Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction / InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Frozen Tears ❯ Chapter XIII ( Chapter 13 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

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!

The day would be a memorable one as the entire group gathered in the nearby village. Kagome avoided eye contact with most everyone as she followed behind with Inuyasha. Sesshoumaru had returned shortly after most of the group had awakened and brought with him several things, one being a wedding kimono for Sango. She and Miroku were both confused on how he knew, but the bride was happy to have the beautiful outfit to wear for the day. The other that he brought was traditional hakama and haori for Inuyasha to wear to the wedding.

Everything was decided after they managed to get the headman to agree to marry them. Inuyasha would walk Sango down the isle while Kagome would sit in as Miroku’s family; Kikyo had agreed to sit in as Sango’s with Kirara. Rin would sit with the neko and Shippo would be with Kagome. Hiei and Youko would stay in the back and watch while not participating. Ayame and Kouga would sit in back while dressed in their furs.

The headman had given them each a room in his home in order to ready themselves for the union. The girls had one room while the men had another on the opposite side of the manor. Kagome and Ayame were helping Sango into her layered wedding kimono before they would start on her make-up, then they would dress themselves.

Sango’s would take the most time though, as they had to put each layer on one at a time and make sure it was placed correctly before they could move to the next. Her hair would be put up into a bun and then her face would be painted white in a symbol of her purity, her lips painted red as a symbol of temptation, and her eyes would be pink as a symbol of her heritage.

Ayame was in her finest white furs as was tradition for attending a fellow female’s mating ceremony, but Kagome was in a sort red kimono, it was almost like a soft pink rose petal. It was one of the nicest outfits she had and the only one that would fit the current time period. Her make-up was sparing as she lost herself in thought while helping to dress her sister.

In another room Miroku pulled on a set of nice robes that he kept for ceremonial occasions. Instead of the dark purple they were pure black hakama with a black haori that had purple patterns. Inuyasha was also pulling on the robes his brother had brought for him, they were made of black silk and had little red crescent moons decorating the haori. Sesshoumaru had on his normal robes as they were fit for a ceremony.

Youko and Hiei were both wearing a nicer looking set of clothes as they waited for the wedding to begin. The two both had the same thing on their mind, and it was the human female that helped Sango dress. Hiei’s mind continued to go over everything he knew about her and the things that Youko had told him. Youko was thinking more along the lines of protecting her from any more pain.

It was late into the day and the celebration still continued even though the group had moved some ways from the village and were near an abandoned shack. Ginta and Hakaku had just returned with quite a bit of Sake while Kouga and Inuyasha had just walked into the clearing with plenty of venison to have a long feast. Everyone had a smile on their face as they talked and enjoyed the great news.

Kagome was laughing happily with little Rin and Shippo as they all played in the nearby flower patch and made flower crowns for everyone. It was this scene that Sesshoumaru interrupted to ask Kagome aside. She followed with a smile as they set out a little ways into the woods. He turned to her once he knew the others would not be able to hear them. “This Sesshoumaru would like to offer you my protection as well as a position in the western palace.”

Blue eyes shifted to aqua in surprise before she could say anything though, she was interrupted by Kirara walking over to her. “What do you mean, a position in your palace?”

“You would be given a home in my palace as well as your kit and you would be under my protection in my pack. You would also be presented as my alpha female.”

“Your alpha… But that would make me the lady of your lands!”

“This Sesshoumaru is aware, as am I aware that no other female is as deserving of the position. Although I would not be making you my mate, you would be in charge of the care of any pups this Sesshoumaru may have, as I doubt I will procure myself a worthy mate. Of course, you will be allowed to procure yourself any male you wish as long as he proves himself worthy to this Sesshoumaru.”

“But why me?”

“I have seen the way you interact with both Rin and Shippo; Rin is also quite fond of the idea of having you for a mother figure. She will need a human female to teach her of your cycles and such and there are no other humans that have yet to gain the full trust of this Sesshoumaru. Do you accept?”

The young miko closed her eyes for a few moments before smiling at the thought of being able to help people and of playing mother to little Rin. “I accept; what is needed?”

“I will have to place my mark upon you.”

It was a dream, it had to be. Those were the only thoughts running through her mind as she looked at the whole of Japan in horror. The field in which they were all fighting had been obliterated; it was all gone, everything was. A voice was caressing her though; whispering promises of power and peace. You must use us and revive them. It will make you happy, them happy. You know you want it.

Everything was all wrong, the voice shouldn’t be there. She was supposed to die, not everyone else. Even if they did die, she should have been able to bring them back. Just as a demon was about to engulf her, a shining light surrounded her and comforted her very soul. “Your very soul is weeping and breaking and yet you do nothing.”

Aqua eyes turned and widened as they looked into soft violet. “Midoriko?”

“My child, you know the ending to your tale and yet you fear that which you can not change. Your light is fading with all of these distressing worries and you need it to purify this world.”

“I don’t think I can do this though; there’s so much I’ve never been able to experience.”

“Kagome, I was sixteen when my life was taken from me; I already had a child and a husband and I was forced to leave everything I loved behind. You have the strength just like I did; you need only remember those that you make the sacrifice for.”

“But am I really strong enough?”

“You know yourself better than I, and you will make the right decision when the time comes. The only advice I can give you is return to where it all started so that it may end.”

Kagome shot awake as her eyes shifted to violet and moved to look at Sesshoumaru. The demon lord remained still as her eyes were settling into that one color, reminding him of a woman he had once met when he was but a child and followed his father.

Sango slowly shifted and awoke only to look at Kagome in worry. The others all were soon awake as well; all looking at the young miko that stared blankly into space. “Onigumo’s cave…” Slowly her eyes moved to look at all of them before settling on Inuyasha. “It’s time, and it’ll be at Onigumo’s cave.”

The hanyou gave a soft nod as he moved closer to pull her into his arms. The embrace was like that of a brother and she enjoyed it all the more for that. “We’ll prepare at the palace for it; then we’ll go to meet Naraku.”

No one argued as Inuyasha spoke, all very aware of the danger they would be in in just a few short days. Happy times were over for now; the wedding had been ten days ago and the thieves had left just three days prior.

Sesshoumaru was the one that took charge of the situation as he told them all to return to their beds for the time being and rest until the sun rose. That would be when they left. Kagome though, she continued to shake in Inuyasha's arms until the demon lord lifted her into his own embrace and told Inuyasha to rest. Against his instincts he did as told, knowing that Sesshoumaru would keep watch the rest of the night.

The wolves were a distance away and were in their own little makeshift camp at the news they had found out only that morning. The others had yet to be told, but they were expecting a little one now. Ginta and Hakkaku had been sent to tell both of their tribes the good news as well as order the den prepared for a child.

Back with the others though, they found it hard to sleep with the thought of the battle being soon. No one thought themselves ready for it, and they could only look at the two sleeping children lying innocently to the side as they imagined the blood they would have to face.

As the sun rose Kagome could still be found awake as her violet eyes looked softly at everyone, finally realizing how worried they all must be she pulled a smile onto her face and began packing up their things. It wasn't long before the wolves arrived and were filled in on what was happening.

Kouga looked at Ayame in that instant as he addressed the powerful dog lord. "May Ayame remain behind at the palace? Yesterday morning we realized that she is with pup."

Congratulations were given before the demon nodded his head in approval and acceptance. The she wolf would have to remain behind, and with her so too would the children. This thought in mind, he told the two such.

"No!" objected Shippo as he stared up defiantly, "I'm staying with momma so that I can protect her!"

Kagome turned to the little kit with a smile as she lifted him into her arms, "but you need to stay at the castle to protect Ayame and Rin."

"But what about you?"

"I'll have Inuyasha, Sango, Miroku, Kouga, and Sesshoumaru with me."

"What about Youko and Hiei, will you not tell them of this battle, Kagome-sama?" questioned Miroku as he looked to her.

"This isn't their battle to fight, it's ours. Naraku has done nothing to them and so we shouldn't drag them into a war that could have them killed."

With that the matter was settled and they were on their way to the castle. All the while Kagome was deep in thought of what the battle meant and how it would affect everyone. Defeating the evil hanyou would take time, so it would probably be a long and difficult battle.

Her thoughts soon began to wander to other things, such as the two demons she had come to be so fond of. Youko was charming, but he was not the one that had stolen her heart. It was the other thief, Hiei. She loved him and she knew, but also knew that it was too late to stop herself. She was already there.

Other thoughts soon plagued her mind, such as that she had never even had a real kiss before. Her only kiss had been with Inuyasha and it was in order to stop his transformation. There were so many things that she had yet to experience and she feared that she never would. "Live so you have no regrets. Take chances and enjoy all the time life has left."

The voice was back, only this time Kagome knew who it was. So I will die?

"That is not for me to say, I only know that you cease to be in this time. Whether or not you die is entirely up to you and the wish you decide to make."

That was right, a wish needed to be made, but she had no idea what wish she was supposed to make. Shaking her head to stop the thoughts from taking over she began thinking on the wish she was going to make. Nothing was very forthcoming, only an echo that said she'd know when the time was right.

In Kagome's time, Souta had just made it to his friend's house where he was supposed to spend the weekend under the supervision of his best friend's older brother, Shuichi. Said redhead was the person that opened the door and greeted him before calling for his younger brother.

Souta could easily tell that there were others there, some that he'd never met before. One seemed similar and somewhat familiar though. Before he could stop himself a gasp was heard as a name escaped his lips in surprise, "Hiei."

The others all turned to him just as his friend, Kokota, made it down the stairs. "Hey Souta, I have this new cool video game to play, come on. Just ignore my brother's friends, some of them will be here too."

It was an hour later that they came down for dinner and the group was mostly silent except for Kokota who continued talking before Kurama told him to get a shower and get ready for bed after his meal. It was when the boy left that Kurama turned to him. "How do you know Hiei's name?"

"Why does it matter?"

"I just hadn't thought you two had met before."

Souta was looking at him and noticed as his eyes flashed gold, "you're a demon!"

Yusuke reacted quickly and clamped a hand over the boy's mouth to silence him as well as keep him in his seat. "Easy kid, we're not bad or anything."

Souta concentrated hard before the guy jumped away with a yelp holding his now burnt hand, "I'm not scared, but who are you?" he questioned as he turned to Kurama. "Are you actually Shuichi or did you get rid of him, or what?"

"I am known as Kurama, Shuichi is my human alias."

The others all just looked at the kitsune like he was crazy and were about to say something before the boy interrupted, "as in Youko Kurama... So I was right, that is the same Hiei." His eyes turned to them and they noticed as the boy's eyes changed to a stunning blue color. "Why weren't you there to protect her?!"

"Her?" asked Kuwabara as he looked at the kid. "Did something happen to Kagome?"

"Not yet, but it will..." he trailed off and they could all hear the sadness in his voice.

"Kagome?" questioned Hiei, looking between Kurama and the boy.

Kurama could only shake his head, "she looks similar, but the girl we knew was human and she died five hundred years ago."

"I knew it, you two are the ones! And did Kagome even know about this? If not, you should have told her."

"What are you talking about Souta?" asked Kurama as he looked at the boy.

"Kagome is the one you met, she did die five hundred years ago, but she was from here. She met both of you in the past and said you were close, but why weren't you with them in the final battle against Naraku?"

"How is that possible?"

So many things had been happening over the last couple days and they only had a few more before they would set out for the cave near Edo.

Kagome was relaxing in one of the springs in the palace when she felt the approach of two familiar presences, one was Hiei and the other was Youko. Smiling slightly to herself, she remembered the words of her ancestor and pushed some of her energy into the bracelet she wore. She felt as the man's energy quit moving before changing and heading directly toward her.

Hiei landed just in front of the spring and was surprised to see the priestess was naked inside and looking straight at where he was. "Hey, I felt your approach and thought we could talk."

"Hn." It was the usual uncaring way of speech that he answered most people with. This time though, the miko noticed a slight coloring to his face and gave a small happy smile. A blush meant that he at least found her attractive. The demon turned as she thought this and sat with his back against one of the nearby rocks facing opposite the spring. "Is something the matter?"

"It's not that, I was just curious where you two have been." Her question was calm and gentle, almost as if nothing was troubling her.

"We were looking for our next heist."

"Find anything good?"

"There is a jewel to the east said to be worth a lot of money and it's said that chipping off a piece does nothing as the stone re-grows the missing peace."

"When will you leave for it?"

"Two days."

"So why did you come here anyway? I mean, how did you know we were here?"

"Your aura led us here, it has been growing steadily stronger."

"Oh," was all she said as she rose from her bath and reached for the nearby towel. The demon was still facing away from her and she smiled at how gentleman like he was being. As soon as she was dressed she came to face him. "I wish you luck with your heist, but I think we need to get some rest, it's almost midnight."

After that everything seemed to move quickly and everyone was ready to leave, but the night before the miko pulled the kitsune aside and spoke with him in private. She wanted him to know that she had grown to love him as if he were her older brother; that she would always care for him. When he questioned her reason for suddenly telling him this, she responded that life was too short not to tell the ones you love how much you care.

Though he knew something was up, he had no idea what and the others had said nothing so he could only smile and tell her that he saw her as family as well. At this announcement the rose he had given her crawled up her arm of its own accord and burrowed into the flesh as she bit down on her lip to stop a whimper of pain. It would be a mark that named her as pack.

It wasn't till the next morning that Hiei was made aware of her feelings. She pulled him aside as they were all leaving and hid them from view as she placed her lips on his. The kiss was sweet and passionate but there was a fire behind it that left both gasping for breath as they parted. "What was that for?"

Her lately violet eyes turned a sapphire blue as she smiled up at him, his size still being slightly taller than her own. "I love you, Hiei. I know you may not feel the same way, but I wanted you to know."

As she was about to turn the fire demon grabbed her arm and spun her around into his arms as his own mouth descended onto hers. His tongue slipped out to brush against her lips causing her to gasp and he took that opening to slip his tongue in and explore. Her taste was of strawberries and the demon found he did not want to release his claim on her lips. When they parted this time Kagome was breathing heavily and her lips were red and swollen as if bruised from the passion of their kiss.

Fingers reaching up to touch the abused flesh her eyes met his in a way of understanding. She was his now, at least that's what he desired. When they kissed she could feel the desire he held for her, even feel as the stone reacted to his being. A smile appeared on her lips as she turned to leave. Turning back she watched as he disappeared into the trees with Youko at his side.

Sesshoumaru scented the air as she walked to their group, as did the other demons, but none said a word about what they knew. The demon lord had the slightest of a smile, so small that no one would be able to see it unless looking very close. Happiness radiated from her aura and he could feel it; he could feel something else as well though he wasn't sure what it was.

Everything had happened so fast that they hadn't known exactly what did happen. Demons came from nowhere and were on them in moments as they heard malicious laughter surrounding them. They were all injured as they battled on, fighting for what each of them wanted to stop. Hundreds upon hundreds of enemies fell as Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru worked together in good sync, Miroku and Sango were combining their abilities to take out as many as they could while Kirara stood guard over her while she fired arrows.

Ginta, Hakkaku, and Kouga were all fighting their hardest and tearing into as many as they could. A sudden power seared through it all and a new attack of Kouga's was discovered as he used the Gorashi Claw to kill at least a hundred demons. It was when they were beginning to tire that their true target stepped onto the field and more carnage appeared.

Kagome watched as blood and dirt splattered across the ground making the brown soil appear as though it were blood. Smoke filled the air from flame attacks and clouds began to appear as lightening flashed within the sky. An enemy rushed the miko and the neko had no time to block as the human went flying through the air. Kagome shakily rose to her feet as the demon approached her, having thrown Kirara in the opposite direction.

Her soft violet eyes were slowly changing during the entire battle, steadily turning a deeper shade. They only darkened further as she gave into her instincts and flung out a hand to deflect the oncoming attack only to have power shoot from her palm and destroy the enemy. Another came at her from behind but her instincts warned her and she twirled away in time to fling another ball of power at this one.

Two days after the start of the battle and the thieves were returning with their prize; in Hiei's pocket was a ring made of white gold and held a beautiful emerald that was a considerable size. Youko wore a smirk as he thought about it and how the hybrid had told him what had happened with the miko. The ring was his suggestion in a way as he told the hi-youkai that it was the kind of thing a human would present to their intended.

As they made their way they noticed several demons leaving the area and heading further away in the direction they were coming from. As they dropped down the demons all flinched before sighing and telling them it was best to leave the west. "Why?"

"There is a battle going on in a place near Edo and Naraku is going to kill everyone that stays." A demon said in answer to Youko's question. Hiei and Youko looked at each other before taking off at a faster pace and hoping that they weren't too late to help.

It had all happened so quickly, Sango had been attacking and noticed a nearby demon too late and Miroku had carelessly thrown his body in the way to protect her. Blood fell from his mouth as he dropped to his knees, a smile on his face. "Thank-you…for loving…me…Sango."

"NO!" shouted both women as they stared at his dead body.

Kagome started to rush forward only to be stopped by Inuyasha and lifted into the air so they could dodge a tentacle. The battle began once more as tears clouded her eyes, but Sango was next as she grew angry and less concentrated. Kirara had yet to return from a powerful attack that had hit them both. Blood dripped from almost everywhere on Kagome's body as she continued to fire arrows and dodge demons.

Next to fall was Ginta and Hakkaku as Naraku ran them through with his tentacles. Kouga died protecting her as she had no time to dodge. The brunt of the attack pierced through his chest and into her shoulder. His blue eyes slowly faded as he shoved her from the piercing flesh. "Live."

In the distance a pained howl echoed from the palace garden as Ayame felt the bond of mates shatter at the end of his life. Kagome's eyes watered further and had little time to do anything as another tentacle came at her. Inuyasha fell next as he attacked close up only to be grabbed by all of his limbs and ripped apart. Sesshoumaru was the last as he was overcome by the enemy's power from the Shikon. The demon lord was weary but Naraku was still strong as he had avoided most of the battle and held most of the jewel.

Kagome was left all alone on the field of battle and she was covered in the blood of her friends, mainly the blood of Inuyasha and Kouga, both of whom had been close to her at the end. The field was nothing but a sea of blood and ash as Kagome clenched her fists and held her ground. She could not, would not run from the monster capable of all the wrong he had done.

That's how the two demons saw her as they arrived on the scene with horror written in their eyes. Naraku hadn't noticed them as he laughed with malice clear in his throat. Dark power rose around him as the energy of the Shikon fed from his cruel desires. "To think, if you were stronger maybe you could have prevented this; could have killed me with that first arrow. But you are weak and nothing like Kikyo. All of this is your fault."

Thoughts swirled in her head as she closed her eyes against the truth. It was her fault, but he was right; she was not Kikyo. She was Kagome; a girl from the future that gave up everything to go on a quest and set things right. During that quest she fell in love, had her heart broken, then fell in love once more. She made family, friends, and saved lives. It was then the image of her brother's face appeared in her mind, quickly followed by the rest of her family and friends in the future.

In that moment she knew what had to be done as well as how to do it. She knew the reason the Shikon was born inside of her and the reason it was shattered in this time. All of it was a test to see if she was worthy, if she was the one to end the suffering. Opening her eyes they were a deep violet as her voice held authority. "I know."

As her eyes snapped up to connect with the demon's eyes, the eyes of her enemy, a large surge of power erupted and white rimmed her violet eyes as that power unleashed itself on her island homeland. Two nearby demons were knocked back as they heard the screams of pain erupting from the enemy.

When the light finally died down the girl was standing in a destroyed clearing and was reaching down for a small pink ball that was missing a piece. The last piece was added and bright pink light shone as four voices spoke in perfect unison, "What is your wish?"

Kagome only looked up at the bauble and smiled to herself. "I wish for all of the wrongs done by Naraku to be undone, the lives taken to be restored, and for peace to reclaim the lands…even if my life must end to see it all done."

The two demons reacted instantly, racing to the side of the bleeding girl only to have her turn and smile to them just before she vanished from sight. A flash of light surrounded them all as the clearing was restored and the lifeless bodies on the ground began to rise. The body of Kikyo even appeared and it was easy to tell this body was made of flesh and blood.

Maybe this is the end… guess you'll just have to wait and see. Hope you enjoyed it.

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