See You On The Other Side

The Demon Angel

 

Chapter 6- See You On The Other Side

Black….All I see is black…Have I fainted again? I felt around in the darkness. Cold…it’s cold down here…It feels like stone….I felt around some more. What is this laying next to me? Whatever it is…it’s soft….I look over to the thing next to me and my eyes widened. Even though it’s dark, I could still make out the features of a boy…..and that boy was Sora. I blushed as I saw that his face was so close to mine. His eyes were closed and his hair was bright even in the darkness. I sat up and fixed my dark pink hair into it’s original position, a short ponytail held by a black hair tie with red jewels embedded in it. It’s very precious to me…It was given to me by my mother, Arisu. I narrowed my eyes when I finished. To keep something like that a secret from us all this time….well to late to turn back the hands of time now…I looked back at Sora, who was still passed out on the ground. Slowly, I felt my fingers trace the outline of his cheeks on his baby face. I stopped myself and blushed. What am I doing?! I held my hand to my mouth. Get a hold of yourself Akemi….A grumble came from the side of me. I turned my head to see Sora opening his eyes and sitting up, holding his head. He looked around and saw me.

“Akemi? Akemi is that you?…Are you alright?” he asked gently. He extended his hand out towards me. “If you’re alright….take my hand…” Take his hand? Why? I hesitated, but I put my hand in his. He smiled in the darkness. “So you’re alright?” I nodded and smiled.

“Yeah….I’m fine…” I said and let go of his hand, “What happened?” Sora looked around and stopped when he looked up. I looked at him. What is he thinking right now? Should I look up at the sky? And why do I have to look up? Where exactly are we? Sora felt along the side. I decided to follow after his lead. Walls…I feel walls…It’s like we’re in a box…a very deep box… “It’s like we’re in a box…” Sora turned to me and nodded his head, but he looked very strange, like he was hiding something, something big…not him too…Just what is up with this place?! Sora stood. So you can stand in this place? He walked over to me and offered his hand. I stared at it, but took it and stood up. I brushed myself off. “Do you remember what happened?” Sora looked at me.

“Remember? We went into the bone eater’s well….you said that you thought Megumi was on the other side of it…” he said. I said that? I don’t remember. All I do remember is feeling this slight pain in my head. I guess it was nothing. I stood next to Sora and he looked up. “It looks like we can get out if we climb up” He pointed up and I looked in the direction he was pointing to. My eyes widened. Why is the sky up there, when the bone eater’s well is in a shrine?! Sora went to the wall and started to climb. I looked at him and he looked back. “I’ll get to the top first….and then I’ll help you up.” I nodded and he continued to climb. This is crazy! Just what exactly going on here?! Sora climbed to the top and extended a hand to me. “Now you…”

“Alright…” I said as I grabbed on to one of the many vines growing in the well. I took one vine in my hands carefully, making sure one of them wouldn’t snap and break. Hmm…These seem pretty sturdy for something that’s been here, probably for thousands of years. I looked closer at them. Wear marks were visible on them. Hmm…so these have learned to deal with weight….but who would come back here so frequently to cause all these marks? Sora whistled from atop the well. Shoot! I forgot he was up there! I better move quickly! I climbed even faster and grabbed his hand that was awaiting mine. He lifted me up and placed me on the soft grass on the ground. Grass? I looked around to see trees, grass, bushes, and flowers all around us. Something like this actually exists? I walked around to get a better view. “This is amazing!” I turned to look at Sora. What this? It looks like he’s not even that surprised…..Does he know this place already? Sora walked over to me.

“I didn’t know that this place existed…” he said half-heartedly. I narrowed my eyes at him. He’s lying…Something in me, is telling me that he’s lying…but why? I shook off the thought. Never mind…I can’t worry about that now…I have to find Megumi. Sora stiffened. I looked at him. Why is he like that? Something must have happened or he must have heard something. He pushed me behind him. Are we in danger? Sora looked back at me. “Stay behind me Akemi….We’re not alone…” Someone else is there? What? I don’t know what’s going on, but I nodded my head and stood behind him. His hand was extended outwards to make sure I didn’t come from behind him. A rustle came from the bushes.

“What do you demons want?!” said a male voice. Demons? Demons don’t exist anymore. Sora stiffened more. I looked at him. Does the word demon bother him? Why?

“Show yourself!” Sora yelled at them. Suddenly a crowd of men dressed in old Japanese clothing from the old times came out. In their hands they held bows and arrows, shovels, hoes, and other things. What is going on? Sora sneered.

“Look at the way they’re dressed…” one of men said silently, “They don’t resemble that of lady Kagome or anyone else in the village…..so they must be demons…” Kagome! They know Kagome?! She’s here in this world?! I stepped out in front of Sora, but Sora tried to hold me back. The men readied their weapons.

“Hold on! We’re not demons!” I yelled at them to show them that it was okay, “Take us to see Kagome. She’ll know who we are!” The men grew silent and started to talk amongst themselves. Am I getting through to them?

“That girl has strange hair, but she is a beauty….” one man said in the discussion. Oh I might be getting through to them! Then they turned to me with their weapons readied for battle. Sora jumped in front of me. I stood back.

“I don’t think that’s gonna work Akemi….” he said and I nodded, eyes wide. One of the men came forward.

“No demon shall pass!” he said. But we’re not demons! “Prepare to die!” The crowd charged at us and the battle began.

 

***

Kagome, Inuyasha, and the rest of the gang sat in Kaede’s house, discussing the events that had taken place in Kagome’s time.

“We believe that Narraku had slipped into my time and stole my cousin Megumi away.” Kagome said as calm as she could, but the situation was getting to her. I hope Megumi will be alright…,she thought, And Akemi…I wonder what she’s doing right now…. “A couple of things had happened in my time that was a little mysterious.” The group waited for her to explain. “First….I sensed a powerful energy coming from the Shikon Jewel.” She paused before she continued. “Second, My eldest cousin Akemi collapsed right after I sensed it….And third, Megumi was taken and disappeared without a trace….” Inuyasha narrowed his eyes and folded his arms as he stood against the wall of the room. Shippo jumped off of Sango’s shoulder and sat before everyone and spoke.

“But what reason does Narraku have to steal away your cousin?” he asked curiously. Everyone nodded in agreement. Kagome’s eyes saddened. Inuyasha looked at her.

“I can’t tell you why Shippo…..” she hesitated before she spoke again, “Reason being….I don’t even know why myself…..” Tears started to drop from her eyes and Kagome started to cry. Inuyasha looked for a minute, but wasn’t to concerned. Everyone else came to her aid. Kaede patted Kagome’s back as she spoke.

“Don’t cry Kagome dear….” she said gently, continuing to pat her back, “Everything will be alright…..You’re cousin will be alright….” Kagome wept silent tears. Shippo, Sango, and Miroku tried to comfort her.

“Don’t cry Kagome…it will be alright….” said Sang as she held Kagome close to her. Shippo sat on her shoulder. Miroku sat on the side. He knew he wouldn’t be of any help at the moment. Kagome rubbed her eyes as her cry started to lessen.

“Thanks you guys….” she said as she wiped away the tears from her eyes, “I’m just worried about the both of them. Megumi is all that Akemi has now….” Sango’s and Kaede’s eyes saddened. Shippo was worried. A comment from Inuyasha broke the silence.

“I don’t think Narraku is even interested in Megumi.” he said as he started to back away from the wall he leaned on. His eyes narrowed as he spoke. Kagome and the others stared at him bewildered. Miroku spoke.

“Why so you say that Inuyasha?” he asked him curiously. Inuyasha furrowed his brow and continued.

“I just have my reasons that’s all…” he said. A loud noise came from outside of the straw curtain that blocked the inside of the house from the outside. Everyone turned to look. “It sounds like a mob of people out there.” Kaede got up and shuffled over to the door and looked out. Kagome and Sango joined her.

“What is going on?” she asked one of the men running by her house. The man stopped and bowed before the elderly lady standing before him..

“Oh lady Kaede….” he said as he bowed, “A few village men have found a couple demons near the bone eater’s well. They’re going to kill them before they can do any harm to the village.” Kaede raised an eyebrow. Sango and Kagome looked at each other with curiosity. Miroku stood next to Inuyasha. Inuyasha spoke.

“I think we should go Kagome.” he said as he stood next to her. I don’t like this…,he thought, I know this scent, but what is it doing here?….Kagome looked at him confused.

“Why?” she said. Inuyasha stepped outside and started to break off into a run.

“Just trust me on this!” he said as he disappeared from site and headed into the direction of the bone eater’s well. Kagome nodded and followed after him with Sango and Miroku close behind her. Shippo stayed behind with Kaede, fearing that the demons might be really strong. Kaede spoke quietly to Shippo after the others left.

 

“For some reason…I feel as if these demons are not demons at all…” she said and Shippo looked at her strangely, but went back to staring in the distance.

 

***

 

Inuyasha ran as fast as he could, following his nose to the so called demons. This scent is so familiar…, he thought , but it can’t be…. Kagome, Sango, and Miroku rode on the transformed Kirara, after Inuyasha. What is wrong with him?, the three thought together.

“Inuyasha wait up!” yelled Kagome from behind. Inuyasha kept going without looking back.

“Why won’t he slow down?…” Sango asked as she directed Kirara to follow the path Inuyasha was following. Miroku and Kagome shook their heads.

“I don’t know….” Kagome said as she started to panic, “Maybe he’s worried about the villagers?..” Miroku put a hand on his chin and started to think. Kagome stared at him. “What is it Miroku?” Miroku stopped his thinking and looked up to tell Kagome and Sango what he thought.

“I don’t think he’s that worried about the villagers……” he said with his hand on his chin. Kagome raised an eyebrow and Sango looked back. Miroku sighed. “It seems like he’s more worried about the demons more that the villagers.” Kagome’s eyes widened, she nodded then turned back around. Sango turned around and continued guiding Kirara.

“Then we better move faster if we want to catch him.” she said as she urged Kirara to move even faster. They group continued to move on the path until suddenly Inuyasha stopped. What did he stop for?…, Kagome thought and motioned for Sango to stop. Inuyasha looked back at them. His eyes serious.

“It’s just as I thought…..” he said his eyes glowing bright yellow. Miroku got off Kirara and helped Kagome and Sango get off as well.

“What does that mean Inuyasha?” Sango asked. Everyone wanted to the answer as well. They all stood there and waited for him to answer.

“Kagome…You should have a look…you’ll see what I’m talking about.” he said as he walked forward. Kagome followed behind him and came to stand by his side. Her eyes widened. Miroku and Sango joined them and stopped. In the middle of the crowd of men, stood a pink haired girl and a light brown haired boy in strange clothes. The boy stood in front of the girl protectively. Kagome looked at Inuyasha frantically. He didn’t bother to look at her when he answered. “I know…I caught their scent when they came here.” Kagome started to run towards the two people in the middle of the crowd. Inuyasha stopped her. “Don’t go rushing in idiot! We can get the villagers not to hurt them!”

Kagome turned around, her eyes serious.

“It’s not them I’m worried about!” she said and started to turn around, “It’s the villagers!” She broke off into a run. Inuyasha, Miroku, and Sango followed after her.

“Kagome!” they all yelled together as they ran. Inuyasha caught up to Kagome.

“What do you mean?!” he asked as she struggled in his tight grip.

“No time to explain!” she yelled as she broke free and ran. Sango and Miroku caught up to Inuyasha. Miroku looked at Inuyasha with worry.

“Inuyasha! What is going on?!” he asked frantically. Inuyasha sneered then answered.

“Those two people are from Kagome’s time. They must have gotten here through the well.” he said angrily and ran after Kagome. Miroku narrowed his eyes and ran after them. Sango shook her head and did the same. Kagome caught up to the crowd and stopped. She watched the event take place.

“Prepare to die demons!” one of the village men yelled at them, raising his bow and arrow. Her cousin Akemi and Sora stood back. Sora shielded Akemi from the danger in front of them. Akemi shouted.

“We’re not demons! I’m serious! Kagome will tell you!” she yelled frantically. She was afraid, Kagome could tell. The men readied their weapons. Sora’s stiffened and held her protectively behind him.

“”Shut up! Lady Kagome will have nothing to do with you!” yelled another village man. Inuyasha, Miroku, and Sango caught up to Kagome and watched the situation. Kagome looked at them.

“I’m gonna stop this…” she said and the three nodded. She threaded her way throught the crowd and came to the clearing where Akemi and Sora stood. Akemi and Sora looked at her surprised.

“Kagome…..” Akemi said quietly as Kagome made her way in front of them. She put her hands on her hips and spoke loud and clear.

“Stop! Do not attack them! They are my friends!” she yelled at them. The men looked at each other then lowered their weapons. Kagome smiled. “Good….” A man stepped forward.

“Sorry lady Kagome……” he turned to Akemi and Sora, “And to you guys too…” Akemi smiled and bowed. Sora looked at them disgusted. What’s his problem?.., Kagome thought as she looked at Sora. Akemi looked at Kagome, her eyes saddened. She started to walk over to Kagome.

“Thanks…..” she said, trying to find a way to start conversation, “We would’ve been goners if you hadn’t shown up….” She tried to smile, but Kagome can tell in her eyes that she felt that she didn’t trust her. In a quick flash and arrow shot out of the bushes and it was aiming for Akemi. Inuyasha jumped from behind the crowd to stop the arrow, until Sora jumped in front of Akemi and took the attack to the shoulder. Kagome and Akemi looked wide eyed at the blood spilling from Sora’s shoulder. Akemi grew silent and Kagome looked at her. Is she okay?…., she thought. Sora pulled the arrow out of is shoulder and went back to Akemi.

“Akemi….I’m alright.” he said trying to comfort the girl, but the girl wasn’t listening. Inuyasha looked at the silent Akemi who had her head down. Miroku and Sango looked as well. Akemi started to mumble something, then it became louder.

“They’re going to pay….” she said darkly. Kagome and Sora looked at each other, then in a flash Akemi disappeared from underneath them and charged at the villagers

End of Chapter

 

 

Author's Note

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