InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Alone till Love ❯ The Discovery ( Chapter 19 )

Mia: Okay, I don't think I've ever been more sorry in my life. Crescent has received constant e-mails and some threats (Haha) on our behalf. As the authors, We feel it is our duty to apologize….

 

WERE AM SO DAMN SORRY!

 

Cresent: Yay!, again we are sorry we just had a lot of work to do.

 

High school is taking a toll. With an essay every week, Romeo and Juliet, and learning an entirely new language - We haven't found much time to write. So, once again, we are so sorry. We will make it a daily job to write for this story henceforth. So, don't gather your torches and pitch-forks yet, please.

 

Well, without further ado - The 19th chapter of Alone Until Love…..FINALLY!

 

Chapter 19: The Discovery

 

The rain had ceased at last, the clouds breaking apart to allow sun to shine down . Kai's eyes snapped open, blinking bemusedly. Was he…dead? Kai sat up immediately, various emotions coursing through him.

 

“Well, hello there.” said a rather dismal voice. Kai turned his head slowly, only to see a young woman with a frown upon her face; her dark hair tied up and her eyes seeming to glow. “A-are you a guardian?”

 

The woman hesitated. “Yes…Yes, I am. My name is Kagome.” Kai was caught between fear and sheer joy, as he glanced around, in search of his pursuer.

 

“Chito is dead, I'm afraid.” said a new, much deeper voice. Kai's mouth dropped open. Before him stood the eldest son, and leader of the remaining Guardians - Riku. He was, for lack of a better term, beautiful. An elegant man with a very gentle strength seeming to radiate off of him, much like his father before him.

 

“The traitor! All this time, he's been selling us out! I can't even believe this!” Kouwyn snapped, stepping up beside Riku. Kagome's brothers, along with Danika, had come only two days previous to finding Kai, but already Kagome felt as though she had her true family back. The loss of Inu-yasha, the gaping hole inside, had been filled ever so slightly.

 

Kagome scowled. “He's dead now. Riku killed him…Kai is safe. It is time to begin our hunt for Auron, is it not?” She said calmly. Riku shook his head.

 

“Not yet. Auron will come last. Chito is dead, who confessed who is now working under Auron - Naraku. If I recall, Naraku is merely the spawn of Auron and he has already wrought more damage with your friends than is able to be repaired. When Naraku falls, Auron falls. Therefore, it is Naraku we must find.” Riku stopped speaking, turning his attention to Kai.

 

“Your father is dead, then?” He said, his tone warm. Kai nodded, solemnly. “Do you wish to join us, Kai? To become a Guardian as well?” Kagome broke in, smiling in a kindly way at Kai, who once again nodded.

 

“Ah, then so be it. I'm afraid at this point in time, the proper rites cannot take place.” Riku replied, “Do not worry, the proper ceremonies will take place when Auron is defeated. Until then, you may be of use and can prove to us your worth.” Riku finished, nodding slightly to himself.

 

“If…” Kagome muttered, receiving a glare from Riku. Kai glanced between the two, their resemblance suddenly striking.

 

“If what?” He asked suddenly, breaking the silence. Kagome frowned, got to her feet, and shot a glare at Riku. “Explain.” She snapped, walking off.

 

“Kai, Auron - he is very powerful. He destroyed over half of the guardians in a single, well-developed attack. Including our father and leader. He is in a weakened state, now, however, because the attack he used on our family and friends drained his soul for a number of years. He will not be able to attack like that again. We have to take advantage of this and kill him now - or we, and all of Japan, are done for.” Kougen spoke up, a gentle voice very unlike to his near-twin brother Kouwyn.

 

Kai understood and nodded. Riku was watching the three carefully. Suddenly, he stepped closer to them, eyes narrowed. “Kouwyn, Kougen - Kai - you must listen to me. Kagome will not wait to destroy Auron any longer. You know the abilities she possesses - she is sure to remember them soon now. When she does, Auron, Naraku - they will all be destroyed. But she cannot know these powers, and you both know why.” At this, Kougen and Kouwyn exchanged glances and frowns. Kai blinked, confused. Riku drew a deep breath and continued. “Find Naraku - and destroy him and any of his minions. Kagome and I - we have to locate Auron and we have to locate him soon. His powers will be returning in the next week, I am nearly certain. “

 

Kouwyn glared at his elder brother. “He was my father too, Riku!” Riku merely sighed. “I know, Kouwyn, I know. But if we want to defeat Auron, this is what must happen. You have to trust me. Please. I cannot force you to do anything, but I am asking you, let her do this. Let me do this.”

 

Kouwyn opened his mouth, as if to speak, but closed his eyes and sighed as well. Kougen placed a comforting hand on Kouwyn's shoulder. Kai was a stranger to this all, but he frowned all the same.

 

All agreed, finally and Riku left. Kouwyn, Kougen, and Kai gathered their things, said their goodbyes to Kagome, and left. Danika had also left, this time to find Danieru and Sol. It was only Riku and Kagome now.

 

Kagome was already beginning to miss Miroku, Sango, and Shippo. They had left when the rest of Kagome's family had arrived, each hugging Kagome and assuring her they would see her soon. Riku had been as kind and compassionate as he could, but his patience was growing thin with her lack of control of emotion. Sometimes she would cry at night, Riku knew - and was driven crazy by such an idea, that she could be so strong, yet so weak.

 

He had, with slight telepathic ability, delved into her mind to find thoughts of some demon, by the name of Sesshomaru.

 

After his brothers vanished, Riku was left with thoughts of this Sesshomaru as well. Riku decided silently to part with his sister for a while and find this Sesshomaru. Could he help Kagome strengthen herself before the beginning of the battle with Auron? In truth, Riku had sent away their brothers and Kai so as to allow Kagome to heal before this battle…but how much healing could occur? Riku decided he required the help of Sesshomaru - wherever he may be.

 

With a good-bye and a reminder to call for him if she was in trouble, Riku left Kagome behind - in search of the only man Riku knew would help his sister.

 

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Mia: Okay, not one of my best, but it's a start. I could use more detail, but we really think that the main plot is more important at this point. Let me just inform you all that the story will not end with Auron's defeat, but with the healing of Kagome's heart and spirit - which is why this story is called “Alone Until Love” and not “Alone Until I Kill That Motherfucker!” -lol- Sorry, *Sees Cresent fall on the floor laughing from that statement* okay, moving on! Thank you all so much for the reviews! Don't forget to review for this chapter and tell me what you all think!

 

Cresent: REVIEWS! WOOOO! *still laughing*

 

Mia: Yeah, what she said….