Hello, a got a little reviews but I will not be deterred! Thanks to those who reviewed. I re-read the first chapter and was ready to delete it but I decided against it. Also, I want to make something clear because I messed it all up: Gaara is 11 in the last chapter not 10.
So here is Chapter one!
Chapter 1: I don't want to cry (Translations of the Stories title)
Gaara woke up to the smell of food cooking.
It's been a month since Kagome entered his home and he was still puzzled as to how open hearted she was but even so; Gaara remained on the defensive. She could very well be devising a plan to kill him off. She was, after all, hired by his father. She could end up like Yashimaru. With the brief winter vacation passed he had a lot of time to learn about her.
She was the next in line the Higurashi throne. Her family was more complex than what she told him a month ago. Her family is not run by Hokages but by Queens and Princesses. Her little sister Kaede, nor her children, will never be able to inherit the throne because she is a bastard child; her father had an affair 3 years after Kagome was born. Her brother Sesshomaru could not inherit the throne because it was female ran not male. However, he did inherit his father's role before he married into the Higurashi family which was Hokage of Hanagakure: Village hidden among the flowers.
Her younger brother Souta was ill. He was a sickly child and was never allowed to leave the palace grounds in fear of him getting hurt so he lived with his their aunt Princess Tsunami.
She had another sister whose name she never knew. All she knew was that she was beautiful, she looked almost like her, and she had deserted the family to live in Konoha with some blond haired man. She was killed while giving birth to her child. She never knew if the child was alive or not
He learned that she had friends back in her village. Her village was built and filled with people who could destroy demons. Monks, Mikos, Shamans and Taijiyas were brought up in that village. She had two friends named Miroku and Sango who sent pictures to her over the month and letters.
Gaara didn't know how to treat another human being under his wing. It took him a long time to realize that unless he TOLD her what to do she would not do it. Meaning certain things like: going to the bathroom, moving from a spot, eating, drinking and anything of the sort. So he told her that she was allowed to do anything she NEEDED to do in order to survive.
Climbing out of the bed, he walked into the bathroom to bathe and dress for his return to
The Academy
Dressed and cleaned, Gaara walked into the kitchen to see Kagome standing on a chair over the stove mixing something in a pot and humming. "What are you doing up so early Gaara-sama?" she asked not even turning around. Gaara was surprised but didn't voice it. Instead he sat down and waited for her to finish what she was doing.
Kagome smiled to herself and continued humming and stirring the contents in her pot. When she was finished she climbed down, with the pot, and spooned in the contents into the two bowls table. Afterwards, she served up the bacon and eggs she had made a little earlier and the tea. "What is this?" Gaara asked, mixing the contents in his bowl. "Miso soup; Try it!"
Blessing the food for the both of them Kagome ate happily while watching Gaara eat his soup. He hadn't even touched his other food since he kept going for more of the soup. When they were finished, Kagome washed the dishes and handed him his pack for the academy.
Walking toward the door, Gaara slipped on his shoes and started to walk out the door when he realized that Kagome was sliding into hers and was about to walk out with him. "You are not coming with me to school." He told her slamming the door behind him.
Kagome looked at the door with a sad face and sat down.
He wasn't trying to be mean to her. Thinking about it ever since he got halfway past the house, Gaara was about to turn around but decided against it. These emotions where foreign to him and he had no idea how to act on them. He felt no remorse when killing and none when he scared his siblings and schoolmates so why did he care that his maid or whatever she was feelings were possibly hurt from his reaction to her coming to school with him.
Adjusting the strap to his bag, Gaara walked into his classroom and sat in the back where he always sat. He was the only one who sat in the back since the other kids were far to intimidated by him to even want to sit next to him.
Just the way he liked it.
He gave trying to make friends when he stopped smiling. Yashimaru was his friend and look where that got him. The bell rang for Lunch and Gaara realized that he had none. Instead he decided to go the training grounds to train until lunch was over.
Reaching the training grounds, he opened the Sack to pull out his throwing star pouch only to pull out a black bento with a note on top of it. Pulling off the letter he noticed how elegant the Kanji was and figured it had to be from her:
Gaara-Sama
Are you well? Since you never sleep, I packed a healthy lunch for you to eat filled with proteins and carbohydrates to make sure you had something to burn off instead of your own fat. That's not healthy at all by the way.
Love,
Kagome
He was going to chuck it in the trash when his stomach growled with disagreement. So sitting on bench he opened it up and ate.
School was out.
Gaara was walking up the path leading to his home when he paused at the door. Was she mad at him for not letting her come with him earlier?
He didn't want anyone to take her away. She was intriguing at most and if she was seen then she would be to busy hanging around other people and would stop caring for him. He had to admit that he enjoyed her fussing over him. Temari and Kankuro met her within the month of her being in their home.
They didn't understand why she would be happy to serve a monster like him. They asked her this when she was separated from him and she attacked them. Gaara had just walked into the room to hear her say to his pinned to the wall siblings, "I protect him because I want to. He's my friend and I'll always be there for him."
That made him hopeful.
Opening the door, Gaara was surprised to see that she had not left her spot since he left. Sitting on the little ledge near the shoes, Kagome was napping against the wall, hands folded in her lap. Slowly, she opened her eyes to see that he was back from school. "Konnichi-wa Gaara-sama, dinner will be ready within the hour." She bowed and left the room without another word.
Walking into the kitchen, Kagome pulled out the ground beef and decided to make Salisbury steak with herb crusted red potatoes and grilled veggies. Kagome smiled because it reminded her of her mom's cooking. She never did stick with traditional foods; she always made something different or unique.
When Kagome was finished, she called for Gaara and he came down. Kagome had asked before, but never realized that he lived separate from his family. They lived in the main house while he lived in the old home his mother lived in. Kagome found that cruel and appalling that the Kazekage would make his son live in the old home his deceased mother lived in. It was dirty and not very livable up until she came and cleaned it, repainted the walls and spruced it up with plants and paintings from home.
Gaara entered and sat at the table. She blessed the food for them and they ate in silence. She had to teach Gaara how to use a knife and fork (other than trying to kill someone with them) so they could eat different things.
Gaara wasn't used to her being so silent. She usually would be rambling on about what she did all day or what she found while cleaning but now she wasn't talking at all. So he had to ask her, "What's wrong with you?" Kagome looked up from her food and then back down. "I asked you a question Kagome." She sighed and got up from the table. "I want to go outside." "No."
Kagome felt her eyes water but did nothing but turn away from him. "Why not? I could get the shopping supplies and learn the surroundings of the village." "And leave me." Kagome turned to see Gaara glaring at his plate. "You will go out and meet other people and want to frequently see them. You'll forget about me and leave me alone." Kagome giggled and ran up and hugged him from behind. "I will never leave you alone like that. It's all about you okay? I may meet new people but I will never shirk my duties to be with them. Never;"
Kagome was going out for the first time. Gaara finally caved in and decided to let her go out. He wasn't going with her simply because he didn't want her to be shunned because she was around him. It wasn't fair to her. However, he was going to following her from a distance. Kagome was happy. Dressed in a short fire red kimono with a black yellow obi tied back like a bow and black flat sandals, Kagome was ready to go.
She started by heading to the shopping district. She wanted to make sure that some of the owners knew her face when she should decided to shop. She entered many market places and even brought so fresh strawberries since they were ripe and on sale.
Entering into an herb store, she rushed to see if there was any basil when she over two women talking. "Have you heard the latest news?" "No I didn't. What is it?" the woman looked around just as Kagome ducked behind a counter. "Kazekage-sama hired a whore to take care demon-child." The other woman gasped and Kagome huffed. "It's true. I heard she came from Hanagakure."
Not true last time Kagome checked.
"Her family was destitute and she was a lowly street-walker so he took her in."
That was bull too. Kagome's family was 3 xs richer than that lowly scum bag and Kagome wasn't forced. She took the job instead of it being Sango (Sango wouldn't let Gaara boss around and would probably kill him) much to the horror of the citizens of Hanagakure and Amagakure, her family and teachers as well.
"The beast already tried to kill her and is now in a private ward in the hospital." Kagome frowned at that. Was the Kazekage spreading more lies just to make Gaara hated even more?
Tired of listening to the old hens chatter, Kagome went up to pay for her stuff when one of the women stood in line. "You're not from around here are you?" the woman asked. Kagome didn't think she would stand out that much. "Yes ma'am. I moved here last month so I can be with my master." "Oh." The woman snorted and scratched her neck. "Since you're new here I'm going to help you out. There's a monster living in this village." Kagome rolled her eyes.
"No way old woman." The woman gasped. "I'll have you know brat, I'm only 34 years old and it's true. His name is Gaara. He has a creature sealed within him. He is vicious and mean and cruel. Cold-blooded and heartless thing he is. He's also the son of our Hokage. I'd kill myself if a person like that would ever reign over me." Kagome heard enough.
"Listen here you cackling hen. I happen to be that destitute whore that is working for the Hokage. I am not destitute nor a whore. Gaara-sama is not cruel and vicious all the time. It's only towards cowardly idiots like you that treat him like a plague. Just because he has a creature sealed inside of him doesn't make him a monster. And he will be the next Hokage so you better off yourself while you have the chance because since I know that you will rather die, I will kill you the day of his acceptance. Now, if you excuse me..." And with that she left the store.
News must travel fast because next thing you knew, she was being talked about like crazy. "People these days;" Kagome entered a fabric store and was welcomed. It was ran by two old men and on of their wives. "There used to be four of us but my wife passed away last year." One of the men said. "My name is Shuusuke by the way," he said shaking her hand. "So you're the girl that is working for Gaara-san?" Kagome nodded and the woman smiled at her. "No need to be worried. I am Miyuko and I do not shun him or you." The other men nodded. "We know what really went on between Gaara's birth and up to you coming here Princess."
Kagome dropped her shopping bag in surprise. "How did you know?" she asked. "We are old, not stupid ma'am. You're using a level 6 Genjitsu to hide your imperial mark aren't you? Ganjo could tell as soon as you walked into our store." Kagome smiled and nodded. "I am Princess Kagome Higurashi of Amagakure, First inline for the throne; second head of the Star Clan and Protector of the Shikon no Tama." Shuusuke and the others bowed and Kagome blushed. "Please don't bow or tell anyone else that you've met me." "Of course not princess; now, would you like some tea while you shop?" Kagome smile and nodded.
While she was shopping Kagome learned a few things about Suna and the owners of this shop:
For one thing, not everyone respected the Kazekage. Too many people died protecting Suna from enemies he constantly makes. Including their children; the entire village was afraid of Gaara for many reasons but one of them was because anyone that tried to befriend Gaara was mysteriously killed. This went on from the time he was 3 to the age of 6. Afterwards, parents refused to let their children near him. However, there were some adults and almost every little child in the village respected him because of the way he protects the village even though everyone hates him.
The owners of the shop understood how lonely Gaara was so they made him, and only him, special clothing for his birthday's and holidays. Even events Gaara was never allowed to attend.
Gaara always made sure (secretly but they knew) that the shops funds were always balanced and made sure they wouldn't be closed. He used to visit the shop when he was younger up until the Kazekage grew aware of his trips and cut him off from the world completely. Kagome was saddened by that and made it her goal to personally see to it that Gaara would be able to escape from this madness.
Kagome purchased some yarn and lots of cloth patterns and a sewing machine. Also, Miyuko gave Kagome and old loom. "So you can make something bigger than quilts one day. We'll have it delivered to you." Kagome shook her head no. She walked over to the loom and touched it. She chanted softly and the loom shrank down to the size of a key chain. Linking it to her bracelet she waved at the store owners and she left with a smile on her face.
Continuing on her trip Kagome walked into a park and jumped on one of the swings. There was something so familiar about this swing set that called to her mind but she couldn't remember it. Closing her eyes Kagome began to slowly pump herself into a small rock. The more she swung the more the memory came back to her:
"Kagome don't stray to far okay?" however her request went unheard. Little Kagome's eyes little up in glee and ran straight through the crowd. Her mother turned to run after her but a man grabbed her arm. "Let her go Sachiko." "But Touga, she may get hurt." The tall man laughed merrily and pulled the fragile looking woman into his arms. "Don't' worry about her. I'm sure Sesshomaru or Inuyasha will end up finding her. Let her have some fun." Sachiko nodded and let him pull her off to God knows where. Who knows what destruction a 3 year old can do?
Kagome was having the time of her life. She met so many new people and a few of them gave her stuff. A merchant gave her a sapphire pendant because he said that it matched her eyes, a baker gave her a little piece of cake, and a fortune teller gave her a Fox charm. On the other hand, since no one was around at the minute, she wanted to talk to some one at least near her age. It also occurred to her that she could no longer see her parents. So she decided to head to the park to see a bunch of little kids playing far away form the actual park. On the swing was a red haired boy with a tattoo on his head but she couldn't read it.
Kagome felt the hairs on the back of her neck stand as she approached the sad little boy. "Hey," Kagome called out to him softly. The boy looked up slowly and Kagome gasped. His beady emerald eyes held so much sadness in them that Kagome began to cry.
Kagome was jolted from her memory when she sensed someone next to her. Kagome stopped swinging and looked up at the man. He had coal black eyes and a scar running across his face. He looked familiar but she couldn't put her finger on it. "Can I help you sir?" he said nothing but his eye changed. They were blood red with pinwheels in them.
A Kekki Genkai.
Kagome watched as it looked like his eyes was spinning. "Um, do you need some water?" he said nothing, but this time he patted her on the head and vanished. "What the heck was that about?" shrugging, Kagome started off for home when someone grabbed her and pulled her into an alley way. "Hey, she's cute. Kankuro, where she come from?" Kagome looked up and saw the painted face of Gaara's elder brother. "Just wanted to say hello to you," "So you grab me from behind and drag me into an alley way? I'd hate to see how you say goodbye." Kagome said kicking backwards, her foot colliding with his…nether regions.
Kankuro fell to the ground and Kagome picked up her stuff and left and crashed right into Gaara. "Ah! Gaara-san! Did you come to escort me home?" Gaara nodded and took the bags from her. "What did you do today?"
As if he didn't know. The only reason why she ran into him was because he was getting ready to kill his brother for dragging her off. He listened half-heartedly as she told him about her day. She didn't include the incident in the market or the shop but she did tell him about the man who patted her on the head. He said nothing but racked his brain.
When he was watching her in the park there was no man in front of her the entire time.
OWARI
As usually I am going to note mistakes after I post this but heres the new chapter!
