Prologue-
Dearest Sango,
I'm off to fight and I can't promise when I will be back. But I swear to you that I will come back alive and well. Do not worry about me. I will be fighting alongside your father, which alone is an honor to me. Once I get back I promise to make our engagement official. Till then…
Love always,
Kiro
I frowned and dropped the letter, watching it float to the floor. My tears soon followed falling on top of the piece of paper even before it had touched the floor. This couldn't be happening to me…not only was my father leaving for war but now so was the only love of my life. Plus now my brother Kohaku was leaving as well…risking their lives against those damn demons.
"Sister…" a voice called through my door, while knocking gently. The knob turned slowly and my brother walked slowly into my room.
"Yes Kohaku. What is it?" I answered, lowering my head so that my hair covered my slightly watery eyes.
Kohaku ventured farther into my room, taking a seat next to me. He took a few deep breathes before picking up a picture of me and Kiro. Kiro had shorter hair then and his blue eyes were filled with more joy. Now his eyes were empty. But I looked the same, at least n my eyes I did. Kohaku glared deeply at the picture before setting it back down. My brother never really liked my fiancé.
"I don't think I can fight yet Sango. You taught me everything I know…but I'll never be as good as you are sister. I'm not ready to fight…" my brother sighed, lowering his head just as I had lifted mine up.
"You are strong Kohaku, you can make it. Just imagine it like our practices." I smiled lightly, turning my head towards the ceiling. "Plus you will have father their to protect you."
"But Sango, it if different from our training. You won't be there." his voice cracked.
Lowering my head once again, I tried to think of something to say to that comment. No words escaped me though. My brother was right. He was too young to be in war. True he was a good fighter, but he still needed more training. More training that I already had. An idea instantly sprang forward.
"I could go for you. I'm sure mother would be fine with it. But father…" I grimaced, just imagining his reaction to me fighting. Something he believed only men should do. Well so did the captains.
"You could disguise yourself." Kohaku beamed, jumping up from his seat and bouncing around with excitement. "It would prove afterwards what a strong fighter you are even though you are a woman."
I nodded leaping up as well and pulling a katana from underneath my bed sheets. I lifted the sword up to where my high pony tail was and set the blade right above it. Then with one swift movement everything that had once been tied up fell to the floor along beside where my letter had fallen. Then I turned to my brother who smiled.
"Looks good Sango…wait you need a new name, and something to cover up your more…uh womanly features. Then a new outfit…and wash off your make-up…then…"
"I get the point Kohaku. As for the name…I think…Santo….sound good?" I asked, tilting my head to the side.
"Uh okay. Just one more thing. Deepen your voice a little. It will help…okay?" Kohaku suggested.
I nodded waving a short goodbye to my brother as I searched through my closet for something a bit more boyish. I came up with my father's old demon slayer outfit. It suited me fine, and after I binded my chest and washed off my little make up on my eyes, I put it on.
"Perfect…" I cooed.
Author's Note: I came up with this idea kinda instantly and fell in love with it. Not saying that all you all have to think that it rocks. But I do hope that some of you enjoy it at least. ^-^ You would make my dreams come true if you all start to review. I know the Prologue kind of sucks a little bit. But oh well...::pulls out katana:: WE'RE OFF TO WAR!!! ::starts marching chant:: COME ON YA'LL JOIN ME!
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha, I also do not own Mulan. I haven't seen that movie in years and that actually NOT where I got the idea for this belive it or not but my friend claims my story line kind of sounds like it. Minus the crickets, dragons, and she's not taking her father's place. It's her brother. Plus there should be more differences. Like I said Mulan disclaimer is more of a just in case. Lol!
Dearest Sango,
I'm off to fight and I can't promise when I will be back. But I swear to you that I will come back alive and well. Do not worry about me. I will be fighting alongside your father, which alone is an honor to me. Once I get back I promise to make our engagement official. Till then…
Love always,
Kiro
I frowned and dropped the letter, watching it float to the floor. My tears soon followed falling on top of the piece of paper even before it had touched the floor. This couldn't be happening to me…not only was my father leaving for war but now so was the only love of my life. Plus now my brother Kohaku was leaving as well…risking their lives against those damn demons.
"Sister…" a voice called through my door, while knocking gently. The knob turned slowly and my brother walked slowly into my room.
"Yes Kohaku. What is it?" I answered, lowering my head so that my hair covered my slightly watery eyes.
Kohaku ventured farther into my room, taking a seat next to me. He took a few deep breathes before picking up a picture of me and Kiro. Kiro had shorter hair then and his blue eyes were filled with more joy. Now his eyes were empty. But I looked the same, at least n my eyes I did. Kohaku glared deeply at the picture before setting it back down. My brother never really liked my fiancé.
"I don't think I can fight yet Sango. You taught me everything I know…but I'll never be as good as you are sister. I'm not ready to fight…" my brother sighed, lowering his head just as I had lifted mine up.
"You are strong Kohaku, you can make it. Just imagine it like our practices." I smiled lightly, turning my head towards the ceiling. "Plus you will have father their to protect you."
"But Sango, it if different from our training. You won't be there." his voice cracked.
Lowering my head once again, I tried to think of something to say to that comment. No words escaped me though. My brother was right. He was too young to be in war. True he was a good fighter, but he still needed more training. More training that I already had. An idea instantly sprang forward.
"I could go for you. I'm sure mother would be fine with it. But father…" I grimaced, just imagining his reaction to me fighting. Something he believed only men should do. Well so did the captains.
"You could disguise yourself." Kohaku beamed, jumping up from his seat and bouncing around with excitement. "It would prove afterwards what a strong fighter you are even though you are a woman."
I nodded leaping up as well and pulling a katana from underneath my bed sheets. I lifted the sword up to where my high pony tail was and set the blade right above it. Then with one swift movement everything that had once been tied up fell to the floor along beside where my letter had fallen. Then I turned to my brother who smiled.
"Looks good Sango…wait you need a new name, and something to cover up your more…uh womanly features. Then a new outfit…and wash off your make-up…then…"
"I get the point Kohaku. As for the name…I think…Santo….sound good?" I asked, tilting my head to the side.
"Uh okay. Just one more thing. Deepen your voice a little. It will help…okay?" Kohaku suggested.
I nodded waving a short goodbye to my brother as I searched through my closet for something a bit more boyish. I came up with my father's old demon slayer outfit. It suited me fine, and after I binded my chest and washed off my little make up on my eyes, I put it on.
"Perfect…" I cooed.
Author's Note: I came up with this idea kinda instantly and fell in love with it. Not saying that all you all have to think that it rocks. But I do hope that some of you enjoy it at least. ^-^ You would make my dreams come true if you all start to review. I know the Prologue kind of sucks a little bit. But oh well...::pulls out katana:: WE'RE OFF TO WAR!!! ::starts marching chant:: COME ON YA'LL JOIN ME!
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha, I also do not own Mulan. I haven't seen that movie in years and that actually NOT where I got the idea for this belive it or not but my friend claims my story line kind of sounds like it. Minus the crickets, dragons, and she's not taking her father's place. It's her brother. Plus there should be more differences. Like I said Mulan disclaimer is more of a just in case. Lol!