GinKaitou- This is a story of Rumiko's and not my own, though one of the charecter's shares my name she is not a self input.

The Path Before Me

Chapter 1

In the dark of night a small hut sits in a valley. The air is cool and calm, all seems at peace only to be broken by the shrill scream of a mother laboring in child birth. Past the swaying door curtain the woman pants with exhaustion. The mid-wife instructs the woman to push. With one final push the baby came in to the world, the mother laid back her breath labored still but thankful she had made it through birthing In this day it was not uncommon for both mother and child to be lost in the strains of labor. The mothers silver hair was dampened with sweat her pointed ears were listening for the cry of the baby; yet she heard none.

Panic stuck quickly at her heart. Her amethyst eyes turning to the mid-wife holding a dreaded question. "Rest your head child. The babe is fine, she rests quietly." The old woman smiled as she lay back and rested. She cast a glance at the babe that rested in her arms and was instantly frozen. The child was staring at her with eyes white as the moon with only the out line of a black iris and a pupil. Staring at her intently the child did not blink but soon shut her eyes in the favor of sleep. Letting out an unknown held breath, the old woman set the child next to her mother with great care

For a moment, the old woman stood there viewing the pair. She had held great fear that the two would not make this trial. Even though the mother and child were of a strong heritage, at one point she worried they may not make it. Yet that child, her gaze was not that of an ordinary infant; her life was not to be spent in the life of a hime that was for sure. Instinct told her much was to be in store for such a child as she. Her birth was already one of great happen stance. This birth though wanted was her lord and lady's hope of rekindling their love. One last desperate attempt at saving their courtship, and this child born on the day of destiny, was to be their answer.

The old woman turned to announce the birth of this unusual child to the awaiting company in the room down the hall. Going as she did, she let the wind carry a whispered hope for the child, which carried to her ears on the breeze of the night air.

"May the world be kind to you on your difficult journey…."

The Next Morning

The Morning rays peered into the room in which, the lord and lady of the eastern lands resided in. The mother awoke at the sound of her baby's cooing, and aroused her mate. Looking at the babe she held, she was met with a pair of startling silver eyes. Her mate and she were silent as they only stood in wonder. Her mate's eyes were that of sapphire and hers' of amethyst ……. So how was it possible? They gave each other startled looks, but neither had an answer.

The father approached placing a hand on the child's head. "We shall name her Gin." His velvet voice held a touch of affection while still holding the authority of a man of his status. Looking up at her mate she smiled and softly repeated the name as she gazed upon the child in her arms.

"Gin…."

Many Years Later

We find the InuYasha-Tachi , walking in the direction of another shard. "Oi wench! Are you sure that the shard is in this direction?" InuYasha was impatient to find the shard and consequently managed to once again make an ass out of himself. Kagome though accustomed to InuYasha's impudent mouth, simply kept walking while telling the impatient hanyou. "Yes InuYasha, the shard is just ahead" No sooner had the words left her mouth that a piercing roar shattered the peacefulness of the summers day. Each gave each other a startled look before running ahead.

Bursting into the clearing they were able to catch glimpse of a silver blur before a blinding light burst from an unknown source and subsided. After the light spots were cleared from their eyes, they realized the silver blur had been that of a youkai. Silver eyes stared apathetically at the group before she bent over and picked up two shards. Kagome was going to call out to the youkai not to pick up the tainted shards, but upon the demons touch the shards were cleansed not by miko power but her aura. This strange youkai had forced the evil out of the shard with out the need of miko powers.

The youkai glanced at the shards before tossing them to the group and walking away. InuYasha had effortlessly caught the shards and gave them to Kagome. The group was still enveloped in total silence, still in shock as to what had just transpired. "Well that was easier than expected" mumbled Kagome. 'I wonder why she didn't keep the shards? And how she knew it's what we were seeking?' The group was once again encased in silence as they headed west to the next shard. Kagome resumed her musings, as it was evident that no other conversations would be taking place. 'Maybe she didn't keep them because she's already powerful enough. After all she took care of that other youkai quick enough. When she was done there was nothing left but ash. If only InuYasha would think the same way' Kagome took a side long look at the formerly mentioned companion and let out a sigh.

'InuYasha…..' InuYasha was already really powerful so why did he think he needed to be a full fledge youkai? Kagome once again shook her head unable to understand his thinking. The day continued in this fashion of quiet musings until InuYasha announced that they would be, set up camp for the night.

Kagome stood on the crest of cliff over looking the valley below her. The night was cool and calm, the only light provided by the twinkling stars over head and the pale milky moon. It was times like these that she truly appreciated the sky here in Sengoku Jidai. In Tokyo the lights were to bright to even catch a glimpse of a single star let alone the vast numbers that lay before her now. She laid back on the grass that tickled the back of her neck , and gazed at the stars in awe.

The sight before this mortal girl was one to behold. The stars: numbering beyond numbering systems, and far beyond anyone's imagination. The dark inky blue sky; with wisps of the early evening sky weaving through it. Off-set by the brilliant contrast of the silvery stars. The world seemed at peace with the night breeze gently ruffling the trees leaves and the brilliant sky over head.

Elsewhere

Sitting in high in the branches of the tallest tree to be located in the forest, sat a youkai with her eyes trained on the same sky that Kagome was looking at. The light of the moon and stars made the youkai's silver eyes, seem even more so. Though she appeared to be looking at the brilliant night sky she was in-fact pondering her earlier actions. 'Why did I simply hand over the shards? Though they are of no use to me perhaps, I could have taken them back to…..' The demoness abruptly stood up cutting off her own thoughts. Leaping down from upper canopy, she landed lightly on her feet. 'No I won't contemplate such insignificant thoughts.' With that an expressionless mask was placed on her features before the demoness once again took off into the night.

Ok so how was that? This story is my outlet and I hope that it doesn't bore anyone to tears. Pairings I have decided are as such. InuXKik SessXKag MiroXSan OCXOC. Please review and feel free to make any helpful comments.

Translations:

Youkai - Demon

Sengoku Jidai - Feudal Era

Hime - Princess

Tachi - suffix for a group I think

Gin - Silver

Just a note - Gin is an actual Japanese name. Not a common one, but one none the less.