The Secrets that We Hold by TheFallenAngel

Dance

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A/N: This chapter is nothing but a flashback. Just wanted to give everyone a heads up so no one would be confused.

Dance

The Lord Taki and Lady Talia of the North were having a dance or a formal ball if you would to announce the rising of the Lord’s heir from prince to Lord of the North. Along with this was the mating ceremony for the new Lord. The prince was having conversations with the other Lords and Ladies of court when a blue eyed raven haired five year old latched onto his leg.

With a smile he lifted her up into his arms, “What is it that you need little sister?”

Eyes shining with a huge grin on her face she answered him, “Mamma and Papa are ready to make the announcement and continue on into your mating ceremony.” She finished with a twinkle in her eyes.

With a nod of his head he bid the other Lords and Ladies a farewell and made his way to the platform where his mother, father, and mate-to-be awaited him. Sitting the little one down beside him, he took Princess Amaya’s hands into his as they commenced with the mating ceremony. Once the ceremony was complete and he was announced as the new Lord of the North the festivities continued.

It was almost time for the pups to be put to bed however Hokutonoken wanted to dance with his little sister before she went to sleep.

“Would you like to dance with me Kagome?” Hokutonoken asked with his hand held out and a smile on his face.

“I’m too short.” Kagome answered him with a pout firmly in place on her face.

Hokutonoken consider this for a moment that is until Lady Amaya came up behind little Kagome and lifted her up. “I can assist in this matter.” She told them with a soft smile on her face.

They made their way back to the dance floor and began to dance with a giggling Kagome between them. All was right in her world she had her mother and father. Amaya loved her as if she where her own and she had her big brother to protect her from anything that would harm her.

A guard burst through the doors at that moment announcing that they were under attack. The leader was demanding that they hand over Princess Kagome to him. When they refused the castle was overrun with enemy forces.

Taki and Hokutonoken placed a spell over Kagome that would wear off when she turned sixteen years old. The spell erased her memories and placed her in a deep sleep.

“Take her to the bone eaters well Amaya and use your magic over time to send her into the future where she will be safe.” Hokutonoken told his new mate in a rush.

“How will she return mate?” Amaya asked him fearful of never seeing the small pup again.

“I have faith in you magic mate. She will return when the time is right when she is able to defend herself. Make sure you place a note on her explaining to whomever finds her what she is and what will happen when she turns sixteen.” Amaya could do nothing but nod her head in understanding.

Amaya took the pup and fled into the night. She would make sure the pup was safe then she would return to her mates’ side. Lady Talia had been killed as soon as the castle had been breached and as she fled she saw Lord Taki fall as well. She sent a silent pray to the Kami that her mate would be well when she returned to him.

Once she arrived at the well Amaya weaved her magic over time. However she did not just send Kagome alone she went with her. Once on the other side in a different time Amaya found that there was a hut around the well. Quickly moving out of the door she saw a young human woman. The woman had not seen her yet, Amaya made her way to the young woman.

“Excuse me young lady but what is your name?” Amaya asked to young woman once she reached her side.

Startled brown eyes snapped up to her and a gasp was released, “My name is Sakura my Lady.”

“Lady Sakura, I need you to watch over this child. Protect her raise her as if she is your own. When she turns sixteen the spell placed on her will be released and she will regain her true form. When this happens tell her to travel through the well it will bring her back to where she belongs. Once there she is to find Lord Hokutonoken of the North or myself Lady Amaya of the North.” She explained to Sakura.

Sakura agreed and took the small child from Amaya. Amaya kissed Kagome’s forehead and placed a silver chain with a replica of the Northern Star on it in diamonds. With a whispered I will see you again little one until then be strong.

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