Awake but not quite Alive

Author Notes: Hey hey it's Mako, i have come with a series story for you all. Takes place in modern times. I don't own Inuyasha, and reviews(helpful criticisms would be nice)

'That first touch, i fell in love with it, the warmth and gentleness that grew when our hands intertwined together. I knew however that it wasn't meant to be. I had hoped he would prove me wrong...but he didn't'

3rd P.O.V

It was a special day. Ney it was a fated day. Two beauties were born, just minutes apart from one another. Strong lunged daughters crying due to hunger, a healthy loving pair of parents and a bright future. "What should we name them love?" There wasn't much difficulty for the mother.

She felt so at peace and proud holding her two girls. When she gave birth, she saw the infants glow brighter then the stars. "How bout, Kikyo and Kagome?" She saw her loving husband smile. "That sounds perfect."

Practically identical these two were, always together, being happy with their lives. They were loved and adored, yet never spoiled rotten. They were taught their manners and learned right from wrong. Growing, living, all was well.

"Kikyo, Kagome, you're going to have a new baby brother around soon~" Both pairs of eyes sparkled in excitement. "Yay!" Patience became their best tool, months were coming and going as their mothers belly enlarged over that time span. It was perfect...

"We bring you this news. The flu counts for victims has drastically rised over the passed few weeks. So far at least 50 are dead with over 100 hospitalized in Tokyo alone. We warn that all be with caution." Or so they thought.

Tragedy struck within the Higurashi household. 2 fell ill, one died, no one was ever the same. "No! How could this be!? You left us!" Mr. Higurashi died, his fever had taken a turn for the worst. And one of the daughters, though survived her illness was fragile from then on, her immune system crashed, making her often weak.

Neither sister was the same afterwards. The family was stuck, nowhere to go, for they could no longer afford to live in their home. Eventually Grandpa Higurashi, the familys' father's father took the broken group in.

Sota was born healthy, bringing great relief to all. A new home, with two new members of the family. However the scars remained, no one forgot the losses they suffered.

Years Later...

An alarm...*Beebeep...beebeep* One eye open, tired, not ready to get up just yet. '5 more minutes...' "Kagome! Get up! Breakfast is ready." With a groan she arose holding back a yawn, she shut down the clocks loud alarm.

Still zombified from lack of sleep, she slowly wobbly to the mirror. Gazing back at her reflection. Wavy black hair that looks blue in the light, average looking skin and eyes so dark you'd think they were black when in reality they were brown. You could quietly hear her sigh.

Though she and her elder sister were identical twins, there were differences that could clearly identify one from the other. Kikyo's hair though was black as well, was longer and straighter, soft and smooth as silk. Her eyes were dark as well, but had a hint of blue in the irises, giving this uniqueness to her orbs.

And that was just her appearance. Kagome has always felt inferior to her elder sibling, Kikyo was confident, kind and intelligent. Straight A's and even Head captain of the archery club and most popular girl at school.

While to her, Kagome was timid, overly serious and stubborn when need be. Barely passing with C's and maybe a B or two. "Hey sis. You ok?" Startled out of her thoughts she smiles at her little brother. "Yeah i'll be down in a minute Sota." A small frown, but he doesn't say anything and just makes his way downstairs.

She soon joins the family for a delicious breakfast. Omelets, toast, bacon. Her grandfather rambling about this legend and that. She didn't mind usually hearing his stories, because most of the time they're cool and she loves history. The problem is he always tends to repeat the same ones over and over.

"And they say that in our old well, the people would throw the killed demons corpses in it, where they would forever stay..." No longer wanting to hear about the creepy crawlies sneaking around in their well. Kagome finishes her meal. "Thanks for breakfast mom. Gotta go guys."

A dash here to obtain the backpack. A quick kiss to everyones head. And a beeline outta here~ She was planning on getting to school early anyways. 'I have to study! Today's the big math test.'

"Hey Kagome~" Blink blink, she turns to find Hojo. "What's up Hojo?" They start walking together, heading towards the same destination. "I wanted to know if you wanted to have lunch with us. You've been spending all of your free time studying. You must be tired."

She was, but she wouldn't admit it. He had a crush on Kikyo, matter of fact a lot of the boys who didn't already have girlfriends had their eyes on her. He was probably trying to be polite but she would've preferred being alone. Eri, Yuka and Ayame often ask her to hang out with them too.

"I actually have to talk to a teacher during lunch, so I won't be able to join you guys." At the sight of the overly large building she makes her way in. She felt bad for kinda giving him the cold shoulder. But then she remembered something important.

They weren't her friends, but Kikyo's. She was the loner, a shadow to her sister, who was loved by all and considered perfect. She was only an observer, watching from the sidelines, not wanting to get hurt by being compared to a girl with her face but a better personality.

Facing a personal nightmare of keeping up her grades and being herself. Never standing still, never wearing her heart on her sleeve. That is the life she's accepted, that is the life she chooses.

to be continued

Author Notes: Yay i'm done with this chapter. I was having such troulbe typing this, i knew what i wanted but describing it was so fricken hard. Not to mention every time i was on a roll i'd be called to do something so i'd constantly have to save and make sure no updates were lost.

Phew anyways thanks to all who read this and fav/follows/helpful criticisms will be greatly appreciated. Tchao for now~