Summary: Imagine a world dominated by demons, where all humans are slaves with few exceptions. Such was the way Inuyasha was brought up. Kagome, as we all know, comes from the future. However, this future is much different compared to the world we live in. The demons' power and control of the world has never been stronger. The most incredible detail about the situation is that through out all these thousands of years, there has only been one demon king. To imagine, all this could have been avoided had one person met another. That is what Kagome had to learn, whether she liked it or not. For you see, though this was a time unfit for true love and happiness, those are the very things that were needed to change the world for the better.

Disclaimer: Do not ask and you will not receive a lie… ask and I'll be as miserable as before… "Do you own Inuyasha?"… You really know how to ruin a moment don't you? (Sigh) I do not own Inuyasha…

A/N: As I have repeatedly said so many times before, I am sorry. I didn't mean to update so late but I had no choice due to the great rise in homework. I swear, when I find the person who invented homework… So, as I have done with my other stories, I am updating this one with three chapters at once. I hope that makes up somewhat for making all the rest of you wait. Also, note that this story's rating has gone up due to the possibility of Lemons, but that's rather undecided at the moment. I would have to decide by myself if there isn't enough votes in. Also, note that my pen name has been changed from solar-storm247 to unshed-tears247… just kind of felt like it… I hope I remember to reply to the reviews I got by the end of this chapter but I rather doubt it since I always seem to forget and I really want to get the show on the road, sort to speak. So without further a due, here's the next chapter!

Faces Of The Heart

Chapter Four:

Kagome's Side

Part One: Star Gazing

The year is 2000 (I'm not sure when the actual "future" in the anime is, so let's just stick with that for now), the month, June, the day, 21st. Phase 605-AR of the Cinquant War. A temple was located in a location whose name did not suit a temple at all. Bloodfields, one would not be surprised that a demon named this place. There were mountains to the East, an Ocean to the North and West; the only way out on foot was to the South.

Under the rule of Naraku, the great demon king, wars broke out constantly, always the hopes of humanity beaten down, again and again. The current war is defiantly different than those hundreds of years ago, yet still Naraku reigned. Humans, though in their weakness, were able to develop and invent their way into technology. For the first time in centuries, it seemed that man-kind (and women kind of course) might finally be able to walk freely. The reason was that there was great development in the arsenals and soldiers for the human side.

First, there was the invention of the androids. Since they were not actually from nature, they were immune to some of the magics of the demons. It seemed like the prefect solution at the time. But they soon turned against them. The humans, now feeling relieved, would treat the androids no better than the way demons had treated them. It would only make sense that after the androids developed emotions; they would rebel from the humans. Some though, surprisingly, remained loyal and carried out their duties. The scientist in charge of developing emotions for the androids was executed. The man had originally thought that by giving them emotions, in particular, anger, the metal Homo sapiens would fight more fiercely than they would normally. The separatists then formed a group called Terminators (Disclaimer: don't own the name or movie) for all that the humans have done to them, they decided to terminate them as they are "unfit to exist".

Next, there were even worse acts against God and nature. In actuality, humans tried to play God, again. Mutants were brought to the world. Not your average, missing a rib type of mutant, no. These mutants were much more significant (like those in X men, but I don't own that either; Disclaimer) and powerful. With genetic modification, humans can now lift things ten times their own weight, fly, and are psychic. Though that wasn't all though. Humans enlisted in the Confederation (the human force mainly) were further modified for more power. By the time a few successful attacks were pulled, the mutants decided that they were better than humanity (as many humans chose to remain "pure" meaning unchanged) and tried to take over. The humans barely came out with their heads on their necks again. These call themselves The Superiors.

Lastly, there were those known as "Freaks" by everyone else other than those in the group while those in the group tended to call themselves "Lone Wolves" as that was what they were. They were lonely because the rest rejected them. Not surprisingly, the most that were in this group were Hanyous. All of those in the "Pack" were mostly half-breeds. This didn't shake their determination though as many of these that the others despised so much were by far stronger in one aspect or another. Imagine a mutant immune to demonic magic! That was what some of them were, half android, half mutant.

This created the Great Cinquant War. The participants were from one of the five groups of "Hades (demons)", "Terminators", "Pure Naturals (Humans)", "Superiors", or "Lone Wolves". The boundaries between supporters weren't very clear as there are quite a few who are on sides that are not "where they belonged". Other than all this, the Demons developed as well, growing in strength, power, knowledge, and technology. Everything else was somewhat in balance in terms that all the side had relatively equal powers, weapons, soldiers, etc.

Back on hand though, to the present. In the temple, known as Kamikaz, meaning Holy in ancient demonic tongues, was a school for all future mikos, or priestesses, if you will. In times such as the present, more and more are forgetting about magic, spirit energy, and such (well maybe except for the demons). That's actually how the temple started. Someone in the past was smart to say, "You know, we have to keep our traditions alive for the future and make sure that this power that we are so familiar with is not lost or forgotten." That someone was the great priestess Kikyo.

"Agg!" A girl with raven-coloured hair exclaimed as she shook her head vigorously, clearly frustrated. 'Damn Kikyo,' she thought, 'damn her for starting this temple. Doesn't she know that homework isn't healthy for you?' Technically, it was just work as this really wasn't her home. It was just a refuge for girls that have lost their homes (like her) or those that voluntarily want to become mikos. Never the less, there was education provided whether you like it or not.

Sighing in defeat, Kagome decided to go take a walk. That normally helped clear her mind. The moon was shining brightly again. It never ceased to amaze her how the moon can shining so brightly while surrounded by such darkness. Without realizing it, she had stumbled into the great hall.

There was nothing really special about the room actually, unless you count the great amount of space compared to the other rooms of the facility. But there was something interesting; it was a great painting that covered an entire wall. It told of the story of the founder of this temple, Kikyo. For some reason, Kagome never liked the name; it was as if Kagome was meant to hate her with a passion for some reason. But she had to be more reasonable with herself.

The story was in chronological order with the various pictures on the portrait. It went from left to right. First there was a picture of a woman with a child in her arms, probably Kikyo herself. Then there was a picture of her sitting amongst some kind of flowers with a sad smile on her face. That was all there was of the great priestess's childhood. The next picture touched Kagome the most. It was a picture of her embraced with a man with long silver hair and cute little dog-ears.

Ironically, that was the picture that the others hated the most (well the elders did anyways). They didn't think that the priestess should be in love with a demon. There were even rumors that it was a Hanyou! Kagome didn't see what was wrong with the romance; Hanyous were living creatures just like humans… right? The next few pictures passed describing the relationship between the two and Kagome couldn't help but become jealous. It wasn't that she thought she deserved the man more than Kikyo did, but rather that in all the pictures, Kikyo looked… insincere. The last picture of them together showed the pained expression on the demon/hanyou's face.

Kagome knew that she would never do that to a person, lead them on like that. The way the elders told it, Kikyo pretended to be in love with the demon prince in order to slay him at the right moment. Demon prince, Kagome thought, the man in the picture didn't look anything like what she's see of king Naraku. Continuing, Kagome look through every other picture but found little interest even up to the formation of Kamikaz. Then she noticed something that never quite caught her eye before.

There, on the bottom right corner, was the man/demon/demon prince/hanyou standing. He was looking at what appeared to be a smaller version of Kikyo's deathbed. But what enticed Kagome the most was another women. She looked almost exactly like Kikyo, but was different somehow. Into the minuscule faced she looked and was surprised to see no tears what so ever on the man's face. In fact, he wasn't really looking at Kikyo's grave, but rather, at the other women, lovingly.

Speaking of the woman, Kagome looked at the female's face and was surprised that she didn't feel as jealous as before. She knew that for some reason, this new woman would treat the demon right. She knew that deep down they were going to be ok. She was kind of tired of thinking about dead people as she started to return to her room.

After an hour or two, Kagome finally finished her homework and looked at the stars. She knew that her mother was out there somewhere, safe and sound. Kagome just had a feeling when it came to these kinds of things. Just like what she felt with the picture of Kikyo's former lover with another woman. For Kagome lost her father long ago from a battle and her mother escaped after delivering her to Kamikaz and her brother to Athean, a military school for humans. Kagome thought about her brother too. She knew that though he was young, the last time she checked, (which wasn't long thanks to the invention of the telephone) he was going to be a great leader/warrior, that is, if he wasn't already one. He was promoted to the rank of lieutenant first-class in just about 3 months when it took others at least 2 years.

Concentrating back to the stars, Kagome noticed that most of the starts were turning red while others white. Kagome looked in awe until she realized that she was looking at the former love of Kikyo again. It was funny how she gets so caught up in dead people's lives. Kagome would have even said that maybe she was infatuated with this 500 years old mysterious demon/hanyou/whatever he was. She laughed to herself at that. She was sure that if Rin, Kaede or Shippou were here, they'd be teasing about her fancying marrying 80-year-old men again.

Kagome looked back towards the sky and saw the man again, one last time before turning in for the night. Despite the lack of details, she was sure that the man would look beautiful, to say the least. The doggy ears are a definite plus. Kagome shook her head for what seemed like the thousandth time that night before telling herself that the man's dead. 'But then again,' Kagome though to herself as she turned off the lights, 'a girl can dream.' As she began to fall asleep, thinking about silver hair, golden eyes, and adorable dog-ears.

I'm going to stop this chapter here. I'm done for now. I'm going to be back to write the next chapter soon, but I'll update all at once like I said. See you guys in a while, later.

U-T signing off…