InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ They need you ❯ Chapter 14 : Irumi ( Chapter 14 )

Hi my dear readers ! lol

 

First of all, I wanted to thanks `Aashni' for the review. I'm glad that some people think like me about not make our two future `lovers' fall for each others too rapidly.

And secondly, like promised to Aashni, here my new chapter. Hope you will like it ! And if you had commentaries to make and all, you know what to do, ne ? :)

ENJOY !

 

Disclaimer : I don't own InuYasha. (pout)

 

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Previously, in the chapter 13 :

 

He chuckled low. « I never or really rarely see you spoke like that my mate. But be careful with Sesshomaru, he is still a pup in a way and can be imprevisible. »

« Hai, I know, I'm sorry. It's just…I really like her and I'm afraid of what could happen to her. »

« I know, mate…me too. Curious creature indeed, this little Miko. We don't have a lot of time to speak, but I understand of what that monk said about in one of this video thing. »

She raised an interrogative glance up to her mate.

« When he spoke about how many males, humans and youkais alike was after her. She doesn't have to do anything beside be herself to attract others. »

« Do I have to be carefull now ? (She chuckles) Hai, I understand your point. And have you see the way the heir of the south look at her ? »

« Hai, I saw and I smelt it too. » He finished by growling.

« Hai. I'm happy that she will not have to be anywhere close to him in a long time. He looked at her like, she was some kind of piece of meat. »

« Indeed. »

They looked together towards the open gate, where their human Miko friend and ally disappeared, praying that she will be ok.

 

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Chapter 14 : Irumi

 

The trip to go see the old miko, Irumi, took three days. Found where exactly she lived was not the most easy thing to do. Nope. The old woman seem to not like very much having a lot of people around her. So, she lived in the middle of the woods, alone. Really easy to find her, don't you think ?

 

During the three days trip, Kagome had to fight two times. Even avoiding villages and the principals roads was not enough to prevent the attacks. The power which was coming in waves from the young miko, combinaison of her holy power and the one of the jewel, attracted a lot of unwanted attentions along the way. Plus, like if it wasn't enought, the poor young woman seem to be haunted by dreams, or more precisely nightmares which seem to have come back in her life more and more often since she came back in this Era. Even dead, the shadow of the evil hanyou didn't seem to want to leave her alone. No, it wasn't just simple nightmares, but memories.

 

So that left Kagome tired of bad nights of sleep and the travel in the middle of the wood, when she arrived in the clearing, early the third day.

 

In the middle of nowhere, in the forest, stood a little hutt in the middle of a small clearing. For an instant, Kagome just observed. She looked down at Kirara. The small neko youkai was nervous, like sensing something. But, may be because of her tiredness, the young miko didn't feel anything abnormal and dismissed it. She decided to enter the clearing.

 

Just the moment she put one foot outside of the woods, she was received really…warmly.

 

« Who are you and what are you doing here, young one ? »

 

Kagome turned around to look toward to where she heard a deep and old voice. She found herself face to face with a petite old woman wearing white and red clothes. But most important, with an arrow of the old miko aimed at her.

Shippo jumped and came to hide behind Kagome. Kirara started to growl or hiss, since she is a cat, and prepared to transform at any moment. Slowly to not made the old woman released her arrow at her, Kagome bent down enough to pet lightly the neko youkai to calm her down.

 

« I'm not an enemy. I'm just here to speak to someone. »

 

The old woman eyed Kagome suspisiously.

« Who are you ? »

 

The young woman gave her a little smile to try to smouth her or something. But she was not sure that was really working. Hm.

 

« My name is Kagome. »

 

« What are your business here ? »

 

« I'm here to speak to the miko Irumi-sama. »

 

She looked at the young woman during a moment but finished by deciding to put away her bow and arrow.

 

« What do you want ? »

 

« I… »

 

But she was cut by the old miko.

« You have miko powers. »

 

« Hm, Hai. »

 

« So what are you doing with two youkais ? And why you aren't wearing the normal miko outfit and not that that kimono ? »

 

« I…It's complicated. But to make short, I didn't like to wear it at first because it make me look like someone else…and now, I just don't like it. For the two youkais, here, it is Shippo and there Kirara. »

 

The old woman look at the three intruders of her Realm calmly but intensly like trying to read their really soul. That made the poor Kagome really uneasy, but she really had to speak at this powerful old miko. If she didn't find a way to control her powers… She shivered at the implication. No, she had to speak to her. Then, an idea came to life in her head.

 

« Mhm…I have an idea. Do you have a garden where you have your herbs Irumi-sama ? »

 

« Yes… ? » She replied, eyeing suspiciously Kagome. She gave her the `what-are-you-up' look.

 

« Hm, When we speak…Shippo can help to weed your garden. »

 

« You want me to leave this little kitsune youkai touch my garden ? How will he know which one… »

 

« Oh that's not a problem. I work with Kaede when you was away Kagome. I can do that. » He puffed fierly.

Kagome couldn't help and giggled.

« I'm sure you can do well, Shippo-chan. » ruffing his hair tenderly.

 

« The miko Kaede ? » Asked the old miko, her curiousity now picked.

 

« Hai. »

 

She hesited a moment like ponder the better solution but gave in and gave her accor.

 

« Kagome… » spoke Shippo, not at all reassured.

 

« Everything is fine Shippo-chan. Just go. »

 

The young kitsune hesited a moment but after receiving a reassuring smile of his mother figure, he run forward the hut, seeing the little garden just in the corner.

 

« Kirara. Can you go with him ? »

 

The neko youkai mewed and followed the young kitsune. When they were at a certain distance, Kagome turned again to face the old miko.

 

« Obaa-san, I…I need your help. »

 

She looked at her suspiciously before added : « What do you need, child ? »

 

« A-a friend of mine said that you are…you are the most powerful miko alive and I'm I'm here to ask you if you can help me with my power. »

 

The old miko stay silencious for a moment, then sat down and invited Kagome to do the same.

 

« Child, I might be one of the most powerful miko but you are certainly the most powerful. »

 

Kagome looked at her with eyes wide open, totaly shocked.

« B-but… »

Irumi put one of her old and callosed hands on the top of the young one. She squeazed it gently.

 

« Kagome child, I can feel your power…and yes they are more important than mine but…you don't control them. »

 

Kagome shook her head. « I…I have something to say you. »

 

« I listen to you, child. »

 

« I-I'm the protector of the Shikon no Tama. You said you know Kaede, right ? »

 

« Hai. »

 

« Her elder sister … I'm her reincarnation. That's why I have the jewel. But three years ago, I shatted it with an arrow accidently. An evil hanyou, Naraku, wanted the jewel and used it to gain more power and kill people…During the last fight, the man…the man I loved was killed saving the life of his half-brother. I-I don't really remember what happened but my friends said that my power increased violently in a rate they never saw before and…I killed Naraku without an arrow or even touch him, just by leaving my power go out of me. (she paused.) But now, everytime I'm really upset, I can't control my powers. They just erupt from me in waves. Miroku-sama said, he was a monk, said that my powers are not at their maximum yet and…I have the jewel inside me…If I use it too, I will die and kill everyone around me…a lot of inoncents youkais could die because of me. I don't know what to do. »

She sobbed.

 

« Calm down, child. ». She put an hand on her knee. « I… »

But stop herself when she felt Kagome tensing. The young miko whispered. « someone is coming. »

 

The old miko jumped on her feet really rapidly for someone of her age, and caught her bow and arrow. At this moment, Irumi felt it too.

« It's a youkai, a really powerful one. »

 

Kagome get up too and put an hand on the arm of the old miko.

« I know him. »

She looked at her, questionaly.

 

« I know who this youkai is but even if I don't know why he is here. »

 

« He ? »

 

« Yes it is… »

 

Noises came from bushes just in front of them, and suddently a scream.

 

« Kagome-sama !! »

 

« Rin-chan ! »

 

« Kagome-sama ! » And she jumped in the arms of the young miko. « Rin is really happy to see Kagome-sama. »

 

« I'm happy too, Rin. »

 

At this moment only, the little girl looked at the left of Kagome and saw the old miko, bow and arrow in hands. She tensed in the arms of the young Miko.

Kagome felt it.

 

« It's ok Rin. She will not harm you, it's a miko. »

 

« Like Kagome-sama ? »

 

« You can say that my child. »

 

Rin hesited and looked up at Kagome to confirm that it is safe. Then turned towards the old Miko.

« Hi. » Smiling a little at her.

 

« Hey, Rin-chan. Shippo-chan and kirara are near the hut overthere. You can go say hello to them too. »

 

Rin smiled brightly at the idea but turned toward the woods from where she came from. Kagome did the same.

At this moment, emerged the one and only Lord Sesshomaru.

 

« Sesshomaru-sama ! » Rin run and hugged his legs. He didn't look down at her but put an hand on top of her head. His eyes rested fixed on the two Mikos.

 

« Can Rin go see Shippo-chan, please, Sesshomaru-sama ? »

 

He finished by looking at her, his gaze still as cold as ever but that didn't seem to unfaze her. He nodded, just one curt one.

 

« Yay !! » With that said, she run foward the hut.

 

« Jaken ! »

 

« H-hai Sesshomaru-sama. You humble servitor is here. »

 

« Go watch Rin. If anything happen… » He left his sentence in suspent.

 

Jaken gulped.

« H-hai my L-lord. »

 

And he run too to follow the little girl. Passing the two Mikos, he glared. Kagome glared back. « Hello to you too, ugly toad. »

He continued to chasse after the little girl, cursing under his breath about filthy human.

 

She turned back to face the Lord.

 

« Hi, Sesshomaru. » She said, smiling.

 

But he didn't acknowledge her, just lock his eyes with hers, and growled. Pompous arrogant ass. She sighed. It is at this moment that she saw that the Miko at her left had still her arrow pointing toward the demon Lord. She remarked that he wasn't really looking at her now and that the old miko was really nervous.

 

« It's ok, Obaa-san. This is Lord Sesshomaru of the Western Lands. Sesshomaru this is Irumi-sama. The Miko that… »

 

« I don't care of who she is, Miko. » He answered back, not even hiding his annoying.

 

« So why are you here ? » She started to become really impatient, hands on her hips. In a flash, he caught her by the throat.

 

« You have no right to ask questions to this Sesshomaru. »

Kagome didn't seem to be afraid but more and more angry. She raised a hand in front of the other Miko to prevent any intervention.

 

« And why not ? » She gave a good human imitation of a growl.

 

He growled back and spat. « Stop this, Miko. » He tight a little making it painfully. She tried to hide it but she saw in his eyes a light of satisfaction. He knew. That made her even more angry.

 

« Or what ? Hm ? You will break my neck…with the arm I regrow for you ! How ironic don't you think ? »

 

« Stop playing game, Miko. »

 

« You regrow his arm, child. » said incredule the old miko.

 

« Oh hm, Hai. It was a gift... long story. » She said, trying to look at Irumi. Then, she looked at her `captor'. She tried to calm down. Screaming at him will just conduct to her prematured death. Yep she had to find something since she didn't wish to die just yet. She almost bite her tongue because of what she was about to say but hey that's way she would prouve that she is the adult one of the two.

So between clenching teeth, she spoke.

 

« Please Sesshomaru, can't we just talk for once without you menacing my life. It's enerving. » Ok not so adult but, she had tried.

 

He dropped her suddently and finished on her rear.

 

« Ouch ! Hey ! you wasn't obliged to throw me on the floor. You could have just put me down. That's hurt (massing her throat and getting up.). »

 

Sesshomaru growled. She looked at him but his gaze wasn't on her. Kagome saw at this moment that the other Miko had still her arrow pointing the demon Lord. No wonder he is grounchy. She almost chuckled. Yeah right, like if he could be smiling and shining in another situation. This day, Hell would be frozing. She sighed.

 

« You can put down your bow, Obaa-san. » She feel suddently really tired. The old woman posed a moment but finished by put it down. Kagome gave her a small smile and face Sesshomaru again.

 

« Seriously Sesshomaru, why are you here ? »

 

Nothing.

 

« It's not that I'm not glad to see Rin but we left the castle just three days ago so that musn't be the reason. »

 

Still nothing. He just stayed without making a move. His eyes staring straight at her. He just starred, no move to answer her.

She sighed again. Yeah, she really feel tired. She passed a hand in her hair. Sesshomaru followed her hand passing in her silky hair with the eyes. But stopped himself. What was he thinking. Her soft voice interupted his through.

 

«  Can you just answer a question for once, please ? »

 

Again nothing. But…

 

« It is the Miko you was looking for ? »

 

She sighed. It is alive and it can speak !! Yep, definitly tired. Sigh again. « Hai. It's the miko Miroku-sama spoke about. »

 

He raised and eye brow at her. She cocked her head on one side.

« What ? »

 

« She is really lesser powerful than you even when you are in your current condition. How could she help you ? »

 

« I…I don't know. »

 

« I can't help you. »

 

She turned to look at the elder Miko.

« What ?! Why ?? »

 

« Lord Sesshomaru gave the point. »

 

« But Miroku… »

 

« What your friend exactly said to you, child ? »

 

« I-I was really afraid to have to do it alone so he said that I could come to see you for help. »

 

« I think, my child, that he said that to you to make you less stressed and fearful. But I'm afraid to have to say to you that you have to do it by yourself. You just need more concentration and meditation to help your energy to come back to a level more normal. »

 

« B-but… »

 

The old Miko took the younger one by the shoulders.

 

« But how am I suppose to do that alone. I don't know how to do that. Hell, I never was able to meditate during long periods like I should do. » She whined.

 

« Stop whimpering, Miko. »

 

She raised her head to look at him with her big deep blue eyes, clouded by tears. But what he said made her anger to come back in full force.

 

« It's easy for you to say ! I'm alone, I have to protect Shippo. I have to protect this stupid jewel which found to come back inside me was the most secured place. The big joke ! Every dark humans and youkais attack me for this stupid Shikon. Others youkais, just because I'm human or Miko. On top of that, I must to find why all those youkais disappeared before it is too late, but I'm all alone !! » She fall on her knees. And continu just above whispers. « I never was alone in this side before…InuYasha was always there to protect me. Now, I'm all alone. (she sobbed) I'm so afraid. If I failled, how many people will die because of me ? Can't you understand that, Sesshomaru ? »

 

He didn't say anything, Just stared down at her. He didn't miss that the lack of confident in her was of the most important problem. But there is something that caught his attention : She didn't fear for her own life, which could explain why she never really fear him, but for the others around her if she failed. Her selfishness is really what shocked him. This human was really unique and…bizarre. But may be, one day, he will be about to perce her secret and prouve that even her… She is just another human… not a creature who deserved the respect she inspired, even to him.

 

« Raise Miko. »

 

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End of the chapter 14.

 

Don't hate me for stopping now, please (puppy eyes)

 

Hope you had enjoyed this chapter. :)

 

See you later and take care, Sweetest Angel