once again silenced Yusuke’s insulting remark, “Very well Lord Sesshoumaru.”

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There you go the seventh chapter is complete. I hope you enjoyed it, as well as it answering a few questions. I will try as hard as I can to update but it may take a while. Please review and tell me what you think. Ja ne..