An Everlasting Paradise
Author's Note: Yay! I feel so happy right now! I'm finally making an InuYasha fanfic! This story is going to be a Sesshomaru x OC. It is going to take place after they have defeated Naraku, so pretty much after the end of the series! Don't worry! I'm going to create another malicious villain to do malicious villainy stuff! So don't fret! DimensionBaka17 has got this! Oh, I also don't own InuYasha or any of its characters, even though I wish I did!
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Chapter 1: The War
Run. That's all she could think of right now: run. She panted heavily, trying to fill her desperate lungs with oxygen as she stumbled through the darkened forest. The only light that allowed her to see was that of the eerie moon, as it hung silently above her. She couldn't stop now, she was so close. If she did stop, they would find her.
They would find her.
She shook her head to clear it of the dark thoughts that she was afraid were going to consume her. She needed to keep going; she couldn't let them win this war. She also couldn't die, not here…not alone. Her panting became heavier as she continued to stumble through the forest. Just as her vision began to blur, she saw a small human village in a clearing ahead of her. If she could just make it, just make it to the village, she would be safe. For now.
She managed to make it to the small clearing where the human village was located. No one was out-and-about during this dark hour; silent tears began to make their way down her cheeks as she collapsed in front of a small hut. She couldn't die, not now. If she did, it would be the end of the war.
They would win.
Her vision became more blurred as she looked up to see a priestess standing over her, a worried look on her expression. She saw others exit the hut just as her vision went as black as the night that surrounded them.
InuYasha and the others were sitting in Kaede's small hut, chatting the night away when they heard something stumbling through the village. They thought it was just some low-class demon waltzing its way through the village, too stupid to know where to go. Then they were startled by the loud thud that emanated from outside the priestess's small hut.
Kaede got up quickly and made her outside to examine the situation. When she arrived outside her hut, she saw a woman collapsed on the ground in front of her. She hurriedly knelt down by the woman, only to see her slowly close her eyes. Kaede checked the mysterious woman's pulse. Good, she was still alive. She turned around to see InuYasha and everyone looking curiously at the mysterious woman on the ground. She was an odd one alright. Something they'd never seen before.
She wasn't human, that much they could tell. She had an odd aura, and an even more odd appearance. She had shoulder length golden hair, almost as radiant as the sun itself. In her hair were purple ribbons, tied in little bows. She wore a light blue kimono that was covered with the design of white flowers and clouds. Tying her kimono together was a purple sash that had some strange writing on it, along with many various symbols. And just like InuYasha, the mysterious woman wore no shoes. She only had four gold anklets around her left foot. She really was something they had never seen before.
"Quickly, we must bring her inside!" Kaede said as she hurried toward her hut. InuYasha scooped the woman off the ground and slung her over his shoulder. (They didn't trust Miroku enough around women.) He started to enter the hut when he accidently bumped the woman into a wall.
"InuYasha, be careful! We don't want to kill her before we have the chance to save her!" Kagome lectured InuYasha as he gently laid the woman down on the straw mat Kaede set out.
"Stop nagging me! As if a small little bump would kill her!" InuYasha argued with Kagome, which earned him a well-deserved "sit" from Kagome. Now that InuYasha was unconscious on the floor as well, Kagome kneeled down next to Kaede as she looked at the woman.
"She's really pretty." Kagome thought aloud. It was true, the woman was indeed pretty. Of course, the fact that she was covered in dirt and all scratched up didn't exactly help her in the looks department. If she even looked pretty like this, then what would she look like when she was healed?
"Aye, she is a beautiful one. It is her simplicity that makes her beautiful. She isn't going out of her way to make herself beautiful. However, her beauty will be of no use to her if she is dead! Rin, please fetch me some medicinal herbs from the forest!" Kaede said as she already began tending to the woman's wounds.
"Yes!" the young girl replied as she ran out of the priestess's hut and into the forest. Shippo decided to aid Rin in her quest to find herbs, so he ran after her. Sango went out to the river to wet some cloths for the young woman, and Miroku went in search of some food for the woman when she awoke hungry. Everyone worked together (except InuYasha, due to being unconscious as well) to help Kaede heal the mysterious woman.
When everyone arrived back at the hut, they had all of the supplies they needed to help heal the woman. Kaede gave the medicinal herbs Rin and Shippo collected to the woman, which began to heal her right away. Meanwhile, Sango set one of the damp cloths on the woman's head to cool her down.
"What do we do now? Will she be okay?" Miroku asked as he set down the food he collected for when the woman awoke. Everyone stared at the unconscious woman (no one gave InuYasha the light of day) as she remained silent.
"She will recover quickly and be back to full health in no time. Now ye should let her rest now. We will see how she is in the morning." Kaede said as everyone began to turn their attention away from the mysterious woman. Now, all they needed to do was wait.
The recap of her previous night endlessly flowed through her mind giving her horrible nightmares. She could see it clearly, herself running through the dark forest. Running away from them. Those evil creatures trying to win this blood-thirsty war, it made her sick. However, she could not fight them. She couldn't take the chance; she was a valuable person that could stop this war that would only end repeat over and over. She is the only one who could stop this war.
Forever.
She slightly yawned and slowly opened her eyes, only to see seven pairs staring back at her. Not the best way to wake up.
"Eeeek!" she squealed as she bolted up, now standing on her feet. She stared at all the people that surrounded her with wide eyes. How did she get here? They don't seem that bad… Maybe she overreacted a bit. She closed her eyes and sighed, calming her racked nerves. She opened her eyes and smiled at the group of people before her. "U-uh, hello! Sorry, you all just surprised me a bit. Would you mind telling me where I am?" she said as she sat back down on the straw mat, gazing at the group in front of her.
"Oh! How rude of us! Right now you're in Kaede's village! I'm Kagome, and this is InuYasha, Sango, Miroku, Shippo, Rin and Kaede! We helped heal you when you collapsed." Kagome said as she pointed to each person, corresponding with their name.
"Oh! Really? You didn't have to! Thank you all very much for healing me. I hope I wasn't too much of a burden." She said as she stood up and gave a bow of appreciation to the kind group that healed her.
"Nonsense, child! Ye were not a burden in the slightest! I'm just happy ye are alright." Kaede said as she smiled back at the young woman. She looked at the group and found they were all smiling back at her. Their kindness warmed her heart. She was so grateful that they healed her.
"If you don't mind me asking, what's your name, and why were you all beat up like that when we found you?" Sango asked as she stared at her curiously. This was one thing she didn't really want to answer. She didn't want to drag them into this war. This horrible war, it was awful. But they had saved her, so they deserve a honest answer. She sighed as she looked at no one in particular.
"My name is Kazuko, and I am a Celestial Being." She said as she shifted her gaze to her feet. That was something they were not expecting. Demons? Sure. Humans? Everywhere. But Celestial Beings? Those were very rare; they hardly ever left their home up in The Heavens. Why would one be here, of all places?
"Ye say ye are a Celestial Being? Why would ye be here?" Kaede asked, with that same expression of curiosity. Kazuko looked at the priestess and answered honestly, even though she wished she didn't have to.
"You all have likely not heard of this, but there is currently a war going on." Kazuko said as she looked over the whole group.
"A war?" InuYasha asked as he continuously stared at Kazuko, expecting further explanation.
"Yes, a war, between the Celestial Beings and the corrupt souls of the Netherworld. As we speak, my Celestial brethren are fighting the souls of the Netherworld." Kazuko stated as she continued to stare at the group, slowly taking in everything she was saying.
"If there is a war going on, why are you here?" Miroku asked as he furrowed his brow, waiting for Kazuko to continue.
"I have been sent here to stop what the souls of the Netherworld are planning. They are slowly building barriers on Earth; within each barrier is a deadly, mutant, monster that is steadily growing. Just one of those monsters is capable of completely destroying both Earth and The Heavens. I am the only one among my people who can stop this mutiny." Kazuko's expression changed to one of determination as she said the last sentence.
"Really? No wonder I have been sensing some strange demonic energy lately!" Kagome said as she turned her head to look at nothing in particular.
"Yes, this sudden change in demonic energy is due to the barriers being built. It is my duty to stop them. So, thank you all very much for saving me, I am so grateful. I now must be on my way." Kazuko said as she slowly stood up, with a look of confidence on her face.
"Whoa! Where are you going first?" Shippo asked as he gazed up at the Celestial with curiosity shining in his eyes.
"I am headed to the mountains far in the west. That is where the first barrier stands." Kazuko replied as she headed to the exit of the hut.
"The mountains in the west? Hey, can I go with you?" Rin asked excitedly as she ran up to Kazuko and grabbed her hand.
"H-huh? Why would you want to?" Kazuko asked the giddy girl holding on to her hand.
"Because on the way we'll see Lord Sesshomaru! I wanted to join back up with him! I'm tired of living with humans." Rin replied as she gave Kazuko a bright smile.
"I don't know…" Kazuko started, but was quickly interrupted by Rin once more.
"Oh! And when we find Lord Sesshomaru, you can travel with us! I'm sure he'll help you find the barriers since he isn't busy with Naraku anymore!" Rin said as she began to jump up and down in a childish manor. Kazuko couldn't help herself; this little girl was too adorable.
"Well, okay! You can come with me as long as it's alright." Kazuko said as she returned the smile and quickly glanced and Kaede.
"Ye may go with Kazuko, but be careful, both of you! If ye ever need to be healed again, come back anytime." Kaede said with a smile.
"Whoa, whoa, whoa. Are you sure about this Kazuko? You really want to travel with Sesshomaru?" InuYasha asked as he gave Kazuko a look of disapproval.
"Oh, grow up InuYasha! Sesshomaru isn't even that bad! He helped us beat Naraku remember? They'll be fine!" Kagome reassured him as she waved goodbye to Kazuko and Rin. The two happily returned the gesture as they exited the hut.
"Oh, I'm so excited! I haven't traveled with Sesshomaru in a while! We're going to have fun when we meet up with him!" Rin exclaimed as she and Kazuko happily started skipping toward the western mountains.
"You really think so?" Kazuko asked as she smiled at the little girl.
"Of course! Just you wait! We'll have loads of fun! " Rin replied as she gripped Kazuko's hand even tighter.
And so, the two head toward the western mountains in search of Lord Sesshomaru and the first barrier.
Author's Note: So, how did you like the first chapter? I hope you enjoyed it, I also hope you enjoy the story conflicts. I really enjoyed writing this, so I hope you enjoy reading it! I would love to know your thoughts on the story, so please feel free to rate and review! A favorite couldn't hurt either! Well, this is DimensionBaka17 signing out! Ciao!
-DimensionBaka17