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Prophecy of an Angel

Chapter 1 - Arrival

How did it come to this? She thought, as the villagers crowded her, worship in their eyes. They jostled and pushed each other just to be able to lay their eyes on her wavy, brown hair and soft chocolate irises.

They were most astounded of her beauty. The Prophecy spoke of it, but she was simply astounding. The way her hair blew in the breeze, and how the sunlight glinted off her smooth, perfect skin.

She gasped as they moved closer. They're so close they could grab onto my robes. And why am I wearing Ancient Priestess garb? I never even have to wear this stuff at our shrine. She sighed.

Nevermind that...how did I end up in the Feudal Era?

She hung her head, trying to remember. I guess it all started this morning, when I fell into my family's well.

That Morning

"Good morning, Mom!" Kagome skipped cheerily into the kitchen.

"Good morning, honey, and Happy Birthday!" Mrs. Higurashi replied, handing Kagome her plate. "Here you go, eggs and sausage, your favorite." She smiled at her daughter.

"Thanks! Hey, can I invite Yuki, Eri and Ayumi over later? They said they wanted to do something for my birthday. I'm kind of worried about what they're planning, though." Kagome asked, then added, "I hope it doesn't involve Hojo."

"Now Kagome, there is nothing wrong with that boy. He's just a little...overzealous, that's all." Mrs. Higurashi's smiled wavered a little. Kagome nodded somewhat reluctantly.

"I know, but my friends are always trying to get us together. Do I like him? No. Do I want to date him? Of course not! Do they understand that? Not likely." she scoffed. "Oh crap! Thanks' for breakfast Mom! I gotta go, otherwise I'll be late! I promised the girls I would meet them early at school." She grabbed her backpack and rushed out the door, kissing her mom on the cheek as she did so. "Love you! Say hi to Gramps for me, would you?"

"Yes, Kagome. Have fun at school!" Kagome waved goodbye. Everything was going perfect. A perfect morning, a perfect—

"Sis!"

Kagome slowed down, scowling as she faced her younger brother, Sota. "What now, Sota? I'm already running late."

He paused, a little wary. "It's Buyo. I can't find him anywhere!"

She sighed. As always, my luck is never perfect when I need it to be. "Have you checked the well? He may have slipped in there."

"But Gramps said not to go in there. He says the well is cursed!" Sota exclaimed.

"He says everything's cursed. Or did you forget? That shriveled up old hand he gave me yesterday. The only thing it was cursed with was a bad smell." She smiled softly at the memory.

"But Sis...can you at least go check for me?" He flashed his trademark puppy-dog eyes. Hey mister, she thought, no one uses those eyes but me! I practically invented them!

"Alright, but only because I don't want you whining to me later about how it was my fault I didn't bother looking." She strutted over to the well house, looking very much the part of a confidant older sister. But confidant was the one thing she wasn't. That thing is so creepy. I remember went in there once, out of curiosity, when I was 7, but it creeped me out so badly I had to run back inside. At least it was light out this time. Not to self: never visit creepy old buildings in pitch blackness, especially unprepared. AGAIN.

Kagome slid back the wooden door, noticing how the shadows seemed to creep back within. She shuddered and crept inside. "Buyo..." she whispered. Then realizing that she wasn't acting very tough, spoke louder, seemingly quenching her former, but not forgotten, fears. "Buyo!"

"MEOW!" They both jumped. Sota quickly hid behind his sister. My strong, unafraid sister. One that will most likely be eaten by whatever monster is in there while I make my quick escape.

Kagome let out a breath she hadn't realized she had been holding. "Relax, Sota. It was only Buyo."

He shivered slightly, an almost imperceptible shaking of his head. "Nuh uh. THAT was not Buyo. That was some freakish monster that is out to kill us ALL!" He scrambled for the door, tripping over the steps they had climbed down, until only his head was visible from behind the door. "You can go check...I'll run for help if anything happens."

Yeah..only after something gets me, you coward. But she trudged inwardly anyway. Something swished against her leg and she screamed. When her screams died out, there was a faint echo that could barely be caught, coming from her brother. Her heart pounding, she turned towards him, tone playfully accusing. "Not scared are you, Brave Man?"

He cowered. "Man, yes. Brave, nope..."

Kagome reached down and found the back of their family cat, Buyo. She let out a breath of relief, unbeknownst to her brother, she had actually been pretty frightened of going down here. Get it together, Kagome! You just turned 15 for heaven's sake! You can't sink this low as to be scared of some shadows and your cat.

"See? There was nothing to be afraid about. It was only Bu—"" She gasped, and dropped the feline, who hurriedly ran up the stairs, causing Sota to peek his head in.

"What's up, sis? Oh my GOD!" Large, white, ribbons shot out of the well, which had been glowing with a deathly light only moments before. The ribbons scrambled for purchase on the dusty wood, only to find a frozen Kagome, rooted to the spot, unable to tear her eyes away. "Kagome! Move! Run away!" Sota yelled, tears running down his cheeks.

"Sota!" She screamed his name over and over, as the tendrils wrapped themselves around her body, pulling her ever closer to the well. "So—"" Her mouth was covered, panicked eyes looking up at the ceiling of the well house, as the thing dragged her down into the well.

Presently

And then, after I fell through the well, I guess I blacked out for a while. Kagome pondered that thought, distracted from then incessant pleas of the villagers. I found myself in a wooded area, the only recognizable landmark was the Sacred Tree, which was strange, since it was only located on my family's shrine. After that, well, it was obvious. I had been discovered by the villagers only moments later, and swept away to their tiny village, into the head priestess' hut. What I can't understand is the fact that everyone's eyes were glowing with awe and respect. I had never done anything worth anyone's respect, much less getting stuck in the Feudal Era! Although I guess that's where I really am.

Kagome looked over to the head priestess, Kaede, imploring her for even the tiniest amount of space.

Kaede was amused, after all, it wasn't everyday a Prophecy came to fruition. "Now now. Let the girl have some space. She must be frightened by all of ye constant babbling." She smiled at them, assuring them it was nothing but a jest. They sighed but silently left her hut, allowing the girl to collapse to the floor in mental exhaustion.

"Am I ever glad that was over!" Rubbing her temples, she stretched out, laying languidly on the wooden surface.

"Not so, my child. Your journey is far from over. It has hardly even begun." Kaede exclaimed, somewhat surprised at the girl's lack of energy.

"Yes, ma'am." Kagome replied. "Now please explain how I came to be here, and what was that about a prophecy? And why am I wearing these old-fashioned clothes? No offense."

Kaede paused, then continued. "No offense, my dear. It is perfectly alright for you to question your situation. In regards to how ye came to be here, I know not. As for the Prophecy, all in due time. Now get some rest. Ye shall need it when you meet Inuyasha in the morn. He will be very glad to meet ye."Then added, mumbling, "I hope."

Kagome sat up, fatigue no longer gracing her features.

"Wait...you hope? And who's Inuyasha?"

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Hey guys! This is officially my second FanFic, even though I have many more in the works. Just let me know if you want me to continue, although I plan to anyway ;) Just nice to hear your thoughts regardless. I'll get some more done, and hopefully be done with the second chapter this weekend (11/5-7 - I have Friday off!). But probably won't be able to update until Sunday or Monday. My dad's house doesn't have stable internet for more that 1 minute. Love ya...The Shadow's Soul, out!