Ok, I have everything planned out for this story. I can only hope it will turn out as good as it is when I think it through.
There's a story about twin princes, the storyline similar to this one. I can't find the name, or if it was true or not, but I will post it in a later chapter when I do find it.
I know it starts off a little dryly, but PULEASE keep reading. I intend to make it MUCH more interesting. Yes? And it may be slightly confusing at first, but all will be laid out in due time.
And may I add that review make me all warm and fuzzy inside?
Disclaimer: I do NOT own Inuyasha.
Introduction:
The King and Queen no longer held their rare lively glow. Of course they were thrilled to have twins, however, this left them with a heavy burden.
Who would inherit the throne to the Eastern lands? It seemed only right to have older of the two twins receive the privilege, but that would only cause a dilemma between the girls, and with them gone, pandemonium among the lands could only lead to their downfall. They would not stand for this. Looking down at their younger daughter, by only 8 minutes, they smiled sadly and laid a soft kiss upon her flushed cheek. They had made their decision; there was no going back now.
The majesties of the Eastern Lands only had one daughter… or that's what they would lead everyone to believe. With tear brimmed eyes, the queen handed her younger daughter to one of their more trusted maids, Lady Kaede. The King stood next to her, his own eyes scanning his daughter's face, trying to memorize every detail of the young girl's appearance before she was taken away from him.
Although he had conceived another twin, the resemblance was most certainly not the same. Kikyo, the older of the two was a chubbier, paler baby. She cried more of the time and demanded constant attention. She had a thin patch of black hair on her head and her eyes were a dull brown. Kagome, however was small. So small, that they had worried for her health, for she was the second to be born. Her hair was a bit thicker then Kikyo's, and she was already a light tanned color with naturally pink-tinged cheeks. Her eyes were a beautifully blended mix between blue and green, and were constantly shining with youthful happiness matching her sweet personality. They did, however, bare one resemblance that the King and Queen would have troubles explaining… the family crest, adorning their foreheads. It was a pale green leaf with golden specks circulating it boldly, then fading into nothing as it got further away from the leaf.
The mournful parents knew that they would still be able to see her grow up. She would be kept in the palace walls as a servant. On her 17th birthday, they would reveal the truth to both her and her sister. By then, Kikyo would have already been deemed worthy to inherit the lands of the East. There would be no controversy, and they could only hope the two would live in peace.
Kagome crouched tears leaking out of her eyes as uncontrollable sobs wracked her body. Her hands were bound behind her back with a thick, scratchy rope, and her head was bowed low.
Kagome looked up into Kikyo's ruthless brown eyes. She was shocked to find there was no sign of mourning or tears over her parent's deaths. The King and Queen of the Eastern lands had been murdered callously and their own daughter had not even shed a tear for them?
Kagome, on the other hand, was immediately effected by the news. Her owns parents were said to have died after she was born, and the King and Queen were the closest thing to family she had, other then Kaede. Of course it was completely absurd to believe the King and Queen thought of her as a daughter… she was a maid after all. Despite allthis, her Majesties had always treated her just the same as their own daughter Kikyo, and was constantly pushing the two to spend more time together in hopes of forming a bond.
Today, was both Kikyo's and Kagome's 17th birthday. All the coincidences, including theEastern crest adorning Kagome's forhead,were a bit uncanny, but it was something they had become accustomed too.
A harsh backhand to her face shook her free of her thoughts. Kagome was sent flailing to the ground as Kikyo sneered down at her.
"You… are accused of doing dark sorcery within my castle's walls… witch." She spat viciously.
Kagome glared at the ground, before replying quietly "I beg your pardon your majesty… but I am a miko, just as you are."
A sharp whip on her back earned a yelp of pain from her throat. Biting back a whimper she glanced over her shoulder at a critical guard.
"Do not dare compare the likes of yourself to royalty… listen and listen well," stated Kikyo nastily, "you reside within my walls as a maid, and nothing more. I will do as I please with you, and as punishment for your tongue and dark magic…."
She grinned wickedly and finished off dryly, "Banishment."
'Banishment? Is she freeing me from these castle walls?'
As if reading her thoughts, Kikyo grinned sadistically. "Do not get your hopes up witch. Enjoy your last moments in the light… for you will not see it again anytime soon." She laughed shrilly before waving a hand.
Kagome, taken aback by her statement, could only allow the guards to drag her away.
Oooooooooh. Continue reading to find out what happens to poor Kags.