~Chapter One: Who and Why?~
Author's Note: Hello everyone! I know you don't expect much from me, seeing as I have abandoned two stories in the past. I just had no idea what to do with them, and i was severely lacking motivation. Sorry everyone. But, I'm back.. again, and I actually have a plan for this one! :D
Pairing: Sesshomaru & Kagome
Rating: Undetermined.
Genre: Romance
Disclaimer: I own Inuyasha and the rest of the gang! -Lawyers swarm- Okay! Okay! I don't own them! -Cringes away from briefcases- Phew.. Damn lawyers.. -Grumbles- But this Sessho Plushie is all mine! ( :
If you were watching from afar, you would see a yellow backpack vault over the lip of the well, then a few moments later, a Miko clad in a smal green skirt and a white long-sleeved top climbed out. Kagome slipped on her pack and stood, wiping her forehead. She headed up the hill in the direction of Kaede's hut.
Once on the top of the hill, the Miko saw a crowd of villagers and the short, stocky Priestess bent over what appeared to be a body.
Kagome picked up her pace towards Kaede who was at the center of the large group. "What has happened here?" The younger Miko asked with concern.
"Ah Kagome! Ye has returned! I will explain later but first, will ye lend me a hand? I can't seem to heal this man with my abilities."
Kagome quickly took her pack off in search of her first-aid kit, just to stop the blood seeping from the mans burns and cuts. She hurriedly applied gauze, careful not to hurt him further, then secured it with medical tape. Once she stopped the flowing of his life blood, she summoned her priestess powers which made a pink light glow around her hands. She lightly ran her hands over the bruises that marred his body to heal any internal bleeding the villager may have.
Once Kagome was satisfied with the work she had done, she turned to Kaede. "I have done all I can at the moment. The cuts and burns are too severe to mess with right now, I'm afraid if I mess with them, they won't heal naturally and cause problems later. I have applied an ointment to prevent infections and speed up the healing process. His survival is up to him now."
A young woman who looked to be around mid-twenties ran up to the Miko from the future and dropped into a low bow. "Thank you Miko-sama, for helping my husband. I am most grateful." Kagome noticed to womans rounded stomach and rushed to help her off the ground.
"There is no need for thanks, I helped him because I wanted to." Kagome said with a small smile. "Are there any others that need to be healed?"
A farmer replied, "No, all the others were uninjured." The Miko gave him a curious look. "Only him? But why?"
"He was out in the forest, looking for more sutible fire wood before it rains. He had been gone for about an hour when he suddenly shot out of the greenery burned, bruised, and broken. Seconds later, we heard a sinister voice from the trees and bushes stating that this was a warning. It said that if we didn't relinquish the shards of the sacred jewel to him, and the Miko who protects it, this is what would happen to the rest of the people."
Kagome's eyes widened and she turned to the older, wiser Miko. "Kaede.. was it Naraku?" She questioned, voice slightly trembling.
"I am uncertain, the presence was hidden." She replied, head bowed.
"Dammit!" She screamed uncharacteristically. She sighed and once again faced Kaede. "Where are Inuyasha and the others?"
"I had sensed a Shikon Shard nearby right before we discovered the injured man. They rushed of, knowing you would be late, Inuyasha saying 'It was her turn to wait this time.' They only left moments ago."
Kagome had expected as much. She went over to the hut, pushing aside the door, and searched the hut for her bow and arrows. She walked inside and picked them up, slinging them over her shoulder. She turned around to see Kaede in the doorway, looking at her with wonder. "What are ye doing Kagome?"
"I'm going to go find my friends and then, search for the monster that attacked that innocent man."
The elder studied the futuristic priestess, seeing the confident glint in her eyes she gave her the last piece of advice that she could. "Be careful." to which she replied with a dazzling smile, "Always."
So the young Miko set out on the journey, to help her companions, and see the one who harmed the faultless man.. dead.
Well, theres chapter one! What'd you guys think? Advice? Spelling errors? Did I use the same word too much? Constructive criticism is appreciated, But .. That crap pisses me off. I mean we all start somewhere, so why put people down? Anyways.. R&R! 3