Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction / InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Frozen Tears ❯ Chapter VII ( Chapter 7 )

Frozen Tears

Chapter VII

 

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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Kagome sighed for what seemed to be the millionth time that day as she walked along with the rest of the group. Sesshoumaru had disappeared a few hours ago, sadly leaving Jaken with them. Au Un and Rin she could deal with, but the toad was far to annoying. It was actually giving her a headache. He also seemed to be getting on everyone else's nerves as well, though the others were simply ignoring him for the most part. Finally the toad gave his last scathing comment about her that had her wishing she could sit him. “Sango!”

 

“Yes Kagome?” The woman asked as she turned from her conversation with Ayame to look at her.

 

“Can I borrow Kirara?”

 

“Why?” The slayer asked curiously.

 

“Because if I don't get away soon, I'm going to purify the imp.”

 

The girl's words had the slayer and wolf laughing, even as the slayer gave a nod. “Thank-you!” The girl exclaimed happily as Kirara transformed and she climbed onto her back. Inuyasha simply ignored her, and the fact she was leaving. He was still mad at her for the previous night.

 

Youko had decided that he wanted her to sleep in the trees with him and Hiei, so he used vines and lifted her up and right into his lap. Shippo had noticed and grabbed a blanket from her pack before leaping, transforming, and floating up into the branches and popping back into his humanoid form. With a smile, Kagome had taken the blanket, allowed Shippo to curl up on her stomach, then covered him and herself up with the blanket. The kitsune smirking at him was rather annoying though. Even Kouga had glared at the kitsune, though his glare was more along the lines of a warning.

 

Back to the present though, the girl was currently flying away on Kirara's back. Annoyingly to Inuyasha, the two trailing demons disappeared as well; probably following Kagome. With an irritated growl, he commanded everyone to hurry the hell up. Shippo had snickered at him even as he covered Rin's ears at the point he knew foul language would come at. “Why is Inuyasha-san so angry?”

 

“He's jealous of Youko-sama, Rin-chan.” Shippo answered easily.

 

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Wind rushed against her face as Kirara raced through the air. It didn't take the neko long to reach one of the distant lakes. Upon seeing the water she sighed and slipped off of Kirara's back and to the ground. Allowing her book-bag to fall to the ground, she sifted through it until she found her swimsuit. Once that was in her hands, she looked around before moving behind a clump of bushes and stripping. When she came back out, she had on a two-piece; better known as a bikini.

 

Not two moments later did both Hiei and Youko appear. The latter was looking at her appreciatively. “Before you say anything, it's not indecent, it's a bathing suit.”

 

“I'm not complaining about your choice in clothing.” The kitsune said as his eyes traveled the length of her body.

 

She blushed even as she glared and turned from him. “I'm going swimming now.” With that, she rushed to the slight cliff and jumped, diving into the water as she did so.

 

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“What's wrong Kagome?” Sango asked as the two of them bathed alone in the hot spring later that night. The girl was looking at her wrist, which the slayer now realized sported a black bracelet. “What is that?”

 

“Hiei gave it to me.” Her attention never wavered from it as she answered the question with a sigh.

 

“Why? What's wrong?” Sango asked, addressing both her statement and her sigh.

 

“He said he found me interesting and that this was a way of saying I was under his protection, kind of like how Youko gave me the rose.” The girl sighed once more. “I don't want to have to need protection though.”

 

Sango seemed hesitant about something for a moment, before something in her eyes firmed. “I am the only slayer left Kagome.” That statement had the girl's eyes snapping up to look at the older girl. “I… I have been thinking and with the way you feel… What I'm trying to say is that I'd like to take you on as an apprentice slayer.”

 

Kagome couldn't stop it this time, her eyes shifted to a sparkling sapphire as she nodded happily at the older woman. “I'd be honored.”

 

“Ah… Kagome?”

 

“Yes Sango?”

 

“Did you know that your eyes just changed color? They're sapphire now.”

 

“Heh heh… They sometimes do that.” She said as she looked away. “I was trying to keep people from this time from knowing because I wasn't sure how people would react. You see, my eyes shift between many different colors.”

 

Sango was shocked for a moment, but she understood her friend's fear. “I suppose that most would think you're a demon because of that ability, but how come you just allowed them to change?”

 

“I can only keep them a certain color when I keep my mind on doing so. It's become somewhat natural, but if I get too worked up quickly, my control slips.”

 

“Well I think that you should stop suppressing it, because I know none of the demons or Miroku will mind.” Sango said as she hugged her friend. “It'll be a little strange, but it'll be neat seeing what colors your eyes can turn.”

 

“Shippo told me he'd like it if I let my eyes change like they normally should.”

 

“Anyways, it's getting late and we should be getting back to camp soon.”

 

Looking up at the stars, the miko sighed somewhat happily. “I loved the stars. They're so beautiful now.”

 

Sango smiled up at the stars as well. “Yes, they are.”

 

Kagome slowly rose from the hot water, the steaming mist surrounded her body as beads of water began running down her lithe frame. The wind picked up slightly and tossed her hair around her body, making her look beautiful to anyone who was watching. Sango rose next, a smile touching her lips. Scars littered her body, but they were from battle wounds; a demon slayer's trophy. Her body was also pale from lack of light to most of it. Kagome's body though, was tanned a golden color. Both women were muscled from long hours of daily travel, unlike the normal soft bodied females of both demon and human kind.

 

Unnoticed by them, a pair of crimson eyes took in the sight, and he admired both bodies as they were exquisite. One was the body of a warrior while the other looked like that of a tennyo, or celestial maiden. The maiden's body looked flawless, at least until he noticed a single scar that was pale against her golden flesh. It seemed like something had bitten into her in that spot. Looking more closely, he also noted pale crescent shaped scars on both of her arms. After a moment, the two women dressed and left, and so he left as well.

 

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“You want to train Kagome-sama to fight?” Miroku asked as he looked at the demon lord.

 

“I detest repeating myself.” The rest of the group wasn't around at the moment. They were currently gathering food and firewood. It was only Miroku, Kagome, and Sesshoumaru there. Jaken was off a little ways watching over Rin and Shippo though.

 

“Why do you wish to teach me my lord?” Kagome asked politely while fearing for her well being. She highly doubted that Sesshoumaru would be a kind trainer.

 

“It would be helpful if you could protect yourself using close range combat and weapons other than the bow.”

 

Kagome could see the truth in his statement and nodded. “When do you wish to start?”

 

“Tonight, while the others are asleep.”

 

“Understood,” Kagome said with a nod before turning to Miroku. “I need to speak with you later.”

 

“Alright Kagome-sama,” the monk replied with a curious tone.

 

It was after they had dinner that Kagome called Miroku aside for a walk. After she was sure that they were out of hearing distance of the others, she stopped and turned to the monk. “I'd like for you to teach me control of my powers.”

 

One of Miroku's eyebrows shot up at that. “I would love to help Kagome-sama, but we use different types of energies.”

 

“We do?” Kagome questioned curiously as she thought for a moment. “That's right, you use reiki while I use shenki.”

 

He seemed slightly surprised at her sudden wisdom, but nodded. “Yes; while I can teach you some things, there will be others that I won't be able to. Though I may be capable of talking you through some things, but I won't be able to give you a demonstration. And I can teach you how to use reiki as well.”

 

“That would be wonderful Miroku-kun!” The girl exclaimed excitedly, and her eyes shifted to a deep violet causing him to gasp. “My eyes changed color, didn't they?” At his nod, she went on to explain about it and her reasoning for keeping it secret.

 

The monk seemed to be in thought for a moment. “I've noticed that your powers are growing stronger as of late, have you been allowing them to change color as they've wished?”

 

“Umm… I've been doing so more often than usual.” She said with a nod.

 

“Perhaps your powers are in someway linked to your eyes changing colors then.”

 

“I suppose that is a possibility.” She said as she went into thought for a moment before shaking her head to clear her mind. “So when will you start training me?”

 

“Right now,” the monk said calmly as he approached her.

 

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Birds were chirping, and it was giving a certain dark haired girl a headache. Sitting up slowly, she yawned tiredly and turned to face the others who were still sleeping… others except for Sango that is. With a tired sigh, the miko rose from her sleeping bag and headed for the nearby river with her bag in hand. After going through her morning rituals, she moved to the nearby clearing where Sango awaited her. The instant she entered the clearing she went on guard. The hiraikotsu came at her from the left and she just barely managed to dodge.

 

Another quick movement from the right, and Kagome had to catch Sango's sword in her hand. It hurt as the metal easily sliced through her skin, but she ignored the sensation as she yanked the sword from the slayer's hand and used it to block a swing from the demon bone weapon. Red blood trickled down her hand, but she ignored it and focused on fighting the demon slayer. It was hard to not wince as her bleeding hand also gripped the hilt of the katana to help force back the hiraikotsu.

 

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“Are you sure you're alright Kagome?” Inuyasha asked for what seemed to be the millionth time that morning.

 

“I said I'm fine, it's just a little scratch.” With a sigh, and a glare, she finally got the hanyou to shut up about the slice on her hand. “Anyways I need to go home tonight.”

 

“Why?” The hanyou asked calmly, surprising the others.

 

“Remember? I need to return for graduation and then I'm here for three months.” The girl said with a sigh.

 

“How long will you be gone?”

 

“One day, two at most. I should be back tomorrow night, but it could be the morning after that depending on what supplies are needed.”

 

“Then take Kirara and we'll start heading toward the village.” His calm reply surprised the others, but Kagome knew why he was being so calm. The piece of her missing soul was giving off a pull, meaning Kikyo was nearby, there was also the fact that after this one time she wouldn't have to leave again for three months with the exception of gathering supplies.

 

“Alright Inuyasha,” Kagome said as she shared a look with Sango and Ayame. The slayer gave her a nod as Kirara jumped from her shoulder and transformed as she landed on the ground. The miko graciously climbed onto the neko's back as they set off into the sky.

 

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“Hello Shuichi. Yes, she's able to talk today.” Mrs. Higurashi said into the phone after she had answered it. “Kagome! Shuichi's called for you!”

 

“Alright momma!” Kagome yelled as she dried off her hand and picked up the phone which she'd carried into the bathroom with her. She needed to call Eri for something, and figured she'd do so while taking her bath. “Hello?”

 

“It's nice to finally be able to talk to you Kagome.”

 

“It's nice being able to talk to you as well.” Kagome said with a slight giggle. “Was there something you've been needing to speak to me about?”

 

“Not really. I've just been thinking of taking you out to the movies with some of my other friends, or by ourselves if you prefer.”

 

“So you've been wanting to hang out?”

 

“Of course, I quite enjoy your company.”

 

“Well I'll be busy tomorrow, but I'm not busy tonight.”

 

“Then how about going to a movie around eight.”

 

“Umm… What time is it now?”

 

“6:45.” Shuichi replied.

 

“Alright then, that'll give me time to finish my bath.”

 

“You're taking a bath?” Shuichi asked with a chuckle.

 

She pouted even though he couldn't see it. “Yeah, my entire body hurts and I wanted to relax.”

 

“Are you sure that you're up to a movie then?”

 

“I'll be fine.” She said with a slight laugh.

 

“Well I'll be over around 7:30 then, sound good?”

 

“Hai,” the girl chirped happily as they hung up. With a soft sigh, she closed her eyes for a moment before setting to washing her hair. After half an hour, she was in her room and trying to decide on what to wear. She finally decided on a black knee length skirt and a light sweater.

 

“Sis! Shuichi's here!” Souta called up the stairs as she heard the front door open.

 

“I'll be down in a minute.” She called back as she finished bandaging her hand. Not a moment later did she descend the stairs and smile at her redheaded friend. Her mother came in and gave her a hug, telling her to be careful out tonight. The two teens left shortly after that and Kagome smiled at her friend. “So what movie are we watching?”

 

“Indiana Jones and the Chrystal Skull.” (A.N./ I just watched it last weekend.) Shuichi said with a smile.

 

“Sounds good,” the girl said as she grabbed his hand and leaned her head against his arm.

 

“You seem tired.”

 

“I haven't been sleeping well lately.”

 

“I would suppose not from what I'd heard from your friends.” He said calmly. “They said you were quite ill.”

 

“Not as ill as they seem to think I am. My grandfather gets a little carried away when I'm sick and what it's with.” She said with a slight blush.

 

“I believe your graduation from middle school is tomorrow, correct?”

 

“Hai.”

 

“Would it be alright if Kokota, Kaito, and I attended?”

 

“It'd be wonderful.” The girl answered with a smile.

 

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Here is yet another chapter that I've written for your reading pleasure. I would like to thank those who have reviewed and/or read this story! It's been a while, but I almost have this story finished as I'm several chapters ahead.