Tears of the Moon by Yukisora

Goddess of the Moon

Prologue

When I'm alone at night,

And my moon shed its tears,

I know my world would come right

If only you were here.

Without you my heart is empty

Of all but the memories it keeps.

You, only you, stay inside me

In the night while my moon weeps.

-Nora Roberts

Chapter One: Goddess of the Moon

The moon, with all its peaceful, silver glow and enchanting, gentle beauty has witnessed the many couples who had become one in its reassuring moonlight beams. Many had been lured into love, and had fallen in love, at its simple, yet elegant beauty.

Atop the giant silver moon, born along with this romantic creation at the dawn of time, resides the lunar goddess, Kagome.

Her lovely features, which could have raised the dead out of their graves, were marred by the brooding frown, tugging at her lips. Her sea- gray eyes were clouded with dissatisfaction, as she gazed at yet another couple falling in love.

Her long, raven black hair shimmered from their own power, and her silver gown fluttered, though no wind reached this high into the air. She sighed, as she turned her prying eyes away from the humans she'd been watching down below.

Love.

This four letter word is the cause of so much pain. And yet, it's the reason for eternal bliss and joy. Kagome knew that her appearance were beautiful enough to catch the attention of all the gods in Ecclesia, but no such god had caught her attention in return.

Yearning for the love she'd never had, she fiddled uselessly at the spheric crystal hanging around her neck. The crystal, which was bluish- silver in color, glowed bright orange, even in her starlit room. It was a gift from Father Universe (InuTaisho-sama*) and Mother Earth (Higurashi- hime*). It's a symbol of her status in heaven, and held her immortality inside its orange flames. As long as this necklace is around her neck, not only can she never die, but also no one-in Ecclesia or on Earth-can ever harm her.

Many have tried to steal this wondrous jewel from the goddess. But, if they ever get it away from Kagome, they would find that the crystal would suddenly turn dull, for the flame inside had extinguish. Only with the aura of Kagome, and contact with her ivory skin, would the flame ignite once again. However, even though it will not bring immortality to any wielder but Kagome, it's magical properties has the ability to heal any wounds, and bring back any and all people from the doors of death, but at a price.

A single crescent moon, embedded deeply into her skin by the sparkles of stardust, which had been born when the universe was still considered to be young, shone in its internal light. This is proof as Goddess of the Moon, and showed the power she held. For every millennium that passed, a new puff of stardust would appear, signaling that her powers had increased.

Tied down. Kagome frowned. That's what this is. Tied down, and doom to all eternity, never to find fulfillment. I cannot leave my kingdom, and no god could satisfy me. will I never find love?

Kagome sighed, as the sight of the humans returned to her mind. Why is it so easy for humans? What is it that humans have.that I don't? why do they find love ever so effortlessly?

Should I.

"You're planning your leave, aren't you?"

Turning quickly, Kagome relaxed when she recognized Sango, the Goddess of Balance. She, along with Miroku, ensured that Naraku, the God of Chaos, did not create too much havoc.

The last time Naraku had gotten out of control, the Bubonic Plaque had erupted, killing thousands.

Kagome smiled at Sango. Her best friend wouldn't be what most would call stunning, but she won't be turning male heads away either. "Hai*."

It was the first time she spoke that night. Her musical voice rang into the night's air currents, stirring the hearts of every lover.

Sango sighed. "I don't understand. What is wrong with InuYasha?" she asked, naming the later made God of Fire. "He suits you."

"And is half in love with the mortal, Kikyo." The lunar goddess replied swiftly. She rose from her throne, and embraced her friend. Tears sprang forth her eyes, for she didn't know when they would see one another again.

"Father Universe and Mother Earth would not be pleased." Sango warned her, her eyes clouded with worry.

"Mother Earth would watch over me."

"What is so wonderful about the mortal realm?" Sango pleaded. "All they do is kill off one another without a single thought of remorse."

"I don't know, Sango. But I must go. I know the consequences of my actions. I'm willing to face them-if I find love." Kagome smiled, and waved her hands. A silver scroll, with a large moon on the top appeared. "Would you watch over my kingdom during my leave?"

"Of course." Sango replied, taking the scroll into her hands. Her eyes shone with unshed tears, as she bid Kagome farewell. "You'll come back, won't you?"

"Treat my kingdom well, my dearest friend." The Goddess whispered, as she descended to the Earth below, leaving behind her a trail of shimmering moondust and a slight ripple in the air.

~*~*~*~

Sesshoumaru, Demon Lord of the Western Lands, turned his head abruptly towards the moon. His eyes were furrowed, and he wondered at the movement he'd caught at the edge of his vision. "Something amiss, m'lord?" Jaken, one of the many servants and henchmen of Sesshoumaru, asked, and turned his won large eyes towards the moon. He could not, however, see the problem.

Jaken could never be described as good looking, even if one was trying to be polite. Eyes large and popping, skin a very. "fascinating" green, and add to all that a height of two feet and with a feeble, pointed chin? No, Jaken is not very pleasant to look at, at all.

Sesshoumaru gave no reply, but then Jaken hadn't really expected one. it was rare for Lord Sesshoumaru to reveal thoughts to anyone, not even to Jaken himself.

Sesshoumaru continued watching the moon. Ever since he'd been a young youkai*, Sesshoumaru had loved the moon. The gentle lights and its loving beam. Sesshoumaru felt as thought he had fallen in love with it ever since his birth, centuries ago.

His mother, the Lady Yukisora*, had asked him once what sign he'd wanted as the Heir to the Western Lands. Sesshoumaru had picked a crescent moon.

The moon appears to be less illuminant than usual. The demon lord observed. As though it's source of light had died out.What was that thing I had caught sight of?

Frowning slightly, he started walking, only to pause. "Take Rin back to the castle." He said, naming the little ningen* girl that travels with them. "I shall be back within this lunar cycle."

"Aye, m'lord."

Then, before his servant even finished bowing, he had taken to the sky.