Something I felt like starting on the urge of the moment..or well week.

Since my computer just came back from the shop and all my stuff was fried, I'm not sure when I can update next. I don't even have Microsoft Word. I'm using WordPad. I feel so..desperate. sniff.

Anywho..Gomen, gomen, GOMEN for the lack of updates..as I said my computer was busted, and I'm currently facing very rough times in my life, as well as severe writer's block as a result. Arigatou gozaimasu to everyone who continued to review and have been patient enough to wait for me (without flames ).

I promise to try to update soon..more word to come on the status of fics..check profile later for details. -

Ahhhhh I want to beat myself senseless! I'm starting yet another story..I'm so pathetic, ne?...I'm extremely sorry for lack of updates, again, but I really appreciate every's support through this. To put it simply, I ran into some family issues, resulting in ..let's say..a need for help and guidance. Ok? Ok. -

Well..let's see if I can pull this off, shall we? Hope you enjoy!

On Golden Wings

Chapter 1: The Sound of your Voice

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Prologue

"Kagome! Kagome, where are you?"

The little girl's head shot up as she rose to her feet and turned to her mama's voice. A bright smile came onto her face as she called back.

"I'm by the stream mama! Can we please stay a while longer? Please, pretty please?"

She tensed as she waited for her mother's response, her tiny body jumping with anticipation. Her mother's sigh came through the small brush before her voice followed.

"Fine, but only a few more minutes longer. We don't want to miss lunch. Don't go far Kagome, hear me?"

She beamed. "Hai, mama! Arigatou!"

She turned and looked into the crystalline waters that rushed by. She began to skip along the side of the river downstream. She hummed quietly to herself as she followed the fish in the water, until a small clink made her gasp. She quickly fell to her hands and knees as she searched the grass. Her stormy eyes surveyed the area, her arms fanning out around her, as she searched for her treasure.

Her left hand brushed against something, and she quickly turned and sighed relief as she found it glistening in the midday sun. Her tiny fingers fumbled with the clasp, but she finally locked it around her neck. She picked up the small heart dangling from the silver chain, and carefully opened it.

She gazed lovingly at the picture of her father in the miniature frame, before closing it and holding it tightly to her heart. Her small hands encompassed the tiny heart, as she bowed her head in reflective thought. She had lost her father only three years before, and the memories were still fresh in her mind, along with the pain. But over time she had come to remember the good times, and had learned to push the pain and grief behind her and try to be happy. She knew that he would want her to be.

She resumed her merry dance along the shores of the river. She watched the fish swim downstream, listened to the birds sing their merry songs, and chased the butterflies in the air, watching as they set down on the delicate petals of the lilac flowers.

In the corner of her eye, a small glistening item caught her attention. She turned to the source of light, and slowly walked to the edge of the river, peering into the aqua waters. A small jewel law among the rocks and sediment, and she made a sound of delight. The shining orb beckoned her.

Her eyes darted down as she re-arranged her footing, getting down on her hands and knees. She rolled up non-existant sleeves, as her hand tentatively reached out to the shiny object. The water rushed by exceedingly fast, small waves licking at the hems of her skirt, but she failed to notice.

Her tongue curled up outside her lips in a cute fashion, as she reached, becoming dangerously closer to the unseen rapids. Her arm stretched out as her small fingers flexed anxiously, wanting to hold the small jewel in her palm. She was more than half-way leaning over the waters now, as the jewel suddenly began to glow a brilliant pink, softened by the waters, yet brightened by the sun's rays. Her mind turned blank, as her eyes became void of emotion, the enchanting spell of the orb calling to her, calling for her.

Her mouth opened slightly as her fingers dipped into the water creating small swirls around the foreign digits. Her middle finger brushed the top of the jewel, as everything suddenly came back in a disturbing reality. She gasped as a rush of water pulled her into the river and under the surface. Her fingers dug into the soil around the jewel, grabbing it, as sediment lodged itself under her nails.

Her head came crashed to the surface, gasping for air, as her legs and arms brushed across rocks, producing scrapes and cuts. Her fingers tightened instinctively around the jewel as she brought it to her view above the raging water, struggling for air and control. Her breathing became quick and panicked as she continued to rush down the waters.

Her ears picked up a frightening sound; rushing water. Extreme amounts of rushing water, and a dull roar that became louder with every passing second. Her small eyes widened as she looked downstream only to see...air. She gasped as she tried in vain to swim back upstream, but the currents were too strong. Tears of desperation leaked over, as her small frame began shaking in the water. She didn't want to die, she wanted to be with mama. She wanted to see Sota, she wanted to live, she wanted to have fun, she wanted to love. She wanted to be alive for her father.

The water's edge rushed closer, a few metres away now, as she gave up her struggle. Her hand fisting the jewel unknowingly came up to her heart, as her other struggled to keep her above water. Just before she went over the edge, she screamed out of desperation.

"Please, whoever you are, someone help me!"

Her eyes squeezed shut as her cries echoed through the forests and the heavens above. Time seemed to stand still as her small body was thrown over the edge of the cliff, waters rushing just behind her, as she began her descent head first. Half-way down the waterfall, her eyes opened, half-lidded with tears, as she noticed her palm glowing. They opened fully, her hair flying violently around her, as her fingers opened, revealing the jewel, shining with a blinding light.

A rush of wind swept around her, shooting downwards past her in visible gusts, pulling out around the bottom, as the gales turned pink, before flying up on either side of her into the skies above. A bright light exploded through the clouds, as her tear-stricken eyes widened, an enchanting ray shining down onto the space around her in a protective circle. Her mind became numb as a figure came down in the midst of the light.

His body approached her at amazing speeds, as the rush of the water crashing onto the rocks below her became eminently loud. His body urged towards her, as wings burst through his back, folding backwards to give him more speed. He reached a hand to her, as he began closing the gap, the rocks approaching dangerously fast. Her left hand rose to his silhouette as it shook violently, her eyes a strange sort of dulled fear.

Her eyes squinted as she tried in vain to make out his face, but the light behind him prevented her from seeing. Wisps of silver floated around him, as he approached her, almost urgently. She could hear the rocks mere meters away as his fingers brushed hers, before grasping onto her hand tightly, his wings shooting out with angelic grace, slowing their descent drastically, as he veered to the left, away from the water.

She felt his other arm curl around her waist, and pull her to his body. His hand held her head to his chest, so she couldn't see his face. Her eyes were wide with shock and disbelief, her breath short and forced, as if she took in air she would wake up and would still be descending to her death. Streams of wind flew around her, as his body shielded her from the harsh blows. She angled her head to the side, and gasped at the view.

The water that had so shortly ago symbolized death and loss, now shone brillantly as part of a calmed lake, branching off of the stream after the drop. Bright green grass spread out from the soil surrounding, soon followed by emerald trees and bushes. She felt herself descending, as she buried her face in his chest once more.

She felt them touch ground, as her savior's body righted itself, his feet touching the ground. Her head began to spin lightly, as her vision faded in and out. The sun shone down upon them, masking his face from her view once again. Distant voices rang in her head, unnoticed, as the world revolved around only them.

He slowly, gently set her down on the warm grass, as he crouched infront of her, crouching, his arm draped casually over his knee. His wings folded back in a humbling manner, as a clawed hand reached for her forehead. The calls of others became more frequent followed by the dim ring of sirens. His hand brushed the bangs out of her eyes, as they drifted close slowly, struggling to re-open. When they did, her world blurred, as she struggled to distinguish his outline against the sun.

His fingers brushed over her eyes, closing her lids, as a state of peace and fatigue consumed her body. He spoke, quietly, for her ears only, as the calls became louder and more insistent.

"Sleep, Kagome. Rest, and take care of yourself."

She memorized his voice, recording it to memory, the voice of her savoir, the words forever etched into her mind. Her mouth opened to speak, but her voice wouldn't work. His hand came to rest on hers, as her mother's voice rang through the trees, like a guardian.

Her guardian angel.

Wahhhhh!!!

Gomen again for EXTREME lack of updates.. and screwed up spacing..just what I need now, eh? Damn technology..

I'll try and get everything back in order.. my -cough(IDIOT)cough- father tried to install microsoft office with Word, Excel etc...but instead resulted in locking out any sources of typing for me. Needless to say I was just a bit PO'd.

So, now that I finally learned the value of Wordpad, I shall resume updates as frequently as possible, and hope to finish up some old stories in order to persue new ideas and concepts I have.

Once again, thanks to all who have supported me and waited for me to update at my own speed when I managed to get my life back in order. Oh, and thanks to all the people who actually take time to read my desperate ANs -

More info on upcoming stories and updates posted on my profile!

Luv ya!

Moshi =)