InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Just to Be With You ❯ Midoriko's Agenda ( Chapter 4 )

[ P - Pre-Teen ]

Just settling things: Neither I, nor my kitten sisters own any of the characters used in this work. We just needed something to pass the time.

Oneesan Neko (Mrou)

Just to Be With You

Chapter 4: Midoriko's Agenda

Kagome looked nervously at the group around her. She smiled weakly, then began to talk.

“In order for all of us to know her plans, Midoriko and the jewel must exit my body. When we rejoin, the effects of the separation, and using of our powers to suppress the demon soul in the jewel, will leave us both weak. I must request however, that no one touch me until morning. By then my demon healing powers should restore my energy.”

“Lady Kagome, what reasons do you have to ask this of us?”

“Kagome, you honestly want us to let you lie on the floor all night!” Inu-Yasha cocked his head, `Somehow that didn't come out right.'

“Listen, when we reformed the jewel Midoriko was reawakened, and became aware of events on this plane. So was the demon she fights. To heal, my body uses a purified variant of youki, and with Midoriko also weak the demon may be able to tap into it. By morning my ki levels will be high enough to reseal the jewel, and he will no longer be a threat.”

“And just what is some weak demonic spirit capable of any way?”

“Possession. But Lady Kagome, surely the powers of Lady Kaede and myself would resist the intrusion of such a spirit. There is no need to you to lie untouched.”

“Miroku!”

“Sango, surely he is right. A simple ward of purification . . .”

“Would be a joke to him. Midoriko was immensely powerful, and it took her life to seal him.”

“Sango is right. Midoriko was even stronger than I am, with a great deal of practice in neutralizing demons. Just stay away from me till morning, that's all. Now let's get this over with.”

Kagome knelt, with her hand cupped before her. With the proper amount of ritual and a great deal of efficiency, she slipped into a meditative trance, then called the jewel from her body. Slowly, the pale orb of the purified jewel materialized between her hands.

The group stared in wonder, then started when Midoriko's voice entered their heads.

“Well, you're all here I see. There are a few more people to collect, but not many, and that is what I must speak to you about. Once we have them, the real mission can begin.”

“And what, precisely, is the main mission?”

“The end of the jewel, the final purification of the demon I have fought so long”

“But wouldn't a pure wish do that. Kikyo seemed to think it would.”

“The jewel might dissolve, but the demon would still exist. When Naraku held the jewel his miasma strengthened its demonic spirit, and it is now only a matter of time before he escapes the bonds of the jewel once more. Now that the jewel's duality is expressed in Kagome she can contain it, but all it will take is a moment of weakness for that fragile balance to end.”

“Fine! How long will it take before we're done and Kagome is free of the both of you?”

“I am not sure. But my . . . allies . . . on the spiritual planes say the final battle must take place in Kagome's home time.”

“How will we get there? The well accepts no one but Kagome and Inu-Yasha.”

“That has not yet been decided. But before we can reach that point there are a few allies we need to collect.”

“Who are they, and where are they to be found, Lady Midoriko?”

“Their names are Lord Sesshomaru and Lady Hanashi. The lord may usually be found wandering his domain, and the lady lives in an isolated part of the northlands.

“Getting Lord Sesshomaru to cooperate with us could be difficult.”

“Yes, especially as we will also need the Lady Rin's assistance once she comes into power.”

“Rin?”

“A young girl who travels with Lord Sesshomaru. He is very protective of her . . . after a fashion.”

“I see. And the Lady Hanashi?”

“The exiled princess of the eastern lands.”

“No, I mean would she be easier to approach.”

“No. But if we can convince Sesshomaru he can convince her.”

“ . . .”

“They were close friends as pups, and when they meet as adults their mind-bond should return.”

“Keh! So that's who it was.”

“Inu-Yasha? What are you talking about?”

“I will explain, if I may, Inu-Yasha?”

“Fine.”

“Mind-bonds occur between high level demons who are very close. They can also occur between mate pairs if one of the pair is a demon lord. A mind-bound pair is in constant empathic contact, and can communicate telepathically at will.”

“Meaning?”

“If one member of the pair is in trouble, is happy, is injured, the other is aware. But also, mind bound pairs trust each other implicitly, because they know each other so well. That is the only thing that keeps the bond intact.”

“Of course, Sesshomaru trusts no one, so the bond may not remain open for long.”

“You do your brother a great injustice Inu-Yasha. He does trust, but not easily. The bond will reestablish on it's own, and while they may block it; I do not believe they will wish to dissolve it again. Hanashi will be good for him, allowing him to relax somewhat, and he will teach her to trust others.

That is all that we need to discus for now, I believe. I will relay any further information through Kagome. Farewell.”

As they watched, the jewel began to fade out, until, with a flash of light, it disappeared completely. Kagome opened her eyes and smiled.

“Wow. I didn't realize it would take so long to explain.” Then, pleadingly, “Could someone toss me a blanket?”

As soon as the requested article arrived, she wrapped herself in it and fell into a deep sleep.

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Morning came far to soon, and Kagome woke with the bright sun in her eyes. Sitting up, she stretched and then rose to go search for the other members of her team.

Finding them eating she sat down. After receiving her bowl of food she began to speak.

"I think it's obvious that we first need to find Sesshomaru. From what Midoriko said there is no chance of speaking to the Lady Hanashi without him."

"Keh. Not like there is a great chance of speaking to Sesshomaru either."

"A chance is better than no chance. We'll see what happens when it happens."

Setting down her bowl, Kagome rose to her feet. "Alright then! Lets go!"

Smiling at her exuberance, the others rose and followed her into the house.