Title: For the Priestess
Author: SakuraRyuu
Prompt: Seven Treasures Challenge - Pearl
Genre: Friendship
AU/CU: CU
Rating: K
Warnings: N/A
A/N: Inuyasha and all characters in this fan fiction are the property of Rumiko Takahashi.
Not long after her wedding to Inuyasha Kagome began to work with Miroku three times a week toward becoming the village priestess. The days she was with him were long, and often boring, but she was determined to learn what she could of him so she would be able to help in the shrine. After all, this village was the beginnings of her own home in the future. Her grandfather had told her numerous times that the Higurashis had been watching over the temple grounds for generations. Maybe she was the first generation of Higurashis to keep the land, aided by Miroku. Oh, maybe she was a descendant of Miroku and Sango! For the first time in her life she wished she had paid more attention to her grandfather's stories, and had looked at the old scrolls of their lineage he had tried to show her. She decided right then to start lineages for every family in the village. She wanted her grandfather to know who was here with her, and where they all went. She wanted her mother to be able to track down her own descendants and be able to hear the stories of their lives.
As Kagome sat daydreaming instead of meditating by the well Sesshomaru had moved up next to her, waiting patiently for her to come back to herself. Finally he cleared his throat causing Kagome to jump.
"Oh, Lord Sesshomaru! I'm surprised to see you here. I was just, um... meditating and didn't notice your arrival." She stood, dusting off her hakama and bowed.
"I didn't realize meditating meant the same as daydreaming, Kagome." Again he seemed to be cracking jokes.
"I obviously need to get better at it, then," she replied tartly. "So, what brings you here so soon after the wedding? Rin is fine as far as I know."
"I actually came for you." Kagome eyed him suspiciously.
"For me?"
"Yes. I was told you were beginning to train as a priestess and I have something for you that should help." Reaching under his armor he retrieved a cloth. Unwrapping it he presented her with a bracelet made of pearls.
"Sesshomaru-sama they are lovely! What are they for?" Reaching for her left hand he slid them onto her wrist.
"Pearls are said to encourage prosperity and success, and enhance calmness. They are also rumored to help with stress, amplify focus, enhance meditation skills, and bring the wearer wisdom. These are all things that will help with your training as a priestess, yes?"
"Yes, they are. Thank you, Sesshomaru-sama. I greatly appreciate your investment in my education." Kagome bowed, showing proper respect to her brother-in-law.
"You are most welcome, Kagome." Sesshomaru turned and headed toward her village.
