InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Legend of the Nephilim ❯ love and war ( Chapter 19 )

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.

 

“Where…where am I?” She whispered, half dreading the answer.

 

“You are among the Kami's my dear.” Said a woman dressed in blue.

 

“I died!?” Exclaimed Kagome. “I knew he was going to do something, but kill me? I sure didn't see that one coming.”

 

There was the sound of chuckling and Kagome realized it was the group of people, how rude to laugh at someone's death!

 

“No my dear you are not dead, just out of body.” Said the man dressed in green.

 

“Huh?” She asked, now completely confused.

 

“We pulled your spirit from your body.” Said a woman dressed in violet.

 

“So what is happening to my body since I am here?” Kagome asked warily.

 

“Never fear my pet, while you are here time on earth will not pass for you, when you return it will be as if you had never left; regardless of the amount of time you spend here.” explained a man dressed in black.

 

“Oh, I see.” said Kagome “Why am I here?”

 

It was a moment before anyone answered her.

 

“Perhaps introductions are in order first, then we shall get to the matter at hand.” Said the man dressed in green.

 

Kagome nodded, she was so confused at the moment her head was spinning.

 

“I am Tuskuyomi, Kami of the moon.” He said with a bow.

 

“I am Amaterasu, Kami of the sun.” Said the woman dressed in violet robs.

 

“I, my dear, am Hachiman, Kami of war.” bowed the older man dressed in black.

 

“And last but certainly not least, I am Benzai, the Kami of love.” Smiled the woman dressed in blue.

 

“Now that you know who we are we shall explain why we have brought you here.” Said Hachiman. “Please come take a seat with us.” He asked as he pointed to a small table.

 

She stood and bowed, not wanting to be rude to the Kamis. Once they were all seated Kagome waited anxiously for them to explain, she did have a battle to complete after all.

 

It was Amaterasu who broke the silence.

 

“We have brought you here to make a choice Kagome.” she started “ Yuma has gained far too much power on earth and we must see that it ends.”

 

“A choice?” asked Kagome, suddenly uneasy.

 

“Yes my dear. We can seal Yuma into the underworld but we cannot do it on our own.” explained Benzai “We need a vessel to channel all of our powers together so we can banish him back into the underworld and seal him there effectively keeping in were he belongs.”

 

“Okay, so you want me to be a vessel?” She asked.

 

They nodded and something about their mannerisms told Kagome that there was something more, a catch of some kind.

 

“Alright, if I am to become your vessel what can I expect?” She asked.

 

“We will give you a symbol of our powers all four combined into one; however it is a great responsibly. If it was ever to fall into the hands of evil it would be devastating.” Began Hachiman “This symbol would enhance your own powers greatly and such power is greatly envied by those who see themselves a weak.”

 

“I see, so you would allow me to use your powers to enhance my own so I would have the ability to banish Yuma permanently?” Kagome asked now starting to understand.

 

“Yes my dear, exactly.” smiled Amaterasu.

 

“Then after he is banished the symbol, and its powers, will go back to you?” asked Kagome.

 

 

“No my dear, it will be yours to guard.” said Tuskuyomi “A gift from the Kamis for your help.”

 

That thought did not bode well with Kagome.

 

“What if I do not want to keep it?” she asked.

 

The four Kamis looked at one another and Kagome knew she had found the catch.

 

“Should you ever remove the symbol from your person for more than a day you will die.” said Hachiman

 

“What?! Why?” yelled Kagome.

 

“In order for you to unlock the powers in the symbol it will connect our power to your soul.” said Benzai.

 

“Is there no other way?” she whispered.

 

“No my dear, we will place a part of our spirits into the symbol, so it is necessary for yours to be the key to unlocking it.” explained Hachiman.

 

“And if I decide not to be your vessel? What will happen then?” she asked hopefully.

 

“Then you will fail to defeat Yuma, and many of your friends and loved ones will perish under his ruthless rule.” said Tuskuyomi.

 

“So I really don't have a choice do I?” She asked “May I ask another question?”

 

“Of course my dear.” said Tuskuyomi.

 

“Why me?”

 

“That is an easy question Kagome, why not you?” smiled Amaterasu “You are the angel born of earth, made from two dangerous foes that were polar opposites. Life and death have never combined and as such you are our only option for a vessel, a true connection of life and death, heaven and earth.”

 

“Do you understand now my dear?” asked Hachiman “This is what you were born to do Kagome.”

 

“To rid the world of the unworthy that walk the earth.” smiled Benzai “Poor Yuma misunderstood the seer when he was told that.”

 

Kagome's head was reeling, she knew she didn't have a choice but she still felt nervous about being forever tied to such a strong object. But her friends and loved ones came first, this she knew.

 

“Alright I will do it.” she said quietly.

 

 

“Midoriko, you can bring it now.” said Amaterasu.

 

Out of the group of men and women dressed in white silk, came a young woman. Her long hair tied at the nape of her neck. She bowed as she handed a small box to Amaterasu.

 

When Amaterasu opened the small box Kagome saw the symbol she was to keep with her forever was a small clear jewel. Midoriko gently took Kagome's hand and placed the jewel in her palm. She wrapped her hand around Kagome's until the jewel was held firmly in her fist. Midoriko then began to chant in a language Kagome did not understand.

 

A few seconds later the two were surrounded by a soft pink light. The power was intense but comforting at the same time, it was warm and soft against Kagome's skin. As the light receded Kagome felt the warmth settle deep inside her. When she opened her hand to see the jewel she was shocked that it was no longer there. She looked a Midoriko with frantic eyes as the woman place a hand on her shoulder.

 

“Do not worry my dear, the jewel of four souls now hangs around your neck” she said.

 

Kagome's hand flew to her neck and sure enough the small jewel was there, held securely on a metal chain.

 

“The chain is enchanted so only you can remove it.” explained Tuskuyomi.

 

“Now what?” she asked anxiously.

 

“Midoriko has bonded your soul to the jewel, the power to banish Yuma is yours.” said Hachiman.

 

“But how will I know what to do?” Kagome asked him.

 

“At the peak of the eclipse the moon and sun bond, they will release a beam of energy that will open the portal to the underworld. All you will have to do is command Yuma and his army to the underworld and they will have to obey your word.” explained Tuskuyomi.

 

“Are you ready to return?” asked Benzai

 

“Yes”

 

In an instant Kagome was once again surrounded by a blinding light and she could feel herself becoming one with her body again. She opened her eyes just in time to avoid Yuma's quickly approaching hand.

 

Once again the sound of clashing swords and battle cries could be heard around her. She lifted her hands and put up her barrier, Yuma was repelled back into one of the small soldier's tents. She took this moment to look at the sky; the moon and the setting sun were nearly one.

 

She needed keep Yuma busy until the portal opened. A loud roar of frustration informed her that Yuma was none too pleased at the current situation. He stood and glared at Kagome, a glare promising a painful death. She unconsciously grabbed they jewel around her neck, a silent plea for help.

 

She gasped as she saw Yuma charging at her, she needed to stall him but she couldn't think with him charging at her. She stilled, waiting for the blow to come. Perhaps if she let him get her down he would be distracted with her long enough for the portal to open, she just needed a few more minutes.

 

Yuma was so close now she could feel his power radiating off him like a blazing fire, just as he was about to land a blow to her a flash of white and green sent him flying back into the crowd of enemies. She looked to her left and saw Sesshoumaru; he flicked his wrist a few more times and let his acid whip destroy the demons around them.

 

The look in his amber eyes was clear as day, where she was sure she would see irritation and her moment of weakness she saw concern. There was a warmth in his eye she had never seen before and it made her heart race, but now was not the time for such thoughts.

 

As if on cue the ground began to shake and Kagome could see the moon and sun's energies swirl together as one. Yuma stood and made his way to the portal opening, it was time.

 

Kagome looked around, all fighting had stopped and everyone was fixated on the strange combination of energy. Knowing she didn't have long she ran to Yuma's side; a smug smile crossed his face.

 

`He thinks he has won!' thought Kagome outraged `I will show him!'

 

She stood before Yuma, the portal now completely opened, and said the words he was not expecting.

 

 

“Yuma, I banish you and your army to the deepest depths of hell!” she yelled “Where you will forever guard the spirits of the deceased!”

 

Yuma yelled in frustration as his army was sucked one by one into the swirling portal. Those fearful of being sucked in as well knelt to the ground, covering their faces from the wind and debris. As Yuma began to feel the portal's tug he managed to speak, his voice cutting through the wind.

 

“This is far from over my child!” he yelled “I may not be able to walk this earth but there are those belonging to me that can. Guard that trinket dearly Kagome for some day it will be mine!”

 

Kagome lifted her hand to the sparkling jewel around her neck as the portal closed. Moments later the wind stopped as the sun and moon parted.

 

 

Kagome looked around as everyone began to cheer and dance in celebration. `Was it really over' she wondered `could he really come back?' She was startled out of her self worry by the yell around her. The entire court yard was filled with the sea of voices, Alexander stood tall as he yelled above the rest.

 

“All hail Lady Kagome!”

 

“All hail Lady Kagome!” was repeated by those surrounding her.

 

Kagome bowed in gratitude, not quite sure what to do. She must have done something right, however, because everyone around her cheered.

 

The celebration went on into the night, a large feast was prepared and Kagome realized how hungry she was. After everyone was stuffed and filled with wine and sake she made her way to her tent. It was a far cry from the comfortable room in the stone fort but it would do until the fort was repaired.

 

She pulled the flap open and walked to the table near her cot, not an easy task in the dark. She lit the small oil lamp and gasped at what was hiding in the dark. Or better yet who was hiding in the dark sitting cross legged on her cot. He looked at her and his normally cold and distant eyes were swimming with emotions she did not even think his cold heart was capable of showing. Apparently he had changed since she left, the dark circles under his eyes and the sadness and longing in them told her that much.

 

“Kagome” his voice was so soft and almost broken, her heart clenched at the sound of it.

 

“Sesshoumaru” she whispered back to him.

 

He could tell she was confused and she was hurting, even though their bond was nearly gone he could still sense that much from her. He needed to show her she was meant for him and him for her, he needed to show her he could heal the wounds on her broken heart. He needed to show her he cared, deeply.

 

Tonight was not the night to show her all the ways he loved her, no some things would have to wait until her wounds were healed, inside and out. No tonight was the night to finally tell her how he felt and tonight he would. He held out a hand to her and she warily place her small hand in to his much larger one. He lead her to sit by him and she quietly sta next to him on the large cot.

 

It was moment before he began to speak and Kagome was sure he was going to just sit there in silence.

 

“Kagome I have been fool, can you find it in yourself to ever forgive this Sesshoumaru?” He spoke lightly as his clawed hand stroked her cheek.

 

“I…I forgive you, your father explained your actions earlier but there is something I must ask you.”

 

“Anything.” he whispered, his chest tightening with the little flicker of hope now dwelling with in him.

 

“Tell me how you feel about me.” she whispered back as she stroked one finger a cross the magenta stripes of his left cheek.

 

He responded with out needing to think his wording through, no he had been going over this conversation in his head for days now and so he said the one think that would expose him to her, leaving him venerable for the first time in his long life.

 

`Pride be dammed' he reminded himself.

 

“I love you Kagome.”

 

 

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