AU: waaaah….so sorry for being late… thought I could get here by morning and update soon…I got here late afternoon and after a long butt torturing ride…well I plopped as soon as I stepped in the house…am really sorry…I'll try my best to update faster and improve.

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Moonlit Future

Chapter 2

The Northern Lord calmly stood outside the palace balcony, his superior eyes silently gazing the star filled horizon. He was alone to ponder his own thought while his beautiful mate was inside talking animatedly to the Lady of the West. The night breezed lovingly caressed his midnight tresses floating gently behind him, his pristine garments gently moved with the wind without a crease. The wind blew its gentle breath swaying the trees and bending the grass to it capricious will.

Sugimi elegantly stretched his hand forward catching a sakura blossom. He held it there admiring its distinctive beauty; as he continued to appreciate the bloom in his hand. His thoughts swayed to another beautiful creature that he lost many a summers ago. He felt a pang of pain in his heart while thinking of his beloved pup.

It has been a long time ever since he gazed upon the face of his sweet angel. He clearly remembered the day she surprised his person when her raw, undiluted power touched his skin while her small clawed hand gently clutched at his finger.

He lost his pup the very same day she was born but deep in him knows that she is well protected and safe. The trinket he gave her was made from his fang, giving the wearer absolute protection. If his pup is placed in danger, the fang would alert him.

While pondering his thoughts a familiar scent invaded his senses laced with an unquestionable power. There is only one creature whose power rivals his own; his trusted friend whom he met while he was but a small pup. The Western Lord Inu no Taisho.

"Hmm…my friend, the finest wine and the company of our mates are enough to warm the room inside. But here you are alone left in the company of the cold night" a voice crooned behind him.

"Toga…" he turned to see the Western Lord watching him with laughter in his eyes. "Alone? Surely you meant to accompany me old friend." he said.

Through out the lands no creature dared to call the four ruling lords by their names not without losing an important appendage of their body. Their heads. As a ruling lord himself he only allows his mate and pack mates to call him by name.

The House of the West and North had been close allies ever since he was a pup and because of that he made a close friend out of the western heir. They considered themselves as brothers even without the bonds of blood, they grew together and learned various things together and as such the Western Lord simply became "Toga" to him.

Amber eyes watched the Northern lord with mirth in his eyes "the darkness of the night holds a lot of mystery unknown to man and youkai. But right now your thoughts are much more mysterious to me."

Sugimi raised one elegant eyebrow at his friend amused by his statement "Indeed…" he silently said.

"Care to cast some light to this old friend's curiosity?" Toga gently asked.

The Northern Lord's expression became soft as he silently uttered, "Tomorrow will be exactly eighteen summers since the day my pup disappeared from these arms of mine."

Toga noticed the distant look on his friend's eyes filled with longing for his pup. As a father of two he understood, placing his clawed hand on his friend's shoulder he said, "One day I'm sure…she will return to you and your mate"

His eyes held a knowing smile as he added, "And when she does our houses would finally become one."

Sugimi regarded his friend's statement with amusement dancing in his eyes, knowing fully well the implications of what he said.

"Indeed…the day my pup returns will be the day a prophecy shall be fulfilled."

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"Kagome, humans use tools and words to convey their feelings and their thoughts. They use their wit and knowledge to live. They don't fly and use powers if they willed it just as you do, as a human you should learn and remember those…" Kagome pondered on her grandfather's words as she gazed at the setting sun while walking her way back from school.

Her mother Maya had always been a dotting parent; she was present at every function her school held or just be there when she needs a warm hug. While her grandfather Keitaro told her of bed time stories and spoiled her with many things.

She has a family who accepts and loves her, and yet…she felt alone.

She knew from the very beginning that she was different, an evidence of that is her ability to tame creatures and her powers. Her family made sure she does not feel out of place by supporting her of her many endeavors, without failing to remind her often of how a human should be. Her looks itself screams of her humanity but Kagome herself doubts that very same fact.

Kagome sighed deeply when she remembered that today she's finally turning eighteen. She reached the stairs leading up to the shrine where the Higurashi family maintained. As she ascended she noticed the eerie silence surrounding the grounds as if fore boding a storm. As she approached closer to her house she noticed slight movements inside.

'It must be another one of those surprise party' she thought. Her mother always made sure she enjoys her birthdays and often times throws a party to celebrate.

"I sense no danger from inside…" Shion gently said while remaining concealed in her shadows.

Kagome casually preceded to the door her expression perfectly masking the fact that the supposed surprise is no longer a surprise. Darkness immediately greeted her sight; she moved towards the direction of the light switch and turned it on. As soon as the light was on, a series of greeting erupted, with her mother holding a cake in her hands. She plastered a smile on her face and thanked her mother for the surprise. Maya shooed her to her bedroom, telling her to change into something nice for the party. When she entered her room she noticed a black tube dress carefully laid on the bed, she smiled inwardly knowing full well that it was her mother's doing. She applied light make up on her face enough to accent her features and sprayed her favorite perfume. She wore black leather boots to finish her look then calmly proceeded downstairs. Kagome descended the flight of stairs and at the bottom her guest gave their greetings and exchanged pleasantries, through out the occasion she mingled and talked silently wishing for the party to be over.

It was a full moon outside as she peered at the window while mingling with her classmates and their neighbors. She discreetly left the company of some gibbering guest and moved her way towards the balcony. As she stepped outside, the night time breeze gently stroked her face slightly shuffling her midnight hair around her. She instantly noticed the bright full moon peering down on the lands. As she continued to gaze at the moon she noticed a red tint gently shadowing its surface as if the gods themselves poured a bucket of blood.

When she was but a small child her grandfather told her of how the color of the moon has its meaning. A red moon signifies endings, partings and goodbyes while a blue moon signifies great meetings and new beginnings. While looking at the moon, she wondered if what her grandfather said was true.

She looked behind her where her family celebrated with her friends and a few neighbors, the sight made her smile. They look happy and alright where as she felt the opposite, she felt alone and so out of place. She always felt as if somewhere, someone is always waiting for her; someone who needs her more than any of the people inside does.

Out of the blue the wind picked up around her and with it she felt a strong pull of power, as if telling her to come and follow. She looked at the people inside her house one more time then she decided to leap from the balcony, landing gracefully on the ground.

Kagome spread her senses wide deciphering the direction of the power she felt a heartbeat ago, as she followed the strong pull of power she noticed that she was approaching the well house near the Goshinboku tree. As she approached the door the pull of power became stronger but despite its intensity she felt strangely at home and warm inside. Suddenly the doors opened and the wind around her grew stronger towards the direction of the well. The wind around her felt like ropes pulling her closer to the well, her feet dragged on the ground as she tried to stop herself from being sucked in but to no avail. Darkness clouded her mind and ate at her consciousness gently inducing sleep. Blue light surrounded her body as she continued to plunge deeper into the well's mystical embrace, delivering her to a home she never knew existed.

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Cold golden eyes looked up to find the blue moon looking down on him as one of his hands ruthlessly crushed the demon's wind pipe who tried to foolishly attacked his person. As the demon melt into nothing but a disgusting pile of goo Sesshoumaru took his leave and headed to a clearing nearby where an old dried up well sitted in the center.

As he soundlessly moved towards the well he noticed strong magic around it. He warily took his steps closer calmly sensing the air for any kinds of danger, when he felt none he proceeded to move closer to the well. He noticed nothing unusual outside the well, wild flowers surrounded it while the vines crept on its old wooden board. The wind held the scent of a human from the direction of the well, a scent so unlike any human in this land. The smell of sakura blossoms and jasmine with a hint of power caught his senses as he stood directly in front of the dried well. His curiosity peaked, 'What kind of human can possibly have power this strong' he thought. He decided to satiate his curiosity and gently moved his body forward.

As he peered down, his own amber eyes met the most beautiful twin sapphire he ever saw.