Thunder Road: Kikyo’s path
Episode 1
The specter Kikyo walks a lonely road in the moonlight. As she does, she reflects on the circumstances which have led her to this path.
*memory*
Some time ago, Kikyo had observed Inuyasha sharing a tender moment with Kagome on the roof of an inn. Shortly afterwards, as she was filled with anger at Inuyasha’s obvious growing attraction to the living girl, Naraku sought her and told her how she could eliminate the obstacle to her goal. He gave her a jewel shard so she could travel through the well to attack Kagome in her own time; where she would be alone and vulnerable. By a twist of fate (or the will of the author) this happened to fall on the night of the new moon when Inuyasha had retreated to the relative safety of Kagome’s home. Kikyo encountered the two under the glow of strange lamps which had no flame. Following an exchange of harsh words, ultimatums, and a well placed smack from Kagome to Kikyo; Kikyo attacked, gravely wounding Inuyasha in his weakened state. Before she could finish him off, Kagome harnessed priestly powers she hadn’t know she had; and forced Kikyo back through the well.
*end of memory*
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.