Summary-It is the year 1659- a year when mikos are considered witches.
Major Pairings- Sess/Kag Inu/OC Mir/San (obviously, if you don't like the pairings, don't read the fic.)
Disclaimer- I don't own Inuyasha, though I wish I did.
A/N- Hey, please take note of the pairings...I don't want anyone getting in to the story and then being disappointed by the pairings. Thanks.
...Chapter One...
...Shatter...
...Who am I...
...Kagome's POV...
I stared dully out the small window. It had been three days since I had been picked up at the signpost...three days since my grandmother's death. The woman sitting across from me said nothing. Absolutely nothing. She had not taken off her veil, so I had no clue as to what her actual face looked like. She didn't even glance at me. When I had asked where we were going, she responded with a grunt.
I knew she was a witch. I felt it. Magic danced around her like flames, making me realize something. She had the same magic color that ran in my family. Grandmother had said, no one, not even the most powerful witch, could take the type and color running in ones' family. What did it mean? Was I related to her? She was very powerful, but as Grandmother had said no one could take the color and type in ones' bloodline.
She had to be kin. I glanced from the dreary scenery to her veiled face. Rain began pattering on the wooden roof.
"...Um, gomen nasai miss, but I have a question," I stated, not able to keep the slight quiver out of my voice. Then, she finally took off her veil, turning to me.
I wish she hadn't.
...Wadewater, twenty miles west...
...Normal POV...
Two women and two men sat at a small, rotten bench in an old, abandon tavern. The older woman shifted the heaving boomerang on her back uncomfortably, the action making a small mew yip from the cat that occupied her lap.
"What do think she is like?" she asked nervously.
"Probably a bitchy, spoiled brat," the youngest silver-haired one said, golden eyes narrowing.
"She just lost her grandmother, though. I heard the old one was walked to a welt, and then hung. Right in front of that poor girls eyes..." the younger woman said, glaring at him.
"Hell, she's one month older than me, she should be able to take it," the silver-haired one said gruffly.
"Inuyasha, just because she's one month older than you don't mean she can't be sad. I hope she's not like Sesshoumaru," the eldest of the woman said, eyes wandering to the person sitting next to Inuyasha.
Sesshoumaru's glare could freeze a lake over in the middle of summer.
"Hey, Sango, I think you better leave Sesshoumaru alone," the girl sitting next to her said, looking to Sesshoumaru nervously.
"Hai, Nokami, I believe I should. Forgive my unruly behavior, Sesshoumaru-sama," Sango said, eyebrow twitching.
Nokami thought she heard a creak but ignored it.
Inuyasha looked up, speaking quickly, "Hey Sango wat-"
A loud slap rang through the old tavern. Sesshoumaru rubbed his temples with his thumb and forefinger as yelling was heard throughout the abandon place.
"You idiotic hentai! Do not TOUCH ME EVER again, MIROKU!"
"Ah, but you are s-"a large boomerang came down on his head just as the words were about to escape his lips.
"Jee, I can't wait to see what the girl has to think of you two," Inuyasha scoffed, crossing his arms.
"How do we even know we'll get her?" Nokami asked, turning to Inuyasha.
"Because, we never fail our missions, do we?" Sesshoumaru answered for him.
A bruised Miroku sat down with Sango at the table, eyes suddenly serious.
"She is a powerful one, we must plan carefully and quickly, Kaede told me she is twenty miles due west, also with another witch," Miroku said, glancing between the little group.
"Yes, very carefully indeed," Sango said, bringing out a scroll.
...With Kagome...
...Kagome's POV...
I stared at her for the longest time. It was like looking at an older version of me. It hit me then. The aura, the color, the type. It all fit together like a jigsaw puzzle. This woman was my...
"Mother," I whispered hoarsely.
Tears were streaming down my face. All that time, she had been alive and well. She had been alive and didn't come visit me. She didn't help me when I most needed help. Grandmother had said my mother died long ago, and that I shouldn't worry about it. My supposedly dead mother sat before me...what could I think?
My mother smiled sadly, her own tears spilling from her eyelids.
"Yes," she said, wiping her tears.
I stared at her again. My mother...how dare she!
"You-you...why did you leave me!?"
She looked hurt as she turned her head sideways.
"I had to, please understand Kagome..."
"No! I won't-"just then the carriage tipped from the impact of a blow. I heard a shout, and knew the driver was dead. My mother looked at me once in the eyes before darting outside. I followed right after, ready to take my frustration out on something. There standing before us was a dark-haired man, his eyes glowing a fierce red and a cruel smirk twisting his lips. Behind him all different kinds of demons stood, snarling angrily, ready to be set free of the invisible binds holding them.
My mother's eyes narrowed, "Naraku," she whispered.
"Ah, so you remember me, Sakura," he said seductively.
"Why did you come? I said I'd bring her to you," she said, shifting uncomfortably.
"I don't believe you."
She grunted, "Naraku, when I give my word I keep it. As I hope you will. I give you the girl, you let me live, right?"
My eyes nearly bulged out of my head.
"M-mother?"
She turned to me, flinching at the fury in my eyes.
Naraku chuckled, "I have no use for you Sakura, unfortunately I keep not my word." With those final words he rushed her, claws outstretched, demons following close behind. I screamed, trying to push the demons away from me and help my mother. Even if she betrayed me, she still was my mother...and I didn't want to lose another family members.
With renewed strength I used my Craft, knocking most of the demons back.
I pulled out a small dagger Grandmother had always made me carry, slashing the few who remained. The crowd of demons thinned and I could see my mother.
I was to late.
I screamed as Naraku plunged his hand through her chest.
I only just met her three days ago...and she was already dead.
'What...am I? Who am I?' I thought, tears stinging my eyes.
Hatred swelled within me and my eyes flashed.
"I...will...kill...you...Naraku..."
...Normal POV...
Her normally blue eyes bled purple and her pupils dilated as she summoned up a spirit orb.
"I...will...kill...you...Naraku..."she said, deadly calm.
Naraku turned from the dead woman at his feet, flicking the blood off his long talons.
"How annoying. Sad your mommy's gone? It was your fault. If you hadn't have been with her I wouldn't have killed her. You are a coward, Kagome," he said, smirking.
She hurled the bright orb she had conjured up at him, snarling in hatred.
His smirk turned into a smile as a bright light emitted from him. Kagome covered her eyes, gritting her teeth. Her eyes turned back to normal as the light disappeared, revealing an empty clearing.
...Kagome POV...
"He's...gone," I whispered.
Tears fell freely now, I didn't care anymore.
'It was my fault...I am a coward...'
I walked slowly to my newly found mothers body kneeling at her side.
'Everybody I know well enough to be considered kin...dies... Maybe I should die...so no one would be hurt because of me...'
I cradled my mother's torso, hugging it close and sobbing.
"I should just die!" I screamed, hearing the answering echo.
...Normal POV...
...1 mile from carriage...
Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru's ears picked up a small echo. It was faint, but it was there. Sesshoumaru signaled them to go faster, quickening his pace.
Nokami, who was on Inuyasha's back asked quietly, "What is it?"
Inuyasha glanced back at her, murmuring, "Blood. Human Blood."
Nokami nodded, but she knew something else was wrong.
Inuyasha had to suppress a growl as he and the others landed in the same clearing Kagome was in.
Sango hopped off Kirara, grimacing at the scene.
...Kagome's POV...
I knew someone was there, but I didn't care.
I didn't fear for my life...it was hardly even a life anymore. I was rocking back and forth with my mother in my arms; my sobs had slowed to hiccups.
I glanced up to see a beautifully feminine man towering above me. Emotionless gold eyes stared hard at me. I met his gaze, startled at the sheer beauty of his eyes.
I noticed how dangerous he was too. Sharp teeth, long talons, pointed ears, and markings of noble youkai birth. Youkai. I gulped. I hope he'd kill me fast, and all of a sudden I didn't want to die so much anymore.
Why the hell was a noble out here in the wild. He brought other people, I knew that. I had sensed them at least 5 minutes before they arrived. His aura had been the strongest. I don't even that Naraku could stand u to the demon that stood before me. I heard him growl which startled me a bit.
I wondered what they wanted...but I didn't necessarily want to know.
...End Chapter...
...Author Note...
Heh...I don't really think this'll be a popular fic, though I going to try! Remember to take note of the pairings. PLEASE! Tank ooo. Anyway, yes Inuyashas-dark-angel they were burnt at the stake, but also hung. ï Thanks for reviewing, you're my first!!
Dictionary-
Onegai- Please; I beg you
Spirit Orb- Bright blue destruction ball.
Hentai- Pervert (:
...I probably missed some, but oh well!...
...End Author Note...