InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Cerulean Sins ❯ Kikyou ( Chapter 2 )

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Cerulean Sins

Chapter Two: Kikyou

Features: Hello my name is…(General thoughts)

Hello my name is…(Emphasize words/or talking)

She had been wandering the woods for God knows how long. However, counting the hours as they passed she found that her feet did not hurt. She was enjoying the feeling of life that so obviously flowed through her body. It had been so many years since she had felt this way and she was determined to keep it with her for always. Kikyou smiled, her bows and arrows slung over her shoulder. Though in her heart she felt that something was amiss she had not the mind to want to begin to fathom it. Live the worry free life she so deserved…

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I opened my eyes when the sun had disturbed my much needed sleep. The only bit of peace I had been able to find these days now belonged to the day ahead. I sighed heavily, not like I needed the rest anyway. I would get plenty of that where I was going. I found that my fingers were still tucked neatly within Shippo's fur and they happened to be the only part of my body that was still warm. I lifted them to my face, feeling the warmth almost instantly. In a sick way it was almost comforting. The door to the room opened and I silently let my body ache and my mind mourn his coming. Unknowingly, my body had begun to shake but that mattered little to me.

You don't have to be afraid, I am not who you think I am. I had heard that voice once before during my travels with Inuyasha but had long since forgotten it. Why it was coming back to me now I had no idea.

Kikyou? I had questioned my sanity on more then one occasion while I was here and twice before that. I would not be surprised if I was wrong. The woman stepped into the light and I made no sigh of relief. I still yearned to know why it was that the clay pot was here.

I have come to free you. I feel it is only right that I do so. I looked at her with cold and distant eyes, the disbelief clouding my mind. The woman smiled and it was only then that I realized my hatred for her. That smile had once belonged to Kagome and I was foolish to believe that it always would. I watched as her brown honey hues searched the area but made no room to cry when she saw Inuyasha upon the alter. I felt that something was changed. I felt it in my heart… I watched as she placed a hand on her chest to feel the beat stop and start. I watched a single tear roll down her face and I growled my distaste.

You're still just as cold hearted. Can't you even manage a few tears. You poor sweet innocent thing of course you love her, she's your sacrifice. I felt my body grow weak at those words. For the first time I felt my heart die and it sickened me.

I did not come here to argue with you. She told me as she unlocked the shackle from my wrist. I came here to free you and I will do so regardless of hurtful words with spiteful meanings. I could hear the shackle fall to the floor and in my mind I cried. Freedom was just beyond that door. I brought you Inuyasha's sword for I have no use for it myself. Kagome's arrows are here as well. At least if nothing else you can give these a burial for the deceased.

I stood to my weary feet for the first time in five days. For right now I felt independent. For right now, I felt alright.

You must be quick Sango. Jinx will not sleep for long and no doubt his wandering eye has already sensed my presence. I will accompany you out of these lands and then I will go no further. I walked out the door, grabbing hold of Inuyasha's sword and throwing Kagome's arrows over my shoulder. I did not care whether or not she came with me. I did not care about much these days, however I noted that every wound on my body still dripped blood and would continue to do so for some time. I had nothing to say to this woman behind me, as she followed me through the darkness and into the sunlight. The fresh air on my body caused my wounds to burn but I paid little mind to it.

I suppose you want me to thank you for your help. I continued to walk, not bothering to look at her. Turning around just took so much energy. But I refuse. You deserve nothing and so shall receive nothing.

It had been a minute and I had half heartedly expected her to say something to me but found that as I turned around…all I saw was my regret looming behind me. She had left without a word and I was almost thankful. She had left me…and deep down I was scared.