Chapter One
I don not own Inuyasha or any of it's characters. At least not in your world.
Kikyo POV
It was another pathetic day where my life as a priestess meant nothing. Sure I guarded the Shikon no Tama and I killed a demon here and there, but my life was meaningless. It means nothing to me. Why should I keep living? Was there any point at all? There was no reason. Except…
One day there was this half-demon who was trying to reach the Shikon no Tama. He was running at an extraordinary amount of speed. But of course with my mad archery skills I pinned him to a tree. I was about to shoot the finishing blow when I saw his ears twitch. Such strange ears and yet they put me under an enchantment. I stared at his face for a moment until I turned around and walked away. There's something about him. I just couldn't seem to be able to kill him, at least for now. It was hilarious hearing him yelling at me for leaving him on the tree.
Soon it became our little game. How far would he get this time before I would shoot him down. I was having the time of my life with him. You could always tell he was afraid. You could see the fear in his eyes. One slip with of hands and he'd be purified. He gulped as I aimed the deadly shot toward his heart. Was I actually going to do it today? Was I going to kill him today? I hesitated before bring down my bow. Damn it! I just can't seem to be able to do it. In my mind I was laughing at him. This time he got mad. This time he actually spoke to me.
"Will you stop it? Why do you never finish me off?"
"Stop coming after the jewel." I answered. We gazed into each others eyes. "I do not wish to waste anymore arrows."
That night, while I was strolling through the village, I heard some of the men talking amongst each other.
"Ye know of that demon that follows Kikyo around?"
"Yay."
"I hear his name is Inuyasha."
"I've heard of him. He supposed to be some kind of half-demon."
"That's what I've heard as well. That's why he's after the Shikon no Tama. He wants to find a way to become full fledge demon. But he'll be nothing but a half-breed all his life." The village men laughed as the kept on walking. So he's a half-demon eh. He's an outsider just like me. I felt sorry for him.
But what was this feeling in my chest? Just the mere thought of him sent my heart going wild and racing. My palms were getting sweaty. I had been acting strange lately. That was what everyone says at least. I kept having dreams about him that a priestess shouldn't have had. I wanted him so much yet could never have him. I wanted him to be near me, hold me and even kiss me. I wanted to feel the warmth of his body against mine as he made love to me gently and sweetly. I wanted to know every secret, every little detail of his life. I wanted to know the best times in his life and know those miserable feelings at the worst. I wanted to make new happy memories with him. When I looked into his eyes I wanted to see our unborn children. Did I love this demon?
I knew he was as interested in me as I was with him. I was heading down to the stream to take a bath. I knew he was there. I could sense a demon. I decided to see how intrigued he was about me. I slowly began to take of my red puffy pants. He was well hidden, but I still knew he was watching. There was a noticeable rustling in the trees above the water fall. I saw a glimpse of his face. Those amber eyes were staring at me unaware that I was staring back right back at them. I had never seen such beautiful eyes before. There was a curious look upon his face.
I bet he's never even seen a naked woman before. This could be fascinating. Well I wasn't going to degrade myself so much as to get naked in front of him. I was an honorable priestess you know. I didn't believe in seeing anybody naked before you get married. How would I know if he was the one?
I was all in white. I picked up my bucket and put it into the stream. Once I had filled the bucket I held it up and poured the water onto me. The water flowed down my flawless body as it was absorbing into my white clothing. I gave a heavy sigh. You could see through everything. I wanted to see what Inuyasha was up to. I looked upon his face and it had a shocked expression. That emotion soon changed into a hungry desired look. I knew he wanted me.
I was sitting in the middle of an open field. Of coarse Inuyasha was hiding in the trees watching me as he always does. I had gotten used to this by now. I decided this time to talk to him.
"Inuyasha. I know you're watching me. Please, come join me." He stuck out his head from the leaves. He jumped out of the trees and sat a little ways away from me, still not quite sure if he could trust me yet. I spoke first.
"It is the first time we have spoken like this."
"What's your point?"
"Inuyasha, what do you think of me?" I asked him, as I gazed into his eyes. "Do I seem ordinary?"
"Where are you going with this?"
"I must never reveal my weakness to anyone. I must never waver. For if I did a demon would get the better of me. Inside I am an ordinary woman and yet I can't reveal myself as such. In many ways we are similar, both outsiders. That is why I was unable to kill you." Inuyasha got up.
"Heh, quite winning, we all have our cross to bear." He turned around, but then turned back to look at my face.
"Your right, I shouldn't complain." His expression softened and there was a hint of pity in his eyes.