CHAPTER ONE:
Mori De "In the Forest"
Two pairs of glowing yellow eyes peaked through the underbrush, spotting a lone figure standing by HIS tree. Not only was he alone, not even prepared to defend himself, but he had neglected to even bring a weapon on this mission of a clear intention to incite his ignobility. Well, he'd give them no such thrill, endulge no such witless vagary.
The way he stood was totally at ease, if not even a relaxed stance. He noticed how every once in a while, the heavily clothed figure would shiver, as in the heaps of clothing piled on top of him wasn't enough to keep the cold away. He looked down at his own garb and let out a quiet 'woof' of air, almost despairing at this poor bastard's inability to exist properly. After a while of sniffing with his untrained nose, he discovered that this person was human, not a threat to him at all. He took an uncertain step back, wondering why a human was out here alone. Had someone gotten word of his mother's home? Were they threatening him by presenting themselves?
He knew that he should leave and get back to his mother as fast as he could, but his young and willful mind told him that if he left - he'd be missing out on something good. So he stayed, slowly crouching down into the brush so as not to alert the silent statuesque of a person. Eventually, the intruder seemed more aware that they were alone in a dark forest where youkai resided. A few turns of the head indicated a taking in of surroundings.
Maybe they're lost.
He scoffed to himself, pondering endlessly on the recklessness of humans even as a plan began to form in his head. He could have a little fun couldn't he? What if he just .. played with the human a bit? He hefted up a small stone, tossing it at the invader's feet. He snickered as they jumped in surprise, gathering their coat close to them for a moment and looking around frantically.
It's amazing how much fun you can have when you're 8, out on your own in the dead of night, defending your territory from humans.
"Hey out there!! Come out and lemme see ya!" A voice shouted out defensively.
The hanyou named Inu-Yasha blinked a few times, mind working franticly to make up for startle time. The voice sounded..very much like...a girl's!
Just then, his ears flipped back, catching the soothing call of his mother. Her voices wafted over his senses with the aura of an angel, and his head turned, looking wistfully back home. He somewhat reluctantly left his prey and bounded off in the direction of his only sanctuary.
The young girl looked both ways, hearing her protagonist make a hasty retreat. She took a deep breath and puffed herself up. 'Ha!' She thought to herself, 'Now they know not to mess with Kagome!'
'Machi' De "In the Town"
Two villagers were seated ceremoniously in front of a great bonfire, the persistant 'dom, dom' of drums pounding peace itno their thoughts, overlooking tradition in it's finest form. A new Miko was being proclaimed in their village, and then could only watch with eyes filled with wonder and adoration as the new young priestess claimed her right. She'd been working so hard for them, and though so young, had earned her right to the title she was about to be given. The girl could be no more than 7 or 8, and yet she has shown astonishing powers that even the highest Miko would gasp at. Certainly, she was going to be one of the greatest...
A crown of flowers was placed against the raven haired child, white petals almost angelicly standing out from the stark black of her profusious locks. Yes, surely, she would become one of the greatest...
The last beat of the drums sounded, the ceremony was complete. The new Miko rose, locking eyes with that of her predecessor, and a small, somewhat sad smile made it's way into an almost longing expression. She was so young, but nothing could be changed now.
The two villagers placed both hands on the ground in unison, touching their foreheads to the floor in salute to their new priestess: Kikyo.
Mori De "In the Forest"
Two pairs of glowing yellow eyes peaked through the underbrush, spotting a lone figure standing by HIS tree. Not only was he alone, not even prepared to defend himself, but he had neglected to even bring a weapon on this mission of a clear intention to incite his ignobility. Well, he'd give them no such thrill, endulge no such witless vagary.
The way he stood was totally at ease, if not even a relaxed stance. He noticed how every once in a while, the heavily clothed figure would shiver, as in the heaps of clothing piled on top of him wasn't enough to keep the cold away. He looked down at his own garb and let out a quiet 'woof' of air, almost despairing at this poor bastard's inability to exist properly. After a while of sniffing with his untrained nose, he discovered that this person was human, not a threat to him at all. He took an uncertain step back, wondering why a human was out here alone. Had someone gotten word of his mother's home? Were they threatening him by presenting themselves?
He knew that he should leave and get back to his mother as fast as he could, but his young and willful mind told him that if he left - he'd be missing out on something good. So he stayed, slowly crouching down into the brush so as not to alert the silent statuesque of a person. Eventually, the intruder seemed more aware that they were alone in a dark forest where youkai resided. A few turns of the head indicated a taking in of surroundings.
Maybe they're lost.
He scoffed to himself, pondering endlessly on the recklessness of humans even as a plan began to form in his head. He could have a little fun couldn't he? What if he just .. played with the human a bit? He hefted up a small stone, tossing it at the invader's feet. He snickered as they jumped in surprise, gathering their coat close to them for a moment and looking around frantically.
It's amazing how much fun you can have when you're 8, out on your own in the dead of night, defending your territory from humans.
"Hey out there!! Come out and lemme see ya!" A voice shouted out defensively.
The hanyou named Inu-Yasha blinked a few times, mind working franticly to make up for startle time. The voice sounded..very much like...a girl's!
Just then, his ears flipped back, catching the soothing call of his mother. Her voices wafted over his senses with the aura of an angel, and his head turned, looking wistfully back home. He somewhat reluctantly left his prey and bounded off in the direction of his only sanctuary.
The young girl looked both ways, hearing her protagonist make a hasty retreat. She took a deep breath and puffed herself up. 'Ha!' She thought to herself, 'Now they know not to mess with Kagome!'
'Machi' De "In the Town"
Two villagers were seated ceremoniously in front of a great bonfire, the persistant 'dom, dom' of drums pounding peace itno their thoughts, overlooking tradition in it's finest form. A new Miko was being proclaimed in their village, and then could only watch with eyes filled with wonder and adoration as the new young priestess claimed her right. She'd been working so hard for them, and though so young, had earned her right to the title she was about to be given. The girl could be no more than 7 or 8, and yet she has shown astonishing powers that even the highest Miko would gasp at. Certainly, she was going to be one of the greatest...
A crown of flowers was placed against the raven haired child, white petals almost angelicly standing out from the stark black of her profusious locks. Yes, surely, she would become one of the greatest...
The last beat of the drums sounded, the ceremony was complete. The new Miko rose, locking eyes with that of her predecessor, and a small, somewhat sad smile made it's way into an almost longing expression. She was so young, but nothing could be changed now.
The two villagers placed both hands on the ground in unison, touching their foreheads to the floor in salute to their new priestess: Kikyo.