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Title: The Mercenary's Princess

Summary: Kagome isn't an ordinary princess; she is a beautiful, free spirited young lady who hates being bound to rules set by her father. Unlike many, she is one who holds miko powers which had been passed down to her from her ancestors. Kagome's father intends to wed his only daughter to the powerful Naraku, prince of the Northern Lands. But what will happen when Kagome runs into the handsome mercenary leader of The Band of Seven…..

Genre: Romance/Angst

Rating: M

Age: Kagome 17- Bankotsu 24

Chapter One: Through the Mist

"Not again Kagome!" Sango rolled her eyes.

Sango was a very skilled, beautiful slayer with long chocolate hair and fair pale skin, she was three years older than Kagome and had a cute two tailed demon cat named Kilala. Although Kagome was a princess, she and Sango had been best friends since they were kids. When Sango's father was alive, he and his men were appointed the kingdoms slayers by Kagome's father King Daisuke. Ever since then the princess and slayer had been very close. As time passed, Sango's father died during battle, leaving her and her younger brother Kohaku behind. When she turned 18, the King selected her to be the princess' protector and Kohaku (who was 16) the leader of the slayers.

"Father never found out before, and he won't find out this time. Just trust me Sango." The princess replied throwing a cloak over her long elegant white dress.

Kagome wasn't an ordinary princess, unlike many she had been blessed with miko powers that were passed down from her ancestors. Many Kingdoms in the land knew of Kagome, not only because of her spiritual powers, but because of her stunning beauty. Kagome had long silky black hair that extended below her bottom. Her glowing pale complexion was flawless and her eyes flamed a beautiful chestnut brown. Although Kagome was very petit, she had an hour glass figure and lush pink lips.

"How long do you plan to keep this up?" Sango said, sitting on the princess' large bed.

Kagome pulled the hood of the cloak over her head, revealing nothing but her face. "Until I get caught."

"And you expect me to keep stalling so long as this continues?"

"Please!" Kagome dropped to her knees in front of Sango placing her chin on Sango's thighs.

"Don't gimme that look Kaggie."

Kagome's eyes became teary as she tried her best to get her way. "Come on, Sango no one will find out."

Sango sighed glancing over to the sleeping demon cat that lay on Kagome's bed. "Fine, just take Kilala with you."

Kagome stood up with a big smile on her face as she tackled the slayer. "THANK YOU SANGO!"

"So where exactly are you going this time?" She replied hugging the princess back.

"Hot springs."

"Just be careful okay, and take note of your surroundings every couple minutes." Sango pulled away from the hug as she went to pick up Kilala.

"Your so paranoid, I'll be okay stop worrying so much you'll get grey hairs." Kagome giggled watching the cat demon awaken.

"Well I am responsible for your safety Kagome. So please be careful you're not used to dangers outside the castle walls."

"Well then this is good experience for me." Kagome caught Kilala as she jumped into her arms.

"Kilala, make sure you watch out for Kagome, alright?" Sango instructed.

Kagome smiled seeing the cute little demon transform into a huge fearless cat. The princess jumped on Kilala, with the assistance of her protector.

"I'll be fine okay." Kagome smiled at Sango before the cat demon took off through her window.

Sango watched worried as usual as Kilala and soared through the sky with the princess riding happily on her back.

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King Daisuke took a sip of sake sitting within his chambers. He was in deep thought remembering the promise he had made years ago to the King of the Northern Lands. Of course the King has passed away several months ago leaving the kingdom to his son Naraku.

12 years ago…

"King Daisuke, I have come to propose an offer to you and your kingdom." Onigumo, King of the Northern lands bowed before Daisuke.

"And what may that be?" The King of the Western lands bowed in greeting.

"As are aware, you land and mine are now the most powerful in the mainland…" Onigumo now stood now face to face with Daisuke.

"Yes we are, and we are expected to prosper above others for years to come."

"Exactly." Onigumo smirked.

"So what is it that you wish to offer?" Daisuke raised an eyebrow as he now became curious.

"My son Naraku is now fourteen years of age, and your daughter is seven, am I correct?"

"Precisely." Daisuke replied

"If our kingdoms come together, we will hold power over half the continent. But in order to do so I propose that Naraku and Kagome become the future King and Queen."

Daisuke smiled admiring the idea that had been offered to him. "Well of course it would have to take place when my daughter is of age."

"Of course." Onigumo smiled.

"Well then it is set, you son will marry my daughter when she turns eighteen." Daisuke bowed to Onigumo as he did the same. "I do suppose we get better acquainted; you are welcome to stay for as long as you wish. I will arrange rooms for you and your men.

Present time…

'That was before, when he was human…' Daisuke thought now regretting the promise he had made years ago.

Naraku was born a human however; when his father and mother died he was only nineteen. Due to his state of depression and lonliness he had sold his sole to demons. Although he looks the same, and like a normal human, he is now a half demon. Ever since he had become a half demon, things had been very different in the Northern Lands. The whole land by Naraku's choice had been corrupted by demons, leaving only a few humans which had worked for him.

'Kagome still does not know of this promise…..' Daisuke walked out from his room onto the balcony that gave him a clear view of the whole kingdom. 'If I break the agreement with Naraku, our kingdom will be destroyed by demons leaving everyone including myself and Kagome dead….."

A tear trickled down Daisuke's face as his gaze was glued to the beautifully kept land before him.

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Kagome folded her clothing before stepping into the warmth of the springs. Kilala curled up beside Kagome's clothing as she wandered off deep into the springs before sitting against a large rock within the water.

"Kilala, I'm going be in here for a little while, you can go off for a bit if you like." The princess smiled looking at the cat demon that was curled up around the boarder of the hot springs.

Kilala looked around the forest that surrounded the springs. She began to sniff the air in case there may have been any unwanted scents in the area. After scanning the area once more the demon turned to Kagome.

"It's alright Kilala, I'll be fine. Your just gona be bored here so go have some fun and come back okay." Kagome gave Kilala a reassuring look before the demon took off into the air.

After watching Kilala leave, Kagome sighed letting her body relax and sink further into the heat of the springs. 'Alone at last' Being a princess, Kagome was always in the company of others which could get annoying at times. Whenever she was lucky to get the smallest amount of time alone, she appreciated it. It gave her time to free her mind and think without any distractions or people to watch over her.

'Eighteen in July wow…..one month away.' Kagome ran her fingers through her wet hair. 'I'll have to get married soon, and then my father's Kingdom…that's too much responsibility for me….." Kagome giggled to herself. She was a very free spirit and did not wish to be tied down to such a huge and not to mention important duty. 'Well I still have my father and Sango to help…..i wonder how long it will take before I find love." The princess' pale skin was now flushed pink thinking about what her first love would be like. 'I guess I'll be experiencing that soon, father will expect me to select a suitor after I turn eighteen."

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"Hey Bankotsu, we've been walking for days now. What do you say we take a rest?" Jakotsu pleaded observing his other five brothers who looked very exhausted.

The Band of Seven was a group of mercenaries whose mission was to kill as many beings as their heart desired. They were known to be the most dangerous of all humans in the lands and along with mortals, there were also many demons who had feared this reckless group of men.

Kyokotsu, the largest of The Band of seven possesses a powerful chain and ball that crushes his enemies. Due to his enormous size, he has an advantage in battle that his other brothers do not. Mukotsu being a poison master haa the knowledge to create any type of poison without being personally affect by it. Ginkotsu the fifth strongest of the group has several metal parts on his body that can be reconstructed in order to make him stronger. He has various weapons built into him such as steel wires, bombs, and gun powder. Suikotsu, another mercenary of the Band of Seven holds two sides to him due to his split personality. Although he possesses a good side, his malevolent side definitely outweighs the other. Renkotsu, is also very tough, being the third strongest of the band he has the power to create fire and master gun like weapons and bombs. Unlike the other members, he seems to be the only one who is envious of his leader. Jakotsu, another member of the group wields a snake like sword that extends and retracts with each swing. The strongest member of The Band of Seven is Bankotsu, although he is the youngest of the group he is also the leader of the band, the one who had started it all.

"Just up ahead is the Western lands, we will reside for the night in the Forest of Purity." Bankotsu replied watch the sun finally set once again.

"Big brother, what will we do with all these good?" Renkotsu said, remembering all the valuables they took after slaughtering one of the villages in the Eastern lands.

"Do as you please, I have no need for any of it….unless of course there's food." Bankotsu said leading his men into the forest.

"The villagers did have a lot of meat that I managed to take, we can make good use of that tonight." Suikotsu proposed.

"Good thinking." Bankotsu smirked, as his stomach began to grumble.

After going deep into the forest Bankotsu stopped and looked around. "I think this is the spot we were at last time." He plopped himself onto the ground and crossed his legs.

"Yes it is, I can see the steam from the springs." Ryokotsu said collecting pieces of wood to create a fire.

"So we eat now? I'm so hungry." Mukotsu said looking over to Bankotsu.

"Yeah I guess. Ginkotsu cut the wood." Bankotsu stood up and stretched. "Renkotsu, start the fire, would ya?"

"Of course" Renkotsu said as Ginkotsu nodded.

"I'll be back in a bit." Bankotsu replied walking off.

"Where you going!" Jakotsu yelled.

"Spings, I'm feeling a little tense. I'll be back in time for the food."

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'What the hell was that' Bankotsu thought hearing a sigh coming from the springs. He had been close enough to see the little water fall within the springs. Bankotsu's pace slowed wondering what it is he had heard. As he crept closer and closer to the springs he heard the voice of an angel. 'A woman…' Bankotsu crept behind a large tree that mounted right in front of the water of the springs as the young girl continued singing to herself. Peering from behind the tree Bankotsu's eyes widened. 'She's beautiful, is she here alone?' Looking around the surrounding he saw nothing but folded clothes laying neatly inches away from where he stood.

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A/N: Hey guys I hoped you liked it, next chapter is when things will get heated so stay tuned.:) Review and let me know what you think. If you have any ideas don't hesitate to let me know.

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