Guess I'll add the disclaimer: I don't own InuYasha, the company that produced it, or any of that. I'm using it to practice for when I write my own story! So, enjoy!

My name is Mori. My age...I still can't manage to tell you.

I am a hanyou. I was born to two humans during a solar eclipse, and became a hanyou when the eclipse passed. No one knows what happened to cause this.

I hate being a hanyou. I can't go to school, because I age so slowly.

I can't talk to anyone other than my sibblings and dog, because I could reveal what I am.

I have just learned of a way to meet another hanyou, as of a week ago.

This could be my chance to be casual, and make friends.

However, since I came home late yesterday, my sister reffuses to let me out of her sight.

My brother backs her up, too. Between the two of them, I can't get away.

So, I've been stuck inside all week, watching TV, reading Kazeji's college text books.

I was becoming sick of this. I had pretty much memorized all of the books in the appartment, and none of the shows on TV were all that interesting.

I wanted to go outside.

And I was going to get my way, if I had to force it.

I'm sitting infront of the TV this morning, having been up all night, watching for something interesting. Hasume is just getting up, and going to the kitchen for her coffee.

Kazeji was first in the shower, again. Hasume was always second to wake.

She never could get to the shower before Kazeji.

Zuka came in behind her, and sat beside me.

"Ohayou." I said, lazily.

Hasume looked at me. "Hey, kido! How long have you been up?" She asked.

I grimaced at her calling me 'kido'.

"All night." I said. "I was thinking very hard last night."

"Oh? What about?" Hasume asked.

She turned away to get out her coffee creamer and stuff.

"Life..." I said. "What it means to live...what it means to work...basic things one thinks about at my age!"

I heard Hasume let out a yelp of pain, and looked up.

She had been trying to pour her coffee, and spilled some on her hand.

I hopped up, and ran to help her.

"Onee-chan, are you alright?" I asked.

She tried to laugh. "Yeah! I'm just clumsy!" Hasume said. "It's just a slight burn! Nothing to worry about!"

I looked at it. The burn looked pretty nasty to me.

"Onee-chan, let me see!" I said, holding out my hand.

"Really, it's-"

"Let me see your hand!" I snapped.

She reluctantly placed her hand in mine. I looked it over.

That burn would mess up her day for sure.

I brought her hand to my face. She didn't fight me, when she probably should have.

Hasume probably thought I was going to do the whole 'kiss it, and make it feel better', thing.

She forgot just how old I was, too. I was much too old for that stupid trick.

I nipped her hand, right on the burn. She yelped in pain, and pulled her hand away.

"What the heck are you doing?" Hasume snapped.

I stepped back. "Onee-chan, do you remember how old I am?" I asked. "Do you know that I've out-grown that silly 'kiss the boo-boo' trick? I learned a new one that's slightly more effective."

Hasume looked like she had just been reminded of something big, and looked at her burn.

It was almost gone, already. "How did you...?" Hasume asked.

"Five years ago, Zuka-kun was injured, trying to protect me." I said. "I bit him, to punish him for putting himself in such danger, and he healed over night. I have healing fangs."

Hasume smiled, slightly.

I went back to my spot, and sat down, petting Zuka's head gently.

"Onee-chan," I said. "Hold off on pouring your coffee for a sec, 'kay?"

"Why?" Hasume asked.

"I don't want you to burn yourself again." I said. "I have something very serious to talk about."

Hasume sighed, and turned to face me.

"I...I want to go outside." I said. "I want to go to Higurashi Shrine."

She looked very stern. "Why's that?" Hasume asked.

"I have befriended Higurashi-san, and her daughter." I said. "They know of Hanyous, and Higurashi-san's daughter's boyfriend is a hanyou, so..."

Hasume shook her head. "No," She said. "You shouldn't believe everything people say! Have you seen this hanyou boy?"

"No, but, I could smell him." I said.

"Anyone can smell like a boy and an animal!" Hasume said. "You'll stay here, and that's that!"

She looked at the clock. "Now I feel uncomfortable leaving you here, for the day!" Hasume said. "I'm gonna have to call in sick!"

I scowled. "Zuka-kun, keep her in the kitchen!" I whispered.

I headed for the door, as Zuka went to trap Hasume in the kitchen.

"Mori, what are you doing?" Hasume called.

I quickly threw on my coat, and hat, and stepped into my shoes.

"I'm ready! Come on!" I called to Zuka.

I opened the door, as he came running.

We ran out. Hasume could not run fast enough to catch me. I knew I would be free.

I ran out, and headed for Higurashi shrine. I knew I would have to hide, though.

Hasume would know exactly where to find me. I ran into a little building in the shrine, and saw a well inside. Without even thinking, I grabbed Zuka, and jumped into the well.

I wasn't expecting it when I touched the bottom, and a tunnel of stars rose around me...

Cliff hanger! I love making these! It builds up so much suspense, you know? Please, review!