Chapter Two: A Broken Fate

"Preparations"

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Alone she stands
At the end of a cliff
Her hair flowing along with the wind
Her light brown eyes full of pain
Suffering, emptiness, hurt
She is alone
She has it all, but she has nothing
She is powerful yet she is weak
Her heart beats, it pulses, her power
Running through her veins
She is the image of beauty
Purity
Kindness
Love
But she has never felt it
A war torn land
Two separate worlds
Blood is her life
Shadows are her dreams
Will she find salvation...?

Rain plagued the Northern Lands of Japan, rice fields drowned in water, and the world was as dreary as could be. The water was washing away the bloody fields, the smell of death. The northern villages closed their huts tight, and awaited the passing of the storm. Battle weapons were at hand, tough men ready to protect their families. The regard for human life had fallen, all humans were intolerable to the Youkai, and the humans had the same feeling. In the middle of the Northern Lands, a great palace stood. Beautiful lush gardens and surrounding forests shielded it from the daily horrors of life. Through the garden walked a Princess, bestowed with the fate of guarding the destructive jewel, the Shikon no Tama. She was a Miko, full of purity and power. She carried no hate, just pity. She pitied Youkai and Humans. They fought to destruct one another, they fought to ruin the peaceful lands of Japan. She unhooked the priceless jewel from her neck, and stared into it. It swirled with power and glowed a light pink. She wished to destroy it, to get rid of the damn thing, but she couldn't.

Three guardians watched her, they had given her advice, they had trained her, and they had been there for every moment of her life, until now. They could do nothing more for the girl. She knew, she had no choice, she had no other choice but to leave the confines of the palace and seek a solution to this battle. She refused to see bloodshed anymore, she refused to see the killings in her dreams, to hear the screams of orphaned children, and to see the destruction of Youkai. She would stop it, she would stop it all. She ran into the palace to find Kano, one of her Youkai guardians looked at her with sad green eyes. An emotion he rarely showed. She met his eyes, but she could speak no words.
"You are going?" Kano asked.
"Hai,"
"Then know, Kagome, we will always be watching you."
Kagome gave him a faint smile.
"I will never forget that."
Toshiro and Isamo walked up behind Kano, their Youkai aura's swirling around them.
"Before you go, Kagome, take these. They will make your quest much easier, and ensure your safety." Toshiro said.
Kagome looked at the three items and took them in her hands.

"One, the Hagoromo (feathered robe of the heavens). It will protect you against fire and ice. Keep it around you at all times." Kano said.

"Two, Teijkin, your sword. Its made of our three fangs put together. The meaning of the sword is (pure and calm) we thought it would suit you well. We have trained you with other swords for the very attacks this one uses. You will be surprised at how much power this sword can hold. But we doubt you will use it much, knowing your nature, you would rather save lives then take them. But if you must use it, then do so." Toshiro said.

"Third and last, the kimono. It is made of a very special silk making it extremely light and easy to battle and walk in. It is prone to withhold tearing, and damage, but be aware if you get hit, a sword will pierce through the kimono." Isamo said.

Kagome nodded, holding the items in her arms. She felt tears well up in her eyes, they had always been there for her, and now, they were preparing her for a long battle. She dropped the things unto the floor, and ran over to them. Kano nodded and looked at her with his eyes, he embraced her in a hug, his nails digging into her kimono. Next she moved to Toshiro, his eyes were a stormy blue, and he did his best to hide his feelings. But she could change a heart easily, and she hugged him closely. "We love you little one," he whispered as she let go of him and moved to Isamo.
He swooped her up in his arms and hugged her tightly. "Don't let those tough Yokai push you around, none can be as bad as Kano and Isamo. They are toughest I know." he laughed in her ear.
She smiled at him. "I'll go get ready, you three say you will be with me every step of the journey, right? Then, when I ask for your company, will you appear?" Kagome asked.

Kano turned to the others and they nodded, "Say our names, and we will come. But even if you are in a very dangerous situation, we will appear, we will just not walk alongside you. We do not want to attract harm to you, Kagome." Kano said, after getting the others approval.

Kagome gave them a faint smile, and went to change. It would be her last bath in the palace, she would miss the comforts, but a thing would have to be done. Blood shed was not the solution to peace for one side. Her maids brushed her long raven hair that cascaded down her back, the kimono was was long sleeved, and flowing, but extremely light. The kimono was a pure white, and Sakura blossoms flowed across the back, that held a silver dragon, while the blossoms continued over the front. The Kimono was tied with a red sash, (similar to Sesshomaru's), she seethed her sword, and tied her bow and arrows behind her back. Her Shikon no Tama was tied around her neck, shining.
She was ready to begin her journey. Even if fate brought her death, she would take it.

OMG! I just found out that in Manga Chapter 466, Sesshomaru's mom appears! She is beautiful! They almost look identical. So, I think ill stop here and read the manga. I hope you liked the chapter. I'll update it as soon as possible! It seems, that the appearance of his mother in the manga is going to change the story just a tiny bit. Heh... new ideas are always good.