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Summary:
The Feudal Era, a time where men held power, a time where youkai reigned supreme and a time where women had nothing. Kagome, a common miko with extraordinary talents and great intelligence, wants to be free of her confinement. Seeing her only method of escape is to disguise herself as a boy, Kagome becomes a part of a close group of boys, who share a deep brotherhood, but hide deep secrets within. Things grow worse as someone is after the throne, as well as the lives of the close-knit group of boys (and girl). Alternative Universe. Alternate Endings for both Inu/Kag and Sess/Kag Pairings: Inu/Kag, Sess/Kag, San/Mir
Key Notes:
1. In this story, the Lord of the Western Lands, Inutashio took over the other three lands, which led to him becoming Emperor of Japan. However, the lands are considered divided so that they are easier to govern because they can be looked after individually.
2. The characters will be slightly out of character (some more than others) because this is an alternative universe and they have to fit their roles in this story, which, by the way, is partially based off a show I saw. However, I'll try my best to keep everyone in character
Main Characters Description/Introduction:
Kagome: Kagome is a common miko (priestess) who works at her family shrine. Her duty is to protect the Shikon No Tama from evil. Her family is known throughout Japan for their great healing abilities. Kagome is gifted with an extremely intelligent mind. After years of staying in the shrine grounds, Kagome decides to disguise herself as a boy so that she can explore the world outside her village and prove her intelligence.
Inuyasha: As a young, wandering hanyou, Inuyasha has nothing to gain and nothing to lose. He lived with his mother until she died when Inuyasha was ten. He does not know who his father was, as his father only had a one night affair with his mother. His only valuable possession is his demonic sword, Tetsusaiga, which his father gave his mother as a part of his payment for her services.
Sesshomaru: As cold-hearted Crown Prince of Japan, Sesshomaru will take the throne after his powerful dog demon father, Inutashio, who is dying from an inevitable sickness. Before he ascends to the throne, Sesshomaru decides to travel through Japan to show his power and get a chance to experience the world without being treated as royalty. He uses his nickname, Sesshy, in hopes of hiding his identity.
Miroku: Miroku is fascinating monk who is not as he seems. He grew up in the same village as Kagome, who is his best friend even though they treat each other as brother and sister. As soon as he became a monk, he left to travel throughout Japan, where he eventually met Sesshomaru and became one of his only friends, along with a high-paying job as Sesshomaru's valuable advisor. Also, everyone in Miroku's family has the gift of a Wind Tunnel, which they can use at any time by extending their right hand forward and shouting "Wind Tunnel" to open a magical hole in their right hand. (This way, Miroku won't die by his Wind Tunnel sucking him up)
Sango: At a young age, Sango was trained to become a youkai exterminator who will serve under the Guardian of the Shikon No Tama. To help with hiding the identity of the Guardian, she must act as an ordinary household servant to keep her abilities hidden unless in a desperate situation.
Naraku: Brother-in-law to Inutashio, and uncle of Sesshomaru, Naruku wishes to steal the throne through deceiving Sesshomaru and killing him. To strengthen his power, he searches for the Shikon No Tama. His daughter, Kikyo, dislikes his evil ways but is forced to obey his commands. However, his son, Hojo, follows the same ways as his father but sadly; Hojo does not have the same intelligence as his father.
Kagome's Grandpa: He is a famous healer throughout Japan. Because of his age, knowledge, and extremely high healing abilities, he is in great demand by many ill people.
