Requiem Chapter 2: Alfa, an inuyasha fanfic

A TLSR Fan fiction

Requiem

Chapter 1: Alfa The beginning

"I'll find you. I promise." He Left Kagome in a world, foreign to her, a monotonous grey, Wintry waste land where time stood still and power was everything. Becoming nothing more than a slave, Kagome gave up all hope…until he came back…To save humanity. A demon who had once hate humans, risking his life to safe one. Come with me as I tell to you one of the most heroic and selfless stories in history. Come with me as I show you the life of one girl who wrote her own Requiem. And conquered a planet.

'Thinking'

"Talking"

Flashback

(Very pissed Authoress/Author note, because no one is reviewing)

'Alfa' The beginning

Pink…everything was Pink. The streaks in the sky left a bright pink hue as they streamed pass the valleys, scattering in different directions. As you might already know it was the Miko Kagome who had shattered the jewel of four souls. Causing her to embark on a search to collect all of the pieces, using her 6th sense. She could see and feel the jewels presence. That made her the perfect candidate for shard hunting. However I am only concerned with one shard. The single shard that would bring destruction.

As the tiny piece of crystal landed in the forest it came to rest on a tree. As you should know the shard could strengthen demon and human alike to imaginable strength. So when it came to rest on the tree it unknowingly granted the end of the world. For sealed inside that very tree rested a powerful demon. Whom the Great Inutashio himself had sealed there over 1000 years prior. Using the third sword Sounga. Sword of hell. Created as a balance for Tensaiga the sword of heaven, and Tetsaiga sword of mortals.

The demons name? Menomaru…

Spring was at its peak of perfection. Birds sang up high in the thousand year old trees. Flittering from branch to branch as they played in the streams of light, flittering through the tree branches. A fat, brown and white lump of fur, that some would call a lazy cat, sat on a near by fence gazing upward at the birds. It wished so much to jump right up and snatch one for a mid-afternoon snack. But time had taken it's toll on the poor creature as had food and love. So he sat watching the fairies flutter about.

A gentle breeze wafted through the shrine. Small flowers and seeds floated on its current. The air surrounding the shrine was clear and crisp, unlike that of the busy city below.

An old mans reflection glinted off the small Koi pond located on the eastern side of the shrine grounds. His tired bones hunched over a small wooden broom as he swept the dead leaves away from the sidewalk. Stopping to catch his breath he leaned on the broom as he brushed the sweat from his brow. Releasing a sigh he looked up at the Goshinki tree.

The Goshinki was the oldest tree on the grounds and probably the oldest in the city. It dated back at least a thousand years. It held wisdom beyond that of any human, knowledge of any wise man, and strength beyond any god. Legend told that 500 years prior the tree blossomed every spring, just like any regular tree. Then one day it stopped. And for 500 years it remained in slumber.

The old man smiled approvingly as a blossom twirled down to earth. The tree was magnificent in full bloom. It was now that the tree chose to show it's inner beauty. A well-hidden warning of things to come.

Standing back up, the man continued sweeping. Humming softly to himself.

Human…Over the next few hours I will tell you the long hard story of a girl. A girl who gave up everything she had to bring happiness to others. A girl that would become a hero…. Mostly this is a story about a girl in love. Mortal the human emotion is strange. People have tried to understand it for years. They investigate why some break under pressure and others blossom. So are you now ready to begin our adventure? Good because I grow old. Alas time waits for no one…

A scraping sound filled the dark musty room as light peeled away the shadows. The small wooden door moved along its frame.

At the door in question a girl stood. Long ebony hair, deep hazel eyes, pale skin, and a cheery attitude. Her name? Kagome Higurashi. Stepping in she closed the door behind her. Darkness filled the room.

She stood still waiting for her eyes to adjust. Slowly, slowly she could make out the outlines of a handrail and stairs. Hefting a big yellow bag onto her shoulders she slowly took off down the stairs.

"One…two…three…" She counted out loud to herself as she climbed downward. Finally the ground evened out onto solid dirt. Her legs collided with a wooden surface. Stopping suddenly she smiled.

"The well." Her fingers traced the nicks in the woods surface. Like a blind person would with brail. She'd memorized every nook and cranny of this place. This well house. It offered protection.

As did most other places on this sacred shrine, the well house had watched her grow. From a child who fell down the steps when she tried to walk on the hand railing, to the long hard nights after her father had died. It had always been there for her. Silent and strong, a beacon in the dark. It had snaked its way into her heart and wrapping around it, never let go.

Tossing her bag in the well she waited until a warm blue light shown below in the depths of the well before she too, descended into the wooden frame. Like her bag, a bright blue and white light surrounded Kagome. She floated along moving forward to whatever destination lay ahead. The atmosphere around her gave off no sound other than that of her breathing. An eerie silence. The air was thick and heavy, almost like fog.

Slowly the blue neared a black bubble ahead. Feeling her body being pushed through the blackness she closed her eyes in disgust as the jelly like substance covered her body. And then her feet touched ground. Opening her eyes she stood facing the inside of the well. Picking up her bag she looked up at the clear blue sky.

"InuYasha! Im here!" Kagome yelled looking upward. Soon a head appeared over the lip of the well. A male's head with long silver tresses cascading down his back. Nestled in his silver mane were two snowy white dog-ears. They twitched with annoyance. But anyone who had met him would tell you that his most brilliant feature were his eyes. A deep Amber color that you could stare at forever.

"Oi! Wench it's about time!" He said smirking.

Kagome giggled. "Common already and help me out. I brought you guys something!"

With one swift fluid motion, InuYasha put one hand on the side of the well and jumped over. Falling down his fire red haroi spread out around him creating a halo.

Grabbing the bag from her he tossed it up and out of the thirty foot deep well. Turning his back to her he bent his knees. "Get on." He motioned with his head. In one leap he stood on the meadows floor. Letting Kagome off he began walking towards the old Miko's village, Kaede's.

Kaede was a kind old woman in her sixties. She rarely purified demons in her old state, but rather taught others the use of medicinal herbs, and mystical spells. She also prided herself in spoiling the village's children. Teaching the young ones how to use the bow and arrow, or even how to catch fish with their bare hands. The kind-hearted lady was a little heavy set but short. She had lost her right eye at a very young age.

A very uncomfortable silence came over the two as they walked together. Trying to loosen the mood Kagome thought of anything to say.

"The Goshinki tree is blooming in my time. Have you ever seen it blooming?"

"Bah…who has time for silly trees? I mean it's not like it's that important it-" Stopping suddenly, InuYasha's brain finally caught up with his mouth. "I mean…. opps." Rubbing the back of his head he continued. "This is kind of awkward…"

With the last failed attempt at a conversation Kagome became silent once again. Seeing this InuYasha added his two cents. "You know…tonight's the festival. Kaede, Shippo, Miroku, and Sango are going. It's in the village square. You know ever since we defeated Naraku they've been planning this. That's how long? 5 moon cycles. Anyway it's being held in our honor…" He stopped for a minute, seeming to contemplate his next words. "So are you going to go?"

"Are you?" Her voice was small and fragile. Her eyes glued to the ground. A small red hue graced her cheeks.

"It depends…I really don't want to leave you behind. Especially when everyone else will be having a good time. Besides it's practically your party. And everyone we worked with in the final battle will be there. Kouga, Ginta, Haku, hell even Kagura and Kanna will be there. Since they can be trusted of coarse. Damn anyone who can fight to defeat a person like Naraku should be considered a Saint. Well everyone except Miroku."

"Everyone?" Kagome asked.

"Yea everyone from the last battle. The villagers said 'If they're a friend of yours they're a friend of ours."

" So that means Sesshoumaru…"

InuYasha stopped walking. Starring straight ahead, his eyes glazed over, and his back straightened. Closing his eyes and sighing he answered. "Yes he was invited…but that doesn't mean my damned half bastard brother will come. He hates humans remember? He's probably at his castle right now trying to melt the ice sickle out of his ass."

"Your right." Kagome giggled. Suddenly her face brightened and she smiled misgeviously. Throwing the big yellow bag at InuYasha…who caught it easily yelling at her in return.

She took off running down the path. Yelling back "I'll race you!"

Rolling his eyes at her child ness. Seeing as InuYasha could easily beat her with his demonic speed, he humored her nonetheless. Jogging just behind her all the way to the village.

So human, you want to know what happened next do you? Let me tell you it was not anything good. My memory is a little foggy, but if I recall…It was a Moth Demon who…Ah yes! Menomaru the Moth Demon, who was awakened from his slumber by a jewel shard, who…. What? You say you already knew this? I am sorry, but I seem to be talking in circles. I am in need of rest; I have been tending to the gardens this afternoon. I may be old but I look the same as the day I was turned immortal. Who am I? In time my child, in time. For now I will tell just a bit more. For I know you grow extremely anxious, and my eyes grow weary.

Sango, the last female demon slayer aside from her brother from a tiny village once know for it's amazingly strong demon slayers, squinted her eyes at the fabric nestled in her hands. Her brain bounced around the choices to fold it right to left or left to right. Finally choosing to fold the fabric left to right she smiled as it came out perfect.

"There all done." She sighed plopping down on a nearby pillow just to prove her exhaustion.

"Thank you so much Sango-chan. I still can't figure out how to get this garb on…I guess it's pointless for you to try and teach me. At least I have you here to do it for me!"

"To tell you the truth Kagome. I hardly remembered how to put it on." She said motioning to the Miko garbs given to her from Kaede as a gift, after Kikyou had finally been put to rest. Which at this time is a whole other story. I will get to it, later on…much later.

Slowly walking over towards her friend. Kagome sat down on a pillow next to her. Leaning her head back against the wall she looked towards the door.

"I wonder what's taking InuYasha and Miroku so long to bathe and get ready? I mean Shippo already left with Kaede, so he isn't what's keeping them. We should have left by-"

The bamboo door/mat moved and slowly Miroku a monk trained in battle for many years, whom often prided himself in being a 'ladies man', walked in grinning from ear to ear. He wore a long dark purple priest robe decorated with Japanese kanji's in gold embroidery, black hakama's accented with wooden sandals. His hair was tied back into its usual place.

"Hello ladies…My Sango You are looking beautiful in that Kimono…" He said looking at her light pink kimono accented with green Koi and green sandals.

"And Kagome you look-" Miroku was cut short as he was hit in the head and slumped to the floor.

"Damn, filthy hentai. Can't go one minute without thinking lecherous thoughts." InuYasha rolled his eyes picking him up and walking out the door. Yelling back over his shoulder her said. "Come-on you guys! We're late!"

He dropped Miroku on the newly transformed Kirara and crouched to Kagome could get on. Lifting her Miko outfit up a bit she straddled his back. Before she could blink her body was lifted into the air.

The warm evening air rushed by her face, filling her with an overwhelming sense of joy. One unlike anything she could explain. Burying her head in InuYasha's neck she yawned, hugging him closer.

Soon his feet softly touched ground.

"Kagome." InuYasha whispered into her hair.

She opened her eyes and reluctantly let go of him, sliding to the ground. Rubbing her eyes she looked around the village. Lights and music were everywhere. The whole town was lit with lanterns hanging from trees, buildings and even clotheslines.

Doing a complete 360. Kagome smiled when she looked to InuYasha who was also in awe at the scene before him.

'This is going to be the best memory of my life!' Kagome thought. Oh how wrong she would be.

An all too familiar voice stirred her from her musings. Causing her to whirl around.

"Aw… but lord Sesshoumaru Jaken wont let me go ride the pony…Will you take me?" Rin asked looking up at her lord.

"OUT RAGIOUS! LORD SESSHOUMARU WOULD NEVER DO THAT! YOU UNWORTHY BRAT, YOU! THE ONLY REASON HE IS STUCK HERE IS BECAUSE YOU WANTED TO-"

"Jaken…enough." A cold voice stated.

"Y-yes m' lord." He said getting on his knees and bowing a few times.

"YOU!" InuYasha growled behind Kagome.

"Well, well, well what do we have here? Hello Little brother, I've been meaning to talk to you."

AFTER PRAISE! Err Rant.

Thank you all for your support. I was so happy, reading all your reviews. I wasn't expecting much since it was only a prelude. But I am content. Sorry about the long wait. I was grounded from the computer. Oh well. If any of you are wondering where the hell I'm going with this story here's a hint. Im just as confused as you are. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

My mind is that simple.

BETA READER

I am looking for a nice, wonderful, smart, beautiful…. Awww cut the crap all I need is a beta reader. If any of you would like to be one. Just review. (Or email me) what you have to offer, kinda like a resume except a LOT shorter. It's on a first come first serve basis. I might need hmm two? I also need them for my other stories. If you are interested, or would just like to check out my beautiful wonderful greatest stories on the planet section located under my profile. Feel free to look. I wont shoot you….Or will I? Plays X-files music in background as I run away from the Aliens who are trying to eat, I mean shake my hand.

POLL

Anyway I'm doing a little poll thingy about this story, so (ahem) ATTENTION ALL READERS! WHEN YOU REVIEW, AND PLEASE, ALL OF YOU REVIEW! TELL ME IF YOU ARE A BOY OR A GIRL. I WANT TO FIND OUT HOW MANY GUYS ARE READING THIS COMPARED TO GIRLS. AND, TELL ME (AS A GUY, OR AS A GIRL) WHAT APPEALS TO YOU ABOUT THE STORY? THIS WILL HELP ME WRITE LATER CHAPTERS, SO I NEED INPUT PEOPLES!

NOTE TO SELF

THIS IS A KAG/SESH FAN FICTION. If you don't like it, then stop reading…. or continue reading and praise me for introducing you to the best Sesh/Kag fiction you've ever read…or in your case the first one you've ever read.

--Ja Ne

TLSR