"Lady Keade, can you tell us a story?" a young human child asked the headmaster of the village.
"Of course child..." Keade sat down on her knees on the soft grass as the kids settled down waiting for a tale. "What would ye' like to hear?"
The demon boy with two markings on side of his cheeks shrugged and gave an annoyed look. "Spare me the mushy stuff. It better have action."
"Toshiro you really need to lighten up. That's the best part of the story." A demon pup girl with a crescent moon on top of her forehead glare at her older brother. He scoffed at her arrogantly. "Is there kissing involved?" She giggled ignoring the cold stare he gave her.
Keade smile at her words as her eyes softened. It made sense really, what the small girl had said.
"Well, I can't say there isn't any mushy stuff, but it comes later." Keade teased. Toshiro sighed. "Let's begin on a winters day..."
The summer had come and went. Winter approach quickly.
A human miko dressed in a blended red and pink kimono filled with floral petal patterns all around, tied in a sophisticated bow in the back, perfectly revealed all of her curves in the right places. She took a deep breath of the air as she stood in awe gazing the whole village on top of a hill. Everyone loves and respects her. She done everything in her power to keep the evil out and save the villagers from unpleasant deaths that she wish not to see.
She's strong and powerful with a caring heart and big soul.
Little white flakes floated gently down from the sky creating such a nice scene, the snowflakes glow like glittery diamonds falling to the ground.
The miko's long black raven hair flew freely down her back. Creamy unmarred porcelain skin glowed like the radiant sun. Her alluring blue eyes were like looking into a deep ocean abyss when warm but icy when angered. Like pure sapphire jewels when calm but also the same when sad or crying. Surly with one look, would put anyone in a trance. They were so hypnotic, one wouldn't be able to keep there eyes away.
A fiery spirit personality to protect those who needed it and care for. At first she trained in how to control her powers and use them to their full extent, to attack other demons and how to defend herself. Thanks to her practicing all day and night she has learn a lot about her powers to keep them under her control.
Grateful for having Lady Keade to teach her everything she needed to know. Fighting was not in her nature the miko believe in good people, she believe in good acts. She believe everyone has the capability of being good.
The raven hair beauty reached out her hand as a few flakes fell on her palm. They melted instantly. Soft footsteps sounded behind her. She turned half expecting to see a demon wanting her death.
Instead she found herself surprised to see a young child with black hair and bright brown eyes staring at her. "Excuse me Lady Kagome?" The girl walked up to her hesitantly. She tugged on her hand.
"Isn't the snow pretty?" Kagome smiled at her in a way only a child could do. "Even the red snow."
Kagome look at her confused at her words. "Red snow?"
The miko followed the child's gaze true to her words there was indeed red snow within the forest. It was faint but still visible to the eye.
Kagome instructed the little girl name Rin to go back to the village. Rin did as she was told not before giving her a hug. Once she was out of sight and safe. Kagome knelt down inspecting it judging from the color, it was fresh.
She stood again and looked around for the source. Nothing caught her eye, except for the trail of red blood into the forest, hoping that she hadn't been lured away from the village on purpose.
Kagome senses went on high alert, feeling out any demons that might be in the area. Whatever was bleeding was losing to much blood, and she needed to get to it no matter the consequences, human, youkai, or animal. No poor creature deserved to be left out in the dead of winter bleeding to death in the snow.
The human followed the trail of blood through the snow, deeper into the forest further from the village.
She knew it wasn't the best idea, leaving the village unattended in this cold weather in search of whatever creature made the trail. Regardless of who or what they were, they were in dire need of help. Luckily for them Kagome's healing abilities were the best.
Kagome got closer to the source, the trail of blood getting stronger and stronger as she walked, she knew she was close. Kagome stopped in a small clearing, and gasped, she was utterly shocked at the scene that met her eyes
A demon slumped under a tree, his eyes were close looking peaceful even though she assume he was in such a great deal of pain, he was covered in cuts and blood and his clothes were torn.
"Miko, what is your business here?" A cold voice startled her from her thoughts.
"I followed the trail of blood." Kagome explain trying to reason with the demon.
"Your going to kill a weakened demon?" snorted the demon in disgust, reveling his golden eyes staring at her with hatred.
"No." Kagome said with a frown. "Your injured, let me heal your wounds."
The demon being ruthless gave her a deathly glare that made chills go up her spine. "This Sesshomaru does not need your help. This Sesshomaru is not as weak as you humans who take months to recover from a petty injury."
Kagome was completely unaffected by this. She knew any demons didn't want to seem weak. It was not in there nature to show feelings. Being the kind heart person she is, she stood firm with confidence. "You maybe a demon, but you still bleed like humans."
Kagome walked closer to him not caring what he would to her, she just wanted to tend his wounds and be on her way.
Sesshomaru growled in annoyance. "Do not be impudent, leave before this Sesshomaru grows angry and kills you where you stand."
"No!" Kagome blurted out looking right through his golden eyes.
Sesshomaru stoic mask didn't fell upon his face. Usually everyone around him left him alone when he told them to do so. It was human instinct to run screaming how freighting he looked.
Pondering if he had heard incorrectly, he said in confusion. "What?"
"I said no!" the girl stubbornly repeated without a drop of fear in her voice. "I won't leave until I heal your wounds."
Golden eyes narrowed as he watched the girl step towards him and plopped onto the white snow ground beside him, observing the big cut on his arm.
Kagome reached for his arm, but Sesshomaru quicky pulled it away. As if it gave a burn sensation rush through his body.
With a blink of an eye his hand grabbed Kagome by the neck, growling, Sesshoumaru held the girl's neck in his claws. "This Sesshomaru did not gave you permission to touch his person." He said coldly, drawing blood from her skin.
Kagome stared into those cold emotionless eyes, no kind of expression on his face.
Sesshomaru was shock himself but did not show it, she did not fear him, regardless of how fragile of a creature she was. "You are fearless," he mused, "That or foolish."
Kagome eyes soften and smiled, she slowly grabbed his hand removing it away from her neck. Revealing how warm and soft her touch was, even in this cold winter. "You won't kill me. You would have accomplished it the moment you first saw me."
Sesshomaru listened to her words and knew she was right. What was she? Why was she so different from the other humans? What made him stop himself from killing her? Why would she want to help someone like him after the way he treated her?
"Miko." He said with his usual harsh tone. Kagome blue eyes gives all his attention to him "Why are you not frighetened around me? You are a miko, you kill demons, why don't you?" He asked curiosity.
"I can't kill every demon because not all are the same. I don't kill without a motive. Sometimes demons aren't bad they're just lost."
The demon narrowed his eyes in disbelief, sensing no lies in her aura.
"Hn." Sesshomaru says while staring at Kagome strangely. She was admirable.
Sensing that the miko was no longer a threat to his person. He allow her to heal him.
"Proceed with your healing method Miko." Kagome smiled. Giving the permission to do so she proceeded to heal his wounds she placed both her hands to his chest and closed her eyes. Her hands began to glow pink as she let her power flow through Sesshoumaru's body. The demon lord felt warmth spread through his body. Something he never felt before.
In only a few moments all of Sesshoumaru's wounds were healed. "There, all done." The demon gain back his strength feeling a lot better. In all his life he never once allow anyone to touch his person let alone help him and yet he allowed a human miko. Perhaps it was her stubborn and unique behavior towards him
"Miko." She heard him say stoically "This Sesshomaru shall listen to one request."
A hopeless smile tugged on her lips as she knew this was his way of apologizing for his behavior. An apology could have been enough, but knowing him for a short amount of time this was a way of showing his gratitude. He probably thought he needed to do something in return.
"A request?" Tapping her finger against her chin, she tried to think of something.
Sesshomaru saw her in deep thought after his comment. Anything she asked for, he will give it to her. He had already placed his honor to listen to her request once those words left his mouth. Though others would have used this opportunity to satisfy their heart's desires.
"Call me Kagome." she said smiling warmly at Sesshomaru. She hated being called a miko other than her name.
'Different indeed' Sesshomaru thought. He watched as Kagome stood up and walked a few steps. Reaching out her hand for a flake, she whispered with a gentle smile. "Rain and ice, two things that aren't really nice to people, can make something beautiful when placed together."
Her words didn't go unknown to Sesshomaru, with his good hearing he heard. He knew the meaning behind her words. The demons claimed that humans were the problem in the world. He didn't see it that way till this day. This girl proved to him that there was more to humans than what they claim to be. She was very different indeed, in a way that he could describe as extraordinary.