InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ A Miko's Obligation ❯ Chapter 1 ( Chapter 1 )

Chapter: 1

 

Kagome held in her two hands the complete Shikon no Tama; the most desirable jewel in all of feudal Japan. The Shikon had the power of the gods, and was able to grant a single wish to whoever possesses it. After a whole year of searching in the feudal era, battling fierce youkai and corrupted ningen alike, Kagome was finally holding the prized possession in her palms.

 

And all she wanted to do was turn it to dust.

 

This innocent looking stone completely destroyed her life. In the final battle with the evil hanyou, Naraku, she and her friends had fought for hours on end, slaying demon after demon, until only the dark hanyou himself was left standing. In one powerful last attempt at destroying the nemesis, Inuyasha's Kaze no Kizu, Kagome's sacred arrow, Sango's Horaikotsu, Miroku's sutras, and surprisingly, Lord Sesshoumaru's Tokijin, were all unleashed together. Naraku was destroyed, for good.

 

The moment Kagome fused the Shikon shards together, her world went blank. She woke up a little after dawn, inside the well house. Kagome panicked, and as quickly as she could, climbed up the well and jumped down. She cried until her voice became raw when she couldn't get through. She was stuck on her side of the well forever.

 

Kagome now sat in her room, glaring through her tears at the pink jewel between her fingers. Her family was so worried when she finally came inside, covered in blood and dirt. The girl was in a trance, not responding to anything. They finally were forced to leave her alone to deal with it on her own.

 

`Why? Why would you do this to me, Midoriko-sama?' a fat teardrop fell on the tama, and suddenly, a blinding light erupted from it. As the light subsided, the miko in question stood before the distraught sixteen-year-old.

 

“You, my dear, are destined for something wonderful. But to do that, you must be here, in your era. I know this will be hard for you, but you must understand.” The warrior miko smiled, and Kagome suddenly felt much better.

 

“What is it I'm supposed to do? I'm barely trained, how would I be able to protect the jewel?”

 

Midoriko's smile widened, “That is where I come in. Close your eyes.” Kagome did as told when Midoriko stepped closer. The older miko put her hands on each side of Kagome's head. They both felt the tingle of power come rushing out.

 

Suddenly, Kagome's power was rushing through her. It was just below the surface, strong and steady. There is a lot of it, Kagome realized vaguely, but why is it suddenly so easy to control?

 

As if seeing her confusion, Midoriko clarified, “I transferred all my knowledge of miko powers and those of weapons into your mind. It would feel as though you had the normal five years of training that I went through, even though you didn't. Right now you do not consciously remember any sort of training, but I believe that once you get a good night's sleep my memories will awaken itself into your mind and you would have full control over your powers, as I do.”

 

Kagome stared in awe at her, “Why would you do something so kind to me?” Midoriko giggled girlishly, making her eyes shine, and answered, “You are the protector of the Shikon no Tama, of me, if you came into better control of your powers, you would better be able to protect the tama, and fulfill your destiny. Now I must leave you. But remember: you have a great destiny ahead of you. You will need to go on an adventure to a far away land. Trust your instincts; they are what drive a miko's true power. Good bye.”

 

In another flash of light, the great warrior miko was gone, leaving the Shikon once again in Kagome's hand. Said girl became suddenly exhausted as she put the jewel around her neck. Pushing herself under the covers of her bed, Kagome immediately fell asleep.