Deprived of Oxygen
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This fic is based *loosely* on the Disney movie, The Little Mermaid. ^_^
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or The Little Mermaid.
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Chapter One
Fallen
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"Come along, Kagome-hime," Prince Kouga of the Wolf Tribe said, pulling on Kagome's arm. "We'll be late if we don't board the ship now." Kagome, Princess of the Higurashi Tribe, turned to smile at him. She nodded, and followed the black haired youkai to walk the planks leading to the ship. Kouga was her intended, that was what her father, King Anji, had told her that morning. She liked the youkai... but not as Kouga liked her. In fact, the minute after Kagome found out the information of their future marriage, Kouga had asked her if she'd like to consummate their relationship. Kagome nearly knocked him into a coma.
"Kouga-kun, I'll be in the galley, if you need me," Kagome said. Kouga turned to look at her, nearly confusedly. "What? I'm hungry. I didn't have that much to eat this morning." Kouga nodded, and released her arm. As she walked past him, he kissed her cheek, causing her to blush violently. Did he really have to show that much affection to her? Or, was the correct question be, why couldn't he tell that she didn't love him the way he loved her? She sighed, and walked to the steps leading to the kitchens. She turned to see Kouga threatening the men of the ship. She smiled softly. At least he was protective.
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After a few too many rabbit-shaped rice balls from the young cook, Kagome sighed in relief. And then groaned. Her corset was now so tight around her belly that it hurt! She smiled very coyly at the red-headed cook, before starting off upstairs to her room to fix it.
"Arigatou, Himura-san. I'm sure your family loves your cooking," She said, and walked upstairs. She noticed that the ship had already set sail, and her relieved feelings dropped to depressed. She wanted to say goodbye to her mother and father before sailing off. And then that set her to being even more depressed when she realized where she was going, to the Wolf Tribe, to her wedding. She sighed, and stood on the side of the ship, the feelings of a tight corset gone from her mind. She looked forlornly into the ocean, wishing she could see something in there... something that could take her away from this responsibility of hers.
Turning away from the side of the ship, she walked to her room to write in her diary, and to hopefully get some sleep.
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From the diary of Kagome Higurashi
August 22, 1863:
I'm now on my way to where Kouga lives. He kept leering at me this morning, like he knew exactly what he was going to do with me once our marriage was finaled. I'm not letting him do anything until the marriage is final. Not to mention, I'll give him a fight for his life on our wedding night. He's going to be in pain before I let him touch me! I know a lady shouldn't think about hurting her husband-to-be, but believe me, I'd rather have him lose the reasons that he calls himself male than have him sti-- oh! A lady should not know about things like that! Oh well. It's not like Mama reads my diary anymore.
I might just stop writing in this after today. After all, by the time I reach Kouga's land, I won't be Kagome Higurashi, I'd be Kagome Ookami. And all of my possessions would be Kouga's.
Thinking about things like that depresses me. I only wish something would stop it. Maybe I'll just jump overboard...
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"Oyasumi nasai, Kagome-hime," Kouga's voice said, through her bedroom door. "I'll see you in the morning." Kagome muttered a "goodnight" back to him, before writing a quick "Kagome Higurashi" on her diary page, and stuffed it into her suitcase.
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After an hour of hearing Kouga's snoring, Kagome realized she was not going to sleep that night, Kagome got out of bed, and walked up to the deck. She looked out onto the ocean. Suddenly, without warning, she screamed. She noticed no one came to see what was wrong. 'Humph. Kouga said he'd come if I yelled.' She did notice, however, some movement in the ocean. 'A dolphin?' She wondered, and leaned over the side of the ship to see what it was.
Suddenly, she fell forward... and fell into the water.
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author's note: read and review, please! I really wanna continue this!
next chapter: I've Caught... A Girl?