InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Finally Strong ❯ Chapter 2 ( Chapter 2 )

Chapter: 2

 

As the well's power faded, Kagome found herself once again in the modern era. To her friends, this was her home. But really, Kagome felt the feudal era was her home now. She felt disconnected to the tall buildings and funny smells that others were accustomed to. That is why she decided long ago that when she turned 20, which very coincidently happened to be tomorrow, she would officially call the feudal era her home, and only visit her family occasionally.

 

Before the final battle, she told her family of her plans. After a tiny breakdown from Mrs. Higurashi, she accepted her daughter's choice, with the demand of visiting as often as she could. Kagome hadn't told her friends yet, she planned to as soon as she got back.

 

Remembering her friends made Kagome feel a little guilty, “I shouldn't have yelled at them like that. After all, they were just trying to protect me. But darn that Inuyasha! Calling me weak and once again comparing me to `perfect Kikyo'! He makes me so mad!” With clenched teeth, Kagome climbed the ladder up the well.

 

Kagome no longer loved Inuyasha, she hadn't ever since she was 18 and caught him with his undead lover. She had been heartbroken, running home to her mother and crying for the whole night. She decided then and there that she would give up her love for him and live her live to the fullest. That included finally mastering her miko powers so she wouldn't have to rely on her friends all the time. Thanks to Kaede and Miroku, she did just that. Of course, from time to time, little school girl Kagome came back out…which led to her twisted ankle and part of the reason she was currently in the modern era.

 

As she opened the front door, Kagome called out, “Mom, Souta, Jii-chan? I'm home!” She put her bag by the front door.

 

“Kagome? So good to see you! I'm glad you were able to get here early. Your Jii-chan is at a priest convention and Souta is spending the night at his friend's house,” Ami, Kagome's mom, said excitedly. Her hands were behind her back, she was holding something.

 

“What's that?” Kagome pointed at the hidden object suspiciously.

 

“Oh this,” She brought it out in front of her, “It's a scroll… Kagome, I have something to tell… well, show you, actually.” She led Kagome to the dining room and she served tea.

 

Kagome's curiosity overloaded, “What's this about? What do you have to show me? What's in that scroll?” Ami laughed at her daughter's antics.

 

“Alright, alright. The scroll will for the most part explain all, but I could help you along after.” She handed the scroll over carefully to Kagome, who then opened it. She wasn't sure what she expected, but this wasn't it. The words…if you could call them that…seemed almost like German. Luckily, Kagome learned a decent amount of English to translate the letters.

 

“What is this?” Kagome looked at her mother.

 

Ami shook her head, “I can't tell you yet. Read it out loud.”

 

As she read, the scroll started to glow. It was hardly noticeable until she finished the last word. Then it was so blinding that Kagome had to close her eyes. When she opened them, suddenly memories flashed before her eyes:

 

A little demon girl sitting on a hill overlooking her castle

 

The girl running through a field, playing with her friends

 

Running towards her father and jumping in his arms

 

Shedding a single tear as she and her human mother jump down a mystic well

 

Hundreds upon hundreds of memories flew through her head. Kagome squeezed her eyes shut, trying to make it stop. Suddenly, everything was quiet. The memories stopped. She opened her eyes slowly, as though any moment the memories would start up again. She looked at her mother.

 

“What was that? What were all those memories? Whose are they?” Kagome's eyes were frantic.

 

Ami took a deep breath, “They're yours, Kagome. You are the princess and heir of the Southern lands. I am the Lady. At the age of seven you were in danger because even though I am a miko, you were born a full demon. Enemies wanted to take you away and use you to gain more power, so you, me, Jii-chan, and Souta, who I was pregnant with at the time, were forced to leave. We found a witch that could transport us to the future, where we would be the most safe.

 

“Your father is still alive. I know this because twice every year, a messenger would come through the well and tell me so. We put you under a spell that made you appear human and to replace your memories of the feudal era with ones of a human in this era. Before we left, your father and I decided that at age 20, we would bring back those memories and tell you what I am telling you now.

 

“Kagome, you told me before that you wish to live in the feudal era. I told the last messenger of your decision and I told him to tell Ichimaru, your father, that once you turn 20, and you transform back into your demon form, you would go back to the Southern lands and take your place as heir. I know I should have asked you first, but I couldn't wait another six months. I hope you understand.”

 

Kagome was in shock. She had listened carefully to everything her mother said, trying her best not to interrupt every few seconds. Now was her chance to ask questions.

 

“So I'm a demon?” Ami nodded. “What kind? You never said.”

 

Ami's eyes widened, “I didn't? Oh, how silly of me! You are an elemental demon. Your father is a fire and earth elemental, but you were born with an amazing gift. You are a fire, water, earth, air, lightning and metal elemental. No one is sure why, but it only makes you better for the position as heir.”

 

Something has been bothering Kagome about that, “Heir? But isn't it usually the boy that is heir? What about Souta?”

 

Ami gave a sad smile, “He couldn't be heir. He isn't a demon.” Kagome gasped, thinking her mother was with another man, but Ami quickly clarified.

 

“When I gave birth to Souta, I expected a demon baby. Instead he was human. After a while I came to the conclusion that because of my miko blood I could only give birth to one demon baby, you, before any others I might have would be purified into humans. If Souta were to be heir, he wouldn't be strong enough to defeat any challengers he would have. He wouldn't be strong enough. But you are.”

 

“Now,” Ami concluded, “I believe you should go to bed early tonight, Kagome. While you are sleeping, you will slowly be turning into your demon form. It will take a ot of energy so you should get as much sleep as you could get. I'll help you get to sleep.” Kagome nodded and Ami led Kagome up the stairs to her bedroom. She tucked her daughter in as though she was a child and turned off the lights. She them concentrated on sending out soothing waves to lull Kagome to seep. Soon she was out like a rock.

 

Ami bent over and kissed her daughter's forehead. She whispered, “Goodnight, my darling Kagome.”