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Chapter 3: Dream of Warning
A field colourful budding flowers stretched out as far as the eye could see. A soft whispering breeze caused the flowers to dance in place. A young woman of twenty three summers stood along the beautiful plants, dressed in a flowing white night gown, green grass tickling her bare toes. The breeze swept her mid length, raven hair to billow behind like a cape. Breathing deeply, eyes closed, the woman smiled peacefully.
"Kagome! Look out!"
Deep sapphire eyes wrenched open to see an armed raven haired man ran slowly to her, reaching out.
"Bankotsu?" she whispered confusedly.
Suddenly the gorgeous field disappeared, turning barren and empty. Frightened, Kagome bolted over to the raven haired man. She tripped, falling down on her hands and knees. Looking over her shoulder, Kagome screamed. Thick black vines wrapped around her ankle. Two more vines snaked over to grapple her arms.
"Help me Bankotsu!" she pleaded utterly terrified. Kagome struggled and frailed about, trying to dislodge the rope like plants.
The woman froze when beastly snarls filled the air, the vines successfully binding it's prey. She lifted her hand slowly, blue eyes widened as she saw a humanoid beast crouched on all fours behind her elder brother. She opened her mouth to scream a warning, but no sound came out. The creature pounced and Kagome could do nothing, but watch as the body of Bankotsu was ripped to shreds.
Kagome jolted awake, eyes unfocused as she sat up amongst her many pillows and warm sheets. Panting softly she placed her sweaty palm over her racing heart. The dream was too real to be just a nightmare. Images of Bankotsu being attacked were still clear and very livid, more so than any other dream she had. Ever since she was little, she had been plagued with nightmares and some had even come true. Her older sister being snatched away by vampires, her mother's murder at the hands of roadside bandits and the brother of her best friend dying from sickness. Each prediction of death was labelled a vision and Kagome had grown to fear this power.
Walking over to her bedroom window Kagome threw open the shutters. The sun began it's descent marking the upcoming evening. She could hear the few servants and hunters bustling about, collecting various pieces of armour and weapons in preparation for the Nightly patrol.
The Higurashi family and their loyal guards, also dubbed the Hunters, patrolled the boundaries of the village protecting it's citizens, at night time and sometimes during the day. Tonight it would be Bankotsu and his troop of guards would be circling the village. This fact alone doubled Kagome's fear for her remaining sibling.
She needed to warn him, there wasn't anytime to lose.
Racing out of her bed chambers, Kagome hurried down the decorated corridor completely disregarding her state of sleeping attire. She ran down the hall, ignoring the odd looks of the people she pasted.
"Kagome? Where are you going? Kagome?" a female called behind her. The woman stopped, recoginzing her bodyguard and best friend Sango following her.
"Sango! Where's Bankotsu?" Kagome demanded immediantly.
"He left to patrol the west side with Sesshomaru. Why? Something wrong?" the brown haired woman questioned.
"No time to explain. I have to get to him" Kagome took off, barefoot with great haste. She just hoped she wasn't too late.
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Two young men walked cautiously along the boarder of the forest, hands poised over their weapons. The slightly younger of two, by a few months, carried a large halberd over his shoulder, the other a long sword strapped at his waist.
"I don't like this Sesshomaru" Bankotsu whispered shifting his halberd to his other shoulder to accomandate the heavy blade better. Every Higurashi child had been trained to use any type of weapon since they were no older than four summers and yet Bankotsu favoured the halberd.
''I know what you mean. There's no sound of nighttime animals, nothing" replied Sesshomaru (AN: Sesshy is human in this fanfic).
"Come on" Bankotsu said walking over to the line of trees.
"What are you doing" Sesshomaru hissed, grasping his partner's blue and white clad shoulder.
"We have to know what's out there" the raven haired man hissed back.
"Bankotsu! Sesshomaru!" A woman called desperately from behind them.
"Kagome?" they both wondered aloud, shocked by her sudden appearance and unusual attire. Sango, not far behind, shouted out to her charge to wait up. Both woman skitted to a halt in front of the two men, panting heavily.
"Kagome? Sango? What's going on and ummmm, Kagome why are you wearing that right now?" Bankotsu inquired greatly confused.
"Danger...came...warn...you...don't...go" his siter breathed harshly.
"Of course, there's danger Kagome that's why we patrol the village" Bankoysu pointed out, turning back towards the forest, sharp ears detecting some movement. Sesshomaru, hearing it too, drew his sword, widening his stance. Sango cursed herself for not bringing along her gaint bone boomerang. Tha black haired maiden was also unarmed, the terror for her brother having blinded her sensible side.
"Sesshomaru, get them out of here" ordered Bankotsu.
"No, please, Bankotsu, listen to me. It's a werecreature , you won't survive if you face it. We have to retreat, she pleaded latching onto his braided hair, forcing him to face her, "I can't lose you too"
Bankotsu felt his body soften at his youngest sister's tone and words. She was always able to especially when she was very little, sway him to do her bidding. Before he could respond, a vious roar ripped through the air. A hybrid of man and tiger leapt from the trees, landing mere feet away from the small group. Standing on both hind legs it towered above them, growling a challenge.
"You two go with Sesshomaru! Now!" Bankotsu shouted, swinging his halberd aand releasing a battle cry.
"Bankotsu!" Kagome screamed
"Come on, Kagome! You heard him, let's go!" Sango grabbed her friend's arm to stop her from charging to help. Kagome struggled and ripped her hand from Sango's grip.
"I won't leave him!"
Before she could do anything else, Kagome was thrown over a broad shoulder.
"Put me down Sesshomaru!" she commanded kicking and punching his back.
"Stop thrashing about Kagome. The sooner I get you out of here, the sooner I can help him" the man explained calmly, running back to the large manor, making sure her dress stayed put. A loud painful scream was cut off suddenly and all was quiet. Sesshomaru and Sango halted, exchanging hardened glances, running back to the scene of the battle. The tall blonde soldier set Kagome back on the ground, staring with shock at the evidence of the fight.
Claw marks ripped through the grass, overturning dirt and stone. Blood splattered the ground, torn shreds of cloth lay scattered and the mighty halberd cast to the side. A sharp sob came from Sango and she covered her mouth, brown eyes scanning the area and the horrible sight.
Kagome walked slowly from the pair of body guards, taking in the scene of Bankotsu's downfall. She stumbled as she knelt on the bloodstained grass, her sleeping gown soaked from dew and red liquid. Sapphire orbs watered and tears poured from them, streaking her already pale cheeks.
"No" she whispered, "Noooooo!" she cried with all her might. She felt Sango wrap her arms around her, crying as well. The two women were able to find a small comfort from the embrace, but the pain would not go away.
"We cannot stay here. Let us return to the village" Sesshomaru said, unable to hid the stab of grief from his voice.
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"Villagers of Kyoko. I bare grave new" Kagome began, standing on the balcony of the manor's third floor, addressing the assembled villagers. Sango and Sesshomaru stood on either side of her, eyes forward and backs straight. The three town elders were also present on the balcony.
"Last night another noble warrior fell. My older brother Bankotsu Higurashi died to protect this village", Kagome paused to control her composure, "He was named my father, Souta Higurashi's, heir and lord of the castle, but now that he is gone the role must fall to someone else. I, Kagome Higurashi, will take my brother's place as Lady of Kyoko. If you will let me as I am the last of the Higurashis" Kagome felt her heart break with these words.
She knew it was her duty to her people and her family, but it hurt to know how true the words rang in her ears, along with all the sacrifices she would endure as the Lady. She winced when the head elder of the council stood beside her and opened his mouth to speak. She knew what he was going to say. After all it was one of the conditions of taking leadership.
"Kagome Higurashi cannot rule alone nor can we ignore the need for the bloodline to continue. In less than one month, she must have an intended husband of her choice, if not than we will choose for her. Such as the will of the council"
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Kagome stood at the window, still in one of her simpler ceremonial gowns, which was a deep purple that flowed to her ankles. Her long hair swept into an elegant braid. The sun was once again setting, night soon to follow. Sapphire eyes narrowed as she looked to the cluster of mountains on the other side of the forest, knowing the bane of her family and closest friends resided.
"You are the cause of my every loss. I swear by all I hold dear I will not die by your claws. You, Naraku, will fall. My family and I will be free of you"
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You know I have been reading fanfiction for a quite awhile (before I made my own account) especially Inuyasha fanfiction, ok, so mostly Inuyasha and Kagome focused fanfics. Anyway, I have come across countless explainations for specific questions that only nerds, geeks and weirdos (HELL YES! GO RANDOM PEOPLE!) as well as my obessed self may want to know or consider.
I have my own opinions and thoughts about certain areas of Anime shows, like Inuyasha, Fruits Basket, Yu Yu Hakusho, and other awesome animes. However, I want to know what your opinions/ answers are to some of my questions. Also if you have a discussion question of your own please ask me in a review or private message me. Thanks:)
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Ok First Discussion question: This question is not really for my fanfic story
Inuyasha, being a halfdemon, has alot more animalistic traits than his half brother, Sesshomaru (who of course is a full demon) right? Hold on, that's not the question! Now, when Kagome and Inuyasha have kids (AND THEY WILL! KAGXINU 4EVER!) they will be quarter demon. Would their kids have more animalistic traits than their father?
