This is my second Inuyasha series, Kagome and Sesshomaru pairing fanfic. I was inspired by many authors and many stories. Hopefully you will enjoy my story. Please review and tell me what you think, and if I should continue.
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Summary: Kagome returns to the warring states era, to help continue the search for Naraku. Then runs into an unlikely ally in her quest. Will the Taiyoukai Sesshomaru offer to help her? Or leave her behind to the horrible hanyou Naraku?
Music playing: Ever After - the Homecoming / Kikyo's Theme-Hiun no Miko, Kikyo / Kagome Theme
"Sacred & Tainted"
Tale of a Taiyoukai and Priestess
Book 1 Summer
Chapter 1 Returning
A view of a vast forest with clear blue skies was seen through the glistening sapphire eyes of a dark raven-haired girl as she climbed out of an ancient well covered with green vines that stretched out over the grassy knoll from the clearing.
Picking herself up, Kagome swung her left leg over the well's sill then rested her foot on the firm ground below. Rising over then standing straight up, she then readjusted her new bag then looked across at the flora shrubs in the distance. Her brows furrowed, 'That's strange, Inuyasha should be here by now.' Kagome wondered as she started walking into the woodland.
"Maybe he overslept…" Kagome said out loud as she noticed the view of the sun's rays shining through the trees.
Walking deeper into in woods, Kagome smiled as she saw the dirt trail up ahead. Stepping on the decaying organic matter of dirt and leaves, Kagome walked down the trail to the open fields of flooded plains of small stalks of rice growing in the murky waters.
The distant sounds of children's laughter and busy farmers echoed against the miko's ears as she entered the village.
The sweet scent of water lilies filled the kitsune's nose as he sniffed the sudden change in the air. His lips smiled widely, "Kagome's back!" cheered Shippo as he turned his head to the bamboo entrance. A hand slid back the flap and a smiling face laid across the girl's features as she walked in the small hut.
"Welcome back child…" the old miko said as she continued to stir the boiling stew over the fire place.
"Hello Kaede, it is good to see you again." Kagome said as she put her bag down and took off her white sandals.
The fox demon Shippo now twice his size ran up to the miko and hugged her waist. "You're back!" Shippo cheered again as he wrapped his arms around his adopted mother.
Patting the young boy's head, Kagome smiled. "Haha, and it's good to see you too Shippo." The miko said with a small giggle.
Three years have passed since Kagome Higurashi was last pulled into the mystical Bone Eater's well by the terrifying Mistress Centipede within her family's shrine. She somehow mysteriously was hulled back into time, to the Sengoku Jidai period, five hundred years into the past.
Of course, much has changed since then. The once junior high student from modern day Tokyo, Japan was now a powerful, fully-recognized priestess. During the past couple of years, Kagome has trained herself at an academy for priestesses in her time along with a few hand-on tips by Kaede. Now she could even surpass Kikyo's spiritual power, at least that's what Kaede once said.
But not only had she changed spiritually, she has indeed changed physically, mentally and emotionally as well.
Her once young pre-teen frame is now a fully figured woman. Her puffy short bangs now lengthen nicely to her chin with a small cut above her eyes. Her silky black hair now reached passed her waist in drapes of curled locks. Her face once filled with small traces of baby fat now gone, replaced with a slim yet firm jaw-line and cheeks. Her skin tanned to a gentle creamy golden peach due to being so active in the day from her training sessions. It evened out her whole new look, making her overall appearance fresh and natural.
The only thing that didn't seem to change was her eyes. They still held their beautiful glow of a midnight sky sparkling brightly in those azure irises.
Kagome then looked around the room, noticing something missing, or rather someone.
"Say Shippo, where is Inuyasha?" asked the miko as her eyes tinted with concern.
The kitsune shrugged, "He said something about going to go out and train with his sword, the Tetsusaiga." Shippo said as he scooted over on the mat uncomfortable. Kagome smiled lightly, she could sense the boy's uneasiness. Shippo knew something that would have in the past upset Kagome greatly. Of course even now, he couldn't bear to say the truth. Yet Kagome already knew the truth, that probably somewhere Inuyasha is meeting Kikyo. Even as painful as it is, Kagome has learned to accept it. To accept her feelings for the half demon Inuyasha. She knew deep down he could never love her because he was so in love with Kikyo. He never truly got to say good bye to his first love. His mind still remembers her, the woman he loved fifty years ago.
Kagome once figured that maybe his mind couldn't separate the difference between living or the dead or that he didn't want to see the realities of it all. That he wanted to believe his long lost love had come back to him.
In the past Kagome yearned for him, she had offered her heart to the man, showing him that he could be loved for who he was half demon or human but he over looked her love and took it for granted, he had abused it.
But still she could not imagine her life without him so she kept hoping that some small chance that his eyes would open and one day he would apologize for the hurt he inflicted on her, and take her in his arms and tell he loved her and only her. That he had finally said good bye to Kikyo, and had moved on but inside she knew that could never happen.
Kagome finally brushed aside her feelings for him and focused on what she knew she could do. She would still keep her promise to the half demon; she will stay by his side and help fight the evil wrong doings of the vile hanyou Naraku.
"Kagome child, where are ye going?" asked the old miko as she saw the girl putting her shoes back on.
"Please come and eat, ye must be hungry." Kaede said as she offered Shippo his hot cooked meal.
Kagome turned her head to the woman, "No it's alright I already ate, I'm going to go look for Inuyasha. I'll let him know lunch is ready." Kagome said with a warm smile.
Walking out of the hut Kagome was greeted with a local villager child, "Hello there, do you need to speak with Kaede?" Kagome asked as she smiled down at the little girl.
The young girl looked up at the smiling woman, "I was told by the woman to inform you their arrival." The child managed to say as she pointed to the two figures slowly making their way to the village.
"The monk is injured, please tell Miko Kaede-Oba chan." The girl said as she as her young brown eyes glistened with fear and worry.
Kagome smiled warmly, "Do not worry, they will be safe in Kaede's care." The young miko said as she re-entered the hut.
"Kaede, it appears Sango and Miroku arrived, unfortunately Miroku is injured." Kagome said.
"Oh dear, I am afraid I am out of healing herbs." The old woman said as she slowly stood up.
"Hm, don't worry I brought my first aid kit, but just in case. I'll go and search for some more herbs. Shippo will you like to join me?" Kagome said warmly.
"Sure, I want to help!" the kitsune said proudly.
Just then Miroku and Sango came in, the demon slayer holding up the monk's weaker side. Miroku hissed with pain as she slowly laid him down on the futon. "Oh Sango, what happened?" asked Kagome.
"We were going to the neighboring village due to some rumors about a sacred jewel in the area." Sango said as she unclothed Miroku's robe.
"As we were passing through we were attacked by some demons. We thought we could fight them off, but they're would too many." Sango said as she recalled the horrible event.
"We almost managed to get them all but then before we knew it-the demons suddenly left." The demon slayer stated as she took a rag and started to clean the monk's bleeding shoulder. The monk hissed again as he wearily opened his eyes, "Even their aura vanished…" Miroku said finishing Sango's sentence as he moaned in pain.
"Calm yourself Miroku, don't speak… You're in too much pain…" Sango said with worry as she lightly cleaned the dirt from his face.
"Ah…with my sights on such a lovely woman, this pain is nothing." The monk said with slight amusement.
"Very funny, now please just rest…" Sango said softly.
Miroku smiled faintly as he closed his eyes, listening to the demon slayer concern.
"He'll be fine, Sango." Kagome said as she opened her kit.
Pulling out a couple rolls of gauze and pins she continued, "Shippo and I will go look and find some herbs to help Miroku heal faster. In the mean time, tried to see if he can take this…" Kagome said as she handed Sango a bottle of aspirin.
"Its aspirin, it should help lessen his pain somewhat." Kagome said as she stood up and walked to the doorway.
"Thank you Kagome." Sango said as she still kept her gaze over the monk's sleeping form.
"Don't mention it…" Kagome said with a smile as she and the fox demon child left the hut.
A paled hand traced over the silver strands of hair, against his soft cheek. Two golden eyes glistened deeply, "Kikyo…" whispered the half demon as he looked at the woman before him.
Her dull brown eyes stared at the hanyou, her lips parted.
Not much has changed in Kikyo's appearance neither has Inuyasha's due to his immortal blood of the inu demon that runs in his veins. They still held youth, same as the first day they met fifty years ago. In a way time had stood still for the two lovers.
"Why…" asked the half demon.
"Why won't you come with us?" pleaded Inuyasha as tried to see the reason.
"It is simple Inuyasha; your friends will not allow me. They do not think my way of living is in the hands of the Gods." Kikyo said coldly.
"I am doing what no real priestess would do…To take the souls of young women, to relieve my body to remain in this world." Kikyo said a matter-of –factly.
"I don't care about that! As long as you are here!" Inuyasha nearly yelled out then he slowly calmed down resting his hands on the dead woman's shoulders, "As long as you are here with me that is all that matters…" Inuyasha said lovingly to the bottom of his heart.
Kikyo's eyes softly glistened, "Inuyasha…" Kikyo said as she leaned closer to the half demon.
"Kikyo…" Inuyasha whispered as he leaned in and kissed her cold lips.
Every single time he pressed his lips against hers, he couldn't help but get the feeling of guilt run through his mind.
'I did this to her, it's the least I can do to repay for my mistakes…' thought the half demon as he embraced her.
'Kikyo…' Inuyasha thought as his heart ached.
Holding her frail form, he still could smell her gentle scent of sakura blossoms. But the rest was drench with the thick smell of death and graveyard soil. It would nearly sicken his stomach but he kept strong for her sake. He missed her so much; he couldn't bare to lose her again.
Pulling away, the hanyou sighed. "If you are not going to come with me, then I should be returning back to the village." Inuyasha said.
"Very well, Inuyasha." Kikyo said as she cupped his cheek.
"We shall meet again…" the woman said with a small sign of tender emotion.
Inuyasha smiled lightly then leaped up into the trees off to Kaede's village.
"Hmm…How about this one Kagome?" asked the kitsune as he plucked a few weeds from the forest ground.
"No those won't do. You have to look for short stalks with small pointed leaves; the kind can help reduce swelling." Kagome said as she continued to look on the green floor.
"I'll keep looking!" Shipp exclaimed happily as he searched for the healing plants.
Kagome smiled warmly as she looked back at the fox child.
The morning sun shined over them with the sound of birds chirping in the distance, a soft breeze flowed through Kagome's hair as she lightly admire the beauty of this era. The air was cleaner; nature was all around and seemed more peaceful at times.
Then suddenly in the blue skies with white fluffy clouds soon drifted and slowly changed to dark gray forms. Shippo's hair spiked up as his nose sniffed a foul scent, "Ah what's happening!" Shippo called out as he moved closer to Kagome.
Kagome senses alarmed her danger was close by. She tensed her body preparing for any attack. Cursing mentally to herself, for being unprepared she closed her eyes trying to pin-point the different auras in the area.
'This aura is strong, but not too powerful…' thought Kagome as she felt the demonic energy rise in the area. Birds flew into the air to escape the hostile threat clouding in the area.
"Shippo stay close to me." Kagome called out as she opened her eyes.
'Found you…' Kagome thought as she smirked, turning to the dark looming figure in the forest.
The brushes rustled as the figure walked out, Shippo cried out in fear and Kagome steadied herself for any sudden attack.
Who could it be? Stay tune for next chapter! Please review if you like it and want me to continue!