InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ New Life ❯ Chapter 15 ( Chapter 15 )

Year: 1535 AD
Month: March

'Pathetic.' "No… that isn't right…" 'Fool.' A sigh broke through Kagome's lips. "Why can't I do it?" She was moving at the back of the group, mumbling softly to herself. She was even quiet enough that the youkai in the group had to strain to hear her mumbled words. Crossing her arms, she pouted.

Looking up through her lashes, she watched her current frustration; Sesshomaru. The others had managed to overlook her explanation of the jewel and accept it for what she had claimed to them. The jewel refused to let her die and she had become the jewel. It was a simple enough explanation. Then Miroku had to be all perverted and asked how one would make a wish and if it involved any strenuous activities. Sango had knocked him upside the head, but Kagome had ground him into the ground, slamming her fist into his head multiple times. The nerve of that monk. A small smile still made its way to her face. She had to admit, it had been funny.

Her mind continued back to her frustration. Sesshomaru. He refused to believe her and for the past few nights, since they had been traveling north, he had been pestering her. She and Shippo had attempted to do some training but he hadn't liked the barrier whatsoever. With his constant attacks on it, she had finally stopped their training and took it down. Shippo had taken off back to camp while Kagome had yelled at the Taiyoukai. Chi hadn't bothered with seeing the outside world, content to curl up within Kagome's mind and sleep. Her frustration though had made Chi very dissatisfied and unable to sleep. “What is frustrating you so?” Kagome rolled her eyes.

"About time." She mumbled it under her breath. This piqued Chi's interest.

Immediately Chi began to take notice of the group around them. Shippo, as always, walked next to Kagome, everything about him ready to step back behind her. Inside Kagome's mind, Chi found herself smiling a feral grin. The kit was good. Directly in front of them walked Sango and Miroku. Occasionally they would glance back at Kagome. They were no doubt worried over the Miko's habit of mumbling under her breath when she was frustrated. Ahead of them were Inuyasha and Kikyo. Chi's eyes stayed focused on the half demon, a small smile appearing. Inuyasha, though brash, carried a pure soul. Now that Kikyo lived, her soul had returned to being pure.

A look of surprise appeared. A little girl was walking slightly before them. This little girl's soul was bright and one of the purest she had seen in a long time, since Midoriko and Kagome. Her gaze was then brought to the toad walking beside the girl, yelling angrily at her about her singing. Chi growled softly. This toad's soul had once been tainted and yet it was starting to become pure. Perhaps the influence of the child? Nearby walked a dragon with a good soul as well. One of the heads looked back at Kagome and nodded its head. She knew Kagome was too wrapped up in her own thoughts to recognize the sign of respect, but Chi did. Interest flashed in her eyes. Apparently, the dragon could see her.

After a couple of moments, Chi's eyes focused on the last person. Instantly cold dread and fury entered her. This youkai's soul was tainted and dark. There was no way this youkai would ever be able to change. So, the Taiyoukai had chosen not only to ally with them but now traveled with them. She had hoped the Lord would just be willing to be called when the battle took place. She could practically sense his aura probing and pulled her aura in closer.

Kagome instantly sensed the change in Chi. She immediately pulled up the barriers within her mind to keep Chi from taking over. Her rage and frustration were focused on Sesshomaru. She could feel the urge Chi had to try and get out to go after him. 'No! Don't attack him! He may be… be… be… evil but there must be something capable of good in him! He cares for Rin!' Kagome was still uncomfortable with Chi's reasoning on those she killed.

“One such as him should not be around us… Do not try to ease my own mind Kagome. Release me at once! He will find out how to destroy us and do so for the pure pleasure of it.”

Shippo suddenly tugged on Kagome's clothing. Looking at him, he hugged her legs, mumbling softly. "Don't hurt him Mama. Rin loves him like a father. I know he isn't really nice and is cruel, but Rin loves him." Kagome could hear Chi listening and after a few minutes began to calm down. Kagome smiled down at Shippo in thanks.

Focusing back on Chi, she grunted. `Besides Bokuseno-Sama said we needed him.'

“We may need him, but he does not need to be near us.”

She felt Chi shift in the back of her mind, slipping away from the outside world.

As evening began to emerge, Sesshomaru stopped. Sitting and leaning against a tree, he closed his eyes. Rin yelped in excitement. Kagome couldn't help the large smile that appeared on her face. Allowing herself to drop her bag to the ground, she dove in humming. Inuyasha looked disgruntled but Kikyo was sitting with him, talking to him quietly. Usually Inuyasha would push them until they were exhausted. Setting to work, she built a small fire, not wanting anything big.

"Miko, you will bathe this Sesshomaru's ward. The hot spring is there." His hand motioned to the east. Almost instantly, Kagome's frustration returned. She could hear Chi growling in the back of her mind. How the innocent one could think this one as a father does not make sense to her.

“Take the girl. I wish to speak with her.”

Kagome gained a wary look as she looked toward the trees. 'You will not… harm her?' A snort escaped from Chi within her mind.

“You have no need to fear for the girl. She is far purer than any we have let free. She is as pure as Midoriko and yourself.”

A blush appeared on Kagome's face. 'I am not pure.' At that moment a growl came from Sesshomaru.

"Miko." Kagome growled fiercely.

"You have no need to lecture Sesshomaru. I am going and my name is Kagome." Turning to Rin, she smiled sweetly at Rin. "Come Rin, let us go bathe." Turning to Sango and Kikyo, she smiled. "Would you two like to come as well?" Instantly both rose, excitement in their eyes.

“Well this is… interesting. I will speak with the girl. You bring those women in hopes to prevent me from doing so. You will have no fear. I will not harm them.” Kagome swallowed, her eyes looking to the ground before her as she walked. As they neared the hot spring, she sighed softly. Removing her clothing, she slid into the spring. The others followed suit. Once in the spring, Kagome swiftly washed herself, then Rin. Once that was complete, she settled back. “It is time. I will allow you to warn your friends.” Kagome's eyes snapped open in surprise. Nodding, she cleared her throat.

"Hey guys, something is going to happen but whatever you do, don't attack me. I won't harm you." Sango and Kikyo stared at Kagome in confusion. Suddenly, Kagome's eyes shifted from ice blue to purple. Instantly they tensed, the power rolling off Kagome oppressing them

Chi watched the two of them, not a flicker of emotion in her eyes. Feeling someone advancing, she pressed her hands together and spoke a soft prayer of protection. A barrier sprang up almost instantly. It did not fall even when something attacked it. Bowing her head to them, she allowed a smile to flash. It was a smile that could strike fear into all hearts.

"Kagome?" Sango's voice was soft. Chi focused on her.

"No, I am not Kagome and yet I am." She caught sight of Kikyo swallowing hard.

"What do you mean?" Rin was the one that answered surprisingly.

"She is Kagome-Sama. This is Kagome-Sama's beast." Chi glanced at Rin and smiled once more. It still appeared to be a cold and ruthless smile, but Rin's purity saw past it to the truth. She beamed under her gaze.

"The child is right and yet not. I am not the same as the beast all youkai hold. Those beasts are evil. The power that you feel here is purity in its truest form. Because of the darkness you hold within, it feels dark. It is that darkness that seeks to tell you it is evil." While the two pondered this, Chi turned her gaze to the child. "Your name is Rin correct?" The child nodded.

"What might be your name pretty Lady?"

"I am Chi Ken No Tama, but Kagome calls me Chi."

"May I call you Chi as well?" Chi nodded.

"Tell me child, why do you follow your demon Lord? His soul is evil." Rin smiled brilliantly.

"Everyone can become good. My Lord Sesshomaru has a pure heart even though he refuses to reveal it. He is my father."

"You will fade with time and when you gain a husband, he will no longer stand by you. It is in a demon's nature." Rin's smile didn't fade.

"I may fade with time Chi-sama, but I am human. My Lord is a youkai yes, but no matter if he no longer stands by me, I will cherish what time I do have with him." Chi studied the child. She was wise for her years.

"Tell me child, do you believe the ones that call themselves Kami to be as such?" This time a frown did mar her face.

"The Kamis refused to give me happiness. Another with much warmth gave me the happiness they didn't provide. I do not follow the Kamis." Sango and Kikyo gasped. Sango spoke.

"What do you mean Rin?" Rin looked down.

"The Kamis took away my parents when I was very young. They disguised themselves as bandits and destroyed them, even though they were faithful. They laughed at my fate, expecting me to die where I lay. When I survived, they killed the woman that took care of me. They turned the villagers on me. When I met my Lord Sesshomaru, they expected him to kill me. When he did not, they continued to try and destroy my happiness. Lord Sesshomaru refused to let that happen. He protected me." Chi blinked. How could one so evil do such good? It confused her.

Silence ensued. Kikyo spoke finally.

"What did you mean by the Kamis?" Chi narrowed her gaze on the miko.

"They are not Gods. They were once as I was, a servant of our Lord, the one true God. They grew jealous of the love he held for humans and turned against him, attacking humans. Those that remained pure and dutiful stood in the way and a battle ensued. After many millennia's, they were cast down and stripped of their pure powers. Their leader was sealed away until the time comes for the final battle. Kagome's time draws near to that battle. By the time we reach her time, we will be ready to stand before him and obliterate his work. The High Kamis are those fallen that escaped our grasps. Our Lord will not intervene with them. They created the lesser Kami, their children. Through this, youkai was created. It is the reason youkai carry a beast within. It is the evil within and removes the purity from their souls."

Sango blinked in surprise. They were speechless. Chi inspected them closely. Glancing over their shoulders, she alone saw the two beings of light standing guard over them. Unfortunately, they were wounded. Both bowed their heads to her in greeting. Focusing back on the two, she tilted her head. "Tell me, have you felt those that guard over you or have you been foolishly oblivious your whole life?" Sango growled darkly and another wound was inflicted on the figure behind her. Kikyo blushed a little though. Focusing on her, she waited.

"I have. It was in fact the reason I did not take Inuyasha to hell with me even though we met many times without Kagome's knowledge. It was like a warmth that kept my love alive for him. I never knew what it was." Chi nodded.

"It is like me to Kagome. I became a part of her on her rebirth though. Your guardians remain separated. It is what keeps you completely human. Because I am within, Kagome will change as she comes into her power. She will no longer appear to be human. We will unite until we are one." Sango narrowed her eyes. Her guardian fell to her knees. Chi growled softly. "Stop your anger. You will continue harming your guardian." Sango's eyes widened.

A soft whisper in her ear had Chi looking to the side. Beside her stood a bright light. Rin was looking at the light in worry. Chi nodded.

"I can help heal their souls Chi?" Chi nodded.

"You are pure of heart and soul, your purity blinding in the face of darkness. It will only grow as you continue to grow. Unless you allow darkness to taint you." Rin's eyes widened, fear in her eyes. Chi gently caressed her cheek. "Do not fear little one. Your guardian protects you, and Kagome will do all in her power to keep you pure. She is currently yelling at me to not make you fear." A soft chuckle reverberated through the hot spring. "I too will always ensure your purity is kept." Rin nodded.

Closing her eyes briefly, Chi spoke when she opened them once more.

"I must let Kagome return. The Taiyoukai is about to lose control as well as the rest of the group. Except for perhaps my son. He seems to be enjoying the sight." Laughter broke out at the oddness. "I will speak with you again. I must tell you now. You must not speak of these things I have told you about Kagome to anyone. Should you wish to know more of the Lord I serve, ask Kagome. I will answer through her. Just remember this. No matter how many sins you may commit, how much darkness and pain the false Gods put you through, he loves you always and is always willing to reach out to lift you to your feet again." The girls watched as the purple began to fade back to ice blue.

Before the purple left, Chi gave a smile to Sango. "By the way slayer, your brother lives." Then it was Kagome who sat before them blushing.