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Haunted Passions

Chapter V

 

I wonder how long it'll take me to get things started? Bad thing is, I already have plans for a sequel.

 

Disclaimer: I do NOT own Yuyu Hakusho or Inuyasha! I wish I did, but sadly... I don't.

 

Let's talk telepathically!

/Hiei/

(Someone Else)

 

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Inuyasha and the others were getting closer to the village when he caught her scent. "It smells like Kagome's already in the village." He stated as they all stopped. "We might as well walk from here." And so they did. They walked the rest of the way to the village, and it took them about an hour to get there.

 

In the village, Kagome was helping Kaede tend to people. The villagers had still excepted her even when her friends had not. Kaede was one of the only ones who had believed her story. For some reason Hiei was nearby, she noticed. He seemed to be keeping watch over her. Turning to her mentor, she smiled slightly. "I'm going to take a break for a moment, ok?"

 

"Alright child." Kaede nodded. She knew that the girl wished to speak with the demon who was now watching her.

 

Kagome smiled and walked closer to the forest and sat down at the tree line. Smiling slightly, she could feel that Hiei had followed her. "Will you come down here to talk please?" Wordlessly, Hiei dropped down from the tree he was in and leaned against it. "May I ask why you've been keeping an eye on me?"

 

"I have decided that you are under my protection. I find you interesting."

 

Hope filled her eyes as she looked up at the demon so near her. "You... find me interesting? Why?"

 

"You are a miko, yet you adopt a kit. You brought together a monk, a slayer, and a hanyou. The villagers here respect you and allow you to bring whomever you wish here. Anyone is accepted. Without you here, I doubt they'd allow myself within the village."

 

"I was not a miko until I turned fifteen. I was a simple ordinary girl... at least I thought I was. Then I was pulled through the well when trying to find my cat, attacked by people here because they thought I was kitsune, then chased by a giant bug, and had the shikon ripped from my side. I grew up thinking demons and specters were mere legends, then I'm pulled here where they're all trying to kill me." A slight laugh was given at that.

 

"There are no demons where you come from?" The demon asked curiously as he looked at her.

 

"I've only seen ghosts and the soul piper, but other then that there aren't any... Wait, there was the Noh Mask. It attacked the city. But there are legends at the shrine I grew up on. They state that the world was split into two. Reikai falling in the middle. One was a world for demons, Makai, and then the world for humans, Ningenkai."

 

Hiei's eyes widened slightly at that news. The worlds will be split? "Do you know if that actually happened, or when it supposedly did?"

 

"No. I haven't even told Inuyasha and the others about it. I can always ask Ji-chan the next time I go home though. If I remember right, it should be in about two hundred years. A barrier will be forged by I think King Enma, the ruler of Spirit World." A light suddenly lit up in her eyes. "Wait! I have the book here! It tells of the legends!"

 

"Then go get it." Hiei said as he raised a brow at her.

 

Nodding her head, she headed for Kaede's hut to retrieve her book. Ji-chan had given it to her with her miko clothing. Smiling slightly at the thought, she walked quicker so that she could get back to Hiei. Being with him left her feeling safe and protected. Even somewhat wanted. As soon as she entered the hut, she opened her bag and looked through it for the book. Quickly finding it, she halted her movements as she saw the robes beneath it. Fingering the special silk material, she thought for a moment. Well I am supposed to be helping out with the duties today... She had worn an outfit that was normal to her era today. Deciding that she should look the part for when she returned to helping Kaede, she slowly changed. After stripping down, she pulled the haori on, then the hakama. True she wasn't in the normal attire, but she preferred the one her grandfather gave her. The normal miko robes made her look almost exactly like Kikyo. Using a tie, she pulled her hair into a low ponytail and allowed a few strands to frame her face.

 

After she was done she picked the book back up and hurried back to Hiei. Raising an eyebrow at her as she returned, she flushed slightly. "Took you long enough. Why'd you change?"

 

"These are my miko robes. My grandfather's a priest and he had them made especially for me, since I'll be helping Kaede with more of her duties I thought it fitting that I wear them." Deciding that she needed to open the book and answer his question, she skimmed through it until she found what she was looking for. "This is 1502, so the separation should be in two hundred and three years. In spring of 1705."

 

"That is good to know. Anything else?"

 

Skimming through the legends she started giggling. "Well, you're in here."

 

He raised a brow as his eyes widened slightly in surprise. "I am?"

 

"Hai. The Forbidden Child, born of fire and ice who was tossed from the floating island moments after his birth with only his mother's tear. Growing up with cruel bandits he became proficient with the sword, having deadly accuracy and amazing speed. The bandits feared him and the leader tried to beat him, earning himself the wrath of the boy's dark flames. Soon after, the boy set off on his own. Killing without mercy and searching for the mother whom he was taken from." At this point she looked up and noticed the dark look he was sending the book.

 

"Who all knows that?" A glare was sent to the book.

 

"There are very few of these books, maybe a dozen I think. My grandfather holds about eleven of them. He's working on getting the twelfth since no one really likes history anymore. There's more about you too."

 

"What else?" His glare was still directed at the book.

 

"It talks about your parents. Hina and Hotaro. Also your twin sister."

 

His eyes snapped up to her. "What do you mean twin sister?"

 

His tone was dark as he spoke and Kagome gulped. "Oops... you didn't know about that?" When he didn't speak, she shrank back a little. "A girl named Yukina. Her ice powers are dominant and there's not a trace of fire demon in her, so the elders allowed her to stay on the island. Oh, the book also states that you're one of the most feared demons in all of Makai..."

 

His dark look lessoned somewhat. "I'm that feared?"

 

"Hai, and not many people know about you. According to the book you're simply known as Hiei, the Forbidden One."

 

"Interesting. What does it say about my parents?"

 

"Hina died five years after you were thrown off the island. It doesn't exactly state how, and it says that Hotaro died defending your mother. She got away, but it cost him his life." She said as she skimmed for the information. Suddenly an idea popped into her head and she turned to a different page. "I forgot it contains the legend of the Shikon."

 

"Hn." Looking through the pages, she suddenly closed the book. Hiei merely looked at her curiously. "You're not going to read it?"

 

"No. I refuse. I don't want to know what happens until it does." Sighing she looked up at him. "I don't want to know whether or not my group dies or lives until it occurs, otherwise I know I might try to interfere, or I'll act differently towards them."

 

Rolling his eyes, he looked back to the book. "What does it say about Spirit World?"

 

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The group was nearing the village, but they had to pass by Inuyasha's forest first. When they were closer, they all saw a young woman sitting near to a young man. They all thought that the woman was quite beautiful. It was only when they got closer that they realized who she was. Inuyasha having caught her scent confirmed that. "Kagome?"

 

Looking up, the young girl attempted to smile. "Inuyasha." Instead she ended up nodding to him.

 

"Why Kagome, you are looking quite lovely today." Miroku said as he moved to step closer to her.

 

Hiei noticed as she tensed and in a cold voice that sent shivers down the group's ((beside Kagome's)) spines, stated "do not move any closer to the onna if you value your life." Miroku stopped and looked up at the man, backing away quickly when he now felt the aura that surrounded him. The others tensed as well as they stared at him. Kagome relaxed when Miroku left her alone and sent a mental thanks to Hiei.

 

"And who the fuck are you to tell us to stay away from Kagome?" Inuyasha demanded as he stepped toward her.

 

Before Hiei could say anything, Kagome spoke. Her voice was calm and emotionless. "I owe him my life and as such, I am, in a way, his."

 

The group's eyes widened, even Kikyo's. Sango was the first one to speak. "How'd you become indebted to this demon?"

 

"He has a name, it's Hiei. He allowed me shelter when I was soaked, freezing, and bleeding from the arrow I was shot with, then he scared Naraku away from me, and he also brought me here."

 

"H-Hiei?" Sango asked as she backed up even further, causing said demon to smirk darkly. "The Forbidden Child?"

 

"Does that really matter Sango?" Kagome asked as she remained where she was.

 

"But Kagome, he's dangerous. I know both Miroku and I have told you the stories about him!"

 

Sighing, Kagome looked at her acquaintance with dull, almost dead eyes. The group, besides Kirara and Kikyo winced at her almost dead look, as Hiei looked at her then them, noting their reactions. "He has yet to do anything to me, therefore I trust him." Standing up she went to move toward the village. "As you've interrupted our conversation, I shall return to my duties of assisting Lady Kaede."

 

Kikyo stepped forward and smiled slightly. "May I accompany you Kagome?"

 

The girl's eyes brightened slightly as she nodded. "I would appreciate the company Kikyo." Turning to look at Hiei, her smile widened as her eyes took on a more lively look. "We'll be setting out at dawn tomorrow." Hiei nodded and disappeared in a flash.

 

The two miko left the rest of the group there as they headed toward where they sensed Kaede. "So Kagome, do you like Hiei?" Kikyo teased, laughing as the younger woman's cheeks turned pink.

 

"I-I..." Sighing, she looked over at Kikyo. Knowing that she could trust the older miko, she smiled slightly. "I am finding myself attracted to him. Mother says my physical attraction stems from my feelings of safety and warmth that I felt as he carried me here."

 

"He carried you?" Kikyo asked as she looked in surprise at the girl.

 

"Hai, and he's much faster than Inuyasha." Her eyes seemed dreamy. "It felt wonderful to be able to travel like that again, and not to mention at that speed. A six day trip could've been made in a single day if we hadn't stopped for the night or if I'd awoken earlier."

 

"I wonder why he spared you?"

 

"He said I am interesting. One reason is that he can't get past my mental barriers with his jagan."

 

Kikyo looked at her quickly. "He has a jagan?"

 

"Hai. I haven't seen it, but he said he has one. I think it's kept covered by the bandana, because I can feel the power there when he's not shielding it."

 

"You're felt his power unshielded?"

 

"Most of it. There's a power source on his arm, but he hasn't unleashed it. Minus it and the jagan, I'd say that he can rival Lord Sesshomaru in power."

 

"That makes him exceptionally strong. Why is he traveling with us?"

 

"Do you remember the stories of how he was beaten by bandits?"

 

Kikyo looked at her uneasily for a moment. "Hai, I've heard of it."

 

"Onigumo was the leader of the group, so the man you treated is the one he tried to kill. That is how he received his burns, from when Hiei lashed out at him. So now he desires to kill Naraku, since Naraku is in essence Onigumo."

 

Kikyo sighed as she looked at the younger miko. "All of this has happened because I tried to do one good deed for a bad person."

 

"It is not your fault Kikyo." Kagome consoled as she wrapped her arms around the girl. "Also, there is something that I must speak with you about later."

 

"What is it?" Kikyo asked curiously as they came to Kaede.

 

Smiling softly, Kagome just shook her head. "Later."

 

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Once they were sure that everyone was asleep, Kagome grabbed her bag and bow as Kikyo picked up Shippo. Kagome explained that he'd be needed and had agreed to help. The two walked in silence towards the God Tree, where Kagome was leading them. Kikyo's soul collectors had appeared and were floating around them as they approached. "Why are we here?"

 

Turning to face Kikyo, neither noticed the crimson eyes which were staring at them from up in the tree. "We are here so that I may call upon Goshinboku."

 

Kikyo cocked her head slightly to the side as she looked at the younger woman. "Why would you need to do that?"

 

Sighing, she knew she'd have to explain. "Do you remember when I used to love Inuyasha?"

 

Her question was a mere whispered as her bangs shadowed her eyes. Kikyo was hesitant to answer, but was resolved to do so. "Hai. I was always in your way, and now he seems to barely trust you."

 

Looking up, Kikyo could see that the girls eyes were now dull and completely lifeless. "I stayed with him Kikyo. I stood by his side even when he could not choose. I refused to make him. I promised to stay by his side as long as I could, and he promised to protect me. He has broken his promise, and yet I have not broken mine. He will not release me from that vow, and so I stay. In a way, I still care for him, though it is no longer love. He has made his choice, and I still wish for him to be happy."

 

"I don't understand Kagome. Where are you going with this?"

 

"We share a soul Kikyo. You are my incarnate, and we can both survive with the portions of the soul which we contain. Yours is smaller than mine, but I plan to change that."

 

"No Kagome, please tell me you aren't thinking about what I hope you're not."

 

The young miko sighed and shook her head. "You once told me that I have tremendous power and that it is all locked away. You said my potential is great, is that still true?"

 

"Yes." Kikyo answered uneasily.

 

"Good, because what I wish to do requires great power and energy." Turning to face the tree, she placed her hand on the bare spot and the tree started to glow. Neither noticed the demon flit into a different one. "The God Tree gives it's blessing as to my wish. When I was home, my grandfather told me of something that I asked him to research." Turning back to the other miko, she sighed. Goshinboku still glowed an unearthly white. "I need for you to create a spirit shield to contain the energy I shall release, as well as Goshinboku's."

 

"What is it you plan to do?" Kikyo had a strange feeling, and she wasn't sure that Kagome would not do something stupid.

 

"Please raise the shield first?" Kagome practically begged. Kikyo acquiesced to her request and summoned her spirit shield, or barrier as they'd be using it for. "Now, I plan on bringing you back to life." Kikyo's eyes widened in shock as she looked at the other miko in horror.

 

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