Chapter 1: To start all over again

Sakura without doubt loved the moment between sleep and awakening. It was the only moment when you are in the wonderful place without nightmares and oversweet dreams. It was the moment when you are you and nothing else. Kira told here that this is the only time when she is able to touch her inner self. And that would be probably the reason why she was always so pissed off when some idiot woke her up. Like Kagome did right now.

"Sakuraaaaa, wake up!" that cheerful whining cut into her sleep like a hot knife into a butter. Sakura cursed and put the blanket over her head disrespectfully ignoring her younger sister. #Only three minutes and I will get up! Just banished her someone for three freaking minutes!# Unfortunately, Kagome wouldn't be Kagome if she let her sister live along her wishes. Determinate to wake her sister up no matter what, Kagome grabbed the blanked and took her away from Sakura. In answer were heard moans of protest.

"Wake up, Sakura! You don't want to be late for your first day at the new school."

#Oh yeah. Today starting my new school. I have no idea why do I bother.# In spite of her better self Sakura got up. One look at her alarm clock and she moaned again. This was torture.

When Sakura appeared for breakfast Souta waved at her with a toast. That complicated movement cause some of jam spit on his face. Sakura and Kagome started laughing when they saw it.

"You look smashing, baby brother!" grinned Sakura and Souta frowned.

"I'm not that small. I'm ten now. A few more years and I will protect you from everything."

"In few more years I will have a boyfriend who will protect me." Add Sakura jokingly and smirked at Kagome who unsuccessfully tried to hide her giggling.

"Well, nobody can date my big sister without first going through ME!" at his enthusiasm Sakura smiled. Gently she ruffled Souta's hair.

#If only that was true, little bro!#

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"Okaa-san! We are going." Yelled Kagome after breakfast when they all were about to go to school. Sakura was already outside and quickly walking to the well house. For her it was like daily routine since she came back home from the past. Right before anything else she went checks the well if the seals were still active.

Sakura opened a sliding door and carefully pass the stairs. The well was now before her and seemed completely ordinal. Only four days. Only four days since she returned back home. She could still remember the emotions she felt after the return. She was confused. In her soul was fear, relieve, anger, pain and sadness. It was hard for her not to break down but she was fine. Later that day returned Kagome with the whole Shikon no Tama around her neck. She said goodbye to her all friends. That day, Sakura and Kagome seal the well for good.

Sakura brought herself from daydreaming and gently touched the old wood. In her mind appeared the memories of the past two months. Her other hand touched the mating mark on her neck and her face turned into sad and bitter. She still didn't know what to think about HIM. One part roared at her to hate him but the other one… Sakura tightly closed eyes and relaxed a little. It was gone. Everything was gone and there was no way how to change it. She turned on a heel and joined her sister. They both had a similar path to school. Well, part of it. So they could go together for a while.

While they both were walking Sakura thanked in her mind to her sister for being there for her. She needed her sister. More than she could imagine. That's why Sakura was so glad that she had her. She couldn't imagine the pain Kagome had to feel for leaving her friends.

Both of them were on the last corner before Kagome's school. Sakura would have to go a little more to her own school. They stopped and Kagome turned to her sister. "So be nice, don't bully professors and try to find many new friends." Sakura gave her a sour face.

"Don't you think this should be MY line?"

"Are you trying to tell that I bully professors?"

"No, but you definitely need to be nice!" Sakura started laugh at her sister's face and with a last wave she turned to continue in her way. The morning was nice and promising a warm day. Sakura sighed and thought about taking Souta into the park after school. She smiled. Both of them definitely needed to spend more time together. In no time her school appeared in front of her. With a big confidence and a little of interest she walked in.

To find a principal's office was easy because the first student she asked was more than willing to help her out. Politely she knocked at the door and waited before walk in. Behind an overloaded desk was sitting an expensive looking assistant. Sakura raised her eyebrow. It seemed that this school was better than others.

"Can I help you miss…"

"Higurashi. I'm a new transfer student."

"Oh yes. I have here your schedule. You should hurry up otherwise you will be late. I was already talking to you … yesterday, right? So you know details. If you would like to know anything else just come and ask."

Sakura nodded and walked out. After one quick look at her new schedule she quickly turned back to the office.

"I'm sorry but can you tell me where the class 303 is?"

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"Okaa-san, I'm going to school. Is there anything you need?"

To say that Shiori Minamino was proud of her son was terrible underestimating of the situation. The truth was that there was nothing else she could wish from her son. He was polite, kind, caring with great grades and good-looking boy who – in her eyes – couldn't be better. She didn't know what had she done so good that she deserved such a great boy. Shiori looked from the kitchen at the boy – no – a young men with long red hair and brightly green eyes. She didn't even know when it happened and her little boy grew up into a men.

"No, Shuichi. Enjoy your school day. And don't be late for diner." Her son smiled gently at her and nodded. "I will try, okaa-san!" when he was gone Shiori sighed. There was one thing that made her worry. No matter how popular her son was, he didn't seem to be interested in finding a girl for himself. A year ago or something like that Shiori even asked him if he isn't interested in boys. He calmed her down and told her that no. When she asked him why he didn't go out with some girl he answered that he is waiting for the one. Since that Shiori stopped asking. She was sure that her precious son would find 'the one' soon or later.

A few streets away Shuichi Minamino or rather youko Kurama sighed. The day was undoubtedly beautiful but for some reason it didn't make him happy. Normally he would enjoy his walk to the school. The way from his house to school was going through the park and many nice parts of city. It was truly enjoyable walk. But Kurama didn't feel like admiring his surrounding. For past four days he felt different and it didn't appeal to him much. Kurama didn't know what was wrong with him but started to get feeling there was something more ahead. With another sigh he speeded up. There was no point in wondering about it now.

The school building looked same as usual yet different. In Kurama's soul appeared strange feeling of happiness and guilt mixed with sadness and something he couldn't point out. He had to admit this was the first time when he had a feeling like that in the entrance of the school. The school was enjoyable for him but didn't raising such kind of emotion in him. Well, not until today.

Kurama shook his head to get rid from such a silly thoughts and continued walking into his class. As usual the first who welcomed him was a bunch of girls desperately hoping for his attention. Politely but firmly he excused himself and walked to his table.

"Morning, Minamino-kun!"

"Morning to you too, Kaito-san!" Kurama looked at his friend and tried to smile but failed miserably.

"What's wrong with you?"

"Uhmm, it's nothing. Just don't feel very well, I guess."

"Shouldn't you be at nursery then?"

Kurama shook his head at this. He truly considered Kaito as his friend. Maybe not as close as Yusuke and Hiei but still a friend. His problem wasn't anything physical it was more emotional. But how to explain?

"It's not like that. It's more like a feeling. I think it will pass. Don't worry about it." At this statement Kaito nodded and continued in reading. Unfortunately, Kurama wasn't left alone. Next to his desk appeared the number one of his admirers. In the depths of his mind Kurama cursed her and her whole being. She didn't let him alone for more then three seconds and that was only when he was lucky. If she was some challenge at least but to him she definitely wasn't.

"Minamino-kun, Minamino-kun!" she chirped happily and Kurama almost moaned. Somehow he managed to smile at her but frowned when he caught Kaito's look of pity. Kurama forced himself to look at the girl. She was surely pretty. Her long and shining hair had a nice dark brown colour and framed her heart shaped face. That let stood along her big warmly chestnut eyes. Through this, Kurama still couldn't stand her.

"Hello, Kazaku-san!"

"Did you hear the news?" she asked him cheerfully and Kurama shook his head.

"No, what kind of news?" maybe he couldn't stand her but that didn't mean that he couldn't be polite towards her.

"There is a new transfer student and we will have her in our class!"

Kurama raised one of delicate eyebrow at this. "How do you know?" she smiled even wider.

"I heard the teachers talk about her. They said she was studying in Kyoto and had perfect grades. She is also very good athlete. I hope she will join our cheerleaders club."

#If she will be very unlucky!# Thought Kurama dryly. Mio Kazaku was the captain of that club as well as the class president. Probably because of her annoying personality. From an answer Kurama was saved by a teacher. Kurama looked up and froze.

Behind the teacher was a person he stopped hoping to see again. A tall and grateful figure, which was very well shaped, stood before the board. A long hair to her waist shining in the deepest midnight blue colour. The creamy skin went very well with the red school uniform she wore. Beautiful delicate hands were gripped on her bag. To Kurama her face didn't change. Full red lips were slightly opened, while the teacher spoke to the class. Kurama didn't hear him. He looked into her eyes. There wasn't any hatred anymore. There was sadness. The teacher stopped talking but Kurama didn't notice it. #It can't be …#

"Hello, my name is Sakura Higurashi. I'm pleased to meet you."

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Ok. I'm back with sequel. Hopefully the grammar isn't sooooooo terrifying as was in the beggining of the 'Darkness in my soul'. If you are reading this than I guess that you read the Darkness as well and actually liked it. If I figure it out I will repost the Darkness so the first few chapters will be readable. anyway I hope you like this one too and will let me know it. I'm still leaving it YoukoXOCXSesshomaru because I have no idea how it will end and personally I'm open to ideas. At least when it came to relationships in this story. the last bit of info; it's gonna be KagomexHiei just to let you know.

See ya!

Murail