Alright usually I wouldn't have three stories out at a time but I couldn't help myself my plot bunny wouldn't leave me so I had no choice but to write it! NOW ON WITH THE STORY:
Kagome sat down at the well and leaned back looking up at the bright blue sky. It has been three years since she decided to live in the feudal area. Her friends were happy to see her of course as well as Inuyasha. Ah Inuyasha the Hanyou had mellowed out after these past few years. He was still brash and quick to anger but after Naraku's defeat and once he had time to properly mourn for Kikyo he had started to act like a proper adult. Although in Youkai years he was still considered a pup. However he had yet to ask Kagome to be his mate, the first year Kagome didn't mind but after watching the couples in the village get together and marry and have their own children Kagome longed for the same with her Hanyou.
Shaking these thoughts from her head Kagome stood and started walking back to the village Sesshomaru's aura was fast approaching. Over the years Kagome trained with Kaede on her miko abilities and other Miko named Aika who was younger than Kaede and could properly train her on the physical abilities. Miroku was a great help as well he helped her make her barriers and helped her build up her stamina, when Inuyasha learned of her training her started helping her as well by attacking her barriers and also with cloaking her aura until Inuyasha couldn't even sense her. Kaede had over seen all her training and was very proud of her on her death bed last year she had told Kagome she had surpassed Kikyo in strength and said she was nothing like her sister and considered Kagome her daughter.
Since that day on Kagome has been the village priestess. Sango congratulated her by giving her a slayer outfit with blue guards and a blue obi to hold her sword that Sango had taught her how to wield as well. Over the slayer outfit Kagome wore a red kimono with a black obi holding it closed. Walking into the village Rin ran up to her with excitement etched all over her face. Rin was now 13 years old a perfect age for marriage in this era. Which, also brought a lot problems, Kagome had noticed when Sesshomaru would visit the village her aura would change to a soft pink. Which it was glowing with now, Rin had a crush on her Lord a fact she tried to hide from everyone. Shippo had come to the village one day when Sesshomaru was visiting and had expressed to Kagome that Rin had become very beautiful and wondered if her Lord would allow him to court her. Shippo had become quite a warrior over that time and had been able to beat Inuyasha in a fight. Kagome did not see a problem with Shippo's request but also told him Kohaku had the same thoughts. Kagome shook her head at the memory at the fight that broke out that left Rin in tears wondering why her best friends were fighting each other.
Sesshomaru was not happy and denied both boys's request. Kohaku had given up after that and settled with just being friends with Rin however Shippo was not the same he went back to training his powers to become stronger so that he could eventually earn Rin's and Sesshomaru's favor. Kagome only hoped that Rin's crush on Sesshomaru was just that a school girl crush so that she might turn her sights on Shippo. Rin grabbed Kagome's hand and dragged her back into the village to help her put on the Kimono Lord Sesshomaru had given her on her 12th Birthday. The kimono was white with cherry blossom seemingly to float across the crescent moon on the back and to flow down the front to the hem on the kimono. Sesshomaru had fueled Rin's crush on him that day thinking that her Lord only dotted on her because he loved Rin as well and was waiting until she came of age to whisk her off to the castle. Rin had never said these thoughts out loud but by the look in her eyes and aura her thoughts were clear to all those that looked.
"Kagome-sama is Lord Sesshomaru almost here?" Rin asked effectively pulling Kagome out her thoughts
"Yes, he is almost two hours away Rin-chan" Kagome answered with a smiled while she tied Rin's obi for her that was also the same pink as the cherry blossoms on the kimono.
Rin squealed in joy and ran out of Kagome's hut that used to belong to Kaede and to the entrance of the village to await her lord's arrival.
"She seems happy." A voice said from the doorway
Kagome sighed and went about picking up the clothes Rin left on the floor in her excitement. "Sesshomaru is coming"
"Yes I could sense that bastard coming. Kagome are you ok?" Inuyasha asked
"I'm fine why do you ask?" Kagome said as she turned to face Inuyasha
Inuyasha shrugged and turned away from Kagome not wanting to look at her face that reminded him so much of Kikyo. The truth was Inuyasha has planned on making Kagome his mate the moment she returned from her era. However after the first months together he realized that he couldn't be with her she reminded him to much of Kikyo and he couldn't do that to Kagome. Loving her while he saw another would destroy her. She would always wonder who he saw when he looked at her. Miroku had spoken to him one day about this and Inuyasha had confessed his fears to the monk. He just hasn't had the courage to tell the woman herself.
Kagome walked up to Inuyasha intent on finally settling her feelings for the Hanyou and telling him she had grown out of her love for him. That after these three years she had moved on, when a scream pierced through the air that sounded suspiciously like Rin's. Kagome grabbed her bow and arrows and rushed out along side Inuyasha to where she sensed Rin's aura along with several other demons. Arriving at the scene Rin was held by one of the demon's with his claw at her neck and the others standing around him. The villagers were running further into to the village away from the danger. Sango joined the shortly after arriving with her slayer outfit on with Hiraikotsu at her back.
"Let her go" Inuyasha yelled
The demon laughed "who are you to make demands on me Hanyou"
Inuyasha unsheathed Tetsusaiga and the sword transformed into its more powerful form.
"Not so fast if you attack me you'll end up killing the girl." The demon said
"Why are you here?" Sango questioned
"So glad you ask Taijiya . My lord has asked me to retrieve the girl who has Lord Sesshomaru's favor."
Kagome stared at the tiger demon before her and sighed Lord Sesshomaru would be arriving any minute if he found Rin in the arms of another demon it was going to be her head.
"Now that I have the girl I will be going. Boys do as you like." The demon said and turned to walk away
Inuyasha and Sango quickly went into battle with the other four demons Kagome sense Miroku coming their way as well so she cloaked her aura and scent and went after the demon that had Rin.
"Stop right there!" Kagome yelled notching her bow and prepared to fire at the demon.
The demon stopped and turned around.
"If you let her go now I will not purify you." Kagome threatened
The demon smirked and held Rin up in front of his body. "My lord did not say I had to return with the girl alive by all means priestess shoot me."
Kagome growled the demon was using Rin as a shield. Kagome poured her spiritual energy into her arrow. Kagome sensed Sesshomaru land in the village behind her she felt the moment he turned to look at her and at that moment she let the arrow fly. Right before the arrow reached Rin it disappeared. The Demon was still for a few moments but the screamed in pain and dropped Rin and looked down at his chest where the arrow was lodged.
"How…?" was all he could get out before he was completely purified. Kagome lowered her bow and ran over to Rin to make sure she was alright.
"Are you alright Rin?" she questioned her when she reached her
"I am fine" Rin reassured her
Kagome nodded and helped Rin stand up. That was another thing Rin had stopped speaking in third person after Kagome and Kaede had taught her how to speak properly.
"Rin" Sesshomaru called from where he was standing
Rin's head jerked up and looked at her lord. It did not take long for her to rush over to him and bow her head in greeting. Sesshomaru nodded at her and turned to walk into the village heading for Kagome's hut. Kagome followed shortly after, Inuyasha and the gang had finished off the other demons already.
Kagome walked into her hut and found Rin holding up a new hair pin Sesshomaru had given to her. Rin was twirling around in excitement and thanking Sesshomaru.
"Rin" Sesshomaru said as soon as Kagome entered the hut.
"Yes milord?"
"Leave us I must speak with the Miko."
"Oh ok." Rin lowered her head in sadness and walked out
Not wasting anytime as Sesshomaru was known to have little patience.
"Miko, I have a request"
"Yes Sesshomaru?"
Sesshomaru growled softly Kagome still refused to show him proper respect that was required.
"I am taking Rin back to the castle with me and I wish for you to accompany us." Sesshomaru said
Kagome stared at Sesshomaru knowing this wasn't a request as he said but basically a demand.
"As you wish" Kagome said simply
Sesshomaru nodded "Good be ready to depart within the hour" he then stood up and left the hut
Kagome sighed for like the fifth time that day and started to get packed
"She has become stronger" Sesshomaru's beast said
"Yes, it surprises this Sesshomaru she did not have this strength last I visited."
Sesshomaru's beast snickered "So, why is she coming to the castle again?"
"You know very well beast it is time for this Sesshomaru to find a mate and since Rin is our ward she must also meet her"
"So she isn't a potentially mate candidate?"
"No it has come to this Sesshomaru's attention that the priestess Kagome must be presented before the court. There has not been a priestess as strong as Kagome since the time of Midoriko"
"I still think she is good mate material."
"Maybe, now be quiet I wish to rest before we depart"
Sesshomaru's beast disappeared. Sesshomaru sat under a tree and leaned back against it in his normal pose. Sesshomaru knew his beast was right that out of all the demoness in the world, Kagome even though she was human had power and could give him full blooded demon pups. Sesshomaru knew however Kagome was looking for love and would not mate Sesshomaru unless she loved him and he loved her. Despite what other's thought Sesshomaru could love someone he wasn't completely heartless. Rin and even his mother had thought him that being heartless and trying to gain power is useless.
Touching Bakusaiga at his side which had been created from his own inner power, that day he had surpassed his father in strength and was no longer in need of Tetsusaiga seeing as it wasn't as powerful as his new sword. Sesshomaru opened his eyes feeling Kagome and Rin walk towards him. He stood up and formed his demonic cloud under his feet; Rin walked up and held on to his arm while Kagome held onto his other arm. Sesshomaru lifted into the air and flew off towards the west unknowingly beginning the Kami's plans for him and his traveling companions.
That's my first Chapter I hope everyone enjoyed it. Please review and tell me what you think! Your author ~Alex~
