Didn't really revise or even care to look for typos and such... so my bad=) I actually was watching all these disney movies and kinda got this idea from mulan and pocahontas... but reading it - I don't see how I got that lol but that's where the inspiration comes from hope it shows
Also.. I don't know darn near anything about ancient japan... so you are really going to have to let a lot slide for a few chapters lol=D
"Are they sure," a youkai named Daisuke asked
"They want to show that this wasn't something they decided on lightly," a youkai General name Nobuyuki answered.
"But still, he's the…"
"I'm aware. However that's how it is," General Nobuyuki interrupted. "The Heir to the Western House, Lord Sesshoumaru will be mated to a miko."
"Well do we know who the miko will be?"
"No, we don't."
Times in feudal Japan were tense. Lower level demons were attacking humans. Scared monks and priestess's were purifying demons left and right. It wasn't a time of war, however, if something wasn't done, it will be.
In Japan, there are small remote areas where priestess's live to train. Some would call it a family – a sisterhood. Others would call it a prison – a place where garbage was thrown out.
"Kagome did you hear," a young miko in training named Yuuki asked.
"Hear what?"
"The demon that's supposedly mating Kikyo," she said. "It's the Inu Taisho's first son."
"Lord Sesshoumaru," she asked in somewhat disbelief. "Wow, they really went all out."
"Yeah, and Kikyo acts like it's no big deal," Yuuki exclaimed. "I would cry if it were me."
"Kikyo's a big girl. She knows it's best for the future," Kagome said and then walked away.
The shrine they lived at consisted of 13 mikos and priestess's. There was a large dirt field that they used for combat training, the shrine where they lived, and trees surrounding all around them. There was also a barrier that prevented anyone from finding it unless wanted.
Kagome went to her cousin Kikyo's room. Kikyo was a year older than Kagome and it definitely showed. Kikyo had an air of sophistication and maturity about her. She held herself with pride and dignity. Although most would say that Kagome was a better priestess and stronger than she, Kikyo was definitely the one to get things done. Kikyo would be the one to serve you the tea, while Kagome would be the one to make it best.
"Kagome," Kikyo acknowledged. "What brings you here?"
Kagome plopped down on her bed. "Are you nervous cousin? The demons should be here later, right?"
"I am not nervous and yes they will be here for negotiations."
"Hm," Kagome said. "I would be nervous. I mean you'll be meeting the guy who'll be seeing you naked."
"Real mature Kagome," Kikyo said rolling her eyes.
"Better you than me though I suppose," Kagome said. "Perhaps I should purify them for you?"
"That won't be necessary."
Kagome sat up and shrugged. "If you say so. But let me know if you change your mind, okay?"
"Will do. Now help me get dressed. Kaede instructed that I wear my best kimono for this occasion."
Kagome got up and assisted Kikyo with getting dressed.
"I heard that little twit Tsubaki challenged you to a duel. Is it true," Kikyo asked.
"Ugh! She did," Kagome answered.
"She was raised privileged. That made her arrogant. Too arrogant if she thinks to beat you."
Unlike most, Tsubaki was raised by a rich family with many frivolities and privileges. It wasn't until her parents decided it was time she trained her abilities that she arrived at the shrine at 14 years old; which was 3 years ago.
Kagome shrugged. "She's actually not that bad. Better than most; she might even be a challenge."
"Well, good luck. Do not embarrass me."
Kagome scoffed. "Whatever. Try not to get fat with all the demon babies you'll be having."
"Do not remind me of that."
Kagome laughed. "Well, it's all done," she said referring to her Kimono. Kagome stood behind Kikyo and looked at her reflection in a mirror. It was a red kimono with white floral prints on it. "You look beautiful. I truly am envious."
Kikyo smiled. "Thank you. I must finish and you must prepare for your challenge."
"Gotcha," Kagome said. They hugged each other and Kagome went off to change.
She usually wore her priestess garb. Which was just a plain white haori and red hakamas. Although occasionally she would wear a simple yukata such as now. She changed into her usual attire and took a deep breath.
She tied her long black hair into a high pony.
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Sesshoumaru walked around his residence in the Western Lands. Servants respectfully bowed when he passed them and then hurried past.
"You're ready," his father Inu Taisho asked.
"Hn," he said.
"There will be two of the royal guards joining us along with General Nobuyuki."
"Dually noted."
"Have you decided where you will reside?"
"The Western Lands of course. You expect me to consider residing elsewhere?"
The Inu Taisho nodded his head in approval. "Well, let's depart and meet whoever this mate of yours is to be."
When the five youkai arrived at the shrine they attracted a lot of attention and whispers. Several of the ladies even put up a barrier around themselves. As if they would be the ones to hurt them
An older woman by the name of Kaede greeted them and showed them to a room. It was rather plan. There was a low table and they were seated on the floor that had seat cushions. Tea was offered as everyone was introduced.
"As you know my name is Kaede and I along with Hitomiko," Kaede pointed to a young priestess sitting beside her. "Are in charge of this shrine. Sayuri," another young woman who sat on the other side of her. "Is one of the teachers. And Kikyo was the priestess we were going to choose."
Inu Taisho introduced everyone respectively and then introduced him as being name Touga. They all politely bowed.
"What did you mean 'going to choose' when introducing Kikyo," General Nobuyuki questioned.
Hitomiko smiled. "We were not aware that you would be having Lord Sesshoumaru hold up your part. Although Kikyo is exceptional we decided there was one other that would perhaps better match his caliber," Hitomiko answered.
Kikyo quickly turned her head to face and wondered what was going on.
"Is that so," Touga said.
"Yes," Hitomiko replied. "We thought Kagome Higurashi would be best."
Kikyo, who although tried, could not hold it in, laughed.
"What is so amusing," the general asked sounding insulted.
"Kagome," she asked in disbelief. "My cousin Kagome? Good luck Hitomiko sensei. The chances of her agreeing to this are just as probable as chocolate rain falling from a sky with 4 suns and 7 moons ."
Sesshoumaru smirked. "Her agreeing isn't necessary. Continue, why is she better?"
"Although a tad disrespectful at times, she's much more powerful and a better person to lead," Kaede answered honestly.
"No disrespect towards you, but we would much rather have a weak ill trained miko. We are youkai after all and there are those who would rather not worry about being purified," one of the royal guards said.
"We already considered that. That's why subjugation beads will be used. Which is just a bracelet that will prevent the wearer from using her powers," Kaede explained.
"Do you think this alliance will truly work," Touga questioned.
"You know as well as I do," Kaede answered. "However, they are definitely looked up to and respected so it is a step."
"Well, I suppose we should meet this Kagome," Touga said.
"Oh I need to see this," Kikyo said.
Kikyo, Touga and Sesshoumaru went to go find Kagome to bring her back while the other waited.
Kagome had just dealt the last blow to Tsubaki. She was tired, bloody, sweaty, and pissed off that it took more effort than she thought it would.
Tsubaki had admitted defeat and was now walking away. Kagome picked up her bow and started to walk off the field but Kikyo had called her name.
"Kagome," Kikyo called out.
Without looking back, Kagome took another step forward. "I'm tired," she raised an arm and then lowered. "I'll be in my room."
"You will stop where you are at," General Nobuyuki said.
Kagome stopped and then slowly turned around. She was too tired for this.
"You wanna repeat that you low life demon," she said snide.
The General angrily started to stomp his way over. "You should learn respect," he said angrily.
Kikyo quickly caught up behind him and grabbed his arm. "She will hurt you," she warned.
Touga whispered to Sesshoumaru. "She's quite pretty and feisty to."
"Hn."
Nobuyuki pushed Kikyo and caused her to stumble a few steps. Kagome saw this and was livid.
She started to walk and meet General douche half way.
"I'm sorry," she said with false sincerity. "What was your name?"
"I'm called General Nobuyuki," he answered.
"Oh, is that right," she said with a smile.
"Oh God," Kikyo said.
Touga and Sesshoumaru wondered why she said it but figured out why soon enough.
Kagome had slapped him as hard as she could with her miko energy in one hand. He could feel the burning sensation radiate from where she slapped him all throughout his body.
"If you touch my cousin again, I will personally rip out your eyes, shove them down your throat, just so you can watch me tear you apart from the inside!" Kagome screamed.
"Kagome," Kikyo got her attention. "Leave him be."
Kagome gave him one last glare and then turned over to Kikyo. "You should've let me kill the cretin."
Kikyo shrugged. "What happened to you? Did Tsubaki get the best of you?"
"Ha! She wishes. She did catch me off guard though. I wasn't expecting her to be that proficient in hand to hand."
Kikyo and Kagome were interrupted by someone clearing their throat. They both turned to look at him.
"Do you need something," Kagome said and then really looked at the other two demons. "Whoa, hey Kikyo," Kagome leaned over to her. "Is it one of them? Because whatever ones not yours I will gladly take."
Kikyo looked at her cousin. "Gross. One of them is the father of the other. You are disgusting dear cousin. Truly disgusting."
Kagome rolled her eyes and Touga was thoroughly amused.
"Well I'm leaving. I will go daydream about cute boys, purifying General butt head, and kicking Tsubaki's butt… again."
"Wait," Kikyo said.
But Kagome was now ignoring her and skipping off.
"My cousin isn't always the easiest person to get to listen."
"Neither is my son" Touga laughed.
Sesshoumaru watched the mikos figure grow smaller and smaller as she walked away. He had to admit that he found her to be interesting. Both strong and beautiful. He was expecting something weak like his father's mate, Izayoi. "The Kami's must've been bragging when they created her," he thought to himself.