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Forgotten Past

Chapter X

 

Disclaimer: I do NOT own Yuyu Hakusho or Inuyasha. It truly saddens me to say that, but I can not tell a lie... Ok, I could... but I'd be sent to jail for plagiarizing...

 

Author of Forgotten Past: Chrystal-Hearts

 

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This is how we mind speak

/Hiei/

\Shuichi\

\Youko\

\Kurama\

(Someone else)

 

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Last Time:

"What did you need us for sis?" Souta asked as he sat gently down beside her.

 

"You've always wondered Souta, why I came home bleeding. Why my blood was... strange."

 

"Yes, but you never wanted to talk about it." He said calmly.

 

"I-I've decided to tell you... and you Keiko, you're my cousin. We're close, so I want you to know. And Hiei, you're my mate. You've shown me your past, so... you deserve to know mine."

 

Souta moved and placed his arms around her as he nuzzled into her neck. It was a habit he'd picked up from her. "It's ok sis."

 

"I know." She said with a sigh. "It all started on my fifteenth birthday..."

 

This Time:

 

She went through all that had happened up until they broke free from the oni's belly. About what happened to Kohaku, their many battles, and their few friends. She then went on to describe the training she'd undergone and how she had been adopted by Sesshoumaru when she turned sixteen. At midnight that night, her powers had sky rocketed, shooting higher than even Kikyo's, but she was untrained and Inuyasha seemingly couldn't feel it. So she slowly trained herself on how to use them. Sesshoumaru could help slightly, but Miroku helped a little more. They each trained her in their weapon of choice.

 

That had taken a few years to finish as they continually battled Naraku. The southern lands had even attacked the western. The entire Inu-gami returned to the dog demon lord's lands to help out. The war lasted for three long years before the west finally won. Kagome had snuck into their campsite and purified the southern demon lord. She then turned on the army, slaughtering all who stood against her big brother. Blood dripped from her body as she showed no mercy, gutting some, beheading a few, and purifying the rest.

 

She returned to her own campsite at dawn. Her entire body was covered in blood. Crimson and black dripped from her finger tips as her eyes burned a midnight blue. She'd returned to find Inuyasha missing. He'd gone to play with his toy corpse. But she shrugged it off. Sesshoumaru stared at her with pride in his normally cold golden eyes. With that, she nodded and left for a bath. The war was won. After that, rumor spread of a miko of the western lands. The demons called her Aka No Miko or Megami No Miko while the humans called her Shinsei No Miko, Kenage No Miko, and Mamoru No Youkai Taijiya Miko.

 

She explained how Kouga joined their group after that, followed by Ayame. Their battles with Naraku and his incarnations became harsher, the only one who seemed to remain unhurt after a battle was Inuyasha. Sesshoumaru normally came out with simply a few scratches. By this time, Sango and Miroku had had Tsukiyomi. The little two year-old was left with Kaede while they headed for the final battle. "After many battles with Naraku, I had managed to steal about half of the shards back." Kagome explained to her listeners. "The last fight before our final battle was at a human village. I-I lost control. Naraku sent only a puppet that was killed quickly by Sesshoumaru. Inuyasha had ran off after the shinidamachu."

 

Memories

 

They battled for hours before Kagome saw her son start to weaken. He had taken a few hits for Rin who refused to be left behind. She had also been trained to use Shugendo. So she was also a slayer. Rin cried out and Kagome turned to her. Shippo had fallen with a sword through the stomach, and Rin took a hit through the shoulder. The scene had the miko's eyes widening, before she lost control as a demon neared her little boy. "SHIPPO!" She screamed as power surged all around her and everything went black. They watched as she killed people, both humans and demons. The entire village soon became a pile of ash from Kagome's assault. Ashes fell all around them as her black eyes slowly returned to a stormy blue-gray, and she fainted.

 

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The group stood at the ready, weapons poised. Sango stood at Miroku's side, proudly holding her Hiraikotsu behind her. Power encased the entire group, even though the great tai youkai and the young human girl were not present. Naraku gave the signal and his demons charged. That caused their side to move into action. Shippo fought with deadly skill, taking out many with his newest attacks. Plants obeyed his will as they went after the enemy. Those who weren't entrapped were cut down with a gleaming blade.

 

Inuyasha disappeared, but his windscar could be seen, though it looked as if it wasn't striking anything. Miroku used his wind tunnel, offuda, and staff to take out many. Sango used hiraikotsu and her blade met those who got too close. Kouga and Ayame were tearing into the enemy with their own attacks while Kirara and the wolves were using fang and claw to tear the enemy apart. When the deadly saimyosho arrived, Kagome ceased firing arrows and ran to Miroku's side. Using her spiritual powers, she placed her hand over his and purified everything before it entered. Wolves protected their backs as they took out many.

 

But soon his air void could no longer take the strain, and he had to close it. Kagome moved off and started tearing into the enemy as well. They were doing great until he appeared. Inuyasha showed up on their side and Naraku's army paused. The kurohanyou himself stepped out into the front lines with a twisted smile. "I suggest you give up. If you do, I may let you live."

 

"We'll never give in to you!" Kagome called out as she glared at him.

 

"That's too bad Kagome," said a voice closer to them. The entire group turned to a smirking Inuyasha. "I knew you were an idiot, just a stupid reincarnation. You don't deserve Kikyo's soul." And then he attacked, killing all on her side and knocking her out.

 

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Blurry eyes woke up to take in their surroundings. It was a jail cell and it had her panicked. "It seems that you're finally awake my little miko," said a deep voice that had her shivering in disgust.

 

"I am not yours, Naraku."

 

"No, I suppose you're not... yet."

 

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She was cruelly tortured. It was two days before she could escape. And when she did, the entire castle was up in flames. Her power crackled around her, but she kept it completely masked. Grabbing a bow and a few arrows from a demon guard that she'd killed, she found Naraku. Using her arrow, she shot him and stole the shikon jewel. Naraku quickly got over the effect of her arrows and chased after her. Soon Kikyo and Inuyasha joined him. Kikyo's shinidamachu stole fragments of her soul till there was barely any left.

 

Soon she collapsed onto the forest floor, but none pursued her. She fainted. Hours later and her eyes slowly opened. Her body felt drained from the loss of her soul. So with the last of her strength, she joined the jewel and made the wish. For some reason, her body regained its strength after about two hours more. Rising shakily to her feet, she made a run for it, knowing somehow that she had to make it to the Goshinboku. Her body seemed to be changed slightly, but she didn't notice. No, she didn't even care at the moment.

 

Inuyasha was close on her trail when she reached his forest. The sacred tree's aura shielded a part of the forest, and that was her destination. Just as she reached seeing distance of the barrier, Inuyasha slashed her shoulder. Pain shot through her as her back was hit next. Ignoring him, she ran further, but was again stopped. "Why Inuyasha? I loved you!" She screamed as she was knocked down. Her words had him pausing, just long enough for her to get up and start running again. She made it to the tree's barrier just as he came up behind her. He slashed at her back again, knocking her into the tree. Closing her eyes, she allowed herself to sink into the Tree of Ages. Her body and soul being perfectly preserved in her own stasis lock.

 

The tree released her a week after the last time she entered the well. There's no need to worry your family. I like them. The tree said as it pushed her body from its depths. I will always help you when you need it. The stay in the tree had changed her immensely. Her body was now centuries old, but still looked only sixteen. Power steadily danced around her body, encasing her in its comforting warmth. When her calm eyes opened, they looked up into the moon before shifting back to the God Tree. Her hand brushed against the bare spot where Inuyasha was once pinned. Her eyes saddened for a few moments, before she turned to find Souta behind her.

 

End Of Memories

 

"That's most of what happened." Kagome said as she finished her story.

 

"You mean the clay whore has most of your soul now?!" Shippo demanded as he quickly transformed back to his humanoid form.

 

"I'm alright though Shippo." Kagome said quickly.

 

"You're missing almost all of your soul, and you're alright!" The kitsune demanded while seething.

 

"I've been living like this for five years Shippo!"

 

"And that makes it better?" The kitsune questioned.

 

"I'm fine as long as I visit Goshinboku once a month." The girl said with a huff. "The tree helps me, giving me energy."

 

"Sis, is that what automatically masks your energy?" Souta asked as he looked at her.

 

"It might be."

 

"What did you mean by your blood being odd?" Keiko suddenly asked.

 

The girl sighed. "It's simply different." Kagome sighed as she curled against her brother.

 

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"Kagome," Hiei sighed as he nuzzled further into her hair.

 

The girl pressed closer to him while whimpering. "Don't.. leave me... Hiei.."

 

"I'm here Kagome." He whispered to her as he wrapped his arm around her waist. The girl smiled on the outside, on the inside though, her dream was getting slightly worse.

 

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"Hello Kagome." The voice was calm and neutral, but the tone seemed so sad.

 

The miko turned to face the one who spoke her name and became surprised at what she saw, "Kikyo?"

 

"Hai Kagome." The other woman said as she looked to the ground. "I've brought you here because I have a favor to ask."

 

"What is this favor?"

 

"Destroy the clay body that houses our soul. That corruption is no longer myself. In the beginning the body held only my pain and anger once you called most of the soul back. Now though, it houses many more emotions, but... The soul is too corrupted. You must destroy the body and purify the soul, it is the only way to save what is left of myself." The woman looked at her outfit. She wore the standard red and white priestess outfit. Looking back up, she smiled slightly. "Do not be afraid to resemble me. I'm not that clay reanimation. And neither are you. Though you no longer resemble myself, at least not truly."

 

"How are you talking to me?" Kagome suddenly asked, her tone holding curiosity.

 

"We share a soul. The fragment of myself that still lingers within you is using its strength to speak with you." She paused for a moment. "I know that you are four months along with your child, so I shall warn you."

 

"Warn me?"

 

"Hai. You will birth the child early. Upon the day you turn seven months. After that, you will have three months to prepare for a tough battle. Demon armies will begin marching on the Ningenkai. And be warned, Naraku has resurrected many enemies. Kohaku lives once more with the help of my fake shell. He is truly alive, but still controlled."

 

"I will take care of it." Kagome said as she bowed her head in respect.

 

"You have my thanks." The woman said before she disappeared.

 

Then the scene changed. Darkness overtook everything as what happened was replayed throughout her mind. Demons swarmed after her, but none could catch up. She finally stumbled upon a clearing and collapsed. After a little while, she woke. She could hear the demons searching for her, and after recognizing where she was, she tried not to cry. She remembered many times here.

 

Flashback

 

"What are we doing here Inuyasha?" Kagome asked as she smiled up at the inu-hanyou. Confusion was held in her gaze.

 

"I have something to tell you, Kagome." His normally guarded golden eyes were warm and they showed many emotions within them.

 

"Yes Inuyasha?" She asked, hope burning in her own blue-gray.

 

"I..." He paused for a moment, but then swallowed and continued. "I choose you Kagome... I-I love you."

 

"I love you too Inuyasha!" The girl said as she threw her arms around his neck. He pulled back slightly and pressed his lips to hers.

 

End Of Flashback

 

Tears started falling then, soaking into the ground. He'd told her he chose her, that he loved her, and now he chose Kikyo and killed her friends... his friends. Anger burned within her at that. He'd lied. Betrayed her. Destroyed the honor he once had. In her pain, she clutched the jewel tightly. It was in that moment she made the wish. I wish that I could find someone who would just love me for me. The jewel heard the wish and granted it, wanting to see its guardian happy.

 

Then the scene changed to a few days later. The miko stood, barely able to move, but she forced her body to cooperate with her wishes. Pushing past the pain, she slowly made her way to Edo. Then, she collapsed upon Kaede's doorstep. The older woman was highly surprised to see her, though she acted quickly, calling forth a few of the villagers to carry the girl into her hut. "Are you sure this is her Lady Kaede?" One of the men asked as he looked at her.

 

"Hai, it is Kagome." She said as she nodded her head to them.

 

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The girl was suddenly jolted awake as she heard crying. Slowly removing herself from her mate's arms, she made her way to the baby's room. Hiten was in there, crying silently, but she could somehow still hear his sobs. Wrapping her arms around his small form, she pulled him to her. Combing her fingers through his hair, she began to sing. "Come to me,

I'll set you free,

We'll fly away,

With waves of the sea.

Together forever,

Never alone,

Come with me,

And I'll bring you home."

There was a slight pause, then she sang again. "Come to me,

I'll set you free,

We'll fly away,

With waves of the sea.

Together forever,

Never alone,

Come with me,

And I'll bring you home." The boy was now beginning to fall asleep. "Everything will be ok Hiten."

 

"Grandma." The boy whispered as he burrowed into her.

 

"I always loved that song." Shippo said as he smiled sadly from the door frame. "I remember how you used to sing that to Rin and myself. Then to Tsukiyomi when he was born."

 

"And now I'll sing it to Hiten and my child." She said with a slight smile.

 

"Rin tried singing it to our children." He said sadly.

 

"I am sorry Shippo. I should have been there for you." The miko said as she opened an arm to allow the kitsune room.

 

"It's alright mother. I got past it, because I knew you were in the future; waiting for me." He said as he burrowed into her hair. Neither noticed the fire demon move to stand in the shadow of the doorway. "You told me you'd always wait for me."

 

"And I always will sweetie." She said as she stroked his hair. "I'll always be here to help you, and to protect you. You'll always be my little boy."

 

"I missed you mommy." The kitsune said. "I'm sorry I haven't been able to protect you."

 

"It's my job to protect you Shippo, not the other way around." The miko giggled.

 

"It's a son's duty to protect his mother once he's old enough."

 

"But you'll always be my little boy." She said as she kissed his cheek.

 

"Momma." The kitsune whined. "I'm over five hundred years old."

 

"On a technicality, so am I."

 

"How so?" the kitsune huffed.

 

"I was trapped in the tree, aware of what was happening around me." She said with a smile.

 

"So you saw...?" Shippo asked as his cheeks suddenly reddened.

 

"I started talking to the tree at that part Shippo. So I gave you and Rin your privacy."

 

"I think that's good to know."

 

"Awe... is the kitsune shy?" Kagome asked quietly as she giggled, and Shippo blushed.

 

"Hope I'm not interrupting anything." Hiei said as he finally stepped out of the shadows. The two looked up at him and Kagome smiled with slight happiness.

 

"Of course you're not Hiei." Gently laying Hiten back down and tucking him in then kissing his forehead goodnight, she also kissed Shippo's cheek and wished him a goodnight.

 

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I would like to thank anyone who reviewed and/or read any of the previous chapters, and this chapter.

 

Oh, and here are some ah... what's the word. Translations, yeah, translations.

 

Aka No Miko - Bloody Priestess

Megami No Miko - Priestess Of Death

Shinsei No Miko - True Prietess

Kenage No Miko - Brave and Beloved Priestess

Mamoru No Youkai Taijiya Miko - Demon Slayer Miko of Justice

Shinidamachu - Soul Collectors

Hai - Yes