Inspired by a fanfic I read, and totally fell in love with!


Inuyasha is a lonely half demon prince, living out in the mountains where it never stops snowing. The lands had been cursed by a never ending winter for nearly fifty years. The reclusive prince needed to find love before it was too late.

...but who could ever love a half demon?

No one really knew what the half demon prince looked like, or who he was really since he never left the castle. There were some terrible rumors though that the villagers had formed. Kaedae had been training Kagome to be a priestess since she was young child, so hearing that she would be the tribute offered to the Prince was a bit hard to swallow. It was set though.. So she did her best to prepare her. It would be a long trip and the servants would be there come morning to collect her.

Kaedae gave her a hug and held her gently. "It'll be alright Kagome.. Despite the rumors, the Prince might not be as heartless and terrible as others speak of. I know you looking for love, but maybe you'll come to like living at the castle. Just remember your manners." She spoke calmly to the young priestess in training. "I will miss you dearly my child.." She said, knowing it was getting late and supper was nearly done. Morning would come and she'd be taken away from the village.

Kaedae did her best to comfort Kagome but she knew how hard this must be on the young girl. She ate a small bit of the stew she prepared before going to sleep as well.

Morning came and Kaedae was up before he sun, waiting for the coach to arrive. She knew the servants wouldn't come until at least the sun rose. So, she tried attending to the easier chores that she could manage.

Kaedae paused as the young girl hugged the elderly woman. She gently wrapped her arms around Kagome and hugged her, lightly rubbing her back as she cried. "Come now.. It'll be alright Kagome.." She cooed softly.

Kaedae sighed softly and rubbed her arm gently. "I know.. They say it's a random draw, there was no telling who could've gotten picked to go." She explained quietly, trying her best to coo the girl.

Soon, the carriage arrived being driven by a couple of tan young men wearing pieces of dark battle armor and pointed ears came to the village. It was time. One of them short silver hair, he got out of the carriage, asking for the tribute to come forward.

The boys glanced at her, and the passenger helped her up into the back of the carriage. Once she was seated, he sat down near her and knocked on the wooden bench where his brother sat, to let him know they were ready. "I'm Ginta, and my brother, Hakkaku is the driver." The male introduced himself, and his brother as they traveled through the woods to reach the castle. Ginta soon picked up a blanket and handed it to the young woman. "Here, it'll be getting cold soon.. You can wrap up in that." He said calmly. Their prince was waiting at the castle, and they needed to make sure she was at least..content.. "Are you hungry?" Ginta asked, glancing at her. "We don't really have a lot.. but I'm sure I can find something." Yes, he was babbling a bit due to being nervous.

Ginta nodded quietly after hearing her response. He glanced over his shoulder briefly, before looking down at the wooden boards made to make the carriage. "We know of the rumors of our lord.. I hope you'll see that he isn't all that bad. He'll take care of you while you're staying at the castle." He tried to reassure the young woman. The ride lasted hours before a large castle came into view, and the carriage continued through snow. Dusk was hitting the snow covered land. As they neared the castle, snow fell like frozen raindrops. Hakkaku slowed the carriage to a stop, and Ginta got down out of the carriage and helped the young woman down.

A female dressed like a demon slayer, and a well dressed monk were waiting outside of the castle gates.

Hakkaku came down as well, and stood next to his brother. He went and talked to the monk a bit before glancing at his brother, and nodding to him. Ginta led the young woman forward. The monk smiled at the woman. "Welcome. I am Miroku, and this is Sango. She's the steward while I am but a humble monk." He introduced himself, and his female companion, bowing lightly. "Sango will show you to your room." He said casually. Meanwhile the prince, was organizing a dinner for his 'guest'. After the long journey, she was bound to be hungry..right?

The wolf boys left to meet with their pack leader, to go hunting. Miroku went and helped prepare for the meal that the prince was organizing. Inuyasha glanced at Miroku when he entered the kitchen. The monk could see his eagerness. He sighed. "I'm not sure what she's feeling.. But she is confused and very nervous about this whole thing. Do your nest to contain yourself." He said. Inuyasha blinked and watched the monk as he assisted the servants in the kitchen. He soon left to think about what he was going g to do come supper.