Chapter One

"Kakashi, report."

Despite all his training and self-discipline, the silver haired teen had to resist the urge to flinch at the tense command from his usually laid back former sensei. This was not the warm and sunny teacher he was used to, this was the fierce leader of the Leaf village, intent on stopping the destruction coming towards them.

"Our shinobi's attacks have little effect on the Kyuubi. The jutsus only seem to make it angrier and it's wiped out several squads of ninja. Until we figure out its weakness, anybody else we send is suicide." Kakashi said grimly. Minato Namikaze sighed deeply and focused his cerulean eyes on his only remaining student.

"We don't have time to figure out the fox's weakness. At this rate, Konoha will be a pile of rubble before morning. Kushina and I have come to an agreement and she's already entered induced labor." Kakashi's mismatched eyes met his teacher's resolved ones. He wanted to protest; Kushina was only eight months pregnant! But he knew Minato wouldn't listen. As Hokage, you had to sacrifice everything for your people, even if it meant your life.

A frantic knock on the door caught their attention and Minato called for them to come in. In waddled nine and a half months pregnant Kun-Loon Senju, one of the few remaining Senjus and Minato's childhood friend.

"Kun-Loon! What are you doing here in your condition?" Minato yelled frantically. Kun-Loon held up her hand as she paused to catch her breath. Her face grimaced in pain and Kakashi's eyes widened when he realized she was having a contraction. "Minato-kun, there's no time to be wasted and I have much to be explained." She gasped, her blues eyes wild.

"Ready Gamabunta?" Minato asked as the frog stood across the clearing from the Kyuubi. Luckily, his shinobi were on the ground providing a distraction while he readied his jutsu. "Whenever you're ready." The frog boss replied, keeping his head still so that Minato could finish drawing the sealing circle.

Minato gritted his teeth. Tonight, he had lost both his lover and his friend, and if this didn't work, he'd lose his life as well. Sarutobi had already been instructed on what to do with the children, and the village if he didn't return alive.

"Please Kagome, make this work." Minato whispered to the white bundle he shifted to free his hands. The Kyuubi let out a deafening roar and Minato started the long string of hand signs that would seal the fate of the village. The Death God appeared in front of Minato, and the shinobi looked at the specter fearlessly.

The God showed no hint of emotion as it slowly began to pull out the Kyuubi's soul. The tailed beast growled savagely but there was nothing it could do. Minato felt a tug deep inside him and he pulled away the sheet covering Kun-Loon's child. Sapphire met cerulean, and Kagome giggled as Minato formed the tiger sign and touched the center of the ink circle drawn on her belly. At first, nothing happened and Minato swallowed a lump in throat. Was this really the end?

Then Kagome's tiny body turned pink, as did the sealing circle on Gamabunta's head. The Death God seemed to groan as it took on a pink tinge and even Kyuubi whimpered before the fox completely disappeared into a red orb. The orb floated in midair for a moment before shooting towards Minato.

A blinding white light flashed as the orb went through the Death God and Minato was thrown off Gamabunta, his arms held protectively around Kagome. The last thing he saw were Kushina and Kun-Loon, both proudly smiling at him before darkness enveloped him.

Minato's eyes shot open as he sat up quickly. It was still dark and it didn't seem like much time had passed if the shinobi cheering in the distance indicated anything. The blond quickly scanned Kagome, but there wasn't even a hint of the sealing circle left on her. The only thing was a red ruby on a silver chain hung around her neck. He had an inkling on what it was and Minato didn't know whether to be relieved or apprehensive.

"Minato! I thought you used the Death God jutsu!" Jiraiya exclaimed when his former pupil walked into his office carrying a cute baby girl. Minato smiled tiredly but he brightened when he saw his infant son in Tsunade's arms. The only thing he had left of Kushina.

"I did use it. Tsunade, do you mind getting the adoption papers for Kagome?" Minato said, handing Kagome over to Tsunade who nodded. Naruto and Kagome stared at each other in amazement, much to the three adults' amusement. A commotion was heard outside and Minato groaned, already knowing exactly who it was. Jiraiya helped him sit in his chair before opening the wooden doors.

In walked a highly irritated Kakashi,, his hitai-ate already covering his Sharingan, following by the arrogant Council members, Danzou, Homura and Koharu. "To what do I owe for this visit?" Minato asked mockingly, his tiredness showing itself in a snarky attitude. All he wanted was to get the kids settled and go to sleep.

"We wish for you to inform us how the Kyuubi was defeated. A tailed beast has never been beaten except by sealing it in a child." Koharu asked crisply, her beady eyes sliding over to the dozing infants in Tsunade's arms. Kakashi, Tsunade and Jiraiya were curious as well.

"Before Kun-Loon died in labor, she transferred her chakra and part of her soul into the jewel around Kagome's neck. The Death God only took part of my soul, so it means if I die a natural death, it'll be earlier than expected." Minato explained. Danzou looked skeptical.

"Perhaps we should have the children examined to make sure they aren't jinchurrki." Homura suggested and Tsunade glared at the old man. "Touch these kids and I'll make sure you have an early retirement." She threatened. Homura sniffed but Jiraiya could tell he was a little afraid of the Slug Hime's threats. Minato rubbed his temples agitatedly and Kakashi took it as a cue to usher the Council out the office.

"Kakashi, soundproof the room." Minato ordered, and Kakashi complied. Jiraiya looked at Minato strangely. Something was off about his story. "This doesn't leave my office." Minato declared, "Who knows the story of the Shikon Jewel?"

Tsunade's brow furrowed as she answered, "The children's fairy tale?" Minato nodded. "The Shikon was a powerful jewel able to grant any wish. It was created by Midoriko, a warrior miko, centuries ago. A miko had the ability to purify a demon such as the tailed beasts."

"But there aren't any miko left." Kakashi pointed out. "Correct, at least, no fully trained miko are left. They intermarried with the branch of the Senju clan Kun-Loon was descended from and so far, none have showed the potential to hold much spiritual energy." Minato replied.

"'So what happened to the Shikon?" Jiraya asked impatiently. "The Shikon was guarded by the most powerful miko in the land. Whenever she died, she would pass the guardianship on to her successor. However, the Shikon's last guardian died in combat over the jewel and it was decided that the jewel would be burned along with her so that it wouldn't fall into the wrong hands. The last guardian was Kun-Loon's great grandmother."

"So I take it that Kagome has a lot of this 'spiritual energy' then?" Tsunade questioned blandly, looking at the dozing girl. Minato smirked. "Kagome doesn't only have the most spiritual energy anyone has seen in a century, the Shikon chose her as its vessel. Kagome is the Shikon in human form. Her pure energy overcame the Death God's, which is why I didn't die."

"So you mean to tell me that this baby can grant wishes?" Kakashi asked, hopeful. If that was true, Obito and Rin could be revived. However, Minato shook his head. "You forget, Kagome is also a miko who is able to purify demons, and a Senju, who were the only people capable of controlling the tailed beasts. Kun-Loon told me that Kagome was prophesied to be the child who could control the demons and make them follow her will. Even destroy them just by touching them."

The room grew silent. "If word got out that Kagome could control and purify the demons, it'd be another Shinobi War." Tsunade said quietly. "This is why no one will know about Kagome." Minato said firmly.

"You can't keep her locked away forever." Kakashi said. He sweat dropped when Minato gave him a 'says-who?' look. Jiraiya chuckled but took Kakashi's side. "He's right and you know it Minato. When the girl gets older, she's going to want to see the world and you can't keep her from it."

Minato sighed, raking his hair through his messy blond hair. "Fine," He conceded, "But for now, I don't have a daughter. Only a son. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to collapse from exhaustion in five seconds."

The blond slumped over onto the floor and Tsunade glared at Jiraiya. "You were supposed to catch him!" She growled. Jiraiya looked dumbfounded.

"I was?"

So, this is my official start into Fanfiction, and Im hoping I do a great job! Please, I love feedback, but dont flame me. If you disagree with something I did, please be civil about it. If you have any questions or suggestions, dont hesitate to tell me! Also, I have no idea if I want this to be Kagome and Gaara, or Kagome and Itachi, so if you please tell me what pairing you want, that would help out alot!

- Jayd