^*Secrets of Memories*^

I/Ka&M/S Inu and Kagome met when they were little but were seperated...what happens when the two meet 10 yrs. later? a happy reunion or a major disaster? read to find out! R&R

CHAPTER 1: Memories

Disclaimer: No I do not own Inuyasha, I wish! I would have so much fun right now if I did *gets dreamy look on face* ^-^ ne ways on with the story enjoy!

~words~ are thoughts

"words" are what's said

**words** are flashbacks

-.-.- are change of place

§~§ are end of chapter

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Kagome was in her back yard practicing archery lessons. The family shrine that she lives at is rather big, and a special training area was made in order for her to practice. However, on this day her training wasn't going well at all. It seemed that all she could think of as her target was Kouga's face

~That JERK! oh, the NERVE of him calling me his woman! I am not property that can just be claimed!~ Kagome thought as she strung another arrow and let it fly at her target. I hit the center dead on, though Kagome failed to notice this as she was in an all out rage. She was getting ready to fire another arrow at the target, or Kouga's face, then let the arrow fly and release all her frustration.

She was doing a good job letting all of her problems from school go as she let each arrow fly. Suddenly her anger had subsided for the time being, and that one image plagued her mind yet again. The same memory, that over the past few weeks, she could not shake. This strange memory of an old friend flooded her mind, and even kept her awake into the wee hours of the morning for the past few weeks.

The bow and arrow in Kagome's hands landed to each side of her body as she just stood there gazing off into space. Her face went blank as memories washed over every inch of her body, and flooded her mind.

** 6 year old Kagome was hopping along the side of a sandbox at her favorite park, when suddenly she lost her balance and came crashing to the ground. Not to mention scrapping her knee on the way down. (and you know how some kids can be with 'booboos')

As soon as the young girl felt the pain surge through her knee she instantly felt the pools of water flood from her eyes as she started to cry. The little girl had, by now, rolled over into a sitting position as she held her small knee and screamed bloody murder.

No one was there to help her or dry her tears. The park had been across the street from her house so she had just wandered in to play after letting her mother know, and so she was all alone.

Kagome's tear streaked face glistened in the ray's of the setting sun. All she wanted was for someone to pick her up and kiss her boo boo to make it all better.

All of a sudden, a shadow cam from behind her and it spoke in a young tone of a boys probably Kagome's age. "Wouldya stop cryin, your scarin even the animals away with your wailin."

Kagome hushed herself a little, only to turn around to look at her company. It was a small boy around her height. He had long silver hair that seemed to shine bright from the suns fading ray's. He had piercing amber eyes that the hysterical girl only looked away from to see two cute doggy ears perched atop the boys head.

Her cries were muffled now, and only hiccups could be heard as the boy sat down besides the small girl. "Looks like ya scratched up yourself good, but you'll be ok." the boy stated as he looked at the little girl before him and began to speak again afraid that she would burst into tears any second.

"Pleaz don cry, I know it hurts, but the sound of your wailin hurts my ears." Till now Kagome could only glance at the boy. He was totally adorable, and she could only try to keep herself from touching his CUTE ears.

"I'm sorry" was her muffled apology. She hadn't meant to cause the boy pain, she only wanted her boo boo to be all better. The boy only shook his head and smiled at her. He helped the young girl to sit on the edge of the sand box she had recently fallen off of.

"Will you be ok?" the boy asked with a worried gaze. His eyes were so innocent and Kagome could not help but stare back into them. She nodded to answer his question as she dried her tears with the bottom of her shirt.

"Thnx, was nice of you to help, I like you....my name is Kagome, what's yours?" she asked as she looked at the silver haired boy with a questioning gaze. "Inuyasha" was his only reply as the young girl started in conversation.

"I like it, its perty. You look different, why do you have doggy ears on top of your head?" Kagome didn't know if she had said something wrong as the small boy turned his face to the ground, his bangs covering his face so she could not see him.

"I'm a hanyou...ima freak, I know that's what all the others say. You can run away now." Kagome only blinked at the strange boy before her. She had heard her grandfather say something or another about hanyous but she couldn't understand why this was a bad thing. She only smiled at Inuyasha with warmth.

"Why would I do that silly, I think you're CUTE! even if you are a honyao or whateva" Inuyasha didn't know what to do. he looked up at the small girl, surprise written all over his face.

~This girl, she doesn't run away like the other kids. They were all scarded of me, but not her...~ Inuyasha sat there dumb founded as he glared at the girl sitting next to him. People usually were scared of him, yet not Kagome...for some reason she was different.

"Do you wanna be my friend!?" Kagome asked, breaking the silence that filled the air with her cheery tone that was filled with hope as she a waited an answer. The small boys amber eyes flashed with joy. He never had a real friend before.

Inuyasha just smiled and nodded. Kagome jumped up in joy, forgetting she had ever gotten the boo boo, and gave the boy a huge hug. After their 'official initiation of friendship' was announced, as Kagome called it, the two young children stayed and talked with each other until Kagome's mother called for her from the shrine. They reluctantly parted ways that night as happy as could be knowing they had made a great, new friend. Unfortunately, happy times would not last.

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Just as Quickly as Inuyasha's family moved to town, for his fathers business, they moved away. Grief stricken were the two at the thought of parting. Though, there was nothing that could be done. They had to say their good-bye's

It was the most difficult thing Inuyasha had ever done. The best, and only, friend he ever had...he was going to say good-bye to. He tried to be brave and hold in the tears that wanted to stream down his cheeks.

~I can't cry not now..it will just make it so much harder, and I don't want to make Kagome any sadder.~

Kagome didn't know what to think or say. It felt as if the whole world was crumbling, and she just wanted everything to be put back together. She didn't want to say good-bye to Inuyasha, he was her best friend. Regardless, she too held in her tears as the pain was seen clearly on her face.

~I can't cry now..it will make it so much harder, and I don't want to make Inuyasha any sadder with my tears~ (ain't it cute how they think alike? hehehe)

The two families had met at Inuyasha's house to say good-bye and the two children could do nothing but stare at the ground, until Kagome finally decided to speak.

"You won't forget me will you Inuyasha?" Pain and utter sadness were sketched across the young girl's features. Her emotions so clear you could practically see her heart breaking through her eyes. She looked at Inuyasha who, by now, had his eyes removed from the ground and looking into her eyes.

His amber eyes held so much pain, pain that Kagome could not stand to see. It was as if they would all explode from within him. His features suddenly softened as he forced a smile upon his tiny face.

"Course not, you're my bestest friend!" before Kagome could say anything Inuyasha took out a large object from his back and nearly lost his grip on it from being so nervous. "Here, take this to remember me..."

He handed the girl a stuffed, white dog(imagine how shesshy looks in his demon-dog form, and that's how it looks) that he had cherished since his mother had given it to him years ago. It was like his 'security blanket.'

"It's for you" he told her, "it's not much, but I want you to have it."

Kagome took the dog, as fresh tears started to roll from her eyes. She hugged her friend tightly and never wanted to let go.... ~I can't believe Inu gave me this...it's his favorite thing in the whole, wide world! I wish I had something to give him..wait, I kno!...~

"Thanks Inuyasha.....umm, here take this, so you can have something to remember me by." Kagome undid her favorite locket from her neck and placed it around Inuyasha's. Her grandmother had given it to her before she passed away, and held it very dear to her heart.

Kagome had recently put pictures of her and Inuyasha, and their families in it. On the left side was a picture of the two children with their arms wrapped around each others necks. Wide grins spread over each of their faces as happiness could be seen in every corner. To the right was a group picture of both their families. Inuyasha, his parents in a loving embrace, and Seshoumaru leaning on top of Inuyasha's head. Kagome's parents stood beside Inuyasha's, with a very young Souta carried in her mothers arms while Kagome stood latched onto her father and Inuyasha. They were happy pictures, filled with tons of great memories.

Kagome latched the locket around Inuyasha's neck, and helped him to get his hair out of the way. She stood back and smiled the only faint,weak smile she could manage before speaking again.

"Now we both have something" Kagome stated as Inuyasha examined the locket around his neck. The two children smiled at one another hating each second of this everlasting good-bye. A long silence stood over their heads as tears slowed their path from Kagome's eyes. The two met in an embrace, and practically latched on for dear life.

"I'll never forget you Inuyasha! You're my bestest friend ever!" Kagome could feel her tears building up again but she bit her lip as she held them back, and tightened her grip around Inuyasha. "Neither will I...I promise we'll meet again. I'll find ya, Kagome!" The young boy had determination in his gaze and voice, as he separated himself to look at Kagome. She nodded in response as they again embraced.

"Inu-baby it's time to go, I'm sorry Kagome hunny, but we must be off." Inuyasha's mothers voice cut into the final reality of it all, as the two children and families, that had grown so close in the past months, said good-bye.

As the car drove off into the sunset all Kagome could do was cry and let the tears she had held back flow free, while she waved to Inuyasha. He was in the back window and also held tears in his eyes, that had now wet his once dry cheeks. The only thing they could do was wave good-bye as the car drove away from the best life and people they had known.

When the car had finally gone out of view the poor child ran to her mother for comfort, crying her heart and soul out for the best friend she ever had.**

That was 10 years ago, and Kagome was now 16. She did not understand why this old memory kept sturring up within her. Each time she thought of it she sunk into a slight depression. It had been one of the most horrible and sad times of her life. With everything on her mind, Kagome still could not think of why that memory would haunt her day after day for the last few weeks, it bothered her so.

Especially since she had enough to worry about. Kouga, a wolf demon from her school, was claiming Kagome as 'HIS WOMAN' and if that wasn't enough she had Hojo chasing after her as well. He was the most popular guy in school, along with Kouga, and neither could get a clue. They just couldn't take the hint.

Miroku and his perverted self didn't help much either, though her best friend Sango would take care of Miroku. Of course leaving Kagome back with Kouga and Hojo to take care of.

Her life was so hectic between school, homework, her training (she's in training to be a priestess by Kaede, more info on that later), her personal life, and home. Kagome just couldn't catch a break. She enjoyed her archery practice though. This time allowed her to some-what clear her head and let all of her frustrations out.

Sango and Miroku would even train with her from time to time; seeing as how Sango was learning the skills of her ancestors(the demon exterminators) even though exterminating demons wasn't legal. They still wanted to pass on the family lineage. As for Miroku, he was in training to be a monk, or at least a lecherous monk none the less, for his ancestors for generations passed down such a position.

In a way they were all in the same boat, perhaps that is why they clicked as such good friends, aside from Miroku's perverted ways.

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A/N: So what did you think? Did you like it?? I hope so..please review, I love to hear what readers are thinking. Oh and if you have any ideas on where this story should go, please tell me..i already have the 2nd chapter written out and ideas for the third, other than that i'm not sure where to go :þ...don't be shy I don't bite ^-^

Chris: Liar!! don't listen to her she does too!!

SI: What!? I am not lying I would never bite them.

Chris: LIAR! Don't lie to your readers that's not nice. You do too bite!! You bit me in math class remember!?!?

SI: *gets confused and innocent look on face* I don't know what you're talking about..

Chris: There you go again lying! Stop that! You did too bit me, don't deny it...I've known you since we were little I think I would know when you're lying by now.

SI: *sweat drops* Ok, ok... so I bit you... but I would never bite ne of my awesome readers! Besides.. you TOLD me to bite you so there!! :þ

Chris: Grrrr... for the LAST time, I was being sarcastic!!!!

SI: So? You actually thought I wasn't going to take advantage of that!? It was MATH class with our HORRIBLE teacher!! The bite was needed to cure both of our boredom...the woman doesn't know how to teach and that was just another way to try and ignore her.

Chris: Yeah I guess you're right...but you almost drew BLOOD!!!

SI: hehe... DID NOT! That was all your imagination. I didn't bite you that hard..get over it already, sheesh! So will you finally tell my readers I don't bite so they're not scared away and they actually read my story?

Chris: Yeah, alright...I guess it's safe you guys *whispers*- but I'd watch out for her just in case..

SI: Hey! I heard that you jerk!

Chris: Eep!..*runs away*

SI: Come back here you coward!! *starts running after him then comes back* srry I've got to go yell at him..I'd try to beat him up but he's WAY bigger than me :þ Neways..Please review!! I'll update as soon as possible...Till next time!! * runs after chris with deadly look upon face* I'll get you, you jerk! Come back here!!!!

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