InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Demon Sense ❯ Dreams and Memories ( Chapter 9 )

Disclaimer: I do not own any characters in this story. These characters and all aspects of them are from InuYasha, created and owned by Rumiko Takahashi. The story itself is my own.

 

 

 

Demon Sense

By Ender_kb

 

Chapter 8: Dreams and Memories

 

 

 

`It can happen. It can really happen.' Kagome thought for the millionth time that day. InuYasha had told her something that she had never expected from him. He was a demon after all, albeit helf-demon. She had to face the facts that even though his heart was good there could always be that…chance.

 

I-I've been having nightmares.

 

She was on her way to the D.A. because Sango called and said she needed to speak with her immediately. She couldn't get out of her what it was about. Sango was nearly frantic. She had never heard her like that.

 

It's too close.

 

She entered the D.A.'s lobby area and Sango instantly appeared. Her face was tight and serious. This must be something serious.

 

“Thank goodness you're here. I don't know how much longer we can contain it.” Sango said without explanation as she grabbed Kagome's arm and pulled her along.

 

“Sango! What are you talking about?” Kagome asked as they walked quickly through the hall to the elevator.

 

“I took your advice, Kagome.” Sango keyed in her password for the elevator doors to open and they both got in. “We have one of them, but it doesn't seem like he wants to talk.”

 

“Y-You captured one of the demons?” Kaogme couldn't believe her ears. Sango had actually taken a step forward into understanding.

 

“Yes, but I don't think it was such a good idea. All he's doing is throwing energy beams at the walls. Good thing they could handle it, that is until now. The walls are starting to crack. We keep trying to settle him down and talk to him, but he's not responding.” The elevator doors opened again onto the level 6 basement. The basement levels were where all of the most interesting things happened at the D.A.

 

“So what did you need me for?”

 

“We may need your powers.” Sango stopped before a large heavy looking door. Loud booms could be heard from behind it.

 

“But Sango, I haven't used that in a long time. I don't know if I can get it potent enough to even affect him.”

 

“That's why I brought Miroku. He says that he can do the same thing, though it's not nearly as powerful as yours.”

 

“We'll see about that.” Sango opened the door and they were in a small room. They could see another room through a thick piece of glass. Most likely a one way mirror. Sango went to talk to another D.A. member while Kagome observed what was happening behind the glass.

 

She could see the demon in the other room. He opened his mouth wide and out came a large white ball of energy. Energy like that of lightning. His head was abnormally large with short widely separated teeth. He was large himself and bald. An ugly creature to lay eyes upon.

 

“Do not be swayed by the way this being looks. He is not all bad.” A voice said behind her.

 

“Do you know him, Miroku?” Kagome said without looking to see who it was.

 

“Not personally, but you know me and my connections. You know his brother though.” Miroku commented glancing sideways to see Kagome's reaction.

 

“I do? Who?”

 

“His brother is Hiten. He is the one you must worry about.”

 

“Hiten? But he is a friend of mine. I even went to one of his parties.” Kagome said with disbelief.

 

“He may play the good guy in his human guise, but in the demon world, he is evil incarnate. This is Manten. Obviously he cannot delve into the human world, but he has a better heart. Well, when he is not scared that is, or around his brother. He has potential.”

 

“For what? Blowing things up?” Just as she said that, Manten let loose another blast that shook the room. `How can this one be the good one?'

 

“If we could get him to not be so dependant on his brother then he could be useful.”

 

“So what are we planning to do with him?”

 

“I don't want to hurt him, but with the whole D.A. around it's gonna be hard.”

 

“Have you tried talking with him?”

 

“I can't, he knows me. Things will come out at the wrong time. I cannot risk that just yet.”

 

“So does that mean I need to try to talk to him?”

 

Miroku just smiled.

 

“Are you ready Kagome?” Sango said as she approached them.

 

“I think so. Is there a speaker that I can speak to him through?”

 

“Yes, but he can't speak back. It's only one way.” Sango showed her the equipment and gave her a quick run down of how it worked.

 

The demon opened his mouth preparing to let loose another blast when Kagome interrupted him.

 

“Excuse me? Can you hear me?” Her innocent voice pierced through the room loudly, but went unheard by the people outside of it. The demon paused in his actions holding the energy in his mouth.

 

“I take that as a yes.” Kagome said to herself.

 

“I'm going to come into the room. I would advise that you not blast me because I can do the same to you. I just want to talk.” Kagome let off of the button that allowed her voice to be dispersed. She watched the demon waiting for a sign of cooperation. The energy in his mouth slowly dissipated and he kept his mouth shut.

 

“Kagome? Are you sure this is wise?” Sango asked. Kagome just placed a hand on her shoulder and gave her a reassuring smile.

 

`Okay, Kagome, what are you going to do now?' Kagome entered the room slowly, arms at her sides so she did not look threatening. The demon seemed surprised to see her. He must have been expecting someone a bit more powerful looking.

 

The demon wiped his face of emotion and stared at her. He backed away as she entered the room. Kagome looked at the mirror imagining who was standing behind it. She had no idea what she was going to do.

 

“Manten?”

 

The demon flinched at the mention of his name.

 

“That's your name isn't it? You have a brother, don't you? I know him.”

 

He growled at the comment and crossed his arms. He never removed his eyes from her figure.

 

“It must not be easy for you; your brother able to live with the humans comfortably, while you have to hide. It must be frustrating.” Kagome noticed a slight softening of his eyes. “I can help you. I have a friend that wants to help you, too. I know demons that can hide your appearance so you can live a normal life. Is that what you want?” Kagome studied him for a moment. She glanced at the mirror again. `What would Miroku say to him?'

 

“You lie.” The demon whispered harshly. Kagome turned her head quickly, surprised that he had said anything.

 

“Lie? No. Not me. I believe that any demon can be good. I think you can be good. I can give you that opportunity.”

 

“The only thing that the D.A. wants is for me to tell you where the others hide. I will do no such thing.”

 

“That may be what they want, but that's not what I want. We have a friend in common. He knows what your wishes are. If you agree to cooperate with the D.A. for now, then we can help you later. You don't have to give any names just don't get rough with the people and I'm sure things will work out.”

 

“I will not let them touch me so long as I have the ability to fight.” He had turned in an instant. She swore she had gotten to him. She had no other choice.

 

“I'm sorry, Manten. I have to do this. I still want to help you. If you forgive me and still wish for my help later, then just ask for me and I will come.” Kagome looked at the mirror one last time with a sorrowful look and shook her head slightly.

 

Kagome raised her arm, hand pointing in the direction of the demon and started breathing hard. Her arm started shaking and a blue aura started to form around it. Manten stepped back, but was curious as to what she was doing. His eyes then widened and he suddenly opened his mouth, forming the energy in it. Kagome knew he would do it, but he was too late.

 

Blue light issued forth from her hand and hit Manten square in the chest. As it hit him the aura spread all around his body. The energy in his mouth was absorbed into the blue aura and Manten's eyes rolled into the back of his head as he fell to the floor.

 

Kagome dropped to her knees exhausted. Miroku was the first to enter the room. He went straight for her to check if she was alright. Sango then entered and went straight to the demon. She checked his vitals.

 

“He's unconscious.” Sango commented surprised.

 

“I'm sorry, Sango. It's all I could come up with.” It was a lie. She could have done enough to kill him, but she would not do it. He was so close to understanding and believing. She just needs a little more time with him.

 

“I guess we're going to have to give the old holding cells a good dusting. We haven't used those in years.” Sango said, hands placed on her hips.

 

“You sure you're okay?” Miroku breathed softly.

 

“Yes. Thank you.” Kagome answered accepting Miroku's outstretched hand.

 

~

 

“I'm surprised you could still do that, Kagome. It's been so long.” Kagome's Grandpa commented.

 

“It took a lot outta me, but it's still there. I need to practice, but how?” Kagome pondered out loud. `I may need it in the future.' Thoughts of Lord Onigumo swam through her head. `If he's as powerful as legends say I will need a lot more to affect him.'

 

“No friends that might be able to help you out with that?” he asked with a sparkle in his eye.

 

“Huh? Uh…not that I know of. Only Sango and Miroku, but they didn't mention anything.” She responded. `What's he up to?'

 

“I'm sure you'll figure out something. You're a smart girl.”

 

“Well, I'm gonna go to the studio. There's a project I have to finish up on.”

 

“You do that.” Her grandpa said with a smirk.

 

~

 

“Where's Shippo?” Kagome asked InuYasha after noticing the red head's absence.

 

“He wanted to hang out with Hachi at Miroku's place for a few days.”

 

“Oh. Okay.” Kagome lay down on the cot and placed an arm over her eyes. She really was worn out after that act.

 

“What's wrong with you?”

 

“I uh…knocked someone out.” That was the easiest way to explain it.

 

“What?! Who? When? How?” The words came out stuttered and almost incoherent. Was it so impossible that she could take care of herself?

 

“My purification aura. I can form it into a weapon without using arrows. It's more powerful in its raw form, but a lot more difficult to use.”

 

“I didn't know you could do that.”

 

“Ya, but I'm so tired.” She started drifting off to sleep in that moment until InuYasha opened his mouth again.

 

“Kagome, could you kill someone with that?” Inuyasha was staring at the wall as he sat on the floor against the cot. He looked deep in thought.

 

“Ya, why?” Kagome removed her arm and turned her head to look at him.

 

“If that thing you dreamt actually happens, I want you to use it.”

 

“It won't happen.” InuYasha looked at her intently.

 

“Use it if it does. Promise me.” She didn't want to promise something like that. She would never attempt to kill him no matter what. There was always another option.

 

“Promise me.” He said again.

 

“No.” Kagome said simply.

 

“Kagome!” InuYasha turned his whole body to face her. “I don't want anything to happen to you. If I allow just one pure emotion to take over I'll lose control. I don't want to end up hurting you.”

 

It's near. You need to run.

 

“I will not promise such a thing.” Kagome propped herself up on one elbow. “There's always another way if it happens. I could just knock you out or something.”

 

“What if it doesn't work and I still come after you? There's only one chance; you have to make sure it works the first time!”

 

`He really means it.' Kagome just stared into his eyes, his normal human eyes. She didn't like those eyes. She wanted the half-demon eyes. His true form. That's who she loved. Just him, as he was. He would never hurt her. Her forehead was wrinkled as she looked at InuYasha hard, searching his eyes for something.

 

“Promise me.” He repeated.

 

“Never.” Kagome leaned towards him and pressed her lips against his. She held it there for but a second and then released. “I will never promise to kill you.”

 

InuYasha just stared at her, the hint of a blush on his cheeks. “Fine. It's your funeral.”

 

Kagome just smiled.

 

~

 

`Yakamashi Hoonda was found three kilometers south of the top of the White Mountains unconscious. When he awoke he rambled on about a thick mist that enveloped the memory. Yakamashi was taken away to get psychological help to recover from his trauma. Professionals say he was just in shock from getting lost in the woods for three days.'

 

“Ya right.” Kagome said to herself as she read the article on the computer screen in front of her. She wrote down the man's information and headed out.

 

~

 

“I'm sorry girl, but I don't know what you're talking about.” The elderly man began to close the door.

 

“Please, sir.” Kagome said with a bow. “This is really important to me. I know you probably don't want to talk about such a time in your life, but it would mean so much to me. I beg of you.” Kagome's head was still tilted towards the ground. The man eyed her suspiciously, then sighed in defeat.

 

“Come on. I'll get you some tea.” The man said as he walked through the entryway. “You know, you shouldn't be out on a day like this. Don't you know it's supposed to rain?”

 

“Yeah.” Kagome said as she slipped out of her shoes and into the white slippers before her. As she passed the entry into the kitchen she glanced outside and saw the gloomy cold look of where she had just been. Hopefully she will get home before it started to rain. In her haste she had forgotten her umbrella.

 

She gratefully accepted the warm cup of tea from the old man. His features were rough, probably from all of the ridicule he had gone through after that time in the mountains. His gray speckled hair fit with his hard square facial features. His small dark eyes were always suspicious. They always hovered over Kagome's figure as if he was trying to find a clue as to the real reason she was there.

 

“So, what do you want to know?”

 

“I would just like to know what you remember of your time in the mountains. When you had been there, the time of day that you last remember, you know, things like that.” Kagome smiled politely. She wanted to encourage the man to give her any information he had.

 

“Alright, but you have to tell me one thing first.”

 

Kagome just looked at him blankly.

 

“Why is it that you want to know, anyway?”

 

“Uh, I just…well, you see it's a…because…” Kagome was baffled. She didn't even know what to say. She should have come up with something before she started asking questions. “It's a school project.” She finally said.

 

“A school project?” the man stated with a disbelieving tone.

 

“Yes. It's about mysteries that weren't ever really explained. I've always been interested in the mist of the White Mountains. I thought that there was always something more to it than what the specialists said.” Kagome gave a prize winning smile.

 

The just looked her over. He squinted and Kagome wasn't so sure she had convinced him.

 

“It was January 6th, 1958. I had been wanting to go up to the mountains to get away from my hectic life. It seemed that I had made a mistake in that decision, for it had ruined my life. It was just me and I was going to do everything on my own. I was going to hunt for my own food and build my own fires and everything.”

 

Kagome listened intently. She nodded with encouragement. This man still had trouble talking about it after all this time.

 

“I went out hunting on the second evening I was there. I found a deer that had strayed from its group. I followed it for a bit to get a better shot, but then I lost it through the mist. I decided to go after it. I wasn't sure if I'd have the luck to find something else to eat that night. The last thing I remember was stepping into the mist.”

 

“Was their anything odd about it?”

 

“It seemed like normal fog to me. Only, it was so…well formed.”

 

“Well formed?”

 

“Usually fog is pretty fluid; rolling down hills, settling in valleys, things like that. This fog was like a wall. It just stopped at a certain point.” Kagome silently drew in a breath.

 

“The next thing I remember was waking up under a tree. I had no idea where I was. I couldn't find my way back to my campsite or anything. I just started wandering aimlessly, trying to find my way down the mountain to get to the nearest town.” The man got up from where he was seated and searched around inside of a drawer. He finally brought out a small scroll which he unrolled on top of the small table between them. It showed a map of the surrounding area of the Whit Mountains. He pointed to a spot near the top of the tallest peak.

 

“This is where I was camped.” He then slid his finger to the east a few centimeters. “This is where I first encountered the deer.” He slid his finger once more to the north. “This is where I saw the mist.”

 

“So you were supposedly gone for three days in the mist?”

 

“Yes. I was surprised that I was still alive.”

 

“I was thinking the same thing.” Kagome touched a finger to her lips as she thought. `Three days is a long time to go missing without food and water and still be able to move around. Someone must have been keeping him alive to make sure no one came snooping around up here.

 

“Are you certain you don't remember anything at all during the time you went missing?”

 

The man seemed to recede into himself as she asked the question. “Mr. Yakamashi?”

 

The man was silent for a moment but finally looked at Kagome. “I've never told anyone this, but I've had dreams. Dreams with people that I've never met before. I know that sounds like any normal dream, but the feeling I get when I see those people…it's as if I had met them before, but I can't remember. A woman.”

 

“You dreamt of a woman?”

 

“A woman with dark red eyes and feathers in her hair.”

 

“What happened after you came back?”

 

The old man closed his eyes and furrowed his brow. “None of them had believed me. They wouldn't even go up there to check for themselves. I had no wife, no children to honor me so they all thought me a fool. I was too stubborn to give up so I kept goin on and on about it. That's when they sent me to that place.” The malice in his voice was unmistakable.

 

“I had to stay there for two years. It doesn't seem like much compared to someone's whole life, but when you're there, it's like…it's like a lifetime. I had to stop talking about it. I couldn't even mention anything about that time in my life. So you can imagine why it's so hard for me to talk about it at all. No one treated me the same after I was released. No one even gave me a chance.”

 

“That's…horrible.” Kagome politely finished her tea and thanked the man for sharing information with her. He could tell her of nothing else. Kagome thought that it was good enough information. For now.

 

It hadn't rained yet. She was able to get home before the clouds started to pour.

 

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Gomenasai! *bows deeply*

 

I know I haven't updated in such a long time. I've been so busy with finals and stuff. I appreciate your patience. Some of you may even have given up on me already, but I forgive you. I will not abandon this story though. I promise you that.

 

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Ender