He Shall be Mine, Sister
An Inuyasha fan fiction written by- RoyalJester
A/N so I have another S/K story!! YAY!! Basically this is set in the medieval times, Kikyou and Kagome are sisters (twins) both were raised differently and you will see their different personalities. Since they are girls, then that means they have to be wed and sent away, so the Lady and Lord set up a ball to hopefully get their girls to find the best suitor. Problem!! – Sessy wants Kikyou but Kagome will do ne thing to get him!!
Disclaimer- I do not own Inuyasha.
Screaming was heard as the maid held onto the woman's hands as sweat poured down her exhausted face and tears of happiness rolled down her slender cheeks that were the shade of strawberries in the summer as she released her final push. A high pitch scream was heard as it echoed off stonewalls and down the halls filling the dormitory as their ears rung. The midwife wrapped the newly born baby in a cloak as she gently handed the child into her mother's warm arms, as the baby was instantly silent. Then the mother began to scream again as the midwife's face whitened and she resumed her recent position.
"Another one!" she called out as the other maids looked at one another in shock. A maid grabbed the newborn from her mothers grasp as she began to push once again, the maid holding onto the child quickly placed the newly born on a soft surface as she grabbed onto her mistress hand, grasping it tightly as the forgotten baby laid motionless.
"Come now deary, just once more." The midwife said as the mother nodded, her deep blue eyes exhausted and her face bright red as she gave out the hopefully last push, screaming filled the room again as the mother smiled and held the baby in her arms rocking it back and forth as her raven hair spilled over her shoulders and stuck to her throat that was dripping with sweat.
"I shall call you, Kagome..." she whispered as she played with her child's hand. A young girl, about the age of fifteen grabbed the forgotten baby and smiled at her, the baby glanced up at the figure as the servant nodded towards the baby.
"And what shall you call her M'lady?" she asked as the mother was taken back by this new information.
"Aw yes, please, give me the child." The lady said as the young maid placed the child into her arms, the mother stared at them in comparison. "She shall be Kikyou...Kagome and Kikyou," she whispered as she gave them each a kiss on their forehead, the maids smiled at the picture of the perfect family but they then glanced at each other. Certainly the lord would not be pleased about having twins, and defiantly not the fact they were both girls.
Thirteen years later...
A figure sat on her knees as she remembered what her master had said as she smashed herbs against a rock as she placed the shrubs into the boiling water. Her cold brown eyes watched as the ingredients inside of the cauldron began to boil over, she stood up in an instant as her eyes darted across the small cottage in worry. Smoke filled the area as she covered her mouth with her white woven cotton haori that prevented the smoke from entering into her lungs as she quickly grabbed the cauldron and laid it down on the dirt ground as she backed up.
Suddenly a woman ran in, her black eyes widened as she grabbed an amulet and held it up, the smoke vanished as she glanced around the small cottage and saw her apprentice leaning against the wall as her cold brown eyes showed a mix of failure. The miko smiled at her young miko in training as she walked over to her and patted her shoulder.
"It is fine Kikyou-sama, you have as much time as you need to learn how to brew potions." Her kind voice said as Kikyou smiled slightly at the elder.
"Thank you Lady Aikiri." She said as she glanced at the elder who was much wiser then one gave her credit for. She was in her mid-life age and wore a traditional kimono much like what Kikyou wore now, it consisted of a white woven cotton haori and dyed blood red hakama, she wore tatami sandals that were made of straw and useful for everyday work. Her dark brown hair was tied back with a simple woven ribbon as bangs hung near her wide black eyes.
Kikyou bowed slightly at her as she looked up at the beautiful woman who showed not only beauty on the outside, but on the inside as well, oh how she wished to be even half of what lady Aikiri had become. Aikiri was her best friend, and at times, her mother.
Aikiri smiled as she watched the young girl in front of her sensing a powerful aura ruffling around her body. 'She will do well in this world, her power grows with each day and dare I say, she has passed someone such as I? Who would have thought the forgotten child would turn into this?' Aikiri thought as she placed her pendant back into her haori as she nodded at her apprentice remembering when she held the newly born baby in her arms, the baby that the others had forgotten.
"I suggest you get ready for this evening." Kikyou sighed as she rose, her palace was holding a ball, which Kikyou instantly regretted and loathed. A ball? That was more of Kagome's event and she wanted nothing to do with something such as this. Laughter filled the cottage as Kikyou met black eyes with her cold brown ones. "The ball will not kill you Kikyou – the only bad thing that could occur is if you were forced to find a suitor so soon." Aikiri smiled as the miko-in-training flinched slightly.
"Why must I find a suitor? Why can't I just stay with you and finish my studies as a miko?" Kikyou asked turning away as her pale hand dragged along the jars that contained potions and herbs. Aikiri stood next to her observing her closely.
"I promise Kikyou-sama, you will become a miko before I let you out of my grasp. After all, someone needs to replace me in my studies and teach their own young girl who at times disobeys their wishes and escapes at night to finish a potion. Maybe even try to care for villagers when she doesn't have the proper training." Kikyou smiled as she turned away and stared outside and glanced at the castle that stood tall and strong.
"Do you promise?"
"Yes."
"May I ask just one last thing?" Kikyou asked turning to face her master who nudged her onward. "When I can escape from the ball, may you teach me more?" Her brown eyes full of hope and dreams which wasn't often showed in Kikyou's deep brown eyes that many would over look, but Aikiri saw something in her that not any normal girl had. Aikiri nodded at her request who in return smiled and took off. Aikiri smiled as she turned to face the mess that the miko-in-training had made as she rolled her eyes and took out her amulet once again cleaning the mess.
She walked barefoot as she felt the dew in-between her toes as she walked along the garden as maids and servants nodded at her as they passed her, her cheery brown eyes and bright smile would be seen from across the lawn as she knelt down and smelt a wild flower as she hummed in pleasure.
"Lady Kagome, shouldn't you be getting ready for the ball?" a soft voice said behind her as she turned around and rose, she bowed slightly at her lady-in-waiting. The maid was nearly 40 and had lived all her life in this castle, she was kind and enjoyed life – which made her the perfect partner for Kagome as they walked through the village to understand their ways and enjoying what life has offered them.
"Hai, I suppose I should Etsuko. Will you come and assist me?" Kagome asked as she watched the elder in front of her who slowly smiled and nodded her head. Kagome let out a cheer as she grabbed the woman's hand and pulled her away into the castle.
Etsuko smiled as she stared at the beautiful girl in front of her, how she had grown. She sighed to herself as she slowly compared the two sisters together, how different they were from one another, but she knew that Kagome would not make a good leader, but instead would be the one to marry well, have children, and have her life full of love and joy. Kagome only deserved what was best for her whereas Kikyou would most likely take the crown and finish her training as a miko, which she despised of. Being a miko wasn't lady-like and that woman, Aikiri, was a disgrace and was slowly putting unthinkable ideas in Kikyou's head who, one would think would not believe a word unless she saw it for herself, but she had. Etsuko sighed as she turned her gaze back to Kagome who twirled around in the mirror. 'She will marry well.' She thought as she rose and patted down the silk Kagome wore.
"Welcome Lady Kikyou and Lady Kagome" a voice said as everyone was silent on the dance floor and gazed up the marble staircase that was decorated with candles and drapes that hung from the finely painted ceiling. The doors creaked open as in walked two beautiful girls who each had on a feather mask and wore the most beautiful Uchikake anyone had ever laid their eyes on that was obviously made from the finest silk in the land.
Together they began to walk forward as each gently put a hand on the marble rail and glided down the staircase slowly as they met their eyes with their parents who sat on thrones above their guests. Kagome held a bright smile as she glanced across the guests who each had on a mask that protected them from who they rightfully were. She glanced down at her elder sister of merely seconds as she stepped onto the wood ground that was polished to perfection; she curtsied ever so slightly to their parents as she glided off towards the wall where she would spend the evening.
Kagome rolled her eyes as she stepped onto the ground this time, she curtseyed deeper then her elder and nodded her head at everyone who looked her way, which was of course everyone. It was hard not having all the attention since she ever so easily captured everyone's glances...except one...
Kikyou stood next to the stone wall as she watched everyone dance as laughter filled her ears, she turned her head away from the scene as she was lost in her own thoughts. 'I am to stay here when I have duties to attend to? What a waste of my time.' She finished as she glanced back up at her mother and father who smiled proudly at their youngest daughter who accepted a dance with no doubt, a handsome man. Kikyou let out a sigh as she quickly took off those horrible Getas that clicked when one-stepped and began to hurt her feet.
"Lady Kikyou" A voice said next to her, she whisked around and sighed at the boy who has decided to speak to her. He was no doubt handsome with his chestnut hair and light brown eyes that were slightly covered with this unique hair color; he was built well and was only dressed in the finest silk. He wasn't bad for an eighteen year old.
"Yes?"
"How are you this evening?"
"You mean besides the fact that I am to be stuck in this room for several hours as I listen to admirers of my sister yield to her feet and beg of her to even glance at them? Fine." She said as she began to walk away. The man gently grabbed her arm as she stood still in an instant, loathing his touch as warmth passed through the thin silk.
"I suggest you remove your hand Eisuke, or you will no longer have one." She whispered gently not turning to face him as she heard a deep laugh as his head was slightly thrown back, guests turned to face them slightly in concern as his rich laughter filled the room.
"Now Lady Kikyou how can I possibly resist that charm of yours? Your sister is nothing but a tease, but you – you are a prize of any man. Just admit that you have always wished for me to court you." He whispered as he put a hand on her waist as he moved forward slightly, his breath gently tickling her ear and down her neck as she stood taller. When she felt a hand travel up her spine she swung around, her cold brown eyes glaring at him as they flashed with anger.
"Do not speak of me in such a matter and do not ever place those filthy hands of your upon me. I am not a prize that could be won by...sweet talk if that is what you call it. Now as for my sister, if you lash that tongue of yours about her once again I will make sure of it that you are no longer welcomed here." With that she left as Eisuke stared after her, a smirk on his face as he turned to leave into the dance floor.
Kikyou brushed her way through the guests as she shook her head, since when did she stand up for her sister? They never talked to one another or shared the same interests. Does blood run thicker then what she thought?
"This turned out quite nicely didn't it darling?" The Lady of the land said as she smiled at her guests and nodded slightly. She wore her own Uchikake that was a royal green as her bright blue eyes sparkled at hers guests; her raven hair was put up as a simple crown was placed on her head that ran along her forehead. It wasn't as pretty as one would think a lady of this major land would acquire but silver was not of her likings.
"Indeed, I have no doubt in my mind that our little Kagome will find a perfect suitor."
"And what of Kikyou?" she asked as she turned to him, question in her voice that lingered through the cheerful air. "Do you favor one over the other?" The Lord stared at her, slightly taken back at her tone.
"We will not discuss this now."
"But I think we need to Haruki." Haruki turned to face his wife Ismae who met his gaze, his face softened at his wife's pleading gaze.
"If we must Ismae, yes, I suppose I do favor one over the other, but I am to be giving my daughters away and I have yet to see Kikyou engage in a conversation with a lord."
"You do not think that Eisuke would be fine for our little miko?" Haruki turned back to face the crowd as the men dipped the women who curtsied, he saw Kagome being twirled around as he saw Kikyou away from the crowd, her emotionless face simply casting over the crowd, he looked down slightly. How different those two were.
"Why you have her follow in your priestess footsteps I will not ever know but, you certainly cannot say that you treat them both alike." Ismae perched her lips together.
"They are entirely different girls, each has a different purpose in life and each are suppose to live how they were meant to. Kagome is a free spirit who lives life to the fullest and brings joy to everyone around her. Kikyou is strong and powerful. She believes that things happen for a reason and she wishes to know what it is. Whereas Kagome simply enjoys her surroundings, Kikyou observes it and tried to find its main function in the world. How was I not to bring Kikyou to become a miko? It is in her veins Haruki just as love is in Kagomes." Haruki nodded as he rose, the music died down as the crowd parted to let the lord through. He nodded at his wife and left. Ismae watched after him as she beckoned her hand for them to continue as music filled everyone's ears once again.
"Ah Lady Kagome, what an honor it is to be in your presence. But, as you can see I must return to my land." Kagome pouted slightly as she nodded in the slightest towards the gentleman.
"The pleaser was all mine Hojo." With that he kissed the top of her hand, men watched angrily as he took off with a stride, Kagome watched after him when she then saw a man with long silver hair and golden eyes, he wore a white kimono as red marks were placed on his face but the rest of his features were hidden behind the simple white mask he wore. His entire body was surrounded by a white aura as Kagome watched him with interest as she wrinkled her nose.
She then followed his gaze that led to her elder sister, Kagome looked stunned slightly when she was suddenly pulled away for a dance losing the sight of that man that had easily caught her interest. 'That man is interested in my sister and not I?!" she thought as she cast a glanced towards Kikyou who appeared oblivious.
The figure dressed in all white stood away from the dancing guests as he skimmed around the area, he couldn't help but stare at the fine details and beautiful carvings that had been a mark from a true genius, nothing like this was ever found in his land, nothing of this beauty. Then he saw a person next to the statue as his eyes lingered over her face entranced by her beauty as he held in his shallow breath. Nothing so beautiful had ever been placed before him, nothing had he ever seen before could compare to this divine creature whose aura flared around her body.
He was about to walk towards her to speak to this woman when a figure stood in front of him, a cheery smile met his gaze when he took a step back and stared at the person who looked much like the beauty who had entranced him.
"Why hello – I haven't seen you before, what are you the lord of?" her voice reached his ears as he turned to glance at the beauty who had seemed to vanish, he sighed as he turned back to the other girl, he noticed many men glaring at him. 'how funny, they wish for her presence when I don't wish for hers.' He thought.
"I am lord of the west lands." He answered as the girl before him smiled.
"My names Kagome. What's yours?" He sighed once again.
"Lord Sesshomaru."
"Sesshomaru?"
"Is that not what I had just said?" he asked staring at her, she took a step back slightly as her cheeks flushed. No body had ever spoken to her like that before.
"I apologize lord. I am daughter of-" she was cut off as Sesshomaru walked off, Kagome stared after him, anger in her eyes. 'How dare he! To think he would pay more proper respect to a lady!' she thought angrily as she watched the retreating figure. 'Why does he not wish for me?' she thought sadly as she side glanced her group of admirers. 'If I cannot have him then what is the point!' she thought as she took off angrily. She breathed in the night air deeply as she closed her eyes under the black blanket that held twinkling jewels above her head. She rested her arms on the balcony rail as music gently made its way out of the ball room, she sighed as she wish for this night to end and she could once again retreat to her life that she had created for herself and not be in the shadow of her sister. Her eyes opened slightly as she sensed an aura, she didn't move as she spoke.
"Leave me be." She said, she was surprised the figure didn't move, usually when the men heard her voice they knew it was not Kagome that they seeked for. "It is just I, Kikyou, now leave me be, I am not the one you seek." She said wanting to be alone.
"Actually, you are the one I seek." A deep voice said, Kikyou turned around and stared at the full white figure with a misty aura around him.
"What is it you wish?" Kikyou asked in sudden alarm as her eyes turned into slits. Sesshomaru smiled slightly as he stared at the figure that wore a rich, light blue Uchikake. But, on the inside screamed for freedom. She did not like this rich world and defiantly not how she seemed second best from her younger sister who easily stole everyone's heart.
"I could not help myself and wished to speak with the girl that no man surrounds." Kikyou tightened her lips as she stood her ground but was no doubt offended.
"What a charmer. If I wished to be surrounded by men then I would laugh at their jokes and smile brightly at them when I passed, but I wish for a quiet life and do not want to be followed around by a love sick puppy."
"You humor me, you speak as if you know life when you are only a child." The man said smiling as he watched the girl in front of him anger as her ki flared up.
"Who are you to come into this palace and insult the ones who have invited you? I may simply be a child M'lord but I am wise beyond my years. You speak as if you know me when that is certainly not the case." She said as she watched the figure smile slightly. She met his gaze as she blushed gently; she quickly turned away from his glance.
"May I ask for a dance with the miko?" he asked as he put his hand out, Kikyou glanced at his hand then back at him. 'A demon?' she thought as she whisked past him, the smell of pine and winds of the west lands instantly intoxicated her as she shook her head. He was obviously a fighter.
"If you know I am a miko, then you know that we do not engage in touch of those we have just met."
"So a kiss with the beauty is out of the question?" Kikyou glared at him as she pushed the silver drapes out of her way and vanished, he smiled as he walked after her. She past through the crowd as he shortly followed, she was on the stairs when he grasped her wrist; she flicked around, anger in her eyes.
"Release me."
"Just answer me this one question." Kikyou nodded as he released her wrist. "I know your name, but do you not wish to know mine?" he asked, Kikyou met his gaze as she considered this action.
"No." she answered coldly as she walked up the stairs, he watched after her as he smiled and returned to the dance floor where warm brown eyes watched the scene, jealousy quickly flashed as she began to make her way to the silver haired man."My sister does not believe in love M'lord." A voice said as Sesshomaru clenched his eyes and side glance the twin. He wanted to ask why, he wanted to ask about the mystery miko but the crowd silenced as the Lady rose, everyone parted leaving a path for her in honor.
"I want to thank you all for coming tonight and I do hope that you will find it to make this your second home. Good night everyone." With that the lady nodded and began to walk down the path as everyone watched her. The music wasn't heard of again and people said their last good-byes to return to their land of which they ruled for.
Kagome tried to find the silver haired warrior but with no avail she didn't get one last look of him. 'Maybe at the next ball.' She thought as she turned to walk away, men followed her as she smiled as she felt their stare. 4 years later...
"It is decided then?" Ismae asked as she overlooked her husband and stared at the women who have raised her daughters. They nodded as they put their foreheads to the ground as Ismae turned to her husband. "Is this what you wanted?" she asked as she stared at her sickened husband who lay in bed, his shallow breaths the only sign of him being alive as his face sunk from an intense weight lose. Ismae breathed in slightly at the look of pain placed on her lovers face.
"Yes, Kagome gets the crown." He whispered as his wife closed her eyes.
"You know that Kikyou would rule better! Why is she not the one who gains the land when you know for a fact that she should be the one to take over this castle in honor! And yet you give this in the hands of Kagome?! She has changed M'lord. Kagome is no longer that sweet child that you used to cradle in your arms each night, yes, she may be more of a lady then Kikyou but Kagome could only bring down this castle and deep down, I know that you realize this..." Aikiri exclaimed, her black eyes sharp and ready for another word from her lord.
"Aikiri, do not raise your voice to the master! That is exactly why he does not want Kikyou to rule, because YOU have taught her your ways! Being a miko is not lady-like and I am disgraced at her. You have made her into a younger you! She would only think of war while Kagome would try to solve it." Etsuko said as she rose, Aikiri met her gaze as she rose as well.
"I will not live under control of that...that witch!" Aikiri said when suddenly a hand reached across the room and Aikiri's head was snapped to the side as her fists clenched.
"Leave Aikiri, your services are no longer welcomed." Ismae said as her usually cheerful blue eyes were replaced with nothing...no emotions showed as Aikiri nodded and bowed, she left in an instant as Estuko's voice echoed through the hall.
"Kagome will rule like she was born to..." Aikiri shook her head as she walked down the hall, her head held high as her mikos kimono swaggered from side to side with each step she took.
"I will be gone and away from the destruction that will come from this." She said as she slowly walked away, never to turn back. "Kikyou, your life will bring only struggles for I predicted this but wished for it to not be true. Follow your heart my apprentice..." she said as she hung her head and thought of her dearest Miko who had finally completed her training, nothing could have prepared her for this mass energy blast she had received on her fifteen birthday. How strong she had become...much stronger then herself. But maybe Kikyou was made for something else?
Aikiri opened the doors as she walked outside; the torches flickered leading her to where she was destined to be next.
A/N- and that is the end of the first chapter!!! Wow...long first chapter nay? Well ne who I hope you liked it!!! Also, Kagome will be slightly OOC in this story, I forgot to mention that....ooops...
Here is a lil more about the characters-
Aikiri- Priestess/miko of the palace, took in Kikyou because of her power surge she came across. Trains Kikyou to take over her place. Leaves the palace when kicked out. Best friends with Kikyou.
Estuko- an elder lady who took in Kagome because she believes in real women do NOT practice any magic and has trained Kagome to be quite the charmer.
Kagome- Daughter of Ismae and Haruki and twin sister of Kikyou, Is Haruki's favorite and has to be in the center of attention. Will now take over the palace and rule the Northland. Will do whatever it takes to gain every mans heart. Loathes Kikyou. She is warm and kind (well, I tried at least)
Kikyou- Daughter of Ismae and Haruki and twin sister of Kagome, is Ismae's favorite and hates attention. She wishes for a quiet life and to be a miko to help others and destroy demons. Is best friends with Aikiri, priestess of the land and her master who is training her to become a miko. Kikyou is cold and loathes her younger sister Kagome.
Ismae- The Lady of the land, uhhh...is very pretty...and...uhh...well...ya
Haruki- The lord of the land, on the old side, favors Kagome. Gives his crown to Kagome. Has fallen greatly ill...and you'll find out later.....
Thanks everyone!! Read and Review!!
Next chapter- Kagome and Kikyou get word about the new ruler of the Northland. Kagome must find a suitor and sends for the one man who might have stolen Kikyou's heart, Sesshomaru. Kikyou and Kagome fight...Sessy comes...they visit the daddy...uhhh....ya...