Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha.
Spring-Part One
Today I returned home. The joy I felt coming up these steps was overwhelming. As I opened the door to my old house I felt my mother rushing at me and embracing me in the type of embrace only a mother can give.
I had been homesick for these past few weeks. Of course, I loved teaching little Hiroaki, but I was more than ecstatic when I saw my old town again. It'd been far too long.
Souta has gotten bigger. I'd forgotten that I wasn't the only one getting older. Mother has gotten older as well. Most of her hair has turned gray.
I almost cried when I brought my suitcase up to my old room. It seems so small now. Mother of course, has kept it exactly the same since I left. It has the feeling that a little girl still lives there.
As I was unpacking, I happened to find this old diary under the bed. What I was even looking under there for, I can't remember. But I had been reading my old entries. I must admit, I have grown a lot. My last entry talked about how excited I was to be leaving for my first job. I couldn't help but smile at myself.
A regret I felt after opening this diary was not bringing it along with me as I taught Hiroaki. The methods I had tried were countless in teaching him. This diary could have helped me record what worked and what didn't. Perhaps I'll bring it along with me on my next job. Though, I don't believe I want to find work just yet. I have just returned after all.
Hiroaki's mother kicked me out after her husband had died. His death still brings a tear to my eye. He was loving and caring and he cherished his family, though I don't see how he could handle a witch like his wife. But I am not one to judge.
You could tell he loved Hiroaki the most out of all his children. He still loved his other sons of course, but Hiroaki was the biggest one in his heart. He understood me as well, which surprised me at first since no one really understood why I wanted to teach the mentally disabled. My name was even put in his will. I received a large sum of money from him that he didn't need to give. Hiroaki got the largest sum for future schooling and his wife was given the estate and no money. She seemed angry at this, like she expected to receive more from her late husband. Maybe it was out of envy that she said my 'services were no longer required' and sent me on my way.
She never seemed to love dear Hiroaki. It was as if he were one of the many warts on her face, something she just dealt with. I had heard from his brother that Hiroaki was sent up north to relatives after she let me go. This saddens me that she couldn't love her own child. Hiroaki was the sunshine in everyone's day.
To sum these past years up, things have been successful career-wise at least. I have learned many new things that I would not have imagined myself. I must admit I am excited to teach a new child, being more experienced now.
Mother had told me that she wishes for me to settle down and marry. I laughed at first, thinking it was a joke. But her eyes were serious and I sighed saying that I was still young and not ready for a man to rule my life just yet. She asked 'why not?' and that 'there were plenty nice, good-looking boys that would be taken sooner or later.' I then said that I'd just returned home and would think about it later. She dropped the subject.
As I told her, I am 100% happy without a husband at the moment. My career has just begun and I am not willing to lose all that I've gained by marriage.
After the talk with my mother, I took a walk. I have missed my home town. The meadow I used to play in as a child is looking lovely, all the pretty flowers that have budded since winter's harsh weather. I can't wait to see what they look like in full bloom.
I am fearful, I must admit for my next job. It took a lot of patience and methods to help Hiroaki and I'm afraid I won't do well this time. It seems out of luck that I managed to even do well on teaching him.
It was out of luck that I met Hiroaki. His father had come to visit my grandfather. They were old friends. When he met me, I was still trying to find work and he took me in graciously.
But as I have said before, I shall relax these next few days and go when I think the time is right.
~Kagome
A/N: Well, this is my new story. It takes place in the early 1900's mostly because I like that time period. This'll be a bit different than my other stories. One) it's in a diary form and two) it won't be as fluffy. I've been in the mood to write something a bit angsty and I can promise that Inuyasha's character will have a lot of angst. I hope you review and read my next chapter when it's up.