InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Bring Me to Life ❯ Kagome's Change ( Chapter 17 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]
Chapter 17 : Kagome's Change
Kagome felt as if someone were talking to her. It was a deep masculine voice, and it seemed to float through her head.
'Your roots will soon be revealed. Your powers will align when someone close to you doubts your honor, challenges the honor of one whom you love, and harms the closest person to you. You will fulfill your righteous nature, and aproach your true destiny. When you feel lost and confused, confront a past of lies, and consult the one who brought you into the world and nurtured you, for all are yet alive.'
The voice seemed to whisper to her counsel and advice, advice that she now sought to heed. Slowly she became aware of the world around her. She opened her eyes, and found Kaede seated beside her. "Kaede, how did I come to be here?"
The old priestess slowly glanced at the young woman then answered. "A male youkai returned you last night. He said you had gotten lost as a result of a fever, and that he decided to bring you back."
"Odd. The only fullblooded youkais I know are Sen and Sesshoumaru." She spoke this more to herself. "Kaede, I do believe it is time for me to visit my mother. I'm going to take Shippou, and I'll be back soon." The old priestess nodded, and Kagome left at once. She did not wish to waste time. Kaede watched as the two walked from the village in the direction of the well. She knew who the youkai had been, and she was not as surprised as one might think. "The time has come for ye to know, child."
It was an unusually quiet day, yet Kagome was thankful for the quiet. Her head was still hurting, and it seemed more so than yesterday. Shippou hopped along beside her, excited that he would get to go through the well with her. She had not taken the time to change from the clothes she had put on yesterday, which reminded her. Where had Sesshoumaru's gift gone? It saddened her that she had lost it, but she could do nothing about it at the present time.
"Kagome!" She knew that voice.. It was Inuyasha.
'Great,' she thought. 'He's going to cause a big mess somehow.' She didn't know how right she was.
"Kagome, are you alright? I found that trail of blood, but Sango said you were fine, but she wouldn't--" He had leaped down to meet her, when a familiar smell hit his nose. He couldn't believe it. She would never be near him.
Kagome was getting annoyed. "What is it, Inuyasha?"
"You reek of Sesshoumaru."
She rolled her eyes. "It's all smells with you people. Maybe it's because I've been at Sesshoumaru's for a week and a half. Come on Shippou." The two continued towards the well, but Inuyasha was not finished. He jumped and landed right in front of her.
"Just what the hell have you been doing with Sesshoumaru, Kagome!" It came out in a growl.
"What the hell do you think, Inuyasha!" She practically growled back into his face.
"So, you decided that since I kissed Kikyo, you'd be my brother's whore?"
Kagome reared back, and slapped him across his face. "You stupid bastard! How dare you claim I have no respect for myself when you're the one that sneaks around in the woods, rolling in self pity when a shell of a person wishes to drag you to hell!"
Kagome was so pissed off at him, she was near tears. She stooped to pick up Shippou, but by then the shock of Kagome's slap had worn off. He grabbed her arm and jerked her back toward him. "I'm not finished talking to you. You should stay away from him. He's ruthless, bloodthirsty scum! I can't believe you trust the lies that pass his lips!"
"You leave her alone, Inuyasha!" Shippou jumped on his head, and bit into one of his ears. Inuyasha let out a yell, and grabbed the young kit, throwing him against a tree.
"You stupid fox! You should keep your nose out of things, or you'll end up a fur like your parents!" Tears began to well up in his little green eyes, and it was the last straw for Kagome. She ripped free of his grip, and looked him straight in the eyes.
"You're the ruthless scum in this conversation! Sesshoumaru has ten times the decency in a single shred of his body than you have in your whole being!" Her eyes began to glow, and huge bursts of white and bright pink energy began to swirl around her, then joined to form a sparkling light pink that erupted in a huge blast. When the dust cleared, Kagome was standing as straight as ever, eyes narrowed. Light blue eyeshadow had appeared on each lid, and three stripes on each cheek of the same blue. Her fingernails had grown into sharp claws, her hair lengthened, and to top it all off--a light blue sun had appeared in the middle of her forehead. She raised one arm in his direction, and spread her fingers apart, palm raised. "Watch your mouth and keep your claws off my kit. If you touch him again, I will make sure it is your very last breath." She narrowed her eyes slightly and he was blown off his feet and knocked through several trees. She reached her arms out toward Shippou, and he smoothly floated into her arms. Shippou clung to her clothes, which seemed even looser now. Slowly, Kagome walked to the well and jumped in.