Summary: Kagome is a strong priestess and has always known about the jewel that resides in her body. One day she was dragged into a well to the feudal Era where many mysteries unravel and an adventure begins. (Basically, a twisted plot of the Inuyasha series.)
EDITED!!!: Three years later and I finally have time on my hands so I'm making it a personal goal to complete this story and fix the MAJOR errors from these first 3 chapters. I hope its better this time ^^
Parings: A little K/I, Bu mainly K/S
A/N: Please review! I'm open to all compliments (which I don't expect, ha-ha), comments, concerns and complaints. This is my first fanfiction but hope you enjoy!
Disclaimer: I do not own the Inuyasha characters for every chapter. But I do own this twisted plot!! YAY!!
BRI-------NG!!! An annoying alarm clock rang clearly throughout the small room intent on waking its owner. If anything, the owner believed its intent was for her to shatter the alarm into tiny fragments. After a frustrated groan and what seemed like an eternity of clanging bells, the girl reached her hand over to press the top of the alarm; silencing it once and for all. The young woman reached behind her head to stretched out her sore muscles and yawned for all she was worth. She had had the strangest dream last night and by the status of her hair, it must have been an intense one. However, that was no what she wanted to dwell about today. So after another yawn, the young girl pushed herself out of bed and went to her closet to get dressed for her special day. Her 16th birthday.
She put on a blouse with a red belt and black skirt. She also wore white high knee socks with two red striped lines and black cleats. The girl then skipped down the stairway to greet her family for breakfast.
"Why good morning Kagome." Said a familiar voice.
"Morning Mom!"
Her name is Kagome Higurashi. A normal teenage girl, well almost normal. She's actually a strong priestess, the last of her family, who lives the life of a normal high schooler. She lives in the Higurashi shrine with her kid brother Souta, her mom, and grandpa, a.k.a gramps. Her dad died when she was very young, so a while after Souta was born her grandpa came to live with the small family soon after because grandma died not too long before.
Grandma was an expert priestess that taught Kagome a lot, since she was the one to inherit priestess blood, and before her grandmother died she told her a secret about the Sacred Jewel of Four Souls. It is a powerful jewel that could grant any wish and increase the strength of any demon that possessed it. Well, back in the feudal days. Normally it was the duty of a well trained priestess to protect and maintain the purity of the jewel, unless her heart was tainted. However, many centuries ago a priestess brought the jewel with her when she died and it disappeared forever and the secret was that it was inside Kagome's body. It was a mystery to Kagome how after so many generations that the jewel would just show up in her body but her Grandmother believed 'it just is'. Granma said Kagome had a strong duty and destiny among her and she should always be proud of that. She also said she could sense its immense power in her and that she should always protect it and never let anyone get a hold of it. Kagome was astonished at first and thought she couldn't hold such a responsibility but thinking of what grandma said to her was reassuring:
"You have a strong spirit, heart, and soul, Kagome, that no demon or human could destroy. I trust that only you alone could accomplish this and I trust you with all my heart. You are the strongest priestess I've ever known and best suited for this task."
Kagome really wished she didn't have to leave but in return she will try her best to protect the jewel which lies within her.
"How did you sleep, dear?" asked Ms. Higurashi.
"Just fine, thanks. I think I'm gonna go outside for a bit. Call me when breakfast is ready, okay?" replied Kagome.
"Alright, Kagome." Kagome walked outside towards the front of the shrine to find her favorite tree. The Sacred Tree or Tree of Ages. That tree was always there for her. When she graduated, shot her first arrow, when she was born, just always protecting her. It gave away a warm sensation that couldn't be described enough in words. It was like another part of her, a greater part of her that explained everything she needed to know and the path she needed to take. If she was sad, angry, happy, anything all she needed to do was touch this tree and everything would be clear.
Kagome sighed happily as she walked up to the sacred tree and reach out to give a warm lingering touch. Her body felt as if it were lifted and cleansed of all that was around her. She leaned her entire weight into the tree and fell into her own world of bliss. It was like she was in a cocoon of bright, warm energy that revived her every being into...she couldn't describe it. It's as if her soul was merging and growing into something beyond the purity and strength she could withheld on her own.
One could tell this tree has lingered in its place for over centuries if not beyond time itself. It was much taller than Kagome's height, even though she only stood at a 5 feet and 5 inches. Her body was insignificant in size compared to the bulky tree's base and extended branches that were almost a foot long in width. But for Kagome, that was another good trait of the tree that she was pleased with.
"KAGOME!" a small voice called ", TIME FOR BREAKFAST!" It was obviously Souta and it sounded like he was just pulled out of bed. If it weren't for the possibility of sweets and the invention of video games he would have stayed in bed til noon. Kagome lingered in front of the tree a while longer til she, unwillingly, turned her heels towards the house. When she reached the sliding door, she could sense the presence of her family and their anticipation for when she opened the door. Smiling to herself, she took a quick breath and swiftly opened the door to reveal her family just an arms length in front of her holding a white cake that read,
Happy 16 Birthday
Kagome
, right across the middle with purple icing as writing and red roses decorating the border line.
"Happy 16 Birthday!" sang Kagome's family. Even gramps was in on it. She smiled warmly and exclaimed, "Oh, thank you so much!" The young woman then closed her eyes, made a wish, and blew out the 16 small candles. Thank goodness they didn't do trick candles this year, she thought. She remembered her eighth birthday when she sat in front of her cake with her cheeks puffed out like a fish and a frustrated and bewildered expression on her face. Her mom had taken various pictures of that scene and Souta never let her lie it down. Neither did her friends for a while.
"Alright, let's eat!" said Kagome. She was practically starving because she skipped out on dinner last night to plan her special day.
"Wait, wait!" called Ms. Higurashi ", lets open your presents first."
"Oh, okay!" replied Kagome happily. Strange how presents can change a teenager's hunger, she thought.
Rushing into the living room, Kagome looked on the coffee table to see four different presents. Squealing happily she sprinted towards the table and positioned herself in front of the biggest one to exclaim, "Don't tell me this I what I think it is!" Placed right in front of her were a new bow and a quiver of arrows.
"Yep! A new archery set!" yelled Souta.
"It's from all of us. We thought since your older you should get a new one that's the proper size." Ms. Higurashi said.
"Besides, now when you practice you'll be able to improve much better." stated gramps.
At that moment Kagome made a sudden irritated twitch and thought to herself, "thanks for that gramps. Couldn't you just give it to me out of love and compassion?" Though she thought that, she was so filled with overwhelming gratitude, nothing in this world could smother her appreciation and love for her family at that moment.
"Thank you all! This is the best present!" She lifted herself off the floor to then throw her arms around her entire family. Her mother let out a low giggle and the other two just blushed and looked the other way. Aww, they're embarrassed, Kagome giggled in her head.
"Okay, okay, Kagome. Let's open the others so we may eat." smiled Ms. Higurashi. For the next twelve minutes there were many hugs, laughs, and another snack for Buyo, their cat, to chew on. Kagome had received a rose clip, which she immediately modeled in her hair, from Souta, a locket from mom, and of course a demon hand from gramps.
"Thanks you guys! I really love all of the gifts!" Kagome squealed. Well, most of them, she jokingly glared at gramps.
"Well your welcome dear. So I guess we should eat now that we're done with the presents." Ms. Higurashi softly smiled at her daughter.
"Um...actually I wanted to try out my new bow and arrows. Sorry mom." Kagome frowned.
"Oh, it's alright. You could always eat later. It is your birthday after all." Her mom was always so kind. That's why she loved her so much. "Thanks mom! You're the best!" Kagome stood in her current position and gathered her new set to practice outside by the other side near the well house.
Alright, she slowly raised her bow and relayed her arrow, aiming at the target. Breath, focus. Kagome carefully, as to try and not release any spiritual energy, started to release when she heard a huge bang in the well house.
"Wuh…!" The arrow was left flying hitting two inches away from the center target.
"Humph! So much for focus. But what was that sound before?" Kagome slowly took cautious steps to the well house door, vigilantly sliding it open. "Hmm...I don't see anything-" Kagome promptly turned her head directly at the well when a sudden shaking reverberated from inside.
"Uh...What could that be? Mm…" She placed her quiver of arrows and her bow on the side of the door and slowly went down the creaky wooden steps leading to the well. She looked down and observed the well for a moment, grazing her hand against the sealed top. Suddenly Kagome felt a strange aura from the well and stepped back.
Demon!
The next moment after, an unexpected light came from inside the well slicing the sutra which was on top of the wood, sealing whatever it was inside. The wood flew off and four arms came at Kagome.
"Ahh!" she screamed "ugh…!" Kagome looked up at her capture and realized she was correct of a demon inside the well. Wait what's happening? The demons body is…regenerating?
"Ah…to be alive. Live once more. Grow stronger." The demon spoke as its body, which seemed either disintegrated or burned, was growing back to health.
"You have it girl. Where is it?!" the demon demanded.
What?! Huh?
--Flashback—
"Demons use the Jewel's power for life and gain."
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The Jewel!
"I know you have it little girl." The demon said smoothly. Then the demon all of a sudden licked Kagome's cheek tasting her flesh.
"Ew! No! You will never posses it!" Kagome screamed. ", LET!GO!" A blinding pink light emanated from Kagome's hand and shot through the demon's torso. The demon made no cry of pain but only showed a deep anger within its eyes.
"You wretch, I will obtain the jewel." The demon announced with no sound of emotion in its voice and disappeared. As it disappeared into swirling light Kagome began to slowly land in the depths of the well. She gave a heavy sigh.
'That was the first time I faced a demon and it seemed to have disappeared…but,' Kagome held her hands against the location of the jewel. 'If that demon could easily sense the jewel it would be much harder than I thought to protect this jewel. Hm…I wonder if that light I produced was merely my spiritual energy channeled through my arm. Well, it might prove useful when I don't have my weapons'.
"Ugh! I'll think more about this later. First, to get out of this well." Kagome noticed vines lining down the well and began to climb towards the edge. She looked up and was nearly above the well. Light? As she climbed over she gasped at the view in front of her. There were trees everywhere she looked, pure lush grass stretching as far as she could see; a few flowers sprouted here and there, a beautiful clear sky, and a wonderful breeze blowing through her long black hair.
A...forest? She thought as fear and isolation was threatening to take her. No, Kagome, you're stronger than this. Squandering will get you no where and you know it. Kagome stood straight up and browsed her surroundings even more when a strong demonic aura hit straight through her. She looked to the right and glared through the trees. She was about to call out the demon but lost that thought immediately when she gasped and looked up looked up.
The Tree! Breathing heavily, she rushed through the thick lush of wildlife to what seemed like a deeper forest then she thought possible.
I knew it! I knew I was home somehow! "Ah! Wha-?" Kagome stopped, slightly confused, when she saw her favorite tree but also a...boy? He seemed to be a boy but she got he slight aura of a demon around him. He appeared to be asleep but she wasn't sure until she got closer and saw the arrow piercing him into the tree's base. Kagome climbed the huge roots at the bottom of the tree to get a better look. The boy was wearing completely red attire that was similar to that of priest garbs but meant more for battle.
She ran her hand across the arrow feeling something weird. A spell? A priestess…So you are asleep, eh? Hm. I wonder why? Oh! Kagome then looked up to see two cute dog ears on his head.
Cute! What am I thinking? Now I know he's a demon, but they are kind of entrancing. I think I wanna…touch em'. She then reached up, stopping a moment, and rubbed them.
"Well, now that that's out of my system-. " Then without warning a quiver of arrows came flying around Kagome's body. She swiftly turned her body towards the ongoing threat placed a quick barrier to deflect to he side of the tree.
"Who are you?" she demanded. Slightly out of breath from the swiftness of her movements. Wow, that was slightly exhilarating.
"That's our question!" one of the men said.
"I am Kagome! I was wondering where I was. I came out of the well and ended up…"
"The well?!" a different man cried out. She then heard them whispering some words like "girl", "demon", and "suspicious clothing". She groaned. I should be saying things like that. I mean come on. Top knots! Kimonos! What is this?! Feudal Japan?!
"Come with us!" The first man yelled.
"Uhh…sure." She carefully moved off the tree's roots and apart from the boy so the men could lead her away.
When they got to their destination she looked to see a village, with many steps leading up, almost like her shrine. "But our steps seem to take much longer." She thought. There is no way any of this could possibly make sense.
"Wait here." One man said. She nodded and patiently waited, occasionally shifting in place from he ongoing stares. Sheesh, can't a girl get a break? When he returned there was an old woman next to him in traditional priestess attire, it reminded her greatly of grandma. The woman seemed to be examining Kagome.
"Hm, who are ye?" The old woman asked.
"I am Kagome, Higurashi Kagome." Kagome replied calmly.
"And they tell me you came out of the well, correct?"
"That is correct." The old woman continued to stare and spoke again.
"Ye are human! No demon." She said with awe.
"Mph!" Kagome felt her face scrunch up in insult and shock of the woman's sudden exclamation.
"You thought I was a demon?! Do I look like a demon to you?!" Kagome thought.
xXx
"Sorry about earlier." The old woman calmly apologized. Both she and Kagome were sitting in one of he larger huts of the village about to eat soup. Kagome sat across from old priestess with her legs at her side and a thoughtful expression until she was jolted out of her thoughts and replied curtly.
"Oh, its okay! Happens a lot!" Kagome joked. Her hand went behind her head as she gave a nervously laughed but it slowly died downed into a dismal sigh.
"I guess so in these times of war and hate." The old priestess laughed.
"In these times, eh? I guess I'm really not in Tokyo anymore but in the Feudal Era." Kagome thought to herself.
"My name is Kaede." The woman announced.
"Oh pleasure." Kagome smiled poitely.
"Stew?" Kagome suddenly lit up and her smiled became brighter as she gazed as the warm gesture.
"Yes! Thank you! I didn't get a chance to eat today due to unexpected events." Kagome explained as she ate her soup. A mere moment later a huge crash was heard outside the hut. Kaede and Kagome jumped from their spots and rushed out to see the same demon that attacked Kagome earlier for the jewel, now rampaging the village. A horse was held in its monstrous jaws as it monitored the village
"That demon!" Kagome exclaimed. The demon accordingly looked up and smirked at Kagome as it began to rush towards her to attack once again.
"Hand over the Sacred Jewel girl!" the demon yelled as it forced Kagome and Kaede to jump aside to dodge the blood thirsty demon.
"Did you say the Sacred Jewel?! Bare ye still?!" Kaede screamed. Kagome looked serious at the demon and then determination struck her as she went to face Kaede.
"Listen Kaede. I have the Sacred Jewel and maybe I can draw off the demon for a while." Kaede looked shockingly at Kagome. "How did ye…?" then the demon came flying at them again almost hitting Kaede if not for Kagome channeling her spiritual energy to create a barrier, almost like before in the well.
"Ye must seal the demon in the dry well!" Kaede yelped.
The well I came out of…
",it's in the forest of Inuyasha!"
"Which way?! Where the light is shining right?" Kagome then rushed off toward the forest before Kaede could respond.
"She has seen what could not be seen…" Kaede thought.
xXx
"I can maybe hold off the demon for a while but I can only use so much energy. I have never faced a demon in which I have to fight with full force like this before. If I only had my bow and arrows then I wouldn't have to work so much!!" Kagome thought as she ran through many trees, branches, and tell bushes...
"Someone will help out, right? Kaede? The village men? Anyone! Just help me!!"
Unknowing to Kagome, deep in the forest a strong pulsation was erupted from her cry and the boy that was sleeping against the tree opened his eyes and groaned.
"I smell it. The blood of the woman who killed me… and its coming closer. Argh!" The boy was now reaching for the arrow to pull it out of his chest but a bright blue light glowed, preventing him from touching it.
A/N: Heh, heh! Sorry for rushing through the story like that. I didn't put enough detail and there were some parts that made the plot confusing. I'll try better next time!! Please Review!
Edited!: So yeah, my poor revisions but a girl can try. Tell me EXACTLY what yo think. I'm pretty sure my writing is scrappy to begin with and can use some work but I would like someone to actually tell me that. Well onward to revise the next one then hopefully before school starts again I can have a completely new chappie Please support and guide me ^^