InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Inuyasha's unknown heritage (Yes boring title I know!) ❯ the well of souls ( Chapter 29 )

Chapter 29) the well of souls

Sango had been in the air all day and after spotting the well at dusk, decided to set up her camp near the well and return back in the morning.

Getting a fire started and her pack rolled out, Sango took a moment to study the stone well before her.

It seemed to be made out of black granite rocks and its poles seemed fairly new and up kept.

Before the well was a small stone with fresh incense burning atop it in big fat cones. The smell of pine drifted from them.

Walking up to the dark well, Sango looked into the sparkling water and wondered what was so special about this well.

Shrugging, Sango returned to camp to complete her set up of camp before the sun completely set.

After she was finished and her dinner caught and eaten, Sango retrieved the coin and parchment before walking up to the well.

Opening the paper, Sango waited a brief moment before flipping the gold coin into the water inside the well.

After a short time of nothing happening, Sango opened the paper and was about to start reading when the well lit up with a white light and a voice boomed out.

"Who comes to ask of this well with a token from our old friend Lina."

Swallowing, Sango proceeded to answer the well.

"My name is Sango and I was told by Lina to ask you a question." Sango said uncertainly to the glowing well that sparkled in the night.

"Ask your question Sango." The well replied in a courteous manner.

Looking down upon the parchment, she began to read.

"Well of Souls and Destiny questions plenty have I. The miko Kikyo had died many years ago and was reincarnated then separated from her new soul. She keeps saying she is to take my grandson to hell. How was she reincarnated if she is to go to hell?" Sango asked the first question with widening eyes.

The well chuckled briefly before speaking. " Lina always asks too many questions. The soul you speak of was reincarnated yes, but it was not a complete reincarnation the first time. The soul that is now called Kagome is the complete reincarnation of Mideroku, but Kikyo was only half. When Kikyo is released from her confinement in the clay pot she is trapped within, her soul will be purified and returned to complete the soul. Then she will be reborn for her soulmate again. She must be returned before her soulmate can join completely with her. Tell Lina the last is of great importance messenger Sango." The well said in a lecturing tone.

Deciding to continue, Sango with wide eyes, spoke the next line. "Another question have I. The evilness that has returned to this land has weakened considerably over the last few emanations it has taken. Can it be completely destroyed this time?" Sango lowered the parchment, intent on listening to the answer.

"Ah yes the evil. Each emanation, when it has been reborn, the evil has lost a part of its soul. During each battle with its foes the soul has slowly been purified, thusly if they defeat it this time the soul will be free to finally find its mate after so many centuries. " The well said in a pondering voice as Sango's jaw dropped. Were they talking of Naraku?? Hummm.

Shrugging Sango read the last part of the parchment. "My last question I promise my friend." Sango read aloud as the well chuckled warmly. "There is a pair I teach now. Their powers rival that of me and my mate. Are they the ones prophesized?" Sango asked as the chuckling abruptly stopped.

With a wizened voice and solemn sound, the well answered the last question. "Only tell Lina yes. She will know what we mean."

Nodding, Sango lowered the parchment before the well asked her a question she did not expect.

"Now messenger Sango. Lina does not send messengers unless there is a good reason. Do you have a question for us? And will you speak with us for as long as you are here? We rarely have anyone to speak with."

Sango smiled sadly as she perched upon the edge of the softly glowing well and looked down upon the waters.

"Yes, my brother was killed and resurrected by the evil Naraku. He only lives by a shard of the shikon jewel embedded into his back. Naraku has made him do terrible things. Should I just let him die when we complete the jewel?"

"Do not worry child." The well echoed out softly in a grandfatherly voice. "The jewel in your brother's back does not keep him alive. He had had it so long that his soul will not escape when it is removed, but once he comes back to himself he will need you and the one you love to help him. Your love for him and your soulmate are needed to help him through his guilt."

Nodding in understanding. Sango spent a few more hours conversing with the well as kirara, who had been at her feet the whole time, cuddled into her lap for a good petting. It asked her about their quest, everyone in their group, and mainly about Lina and her mate, explaining that it had know the youkai for quite some time.

Night wore on as everyone slept. Unaware that Naraku was plotting again as he amassed his power. Finally Naraku had met someone to fear. Absently in the back of his mind he acknowledged with foreboding that everything was coming to him in a case of déjà vu.

Sorry it was so short. I mainly wanted this chapter about Sango for all those people who were wondering where she was in this fic.