Author's Note: I DO NOT OWN Kaze No Stigma or Inuyasha. The only thing I own are the story plot and my own characters. :( Chapter 1 coming soon! This is my first story so please be kind ^.^
Prologue
Ayano.
I am sorry I have failed you. I know you wanted me to win the tournament to take Enraiha, but my wind magic is too weak to compete with your fire. The elders and my father have decided to banish me from the Kannagi home because I am not a fire mage. One day I will return and I promise that I will take care of you. Don't forget about me and always remember our promise.
Always and forever,
Kazuma Yagami (I am no longer Kannagi)
P.S. The paper won't burn.
The paper was wracked with bright blue flames and a small wind barrier appeared to protect the seemingly innocent piece of paper. Tears fell onto the paper as feminine hands refolded the paper and stuck it back into its envelope. It was found on the young girl's bedside table along with a blue rose.
"Ayano-Sama it is time for your lessons." A cold voice came through the shoji doors at the entrance to her rooms. Inside the room the girl identified as Ayano looked up, her crimson eyes littered with unshed tears; Her brightly colored long red hair up in a side pony tail the excess resting on the bed in a small coil of red that resembled the flames that resided in her soul.
"I am ready Sesshoumaru-San." Ayano said quietly. She slid the door open to reveal a tall man with the most captivating golden eyes and silky silver-blue hair. The ethereal looking young man stood at 6'7" and had the stance of a natural born warrior.
Ayano left the room and Sesshoumaru followed right behind her to the right side of her. As they quietly walked to Ayano's lessons room, Ayano was lost deep in thought.
"What ails your mind young one?" Sesshoumaru inquired, upset that his young charge's clean scent of rainforest and a thunderstorm was encased in the scent of worry and unease.
"It has been 6 years Sesshoumaru-San; 6 years since he left me that letter and 6 years since he disappeared. I worry for naught because I feel he has forgotten me, but I cannot forget him. What do I do Sesshoumaru-San?" Ayano stopped and turned to Sesshoumaru in the middle of her little dialogue.
"Forgive and forget. There isn't much you can do young one. Until the day he says that he will return, all you will be doing is stunting your growth." His cold reply came through to her. Ayano looked up into his eyes to see he was speaking his mind. She sighed and turned around to find a young boy about 14 years old bouncing on his heels in front of her. His bright golden hair flopping around on his head, and bright green eyes that always shown with admiration for Ayano and the face carved out of marble.
"Ren-Sama, Good Morning" Sesshoumaru said as he bowed to the boy.
"What is it Ren?" Ayano asked surprised that Ren's sudden appearance.
"Jugo-Sama would like to see us in the meeting hall; Now preferably." Ren replied.
"Alright well let us see what Father wants." Ayano said as she walked ahead of the two males quietly contemplating what Sesshoumaru had told her in their earlier conversation.
-Meanwhile at Narita Airport at Arrivals-
"Kagome, why did you have to pack so many bags?" A young man with dark red almost a burgundy color eyes. His hair a dark brown color but when hit with light at a certain angle, made his hair look like it was on fire. His stance laid back, almost lazy looking as he stood almost a foot above all the other people around him. Being 6'5" had its advantages as he could see a lot farther than others.
"It was what I needed! I didn't realize I packed so much. But I mean we are staying for a while right Kazuma?" came the voice of a young woman now known as Kagome. She had onyx colored hair with bright blue eyes. Being part American gave her that foreign look along with the bright blue eyes not common in the Japanese. She was a short thin girl who looked like she was as fragile as a porcelain doll. She only came up to Kazuma's elbow.
"Kagome, over here!" a woman called out to her. Kagome turned around and saw a middle aged woman and a young man.
"Mama! Souta! Come on Kazuma my family is here!" Kagome practically yelled. Kazuma grabbed all of the bags and walked slowly over to Kagome and her family members.
"You guys, this is Kazuma Yagami, my best friend. I met him while in America!" Kagome said excitedly as she bounced with excitement. Both Souta and Kagome's mom bowed as Kazuma bowed in return. The boys put the bags in the back of the van and everyone got in and headed to the Higurashi Shrine where Kagome grew up.
-At the Higurashi House-
"Souta, as you know, we will need to head to the Kannagi House tonight. Now that you have graduated and passed your training, you will be protecting the Heir to the Kannagi Fortune. It is a great honor that our family has had for many many generations." Kagome's mother said with a smile on her face; Kagome nodded as she chewed on an apple.
"Did you say Kannagi, Higurashi-Sama?" Kazuma asked almost chocking on his water.
"Why yes I did! After my father died protecting the Higurashi shrine from burning down, we have been waiting for Souta to finish training so he can take his place as the Protector to the Heir of Kannagi. It is an honor that the males of the Higurashi Water clan have taken on since the beginning of time." Kagome's mother explained happily.
"Yes and I have completed my training just three weeks ago, and graduation is this weekend. There will be a party tonight and I will accept my position as protector until the next heir is born and the tournament to decide who will take Enraiha." Souta chimed in, looking to Kazuma with happiness in his eyes, yet his face portrayed no emotion.
"I see," Kazuma stated looking at the Higurashi family like they were crazy "They don't treat you…oddly do they?" Kazuma asked hesitant to find the answer.
"Oh not at all! Ever since Jugo-Sama became head elder 5 years ago, the family has been a lot better than when Kioko-Sama was head." Mrs. Higurashi said.