Author's Note :

This is a new Edited version of chpt 3. I have gone and added a lot of missing information, Sorry guys!

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I sat in my last class of the day, next to Inuyasha since Sesshomaru did not have a class with me today. Inuyasha was doing the same thing he always did, chit chat with girls, pick a fight with Koga or sleep. Today he decided to start a fight with Koga.

While I was waiting for the class to end, I wanted to look back on when my hell started. I hadn't looked back on it since I was ten. But with how bad it was at home, I wouldn't dare go see anyone about it or talk to any of my friends. My father made it perfectly clear that if I did that... If I told someone about the assurances at home, he would feel no guilt with killing me.

I looked out the window of the building with my chin on my hand as I felt every cut, punch, and curse thrown at me with full force. I remember it like it was yesterday; it was fresh in my mind. I don't even know if I could ever forget it.

~Flashback to 10 years ago~

It started like any other day: I got up, got dressed and had breakfast with my mom. Since she was the one that stayed at home and dad was the one that worked, I didn't get to see him before school.

My mom said when I was born, I became daddy's little princess. He never told me no and he never punished me if I did something wrong. He always let me off with a warning and told me never to do it again. After breakfast, my mom walked me to the bus stop and waved me off for school.

When the school day was finished, I made my way to the office to call home. My friends Ari and Yumi wanted me to stay for an after school activity. When I called no one answered. So I decided to just go home. Little did I know I had missed my bus by a few seconds and had to wait for the next one.

I was sitting on the edge of my seat as the bus came to a stop near my house. My father always told me to be home before three PM and it was now five o'clock. I'd never been in trouble, or a bad daughter. I always followed the rules. In his list of rules, one of them, all strict, was I would never be late getting home.

I never knew why my father made these rules or what made him want to make these rules. I'd never broken one. When the bus came to a complete stop I grabbed my backpack and made my way off the bus and up the steps towards my home. When I got to the top I opened the door and removed my shoes before making my way inside completely.

When I walked past the living room I didn't see my mom in her usual spot but I did see my dad. With a big smile on my face I skipped over to him but I stopped dead in my tracks when I got close to him. Looking at the table next to him I saw all kinds of bottles and cans, he called them adult juice and said I could never have any.

"Daddy?" I asked shyly as I inched a bit closer to him. When I was close to him I saw his eyes were red and bulged a bit. Without time to think he grabbed my arm and yanked me over to him, making me drop my backpack.

"Where were you Kagome?" He asked, tightening his grip on my arm. His breath smelled like those cloths my mom used to clean my injuries before she would put the band-aid on.

"I called to see if I could spend time with Ari and Yumi," I said, closing my eyes to keep the tears from spilling over, "But no one answered when I called so I missed my bus and had to take the next one."

He didn't say anything, he just stared at me with anger flashing across his face. I've never seen him look like this and it scared me. My dad was never an angry person. He always had a smile on his face and greeted everyone with a smile.

"I'm sorry daddy. Please don't be mad." I said covering my face with my other arms but flinched when it was ripped away and he gripped it tightly. I slowly opened one eye to see him staring at me with a face of pure rage.

He tightened his grip on my arms and forced me to my knees in front of his chair. I tried to pull away from him but froze when I felt a stinging on my cheek. Using my free hand to cup my cheek I looked at him to see his hand raised in the air.

He tightened his grip more to the point I let out a wimper of pain. "Shut up." He said as he swung his hand to strike my face again, knocking me over a bit, the only support holding me being his hand gripping my arm. I felt the streams of tears running down my face as the stinging turned into a burn.

"You will learn to do as you are told," He said as he pushed me against the table, knocking over the bottles, "Or else it will be worse next time." I felt a pain in my stomach as he threw a punch at it. I fell to the floor and gripped my stomach as I cried. He grumbled a bit with a bit of an agitated attitude to his voice. "Now get up and go to your room Kagome."

I listened as I heard him leave the room and I laid there. I couldn't move, I hurt so bad and I couldn't stop crying. After a few more sobs and a gut wrenching pain I coaxed myself to get up and staggered a bit towards the stairs. Once I made it to my room I stumbled to the bed and laid on my side facing the wall.

I woke up a few hours later not remembering falling asleep. Deciding to get up and go get a drink and use the bathroom I made my way to my bedroom door. Opening it I made it down the stairs towards the kitchen. Looking around I grabbed a glass and got some water before turning on my heels, making it back to my room.

Sitting on my bed sipping my water I ran my fingers against my cheek trying not to wince. It hurt. I felt like my cheek was rubbed raw. Sighing and lowering my hand to the bottom of my shirt I pulled it up and looked at the bottom of where my ribs are. Adoring my skin was a purple mark with a tint of black in the center. Running my hand over it I couldn't help the pain filled whine as I touched it.

I felt the tears running down my face as I set the glass of water on my nightstand. Curling up under my blankets I snuggled into the pillow and closed my eyes.

'Tomorrow is always a better day.' Was my last coherent thought before I drifted into sleep.

~*Flashback end*~

I was brought out of my thoughts when I felt a hand caress my cheek. Looking up into amber eyes with a hint of worry I let out a breath. "Yes?"

"School is over, are you busy tonight?" Sesshomaru asked me as he held out his hand for me to take. A hint of worry still graced his face as it did this morning.

I sighed, "I'll have to call my mom and ask her, why?" I asked as I put my books in my back pack and took his hand.

"I would like you to come over for dinner. My father said it was a wonderful idea," He stopped for a moment to plant a kiss on my forehead before grabbing my hand, "And I would greatly appreciate your presence since my mother will be there as well."

I tensed up a bit, I'd never met his mom. All I knew about her was that she had left him with his father when Toga had married Inuyasha's mom. While I never got the full story on that I do know that it wasn't a pleasant ending.

"Let me call my mom." I said pulling my phone from my pocket. I'd never call my father, he'd never let me go anywhere if it meant risking someone finding out about this, let alone let me go somewhere near Toga. Dialing my moms' number I waited for her to answer.

'Hello?' I heard my mom say as she answered the phone.

"Mom. Can I go to Sesshomaru's for dinner?" I asked, biting my finger nails as I waited for an answer.

'I don't see why not. Just call and let your father know I said you could go." There was a pause before she continued, 'I will assume I don't need to remind you when your curfew is?'

"No mom, I know. I'll see you when I get home." I said and hit the end button on my phone. I looked at my phone screen for a moment before shoving it into my pocket and looking at Sesshomaru, "I'll call my dad when we get to your house."

He gave me a curt nod before pulling me into his side, wrapping his arm around my waist, "Let us go." He said as we made out way to the group ahead of us.

While we walked I went back to thinking on my previous thoughts. I looked back deep into my subconscious, knowing there was more to that event. I kept silent the entire walk to Sesshomaru's house trying to recall what happened next.

~*Flashback to 10 years ago*~ ~~The next morning~~

I woke up the next morning. Laying there, staring at the ceiling, I tried to get the courage to get up and face my dad for breakfast. Pushing aside the previous night I stood from my bed and made my way to my closet. Putting on a red sundress with black tights underneath.

Making my way down the stairs and to the dinning room I found my dad reading the newspaper and drinking his usual cup of coffee. Hesitantly I made my way to a chair across from him and folded my hands on the top of the table.

"Kagome." He said without removing the newspaper, "What have I told you about elbows on the table? Do I need to remind you?" He said reaching his hand out to grab my wrist. I felt the panic rise in me as he lifted my arm and brought it down full force on the table, ensuring my elbow made contact first.

I let out a sob and whined as I cradled my arm. He looked over his newspaper at me with anger laced in his eyes, "Stop your crying before I make it worse than a hit to your elbow girl." I bit my lip to keep the sounds of my cries to myself. He resumed reading his paper as I wiped my face of the remaining tears.

Getting up the courage to get some breakfast I wiggled out of my chair and opened the fridge. I grabbed the milk before making my way for a bowl and some cereal. Returning to my chair I made my breakfast and sat in silence as I ate. I looked at my bowl the remainder of breakfast, not wanting to meet his gaze.

As I finished breakfast I moved from my chair and cleaned my dishes. Making my way to the door way I felt an arm grab my shoulder with a enraged grip, "Kagome. Speak a word and I will make you regret it." My dad said before releasing my shoulder. Knowing I was safer in my room I went back and closed my door. Making my way to my desk I pulled out my homework and started.

~Flashback end~

By the time I finished looking back on the beginning of my hell I realized we had made it to the end of Sesshomaru's drive way. Looking up at the mansion he lived in I always let my jaw drop. I've been here more than once and it still stuns me that the odd brothers live here of all places.

Walking up the drive way, I looked over the mansion like I do every time I come over. Granted, it wasn't very often, but I still came sometimes. The windows were always cleaned. The panels on the sides of them were a deep navy blue with a white trim around the house. The house itself was an off white creamish color. It looked lovely with the fountain of a dog demon in the middle of the drive way. It fit them perfectly.

"Kagome. Hello!" I let out a pain filled whine and pushed the body away that was touching poking my stomach. Looking up to see Inuyasha fall to the ground with the force I used to push him. "Jeez, ya didn't have to push me ya know!" He yelled.

I looked at him and covered my stomach with my arms, catching my breath before looking at anyone else.

"Kagome?" Sesshomaru knelled down in front of me and looked into my eyes, "Are you alright?"

I couldn't tell him, "Yeah I'm alright, just need to catch my breath." I said as I straightened myself out and grabbed his hand. I felt him squeeze my hand as we walked towards the door. Inuyasha in tow, grumbling about over protective icicles.

"Well hello everyone!" Toga called from the top of the stairs with Izayoi in tow. Izayoi waved at me before running down the stairs.

"Ah, Kagome! It's been too long darling!" She said as she ran into me, trapping me in a death grip hug. I fought back the urge to whine at the pain I felt from her pushing against my bruised stomach.

"I missed you too, Izayoi." I said as I tried to pull from her grip. I looked between her and Toga, reflecting on how much they've become a family to me.

"Well if everyone is done, let us venture to our designated places and await dinner shall we?" Toga said as he wrapped his arms around Izayoi, leading her into the living room while the rest of us followed.

As we sat in the living room we watching Inuyasha play a video game, Sesshomaru was reading over some papers while Izayoi was pestering Toga about having more children because two apparently isn't enough for her.

"I have two unorthodox children already, with any luck we'd have another one and I don't want to chance that!" Toga said as he pointed towards Sesshomaru, "I mean look at how Sesshomaru turned out even with all the LOVE I gave him!"

Sesshomaru looked at him from the corner of his eye, "I don't see the issue."

"You beat up a kid in the 7th grade for saying you were a pretty boy!" Toga countered as he rubbed his face, "And let's not even get into the conversation about Inuyasha, he's always picking fights with people."

"Leave me out of this! I'm not doing anything wrong!" Inuyasha yelled as he threw the xbox controller at his dad. Toga jumped from his seat and tackled Inuyasha to the ground, pinning him there. Inuyasha ended up kicking him in the thigh and scrambling to get away.

"When I entered the house I expected to be greeted, not enter an apparent 'war zone' Toga." A woman said as she walked up behind the couch Sesshomaru and I were on. "Why are you attacking the child?"

"No reason." He said as he got up and dusted the imaginary dirt from his pants and shirt, "Nice of you to grace us with your presence this time, last time you didn't even show up."

The woman growled before she answered, "I was busy, but I missed my son so I decided to push aside my personal duties to attend." She said as she placed her arms around Sesshomaru's neck from behind. I could hear Sesshomaru growling a bit so I grabbed his hand and squeezed it with mine.

"Let me go mother." He growled, this was the first time I'd felt him get angry like he was now. I mean he never liked anyone touching his as it is, but this woman was his mother, I'd expect him to be at least happy to see her. Well, given the circumstances of their relationship? Probably not.

"Kimi, this is Kagome, Sesshomaru's," Toga paused for a moment to cup his hands around his mouth, "GIRLFRIEND." He practically yelled loud enough to wake the dead from their graves.

Kimi looked over at me and scrunched her nose a bit before giving me a curt nod. Well, now I know where Sesshomaru got his nodding and intellectual standers. "Hello, nice to meet you." I said to get it out of the way.

"Hm." She said before turning to Sesshomaru and smiling, "So Sesshomaru, how has my one and only son been? How is school? Do you have girls other than this one that follow you around all day?" She said and I felt my mouth drop open, what was her problem?!

"Kimi, I'd watch what you say about Kagome. They've been together for a while now." Inuyasha said as he backed away from the conversation. "He's really, what is the word, protective? Is that the right word to use Kags?" He said as if it were a question and was rewarded with a growl from both mother and son.

"Inuyasha, if you'd like to leave the conversation you may leave." Toga said as he turned to me, "Kagome would you like to leave also?"

I shook my head, looking between Kimi and Sesshomaru, looking at the resemblance they both shared.

"Kagome, I think you should go with Inuyasha." Sesshomaru said, shocking me. I knew I couldn't argue with him. There was no point, if he wanted me to go for this conversation then there was a serious reason. I nodded and got up, following Inuyasha from the room to go upstairs.

We stood in the doorway of Inuyasha's room, listening in on the conversation. "Hey Kags, are you alright?"

I nodded and continued listening to what was happening.

"She just met you and you're already making her seem lower than you!" I heard Sesshomaru say along with a feral growl.

"Well, she isn't good enough for you. You're my only son. You should really pick someone worth more." Kimi said and that was when I closed the door. I slid against the door to the floor and wrapped my arms around my legs before laying my head against them.

"Kagome? Are you sure you're okay?" Inuyasha asked as he sat next to me, wrapping his arm around my shoulders. My answer was just a nod, I didn't think I could talk without bursting into tears. This was going to be a very horrible dinner.

After dinner and about an hour of just walking around I was standing on the sidewalk outside of my home with Sesshomaru. My arms were wrapped around his neck while my lips were smashed against his in a heated kiss. I broke the kiss after a few moments to breathe in some much needed air, "I have to go Maru."

He looked at me with a hint of sadness in his eyes, tightening his grip on my waist, "I don't want to let you go, but if you must." He let go of my waste and places a kiss on my forehead, "I will see you on Monday." With that said he moved away to allow me to walk up the stairs.

I made it up the stairs and started digging through my backpack for my keys. When I located them I made haste with unlocking the door and making my way inside, making sure to drop my backpack on the floor before continuing. I walked into the kitchen for something to drink, grabbing a glass from the counter I filled it with some water.

When I took a drink and lowered the glass from my lips I looked out into the back yard towards the giant tree that was a classic tourist spot during festivals. I thought back to the time where my mom would sit with me under that tree and tell me stories.

I was pulled from my thought when a hand covered my mouth, making me drop the glass effective spreading shattered glass all over the floor. "Where have you been Kagome?" My father asked as he grabbed my arm and twisted my wrist to the point I felt like it would snap in half, "What have I told you about disobeying me?"

It was only then when I realized, 'I didn't call father to let him know I would be late.'

"It seems, to me, that I need to re-educate you on the rules Ka-go-me." He said as he twisted my arm more until a cracking sound could be heard. I tried to keep from screaming, it would do me any good anyways, he had my mouth covered. After he finished twisting to his hearts content he let go of my arm. I relaxed a bit until he pushed me into a chair, my feet walking over the broken glass. He removed his hand for my mouth to tie my hands together with his tie behind the chair and replaced his hand back to my mouth.

I looked up at him as he pushed his hand harder against my mouth, "My dear Kagome, I'm not finished with you yet."

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Well guys, I had to leave you with a cliffie.

**Grabs a bag and throws out cliffies**

CLIFFIES! CLIFFIES EVERYWHERE! MWAHAHAAH.

I will try to update with another chapter soon!