Disclaimer: I do not, have not, or will not own Inuyasha….mostly because of the fact that if I did, all the Inuyasha fans would shoot me and the popularity of the series would dramatically decrease...
A/N: Please deal with me gently on the reviews…I am not a writer (meaning I cannot express my "brilliant" P ideas in writing). I do hope though, that with writing this, and with constructive reviews, my writing!
Summary: AU- InuxKag, SanxMir, SessxRin, Kikx, KougaxAyame The Four Kingdoms of Japan are seeking to unite with each other through family alliances (well…arranged marriages). The young royals awaiting their parental match-making are Inuyasha, Kagome, Kikyo, Sango, Sesshoumaru, Miroku, and Kouga (Basically like all the major characters). (A/N: Please go a little easy on me while writing your reviews. I want them to be constructive, but not too harsh…this is my very VERY first fanfic…)
Descendants of Each Kingdom
Eastern Kingdom:
King: Tetsuya Higurashi
Queen: Naora Higurashi
Children:
Kikyo Higurashi
Kagome Higurashi
Souta Higurashi
Western Kingdom:
King: Inutaisho Haijima
Queens: Usika Haijima (deceased), Izayoi Haijima
Children:
Sesshoumaru (Taisho + Usika)
Inuyasha (Taisho + Izayoi)
Northern Kingdom:
King: Satoshi Kayano
Queen: Maruya Kayano
Children:
Kouga Kayano
Sango Kayano
Southern Kingdom:
King: Yukio Taketomi
Queen: Jun Taketomi
Children:
Miroku Taketomi
Ryosuke (Ryo) Taketomi
Fate's Promise
Chapter One: Trials of a Princess (And Background of the Kingdoms)
"….And in the year 1231, the Eastern kingdom had waged war against some vicious Chinese Pirates…." Spoke my counselor, Ms. Kaede. She was my educator when it came to our Kingdom's History. "Now, when we waged war against them…."
I don't think I can take this anymore! I thought. Maybe, I can…no….It's my duty to be here, to learn this, but maybe if I take a little nap….
Then, all there existed, finally, was peace ….well….that is until a loud thwack was heard on my desk.
"Your Highness! You must pay attention! This is your kingdom's history!" Ms. Kaede exclaimed.
"But this is so boring! It's the 1450's! Why don't we study something recent? Why can't you convince Ma and Pa to let me have a break from my studies?" I said exasperated.
"Because we know that if you take a break now, Kagome, you would never learn them," said a voice from across the room. I looked over in that direction and saw my mother, the queen, standing there.
"AAAUUUUGGGHH! I can't take it anymore! I'm going for a walk!" I said.
Right before I passed my mother to leave the room, my mother whispered to me, "You won't be able to get a husband with that attitude."
I stopped in my tracks for a second, and then continued out of the room.
"Your excellence, I was just..." Ms. Kaede said worriedly.
"I know what you were trying to do. It's alright. Kagome is so difficult sometimes. Her father and I have been deciding whether to continue on with the plan with Inutaisho and Izayoi. In all seriousness, I believe the match will be perfect for both her and Inuyasha, even though I've heard that he's had some acts of rebellion himself. She nor he honestly doesn't know what we have in store for them. Everything about the way this situation seems to have been handled seems that it was doomed to failure. I question myself about if I did the correct thing by withholding information from here, about whether it was best to separated them from each other," The Queen sighed. "I do hope it turns out for the best."
Yes, it's true, I'm Kagome Higurashi, crown princess of the Eastern Kingdom, but what does that mean? I'll let you think on it. I thought more about what my mother said about me and marrying. It seems as though ever since I was 15, my mom has been hinting to me and marriage. Mostly, I think her only motive was her way of informing to me how important our family line was, and still is today.
To explain my family, you would need to go slightly to Japan's history (I know all this because it was taught to me during a time where I actually paid attention during my daily studies…)
Long ago, the ancient land of Japan had been divided into 4 kingdoms. 1 existed in the North, 1 in the South, 1 in the East, and 1 in the West. Each kingdom had their own history, but beginning with one generation, the kingdoms were united by series of marriages and arranged marriages.
In the Eastern Kingdom dwelled the Higurashis. They were a well respected family in their land. The Higurashis continued to rule the Eastern Kingdom for several generations. They were able to defend the land from Chinese invaders. They also, for a time, held off certain settlement attempts from other Asian kingdoms (but this was many...many…years prior.
The people of the Northern Kingdom were ruled by the Kayano family. Their family didn't quite have as many accomplishments as the Eastern Kingdom, but they were a well respected family. The people adored them and their servants were eager to serve them. They did however have with the demons of the Western Kingdom, about 200/300 years prior (A/N- the year at this moment is 1451). They defeated the demons, and overtime the animosity dissipated from the two kingdoms. For at least a century they have been allies.
The Western Kingdom has a very different legacy from the other three kingdoms. The land was ruled by the Haijima family. The thing that separates this kingdom from the other three is that the people that inhabited there were demons. They and the humans (particularly those of the Southern Kingdom) did have war on each other once, but since have slowly become to allies, and even have familial ties, with practically all of the kingdoms.
The Southern Kingdom was ruled by the Taketomis. They were a very peaceful kingdom and were the first to become allies with the demons of the Western Kingdom. The family, like the other royals, was very well respected in their land.
These kingdoms, having been established for at least five centuries, began to take more turns of uniting them all, most specifically through marriage.
A/N: Welp..there it is, the first chapter. I hope it's okay..this is my first fanfic...so...ya...if I get any reviews I'll continue the story (well..I'll be more inclined if I get nice, happy reviews).
I'm planning on having the next few chapters to continue to be a historical/background of the story. For them, you'll read about the generation of the parents/rulers of each kingdom, and how they came to marry..yada…yada..yada…
'Til next time!
Risu-Sama