Chapter One: The Return
"..." is talking.
'...' is thinking.
*...* is beast talking.
Kagome's Point of View.
The sun had barely risen as I look out my window, reminiscing on the days of old; back when I was just a naïve schoolgirl, searching for the jewel shards and her place in the world. 'That was only three years ago, things sure have changed, but things are better this way, I can handle my own now. I don't need to rely on anyone to save me this time.'
I gaze over to my bag laying across the purple bedspread, everything I would need was in it for this last trip through the well. Instead of textbooks, skimpy school uniforms, or even modern bathing supplies; I packed my favorite kimonos, fighting outfits, a set of priestess garb, proper shoes, a sleeping bag, cooking supplies, a photograph of my family,vials of homemade medicines, and some weapons. 'I sure am going to miss the convenience of modern technology, but I'll manage on my own, it's not like I won't see this era again; it'll just be a very long time until then.'
Looking at the clock, I realize that it's time for me to get ready, there was much to do today. After I take my last modern bath with lilac bubble bath, I got dressed and stared in wonder at my reflection in the mirror. It still was hard to look at my new self even after three years. No longer was I my wide-eyed, childish self. Now I was leaner, more mature looking, my once brown eyes now stared back an icy steel-gray; midnight black hair had transformed into ankle length and pure white. My body was built for battle now, slender, lean, and strong, I could now fully hold my own even amongst the strongest of demons. The most astonishing features were my pointed elvin ears and my markings. My cheeks were grazed with two silver stripes on each side, my hips, ankles,eyes, and wrists shared these silver stripes, and positioned in the middle of my forehead, was a sliver eight-pointed snowflake. My skin was paler now, I no longer glowed like the sun, but instead it shined like newly fallen snow. Yes, I am a full-fledged demon marked with royalty, but that is a story that will have to wait for a later time.
I dressed to expect battle in a pair of white hakamas a grey haori with silver snowflakes all over it, paired with white boots. My hair was tied at the end with a silver ribbon. The last piece was a diamond snowflake choker necklace on a white ribbon. Tucked into the belt of my hakamas was a katana sheathed in white. Taking a last look in the mirror and finding my appearance satisfying, I grabbed my bag and took a last look at my bedroom. 'Well, goodbye modern conveniences.'
I took my time walking to the well, soaking in my home, reminiscing about my younger years. As I approached the well-house, I saw that my family was waiting for me to say goodbye. My mom had a proud smile, but my sensitive nose told me that she had recently cried. Grandpa and Sota were sullen-faced, not hiding their tears. Mom quickly embraced me, I hugged her tight, minding my demon strength. "It's ok Mom, I'm going to be fine. This is for the best though, thank you for everything you have done for me, I love you guys and I'll miss you so much". I pulled away slowly, automatically missing her warmth; I looked to Sota and Grandpa, "Thank you again, you both helped me out a lot when I had to go to the Feudal era,I greatly appreciate all that you have done for me. Sota, make sure you do well in school and look for that special someone who will truly make you happy. I love both of you," I say with a strained voice, I'm not good with goodbyes.
The door to the well-house was already opened for me to make my last trip down the rabbit hole. I climbed on the edge, turning back to my family. "Well, I'll be going now, take care of yourselves. Goodbye, I love you all so much." With a final smile to my family from the future, I jumped into the well, welcoming its blue light one last time.