InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Existence ❯ Possessed ( Chapter 3 )

Possessed

Kagome bent over the field, pulling weeds. She heard footsteps on the path and looked up.

Inuyasha was walking toward her with a serious face. She wiped her sweating forehead with

the palms of her hand and got up.

"Inuyasha, what's wrong? Did something bad happen?"

"No."

"Then why the long look?"

"It's nothing."

Kagome sat down on the steps in front of her hut.

"You look like something's wrong."

"Just.....nothing."

Kagome didn't look at his face.

"It's Kikyo, isn't?"

"Yeah."

"Did she refuse you again?"

"Yes."

There was a long pause between the two.

"You love her, don't you?"

"Me? Love Kikyo?"

"Yes, you love her."

"I.......I guess."

"And you're upset because she isn't showing any emotions toward you, right?"

"How did you know?"

"Just a guess."

"What should I do? I've never fallen in love before. And, Kikyo is just......."

"I-I think Kikyo might love you back."

Inuyasha looked at Kagome eagerly.

"You think so?"

"Yeah, I think so."

"So what should I do?"

"Tell her."

Kagome could barely swallow. Inuyasha was too busy to notice Kagome's strange reaction.

"But what am I going to say?"

"What's in your heart."

Inuyasha looked hesitant then made up his mind. He stood up from the steps.

"Thanks Kagome, you've always been a good friend."

"Go, tell Kikyo."

He nodded and walked toward the forest, leaving a heart-broken Kagome. When his body

disappeared into the forest Kagome dropped her mask. *They're in love, well, Inuyasha is.

It's only right that people in love belong to each other. But, then, who do I belong to?*

Inuyasha found Kikyo by a giant flowering tree. She didn't turn around, already aware of his

presence.

"Kikyo."

"Beautiful tree, isn't? It stands for many things, but mostly strength and passion."

"I need to tell you something."

Kikyo turned to look at a slightly nervous Inuyasha.

"Yes?"

Inuyasha's throat felt raspy and dry and just looking at Kikyo was speeding his hearbeat.

"Well?"

"I'm in love with you." he blurted out.

Kikyo didn't say anything and carefully looked into Inuyasha's face. Then, seductively, she

walked to Inuyasha till their bodies were almost touching. She lifted her hand towards his

face and softly carressed his cheek.

"How fortunate. You took such a long time, I was afraid I would have to confess first."

"You love me too?"

Kikyo let out a laugh that sent shivers down his skin.

"If that's what you called it."

"Do you?"

"Oh, my Inuyasha. Yes, I do."

He embraced her, enfolding her in his warm arms. Kikyo returned it and then narrowed her

eyes at a certain eavesdropping figure. A plan spun in her mind and a sly smile shaped her

lips. Something deep inside of her gave an evil laugh and hid in the deep shadows of Kikyo's

mind. From that day on Kikyo and Inuyasha were inseparable. They would sometimes walk

hand in hand past Kagome house. Kagome could do nothing but give a cheery smile when the

two walked by. Her heart was aching and at night she slept huddled in her blanket. Despite

her sorrow she almost seemed to glow by day. A new sort of radiance covered her body and

people within her vicinity felt an immediate warmth. While Kikyo was growing colder,

Kagome grew more beautiful. But Inuyasha, too taken with Kikyo, never noticed. Day by day,

Kikyo's hold on him tightened till he was practically eating from her hand. Kaede shook her

head at Kikyo's strange behavior but didn't say anything. One day, while Kagome was

sweeping the front porch Kikyo came to her house.

"Kikyo, good afternoon. Is there anything you need?"

"So, Kagome, how do you feel?"

"Feel?"

"About Inuyasha and I, being together."

"Why do you want to know?"

"Curiousity."

"You two belong together, if you love each other so much."

"Pity, don't you think? That Inuyasha doesn't have a twin brother?"

"Kikyo, what is the purpose of your questions?"

"I know."

"Know what?"

"You're in love with him."

"Inuyasha? No, he is a close friend, nothing more."

"Don't fool yourself, you certainly can't fool me."

"Fine, I love him! Now you have it, you can leave now."

"Tut tut, Kagome, no need to be jealious of how...close Inuyasha and I have gotten."

"What happened to you Kikyo? Something in you changed."

"I changed, but it is a most refreshing change." Kikyo put emphasis on the word refreshing.

But her voice was starting to change into a hiss.

Kagome backed away.

"Kikyo, maybe you should see Kaede. There's something wrong with you."

Kikyo's eye gave a malicious glint and she walked away. Kagome let out the breath she had

been holding. Kikyo was scaring her, she had somehow felt something rolling underneath the

surface of Kikyo's skin. Like a hidden monster, and the feeling of it left Kagome shivering the

rest of the warm afternoon.

Kagome looked around and then entered Kaede's hut. It had been a few weeks since her

encounter with Kikyo and things had been getting worse. People were now starting to avoid

Kikyo because of the negative air surrounding her. There was always something eery in her

eyes when they stared at you. Children became frightened in her presence and the adults

were reluctant to be near her. Kagome knew something terrible was taking over Kikyo and

hoped Kaede would have an answer.

"Kaede?"

"Kagome, come in come in."

"Thank you."

"Now, what did you come here for? Someone sick in your family?"

"Um, it's about Kikyo. I think something is coming over her."

Kaede gave a troubled look and nodded her head.

"You are right, I've felt the negativity in her aura. But the problem is, I can't feel anything

taking over her. I have thought of what could possibly be wrong with her and I......."

"Kaede? What's wrong?"

"What? Oh, nothing. I just thought of something."

"What is it? Do you know what's wrong with Kikyo?"

"I, I have a bit of an idea, but I need to make sure."

"Can you tell me?"

"When the time is right, I will. But for now, let me think."

Kagome bowed when she got up and walked out of Kaede's hut. She felt someone's eyes on her

and she turned. It was Kikyo staring daggers, her pale face in stark contrast with her dark

eyes. Kagome shivered and walked back to her hut. Meanwhile, Kaede was in deep thought.

*It couldn't be, that would be impossible, wouldn't it?*

~Flashback~

"Kaede, come here. Quickly, before Kikyo comes back."

"Yes, Grandmother?"

"I need to tell you something about the Shikon. I've told you about the Shikon, yes?"

"Hai."

"There is another part to the Shikon. It changes color with the holder. For someone pure and

good it will be a bright purple. But when it is in the hands of someone evil, it turns as dark as

night. If...if Kikyo can't be the holder anymore, then you will know who the right one will be

by having them hold the Shikon."

"Is there anything else about the Shikon?"

"There are still many mysteries surrounding the jewel, some that I've never heard of. You

and Kikyo must always practice caution around that jewel. You never know if it might take

over your soul."

~End of Flashback~

Kaede's eyes widened. *Can it be? Has the Shikon taken over Kikyo?!*