Summary: AU. My take on a little story known as Snow White, with a twist, of course. It will be inspired mostly by the Grimm brothers. Kagome is the unsuspecting damsel who goes to live with a rather curious crowd of characters to protect herself from the Queen. She is awaiting her Prince Charming to save her, as any princess should. A love story with a touch of humor.
A little note of explanation: I've been inspired, friends. Been reading a lot of stories that are in drabble and one-shot format. Meaning every chapter is like its own story within the story, and I am in love with the way it lays the story out. So here's my attempt! Also, I apologize if aspects from the Disney movie pop up. I've seen it a million times and it's hard to escape the part of my brain dedicated to Disney movies.
Disclaimer: I do not own the rights or responsibilities of the characters. I must credit Rumiko Takahashi for her lovely creations.
Part I: The Castle
Chapter 1: Chiffon
Kagome huffed as she moved her pin-pricked fingers along the hem of the Queen's new gown. Kagome was the only seamstress the Queen trusted to touch her fine gowns. Layers of smooth, lavender chiffon draped over the Queen's voluminous curves. Kagome straightened her aching spine and adjusted a sleeve of the dress, pausing to contemplate whether it was appropriate for a queen to show so much cleavage.
"Well?" the Queen drawled in a tone that suggested annoyance at Kagome's very presence.
Kagome bowed her head and murmured, "You look perfect, my Queen, as always."
The Queen's lips twitched in satisfaction. Kagome actually wanted to say that she looked like a big purple cow, but she felt it would not bode well. She pressed her lips together.
"You may go," the Queen said, waving a dismissive hand.
As Kagome shut the door to the Queen's chambers behind her, she allowed herself a smile. Oh, how the Queen looked ridiculous in all her brightly colored get-ups. People of the castle didn't dare say a thing, however, as it was suspected the Queen practiced witchcraft in her free hours.
On her way to the kitchens, Kagome passed the royal huntsman, who eyed her warily as she ambled by, still wearing her goofy grin. He shook his head at the strange servant and continued to his summons by the Queen.
Prompt: New
Words: 226