^^ HEY!!! This is my first Inuyasha fanfic! Let me know what you think!
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And also! Just to let you guys know.I do not own Inuyasha. GODS KNOW I WANT TO LIKE HELL!! But I don't.so..don't sue me! Chapter 1
The New Task
The sky was blood red. The red sun was setting in the west, painting everything red for a short period of time.
An old castle stood firmly at the edge of Mt. Sachecho. Its old trimmings tilted skyward. Dust covers its roof and outer layer.
All was silent. The only sound was the chirp of the birds and the wind singing through the mellows.
Suddenly a sweet hum smoothly blended with wind's music.
A 15-year-old girl appeared out of the rice paper doors.
She had a bucket in one hand and a piece of wet clothe in the other. She bend down slowly to her knees and started to scrub the wooden floor, humming her favorite song at the back of her throat.
Her voice was gentle. Sweat glistened on her fair skin. Her stormy gray eyes complemented her raven hair, which was flowing freely though the evening wind. She was wearing a rather scuffled and old kimono. There were lots of rips and patched up holes in the fabric. Bandages wrapped tightly around her foot, stopping her old wounds from bleeding.
The women looked as poor as possible. But she didn't seem to mind.
What a wonderful day, she thought, it's a shame the others wouldn't be able to come outside.
The scrubbing sound continued as rough fabric and soapy water scrapped against the wooden surface.
Another sound disturbed the atmosphere, causing the girl to stop singing immediately and looked up.
The door had slid open again and another girl older of age appeared.
The women at the door smiled at her friend.
"Kagome." She greeted her.
The girl on the floor smiled back at her, but said nothing.
"Working hard?" the older women asked.
"I guess,"
"You must be tired, I'll take over for you."
Bending down, the brown eyes servant tried to take the wet cloth from Kagome's hands. Kagome quickly hide the clothe out of her friend's reach.
"Thank you Sango, but I don't want to bother you with my chores. You already worked hard enough for one day in the kitchen!"
The women smiled once more "It's nothing my friend. Kitchen work is nothing comparing to the amount of stuff you have to do. It just seems so unfair that Mi Lady is picking you like this, just because of your looks."
"Shhhhh!!!" Kagome's finger pressed against her old friend's lips, "Quiet!! If anyone heard that you'll be punished!!! We mustn't speak or judge anything of our master!"
"You really think I give a damn?" She hissed.
Sango's language was always very rough. It was no surprise to the younger maid.
"Anyways," Sango changed the subject, " Mi Lady wants to see you. So I suggest you get going or it's another round with the horse whip for both of us."
Kagome nodded and headed inside.
* * *
The old castle was beautiful.
Old bamboo mats covered the floor. Paintings of old Japanese characters were all over the place. The place was like a maze, endless hallways and sliding doors, servants in every corner cleaning or carrying trays of food to the master's rooms. Kagome was use to this place. After all, she has been a maid in this castle all her life.
Another turn to the right and the black haired girl found herself in front of the master's study where mi lady does her evening readings. Ivy vines and flowers were painted on the white clothed door. Shadows loomed inside it. Gentle female voices could be heard from the other side.
Well, she sighed here goes nothing.
She slid the door gently trying to make little noise as possible in case it'll break the master's concentration on her scrolls.
The study was big with three hug bookshelves for walls. Hundreds of scrolls and old paper bag books rest on its wooden shelves.
A 20 somewhat year old women was sitting in the middle of the room. She was pale and slender. Layer of silk fabric clothed her body. Scrolls spread across the table where she sat. Servants surrounded her, rubbing her back or pouring her tea.
Kagome sat on her knees at she bow to the women.
"Lady Kikyo," her eyes glued to the ground, not daring to look her master in the eye for it was rude and will be punish if caught. "Have you called me for anything you wish?"
The women didn't look up from her readings, her voice was cold and bored in disgust. As if she was forced to talk to this girl instead of willing to. "You're late Kagome, what have you been up to?"
"Nothing Mi Lady," The girl answered back "I was just polishing the outer decks."
"I suspect that you weren't goofing off." Kikyo replied coldly.
Kagome shook her head, eyes still nailed to the ground. "I wouldn't dare."
"Not in front of Mi Lady I'm sure," one of the other servants sneered at her. "But behind her mistress's back is another story."
There were some quiet giggles among the other maids. Kagome ignored them and said nothing. She was used to this also. The other servants always picked on her, mainly cause of Lady Kikyo's dislikes towards the young maid. Kagome never knew why her master despised her so, but it was very clear that she wasn't on the women's good side. A good whipping for Kagome has become a tradition in the castle. Sometimes she gets whipped for no good reason at all! Sango was her only friend in the castle. She would always nurse her after the beating. But if caught, her friend would be whipped too.
"Quiet," a cold voice silenced the soft laughters. The mistress threw the tea maid a narrow stare "You forget your place Yura."
The shorthaired servant bowed "Forgive me for speaking Mi Lady. I was only trying to point out the truth."
There was an awkward silence.
Kagome continued to stare at the floor.
"I have a new task for you Kagome." Lady Kikyo said casually, "Our prison guard Mr. Helashu had retard this morning. We're currently short of hand so there's no one guarding the prison house. The youkai in the prison is dangerous, its important that someone keep an eye on him in case he tries something funny."
Youkai? Does she mean the one they caught 50 years ago? That youkai?
Knowing where this is going, Kagome's flinched.
"But Mi Lady!" she pleaded, still with her head down " Pardon my rudeness, but isn't this a man's job? Certainly your mistress wouldn't send a maid to look over a wild beast."
She immediately regret her words when she felt her master's eyes darting on her and scanning her with those angry earthy gems.
Great! Talking back, you REALLY done it now Kagome.
"Forgive me if I was too bold Mi Lady." She added, knowing this will probably earn her another date with the house whip.
There was a rush of sharp breath taken in as the others gasped at the girl kneeing before the master.
"..she talked back to Lady Kikyo.."
".the nerve of that women!"
Another dangerous stare from the mistress of the castle send the servants into silence once more.
The women turned her head back to the young maid. She gave a forced laugh. "You're right Kagome," Her cold steely eyes glanced at the servant in dismay "that WAS too bold. But all the same, you seem to already guessed the fact that I'm sending you to guard the place."
I knew it. Kagome thought to herself.
"You are my maid," the cold voice continued, getting harsher at every syllable. "My servant, my slave! You are to do as you are told, and perform your ordered tasks without mistakes OR questions. ARE WE CLEAR ON THAT?!"
Useless?!?! If it weren't for me you wouldn't even be able to take a bath you hag! Kagome knew it was against the rules to be angry at the master but she couldn't help it! Fire was growing inside her stomach, burning her insides.
"Yes master," Kagome replied "Forgive me for my useless babbles."
"Good to know you still understand your place!" Kikyo's voice dropped a bite "Now gather your things and move. There well be a room separate in the prison for you. You are to remind guarding the youkai at all times until we can find spare guards."
ALL THE TIME?! WHO DOES THAT BITCH THINK SHE IS?! I CAN'T STAY IN THAT OLD BARN ALL THE TIME!! WHAT IS SHE TRYING TO PULL?
The answer came to her a second later.
She WANTS me to get angry! She wants to see me suffer! I won't have it!
It was taking the maid all her strength to stop herself from screaming at the mistress. But he clutched her teeth and nodded silently.
"That well be all," Said Kikyo, turning back to her scrolls.
Kagome got up quickly and bowed once more. She wanted to leave the room immediately before her temper gets the better side of her and find her fist connected to the older women's jaw.
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Chapter 1 FINISHED!!!
^^ *Jump in joy and glee* SO!! What do you think?
And also! Just to let you guys know.I do not own Inuyasha. GODS KNOW I WANT TO LIKE HELL!! But I don't.so..don't sue me! Chapter 1
The New Task
The sky was blood red. The red sun was setting in the west, painting everything red for a short period of time.
An old castle stood firmly at the edge of Mt. Sachecho. Its old trimmings tilted skyward. Dust covers its roof and outer layer.
All was silent. The only sound was the chirp of the birds and the wind singing through the mellows.
Suddenly a sweet hum smoothly blended with wind's music.
A 15-year-old girl appeared out of the rice paper doors.
She had a bucket in one hand and a piece of wet clothe in the other. She bend down slowly to her knees and started to scrub the wooden floor, humming her favorite song at the back of her throat.
Her voice was gentle. Sweat glistened on her fair skin. Her stormy gray eyes complemented her raven hair, which was flowing freely though the evening wind. She was wearing a rather scuffled and old kimono. There were lots of rips and patched up holes in the fabric. Bandages wrapped tightly around her foot, stopping her old wounds from bleeding.
The women looked as poor as possible. But she didn't seem to mind.
What a wonderful day, she thought, it's a shame the others wouldn't be able to come outside.
The scrubbing sound continued as rough fabric and soapy water scrapped against the wooden surface.
Another sound disturbed the atmosphere, causing the girl to stop singing immediately and looked up.
The door had slid open again and another girl older of age appeared.
The women at the door smiled at her friend.
"Kagome." She greeted her.
The girl on the floor smiled back at her, but said nothing.
"Working hard?" the older women asked.
"I guess,"
"You must be tired, I'll take over for you."
Bending down, the brown eyes servant tried to take the wet cloth from Kagome's hands. Kagome quickly hide the clothe out of her friend's reach.
"Thank you Sango, but I don't want to bother you with my chores. You already worked hard enough for one day in the kitchen!"
The women smiled once more "It's nothing my friend. Kitchen work is nothing comparing to the amount of stuff you have to do. It just seems so unfair that Mi Lady is picking you like this, just because of your looks."
"Shhhhh!!!" Kagome's finger pressed against her old friend's lips, "Quiet!! If anyone heard that you'll be punished!!! We mustn't speak or judge anything of our master!"
"You really think I give a damn?" She hissed.
Sango's language was always very rough. It was no surprise to the younger maid.
"Anyways," Sango changed the subject, " Mi Lady wants to see you. So I suggest you get going or it's another round with the horse whip for both of us."
Kagome nodded and headed inside.
* * *
The old castle was beautiful.
Old bamboo mats covered the floor. Paintings of old Japanese characters were all over the place. The place was like a maze, endless hallways and sliding doors, servants in every corner cleaning or carrying trays of food to the master's rooms. Kagome was use to this place. After all, she has been a maid in this castle all her life.
Another turn to the right and the black haired girl found herself in front of the master's study where mi lady does her evening readings. Ivy vines and flowers were painted on the white clothed door. Shadows loomed inside it. Gentle female voices could be heard from the other side.
Well, she sighed here goes nothing.
She slid the door gently trying to make little noise as possible in case it'll break the master's concentration on her scrolls.
The study was big with three hug bookshelves for walls. Hundreds of scrolls and old paper bag books rest on its wooden shelves.
A 20 somewhat year old women was sitting in the middle of the room. She was pale and slender. Layer of silk fabric clothed her body. Scrolls spread across the table where she sat. Servants surrounded her, rubbing her back or pouring her tea.
Kagome sat on her knees at she bow to the women.
"Lady Kikyo," her eyes glued to the ground, not daring to look her master in the eye for it was rude and will be punish if caught. "Have you called me for anything you wish?"
The women didn't look up from her readings, her voice was cold and bored in disgust. As if she was forced to talk to this girl instead of willing to. "You're late Kagome, what have you been up to?"
"Nothing Mi Lady," The girl answered back "I was just polishing the outer decks."
"I suspect that you weren't goofing off." Kikyo replied coldly.
Kagome shook her head, eyes still nailed to the ground. "I wouldn't dare."
"Not in front of Mi Lady I'm sure," one of the other servants sneered at her. "But behind her mistress's back is another story."
There were some quiet giggles among the other maids. Kagome ignored them and said nothing. She was used to this also. The other servants always picked on her, mainly cause of Lady Kikyo's dislikes towards the young maid. Kagome never knew why her master despised her so, but it was very clear that she wasn't on the women's good side. A good whipping for Kagome has become a tradition in the castle. Sometimes she gets whipped for no good reason at all! Sango was her only friend in the castle. She would always nurse her after the beating. But if caught, her friend would be whipped too.
"Quiet," a cold voice silenced the soft laughters. The mistress threw the tea maid a narrow stare "You forget your place Yura."
The shorthaired servant bowed "Forgive me for speaking Mi Lady. I was only trying to point out the truth."
There was an awkward silence.
Kagome continued to stare at the floor.
"I have a new task for you Kagome." Lady Kikyo said casually, "Our prison guard Mr. Helashu had retard this morning. We're currently short of hand so there's no one guarding the prison house. The youkai in the prison is dangerous, its important that someone keep an eye on him in case he tries something funny."
Youkai? Does she mean the one they caught 50 years ago? That youkai?
Knowing where this is going, Kagome's flinched.
"But Mi Lady!" she pleaded, still with her head down " Pardon my rudeness, but isn't this a man's job? Certainly your mistress wouldn't send a maid to look over a wild beast."
She immediately regret her words when she felt her master's eyes darting on her and scanning her with those angry earthy gems.
Great! Talking back, you REALLY done it now Kagome.
"Forgive me if I was too bold Mi Lady." She added, knowing this will probably earn her another date with the house whip.
There was a rush of sharp breath taken in as the others gasped at the girl kneeing before the master.
"..she talked back to Lady Kikyo.."
".the nerve of that women!"
Another dangerous stare from the mistress of the castle send the servants into silence once more.
The women turned her head back to the young maid. She gave a forced laugh. "You're right Kagome," Her cold steely eyes glanced at the servant in dismay "that WAS too bold. But all the same, you seem to already guessed the fact that I'm sending you to guard the place."
I knew it. Kagome thought to herself.
"You are my maid," the cold voice continued, getting harsher at every syllable. "My servant, my slave! You are to do as you are told, and perform your ordered tasks without mistakes OR questions. ARE WE CLEAR ON THAT?!"
Useless?!?! If it weren't for me you wouldn't even be able to take a bath you hag! Kagome knew it was against the rules to be angry at the master but she couldn't help it! Fire was growing inside her stomach, burning her insides.
"Yes master," Kagome replied "Forgive me for my useless babbles."
"Good to know you still understand your place!" Kikyo's voice dropped a bite "Now gather your things and move. There well be a room separate in the prison for you. You are to remind guarding the youkai at all times until we can find spare guards."
ALL THE TIME?! WHO DOES THAT BITCH THINK SHE IS?! I CAN'T STAY IN THAT OLD BARN ALL THE TIME!! WHAT IS SHE TRYING TO PULL?
The answer came to her a second later.
She WANTS me to get angry! She wants to see me suffer! I won't have it!
It was taking the maid all her strength to stop herself from screaming at the mistress. But he clutched her teeth and nodded silently.
"That well be all," Said Kikyo, turning back to her scrolls.
Kagome got up quickly and bowed once more. She wanted to leave the room immediately before her temper gets the better side of her and find her fist connected to the older women's jaw.
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Chapter 1 FINISHED!!!
^^ *Jump in joy and glee* SO!! What do you think?