DISLCAIMER: I DO NOT OWN INUYASHA OR CHARACTERS!

A young girl was walking down the street. She was bopping her head to the music blarring from her head phones. She didn't have a care in the world. She adjusted her bag on her back, pulling her ipod out to change the song. Her sky blue eyes brightened at the beat of the music. Her black hair was in a high ponytail. She walked up to a two story house, pulling a set of keys out of her pocket. She unlocked the front door and walked inside. She pulled her headphones out of her ears.

"Mom!," she called throughout the house. The girl frowned when she didn't recieve an answer. She walked into her kitchen and saw a piece of paper on the table. She picked it up and read it.

Kagome,

I have a business trip and will be gone for about a month. I will call you tomorrow night to check up on you. I left you money in the 's enough food for two people until next week. You don't have work until Wednesday. I taped your schedule to the fridge. By the way, there is a man coming to stay with you. I do not know the name of him but Keade is sending him. She said she wanted him to meet you. She didn't tell me much. She said he will explain more to you. Make sure Souta does his homework. He's got baseball practice today, Wednesday, and Friday. His coach will give him another schedule for next week. I ordered pizza for dinner tonight so that's all taken care of. Make sure Souta gets a bath every other day. He needs one tonight.

Love,

Mom

Kagome crumbled up the note and threw it in the trash. She heard the front door open and shut. "Souta, go get ready for baseball practice.," Kagome said. Kagome heard a grunt and footsteps going up the stairs. Kagome turned off her ipod and left it on the table. She opened the fridge and grabbed a yogurt. She opened a drawer to get a spoon. She peeled open the top of the yogurt and began to eat. "Kagome, I'm done.," a voice said. Kagome turned around to stare at the young boy. He had short black hair and honey brown eyes. "Let's go.," Kagome said throwing her empty yogurt container away. Kagome grabbed her keys and followed Souta out the door. Kagome locked the door and began walking down the street with Souta.

"When is your car going to be out of the garage?," Souta asked. "I'm hoping soon. They're waiting for a part to come in.," Kagome said. Souta just nodded. It was quiet for a few moments. "So, where's mom?," Souta asked. "She's on a business trip for about a month.," Kagome said. "Oh.," Souta said. They were never really close. They reached the baseball field and Souta looked up at Kagome. "I'll be back in two hours. You'll be out of practice by then, right?," Kagome asked. Souta nodded and ran over to his team. Kagome turned around and walked back to their house.

Kagome unlocked the front door and went inside. She tossed her keys onto the coffee table and picked up the house phone. She dialed a number and listened.

Ring...

Ring...

Ring...

Ring...

Ring...

"You have reached Keade. I am not home right now. Leave your name and number and a message after the beep. If this is Kagome, he is already on his way. There's no stopping it."

Kagome glared at the phone and tossed it on the table. 'Who the hell is she sending in the first place? I don't need a baby sitter just because my mother is gone for a month.,' Kagome thought. Kagome turned on the tv and started flipping the channels.

Kagome was standing at the gate of the baseball field, waiting for Souta. She was a half hour early. She couldn't find anything to watch on tv. 'I guess I should tell him about the guy that Keade is sending. I just wish I knew more to tell him. This isn't fair. I should atleast get to know more about this guy.,' Kagome thought. She watched Souta practice his batting. The pitcher pitched the ball to him but the bat in her little brother's hands never made contact with the ball.

'He's not timing it. Maybe I should help him. He's not holding the ba right either. His coach isn't even paying attention to him. That's not right.,' Kagome thought. Kagome stepped through the gate and over to the coach. "Excuse me, you are Souta's coach, correct?," Kagome asked smiling. "Yes, my name's Stone.," Stone said smiling. Kagome watched him look her over. 'Pervert!,' Kagome screamed in her head. "I'm Souta's older sister, Kagome. I've been watching Souta practice his batting and he's not doing too well but you haven't corrected him.," Kagome said. "I've actually tried to correct him many times. He just doesn't seem to care about the sport anymore.," Stone said.

"I see.," Kagome said looking over at her brother. "If he doesn't improve by Saturday then he is off the team.," Stone said. "Why Saturday?," Kagome asked. "It's our last scrimmage game before the real games start.," Stone said. "Alright. Can I take him home now?," Kagome asked looking at her watch. "Yeah.," Stone said. He called practice to an end. Kagome and Souta walked home in silence. Once they were inside, Kagome cornered Souta in the living room.

"Why aren't you playing to your full potential in baseball?," Kagome asked. "Why should it matter?," Souta asked. "Mom always said you were so good. What happened?," Kagome asked. "Why did you stop track?," Souta countered. Kagome didn't know what to say. "I wasn't interested no more.," Kagome lied. "Maybe I'm not interested in baseball.," Souta lied. They both knew the other was lying. "Souta, just because I stopped doesn't mean you should.," Kagome said. "How's that fair?," Souta asked. "I'll make you a deal. I'll start getting back into shape for track if you go back to being good at baseball. I'll even help you if you need it. Track starts again in a month.," Kagome said. "It's a deal.," Souta said. "Good. Go get a bath. There's something we need to talk about.," Kagome said. Souta went upstairs. The door bell rang and Kagome went for the door. "I have your pizza. It's already been paid for.," the delivery boy said. Kagome took the box of pizza from him and shut the door. She put the box in the oven to keep it hot for when Souta gets out of the bath.

Kagome walked into the living room and laid on the couch. She flipped the tv on and channel surfed. After about ten minutes, she turned it off. A knock came at the front door, causing her to frown. Kagome got off the couch and the doorbell began to ring repeatedly. Kagome slowly walked to the door and looked out the eye hole. There was a man standing there looking impatient. Kagome opened the door a crack, only to be sent flying to the floor. The man had pushed the door open and slammed it shut behind him.

"Who the hell do you think you are?," Kagome asked getting off the floor. The man shoved a package into her hands. "My name's Inuyasha. I've been sent by Keade.," he said dropping his backpack to the floor. "How am I supposed to know this for sure?," Kagome asked. "Keade wanted me to give you that package. She sealed it with her spiritual powers.," Inuyasha said. Kagome felt around the package, feeling the familiar energy. "What's in it?," Kagome asked untieing it. "I don't know.," Inuyasha said. "I wasn't expecting you to show up tonight.," Kagome said. "I'm full of surprises.," Inuyasha said. "I see.," Kagome said getting the package open. There was a small box inside. She opened the tiny box to see a pink stone on a chain. Kagome's eyes got huge. "Why would she send me this?," Kagome demanded. "Because I'm supposed to protect the protector. You've been chosen.," Inuyashsa said.