Love that Spanned the Centuries by Jennifer

Silence is Key

I started this story two years ago on fanfiction.net and have just recently decided to continue writing it. This time, I plan to compelte the story. :) I do hope everyone enjoys. These first five chapters may have grammatical errors, which I fill fix and re upload soon enough. I assure the reader that the following will have less (as less as possible) when it comes to errors. Thank you for your time, and patience. Please, enjoy.

"Kikyo! Sango! Kagome! Girls get down here quickly! Your dear father will have quite a fit if you three aren't ready! Hurry! Hurry! Hurry! You know that the most wealthy bachelor in Japan will be coming to the dance tonight, and you girls should look your best!"

"Mother never stops with her mindless nonsense. We will never find husbands, we will never be rich, and we will never be happy. Sigh, how am I supposed to keep looking beautiful without new Kimonos? Sango! Kagome! Are you two even listening to me?" Kikyo said, angrily.

Sango smiled and nodded.

"Of course Kikyo-chan! But I do think that Kagome-chan has very much spaced out on us again. She went to walk in the gardens for awhile. But I don't understand what she sees there...its so ugly and run down. Kami knows we are too poor to even buy a plant. I have no idea how we manage being this poor and standing on the social ladder, even if it is the bottom."

Kagome sat there in the gardens, under the blooming Sakura tree. The smell of its blossoms was intoxicating, relaxing her tense body. She hated balls, she hated watching the snobbish upper society drink and dance gaily as if there were no problems going on in the world. She hated getting dressed up like a silly

flower, just to be shown off for beauty and appeal. There was nobody that saw her as a person, nobody who asked her of her opinions, of her wants, her desires. She was just another pretty face to people with no mind. But she did have a mind, she had more of a mind then any of the other girls in the upper society. She hugged herself, falling asleep under the Sakura trees, the blossoms falling all over her making her look like a sleeping goddess.

Sango, Kikyo, and their parents all stood in the hallway, waiting for Kagome. They thought she had gone to change, but of course, Sango knew there was no way that Kagome would willingly get ready for a society party.

"I shall return momentarily mother dear," Sango said, rapidly. She knew exactly where to find Kagome.

"Kagome-chan! You get up this instant! You were supposed to get ready for the social gathering this evening, but of course, knowing you, you would need to be forced to get ready. Now hurry!"Sango shouted.

Kagome only nodded, saddened. Sango was already fixing a new Kimono on Kagome and Kikyo had come to help fix her hair.

"No makeup please Sango-chan! I wish not to look like a clown. You to can do it, the rest of society can do it but I refuse to parade around with all that crap on my face!" Kagome pleaded.

Sango hated to watch her little sister in such distress, so she decided not to force make up on her.

"Very well." Kikyo and Sango stood in front of Kagome, admiring their work, which wasn't much.

Kagome stood there, looking beautiful as always. She wore a midnight blue Kimono made of silk, that matched her eyes. On the back of the kimono was a white moon, with Sakura blossoms floating past it, and onto the long hanging sleeves. The last touch to her outfit was a perfectly white obi, that tied delicately around her small waist. Sango walked up to Kagome and fixed her hair to look more like hers, the similarity

being the two stands that hung in front of her ears freely. The rest of her ebony hair cascaded down her back, shining perfectly.

Sango and Kikyo smiled, happily. Kagome's eyes were a midnight blue, made even more mystical with her long dark lashes that made her look more delicate. Her lips were a faint pink and so were her cheeks against her creamy white skin. Yes, Kagome didn't need expensive kimono's or tons of power to make her beautiful, she was just naturally like that. Sango and Kikyo being related to her, also had beautiful faces, but not the same mind that Kagome had. They loved the glamor of the courts, the lovely flowing Kimono's, and the dazzling jewels.

They all got into the run down carriage, swishing together, but careful not to ruin their attire.

"Now girls, you all must do whatever you can to attract Miroku-sama's attention, at least one of you needs to be happily married, and to a rich man, I may add. If not Miroku-sama then, at least somebody else. At least find another male of high social stature, and attract him. Please, girls, for the sake of your mother do it for me?" Their mother asked pleadingly.

Kagome watched her mother with sympathy and sorrow. 'I would rather rot in hell then marry a arrogant rich man who wants me just for my face. Pathetic...' Kagome thought, as she stared out the only glass window at the beautiful trees and night sky that quickly passed her by.

Kikyo nodded along with Sango, and then when Kagome didn't respond, Kikyo slapped Kagome in the face, not to hard though.

"Silly child! Will you ever stop day dreaming and heed our mother? Will you ever wake up from your silly little dream world? You may be smart, little sister, but you are in no way compared to us. You spend your time day dreaming and god knows what else, but you never ever care about your appearance or grand parties. You carelessly listen to mother's talk, but you don't take it to mind not even wanting to get married! You are useless to this family, you think your mind will get you somewhere, Kagome-chan, but you are wrong. It is looks and charm that gets you places, not contradicting high lords and ladies! Now you silly little wench, you listen to our mother."

Kagome didn't care about what Kikyo just did, she just simply nodded and nodded her head pretending to listen to her mother blabber on about how to act, and graciously enter. Right now, all she could think about was the quickest way she could get out of the social gathering, away from all these balloon headed, pompous idiots.

Sango walked into the great hall after being announced, along with her parents and two sisters. The music was playing a sweet tune, and she whirled Kagome into a dance, while Kikyo just watched, quietly.

Their parents had gone off to try to socialize while the girls were left to do whatever they pleased.

"Kagome-chan! Isn't this wonderful? Your such a terrific dancer!" Kagome smiled, and nodded.

This was the only thing she enjoyed about these gatherings, the dancing. She danced with Sango gaily, until she heard the announcer call the honored guests name, along with two others.

"Ladies and Gentlemen I would like to graciously announce that our honored guest has arrived, along with two companions.

May I present, Miroku-sama! Heir to the Northern Lands of Japan!

May I present, Inuyasha-sama! Heir to the Southern Lands of Japan!

And lastly, may I present the Lord of the West! Sesshomaru-Sama!"

The announcer announced with gusto.

The Ladies and Gentlemen all moved aside and let the three pass by.

They were all handsome men, who held their heads up with honor.

Kagome stood in the hall, not wanting to move, or let go of Sango. Kikyo stood to the side, and hissed at the two, "You two will be in huge trouble if you don't move out of the way for the Lords."

Kagome did not care, she would not move. She didn't care if it was Kami himself.

"Ah! What lovely ladies!" Miroku chirped, as his eyes met Sango's. 'She's breathtaking...' Miroku thought.

"If I may be so bold, what, may you please me with an answer, is your name?" Miroku asked Sango, sweetly.

Sango gave a slight giggle, and a gracious smile, "It would do me great honor to answer you, my name is Sango."

"Well then, Sango, would you do me another honor, by dancing with me, and keeping me company during the duration of the party?" Miroku asked, hopeful.

"Of course, Miroku-sama" Sango answered happily.

Kagome also saw Kikyo disappear with the other honored guest, Inuyasha. A mysterious smile playing at her lips. Kagome looked up, and found herself face to face with the great Youkai Lord of the West himself.

He stared down at her, and wondered why she hadn't moved. Her eyes intrigued him, and she was a beauty, but she was human, and lowly humans deserved no attention, especially one as low ranking as her.

She gave him a cold stare, and finally spoke, "If you would excuse me, Sesshomaru-sama, but I have other places to be." She turned her back on him, and walked away into the hushed crowed that gawked at her behavior.

Sesshomaru was infuriated, how dare a lowly human such as herself dare, DARE, turn her back on him, and excuse herself. This women wasn't even worth his thoughts, so he too quickly departed the party. One thing he hated most, parties. He hated listening to the bubble headed gossip, listen to the silly giggles of mindless women, and watch the men get drunk and find their nightly whores.

Kagome walked into the night, as far away from the party as possible. Near the entrance wall, she her pleasureful moans and sighs, made by a familiar voice. 'Oh Inuyasha...take me Inuyasha... you are so good my lord.' Kagome heard Kikyo whisper. She peeked and found that Inuyasha had her eldest sister pinned to a try, and was furiously kissing her, moving his hands into her Kimono. She looked like a whore...a lowly, dirty whore. Kagome let out a sigh and walked away, to find her favorite spot on a hill nearby. There was a beautiful Sakura tree on the hill and she loved to sit against the trunk and look up at the night sky, feeling the breeze against her face. 'So this is how kikyo gets a mans attention...by making herself into a common whore. Next time, before yelling at me, she should think of her own actions. I am of no concern to her.

I am no whore, and I am no empty headed nitwit." Kagome thought, as she leaned against the tree, staring into the stars.

Nearby, a great Youkai Lord was being intoxicated by the familiar scent of Sakura blossoms again. He had no idea who it radiated off at the party, but now he knew the scent left a trail leading outside, and into some dense wood. He would find the source of the smell, maybe on the way he would find that girl that had so boldly insulted him. Then, once he did, he would make sure it would never happen again. A human should know their place, but a lowly human should know it even better.

Well! That is it- Chapter one.

I hope you enjoyed. I never did a story outside of the feudal era, or on this website. Only on oh well, there is a first for everything. (The story does eventually enter the feudal era though)