09. 秘密 (Secret)

 Soushi continued serving Homura and Miyuki simultaneously. He was hurt, because while he wanted to serve the girl he loved and wanted to be a good person to one who had cared for him over the years. But could not choose between the two, wanted to stay with both girls for him for the rest of his life.
 Akira watched the whole situation from afar and had the time he was with Homura and the time he was with Miyuki. As expected, Soushi Homura spent more time with than with the other girl. That bothered her, since she knew the great secret of her sister: Miyuki.
 Waited young Miketsukami out to meet Homura and approached her sister to chat. Came closer and saw that a tear trickled down his face the young priestess, following the boy who smiled with his eyes.
- Miyuki? Is everything okay?
- Yes, Akira, nothing happened.

 She squatted down and looked her sister in the eye. Her tears did not stop flowing for more than Miyuki tried to control the tears. They did not need to talk that the situation was revealed, because they are very united, a sentiment understood from another just by a look.
- Do not cry for such a thing, my dear sister. One day it will come to his ears, so I suggest that you disclose everything instead of staying suffering through this alone.
- You do not understand Akira, this is a delicate situation and I can not just dump it all for him. Dad already knows this and he is trying to help me resolve this situation.
- I do not believe it! What is going on here? - Akira protested smiling - you tell it to Dad and told me nothing? What kind of sister are you? Is there anything else you're hiding from me?

 Knowing that her sister was playing to try to make her smile, Miyuki laughed for a moment and felt grateful to have a sister like Akira. But someone else was in the garden and heard the conversation away from the sisters and saw the tears of the girl. That person fell into the castle and went to the bedroom with the intention of working with a particular subject and delicate.

08. 強迫観念 (Obsession)

 The days turned into weeks, the weeks into months and the love that she felt for Soushi Homura was bigger and more noticeable. Every morning he brought coffee to her on time, leaving to serve Miyuki later. That left the girl sad because the boy would wear for a love that would never be matched.
  One morning, he knocked on the door of Miyuki punctually at seven hours when she woke up. She opened it and was surprised to see so early Soushi bringing you breakfast.
- Homura woke early?
- She just woke up, but Jaken will serve it for today, because I totally dedicate to the lady, Miyuki-sama, after all, today is the birthday of my dear mother ... Congratulations.
- Thanks, Soushi.

  He smiled and walked her to the garden, where she liked to be. The sakura pink color had blossomed, making the place more beautiful. The gentle wind passed by and sakura petals floated toward Soushi, which charmed and Miyuki made ​​her smile. But her happiness lasted very little, because Homura began giving orders in Soushi, causing him to distance himself from the girl.
  Knowing that serve Homura task was Jaken, Soushi tried hesitate to obey her, but he could not. The obsession to please her was stronger than he could resist. He tried to please both at the same time, but Miyuki realized his exhaustion.
- If you want to continue serving Homura can go, I was already happy to have you near me for a while.
- Miyuki-sama, forgive me for not being with you all the time.
- It's okay, really. Enjoy rest while Homura not disturb you.

07. 悪いロマンス (Born of a Bad Romance)

 Homura went to his room without a word and left Soushi wounded in the living room with Miyuki without assist.
- Soushi, you're right, my dear?
- Yes, Miyuki-sama, I'm fine, do not worry about me.
- No, you're hurt. That wretched returned to hurt others again.
- Do not be mad at her, so I've always heard that her behavior is and will never change.

   Miyuki looked at the young Miketsukami after taking care of his hand and fell silent. It was noticeable that he was fond of Homura. It made her sad because she knew Homura hurt his heart and never be able to love him really. Her eyes were wet, but not to worry Soushi cried.
   But to no avail, he realized the sadness of the adoptive mother. He held the hand of Miyuki and apologized, her eyes brimming with tears almost.
- Who am I must apologize, Soushi. I forgot that you are sensitive and you feel what happens around you.
- Miyuki-sama ... Forgive me. - He again embraced I'ma cruel son to make his mother cry. I never deserved such maternal affection from you.

   At that time, Homura left the room and saw that Soushi was still there, ordered him to bring her a cup of iced tea. He obeyed immediately, dropping sharply Miyuki and ran towards the kitchen.
   "Soushi really should be enjoying Homura, otherwise he would not obey this order and leave me so suddenly".

06. ほむらは変更されません (Homura didn´t Change)

 Admitting that he had taken a hasty decision, Homura decided to return to the castle of Sesshoumaru. Made his way back home and met with youkai, who was returning from a battle.
- What happened, Homura? He repented and decided to come back?
- Not exactly. I made a hasty decision to leave home and have not found the world of youkai, I was wandering the world and decided to go back if I could, of course.
- Good or bad you are my daughter and I can not stop you from coming back.
- Thank you. - Homura gave first a kind word.

  He returned home with Sesshoumaru after being accepted back. Once we got home, her presence has already imposed and started bossing everyone again, even listening to their complaints. But there was someone new there, perhaps a new servant she could explore.
- Well, Dad, it was time to hire another employee. And I admit he's cute, let's see if he is responsive to meet me.
- With pleasure, Homura-sama, my name is Soushi Miketsukami.
- So you're the wound Miyuki? This will become more fun than I thought.

  Yasuhiko and Miyuki were coming down the stairs when they heard what Homura said, which extolled the new priestess.
- She really did not change anything, do not you think Miyuki?
- She's out of line and I'll lose my temper.
  Realizing the anger of Miyuki, Homura continued to cause:
- It really is a very carefree mother, put the dear child to be a servant? This is a great cruelty.
- Now that's enough! Homura, you will swallow what you said!
- Make me swallow if you really are a woman for that.
- You will regret it! Let my little Soushi alone!
- He is the servant of the castle and he is you wound; being or not, I'll treat you like I treat others created whether you like it or not, so get used to it.

  Miyuki had the nerves to the skin and advanced on Homura. Sesshoumaru did nothing to deter and rose to the office.
- Father, you will not do anything?
- They should settle this difference on their own.

 When Homura was going to blow, Soushi broke her sword and stepped in front of Miyuki, with the left hand wound.
- Even as a simple servant as I should stop it; Miyuki-sama is my mother as a child and I can not allow anyone to hurt.
- You are a faithful puppy, am I right? That kind of servant who gives his life to protect the owner ... You are very naive and boring.

05. 作成された新しい (The New Servant)

  Soushi care of Miyuki grew and became a handsome boy. Even after many years with his family, he still treated them so formal and I was grateful to have been cared for by family Arioto and decided to become their servant willingly. Reincarnation Kiara was against the supply of young Miketsukami and would not allow the boy to be servant.
- Miyuki-sama, I'll be fine. That's the only way I can express my gratitude for all this family for having accepted me as I am.
- And this is one reason why you do not need to do this, Soushi.

   The boy smiled at Miyuki and decided to serve the family even against the will of a person who is like a mother to him. She knelt before the girl and crossed his right hand over his chest, gently asking if she wanted anything. She answered yes and asked the boy to return to normal and not wore living as a servant. He, in turn, stood up and embraced the new priestess gently.
- Thank you for having bothered me all these years, Miyuki-sama, I felt part of the family while he was little and now I want to show how grateful I am for that. I will be that you want: your servant, your friend, your son, be everything, absolutely everything, because without you I would be nothing today.

   After saying this, he released her and remained standing smiling at her. Miyuki held his face with both hands and said, with maternal tone:
- Then I want you to be my son and stop this madness. You are a Miketsukami and Arioto therefore has priority as we live here; Soushi, you are my child and part of this family, always did and always will.
- Miyuki-sama ... - Soushi said, trying to think of words to thank also gentle. Thank you for your concern, but I want to move on this plan my gratitude and still carry on with your son.

04. フォックスは、失われた (Lost Fox)

 While Homura walked yeah, Sesshoumaru appeared in the palace of a child abandoned fox youkai in the garden. It was winter and Miyuki walked around, enjoying the snow when she saw him. Approached him and asked gently:
- What are you doing here? Are you lost?
- My mother left me here and told me to expect it.

   At that moment, a soldier tells Miyuki:
- Miss Miyuki, there is the body of a dead woman at the castle gate. Apparently it was a fox of nine tails clan Miketsukami.

   The boy's eyes widened in amazement and began to cry. Miyuki asked the guard to pass the event to Sesshoumaru and crouched close to the boy and said, wiping tears from small:
- Be calm, you can stay here as long as no one comes to pick you up.
- My family died, now I'm the only one of Miketsukami.
- So you can live here, do not worry, my family will accept you and I'll take care of you.
- Really? - He asked, beaming.
- Yes What is your name?
- My name Soushi.
- Come on, it's cold out here.

   Soushi followed her inside the palace when Sesshoumaru was going down to remove the body of the dead fox. Miyuki had a quick exchange of glances with her ​​father and youkai understood. Before leaving, he said to the small:
- Welcome to the family.
- Thank you.
- Come, Soushi, I'll show you your room.

   The room was really big and spacious and stood beside Miyuki's room, opposite of Sesshoumaru. Then he met the entire castle and all employees. It took a while for the child to adapt to the place, but all were kind to him, especially Miyuki, who was like a mother now and Sesshoumaru as a parent.

03. 思春期の反乱 (Teenager´s Rebelion)

  Homura grew even colder and more bitter because of the incident that happened when she was nine. He was already seventeen and felt tired all the kingdom, she wanted more action and wanted to live with youkai, not with humans. Some time ago she no longer wanted to stay in the castle, as Akira and she had a big misunderstanding because Homura does not want to transfer the powers to Miyuki Kiara.

- Take that damn power! I do not need it to live and if it means that much to you, make good use of it. - She said, handing powers to Miyuki once. - I'm tired of this life, I am out of here!

   At that time, Sesshoumaru went there and heard the complaints of his daughter and replied:
- The front door is the usefulness of the house, Homura, if you want to go, go, I will not stop you.
- Great!

   Homura took her bow and arrow and left to try to find the world of youkai. She was nervous and forgot to ask the way to get there, but she was already too far away and would not return to her father asking for information. She was lost, but did not want to give the plunge; continued walking aimlessly for days

02. 文字冷たい (Cold Character)

 Time passed and Homura completed nine years of age. Unlike other siblings, she was rude to the employees and showed no affection for brothers and even by her father that she had created during those years. We also had no affection for her mother, despite Kiara dead. She was cold and heartless, the villagers humiliated by being human and despised half-youkai.
- She portrays you well, do not you, Sesshoumaru? - Inukimi asked for it - the contempt for the human race and the half-youkai were strongly inherited from you, this is evident.
- Why she have blood Kiara, she should not be so cold and not despise humans because Kiara was a human and not the half-youkai, because after all she is one of them, although my children have the ability to be born as full youkai they are not without human blood.
- Santa! - Homura shouted, going into the garden, where Sesshoumaru was - Dad, I want to go to the world of youkai.
- What is this absurd idea? You're too small for that and I can not leave this kingdom.
- They are only human, they will die one day.
- So I have to ensure their safety.
- This is just waste of energy and time in vain. - Homura said, his eyes cold, confronting her father - Moreover, they are useless creatures and die easily, only hinder our life, as was the case of the mother.

  Sesshomaru lost his patience to hear such arrogance and coldness of his daughter when she was talking to her mother. Without thinking and acting on instinct, the youkai slapped the face of the younger daughter. She, in turn, did not shed a tear if you want, but remained angry and it was apparent to the youkai who responded gruffly:
- This is for you to learn not to be so arrogant and you respect your mother because she died to give you life, so be kinder and more grateful. You have no right to despise humans and half-youkai, because you're a half-youkai and your mother is human, you are no better than anyone else in this house. Have more respect and kindness going forward.

 Homura did not answer, just returned into the castle. Inukimi, which was still there for Sesshoumaru said:
- Do not you think you were too hard on her?
- No. I gave all my love and Kiara gave his life for her and she can not return this way. Kikyo was right, Homura is just bringing this family discord.

01.予言 (Prophecy)

 Later that day, Sesshoumaru went to the house of Kikyo, the priestess who could see the future of newborn children. Homura took with him wrapped in a white blanket. The priestess answered it and looked at the child carefully, getting the signal Kiara, which revealed the fate of the baby.
- This girl is not the heir of the soul Kiara, only such powers; Miyuki is the true heir. And one more thing: this baby will be a cold woman and inhuman, bring discord and unhappiness for the people she loves. A death happen, and that person will exterminate itself.
- That's impossible ... A baby so small it will not be capable of such a thing.
- Believe me, Sesshoumaru. This will happen in the future regardless of the actions you take. Well, that's it, I have helped.

   Sesshoumaru came away overwhelmed by what he had heard. He did not want to accept that Akira really was right, but she was. The true heir was Miyuki and he should protect it at all costs. But to imagine that Homura will be cruel to those who love Sesshomaru's heart was broke, because Kiara had died to give life to that girl and this would be a great test of ingratitude, but nothing could be done to prevent the prophecy.

   What most intrigued the youkai was thinking that someone would die at the hands of their own Homura, who could it be? Would someone in the family? Just Kikyo would know, but she would not say anything, so any effort would be in vain, there was only wait.

プロローグ: 嫉妬 (Prologue: Jealous)

 After the death of Kiara, the youkai Sesshoumaru began to care and love even more that the baby had just been born, believing it would be like the priestess. Homura was a baby much loved and well cared for by her father, always had everything we wanted and this infuriated Akira, who was jealous of the relationship that the paternal youkai had the baby. The fact that she did not love Kiara was still not a good argument for defense in the eyes of Akira.
- You should have more love and consideration for Miyuki, yes she has a picture of Mom. This little girl was born that now there is nothing, it's just one of us.
- Calm down, Akira, this is just jealousy, will soon pass.
- I do not understand how you can, honestly I do not understand ... See the face of Homura Miyuki and then compare with the face and the smell of Mom.
- I will not stand here and listen to the sermon of my daughter, so go to calm down, then we can have a civilized conversation.
- It will not be necessary, go to the priestess Kikyo and light your precious girl, she'll tell you what you need and you should hear.

   Akira left the office her father's nervous because she still could not understand the behavior of Sesshoumaru, believing that the soul of Kiara's body was not in the Homura and Miyuki. He decided to take a walk through the kingdom in order to cool off and stood in the temple of her mother. Priestess prayed for and then said, looking at the portrait of the girl on the wall:
- Mom, enlighten the Dad mind, tell him that Homura is not the heir to all that was yours, please, Mommy, tell the true heiress is Miyuki and try to make him believe.