Ok guys, this is literally the first thing I've written as far as stories go since my last update nearly four years ago so if it's not up to par forgive me but I'll do my best to finish this story.
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The subtle greens and browns were a blur before Miyo as she ran to her brother. Her energy refreshed and hopes renewed she found herself growing impatient with all the ground she had to cover. Even at her fastest it would take time to get everyone and hopefully place everything behind them. Time had been kind to her as much as it could be in this day and age; she knew that though times had been rough her spirit was much younger than those of her family. The pain they endured was a triumph while the discomfort and guilt she held was but a spark in comparison.
She found her thoughts making their way back to the last time she'd seen Sato. Their encounter had been short and mostly dealt with the courts formalities. Miyo cringed thinking of the long sessions she was obligated to attend every few decades. Time is relative to those who live it and while she saw the ningens fret each year on various things she hardly noticed a year pass and before she knew it fifty had passed and another excruciating meeting was being held to discuss land and politics. It was barely a century ago that she and Sato found themselves on the same quiet balcony.
Flash Back
Silently she cursed herself for coming to this awful meeting of pompous lords and ladies. Akito was much better at handling these affairs but he'd become quite taken with a fox demon and requested she go this time. Reluctantly she agreed, only after he pointed out the fact she had neglected such events for the last few centuries, she could deal with one . . . or so she thought. The courts whispering of her adoption and false smiles with double edged words were a constant reminder that she was not a true heir; it was twice as hard to get things done especially with all of the fuss over the eastern lords territorial conquests. Having excused herself under the pretense of needing to send out a message to her brother on the new events, It was true enough the lord was trying to expand into their territory but her plans didn't include returning to the courts anytime this evening, and the lord would be dealt with in due time.
Looking at her surroundings she found my feet had carried her into what she thought was an empty wing. She felt out any one or anything and found nothing. With a relieved sigh she slipped out of her ever uncomfortable sandals and made her way to the balcony doors. Stepping out into the night air the breeze teased her hair and made it dance so that it looked like the flames she controlled. She couldn't help but laugh lightly as a few strands tickled her nose. Sitting on the ledge letting one leg dangle off the balcony she looked out at the grounds. It was then that she noticed Sato perched above the door way. She was in her traditional garbs with royal accents and a rather amused smile on her face.
"It's not like you to be so unfocused Mimi." Her laughter was light but quiet as though we were children again, sneaking out "I too find it hard to keep focus with such tedium, they bicker back and forth and never seem to find an end to the same problem they've been discussing since they took office as advisors to our lands." Her voice seemed to trail as she dwelled on something I presumed had to do with noble affairs. Miyo knew that she was very much unaware of what happened in these halls but as the people we entrusted to move things were as ineffective as any sort of committee is things were slow to affect the rest of the world.
Giving her a nod and she couldn't help but notice that while Sato had barely aged her eyes held wisdom that tragedy often brings, though Miyo could sense she was restless sitting in silence or maybe just with her life in general. "How have you been?" Speaking out of habit to break the silence. Sato had always been more suited to the socialites than anything but I couldn't help but wonder if she enjoyed it. She turned to me and for a moment we simply stared, letting the breeze dance through our hair and the stillness of the outdoors wash over us. Her gaze shifted to the moon "I still think about the old days . . ." Sato's shoulders seemed to slouch under a weight she could not see.
End Flash Back
Miyo couldn't help but realize how naïve she had been even then; she had carried the burdens of some of her own creation and never stopped to think of her own wrongs placing them only on those she should have never had to bear it. Her thoughts were pulled as her destination came closer, her brother and his soon to be mate lived only a mile or so from where she was. Sending a pulse of youki to announce her coming she sped up as much as she could. As her brothers home came into view through dense forest she couldn't help but laugh that the young fox she thought only to be a fling would be her brothers savior and soon to be lady of the land.
Her steps were quick and light the trees and grass seemed to part before her to allow her quicker passage. Miyo felt the wind at her back and the beginnings of a lulling peace swept through her, her eager smile transformed into a fang bearing grin when she burst through the tree line to find her brother waiting with a knowing smirk on his face. "I didn't think it'd take you this long sis" the light mirth in his voice was tangible, he always loved teasing her. "Shut up" He laughed as she set off running knowing he'd be right behind her.
Elsewhere
Suspicion and doubt clung in the air like as five figures stood in an uneasy stance against one, on an otherwise beautiful day. Kagome stood apart from her friends mentally kicking herself for her own carelessness. Not only from her current predicament but also because she knew Gin was out there somewhere watching with what she would guess was amusement and she'd be sure to inform Sesshomaru before the night fell. Stifling a groan; she could practically here the lecture coming. Her friends though not always up to par, had their suspicions about her since the night she'd changed.
She'd kept it a secret just like her training sessions with their supposed enemy and another unknown demon. She had her objections but Gin and Sesshomaru were insistent and solid in their argument. Their logic was flawless and if she could just keep from screwing it up maybe, just maybe this would all end well; which brought her back to her current predicament.
Flash Back
The tamatachi had packed up camp and were off again on the dirt roads of sengoku jidia. Kagome idly noted that yet again the group seemed to be stuck in a rut, Inuyasha lead the front with Miroku and Sango slightly behind him; following Kirara and her trailing in the rear. The only thing that really varied is where Shippo would be; today he was walking besides Miroku and uncharacteristically quiet. Kagome couldn't help but notice that the young kit was growing. He'd grown a bit not a lot but enough that she was thinking about getting him some new clothes his old ones were starting to look awkward and small on his taller frame.
Looking up the road Kagome could see a sizable village and from the looks of it there seemed to be a large market going on from all the colorful coverings she could see even this far out. Striding to the front of the group she walked evenly with Inuyasha. "Why don't we stop at that village up ahead?" She tried to keep her voice casual and light in hopes the idea would sound appealing. Inuyasha's golden orbs swiveled to meet hers and after a moment she could see the corners of his mouth pulling down and his brows coming together. "I need to get a few things since I haven't been home in a while and it looks like a festival might be going on, it'll be a nice break from all of or traveling." She rushed on hoping to avoid a fight between them. "Fine" Inuyasha's face feigned annoyance but his voice came out a bit softer than he'd probably wanted. Kagome flashed him a bright smile before starting to fall back into her position when Inuyasha stopped her.
"Kagome?" His voice was puzzled as he turned his head to look back at me. "How could you know about the festival? I can barely see the town as it is and I just now saw the stands for the market" His face was truly puzzled and the others turned to her as well. Sango looked ahead and then back at Kagome. "I can't really even see the town from here." Her voice was uneasy and Kagome was struggling to come up with a good excuse.
End Flash Back
They'd been standing there for what felt like an eternity but somewhere she noted it had only been a few minuets, she saw Kagome stand there trying to find something convincing and she could see the girl was coming up short. With a mental sigh it was time to intervene, though her daily surveillance rarely made her days interesting Gin couldn't help but get amused at the tachi's cluelessness. They had their suspicions but would always pass it off. Stretching stiff muscles she nimbly ran through the tree branch's getting closer to the tachi she could here Kagome's weak excuse of being down this road before and something about her time's traditions.
She had to hand it to the girl for only a few months of changing and training she was doing remarkably well at keeping her secrets. She darted through Kagome's comrades effectively scattering them and taking the focus off Kagome. Before the group had even recovered she perched herself on a nearby tree watching most of them tense but not fall quiet into a battle position. She shot Kagome a meaningful look before putting on a charade for needing information on Naraku. Though she made the motions she decided her next stop was Sesshomaru, Kagome needed to exercise more discipline and she was all to happy to make suggestions.
Kagome could see that Gin was not in earnest and in all likely hood saving her. She watched the demoness save her yet again when she noticed an eerie slightly frightening light come into her silver eyes. Suddenly she had the urge to run as fast as she could tonight was going to be hell.
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Well what do you think? Is it as good as the others? Any suggestions. I'm struggling to find my muse again but I'm getting a better Idea on how I'll handle this. Please Review and tell me what you think!!