Hello readers! I'm not new to FanFiction, but it's been a while since I've written a story, so please be gentle. Constructive criticism is welcome :) Hope you like it, here's chapter one...

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha, or Sesshomaru for that matter...I'd love to own him hahaha. Ah um...Anyways!

Chapter one:

Memories

Soft, tinkling laughter filled the atmosphere, surrounding the occupants in the small room.

A small girl smiled widely, her tiny white teeth glinting in the dim fluoresent light of her living room. She looked at each of her family members; her mother, father, grandfather and younger brother Sota were sitting around her as she opened her presents.

"That one is from me, Kagome." said her father, smiling at her. She smiled back and him and swiftly tore past the deep emerald wrapping paper. Gasping in surprise, she gingerly pulled out a silk kimono, It was absolutely beautiful. It was covered in dusty pink sakura petals, each petal seemingly in an elegant downward spiral starting at the top left breast sweeping down the length on the luxurious fabric. Flipping it over, she noted the back of the kimono depicted an iced over lake, shimmering from the light of the moon. In the middle of the lake sat a lone white dog, staring longingly up at the crescent moon. The white of the dogs fur clashing with the deep blue of the starless night sky wonderfuly; giving it an almost etheral look.

Jumping up from her seat on the floor, she ran to her father and wrapped her arms around his neck enthusiastically. "Oh thank you, thank you, thank you! It's so beautiful...I've never seen such a pretty kimono before!" she admonished, giggling as her father hugged her closely. His strong arms easily pulling her into a sitting position on his lap, he held her close. Smiling up into his deep silver eyes, her own matching ones staring lovingly back. "You shall wear this with pride my Kagome, for it was made for especially for you."

Gazing at him curiously, her small brows furrowed together. "But why?" she asked. He chuckled, the deep baritone of his voice comforting her. "Becuase you are special, little one. You will do great things one day."

Kagome smiled, not knowing what he was talking about but accepting his explanation nonetheless. Shrugging her tiny shoulders in a childish fashion, she snuggled into her fathers strong embrace, comfortable in the fact that she would never lose him.

"I love you, my little Kagome."
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Wide silver eyes opened slowly, hazed over with sleep. Sighing, the owner of said eyes sat up in bed, letting the plain purple cotton sheet slide down to her waist. Kagome pulled her legs over the edge of the bed and stood up, swaying slightly from the sudden motion.

Walking to her door she shuffled downstairs in a zombie like fashion, still half asleep. Upon descending the stairs, she turned left into the modest kitchen, mumbling an incoherent greeting to her family sitting around the table.

"Kagome would you like some breakfast dear?" her mothers concerned voice asked, breaking through her sleep fogged barrier. Smiling tiredly, she nodded yes and sat down next to Sota, who was currently inhaling his pancakes.

"Eat any faster and you'll choke." she joked, half serious. Sota stopped mid-face stuffing, and gulped down the rest of the food in his mouth. Grinning sheepishly, he began to take slower and less proportioned bites as he ate. Nodding in an approving manner, Kagome turned her attention to the figure sitting directly across from her. The graying man was engrosed in the newspaper in front of his face, blocking his squinty brown eyes and graying beard from view. Giggling slightly, she touched the paper in the middle, succenssfully poking a tiny hole through it. Wailing in surprise, her grandfather shot up. "Kagome! That is very disrespectful, you should be more careful. All these shananagins are surely brought on from you hanging around all of those demons..." He began mumbling about sutras and she tuned out, she had missed her grandfather but not his rambling.

A small white bowl was placed in front of her suddenly, steaming with fresh rice. Next a small plate of eggs was layed out for her and she grinned ear to ear, "Thank you mama! It looks delcious." she said as she began to eat her fill, her mother smiled kind heartedly, going back to the sink to wash the dishes.

A couple hours later found Kagome waving good-bye to her family as she walked across her the shrine grounds towards the well house. She had been at home for a week now and she knew Inuyasha was waiting for her on the other side, probably cursing her in anger. She was only supposed to stay for a few days, but she had missed her family in the six weeks she didn't see them so she decided a few more days wouldn't hurt. She was confident he wouldn't come through after her anyways, she has promised a never ending 'sit' if he did. The look on his face told her that he would keep to his word.

Sliding open the wooden doors, she walked down the steps and over to the brim of the well. Putting both hands on the aged wood she pushed up and swung both legs over the edge and hopped down into the awaiting warmth of the blue light, a small smile gracing her naturally pink lips as she felt it engulf her form.

Landing in the small dank confines of the well, she looked up and smiled at the cloudless blue sky greeting her. Moving forward she grabbed on to one of the many vines going up the side of the old well, and began climbimg upwards. Reaching the top, she expected to be hoisted out by an impatient hanyou, but she wasn't. 'Odd.' she thought as she finished her climb and peered out over the well. There wasn't anyone around. Huffing in confusion, she pulled herself up and over the lip of the well and planted her sandal clad feet on the lush grass. It was mid spring and the plants and trees were blossoming with life, it was her favorite time of year. She smiled as she felt the breeze run through her untamed raven locks, carrying them off of her shoulders to lay gently on the small of her back. 'I wonder where Inuyasha is...' she thought idly, bending down to pick up the hideaous yellow bag she kept all of her belongings in, pulling it up to sling over her bare shoulder.

Suddenly she tensed, feeling an enormous aura heading swiftly towards her. Anxiety filled her entire body as she moved to grab her bow and arrows, only to remember she left them at Kaede's hut, after all she had no use for them in the future. Grumbling at her dumb luck, she straightened her back to face the possible threat. Her eyes widened as a white clad figure stepped out of the tree line, glaring at her with calculating amber orbs.

"Hello Miko."

So what'd you guys think?

I'm sure there are some marginal errors in there somewhere...But it's 3 in the morning and I'm lazy so I'll fix it later. My next chapter should be up soon! Ohhh the anticipation!

I wonder what Sessh wants with our little miko? :3 Bwahaha...Only I know.

...Until next time!

Ja Ne ^_^