Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha! That wonderful goodness belongs to Rumiko Takahashi! All I own are the OC's in this fic, ya?
Author's Notes:
Hellew, loverly readers! This is my first Inuyasha fanfic! Hooray! I'll be updating this story as fast as I can, but just be aware that I have another fanfic to work on as well as a story on So, if things are a bit behind, don't kill me! I'm working as fast as I can!
Anyway, for those of you who are into Xenosaga and have read my fic Xenosaga: Nexus Ties, you will already be familiar of the whole 'Music Pieces" thingy I post in each chapter. You see, when I write, I listen to music portraying the mood I need to put into words to help me give a stronger feel to the story. So, all the 'Music Pieces' section really is, is just a listing of the music pieces I listened to for that particular chapter. You'll see what I mean if you scroll down a bit. )
To start things off, I will post the full summary of this story and then the music pieces. After that, the story will begin! Oh wait, first I need to clarify relationships/pairings … Here they are…
Relationships/Pairings:
Sesshomaru x Tomo (OC character)
Inuyasha x Kagome
Miroku x Sango
Jaken/Rin x Sesshomaru – (relationship) humble servant / much like a daughter to Sesshomaru
Rin x Tomo – (relationship) looks up to Tomo as a best friend
I can guarantee there will be more, but those are the important ones. All of them could be considered the good side, I see … Though, I did leave out…
No, no, no! No spoilers for you! XD Now, I will give you the wonderful summary and music pieces! Then you get the story! Yay! Oh, and don't worry. My notes won't be this long the whole story. That'd be annoying… o.O
Summary:
Love was beneath him. What did he care for emotions? They caused you grief and weakness, not to mention they are capable of blinding actions. His world was turned upside down the day he saw her dancing upon those clear waters … the day he discovered her beauty and grace. This water demon was all it took to bring down his entire world.
However, Naraku has plans in store for this new pawn in his game of dominance. Unbeknownst to her, he his counting on this one demon to bring down an even larger prize, the only obstacle standing between him and the ultimate power. But he may have chosen the wrong pawn…
What is this power this demon holds? Her voice, the only power perhaps stronger than his own, was the voice of … her. Now, this game of shadows will intensify as Naraku's evil plot unfolds in this tale of romance, mystery, and adventure…
Music Pieces:
Chapter 1: Water's Mirror – "Smallest Delight" – Yuki Kajiura – .hack/SIGN
– "Aerith no Theme" (Piano Version) –Uematsu Nobuo – Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children
Twilight Lavender:
Chapter 1: Water's Mirror
P.O.V – Sesshomaru
I watched against a thick oak as Rin frolicked about the grassy meadow flaked with bright yellow flowers. The human child was only several inches taller than the swaying grass, the wind sending ripples through the blades. As I had predicted, Jaken, my servant, had lost his way among the tall grass. All that was left of him was the two-headed staff, peeking high above his head.
Rin's shriek of delight caught my attention as she plopped on her back into the grass, giggling as she disappeared. What could possibly be so amusing about this expansive meadow of overgrown grass? Her delight eluded me, as is always has. As sweet as she was, she was far from innocent. That girl had a knack of getting into trouble and that alone kept me busy enough.
Shaking my head as Jaken shouted worriedly to the girl, inquiring if she was injured as he attempted to escape the maze of the meadow. Why they both insisted on tagging along as I ventured in search for that infuriating Naraku as well as the Tetsusaiga was beyond me. I could understand Rin's attachment to me, but only very little of it. Tenseiga, the sword of healing I had inherited from my father, was a mystery to me. Upon testing its powers on Rin, reviving her from the dead, she had assumed I had saved her. However, she was far from correct. I was merely testing Tenseiga's powers, nothing more. And the results were … interesting.
"Lord Sesshomaru!" she squealed as she popped up from the grass with a handful of those bitter scented flowers. I instantly knew that they were intended as a gift for me. Rin and her fascination with flowers … I will never know…
"They're for you, my lord." she said, holding out the bouquet of flowers as she approached me. Again, my knowledge didn't fail me as she reached me and presented the flowers before her. That was when I decided it was time to continue with my journey.
"Come, Rin. It's time to leave." I informed her of my decision. Her smile remained as I stood, her small hands still clasped lightly around the bouquet of flowers. "We're leaving, Jaken." I continued as I reached for the reins of the two-headed dragon Rin had named Ah-Un.
"Master Jaken!" Rin called as Jaken emerged from the grass, relieved to be out of the maze.
"Wait for me!" he shrieked as he ran towards us, stopping near me. Knowing that Rin would not so easily give up those yellow blossoms and would have trouble mounting Ah-Un, I wrapped my one arm around her small thighs, hoisting her high enough to mount the creature with ease.
Giving a small tug on Ah-Un's reins, we were off again and Rin had begun to braid her flowers carefully into Ah-Un's two dark manes. Heading north instead of east this time, I began to wonder how my dear brother was fairing…
That miserable half-breed. It was because of him that I had lost my left arm. Not only that, but he also held the powerful Tetsusaiga in his possession. Why father had decided to entrust the Tenseiga to me instead of the Tetsusaiga was uncanny, not to mention infuriating.
Gritting my teeth, I continued onward, choosing to ignore the pointless squabbling of Rin and Jaken over the accursed blossoms. The day was clear enough that their arguments were tolerable, but it would only be for so long that they would remain as such. Anyway, their squawks would die down momentarily.
And they did. Soon, Rin was happily braiding the last of her blossoms into Ah-Un's thick manes and Jaken was left to drown in his own thoughts, clearly opposed to something.
"Look how pretty they are, Lord Sesshomaru!" Rin called. I gazed over my shoulder briefly, careful of her sensitive feelings towards me. Her face seemed to light up as I acknowledged her work, though I was silent. Jaken merely grumbled under his breath, though I knew full well that he was upset at Rin for disturbing me. On the contrary, I didn't much care, but he seemed to think that I found it disquieting.
The day wore on and soon dusk had settled in, the peachy warm colors slowly fading to purples and deep blues as the sun found its rest on the horizon. Silhouettes of the distant and rising mountains cast expansive shadows over the green earth, causing an early evening for anyone who happened to be near the mountains. I had begun to search for an adequate site to set up a small camp, knowing that Rin would tire soon.
It didn't take me long to find one. I had chanced on stumbling across this small meadow, a stream trickling through its center. Yes, this would be as close to perfection as I could find.
"We'll stay here for the night." I announced as I continued to the stream, my mouth crying for water. Rin slid off of Ah-Un, ordering him to stay as she joined me at the stream. Jaken had decided to assume his duty of clearing an area for a sufficient fire to be built and already Ah-Un was lying heavily in a doze.
I waited for Rin to finish at the stream before I reminded her of her job to retrieve the firewood, but to be careful to not wander off on her own. Tending quickly to Ah-Un, I made sure his bridles were still secure as Jaken finished his work at the newly built fire pit. Keeping an eye out for Rin, I soon found her returning with an abundance of sticks and twigs sufficient for a fire.
"Here, my lord." she placed the many sticks on the ground and ran to the edge of the meadow, searching for eatable plants to fulfill her hunger. Jaken stacked the sticks in a triangular formation and lit them with the fire of the Staff of Two Heads. Pleased with our small camp, I decided to lean against Ah-Un, who merely sighed in his slumber.
Rin returned after a lengthy amount of time with two handfuls of plants and wild fruits. I studied each fruit from my comfortable seat, matching each fruit with a name to confirm they were safe for her to eat. When I found no poisons, I relaxed and closed my eyes in peace.
"Lord Sesshomaru?" I heard Rin's voice address me with question. I opened my eyes and turned to her, her small hands grasping the round fruits and offering them to me.
"No thank you, Rin. You may eat them." I answered as I closed my eyes again.
"How about you, Master Jaken?" I heard her pipe.
"Thank you, Rin. Don't mind if I do." the imp answered with a noisy chomp into one of the fruits. I found myself at peace as the comforting silence maintained its hold. Deciding I needed time to address my thoughts in peace and quiet, I opened my eyes and rose to my feet.
"Where are you going, Lord Sesshomaru?" Jaken asked as I followed the streak of water upstream.
"I will return shortly, Jaken. Take care of Rin." I answered with a command. He did not question me as my tone was firm, indicating I was in no mood to argue. The crackling of the fire died away as I entered the dense forest, wading my feet in the stream's gentle current.
I found myself stumbling upon a glassy lake, its surface reflecting the twilight sky and the deep green pines and violet mountains around it. The surface was undisturbed, turning it into what seemed to be a natural mirror, its water emptying into the small stream.
The sight was beautiful to behold, the silvery moonlit glow reaching its waters and giving the appearance of another world inside our own. I stepped out from the stream, my feet soaked thoroughly, and to the edge of the lake.
I breathed the fresh air and felt calm at last as I watched the reflection of the moon on the still and clear lake. The calmness did not last long, however. Staring at the water, I could clearly see smooth ripples gliding on the water's surface towards me. Following their path to the source, I was taken aback by the sight.
A woman, dressed in a flowing lavender dress and slippers, tip-toed across the water's surface. Her fair skin was flawless and her long lavender hair was pulled back into a high ponytail, her locks falling to her waistline. She had her eyes closed as she danced on the water's surface, sending soft ripples about the lake.
She twirled and leapt across the water, and I couldn't help but notice her modestly gifted assets. Blessed with proportionality and grace, her slender figure dipped towards the water. Her fingertips brushed against the surface and created small ripples of their own. When she stood once again, the drops of water on her fingers flew threw the air around her, mimicking the absent rain.
Mesmerized by her beauty, I simply stared as she seemed to turn in slow motion towards me. She opened her eyes as she turned and they met with my own, her gentle smile as strong and beautiful as an angel's. I was caught off guard as her clear and silvery eyes stared deeply into my eyes with nothing but mystery and luring. No fear laced her mystical irises.
Staring with care and calmness, neither of us dared to move as if it were a contest of staring. I was the first to blink and when I opened my eyes … she was gone. Nothing, save for a few spare ripples remained, flowing towards me.
Who … Who was she?
Ah! First chapter done! I'm really into this story at the moment, so I'll probably be updating it tomorrow! Yay!
Oh yes, I did not list all of the pairings/relationships at the top; only the important ones. There will be others for you to discover as you read along, so have at it!
One last thing, I have found a good theme song for this fic, a song that applies to the story itself. The song is "Sayonara Solitaire" by Chiba Saeko and it's from the anime Chrono Crusade! It really is a cute song, and it matches perfectly with this story.
Perhaps I will work on my drawing for this new lavender woman as well… D
Reviews and constructive criticism is welcome!
The Next Chapter Will Be Up Tomorrow (July 25, 2006)!
