InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Secrets and Hidden Truth of Kagome ❯ The Wish ( Chapter 20 )
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By: AngelMiko 
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Drama / Romance | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 08.25.2004 | Updated On: 09.05.2004 | Pages: 2 | Words: 2.5K | Visits: 533 | Status: Completed
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Drama / Romance | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 08.25.2004 | Updated On: 09.05.2004 | Pages: 2 | Words: 2.5K | Visits: 533 | Status: Completed
Disclaimer: Nope still don't own them.
The Wish
Kagome explained to Inuyasha and Miroku what was going on. She then turned to Sango and asked her:
"Would you like to go to the hot springs with me?"
"Of course. Sesshomaru, Inuyasha I trust that the two of you can keep Miroku away," replied Sango.
The brothers nodded. The girls went back to Kaede's empty hut, got their bathing supplies and went to the hot springs. When they got there both girls stripped down, got into the springs and relaxed.
"Kags, what is your wish going to be?" Sango couldn't resist asking, her curosity was eating away at her.
"San, I had a talk with Kikyo before I went home, after Inuyasha had that fit when we disappeared for the day. I knew then who's side she was truly on. She asked me to forgive her."
When Kagome said that Sango's mouth dropped open in shock.
"Yea that was almost my reaction too, but I told her that I had forgiven her a long time ago. I knew it wasn't her fault that she was brought back to life. She thought that Inuyasha loved me. I corrected her on that and told her that she still held his heart and I was only in there as a sister. Something told me to trust her, so I did. I am going to wish for her life to be restored as well as one other."
Kagome could feel Inuyasha and Sesshomaru within hearing distance so she did not tell Sango whom the other person was, at least not out loud. Kagome linked her mind to Sango's and told her that she could not make any sound when she told her who the other person was because the guys were within hearing distance.
'I am going to wish for Inutashio's life to be restored as well. No one knows that Kohaku is alive and well so they will think it is going to be him.'
Sango's mouth once again dropped. All she could do was nod her head. The girls quickly finished their bath while talking about things that no one but them would understand. They suceeded in confusing the two brothers which Kagome thought was quite funny. Sango gave her a confused look, so Kagome leaned over and whispered to her that they had confused Inuyasha and Sesshomaru. Both girls were laughing as they got out of the springs, got dressed and started walking back towards Kaede's hut. They laughed even harder when they saw the brothers' confused looks on their faces. When they walked into the hut they saw that Kaede had already fixed supper for them and had their futons out. Kaede looked at Kagome and smiled.
"So the transformation is complete. Welcome back Lady Kagome."
"Thank you Kaede. There is something I must know though. Did you know all along?"
"Aye child, I did. I could not tell ye because I was sworn to secrecy by yer father. I am suprised that ye, Lord Sesshomaru, did not know until recent events."
"I must admit, I had my suspicions when she pulled the Tetsusaiga from the stone in my Father's tomb. It was something that he said before he died that made me wonder. He told me that only the one chosen as the future Lady of the Western Lands would be able to pull that sword from its resting place."
Kagome had always wondered why she had been able to pull that sword out, now she knew. It had always been part of her destiny to meet Inuyasha and his to protect her. She looked over at her best friend who was sitting contentedly across the room from her with Kikyo by his side. She then looked to her left and saw Sango and Miroku sitting closer than she had ever seen them before. She stood up from her comfortable postion on Sesshomaru's lap reluctantly, but she knew she had to get the wish over with otherwise the journey to her father's castle would be more dangerous than it had to be.
"Sango, Kikyo will you two walk with me please?"
Both women got up from their places and walked to Kagome. Kagome looked at all three of the guys in turn with a look that said "follow and you will face me!" Of course they all got the message loud and clear, none of them wanted to see a pissed off Kagome. The women walked out of the hut and towards the God Tree. Sango and Kikyo knew why they were summoned out here with Kagome. It was time to make the wish.
"Kikyo, are you ready for this?"
"Yes, Kagome, I am."
"Very well, I am going to put a barrier up around us so that the spell will only affect those in a five foot radius. It is safer that way. First thing I have to do is take back the part of my soul that is in you. Then I will make the wish. This barrier will be totally soundproof so that no one watching or listening will be able to hear what we are saying or doing."
Both Sango and Kikyo nodded. Kagome stood in front of Kikyo, erected the barrier, and closed her eyes and concentrated on calling back her soul. A bright blue orb flew out of Kikyo's body and into Kagome's, once she felt that happen Kagome opened her eyes. She then took the jewel from around her neck and held it in both hands stretched out in front of her. She once again closed her eyes and said these words aloud:
"Jewel of Four Souls, I Lady Kagome of the Northern and Western Lands, call upon you as the True Protector & Guardian to grant my wish. I wish that the priestess Kikyo, and the great Lord Inutashio's lives be restored as they were before. Return to them the souls that were lost so needlessly, and release the priestess Midoriko's soul so that she may rest in peace as well as banish the demon's soul to hell where it belongs. That is my wish."
The inside of the barrier glowed with a bright bluish pink light. The light was so bright and the magic so strong that everyone came running to make sure that the women were alright. No one had ever felt such a strong surge of magic before, it was ten times stronger than that of Mikoriko's. Inuyasha and Sesshomaru made sure to stand ten feet away due to the force of the magic. When the light faded there stood Kagome, Sango, a very much alive Kikyo, and a male demon with long silver hair. No one knew what to think. They also saw Midoriko apear. Kagome let the barrier down so everyone could hear what Midoriko had to say.
"You have done well, Kagome, Lady of the Northern and Western Lands. You have figured out the kind of wish it takes to set me free and banish the demon's soul to hell. You made two selfless wishes in one. I am very proud of you. I knew that Fate and Destiny were right in choosing you as the true protector and guardian of the Shikon No Tama. You have proven yourself worthy of that very title. You are destined for greatness, my child. All of you are. I must warn you that your destinies have not intertwined by chance. You were all meant to become friends and to form the bond that you have with Lady Kagome. Yes, even Kikyo was meant to be given a true second chance at life. I must go now, but Lady Kagome if you need me just call for me and I will come assist you," with that Midoriko's spirit left.
Kikyo placed her hands on Kagome's and they both watched as the jewel disappeared. What no one but Inutashio noticed was that the jewel did not truly disappear, it embedded itself into the sword at Kagome's side just below the crest of the North. He figured it was time to turn around and face his sons. He could sense the mixed emotions in both of them. He was very suprised that he sensed any emotion in Sesshomaru at all. He looked at his future daughter-in-law and smiled, she smiled back at him and nodded. They both linked to each other's minds to talk for a few minutes.
'Thank you Kagome. I owe my life to you.'
'Inutashio, you owe me nothing. I have missed you dearly, but your mate and your sons have missed you more than I.'
'I have missed all of you as well, Kagome. I trust that your mother has kept Yuma safe?'
'Of course. Did you expect any less?'
'No. Your mother and father were always such wonderful friends of ours. I am glad to see that has not changed. I am so proud of you Kagome. You have become the most powerful miko in existance in just a matter of two years when others have died before they reach the level you achieved after only six months.'
'I think that it is time for you to face your sons, my lord. I can feel Sesshomaru getting very impatient.'
Inutashio nodded and turned around. The look on both of his sons' faces was priceless. There was shock on Inuyasha's and even though Sesshomaru did not show it on his face it was in his eyes if you looked close enough.
"F-f-f-father?" Inuyasha managed to get out.
"Yes, my sons it is me. I have been brought back thanks to our Kagome. She gave Yuma her deepest desire, and from what I understand yours as well."
Inuyasha couldn't hold back any longer, he ran to his father and gave him a hug. He had been without him for so long that it was hard to believe he was really here and alive again. Inuyasha then walked over to Kagome and gave her a hug also.
"Thank you, Kags, for returning to me two people that I love dearly and lost. I don't know how to ever repay you my sister." Inuyasha said loud enough for everyone to hear.
"Inuyasha, my brother, the best way for you to repay me is just to be happy. I am sorry that I could not give you the other thing that you wished for, but I have a feeling that you will get that in the end. There is still one way for you to obtain that, I can't tell you how, only that there is another way. All I want is your happiness as payment. I hope that you and Kikyo will be as happy as your brother and I are. And DO NOT correct me, either of you. You are brothers, half or not, the fact remains that you are brothers and you both need to set aside your damn differences and act like it!!"
Kagome walked off leaving a very stunned Inuyasha and Sesshomaru behind.
"She is right boys. It is time to put your petty differences aside and act like the family that you are. You both have two things in common, me and you both love Kagome. Inuyasha you love her as a sister and Sesshomaru you are in love with her. It amazes me that even after 1000 years apart you and Kagome are still very much in love with each other, as much as you were when you made those vows."
Inutashio walked away, motioning for everyone else to do the same and leave his sons to talk.
"They are both right, as much as I hate to admit that Kagome is right, she usually is though. Having Dad agree with her though is a shock to me, but he did always want us to get along," said Inuyasha.
"You know, I never really hated you. I was jealous of you. You had something that I did not and didn't think that I ever could have again. You had the woman you loved and that loved you in return. I thought I had lost Kagome forever. I actually convinced myself that she was dead even though deep down I knew that she wasn't."
"How did you know?"
Sesshomaru pulled aside the left side of his haori reavealing the mark of the North. Inuyasha gasped in shock. He had never seen that mark there before.
"How long have you had that? I have never seen it before."
"Kagome put it there 1000 years ago, the night of her birthday when I gave her the necklace. The vow that Father spoke of was something between Kagome and I. I gave her that necklace as a symbol of my love for her and only her. She made this mark as a symbol of her love for me and only me. She said that if she should give her heart to another or should she die before we make the vow of words a bond of love then the mark would fade until it was nothing and free me of the vow. It has never faded and neither has my love for her. If anything both have become stronger. It is much like the bond that you share with her only in a different aspect."
"I understand, but know this brother, if you hurt her I will not ever forgive you and I will kill you. That is a promise. I have vowed to protect Kagome with my life, just because Kikyo is alive again and Kagome is my sister that is a vow I will not ever break. I will protect both of them with my life if I have to. Kagome has put her life on the line for me so many times as I have for her as well and will continue to do."
The Wish
Kagome explained to Inuyasha and Miroku what was going on. She then turned to Sango and asked her:
"Would you like to go to the hot springs with me?"
"Of course. Sesshomaru, Inuyasha I trust that the two of you can keep Miroku away," replied Sango.
The brothers nodded. The girls went back to Kaede's empty hut, got their bathing supplies and went to the hot springs. When they got there both girls stripped down, got into the springs and relaxed.
"Kags, what is your wish going to be?" Sango couldn't resist asking, her curosity was eating away at her.
"San, I had a talk with Kikyo before I went home, after Inuyasha had that fit when we disappeared for the day. I knew then who's side she was truly on. She asked me to forgive her."
When Kagome said that Sango's mouth dropped open in shock.
"Yea that was almost my reaction too, but I told her that I had forgiven her a long time ago. I knew it wasn't her fault that she was brought back to life. She thought that Inuyasha loved me. I corrected her on that and told her that she still held his heart and I was only in there as a sister. Something told me to trust her, so I did. I am going to wish for her life to be restored as well as one other."
Kagome could feel Inuyasha and Sesshomaru within hearing distance so she did not tell Sango whom the other person was, at least not out loud. Kagome linked her mind to Sango's and told her that she could not make any sound when she told her who the other person was because the guys were within hearing distance.
'I am going to wish for Inutashio's life to be restored as well. No one knows that Kohaku is alive and well so they will think it is going to be him.'
Sango's mouth once again dropped. All she could do was nod her head. The girls quickly finished their bath while talking about things that no one but them would understand. They suceeded in confusing the two brothers which Kagome thought was quite funny. Sango gave her a confused look, so Kagome leaned over and whispered to her that they had confused Inuyasha and Sesshomaru. Both girls were laughing as they got out of the springs, got dressed and started walking back towards Kaede's hut. They laughed even harder when they saw the brothers' confused looks on their faces. When they walked into the hut they saw that Kaede had already fixed supper for them and had their futons out. Kaede looked at Kagome and smiled.
"So the transformation is complete. Welcome back Lady Kagome."
"Thank you Kaede. There is something I must know though. Did you know all along?"
"Aye child, I did. I could not tell ye because I was sworn to secrecy by yer father. I am suprised that ye, Lord Sesshomaru, did not know until recent events."
"I must admit, I had my suspicions when she pulled the Tetsusaiga from the stone in my Father's tomb. It was something that he said before he died that made me wonder. He told me that only the one chosen as the future Lady of the Western Lands would be able to pull that sword from its resting place."
Kagome had always wondered why she had been able to pull that sword out, now she knew. It had always been part of her destiny to meet Inuyasha and his to protect her. She looked over at her best friend who was sitting contentedly across the room from her with Kikyo by his side. She then looked to her left and saw Sango and Miroku sitting closer than she had ever seen them before. She stood up from her comfortable postion on Sesshomaru's lap reluctantly, but she knew she had to get the wish over with otherwise the journey to her father's castle would be more dangerous than it had to be.
"Sango, Kikyo will you two walk with me please?"
Both women got up from their places and walked to Kagome. Kagome looked at all three of the guys in turn with a look that said "follow and you will face me!" Of course they all got the message loud and clear, none of them wanted to see a pissed off Kagome. The women walked out of the hut and towards the God Tree. Sango and Kikyo knew why they were summoned out here with Kagome. It was time to make the wish.
"Kikyo, are you ready for this?"
"Yes, Kagome, I am."
"Very well, I am going to put a barrier up around us so that the spell will only affect those in a five foot radius. It is safer that way. First thing I have to do is take back the part of my soul that is in you. Then I will make the wish. This barrier will be totally soundproof so that no one watching or listening will be able to hear what we are saying or doing."
Both Sango and Kikyo nodded. Kagome stood in front of Kikyo, erected the barrier, and closed her eyes and concentrated on calling back her soul. A bright blue orb flew out of Kikyo's body and into Kagome's, once she felt that happen Kagome opened her eyes. She then took the jewel from around her neck and held it in both hands stretched out in front of her. She once again closed her eyes and said these words aloud:
"Jewel of Four Souls, I Lady Kagome of the Northern and Western Lands, call upon you as the True Protector & Guardian to grant my wish. I wish that the priestess Kikyo, and the great Lord Inutashio's lives be restored as they were before. Return to them the souls that were lost so needlessly, and release the priestess Midoriko's soul so that she may rest in peace as well as banish the demon's soul to hell where it belongs. That is my wish."
The inside of the barrier glowed with a bright bluish pink light. The light was so bright and the magic so strong that everyone came running to make sure that the women were alright. No one had ever felt such a strong surge of magic before, it was ten times stronger than that of Mikoriko's. Inuyasha and Sesshomaru made sure to stand ten feet away due to the force of the magic. When the light faded there stood Kagome, Sango, a very much alive Kikyo, and a male demon with long silver hair. No one knew what to think. They also saw Midoriko apear. Kagome let the barrier down so everyone could hear what Midoriko had to say.
"You have done well, Kagome, Lady of the Northern and Western Lands. You have figured out the kind of wish it takes to set me free and banish the demon's soul to hell. You made two selfless wishes in one. I am very proud of you. I knew that Fate and Destiny were right in choosing you as the true protector and guardian of the Shikon No Tama. You have proven yourself worthy of that very title. You are destined for greatness, my child. All of you are. I must warn you that your destinies have not intertwined by chance. You were all meant to become friends and to form the bond that you have with Lady Kagome. Yes, even Kikyo was meant to be given a true second chance at life. I must go now, but Lady Kagome if you need me just call for me and I will come assist you," with that Midoriko's spirit left.
Kikyo placed her hands on Kagome's and they both watched as the jewel disappeared. What no one but Inutashio noticed was that the jewel did not truly disappear, it embedded itself into the sword at Kagome's side just below the crest of the North. He figured it was time to turn around and face his sons. He could sense the mixed emotions in both of them. He was very suprised that he sensed any emotion in Sesshomaru at all. He looked at his future daughter-in-law and smiled, she smiled back at him and nodded. They both linked to each other's minds to talk for a few minutes.
'Thank you Kagome. I owe my life to you.'
'Inutashio, you owe me nothing. I have missed you dearly, but your mate and your sons have missed you more than I.'
'I have missed all of you as well, Kagome. I trust that your mother has kept Yuma safe?'
'Of course. Did you expect any less?'
'No. Your mother and father were always such wonderful friends of ours. I am glad to see that has not changed. I am so proud of you Kagome. You have become the most powerful miko in existance in just a matter of two years when others have died before they reach the level you achieved after only six months.'
'I think that it is time for you to face your sons, my lord. I can feel Sesshomaru getting very impatient.'
Inutashio nodded and turned around. The look on both of his sons' faces was priceless. There was shock on Inuyasha's and even though Sesshomaru did not show it on his face it was in his eyes if you looked close enough.
"F-f-f-father?" Inuyasha managed to get out.
"Yes, my sons it is me. I have been brought back thanks to our Kagome. She gave Yuma her deepest desire, and from what I understand yours as well."
Inuyasha couldn't hold back any longer, he ran to his father and gave him a hug. He had been without him for so long that it was hard to believe he was really here and alive again. Inuyasha then walked over to Kagome and gave her a hug also.
"Thank you, Kags, for returning to me two people that I love dearly and lost. I don't know how to ever repay you my sister." Inuyasha said loud enough for everyone to hear.
"Inuyasha, my brother, the best way for you to repay me is just to be happy. I am sorry that I could not give you the other thing that you wished for, but I have a feeling that you will get that in the end. There is still one way for you to obtain that, I can't tell you how, only that there is another way. All I want is your happiness as payment. I hope that you and Kikyo will be as happy as your brother and I are. And DO NOT correct me, either of you. You are brothers, half or not, the fact remains that you are brothers and you both need to set aside your damn differences and act like it!!"
Kagome walked off leaving a very stunned Inuyasha and Sesshomaru behind.
"She is right boys. It is time to put your petty differences aside and act like the family that you are. You both have two things in common, me and you both love Kagome. Inuyasha you love her as a sister and Sesshomaru you are in love with her. It amazes me that even after 1000 years apart you and Kagome are still very much in love with each other, as much as you were when you made those vows."
Inutashio walked away, motioning for everyone else to do the same and leave his sons to talk.
"They are both right, as much as I hate to admit that Kagome is right, she usually is though. Having Dad agree with her though is a shock to me, but he did always want us to get along," said Inuyasha.
"You know, I never really hated you. I was jealous of you. You had something that I did not and didn't think that I ever could have again. You had the woman you loved and that loved you in return. I thought I had lost Kagome forever. I actually convinced myself that she was dead even though deep down I knew that she wasn't."
"How did you know?"
Sesshomaru pulled aside the left side of his haori reavealing the mark of the North. Inuyasha gasped in shock. He had never seen that mark there before.
"How long have you had that? I have never seen it before."
"Kagome put it there 1000 years ago, the night of her birthday when I gave her the necklace. The vow that Father spoke of was something between Kagome and I. I gave her that necklace as a symbol of my love for her and only her. She made this mark as a symbol of her love for me and only me. She said that if she should give her heart to another or should she die before we make the vow of words a bond of love then the mark would fade until it was nothing and free me of the vow. It has never faded and neither has my love for her. If anything both have become stronger. It is much like the bond that you share with her only in a different aspect."
"I understand, but know this brother, if you hurt her I will not ever forgive you and I will kill you. That is a promise. I have vowed to protect Kagome with my life, just because Kikyo is alive again and Kagome is my sister that is a vow I will not ever break. I will protect both of them with my life if I have to. Kagome has put her life on the line for me so many times as I have for her as well and will continue to do."