InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Fire Bearer ❯ Chapter 7

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The Fire Bearer

By: kagomes-wanna-be

Chapter 7- Explanations


He let out a sigh and...

“Well, the thing is that I… I was supposed to leave you there that night.”
Kagome just stared at him, confused on what he meant. He must have sensed her confusion as he continued. “You see, there was this old women and, well… she said t-to leave.. you… there.” Okay, now even he realized how stupid all of this sounded. He was trying to explain why he left her to die, and that was the best he could muster. I mean, sure it was the truth, but he could tell it wasn’t a pleasing answer as her eyebrow started to twitch.

“You mean to tell me, that I died because of some GOD DAMNED OLD WOMEN!” She screamed at him.

“Yes.” He replied in a squeaky voice. That obviously wasn’t the right answer as the fire that had been seen in her eyes so much as of late returned. She opened her mouth to scream and probably cuss at him, when he interrupted her. “Look, there’s a lot more to it then that.” Sigh “I guess that I should start from the beginning.”

“I guess you should.” She told him dryly.

“Well, it was about 2 days before that night…”

Flashback

Inuyasha walked through the woods picking up the firewood that the others had asked him to get. “Stupid mumdsu damn wood fibisid…” He mumbled.

“Hello child.” Inuyasha’s head snapped up and he noticed a person standing in the fog not to far from where he was. He mentally cursed himself for not have noticing the person earlier and started to draw Tentsuseiga. “Calm down child, no reason to draw your sword, I am not a threat.”

The person walked through the mists to show an old women. Inuyasha sheathed his sword but still kept his hand on the hilt as he could feel the immense power coming off of this women even if she was not a threat.

“I’m here to speak to you of the young miko in your group, Kagome I believe it was.” The old women said.

When she mentioned Kagome’s name he immediately growled, “What the hell do you want with her? You can’t get her!”

“I am not here to harm her, I am here so I may help you, help her.” She told him.

This old woman was starting to really get on his nerves, and the fact that she wanted something with Kagome wasn’t helping any either. “Who are you?”

“My name was lost many years ago child.” The woman started. “I have not been lucky enough to keep some one close enough to me for them to be alive as long as I. I have not a name, and soon I shall not have a title either.”

“What the hell are you talking about you old hag. What do you want with Kagome, and must you talk in the damn riddles.” Inuyasha said to her.

“I hold immense strength in this old body, as I’m sure you have noticed. The reason I’m here is because this power is becoming to much for my weakened state, so it must be passed on. That young miko of yours, she already holds immense power, signaling she may hold even more. Her destiny has been chosen, now you must help it be realized.” The old woman explained to Inuyasha.

Inuyasha just stood there a little confused. She he trust her? Was her story believable? What did her story mean? “So your telling me that Kagome has a destiny that I need to help her reach? What is it?”

“That I can not tell you, however I can tell you how to help her. But you must listen to me, and you must do through with this, no matter what, if you agree.” She warned him.

“Lets just hear the story first.” Inuyasha snarled at her as he relaxed a little.

“The miko is meant to be a powerful being, a demon if you may, but more still. Her transformation is to take place soon, and though it may be painful for her, it must be done. On the verge of life and death it shall occur, the beginning steps of her destiny. You must allow this to happen Inuyasha.”

“So you mean to tell me that Kagome is going to nearly die soon and I just have to let it happen?” Inuyasha yelled as he once again drew Tentsuseiga. “What do you have against her? You just want her dead don’t you?”

“That is incorrect, Inuyasha. I only wish for her and everyone else’s safety. If this transformation does not take place, then the power shall break free and the entire world will be in danger. But, if the power is practiced and channeled, then it shall grow stronger then anything ever known, it will even help you with that man Naraku.” She let this sink in for a moment before asking. “Will you allow this to happen? Will you allow this transformation take place?”

“Why should I trust you?” He questioned her after a moment.

“Why shouldn’t you?” She questioned right back.

“I’ll think about it, I guess I’ll just see when the time comes.” He told her and turned away.

“That is wise my child, I am sure that you will make the right decision.” He turned around to say something, but the fog had thickened and there was no sign of her left. He turned
back around and picked up the logs heading back to camp.

End Flashback

“So that’s what happened. When Kikyo got her soul back, I thought that old woman had lied to me. I hated myself for being such an idiot. But then you came back, and I guess what she said was right, you are stronger then Naraku now, or at least your on the way there.” He said as he stepped closer to her.

“So your saying that you left me there to help me?” She asked quietly.

“Yes, I knew that the physical pain would pass, so I went to get Kikyo out of there. But when I returned you were gone, and I couldn’t find you anywhere. That’s when I went back to where I left Kikyo, and found her alive. I left without even saying anything. I cried that night, Kagome. I cried because you wouldn’t be there anymore, because I’d never be able to hold you, or hear you, and because it was all my fault. I’m sorry Kagome. I never realized…” He never finished that sentence. He was only inches from Kagome now, looking into her tear filled eyes.

“Inuyasha…” Kagome started as she looked into his eyes. She lifted her head to meet his as she closed her eyes. There lips were about to meet when:

“AHHHHHHH!”