True Selves

Chapter 2

~Eggs?~


Kagome woke up early once again. She always woke up early to either do her paper route, make breakfast, or both. That particular day she only had to make breakfast for her brother. He had worked overtime again the previous night. The least she could do was make a nice, large, filling breakfast for him.

Kagome quickly got dressed into her school uniform. After she brushed her hair, but deciding to do something with it, she put it in French braid. Exiting her room, she descended the stairs towards the kitchen. She put a white apron on and began to prepare food for breakfast and lunches.

Kagome finished cooking breakfast and placed it onto the table as Souta-nii entered. He glanced at all the food. There was steamed rice, tamagoyaki, miso soup, and grilled fish. Souta blinked. He could tell there was a lot of effort put into it. He sat down at the table the same time as Kagome only from across the table.

"You prepared this all?" He honestly looked surprised.

Kagome looked at her brother deadpanned. "No, I hired a five-star chef to cook it all." Sarcasm was laced through each word. "Of course I did. Who else would have?"

Souta took a bite. He smiled. "Great as always Kagome-imouto." He chuckled. He still found it funny that his once older sister was younger, but they have adapted to it for them not to be suspicious.

Kagome crossed her arms and huffed. Her cheeks inflated. However her emotions were light hearted as Souta could see the small smile making its way onto her face along with a embarrassed blush. Kagome could still act like herself to her onii for the most part. She could show and tell him everything except when she is suffering. Kagome's eyes darkened for a moment before returning to normal. She couldn't worry her brother about the past that still haunts her. Sticking her nose in the air, Kagome said, "Yeah, yea, just eat up before the food gets cold. You might be older but remember who was born first."

Souta just waved his hand dismissively before eating all the food. "Ah... Kagome-nee... Our new neighbours are moving in today. My shift ends early today, so could you invite them over to dinner. It's only the polite thing to do."

"I got it. Now go to work before you end up late." Although it sounded as if she was pushing her brother out the door, she was happy that he would be finishing early. His shifts are always changing, but usually they change to force him to work longer.

Kagome gathered her things and left through the front door. Taking out her key she locked the door.

Kagome saw the moving truck. Her new neighbours were already moving things into the house. There were four of them. The youngest was only a small child. She only looked to be about four give or take a year. She had light brown hair in two pigtails and golden eyes.

Her parents were the next people she was. The mother had the same light brown hair only it was tied into a low poytail, and she wore glasses. She also had the same golden eyes. The father looked energetic. He had similar brown hair.

Then there was the last family member. She seemed distant and relaxed but thanks to her miko powers she could see her true personality. The complete opposite of her facade. Although it was odd because unlike the rest of her family she had pink hair. Although she did inherit the golden eyes. She appeared to be her own age.

Kagome decided to get it over with. Besides they looked like a nice family. A bit- what's the word she was looking for? Odd and energetic, but she has dealt with much worse.

Kagome walked over to her new neighbours. Kagome smiled. "Ohayo." This seemed to catch their attention. "My name is Higurashi Kagome. I'm your neighbour."

They were all introduced as Hinamori Ami, Hinamori Midori, Hinamori Tsumugu, and Hinamori Amu.

Amu looked at Kagome in awe. She was so cute, cheerful, open person or so it seemed. Amu wished she could be like that.

"I wanted to invite your family over for dinner to welcome you guys to the neighbourhood," continued Kagome. She couldn't spend too much time chatting because she didn't want to be late for school.

"Are you sure? It's not too much trouble," asked Midori.

"Of course not Hinamori-san. We would love to have you all over. Besides we know what it is like to move into a new community. We only moved into this district about a month ago." Kagome was patiently waiting for their response.

"Then we'd love to."

"Great! Just come over about sevenish. Gomen for it feeling as if I am in a rush, but I must be off to school." Kagome started to jog to school. As she was jogging, she couldn't help but think of all the extra preparations she would have to do because she was certain that her brother couldn't cook to save his life.


Kagome made it to the fifth grade moon class in time with a few minutes to spare. Kagome went to her seat next to Fujisaki-san. Kagome discreetly glanced at Fujisaki-san and Hotori-san from the corner of her eyes. She didn't care that they were part of some Guardian Club. What she was interested in were the small floating chibi figures.

The one floating by Nadeshiko had long purple hair with two pink flowers in it along with matching purple eyes. She wore a simple yet elegant pink and white kimono. The thing by Tadase on the other hand had a lighter shade of purple for hair, but the style reminded her much of the blond who he floated around. His eyes were nice shade of blue, but he dressed as if he was royalty. Fortunately for her, she didn't think they were aware that she could see them.

Nadeshiko finally took notice that Kagome arrived. "Ah Kagome-chan. You're finally here. For a moment I thought you were going to be late."

Kagome forced a smile. She- er he- um... Fujisaki-san had been trying to befriend Kagome since she arrived. Well not exactly befriend- at least not in her eyes was it befriending. It was more of just small converses. At times it would annoy Kagome especially since one day she just randomly started calling her Kagome without her permission. It wasn't that she minded. In fact she preferred the use of her given name. It was more like she could do whatever she wanted. That was what annoyed Kagome. However, Kagome did like that someone would talk to her.

Before Kagome could respond, she heard a voice say, "The commoners seem to stick together as always. Well I guess they have to as they can never rise to my superiority."

Without thinking Kagome responded to that comment instead forgetting that they didn't that she knew about them. Her smile faltered. Within her she felt her rage rise, but she kept it under control. She gently closed her eyes and smiled to conceal the fuming her. She said in a most steady voice she could muster. "And why should I listen to you when you're only the size of my fist. By her voice no malice was intended, but they all got the hidden message.

They were all shocked that she could see. Surely if she had an egg or chara, their charas would have picked it up. Kagome realized her mistake. She looked at the bored hoping for an inturruption. Luck seemed to be on her side as their sensei entered the classroom to begin class just before she could be interrogated.


The day was long. Kagome escaped at lunch hoping not to be found. After school was another story. Both Nadeshiko and Tadase linked one of their arms to hers and ran out of the class and headed towards the royal garden. This time they weren't going to let her escape. The other students stared at them in either confusion or awe.

Kagome was pushed into a chair when they arrived. Two other students then came in wearing the same capes. One looked older and the other younger. They stopped in their tracks when they saw another person.

"Nadeshiko-chi? Tadase-tan?" Yuiki Yaya tilted her head to the side confused.

"What are you two doing to her," finished Souma Kukai.

Kagome added, "Yes, what are you doing to me?"

"Oh..." The two smile sweetly. Too sweetly. "We just wanted some answers as to why you can see Temari and Kiseki."

"You can see them? So you have a chara." Yaya was hyper as if she was high on sugar. "This is Pepe. Kukai-tan's chara is Daisuke. Where's yours?"

Kagome was looking at them confused. She showed it very well on her face. She was completely lost. "Chara? Is that what they are. I've never heard of them." Kagome then whispered something to herself that no one had heard. "I don't know how I can see them. I just can," lied the guilty-free Kagome. "Are you going to explain to me what they are or are you just going to let me go."

In the end they ended up explaining everything on the situation. They didn't think it would go well to have her know nothing.


Kagome was now in the kitchen cooking at home. She had already done all her homework and it was nearing seven. Her brother had gotten home a few hours ago. He had actually returned before herself much to her surprise.

Kagome was currently making curry. It wasn't fancy or anything, but it was the most pratical with the larger amount of people she was feeding. It was almost done. Only a few more minutes of heating.

Suddenly the door bell rang. Knowing Kagome was busy Souta went to answer the door. After all he had yet to be introduced to them.

Opening the door he saw four fingures. He smiled. "Ohayo. You must be the Hinamori's. I'm Higurashi Souta. You came at a good time. Dinner is almost ready."

They entered the house.

Kagome stepped out of the kitchen. "It's ready."

Entering the kitchen Kagome and Souta sat next to each other on one side. Amu sat at the end next to Kagome. Ami sat across from Kagome. Her mother sitting next to her, and her dad sitting at the other end near Souta.

Amu looked around. Shouldn't her parents be here? "Where are your parents? Are they still at work?"

Kagome knew it was an innocent question, but she felt her muscles tighten. Kagome just gave her a small smile. "Iie. They won't be coming. It is only me and nii-chan who live in this house. Otou-san dies when we were younger. Okaa-san died a few months ago before we moved here. Souta-nii is nineteen so he is old enough to be my legal guardian."

They all looked surprise. Amu just started to admire Kagome more. She was so strong and confident. If only she knew how much she was broken inside.


After they ate Souta along with Amu's parents were doing dishes. They insisted they do something. Ami was sitting on the couch watching TV. Amu on the other hand went to Kagome's room. The room was simple yet mature. She even had a balcony just like herself. That was where they were now. On the balcony looking up at the night's sky.

"Ne, how is it just living with your brother?" Amu couldn't help the curiosity that took over. She wouldn't be starting school for a few more days still, but from the uniform she saw this morning they would be attending the same school. Kagome was the only one she actually kinda knew.

"Hmm... It's not bad. I love my brother alot, and I am glad that he is still with me. He was suppose to go to University but dropped out only a few months in so he could support us. I do most of the housework and have a paper route, so I don't have to always ask for money." Amu was surprised. She didn't seem fazed. She was calm and collective.

Kagome was wistfully gazing at the sky. She should be the one taking care of Souta. It has been nine years since she had been cursed. She had gotten over it for the most part. The only part that made her regret was all the pressure was being put on her brother.

"Amu-chan... Am I allowed to call you that?" After recieving a nod as an answer, Kagome continued, "In that case you can just call me Kagome. I wanted to get to know more about you. How about we become friends?"

Amu was estatic but accudently let out her outer character. She froze. What would her new friend think of her now?

Kagome walked over to Amu and pulled her cheeks so that they formed a smile. "You look better with a smile Amu-chan."

Amu was called down by her parents when it was time to go.


Another boring day went by for Kagome. She was walking home from school. As she entered the house she noticed the note on the table. Souta would be home really late again. Kagome did her homework and ate dinner. She wrapped the extra for when Souta came home. Being bored she went outside in the dark for a walk.

A while later Kagome came across a park. It was peaceful. Then she heard singing. It sounded familiar but she couldn't place a finger on it. As she approached the voice she could see the figure. She had two ponytails. One on each side of her head. Her hair was a light blond and she had purple eyes. By her were two of those chara things. One looked like an angel while the other looked like a devil.

Utau finally notice her guest when she heard clapping. Kagome finally figured out who she was.

"Hoshina Utau, right? Your voice sounded lovely tonight."

Utau took that offensive as if she does horrible every other night.

"Don't take that the wrong way. You are a very talented singer. It's just whenever I hear you perform in the past it is as if something is holding you back from singing with your full heart. Your true heart." Kagome sat next to her. Something about her soul wanted Kagome to connect with hers. Kagome has a feeling they have a lot more in common then she would first think. "It is as if something is blocking the road. Holding you back."

Utau's face look a bit pained before a confident look took over.

"That's why you have two charas right?"

This made her stop in her tracks. She turned to face the younger girl. "How can you see them?"

"My cover up or the truth."

Kagome knew she needed a friend. Her aura felt lonely. If she was going to show someone her true self, the best person at the moment would be Utau. The blond answered, "The truth."

Kagome opened her mouth to say something when she felt something tainted headed in their direction so she abruptly stood up. A black egg with an X on it appeared. Utau said it was an X egg. Kagome was thinking to herself wondering as the egg hatched to show a shady character. It kept saying he was useless.

It sent a dark attack towards them. Utau hadn't gotten a chance to transform and the attack was about to hit her. Her charas Iru and Eru yelled at her in fright. Utau placed an arm in front of her face waiting for the attack to him, however, it never came. Utau opened her eyes and dropped her arm to see Kagome in front of her. She was kneeled down on one knee.

Kagome stood up rubbing her back. "Ah... that hurt." Kagome rubbed her back. "Are you alright?" Utau answered yes but she wondered why she was saved. Kagome turned back to face the X character. "You know even if I have fought stronger, you are still annoying pest." Although she fought, it didn'e mean that she liked to be injured.

Kagome ran up to the character and caught it in her hands. Her hands began to glow and soon a vibrant character was turned in its stead. The chara thanked Kagome before it left. Utau asked, "Are you going to explain now?"

Kagome smiled at Utau. "I'm Higurashi Kagome. I'm a miko."


Kagome returned home. Her brother was still gone, but she needed to go to bed. After talking with Utau-chan for a while after and even going to a cafe to get drinks, she could honestly say that she liked the girl. She was sure that they would be great friends over time. In fact they already schedule to meet each other again. She turned off her bedroom light and crawled into bed falling into a deep slumber.


The next morning Kagome screamed. Hopefully she didn't wake up her brother. She woke up with two eggs directly by her head. She kept wondering if they were those Chara eggs. The four current guardians did after all explain things to her. She glanced at the two eggs. They were similar yet different. The first one was blue with a pink pentagram while the second was black with a dark purple pentagram. What did she get herself into?


And thats a wrap. I needed to finish setting things up. The next chapter will actually start to develop things.

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