InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Prologue - A Test of Memory (The Coming of Rinkatsu) ❯ The Monk Gone Awry ( Chapter 8 )

Kikyo did nothing but stare at Rinkatsu.

"Long ago, there was an ancient tribe of monks, which cursed me never to speak their name, that granted wishes to those in need of 'miracles' or had pure intentions," said Rinkatsu. "I was one of these monks... yet I had no intention to use my magics for pure uses... I only granted wishes of greed and lust and darkness and hatred. I defied all my teachings and killed my fellow monks, for I had no desire to see happiness in the world. My entire life, I granted such wishes, and eventually, I lost the ability to grant wishes to those of good heart and could only grant those of evil, even if I didn't want to. With each wish I allowed, I became connected to that person and was fueled and strengthened by their negative energy."

Kikyo's eyes widened with these words, for had he also done so to her?

"The monks who used there powers for good were fueled by positive energy in those they granted wishes for, but I did the opposite," said Rinkatsu.

"What are you saying?" demanded Kikyo.

"I am saying that I am immortal as long as there are those with dark hearts to fuel me. And luckily, you have done so to me," explained Rinkatsu. "We are connected."

"What?!" shouted Kikyo.

"Hah... you think your wish wasn't dark? It was selfish! In order to obtain your bond with Inuyasha, you would have to destroy the bond which he shared with Kagome!" yelled Rinkatsu.

"You... you used me..." Kikyo said weakly.

"Haha... using is what I do," said Rinkatsu evilly. "But there was something unique about your wish which is why I granted you life... hehe... anything to pay you back for what you've done for me."

Kikyo said nothing but looked at him sadly and confused.

"Kagome was the reason the Shikon Jewel was seperated into shards... and by using your wish, I stopped her from ever coming here, thus the jewel was never destroyed and it's power was kept as a whole." Rinkatsu held the sacred jewel out in front of him.

Kikyo stepped back in fear. It was he who stole it.

"With this jewel, I will maintain permanent immortality and power and shall never need to grant another wish! HAH!" He began laughing insanely and Kikyo continued to step back in fear, and then turned around and ran.

Rinkatsu swooped to her and grabbed her arm. "Silly girl, why would I kill you? If I kill you then the wish is undone and I am powerless... if I'm immortal then you are too... remember you live off my strength!" He looked into her eyes which were shedding small tears. "Well, I must bid you farewell, for I have a bone to pick with a fellow named Naraku..."

While looking at Rinkatsu, Kikyo felt as though she was mesmerized by a certain glint in his eye. She was caught by his spell and slowly drifted away into a slumber.