InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ A Miko's Obligation ❯ Chapter 2 ( Chapter 2 )

(A/N: Italics= Japanese, normal= English)

 

Chapter: 2

 

Light leaked through Kagome's window. The birds outside chirped happily at the rising sun. Kagome slowly opened her eyes at the sound. Suddenly the girl sat up. A sudden barrage of auras hit Kagome like a ton of bricks. Since when were there so many people in Tokyo?!

 

A sudden voice whispered into her mind, even your breathing, relax.

 

She did as the voice told her, and immediately relaxed. “This must be what Midoriko-sama meant when she said her memories of training would awaken in me in the morning.” Kagome could already tell the difference between human auras with the demons magically disguised as humans. There were actually a lot of demons here.

 

“Why haven't I noticed before?” Kagome wondered. She stiffened as she sensed the presence of some sort of bird covered in magic flying towards her. She got into a newly acquired fighting stance in case there was trouble.

 

The bird landed gracefully outside her open window. `An owl? In daylight?'

 

She noticed it had a not tied to its leg. Sensing no malevolent feelings from the owl, she moved slowly until she untied the note. It read:

 

Dear Miss Kagome Higurashi,

We are pleased to inform you that you have finally been accepted to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in London, England. School starts on September 1, three days from now. Inside is a list of all supplies you will need, one of our staff members will show up at the London airport to get you settled. Seeing as you are already experienced with magic and are already of the proper age, we will be putting you in 6th year. Please send a letter with the owl back if you wish to attend.

Yours Sincerely,

Headmaster Dumbledore, Supreme Mugwump and third chair on the Ministry of Magic

Kagome looked incredulous, “Is this for real?” She turned to the owl. The miko remembered a spell that allowed her to somewhat understand and communicate with the minds of animals. As she cast it, her eyes flashed yellow, before going back to their original dark blue color.

“Is what he wrote the truth?” she asked the bird in English. Its eyes also flashed yellow as he answered. The letter was true.

`Interesting,' she thought. `Was this the adventure Midoriko-sama was talking about? She said “a far away land”. I think England is pretty darn far away. Well, fine then. I'll go.'

Kagome wrote a letter saying she accepted and attached it to the giant bird. It soon was in the sky.

Memories of Kagome and her friends on the other side of the well sprang into her mind. Her eyes started to tear up. How could she forget them already? How had she suddenly moved on?

“No,” Kagome said firmly to herself, “I will not cry anymore. They would not want me to. I have to be strong. For them.” Kagome wiped her eyes. “Besides, my emotions control my powers. If I'm too emotional, they would unleash themselves, especially now that my power has awakened.”

Nodding in determination, Kagome started packing.

 

Kagome stepped off the crowded plane; people were bumping into her trying to get by faster. In her hands was her only bag, which was enchanted and could fit an unlimited number of things in it without getting heavy. It was filled with almost all her clothes from her closet, her bows and arrows, a sword, a staff, some daggers, other weapons, and some personal belongings. Also, this way she didn't have to go to baggage claim.

In the last two days, Kagome had explained to her family what had happened after the final battle with as little tears as possible. Then she told them about Midoriko-sama and her gift to her. That was followed by her decision to go to Hogwarts, and Kagome then discovered that her father had gone to that school when he was her age, even though he wasn't actually a wizard but a very powerful priest. Her family got her a plane ticket and her mother gave her the key to the wizard bank and then she was off on her new adventure.

Sliding her baggage over her shoulders, Kagome searched for anyone with a magical aura. Finding the only one, she walked towards the person- or should she say giant. He was huge. Kagome could tell he was only half human, probably part giant. As she reached him, Kagome smiled.

“Hello, my name is Kagome Higurashi. Are you my escort to Hogwarts?” she asked sweetly in surprisingly perfect English.

He looked surprised at both her speaking skills and her ability to track him, “Yes, but how did you know?” (A/N: I'm not going to write his accent, just pretend.) Kagome shrugged, “It's a gift.”

“Well, best be off, shall we? Name's Hagrid by the way.” He started towards the exit, and Kagome had to jog a little to catch up. For some reason, the easiest subject in school for Kagome was English, while for others it was the hardest.

When they reached the back of an old pub, after taking a cab, Kagome sensed a barrier. She couldn't control her curiosity any longer, “So, what are we doing here?”

Hagrid laughed, “We are going to get your supplies.” He pulled out an umbrella and tapped on the bricks. Suddenly the barrier dropped and the bricks moved to reveal a busy shopping strip.

“Welcome to Diagon Alley, Miss Higurashi.”