A Tragic Lovesong Divine

Kikyo got up the next morning and went to do her morning chores. Before she could even get started, someone came knocking loudly and desperately at her door. Kikyo answered the door and was immediately bombarded by several villagers trying to speak.

“LADY KIKYO! Please…We are in desperate need of your help.” She recognized some of them as soldiers from one of the other villages she had been to during her trip.

“What’s going on?”

“Priestess,” the soldier said while bowing. “Several of our soldiers have been injured and there isn’t a doctor around for many miles. I saw you a few weeks ago in our village and you slaughtered a few demons as well as tended to the sick. Could you…would you please come have a look? There aren’t very many of us, but our leader-Onigumo-he was injured in an explosion and we need to try to save him. He’s alive but just barely and…”

“It’s quite alright. Give me a second to gather some things then you can take me to him as well as the others.” Kikyo went back inside and started to pack some medicinal herbs in a basket.

“Kikyo, where are you going?” Kaede asked.

“Come Kaede, we must be off and I need your help. Are you…can you…?”

“I’ll be alright sister. My eye is not hurting today. Where are we going?”

“We are going to take care of some soldiers from one of the villages we visited a while back. I need you to help with bandages and mixing herbs.”

“YAY! Okay.” Kaede grabbed a basket of herbs then she and Kikyo were on their way. They followed the soldiers to a nearby village that had been torn to pieces. Huts and cabins had been burned to the ground. The town market had been looted to the point where nothing was left. Some of the homes that had survived fires and looting were currently being occupied by some of the hurt soldiers. One of the villagers called out to Kikyo.

“Please, this way.” Kikyo and Kaede followed the soldiers into the different huts where injured soldiers lie. Most of them were only suffering from minor injuries so Kikyo let Kaede patch them up as she overlooked Kaede’s work. When they were done, Kaede stayed behind to help feed the soldiers while Kikyo was being led to a cave nearby. That was the soldier’s leader Onigumo was being held.

“Please priestess, help him. I know he may not be…but he’s really not as bad as he seems.” Then the soldier left Kikyo to tend to their injured leader. When Kikyo entered the cave, she could sense a strong, evil aura. It must have been coming from Onigumo, but she ignored it and made way to help him. She found Onigumo lying on his back with tons of cuts and bruises; he also had many fractures and broken bones. This guy may not ever completely heal she thought. As she started to cleanse some of his cuts, Onigumo stirred and opened his eyes.

“Well, well, well. You must be the famous Kikyo,” he said in a heavy, labored voice. “I’ve heard stories about you. You know, you really are a nice looking girl. And to think that I had my doubts.” Kikyo did not respond to his statement. She was steadily working trying to bandage his broken arm. When she did not respond, Onigumo continued his desperate attempt at pissing the young priestess off. “Kikyo, the name is very becoming for such a sweet thang like you. Oh, how I’d be delighted to have a go with you.”

“Onigumo, I’ve heard so much about you and it was all good things coming from your soldiers. However, when I entered the cave I had a strong sense of evil and foreboding coming from you. Now why is that?”

“Ha ha ha oh, really? Well, you see, I can’t really explain why, but I assure you that I can behave long enough just to be with you.” Kikyo finished wrapping the last bandage and proceeded to stand and leave. “So am I all set to go? Why is it that I can’t move? AND WHY THE HELL AM I STILL IN SO MUCH PAIN?” Onigumo flinched and then cried out, for his insides felt as though they were on fire. He tried to move his left leg but it was all in vain and the pain was incredible.

Kikyo turned to him and in a soft tone said, “Onigumo I’m…I’m sorry but it seems as though you will never walk again. You may never be able to leave this place again. Your injuries are far too great and even if I tried to move you, your body will go into shock and you’ll die anyway. I’m sorry. I’ll be back tomorrow to feed you. Good night.”

Kikyo left Onigumo as he cried out in curses. It was a sad thing for him to be stuck there, but as a priestess she would continue to feed him. There’s always such thing as a miracle and she was determined not to give up on him, no matter how evil his spirit might be. Who knows, maybe her kindness will alter his spirit and make him a better person.

Onigumo cursed and cursed so as Kikyo left the cage. Why me he thought. Why did this have to happen to me? Well he already knew the answer. He was not the nicest of humans. In fact, he was probably the worst of them all. He had killed and slaughtered many innocent people in these times of war and for what? Just to gain a little power and have people worshipping the ground he walked on. Now it was clear that he’d never be able to do anything again. He just wanted to die in peace so that he can take his place in the hell in which he was destined for. Now that the priestess had patched him up, he had to suffer from day to day with his injuries. It would not be so bad if she wasn’t so damn cute. She was very cute…nice almond eyes…pretty pale skin…Ah what he wouldn’t give to have a night with her, but that was never going to happen.

For starters, she was a priestess and he was as bad as they come. No priestess would ever want to be with someone as demented as he. Secondly, since he’d never be able to leave this spot again, the thought of enjoying a pleasurable evening with the Lady Kikyo was preposterous. These thoughts only angered Onigumo. He was stuck in this cave with nothing and no one. His soldiers would soon start to abandon him one by one, and what could he say or do? There was nothing they could do for him now and he couldn't blame them for running off. The only pleasure he would be getting is torturing the Lady Kikyo with his sharp tongue on a daily basis and with that thought, Onigumo lay still for the night.

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For the next couple of days Kikyo went to Onigumo’s cave twice a day to administer medicine and feed Onigumo. Both Kikyo and Onigumo went through the same routine each day. Kikyo would come to give him medicine but he would fuss for twenty minutes or so about how bad it tasted or how it burned his skin. Then he would complain about the food she was giving him to eat. On several occasions he would talk nasty to her, telling her things he would do if he ever got a hold of her. Kikyo never replied to any of his comments. Instead she only listened and frowned whenever something angered her or made her uncomfortable. One day Onigumo touched a nerve. Kikyo entered the cave around dark to feed him his supper. When she arrived, Onigumo was a little giddier than usual. “What put you in such a pleasant mood?” she asked curiously.

“Oh, well, you know how I am. I was just picturing you naked with another man, but the thought was so laughable that it put me in a good mood.”

“I see,” Kikyo replied coldly. “And I suppose you think that no one else would want a girl like me, am I correct?”

“Oh, oh no. See you’ve got it all wrong. I can see lots of men wanting a beautiful species such as yourself, but I am having the hardest time imagining you with a demon-more specifically a half-demon.” Kikyo dropped the spoon that she was feeding Onigumo with and shot him the coldest of looks. Then she straightened her face, picked up the spoon, and continued to feed Onigumo as though nothing had happened. “Well Kikyo, it seems as though I’ve touched a nerve.”

“No you haven’t. Why would you?”

“Well, some friends of mine told me…no, some birdie friends of mine sang me a sweet tune about a man…no, let me get this right…ah, yes, about a certain half-demon that you are seeing named…hmmm…I never did catch his name, but I am sure I’ll get the name eventually.”

Kikyo just continued to feed him. She was in no mood for this and she figured that he was only trying to be nosy. She was not seeing Inuyasha. In fact, it had been two weeks since she had seen him-Inuyasha. Now that she thought about it, she realized that she really wanted to see him again. Kikyo’s thoughts were interrupted by Onigumo’s cursing. Apparently Kikyo had spilled hot porridge on his lips while daydreaming about seeing Inuyasha. Kikyo offered her apologies but Onigumo only continued to curse. Kikyo took this as a sign to leave. She had worn out her welcome for the evening and it was okay with her. She was tired and wanted to go by the lake and relax for the evening.

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“Yes, Onigumo was something else. He gave my sister quite the hell, if I do say so myself. There were times when I had to go in my sister’s place because my sister was tending to other duties. He was vile little man and very ungrateful. Even though I wasn’t sure about my spiritual powers I could always sense his evil.”

“But if he was so evil, then why did Kikyo continue to help him?”

“It wasn’t in my sister’s nature to discriminate, even if he was a mean guy. My sister always believed that Onigumo was a good person with a good heart. Over time, Onigumo began to develop feelings for my sister, just like Inuyasha did.”

“Wow,” said Kagome. “Your sister was just the little heartbreaker.” Kaede laughed. “Yes, my sister was a heartbreaker, but it was her kind spirit that attracted people to her-not just her looks.” Kagome looked at the sky. It was almost sunset and she needed to get home. She had school to look forward to tomorrow and she was sure that it would prove to be an interesting day. “Thanks for the update grandma. I’ll see you soon.” Kagome mounted her bike and headed towards home.

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Kagome rose the next morning, got dressed, and headed out the door for another day of school. Just like last time, she was greeted by Koga, who was in an exceptionally good mood, stranger than usual Kagome thought. They went their separate ways when they reached the halls and headed off to their classes. Kagome had literature first thing this morning and she dreaded it more than most of her other tedious classes. She was dreadful at literature, not to mention that she thought most of the poems were a bit mundane. Kagome sighed. She figured she probably wouldn’t feel that way if she had a love to compare the poems too. When Kagome reached her class, she noticed that there was a new student. It was that arrogant piece of work Haku. What in the world is he doing in here? Kagome was so lost in thought that she didn’t even hear the bell sound.

“Kagome, please take your seat.”

“Sorry Ms.Winters.”

“Quite alright. So class today we will be discussing…”

Kagome never heard the rest of the lesson. She was too busy trying not to look at Haku, who was seated right next to her. After two long hours, class finally came to an end. Kagome was about to get up and leave when Haku tapped her on the shoulder. “What do you want?” Kagome asked hotly.

“Well, I see someone is a little upset this morning. Please Kagome, don’t be so rude.”

“RUDE?! Don’t be ridiculous. I am leaving now. Have a good day.”

“Kagome, wait. I only wanted to ask you to join me for lunch.”

Kagome stopped dead in her tracks. She was not sure how to take his offer. Was the invite out of sheer arrogance or was it out of pity for yesterday. Before Kagome could respond, her decision was made for her.

“She will be dining with me,” the person answered coldly. It was Koga.

“Well, if it isn’t the little athlete Koga. Tell me Koga, what makes you think she wants to dine with you everyday?” Haku asked curtly. Koga walked up to Haku and stood inches away from him, standing taller than usual. He stood there for a moment looking angry but his face soon twisted into a smirk.

“Well Haku, let me clue you in on a few things. For starters, Kagome eats with me everyday and she has never once complained about it either. Secondly, Kagome is my woman. Get the picture?” Haku just glared at Koga with his icy stare. Then after a moment he smiled at Koga. “Well, Kagome, guess I’ll catch you later.” Haku walked off without another word.

“Come on Kagome, let’s go eat.” Koga put his arms around her and off they went.

Lunch with Koga was rather duller than usual. Kagome thought he looked slightly bothered by the fact that Haku was eating at a table near theirs surrounded by ladies. Koga spent most of lunch glaring angrily at Haku and making scoffing noises. Kagome was relieved when lunch was over. She was done with her classes for the day and she was geared up for another story from Kaede.

“Hey, Kagome! Where are you going?” It was her friend Kira.

“Um…I was about to go home.”

“But Kagome, you can’t go home. We have to stay and help decorate for the big dance this Saturday night. We only have 4 more days so we really need to get busy today.” Oh, damn. Kagome had forgot all about the big dance. She was so concerned about other things that it totally slipped her mind. Now that she started to think about it, she wasn’t really all that geared up for it. In fact, she was starting to dread it. For starters, she had not picked out a dress yet and now that it was getting so close to dance time, she was almost certain that she wouldn’t be able to find a good one at a reasonable price; then there was Koga. Of course, she just knew that Koga was expecting her to be his date. He had not mentioned it yet, but she was sure that it was only a matter of time.

“Um…Kagome? Are you going to help us or what?”

“Oh, yeah, sure I’ll stay and help.”

Four hours later, Kagome was on her way home. She decided that she’d better go straight home and get some rest, even though she was itching to find out more about that Inuyasha. Kagome started to leave the schoolyards when she ran into Haku. He was standing in front of the school gate, apparently waiting on her.

“What do want now?” Kagome asked tiredly.

“I brought you something to eat. You look exhausted and I thought I’d be a good guy and bring you something to eat.” Kagome stared at him for a moment and then continued to walk. She was just too tired.

“Kagome, I am only trying to be nice here. I haven’t poisoned the food. If you eat now, then when you get home you can get you a nice warm bath before bed. Kagome…?”

“Okay. Whatever. Fine. I’ll eat. Where to your royal highness?”

“Um…how about you go back through the gate and sit at the table? I’ll wait for you and walk you home.”

“Why are you…never mind.” Kagome grabbed the bag of food from him, entered the gate, and sat down at one of the long tables to eat. He must have been really concerened because it wasn’t your average sack lunch or dinner. It was a full course meal that included 4 sushi wraps, lightly buttered biscuits, baby shrimp in a salad, a mango, and a bottle of water.

“Wow Haku, this is a lot. I’m not quite sure where to begin.” Kagome decided on a biscuit and began to eat. Haku sat at the table with her and began reading a book. He did not talk to her while she was eating; he just sat their and waited. A few minutes later Kagome started to put all the extra food away. She was just too full and was set on eating the rest for lunch tomorrow.

“Did you enjoy your meal?” Haku asked as he was putting his book away.

“Yes, I did. Thank you very much.” Kagome really didn’t know what else to say. She had enjoyed the meal and was grateful, but she still just wasn’t so sure how to take him. Sure he seemed to come off as a nice guy now, but she knew he had the tendency to be a little arrogant asshole.

They gathered their things and began the walk toward Kagome’s house. For next five minutes they walked in perfect silence. It was a bit awkward to Kagome and she wasn’t quite sure why.

“Kagome, why are you so quiet?”

“What? Me? What…am I supposed to be talking about?”

“Oh, nothing,” he said. “I just thought you’d be talking. You seem to do that an awful lot lately.”

“WHAT?! ARE YOU TRYING TO SAY THAT I TALK TOO MUCH?” Kagome asked loudly. Haku just laughed his cool, arrogant laugh.

“Why, no my dear Kagome. Wherever did you get that idea? You sure do get angry a lot. Maybe you need a new hobby, you know, something to help channel all that negative energy.”

“Haku, if you insist on walking me home and feeding me dinner, then why do you have to ruin my good moods by being such an ass???”

“I don’t mean to be. I personally think you need to lighten up. Stop being so…”

“So what dammit? You seem to have all the answers now don’t cha?” Kagome wa so pissed right now that she forgot all about being tired. All she wanted to do was beat the tar out of him. “Well, answer me dammit!”

“We’ve reached your house Kagome. You might want to keep your voice down a little. Your little brother may be sleeping.” Kagome looked up and sure enough, they had reached her house. She was about to storm off when she felt Haku tugging at her backpack.

“Hey, what’s the big idea?” she asked angrily.

“Turn around. I have something for you,” he said coolly.

“Well, whatever it is you can keep it. I am not playing anymore games with you today.” Kagome’s backpack unclipped from his tugging and it fell on the ground. “NOW LOOK WHAT YOU DID? I SWEAR…” She bent over to pick up the bag and when she stood up, Haku grabbed one of her hands.

“Hey…what now…” but she stopped in mid sentence. Haku was staring at her strangely. She don’t know why but she did not withdraw her hand from his. Instead she just stood there looking at the ground and wondering why it was so awkward. Finally, he withdrew his hands and leaned forward. Kagome thought about moving but her feet were frozen still to the ground. She just stood there as he got closer and closer. She closed her eyes, not really knowing what to expect. After a few seconds she realized that nothing had happened. When she opened her eyes she saw that he was gone.