InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Regaining Time Lost ❯ Midoriko's Wish ( Chapter 2 )

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Author's Note:Hello everyone! I am back with the next chapter. I want to thank supereman and wolfshifter1001 for reviewing. :: offers brownies :: I am sorry about the grammatical errors. I had to get the chapter out of my head as quickly as possible. I will make sure to proofread the crap out of the next chapters. If you choose to flame me, BRING IT ON! Anyway, sit back and enjoy the next chapter of Regaining Time Lost.

Chapter 2: Midoriko's Wish

Sesshomaru stared at the place where Inuyasha had jumped through the meidou. It had been about an hour or so now and he had yet to return with the miko. He didn't doubt his half-brother's abilities. He knew he would finally end it and bring back the miko. With the last few battles, he had proven that he was worthy of having his father's blood running through his veins. Out the side of his eye, he saw the tajiya approaching him. She was an honorable female. She was still going to uphold her promise. He noticed that the monk was holding his staff defensively. He was going to protect the female as best as he could with the little amount of strength he had left. If he thought he was a match for him, the monk was a fool.

"You protected Rin. Your debt is paid, woman," Sesshomaru said before turning his back to her, "Jaken. Rin."

"Yes Lord Sesshomaru," Rin and Jaken both said before following in behind Sesshomaru.

"Thank you Sesshomaru-sama," Sango said as she watched them disappear into the forest.

Sesshomaru was not too far from Kaede's village when he was engulfed in darkness. His eyes narrowed as he turned to see if Rin and Jaken were with him. They were not. He unsheathed Bakusaiga. He had had enough of Naraku's games. If his stupid half breed brother couldn't finish this, he definitely would.

"Naraku is dead and Kagome and Inuyasha are safe," a female voice said. A figure began to materialize in front of him. He had his sword ready. The figure materlialized into a woman with long black hair and wore armor. He couldn't see her face but he could feel immense powers coming off of her in waves. "Lord Sesshomaru of the Western Lands, son of Inu no Taisho, I want to thank you for helping free me for my eternal battle in the shikon jewel."

"You are Midiroko. What is it that you want with this Sesshomaru?" Sesshomaru said.

"I would like to repay you. I want to grant you a wish to fulfill your heart's desire," Midiroko replied.

"Hmmph. You can't give what this Sesshomaru wants. So be gone and be at peace in the otherworld," Sesshomaru stated as he sheathed his sword.

"I have been very aware of the changes in you Lord Sesshomaru. I hold great power and I know what you desire. Don't you think that even you deserve a little happiness?" Midiroko replied.

"Sesshomaru, it's good to see you again,"

"Kagura,"

Sesshomaru stood in a tree letting the wind whip through his hair. When he saw her, he didn't know what to say. He didn't want to say anything. He did not know how to react. It was too sudden. It was bad enough they thought he was soft but giving in to his instincts would have forever sullied his name. Sesshomaru sank his claws into the bark of the tree. However, fleeing into the forest like a coward only revealed that he had unresolved feelings. Had Midiroko honestly granted his wish? He didn't think it was possible. He thought he would never see her again. He had felt deep regret when Tenseiga could not save her. If it wasn't for her, he would have never regained his arm nor have realized his true power.

"Kind of rude to leave a woman standing without a simple hello, Sesshomaru," Kagura said underneath the tree. She had followed him into the forest. She knew why he left. He had to keep up as much of his appearance as possible. She understood this very well. Kagura was unsure that she could actually do the dance. Her heart had been racing the whole time when she realized he was in the village. She was afraid that he wouldn't come and that she would have to search him out.

Sesshomaru jumped down from the tree and stood before Kagura. She was different but still the same in some ways. She had the same face, the same eyes, the hair, but her body was more athletic and did she have a tail? He inhaled her scent again. It was her. He was sure of that. He would have never forgotten that scent. "Tell this Sesshomaru how you are..."

"Alive?" Kagura said finishing his sentence, "I am the wind. I can not die the way some youkai do. I didn't know that then. Naraku did destroy my body but he could not destroy my spirit. I became the wind. I traveled. I returned when I felt Naraku dying. I wanted to see his end and I wanted to see you end it. That is when Midiroko came to me. She said if I could gain a new body in two years instead of two hundred, I would return to the living. If I couldn't, I would remain this way forever. So, I took a chance."

Kagura leaned against a tree with her arms crossed as she watched Sesshomaru staring at her intently. She remembered how excited she was, how excited that she would have another chance to see Sesshomaru again. When she became the wind, she was at peace but she knew deep down that if she had the chance to be with him, to be near him again she would take it.

"It took me the full two years. The last day, the last night I came across an ookami/inu youkai. She reminded me of myself while I was trapped as Naraku's slave. Always wanting to be free but never achieving it. She was an omega because she was a mutt. She had been brutally attacked by her pack when she finally snapped and turned on her Alpha. The atrocities that that wolf had put her through should never be spoken," Kagura said. She had pitied the female. She had pitied her because she did not have anyone coming for her for her final moments. "As she lay dying, I spoke to her, reasoned with her. She traded places with me and became the wind. I was amazed that when I took control over her body that I would look like me. It was another blessing from Midoriko. It took me a year to get use to my new body and to return to Kaede's village. I have been with Kagome and Inuyasha ever since."

"Hmm," Sesshomaru said. She was unaware that he had wished for her return. "Why did you not come to this Sesshomaru?"

"I was not ready to see you. I was ready tonight," Kagura replied. She wanted to be strong for him and not weak as she was before. She wanted to be rid of the horrible flashbacks, the nightmares of Naraku. When she returned to him, she wanted no trace of Naraku on her mentally or physically.

"What will you do now Kagura?" Sesshomaru asked, "Will you stay with Inuyasha and Kagome? Or will you come with this Sesshomaru?"

Kagura's eyes widened. One: This was the second time he had spoken her name instead of calling her the wind witch, female or wench. Two: Did he call Inuyasha and Kagome by their names? Three: Did he really ask for her to come with him? This was so unlike him. What had happened in the past eight years for him to drastically change like this? What had he experienced without her? She was dying to know. She wanted to experience this new Sesshomaru. "I have grown bored with that village," Kagura said with a smirk, "I will accompany you Sesshomaru."

She was beautiful even when she was angered. He had not seen her in three years and she had really grown up. He had thought of her often and always wanted to return to see her but Miroku, still the lecher he was, would never give him a break. Miroku had caught on a long time ago and his teasing never ceased. He waited, bided his time with the construction of her gift. She was no longer a child, but a woman now and flowers would not do. He wanted something far more worthy of her.

"Mew!" Kirara meowed at him before nudging him forward. The stupid little human really was as dumb as his sister when it came to courting. His sister didn't understand simple advances and this boy couldn't muster to courage to start any advances. Oh if she had a body. She would have so much to say to her idiotic humans. They really needed to be scolded for their stupidity. But she couldn't be too upset with them. Miroku and Sango were now mates. Now she would have to do something about this dumb boy. He needed to act not hesitate. Females did not want a mate that hesitated.

"Alright, alright, Kirara. I'm going." Kohaku said as he walked over to the fuming Rin.

How the hell was she alive? Sesshomaru said that she died and Kagome-san said that as well but she was right there. She was right there standing in front of Sesshomaru with so much love and care in her eyes. It had left Sesshomaru speechless to the point that he left. Rin could feel a twisting pain in her chest. She gripped her chest and swallowed hard. What was this pain in her chest? Why was she so enraged?

"Rin-san," a voice said and Rin turned to see Kohaku coming towards her.

"Kohaku-san," she gasped as she tried to rein in her turbulent emotions to give Kohaku a genuine smile. He was much taller than the last time she saw him. She could tell he had become very muscular from the way his demon slayer outfit fitted him.

"It is good to see you Rin-san. Are you ok? You seem bothered," Kohaku replied in his now deeper voice.

"I am fine Kohaku-san. We didn't expect you back so soon. Everything went well in the village I presume," Rin answered.

"Yes. I would've returned sooner but I had to pick something up from Totosai," Kohaku said and offered a box to her, "This is for you."

"Thank you Kohaku-san," Rin said and she opened the box. It was a ring. She paled for a brief second. Oh no! Was he going to propose to her? This was not happening, not happening. Rin had enough of the men in her village giving her gifts to win her favor. She didn't want any of them and she especially did not want Kohaku. She saw him as an older brother. She had no romantic feelings toward him at all. "Kohaku-san you shouldn't have."

"Put it on and snap your fingers, "Kohaku instructed. Rin did what he said. A whip appeared and lashed through the air shocking Rin. Kohaku laughed at her surprise. He knew she adored Sesshomaru. He wanted to give her something to protect herself when she searched for herbs. Even though Naraku was gone, the world they lived in was still dangerous for a human. Many youkai did not come near Kaede's village because of Inuyasha but there were some cocky youkai that still tried. "I thought you would need an added protection while you're out on your own."

"Thank you Kohaku-san," Rin said with a little relief in her voice. It made Kohaku give her a curious look. "How long will you be staying here?"

"A few days. On the way back, I heard of another village being attacked that had no healer. I was going to request that you come with me," Kohaku stated.

"Oh," Rin said. She hadn't left Kaede's village in eight years. It would be a great reprieve. She would enjoy being out and about. She could gather the herbs that Kaede was running out of as well. "I will inform Kagome-san and Kaede-sama that I will be leaving."

"Great," Kohaku said with a smile. This was it. He was finally going to have some time alone with her. He could get to know her better finally.

"So, Kagome, Midoriko came to you?" Inuyasha asked.

"Yes. She came after the well sealed. She told me she would fulfill my heart's desire as in gratitude for releasing her. I was afraid at first. I thought it was another trick. I said I had no wish and she told me she could see into my heart. She said she would grant my wish and disappeared," Kagome explained, "I did not know until the well opened three years later that she had allowed me to finish my life there so I could start a new one with you."

"She did not come to me nor do I think she came to Miroku or Sango," Inuyasha replied.

"It was because your desire had already been fulfilled through my wish I believe," Kagome said, "And Miroku had avenged his family and stopped the curse. Sango avenged her family and Kohaku was returned to her. Do you think Sesshomaru wished to see Kagura again"

"That cold bastard would never reveal that even if he did care for Kagura. I am sure Midiroko did that for him," Inuyasha explained.

"I was amazed that you didn't realize that she was here in the village," Kagome mused.

"Her scent became the wind. I didn't realize until she made her appearance that she was alive again," Inuyasha stated, "I didn't think tight ass could reveal so many emotions at once. I guess he was lying about having no feelings for the "spawn of Naraku"."

"We were like that too but in the end all of us wanted to save her," Kagome said, "Even Sesshomaru came to her during her final minutes."

"Rin is not going to be happy about this," Inuyasha stated, "I am not too happy with you for keeping this away from me."

"She made us promise and she wasn't a threat to any of us. If she was, I would have purified her on the spot," Kagome stated, "And what do you mean Rin will not be happy?"

"You still should've told me Kagome," Inuyasha said with a sigh. He trusted his mate and he knew she trusted him. Inuyasha would just have to ignore and bite his tongue on this one. Now that he thought about it. He probably would have told his asshole of a brother and rubbed it in his face that Kagura came to them and not him just to get under his skin. Inuyasha was confused that Kagome had not realized the change in Rin.

"Your puny human nose can't smell it. She is in love with Sesshomaru. She is not going to be happy that she now has competition and that YOU helped bring the competition," Inuyasha explained.

"Ewwww. That's disgusting," Kagome said in revulsion, "He could be her great grandfather!"

"It is common here for a man to acquire a young wife, Kagome," Inuyasha explained.

Kagome opened her mouth in a retort but quickly closed it when she heard a soft knock on the side of their hut. Rin entered with a frown on her face. "Inuyasha-sama. Kagome-sama,"Rin greeted them. She turned her full attention on Kagome. She was annoyed with her but Kagome always had a reason for doing the things that she did. She didn't know what she felt towards Sesshomaru. No one did really.

"Kohaku-san has requested that I travel with him to a village that is in need of my aid. I am asking permission to leave," Rin spoke.

"Rin you are an adult now. You do not need to ask for my permission. I would just like to be informed if you leave," Kagome explained.

"Thank you Kagome-sama. I will be leaving in two days' time. I think I am going to retire. Good night Inuyasha-sama and Kagome-sama," Rin said leaving the hut.

When they were sure Rin was far away, Kagome said, "She really is pissed. Maybe it'll be good for her to leave for some time."

"Heh, good for Kohaku too," Inuyasha chuckled to his self.

Author's Note: Thank you all for reading. I hope you all enjoyed. I want to point out that this will not be a short story. There's so much going on in my head. I will try to get a new chapter out as soon as possible. Please review and stay tuned for the next chapter of Regaining Time Lost.

Sneak Preview of Next Chapter: "What do you mean she's traveling with him?" "Hello Mother." "Kirara what is going on with you?" "Oh my you have grown Shippou."