Author's note:
Hello again to all my readers. This is my second story and I promise this one is going to be better. Hope you guys enjoy it. Since school is coming to a close I will have time to do this story without any monthly breaks in between. I will finish "Nothing but a Dream" in the summer. I'm kind of getting bored with that story. So enjoy The Two Kingdoms: Enemy Lovers!
**Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha by any shape or form.
Prologue
"Princess Kagome? Princess Kagome where are you?" The servant Kameko shouted pacing through the hall way in search of the young princess. "Your father is departing in an hour! This is not the time to be playing games. The kingdom is at high alert. Princess come out right now!"
Kameko opened every door she passed. She opened the closet door and found five year old Kagome curled up in the bottom of it. Tears were pouring down her face.
"Princess, why do tears fall from your eyes?" Kameko asked the little girl.
"Kameko my father is leaving for war. I don't want him to go. I need him. We all need him. Mommy just had Souta."
"That's why I'm your servant. To take care of your baby brother, your mother, and especially you. Your father trust me and all the servants here to watch the castle."
The tears the fell from Kagome's eyes slowed.
"Let us go clean you face and find a nice kimono for you to wear so we can see your father off. There is a parade outside, I'm sure that will cheer you up. Your mother is expecting you to come." Kameko persuaded the princess.
"Hai. As long as I wear my green kimono."
Kameko laughed, "Hai princess."
"King Kanaye, the queen wishes to speak with you for a moment." The servant said bowing to the king.
"Hai, send her in." The king was putting on his armor.
The door opened an in stepped in Queen Akina. Akina was the most beautiful lady throughout the human kingdom. She had long, brown, wavy hair. She had beautiful chocolate orbs for eyes, and a slender body.
"I do not agree with this war. The Higurashi Kingdom has been at peace with the Taisho Kingdom for twenty years. Why enter into the same war your father started. We have a five year old daughter and a two week old son." Akina was not scared to speak to her husband.
"My love, you should be resting." Kanaye placed his arrows into the barrel and then placed the barrel on his back.
"How is one to rest at a time like this? Our daughter is the future of this kingdom. She will one day have to deal with these troubles. You are making a mistake by going to the frontline."
"I must be strong for my kingdom, even if I have to sacrifice myself. I have to be strong for you Akina! Do you not see that?" Kanaye ran to his wife and locked her in a tight embrace.
"We both know this isn't going to be easy. You know I love you and no other." Kanaye said. He could feel his wife's tears on his sleeve. "I have two things I want you to keep a secret. Kagome and Souta must not know of them."
"Of course my king."
Kanaye opened a wooden chest that had been passed down from each generation for hundreds of years. Not even Queen Akina knew what was contained inside of it. Kanaye pulled out a red diary with ancient descriptions on it. He also pulled out a glowing pink jewel; half of the jewel was missing.
"I thought those didn't exist. It can't be. I thought those items were just myths." Akina gasped.
"No they are very real. I hold the Shikon Jewel and the diary of all my past ancestors. I have made a secret room beneath the Court where I shall place the jewel. I know only I posses half of the jewel, but its purity shall protect the city from attack if the demons break through the army."
Akina's face remained puzzled. "How do you have this in your possession?" Akina's began to raise her voice.
"You must keep your voice down. My great grandmother was Midoriko. I want you to give Kagome the diary when she turns fifteen if I do not return. I have left a letter for you and a letter for her inside. Only the first born of each generation can open it."
"If you will return? You will return my love won't you?"
"I cannot promise that Akina. I cannot." Kanaye leaned down to share a passionate kiss with his queen.
Kanaye kneeled down so he was eye to eye with his young daughter.
"Father must you really go?" Kagome said. She was crying harder that when she hid in the closet. She held her father's bow with both hands because of how heavy it was. It was tradition in the kingdom for the oldest child to give the father his weapon
"Hai, but I'll always be with you. All you have to do is look moon and I'll be looking back. I'll send you letters every day." Kanaye took his daughter his arms.
"You promise?"
"With all my heart."
Kagome handed her father his shield and he took it with pride. He turned and walked toward his horse. Kanaye looked back at his family as he mounted the horse.
"Today, we march to victory! Let us defeat the Taisho Kingdom and end this rivalry once and for all! Peace will fall upon our kingdom once again!" Kanaye shouted.
The army replied with chanting and roaring.
"Let us march forth." Kanaye ordered the horse to move forward. His generals followed behind him. The crowd cheered louder as their king went off to war.
Kagome's world went into slow motion. She sensed something was wrong, but could not determine why.
One month later
"Kameko I'm going to the gardens to pick some flowers. Would you tell mommy that's where I'm at?"
"Hai princess." Kameko bowed to Kagome as she left the room.
Kagome skipped down the hall while humming a tune.
"I know my father will be home soon. I just know it!" Kagome sang to the tune she was humming.
Kagome skipped down the hall till she reached the throne room. Kagome looked into the room to see if anyone was in there. A smile graced Kagome's face when she noticed her mother. Her mother sat on the throne that once her father sat on. Her mother was attending to business that the noblemen presented to her.
"Mommy!" Kagome said, but her mother did not hear her voice.
"Queen Akina! Queen Akina!" An injured solider said limping into the throne room.
The noblemen and the queen turned their heads towards the solider. Akina gasped when she saw the blood dripping from his head and his arm. Kagome hid behind the closest column she could find.
"Who is this man? Seize him from entering the palace without permission!" one of the noblemen ordered.
"No hear him out. He is a man of war. State your name solider." Akina demanded.
"My name is Mamoro youngest son of the peasant Zinan Sato. I bring dreadful news from General Yutaka. It is about your husband."
Akina stood up. The noblemen began to whisper to each other.
"I will have silence! Tell me what has occurred." Akina shouted.
"The king was moving the sector I belong to through the forest so we could attack the enemy army from behind while the rest of the army stayed at the front. General Yutaka was with us. We were jumped by this demon dressed as a baboon. He had tentacles that grew like roots. Most of the soldiers were killed. Two other soldiers, General Yutaka, and I were injured severely. As for your husband…" The soldier gulped, "Your husband was also killed by the demon. His body is being transferred to the castle. I bring back his bow." The soldier placed his sword on
"NO!" Kagome spoke in her mind. She ran back towards her room with tears falling behind her.
"No! It can't be! KANAYE!" Akina shouted as she fell to her knees. Tears fell from her eyes instantly.
The noblemen gasped. Some of the noblemen started to cry themselves.
"Servants get the queen to her room and get this soldier to the healer! Find Kameko and inform her of what has happened! The castle is going on high alert! The queen and the princess must stay in their rooms! We shall call parliament into session! Inform the elders!" One nobleman shouted.
Chapter 1
Almost Ten Years Later
"Princess it is time for you to rise." Kameko said opening the curtains. She then walked over to the door that lead to the balcony and opened it to let fresh air in.
Kagome moaned and began to toss and turn in her bed. She refused to open her eyes.
"Princess I will not tell you again. Wake up!" Kameko pulled the sheets off of Kagome's body.
Kagome started to shiver as the cool morning air breezed across her skin.
"Alright, alright. I'm up Kameko." Kagome sat up in her bed stretched.
Kagome gracefully walked onto her balcony and looked out to the beach. She breathed in the scent of the fresh breeze and salt water. The castle was built alongside the ocean. An elegant smile curled her pink lips. She thought about the times her and her father would run in the sand and jump in the water. She looked up in the sky and determined it was early morning.
"I had that dream again Kameko. The dream of when my father was killed." Kagome said as she walked behind her dressing screen.
"You have been having that dream a lot lately." Kameko went into Kagome's closet and picked a light blue kimono that had clouds and a dark blue dragon that ran down it.
"Hai. Maybe I'm having these dreams for a reason. It has been almost ten years since the injured soldier came to the palace."
Kagome took off her night gown and threw it on a chair. Kagome shivered as her naked body was exposed to the air. Kameko handed Kagome her nagajuban and hadajuban (clothing they wear under the kimono) garments. Kagome put both of the on and then came out from behind the dressing screen. She walked over to Kameko.
"You're turning fifteen in two weeks. What a young lady you have become. I remember when you were just a day old." Kameko said babying Kagome. Kagome started to turn red. Kameko put the kimono on Kagome and began to adjust it.
"Kameko you're making me blush. I'm not a baby anymore."
Kameko walked into Kagome's closet once again. Kameko found a navy blue sash and pulled it out. She walked to Kagome and tied the sash around her kimono.
"Kameko why must I wear these kimonos. They drag on the floor. I can't even see my feet."
"A princess never shows her legs unless her husband allows her to. Isn't it about time you found a husband?"
"Boys take up too much of my time. They write you poetry and sing you love songs. For what? So they can get in bed with you. And when you're married they have mistresses. I want someone to love me and only me. I want a man like my father. He never had any mistresses."
"What about Lord Hojo? His father is an elder. He has money. Plus he always buys you gifts and accessories. He seems like a fine young man. And he's only a year older than you."
"Hojo and I are just friends. He's such a scaredy cat. I'm too adventurous for him.
"Hai, but he's very intelligent. I even see you two in the library sometimes."
"He was helping me with my assignments."
"Speaking of assignments you're meeting with Lord Kane today. He also informed me to tell you that you cannot cancel today's lesson like you did last week. He has an important lesson for you today. He hopes you have been studying."
"Why does mother make me take lessons with Lord Kane? When will I ever use healing abilities? Isn't that what healers are for. Why do I have to learn defense mechanisms? I will never fight anyone."
"Lord Kane is and elder. Someday you'll be asking the elders for favors. You must make a trust between the elders and yourself. You are beginning to build your kingdom. I never had the education you have. Don't take it for granted."
"Alright. I'll go to Lord Kane."
"How would you like your hair princess?"
Kagome looked into the mirror on top of her dresser. Kagome had long, wavy, raven colored hair that went past her waist. Her hair was beautiful like her mother's was when she was younger.
"How about a half up half down with a blue ribbon in it?"
"Hai princess."
Kameko opened the drawer and pulled out a brush that had been passed down for centuries. Kagome sat on a stool. She began to brush Kagome's hair. When Kameko finished Kagome's hair. She then began to apply makeup to her face.
"Not too much Kameko."
"Hai princess."
Kameko applied a little red blush and pink lip paste. Kagome had natural beauty so she didn't need much makeup.
"Perfect." Kagome said checking herself out in the mirror.
There was a knock on Kagome's door. A servant entered carrying a schedule.
"What do you have for me today Jiro?"
The servant bowed.
"The cooks have breakfast ready for you. Your brother is eating right now. Then, you will meet with Lord Kane for your lesson. Afterwards, you are scheduled to have a painting done. Since your birthday is in two weeks we need to present it at the ball."
"Is this the painting that will be added in the Hall of Higurashi Family?" Kagome asked. This was the most important painting that ever will be done by her.
"Hai princess. Right next to your father."
Kagome smiled knowing that her painting would be next to her father's.
"What do I have after the painting?"
"It seems after that you are done. Your mother will be in court today. The elders have called an emergency session."
"Am I to go?"
"Your presence is not required. This meeting is classified."
"Ladies I hope I wasn't too long." Kagome said as she walked into the dining room. She was greeted by her six ladies in waiting; all of them bowing to her.
Kagome walked to the head of the table. A servant pulled her chair out for her to sit. The ladies took their places after Kagome was fully seated. To Kagome's left sat Sango, her favorite and most trusted lady in waiting as well as best friend.
"Your majesty, I have the newest gossip with Hojo. Someone told me he was going to give you the most expensive kimono throughout the land. Rumor has it he is going to propose to you at your ball in two weeks! Kagome you have to say yes!" Sango said cheerfully.
"Well whether the story is true or false, I will not accept. Sango I have told you many times to call me Kagome."
"Why not Princ…I mean Kagome? Hojo is dead gorgeous. I wish he was my knight in shining armor!" Sango teased.
"Well if you like him so much why don't you marry him?" Kagome said. Both of the girls giggled.
"My lady you must not miss your lesson for today. We must eat with pace." Sango said jokingly.
"Lord Kane can wait a few moments. It's not like he's getting any older." Kagome giggled.
A/N: Keep reading please! I have not forgotten about Nothing but a Dream. I will finish that story.