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Chapter 2: Still Young When Time Came To Claim Her
When Kagome made that promise to her parents they smelled the true smile she has ever seen in a long time. She always thought that they were never fully happy, like they were pressured down by something that they didn't want to tell her. It always bugged her to no end to see those looks on their faces.
Although, Kagome didn't spend much time on the thought since she wanted to spend some time with… er…
"Mom?" Kagome said looking up at her.
The woman looked down at her, breaking her quiet talk with her husband. " Yes sweaty?"
"Well... I was just wondering, what is the name of my little brother?"
Kagome's mother looked to her father expectantly. You see, it's not that they believe the father should always name their children it was because Kagome's mother named their first child (which is Kagome) now it was his turn to name their son. It was simply how they did things, which was kinda odd to any other person, but what ever.
Her father looked thoughtful for a moment until he finally came up with a name
"Souta. His name will be Souta Aki-yume (Ou-Kee-You-me/That is the way I am pronouncing it so no flames!) Higurashi, your little brother. And Kagome?"
Her father looked down at her with a look on his face that said no funny business. Kagome never liked that face because she thought it didn't suit him well, but all the same she looked up at her father, strait in the eyes to show him that she knew now was not the time to play.
"Will you protect your brother? I am not playing around and you need to answer this question truthfully. Will you protect your brother from everyone, that includes us as well."
Kagome didn't really have to think about it, she knew what her answer was because she already promised herself. When Kagome makes a promise, she never breaks it, not even it is a difficult promise.
"Yes, I will protect my brother."
Her parents smiled at that, because now she promised them this one thing they can always be a great family. Kagome could also see in their eyes like there was a burden on their shoulders about this whole ordeal and now that that wait is gone they could live peacefully. And that was all they asked for at the time.
A COUPLE OF YEARS LATER!
Kagome remembered that day, and that was only three years ago. Kagome is now only 10 and she has grown in such a way that no one can make her cry out side of family. This all happened because of the stupid bastard, and that's in Kagome's opinion.
Because of the man that broke into the Higurashi house, life was a living hell for Kagome. The guy that broke into the house was a year and a few months ago, nut the worst part is twas that the bastard killed their mother. Mr. Higurashi didn't know what to do with his life since his wife was gone; she was shining light in his life that he always loved, for she was his soul mate.
However, now that his wife was gone he was a black pit of despair, and because of that he started to drink, then he went back to his gang to rule over it, and finally most times he was drunk he would abuse Kagome in any way he felt like in that moment.
So as you can see life wasn't really that good for her, but she always made sure that her brother didn't see or hear any of it. but one thing she couldn't get over was that her father was one of the major gang leaders that ruled over a third of the city. She found out one afternoon when her dad a a gang meeting at their house.
From that day forward she could never look at her father the same way again while he wasn't drunk and she wanted to go live with her grandfather, but she couldn't leave without her brother, so she always had a few bags packed stored in the deepest pit of her very large closet so that her father wouldn't find it.
Kagome had to grow up fast so Souta didn't have to, and she was sticking by that until they got out of this hell hole.
MORE YEARS LATER!
It has been a several years now and the abuse only got worse, yesterday her father came a hair too close to raping her. However, she still hasn't told the authorities and now she's 16. Kagome is only sticking around the house now is for her brother and for her training since Kagome is about to become the leader of the gang when she turns 18, but even though Kagome didn't want this she is willing to do it for the sake of her brother so he doesn't have to do it.
Her little brother was her world, and also her rock to stay sane besides Sango. Yes, Sango is still around and she hasn't gone any where because she is one of Kagome's rue friends besides Ayame, Miroku, Naraku, Inuyasha, and Kagura. Those were the true friends that were always there for her and she even use to have a crush on Inuyasha, but that died a year ago because she saw how happy he was with Kikiyo and she wasn't about to split them up for her own gain.
They were the few people that knew what she was going through and would always try to help her, even though she declined every time they asked her if she wanted to come live with them, but they understood since the time were the met her little brother Souta. Souta was 9 now, but he was still oblivious to what is going on around him and that was what they hoped for.
Though everything still continues with everything that is happening around them. And not everything stays hidden forever, you just have to hope and pray that it will stay that way...
Short, I know, but I promise the next chapter will be longer.
Also, I will put up another poll! the poll is if you want Inu no tashio (or Touga, which I like to call him) should get involved or will he be cept out?
If you want a say in the matter vote on the poll, for if you don't then I don't count it!
Review please! I want to know what you think!
Ja ne!
