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Chapter Two

Half Human, Half Celestial

The moment that Kagome stepped out of the cave her eyes landed on the three Tiger youkia. Her hand went to Tenranpu's hilt and was ready to draw it as she began to call forth her miko powers when she heard a female's voice coming from behind the three males. The way the males cringed, Kagome knew that this woman held authority over them. "How dare you three do this? We are supposed to protect and guard this cave until the rightful owner of the sword comes forth! You know the prophecy and yet when Tenranpu's rightful owner shows herself to try to attack her, not protect her like our clan has been charged to do!" A tall, female tiger youkia stepped forward and placed herself between Kagome and the other three, glaring at them while she did this.

The largest of the three went down on one knee and bowed his head, "I am sorry M'lady. We do not know what came over us." He murmured as the other two went down on their knees.

The female snorted, "Likely story. Try passing that with my father and I won't be surprised if you three don't have heads in the morning. Now leave! Warn my father that Zen has made his presence known and will be coming after the sword and its bearer."

The three nodded and left the area quickly. The tiger youkia turned around to face Kagome and bowed her head in respect to her. Kagome's eyes widened when she realized what kind of tiger youkia she was. She was one of the rare white tiger youkia. She had white hair with black streaks that was pulled up into a high ponytail. She had a black stripe on each cheek and a black lightning bolt on her forehead. "M'lady, please forgive those three fools. They had been instructed to guard this cave and not interfere when Tenranpu's rightful bearer made herself known. They were supposed to come and retrieve me when you came, but it seems like they didn't. I am Amaya, next in line to be the Lady of the Northern lands."

Kagome took a step back as she took everything in. She still had a protective hand on her swords hilt. "What do you mean protect this cave? Who are you people and why do you know my swords name?" She questioned Amaya.

Amaya's black eyes danced with laughter, "Your questions are rightfully asked M'lady. My clan is the sacred tiger clan of the north. We have lived here since the time before Midoriko. My clan was brought here to protect the sword that hangs on your hip. Since the birth of it we were charged with the protection of Tenranpu until her true bearer came forth to retrieve her. We felt the sword come to live three days ago and knew the only reason it would do that if her owner was near. We sent those three out here to keep watch and the moment you made your presence known they were to come and retrieve me."

Kagome nodded as her eyes went wide with amazement, "but why you? Usually it is the lord's leader to do this job."

Amaya's black eyes then went serious, "The day of my birth I was charged to protect Tenranpu's owner when she came for the sword. My entire life I have been trained to protect you and your sword. Together you are destined to do great things," she broke off quickly and she whipped around quickly, her eyes scanning the area around her. She turned quickly back to Kagome, "M'lady, please grab onto me. I must get you and your sword away from this place." She extended her hand towards Kagome.

Kagome took a hesitant step forward and gripped Amaya's hand. She was drawn quickly into the youkia's firm embrace and she heard her say, "Hold on tight." Both of them were encased in a black globe of light and shot up into the sky. As they left the cave behind them they heard a loud roar of anger shake the earth.

They landed in a large courtyard as soldier scurried around them, moving quickly to the walls of the large castle. Kagome let go of Amaya and looked around, "What is going on." She asked Amaya.

"That roar we heard right after we left was the angered roar of Zen. He is a powerful dragon youkia that had been sealed away over ten thousand years ago by the great dog general Inu No Taisho. Two weeks ago he managed to break the seal that had been placed on him and he has been searching for you ever since. He knows you are in the care of the North now and right now there is no way of him getting to you and it has put a damper on his plans."

Kagome took a step staggered step back and Amaya's hand shot out to steady her. "So you are saying that there is a powerful dragon youkia who seeks to use me and sword for his own purposes?" she questioned her. When she was given a nod in return Kagome closed her eyes, "This is way too much way too fast. Man and I thought dealing with the Shikon was hard!" Kagome felt a wave of exhaustion wash over her and soon she was fighting to keep her eyes open.

Amaya saw this and wrapped an arm around Kagome's shoulder and led her up the stairs to the main building and through the doors. "You must be exhausted. I will show you to your room so you can have the much needed rest that you need."

She led her through the hallways of the castle and stopped at a door and opened it. Inside it was furbished with earth tone colors, making it feel welcoming and peaceful. "This shall be your room while you are here with us."

All Kagome could do was nod as she fell into a heap on the bed. 'Comphy,' she thought to herself before she let the darkness take over her and pull her into a deep sleep.

Seeing that Kagome was already asleep, Amaya smiled and reached forward to take Tenranpu from Kagome's side. When she did a protective shield wrapped around Kagome and stung Amaya slightly as the shield began to glow a light pink due to Kagome's purification powers. It startled Amaya and she drew her hand back quickly. She looked at the barrier that was around the now sleeping form of Kagome and Amaya backed away. "I will honor your request Tenranpu and leave you with Kagome so you can protect her." She took one last look at her charge before she left the room, closing the door quietly behind her and then placing a barrier that would only let herself or her father through until Kagome had awoken.

*Dream*

As Kagome drifted into her dreams she found herself in a familiar field and looked up to see Midoriko walking towards her with a smile on her face. When she reached Kagome she enveloped her into a warm embrace. "You have done well Kagome." She told her as she let go of Kagome and stepped back. "You have retrieved Tenranpu I see." She smiled as she looked down at the sword that began to pulse when Midoriko was near.

Kagome's brows went together as she felt Tenranpu pulse at her side. She looked up at Midoriko, "Why is all of this happening? I thought that after the Shikon was safe I wouldn't have to deal with any evil like this again."

Midoriko sighed softly, "I am sorry about the load you have to bear Kagome. You are destined for great things. Becoming the Shikon No Miko was only the beginning. When the Shikon was merged with your heart it started preparing you for when you would retrieve Tenranpu. Now that you have her your true form will awaken and come forth when you need it most."

Shaking her head kagome took a step back, "Everything that you say confuses me even more." She whispered softly as she closed her eyes. She soon found herself in Midoriko's warm embrace.

"I know my child. But you must return to your world now. Your protector is coming to wake you and you need to be focused when you receive the information that her father is going to give you." She kissed Kagome on her forehead one last time before she faded away."

*End of Dream*

Kagome slowly opened up her pale blue eyes when she heard a knock on the door. She knew who it was and she also knew that she wanted answers. Kagome's mind went to the prophecy that Amaya spoke of to the three tiger youkia that had been about to challenge her. Gingerly standing up from where she lay on the bed, Kagome walked over to the door and opened it up. Outside stood Amaya and she had a huge smile on her face. At that moment all of her anger fled her body when she saw her guardian and protector. Her pale blue eyes softened as she took a step back and allowed Amaya to enter in.

Amaya had been worried that Kagome had been angry at her about everything. When she saw the anger leave Kagome's eyes she let herself relax and walked into the room. She turned to her charge with a smile, "Come. We need to get you dressed in something other than your fighting Kimono. My father has requested your presence in his study. It is time that we explained what is going on."

She moved to get a Kimono but Kagome stopped her. Shaking her head she said, "I will not wear a Kimono right now. I am in the Northern Lords house and I will wear what is my station." Moving over towards her bags that she had dropped on the floor she pulled out her miko garb. When Amaya began to protest Kagome shook her head, "I know that you want me to be presentable to your father Amaya, but I have to wear my Miko garb." She heard Amaya sigh and knew she had won this battle.

With a smile she slipped into her clothing and then tied back her hair. Turning to face the mirror, she nodded in satisfaction before turning to Amaya. "I am ready now."

Amaya wasn't too happy when Kagome refused to wear one of the house's Kimono's, but she also knew where Kagome was coming from. When one was presented to one of the ruling lords, they were to dress their station. She knew that Kagome knew nothing of her destiny and that she would one day rule these entire lands with her mate by her side. She turned when Kagome spoke to her and she couldn't help but smile when she saw her. Kagome looked every bit the miko that she was. She nodded, "Come, father is waiting."

The pair left the room and walked down the hall. All the time Kagome had a protective hand on Tenranpu's hilt. Amaya stopped at a door and knocked softly on the door. A deep male voice answered, "Come in Amaya." Amaya opened up the door and ushered Kagome into the room.

Kagome sighed softly as she was ushered into the study. 'Well isn't this just hunky dory.' She thought to herself as she sat down in an open chair. Her eyes landed on the lord of the north and found that he was watching her. If there was one thing that Kagome hated the most was people staring at her. It made her feel like there was something wrong with her or she had done something wrong. She was snapped back into reality when she heard the lord's deep voice ring out in the room. It held authority and from his tone one could tell that he demanded respect from all those around him. She had to say, she liked him.

"So you are Priestess Kagome." He said as he watched the younger girl. He had heard the stories about the young priestess and her adventures with the Shikon No Tama and how she came to be known as the Shikon No Miko, though no one really knew for sure how it all happened. It wasn't something Kagome ever really spoke about. He sat back as he looked over his daughter's new charge. She sure was a looker, he would admit to that. Her pale blue eyes held a fire that told of her determined nature and how she would submit to no one. She had pale skin and any demoness would kill to have and long raven hair that reached two thirds of the way down her backside. Her Miko garb fitted her well and the way she had pulled back her hair framed her face perfectly. What his eyes landed on last was the marking on her forehead. He wasn't surprised when he saw Midoriko's mark on the miko, for she was, after all, the great warrior priestess's reincarnation so she would hold just as much, if not more, power as Midoriko had held. Behind the marking lay a white, five pointed star. 'This marking must be new,' he thought as he finished looking over her.

"Welcome to my domain Priestess." He said as he watched her. "I am lord Kisho, leader of the northern lands." His eyes went away from Kagome's and landed on the scroll that sat on his desk before him. Written in this scroll was the prophecy that had foretold of Kagome's coming. Now that Zen had broken the seal that had been placed on him twenty thousand years ago, Kagome would be needed to defeat him. He chuckled to himself as he thought, 'And people thought Naraku was bad. Just wait until Zen starts tearing these lands apart.' He looked back up and saw that Kagome was starting to grow impatient.

Kagome, on the other hand, was getting quiet annoyed by the way Lord Kisho was staring at her. The way his eyes went over her was making her uncomfortable and she knew that Amaya was starting to feel her discomfort. She saw him break out of his thoughts and compose himself. 'I wonder where the Lady of the lands is at,' she thought to herself, 'I will have to ask Amaya later.' When she saw that she had his attention she began to speak. "Milord, I have a few questions and I am sure you have the answers right in front of you. Amaya spoke of a prophecy that I am a part of and I wish to know what it is, since I have never heard of it before now." She addressed him in a regal way, her head held high and her eyes flashing in defiance, daring him to refuse to answer her question.

Kisho nodded, "Let me explain my clan's history to you Kagome," he began, "Over fifty thousand years ago a sword was created. In it held the power to rule this world but only one could wield that power, its rightful owner. When Tenranpu breathed her first breath, she named herself Heavens Light, for she would bring light to those in need or to send those to hell who deserved that fate. After the gods created her they breathed life into the first Tiger Youkia's. To them they were commanded to create the first Tiger Youkia Clan and protect the sword after it had been placed in its cave until its rightful bearer came for it." He paused as he extended the scroll to Kagome to read herself. "When Tenranpu was made a prophecy was given. It was written down on that very scroll."

Kagome was listening with fascination to the story that Kisho was telling her. When he offered her the scroll she took it and began to read. On it, it said:

"The sword of heaven, created for the half breed, Part human, part divine. The half breed created to wield the sword of heavens light. Together shall they save this world and bring order. But be warned, should she fall into the darkness that surrounds her heart all will be lost. But still hope shines forth. For one who holds part of her soul will come forth and banish the darkness once and for all. Like Yin and Yang they shall be, two halves creating a whole. Together shall they rule this world, bringing an eternal peace."

'Created for the half breed? Part human, part divine?' Kagome shook her head as she thought this and then looked up and Kisho. "Tenranpu chose the wrong person then. I am a human, not a half breed who is part human part divine." She said in confusion.

Kisho then turned to his daughter and nodded his head. She brought forth from the folds of her Kimono a white feather and handed it to Kagome. "Kagome, you are whom the prophecy speaks of. This feather belongs the your father who is none other than the Arch Angel Michael."

Kagome shook her head, "No. My father was a human. He died in my era in a car crash when I was ten." Tenranpu then pulsed to life and Kagome's hand went to its hilt.

'Mistress what the lord says is true. The father that you knew called dad had adopted you as his own when you were born. Your blood father is who he says he is. The girl on my blade is you in your divine form.'

Kagome closed her eyes. Even though she hadn't had the sword in her possession for more than a day she knew it wouldn't lie to her. "So if what you say is true than I am the promised savior of this world." She slumped back against her chair with a huff, "So much for finishing my priestess training," she muttered under her breath.

Kisho smiled when he heard this, "but you shall finish your training Kagome. It is crucial that you know how to wield your powers and the powers of your sword and to do this you must train. You will be allowed to return to the shrine that you had been training at before Tenranpu called to you, but Amaya will be accompanying you. It is her duty to protect you and the sword."

Kagome nodded in agreement to his "request", knowing that it would be better off for her that way. She was about to speak when she felt a large demonic aura moving quickly towards the castle. She leapt to her feet, pulling Tenranpu from its sheath in one fueled movement, and pointed the sword at the person who now stood at the open door way. Tenranpu pulsed once before becoming still again. Kagome lifted her own pale blue eyes to meet the molten gold eyes that held a bored look to them.

"Sesshomaru?" she questioned softly.

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