Prologue- the beginning
Summary: A strange scent tickled his nose as he turned in the direction of 'Inuyasha's forest.' There was no one else but Kagome that came through there….right? SesshomaruX?????
A/N: This is my first Inuyasha fanfic!Enjoy reading as you take a journey back into the Sengoku-Jidai!
There are many suprises in this fic...even the couple pairing! So read to find out!^^
It had been about seven years since Sesshomaru began his travels. Naraku was finally dead and the Shikon no Tama was finally whole. Kagome, the Miko whom traveled with his half-brother now stood watch over the jewel. He found no need to travel any longer and was now on his way to the Western Lands. His prolonged absence left things unattended to and he needed to get back to check on his lands as soon as possible.
Rin and Jaken continued to follow him even after he'd allowed them to choose their own paths. Sesshomaru offered Rin the chance to return to live in a human village for her own safety. The 10 year old refused to leave her lord after all the time they'd spent together. She wanted to stay with her lord forever and ever. Jaken on the other hand wanted to serve his lord as long as he was able. Sesshomaru didn't question their decisions and let them do as they pleased.
Three days had passed since they'd been traveling towards the Western Lands. They should have been arriving soon. Jaken rejoiced at having finally being able to return to the Western lands. Rin was excited about seeing what the Western Lands were like. From what Jaken told her, the lands seemed to be a beautiful and prosperous place.
-The Western castle-
Word of Sesshomaru's return had spread around the castle. The entire castle was in an uproar as the staff prepared for their Lord's return. Many preparations were being made. A huge dinner was being prepared in their Lord's honor. The festivities were to welcome the two who accompanied him as well.
Kasumi, the head female servant made sure everything was perfect for tonight. She alerted her most trusted friends Yuri and Yura. The twin demoness met her in the hallway.
"What do you require of us...?"Yura questioned.
"Kasumi-san?"Yuri asked, completing her sister's sentence.
The older woman smiled."I need you two to prepare Lord Sesshomaru's bed chambers. I'm sure he'll be tired from his travels."
The sisters nodded their understanding."I'll prepare the young child's room. Remember to make sure there are no flaws whatsoever or there will be consequences
"Understood." the two said in unison before heading off to their assigned duties.
Kasumi watched them disappear. She turned on her heel and went to her own duty. There was much still to be done and she had no time to dawdle. Everything had to be perfect in her eyes and she was hard to please.
-Inu-tachi-
Inuyasha and the others had decided that they would part; to go their separate ways. Kagome and Inuyasha remained in Kaede's village. Kagome had been bestowed the duty of watching over the Shikon no Tama so she decided to live in the village where the jewel was once protected. Her soul was connected to this village and she decided it was best she remained. Not only for the safekeeping of the jewel but for her love Inuyasha.
-Sesshomaru-
He was on his way to the western lands…his home and oddly it felt nice to finally be home, getting rid of that pest Naraku and finally being able to settle down at stay home and would just have to scout his lands from now on. He traveled….because there was something out there he was missing…he was looking for something, for someone and he was searching for it…right? Unanswered questions. No answers. The future priestess Kagome would handle the jewel from now on. He just hoped she didn't get killed from having it. Hopefully Inuyasha would keep it safe…keep Kagome safe from now on.
"Lord Sesshomaru! Is something wrong?" Rin asked looking up at him with adoration.
"No." he said. But then there was a light breeze in the air, his silver hair blew in the wind and his gaze turned towards Inuyasha's forest….. it was coming from near that well that the Miko went through. It was a good thing that the girl was mated to his brother now and perhaps the his baka of a brother was over that dead priestess….since she was really dead for good this time. Of course Kagome could always 'sit' him or purify him if Inuyasha got any ideas about other human Miko's.
"Milord? What is the matter?" Jaken asked him. He too scented a feminine scent in the wind as it teased his nose. It came from within the well…it came from the future. It unnerved him since it was familiar and it wasn't from that Kagome Miko. It was someone else's scent.
"Let's go Jaken." Sesshomaru said ignoring his question and continued walking west. Why should he care about some girl's scent that was all too familiar to him? Why was he letting it bother him? There was no one else but Kagome that came through there….right?
A/N:This is my first Inuyasha Fanfic.I'd been planning it for some time now and after some revision and much appreciated help from LadyNefereti its finally back in it weren't for her extreme kindness I wouldn't have posted Again Thank you.
-Emikosakura27-