Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction / InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Frozen Tears ❯ Chapter V ( Chapter 5 )

Frozen Tears

Chapter V

 

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or Yuyu Hakusho.

 

Author: Chrystal-Hearts

 

Summary: Every demon hunts for the sacred jewel, but now it's found out that Kagome holds yet another jewel of value. A hiroseki or tear stone. This story holds many different things. Legends, history, battles, and more. Want to know why it's called Frozen Tears? Well read to find out!

 

 

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“Momma!” Squealed a childlike voice as Kagome walked into the village.

 

“Shippo.” Kagome said with a smile as she opened her arms and caught the orange ball of fur that had been flying at her. “I heard that you missed me.”

 

“Of course I did mommy.” Shippo said as he burrowed farther into her embrace.

 

“How are the others? Have you been protecting them well while I've been gone?”

 

The kit's chest puffed with pride as he nodded. “They're all fine because I've been protecting them.”

 

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“Have a headache?” Asked a redhead as he walked into her room.

 

Kagome turned to see Shuichi behind her and smiled. “Yes, I think I've been studying too much.” She answered as she rubbed her temples. “I think I'll take a break, so I take it you brought Kokota over?”

 

“Yes, he's been wanting to hang out with Souta again since the weekend.” Shuichi said as he looked at what she had been doing. “More homework?”

 

She glared at his smile, but nodded anyways. “Yeah, this is my history and it's a little boring.”

 

“Why is that?” The man asked as he took a seat on her bed.

 

“I already know most of it, but I still have to go through to find the tiniest pieces of information. So it's both tiresome and annoying.”

 

“I know what you mean.” He said with a chuckle. “I'm quite knowledgeable on most aspects of the past, but there are little tidbits of information that I'm not aware of.”

 

“Well my specialty is from the Sengoku Jedai and back. I'm not as well versed on after that time period.”

 

“Since your shine's history is from around those times it makes since that you know more about that then it's later history, which takes place after most of the legends.”

 

“Actually, this shrine wasn't built until close to the end of the Sengoku Jedai, but it's history is quite old and most believe that this shrine has stood on the grounds for a thousand years.”

 

“I thought it had as well.” Shuichi stated with a raised brow.

 

She smiled and gave a soft laugh at his words. “Come with me.” Grabbing his hands, she led him outside and to the God Tree. “This tree is known as Goshinboku and it is a thousand years old. It goes by many names. The God Tree, the Tree of Ages, and more. It's said that this tree is capable of speaking through time and that it's connected to every time dimension at the same time.”

 

“That's interesting.” The man said as he laid his hand on the tree's bark.

 

“There's also a well on the shrine grounds, it was once made from the wood of another tree of ages, but it was destroyed. So bark from Goshinboku was used to rebuild it.”

 

“Is that what this scar is from?” He asked as he allowed his hand to slide over it.

 

“No.” She said with a sad smile. “That spot is part of the legend of the Shikon no Tama. It's where the half-demon, Inuyasha, was sealed by the miko, Kikyo. It's said that fifty years later another girl appeared baring her likeness and freed the hanyou. Not long after that the jewel was said to have been shattered on accident, so the two left Edo in search of the shards. The girl had the power to sense and purify them and the hanyou had the strength to retrieve them.”

 

“You seem quite knowledgeable on this topic.”

 

A smile was sent his way at that. “My grandfather used to tell me these stories at bedtime, and I enjoyed them so much that as I grew older, I started studying them. Not to mention the fact ji-chan decided to make little sacred jewel key chains to sell to the visitors.”

 

“So what happened to the duo who sought the shards?”

 

“According to some documentation that was found on the shrine grounds, they met friends on their journeys and made a few enemies as well. One enemy was a human turned hanyou that coveted the jewel and it's previous protector. They found out that it was his betrayals that set Kikyo and Inuyasha against each other. He posed as the other and went to them, betraying them and tricking them. It was a monk whom joined their group who told them of his doings. Soon after, a slayer and a demon neko joined their group. It's said later that all of the allies banded together. A wolf prince and princess, a great taiyoukai, and even some of their enemies became spies at great risk to themselves.”

 

“How was the hanyou defeated then?” Shuichi asked curiously.

 

“Not much is truly known about the battle, only the reincarnated miko truly knew, but she gave her life in the final battle.”

 

“So what is known to have happened?”

 

“The group was annihilated in the final battle. All were killed until only the weakest of their group remained, and yet she was said to have been the strongest.”

 

“How can one be the weakest and yet the strongest?” Asked a voice from behind them. They turned to see Kokota and Souta there. The latter looking on in silence as he listened to the tale, the previous being the one whom asked the question.

 

Kagome smiled at them then. “It was she that brought the group together according to the records. They combined around her because she cared for them all. Even the demon lord who had tried killing her on several occasions as well as the undead Kikyo who was resurrected using some of her own soul and had tried killing her on some occasions. It was her strength that kept them going and held them together, but she wasn't the most powerful. All she could do was use her shenki through her arrows, though it is said she learned the basics of healing.”

 

“What happened to her?” Souta finally asked, though his voice held dread.

 

“In the end it was only her and the evil hanyou left standing, so no one knows exactly. There were, however, two nearby demons that were close enough to see it. One was kitsune and the other was unknown. They had both come to join the miko in the battle in hopes of destroying the once human hanyou, but they arrived to late. It was the kitsune whom spoke to the monk.”

 

“I thought you said they all died?” Shuichi pointed out.

 

“Well let me finish the story.” She said with a giggle. “Anyways, the kitsune spoke of the girl being taunted and that he and his `friend' were unable to reach her because of a strong barrier. It was when he mentioned that all of their deaths were her fault that something happened. She apparently snapped, and the barriers which always suppressed her potential shattered. Slowly her face rose until she looked into the hanyou's eyes and she spoke two words before unleashing a blast that destroyed most of Japan. The words `I know'.”

 

“So they won?” Kokota asked curiously.

 

“In a way, though they saw it as a loss.”

 

“Why?”

 

“When the dust settled, all that was left was the miko's glowing outline and the pristine pink jewel. Her powers were still surrounding her, but that's not all. The jewel was pulsating. The two demons who were still alive, her allies, saw what happened next and the kitsune's spirit is said to have broken because of it.”

 

“What happened?” Souta asked, curiosity and dread tinting his tone.

 

“She died.”

 

“What?” Kokota asked wide eyed. “How?”

 

“The jewel will grant one wish to anyone who posses it, as well as boost their original power. If the wish is selfish, the jewel will darken and turn black with taint, but if the wish is unselfish the jewel is said to glow a holy white and vanish from existence. She made a selfish wish.”

 

“So the jewel tainted?” Kokota asked.

 

“No.”

 

“But you said…”

 

“She changed the wish.”

 

“What did she wish for?” Shuichi asked suddenly.

 

“The original wish was for her friends happiness and to have their deepest desires fulfilled, but she changed it in the end so it was no longer selfish. She said `even if my life must be forfeit so the souls within may be freed'.”

 

“So she gave her life for her friend's happiness?” Souta asked as he stared at her with a slight sadness.

 

“That's what the documentation says. It was her monk friend who wrote the story after his resurrection, it was the reigning priestess of Edo who helped him. She knew the beginning story and Shippo had some knowledge of what had occurred. So they all collaborated and wrote the story as her epitaph in a way.” Kagome said as she turned and smiled at the Goshinboku. “It even goes on to tell what each person was granted.”

 

“You're a wonderful story teller Kagome.” Kokota complimented her. “Souta never told me how good you were.”

 

“She's never really told me many stories.” Souta said with a small smile at his friend.

 

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“So how did you do Kagome?” Eri asked as they walked home from school.

 

“I won't know until tomorrow morning.” The girl answered with a sigh. “But I should've done pretty well, if I didn't Shuichi might kill me.”

 

“Shuichi?” Yuka asked as she looked at her friend in surprise. “You don't mean Shuichi Minamino from Meioh High do you?”

 

“Yeah, I met him through my brother. Apparently Souta and his younger step brother, Kokota, are best friends. We've been at each other's houses for most of this week and he's been helping me study somewhat.”

 

“Does that mean you two are going out?” Ayume asked with wide envious eyes.

 

“We went out on one date, but it was more as friends.” Kagome answered with a shrug. “I'm starting to see him more like an older brother actually.”

 

“I'm so jealous that you actually know him!” Yuka exclaimed.

 

“Speaking of which, look there he is!” Eri exclaimed excitedly.

 

“Come on Kagome!” Yuka said as she Eri and Ayume started dragging the girl over to the redheaded boy and his group of friends.

 

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“Hey Kurama, there's four chicks heading right for you.” Said a guy in a blue jumpsuit.

 

The man sighed as he turned and saw three girls pulling another one along, the sight had him smiling slightly. Another guy in pink noticed this and looked at the girls. “Know them Kurama?”

 

The man turned back to them and gave a little nod. “One of them, and remember to call me Shuichi.” He said just as the girls arrived.

 

“Hello Shuichi!” Exclaimed an excited girl with short brown hair. “I'm Ayume! These are my friends Eri and Yuka, and Kagome says she already knows you!”

 

“And she does.” He said as he smiled slightly at her, though his eyes were pleading her for help.

 

The girl giggled to herself when she saw this and pulled Eri over to her and whispered something to the girl. The girl then whispered it to Yuka and Ayume who instantly took off, leaving the last two in a fit of giggles. “I better get going too.” Eri finally said as she glanced at the boy in blue.

 

“See you Eri.” Kagome said as she waved the girl off.

 

“What did you tell them?” Shuichi asked curiously.

 

She merely smiled. “I recognized Kuwabara from your description of him and told them he was here.”

 

“So they're scared of me?” The one in blue asked.

 

“Apparently, since they ran off. You're known as a thug at my school.” Kagome said absently.

 

“You don't seem to mind him.” Said the unknown guy in pink. “I'm Yu Kaito by the way.”

 

“It's a pleasure to meet you.” Kagome said as she gave a bow. “I'm Kagome Higurashi.”

 

“Asato Kido.” Said a blonde boy.

 

“Mitsunari Yanagisawa, but just call me Yana.” Said another boy with dark hair that looked grayish.

 

“And you already know that I'm Kazuma Kuwabara.” Said the one in blue. He had orange hair and seemed kind.

 

“What are you doing out this way?” Shuichi asked her now.

 

“Yuka decided to drag me out to eat with them, and they were asking me how I did. But I won't find out till tomorrow morning.”

 

“Well you'll have to let me know how you did.”

 

“Of course! I have to tell my tutor.” She said as she gave a wink. Shuichi chuckled at that, and his friends seemed slightly surprised. To them and most people, he was usually cool and calm. “I should be getting home though.”

 

“Would you like me to walk you there?”

 

“No, I can manage.” She said with a happy smile. “See you later Shuichi!”

 

“Bye Kagome.” He said back with his smile.

 

“Is that your girlfriend?” Kuwabara suddenly asked.

 

Kurama would've chocked had he not been himself. “No Kuwabara, she's just a friend.”

 

“How'd you meet her?” Yu asked.

 

“She walked her younger brother to my house to spend the night with Kokota. Souta also asked earlier on if she could borrow my notes from last year for her entrance exams.”

 

“So she's a year younger than us?” Kuwabara asked.

 

“Hai.” Kurama answered before they got back onto the original topic.

 

“So when do you think Urameshi will come back?” Kuwabara asked as he looked at his friend.

 

“I'm not sure, whenever I say something about returning he says something about having other things to do.”

 

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“It's about time you got back wench.” A certain silver haired hanyou growled as Kagome walked into the hut with her back. He would've said more, but stopped upon seeing her outfit. She wore a black fighting kimono that had little silver stars all over it. “What the hell is that?”

 

“A fighting kimono.” She answered simply as the others also looked at her. “I'm tired of people saying things about my school uniform, as well as it getting ripped, so I'm wearing outfits to suit this era from now on. I also have miko robes, non-traditional ones.” She added as she saw Inuyasha's shocked visage. “And even a few kimono and formal kimono.”

 

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Here is yet another chapter for your reading pleasure. And ok, so I was teasing you with the whole possibility of Kurama/Kagome, but it was fun for me. Anyways, there's still a chance that Kagome could get paired with someone other than Hiei. But anyways, I'd like to thank those who've reviewed and/or read this story. And since someone once said that I never ask for reviews, here I am. Reviews would be appreciated. The more you review, the more I'll want to update the story which was reviewed upon!