AN: Those who previously read this story have probably been wondering why the other chapters have been deleted. I have decided to change many things in my story as I wasn't satisfied with what I have done and want to do better. I've also been held up due to school and that's why I wasn't able to update.
Thanks to all the users who gave me good reviews. And a BIG thank you to my cousin for giving me great ideas for improvement.
I also would like to see more CONSTRUCTIVE (I'm stressing on that) criticism. It's nice to recieve good reviews, but I would also love suggestions from readers.
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Chapter 2:
Meetings and discoveries
Kagome's POV:
Febuary 21st, 2008
Sunday, 10:00 AM
Feudal Era: Kaede's hut
"Ok, so let me get this straight. You've never known your father and now your mother finds this guy who happens to know him? Sounds like a trick to me..." Miroku mused
"Yup. That's what happened."
I told my friends in the Feudal Era the whole story, I was just so unsure of what to do... I needed to confide in someone... Maybe they could give me advice!
"Kagome, you never know. What if the guy's a demon?" Inu Yasha piped up
"Inu Yasha! You always think like that! What if he's not?" I yelled at him.
"She's right, Inu Yasha. If he was a demon, why would he go after Kagome's mom? Demons are just after the sacred jewel and nothing else." Sango replied
"Not exactly. What if this was a demon that knew Kagome? And what if he was using her mom as bait in order to capture her?" suggested Shippo
I never thought about that one. But... the letter that we recieved came from a church. Since when do demons know about churches? Kotomine did say that he was from Fuyuki City... Fuyuki City... that name rings a bell. Hmmm... Where have I heard it before...? Mom said that I used to live somewhere else when I was little. Could it be there?
"Kagome, It's settled. We're gonna track down this guy and see if he's a demon or not." said Inu Yasha
"Good idea" Miroku replied
"No it's not a good idea! What if he's not a demon and thinks that you're crazy? He said he knew my dad! So give him a chance!" I didn't want to have people thinking I was a lunatic, I've been through enough of that!
"Yea, maybe you're right." replied Sango
"Fine then. But when you find out that he IS a demon, don't come crying to me!" Inu Yasha scoffed as he turned his nose up at me.
March 3rd, 2008
Friday, 8:00 AM
Feudal Era: Forest of Inu Yasha
Our last battle was very unsucessful, Because of US, Mt. Hakurai collapsed and Naraku managed to kill Kikyo once again. Inu Yasha seems very upset about it. I felt bad that I couldn't do anything to comfort him. Yet some part of me felt a sort of bitterness towards Kikyo, I know that I want Inu Yasha to be happy, but I was just so jealous of Kikyo and it's hard to ignore. But I can't worry about these things now, I have my 10th grade exams to worry about, I've already been flunking school as it is...
"Sorry everyone. I have to go home for a while." I announced
"Oh no! Not another one of those exams again!" Inu Yasha grumbled
"Inu Yasha! This is different! This is our FINAL exam! Just before the holidays!" I had to literally spell it out for him.
"Whatever, but you've gotta come back soon after, got it?"
"Yea yea..."
Same day, same time
Modern times: Kagome's house:
"I'm home Mom!" I yelled as I put my bags near the door,
"Kagome, I need to talk to you." Mom said in a serious tone,
"What is it?" Mom never acted like that before,
"We will be going to Fuyuki City for vacation."
I was shocked, what's with the sudden change in plans?! And FUYUKI CITY?!
"WHAT?! But... But-"
"Not too long. Just for a month." Mom interupted.
"But why?" I asked
"Because... apparently. Your father adopted a child shortly after we got divorced. We will be going to his house to visit. It is also a good opportunity for you to know more about your family. I have met Shiro Emiya and his friends. They seem very nice."
"So are you trying to say that... I have a half brother?" I asked
"Yes Kagome."
"Who told you all this? This Kotomine person...?"
"Yes, he did. He was very helpful. He knows your father."
"Oh really...?" I didn't think that he could have known that much about Dad.
"Wow! Cool! It will be great having an older brother around!" Sota seemed excited about going
But I obviously wasn't. And Gramps wasn't happy about this either... He was giving my mom a lecture,
"Not them! Anyone but them! That family is a bad influence! Have you forgotten what he has done to you? I warned you about that boy from the start, but did you listen to me? No! Kiritsugu and his good for nothing Holy Grail war... If he was like that, don't expect anything different from his son!"
A war?! Since when was Dad in the army?
"What did you say Gramps? The Holy Grail what?"
Gramps had a look on his face like he said something that he shouldn't have
"Oh... did I say that? I didn't say anything Kagome. Maybe you heard wrong."
"You said something!" I was getting angry now.
"Kagome, you heard wrong." Mom said in a vain attempt to defend him
They are hiding something from me, but I didn't know what it was...
A week later...
5:30 PM, At the train station:
"Hurry up! The train's about to leave!" My mom yelled
I got my snacks and rushed over with Sota to the train. We went to our compartments and sat down. Then the train started to move with a sudden jolt, and before we knew it we were moving along... I stared out the window, looking at the setting sun. I was more confused than I was before. Why did Dad adopt a child? Who is this Shiro Emiya? What's a Holy Grail War? And how does Kotomine know Dad?
"Hey, Kagome?"
"What is it Sota?"
"What's a Holy Grail War?"
"Why ask?"
"Because I heard Gramps talk about it. Is it something bad?"
"Who knows? Maybe we'll find out when we get there."
We reached Fuyuki City at 7:00 PM. It was dark and quiet. There was nobody there except a boy who was about my age. He had orange hair and wore jeans and a blue and white t-shirt.
Was he... Shiro Emiya?
March 6th, 2008
7:00 PM, Fuyuki City train station
Shiro's POV:
"Oh! Mrs. Higurashi. Nice to see you again." I greeted them politely
I remembered the day when I saw her before. Hard to believe that she was Dad's wife. He never mentioned anything about his past before. I wonder why... but she was still quite secretive and wouldn't tell me the full story. I wondered, did she already know?
"Yes it is nice to see you again Shiro. These are my children, Kagome and Sota." She gestured to the both of them, The girl had long black hair and was wearing a pink striped sweater and jeans, the boy, much younger was wearing shorts and a t-shirt. He had a wide grin on his face.
"Hiya Shiro! My name's Sota! It's nice to meet you!" He seemed friendly
"Nice to meet you too Sota. Umm.. What did you say your name was...?" I asked the girl
"Kagome. Kagome Higurashi. Nice to meet you"
"Nice to meet you too. Come on, let's get going. Dinner will be ready soon."
"Oh yes! Sakura cooks at your home doesn't she? What a sweet girl she is! I hope it isn't trouble for her..."
"No! She does it because she wants to!" I tried to avoid the subject, "Anyways... We'd better get going."
Kagome's POV:
We reached Shiro's house. I was surprised at how traditionally Japanese it was. It was also huge. How many rooms do they even use? Maybe Dad was loaded or something like that. Something about this place seemed familar. but I couldn't put my finger on it. Was it the decorations? Was it the rooms? I wasn't sure. We sat down at the dinner table. Before we knew it, Sota and I were surrounded by a bunch of people that we didn't know.
"Oh! Mrs. Higurashi!" Exclaimed a girl with long purple hair, "Nice to see you again."
"Yes. Nice to see you again too Sakura." Mom replied.
"What brings you here?" Said an older woman with short brown hair.
"Oh, I wanted you to get to know my children. Mrs. Fujimura, this is Kagome and this is Sota."
"I see. Nice to meet you Kagome and Sota. I am Taiga Fujimura and I am both Shiro's English teacher and guardian."
"Nice to meet you too." We said in unison
"And... And... Who is SHE?! I've never seen HER before!" Mom looked slightly shocked, I turned around to see who she was talking about.
There was another girl. She had green eyes and her long blonde hair was put up in a bun. She was wearing a white shirt and a dark blue skirt. She was quiet the whole time, staring into space as though she was somewhere else.
"Oh, her name is Saber. She'll be staying with us for a while." Shiro replied.
"Pardon? What did you say her name was...?" Mom asked, a little confused.
"Saber."
Mom gasped. She had the same look on her face as Gramps did when I asked him about the Holy Grail War. Gramps and Mom started looking at each other and he whispered something in her ear. Trying to look casual in front of her, she put on a fake smile and said,
"Oh... I see. Well then... Nice to meet you... Saber..."
She didn't respond. She just raised an eyebrow quizically and kept quiet.
Sota started to snigger, "Saber?! What kind of a name is THAT for a girl?"
"Sota! Don't be rude!" I hissed
"It's all right. Don't worry about it." This time, she actually responded.
We started to eat dinner. Everyone else was engaged in lively conversation. But Gramps, Mom, and Saber were silent the whole time. Gramps kept on glaring at Saber and whispering things in Mom's ear. I didn't see what was wrong with her. She seemed kind of nice to me. I decided to try talking to her. Maybe I could make a new friend.
"You're Saber right?" I asked her
"Yes."
"Nice to meet you. I'm Kagome."
"Oh. Kagome... Nice to meet you too." She replied.
"Shiro said that you would be staying here for a while, right?" I asked
"Yes."
"Why exactly are you staying then?"
She kept silent for a long time and then said,
"To protect Shiro from all enemies."
"Protect Shiro from the enemy?" Could this have something to do with this "Holy Grail War" that Gramps was talking about...?
"What do you mean?" I asked
"I'm simply following Kiritsugu's wishes..." She said evasively
How does she know who Dad is?
"Oh... I see... Hey, do you want to be friends?" I asked
"Friends?" Saber asked and looked at me strangely,
"Yea, I will be staying only for a short time. I don't really know anyone that well yet. So it would be nice to make a new friend, you know?"
She went back to eating her dinner and acted as though I didn't even talk to her.
How rude can you get?
