Sesshomaru and the Forgiving Soul

Chapter 4:

Kagome groaned as she sat up. Her eyes fluttered open to look around her. She sat in the same field as before except that she could feel that it was not. A chuckle reached her ears and Kagome bolted up from the ground. She recognized that chuckle and the aura that went with it.

“I am glad that you have awoken.” The voice was like music as it fell on her ears. Kagome shook her head before looking around to spot who had spoken.

“Who are you?” Kagome’s voice was strong even though she was starting to panic on the inside.

“I am Midoriko, the creator of the Jewel of Four Souls.” Suddenly right before her eyes a beautiful woman stood. She looked so much like Kagome that she was startled for a moment. She wore traditional miko garb underneath some light armor. It was like Kagome was looking into a mirror. Kagome, remembering her manors, bowed before the great priestess.

“It is a pleasure to meet you, Midoriko-sama. Although if I may ask how-”

“How am I here? Well my child that is a very long story. Please sit down.” Midoriko waved her hand at the tree Kagome was resting against a few minutes ago. Kagome sat and waited to see what the Lady was going to do.

“Well, let us see. I guess I should start at the beginning.” Midoriko sat opposite of Kagome to begin her tale. “You know of the tale of the Shikon, yes? The great jewel was brought forth into this world because of me. I was battling a very powerful demon, not unlike that of Naraku. This demon was made up of many other lesser demons to create his true form. After seven days and seven nights of constant fighting I knew that I had to end it or be vanquished. So I did the only thing that I could. I let the demon bring me in close to the heart of his body thinking that I was giving up after the long battle. Once close enough I reached out with my powers and surrounded his soul, binding our souls together for all eternity. When our souls finished merging the power was condensed into the form of a small jewel. This jewel then burst forth from my dead chest and the powers of the Shikon no Tama were born.

“I have not been silent these past years. I have been searching for someone to bestow my powers to. While still mine and the demon’s soul are merged, my powers were spared from the bonding. Originally I had chosen Kikyo and was just waiting for her to come into her full powers. Unfortunately she died before that ever happened. I knew then that her powers were not enough and that I needed someone stronger than even her to contain and wield that powers that I would give them. Then I saw you Kagome. I knew that from your first breath into this world that you were going to be the most powerful miko to walk since I myself was alive. That was when I knew that you would be able to handle the powers I would one day bequeath you. So I hide the jewel inside your body to keep it safe until I could give you these gifts. I have watched over you your entire life gauging you and your limits. I am pleased to say that you have yet to come upon the limit to your own power and by adding mine I know that you will be able to control it.” Kagome looked down at her hands in thought.

“Midoriko-sama, how was I able to cross the strands of time?” Midoriko smiled warmly.

“That, I can not take credit for. When I placed the jewel inside your body it was then that fate took over. You know that in your time there are no youkai or demons of any kind. Well this was a mistake in history. They were not supposed to die. So you were meant to transcend time itself to correct the error.” Kagome blushed. She did not think that she was so important. Midoriko laughed. An easy going sound that sent chills up Kagome’s back.

“Of course you are special dear. You thought that the only being able to transcend time was not a special being?” This made Kagome blush even more. “Now before you ask any more questions I have a gift for you. Well a few.” Kagome watched as a low table appeared in front of Midoriko with several things places upon it. Midoriko gestured for Kagome to come closer.

“Why are you giving me gifts?” Kagome’s voice was quiet as she voiced her concerns. “What if you are wrong and I’m not the one you are looking for? What if I mess up?” Midoriko sat silent for a minute before speaking.

“I know in my heart that you are the girl I have been looking for. Now, on to the gifts. The first,” she said has she placed her hand on the item, “is a very special bow and quiver. This bow is marked with runes for protection and peace. The quiver has only one arrow in it because that is all that you need. Once you take the arrow out another with take its place. Next is this.” Midoriko held up a small vile. “Someone very close to you is going to die soon. This potion will save their life but at a very high cost. It will turn that person into what they are not. Once the person dies pore the vile over their heart and it will begin to beat again.” Next Midoriko picked up a necklace. “This gem is very powerful and has great healing properties. I believe that someone you know is lacking something they wish to gain back. This gem will help them. All that you must do is push your own powers though the gem and it will amplify that power. This gem can only be used to heal but it will never fade so you may continue to use it for the rest of your life. But be warned that if it is fate that the person is to die then this gem will not work. You cannot change a person’s destiny. That is all I have for you at this time. We will see each other again dear. Count on it.”

Kagome began to feel very tired as she lay out on the grass. Her eyes slid shut as Midoriko disappeared from the clearing.



***Sorry this chapter is short. The net one will be longer. Thank you for your support. I appreciate all the reviews that I'm getting. Any things helps so please feel free to leave a coment on what you think! Thanks again

LadySesshomaru7