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Only a Memory

Chapter One

"It's your life, Inuyasha," the man said to the creature. "Do whatever will make you the most content."

The creature looked at the object in his hand. "I've thought of this day all my life. Now that it's here, I only wish I'd had more time to think about it. Still, I think I know what to do," he looked up. "I guess I'll..."

"Toki, you really want to be late for school?"

Toki Katsuma forced her eyes open to see her mother standing at the foot of her bed. She moaned and threw the blanket over her head. Her mother put her hands on her hips.

"I guess I'll go get your father," with that, she left. Toki knew what that meant, so she reluctantly forced herself out of bed, trying to remember her dream. No matter how hard she tried, all she could remember was a dog.

She threw open her closet door. Oh wow, she thought. I think I'll wear... my school uniform! She put it on with disgust. She was gathering her school books when she heard a knock with a door.

"I'm almost ready, dad," she said in a dull tone. Her father walked in.

"Yeah, I knew you would be," he said with a slight smirk. He sat on her bed. "So, first day at your new school. You excited?"

Toki shrugged. "Not really. I mean, how excited can anyone be about going to a prep school? I know mom wants the best for me, but I really don't want to do this."

Her father nodded. "I know for a fact that I would die if I went to such a place."

"Or everyone else would," Toki said with a smile. "You don't put up with everything. I just don't get why mom does."

"She puts her kids futures first," he said, trying to be reasonable. "I want the best for you, too."

"Toki!" her mother yelled from downstairs. "The bus is here!"

Her father gave her a hug and kissed her on the forehead. "Go knock their pants off."

Suddenly, Toki had an overwhelming need to cry. Determined not to let her father see, she ran downstairs and outside into the rain.

"Toki!" her mother called. "You forgot your umbrella and your lunch."

Toki looked up at the sky, making sure her face got soaked, then ran back to her mother.

"Be good," her mother said with a stressed smile as she gave her her things. "I want to know all about it when you get home." With that, she kissed her cheek and said goodbye. She watched as her fifteen-year old daughter ran to the bus.

She felt her husbands arms embrace her. "She'll be fine," he said. Kagome nodded.

"Yeah. Well, of course she will. She's your daughter."

Kote laughed. "Our daughter. Shes got your attitude."

"My attitude?" Kagome laughed. "More like yours. She reminds me of how you used to be."

He held her tighter. "And exactly how did I used to be?"

"Bull-headed. Rude," she turned around and kissed him. "Agressive. Short-tempered."

"Yeah, I get the idea," Kote rolled his eyes. Kagome smiled.

"Only you took the words to a whole new level. Toki is just average compared to the mighty Inuyasha."

Toki looked at her schedule for the hundredth time. She finally decided to ask for help.

"Excuse me," she said to a teacher. "I'm looking for class 7c. Can you help me?"

The teacher turned to look at her. He was an older man, and he had a soft look in his eye. He smiled. "Please follow me."

He then turned and started walking. Toki followed him, trying to ignore the girls constantly pointing her out. They finally arrived the place, and she thanked him and walked in. To her surprise, he walked in after her. Right then the bell rang. The mans face went hard.

"Everyone, take your seats," he said. "We have a new student joining us today." He nodded at Toki.

So he's my home-room teacher, she thought. "My name is Toki Katsuma. I have an older brother and two younger sisters. It's nice to meet you."

The man nodded. "Fugi, please raise your hand." A girl near the back raised her hand. Toki made her way down the aisle to sit by her, when she suddenly tripped.

Laughter flooded her ears as she made herself sit up. Damn these short skirts, she thought. She took her seat and scribbled in her notebook for the rest of the class.

"Mommy!"

Kagome ran into the kitchen. "I know, I know, time to go," she said. She was so grateful Kimo was the last one to get to school. Kame, Toki and Shizu were already gone. Her job was almost done.

She grabbed the keys to her mini-van. Five minutes later, they were driving through the woods by her house.

Kote pulled into the parking spot with a look that said he was bored. He got out of the car.

Kagome drove through the woods, on her way back. She turned her radio to easy listening. Everything was going fine.

Suddenly she heard a loud banging noise, and everything went black.

Toki sat in class and bit her lip. Mom's probably having the time of her life, she thought.