InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ A Feudal Vacation; Secrets Revealed! ❯ Secrets of the Celestial Jewel ( Chapter 7 )

Secrets of the Celestial Jewel!

Ha, Ha, Ha! Chapter 7 is here. By the way, I need more reviews! People like me thrive on reviews! We love them! However if you just don't have time, I understand. I guess. Now, on to chapter 7! P.S. I've noticed that this story has begun revolving around Leila and Sesshomaru, and that will change I promise. However, the sequel will be all about them! ~_^ T_T^_^

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"What is that?" Inu Yasha exclaimed.

"This is the Celestial Jewel. Whereas the Shikon Jewel is of the earth, and draws it's power from all things on the earth, this jewel is of all things Celestial. It draws its power from the planets, stars, sun, and the moons. You see, apparently, my mother was a powerful Priestess in Ireland. My mother's side of the family has been protecting it from evil since my ancestors created the Jewel. I just recently found out my mother died and was given the Jewel by my grandmother. It is basically the twin of the Shikon Jewel- its powers the same, yet different," Leila said in a very cryptic tone.

"What does that mean, 'the same, yet different'?" asked Sango.

"Well, its powers can only be used by the priestess who is joined to it by spirit. However, the Celestial Jewel's powers originate from celestial bodies. Also, this jewel is not wholly pure. In the many years it has existed it has been stolen by so many evils that I fear it shall never be completely cleansed. It will remain partly evil, as shall-" she was going to say "as shall I", but feared it would sound too… dramatic, and refrained.

"Well, that is- interesting, to say the least. However that still doesn't explain why the power I sense from you, feels almost the same as mine- as that of a demon?" Sesshomaru questioned.

"Well, the truth is that a long time ago, when I first learned of my priestess heritage, a fearsome Wolf- demon attempted to steal the Jewel. I knew she was too powerful for me to stop at that time, for my powers had not developed wholly. So, in my naïveté and inexperience, I imprisoned all of her demon powers in the Jewel. She became human, and I was able to kill her. However, when I completed my training as a priestess on my 16th birthday, the Jewel's powers merged with mine, and in turn the demoness' powers. I, myself, was the one to absorb her demon soul, and her powers along with it. I'm sure that's why I have this much power," Leila sighed in remembrance. The memory brought back much pain, and nobody pressed any farther. Although, thousands of questions were brewing in their, (overloaded), brains.

Inu Yasha.

What kind of idiot would willingly merge a demon's soul with something that pure?

Does she take on demon form at will?

Miroku

……………… How pretty. Why would someone so beautiful wish to become one with something so hideous as a demon?

Sango

But…. She's a priestess so I won't have to kill her, right?

Kagome

Poor Leila…I wish there was something I could do. Maybe I could use the power of the Jewel to exercise the demon's spirit from her body?

Shippo

Wonder if Kagome has any chocolate with her. I am starving!

"Well if you ask me you are one stupid child," Sesshomaru said. He had not meant to offend, but then again nobody does.

"Child? Child? Did you- Did he- I am a child? Ha! As if! I am 18, thank you very much, and I'll bet I could kick your ass!" Leila immediately realized that was a mistake. Sesshomaru's eyes flashed dangerously and she laughed nervously. "I was only joking Sesshomaru. Eh heh, heh." She turned away from him, trying to stifle her laughter with her fist. When it subsided she looked at Kagome. "So, how is it that you found out about your priestess-hood?"

"Well, when I arrived in the feudal era, the Centipede Youkai ripped the Shikon Jewel from my body. It was then that I learned of the fact that I was Lady Kaede's elder sister, Kikyo's, reincarnation. She is alive now- in a manner of speaking," said Kagome.

"What do you mean that she's alive in a manner of speaking?" Leila asked.

"Well…" Kagome looked over at Inu Yasha, afraid that going on with the story would cause him to have another bout of depression.

"Feh. Allow me to continue," Inu Yasha said bitterly, "Her ashes were stolen from their resting place by an evil demon named Urasue. She brought back Kikyo's body, but her soul still resided in Kagome's body. Urasue took the soul from Kagome to place it inside Kikyo, who then came back to life. However, when Kikyo was about to kill me, Kagome called the soul back from Kikyo, but she never got to finish for Kikyo broke free. Part of the soul still resides in Kikyo's body, and the only thing keeping her going is her hatred of me. Is that clear enough for ya?"

"Um- yeah, I guess so. By the way, does anybody know what day it is?" Leila asked.

"It's Thursday. Why?" Kagome said, looking at Leila with curiosity.

"No reason. Would it be okay if I went away for a day or so?" Leila asked them.

"Yeah… I guess so…" Kagome started.

"Absolutely NOT!" Sesshomaru said suddenly, making everyone jump.

"You have absolutely NO right to tell me no," Leila said, her voice dangerously low.

"I have all the rights I want in my land. And what I say goes, whether you like it or not," Sesshomaru smiled, "I am basically the King of the western lands."

Leila's eyes flashed a golden brown- almost like topaz- color. "You're no king."

Kagome shoved everyone out the door, much to Inu Yasha's exasperation, and closed the door behind them, where they all pressed their ears to the door.

"What- did you say to me?" Sesshomaru said, taking one step closer.

"I said you are no king. A king without compassion does not deserve a kingdom." (That quote belongs to Hayao Miyazaki and the other creators of Castle in the Sky.)

"Compassion? You want to see compassion? Everyone I ever loved has betrayed me, including my mother, and you want me to have compassion? My own brother despises the very sight of me! Compassion- weakling emotions, such as that, are something I cannot afford to have."

"Emotions are not a weakness. They are strength. When you feel strongly about something- or someone- you feel driven to become stronger in order to protect that thing. When you have nothing to fight for, you lose all fighting spirit and become a slave to war, killing just to feel important- just to feel something," Leila's eyes turned their regular uncertain color. "Haven't you got anything to fight for?"

"Well…" Sesshomaru was about to answer that he most certainly did not, when the door flew open, and five people fell into the room behind a little girl with black hair.

"Sessho-chan! Rin hasn't seen you in so long! Rin wishes you would come pick flowers with her like you usually do. Jaken is boring and mean. He calls Rin a useless human brat, and says flowers are icky and smell icky too! Sessho-chan, won't you please take Rin to the fields? You can bring all your friends! Rin promises to be good! Please oh please oh please?" the little girl whined.

"Of course we'll pick flowers with you Rin! I just love flowers…" Leila trailed off when Sesshomaru glared at her. "Oh, come on, Sessho. You wouldn't want to make Rin cry, would you?"

Sesshomaru sighed. This little- demon- priestess- little girl- or whatever she is- is T- R- O- U- B- L- E, Trouble! He thought, but followed them out to the fields nevertheless. Kagome and Co. followed suit, intrigued.

As they entered the small field of flowers, Kagome, Sango, and Leila took Rin into the field with baskets and helped her pick out flowers. Rin was in he traditional white kimono with pink flowers on it, that she always wore to pick flowers. Kagome and Leila were in their priestess garb, (Kagome's pants are red, Leila's are midnight blue) and Sango was wearing the outfit that she is wearing during the ending credits for Inu Yasha, (the ones with My Will, and she is kneeling to pray, and then sitting on the back of a wagon… I hope you know what I am talking about.) Inu Yasha is sitting in a tree watching them, while Miroku leans against that same tree and Sesshomaru sits cross-legged next to Miroku. Shippo is sitting next to Inu Yasha happily munching on a large slab of "choc-o-late".

"So, Sesshomaru…" Inu Yasha said, looking down at his elder brother, "Earlier you said one of the only reasons you haven't killed me is because of Mothers diary entry. What are the other reasons?"

"Well, one of them is the fact that the only reason I have hurt you in the past, and challenge you so much, is too train you. Also I believe I am jealous of you- and have been ever since you were born," Sesshomaru said, and the sincerity in his voice- along with the words that went with it- caused Inu Yasha to fall out of his tree.

"You're jealous- of me?" Inu Yasha said disbelievingly.

"As much as it puzzles me- yes. You have everything I want. The love of a beautiful and strong woman, you have a mother that still loves you more than anything, even in death, and friends who also love you unconditionally. I have none of that," Sesshomaru said. (Right ray of sunshine isn't he? Really appreciates what he has!)

"What do you call Rin?" Miroku finally spoke, "What is she to you?"

"She is- like- a daughter to me," Sesshomaru said quietly, running his fingers through the grass.

"And…" Inu Yasha pressed on.

"She loves me- unconditionally," Sesshomaru said. He had never really noticed how deep Rins love for him went.

Shippo jumped down from the tree and sat in front of Sesshomaru, finishing off his chocolate before speaking. "What about Leila?"

"What about Leila?" Sesshomaru said, narrowing his eyes.

"Well, she clearly likes you," Shippo said, "Don't you count her as a friend. Despite your numerous flaws she really sincerely likes you."

"Sesshomaru, he's right- especially about the whole flaw thing," Inu Yasha laughed.

"Laugh while you can little brother," Sesshomaru said, "But you forget that you are on my territory and I will always know where you sleep at night."

Miroku chuckled. These two were meant to get along. They both have very unusual senses of humor, and nasty tempers.

"What are you laughing at monk?" Sesshomaru said.

"Uh… nothing," Miroku said, hesitantly.

Inu Yasha laughed at Miroku's fear of Sesshomaru.

"Wonder what they're laughing about over there?" Kagome said.

"Sessho- chan is usually never this happy. I'm glad you came here Miss Leila," Rin said.

"Um, thank you Rin. I'm glad I came here, too." Leila said. Albeit against my will, but oh well.

"I don't know how you can stand him!" Sango exclaimed, "He's so cruel, and mean spirited."

"Yeah, he is. But he did give is the shards for free." Kagome said, "However, I still don't believe him, he's not to be trusted."

"You guys!" Leila said, "I'm just glad Rin isn't in hearing range! How can you be so judgmental? Have you ever spent more than five minutes alone with him?"

"No!" both Sango and Kagome said in unison.

"Well, then shut your traps. I'll have you know that behind all his male pride, arrogant demeanor, and rather violent behavior he's just one big teddy bear!" I think!

Kagome gaped at her friend. "You like him!"

"Yes I think I do," Leila said.

"Ah… but does she love him?" Rin said, coming up behind them.

"Well, I don't know- Holy Hell! Rin you scared the sh- pants off of me!" Leila exclaimed. "I don't know if I love him or not. I haven't seen him very much, so it's hard to tell. But I might, Rin. We'll just wait and see, okay?"

"Rin thinks Sessho-chan loves Leila. He looks at Leila with a strange misty look and Rin knows what he is thinking and feeling," she said.

Kagome giggled when Leila blushed ruby. Soon all of the girls- minus Leila- were giggling.

They soon began chanting, "Leila and Sesshomaru sitting in a tree. K- I- S- S- I- N- G!" Even Rin, after hearing it a few times joined in.

"Shut up you guys! They'll hear you! Oh this is so childish! Knock it OFF! Arrgh! I'm going to kill you if you don't stop! Come on! You're embarrassing me! Please stop? Fine! I don't care anymore!" Leila yelled. They continued chanting.

Leila looked over to where the guys were sitting and her eyes locked with Sesshomaru's. She saw amusement in his expression and knew he had heard. Inu Yasha, she noticed, had his fist in his mouth and was shaking with suppressed laughter. Shippo was whispering in Miroku ear, and when he pulled away they both started laughing. Leila barely noticed all of the activity though, for her gaze stayed on Sesshomaru, and his on her. She felt a pain in her chest and looked away, breaking the sizzling contact. She doubled over in pain, however when they tried to approach her, she turned away.

Sesshomaru, Inu Yasha, and Kagome all noticed the presence and scent of a demon getting stronger. Sesshomaru was in front of Leila and he grabbed her chin, forcing her to look up into his eyes. When he saw that her irises were glowing and flickering from the earlier topaz to blood red he dropped her chin.

"I'm leaving. If any of you try to follow me, I will kill you." Leila took off into the sky and sped toward the nearest cave.

"We need to go after her!" Kagome screamed.

"No." Sesshomaru grabbed her wrist, "She wasn't lying when she said she'd kill you. I saw it in her eyes."

Kagome gasped. What is going on?

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When Leila returned to the castle the next morning everyone hugged her and thanked the Gods she was okay.

"Kagome, are you taking some time off before you go to college?" she asked.

"Yeah, Leila, why?" Kagome queried.

"Well, I am going back home, to my own time, in order to think. I'll be back however in a month or so. I'm taking a year off, and I wanted to spend it with you and your family. My dad never has time for me anyways. What do you say?" Leila asked.

"I say it's a great idea! Do you want someone to take you back to the well?" Kagome said.

"Yes, please," she said, lowering her head.

She heard footsteps approach her and then a hand on her wrist. She looked up into Sesshomaru's face. "I will take her." he said, already leading her out of the door.

She twisted her wrist free and placed her hand in his, lacing their fingers together. He gave no protest or any sign of distaste, so she kept her hand there. They walked about halfway through the forest when Sesshomaru suddenly growled in frustration.

"This is getting us nowhere!" he exclaimed. He picked her up in his arms, (marriage style!), and took off at an impossible speed.

Leila clung to Sesshomaru the entire time, making him smile. When they finally landed in front of the well, Leila still clung to him, lightheaded. She somehow steadied herself and let go. He looked down at her and tilted his head slightly, like a confused puppy, when she brushed "dirt" off of her clothing.

"Well, see you around," Leila said, preparing to jump into the well.

"They will be staying in my castle, and you can meet them there," Sesshomaru said.

Leila turned around to ask why they would be there, but found he had already left. She smiled and shrugged, jumping into the well. She exited at the Higurashi Shrine, and began her journey.

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So, so, so? Review please! The story will now be returning to the Kagome + Inu Yasha and Leila will not be mentioned until the sequel!!! Enjoy!