InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ A Demon Should Act Like A Demon ❯ Kaede Learns About Inuyasha's Wish ( Chapter 2 )

A Demon Should Act Like a Demon

By Ericedwyn

Disclaimer: Inuyasha and friends were created and lovingly brought to life by Rumiko Takahashi.

A/N: I've included a glossary at the end of the story for the Japanese terms I have used. Also, my responses to the reviews are at the end. Thank you for the reviews so far. I really appreciate them. BTW, text in `___' are thought expressions. :) _^,,^_

Pairing: Sesshoumaru and Kagome.

Chapter Two: Kaede Learns About Inuyasha's wish

~* At Kaede's Hut *~

It took Sango and Miroku two days and two nights to return to Kaede's village on Kirara. All three were weary from battle, travel, and the emotional onslaughts from recent events. Kohaku was dead. Inuyasha left for hell with Kikyou. Kagome died, was revived, and is now no longer human. Kaede, wise and perceptive, treated their wounds, fed them, and bade them sleep as soon as they arrived.

The following day, as Kaede passed them each a bowl of hearty stew, she said not a word. She chose to wait patiently until they were willing to unload the sorrow she perceived they carried in their hearts.

Miroku, after a few small bites, placed his bowl and chopsticks on the ground. But the most eloquent speaker of the traveling party found the words hard to find.

After a few minutes, he spoke of the last adventures of the group. He began with Kouga and his two shards, and how Inuyasha had found him nearly at death's door. After Kagome had treated his wounds, his clanmates had taken their prince back to their den to recoup from the damages he received from Naraku's extraction.

He spoke solemnly of how the group had found Kohaku's lifeless body and of his burial two days before they met with Naraku. Sango wept silently beside him whilst Kirara tried vainly to console her with her mews.

He recounted the group running into the Lords of the Western Lands, and how he had joined their party for the last bout. "It was amazing, Kaede-sama. After all the displays of sibling rivalry and bloody battles I've seen between Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru-sama… that day, those two were like true brothers, working together, without the burden of hate."

He continued his story from when they finally encountered Naraku. Inuyasha had used his red tetsusiaga to destroy Naraku's barrier, and both brothers had rushed him, while the rest of the group battled his youkai army. Kagome had broken Kanna's mirror, and pierced the detachment with an arrow, while Kagura, the wind dancer, escaped saying she just wanted to be free.

He reported that Inuyasha's first bakryuuha weakened the enemy enough to let go of the completed, yet evil drenched Shikon no Tama. Kagome had scooped it up immediately and while the two dog-demon brothers continued to attack Naraku, Kagome began its purification.

He blinked the tears that had begun to blur his vision, before continuing to speak. "Kaede-sama, she was so beautiful. I did not know just how much power Kagome-sama carried until I watched her cleanse the jewel. She glowed with purity that came from her heart and soul."

"Then your dead sister killed her with an arrow, Kaede-sama." Sango said with sorrow and hate lacing her words. "A dishonorable act… shot her through the heart, while she couldn't defend herself."

Kaede clutched her chest and bowed her head. She had been afraid of something like this when the trio had returned without Kagome, Inuyasha, and Shippou. "Kami-sama… The poor child… she was a good daughter." She sobbed.

"She died, Kaede-sama, but Inuyasha had used the purified jewel to revive her, before he left with Kikyou-sama for hell." Miroku added shortly.

"So she is alive! But Inuyasha and my sister are gone…" The old Miko murmured quietly, tears trailing down her face. "But why is Kagome not with you and where is Shippou?"

"Kagome-chan is with Sesshoumaru-sama, Kaede-sama. Inu… Inuyasha…" Sango began to say, but the Taijiya couldn't continue. She felt sickened by the fact that her best friend, the little sister she never had but always wanted, had been turned into the very thing she was trained all her life to kill. She looked to the monk to explain.

"Inuyasha's wish turned Kagome-sama into a youkai, Kaede-sama. Shippou went with her and the youkai Lord."

"The poor innocent child… How will you deal with this?" Kaede prayed that Kagome will be alright.

"I hope Kagome-chan will be okay." Sango whispered hoarsely, breaking the silence. "I hope she is still our Kagome…"

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Glossary: (If I am using the Japanese terms wrong, please let me know. I'm already butchering up English… I don't want to butcher up Japanese too. Arigatou! _^,,^_ )

Arigatou - Thank you

Bakryuuha - Tetsusiaga's ultimate attack.

Hai - Yes

Kami-sama - God

Miko - Priestess

Taijiya - Demon Exterminator

Tetsusiaga - A guardian sword Inuyasha inherited made from his father's fang.

Youkai - Demon

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Responses to Review(s): Arigatou! I really appreciate your input. _^,,^_

The crazy One: Arigatou for the rating! This fan fic will indeed be a Sesshoumaru/Kagome romance. But alas, our favorite Hanyou, must still redeem himself so that his soul can progress. Isn't it sad that Inuyasha can readily express his feelings now that he is dead? Baka Inuyasha!