Hey... Well, here's another story of mine... it's my fifth fanfiction of InuYasha, so I hope you'll like it. This one... I hope is good, cause this idea's been bothering me for a while.

DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT own InuYasha the anime/manga/whatever else there is.

Status: OnGoing -- Alternate Universe -- Non-OOC

Pairings: InuYasha and Kagome - Sango and Miroku - others not yet decided

Full Summary: Kagome is walking home from work one day, and finds something, or someone, that will turn her life around. Along the way, she meets new people and discovers new things. But with every wrong step she takes, takes a toll on her.

Chapter Summary: Kagome is walking home from work one day, and finds someone in the dark alley. I wonder who he is... and why is he planning on meeting her again?

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Chapter One- Bloody Trail

Kagome Higurashi was a poor girl. Her father died when she was just born, and her mother took care of her, until she died in an accident just a year ago. Now Kagome is seventeen. She works at a part time job while going to school and has a small apartment of her own.

InuYasha Takahashi is well… you'll see.

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A little girl around the age of eight or so was crying on the sidewalk. Passer bys guessed that she was lost, but bade no attention to her. Night was beginning to fall, and people weren't on the streets, except in taxis and bus stops.

Where am I? Kagome thought. I want my mommy…Suddenly, she heard the shuffling of feet. She looked up and saw a little boy probably two years older than her. No more.

"Are you lost?" asked a masculine voice. A bit too masculine for a ten year old. Kagome sniffled and nodded. To her surprise, he held his hand out. Kagome was stunned. Not by the gesture, or the kindness, but by the claws.

He's a youkai. Mommy told me to be careful with them…

"Hmph." Was all he said, before walking off. Kagome gasped, got up, and ran after him. They twisted and turned, but kept the silence. After a short while, it started drizzling.

About half an hour later, Kagome was coughing and sneezing.

I think I caught a cold… now how will I get to school! Kagome sighed and sneezed. Suddenly, she felt a warm cloth on her. She looked up and saw the boy in just a t-shirt, and her tucked under his jacket. Kagome smiled, and was about to say a word of thanks, when she sneezed instead.

There was still silence, except for the pitter patter of the rain. The jacket on Kagome was now soaking wet, but it still kept her body warmth in. After what had seemed like an hour or two of walking, the boy stopped. Kagome wondered why, when she turned and saw steps.

The shrine… he led me back home…Kagome turned around and was about to say thank you, when no one was there. Softly inside, she smiled to herself, and ran up the steps.

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"Kagome! Get back to work!" Kagome got back from her memory, and continued to wash the dishes.

"Gomen, gomen." Kagome repeated, but she just heard a 'hmph' and the door close. Kagome sighed.

Even to this day, I wonder who the little boy was… maybe it was just a dream…but I have the jacket… even to this day…Kagome drained the water and the soap, and started wiping the dishes dry. Afterwards, she continued her job of sweeping the floor and wiping the tables while studying.

After a long day's work, she bade her fellow workers good bye and headed out the restaurant. She was walking along the side walk, and was yawning. It was Friday. A whole week since she had gotten a good rest. She looked forward to the weekend. She continued walking, looking down at the ground, when she saw…

Red paint? No…blood? Should I follow it? Kagome looked at where the blood came from, and saw nothing, only more trailing blood, into a dark alley. She hesitantly took a few steps in, but then paused.

God… the trash stinks in here…

She walked a few more steps until she reached the end of the alley. She couldn't see anything, until something glittered in the darkness at the corner of her eye.

Hmm… what's this?

Kagome walked closer, until her eyes cleared the image before her.

Oh my god…Her brown eyes widened and she felt a shiver down her spine. There in front of her, was a young man, with silver hair, and gold eyes. He sat there, unconscious, and was drowned in his own pool of blood. The glint of light she saw were the many rings and necklaces he had around him. His black leather coat had a hole in there where his stomach was. Kagome guessed someone had killed him that way.

No… wait… he's still breathing? After all that blood loss? Kagome stepped forward, unsure if he would open his eyes and scare her off any minute, but still nonetheless. She bent down and adjusted her head so she looked up to his face.

He looks really beaten up…Kagome thought for a moment of what to do. Her mother always taught her to help someone if they're in need.

I can't take him to the hospital though… it's too far away. My apartment on the other hand, is just around the corner… Kagome struggled, but got him on back of her, and she slowly treaded out the alley.

God he's heavy… if I didn't keep in shape as I did, I would have collapsed already… no doubt about it. She carried him out and treaded slowly back to her apartment. Fortunately for her, her apartment was really close, and few people were on the streets. Drivers and car riders didn't pay much attention to people surrounding them, so Kagome was relieved. The people who were on the sidewalk though, looked at her with fear, and some hatred.

I wonder why people are acting this way… is carrying this person bad?

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When Kagome finally reached her apartment, she nearly collapsed on the couch with the guy on top of her. She first changed her own blood-stained clothes, and then got back to him.

Great. Now he stained my couch. Oh how 'bloody' nice. Kagome got a wet towel and first washed his face. He stirred a bit, but didn't move much, or wake up. She decided to take off all the necklaces and rings and earrings off him. She took them all off and laid them on the table next to the couch.

He looks vaguely familiar…how queer…Kagome thought as she took off his jacket. Her eyes widened as she saw all the blood. Both new and dried.

Jeez… it's surprising that he's still alive…Kagome got the bandages and wrapped it around his waist and stomach. Then she held him up, and his head fell against her. She blushed a little, but continued to help him by applying some balm on his back, which was filled with bruises and scars.

I wonder what on earth had happened to him…Kagome laid him back down and took off his shoes, and set it with his jacket and accessories. She went to the kitchen, and started to prepare herself her dinner, and made a bit extra incase he woke up.

Though I doubt his stomach would work properly…She joked to herself.

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Oh god… my head hurts. He opened his eyes. Where the hell am I? And why does this room smell so…nice? He tried to get up from the couch he was in, and finally got up after a few good minutes.

Someone must have helped me…He thought, seeing the bandages and his accessories and jacket laid neatly beside him on the table. He chuckled when he saw the cold soup and some salad next to his stuff.

Whoever this person is, they must not know who I am… He sighed, and decided to eat the salad. When he finished, he put the bowl and fork on the table, and laid on the couch again. He left the soup on the table, untouched, and sighed. Not long later, he sat up again, and saw a girl in front of her.

"Are you alright?"

"Who are you? Why did you help me?" He countered. Kagome raised an eye brow.

"I should ask you who you are. Why I helped you doesn't need to be said." She replied curtly. InuYasha huffed. "Are you alright?"

"What do you fucking think, damn it? Do I look alright to you, bitch?" Kagome was caught off guard by his rudeness. Can I blame him though? He got hurt really badly, and he doesn't even know where he is. He probably doesn't even know what happened…Kagome forced out a smile, and then yawned.

"I see you finished the salad. You don't like soup?" Kagome asked as she took the bowl and brought it to the kitchen sink.

"It's cold. Why in the world would I drink it if it's cold?" He retorted in a rude manner. Kagome rolled her eyes, but didn't say anything. She just heated up the soup and gave it to him. He huffed and turned his head. Kagome put the soup on the table.

"What's your name?" He laid back on the couch.

"Keh. I knew you didn't know me. If you did, you probably wouldn't even have gone near me, let alone help me."

"Why? Are you a criminal?" Kagome asked, interested now. Well, she was always interested, just more interested.

"Keh." Was all he said. Kagome yawned again.

"Why don't you get some rest?" She said, forcing out another smile. "It's two in the morning." There was silence as she got an extra blanket and gave it to him.

"I don't need this." Kagome tried to bottle up her impatience, and just left the blanket on the hand rest of the couch. Then she started to go back to her bedroom. "Didn't you hear me? I don't want it wench." Kagome turned around and glared at him.

"I don't care. I'm leaving it there, just incase you decide to change your stubborn mind." He glared back.

"What did you say?"

"What do you think I said?"

"I think you just talked back to me." He said, sitting back up.

"So what if I did?" Kagome asked, giving him her attention again.

"You want to die, bitch?" He yelled. Kagome was taken aback, but continued to glare at him, saying nothing. "Don't give me a glare. I could beat you up in a second, even in this condition."

"Whatever." She said, and turned around, walking to her bedroom again, until she heard he yell at her again.

"Don't 'whatever' me wench. Once I get back, I'll get Miroku to kill you for getting on my nerves." She paused for a moment. He can't be…

"Miroku?"

"Yeah. What'd you think I said?"

"Miroku… the one with the kazanna?"

"Duh. That's the only one I know of." Kagome took a step back.

"Are you…" Kagome stopped. Did I just help who I think I helped?

"Am I what?" He shouted, getting annoyed.

"Are you him?" Kagome asked, emphasizing the word 'him'.

"Who him?" He asked. I think she finally figured it out.

"Are you… InuYasha Takahashi?" Kagome asked. He smirked.

"You mean the infamous gang leader?" Kagome nodded.

"The leader of the gang that's responsible for most of the past year's murders?" Another nod.

"The one that is stinking rich because of his powerful parents and older brother?" Another nod came. His smirk got bigger.

"What do you think bitch?"

"I think… you are." Kagome said, reaching for the phone. He darted to her, and held her wrist, so she couldn't call anyone.

"Well wench, you're right." He said, breathing onto her. At this moment, Kagome tried to get her free hand and reach for the phone, but he grabbed that one as well.

"Who are you going to wake up at two in the morning?" He asked with a frown.

"The police…" He smirked. Kagome's eyes widened.

Of all the things he can do… he smiles? Then he started laughing. Kagome eyed him.

Great time to laugh…go on… laugh away.

"You actually think the police can stop me?" Kagome stopped in her tracks.

"Huh?"

"If they could, I would have at least been caught a few times before breaking out again. It's been almost a year, and they haven't even gotten a clue where the hell I am." InuYasha gloated. Kagome pulled her wrists away from him and stomped away, back to her bedroom. It was quiet for a long time, and Kagome started to get tense. More silence crept in, and not even a movement was seen anywhere.

I wonder what happened…should I go out? What if he's waiting for me at gun point or something? But I didn't see a gun when I helped him…Kagome crept off her bed and out, to see no one. Kagome went to the kitchen, and saw no one. She went to the bathroom, and saw no one. After that though, Kagome went to the living room, and saw no one.

Where'd he go?

"Looking for me?" Asked a low voice behind her. Kagome turned around, and saw him back in his jacket, with all his accessories back on him and twirling a gun in his hand. Kagome kept quiet, and they stood there, looking at each other in the darkness at almost three in the morning. InuYasha walked over to the door. He opened it, and then turned around to face Kagome again.

"I didn't catch your name." Kagome stuttered a bit.

"Ka- Kagome." He grinned.

"Well, Kagome…we'll meet again later on today… count on it." He said, and he slammed the door behind her. Kagome sighed, and sat back down, but got up as quickly as she sat down. Kagome looked down, and then sighed.

Oh yeah… his blood's all over the couch…Kagome grumbled. What did he mean 'we'll meet again later on today?'

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Well... what do you think? Is it alright? Tell me in a review!

Characters yet to come: Miroku, Sango, Kikyo, Koga, Ginta, Hakkaku, Sesshoumaru, Inutaishou, Izayoi, Naraku and his incarnations, and others... probably Myouga and Totosai... MAYBE

So I hope you liked it... I tried to keep everything in character, but I tend to make Kagome a little OOC...

NEXT TIME: Beaten up? Join the Gang.

Kagome meets InuYasha again. This time, against his gang is with him. Kagome does something that misleads them, and gets her a beat up for five minutes flat. The reward? You'll find out...

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Lizzy