ONGOING STORIES:

The Twelfth Concubine: Alternate Universe. Kagome Higurashi, a village girl living in the Western Lands, learns that the enigmatic Lord of the West is looking for a twelfth concubine. Despite being human - and therefore a being despised by Lord Sesshomaru, who dislikes the race - Kagome bravely decides to travel to the Western Shiro and try to gain the inu lord's favor. Her place is soon found, but resentment toward her is quick on the rise, and she must endure much more than she ever thought. Updated 3.30.13; next chapter in the works.

The Fling: Alternate Universe. Multi-shot. Talked into spending a night on the town, over-worked Kagome Higurashi decides to throw all caution to the wind when the alluring Sesshomaru Okamoto entices her into sleeping with him. But a one night stand had never been what Sesshomaru'd had in mind, and he's determined to make Kagome see that what he offers is far more permanent. Next chapter in the works.

Vivacious: Alternate Universe. After her father disgraces the North multiple times, the Youkai Council forces Kagome Higurashi, heiress to the Northern Lands, into a political mating with the youngest son of the Southern lord, Miroku Miyamoto. Kagome, sure that nothing good can come of love, vows that she will complete her duty for her people and her people only, but Miroku has a different plan in mind. He's certain it won't be easy, but he could be patient. An AO3 exclusive.  Updates sporadic.

Vulnerability: Canon Universe. Perhaps it is the way her cheeks flush when she cries, or the way her hands shake when she weeps, but after Naraku puts the miko Kagome in her care, Kagura can only think of protecting her. She supposes it's a good thing that her heart has never been her own. An FF.Net exclusive. Updates sporadic.

STORIES ON HIATUS:

An Artist's Touch: Alternate Universe. Five hundred years after the Shikon Jewel was completed, former Lord of the West Taisho Sesshomaru returns to Japan, only to meet the one woman he could never forget: Higurashi Kagome. Eager to learn more about the mysterious youkai, Kagome, a professional photographer and successful artist, inserts herself into his life. However, though she may be determined to melt the youkai's icy heart, he isn't so keen on the idea. At least, not at first; Kagome did always have a way of making people change their minds. Likely to be rewritten, and rating moved down to T. More news to come. An FF.Net exclusive, likely to come to Dokuga.

Legacy: Alternate Universe. On a trip home from the Feudal Era, Kagome finds out that her mother is not her biological parent, and that she is, in fact, an inuyoukai born in the Sengoku Jidai to the Southern lord. What's more, the seal that has been keeping her human will release on her eighteenth birthday, and she will then be forced to live her life as a youkai. Kagome's life continues to spiral out of control, and she finds that on top of being betrothed to the cold Lord of the West, she must usurp her murderous uncle and take her rightful place as Lady of the South. This ordeal was bound to make advanced math look easy. Will be taken down and rewritten.

A Father's Duty: Alternate Universe. A drabble series detailing the married life of Kagome and Sesshomaru, using art from Dokuga as inspiration. Likely to be completed in one or two chapters; will be completed when TTC has been finished.

Sincerely Serendipitous: Canon Universe. Written for r0o's "Love Letters To..." Challenge. When Kagome begins receiving romantic letters from a mysterious suitor, she finds herself falling in love with the deeply caring person on the other side of the parchment. However, will she find it in her to accept the truth of who her mystery suitor really is, or will previous memories destroy any hope of a future? Will be resumed when TTC has been completed.

COMPLETED STORIES:

Hanashobu: Canon Universe. One-shot detailing how Kagome becomes Lady of the West, all through the help of a flower, a fall, and a kiss. Complete as of October 26, 2010.

Here Comes the Rain: Canon Universe. One-shot from Sesshomaru's point of view, detailing the murder of his Lady, Kagome, and the revenge he takes against those who committed the crime. Complete as of May 16, 2011.

Endless: A one-shot originally meant to be a collection of interconnected one-shots, detailing the story of how Kagome and Sesshomaru went from best friends to something more. Complete as of May 25, 2011

The Best Gift Ever: Alternate Universe. After working with her for years, kindergarten teacher Yamaguchi Sesshomaru is ready to pursue a relationship with fellow teacher Higurashi Kagome. Enlisting the help of mutual friends, Sesshomaru is determined to win the heart of the woman who has owned his for years. A Christmastime fic of what it means to give the best gift ever given. Complete as of December 26, 2011.

My Lovely Valentine: Alternate Universe. Sequel to The Best Gift Ever. After five years of marriage, Kagome finds that her love for Sesshomaru hasn't dwindled in the least, and in honor of their joining, she vows to make Valentine's Day as special for him as he made Christmas for her. Complete as of February 14, 2012

The Cure: Alternate Universe. She craves it, needs it, loathes it. And only they can cure it. Complete as of July 24, 2012

Into the Ocean: Alternate Universe. Infidelity. It is the drug that she can't get enough of, the water that drowns her daily. But just like an addict can fight to be clean, so does she struggle to be faithful. And this time, she will be. This time, she'll stop. Complete as of August 24, 2012

Bare: Alternate Universe. She was everything he's ever needed, everything he's ever wanted, and now, he can give himself to her; now, he can be completely bare. Complete as of December 12, 2012

Dreams in Which I'm Dying: Alternate Universe. Companion piece to Into the Ocean. She'd said that she was sorry, and for two years, 'sorry' wasn't enough. But now? Now, he thinks he can forgive her. Complete as of April 26, 2013

UPCOMING STORIES:

Crave: Canon Universe. Six years have passed since Kagome was first pulled through the Bone Eater's Well, and for six years, the miko has pined after Inuyasha's affections. However, a mutual moment of indulgence makes for a dangerous realization; it isn't Inuyasha she wants, it's Miroku. And the monk is all too happy to oblige. Will be an AO3 exclusive.

Dead Rising: Alternate Universe. A fierce genetic mutation sends the whole world into chaos, and for ten years, it is thought that the entirety of the human population is going to be wiped out. But when Specialist Higurashi Kagome gets the order to rescue geneticist Murakami Sesshomaru, things take a turn for the better. Because Murakami might have a cure. Murakami might be able to save the world. Title/Plot/Summary subject to change.

Neverwhere: Alternate Universe. In a desperate bid to spare her village from the wrath of a vicious youkai, Higurashi Kagome, the headman's daughter, willingly volunteers her own life. But in giving up her freedom, will she give up her heart as well? A story themed around the myth of Hades and Persephone. Kagome/OC pairing. Title subject to change. Will be an FF.Net exclusive.

For the Love of a Warrior: Alternate Universe. Locked in a volatile war over land and resources - land and resources that are dwindling under the strain of said war - the opposing clans of the East and West write a treaty with only one requirement; that the eldest daughter of the Sano clan wed the eldest son of the Yamada clan. And whether they like it or not, Sango and Sesshomaru wouldn't dare jeopardize the welfare of their people. All-Human Characters. Will be an FF.Net exclusive.

Running Out of Tomorrows: Alternate Universe. Cursed by the gods to spend one year as a human man, inuyoukai Maruyama Sesshomaru comes under the care of a village herbalist by the name of Aoki Rin, who generously offers him a place to stay despite the taboo that comes with it - taboo that her already ruined reputation can undoubtedly handle. Will a year in the company of the kind and compassionate Rin change Sesshomaru's cold heart, or will his foray into the human world be for naught? Pairing subject to change.

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Note: All dates mentioned above, especially those dates mentioned in the "Ongoing Stories" and "Upcoming Stories" sections, are subject to change, depending on my schedule.

Thank you all for the support and consideration! It means a lot!

~Aubrey