A/N: Hey everyone! How's Spring break so far? Anyways, this is a new fanfic. and the inspiration you could say just came like that! I knew I want to start this. My other fanfic's will be update real soon so don't be mad. Please enjoy and review later!

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Together again

Chapter one:

Escaping fear

Iku cried in pain as he got kick in the stomach and his back. The painful attack stopped for a couple of seconds before it started again. 'Damn,' he thought. The front door began to open and there stood Iku's mother with bags filled with groceries in her hands.

"I'm home-," she stopped short as she saw her son being beaten to his death and dropped the bags. "Iku!" She turned her head to the tormenter. "Kouga, what are you doing to him?" Kouga gave Iku an icy stare and then looked back at Kagome.

"I'm just showing the kid how to fight," he huffed. "Right kid?" Him gruesome eyes gestured the kid to say so. Iku limply stood up a bit and saw his stare.

"Right," he answered. "Just some bearing lessons, nothing important."

Kagome narrowed her eyes. "Alright, if that's what happen, just don't get to into it again Kouga. He's only fourteen." Kouga nodded and headed for the door.

"I'm going out," he stated. "Save some dinner for me would ya." Kagome nodded in response. After Kouga left, she turned to her son who was still crouching on the carpet floor.

Tears began to form in her eyes. "Oh Iku, I'm so sorry." She gently embraced him slightly.

Iku smiled slightly. "Don't worry mom, I can't live through. I'm not a kid anymore." His mother gently smiled and helped him walk to the couch.

"I'll get the first aid kit," she informed. "Those injuries are badly bruised." She disappeared into the bathroom for a couple of seconds before coming back with a small aid kit. She took out bandages and some alcohol. "Remove your shirt Iku." He quickly did as he was told and threw the bloodied shirt to the floor. Kagome gently dabbed his chest with the alcohol and wrapped small bandages around his waist. There were moments of silence, so Kagome started a conversation.

"So tell me what really happened," she began. "Why was he causing you these injuries?" Her eyes gazed into his as he tried to look away. "Why Iku?"

Iku tilt his head down. "I don't know. Maybe it's because he doesn't like me. Maybe it's because I'm a half demon, a useless hanyou."

Kagome gave him an unfortunate frown. "Don't say that. You're a special boy and you should know that."

Iku placed his hands over his face. "Stop lying mom, he said so himself, what are you blabbing for? It was always then and forever now."

Kagome gave him a pleading look. "I am not lying, I'm telling the truth as it is. Please don't be mad, I'm just trying to help."

Iku gave his mother a disbelieving stare. "If you're trying to help me, then why can't you tell who my real father is or where he is? I think I'm old enough to know! Why do you keep telling me otherwise?"

Tears trailed down Kagome's eyes. "I'm sorry but I can't do that. Just forget him and just think of your future now. Isn't Kouga a father figure as he is?"

Iku shifted from his seat. "Kouga isn't that close to a father figure. He's so far away; he can't see him at all. You know what he did to me. Don't lie to yourself. Why do you intend to stay? Don't you think it's time to move on with life then get stuck in this hellhole?"

His mother stood up and headed for the kitchen. "Watch your language Iku. This discussion is over. Now wash up for dinner."

Iku shook his head at his mother. 'Why do you lie to yourself mom? Wouldn't be a better way to stop what we're doing now and start that new life you've always wanted?' He abruptly walked to his room and slammed the shut loudly, loudly enough for Kagome to hear.

Kagome flinched at the slam and sat down on a chair. Tears began to form again in her eyes. 'I'm sorry Iku, please forgive me.'

Many hours has passed by. Iku didn't come out of his room at all, even for dinner. Kagome had to eat by herself for that time. As the clock struck mid-night, the door barged open with Kouga, coming home all smelling like alcohol. In his left hand, he carried a bottle of sake and in his right hand were the house keys. Kagome quickly stood up from the couch. She had waited for him to come home sooner or later. "Kouga, are you alright?" She grabbed his arm but he pulled away and slapped her hard.

"Shut up bitch," he sneered. "You and your little son are nothing but trouble."

Kagome gave him a grief-stricken as she caress her bruised cheek. "What are you talking about? Why are yo-," She was cut off by another slap.

"I said shut up!" he shouted. "Didn't I say 'shut up bitch'?" He gave out a wicked chuckle. Kagome got up from the floor, again she caress her cheek. Kouga brought down his hand to her face and grabbed her chin. He brought her face a few inches to his. "Kagome, don't you know that I love you? You're my woman and you should be happy about that." Kagome flinched at his repulsive breath for it smelled like he drank so much. "I know you love me too." He kissed her hard and Kagome's mind was in utter disguise, knowing she couldn't do anything to stop.

Iku closed his door shut. He had been watching them for some time now and he wanted to help his mother but his conscious tells him, he'll make it worse. His mother was always forced to do want she doesn't want to do, but she's too weak to do anything. His dog ears twitched as he heard bristling in the hallway which led to their bedroom. He took a deep sigh before sleep had overcome him.

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Iku's clock struck five o'clock and all was quiet. A figure crept into his room and gently shook his shoulder. "Iku, Iku wake up," the voice whispered. Iku shifted from his bed to see his mother in his room, all dressed up.

"Mom," he began as he rubbed his eyes. "What are you doing?" Kagome placed he hand over his mouth.

"Shush, don't ask any questions. I want you to dress up and pack all your things, understood," she instructed. Iku nodded quickly and went to his closet. For some reason, he had the urge to jump up and down. It seem like they were going to run away, or maybe... they are! His mother finally came to her senses. Now they can run away from here and start that new life. Iku packed all of his belongings in his suitcase as fast as he can. His mother emerged from the kitchen holding some sort of metal tin. She hand him the tin and said, "I want you to keep this safe in your backpack, it's filled with all the savings I saved all these years. I think there's enough to start a new life." She smiled at him. Not just any smile but a real smile and with hope in her eyes.

"Okay," he whispered. He quickly placed the tin in his knapsack and finished packing his suitcase. He slowly crept out of his room and followed his mother. "Where are we going mom?" he whispered once again. His mother didn't response to him as she took his hand the luggage in the other and walked out the front door.

Kagome turned to him and said, "I want you to run now, run to the bus stop and I'll meet you there." Iku nodded and headed for the elevator. The last thing he saw was his mother going back inside the apartment. What is she doing? Didn't she get all eh things yet? The elevator doors closed shut and the numbers overhead turned from three, two, Main. Iku took a hold of all the suitcases and headed out the main doors.

There was a blue misty gloom in the air and he seated himself to the nearest bench in front a bus stop. Moments later, his mother came back rushing to his side. "Let's go Iku. To the Kyoto's bullet train," she whispered with a small smile on her face. Iku nodded happily and followed his mother to their destination. 'Isn't this nice mom? This was what I was talking about. The freedom we should have. We're not bad people. It's gonna be alright from now on. I'll protect you mom, no matter what...'

A/N: So there's the first chapter. Sure it's short, but I wouldn't want to spoil the story a bit. So what do you think so far? Just tell me and I'll update real soon. Later!

... Eternalhappiness