InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Life to My Soul ❯ A Third Soul ( Chapter 10 )
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By: everyheart1806 
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Drama / Romance | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 08.18.2004 | Pages: 1 | Words: 1.6K | Visits: 236 | Status: Completed
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Drama / Romance | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 08.18.2004 | Pages: 1 | Words: 1.6K | Visits: 236 | Status: Completed
Dream
opened her eyes, finding herself surrounded by fog. Where am I? How'd I get here? "Hello?" She called, uncertain of what might answer. "Anyone there?"
shadow of a figure appeared in the mist, walking towards the young miko. As the figure came closer, Kagome realized it was a woman, dressed in ancient armor and a miko robe. "Wh-who are you?" Kagome uttered.
woman smiled. She was beautiful, without a doubt. Her long black hair framed her face, and her soft brown eyes gave off the expression that she was no older than 18. "Kagome, there is no need to fear me. My name is Midoriko."
eyes widened. "Mi-Midoriko? Miko Midoriko? The priestess who's soul is trapped in the Shikon Jewel?"
chuckled. "Yes, that is me. And you are Miko Kagome Higurashi, the Keeper of the Jewel." She smiled at the young girl before her.
guess . . . " Kagome mumbled. "I'm not much of a priestess though . . . I can hardly shoot an arrow as it is." Midoriko's eyes softened at her comment. "Dear Kagome, being able to fight isn't everything. In fact, that really isn't in the profile of a priestess." Kagome looked up and found the older miko's eyes shining down at her.
as the keeper of the Shikon Jewel, you must be strong, Kagome," Midoriko continued, "mentally more than physically. Remember, evil creatures will try to follow you, and you must be resistant to their temptations."
became flustered. How am I going to tell her that I'm going to give the Jewel to Inuyasha?
love this Inuyasha, don't you?"
gazed up at her, surprised. "You, you can read my thoughts?" Midoriko grinned. "There are a few things I need to tell you, but yes, I can read your thoughts. I can also speak to you through my mind . . . Kagome jumped back, startled at the miko's voice in her head. "It was you then! You were the one who told me to trust in the Jewel during the battle against the snake demon!"
nodded. "Yes, that was me. I knew the Jewel had chosen you to be it's protector." Kagome was confused. "What do you mean, 'it chose me'?"
older miko put her hand on the younger's shoulders. "Kagome, there are things I need to tell you. Now, you are aware that you are Kikyou's reincarnation?" Kagome nodded. "Good. And you remember the Shikon Jewel coming out of your body?" Kagome nodded again. "Alright . . . now, you are a special priestess, one that doesn't come along very often. Your soul is comprised of three elements: Kikyou's soul, your soul, and the Shikon Jewel, which is ultimately my soul. In a way, you are also my reincarnation. You were born with the Jewel inside your body, therefore it has a bond with you that no one else has," Midoriko chuckled, "other than me, of course. Now, Kikyou was appointed to guard the Jewel, but the Jewel didn't acknowledge Kikyou as it's Soul Protector."
Protector?" Kagome questioned.
With this special bond between you and the Jewel, your soul has become part of the Jewel, as well as the Jewel becoming part of your soul."
wait," Kagome clarified, "since I was born with the Shikon Jewel inside of me, it created some sort of bond with my soul, connecting the two?" "Exactly."
wait! Why did the Shikon Jewel choose me to be it's Soul Protector when it knows I'm a reincarnation of Kikyou?" Kagome asked.
true, you are the reincarnation of the Miko Kikyou, but unlike her, your heart was pure. You see, even though the Shikon Jewel can be used as a type of weapon, it is still my soul. Like you, I had a pure heart. The Shikon Jewel searched until it could find a suitable person it could claim as it's protector."
was speechless. So not am I only Kikyou's reincarnation, but by having the Jewel inside me by birth, I have become Midoriko's reincarnate as well! "So wait, if I'm your reincarnation as well, does that mean I'll have abilities that Kikyou didn't have?"
Unlike Kikyou, you will be able to fight the evil inside the Jewel. You will be able to protect the Jewel, and ultimately purify it." Midoriko's expression saddened. "I wasn't able to purify it during my time . . . since you are a reincarnation of two priestesses, one a warrior the other a purifier, you might have better luck than I." She looked at Kagome. "You're thinking about what Myouga said, about Inuyasha being able to purify the Jewel by becoming human. Yes, it is true, it'll be cleansed from evil, but from my understanding, he wants to use it to become a full demon?" Kagome looked away. "Yes . . . he's a hanyou . . . he's been tortured all his life just because he isn't a full human or a full demon." "I see . . . but you still plan on giving him the Jewel?"
looked Midoriko straight in the eye. "I want him to be happy . . . I want him to live . . . I can't bear to see him suffer anymore. If becoming a full demon means he'll be happy, then by all means, I will give it to him." She looked away, gazing into the mist. "My love isn't enough," she whispered, "it isn't enough to wash away his pain." Kagome stared at the ground, ashamed. She knows that by giving him the jewel the evil inside will intensify, the young miko thought.
do know that all Myouga had said, regarding you returning to your time with a contaminated Jewel, is true, don't you?" Kagome nodded.
was overcome with compassion for the girl. This girl, her reincarnate, loved this Inuyasha with all her heart, and she was willing to put herself in danger, to die, just so he could be happy. I never had the chance to love in my lifetime, Midoriko thought.
whatever you choose to do with the Jewel, you know it will accept your decision no matter what." Kagome looked up, surprised. Midoriko continued. "The Jewel is connected to your soul, your soul is connected to your heart, and seeing as your heart is pure, your wish for Inuyasha to become full demon is pure. The Jewel will still become contaminated, however. But you are strong, you will overcome this evil, I know it." Midoriko embraced Kagome, her eyes welling up. "I will always be here, if you ever need me," she said, touching Kagome's temple. Now, you should get back. Your friends must be worried." And with that last word, Midoriko began to disappear. Arigatou, Midoriko . . .
End Dream
awakened just as Myouga was hesitating to tell everyone who the third soul was. She sat up, but she had done it too quickly, and she felt lightheaded. Ugh, what happened to me ? "Just tell us old man!" Inuyasha growled.
watched as Myouga still hesitated. I should make this easier for everyone . . .
third soul might possibly be--"
Kagome interrupted. Poor man must be having a heartattack under Inuyasha's claws.
heads whipped around, gawking at her as if she had grown another head. "Kagome?"
Midoriko." She repeated. "My soul is comprised of three elements: My soul, Kikyou's, and Midoriko's, which in other terms is the Shikon Jewel." Silence remained. Kagome sighed. "She came to me in a dream, and she explained everything. Not only am I Kikyou's reincarnation, but by having the Shikon Jewel in my body I am also her reincarnation." Kagome went on to explain how the Shikon Jewel and her soul was connected, and it had chosen her to be it's Soul Protector.
was stunned. No one had expected Kagome to be Midoriko's reincarnation, but it was believable. Kagome looked outside, and seeing the stars, asked, "It's still night? Did I sleep for five minutes or something?"
minutes?" Inuyasha choked, "You were asleep for three days!!" Kagome frowned. "That can't be right, three days?" She rose from the bed, still a little wobbly around the knees, and went to Inuyasha. She pulled his left sleeve up, searching for the bite mark the snake had left. "Your arm!" She breathed, "it's healed completely!"
Inuyasha snorted, drawing his arm back. "Of course it healed, its has been three days."
he says is true, child," Kaede replied, "Ye have been in a deep sleep for three days."
it was Kagome's turn to be stunned. Three days . . . what? It only felt like a few hours . . . A loud rumble came from her stomach. "Heh, guessing from the sound of the of my stomach, I guess it has been three days," she said sheepishly. Sang quickly conjured up a bowl of food, and watched in amazement as Kagome began to wolf it all down. No one noticed Inuyasha slip out the door once more, heading for Goshinboku.
So, Kagome . . . you're the reincarnation of the Miko Midoriko . . . she was a strong priestess, as you will be . . . you won't need me hanging around anymore . . . A crystalline tear fell down his cheek, shining in the moonlight. . . . but you still want to give me the Shikon Jewel . . . He shook his head ruefully. you're one confusing girl . . . you always seem to know my all my thoughts and scatter them everywhere, so I won't be able to think straight . . . but Kagome, there's one thing I do know that you might probably never realize . . . Two more tears fell down the hanyou's face. I love you . . .
opened her eyes, finding herself surrounded by fog. Where am I? How'd I get here? "Hello?" She called, uncertain of what might answer. "Anyone there?"
shadow of a figure appeared in the mist, walking towards the young miko. As the figure came closer, Kagome realized it was a woman, dressed in ancient armor and a miko robe. "Wh-who are you?" Kagome uttered.
woman smiled. She was beautiful, without a doubt. Her long black hair framed her face, and her soft brown eyes gave off the expression that she was no older than 18. "Kagome, there is no need to fear me. My name is Midoriko."
eyes widened. "Mi-Midoriko? Miko Midoriko? The priestess who's soul is trapped in the Shikon Jewel?"
chuckled. "Yes, that is me. And you are Miko Kagome Higurashi, the Keeper of the Jewel." She smiled at the young girl before her.
guess . . . " Kagome mumbled. "I'm not much of a priestess though . . . I can hardly shoot an arrow as it is." Midoriko's eyes softened at her comment. "Dear Kagome, being able to fight isn't everything. In fact, that really isn't in the profile of a priestess." Kagome looked up and found the older miko's eyes shining down at her.
as the keeper of the Shikon Jewel, you must be strong, Kagome," Midoriko continued, "mentally more than physically. Remember, evil creatures will try to follow you, and you must be resistant to their temptations."
became flustered. How am I going to tell her that I'm going to give the Jewel to Inuyasha?
love this Inuyasha, don't you?"
gazed up at her, surprised. "You, you can read my thoughts?" Midoriko grinned. "There are a few things I need to tell you, but yes, I can read your thoughts. I can also speak to you through my mind . . . Kagome jumped back, startled at the miko's voice in her head. "It was you then! You were the one who told me to trust in the Jewel during the battle against the snake demon!"
nodded. "Yes, that was me. I knew the Jewel had chosen you to be it's protector." Kagome was confused. "What do you mean, 'it chose me'?"
older miko put her hand on the younger's shoulders. "Kagome, there are things I need to tell you. Now, you are aware that you are Kikyou's reincarnation?" Kagome nodded. "Good. And you remember the Shikon Jewel coming out of your body?" Kagome nodded again. "Alright . . . now, you are a special priestess, one that doesn't come along very often. Your soul is comprised of three elements: Kikyou's soul, your soul, and the Shikon Jewel, which is ultimately my soul. In a way, you are also my reincarnation. You were born with the Jewel inside your body, therefore it has a bond with you that no one else has," Midoriko chuckled, "other than me, of course. Now, Kikyou was appointed to guard the Jewel, but the Jewel didn't acknowledge Kikyou as it's Soul Protector."
Protector?" Kagome questioned.
With this special bond between you and the Jewel, your soul has become part of the Jewel, as well as the Jewel becoming part of your soul."
wait," Kagome clarified, "since I was born with the Shikon Jewel inside of me, it created some sort of bond with my soul, connecting the two?" "Exactly."
wait! Why did the Shikon Jewel choose me to be it's Soul Protector when it knows I'm a reincarnation of Kikyou?" Kagome asked.
true, you are the reincarnation of the Miko Kikyou, but unlike her, your heart was pure. You see, even though the Shikon Jewel can be used as a type of weapon, it is still my soul. Like you, I had a pure heart. The Shikon Jewel searched until it could find a suitable person it could claim as it's protector."
was speechless. So not am I only Kikyou's reincarnation, but by having the Jewel inside me by birth, I have become Midoriko's reincarnate as well! "So wait, if I'm your reincarnation as well, does that mean I'll have abilities that Kikyou didn't have?"
Unlike Kikyou, you will be able to fight the evil inside the Jewel. You will be able to protect the Jewel, and ultimately purify it." Midoriko's expression saddened. "I wasn't able to purify it during my time . . . since you are a reincarnation of two priestesses, one a warrior the other a purifier, you might have better luck than I." She looked at Kagome. "You're thinking about what Myouga said, about Inuyasha being able to purify the Jewel by becoming human. Yes, it is true, it'll be cleansed from evil, but from my understanding, he wants to use it to become a full demon?" Kagome looked away. "Yes . . . he's a hanyou . . . he's been tortured all his life just because he isn't a full human or a full demon." "I see . . . but you still plan on giving him the Jewel?"
looked Midoriko straight in the eye. "I want him to be happy . . . I want him to live . . . I can't bear to see him suffer anymore. If becoming a full demon means he'll be happy, then by all means, I will give it to him." She looked away, gazing into the mist. "My love isn't enough," she whispered, "it isn't enough to wash away his pain." Kagome stared at the ground, ashamed. She knows that by giving him the jewel the evil inside will intensify, the young miko thought.
do know that all Myouga had said, regarding you returning to your time with a contaminated Jewel, is true, don't you?" Kagome nodded.
was overcome with compassion for the girl. This girl, her reincarnate, loved this Inuyasha with all her heart, and she was willing to put herself in danger, to die, just so he could be happy. I never had the chance to love in my lifetime, Midoriko thought.
whatever you choose to do with the Jewel, you know it will accept your decision no matter what." Kagome looked up, surprised. Midoriko continued. "The Jewel is connected to your soul, your soul is connected to your heart, and seeing as your heart is pure, your wish for Inuyasha to become full demon is pure. The Jewel will still become contaminated, however. But you are strong, you will overcome this evil, I know it." Midoriko embraced Kagome, her eyes welling up. "I will always be here, if you ever need me," she said, touching Kagome's temple. Now, you should get back. Your friends must be worried." And with that last word, Midoriko began to disappear. Arigatou, Midoriko . . .
End Dream
awakened just as Myouga was hesitating to tell everyone who the third soul was. She sat up, but she had done it too quickly, and she felt lightheaded. Ugh, what happened to me ? "Just tell us old man!" Inuyasha growled.
watched as Myouga still hesitated. I should make this easier for everyone . . .
third soul might possibly be--"
Kagome interrupted. Poor man must be having a heartattack under Inuyasha's claws.
heads whipped around, gawking at her as if she had grown another head. "Kagome?"
Midoriko." She repeated. "My soul is comprised of three elements: My soul, Kikyou's, and Midoriko's, which in other terms is the Shikon Jewel." Silence remained. Kagome sighed. "She came to me in a dream, and she explained everything. Not only am I Kikyou's reincarnation, but by having the Shikon Jewel in my body I am also her reincarnation." Kagome went on to explain how the Shikon Jewel and her soul was connected, and it had chosen her to be it's Soul Protector.
was stunned. No one had expected Kagome to be Midoriko's reincarnation, but it was believable. Kagome looked outside, and seeing the stars, asked, "It's still night? Did I sleep for five minutes or something?"
minutes?" Inuyasha choked, "You were asleep for three days!!" Kagome frowned. "That can't be right, three days?" She rose from the bed, still a little wobbly around the knees, and went to Inuyasha. She pulled his left sleeve up, searching for the bite mark the snake had left. "Your arm!" She breathed, "it's healed completely!"
Inuyasha snorted, drawing his arm back. "Of course it healed, its has been three days."
he says is true, child," Kaede replied, "Ye have been in a deep sleep for three days."
it was Kagome's turn to be stunned. Three days . . . what? It only felt like a few hours . . . A loud rumble came from her stomach. "Heh, guessing from the sound of the of my stomach, I guess it has been three days," she said sheepishly. Sang quickly conjured up a bowl of food, and watched in amazement as Kagome began to wolf it all down. No one noticed Inuyasha slip out the door once more, heading for Goshinboku.
So, Kagome . . . you're the reincarnation of the Miko Midoriko . . . she was a strong priestess, as you will be . . . you won't need me hanging around anymore . . . A crystalline tear fell down his cheek, shining in the moonlight. . . . but you still want to give me the Shikon Jewel . . . He shook his head ruefully. you're one confusing girl . . . you always seem to know my all my thoughts and scatter them everywhere, so I won't be able to think straight . . . but Kagome, there's one thing I do know that you might probably never realize . . . Two more tears fell down the hanyou's face. I love you . . .