I just noticed that I haven't included the "disclaimer part" in my story earlier. So I've added this to my first chapter. I DO NOT OWN INUYASHA or any other character related to this story (though I secretly wished I could) :'( This applies to all the chapters included in this story.
Hello friends, This is my second story on FanFiction. Since this is a short one so I'm planning to finish it earlier. The other one titled, "You Are Mine" is still in progress. That one will take more time. Keep reading and reviewing. Thanks ^_^
Kagome's POV:
As I made my way through the lush green inhabitants of the silent rainforests, my senses perceived a serene panorama. The cheerful, refreshing stream was bubbling through the trees. It was indeed beautiful! These wonderful assets were so pacifying, so relaxing and so pure; completely unexplored. Absorbed in this natural paradise, I stripped the synthetic peel covering my body that was preventing me from submitting myself to the glory of Mother Nature. With a rustling sound, followed by a gentle thud, my regal blue expensive robes came down. Casting a gentle look around, my eyes caught a distant spot and I was lost in my past.
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Glowing, white smooth skin, drenched in the sliver light of moon; Raven black hair running down my knees, slightly wavy on the ends, resembling the dark night sky; soft, rosy red lips, perfectly kissable and aquamarine eyes, sparkling with vigor and sentiments. Toned and delicate frame, neither too bulky nor too skinny, firm and round busts, creamy white legs and sharp, frail pink nails adorning the thread-like, fragile fingers. People often personified me as Aphrodite, the legendary Greek Goddess of love, beauty and sexuality. Being beautiful doesn't matter to me. What's the use of this charm when you've to live the life of a prisoner, jailed within lofty walls under the eyes of sturdy guards, all day and night? Father always believed that I was his most appealing daughter. When I turned 18, he snapped all my existing contacts with the external world and forced me to live a life of a prisoner. A free-spirited sparrow trapped inside a golden cage. But, I cannot blame him. Once, the mighty Lord of Eastern lands and now, a diminutive, old father, he was still afraid!
The day I lost my family and my people, all that my father had was me and my younger brother. We both were his lives. I had faint memories of my past. One night, while we were sleeping peacefully on our cushiony beds, lost in a distant dreamland, unaware of the fact that this night is going to bring the most horrible memories of my life! Suddenly the night alarm broke out, announcing the sudden attack of the enemies! The weather was wild, forcing down its curses on mankind, in the form of feral torrents, some men, clad in shinning armors, broke into our castle. Demons- tall and powerful, followers of Satan, with blue, silver and golden eyes, reflecting death and cruelty. They brutally assailed my family and my people, murdering everyone that came in their way- men, women, children, all alike, they shared the same fate. Within 24 hours, my entire life had changed, crushed down to the level of dusts. I and my sister were terrified. She was 17 and I was 16 then. Our maids rushed us to a secret dungeon situated at the back of our citadel. We were forced to stay there with some knights. Knowing that my parents and our leaders were alone out there, fighting the malevolent demons that destroyed our lands, I couldn't do anything. For the first time in my life, I felt helpless, to an extent that I wished I was never born so weak and vulnerable.
And suddenly, a ball of fire came crashing down upon our hideout. Fire and smoke everywhere! Our men were separated into groups; everyone was running for their lives. My eyes were red and watery, I couldn't see anything. I desperately reached out for my elder sister's hand. As I caught hold of her, she was forcefully pulled apart from my grasp. I immediately rushed forward to help her but I was pulled back by Kaede, our village priestess. She was a great Miko; her spiritual powers knew no bound. I kicked back and fought in her embrace, trying to get past her spiritual barrier that she had casted around me n the remaining men. The barrier protected us from the remaining demon attacks but my elder sister Kikyo, my ideal, my protector and my strength, was left outside the barrier. She herself was a Miko, but a weaker one, her spiritual powers were not sufficient to stand against the most powerful full-blooded Youkais that had 600 hundred years of training and experience.
Right there, in front of my eyes, my sister was put to a never-ending slumber. I had lost my life then. Somehow we managed to escape from there. I wanted to go back. My heart was crying for revenge, full of hatred and fury against the men who cruelly murdered my sister but since, I and my brother were the only inheritors left, the living successors of the Eastern kingdoms, it was important for us to live. We took shelter in a stony cave, in the heart of the forests. The night was still wild, violent and demanding. People around me were trying to sleep. I silently rose from my place, glancing around; I found them in a state of disturbed slumber. Anger and guilt were forming inside my core. I was submerged in the molten lava of an unexplainable fury. Something in me was waiting to come outside, it wanted its revenge. When things were beyond my tolerance, I decided to head outside. Long time back, I had heard from the local inhabitants that there was a spring nearby. It was a natural paradise for agitated travelers seeking comfort and peace. I decided to find that place because I needed to pacify myself.
As I wandered through the dangerously quite forest, guided by the fizzy sound of the waters, I found my way to the spring. It was amazing. True bliss! I was submerged in the spectacular view in front of my eyes. I stooped down, gently running my fingers through the cool violet waters of the stream. The puddle was reflecting the light it stole from the silver moon and the twinkling stars of the night sky. It was a perfect replica of the Heavens above. Peace and comfort filled my soul. I stayed there for a while, glancing around in a casual manner. It was getting late then so I gently stood up and thought of heading back towards our camp.
As I turned my back, I came face to face with amber eyes. Bright, golden eyes, resembling the early sunrise, filled my soul with sudden warmth. I was completely lost with them. I never realized that a rosy blush was formed on my cheeks, adorning my features. The bearer of those eyes was a handsome soul. Sun-kissed body, chiseled face, slightly triangular cheeks and a smirk on his face. I ran my gaze down his fire-red haori clad body. Dressed in all red, the perfect Adonis every woman desires for. Suddenly, my eyes caught the view of claws, long silver hair and triangular white furry ears placed right on the top of his head. My breath got hitched in my throat, I was astonished and I instantly stepped back.
"Demon", I whispered in a hoarse tone.
"Feh! Quick realization bitch, but I'm a hanyou, you pathetic human. And by the way, you're an intruder in my territory".
His voice was music to my ears.
"I think I have to kill you then so, get ready to die".
His claws flashed in the air. I could see death standing in front of me. My soul asked me to run away, to escape, to free myself from the embrace of this silver haired God… No I cannot die like this I have my people and they need me. As the reality came crashing down upon me, I dashed out of the spot, towards the hills where my cave was; running as fast as my legs could carry me. Everything around me was blurred, in blacks and whites. I didn't know where I was heading towards. Suddenly, I heard a loud 'thump' and something landed right before me. But before I could stop, I crashed, in full force with the unknown stranger and we fell down the hill. Rolling down the hills, we landed vigorously on the ground. I almost crushed the stranger under my weight. When I lifted my head up, my eyes were captivated by the sight of those golden eyes yet again. But this time there was no chance of escaping. Within a flash of second, I was pinned down under him. Now he was lying on top.
He was closing the distance between us and I was really feeling awkward in this position. I could sense his breath on the delicate skin of my neck.
"I think I've changed my mind", he huskily whispered in my ears and came face to face with me. And those warm, welcoming golden-amber eyes were replaced by blood laid scarlet ones; they were untamed and monstrous, symbolizing blood and lust. He flashed his pearly white fangs and, within a second, those sharp fangs slowly ruptured the delicate skin and were gradually sinking down my neck. An unbearable pain went down my body and I could imagine my death at that particular moment. My vision was dark, everything went hazy. I struggled to keep my eyes open but I couldn't. Sleep overtook my reasoning brain and my eyes were shut.
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Back to Present:
A strange rustling sound in the bush caught my attention and I came back to the present. I instantly turned around in a defensive position, planning to charge at the trespasser but it was just a tiny, little fawn. My harsh expressions were replaced by a soft, smiling one. It was frightened to his core. I gently crouched down and ran my light fingers over its body, trying to relax it. I could see the same expression of fear in his eyes that were present in mine, two years back. Seeing that it would no longer be harmed or killed, the poor fawn leaned in my touch, softly licking my hands. I giggled because of its ministrations. With a thankful look in his beaming eyes, he wagged its tail and disappeared in the bushes.
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I suddenly realized that I was standing there, in my cloth-less form. With a few light steps, I headed forward and lightly stepped inside the pool. The water was cool. It was chilling my frame. 2 years... 2 long years, since that episode took place HERE.
With a bored tone, I whispered, "Inuyasha, how many times do I've to remind you that I can sense you. You can come out from your hideout"…
In a second, he came down the giant tree, rolling down the boughs and, landed with a huge thud, on the forest grounds. The familiar smirk adorned his features.
"Feh, I knew I would find you here wench".
And the familiar golden-amber eyes bore into my soul. Slowly and steadily, just like a hunter stalking its prey, Inuyasha was closing the distance between us. With a few final steps, he was there in front of me. That familiar trademark smirk and, the warmth generated by those intense golden eyes. My heart fluttered inside my chest. Once again I was completely lost in them!
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So, this was my first chapter. I've re-written a few lines here and there. I'm going to incorporate Japanese words in the next chapters. I'll specify the meanings withing the brackets () following those words. So that my readers can understand their translated meanings. Thanks for reading it. I've lots more interesting stuff coming up. Please keep reviewing if you like it.