"What is going on?" Kagome said under her breath as she stared at the gun in his hands. Shippo, the child she loved so dearly -her cousin- was now threatening to pull the trigger and it pointed solely toward his own flesh and blood. "Shippo…"
"Shut up!" His tears started to stream down his cheek but as soon as Kagome started to move toward him, he shot the ground in front of her, the recoil forcing Shippo to stagger backwards.
"You found out about Rin am I right?" Sesshomaru finally said, pulling Kagome back on her knees. "I couldn't believe it at first but what ever your father said is not true."
"His father." Kagome never recalled ever hearing about Shippo and Bankotsu's parents. They lived in America for all their lives with frequent visits to Tokyo here and there but in all their time that they stayed with them, there were no conversation that ever included their parents. It was like they never existed.
"He said you killed her and I believe him! My father called me his son for once and when I heard those words I-" He was flooded by an overwhelming feelings of mixed emotions. Although, as his eyes was blurred with tears, Sesshomaru kept his eyes on him like a hawk, waiting for a chance to get to him. Words couldn't get through to him anymore; Naraku had already plastered his cruel intentions in his mind. No matter what they said, it would only agitate him to kill them.
Sesshomaru stood up and took one step toward him. "Kill me then." He said with a stern look in his eyes. "He said I killed her right? So kill me. Just don't hurt Kagome you understand?"
"You can't tell me what to do!"
Kagome couldn't comprehend what to do or what was going on. Shippo had a gun, Sesshomaru understood what was happening and she sat there watching the whole predicament. The shattered thoughts that plagued her mind couldn't process her body to move. Blood, tears, pain…that was all that was clear in her head, her mind was set and she stood, her heart was full of love and she took a step forward, but as she approached Shippo an exploding pain went right through her left leg.
Shippo staggered backwards once again and his tears spilled endlessly as Kagome fell to the floor. "I-I told you not to move."
In seconds, Sesshomaru was by her side and she smile at the angel that hovered above her. " Kagome! Why didn't you listen to me? Just hold on." He wiped the tears from under her eye and leaned her upon a broken table, his eyes narrowed at the child. "I told you not to hurt her! Damn it, I knew you were his son but I didn't know he would go this far. It's funny, how we can all go against each other. Our own family!" He laughed bitterly as he walked toward him. "Rin wanted to die, she killed herself because she had a suppressed pain that she hid from everyone. The last words she said was that your own father took her brother away from her. Now that I think about it, that brother wasn't Hiro but you. You left her and that killed her slowly. So it's only you're fault, you should only be the one to blame for her death."
Sesshomaru's words brought him to his knees and even though Sesshomaru was inches away from him, Shippo ached with anger, throwing the gun away from him. Shippo held his stomach, a gaping hole forming in his heart. Just when he thought he found her sister's murderer, he didn't even realize that person was the one that always looked backed at him in the mirror. Shippo felt a hand on his shoulder and as he slumped into the dirt, his concealed hand dug deep into his pocket.
Shippo whispered in pain. "She was my sister."
"And she was my cousin. All this time I couldn't help you. I couldn't tell you where your own father was. Naraku didn't want to see your face." Sesshomaru answered back. "Kagome knew nothing about her, she didn't even know we were related to Rin." He whispered. "Don't blame her for Rin's death. I know Naraku convinced you to kill her. It wasn't her fault."
"You're right. It's not her fault." Shippo stared into his cousin's golden eyes and suddenly a wicked smile replaced his remorseful features. "It's yours!" Shippo uncovered a knife from his pocket and plunged it deep within Sesshomaru's abdomen, twisting the cold metal until Sesshomaru grasped a rock. With one instant motion, he bashed the rock into Shippo's head and he fell unconscious seconds later.
"Sesshomaru!!" Kagome screamed, dragging herself towards him. "Say something!!" His back faced her and as he remained on his knees, he refused to move. For what felt like a minute, his arm finally rose and a soft groan followed suite as he with drew a blood drenched knife. Still, he refused to turn to her as he reached into his pocket and retrieving his cell phone.
"We're in the construction zone near the I'pakku market. Come get her." There was a pause. "I'm okay but she'll need some medical attention as soon as you get here. A knife wound to the shoulder and a bullet in her leg. Hurry because I'll be calling the ambulance as soon as I hang up." There was another silent moment and he sighed. "I'm not staying, I'm going to leave so I'm counting on you old hag." He said those words with nothing but gratitude and respect but of course, worry flooded into his voice as he hung up the phone, calling the police moments later.
"Kagome." He said, standing up and shoving his phone in his pocket. "I can't afford keeping you by my side any longer. Even if I disappeared they'll still come after."
"Sesshomaru what are you-"
"That birthday gift I gave you." He turned to face her and smiled. "It's the best thing I can offer for you and your future. So please, when I say that I love you and that this is the best for you. Just take it to heart and trust me. You'll go to Okinawa and you'll meet a friend of mines there and from there on, you'll live life as if I haven't existed."
She wiped the tears from her eyes as he spoke. None of his words made any sense but with her leg unable to function, she couldn't chase him anymore. He was disappearing right in front of her, walking out the door as if she wasn't there but as he turned, tears escaped his eyes.
"Sesshomaru!! Don't leave me here! Shippo!! You have to save Shippo and-"
"The police will take care of him. But Kagome…" She waited for him to say something…something like a deafening 'Happy Birthday!!' To escape his up turned lips and her family member popping up from behind the shadows and joining the chant. This didn't feel real. The pain was there but for what it was worth, she wanted this to be a surprise party she always wished for, not this.
"Kagome…It would have been better if we stayed as siblings and nothing more. This was all a mistake I made. I'm so sorry but for what it's worth, the church that you once confessed your love for me…I'll never forget it. Because…you were the one who first said the words I wanted to say for a long time. The words that I'll never forget for the rest of my life and I'll revisit those words in my mind every waking moment… I love you sister. I'll always will." Those beautiful topaz eyes shimmered with devotion but it wasn't the fondly expression of everlasting love but of separation. The relief of having Kagome's image finally repressing itself in his mind was all he needed because he had to have that last picture, just this last time. Because once he turned around, he would never hear her again and never see that angelic smile that brought his own lips to quirk up. He would never hear her laugh again. But it was the sacrifice he had to take and even though he heard the shattering cries of his name as he turned away, he never turned back. Just like the dark angel he was, he disappeared into the night with tears dragging along his cheek.
"Please! Don't leave me!!! Sesshomaru!" Left in the dark with his cousin that she never knew was dead or alive, she whimpered for none other then herself. The only thing that she now was concerned about, for the very first time, was her self. "I can't survive without you. Sesshomaru!!!" There was darkness once again and it seemed to follow her as the clouds above concealed the moon. Everything was cold, her hands, her heart as well as the wounds that now grew numb, had no subtle feeling of pain. It was just so cold.
Just as her eyes were about to shut, a different feeling took her hand. It was warm and rough to the touch but it was enough for Kagome to open her eyes. She was met with onyx colored eyes, shimmering with concern as Kagome's arm slung over numerous threads. " I'll take care of you dear. Don't you worry." Her voice was timid but sounded like that of a parent consoling her child. Just as everything was clear, the thread like feeling that tangled around her arm was hair. An old women struggled to get Kagome in the car but for someone so old, she was able to get her out and in the car so fast that Kagome didn't realize she was already lying motionless in the back seat.
She muttered his name over and over again, not missing a beat as the car sped off. Nothing but his name came out of her mouth and in her head; the image of his eyes was now plastered in her mind. It broke her to pieces with every syllable of his name that was said. Sesshomaru, Sesshomaru, Sesshomaru…by now she expected the mysterious woman to yell at her to shut up but she didn't. So Kagome went on, muttering the name of the lover that she now lost on the once special day of her life….her birthday.
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She stared at the old woman with a hellish glare as she whistled a happy melody, flipping pancakes with a smile. After staying at the dreadful cabin that kept her away from the town of Tokyo with tall trees caging her in, she had soon learned the name of the old woman that helped her out of the darkness 2 days ago. Her name was Kaede. With the numerous injuries, Kagome could have and wanted to escape this house to meet up with him again. But the only thing that stopped her was Kaede's 24-year-old son, Sano.
"Dear can you pass me the sugar on the table?" She was addressing her, but Kagome sat at the kitchen table not saying a word, eyes plastered on the sugar. As silence filtered the room, the old woman sighed and strolled across the kitchen and grabbed the sugar herself. Hold me hostage in a place like this and you expect me to grab you sugar? She never spoke to any of them and with a harbored hatred for this concealment, Kagome never bothered to say anything to them.
"Hey mom, So is it the day?" Sano cornered his eyes to Kagome who glowered at him.
"Yes it is. Yura should be getting ready to pick her up. It should be in an hour or so."
Her son nodded. "I'll get her things ready but do I have to tie her to the seat again."
The old lady merely shook her head, recalling the first night that Kagome had stepped into the house. Even with a gaping wound in her leg, she yelled and struggled out of the woman's car and literally dragged herself away from them. Kaede struggled to get her in the house and the end result was…Sano came out, tied Kagome into a chair while the old hag stitched her wounds. It was horrible for Kaede's part but upsetting for Kagome.
"Are you hungry dear?" Kaede was addressing her again. Kagome couldn't believe the happiness that stuck with every word she spoke but for the old woman's sake, Kagome shook her head. "You have to eat."
"Mom why bother with her. If she doesn't want to eat then leave her alone." Sano was the smart one out of the two and Kagome liked that. He knew when to leave her alone and also knew the right time to glare at her. Despite her repulsive attitude toward them, Sano was the only one who refused to show sympathy and treated her like any other person. Again, as a deep growl escaped Kagome stomach, she just glared as if she didn't hear it. She was hungry but she wasn't going to give Kaede the time of day.
"Here, Here." Kaede placed a plate in front of her. "Eat."
Kagome pushed the plate away, shaking her head once again but like a pest, the woman insisted and pushed it toward her. "Eat dear. You look famished."
"Mom I'm telling you. If that girl makes the wrong move and does something stupid, I'll knock her out. So don't push her to eat." Sano cornered his eyes away from Kagome and sighed. "She's such a bother."
As if an idea had suddenly triggered, Kagome picked up the plate when it was pushed toward her once again. Kaede beamed a smile of triumph but as Kagome put on a smile of her own, glass suddenly shattered and pancakes now laid on the floor. Priceless china was sprawled into little tiny pieces. It was there own fault for bugging her so Kagome just held a smile, not caring about the daggers that came out of Sano's glare.
"You stupid little bitch!" He was coming toward her, ready to strangle the troublemaker but as expected Kaede got in between and started to pick up the shattered glass. "Damn it!!! I can't wait until you're gone! I had enough of your foolish attitude. I don't know how Sesshomaru dealt with you!!"
His name stung her heart, leaving that gaping hole to consume her. Just hearing that dreadful name caused tears to well up in her eyes, but she held them in and walked out of the kitchen.
Today was the day to get out of here. The so-called present that she received had to be put to use and regardless of her own feelings, Kagome would go on that plane without any hassle. She could yell and scream and make a scene but that would be breaking the promise that she made. Though, that wouldn't ever change her attitude. She wouldn't make friends at whatever school she would be placed in, never make small talk with the woman she had to stay with nor would she ever fall in love again. All she had to do is stay with the promise but happiness was out of the question.
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The plane ride was awful. Having to see Tokyo disappear in front of her eyes had lost so much hope. He was there and having to witness the only place he was in, disappear forever was hard for her to take in. She cried silently, ignoring the questionable looks from other passengers. Having the stewardess bother her with concern was awful to. She couldn't understand why she couldn't mourn without prying eyes looking her way.
As soon as she got out of the plane and into the terminal, it was somewhat a relief but whispers of the scene she made on the plane was heard by a couple who quickly walked passed her. Holding one another hand in hand, whispering with concern and after that a quick embrace as they turned the corner. She wanted that feeling again. It had been to long since she had felt that warm embrace.
"Kagome! It's really nice to meet you. You look so much beautiful in person." Turning to a woman with a smile, Kagome looked away. Who was she calling beautiful? The woman was as gorgeous as anyone around her. Her creamy skin looked so smooth that Kagome wanted to reach out and touch her arm but she shrugged the thought away as the woman flipped back her silky pitch-black hair. She wore a pink coat, complimenting her figure as she started to button it up and as she did, she took out a box from her pocket.
"Here sweety, this is for you."
Kagome refused to take it. The rejection had left the woman to frown for a while but she just shoved the tiny box back in her pocket. "Maybe I'll give it to you later." She said, putting a grin back on. "Well my name is Yura. I'm a friend of Sess-"
She didn't want to hear his name again. Kagome started to walk pass her, bumping into her shoulder to give her the message. Yura shook her head and followed, leading her to the car moments later. It was raining as always but regardless, Kagome walked ever so slowly to the car and by the time she got in, she was soaked from head to toe.
"Are you hungry?"
Kagome shook her head.
"Do you want anything like blankets or new clothes before we get back at the house? It's a long drive."
She shook her head again.
"Okay then." The ride was depressing as always and unconsciously, her fingers started to play with the bracelet around her wrist. It was the only connection to him, the only thing that concealed many memories with one single glance. It was merely nostalgic as she touched and twirled it in her finger. Once her hand found the tiny hook, she unlocked the jewel and placed it in the palm of her hand.
The drive was -as she had said- long. With a happy, 'this is it', Kagome looked at the house. It was like any other. A white picket fence surrounded a 2-story house with a balcony over head. It had a doghouse with the same color of beige sitting in the front lawn, the dog shielding itself from the rain. As beautiful and simple as it was, Kagome couldn't enjoy the view as Yura did.
She parked the car along side the curb and without waiting for her, Yura ran out and into the house. Stepping into the rain, Kagome walked slowly toward the fence until a trashcan came into view. You'll live life as if I haven't existed. Wanting her to forget every happy memory she had, Kagome tightened the hold on her bracelet. And with one long sigh, she held her closed fist above the trashcan and dropped the only memory she had with her. It took so much for her to turn away from it, but she had to. She made a promise and with that promise she literally gave up her life. Now as she entered the house, she had walked into a new life, a new home and a life without her lover by her side.
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The green skirt, the matching top and a sailor suite of all things, this place was horrible. The school was so cheerful and had so much school spirit. Banners overhead with golden letters spelling SCHOOL PRIDE was hung everywhere. It was hell for her but Kagome was able to escape the happiness that students emitted and entered a quite classroom. She was the new girl and everyone took notice.
"Never saw you around here. I can't believe we have another new student." Two girls came in seconds after Kagome had taken a seat, beaming smiles. " So what's your name?"
Kagome kept her head down, staring out the window as if they weren't there. It wasn't as if she came here to make friends.
"Um, excuse me. We're talking to you."
Kagome plastered her eyes out the window and shrugged. She wasn't going to open her mouth for anyone and that included peppy schoolgirls that went on and on about boys and dating. These girls were beyond peppy and even though Kagome ignored the fools, they insisted on taking a seat beside her. Thanks to the heaven they had given up to talk to her and went on to gossiping with each other. Though to Kagome's surprise, she took interest in the topic the two was talking about and eavesdropped.
"He has pitch-black eyes and I tell you, he's cute as hell. He's sweet and smart and so so kind. I would so go out with him." The girl with shoulder-length hair said with utter excitement.
"Yeah I know. Hiro is a hotty. He got on the varsity basketball team as soon as he arrived, can't you believe it."
After the name had caught her attention, everything was but a blur. There high-pitched voices were no longer of her concern and without warning, she sat upright which caused the girls to stare.
"Are you okay?" The girls asked in unison.
"Where is he?" She didn't know what was more shocking. Maybe it was the sound of her voice that surprised her or maybe the fact that she was talking to two dense girls that caught her off guard. But regardless, she tried to seem as timid as possible so she wouldn't be put under any suspicion.
"Where is who?"
Kagome sighed. "Hiro. The guy you were talking about."
"Oh, You can find him in the gym. He's usually playing basketball and…Hey hold on where are you going?"
Kagome quickly went out of the classroom with the map that one of the administrators had given her. Her eyes darted back and fourth as she tried to figure out where the damn gym was located. Hiro was here and even though she heard little description, she just convinced herself that it had to be him. She ran through the halls, adrenaline coursing throughout her body. She had someone who could understand her, who could help her get through this and as she continued to locate the gym, she couldn't help but smile. Even though it wasn't him, Hiro was still a plus in her life. She had to find him before the gaping hole in her chest starts to eat away at her. Because she knew, if this loneliness went on, she knew she couldn't survive much longer.
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Very short. I know but I had little time. So yea. Here you go I hoped you liked it. A little depressing but it had to be done hehe.