Unexpected
Disclaimer- I don't own anything from Inuyasha.
Hey everyone, here is another new story. I know I have a lot going on right now story wise. I just really wanted to start this story. So please, please, please don't be mad at me! I hope you enjoy the new story and review it for me. Thank you to all my fans.
Chapter One- A Lost Child
It was pouring rain outside and I was on my way home from the University. I had an umbrella over my head to keep me from getting too wet. I was in no rush to get home since I lived by myself in my apartment. People and cars rushed all around me like it was normally in the city of Tokyo. I lived in the more quiet part of the city, away from my family. Besides, I just loved this area of town.
There was a loud crash of thunder, and I flinched. Though I was a grown woman, a part of me was still scared of thunder. It was a fear that developed when I was little, when I got lost during a thunderstorm. There was another crash of thunder, but this time was different. This time I heard a scream, the scream of a child. I stopped walking and looked around. Nearby I could hear the sound of a child crying. Looking around I noticed the silhouette of a child in the alley. Taking slow, small steps I walked toward the small figure.
That's when I sensed the aura of the child... did I mention that I was a priestess? From the aura of the child I could tell she was a half demon. "Daddy..." she whimpered, tears streaming down her face. "Nii-san..." I took a step closer, and she looked up startled. I put my hands in front of me to show I wasn't the threat.
"It's okay... I'm not going to hurt you... I just want to help..." I said as I took another step closer. I took the chance to take in her appearance. She had long raven black hair with dog ears to match, golden-amber eyes, and a school uniform on. I could tell by her aura that she was scared. She looked at me confused.
"Who are... who are you?" she asked. A small smile appeared on my face.
"My name's Kagome... what's yours?" I truly wanted to help this child. I saw that a small, almost scared smile appear on her face.
"Azura..." she said quietly. I smiled and knelt in front of her. Reaching forward I moved a couple of stray strands of hair from her face.
"That's a beautiful name Azura... Where's your family?" I knew I had to return her to them. A little girl didn't belong on the streets. Tears leaked from her eyes again.
"I don't know..." she sobbed. I smiled at her and held out my hand. She looked at me confused.
"Then why don't we go to my house and get out of the rain then I can help you find your family." I knew she probably thought I was insane for wanting to help her. I mean, a lot of people mistreated half demons, so she probably thought I was no different. "You can trust me Azura." She smiled and took my hand. I pulled her to her feet and wrapped my sweater around her. Lifting her into my arms, I walked back to my apartment. Going to the elevator, I went to push the button.
"Can I push the button Gome?" she asked. I smiled and told her to push the six. When we reached the floor I walked to my apartment and unlocked the door. I put Azura on the couch and went into one of the bedrooms, the room that my little brother Souta used when he came to stay with me. He was only in middle school. I sighed and went to one of his drawers and pulled out one of his pairs of pajamas. Going back to the living room, I found that Azura was gone.
"Azura?" I asked looking around. Panic began to flare from within me until I heard the fridge open. I walked to the kitchen and saw Azura standing in front of the fridge still in her wet clothes and my sweater. I smiled at her. "Azura, what are you doing?"
"I'm hungry Gome." She replied. I giggled. Walking over, I closed the fridge.
"I'll make something to eat after we get you out of your wet clothes, okay?" she nodded. Taking her to my room, I grabbed a towel and helped her out of the uniform. Drying down her body I dressed her in the pajamas. "There, all done. I know the clothes are a little big but it's better than wet clothes."
"Thank you Gome." She said with a big smile that showed me her fangs. I knew by how she called me Gome that she couldn't say Kagome. I brought her back to the living room and let her watch TV while I made some pasta. The whole time I watched to make sure Azura didn't do anything that could end up with her getting hurt. Though I had only known her for an hour, I already loved Azura. She was just too cute. I walked in and gave her the food. "Thank you Gome." She said. As she ate she looked around my apartment. I just flipped it to the news. After about twenty minutes I noticed Azura was watching me from the corner of my eye.
"What's wrong Azura?" I asked while stroking her hair, just like my mother use to. Azura smiled at me.
"Do you live by yourself Gome?" she asked. A sad smile appeared on my face as I looked at the innocent girl before me.
"Yes I do. I moved out of my house and moved here a few years ago." I explained. She looked at me confused.
"Why did you leave your family?" she asked me again. A small giggle escaped my lips.
"I left because I grew up." I answered. Azura crossed her arms.
"Then I never want to grow up." She stated. Azura was just too cute. I looked at her.
"How old are you Azura?" I asked. Azura held up five fingers and I smiled. "You're five; well you're practically a lady." She smiled at me in return.
"How old are you Gome?" I giggled.
"I'm twenty years old." I answered. Just then my phone rang. Glancing at the number I rolled my eyes and turned my attention back to the little girl before me. There was the beep of my answering machine.
"Kagome... It's your dad..." I tensed at that mention. "I know you're home and I want you to call me back right now! Do you hear me young lady! You better call me back!" There was the beep at the end. I growled to myself.
"Gome?" Azura asked. I shook my head and glanced at the clock. It was 6:30pm. I turned back to the young girl.
"It's time for bed kiddo." I said while picking her up. She started giggling and tried to get out of my arms. Taking her to Souta's room I tucked her into bed and left the door open a crack to let the hall light shine in. With that I went to my room and changed into a baggy white t-shirt and pink pajama pants. I sat in my bed reading until I fell into a light sleep.
I squinted when a sudden bright light shone into my eyes. I also felt someone shaking me. "Gome... Gome... Gome..." I heard Azura from the background. I blinked my eyes open.
"Azura... what's wrong?" I asked in a husky whisper.
"Gome, I had a bad dream... can I sleep with you?" she asked quietly. I smiled and patted the bed beside me. Azura laid down and cuddled with me. She fell asleep almost instantly. After about twenty minutes I drifted back to sleep.
The Next Morning
I awoke to find Azura sound asleep next to me. I smiled and carefully got out of bed, to make sure I don't wake her. Going to the bathroom I stripped down and got into the shower. The hot water felt good on my stiff muscles. After fifteen minutes I got out of the shower and wrapped the towel around my body. Going to my mirror I began to blow dry my hair.
Just when I finished I was tackled into a hug. "GOME!" Azura screamed. I gasped trying to regain my breath. I glanced down at the raven haired girl on top of me.
"What's up Azura?" I asked as I stood, Azura in my arms. She smiled at me.
"You're gonna help me get home, right?" she asked, hope in her amber eyes. I smiled at her.
"Of course I am..." My eyes became serious as I stared at her. "How did you get in that ally anyways?" I asked her. She looked down sadly.
"My nanny left me at the school and I tried to walk home... I got lost." She stated. I growled. Who could be cruel enough to leave a five year old girl at school? That was just the worst thing you could do! I placed Azura on the floor.
"Why don't you go watch TV while I get ready and find you something to wear?" Azura nodded and ran to the living room. I sighed and went to my bedroom. Going to my closet I grabbed a pair of black jeans and a jade green shirt. Brushing out my midnight black hair I went to Souta's room. I grabbed a pair of shorts and a t-shirt. Since she was smaller than Souta these clothes would still be big on her. Walking into the living room I helped Azura get changed.
"So are we going now?" she asked. I smiled and pulled her long hair into a ponytail.
"Yes, I just have to make a phone call." She nodded and I went to my phone. Dialing a number I waited for the person to answer. After two rings someone picked up. "Hello, this is Kagome Higurashi, a second year student. I can't come into school today because of personal reason... Alright, thank you, bye." With that, I hung up. Turning around I found Azura looking at me.
"You go to school?" she asked. I nodded and held out my arms. She came into them happily.
"Yup, I'm in university." I answered. My face turned serious. "Now, do you know the address of your house?" she nodded. "Do you know how to write?" Once again she nodded. "Okay, can you write it down for me so I know where to take you?" She nodded and I gave her a marker and piece of paper. After ten minutes she finally had the address down.
"I live here!" she exclaimed as she handed me the paper. I smiled and looked at the address. Tucking it into my back pocket I grabbed my purse and house keys. Azura ran up beside me and I gave her her bag and her clothes. We left the apartment after I locked the door. We walked down the street to the bus stop. I had a general idea of where her house was, since I had been in the area before.
When the bus pulled up we got on and took a seat. Azura looked around confused. I stared at her. "What's wrong Azura?"
"I've never been on a bus before. Daddy said no one in our family has ever been on a bus." She explained. Never been on a bus? I took one daily; it was only form of transportation besides walking. After a half an hour we got off at a stop in her neighborhood. As soon as we were off the bus Azura smiled, took my hand a led me down the street. I didn't know where we were going, but it appeared she did. Pretty soon we arrived at a huge mansion. I gasped.
"You live here?" I asked. Azura merely nodded her head. I couldn't believe the size of this place. Just then I noticed out front of the house there was a woman trying to force two boys into a limo. I couldn't get a good look at them but I could most definitely hear them.
"I don't want to go school! You left our sister there! And now she's missing!" one boy screamed. By the looks of things the woman didn't really care.
"I don't give a damn! Now get in the limo!" the woman screamed at them.
"Screw you!" the other boy screamed. Azura smiled and pushed open one of the gates.
"Nii-san!" She cried as she ran towards them. Both boys looked over and smiled when they saw her. The woman scowled at the sight.
"AZURA!" they cried as they ran forward and hugged their sister. I smiled as I watched the scene. Just then the one boy ran inside the house. A few minutes later a tall man came running out of the house and ran towards Azura.
"Azura!" he called in relief. Azura smiled and ran towards the man. He had long silver hair, two silver dog ears, and was well built from what I could tell.
"DADDY!" Azura cried as she threw her arms around his neck. I smiled at the happy reunion. Turning on my heel I began to head back down the street, back towards my apartment.
Other's POV
I sat in my study, talking to my bastard of a brother, Sesshomaru. Well technically he was my half brother. I was telling him of how my little girl was missing. My kids were my life and now my youngest was missing. I didn't know what the hell to do. The nanny told she couldn't find her at school. I knew damn well how easily Azura could get lost but I knew for a fact she wouldn't just wander off. "Did you try calling the police?"
"Oh, why didn't I think of that?" I hissed. Just then I could hear the faint sound of my sons screaming. I knew they didn't want to go to school without their sister but I couldn't just let them stay home. About five minutes later Azura's older twin brother Koino came into the room.
"Dad, Azura's home." He cried. My eyes widened and I told Sesshomaru I'd call him back. Rushing down the grand staircase and outside I saw Azura hugging Shippo, my foster son. Relief washed through my body.
"Azura!" I called as I ran towards her. She looked up at me, smiled and ran towards me.
"DADDY!" she cried as she hugged me close. Thank God she's alright. I was so scared that something horrible had happened to her.
"Thank goodness. Are you alright?" that's when I noticed what she was wearing. "Where did you get these clothes?" Azura smiled at me.
"Gome helped me, she's really nice daddy." Azura explained. Gome? Who the hell was Gome?
"Who's Gome?" I asked. Azura smiled at me.
"She... is..." she said as she turned around and saw no one there. A frown appeared on her face. "Gome left..." I could smell the start of tears. I stood up and ran to the end of the driveway. Looking to my left than my right I saw a young woman walking down the street.
"Hey you!" I called after her as I ran. She stopped and turned to face me.
"Can I help you?" she asked as she looked at me confused. That's when I sensed a spiritual aura from the woman. She was a priestess? I was just about to open my mouth when Azura suddenly came out of nowhere and hugged the woman, knocking her off her feet.
"Gome don't leave, please!" Azura cried. So this was Gome, the woman who helped my daughter. I was beyond shocked that a priestess had helped my daughter, a half demon. Most priestesses and priests thought half demons were sins; that they didn't belong in this world. But this woman had actually helped my daughter. Gome smiled sadly and knelt in front of Azura, stroking her hair. It reminded me of what a mother would do.
"Azura, you're home now and I have to return to my house. I got you home just like I said I would; now it's time for me to go." She explained. I could sense it though. A bond had already formed between my daughter and this Gome woman. Neither wanted to say goodbye to each other. In just one day they had become that close.
"But what about if the nanny leaves me again?" I stiffened when she asked that. The nanny had left her at the school? That lying bitch! How dare she lie to me!
"Then you know where to find me." The Gome woman winked and went to leave. Tears leaked from Azura's eyes. Dammit, I hate tears! I grabbed the woman's arm and she looked at me confused.
"You can stay for a little while." I replied. Azura cheered and pulled the woman back to the house. Why the hell did I do that? Oh right, because I didn't want my daughter to cry. Growling, I followed them back to the house, ordered the kids to go inside, and went to talk to the nanny.
Kagome's POV
I sat on the couch inside the huge living room. Azura was sitting next to me and her brothers on the love-seat. This was all very awkward for me. "Gome?" Azura said breaking me from my thoughts.
"Yes Azura?" I replied while stroking her hair again. Azura smiled at me.
"These are my nii-san, Shippo and Koino." She introduced. The boy named Shippo waved. I could tell he was full fox demon, which probably meant he was adopted since I knew their father was also a half demon. The other boy, Koino looked exactly like Azura. The only difference was he had silver hair like their father.
"Hello boys." I said with a wave. Shippo smiled at me.
"Thank you for looking after our little sister. We were all really worried about her." Shippo explained. I smiled.
"It's was no problem. Besides I wasn't about to leave her out in the storm, lost and alone." I said. The boys looked at me shocked. Azura hugged me again.
"I love you Gome!" she cried happily. I smiled down at her.
"Lady Azura, you're home." Said a gentle voice from behind us. Azura and I looked over and saw an elderly woman smiling at us. Azura smiled and went to hug the woman.
"Kaede!" she cried. Kaede smiled as she hugged Azura then turned her attention to me.
"Hello miss, who might you be?" she asked politely.
"That's Gome; she was the one who helped me find my way home." Azura explained. Kaede looked at me confused and mouthed 'Gome' to me. I giggled.
"Actually my name is Kagome." I stated. Kaede smiled at me and bowed. Azura then came back over to me. Just then the father came back into the house with a frustrated sigh.
"What's wrong Master Takahashi?" Kaede asked. I tensed. Takahashi? They were the richest family in Tokyo. And since this man was a half demon that meant he was the younger son, Inuyasha Takahashi! I didn't know he had children though. He looked at Kaede.
"I just fired that good for nothing lying bitch." He started. Such fowl language to use in front of his children. And he was their father! "Now I have to find a new nanny before 3:30pm today! Or I can't go to that meeting and my company won't get the deal!" he growled. Azura smiled and went over to me.
"What about Gome?" she asked. Everyone turned their attention to her.
"Say what now?" I questioned in utter shock. True, I needed the money to pay the rent since I had just gotten fired but to be the nanny of these three children. I wasn't ready for that.
"Please Gome! I want you to stay here!" Azura pleaded. I blinked in confusion. True I didn't want to say goodbye to Azura but I couldn't be a nanny! I was still in university for one thing and secondly I didn't know how to be a nanny!
"But Azura..." I started.
"Do you have any work experience?" he questioned. I nodded my head. "Do you know how to take care of children?" Once again I nodded. "I guess you'll have to do. You're hired." He stated before heading back upstairs. I just stood there shocked. Did he just seriously hire me as the nanny!
I was so out of it I could hardly hear Azura cheering. I quickly went after him. He had no right to just say that I was the nanny! I was going to give him a piece of my mind!
Well there you have it. Here is the first chapter of this story. I hope you enjoyed it and please let me know what you think. Until next time, byes^_^