Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction / InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Life's Prison: A Thief's Goal ❯ What is Broken ( Chapter 3 )

Author's Note:

 

 

 

Translations:

Wakizashi- traditional Japanese sword with a shoto blade between 12 and 24 inches

Ya- arrow

Fletcher- a person who makes arrows by hand

Yugake- glove that protects the right hand in Kyudo

Hami-Yumi- sacred longbow

Hamaya- purity arrows

 

 

 

 

What is Broken

 

 

 

 

“Talking”

 

`Thinking'

 

Memories

 

Stressed

 

 

 

 

Kagome grinned happily as she began to fill her quiver full of ya. She swung the quiver across her back and walked to a table on the far side of her hut. Kagome reached forward and grasped what appeared to be a 24-inch piece of bamboo. Grabbing the top of it she pulled and revealed the glittering blade. Quickly sheathing it she strapped it the left side of her waist. It was the first Wakizashi that she had received as a gift from Toutousai. It was not a youkai blade, but a blade of unbearable metal that he had short supply of. Kagome had thanked him repeatedly for it and he said it was his honor.

 

Kagome then reached out and put her Hami-Yumi over her left shoulder. Kagome had to more Hami-Yumi, but preferred this one because it was a gift from Kaede. Pulling the yugake over her right hand she stepped outside the hut. It was still morning and the sun had begun to rise. Kagome walked over to Sango and Miroku's hut. She knocked on the side and was surprised to see Kichi up so early. Kagome smiled at the child who jumped into her open arms.

 

“Miko-sama!” Kichi squealed as her brown eyes lit up.

 

“Kichi, you don't have to call me Miko-sama,” Kagome corrected. Kagome disliked the title the villagers had begun to call her. Kagome stuck her tongue out at it because it just sounded like she was old and better then them. Kagome would only accept the title in ceremonies or meetings with strangers

 

“Kagome,” Sango happily said as Kichi released the Miko and ran towards Sango.

 

“I thought for sure Kichi would be asleep,” Kagome said with a smile.

 

“Miroku woke her up when he was burning breakfast,” Sango said with an amused grin.

 

“I thought I smelt smoke,” Kagome mumbled.

 

“I am offended that you think my cooking is that bad,” Miroku said in mock hurt.

 

“If rice is suppose to be sticky and mush, then you're the master cook,” Sango dryly said.

 

“Sounds like you invented glue,” Kagome said with a laugh.

 

“Glue?” Miroku asked in confusion.

 

“It's something from my time,” Kagome sadly sighed before she smiled again.

 

“The travelers are arriving at noon,” Sango said.

 

“That soon?” Kagome asked in surprise.

 

“The want to arrive in Kyoto as soon as possible,” Miroku explained.

 

“It's going to be so nice to travel again,” Kagome whispered as she looked out the window.

 

“Are you sure you want to do this?” Sango asked.

 

“Positive, besides you and Miroku need some alone time with Kichi,” Kagome stated.

 

“It's nice having Shippo to cover the lessons today,” Sango mumbled.

 

“Are you sure you'll be able to guard the Tama and the crest?” Miroku asked.

 

“That Tama is apart of me, I mean it's easy to sense the danger that is coming for it since I lived in it for six years. As for the crest, it will be fine.” Kagome assured.

 

“I've heard rumors from the other villages that this `crest' has caught the attention of Youko Kurama,” Sango worriedly said.

 

“A youkai thief,” Kagome pondered.

 

“Yes, a spirit Kitsune to make matters worse,” Sango warned.

 

“This is great!” Kagome shouted as she did a happy dance.

 

“This is dangerous not great!” Sango scolded.

 

“Jeez Sango, you need to chill. I'm just happy that I might find a challenge,” Kagome waived off.

 

“Kagome is right Sango, this will be an easy task for her,” Miroku assured.

 

“Fine, but you will be taking Kirara with you,” Sango stated more then offered or asked.

 

“Of course,” Kagome soothed.

 

“Are you nervous…this is going to be your first time out of the village?” Miroku asked.

 

“Of course not,” Kagome assured. “I'm going to go train.”

 

Miroku tangled his fingers with Sango's as they followed her outside the hut. They watched her turn in the direction of the Taijiya village to go train. Sango sadly sighed as she watched Kagome go.

 

“I don't understand how she holds herself together,” Sango sighed as she leaned her head on Miroku's shoulder.

 

“She explained six years in the Tama seemed like only a couple of days,” Miroku mumbled.

 

“I wonder if she really has healed from her loss…I know I never could,” Sango said as she thought about the day Miroku almost died.

 

 

 

 

 

Kagome sighed and silently continued on her way to the training fields. It annoyed her to no end to think that her friends still saw her as an emotional wreck. She had been allowed the six years in the jewel and three months to heal. She stopped walking and looked to her right hand side to grave markers of Inuyasha and Kohaku. Sighing sadly she turned and began to walk towards the grave, each step becoming slower. Her time with Inuyasha had left a scar on her. She still treasured the moments she had been allowed, even if they were short of anything physical.

 

Standing over his grave she kneeled down on the now grown grass. Kagome reached out and touched the grave marker with his name carved in it. Tracing the symbols of his name she pulled her hand back and held it to her chest. Closing her eyes she let a single tear fall to the ground.

 

 

 

 

 

The day was slowly beginning to cool off as the stars began to appear. Standing on the grassy hill she slowly sat down, making sure to tuck her legs to the side. Letting her blues eyes wander the night sky she smiled in amazement. In her time the sky was never this clear. Each star twinkled without the restraint of pollution or clouds. Her smile turned into a frown when her thoughts traveled back to the past few weeks. Sango and Miroku had slowly been working towards a relationship. Her face lit up when she thought back to when the Miroku had asked for her hand.

 

Leaving that memory behind she began to think of the one person who could turn her emotions with a look. Inuyasha had been more distant then usual during the week. Every time she had snuck a glance she noticed his face was pensive. Turning her eyes to the ground she stared at each blade of grace. There were times she wished that she could read his mind, so she could comfort him.

 

Comforting him had left him silent three nights ago when she leaned on his shoulder. He had wrapped his arm around her and held her close. That night didn't need words, just each other's presence. Looking over to her left she heard soft footsteps coming towards her. Sensing that the youki was safe and familiar she allowed herself to keep her eyes at the sky.

 

“What are you doing?” The voice gruffly asked.

 

“Looking at the stars Inuyasha,” she answered with a smile.

 

“Keh,” he scoffed before he sat closely to her.

 

“What are you doing?” She decided to ask.

 

“It's cool and I decided to take you back to camp Kagome,” Inuyasha answered as he looked over at her face.

 

“What do you see when you look at the sky…the stars?” Kagome curiously asked.

 

“I see lights in a dark sky…why?” Inuyasha asked back.

 

“I mean what do you see?” Kagome stressed. Inuyasha sighed and pulled her towards him so she was sitting in his lap. He rested his chin on the top of her head and smiled.

 

“I see endless destinations,” he casually answered.

 

“Destinations…I guess that's an okay answer,” Kagome softly said.

 

“What do you truly see?” Inuyasha whispered in her ear.

 

“I see endless stories and dreams,” Kagome replied as she turned to rest her head on his chest.

 

“Stories…dreams?” He wondered.

 

“Each star is so old that each one has its own story,” Kagome explained.

 

“What about dreams?” He inquired.

 

“I think there's a star for each dream a person has,” Kagome softly answered.

 

“There's many dreams then. What about when a star disappears?” Inuyasha asked wanting to hear her innocent wisdom.

 

“When a star disappears that means the dream has been achieved,” Kagome answered.

 

“So many dreams to accomplish,” Inuyasha mumbled.

 

“What is your dream Inuyasha,” Kagome asked with a yawn.

 

“My stars disappeared,” Inuyasha answered with a smirk.

 

“What was your dream?” Kagome asked again.

 

“To find a place to belong,” Inuyasha truthfully said with a slight blush.

 

“Then I think both our stars are gone,” Kagome laughed. His ears slightly twitched at this comment and he looked at her curiously.

 

“My dream was to find the one I love,” Kagome explained.

 

“Did he find you?” Inuyasha asked.

 

“I think so,” Kagome muttered into his Haori.

 

“I'm glad we found each other,” Inuyasha whispered into her hair.

 

“I'm glad too,” Kagome whispered as another yawn followed.

 

“I promise I won't leave you,” Inuyasha softly said.

 

“Truly…no matter what?” Kagome asked as her eyes glistened.

 

“Truly, I'll fight to the end to stay with you,” Inuyasha promised as he leaned down and brushed his lips against hers.

 

 

 

 

 

“Promises are meant to be broken,” Kagome sorrowfully whispered.

 

Standing up she brushed her Hakama off. One final look at the grave and she walked towards the training field. There was no sense standing at a grave that would only leave her lost in thought. She hadn't the time to reminisce memories of old. Wiping her cheek off she could feel the dry path that the tear had made. Looking at the sky she saw that it was close to noon. It would do her no good to feel the emotions that could cause a downfall like Kikyo's

 

Reaching up she gently let her fingers trace the Shikon no Tama. Kaede had taught her the rules of the Miko. She had planned on living by them so she wouldn't walk her incarnation's past. Not only was the Shikon no Tama at stake, but also her freedom was on the line. The only people or youkai that could use the Shikon no Tama were those of pure hearts…evil or good. She heard horses in the distances and decided to go greet the guard of the crest. With each step she took she could hear Kaede's voice telling her the rules of the Miko.

 

Don't let your emotions rule you

 

Kagome took another step out of the Taijiya village.

 

There is only peace and serenity within you

 

She could see the horses and men ahead.

 

You are to serve and protect life. You're a guardian

 

The group was only forty feet away from her and yet they still ignored her presence.

 

Worry for the welfare of others, personal gain is not an option

 

Thirty feet left to go and her stomach growled.

 

Patience is needed to control your self from impurity

 

The guards turned to her and they bowed to her as she approached. One male merely stared at her with resentment.

 

Always seek knowledge through training and spirituality

 

Kagome bowed to them surprising the ones that bowed to her. Keeping her face calm she nodded in acknowledgement to the man that did not bow.

 

“Welcome,” Kagome greeted.

 

Be at peace in the mind for emotions will cause your power to be lost

 

“Are you ready to leave Miko-sama,” the man grunted out.

 

Emotions lead to destruction for you and others around you

 

“Please call me Kagome, I am a person that is like you and deserve to earn your respect. Respect should be earned not given,” Kagome honestly said. The man smiled in approval.

 

“Very well Kagome, you may refer to me as Rei,” he told her.

 

Killing wrong. You may only do so in an act to preserve life…even then it still stains the soul

 

“We will camp at dusk so there is still light to see what we are doing,” Rei said. Kagome nodded and then they began to make there way out of Edo and towards Kyoto.