Thursday, September 22, 2005

Thunder Road: Kikyo’s path
*episode 2*

As the group settles down to sleep in Kaede’s village, everyone is worried about Sango; but most of them are sure she can take care of herself; especially with Kirara at her side. Miroku allows his thoughts to drift to another woman, and a strange encounter he will not soon forget.

*flashback*
Miroku had fled from Sango’s wrath to a shrine built as a sanctuary for wandering clergy. Upon his arrival, he had been surprised to find Kikyo also at the shrine. He does not know of her recent encounter with Inuyasha and Kagome; but her mood is clearly one of discomfort. After approaching her alone by a sacred pool; Miroku asks, “Would you bear my child…lady Kikyo?” Mostly puzzled, she says, “You jest monk.” Miroku shakes his head. She says, “That would not be possible; my body is of clay.” The monk says, “And yet you bleed. You certainly risk death. Unless you have tried before now, how can you be certain that it is beyond your capacity?” She asks, “Even if I could, why would I wish to.” He says, “It is obvious to one traveling in there company, that Inuyasha and Kagome grow dearer to each other by the day. Your plans for him have all but failed; I thought to offer you a different future.” “What future could a ghost have?” she asks. He tells her, “But you are not a specter; not in the common sense. Such spirits have no true body; though they may assume the guise of one at times. You however, have a mortal coil to which you are confined. Surely you are alive, in a sense; and as such you may seek a future as one of the living.” Smirking, she says, “Even if that were so, why would I choose to live as your woman? I was…I am a shrine maiden.” He says, “And yet you chose to live as Inuyasha’s woman. Surly your vows ended in his bed.” Kikyo says, “It is clear that the half-demon has been bragging with no regard for truth.” Miroku says, “Actually, he has never discussed the subject. I merely assumed…” She snaps, “Then you assumed wrong!
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