InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Finding My Heart ❯ A Pure Wish ( Chapter 20 )

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Chapter 20- A Pure Wish

 

Kagome looked on in shock as Midoriko glided towards her. She was so stunned that she forgot about the demon spirits that were coming after her and Midoriko. `I did it. I was able to call Midoriko.' She almost whispered in her mind.

 

Midoriko turned away from the young miko for a moment and faced the demons. Concentrating, she formed a barrier around her and Kagome so that the demons couldn't get to them. “Kagome, whatever it is you called me for; we must do it quick. My barrier can only hold off these demons for so long.” She said, wincing as the large dragon demon slammed up against her barrier.

 

“Midoriko-sama, I have come to ask you about the Shikon no Tama!” Kagome shouted over the loud rumbling that the youkai were creating. “I need to know if the jewel can grant more than one wish or not!” She said; trying to ask the question before the barrier weakens.

 

“Kagome, the jewel can grant more than one selfish wish, but if a wish of pure love were to be made on the jewel, it would cease to exist.” Midoriko replied. Her voice was soft, yet ran loudly over the noise like a bell.

 

“It would disappear?” Kagome asked, having a hard time believing that the jewel could actually cease to exist.

 

“Yes, the perpetual battle between good and evil within the jewel would finally end, and there would be peace.” Midoriko replied, trying her hardest to keep the barrier up. The demons were very strong, and banged against her barrier with all their might.

 

“What about you? Would your soul be at peace?” Kagome asked. After how long Midoriko would have been fighting, she hoped that the priestess would be able to rest in peace as well.

 

“Yes, Kagome. Now, run before the demons get to you!” Midoriko hollered over the demon's cries. She felt her barrier growing weak and knew it would soon give out.

 

“Thank you so much Midoriko-sama.” Kagome said smiling, then she turned around and ran towards the exit of the cave. A few times she had dodged a rock that fell from the roof of the trembling cave. As she got closer to the cave's entrance, she felt the trembling lessen. She rounded the corner and saw the exit. The light shone in and made her feel that much safer, but she didn't stop running.

 

Just before she hit the cave's barrier, she closed her eyes and jumped out. Suddenly she felt two familiar arms catch her in mid-air. She opened her eyes to find Sesshoumaru's worried gold eyes staring down at her. “Thank Kami.” She sighed and went limp in his hold, letting all the tension in her muscles relax.

 

“Are you okay?” Sesshoumaru asked, searching her entire body for any signs of pain. He couldn't smell any blood so that made him feel much better.

 

“Yeah, I'm fine.” She smiled.

 

“Kagome, we were so worried about you.” Rin said, hanging her head over Kagome's face.

 

“The cave started shaking and I tried to get in to help you, but the barrier wouldn't let me through no matter how hard I tried.” Sesshoumaru said, lifting her up and setting her on her feet. He was so glad that she was okay. If this famous Midoriko would've let her get hurt, then he would have had a bone to pick with her.

 

Kagome tried not to giggle because Sesshoumaru would've been very worried, but it just seemed funny imagining him slamming himself against the barrier over and over again. She could even picture him attacking it with Toukijin. “Are you alright?” She asked him.

 

“Why wouldn't I be?” He replied.

 

“Well, I can just imagine how many times you probably tried getting into the cave.” She said, looking at his sides to see if there were any marks from where he was probably hitting.

 

Sesshoumaru just gave her a look as if to say, `that wouldn't hurt me.'

 

“Well, the demon spirits and Midoriko must've returned to their grave. I noticed that once I was out here, the trembling stopped completely.” Kagome said, looking back at the dark cave.

 

“So, what happened?” Sesshoumaru asked curiously. He could see the jewel still in the palm of her hand, and was glad for that. He had been slightly scared that she might accidentally drop it in the cave.

 

“I did it! I got to speak to Midoriko! I asked her about the jewel and how many wishes it grants. I'm so happy! I've never done anything like that with my powers before!” She said joyfully. She was really proud of herself for being able to cal upon the priestess.

 

“And?” Sesshoumaru said, wanting her to get on with it.

 

“She said that if selfish wishes are made on the jewel, then more wishes could be made also. But if a wish of pure love was made on the jewel, then it would cease to exist, and her soul would be at peace. The battle within the jewel would end.” She explained, looking at the bright pink sphere in her hand.

 

“Pure love?” Sesshoumaru repeated.

 

“Yeah, I wonder what a wish of pure love would be?” Kagome wondered. T o her, she would think that it meant a wish that was made out of love, not selfish desire, but she still wasn't sure. She could only hope that when they made a wish on it, that it would be one of pure love. She would be so happy the day that the jewel would finally leave the world. It only caused pain and suffering. She had never heard of anytime that it actually brought happiness. `But maybe a wish of pure love could bring happiness.' She thought.

 

“We don't have the time to think of this right now. If you want to make it to the well before dark, then we have to go now.” Sesshoumaru said, motioning for Rin to come stand by him.

 

“You're right. We can think of this later. Let's go.” Kagome said, standing beside Sesshoumaru for him to pick her up.

 

They left the Demon Slayers village and flew at a fast speed towards the well. The entire time Kagome was thinking of what kind of wish they should make of the jewel, and also how to tell Sesshoumaru that she wouldn't wish to live as long as him, if Rin wasn't going to live that long either. She had a feeling that Sesshoumaru didn't think of that. Sighing, she looked down and wasn't expecting whom she saw. “Sesshoumaru, that's InuYasha down there.” She said, pointing to the hanyou that was running in the opposite direction of them.

 

“I know, I could smell him, I just hoped you wouldn't see him.” Sesshoumaru admitted.

 

“Hey!”

 

“I don't want anything to do with him.” Sesshoumaru said emotionlessly.

 

“Okay, but I get this feeling that he is looking for us.” She said, watching him run towards the Demon Slayers village.

 

“Too bad, we're not looking for him.”

 

“Okay.” She said and accepted Sesshoumaru's answer. `I wonder where he is going? And without Kikyou too.' She wondered.

 

Soon after they arrived at the well and Sesshoumaru held on to both Kagome and Rin as he jumped into it. The bright blue light surrounded them and in the next second they were standing in the exact same well, except in the future.

 

“I wonder what mom is going to say when she finds out that we're...mates.” Kagome said, hoping her mother would take it well, but she wasn't sure. Her mom always knew her as liking InuYasha, and she also knew Sesshoumaru as being the cold killer. Would her mom accept that she is mated to a demon that she once knew as an evil assassin?

 

“Kagome, if your mother is anything like you, then she will be okay with it.” Rin said, smiling up at Kagome.

 

`She is so cute.' “Thank you so much Rin. That means a lot to me.” Kagome said, and smiled back at her adopted daughter. The sun was just setting, and as she looked up all she could see was dark because of the well house.

 

“She'll have to accept it. What is she going to do, tell me to remove the mark from your neck?” Sesshoumaru said sardonically. He didn't understand why she was so worried about her mother accepting that they're mates. Her opinion doesn't matter. Even if she didn't like it, they would still be mates.

 

“Hey, don't be like that. And no, she wouldn't ask you to do that.” Kagome said, hitting his chest for his impertinence. “You be nice while you're here. Maybe you could even talk a little more, or smile at least.” She said, fixing his ruffled hair. She was so happy that his hair was growing back really fast. Now it was just an inch passed shoulder length. She liked him better with his long hair, and can't wait until it all grows back.

 

“What are you doing?” He asked.

 

“I'm just fixing your hair. It's getting long again.” She said.

 

“It grows faster than normal human hair.” He said. “I hate it right now.”

 

“Why?”

 

“Because it's at the point where it is irritating, I just want it to get back to normal.” He replied.

 

“Guys, can we get out of the well now? I'm getting really bored.” Rin said.

 

“Oh yes, sorry Rin.” Kagome said, and held onto Sesshoumaru as he leapt gracefully out of the well. `And what will mom think when I tell her that Rin is my daughter?' She thought and started to get a little scared to walk to the house. `I hope my room is still available for me and Sesshoumaru to sleep in.'

 

“Is this your house, Kagome?” Rin asked, pointing to the house in front of her. She looked all around almost confusedly. She had never seen this kind of house before.

 

“Yes it is. And this is the modern era. Where I come from.” Kagome explained.

 

“The modern era?” Rin repeated.

 

“Yes, Rin, this is the future.” She said.

 

“Wow! I want to see what it's like here. Can we go see what it's like...please?” Rin said, giving Kagome the same pouty face that she gives Sesshoumaru when she wants something.

 

“Yes we can, but not till tomorrow. Maybe tomorrow you, mom, and I can go shopping together.” She said and held onto Rin's hand as they walked up to the house.

 

“Shopping! I love shopping! Sesshoumaru always takes me out once and awhile to shop, and I usually get some nice kimonos and yummy food!” She said excitedly.

 

Kagome looked up at Sesshoumaru and smiled. She didn't know that he use to do all that for Rin. So, even before she knew Sesshoumaru, he was always very nice to Rin. “That's why you have such nice kimonos. Sesshoumaru has good taste for a man.” Kagome said, and winked at Rin.

 

Sesshoumaru just acted like he didn't hear her comment and stayed silent. He didn't like the modern era one bit, and certainly didn't plan on shopping in it. Even when he lived in it, he made sure he only had to go shopping once a month.

 

“Do you want to knock on the door Rin?” Kagome asked.

“Okay!” She replied and knocked on the door. She stood in front of Kagome, and Kagome stood in front of Sesshoumaru. “I think I hear someone coming!” Rin said happily, listening to the footsteps get closer to the door.

 

Kagome smiled as he r mother opened the door. “Hi mom! We've come to visit.” She said; searching for what emotion her mother was feeling. She noticed her mother try not to stare at the little girl below her.

 

“Well, hello Kagome, and Sesshoumaru. It's so nice to see you. And who is this little angel?” She said nicely and bent down to Rin's level.

 

“I'm Rin!” She said with a big smile. “And you must be Kagome's okaa-san!”

 

“Yes, I am.” Her mother giggled and stood back up. “Come on in. You missed supper, but I would certainly make you something to eat if you're hungry.” She said lovingly and moved so the three of them could get in.

 

Kagome was so glad, so far her mom didn't show any signs of anger or madness, but she could see in her mother's eyes, that she was confused and wondering. That was to be expected, since her and Sesshoumaru did just show up with a young girl. “Mom, thank you so much. You don't have to worry about getting us anything to eat, if we get hungry I can cook something up for us.” She said and took her shoes off.

 

Rin took her shoes off as Kagome did, and Sesshoumaru just looked down at his feet like he didn't want to take his off. He hardly ever took his shoes off, and the only time he would was when he is going to bed.

 

Rin looked all around like it was a foreign place, which to her was. There were so many objects that she had never seen before, and the house was full of light.

 

“Oh, don't worry you don't have to take your shoes off.” Kagome's mother said, noticing that Sesshoumaru wasn't. She didn't really mind.

 

“Arigato.” He said and nodded to her.

 

“How long do you plan on staying Kagome?” Her mother asked and took a seat in the living room.

 

Kagome, Rin, and Sesshoumaru followed and they all took a seat. “Well, I don't know. Maybe two days I was thinking.” She said and looked over at Sesshoumaru for his approval. He was the one that usually decided how long they were staying anywhere. And he usually didn't like staying anywhere long.

 

“Two days, counting today as one and tomorrow as the second. The next day we leave to go back.” He said.

 

Kagome's mother could tell who was the controlling one in the family. Sesshoumaru said it like it was an order and that was that. Although, she also knew her daughter could be quite the stubborn person too. “That sounds great. Kagome, we should go shopping together tomorrow, just like old times.” Her mother said with a warm smile on her face.

 

Sesshoumaru couldn't believe how many women think the same. They always think of shopping together, and get all excited about it.

 

“We definitely should. I was telling Rin just before we came in that we could go shopping tomorrow. She really wants to see what the modern era is like.” Kagome said, putting an arm around the little girl that sat beside her.

 

“Kagome, what relation is Rin to you, if you don't mind me asking.” Her mother asked calmly, but with great interest. She couldn't help but think that maybe it was Kagome's daughter, they looked so much alike. But, she also knew that there was no way Kagome could've had a child in that short of time, it was impossible.

 

“I'm her daughter!” Rin perked up happily. “Which means you are my grandmother! And you are such a nice grandmother.” Rin said.

 

“Daughter?” Concern was evident in her mother's voice.

 

“Well, she is my adopted daughter.” Kagome corrected.

 

“Adopted? So you mean that you two adopted her.” Her mother said, trying to understand the situation.

 

“Listen mom, I have a lot to tell since the last time that I visited. For a while now, Sesshoumaru and I have been mates.” Kagome said, waiting for her mother's reaction.

 

Her mother looked back and forth and Sesshoumaru and Kagome. “Mates? I think I know what you mean by mates.” She said.

 

“Well you see, in the feudal era, demons don't really get married, they mate. Inu-youkai mate for life, which is the same as marriage.” She explained. “And demons give this mark to their mate, so that everyone will know that I am his. It's almost like a wedding ring, except not.” Kagome explained. So far her mother wasn't mad or upset, just confused, and astonished.

 

“Oh, Kagome, that looks like it hurt.” Her mother said and ran over to Kagome. She moved her daughter's hair aside and examined the scar on Kagome's neck.

 

Sesshoumaru dropped his head slightly. He was slightly uncomfortable with the situation, especially now that Kagome's mother was saying that he hurt her. He didn't like that at all.

 

Kagome could instantly sense Sesshoumaru's frustration and defended. “Mom, it didn't hurt at all. Please, I'm fine. Sesshoumaru would never hurt me. I hardly even felt it.” She said, waving her hands to show that it was all right. She looked over at Sesshoumaru and seen that he was a little better. He looked at her through his bangs as if to say `I love you.'

 

Her mother backed away and sat back down. She could tell that her daughter didn't like her talking about it anymore. “So that means that you two have....oh Kami, Kagome are you pregnant?!” She said suddenly. She knew her daughter didn't bring condoms with her to the feudal era. And she definitely knew what `mate' meant.

 

“No no, mom. I'm not pregnant. Sesshoumaru is a dog demon remember. He can sense and smell things way better than humans can. He can tell when I am in heat or not.” She said, feeling uncomfortable talking about it in front of her mother and Rin.

 

“Really, wow. And you don't have the dog ears like InuYasha does.” She said, looking at Sesshoumaru.

 

“That's because I'm not an insolent hanyou. If I am going to be a dog, then I'll turn into a full dog, not a human with fluffy ears.” He said, insulting InuYasha.

 

“Oh, I'm sorry for bringing him up.” Her mother apologized. “You can turn into a dog?” She asked, becoming very interested in her daughter's mate. She use to really like InuYasha, and his dog ears interested her, but now she had a youkai in the room that could turn into a dog.

 

“Yes.” Was his simple reply.

 

Kagome sat, wondering where this was going.

 

Kagome's mother smiled and her eyes went big and shiny. “Does that mean...can you turn into one now!?” She asked, getting excited. She wanted to see how cute of a dog he would be. `Maybe he'll have cute dog ears like InuYasha.' She thought.

 

“Mom.” Kagome sighed. She couldn't believe all ready her mother was getting all giddy over seeing Sesshoumaru as a dog. She was lucky she could get her mother to stop InuYasha's ears whenever he was at the house.

 

“No, I can't.” He replied easily.

 

“Why not?” She asked, getting disappointed that she couldn't see the cute doggy.

 

“Because if I did it here, I would break the house.” He replied. He didn't understand why she was getting so excited about his inu form, but he knew he couldn't do it there because of the house. He would shatter it completely. Plus, he never usually changed into his inu form, for the simple fact that it was so big, and most people would get scared of him right away. He hadn't even changed into it in front of Kagome yet. Even Jaken and Rin always got a little scared when he changed.

 

“Your dog form is that big?” Her mother asked.

 

“Yes.”

 

“Mom, why don't we drop it okay. Sesshoumaru doesn't change into that form much, and if he did do it, then it would have to be outside.” Kagome said. She was glad that Sesshoumaru wasn't getting irritated with her mother, because sometimes even she got irritated with her.

 

“Really? Then let's go outside!” She said happily and rose from her seat to go to the door.

 

“Mom, do you really need to see him like that?” Kagome whined. She didn't want Sesshoumaru to start disliking her mother already.

 

Sesshoumaru rose and followed to the door. He didn't want to do it, but it wasn't that big of a deal if it would make Kagome's mother stop swooning. He just didn't want anyone to see him. He turned around to Kagome, “don't worry, I'll turn into an inu and then it will be done with.” He whispered to her.

 

“Sesshoumaru, you don't have to do this if you don't want to.” Kagome said, trying to make him stop. She didn't want him feeling uncomfortable at her home already.

 

“It's okay. Plus, it will feel good to get out for a moment.” He reassured her.

 

Meanwhile, her mother was humming as she put her shoes on and opened the door.

 

“Get out? What's that suppose to mean?” She asked, confused.

 

“My inu form is my true form, when I change into it, it's relaxing for me. It almost feels like a weight is taken off my shoulders.” He said, trying to explain the feeling to her.

 

“Oh...I didn't know that.” Kagome said, looking at him as if she didn't know him at all. `He never told me that before. I wonder why?' She thought, wanting to ask him about it. But she knew now wasn't the time.

 

Sesshoumaru turned around and stepped outside. It was dark out, but the lights from the city, Kagome's house, and the moon, made it easy to see outside. It was much different than the feudal era. In the feudal era when it was nighttime, it was pitch black out, except for the moon's soft bluish glow.

 

Kagome followed out on to the lawn. Her mother stood over by the big tree of ages and waited for them.

 

“Is this a good spot?” Her mother asked Sesshoumaru.

 

Sesshoumaru looked around for any signs of people, and measured the room he had to transform. “Hai, I think this will do.” He said and walked in the middle, between the house and tree. He could tell that there would be just enough space to change, but one thing bothered him, he hoped that no passing cars or people down on the streets would be able to see his gigantic body.

 

Her mother got excited yet also had a twinge of fear. Sesshoumaru acted as if he was absolutely huge, and she was slightly scared to see how huge he meant.

 

“Kagome move by your mother and keep Rin with you.” He ordered.

 

Kagome did as he asked and kept Rin close to her as she stood beside her mother. She knew how big he was, and it wouldn't surprise her if where her and her mother were would leave him enough space.

 

Sesshoumaru closed his eyes and began to let his true form free. He could feel his own demon aura flow around him like wind.

 

Kagome's mother held her hand up as the wind brushed passed them with a good force. Some leaves from the trees nearby flew around and her hair got a little ruffled.

 

The wind blew up underneath Sesshoumaru's hair, which felt really good to him. He opened his eyes and felt his body get ready to enlarge.

 

“I love Sesshoumaru's doggy form! He's so big and fluffy!” Rin said gleefully.

 

Kagome smiled at her, and then seen her mother gulp when he opened his eyes. His eyes were glowing a deep red and looked almost as if they were in a trance. “It's okay mom, his eyes are suppose to be red.” Kagome said to assure her mother that it was all right.

 

Her mother nodded and watched.

 

Sesshoumaru suddenly let his youki take control and within seconds he was looking down at Kagome and her mother like they were ants. His long white tail slapped against the house's roof and his head was just touching the Tree of Ages.

 

“Oh my goodness.” Kagome's mother whispered as she covered her mouth and looked straight up at the dog demon. His head was right above them and his massive paws were a little too close for comfort. “I didn't understand that he was that big.” She said to Kagome.

 

Rin giggled with joy and freed herself from Kagome's hold. She ran to Sesshoumaru's front paw and began to climb up his leg by the fur.

 

Sesshoumaru usually let her do this, but since he had such small space and would have to return to his normal form, he didn't want her getting on top of him. He moved his head down to Kagome and shook his head back and forth and then looked at Rin. He hoped that she would know what he meant, since he couldn't talk in his inu form. He saw Kagome's mother back off in fear as his head drew so close to her and Kagome.

 

Kagome nodded and ran over to Sesshoumaru's leg. “Rin, come down here. Sesshoumaru doesn't want you up there.” She called. If she could've reached Rin she would've just grabbed her, but Rin was already half way up his leg.

 

“But, I want to ride on Sesshoumaru!” She hollered, looking down at Kagome.

 

“Rin, Sesshoumaru doesn't want you up there. Get down.” She tried again.

 

Sesshoumaru was going to be angry with Rin if she didn't listen to Kagome. He held his head down and watched what Kagome and Rin were doing. Suddenly he felt something touching his long ear.

 

“Wow, your ears are even softer.” Kagome's mother said as she patted his big ear. At first she feared him, but then she realized that this was her daughter's mate, and he would never hurt them.

 

Sesshoumaru sighed inwardly and put up with her patting.

 

“Fine, I'll come down.” Rin said sadly and began to climb down.

 

Kagome stood at the bottom waiting for her. Once she was down, Kagome went back over to her mother. “Sesshoumaru, you can turn back now.” She said, not wanting any trouble. If he moved at all he would be hitting the house or breaking the tree.

 

Sesshoumaru nodded and closed his eyes again to change back into his regular form. It would have felt good in his inu form if he could've moved, but there was no free space for him, and he felt uncomfortable doing it in the modern era. It only took a quick second and he was back to his humanly form.

 

“Wow, you're such a beautiful youkai.” Kagome's mother complimented. “I guess that's to be expected. If you're beautiful in human form, then you would be beautiful in your inu form.” She said smiling.

 

Sesshoumaru wasn't sure about being called beautiful, but since it was Kagome's mother, he didn't mind.

 

“There mom, are you happy now?” Kagome asked and began to walk back to the house.

 

Her mother giggled, “yes, he was even more interesting than InuYasha.” She replied and followed Kagome.

 

AN: Well that was Chapter 20. I can't believe I've already got 20 chapters to my story