The Demon Inside
A/N Hookay peeps… ya didn't like my last one... so imma try again... i value ur opinion as readers so PLEASE REVIEW... and if ur gunna flame me... at least tell me what i'm doing wrong... so i can make it better :)
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Prologue
Sadness hung like an anvil over the maiden's head. Today was Kagome's wedding. Betrothed to an unknown groom she was distraught. She always dreamed of marrying for love like all the rest of her friends—those friends that had long since perished.
Ever since her village had been destroyed by a pack of demons she was convinced that all demons were evil. She and her brother Souta, refugees from the disaster went to live in the village that her mother's childhood village with her grandfather in his shrine.
When Kagome's grandfather discovered her miko powers he was overjoyed. Immediately he began to train her to control her power. She worked with the people of the village, healing the sick and caring for refugees from neighboring villages. Those who had lost everything to the demons consisted mostly of young children who had become orphans. Kagome could sympathize well with these children since she was one herself. She and her brother together built the orphanage there—rightfully named "The Higurashi Orphanage".
All seemed well until one day when Kagome arrived home to a grim-looking grandfather. In his hand he held a letter. He looked as if he was ready to cry.
Flashback
"Kagome…"
"Hai, ji-chan…"
"Your hand has been asked for in marriage"
"What?"
"I'm sorry but you have no choice—"
"Oh yes I do… And I choose to stay here with my people"
"This does concern your people…"
"My marriage? Of course it does. If I leave the village it will be vulnerable…"
"If you don't it will be!"
"What does that mean?"
"Your suitor offers protection from demons and healers…"
"Who is my suitor?"
"The Demon Lord…"
"Demon Lord!"
"Now Kagome… I know how you feel about demons but…"
"Ji-chan! You're asking me to marry a demon!"
"Kagome… please… think about the village… your suitor has warned us of an army that has been trampling villages for the past years. We are no match for them even with your presence. What's more is that they will be here in a matter of three months!"
"Three months?"
"Be rational Kagome. Be rid of your pride and do what is best for your village."
Kagome struggled not to cry at memories of the village that she would never see again. In a feeble attempt to stop the tears and avoid ruining her makeup she looked up at the sky. The stars hung like diamonds scattered across the moonlit sky. A gentle wind blew, warm and reassuring, as if trying to comfort her. She smiled and hastily blinked away the tears. It was then that she caught a glimpse of a man. His hair like the night sky floated in the wind as silver streaks of moonlight trailed its inhuman length. Strange violet eyes penetrated her defenses and she felt a blush rise to her cheeks.
He smiled.
Her blush deepened.
She blinked…
…and he was gone.