InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Transcending Time ❯ Out of the Frying Pan and Into the Fire ( Chapter 2 )

 

Rating: NC-17 due to language and some seriously compromises scenes. 

Disclaimer: I don't own any of Rumiko Takahashi's characters used and/or mentioned in this story. 

Pairings: -Inuyasha X Kagome

-Miroku X Sango 

Summary: Inuyasha, the only living Egyptian god of his time, died from the betrayal of his people. Only to have his story depicted on his tomb walls, though it was lost to the sands of time. Until Kagome (a recently graduated Egyptologist from Tokyo University) eagerly goes on a mission to follow her dreams, only to open his tomb and read his heart breaking story. This will soon become her portal to the past, and to a love unknown.

 

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“Talking”

`Thinking'

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A/N: Just for the hell of it:

Buddhist Wisdom

”Abandon anger,
be done with conceit,
Get beyond every fetter.
When for name & form
you have no attachment
--have nothing at all--
no sufferings, no stresses, invade.”

-Dhammapada 17, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu.

 

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Transcending Time 

Chapter Two

Out Of the Frying Pan and Into the Fire

 

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A silent scream spread across Kagome's face, as she looked behind her friend towards the sand dunes. On the dune was a dark looming figure, sitting on a gallant steed, silently watching them.

 

 

“Oh my Kami ... Rin run!” yelled Kagome. Quickly before Rin could turn her head, Kagome had grabbed her hand and began to race towards the white limestone temple.

 

 

Bewildered by Kagome's actions Rin looked behind her, only to rush past her friend in fear of the sight of the dark figure racing towards them, its crimson eyes glowing in hatred. `Well this is new' thought Kagome sarcastically as Rin dragged her along. Quickly they dashed towards the temple, and forced open its creaking old, wooden doors; into the silent darkness.

 

 

They pushed and shoved through the huge doors, there bare feet slipping and sliding on the dusty floor. Hurriedly they closed the doors just as the looming figure was about to enter. There was no sound outside. Besides their own heavy breathing and the calm rustle of the billowing sands, nothing could be heard.

 

 

Noticing this Kagome then opened the door a pinch and peered beyond, only to find.... nothing? `That's weird,' thought Kagome “I could have sworn...” her brow wrinkled in thought. Pushing Kagome aside Rin looked out and also said nothing ``K this is fucked up, seriously' Rin thought. Sighing, both women closed the doors and rested in the safety of the temple's darkness.

 

 

 

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Outside the figure was once again on top of the dunes. The full moon raised behind his broad figure, creating an unearthly image. The figure bowed his head and a deep calming voice whispered sadly into the wind “I am sorry Miko, but it had to be done; for the safety of our future and the future for you. Farewell.” And just like that the figure dissipated, leaving no traces of its presence behind in the lonely dessert night.

 

 

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“That was a close one” commented Kagome as they walked into the darkness, using the walls as there guide. The only sound besides them talking was the rustling of Kagome's navy blue, and Rin's lilac purple pajamas pants and tank tops.

 

 

“No kidding, I thought we were goners” replied Rin

 

 

Out of the blue, Kagome let out a joyous shout of “Found it!” She pressed a concealed stone button in the wall, which caused a train reaction of torches lighting up. The dark corridor was suddenly thrown into bright contrast. Stunned and shocked Rin halted in her progression.

 

 

“How did you do that?” Rin asked amazed

 

 

“Luck?” Kagome mocked.

 

 

“Yea whatever, but look!” responding to the command Kagome looked around. Golden and silver objects littered the ground, twinkling in the faint light from the torches. Mounds of colorful Silks glittered along the walls, and oddly shaped jars were placed in rows beside the silks.

 

 

In front of them, two large white limestone statues guarded a doorway. They were adorned in the traditional royal guard uniform, their spears crossing at the tips, forming the top of the doorway. Their beautiful faces were set in a permanent frown, though as Kagome and Rin approached, Rin could have sworn they moved to smile a greeting at them.

 

 

Eventually they came to a room filled rows and rows of hieroglyphs. It was just like a library except instead of the books being on the shelves, the books were written on them. They excitedly moved towards the farthest one to their left, and Kagome read aloud:

 

 

“Pitiful, it's just plain pitiful how the humans act. Running around, betraying others and sentencing them to death, just to get a few coins. Pitiful. Except her, she is somehow different, her ebony hair and chocolate brown eyes. I can't trust her, her or her miko ways”

 

 

All the stories were like this, full of pain and betrayal, and also the stories told of a love, a love between a man and a miko.

 

 

Kagome and Rin moved from wall to wall, story to story. Kagome, reading aloud about grand battles in victory, and the petty struggles of everyday life. All except for the last, unfinished story:

 

 

“It seems I was right after all, the bitch. She betrayed me for someone I dare not mention. I will rip apart that bastard, and I will personally see to that whore's death. Though, I must do it quickly. They turn even my most loyal followers against me. Today is judgment day and the betrayal of my people will not go unpunished for .....”

 

 

It ended there. Kagome cried silent tears for the poor man. Unable to remain longer, Rin and Kagome left, steadying themselves for what lay ahead in the still unexplored caverns.

 

 

They soon came to a tomb. A golden sarcophagus inscribed with all the prayers and worships for a god, except `gods can't die' thought Kagome. Moving over to the center she tried to get a closer look. Its face was destroyed, along with most of the wordings and prayers, all except for the name… “Inuyasha” Kagome whispered.

 

 

All of a sudden, a flash of blinding white light forced their eyes closed. Once the light dissipated, they opened their eyes to find themselves back outside, though instead of it being night, like they thought it would be, it was daytime. Their gaze met the harsh gaze of an amethyst one. A gruff voice brought them both back to reality

 

 

“Don't move” the voice ordered.

 

 

Both Kagome and Rin felt sharp spears jabbing into their backs, and harsh men's laughter at their predicament. `Let me guess, things are gonna get a lot worse' Rin thought as she winced from the pain of the metal cutting the delicate tanned skin of her back.

 

 

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A/N: Alrighty I apologize for this taking so long and being so short, but I hope it is still good nonetheless. Anyway please review, flames are welcome (`cause it enables me to fix what you do not like ^.^). And as for the “Buddhist Wisdom” I thought I kinda fit this chapter, due to the “stories”. If you are confused, don't be scared to ask. I would also LOVE to thank my Beta Megumi, Thank you for editing so well.

 

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