A/N- Hello this is moon_wolf and I have brought my good friend BradsBrat
here with me. She is trying to help me with my grammar though her's is far
from well if you ask me. Please enjoy the fic. ^_^ I'm giving you the
prologue and the first chapter so I expect all of you peoples to review!
Prologue
It was in an impossible situation on an impossible night, in an impossible life, the only possible thing to say. I had never been in such an untenable, completely bizarre situation. The night had started easy, ridiculously easy, and I should have taken warning from the ease.
Generally, when shard hunting, a good moment or two will be followed by eight or nine hours of panic and disaster.
It was the night of the new moon and Inuyasha had undergone his transformation. As we sat in Kadae's hut, I became aware of a nearby jewel shard. As calmly as I could I told the others that I need some fresh air, which by the way was partially true. Sango and Miroku merely nodded while Inuyasha let out one of his usual 'fehs'.
Taking my bow and arrows, I left the hut. I could handle a youkai with just one shard, on my own. It would have been pointless to alarm the others, especially with Inuyasha being so extra cranky. I'd show the rest that I wasn't completely helpless and I'd show Inuyasha that I could be just as good as Kikyo. That was all I had wanted then, that was the only thought I bared when I had started for the woods. For once I wanted him to see just how good I could be instead of the one holding the rest of the group back. That was all I had wanted.
If only then I had of known what awaited me, I would have never made the journey alone. In fact I would have never made the journey at all.
Disclaimer- The first paragraph of the prologue do not belong to me and Inuyasha characters belong to Rumiko Takahashi. No need to rub it in. That means you two BradsBrat!
Irony of Fate Chapter one- In the Darkness of the Night
The still night air was a freezing cold, causing the miko girl to shiver uncontrollably. If only she had brought some sort of shawl or coat but there was no turning back now. Kagome could sense the jewel shard just a few yards away.
The trip so far had been smooth and easy. It was silent and nothing so far had crossed her path or pose any threat. And though there was no moon, the starts were bright enough to guide her through the thick forests. Besides the cold everything was going along rather nicely.
Rubbing a numb arm, Kagome reached for one of her arrows. Stepping into a small clearing, the miko came face to face with the very thing she had been tracking for quite some time. In front of her stood a blind and very aged youkai. Dumb-founded she lowered her bow and stared intently at the old creature.
This youkai had long, blue, faded hair and milky white eyes, his armor was old and battered, his clothes were stained and ripped. His withered hand rested steadily on the hilt of his sword.
Could she really attack a blind youkai? Would that be unhonorable?
"What's the matter miko, cat got your tongue?"
Kagome stumbled for the right words but none of it would exit her mouth. What was she suppose to say?
The youkai chuckled none too loudly. "You want the shard you sensed, am I right?"
Kagome nodded rather stupidly. Still chuckling, he tossed her his shard.
"The dark ones come from me so I must leave you but I would like you to have this."
Kagome blinked like a even bigger fool when he handed her his sword. "Use it well." And with those final words, the youkai disappeared.
Awkwardly, the teenage girl lifted the sword. She didn't know much but she knew enough to identify it as a reverse blade. Her grandfather had told her many stories of great warriors using this particular sword, the man slayer was one of them.
'Why did he give this to me and what is a dark one?' Shaking her head in confusion, Kagome set aside her bow and arrows to admire the sword. It was light and efficient.
But what Kagome really admired was the power that it gave off. The sword vibrated in her hold, creating a white, blue glow. On either side of the reverse blade was engraved wording that Kagome couldn't make out with such dim lighting. After wavering it around a few times, the miko sheathed her new sword.
She couldn't wait to show it to the rest of the group. Kagome's eyes widened at that small thought. How long had she been gone? Were they already looking for her? But more importantly, which direction did she come from?
The girl gave an audible groan. It was dark and she was cold, not to mention lost. With a half -determined look, Kagome stood in the middle of the clearing. Closing her eyes, she began to spin around while chanting a song she had learned well through childhood.
"My mom says to pick the very best one and you are it!" The girl stopped abruptly, her eyes on the path in which she would take. Judging by the stars, she would be moving west. That was the way she would go. It wasn't her wisest choice but it wasn't as if she had many options in concerning the matter anyways.
After a few minutes or what seemed like hours of walking, Kagome became fully aware of just how dark it was getting. She looked up to the night sky as dark clouds began to take form over her only light source. Mentally, she cursed the dark mists.
"Just my luck, of course this sort of thing only happens to me." She mumbled to no one in particular.
It wasn't long until the sky was completely covered and it became pitch black. Kagome knew that the only way she would get about was if she relied entirely on her sense of touch and hearing. Yes, she was indeed doomed.
With hands out stretched in front of her face, Kagome walked blindly through the forest. It was a shame streetlights were not yet invented in this era.
The teenager went stiff as her fingers brushed over something moist and sticky. The girl gave a loud 'eep' as the foreign object glided closer into view. Though it was very dark Kagome could see clearly silvery locks of hair.
"Inuyasha", the miko asked hesitantly.
In a flash Kagome found herself up against the ruff edges of a tree, a clawed hand was wrapped securely around her delicate throat.
"Hold your tongue, brat." The voice was cold and unfortunately very familiar.
"Sesshomaru!" The girl gasped softly.
The clawed hand tightened it's grip. "I told you to hold your tongue." The taiyoukai growled softly in her ear.
Shivers went up and down the girl's spine. This was not good at all. She was surely to die. As Kagome's life flashed through her very eyes, one thought seemed to only come to mind.
'I bet Kikyo could have handled this.'
It was a painful thought but seemed only more than true. After all it Was Kikyo, Inuyasha had chose and sworn to protect; not her. She had wanted to prove to Inuyasha that she was just as good as Kikyo but under her unfortunate circumstances it was apparent that she was very much wrong. Kikyo was better and she had failed. She had failed Inuyasha, her friends, and herself. And now she would pay the consequences with her own life, if only she had not been so careless.
A loud rustling noise to her left brought herself out of her current thoughts. It was then that she had noticed the lack of space between herself and the taiyoukai. His hand remained on her throat, his body pressed against her own. When he had turned his head towards the noise, his cheek pressed gently against her own.
From the bushes two dark objects drifted nearer to them. Unsheathing his sword, Sesshomaru slashed out at the intruders. The dark shapes momentarily disappeared but only to be replaced with six more. Startled, Kagome's hand went automatically to the hilt of her sword. As the dark shadows started closing in Kagome could feel the sword start to pulse under her hold.
Three of the figures attacked Sesshomaru at once while the other three went for her. On pure instinct alone, Kagome withdrew her sword. There was a bright light and then all was dark again.
Kagome clutched her chest with a shaken hand, replacing the sword back to her side. Closing her eyes, she titled her head back against the tree.
"What was that, brat?"
Kagome laughed nervously. "I'm not sure myself."
For once in his life, Sesshomaru couldn't help but let curiosity get the best of him. There were many questions he had and they had to be answered. In one swift movement Sesshomaru was by Kagome's side and had lifted her off her feet. Throwing the startled miko over his shoulder, Sesshomaru leapt towards the night sky.
A loud, shrill scream met his sensitive ears. Scowling, he tried putting a hand over the girl's mouth but she bit him. It was going to be a long night.
A/N- I'll leave off there. So what do you guys think so far? Worth working on or not? Please review and tell me your opinion on the first chapter.
Sesshomaru- Do I steal her sword?
Kagome- No! The blind guy gave it specifically to me!
Sesshomaru- Your point?
Moon_Wolf- I might let you try to steal it in the next chap...it all depends.
Kagome- I won't let him have it!
Moon_Wolf- Calm down, this after all only a fanfiction.
Sesshomaru- Can you make me kill Inuyasha and his wench then? And then make me ruler of the world?
Both Moon_Wolf and Kagome sweat-drop.
Moon_Wolf- We'll see......
Inuyasha- What!?
Moon_Wolf- Well please tell me what you think of my fic!
Kagome- Please review and let moon wolf know just how much you love me so she doesn't kill me off, she's know to kill most of her main characters!
Moon_Wolf- Hey! I let everyone live in my AU's.
Inuyasha- Why don't you kill Sesshomaru?
Sesshomaru growls dangerously.
Moon_Wolf- Hmmm..I guess I could do that..
Sesshomaru- Don't you dare!
Moon_Wolf- Alright, alright. I promise not to kill anyone as long as I get enough reviews!
All but Sesshomaru- Pretty please review!
Kagome elbows Sesshomaru
Sesshomaru- review or die
Moon_Wolf- Well you heard the great lord! Obey him and review! I won't start the next chap if I don't get any reviews! Ja ne for now. ^_^
Prologue
It was in an impossible situation on an impossible night, in an impossible life, the only possible thing to say. I had never been in such an untenable, completely bizarre situation. The night had started easy, ridiculously easy, and I should have taken warning from the ease.
Generally, when shard hunting, a good moment or two will be followed by eight or nine hours of panic and disaster.
It was the night of the new moon and Inuyasha had undergone his transformation. As we sat in Kadae's hut, I became aware of a nearby jewel shard. As calmly as I could I told the others that I need some fresh air, which by the way was partially true. Sango and Miroku merely nodded while Inuyasha let out one of his usual 'fehs'.
Taking my bow and arrows, I left the hut. I could handle a youkai with just one shard, on my own. It would have been pointless to alarm the others, especially with Inuyasha being so extra cranky. I'd show the rest that I wasn't completely helpless and I'd show Inuyasha that I could be just as good as Kikyo. That was all I had wanted then, that was the only thought I bared when I had started for the woods. For once I wanted him to see just how good I could be instead of the one holding the rest of the group back. That was all I had wanted.
If only then I had of known what awaited me, I would have never made the journey alone. In fact I would have never made the journey at all.
Disclaimer- The first paragraph of the prologue do not belong to me and Inuyasha characters belong to Rumiko Takahashi. No need to rub it in. That means you two BradsBrat!
Irony of Fate Chapter one- In the Darkness of the Night
The still night air was a freezing cold, causing the miko girl to shiver uncontrollably. If only she had brought some sort of shawl or coat but there was no turning back now. Kagome could sense the jewel shard just a few yards away.
The trip so far had been smooth and easy. It was silent and nothing so far had crossed her path or pose any threat. And though there was no moon, the starts were bright enough to guide her through the thick forests. Besides the cold everything was going along rather nicely.
Rubbing a numb arm, Kagome reached for one of her arrows. Stepping into a small clearing, the miko came face to face with the very thing she had been tracking for quite some time. In front of her stood a blind and very aged youkai. Dumb-founded she lowered her bow and stared intently at the old creature.
This youkai had long, blue, faded hair and milky white eyes, his armor was old and battered, his clothes were stained and ripped. His withered hand rested steadily on the hilt of his sword.
Could she really attack a blind youkai? Would that be unhonorable?
"What's the matter miko, cat got your tongue?"
Kagome stumbled for the right words but none of it would exit her mouth. What was she suppose to say?
The youkai chuckled none too loudly. "You want the shard you sensed, am I right?"
Kagome nodded rather stupidly. Still chuckling, he tossed her his shard.
"The dark ones come from me so I must leave you but I would like you to have this."
Kagome blinked like a even bigger fool when he handed her his sword. "Use it well." And with those final words, the youkai disappeared.
Awkwardly, the teenage girl lifted the sword. She didn't know much but she knew enough to identify it as a reverse blade. Her grandfather had told her many stories of great warriors using this particular sword, the man slayer was one of them.
'Why did he give this to me and what is a dark one?' Shaking her head in confusion, Kagome set aside her bow and arrows to admire the sword. It was light and efficient.
But what Kagome really admired was the power that it gave off. The sword vibrated in her hold, creating a white, blue glow. On either side of the reverse blade was engraved wording that Kagome couldn't make out with such dim lighting. After wavering it around a few times, the miko sheathed her new sword.
She couldn't wait to show it to the rest of the group. Kagome's eyes widened at that small thought. How long had she been gone? Were they already looking for her? But more importantly, which direction did she come from?
The girl gave an audible groan. It was dark and she was cold, not to mention lost. With a half -determined look, Kagome stood in the middle of the clearing. Closing her eyes, she began to spin around while chanting a song she had learned well through childhood.
"My mom says to pick the very best one and you are it!" The girl stopped abruptly, her eyes on the path in which she would take. Judging by the stars, she would be moving west. That was the way she would go. It wasn't her wisest choice but it wasn't as if she had many options in concerning the matter anyways.
After a few minutes or what seemed like hours of walking, Kagome became fully aware of just how dark it was getting. She looked up to the night sky as dark clouds began to take form over her only light source. Mentally, she cursed the dark mists.
"Just my luck, of course this sort of thing only happens to me." She mumbled to no one in particular.
It wasn't long until the sky was completely covered and it became pitch black. Kagome knew that the only way she would get about was if she relied entirely on her sense of touch and hearing. Yes, she was indeed doomed.
With hands out stretched in front of her face, Kagome walked blindly through the forest. It was a shame streetlights were not yet invented in this era.
The teenager went stiff as her fingers brushed over something moist and sticky. The girl gave a loud 'eep' as the foreign object glided closer into view. Though it was very dark Kagome could see clearly silvery locks of hair.
"Inuyasha", the miko asked hesitantly.
In a flash Kagome found herself up against the ruff edges of a tree, a clawed hand was wrapped securely around her delicate throat.
"Hold your tongue, brat." The voice was cold and unfortunately very familiar.
"Sesshomaru!" The girl gasped softly.
The clawed hand tightened it's grip. "I told you to hold your tongue." The taiyoukai growled softly in her ear.
Shivers went up and down the girl's spine. This was not good at all. She was surely to die. As Kagome's life flashed through her very eyes, one thought seemed to only come to mind.
'I bet Kikyo could have handled this.'
It was a painful thought but seemed only more than true. After all it Was Kikyo, Inuyasha had chose and sworn to protect; not her. She had wanted to prove to Inuyasha that she was just as good as Kikyo but under her unfortunate circumstances it was apparent that she was very much wrong. Kikyo was better and she had failed. She had failed Inuyasha, her friends, and herself. And now she would pay the consequences with her own life, if only she had not been so careless.
A loud rustling noise to her left brought herself out of her current thoughts. It was then that she had noticed the lack of space between herself and the taiyoukai. His hand remained on her throat, his body pressed against her own. When he had turned his head towards the noise, his cheek pressed gently against her own.
From the bushes two dark objects drifted nearer to them. Unsheathing his sword, Sesshomaru slashed out at the intruders. The dark shapes momentarily disappeared but only to be replaced with six more. Startled, Kagome's hand went automatically to the hilt of her sword. As the dark shadows started closing in Kagome could feel the sword start to pulse under her hold.
Three of the figures attacked Sesshomaru at once while the other three went for her. On pure instinct alone, Kagome withdrew her sword. There was a bright light and then all was dark again.
Kagome clutched her chest with a shaken hand, replacing the sword back to her side. Closing her eyes, she titled her head back against the tree.
"What was that, brat?"
Kagome laughed nervously. "I'm not sure myself."
For once in his life, Sesshomaru couldn't help but let curiosity get the best of him. There were many questions he had and they had to be answered. In one swift movement Sesshomaru was by Kagome's side and had lifted her off her feet. Throwing the startled miko over his shoulder, Sesshomaru leapt towards the night sky.
A loud, shrill scream met his sensitive ears. Scowling, he tried putting a hand over the girl's mouth but she bit him. It was going to be a long night.
A/N- I'll leave off there. So what do you guys think so far? Worth working on or not? Please review and tell me your opinion on the first chapter.
Sesshomaru- Do I steal her sword?
Kagome- No! The blind guy gave it specifically to me!
Sesshomaru- Your point?
Moon_Wolf- I might let you try to steal it in the next chap...it all depends.
Kagome- I won't let him have it!
Moon_Wolf- Calm down, this after all only a fanfiction.
Sesshomaru- Can you make me kill Inuyasha and his wench then? And then make me ruler of the world?
Both Moon_Wolf and Kagome sweat-drop.
Moon_Wolf- We'll see......
Inuyasha- What!?
Moon_Wolf- Well please tell me what you think of my fic!
Kagome- Please review and let moon wolf know just how much you love me so she doesn't kill me off, she's know to kill most of her main characters!
Moon_Wolf- Hey! I let everyone live in my AU's.
Inuyasha- Why don't you kill Sesshomaru?
Sesshomaru growls dangerously.
Moon_Wolf- Hmmm..I guess I could do that..
Sesshomaru- Don't you dare!
Moon_Wolf- Alright, alright. I promise not to kill anyone as long as I get enough reviews!
All but Sesshomaru- Pretty please review!
Kagome elbows Sesshomaru
Sesshomaru- review or die
Moon_Wolf- Well you heard the great lord! Obey him and review! I won't start the next chap if I don't get any reviews! Ja ne for now. ^_^