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An Inuyasha FanFiction: The Tale of Two Hearts
Prologue: The Heart of a Lone Wolf
A man stood in a meadow of flowers, flowers of all kinds but what stood out most among
the flowers, the most evident, were the daisies. They were a splash of brilliant white
against a sea jewels. As this man stood amongst the flowers a gentle breeze blew through
the flowers causing them to sway to and fro as it rushed through his black hair, blowing it
forward like an incoming tide. It was evident that this man was a demon, a wolf demon,
and from the trademark black pelt that adorned his body, it was a given fact that he came
from the Northern Tribe. Upon the man's left forearm, close to his wrist, a mark could be
seen. It showed his status as the apprentice to the leader, a mark of his tribe, and a mark,
as the symbol proclaimed, of courage.
This man was different, unlike the other wolf demons of his tribe. He was neither a show
off nor was he arrogant, he was strong, but he knew he wasn't the strongest there was and
he accepted that as surely as he accepted the fact that he could be killed and unlike the
rest of the rowdy wolves of his tribe he was a calm spirit.
Right now this wolf demon had his eyes wandering over the form of a familiar priestess.
She was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. He had grown up around her
village, watching her as she grew up with him, only they never once met face to face.
Though they had never met it was evident, from the way the man's eyes were alight, that
he was deeply in love with this priestess. His heart yearned to be with her, but life can
only be so cruel. He knew it was her job as a priestess to slay demons, it didn't matter
whether they evil or whether they were pure and good of heart. The man knew and
accepted this fact, but his love for her still prevailed.
"Kozan, I thought I'd find you here."
Jin ran through the meadow, kicking up flower petals as he rushed to the man's side.
Kozan remained silent and continued watching over the priestess. Jin let out a soft sigh,
he knew of the feelings that Kozan had for the priestess, but for Kozan's safety he had
never told anyone else within their tribe because it was a certain fact, whether cruel or
not, that this love that Kozan wished for would never be. Jin placed his hand on Kozan's
shoulder.
"We are setting up camp for the night. The leader would like for you to help out."
Jin felt bad for Kozan as he let his eyes wander in the direction of Kozan's gaze. They
were like brothers and more than anything he only wanted Kozan to be happy, but
Kozan's love interest was out of his hands and there was nothing he could do or say that
would bring the demon and the priestess together, it just wasn't the way things should be.
Kozan turned towards Jin finally; his voice was soft, weak and depressing as he answered
him. "Alright I will be there in a second." He turned back to look at the priestess once
again. "I just need to be alone for a little while longer."
Jin took his hand from Kozan's shoulder and let out a sigh. "I know what I'm about to
say is going to hurt you but sometimes even the truth can hurt." He paused. Kozan's
inclined his head to acknowledge that he was listening. "You have to let that priestess
go Kozan. It will never happen and you know that. Not even a miracle can accomplish
what you long for." As he turned to walk back towards the camp site the currents of the
wind blew Jin's hair back and forth gently, bringing with it the scent of the woman that
Kozan watched. "You have ten minutes then I expect you to be back at camp helping the
others." With that said he ran down the trail leaving a cloud of petals to settle in his wake
as his speed caused them to stir.
Kozan remained silent while inside his heart was breaking. Picking up a flower he let
what Jin said whirl around his mind. I hate to admit it, but Jin's probably right. I should
let her go even though my heart yearns for her. I will only end up dead if I were to try to
approach her. Kozan crushed the flower. I know that I can not do this. I am not strong
enough to just let this love go.
He dropped the flower that was crushed within his fist. He knew he would not heed
Jin's words. It was just not possible for him and he accepted that. He understood the
consequences of what might happen if the priestess ever caught him watching her, but he
didn't care. All he cared about was what his heart told him and his heart told him that he
loved the priestess.
With that lifting his spirits he rushed back to camp. Later that night, while the other
wolves of his tribe were asleep, Kozan laid outside his tent. He was gazing up at the stars
as he did every night. He was thinking of the priestess and while her image was only a
painted portrait in his mind, she felt so real to him.
She was human, so fragile and breakable. He feared for her more than he actually feared
her. She may have the powers of a priestess but she was still human. It was then that
Kozan decided he would watch over her and make sure no harm befell her. He would
protect her from a distance as he had loved her from a distance for so long. Smiling to
himself he let his eyes drift shut and with the image of her flashing behind his closed lids
he drifted off to sleep.
Note:special Thanks to Eikko Rayne for editing, Check out her fan fics they are great!