InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Eternal Curse ❯ Finally There, Kikyo’s Mystery Unraveled ( Chapter 21 )

The Eternal Curse

Chapter Twenty-One:

Finally There, Kikyo's Mystery Unraveled

A.N.: After this I anticipate for there to be four more chapters.

Disclaimer: Do I really have to repeat myself?

Warnings: Uh…it gets kinda confusing!

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May 1st

Today has been a normal day. Mother said that we will have some visitors tomorrow, and that I should prepare and tell the maids to clean my room. She also said that a boy will be coming over as well, and that I could finally have a boyfriend. He's younger than me, and romance and love makes you weak. I really see no point in it. I hate Kagome! Even though Mother favors me the most, she still gets privileges that I can only dream of. She gets all of Mother's affection and I only receive the scraps. Good thing I am the better miko, or Kagome would have beaten my horribly.

May 3rd

Queen Shioko and Inuyasha, her son have arrived. I actually think he is cute, but he is only 12 years old. He is pretty mature, but I'm sure that his Mother told him to act polite. I am positive that he has dog ears, which makes him look more like a mutt than he already is. We talked today, and I made sure that Kagome stayed away from him. No need for her beating me with men as well.

May 6th

I think that I might be developing a large crush on Inuyasha. What would everything think if I decided to marry a hanyou? I would be the laughing stock of all pure mikos everywhere! I haven't seen Kagome for two days, and I am secretly glad. I have no idea where she is, but it is a big castle. Of course, Mother will make her apologize, because naturally Kagome is alwayswrong. I showed Inuyasha around the castle today, and he is really a sweetheart. If Kagome manages to get her grubby, unworthy hands on him, I don't know what I'll do!

May 9th

Today, while I was picking herbs for Kaede, my Aunt, I saw a peculiar man in the forest. He was dressed a pure white, snowy baboon pelt. I was naturally suspicious of him because he aura was nothing of pure evil, but curiosity got the better of me. He asked me if I hated Kagome, so I grabbed my bow and shot him, but it went right through his body! I wanted to run, but my body seemed frozen, so I say yes. The man revealed himself to be Naraku, a demon. Naraku also asked if I liked Inuyasha. I was getting really flustered about then, but his piercing gaze held me immobile. So, I replied yes. He gave him a special type of arrow. He said, on the 24th day of May, in the practice area to shoot Kagome. I said I don't want to kill her, but he said for me not worry, because it wouldn't kill her, just make her undesirable. Naraku also said if I hesitated, the spell would be tampered with, and a different power would slam into my sister. I took the arrow.

May 12th

I put my arrow in my quiver and hid it in my room. My love for Inuyasha increased greatly, and if my dratted sister ever saw him, I would go crazy with jealousy. But, I am pretty sure that I hold his heart as well, because he brings me flowers everyday and he allowed me to give him his first kiss! The day of Kagome's transformation will be soon, and I am curious as to what will happen when I shoot her. I don't think that I should have trusted Naraku. I know that love makes you weak, but there is no turning back.

May 15th

I went back into the woods to see if Naraku still lurked around. I wanted some more answers. I could recognize him easily enough because his white pelt stood out easily in the dark forest. Quickly, I asked him why he wanted to help me. He said because I am pretty, and my love does not deserve to be taken away by my annoying sister. I said I do not trust demons and asked how he knew all about me. Naraku smirked and said he was a demon, how else would he be so powerful. I was still suspicious about the arrow he gave me, and I asked if I would die if I cursed Kagome. He said maybe. Even though he was a demon, came out of no where, and knew all about me life, my hatred for my sister clouded all judgment.

May 18th

Three more days until Kagome's demise. Mother is apprehensive. I never danced or acted so bubbly before. I think I must have kissed Inuyasha fifty times today and I enjoyed every bit of it. Before I went to bed, I wondered aloud why I hated Kagome so much. I knew the answer. Because she's prettier and cuter. I am plain, and I never do things that make people say, "Aw!" She follows my examples, but never has to worry about setting her own darn trends. Her hair is prettier and her eyes are very alluring. Even though I heard mother telling her maid that I am the favorite, she spends much more time with Kagome, leaving me to train and be a better older sister. All in all, life is horrible, and I greatly anticipate shooting Kagome with my arrow.

May 24th

My bow and arrow are ready. I have practiced by shooting three portraits of Kagome, all of them striking her in her chest. I have told Inuyasha something grand is going down today, and I told him I will be hiding my scrolls somewhere in the castle. I made him promise that he would tell no one!

Inuyasha will be leaving the castle soon. I shed no tears, just kissed him all over, telling him to return to me soon. I shot another one of Kagome's portraits. I think there will be a big explosion, but I am not sure. After lunch, I went down, got my bow and arrows, and went outside.

"And that was Kikyo's last entry," Kagome sniffed. Inuyasha looked at her, then continued to pull splinters out of his face.

"Anything good?" he mumbled, tossing a small sliver of wood on the floor. Kagome sniffled, trying to restrain her tears.

"She hated me. She hated me until her last breath. She shot me with her arrow, there was an explosion, and she died. Just like that. Because of some Naraku person."

"Naraku? He's the reason behind all of this!" Inuyasha growled, baring his fangs. Kagome put a hand on Inuyasha's cheek.

"I know you want to avenge Kikyo, and I know you love her," she whispered, as a small tear slid down her face. "But there's nothing we can do. You can't follow his scent because he hasn't been there for years. I'm sorry." Inuyasha stared at her.

"It's not your-"

"EVERYBODY HATES ME!" she wailed, burying her face in his shirt. "Kikyo hated me and I didn't do anything to her!"

"I don't hate you," he muttered, pulling her into his lap, nuzzling her cheek. "Don't be sad." Kagome's loud, wet sobs slowly died down into small sniffles. She kissed Inuyasha on his forehead, and stroked his ear.

"Thanks."

"No problem. Look," he plucked Kikyo's tattered scrolls from the floor. "There's another entry. You missed it." Kagome wiped her face with her long, draping sleeve, and gingerly took the book from him.

"Should I read it out loud?"

"Yeah."

"I forgot to write this in my scrolls earlier. I asked Naraku if there was a cure for this curse that I would bestow on my younger sister. He just smirked and said no, she will be cursed for all eternity."

The scrolls slowly fluttered to the floor, and Kagome looked at Inuyasha, face pale and frigid, small lips trembling. So there is no hope for me. I will retain this curse forever.

Okay, another chapter done. Only a few more chapters left. Sorry for the angst. Aloha.