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Chapter 1
"La da da da breath on my cheek, covering me, I can't believe this is the end…mmmm"
"Kagome! Stop singing such a dreadful song!"
"Yes Papa…"
Kagome was cooking up some breakfast for her family. Eggs, bacon, and hash browns. She's the second eldest child to her father, and is the eldest daughter.
After the breakfast was ready and on the table and on the plates, she yelled "BREAKFAST!" The entire family came running.
Kagome had seven younger brothers and sisters and an older brother who was currently off at war.
"Okay, everyone has everything they need right? Your packs are packed and ready for school?"
"Yes Kagome…"
"Okay so hurry up and eat your breakfasts so you's won't be late for school."
"Okay."
One by one they all got up from the table and grabbed their packs. As they headed out the door Kagome kissed each of their heads and told them each a different thing. The first out the door was Bryan, "Now Bryan, we studied for your math test. You know your stuff. Do not forget to stay calm. No go on." The second was Allena. "Don't let the boys push your sisters around today, I know you'll watch over them. Have a good day." The third was Victoria, "Now we practiced your spelling. You should be fine. Good luck sweetie." The fourth was Alexandria, "Have a good day sweetheart, I packed you something special for you, but don't look until you get to eat it okay?" The fifth out was Souta, "Have a good day honey, I love you."
Once the five were off to school Kagome went to check on Megan and Angelina. They both slept in her room due to her father needing to sleep and her mom…passing.. away after Angelina was born.
Angelina was still fast asleep but Megan was in her crib playing. Kagome picked Megan up and started heading to the kitchen. "Good morning Megan! How did you sleep sweetheart?" "I slept good Mama!" Kagome flinched. "That's good sweetie. Now sit in your chair while I get some food for you."
Kagome grabbed a plate from the cupboard and went to the oven. She spooned small amounts of eggs and hash browns and broke up a piece of bacon and placed the plate in front of Megan. "MMMMMMMM!"
"Megan stay here and eat your food while I go wake up your sister."
Kagome went to her room and picked up Angelina. "Angelina" she said in a sing song voice. "Wake up baby, come on, its breakfast time. We get to have some mashed potatoes and applesauce."
"Miroku! Where are we even going? We're in the middle of fucking nowhere! You said we were going to your home for our leave!"
"Trust me my friend. I know how to get to my home. We just have to go through this town up ahead and then about a mile and a half out is where my family lives."
"Okay…"
"Megan, come help me pick the herbs and beans. Then we'll go get the vegetables for dinner."
"Otay Mama!"
Kagome sighed and picked some more beans and put them in the basket. She then moved to pick the vegetables next. She picked 2 zucchinis' and 1 squash, 5 tomatoes, some carrots and she dug up about 15-20 potatoes.
"You know Angelina, I'm going to make stew for dinner tonight. It should be nice and hearty. Especially because Miro is supposed to be coming home soon anyway. Come on Megan! Put the corn in the basket and let's go inside!"
Kagome picked up Angelina and put her on her hip, then put the basket on the arm under her. Megan ran up and put the corn in the basket and grabbed Kagomes' free hand. Kagome was walking up the steps to the porch when she heard horses approaching the ranch. She turned her head and body and looked towards the dirt road leading towards the house. There were two horses. Both occupied. Kagome became nervous, but as the riders came closer, Kagome recognized one as her brother Miroku.
The riders dismounted and Miroku handed the reins to the other rider to run to his sister. Kagome let go of Megan's' hand and gently pushed her towards him and said "Go on! It's big brother Miroku!" She grabbed a hold of Kagome's skirt and hid partially behind it. Kagome started back down the steps with a large smile on her face. Miroku came up and hugged Kagome especially hard.
"Im so glad you're finally home… I missed you…"
"Me too Kags… Who's this little beauty? And where's Ma? Is she in the field with dad?" He changed his focus when Kagome didn't answer him, to Megan.
"Megan, you've gotten so big sweetheart! Do you remember me? I haven't seen you since you were the size of the child Kagome is holding. I'm your big brother, Miroku!" She looked over him and after realizing that he looked like their family she ran to him all smiles and giggles. He picked her up in a hug and spun her around and kissed her on the forehead.
"Where is everyone Kagome?" He asked as he put Megan down and held her hand.
"Where do you think? They're at school! Just because there is a war does not mean that their education will suffer."
"Well then Miss Priss! Hahahaha Oh let me introduce you to someone!"
InuYasha has been staring at the young woman his comrade had so gallantly greeted. She was the most beautiful woman he'd ever seen. You could tell she was working in the field before they got there because she was smudged with dirt all over her face, hands and dress. She had long black hair that was in a braid, and tied with a piece of ribbon. Her face was round, and tanned. She had big, expressive, brown eyes and a brilliant smile. She was on the shorter side he noticed as her brother walked up to her, only coming up to his shoulders. Her dress was shorter than most women wore, and looked to be a faded yellow dress with tight half sleeves and a low cut scooped top that showed a small amount of cleavage. She was holding a small child on her hip that looked to be about a year old, and looked very much like her. She had her hair up in a small pony tail with a ribbon and had a little blue dress on that had a few patches here and there. Holding onto her hand was another little girl who looked to be the age of three or four and had brown hair and green eyes. She was wearing a striped dress with patches on it as well and had her hair braided in pig tails. She hid behind the woman's skirt when Miroku approached them, but came out soon enough. She must have gotten her smile from the woman. 'Oh shit here they come.. Stay calm! Don't panic InuYasha!'
Miroku led the three girls to the horses, and the man that stood with them. "Kagome this is InuYasha. He was one of my fellow soldiers and his home was destroyed in the war. InuYasha, this is my little sister Kagome."
"It is very nice to meet you miss. We don't see many beautiful women so I'd like to compliment you."
"Ummmmm thank you sir.. That is very sweet of you." She said as she blushed and looked shyly down.
"Miro, why don't you take the horses to the barn and put them out in the pasture? I need to go begin dinner and put these two down for their naps and prepare a bed for Mr. InuYasha. I expect you won't be staying long…?" She said sadly hoping for a 'no, the war is over' even though she knew it wouldn't happen.
"We have a seven month leave, Kagome." She gasped as she looked up at her brother with wide eyes. "I better go prepare your room then!" "Okay" Kagome grabbed Megan's hand and they ran/jogged to the house. "InuYasha why don't you go inside and see if there's any breakfast left? If not go ask Kagome to make something for us."
InuYasha didn't reply with anything more than a nod and him handing over the reins.
