Greetings all! It's me, Reddened Blade and I thank you for choosing to read my fic, "A Miracle in You". This is now story number two! Woot.Now, the main character of this story happens to be Kagura. Yes, unexpected, I know. But what can I say? The woman intrigues me. Do not worry. The other Inuyasha gang will appear throughout the plot as well, for they are essential. Now moving along...

DISCLAIMER: I do not and will NEVER own InuYasha. Now, if you think I did, would I be typing this fic right about now? D

"…" Talking

'…' Thoughts

Summary-

Kagura Kawata is a tormented young wind using demon with much on her mind she wishes she'd forget. She soon begins her senior year of high school along side her close friend, Kikyo. Always holding a heavy heart, she is known to hardly speak to anyone in a kind manner and could care less of what other people think. Believing that she is completely invisible to any popular eye, she expects the school year to go by smoothly. Unfortunately, her new next door neighbors happen to be real jerks. Having to deal with the two silver headed brothers is just the beginning of the young sorceress's problems! But little did she know that the Takahashi duo and a few other unexpected strangers will change her thoughts of life forever.

A Miracle in You

Chapter One- A New Start?

A slim mid aged woman slowly set down a plate of breakfast on her kitchen table. Folding her hands gently in front of her, she grew a faint smile which revealed her few wrinkles that had formed during her late thirties. Her dark blue eyes which once shone bright dulled at the thought that she would soon be turning old. It, constantly being on her mind, since she was now 42, made her feel as if her time would soon be up, although for most it is quite a while's away.

Not only did the tragic thought of ageing gloomy fog over her mind, but her recent action of trying to divorce her husband also added to her stress. However, try as she might, her efforts proved to be useless. The man had refused to sign any papers concerning the matter of him and her splitting up. His words rang clear in her head: Do anything close to that bullshit you tried to pull, and I'll be sure to have you dead, and not to mention that precious daughter of yours as well. Now, we wouldn't want that to happen, would we?

The stench of the alcohol that he would constantly consume still lingered within her nostrils. Even after all this time, all this time he had suddenly disappeared, she still remembered every feature of his that he owned. Those crimson eyes she had once fell in love with, now reminded her of her unwanted death. His sinister smile, which used to be one of charm, brought fear within every fiber or her being, for she knew, nothing good laid behind it. A lone tear tricked down her pale cheek as she remembered they way she had been mistreated in every possible way. Screams still echoed in her head, and those eyes. Her child's red frightened eyes were those that scared her the most. 'What type of mother am I? How could I let my only daughter experience such a nightmare?' Her heart ached whenever she thought about it, and she could do nothing but doubt her skills as a parent. 'No wonder Kagura has grown so distant… It is my fault. I'm a horrible mother. I-I've failed…'

It has been three years since Naraku, her abusive husband, had gone away without a word and for that, she couldn't have been more relieved. During the time, she had tried to heal her mental wounds, enter work with a true smile plastered on her face for once, and most importantly, cope with Kagura, to try and make her laugh and smile, but perhaps, those were wasted efforts as well.

A hopeless sigh escaped her lips and she quickly wiped her tear stained face. The woman swiftly made her way to the steps that led to her daughter's room. It was now time for Kagura to awaken. Today had been the very first day of a new school year; her senior year to be exact. Making a quick knock on her door, she had heard no response. She then ordered, "Kagura? Kagura open up now, you're going to be late!" Still hearing no answer, the impatient woman barged through her daughter's door with angry eyes.

"Kagura, why must you always ignore me?" she asked, and then realized that she was speaking to no one but herself.

Sighing, she walked over to the window and slid it open. There she spotted Kagura sitting on the balcony's edge with one leg swinging up and about. She couldn't help but stare for a moment. Over the years, the woman had noticed this had been a routine of Kagura's. Always would her eyes stare at the sun rising or falling, as if the sun would answer her silent question. Why? It was written all over Kagura's face. The girl had been confused. Why had she lived such a life as a child? Did she truly deserve it? The slight noise had then caught Kagura's attention before she gave her mother a small smile.

"Good morning mother. Is anything wrong?" she asked before looking at the rising sun once more.

The woman blinked and once again breathed hard which caused her black bangs to swirl in different directions. "First off, how many times do I have to tell you to stop sitting on the edge? You might seriously get hurt!" said Kagura's mother with worried eyes.

"Well a couple of times but how-" began Kagura before she was cut off by her mother's hand.

"Secondly, if you do decide to disobey my simple orders, at least leave the window open so you wouldn't accidentally lock yourself out." she said before placing her hand on her forehead.

Kagura's face grew bored as she hopped back onto safe ground. "Sorry mother, but this is my only way of having a clear head. You know how I can't start off the day without trying to forget… "

Kagura's mother's eyes widened a fraction. She had been surprised to hear Kagura actually explain this habit of hers. She then peeked at her daughter with a questioning look. "Kagura, I'm sorry, I never meant for it to be this way…"

"Mother, don't sweat it. It's nothing." was what the girl said before sliding past her mother and heading to the bathroom for preparation. The woman followed her daughter's sullen movements with saddened eyes. 'Oh angel, will it forever be this way? You act as if you don't care, but I could see otherwise… Your eyes tell it all.'

Kagura ran a brush smoothly through her short black hair while her eyes remained on her reflection through a mirror. Out of habit, she bit at her bottom lip as she attempted to put her hair into a perfect bun, a style in which she had always preferred. Afterwards, she stuck two whit-silky-like feathers into her work and had then released a sigh. 'So it begins.'

Yet another school year has come to a start and Kagura had hopes of beginning on the right foot. Her previous years of going to the high school--Shikon High-- weren't of any she enjoyed. For instance, Yura Yamaguchi. A demon girl Kagura has grown to hate and had often fought at the school. She was one of the 'popular' as one would put it, and never held a kind attitude. Yura was known to be the school slut, and could probably have any male she desired. None of this had bothered Kagura, until she witnessed the hair demon make a pass on her ex, Koga and Koga, him being the idiot, stood there and ALLOWED it to happen. So after having to show Yura a few moves or two, Koga had then soon received a piece of Kagura's mind.

Then there was the matter of her teachers. Kagura had disliked them all. It wasn't as if she were a dumb student and hadn't completed any of her assignments, it was just the matter of her being rude. Year after year she had shown each and everyone one of them no respect. At times, she would wander into class when ever she felt fit, and would possibly receive a simple question like, Kagura, why are you late? And she would respond, None of your goddamn business, fucker, and of course, she would have to get a sort of punishment for her bad mouthing. But at the time, she could care less. Detention hadn't proved to be any worse than what she had been through almost all her life. Sometimes, she would simply laugh at the word. But now, she had sworn to herself that she will turn over a new leaf. She had new things to worry about, like college and basically her future. Such juvenile acts were now out of her league. For a while, anyway.

Kagura tugged at her burgundy school uniform she was now wearing and glanced down at her skirt. 'Is it me, or are these things getting shorter?' she thought, but then shrugged. 'The placed is probably ran by a sick perv.'

Heading down the stairs, Kagura thanked her mother for the breakfast she had received. "Oh, Kikyo. Here already?" She wasn't surprised to see her best friend standing at the kitchen door, waiting for her arrival. Kikyo stood tall and elegant, her long silky black hair adding to her beauty. Kagura had always thought of her as a girl made of perfection. Perfect grades, and perfect looks. How else to define her?

"Of course. Now, are we ready to go?" asked Kikyo after grabbing her bag from atop the table.

"Sure."

That is when Kagura's mother rushed to give her daughter a hug with thoughts of never letting go. "You better make me proud this year! Try not to get into any issues? I don't think I could bare another phone call home concerning your behavior."

Kagura grinned knowingly, but agreed to do her best. Her face had then turned serious. "And YOU try not to be too hard on yourself, mother. If you need anything, just call my cell. I don't give a damn what any teacher says. I'll rush my ass-"

"Kagura!"

Kagura forced out an apology for her profanity and then gave her mother a peck on the cheek. "See ya around. Are you sure you're going to be okay?"

A exasperated sigh could be heard from Kikyo.

Kagura's mother smiled. "I'll manage, just go on Kagura. Poor Kikyo here is growing impatient."

"Riight." Kagura stretched her eyeballs toward Kikyo's direction. "Let's go."

"Finally."

Kagura and Kikyo had then left the building, but Kagura with more reluctance on her steps. 'Oh gods, Please let this be another year without Naraku.'

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