Chapter 1- Introductions
Disclaimer-Do you seriously think that I own Inuyasha? LOL That's funny. Nope. Inuyasha belongs to the great Rumiko Takahashi. ALL HAIL THE GREAT RUMIKO TAKAHASHI!
A/N-For the sake of Kagome's pride, I'm not going to call her Kagomella but just Kagome. I just put it as a title so that you people would know that it's supposed to be a twisted Cinderella story. Where'd I get the idea for this story? I have no idea. I know I still have 'A Cross of Emotions' but I've had this fic stored on my computer for about four months so now I'm posting it. I'm not sure during what time Kagomella takes place but it is before anything like microwave ovens or TVs were invented. To describe it best, it takes place in a time kind of like the colonial period. If anyone knows what time that is, please leave in a review or E-mail me at Sweetangel103xx@aol.com.
"Kagomeeeee! Where's my tea?! Where did you put my purse?! Are you ready yet?! I told you I'm going out today, and I can't go by my self! Kagomeeeeeee!!!"
Kagome winced at the shrieking sound that was coming from next door. Yep. That was her stepsister.
"Coming!" Kagome replied, while juggling a teacup in one hand, a teapot in the other hand, and Kikyou's purse over her shoulder.
As she entered the room, Kikyou's frowning face greeted her by turning from annoyed to furious.
"Why aren't you ready?!" Kikyou demanded.
"Here's your tea," Kagome mumbled as she poured out the steaming tea into the teacup, and placed it on the table. "And here's your purse," she unwound it from her shoulder.
"We were supposed to leave half an hour ago! What is the matter with you?! Stop being so lazy and get ready!"
"I was getting your tea-"
"Excuses, excuses! I have no time for them! Go and get dressed, quickly! We mustn't be late!"
"Late for what?"
Kikyou glared at Kagome.
"Not that it is any of your concern, but word has it that the prince is going to be holding a ball. I do not want to be late, for if we do, my invitation may be declined."
"Your invitation? What about-"
Kikyou's intensified glare told Kagome it was time she shut up.
"I will go and get dressed now." Kagome mumbled and headed toward her room.
Kagome sighed as she opened her closet. There wasn't much in there. She owned two pairs of work clothes and two dresses for going outside. She pulled out a pale pink gown and put it on. It was worn out from being washed too many times, and torn a little at the bottom. She opened a drawer and pulled out a letter. It was from her father, written years ago. She sat on the edge of her bed and unfolded it, despite the voice nagging at her in the back her head and telling her to go back down stairs. She looked at the writing at the writing on the letter, and traced the letters. Her father. Her father had written this letter. To her. Kagome. Kagome felt her eyes swell with tears. Oh how she missed her father. She breathed deeply and began reading.
Dearest Kagome,
Please forgive me. I know I have not been a good father to you the past couple of years and I deeply regret it. I know that the death of your mother has hurt you deeply, and I must admit, it has hurt me too. That is why I must do this. Please forgive me but I have made up my mind. Last week I was married to the person who is now your stepmother. The reason I married her, was so that you would be safe after I left. Yes, Kagome, I am going to leave you with this family. It is the best for all of you. By the time you wake up and find this letter, I will be long gone. Please do not hate me for this. I shall always love you.
Your Loving Father
'Safe.right." Kagome thought as the shrill voice of her stepsister bounced off the walls of her room. Her stepmother had left them as soon as she found out her father had left. Since the money had gone to Kikyou, Kagome had to stay with her.
"Kagome!"
Grunting, Kagome made her way to Kikyou.
"Stand up straight! Chin up! Shoulders back! I can't be seen with you if you are to act in an uncivilized fashion Kagome. Now. Go and get us a carriage."
~ * ~ * ~ * ~
"Mooooooooother! I don't want a ball!" Prince Inuyasha whined (A/N: I'm just going to write Inuyasha for him)
"Nonsense Inuyasha. How else will you find someone to marry?" Inuyasha's mother, formally known as Queen Haiku, reasoned.
"Your mother is right, Inuyasha." Inuyasha's father, AKA, King Taisho, concluded, "You never go out, and it's about time you-"
"Excuse me Your Highness."
The family turned their heads in the direction of the voice.
"I apologize f I have interrupted, but it is 12 o'clock. You had asked me to-"
"Oh yes," Inuyasha's father answered, suddenly remembering. "Inuyasha, it is time for you to go into town and announce the ball."
"What?!"
"You will go and you will announce the ball, understand?"
Seeing the look his father was giving him, Inuyasha knew it was best not to argue.
"Fine" he mumbled
~ * ~ * ~ * ~
"Kagome! Keep up!" Kikyou complained
"It wouldn't hurt if you carried something," Kagome pointed out, while trying not to loose any of the items in the numerous bags she was carrying.
"Me?"
Kagome rolled her eyes. "Never mind," she mumbled, "I don't think you can- oomph"
Kagome fell back, everything falling with her. She looked up at the person she bumped into and started apologizing.
"I'm sorry, I-"
Kagome stopped when she saw who exactly she had bumped into. He had long silver hair, and amber eyes.
"I-I-I"
Kagome stuttered for words.anything that would make her talk.
"I-I"
"Here, let me help you." The man offered.
"Oh. yea... thank you." Kagome finally said, blushing.
"You should watch where you're going." He continued as he helped her on her feet after gathering her possessions.
"I'm Kagome."
"I'm Inuyasha." Inuyasha put out his hand to shake, but then realized how silly that was, considering her hands were full, so he stuck them in his pockets and smiled instead.
Suddenly, a tallish man came to them.
"Inuyasha," the man said to Inuyasha, but then noticed Kagome
"Hello," he said in a charming voice, turning to face her "I am Miroku." He gathered her hands in his. "Would you do me the honor of bearing my chi- ahhh!"
Inuyasha had taken Miroku's ear and lead him away. "I'm sorry about him." He said over his shoulder as he left.
Kagome was very confused. Her hands were still up in the air and was considering following them when Kikyou's voice cut through.
"KAGOME!!! WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING?!"
"I-I-I" Kagome babbled again
"Forget it. I received the invitation. Come. We shall go home now."
"Yes Kikyou." Kagome said, but was still staring in the direction of where Inuyasha had left.
A/N-Sooo...How'd you like it? Review please!!!!! I'm just experimenting with this story and I'm not sure if I'll continue it. I'll probably decide by the comments in your reviews that you'll leave me, and you can do that by clicking that purple little button on the right hand corner! ^^
Disclaimer-Do you seriously think that I own Inuyasha? LOL That's funny. Nope. Inuyasha belongs to the great Rumiko Takahashi. ALL HAIL THE GREAT RUMIKO TAKAHASHI!
A/N-For the sake of Kagome's pride, I'm not going to call her Kagomella but just Kagome. I just put it as a title so that you people would know that it's supposed to be a twisted Cinderella story. Where'd I get the idea for this story? I have no idea. I know I still have 'A Cross of Emotions' but I've had this fic stored on my computer for about four months so now I'm posting it. I'm not sure during what time Kagomella takes place but it is before anything like microwave ovens or TVs were invented. To describe it best, it takes place in a time kind of like the colonial period. If anyone knows what time that is, please leave in a review or E-mail me at Sweetangel103xx@aol.com.
"Kagomeeeee! Where's my tea?! Where did you put my purse?! Are you ready yet?! I told you I'm going out today, and I can't go by my self! Kagomeeeeeee!!!"
Kagome winced at the shrieking sound that was coming from next door. Yep. That was her stepsister.
"Coming!" Kagome replied, while juggling a teacup in one hand, a teapot in the other hand, and Kikyou's purse over her shoulder.
As she entered the room, Kikyou's frowning face greeted her by turning from annoyed to furious.
"Why aren't you ready?!" Kikyou demanded.
"Here's your tea," Kagome mumbled as she poured out the steaming tea into the teacup, and placed it on the table. "And here's your purse," she unwound it from her shoulder.
"We were supposed to leave half an hour ago! What is the matter with you?! Stop being so lazy and get ready!"
"I was getting your tea-"
"Excuses, excuses! I have no time for them! Go and get dressed, quickly! We mustn't be late!"
"Late for what?"
Kikyou glared at Kagome.
"Not that it is any of your concern, but word has it that the prince is going to be holding a ball. I do not want to be late, for if we do, my invitation may be declined."
"Your invitation? What about-"
Kikyou's intensified glare told Kagome it was time she shut up.
"I will go and get dressed now." Kagome mumbled and headed toward her room.
Kagome sighed as she opened her closet. There wasn't much in there. She owned two pairs of work clothes and two dresses for going outside. She pulled out a pale pink gown and put it on. It was worn out from being washed too many times, and torn a little at the bottom. She opened a drawer and pulled out a letter. It was from her father, written years ago. She sat on the edge of her bed and unfolded it, despite the voice nagging at her in the back her head and telling her to go back down stairs. She looked at the writing at the writing on the letter, and traced the letters. Her father. Her father had written this letter. To her. Kagome. Kagome felt her eyes swell with tears. Oh how she missed her father. She breathed deeply and began reading.
Dearest Kagome,
Please forgive me. I know I have not been a good father to you the past couple of years and I deeply regret it. I know that the death of your mother has hurt you deeply, and I must admit, it has hurt me too. That is why I must do this. Please forgive me but I have made up my mind. Last week I was married to the person who is now your stepmother. The reason I married her, was so that you would be safe after I left. Yes, Kagome, I am going to leave you with this family. It is the best for all of you. By the time you wake up and find this letter, I will be long gone. Please do not hate me for this. I shall always love you.
Your Loving Father
'Safe.right." Kagome thought as the shrill voice of her stepsister bounced off the walls of her room. Her stepmother had left them as soon as she found out her father had left. Since the money had gone to Kikyou, Kagome had to stay with her.
"Kagome!"
Grunting, Kagome made her way to Kikyou.
"Stand up straight! Chin up! Shoulders back! I can't be seen with you if you are to act in an uncivilized fashion Kagome. Now. Go and get us a carriage."
~ * ~ * ~ * ~
"Mooooooooother! I don't want a ball!" Prince Inuyasha whined (A/N: I'm just going to write Inuyasha for him)
"Nonsense Inuyasha. How else will you find someone to marry?" Inuyasha's mother, formally known as Queen Haiku, reasoned.
"Your mother is right, Inuyasha." Inuyasha's father, AKA, King Taisho, concluded, "You never go out, and it's about time you-"
"Excuse me Your Highness."
The family turned their heads in the direction of the voice.
"I apologize f I have interrupted, but it is 12 o'clock. You had asked me to-"
"Oh yes," Inuyasha's father answered, suddenly remembering. "Inuyasha, it is time for you to go into town and announce the ball."
"What?!"
"You will go and you will announce the ball, understand?"
Seeing the look his father was giving him, Inuyasha knew it was best not to argue.
"Fine" he mumbled
~ * ~ * ~ * ~
"Kagome! Keep up!" Kikyou complained
"It wouldn't hurt if you carried something," Kagome pointed out, while trying not to loose any of the items in the numerous bags she was carrying.
"Me?"
Kagome rolled her eyes. "Never mind," she mumbled, "I don't think you can- oomph"
Kagome fell back, everything falling with her. She looked up at the person she bumped into and started apologizing.
"I'm sorry, I-"
Kagome stopped when she saw who exactly she had bumped into. He had long silver hair, and amber eyes.
"I-I-I"
Kagome stuttered for words.anything that would make her talk.
"I-I"
"Here, let me help you." The man offered.
"Oh. yea... thank you." Kagome finally said, blushing.
"You should watch where you're going." He continued as he helped her on her feet after gathering her possessions.
"I'm Kagome."
"I'm Inuyasha." Inuyasha put out his hand to shake, but then realized how silly that was, considering her hands were full, so he stuck them in his pockets and smiled instead.
Suddenly, a tallish man came to them.
"Inuyasha," the man said to Inuyasha, but then noticed Kagome
"Hello," he said in a charming voice, turning to face her "I am Miroku." He gathered her hands in his. "Would you do me the honor of bearing my chi- ahhh!"
Inuyasha had taken Miroku's ear and lead him away. "I'm sorry about him." He said over his shoulder as he left.
Kagome was very confused. Her hands were still up in the air and was considering following them when Kikyou's voice cut through.
"KAGOME!!! WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING?!"
"I-I-I" Kagome babbled again
"Forget it. I received the invitation. Come. We shall go home now."
"Yes Kikyou." Kagome said, but was still staring in the direction of where Inuyasha had left.
A/N-Sooo...How'd you like it? Review please!!!!! I'm just experimenting with this story and I'm not sure if I'll continue it. I'll probably decide by the comments in your reviews that you'll leave me, and you can do that by clicking that purple little button on the right hand corner! ^^