Summary: Cornelius Robinson requests his son to go back in time and keep his best friend company. Why? Wilbur doesn't know until she unexpectantly falls into his arms. Literally.
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Kagome's POV
I awoke tiredly with a yawn. Man, do I ever get a good night's sleep? I slowly got out of bed, stretching. Glancing in the mirror, I let out a gasp and took a few steps forward. My hand darted up to run over the large, dark bruise on the left side of my forehead before tracing the cut along my right cheek. That was when memories from the night before came flooding into my head.
"Oh, that's right..." I thought bitterly, pulling slightly back from the mirror. "Almost 14 and I look like a train wreck as normal." Sighing, I snatched the liquid foundation on my desk and applied it to the bruise, wincing visibly. I made sure it covered the whole bruise before smudging it across the scratch. I then took my powder that was my skin colour and applied it to the foundation to make it look as natural as possible. I sent my reflection a sarcastic smile before rolling my eyes and grabbing my clothes which consisted of a white blouse and black, knee-length skirt along with black pumps. Once changed, I brushed through my hair before braiding it back and tying it with a white ribbon. My eyes trailed over a small locket. I picked it up and hung it around my neck before I heard a knock at the door. I opened it to see my friend, Goob.
"Hey, Goob." I greeted, allowing the small boy to enter my room. Things have been different for us since Lewis (or his new name, Cornelius) was adopted yesterday. Well, at least, different for me. It's gotten more difficult for me to do anything without hating myself.
"You'll never guess what, Kagome!" Goob looked at me with excitement. I gently laughed.
"What's got you so excited then, Goob?" I asked, smiling at his eagerness. However, i wish I didn't as what he said shattered me.
"I'm getting adopted!" Goob continued to ramble on about the family as my whole world crashed and burned.
No... Not my last friend...
Putting on a brave face, I smiled at Goob.
"That's amazing, Goob!" I said, watching the boy jump around.
"Oh! I gotta go pack my bags! Bye!" Goob waved at me and hurried out my room, slamming the door shut. One of the picture frames rattled before falling to the ground with a 'smash'. I gasped and lunged forward, moving the glass and broken frame aside before picking up the picture. It was a picture of Lewis, Goob and I all together. I clutched it to my chest, breathing heavily. I shook my head and grabbed my notebook and pen before rushing out of my room. I passed by Mildred, ignoring her when she called for me. I ran ulstairs to the rooftop and collapsed to my knees, crying.
Everything's slowly leaving me. It's not fair.
I opened my book and started writing how I felt, kneeling on the floor. My tears blinded me and I wasn't sure what I was writing until I stopped. I wiped away my tears and my eyes scanned the words.
All alone I didn't like the feeling
All alone I sat and cried
All alone I had to find some meaning
In the center of the pain I felt inside
All alone I came into this world
All alone I will someday die
Solid stone is just sand and water, baby
Sand and water, and a million years gone by
I will see you in the light of a thousand suns
I will hear you in the sound of the waves
I will know you when I come, as we all will come
Through the doors beyond the grave
Shaking my head, I felt anger stir within me. Why was life so unfair?! Everyone's getting their happily ever after, except me! Why?!
I glared at my book, tears dripping down my face. Dropping it, I stood up. No one needs me anymore. Both my friends are gone and no one would want to adopt a girl almost 14 years old. There's no hope for my future, I just know it. I walked to the edge, looking down. I sighed, debating whether or not I should. Deciding against it, I wanted to see Goob before he left. Then, maybe I'll take the jump.
Turning, I went to walk back inside when I lost my footing. I fell backwards off the edge. I didn't scream. Maybe this was the way I was supposed to go. Closing my eyes, I accepted my fate. The wind rushed past me as I fell and I thought soon enough, it would all be over until I landed on something warm. I opened my eyes, only to stare up at the sky.
"Am I dead?" I asked in confusion. Then someone's head appeared in my vision.
"Did you just try to kill yourself?!" The stranger asked incredulously. My eyes widened as I realised I was in the stranger's arms.
"N-no! I lost my footing and I fell." I answered, blinking up at the stranger. He had lovely brown eyes and his hair was black and in a rather interesting... style. A cowlick, I think it's called. I quickly got out of his arms. He looked a bit familiar, but from where? "Who are you?" I questioned.
Wilbur's POV
Dad had called for me to go into the garage. Don't give me that look, I didn't do anything wrong! I entered a travel tube and popped up in the garage.
"Yes, dad?" I called, crossing my arms. Dad turned to me and smiled, although it didn't reach his eyes. Ever since Lewis was sent back, he wasn't exactly himself. Like he's seen something horrible.
"I have a request for you." Dad said. I tilted my head, curious as to what it is. "I would like you to go back in time and keep my best friend company." He reached into his pocket and pulled out a photo, handing it to me. It looked a little worn but the female on it was crystal clear. She had pure black hair that reached her waist and soft blue eyes. She had a sweet smile on her face. I just gotta say that she's really pretty. But she also looks rather familiar.
"Who's she?" I muttered, staring at the photo.
"Kagome Higurashi. She was my best friend and, to be honest, my first crush." Dad chuckled softly. No wonder. "Will you go back then to see her?"
"You got it, pops." I winked, placing the photo in my pocket so I could identify her. "But why?"
"Well... It's just... you'll find out." Dad looked rather nervous but I didn't question it. "Go to the day after I'm adopted."
"All righty." I said, hopping into the time machine. I set the coordinates and headed off to the past to see Dad's old friend. I parked the time machine by the orphanage and hopped out before making sure it was invisible. I heard a sound above me only to see someone falling off the edge of the building. Quickly, I got under the stranger and caught them, only to find out it was a girl. Her eyes were clenched shut. She looked up to the sky and her eyes were a gorgeous blue. Wait...
"Am I dead?" She asked. This was the girl!
"Did you just try to kill yourself?!" I exclaimed. She looked at me with wide eyes.
"N-no! I lost my footing and I fell." She replied, quickly getting out of my arms. She stared at me, as if trying to figure out something. "Who are you?"
"That is an excellent question. I'm Wilbur. Wilbur Robinson." I introduced myself. She scanned me for a second before her face lit up.
"You're that guy from yesterday. The weird one who thought one of the kid's science projects was a tall guy in a bowler hat." She said, trying not to laugh. Of course, that's where I saw her from.
"So that's where I saw you." I said, realisation hitting me like a brick. She was the pretty one cheering Lewis on at the Science Fair yesterday.
"I'm Kagome Higurashi." She bowed before holding out her hand. I grabbed it and shook her hand.
"Nice to meet you. Now, what happened up there?" I asked. She laughed softly, scratching the back of her neck.
"I was pretty careless and fell off the edge." She admitted, giggling sheepishly. I then realised I may have messed something up by saving her. Panic ran of through my mind until she smiled at me sincerely. "Thank you for saving me from my stupidity."
"It's no problem." I smiled at her. "Talking about problems, you been having any?" Kagome's shoulders slumped forward and she frowned.
"I was really just...distraught. My best friend left yesterday and today I found out my last friend is getting adopted. And where does that leave me? A girl alone in an orphanage with no friends or family, only a notebook as her companion." Kagome shook her head sadly. Maybe this was what Dad was talking about. I placed my hand on her shoulder.
"How about this, I come here every day to see you and we can be friends." I suggested. Kagome looked up at me hopefully.
"Really? You would do that?"
"Sure, I would. You seem like a cool gal, and plus, I want to be your friend." I admitted, smiling. Kagome's eyes lit up at that.
"That sound's wonderful, Wilbur. I would love to be your friend."