Chapter One: My Typical Life in the Feudal Era

Sakura's POV

CHARACTER INFO - My Name's Sakura. I'm the daughter of Lord InuYasha, Ruler of
the North and the Eastern Regions and Lady Kagome, Known to be the most
powerful priestess that ever. Yeah, I'm sort of bragger, but hey, don't come
complaining to me, I got that trait from my dad. Anyways, this is my story and
about my journey to the past and the epic battle between my parents, Naraku, me
and of course that witch Kikyo.

Today was my 15th birthday, August 19 to be exact. Tonight, my family and
friends were all planning to stay and spend the night at my father's castle. It
was early morning and I was taking a morning stroll in InuYasha's forest and
was headed towards the Goshinboku (also known as the sacred tree) taking the
long dirt rode I knew so well. I enjoyed going there often. The place just
seemed to help me clear my mind. Though, what was waiting for me was definitely
not something I was expecting.

When I arrived close to the Goshinboku, I sensed a demon nearby. Not afraid of
a fight, I continued my journey to the sacred tree. When I reached the
Goshinboku, A young and -I got to admit- dashing wolf demon was in front of me
(imagine a younger 18 year old version of Koga) , leaning against the sacred
tree. He looked at me with pure pleasure. As though I was a goddess. After what
seemed a minute of him staring at me, I finally spoke. "Who are you and
what business do you have here at the sacred tree?" I asked. The reaction
I received was definitely not one I expected. He snickered. "Why to see
you of course, Beautiful." he stated calmly. I looked at him and sighed.
"You're the 15th one today..." I mumbled. "What's THAT supposed
to mean?" he asked me. "Yeah and by the way, the name's Koda."
he added. 'Hugh... I wonder what HIS reactions going to be like... Let's see...
This could be fun.' I thought. "Let me guess... Since today is my 15
birthday, Demon wise, I'm old enough to find myself a mate. And SURPRISE,
SURPRISE you came here to ask me if I would take the honors of being
yours." I said bitterly. He stared at me for what seemed like an hour and
gave me a how-the-heck-did-you-know-that look. "My, My clever woman, how
in the world did you know that?" he asked soothingly. I smirked. "As
I said, you're the 15th one today to ask me such a question" I stated.
"Well 15 is your lucky number because I'M gonna make you my woman."
He said with such confidence. "Besides, I'm the son of Koga and Ayame, the
pack leaders for the Wolf Tribe. And NO woman has ever caught my eye like you
have." he continued. I took another big sigh. 'How many more are there
going to be?' I asked. "All suitors are to see my father for general
selection. If he believes none are worthy or are 'right' then so be it. Tell
him why you believe your worthy of me." I informed him as I walked back to
the direction to Kaede's Village.

(Meanwhile) Kagome's POV

I sighed as I looked at my Daughter's retreating figure. Slowly drifting away
from my grasp. 'She's already 15 years old. So strong and all grown up already.
*Sigh* I wish I could stay by her side forever. To always be there when she
needs me. But that's part of her growing up. I can't be there all her life. She
needs to learn how to go on her own... This is probably how my mother felt when
I went back and forth between the Modern and Feudal Era.' I thought as I
continued picking herbs. I felt a presence heading towards my direction, but
didn't take notice since I was in such deep thought. That all changed when I
felt strong and muscular arms wrap around my waist and held on to me tightly as
if it was it's life source. I smiled in delight. 'And I thought he was busy at
the castle. I'm so glad he always takes such efforts to make time for Sayuri,
Sakura and I.' I thought as I lifted my head up to have my eyes meet amber
ones. "How's everything Kagome? Are you alright? You seemed a little
depressed when I got here. Is something wrong?" InuYasha asked in his deep
and loving voice. Yet full of concern. "It's nothing InuYasha... it's just
that, Sakura's all grown up now..." I stated as my voice trailed off.
"I know how you feel. They grow up fast now don't they?" InuYasha
agreed. "Kagome," InuYasha started. "What is it?" I asked
with keen interest. "May I ask you a question? If you say yes, then it
would definitely make you happier." He continued as a mischievous smile
came across his lips. "It's more like a command though..." he
mumbled. "What is it? What could you do to make me feel better?" I
replied as a puzzled look came across my face. "Make love with me tonight."
He said as he nuzzled into my neck. "I accept." was his reply.

Sayuri's POV

I started to get seriously bored from playing with the other children from the
village. They were too weak, too slow, too egoistical or too obnoxious. So I
headed over to the field where my mother would usually pick herbs. As I came
into the field I saw father nuzzling into mother's neck. I giggled as I ran as
fast as I could and jumped on fathers back. "Greetings Father! Good
Morning!" I said cheerfully. "Oh Sayuri, have you seen your sister yet?"
my mother asked me. "Nope not yet, but she said she'll be back by the time
the sun has risen. This should be anytime soon." I replied simply.
"Is that so? Well then she'd probably meet us here then don't you
think?" my father asked my mother. "Any time soon. She'll be
fine." was father's reply. I sighed and laid down the earth next to them.

Sakura's POV

When the fields where mother and I pick herbs came into view, I saw the figures
of three people in the distance. One that made a small smile curve my lips. You
see, I smile a lot though, I prefer to keep a more professional stance. As I
got closer the three figures I saw became clearer, revealing themselves to be
my mother sitting in the middle of the field on top of my father's lap, father
smiling and as he looked into space, and my sister Sayuri laying down on the
earth next to them. I continued down the dirt road, listening to the birds
singing and enjoying my view on the way.

I could tell that wolf demon I had met at the Goshinboku was following me,
probably thinking I couldn't sense his presence as he continues to spy on me. I
smirked at that knowledge. But that wasn't the thing that was making me feel
uneasy in such a way that would make me stop enjoying my walk. No. That wasn't
it. It was something else that was making my senses jingle. I felt an aura.
Though not just any demonic aura or whatsoever it was an aura of a priestess
like mine and my mother's. One that only master priestesses could have. I was
puzzled at this strange feeling I was getting. For no one else in this region
other than my mother and I was supposed to have this kind of aura surrounding
us. The only other person who was destined to get this powerful kind of aura
was Sayuri, who's my sister. I pondered at this feeling of mine for so long I
didn't realize that I was already at the fields when I came back to my senses.

As I got closer and closer, father turned his head toward my direction and as
his amber eyes met my currently rich chocolate brown eyes he smiled a smile
that could brighten up anyone's day. I was so happy he made such an effort to
put aside the castle business for a day to spend time with his family.
"Greetings father, taking the day off now are we?" I asked jokingly.
"Today's your 15th birthday Sakura. I would never miss my princess's
birthday." he said in his typical caring voice. "Father, please don't
call me your princess. You can call Sayuri that." I complained. "Hey
UNFAIR! He already enjoys calling me his little Lilly. I don't need be called
his princess too!" Sayuri yelled. Mother giggled at the sight in front of
her. We all shifted our heads towards her direction as she smiled. "Your
right Sakura, I can't call you my little princess anymore. Your turning 15
today. I guess I'm going to have to take things more serious with you now since
your 15." he said in a stern voice. I smiled as he began talking.

"Anyways Sakura, has a wolf demon visited you lately? I can sense a trace
of his scent on you. Meaning you have met one. Whoever he is." he asked in
a new serious tone. "Indeed father. I met a wolf demon at the Goshinboku.
And when I asked him what business he has at the sacred tree, he said he came
to see me. He was another one of those suitors." I stated. "Did you
happen to get his name?" my mother interjected. "Was he cute?" my
sister asked innocently. I smiled at my sister's question and continued.
"He said his name was Koda, and mentioned something about his parents
being Koga and this woman named-" "Ayame?" my mother
interrupted. "Yes, I believe that's what he said... then he said something
about him claiming me as his woman and that kind of nonsense." I finished.
"Like father like son..." my father grumbled. "Seems to me
Koga's son has taken interest in you as well." mother said. "I have
nothing against the boy, but if his as possessive and egotistical as his
father, then he's not okay to me." father stated as he rolled his eyes.

"I prefer you not to speak such insolence in my presence mutt." came
a voice as I sensed a somewhat familiar scent and looked towards the source of
the voice. "Greetings Koga." my father said to the stranger as the
stranger came closer and stood behind my father. My father refused to look at
the stranger and what seemed to be his wife standing next to him. I studied
their appearances. The male who spoke to my father was wearing brown wolf fur
clothing making a skirt, with a hole for his tail, a band of fur around his
head as well as shoulder pads make out of wolf fur. His chest was covered in
armor. His hair was put into a high ponytail. His eyes were a strange color of
sky blue with fairly tanned skin. The woman standing next to him looked younger
than him and had an identical outfit though the wolf fur of her clothes was
white. Her red hair was put into two pigtails on the side of her face. Her eyes
were a deep color of emerald. And topped off her look with and Iris in her
hair.

"Greetings Ayame." my mother said as she stood up and picked up her
basket of herbs. "KAGOME!" the woman screamed as she ran and pulled
my mother into a big embrace. My father stood up and looked towards my mother's
direction and smirked. "What no insults?!" the man apparently called
Koga asked my father. "Koga, will you ever grow up?" my father asked
calmly. "You used my name..." Koga said as he gave my father probably
the funniest shocked face ever. I smiled at this as Sayuri just watched the
conversation and sighed. 'Probably bored out of her socks here' I thought as I
looked back at her innocent face. I turned my head back to the action.
"Koga, as the ruler of the North and Eastern Regions I must keep a
professional stance and not waste my time on mere insolence." my father
replied as the woman named Ayame let go of my mom. "Hmm... professional
now Hugh? Anyways, the reason why Ayame and I are here is to see if our son
Koda is here. Overhearing your conversation about our son, I'm guessing that
your beautiful and young daughter here has met my son." he said calmly as
his head turned towards my direction. Keeping my dignity, I just bowed at his
direction.

All of a sudden I heard a shout which I made out was supposed to mean 'Hey'.
All our heads turned towards the source of the shout. And there he was again,
that boy who I met at the Goshinboku. When he ran up to us, he stopped in front
of me, grabbed my hand and kissed it. "Greetings again my beautiful."
he said sweetly. I shook my head at this and pulled my hand out of his grasp.
"Don't call me that. You don't even know my name you indolent fool."
I snapped at him. I was getting sick to the dude. First saying his all this and
that, then claiming me as his woman than just randomly grabbing and kissing my
hand. Only princes from other Regions were permitted to kiss my hand or when I
approve of otherwise. A low growl escaped my throat as he backed off and
studied my appearance. I gestured him to go away. "What is your name then,
my lady?" he asked me. "Her name is Sakura." My mother Lady
Kagome answered for me in her usual serene and caring voice. For me, it was
nothing but a normal day, but all interrupted as familiar strange aura reached
my senses one more.