InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Soul of a Hanyou ❯ Keoko ( Chapter 3 )

Chapter 3- Keoko

When he awoke, Kisho was no longer in pain. But still delusional and confused, he decided to stay in bed until someone came. Luckily within the next few seconds a girl of 20 walked into the lavish home. She was dressed in miko clothing, but had a younger face than that of Midoriko. She dressed his wounds silently, as though she thought that he was asleep. Kisho spoke up “What is you name maiden?” As though surprised he could was speaking to her; she said in and angelic voice “Keoko”. `Keoko' thought Kisho, savoring it's beautiful sound. Over the next few days Keoko would come in every morning and redress his wounds, and give him herbs to consume.

Kisho was still a bit delirious from his lose of blood, and often drifted into a deep sleep and dreamed. He always had the same dream over and over again. There was a girl, about 19 who wore 5 black diamonds around her neck fashion into a star. She had flowing brown hair and stunning blue eyes, and when he caught a glimpse of her in a harmless demonic form her hair would turn orange. Kisho concentrated on the image, and upon doing so, a name came to mind, Nianna. He liked the sound of it, sweet and beautiful, just like the girl's appearance. He still didn't know what it meant, but nevertheless he still dreamed. Until the day came that he could finally leave fully recovered. But before he did, he asked Keoko to come with him. “I wouldn't have it any other way.” Replied Keoko, for the two had hopelessly fallen in love while Kisho had healed.

So they left the village in search of a peaceful private place in which to settle down. But during their search, Kisho began having more dreams, about the same sweet girl; only now, she didn't look so sweet. After smiling at him, a jewel in her forehead appeared one that was identical to the others but illuminated an evil black essence. Her eyes beamed red, her amber hair turned raven colored, her elegant fingers turned into claws, her fangs grew larger, her ears became pointed and the rest of the jewels, burned the color of a deep black so consuming Kisho thought that the girl might disappear just from wearing them. He tried to rationalize what might be happening to her, but he awoke with a cold sweat. He knew what this meant.