Hello everyone. This is the first thing I'll say and I will say it in bold letters. I do not own anything of Rumiko Takahashi's work nor do I own anything from the Voltage Company. Both have inspired this fanfiction and many others I'm rewriting. If you're familiar with the games, these stories have twists to them making them fit better to my form of writing and flare. Without any further ado, let the story begin.
Chapter 1
The Beginning
I sighed as I looked out the window of the train. I was leaving home for the very first time in hopes of finding a job. My mother thought that my uncle in Tokyo was the best chance of me getting a good job. As I was daydreaming about my new life and what may happen, the conductor interrupted my thoughts.
"Attention passengers, we are now arriving at Tokyo Station. While exiting please mind the gap and have a great day."
Well, here goes nothing. This will be the first page of my new life.
With my luggage in hand, I stepped off the train and walked towards the exit. As I walked outside, the scene before my eyes left me breathless.
So this is Tokyo.
There were skyscrapers and throngs of people all around. My very first sight of the city was a bit overwhelming. The sunlight was shining off the windows and the chatter of people around made me think back to my home in Edo. Edo definitely was nothing compared to Tokyo; it was a small rural area with a lot of farms.
Am I really going to live here? This seems so surreal.
While thinking about my future, I grew anxious but due to circumstances I couldn't turn back. The first thing I had to do was call my Uncle Naraku.
I took out the note I received from my mother and scanned the document looking for my uncle's number. I had graduated college with above average marks but after two years of searching, I just couldn't find a job. Without any connections or prospects, I came to Tokyo hoping that my uncle's guidance could help.
The last time I saw him was during my cousins wedding 10 years ago; I might not recognize him. He must be sophisticated since he's the president of one of the largest tech companies in Japan. Perhaps he wears and expensive suit looking sexy and professional.
My cheeks grew red as I thought of my uncle in that way. He's not uncle by blood but the name "uncle" fit while growing up. I shook my head to clear those thoughts and dialed the number my mother gave me. After a few rings a voice answered on the phone.
"Hello?"
"Oh, hello! Uncle Naraku? It's Kagome!"
"Kagome?"
"Yes, Kagome from Edo. I'm Hitomi's daughter."
"Oh, Kagome! I'm so sorry. I didn't recognize your voice. How are you?"
My uncle's voice brightened up after hearing it was me, and even over the phone he seems pretty friendly and easy to talk to. I relaxed a bit now that my nerves calmed down.
"I'm good uncle. I just arrived at the station and my mother told you I was coming right? Should I head over to your office?"
"Actually, can you pick some things up for me at the store?"
"Uh, sure, I guess I can do that for you."
"Thanks darling. I'll email you a list right now so you can stop by the supermarket on the way. Your mother gave me your email."
"No problem, I'll see you soon."
I wonder if he's still at work. I guess this gives me something to do until he gets home.
As I was pondering, I received the email from my uncle as promised.
"Fenugreek, nigella seed, cardamom…what are these? Are these ingredients?"
There were no other notes with the list besides the address Uncle Naraku gave me. Not knowing exactly what I was supposed to buy, I headed to the nearest supermarket.
Well that's the first chapter! It's a bit of a slow start I know, but I'll get better as the story goes on. I don't have a pairing for this story yet but I will eventually. Also, I do not currently have a BETA so if there are any typos I apologize in advance. If you liked it please review or subscribed. I'll try to have the next chapter out soon!
