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Many years ago… my ancestress, the marvelous miko, Midoriko, was bestowed a sacred jewel gifted to her by Kami-sama. This jewel, entitled the Shikon no Tama, was a treasure beyond human kind, but Midoriko was the embodiment of purity, henceforth she had proven herself worthy to attain such a divine item.
However, being entrusted with a holy gem bore her a great burden.
Demons, even humans corrupted, all crave the infinite power promised to those who possess the Shikon no Tama. Midoriko, of humility and grace, never used the jewel's power for selfish gain. Twas a direct link between her and the Kami, she prayed with the jewel nestled between her palms everyday, having undying faith for peace to one day bless this accursed world we dwell.
Midoriko dedicated her life following Buddha's accord, and when she passed on, the jewel was to be entrusted by a new spiritual figure, and all failed to have the same tranquil nature Midoriko possessed. That was until 500 years from this day, a miko closest to Midoriko's splendor was gifted the Shikon no Tama. This miko dutifully protected the jewel, the link to Kami-sama. She protected it to the bitter end, as her life was prematurely snuffed out by a terrible youkai, cloaked in a kimono as red as life blood.
This evil incarnated was known by the name Inuyasha. Tragically the name of the last miko who guarded the Shikon no Tama was lost with time, all that was known was she made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure the safety of Kami's gift. She refused medical treatment, and allowed death to claim her last breath, and as her body burns in sacred flames, the Shikon no Tama rests in her hands. Her final service being to return the Shikon no Tama to the heavens, where no evil could taint its purity.
Till this day, the Shikon no Tama never touched unworthy mortal hands…
"… But you could purchase the perfect replica of Kami's gift!" A rawboned old man holds out a glistening lavender marble keychain, accented with a small framed sutra tag. His audience gaze at the simple charm in wonder. "Only ¥150 and you shall have priceless fortune in Buddha's grace! I've personally blessed these charms, so I can guarantee—"
"Konbanwa, Ojiichan!"
The old man is startled from where he stands. Looking to the high stairwell of the shrine, he spots a young girl trekking up the last couple steps. "O-oh, Kagome! You're back already?"
The girl, Kagome, stops mid-step. "Uh-oh, don't tell me you lost track of time again with your rambles." Ignoring her grandfather's indignant sputters, she turns her attention to the two older women and bows to them, her raven hair tumbling over her shoulders. "Please forgive my grandfather, he tends to stretch his fables much longer than they should."
One woman gives a genial wave off. "It's no trouble, dear."
"Hai," The other woman agrees. "We fortunately have longevous attention spans, so no worries."
Kagome place a hand over her heart, sighing mocked relief. "Oh, good."
"Oi, I am standing right here!"
Kagome smiles even brighter, making her warm brown eyes sparkle. "Please enjoy yourselves here at our shrine." With one last bow, she runs off towards the house.
"What a sweet granddaughter you have." The first woman compliments as her friend nods amiably.
The old man sighs and gives a wrinkly grin. "Oh, yes. A sweet-hearted firecracker she is, the light of my life since my beloved wife… and my son."
Scroll I—When the Girl Meets the Boy
AN: I always intend on starting an InuYasha reboot. It was the first anime that I got into without popularity dragging me in (like DBZ and Pokemon).
I've always had issues with the anime, considering they made Kagome seem like a girl with borderline abusive anger issues with the sit commands, and they made Inuyasha seem like a two-timer who can't make up his mind. The anime has its strong points, but I always say go read the manga if you want the story for how it TRULY is. I guess my intentions is to make this story more faithful to the manga, while including some of the anime-oriented with plenty of twists and turns and paradoxes.
Like I've stated in my other stories, I'm uploading in small segments, so not to be overwhelmed with all the writing. This is just a small part of the first chapter, and there will be more to come.