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Kagome opened her eyes slowly. She stared up at the ceiling. Something was different about it, maybe it was the fact that it was made of wood instead of stone. She sat up quickly and looked around.
"Where am I?" She whispered to herself. She took in the small room furnished with a dresser, a small closet, a stool, a mirror, and the bed she laid on. On the wall to her left there was a large window and to the right was a door. Then memories of what had happened the night before began to come back to her
The Black Knights, Katie dying, a White Knight saving her, then that other White Knight grabbing her and kidnapping her. As the memories ran through her head, the leading to the rest of the house opened.
Kagome turned her head towards the door quickly and saw an old woman standing there smiling at her.
"I am glad to see ye are awake, Princess." She said, "Did ye sleep well? Are ye feeling alright?"
Kagome stared at the woman for a second before nodding, "I'm feeling fine." She said
"Good." The woman said, "I will be right back." She said leaving the room.
Kagome sat there looking out the window at the people walking by, laughing and talking. The door opened again and the old woman came into the room. Kagome watched her as she carried a tray with what looked like bread and cheese on it, along with some water.
"I brought ye some food. It's nothing special but it will keep ye feed." She said smiling.
Kagome stared down at the food, "Who are you?" she asked, "And where am I?"
"Forgive me child, my name is Kaede and this is Peri, the hidden village of the White Knights." Kaede said.
"So it wasn't a dream." She said softly. "The Black Knights attacked the city and killed Katie."
"I am sorry child, but it is true." Kaede said quietly placing a hand on Kagome's back to comfort her.
"Why? Why did they attack my city!" She said her voice steadily growing in her anger.
"I cannot answer that, but the general can." Kaede said
"Take me to him." Kagome said looking at Kaede determinedly.
The old woman nodded. "I will take ye to him after ye are dressed and fed." She said simply.
Kagome thanked her as Kaede headed towards the door. Before she left the room completely she paused and turned towards the Princess.
"Ye can change into one of the dresses in there." She said pointing at the closet. After seeing Kagome nod she left the room and closed the door.
Kagome at the small meal left with her and then walked to the closet and opened it. Inside there were a few simple dresses. Frowning she turned towards the dresser. Opening it she saw a few tunics and pants.
Ten minutes later Kagome wandered out room searching for Kaede. She walked into what looked like a kitchen and a dinning room put together. ((A/N Remember that she is a princess and is used to grand rooms. One room for a kitchen and a larger one for eating))
She cleared her throat, catching the old woman's attention. Kaede turned and gasped as she took in Kagome's attire. She was wearing a forest green tunic with black pants and she had put her hair up into a ponytail.
"I know you told me to wear one of the dresses, but really don't care for them all too much." Kagome said explaining
"I thought ye would have preferred wearing dress, since." She was cut off
"Sine I am a princess?' Kagome asked. "I only wore them because I had to. I hate those things." She smiled
Kaede smiled back at her, "I suppose ye want me to take ye to the general now, correct?" she said to Kagome as she walked towards the princess.
"Yes, that is correct." She answered
"Ok then." Kaede said, "Ye can follow me and I will take ye to him." She said as she began to walk towards the exit to the small home. Kagome looked around as she walked outside.
The village was a very simple place. There were a few homes and shops, Kagome could see a river running through it in the north. People walked past them, all of them carried swords and bows or another type of weapon. Kagome saw that there were even demons living here along with humans. Kaede led her to a the largest building in the town and the only one made of stone
Kaede walked in followed by Kagome. This building was finely furnished with beautiful paintings adorning the wall and finely made furniture. The walked to the very end of the room and Kaede knocked on the large door.
The sound of feet running on the floor met Kagome's ears. This was soon followed the sound of a crash as someone ran into the door. Kagome jumped back in surprise, while Kaede didn't even flinch.
The door opened revealing a short green toad looking demon. "What do you want humans?" It spat
"This is the woman that General Sesshomaru brought here last night. She wishes to speak to him." Kaede said
"My lord does not wish to see worthless humans such as yourselves." He said as he began to close the door.
Kagome reached out and shoved the door back open, squishing the imp between the door and the wall. She walked forward ignoring the calls of Kaede and of the annoying little thing.
Reaching the end of the hallway Kagome walked into the room, leaving the door open. This room was large and very beautiful. Almost as wonderful as her own back at the castle. She took a few steps forward as she looked around.
"It's very rude to enter a room without permission." A cold voice said, coming from behind her.
Kagome turned around quickly and saw a demon standing before. This demon could only be described with one word…..beautiful. He towered over her and he had long silver hair and entrancing amber eyes. A crescent moon adorned his forehead and stripes did the same for his cheeks. His ears were pointed and a white fluffy tail rested on his shoulder. The expression on his face though, it was like looking at a mask. There was nothing
Kagome took step back as the silver haired-demon stared down at her
"What are you doing in here?" He asked his voice was like ice.
Kagome took a small breath as her courage and determination, returned to her. "That little imp thing of yours wouldn't let me in. So I let myself in." She said
"Human, I will not accept you barging in here." He said
"And I will not accept being called anything but my name."
"I suggest you leave, while you are still alive." He said
"I refuse to leave until you answer my questions!" Kagome said, he voice rising slightly.
Sesshomaru growled, "You will not raise you voice at me, wench."
"MY NAME IS KAGOME!" She yelled. Seconds later she found herself dangling a foot off the ground with Sesshomaru's hand squeezing her throat.
"I thought I told you not to raise your voice at me." He said, his own voice as cold as it was the first time he spoke to her.
Kagome brought her hands up to his wrist trying to both breathe and get him to let go of her. Sesshomaru dropped her to the ground and walked around to his desk. Kagome lay on the floor gasping her air.
After a while Kagome looked up at him giving him a death glare.
"Hurry and ask your questions human." Sesshomaru said
Kagome glared at him, but said nothing about the name he called her
"Why did the Black Knights attack my city?" She asked as she got to her feet
"I thought it was oblivious." He said, "They were there to kill you."
"What!" Kagome asked surprised, "Why? What did I do?"
"This I don't know. All I know was that the Black Knights want you and that means the White Knights must protect you."
"What about my family?" She asked
"They are probably dead." Sesshomaru said
"How do you know this?"
"The Black Knights never let anyone escape. The whole city was burned to the ground last night. Chances are you are the only survivor"
Kagome looked down at the ground sadly. "Thank you" She said quietly as she turned and left the room
Kagome walked past Kaede who was standing right where she had left her.
"What happened child?" She asked Kagome
"I want to be alone for now." Kagome replied
Kaede stopped walking and let Kagome continue on her own. She understood what it felt like to loose everything and everyone close to her. She headed back to her home
Kagome walked silently, not paying any attention to where she was going. She stopped walking when she found herself at the edge of a lake. She was no longer in the town, but she was alone and that was all that mattered to her at the moment.
Kagome sat down at the edge and stared at the water as it glistened in the sunlight.
A young demon walked out of the forest and spotted a beautiful woman sitting beside Peri Lake. He walked towards her and placed a clawed hand on her shoulder.
Kagome screamed and quickly turned around, her eyes filled with fear.
What shall happen to Kagome? Who is this new demon? Find out next time in A Light In The Darkness…….
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