InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Deify You ❯ Oh How The Petty Rise and Mighty Fall ( Chapter 2 )

Disclaimer: Isn't one of these written on every story here on FF.net??? So do I REALLY need to say it? … *sighs* Fine. I don't own Inu Yasha or Disturbed's Deify. Happy now? *sulks in corner* They have to go and rub it in that I own nothing significant…won't even let me dream of it…

 

Story Summary: Pairing: Eventual SK. Naraku's power is rising, Kagome finds herself between heaven and hell and all alone and abandoned by her 'friends'. For every shard Kagome purifies, she takes that much evil into her own soul. No energy can be gained or lost, so eventually, an equilibrium must be reached, and Kagome has become a center, globally attracting equilibrium point.

 

Chapter 2. Oh How The Petty Rise and The Mighty Fall…

 

Red eyes glimmered in evil humor at the image shown before him. Oh how easy it would be to manipulate the sad little group. Just a few needed nudges and they would all turn on the very person that brought them together. Then she would be his. His to own, his to ravage, his to possess and love.

The man brought his eyes up from the images in the mirror. He looked at the small white haired and skinned child holding it and gave her dismissal. Naraku turned his attention to the window and walked over to it, tugging absentmindedly at the white baboon skin that enveloped his slim form as he imagined possessing the lively and fiery miko who had become the point of his obsession.

She was everything he was not, and he wanted to corrupt her. For that is what he did. Corrupt things, spreading chaos, terror, and pain where ever he went. In addition to the miko, he also desired the shikon no tama which she had brought with her to this world, where it had been ripped from her body a mere three years ago. He had nearly leapt out of his skin in surprise when he had sensed the return of the jewel after it had disappeared with Kikyou's death.

But oh, the things his Kagome didn't know…the things that would have her friends abandon her to his greedy clutches. It was only a few weeks away, then the girl's world would be turned upside-down, for only four shards remained to be retrieved, one Kagome had, the idiotic wolf-prince had two, and he, Naraku, had one shard not fused to the actual jewel. He just needed to gather his army to crush the poor insignificant group, and his spell to turn Kagome was almost finished. Just a few more weeks. Naraku's red eyes closed merrily and he allowed himself a small chuckle.

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Kagome felt a shiver go down her spine, felt her miko powers stir a bit, and gave a small sneeze. A sense of foreboding settled over her, making her uneasy. The small frown that crossed her face alerted Sango to the feeling as they trudged down the dirt road.

“Something wrong Kagome? You don't look well. Is it because of yesterday? When you passed out?” Sango asked, a worried tone laced in with sisterly concern. “I…don't think there is. But I have this sensation. It's been there since I passed out. Something bad is going to happen. Maybe not soon, but it will happen.” Kagome crossed her arms, suddenly feeling cold. “I feel like someone's been watching since yesterday afternoon Sango. But I don't sense anything nearby, and Inu Yasha hasn't given any hint that someone's following us.”

Sango gave Kagome a warm smile. “If I didn't know any better Kagome, I'd say you were paranoid.” She wrapped a comforting arm around her friend's shoulders. “Inu Yasha won't let anything happen to you. And neither will Shippo, Miroku, Kilala, or I. So stop worrying. C'mon, let's catch up Kagome-chan. We've fallen back a little and I don't see the hentai houshi anywhere. That could be bad news.” Kagome giggled, but didn't feel any less paranoid. The feeling was still there. But she started to jog up to where Inu Yasha was boldly leading his group.

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Night time fell upon the travelers and they found themselves caught in a light drizzle. Kagome sighed as she listened to Shippo and Inu Yasha bickered endlessly, her adopted kitsune son yelling at the hanyou that he smelled like a wet dog, and the said hanyou throwing threats back at the poor boy. Kilala was curled up miserably in Sango's arms; being the fire neko she was, she detested most anything wet. Miroku was behind the entire group, his staff rattling each time it touched the group. Kagome didn't fool herself into not knowing why the houshi was walking back there. She knew her poor choice of a blue bra underneath her uniform was making itself apparent. Tired, wet, and getting a little annoyed at the fight between the hanyou and fox demon, Kagome marched up to the front with Inu Yasha.

She pulled Shippo from Inu Yasha's angry grip and muttered, “Sit.” Inu Yasha made a satisfying “Oof” sound as he crashed face first into the muddy ground. “Bitch! What the hell was that for? Where do you get off sitting me for no reason?” Kagome sighed again. “Inu Yasha, we've been traveling since sunrise, battled with a whole pack of slug youkai, which might I add I still have entrails all over me, it's almost night, it's raining, Kilala's miserable, you're tired because Shippo got you riled real quick, and I'm cold. And I'm tired of Miroku staring at me as if I might magically lose my clothes. Let's find some shelter and get warm and get some sleep.” Inu Yasha opened his mouth to protest and comment of the weakness of humans, but shut it with a satisfying click as he saw the rising ire in the eyes of Kagome.

“Feh. Fine. Do what you want stupid wench. Not like you'll listen anyway. Shirking your duties.” Kagome fumed. “SIT BOY!” She glared down at Inu Yasha's subdued form. “I do not shirk my duties! How could you even suggest such a thing!” She stepped over Inu Yasha's fallen form and strutted angrily forward down the road. As Inu Yasha pulled himself out of the mud he heard Kagome give an excited squeal. “Hey guys! There's a small village just over the hill! C'mon!”

The group jogged over to join Kagome and Shippo while looking down at the busy little town. Once again Kagome found herself frowning. But this time, the group joined her. This wasn't a normal village. It was filled with demons, humans and hanyous. And they were getting along of all things! Kagome turned to look at Inu Yasha. He shrugged in response. “Weird. But you wanted shelter, so let's get going.” He started to walk down the hill, the Inu Tachi in close tow. With every step Kagome took toward the village, the more terror began to grow, her heart caught in her throat.

About ten feet out from the edge of the village she couldn't bring herself to take another step. She watched helplessly as her friends entered the center of the populated area. Shippo looked up curiously at Kagome. “Are you okay Kagome-mama?” She shook her head no slowly. “Want me to go get Inu Yasha?” She nodded her head, tears beginning to fill her eyes, her terror not subsiding in the least. Something was wrong about this place. A place like this shouldn't exist, though she wished desperately it were true. Shippo jumped off her shoulder and scurried hurriedly underneath the feet of all that were in the marketplace, looking for their companions.

Kagome's hands were clutched over her heart, attempting to calm its wild rhythm. As Inu Yasha stalked out of the crowd, she looked at him with the look of a cornered animal. That wrongness…it was all over Inu Yasha now too. She took a couple of timid steps away from her friend, not knowing what was so wrong about everything. Her mind was whirling and her breath came out in pants. Inu Yasha looked worriedly at Kagome. He reached out a clawed hand in hopes of calming her down, and withdrew it immediately upon smelling her terror increase. “Kagome. Kagome, what's wrong? Shippo came and told me that you won't enter the village. We have a place to say thanks to Miroku's `exorcism.'” Kagome shook her head vigorously. “Miroku would have to exorcize more than one building in this town Inu Yasha. Something's wrong. It's affected you too.” Kagome took a few steps away from her hanyou friend, tears continuing to build in her eyes.

Inu Yasha began to look irritated. “Damn it Kagome, there's nothing wrong with me or with this place. It's actually kinda nice. I'm not stared at, spat at, or whispered about. I'm greeted openly here, and everyone seems to be friendly. Now come on, before you catch a cold.” Inu Yasha reached out and tried to grab Kagome but she shied away from his touch. The tears finally broke free and began to slowly make trails down her face. “That's the thing Inu Yasha! We know a place like this can't exist here in Sengoku Jidai! This is the warring era! Demons don't get along with humans well enough to live with them. Yes, I wish a place like this really existed, but it's not possible at this point in time!”

Inu Yasha was pissed now. “Dammit woman! This place exists! It's real! Look at it! Look at me! I'm real Kagome. I walked in there, I interacted with the citizens and they're real. I can see them, smell them, touch them and hear them. They're as real as you and I. Now quit being a cry baby and let's go!” He reached out with demonic speed and grabbed Kagome's hand in an attempt to drag her into the village. But he never got that far before Kagome's miko powers swarmed out and zapped him in self defense of their master. Inu Yasha cussed and glared at Kagome.

“Are you trying to fucking KILL me, Kagome? You're being stupid, now let's go!” Kagome's body was trembling as she looked at the village in abject horror. But she finally managed to get her fear manageable and took a tiny step forward. Inu Yasha continued to glare at her before promptly picking her up and slinging her over his shoulder. Kagome grabbed his haori in her hands and gripped it like it would save her life. Tears flooded her face as she was carried into the first place she had ever deemed terrifying in her life. Even Inu no Taisho's grave did not scare her this much. She buried her face into Inu Yasha's back, to hide the sobs and her continually rising terror from the villagers who were giving her and Inu Yasha curious gazes.

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Kagome sat in the corner of their borrowed room wrapped up in her sleeping bag. Her entire body was trembling and high strung, though her gaze was far away. Sango looked over at Inu Yasha. “What's wrong with Kagome-san, Inu Yasha? She's been like this for hours.” The hanyou shrugged, not really caring. “Dunno. At least she's quiet for once. Stupid wench.” Sango shot him a glare. No one had been able to approach Kagome at all since Inu Yasha brought her in. If they did, she would start scrambling to get away, a terrified look in her eyes. It was as if she had been reduced to nothing but a cornered animal.

Miroku walked in through the shoji door, a curious look on his face, and his staff missing from his grip. Sango gave the houshi a curious look. “Miroku, where is your staff?” Miroku's look suddenly became excited. “Oh Sango-san! I've been enlightened! You must come too! You won't believe the things they can do for you here!” Inu Yasha and Sango exchanged confused looks before Kagome began to whimper. “Miroku…how could you…” Sango and Inu Yasha looked in shock down at Kagome before looking back up at the monk. What they saw scared them. Miroku glared down at Kagome in a display of pure loathing. “You will not insult me in that way you stupid bitch! You're nothing but a sorry whore! You cannot be saved, so shut your trap!” Inu Yasha balked at Miroku's treatment of their friend. “What's wrong with you bouzo?! How can you speak to Kagome like that?” Sango was fuming, picking up her boomerang from where she had perched it in the corner. “Houshi…” she growled.

Miroku gave the hanyou and the youkai exterminator a sly smile before raising his hands. “Look Sango. What's different?” Sango stopped her advance while looking confused. “Houshi, I don't kn-” She was cut off by Miroku. “Look! Look Sango! What am I missing? What have I worn everyday you've known me?” Once again he brought his bare palms up for the two to look at. Sango abruptly gasped and fell to her knees, hands clutched over her mouth. “Houshi, it's gone! The kazaana is gone!” Miroku smiled wickedly at her. “And that's just the beginning of what they offered us. They promise you salvation and everything you could possibly wish for. You just have pray for one man to become a god.” Inu Yasha stared at Miroku's hand in wonder. “They got rid of the void in your hand…anything?” Miroku smirked. “Anything. Anything your heart desires Inu Yasha. Just follow me.” As if hypnotized, Inu Yasha and Sango followed Miroku out of the room, leaving Kagome in the corner. Her dull blue eyes looked at the door they had walked out of. “No…don't follow him…you can still be saved…” The world began to waver, and just as she was going to pass out, Kagome glimpsed a tall figure in white clothing with fair hair approaching her. `Is it him? Is it the man I saw before?' Then she felt the world fall away and watched as the last of world winked out, gold eyes staring deep into her soul, something else snapping into place.

 

A/N:

Me: YAY! Chappy 2 on day 2! *jumps around*

David: Dear god, she's lost it again. No more military academies for Onyx…

Bit: *sweatdrops* She's at a military academy? WHY'D YOU LET HER GO? SHE'S CRAZY AND HOMOCIDAL ENOUGH AS IT IS! She's learned how to kill maim and torture!

Me: *happily plays with dust bunnies under bed*

David: *sweatdrops* Not really…it's just driven her insane. She's harmless really. More so than before. But maybe the readers can motivate her to do more than sit on the cold floor and play with dirt if they reviewed! *waggles eyebrows*

Me: But really, do review! Or else I shall send the dust bunnies of righteousness to exact my revenge! *laughs crazily*