The Miko Bride

The Prayer

Summary:

Kagome lives in the Feudal Era with her Grandmother and Miko of the village Kaede. Kagome is a miko, a very powerful one. She's been training with her Grandmother since she was just a child. In this one, Kagome has brown eyes. (What?! I like her brown eyes!!) Reports from other villages surrounding the area are saying powerful Youkai are on the loose destroying villages in search of something or SOMEONE!!

Disclaimer!: I don't own InuYasha, videos, or the characters! Only this...erm...AU storyline...heh. XD

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The Miko Bride

One Shot - AU

Pairing: InuKami!Sesshomaru x Kagome

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Edited: 9/25/2016

Kagome:

The wind whipped through my raven hair as I rode my black stallion across the back roads of Feudal Japan. I was in a hurry, there was no more time left. Flashbacks from earlier today made me urge my poor horse faster. What was I to do?

"Child, ye best be going before that Yokai comes back! Quick!!"

"But Kaede! I can't leave you behind! We must escape together, with the rest of the villagers!" I said frantically.

Kaede shook her head in remorse, "You are our last hope Kagome, I will keep the barrier up until ye return with help."

"Grandmother, I can't make this journey by myself. I've only just completed my training!"

"Ye are more powerful than ye realize Kagome, do not be distraught. I believe ye are ready, for I am too old for this journey myself."

I nodded in regret, but also silent determination. I must save this village! If it is the last thing I must do!

Now alone in the wilderness in the early hours of the morning, I'm not so sure. Considering the only weapon I was able to bring was my sacred bow and arrows. Useful for destroying Yokai, but not for wandering bandits. The only other provisions I brought for myself were enough to last two days while I took refuge at the InuKami Shrine. After about an hour or two of praying once I got there, I would head out to the neighboring village and seek out a Miko named Kikyo.

I breathed in through my nose, and out through my mouth.

I can do this.

For the sake of my village, and for myself.

Hours Before:

"Kaede?"

We were both alert, Kaede nodded in affirmation.

"They are here child."

I quickly gathered my weapons, there was no way I would let some haughty demons destroy our village without a fight.

Meeting Kaede out at the entrance of the village, we urged the villagers to take refuge in our hut at the top of the hill. It was big, and would be perfect for taking refuge at times like this.

Kaede started chanting under her breath, preparing a strong barrier to surround the entirety of the village. If I was sure of one thing, it was the power and durability of my Grandmother's barrier.