EDITED/REVISED 2/18/17

Her Life – Chapter 1 – "Her Will"

"I, Kagome Higurashi, resident of Tokyo, Japan, being of sound mind and strong (well, semi-strong) body, hereby make this my last will and testament. Any other will's that were created before this one shall now and forever be, revoked and non-existent.

My full name is (or now I should say 'was') Kagome Higurashi; the date of my birth being April 24, 1982 in Tokyo, Japan. My mother's name was Arisu Nakashima and my father's name being Satoru Higurashi. To my knowledge, both of them were born and raised in Tokyo.

I have been married only once in my life, and, as per earlier request with my family, I would like that no one knew this detail, for reasons previously stated to them. They will know when to tell such information. (Should it ever need revealed) I do, however, would like to make it quite clear that I leave my ex-husband absolutely nothing of my estate.

However, I do have two "sons". Though never were they legally under my guardianship (i.e. officially naming me as their adoptive mother and/or legal guardian under the laws of Japan) they are still my boys. My wonderful boys – their names are:

Hikaru Higurashi - DOB 1/1/1882 (demon records) ~ 1/1/2001 (human records)

Hitoshi Higurashi – DOB 9/1/1900 (demon records) ~ 9/1/2009 (human records)

Once again, the details regarding my children are not to be revealed until the proper time. (As my family sees fit)

In the event that I do pass on before my children (who are technically my nephews) come to be the age of men, I leave them in the care of their legally adoptive father, my brother, Souta Higurashi. I appoint no other "guardian" for them for no one else will be able to take care of my children. Sota and I were the only ones who knew/know how special they truly are. We were and are the only ones who could care for them and push them to their greatest potential.

I do, however, have Power of Attorney of my mother, Arisu. (I became her guardian due to several medical conditions) I request that she also be entrusted into Souta's care and that Power of Attorney be transferred into his name.

Now, onto the "good" stuff...

With regard to the property that I owned in life, it is to be divided as follows:

Immediately after my death, all deeds and land papers concerning the "Sunset Shrine" and any other acreage I own will be transferred into Souta Higurashi's name and care. To this, I also add that all of the antiques, Holy artifacts, and heirlooms (both those of the Shrine and the Higurashi family) to be given to him, for they are also part of the Shrine and it's history. I trust him to take care of it just as Mama and Gramps taught us growing up. I also leave to you one third of whatever money there may be of mine. Use it well.

To Hikaru and Hitoshi I leave the rest of my money and all of my worldly personal possessions EXCLUDING the large wooden trunk setting at the foot of my bed and its contents. (Along with what is stated above.) Do with it as you will, my boys, and may you lead long and happy lives. I love you both with all my soul. I wish you both the happiest lives you could possibly imagine.

Finally, I leave my large wooden trunk, including all its contents, to the most influential person that has ever entered into my life. (I just hope that you can find him) I do not know what name he goes by now, (for, no doubt, he has changed it over the years to avoid suspicion) but when I knew him last, truly knew him; his name was simply "Inuyasha". If you are able to find him and deliver my trunk to him I would appreciate it, though I must ask that it be someone from the law firm to surrender it to him. For reasons known only to my family, I truly do not wish for him to know my state of life and health before my death. Also, I request that this trunk not be given to him until at least twenty years after my death – I fear he'll blame himself too much for my condition if you don't.

I, Kagome Higurashi, hereby sign this will at Tokyo, Japan on this day – 19 December, 2011 and state that it is, and forever will be, my final wishes for my life's possessions.

My love to all of those I left behind."

Kagome set down the paper and smoothed out all the invisible wrinkles; needing something to do with her hands. It was nerve wracking to figure out one's final wishes for things.

"Wishes." She huffed a single laugh. That single word had been one she'd loathed for decades - more like hated it...absolutely hated it. Why? Why did it have to taunt her the way it did?

"I think it sums up everything pretty well, don't you?" She questioned.

"Always looking for the silver lining aren't you?" Her attention was drawn to the only other person in the room. Both were trying to lighten up the whole situation, but it didn't work, and reality came crashing back down. Specifically voicing itself through him, "You don't have to do this! Surely there is..." He stopped as he watched a single tear slid down her cheek, splashing on the envelope now containing her will. She slid it across the table to him before rising; coming around to ruffle his hair and kiss his crown. He felt more tears.

"We've been through this," She smiled sadly, barely holding it in. "it's my..."

His fingers on her lips stopped her from finishing, he'd heard it enough times before that he never wanted to hear it again, and she knew that. "Oh Souta," The dam crumbled completely, leaving her falling and clinging to the only man who had ever truly loved her with all of his heart. He too clung to her; trying desperately to come up with a way to halt the inevitable through his own tears.

"Shhh Kagome, everything will be alright, I promise."

If only he knew...

Total words - 1,035 (original before revision 583)

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