A/N: Hi, author speaking. I'm a newbie, so this my first FanFic posted. And now, for the disclaimer.
I don't own InuYasha. I wish I did, but I don't. It's the sad, hard truth. So please don't sue me.
And if you could review? I would love to have my first review ^_^
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The door slammed shut, and Kaede ran up to Kikyo. "Kikyo! I missed you! Why didn't you call me to say you'd be late at work?" Kaede's delight at her sister's return was something that Kikyo looked forward to, even though she knew better then to show emotion. She bent down slightly to reach Kaede's very short height and smoothed back her hair. "I'm sorry, sis. I completely forgot to call because I was so excited." She rose and walked over to the table, plastic bag in hand. "Why were you excited, Kikyo?" Asked Kaede, rushing over to see what her sister had brought. Kikyo turned to her sister, joy in her brown eyes. "Kaede! I got the job! I start work at the Jinja Museum tomorrow!" Kaede screamed in delight before running to Kikyo for a hug. "Oh, sis, I knew you'd get it! I"m so happy for you." Kikyo smiled into her sisters embrace, and whispered lower then Kaede could hear. "I'm so happy too." And then louder, so Kaede could hear, she announced her purchase of a cake to celebrate. She smiled at her sister's squeal and reached into a cupboard for some plates.
This is it. This is my very first day as a guard at Jinja Museum. I'll be guarding the world's most valuable gem, the Shikon no Tama. Today I will appear mature. I will make them believe I am perfect for this job. I will no longer be Kikyo, older sister and care-giver of Kaede, I am Kikyo the museum guard. And I am most certainly not only 19 years old, I am mature and confident, mature and confident, mature and confident... Kikyo's pep talk would have been a lot more effective if that man would stop staring at her. From the uniform, he appeared to be her co-worker, but his stare made her uncomfortable. Remembering that she could not, above all things, blush, Kikyo made her way to the manager's office. He pointed out the man, called him Onigumo, and told her to report to him. Though Kikyo could feel her dread growing, she obeyed the order and returned to Onigumo's stare.
"Mr. Onigumo, there's a boy here, and he appears to be trying to steal the Shikon no Tama." Kikyo spoke into her walkie-talkie, watching the boy with a wary eye. "Oh, great, InuYasha again? Just escort him out." Onigumo's bored voice crackled over the speaker, and Kikyo hurried to obey. InuYasha was staring at the jewel with intense greed, fingering his odd white hair. He looked up, and she saw with surprise his yellow eyes. Behind those eyes was a sorrow, something Kikyo had become acquaintances with over the years. She frowned and marched over to him, trying to keep up the facade of indifference. "I'm sorry sir, but I'm going to have to ask you to leave." He looked up at her and smiled a sad, little smirk. "Didn't they tell you, guard? My name is InuYasha." She started, before grabbing his arm. He went along with no fight, but said in protest when they were past the entrance/exit, "Guard, someday I'm going to get that jewel. Just wait, you'll see." Kikyo felt shivers go down her arm but said nothing, and instead walked back into the museum, back to Onigumo's disturbing gaze.
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A/N: Me again! Sorry but this was a bit short... but the shorter they are the faster the updates! Again, I would like a few reviews. If you do make up your mind to generously grant me with a review, please tell me, is InuYasha a little OOC, or is it just me? I'll make him tougher next time. (If I figure out how to add a chapter, that is!)