InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ New Life ❯ Chapter 8 ( Chapter 8 )

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

Authors Note: I want to thank you all for the support. Im not stopping. Promise. I just need to get something off my chest. I have worked on this story for years now and it has become so dear to my heart. It no longer is just a story. It has taken on its own life and now seems to write itself. Although many of you will not see the impact it has taken for quite some time, my heart hurts. From the heartbreak, the joy and pain the characters must go through in order to make this story stand out and become its own. I'm struggling with the need to write the coming chapters because I know there will be so much that the characters must go through to make it to the end. I've cried more tears, not always sad tears, writing this story. I only wish to do them justice in the end.

Year: 1535
Month: February

Kagome attempted to sleep. She really did. Shippo was curled up at her side as she attempted to sleep against a tree. Usually she was able to sleep quite comfortable against a tree. Being that she had been sleeping this way for a while. Shifting again, she heard Shippo grumble. The kit had fallen to sleep almost instantly. Then again, he had been up all night for the past 6 days. It was bound to get to him sooner or later. Running her fingers through his hair, she finally looked around.

Kikyo was curled up by Inuyasha. The hanyou had dropped off to sleep. If the others were correct, he hadn't been sleeping all that well since she had vanished. A soft smile appeared on her face. It was only right that the two of them be able to be together. It gave them a second chance. Looking over to Sango, her smile grew. Both she and Miroku had fallen asleep leaning up against Kirara. She was still wide awake and was looking at her. Nodding to the fire cat, Kagome looked to the stars. Sighing softly, she closed her eyes. The fire had died some but was still good enough that it wouldn't need any wood.

Reaching out with her mind, Kagome searched for anything nearby that could be a danger. The night was quiet and there was nothing nearby that would be considered a danger. Sighing softly, Kagome attempted to reach out farther.

She felt so utterly lonely even if the others were around her. She couldn't stand this loneliness. It was earth shattering and tore her heart into pieces. She could feel her essence tainting. Closing her eyes, she allowed her purifying energy to move through her body. Taking a deep breath, she allowed it to soothe her loneliness. How can she be surrounded by people and yet… alone?

Opening her eyes, she looked around. Leaning her head back against the trunk, she closed them once more, determined to sleep. Kirara would alert them to any danger. There was no need for her to stay awake. She allowed her mind to drift. She couldn't allow her spirit to leave her body as her mind roamed. She had almost died the last time. A grimace crossed her lips. She had allowed her mind and soul to drift from her body.

As she ventured through the trees, she watched as a multitude of demons came toward the place, she and Shippo had camped at for the night. Returning to her body, she realized that the jewel's power had been released. Once back in her body, it was too late. The demons were advancing, and they were in sight. Shippo had leapt up as they attacked. He had tried so hard to protect her, but it had been futile. They had covered her body before she could do anything. Their claws had sliced into her neck multiple times, each cut digging deeper and deeper. Her body had been ravaged. Shippo had fled.

Since he was a demon and did not hold any trace of the jewel, he had been able to get away with only a little trouble. He had returned when the demons had gone, not finding what they wanted. He had taken her broken and half eaten body and hid them in a cave. That had not been a pleasant recovery. As her mind began to slip towards unconsciousness, she hoped to have a restful peace. It was not to be.

Kagome found herself in a field. The grass brushed her knees. There were no flowers. There was no sign of life. Moving forward, she looked around in confusion. What had happened? Where was she? Moving forward, she looked around hoping to see someone in this void. It was sudden when the platform appeared.

Moving to the stairs, she began to go up. It seemed to go on forever and yet she never felt tired. This was strange. As she reached the top, she looked around. There were beings along the edges of the platform. They appeared to be made of stone.

Entering, Kagome twirled and looked at them all. These statues seemed to almost be alive. "Miko Kagome." Gasping as she fell to the ground, whirling to look to the statue, Kagome whimpered. It had spoken. It was then as she watched as one by one the statues became humanoid creatures. Shivering on the floor of the platform, Kagome could feel her heart pounding intensely.

"Who… Who are you?"

What appeared to be a woman spoke. "I am Amuterasu. These are my fellow Kami Miko Kagome."

Kagome blinked, suddenly feeling very nervous. "Uh… so um… what can I do for you?"

Amuterasu spoke once more. "As grateful as we are to the soul of Midoriko, a grave trespass has been committed." Kagome tilted her head, biting her lip. "You have become Immortal as we are and that is unacceptable." Kagome's eyes hardened, turning violet. The kami's said nothing in respect to her change. "At this time, your destiny must remain. Only you can defeat the creature Naraku. Your children were to have their own destiny."

Kagome spoke up. "Even still I cannot have children now."

"You will not interrupt human." Amaterasu's voice was dark, revealing the power of the Goddess. "Your womb is still fertile. We did not want to leave the future of the Earth to chance. You will remain fertile no matter what. It cannot be undone." Amuterasu was bitter. "It has been decided. You shall defeat the vile beast on the Earth and then you will present yourself to us. You will be sealed away, within the jewel." Kagome felt a rage unlike any other, but she kept her power buried. If she did not lose control, the power of the jewel would remain hidden. She looked at each face. These were the more powerful Kami. They were set in their decision, but they were few. Amuterasu had been silent now for a few minutes.

Turning to look at her, Kagome's eyes were cold from her rage. "I will not present myself to you or any of the others. I will live. Send what you will at me. I will not bow before you." Kagome stood firm against them. She refused to be bullied. This angered them. Before they could lash out though, something shook Kagome. Her eyes widened in surprise, blue seeping into them. Then the violet color took over again. A smirk appeared. "You will not hold me here. You can't in the dream state." Amuterasu let out an angry scream as Kagome's body faded away as she woke.

Kagome felt Inuyasha shaking her awake. She could feel Shippo touching her shoulder, calling to her. "Momma wake up." Groaning, she attempted to move her arms, but they felt heavy. Everything began to ache.

"She's awake!" That had been Sango's voice. "Kagome, are you alright? You were shaking." A grimace appeared on Kagome's lips. Lifting her face, she let out a soft breath of air.

She felt Shippo hug her tightly. "Momma, your okay." She could hear the relief.

"Yes." It felt as if she hadn't spoken in ages. She felt her son flinch at her words. What was the matter? It was then that she opened violet eyes and looked at the shocked and fearful expressions of Sango, Miroku, Shippo, Kikyo and Inuyasha. She was not Kagome. She was Chi Ken No Tama.