o/o: Well, this is my first Inuyasha story and I'm hoping that you guys like it. It's basically the Inu gang in modern day. I'm working real hard on this so plz review and let me know how I did. Much appreciated, inu'sbb!
Chapter 1: Can This Be Happening?
When people tell you that life is handed to you on a silver platter they're just spitting out bullshit. Life was never easy for me and it never will be. My mother died when I was very young and my father was an abusive drunk who was in prison under assault charges. Good thing too, I don't think I could've taken much more if he wasn't. Before he was taken away, it was almost a ritual to him; he would beat me whenever he got home from wherever he hung out at. It was at times like these when I feared most for my younger brother, Souta, I would protect him no matter what, even if it cost me my life. I would take his beatings for him and it seemed as if my monster of a father forgot all about his son, which was good in my case. I would rage at my father telling him that I would speak out, but he would threaten me that if I breathed a word about anything that happened at home that he'd kill me without a second thought. It kept me quiet for a few years, but when I finally turned fourteen I called him in. I had had enough. It was then that I and my brother moved in with my grandfather at a local shrine in Tokyo.
Two years had passed since then and the sad thing is, is that I had promised myself that I would never let any of this change me, but it did. I became cold, angry, and mean, an empty shell of who I used to be. My face became hard and my heart to stone. I lost my compassion for life that I had in my better years. I had pushed everyone away and locked myself in my own world where everything was numb. I used to be a chatter box but now I hardly talked at all. What good did it do? My cries and pleas went unheard for so many years that I concluded that it was a wasted attribute. I went through middle school with hardly any trouble; I shut everyone out so no one came close to me. Perfect. There was one thing that bothered me though, I was starting high school in a few weeks, and high school was a totally different ball game. Oh, one more thing…you're probably wondering who I am. My name is Kagome Higurashi, I'm sixteen and my life has been a total hellhole…well…until now.
~Three Weeks Later—First Day of High School~
I grabbed my yellow backpack off my nightstand and trudged down the stairs, sleep weighing heavily under my eyes. Once again another nightmare and another restless night, I had finally given up on sleep and stuck to reading on my bed. It was hours later that I heard a knock on my door letting me know it was time to get ready for school, and now here we are, back to me swaying down the staircase.
"Morning sis!" my brother chirped as he poked his head around the corner of the kitchen. He was the only one who could make me smile these days.
"Morning Souta," I whispered as I plopped myself down into the kitchen chair beside him. "You sleep well?"
"Yeah, what about you?" he asked this every morning hoping that I was all better. I gave him a small smile.
"Souta, you know I hardly ever sleep," I rubbed his back in small circles as he finished up his cereal.
"I know…it's just that I want you to feel better, sis," he whispered as he started intensely at his bowl.
"I know, I know. But hey, today's the first day of middle school! You excited?" I quickly changed the subject off me to make him smile at least. I didn't like it when he worried about me.
He rolled his eyes at me. "It's school. What do you think," he mumbled between mouthfuls. I laughed at his sulking and ruffled his hair.
"Well, hurry up and get ready. We have to leave soon," I sighed as I noted the time. He placed his bowl in the sink and ran up the stairs.
Minutes later my brother came bustling back down the stairs with book bag in tow and I mentally prepared myself for another grueling day. "We're leaving, grandpa!" I hollered behind me as I walked out the door behind Souta.
I grinned as I watched my brother's form slump lower and lower as we got closer and closer to his school, he was such a baby. When we arrived at his campus I gave him the biggest hug imaginable, embarrassing the crud out of him, and sent him walking towards the front doors. "Bye, sis!"
"I'll pick you up after school!" I called back waving at him. I sighed as I saw the doors close behind him realizing that now I had to go to my own campus. "Well…here goes nothing. Mom, give me strength to face another few hellish years of schools," with that I forced my legs to move in the direction my school was located at.
Once I arrived at campus I read the sign. "Feudal High…yeah, that's it," groaning I walked towards the front door. As I pushed open the door I was greeted with a bunch of crazy hyper teens rushing through the halls. "Great…just great,"
I struggled to push my way through the sea teens as I tried to make my way to my locker. I breathed a sigh of relief when I saw the glorious number "389" and dashed towards it like my life depended on it. Who knew this school was so damn big! This was going to be a very long day. As I arranged all the stuff into my locker I pulled out my schedule.
"Now where in the world is room 1843 E?" I grumbled as I glanced down both sides of the hall. As I saw the halls emptying my heart began to race, how on earth was I going to survive here?
"Need help?" a chipper voice came from behind me. I nearly jumped out of my skin and let out a small cry of surprise. I whipped around and saw a girl about my age with brown hair, which was in a high ponytail, and deep chocolate eyes. She was wearing a pink tank top and capris.
"Oh, I'm so sorry!" she gasped placing her hands over her mouth. "I didn't mean to frighten you. It just seemed to me that you were in need of some assistance. And to be quite honest I could use some myself," she giggled.
I took a deep breath and turned my face to stone with no emotion. "Oh, well…thanks,"
"I'm Sango, by the way," she held out her hand.
I eyed it with a sneer and she slowly drew it back. "Kagome," I huffed out.
"Here, let me take a look at your schedule," she reached out and grabbed my paper. I flinched my hand away as if it were poison.
She eyed me warily but her smile came back only seconds later. "This is awesome! We have a lot of the same classes! Even first period! Thank god, now we can find it together," she grinned up at me and I shuddered.
Great, not only am I back in school with a bunch of people. I am also going to be dragged along by a preppy cheerleader, no less. "Great," I gave her my best fake smile.
"Well, hello there," a masculine voice cooed. Great…what now?
"Miroku! Oh, thank goodness!" she ran to the boy who stood only inches behind me. I turned to face him, my eye twitching irritably. "We need your help. Do you know where room 1843 E, is?" she glanced at the paper then back at him.
He was quite attractive, I could hand him that. He was tall, had some muscles, and his hair was brown and tied back into a rat tail. He wore a tight navy blue shirt, which showed off his muscles, and a pair of jeans. "Maybe…for some payment," he waggled his eyebrows at the brunette.
"Miroku! Be serious! We're going to be late!" the girl whined clasping her hands together and bouncing from one foot to the other. She was like a spoiled three year old, I rolled my eyes at her antics.
"Ok, ok, but first may I ask who this beautiful maiden is?" he inclined his head towards me causing my nose to wrinkle in disgust.
"Oh! This is Kagome! We have a lot of classes together!" she glanced at me her eyes brimming with happiness. This girl gave me the creeps.
"Well, Kagome…it's nice to meet you. Now ladies, this way," he walked by me and I felt his hand grope my butt, which was a mistake he'll soon learn to regret.
"Hands. Off!" I raged as my fist connected with his face. I sent him flying down the hallway, and I could have sworn that I saw him go through the wall. I turned back around, but winced when I saw Sango's shocked face. I closed my eyes waiting for the worst, but all I heard was her…laughter? She was on the ground, gripping her sides, and gasping for air. "Y-you're not mad?"
"Am…am I…mad?" she managed to say between gasps. "That was hilarious! I've never seen anyone send Miroku that far! Even me!" she gripped her sides and rolled on the ground. I felt the corners of my lips tug upwards but I forced it away when I saw her look back up at me. "Come on, he can take care of himself. We got to get to class,"
I walked with her the whole way and upon entering we were called out for our tardiness. Embarrassed I took to the back seat near the window, and to my surprise, Sango took the seat in front of me. This girl certainly was strange, but…I kind of liked it. After role was called and the teacher, Mr. Myoga introduced himself, class began. It was boring, but what was there to expect, it was school. When Sango and I parted ways I closed up all over again and became the "Bitter Bitch", as I was dubbed in middle school, again. I looked at my shuffling feet as I trudged down the hallway to my Civics class and bumped into, hard, a strong chiseled chest. I fell back on my rump and glared daggers at the teen that lay sprawled on the ground like I was.
"What the hell! Watch where you're going!" we raged at the same time. When our eyes locked his eyes seem to widen while mine remained cold and harsh as they had always been. I thought he would have run off by now but he just sat there staring with that weird look on his face. I took the time to study him and he looked quite odd to be honest, he had long silver hair, amber eyes…fangs…and…and ears?!
"What the hell are you looking at me like that for, wench!" his irritated voice cut through my thoughts as he stood and brushed himself off.
"Me? What were you looking at me for like that?" I asked bewildered picking up my stuff as I did. Arrogant bastard.
"Keh, I don't know what you're talking about, wench!" he practically spat in my face. My jaw dropped and I clenched my fists.
"I have a name you idiot and it's not 'wench' it's Kagome!" I walked up to him and jabbed my finger into his chest.
"Well, you wanna know what I think about that? I—" he gave me a cocky grin but was quickly cut off by a familiar voice rushing towards us.
"Ah, Inuyasha!" Inuyasha? So that's what this bastards name is…weird name. "I see you've met, Kagome," Sango grinned as she elbowed him hard in the ribs.
"Ow! That hurt bitch!" he grunted. "And yeah…I've met her alright. More like she ran me over," he glared in my direction.
"Why you! You are just as much to blame as I am!" he made a move with his arm and I closed my eyes in pure habit waiting for a slap, but nothing happened. I opened my eyes and saw them both eyeing me warily. "Um…yeah…sorry about that," I stepped back noticing how close I had gotten to Inuyasha. Strange, I never let myself get this close to another human being other than my brother.
"Let's start over than," Sango grinned and hooked her arm through mine and Inuyasha's. She felt me flinch and muscles tense and she quickly released me. "Sorry…" she mumbled. Inuyasha kept staring at me like I had grown a second head but I shrugged it off. "Well, this is Inuyasha. Inuyasha, Kagome. Kagome, Inuyasha,"
My eyes trailed back to his face, but most certainly his ears. "What's with the dog ears headband?"
Inuyasha's eyes grew wide and Sango clutched her stomach and doubled over in fits of laughter. Now I was utterly confused. This place, these people were totally strange. I looked back at the strange pair and saw steam practically coming out from the boy's ears. Sango stumbled over to me still trying to contain her laughter.
"What's with all the laughter? And why does Inuyasha look like he's about to explode?" the pervert from earlier question as he walked over towards us. I immediately flashed him my fist and he laughed himself. "Don't worry, Kagome. I've learned my lesson and that's quite a swing you got there," he grinned as he rubbed his swollen jaw.
"K-Kagome…Kagome thought Inuyasha was…was wearing a cosplay headband!" Sango giggled leaning on Miroku's shoulder. He snorted and placed his hand over his mouth to hold in his laughter.
"It's not that funny you guys!" Inuyasha barked out as he sent death glares towards the two laughing teens. "And there not fake they're real! Got a problem with it?"
"Real?" I cocked my head to the side. How did this boy have real dog ears? Was he a mutant or something?
"Yeah, I'm a half demon wench," he huffed. He crossed his arms over his chest and looked at my stumped expression.
"Half demon? What's that?" I was truly curious as I saw the shocked expressions of Sango and Miroku.
"I'm half human, half demon. A disgrace among society. If you got a problem with it I suggest you keep it to yourself or I'll pound your face in," he hissed, his fangs barred slightly.
"Inuyasha," Sango snapped as she hit the hanyou's arm.
"Actually…I think it's pretty cool," I put my finger to my chin and looked him over one more time. "Guess I am really sheltered. Who knew demons existed?" I was basically talking to myself at this point as I mulled over the awe I was experiencing.
Inuyasha's stunned silence gave me the creeps; I liked it better when he was fussing me out. I shifted on my feet uncomfortably until Sango broke the silence. "Well, then its settled. Kagome, you're now officially one of us!" she beamed up at me.
"Sango!" Inuyasha whined but silenced himself when he received a glare that even frightened me.
"You will join us for lunch after this period. Got it, Kagome?" she winked at me. Before I could protest she spoke up once more. "Well, we better head off to class. See you at lunch, Kagome. Come on lech," she dragged Miroku with her down the hallway, but he didn't mind, and if I saw correctly he groped her butt and received a slap to the face this time.
"Well…see you at lunch," I grumbled. I looked up at him and he was looking at me with that same sorrowful glance he had sent me when we first locked eyes. "Inuyasha!"
He blinked his eyes and he thankfully returned to his normal self. "Keh, whatever wench," he stuffed his hands in pockets and walked away leaving me alone in the hallway. What just happened? I'm…I'm making friends. Is this…Can this be happening?
