InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Legend of the Nephilim ❯ the journey begins ( Chapter 14 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha, or any other character belonging to the series they are the genius work of Rumiko Takahashi I simply use them for my stories; I also do not own anything related to the fallen trilogy belonging to Thomas E. Sniegoski; the original characters in this story, and original plots, are mine.

I hope everyone had a great new year; I was busy writing the next three chaps of this story! Phew! Well I hope you enjoy this new chap, we are nearing the end and all I will say is prepare yourself for some character deaths!

Now on with the story:

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LAST TIME:

Kagome looked at Rin as if she were insane and replayed her suggestion through her head once more. Really it wasn't a bad idea; she could break all ties here and leave for the elders. Then she and Rin could make a new life in another village, somewhere where friends did not betray friends.

“I need to do something first.” She said as she took a seat at her desk. Rin sat by the fire as Kagome took out a quill and paper and began writing.

Once the letter was completed she turned to Rin.

“We need to hurry and place this on Sesshoumaru's desk before he retires to his chambers. Then we will leave. The evening darkness will help keep us hidden.” She said as she handed the letter to Rin. “Read it and tell me what you think”

Rin read over the note taking in every single word when she was done she looked up at Kagome. “Are you sure you want to do this?” She asked

“Yes. Let's go, the sun will rise soon”

They placed the note on Sesshoumaru's desk and left the castle covered in black capes. No one would even notice they were missing until it was too late.

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The Journey begins

“We are making good time” Kagome smiled at Rin.

The feeling of being free was liberating. No Inuyasha worried about how someone looked at her, no Kisho or Haru telling her this or that wasn't safe. It was amazing what a fresh start could do. She looked at her new found friend and smiled again, her first true smile in weeks. Rin smiled back almost as if she knew exactly how she felt.

“Yes we are. I believe we are nearing the end of the western territories already. It won't be long now until we cross the northern boarder.” Said Rin

“Yes, although I am not sure where it is exactly. All I know is that the North Star points to it at night,” replied Kagome.

“Perhaps we should rest so we could to search for the star at sunset?” Asked Rin.

“Yes perhaps that is a wise idea. It will be a while yet before we need to worry about someone looking for us.”

“It will be extra hard seeing as how we were smart enough to hide our scents, it will make it nearly impossible for anyone to track us down.” Rin smiled as she sat under a large tree.

Key word:nearly, thought Kagome. Rin had obviously never saw an upset Sesshoumaru.

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Sesshoumaru looked out his study window to the garden below; Kagome should be out by now waiting for him and their afternoon walk. He was still unsure if he would join her today or not.

He knew he was in the wrong but try as he may his pride would not allow him to say it out loud. No he had every right to be upset, any one would be if they were in his shoes.

Or so he told himself.

He looked up at the sky and then back down at the garden, and a puzzled look crossed his face; she still wasn't there.

Now he'd really done it. He'd upset her so much now she was not even waiting for him anymore, not that he could blame her.

He needed to talk to her and could put it off no longer, so with his head set high and a determined look on his face he made his way to her room only to find she was not there, and judging by how faint her scent was in the room, she hadn't been in her room for a while.

Perplexed he made his way back to his room, she probably spent the morning with his father; that is why he hasn't seen her. But he still could not shake the feeling he was wrong. That is when it caught his attention. A small white piece of parchment with his name written on it. He slowly mad his way to his desk and as he neared the innocent looking letter on his desk his dread grew. He knew that hand writing and knew it well, it was Kagome's. He picked up the letter and began to read. Once he was done he sat down and read it again, and again. This was impossible! He had to be reading it wrong, this could not be. But the letter read the same the fourth time as it did the three times before.

In a blink of an eye he was at his father's side in his private study. The great Inutashio looked at his son and instantly worry began to cross his handsome face.

“What is it my son?”

Sesshoumaru wordlessly laid the letter on his father's desk; the white parchment looked less malicious in his father's hands. His father cleared his throat and began to read aloud, and suddenly the small white letter became threatening once more.

My dearest Sesshoumaru,

I am sorry if I have done anything to upset you or to cause the distance you have made between us.Your actions speak where you do not and it seems freedom and power are what you seek. Therefore I am releasing you from our courtship.Already the bond that was made between us is slowly dissipating. Know that youwill always have my love where ever your life takes you and all I ask is that you do not forget me or the time we shared. One dayI hope you will understand the meaning of love,but I can not wait and watch until you do.Rin and I have left the western lands and are not likely to return.I wish you a long and healthy life. May you find what you are looking for.

Kagome

His father gently set down the letter as he whispered “What have you done?”

“I have been having…troubling dreams father. It became difficult to remain in control around her”

“So you did what? Ignore her?” boomed Inutashio

“I was hoping some time away would eliminate the issue”

“Sango and Kikyo were having odd dreams as well as Miroku and your brother, they believed something was manipulating their dreams and that it had something to do with Kagome. You are most likely experiencing the same thing and you would have known that if you had come to me instead of keeping everything to your self!” He yelled.

“I am lord of this castle father, not you, and I will handle my life's issues as I see fit!” Sesshoumaru yelled back. He had more important things to do right now; arguing with his father was not one of them.

“So what will you do to solve this issue my lord?”

Sesshoumaru thought over his father's question, what would he do? He should go after her, bring her back home and make her his mate. Apologize, beg for her forgiveness; do whatever it took to get her back. But no, he would not; she had made her decision, right? He was not some farm boy who would plead for her to come back to him. No, he was lord and lords do not bow to anyone. He would not allow himself to be humiliated in such a way.

“She has made her decision father, there is nothing for me to solve”

An eerie silence filled the room as Inutashio spoke his next words.

“Your pride has just cost you more than you will ever know my son. You will regret this choice for the rest of your days.” Inutashio hissed venomously.

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Rin looked over at her sleeping friend and swallowed the bile that soon followed. This was not part of the plan; she was supposed to simply lead Kagome to the elders and try to plant the idea that she was not wanted by her friends. This was not part of the plan at all. She sighed and looked at the sky above. What was she supposed to do now?

Kagome smiled in her sleep and Rin could sense her happiness and she couldn't help but smile. Kagome showed her another side of the world she didn't know existed. Kindness, compassion and friendship, all things Rin had believed were only found in the world of humans and story books. Now as they reached their destination she had an overwhelming feeling she needed to warn Kagome about what was to come. She knew she needed to know, to be prepared and to know her friends were not as unfaithful as she had thought. But worse of all, she needed to know that she had left her love all because of a stupid scheme that Rin was a part of.

What would she do? Would she believe her or would she yell and go her own way? Rin knew that's what she deserved and that sooner or later Kagome would know who she really was. No, it was far better that Kagome learn the truth from her that to hear it from someone else. Once Kagome woke from her nap she would tell her everything.

As if she knew what Rin was thinking Kagome woke and looked at her and smiled. Rin's heart ached. But this had to be done. So before she could let the opportunity slide away she spoke.

“Kagome there is something I need to talk to you about”

Kagome smiled at her new found friend. She had known there was something different about Rin and she knew she had been keeping something from her, but she also had a feeling that she needed to trust Rin regardless. She was a kindred spirit in a way and Kagome knew this was what she was waiting for, she knew she would have the answers to some of her questions.

“What is it Rin?”

Rin took another deep breath and thought about how she would say what she needed to. She was about to speak when Kagome stated talking instead.

“Whatever it is Rin its okay, I know there has been something you have been hiding, don't worry, I will listen,” she said as she came to sit next to her.

“Okay I will just be out with it then, Kagome I work for your father. I was sent to bring you to him” she looked over at Kagome expecting to feel anger, hurt anything along those lines. But she didn't. No, she felt compassion and friendship, even a little curiosity. So she continued “He wants you to feel betrayed and alone so you would come to know and embrace us and our side. At first I was fine with the plan, I was supposed to bring doubt into your relationships with those in the western palace, make you feel alienated. But then I got to know you and now I fear for what I have done and what you will soon face.”

“What do you mean Rin? What will I soon face?” Asked Kagome.

“Your father. He wants to intercept us after we leave the elders. He wants you to get the answers you seek because they will only fire the flame of doubt towards them. They have kept many things from you but I understand why they did. You are a very powerful Kagome and you are not a nephilim you are something greater.”

“What do you mean I am not a nephilim? My mother was a nephilim so I am still part human” Kagome argued.

“No Kagome she wasn't, she was the daughter of Alexander the Archangel and Rebecca the angel of light, she was born in heaven and followed her father to earth after her mother died during the great battle. She was an angel as well Kagome, making you the only earth born angel. That is why you are so special. That is why you needed protecting,” explained Rin.

“I don't understand, I thought all angels were given a title or a job. That they were created for a reason. But I don't have a title or a job; I'm just plain old Kagome.” She said looking at Rin.

“You do have a title Kagome; it's why the elders feared you so.”

“Feared me?” Asked Kagome

“Yes.”

“Would you care to explain?” Asked Kagome as she refrained form rolling her eyes.

“You have the power to give and take away life.”

“So that's why I was able to kill the oni-tenshi.”

“Yes, and also why they could not detect you at first, your powers were so strong they literally concealed themselves to protect you. That is why they thought you were a nephilim. Kagome, we have to get you to the elders and find a safe place for you until the time is right,” pleaded Rin.

“What do you mean until the time is right?”

“Every 100 years an eclipse occurs and the day becomes night. When that happens your powers are at their strongest. You can destroy thousands if you wish, or heal just as many. Your father wants you to channel your powers to destroy the elders and the fallen who are still seeking redemption. Those who no longer stand on his side but instead regret their actions.” Explained Rin.

“That's horrible! I would never do such a thing no matter how upset I was!” Gasped Kagome.

“I understand that, now that I know you and that's why we need to get you to safety, although I am not sure that any place is completely safe from Yuma.”

“What should we do then?” Asked kagome.

“Hide”

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Sango looked out the window of the large carriage, she was happy to get back to the western palace. Back to Kagome. She felt horrible for leaving without so much as a good bye, everyone did. But they had discovered something while they were away, that they were all having the exact same dream but that who ever had caused the dreams had also left clues.

White wings on a sparrow in Kikyo's dream, No sun during the middle of the day in Inuyasha's, Purple flowers everywhere in Sango's dream and the scent of smoke in Miroku's.

At first they made no sense until Inutashio was told of the four differences.

“There is an eclipse every 100 years, the moon blocks out the sun for hours. It was after this event the palace was named the palace moon, for at the time we shut out all others; we were the strongest nation.” He explained.

After that they were able to find meaning in a few other clues, such as the purple flowers. They were the same color as Kagome's pendent. Meaning it must be important in some way.

But that was all they could determine. The smoke and the white winged sparrow were still a mystery. They needed to get home and talk to Kagome; maybe she would be able to make more sense of the clues. If she couldn't then perhaps her nephilim friends could, but one thing was for certain, who ever gave them the odd dreams was trying to warn them about something that would happen on the night of the moon eclipse.

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TBC