Kagome's Paths
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G through L › Labyrinth
Rating:
Adult +
Chapters:
9
Views:
3,855
Reviews:
36
Recommended:
0
Currently Reading:
0
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I do not own Labyrinth, nor any of the characters from it. I do not make any money from the writing of this story.
Never Think Alone
Kagome's Paths
by Kagehoshi
Ch7 Never think alone
She wouldn't leave his thoughts. Like a lingering dream that floated in the back of one's mind, she flitted in and out of his head. It had come to the point that he had found it impossible to accomplish his daily tasks. He had to force himself not to constantly watch her as she made her way through his Labyrinth. He was shocked when she immediately asked the gnome the right question, one that could not have any other answer than the one she was seeking. He was even more amazed when she discovered the hidden opening on her own, with only minimal help from the butterfly. He barely contained his pleasure when she asked the bug why she shouldn't go down that path. Her intelligence was much greater than the spoiled girl-child who had come before. After that he had to leave her, his duties called and no matter how he wished otherwise he could not ignore them. Yet as he attended to his daily tasks he found that her determined face and fiery eyes were reflected almost continuously into his mind.
He tossed aside the mass of scrolls he has been trying to read for the last hour and blew out a sigh of frustration. The girl was mysterious; she was human yet she seemed more than human. The talk with her brother had yielded little information, other than the fact that stubborn defiance obviously ran in her family. His mouth twitched in amusement, he wondered what their mother was like. He stood and walked out from behind the large oak desk where he had been sitting in futility for the past hour and a half. Moving to the large glass window cut into the cold stone wall, he looked out onto what he had been receiving reports about for the past couple hours.
The Labyrinth was green. Almost completely covered in plant life, from towering trees to delicate blossoms, the entire damn thing was filled with new life. Several species of creatures, which had long since thought to have abandoned the Labyrinth, had been sighted. The Labyrinth even smelled different damn it! He couldn't explain what was happening to his kingdom, and he didn't like it.
The Labyrinth was supposed to reflect the innermost being of the wisher as they tried to solve it. Their darkest fears brought to life, their biggest dreams used against them. All to challenge those who would seek to defeat its puzzle. In the past the Labyrinth had changed only slightly to fit each person who walked through its passages, its normal defenses usually more than enough to combat those unfortunate enough to try. It kept some of the additions that had been added on from various challengers, but on the whole remained unchanged. Jareth allowed a small smirk to cross his face remembering the young boy who had added the Bog of Eternal Stench. There wasn't a day that went by where he didn't receive a petition of some sort from some Labyrinth dweller to do something about that 'damn Bog'. Yet never in the entire history of the Labyrinth, and it was a long history, had the Labyrinth reacted this strongly to a wisher. It didn't make any sense, why such a large reaction, the girl was only human. True she possessed some strange power, but that should not affect the Labyrinth like this. Dragons had returned to his domain, after a thousand year absence they returned to the Craggy Peaks as if they had never left. Not even he had the ability to control the Dragons, yet somehow this girl called them back.
He didn't like it when things happened out of his control. It tended to sour his mood, yet at the thought of the girl, Kagome, all sourness instantly faded. Surprisingly that somehow made him angrier. Why did she affect him so much? Nothing and no one had ever gotten into his head like this girl, and he had only met her once. Something about her called to him, made him want to be near her, to know her, to love her. He paused at that last thought and frowned, he was the Goblin King he did not love. He had learned the folly of loving a mortal long ago.
He gestured regally and a crystal ball formed in his hand, obviously he would get nothing accomplished until the mystery of this girl was solved. Her smiling face and glowing blue eyes filled the ball, and he couldn't stop himself from smiling softly in response. Catching himself he quickly schooled his face to one of haughty indifference and zoomed the image out.
'What in the name of Amalur is going on!?' Kagome was looking up warmly at that Gargoyle. The one he had saved from his brethren when they would have killed him for his gentle ways. Jareth had allowed him to become caretaker of the Endless Library, and this was how he repaid him?! He appeared to be giving Kagome directions, pointing outwards and explaining something. Jareth frowned in displeasure as Kagome smiled warmly and gave the Gargoyle a big hug. He continued to watch as she walked towards the hills in the distance, and upon reaching the top, turn and wave enthusiastically at the still watching Gargoyle. That Gargoyle would pay for his insolence, but first it was time to visit the dear Kagome.
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AN* As you may or may not know, part of the reason I'm doing this is to improve my English. My language partner is a big help, but I'd like yours as well. If you notice some huge grammatical error in my writing, please tell me, I really want to know. I can't tell, and after speaking Japanese all day with me my Language partner can't tell either. Thank you.
Cultural Note #3
A big thing I've noticed on this site is the misuse of the word Houshi. It doesn't mean monk. It's more of a title term, just like you would call a priest 'father' or a nun 'sister'. Depending upon the level of ordainment and the sect practiced, the term for monk is actually quite varied in Japanese. The general term for Monk I suppose is Shuudousou (I wish I could type that in hiragana), or simply Sou, depending on their level and sect. However when you are addressing a Buddhist Monk, if you are not aware of their Buddhist name, Obousan or Obousama is more appropriate, depending on how polite you wish to be. *Warning* This is not true for Shinto priests or priestesses so don't confuse them!
The term houshi is actually quite a dated one, if I remember my lessons right it dates back to the feudal era… which is appropriate considering. Houshi actually is one of the very many terms in Japanese that means service and selfless devotion. When Sango calls Miroku, Houshi-sama, she is being both respectful and slightly sarcastic (at least I think she is). She doesn't address him as a proper Monk because… well that hand of his, and I'm not talking about his wind tunnel. I'm not sure which sect of Buddhhism Miroku belongs in, usually you can tell by the color and style of their kesa (that purple thing he wears over his robe) but nowhere in all my research have I ever heard of a sect that wore purple. Considering the price of purple cloth during that time period, it would not have been efficient or very monkly since the whole point of the Buddhist faith was to give up worldly possessions in search of enlightenment and not to drape yourself in expensive cloth. But then again no one has ever accused Miroku of being a very good Monk.
Review Response
Anya- You are not the only person skeptical about this crossover idea, but I was never one to back away from a challenge. I'm glad you're enjoying it, I shall continue to do my best. As to your question, I have never actually seen Disney's Gargoyles. I have heard about it, but I have not seen a lot of American cartoons. When I did the research for this story I read that Gargoyles do not in fact have names so that's how I wrote it in the story. Looks like Disney did their research too.
Dark Fey- I'm glad you overcame your skepticism and gave me a try. This is a very difficult crossover to write and you can't blame people for trying, they just want to have everything they love in a nice neat package.
Kai Mastermind- I don't mind the short review, I appreciate anything you can say. You're reviews always make me feel happy. Ludo is too fuzzy to leave completely out of the story, I'm not sure if he'll make a reappearance or not but at least he got some time. From what I understand Fae is a term used to describe all magical creatures of European myth. Jareth is of the Fae court (I think, am I wrong?). Basing an entire story on just two people can get repetitive and boring, so I try to mix it up as much as possible, I'm glad you approve. And thank you for your compliments on my English, heaven knows I've been trying.
Shadowed- You'll have to read to find out, no spoilers.
Kage Otome_ Greetings my Japanese sister! I'm a halfu too! My mom is Italian…I think. I know she's not Japanese, my Father is though. I'm glad you like Hiroyuki, I'm fond of him myself, he's actually based off of my big brother ^_^
J. Glessner- I'd like that Library too, I'd never leave. Ludo is a giant fuzzy wuzzy bear!! Hiroyuki is actually the name of my eldest brother, who the character is based off of. Can we say over-protective (he beat up my history teacher in High school when he tried to look up my uniform). Hope to hear from you again.
Jynkers- you're hilarious, I bet you two get along great! I like Ludo, but he won't be a main character. He was Sara's companion, and Kagome is Kagome. She will get companions more suited to her.
ParalyticDawnfire- Eeek! A review! I'm so Happy. Now we're both acting silly, it's ok when you're doing it with friends. Lunar Mushrooms actually exist, but due to pollution and over harvesting they're now endangered. Glad you like my story, please keep reading.
BananaFlavoredEskimo- *curtsy* Thank you so much. I actually listen to the Labyrinth soundtrack while I'm writing this, so we're partners in crime.
Sailormoon1996- Glad you're having fun, but you'll have to read to find out what happens next.
by Kagehoshi
Ch7 Never think alone
She wouldn't leave his thoughts. Like a lingering dream that floated in the back of one's mind, she flitted in and out of his head. It had come to the point that he had found it impossible to accomplish his daily tasks. He had to force himself not to constantly watch her as she made her way through his Labyrinth. He was shocked when she immediately asked the gnome the right question, one that could not have any other answer than the one she was seeking. He was even more amazed when she discovered the hidden opening on her own, with only minimal help from the butterfly. He barely contained his pleasure when she asked the bug why she shouldn't go down that path. Her intelligence was much greater than the spoiled girl-child who had come before. After that he had to leave her, his duties called and no matter how he wished otherwise he could not ignore them. Yet as he attended to his daily tasks he found that her determined face and fiery eyes were reflected almost continuously into his mind.
He tossed aside the mass of scrolls he has been trying to read for the last hour and blew out a sigh of frustration. The girl was mysterious; she was human yet she seemed more than human. The talk with her brother had yielded little information, other than the fact that stubborn defiance obviously ran in her family. His mouth twitched in amusement, he wondered what their mother was like. He stood and walked out from behind the large oak desk where he had been sitting in futility for the past hour and a half. Moving to the large glass window cut into the cold stone wall, he looked out onto what he had been receiving reports about for the past couple hours.
The Labyrinth was green. Almost completely covered in plant life, from towering trees to delicate blossoms, the entire damn thing was filled with new life. Several species of creatures, which had long since thought to have abandoned the Labyrinth, had been sighted. The Labyrinth even smelled different damn it! He couldn't explain what was happening to his kingdom, and he didn't like it.
The Labyrinth was supposed to reflect the innermost being of the wisher as they tried to solve it. Their darkest fears brought to life, their biggest dreams used against them. All to challenge those who would seek to defeat its puzzle. In the past the Labyrinth had changed only slightly to fit each person who walked through its passages, its normal defenses usually more than enough to combat those unfortunate enough to try. It kept some of the additions that had been added on from various challengers, but on the whole remained unchanged. Jareth allowed a small smirk to cross his face remembering the young boy who had added the Bog of Eternal Stench. There wasn't a day that went by where he didn't receive a petition of some sort from some Labyrinth dweller to do something about that 'damn Bog'. Yet never in the entire history of the Labyrinth, and it was a long history, had the Labyrinth reacted this strongly to a wisher. It didn't make any sense, why such a large reaction, the girl was only human. True she possessed some strange power, but that should not affect the Labyrinth like this. Dragons had returned to his domain, after a thousand year absence they returned to the Craggy Peaks as if they had never left. Not even he had the ability to control the Dragons, yet somehow this girl called them back.
He didn't like it when things happened out of his control. It tended to sour his mood, yet at the thought of the girl, Kagome, all sourness instantly faded. Surprisingly that somehow made him angrier. Why did she affect him so much? Nothing and no one had ever gotten into his head like this girl, and he had only met her once. Something about her called to him, made him want to be near her, to know her, to love her. He paused at that last thought and frowned, he was the Goblin King he did not love. He had learned the folly of loving a mortal long ago.
He gestured regally and a crystal ball formed in his hand, obviously he would get nothing accomplished until the mystery of this girl was solved. Her smiling face and glowing blue eyes filled the ball, and he couldn't stop himself from smiling softly in response. Catching himself he quickly schooled his face to one of haughty indifference and zoomed the image out.
'What in the name of Amalur is going on!?' Kagome was looking up warmly at that Gargoyle. The one he had saved from his brethren when they would have killed him for his gentle ways. Jareth had allowed him to become caretaker of the Endless Library, and this was how he repaid him?! He appeared to be giving Kagome directions, pointing outwards and explaining something. Jareth frowned in displeasure as Kagome smiled warmly and gave the Gargoyle a big hug. He continued to watch as she walked towards the hills in the distance, and upon reaching the top, turn and wave enthusiastically at the still watching Gargoyle. That Gargoyle would pay for his insolence, but first it was time to visit the dear Kagome.
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AN* As you may or may not know, part of the reason I'm doing this is to improve my English. My language partner is a big help, but I'd like yours as well. If you notice some huge grammatical error in my writing, please tell me, I really want to know. I can't tell, and after speaking Japanese all day with me my Language partner can't tell either. Thank you.
Cultural Note #3
A big thing I've noticed on this site is the misuse of the word Houshi. It doesn't mean monk. It's more of a title term, just like you would call a priest 'father' or a nun 'sister'. Depending upon the level of ordainment and the sect practiced, the term for monk is actually quite varied in Japanese. The general term for Monk I suppose is Shuudousou (I wish I could type that in hiragana), or simply Sou, depending on their level and sect. However when you are addressing a Buddhist Monk, if you are not aware of their Buddhist name, Obousan or Obousama is more appropriate, depending on how polite you wish to be. *Warning* This is not true for Shinto priests or priestesses so don't confuse them!
The term houshi is actually quite a dated one, if I remember my lessons right it dates back to the feudal era… which is appropriate considering. Houshi actually is one of the very many terms in Japanese that means service and selfless devotion. When Sango calls Miroku, Houshi-sama, she is being both respectful and slightly sarcastic (at least I think she is). She doesn't address him as a proper Monk because… well that hand of his, and I'm not talking about his wind tunnel. I'm not sure which sect of Buddhhism Miroku belongs in, usually you can tell by the color and style of their kesa (that purple thing he wears over his robe) but nowhere in all my research have I ever heard of a sect that wore purple. Considering the price of purple cloth during that time period, it would not have been efficient or very monkly since the whole point of the Buddhist faith was to give up worldly possessions in search of enlightenment and not to drape yourself in expensive cloth. But then again no one has ever accused Miroku of being a very good Monk.
Review Response
Anya- You are not the only person skeptical about this crossover idea, but I was never one to back away from a challenge. I'm glad you're enjoying it, I shall continue to do my best. As to your question, I have never actually seen Disney's Gargoyles. I have heard about it, but I have not seen a lot of American cartoons. When I did the research for this story I read that Gargoyles do not in fact have names so that's how I wrote it in the story. Looks like Disney did their research too.
Dark Fey- I'm glad you overcame your skepticism and gave me a try. This is a very difficult crossover to write and you can't blame people for trying, they just want to have everything they love in a nice neat package.
Kai Mastermind- I don't mind the short review, I appreciate anything you can say. You're reviews always make me feel happy. Ludo is too fuzzy to leave completely out of the story, I'm not sure if he'll make a reappearance or not but at least he got some time. From what I understand Fae is a term used to describe all magical creatures of European myth. Jareth is of the Fae court (I think, am I wrong?). Basing an entire story on just two people can get repetitive and boring, so I try to mix it up as much as possible, I'm glad you approve. And thank you for your compliments on my English, heaven knows I've been trying.
Shadowed- You'll have to read to find out, no spoilers.
Kage Otome_ Greetings my Japanese sister! I'm a halfu too! My mom is Italian…I think. I know she's not Japanese, my Father is though. I'm glad you like Hiroyuki, I'm fond of him myself, he's actually based off of my big brother ^_^
J. Glessner- I'd like that Library too, I'd never leave. Ludo is a giant fuzzy wuzzy bear!! Hiroyuki is actually the name of my eldest brother, who the character is based off of. Can we say over-protective (he beat up my history teacher in High school when he tried to look up my uniform). Hope to hear from you again.
Jynkers- you're hilarious, I bet you two get along great! I like Ludo, but he won't be a main character. He was Sara's companion, and Kagome is Kagome. She will get companions more suited to her.
ParalyticDawnfire- Eeek! A review! I'm so Happy. Now we're both acting silly, it's ok when you're doing it with friends. Lunar Mushrooms actually exist, but due to pollution and over harvesting they're now endangered. Glad you like my story, please keep reading.
BananaFlavoredEskimo- *curtsy* Thank you so much. I actually listen to the Labyrinth soundtrack while I'm writing this, so we're partners in crime.
Sailormoon1996- Glad you're having fun, but you'll have to read to find out what happens next.