InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Secrets of the Shinju (Part IV): Power of the Purified Shinju ❯ Apology ( Chapter 2 )

Chapter Two

Apology

Rin was running through the forest. There were wolves just behind her and she was moving as fast as she could. The only thing she could see in her mind was the demon that she had been visiting. She knew he would save her. Then the wolf pounced on her and she looked around. She was in a dark room and was scared.

Sango woke to the sound of a child crying. She rushed out of her room and down the corridor. The child that lived with Sesshoumaru was crying out for him. Sango quietly opened the door and went to her side. "Rin, what's wrong?" The little girl had tears staining her cheeks and she was looking around terrified. "Rin wants Lord Sesshoumaru." She sobbed. Sango stroked the girl's hair and spoke to her calmly. Finally the girl stopped crying and looked up at her. "Rin wants Lord Sesshoumaru. Lord Sesshoumaru protects Rin." Sango looked at her and then pulled her close. "We will protect you until he comes back, Rin. I promise."

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Hitomi smiled as she watched her mirror. The child was easy to frighten, and she was losing her power over the others. The demon exterminator's mind had been harder to get to since her brother had returned, and now that the monks void was gone and his health slowly returning, he too was able to ignore her attempts. She then turned her thoughts to the demon lord and his brother. Both would be easy targets now that they were human but they were not sleeping much. The priestess herself had seemed nearly immune to her abilities. No matter how hard she tried she was unable to get to girl's memories. Something about the priestess was vaguely familiar to her. Hitomi gave quick thought to her next plan of action. She smiled to herself and glanced back into her mirror.

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Kagome finally woke well into the late morning hours. She sat up and looked around the room. Naraku was gone and she was alone. She looked around quickly, still having no clothes to put on. Nearly an hour later, Chiyo entered with a smile on her face. She carried a bath robe with her.

"Master Naraku sent me to retrieve you. I will take you for your bath, miss." Kagome stood and Chiyo brought her the robe. Kagome still held an intense pain between her thighs. She almost winced when she began to walk. Chiyo could see her pain and came to her side to help her walk. "A nice hot bath should help you feel better, miss." She said with compassion. Kagome looked at her and tried to smile; knowing that nothing could take away the pain of what Naraku had done to her.

The first two times he had been with her he had been surprisingly gentle, considering the way he had treated her before. But the last time, he seemed more intent on punishing her than anything else.

Soon she was sitting in a warm bath relaxing, the tension in her body slipping away. Chiyo left to get her clothes and returned a short time later with a beautiful pink kimono. It was made of pure silk and Kagome felt like a princess wearing such a garment. Chiyo smiled at her and began brushing her hair again. Once they were finished Chiyo led her to the dinning room and brought Kagome her breakfast. Kagome sat alone eating and then gave thought to her servant. She was very grateful that she was here with her. A friendly face and kind words were something she very much needed right now.

When she was finished she walked the castle grounds alone. She was confused by Naraku's absence but was enjoying it nonetheless. Her thoughts then moved to Miroku. She sat in the garden and let her mind roam free. Soon she found him and entered his mind. She immediately knew that the void was gone. His health was returning and he seemed very happy. She pulled away before he could detect her, relieved to know that he was safe. She looked back to the castle. It would be much easier to deal with her situation now, knowing that her friends were all doing well. She then felt the mark on her back tingle and knew that Naraku was nearby. She stood and saw him walking towards her.

He smiled at her and came to her side. "Did you sleep well last night, priestess?" She looked at him and then nodded her head her body filling with tension. "I have spoken to Hitomi. You spoke the truth; the shinju cannot be purified by your powers. Hitomi doesn't yet know what will purify it." He pulled her close to him. "I guess I owe you an apology." She looked up at him and saw that the look on his face was anything but apologetic. "I will have to find a way to make it up to you." He said with a smirk on his face. She turned her head, knowing exactly what he had in mind.

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InuYasha was still fuming as he ran towards the castle. Sesshoumaru knew something about Kagome and refused to tell him. Again he saw the scene between Kagome and his brother. He was filled with rage instantly, but it was quickly replaced by worry. He knew how heartless Naraku was, and the only thing that mattered right now was Kagome's safety.

He then thought about the priestess Toshi and what she had told them about the shinju. If she spoke the truth then he had to get to the castle quickly or his friends would most likely be dead. It hit him that Naraku too, held demon blood. Kagome would be in danger if this mystery demon got the shinju. He then wondered how another demon could get the shinju away from Naraku. Surely he wouldn't give it up willingly.