Chapter 4

I'm more than Kikyou reincarnation

Kagome looked at demon who was sitting before her. He knew much about priestesses and their powers, much more than she did. "So, at my current power level?" she put up silent question.

"I'm begging your pardon, but your current power level makes you look as incompetent Shikon Miko – not only you are younger but untrained as well. That is bound to happen, since in your time there is no need for Fighting Priestess and by following as far as I know you were not Prestess before coming here." Demon looked troubled "You are not lacking power, Shikon Jewel was residing in you for far to long to not leave a sign. In terms of power you are far beyond previous one, but her long training and knowledge."

"I'm more than her shadow – more than Kikyou reincarnation. I'm myself – I was living as free being until I came to this time. Shikon Miko or whatever you call me, I'm Kagome." Acting Lady of Western Land smiled "Position that Sesshomaru had given to me will help me to reach more proper level of skill."

"No doubt about that my Lady, myself and all others will help you in training your powers." seeing her shocked face demon continued "It may be strange for demons to help a Priestess, but as you are now – as Western Lands Lady – its not important who you are. Do what you wish is all you need to do."

"Thank you." Kagome smiled

"Not at all, our Lord gave us a task – to serve you... I'm simply doing as He said me too..."

Month later

Kagome looked for Rin who went off to woods to find new flowers, they were currently residing near to the city (few days ago they leaved the castle to look for Naraku) so she was worried if she met some humans (she knew that Rin was a bit afraid of humans). Kagome didn't look like her past self – her hairs were kept by high ponytail and old cloths were replaced by outfit resembling Sesshomarus. On her forehead, single stone shined strongly in the setting sun light – that stone was a sign for any being... for demons and humans, that she was a Lady of Western Lands, or a person who acted as one.

"Rin, Rin!" she was calling little girl "You are going to be late for a diner!" she entered village and stopped for a second, she looked toward biggest home in area and sighed "Not good moment, but they may know where she is."

"Lady, is there anything that we can do for you?" Village Elder stood before her, it was obvious that he came in a rush "We hope that we didn't do anything that might have offended Western Lord or Yourself." Kagome was a bit shocked that he recognized her at first look, but she realized that they are just one day away from castle, and soon he added this himself "Don't be shocked my Lady, Demon Lord of this lands don't attack us without a reason, so we are able to live peaceful lives. It's in our best interest to know of new matters. That stone" he looked at girl forehead "is a sign of power that you hold in your hands and display of Demon Lord affection toward you. Now then, may I know what brings Western Lands Lady to this humble village." man bowed down "As I said I hope that we did nothing to offend you."

"No, not at all. I'm simply looking for Little Lady Rin." Kagome smiled at him "Rin was looking for some flowers to pick up and didn't come back at time. So I think she might be somewhere nearby."

"Little Lady – child that Lord saved? Himm, I haven't seen anyone from outside, accept of those travellers and Yourself, but I will be sure to look" he bowed "I hope that you will find her soon, shall I send few men for this too?"

"That would be great help." she said and walked away "I will ask them about her, Sango, Miroku and even Shippo should remember her."

"She knows them." mumbled Elder and looked at people that observed scene "Be sure to not be rude towards them at any cost, if she knows them that would cost us much more than bad reputation among travellers."

Wit calm expression on her face Kagome went toward hut and opened doors "May grace of our Lord protect you." she whispered while looking at young woman who carried water toward inner room.

Woman froze but she composed herself in a second, she put what she carried down and bowed "Is there anything I do?" Kagome could say that she was afraid "I don't have much but if..."

"I won't take anything from you." Kagome bit her lip "I'm looking for a child, Little Lady went off by herself and I'm a bit worried that she might have put herself in danger."

"Oh, I will pray for her safety." assured woman "But she isn't here."

"You have guests, isn't that right?" Kagome made her way toward inner room "I would like to speak with them, they know Rin, so they may know..."

"I see, then let me..." woman went on ashed but doors were already open Sango rushed out and run toward Kagome – woman was shocked about such improper act and also saw this as act of treason. Before anyone could act an more she stood between Kagome and Sango "Stand away, improper behaviour toward Western Lands Lady is equal to death."

"Western Lands Lady?" Sango stood shocked, but Kagome just put her hand on woman shoulder

"That's fine, I know her." said Kagome to woman "But I'm grateful for your concern." woman bowed and left to not disturb her Lady "How are doing Sango? And Miroku?" she made few steps and petted Shippo head "I'm sorry to disturb you, but I was wondering if you saw Rin?"

"No, we didn't." assured Sango "But to confirm the matter... Western Lands Lady?!"

"Long story, but this position is best I could imagine..." Kagome froze for a second "He is coming." she looked toward the doors "Inuyasha is coming." Miroku could see sadness in her eyes "With Her scent on him... I hate it."

Doors opened and with great rush said Inu made his entrance "I sensed..." he froze with words on his lips as he saw her, she was looking... simply best ever.

"Hello Inuyasha." Kagome made few steps toward him "How is Kikyou?" she asked

"How dare you leave me without a word?" screamed Inuyasha "On top of that you went with him! I'm not going to let you in again." he was about to said something more but out of sudden he couldn't, he was pressed to the floor with great power, but she didn't even say a word.

"It would be better if you keep such word and behaviour to yourself." Kagome came closer, Miroku could see that she was at the verge of tears "I came to ask about something and all you do is screaming... I hoped that you at least missed me, but I see that you weren't." she put her hand on Jewel that shined on her forehead "Unbind." and once he could move again she observed as he got up.

"That stone..." Inuyasha gulped "That stone is..."

"Yeah." Kagome put her hand on Inuyasha collar and played with it "I have not need for it any more." she turned her head and with one move she broke it – spell that kept him under her word. "You have no power against me now, I'm simply higher within your tribe." saying this hurt her, but she was angry – not only he kept to see Kikyou, but even didn't miss her at all. "I'm in hurry – I must find Rin." with those words she turned back and left the house.

Inuyasaha sat on the floor and looked at what left from his collar "Kagome...why? That was meant to be..."

"That marked you as hers." said Miroku "Contained her power, so even if she wasn't here you would feel if she was fine."

Inuyasah picked up each and every piece of it and kept close "Kagome." he knew what that Jewel was - hoshi-hanko - seal of the star. That was a sign worn only by first woman among demons in Western Lands. "Kagome? Did you...?"

As for used words:

hoshi - star

hanko - is seal that goes with person name

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