Tears of a Half Demon
"Excellent job Kikyo," Naraku purred.
Kikyo simply nodded.
"Now Kagura it's time for your part," he glanced at the wind sorceress.
"Yes Naraku," Kagura headed out of the castle and flew off on her feather.
"And Kanna you know what to do."
"Yes I do," Kanna said wispily.
The young girl turned and followed her sister disappearing before she reached the door.
"Everything's falling into place, all that's left is to make sure Kouga is in the right spot at the right time," Naraku smiled.
The early morning light fell over Sango the pale light awakening her. With grim satisfaction she noticed the bruise on Miroku's face in the shape of her handprint. Kirara yawned next to her before curling up again in Sango's lap. Sango looked over to the tree Inuyasha had been sleeping in. He was still sitting there but he was very much awake. The fire had long died and all that was left was a smoldering heap. Sango had half-expected Kagome to come back and be sleeping next to the fire in her usual position with Shippo curled up against her stomach. But neither of them had come back which caused Sango's heart to fall. Maybe Kagome had been serious about leaving. Maybe she was never coming back.
Shippo awoke to find Kagome gone and himself all alone.
"Kagome?" he shrieked panicked.
"I'm right here," Kagome's voice said from above him.
Shippo looked up to see Kagome sitting in a tree high above him.
"What are you doing up there?" Shippo asked.
"Trying to find a landmark so we can get to Kaede's village," she replied.
"Oh. Any luck?"
"Nothing… just trees. How far did Kikyo chase us?"
Shippo shrugged, "It didn't seem very far."
"I know, but I can't see anything but trees, it's weird," she shook her head.
All they were doing was looking but not finding.
Kagura easily spotted the large pool of dark blood. It was still wet which would make it easier to attract Inuyasha's attention by the smell. She quickly swooped some up in a vial and headed towards where Inuyasha, Sango and Miroku had camped.
The small child stood unnoticed in the shadows watching as Kagome climbed down the tree. It would be easiest if she could grab Shippo while Kagome wasn't watching to stop any chance of interference. Quickly Kanna raised her mirror and whispered Shippo's name. As Shippo looked over his shoulder he saw the mirror and began backing away as his soul began to flow into the glass. He began to blink tiredly and fell forward as his soul drained away. Quickly Kanna grabbed him around the waist turned and disappeared.
Inuyasha sat in the tree his foot dangling as he rolled the uncompleted Shikon Jewel between his fingers. His Tetsusiga sat against the tree ignored while he attempted to gather his thoughts. Only thoughts about Kagome would come but he couldn't grasp any. All were simple pictures of her face that flashed through his mind or guilty words.
"Oh Kagome how bad could I screw up until this happened?" he said aloud.
More pictures of fights flew through his brain, mostly caused from his stupidity. Times when he'd chased Kikyo and Kagome had gotten mad from his idiotic plans. Why was he such an idiot? Why did he have to lose his temper and call her names? His face felt cold suddenly and he touched it with a clawed hand. Tears had fallen down his cheeks and he hadn't noticed.
What is Naraku planning I wonder? Sorry this was so short but it's super late at night and I'm really tired. So R&R and a new one should be out by the 4th!
Vanessa