LOOOONG over due.

Ok i am terribly sorry, yes i no that im incredibly pathetic for not updating so long, no i doubt that im going to die of old age anytime soon because im only 13 but some of the readers might....., and yes this IS a kagome/inuyasha fic!

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Disclaimer: *see chapter one*

ON WITH THE FIC!!!


Kagome rolled over, still half unconscious, she groggily noted the pain in her shin, but was soon distracted as the smell of breakfast cooking filled the air. She looked up and saw her grandpa busy, cooking, and by the smell of it, something delicious.

Morning Kagome! The old man called to her.

The girl yawned and scratched her head, is that for me too?

The old man laughed a reply, Of course, go get changed and washed up, and I haven't emptied out your clothes from my room yet.

Third draw from the left?

Yes, Kagome, and breakfast should be done by the time you finish.




Half an hour later Kagome came back out looking content.

Grandpa! Do you still have the medical kit? She called as she came out of the bathroom, the miko had been too worried the night before to notice how badly she had injured herself, and sleeping on it hadn't done it any good. It wasn't anything to serious though.

You have visitors. Her grandfather replied.

Kagome looked up and realized that Miroku, Sango, and Inuyasha were all sitting there, in the tiny house. Sango looking curious and worried, Inuyasha looking annoyed (but we all know that's a cover cause he's really worried about Kagome ^_^) and Miroku who was staring at the food.

Hi you guys! Kagome said cheerfully.

What happened? Inuyasha demanded.

Oh that? Nothing serious! I just slipped on something coming home yesterday, but I'm okay. The girl answered, technically she was not lying; she just made the situation sound more innocent than it was.

Well, we have a bit of a problem here too. Sango informed her friend, as she pulled Miroku's arm, which was currently in a makeshift bandage into Kagome's view. I didn't have much of a medical kit, so I was wondering if you could fix this.

Kagome responded. I think breakfast is ready, so, why don't we wait till after to change the bandage.

I can wait! The houshi volunteered, still eyeing the food.

Ok everybody! Dig in! The old man told the group.




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Miroku!!!!!! HOLD STILL!! The demon hunter yelled for the thousandth time, and after he had attempted to grope her.

We aren't going to kill you. Kagome tried to rationalize. But if you try that again we will.

If my arm wasn't broken before, it now is!! I would rather have Inuyasha wrap it, rather than you two. Miroku replied.

Houshi-sama, I don't want to have to use Hiriakastu. Sango warned.

The monk became passive at the statment although still annoyed, knowing the Sango would indeed have no trouble knocking him out before they wrapped his arm; he quietly sat down. Kagome did her best to not move his arm too much, and still keep the other in her line of vision.


For the rest of the morning Kagome's grandfather gave her chores to finish before she left again; and for that, Kagome was grateful. She didn't want to have to answer the uncomfortable questions of why she wasn't visiting with friends.

She told the other three that they could go look around town for a while if they wanted to. Miroku jumped at the idea, hoping to find some girls to sympathize for his broken arm. Inuyasha said that he was going to try to find which was the fastest way to their final destination, and Sango had insisted that she help Kagome.






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Late in the afternoon, the group had reassembled at the miko's grandfather's house.

Ok, so you guys will stay at the inn again tonight, I will stay here, and tomorrow morning we will meet up at that big rock? Kagome asked.



Well, then you must stay here for dinner tonight, Kagome's cooking and she is even better than I am! The old man invited.

Thank-you for your generous offer! We'd love to! Miroku said happily.


The evening progressed quickly and before the group knew it, it was getting later. Sango, Miroku and Inuyasha headed out to the inn while Kagome watched them go.


Ok grandpa, I will be back later tonight. The miko told her grandfather smiling as she kissed him on the cheek. The sun was setting to Kagome's back as she felt the warmth soothe her. She was thinking so deeply that she hadn't really noticed where she was going. It wasn't until a strange noise; unfamiliar to the forest caught her attention. Glancing up she saw a small boy holding a ball staring at her.

Kagome muttered to herself as she ducked behind a tree. She didn't want any body coming out yelling thief, thief.' Kagome realized that she probably looked even more like an intruder ducking behind a tree like that...

When she finally reached her house, the sun had finished its decline and the moon was visible with a sky of stars. Sliding the back door open, she stepped up into the house. Kagome saw her mother sitting behind a small table with a teacup on it, sipping serenely.

She said tersely.

Hi. Something wrong? Kagome asked curiously.

Your father and I had a discussion about you yesterday. The elder informed the younger.

Oh great, that couldn't have gone well.' Kagome thought darkly before something clicked He knows I'm here?!?

Don't be stupid. Of course he doesn't because if he did he he would know that I would have something to do with your presence. She replied even more curtly than before.

How was I suppose to know?! You always tell him everything and you would probably make up some stupid story like I had come back to beg for forgiveness. Kagome knew that she was acting like a little baby sparking up like this, but she couldn't help it.

Excuse me young lady!

I'm surprised you didn't spill her guts as soon as he was sober. Kagome hissed, she knew that it wasn't completely true, but then again her mother never did stand up for her. Of course Kagome's mother knew all about Kagome getting hurt, one time she even stood in the doorway and watched for a few moments.

I never. Mrs. Higurashi replied.

That's right. You never did anything, and that's why I can't stand you. You stood there while he hit me, you watched, I remember. Yet still you did nothing. The only reason I'm here tonight is so Souta doesn't have to live the nightmare I did. So he doesn't have to grow up not knowing what its like to have parents that come home and aren't drunk. That hate you for what you are. Your husband hid behind the excuse that I was a demon, the very part of the world that this society hates, but you know, for Souta he will just make something else up. Something different just so he can use my little brother as a punching bag! Kagome's temper flared up dangerously. Mrs. Higurashi looked at her daughter for a few moments, it looked like she was going to say something equally degrading back, but her lower lip quivered slightly.

all right. What do you want me to do? She asked through a dry, chocked sob.

To leave. Kagome replied sternly but glad that she had finally agreed.

Tears were beginning to well up in her eyes.

The Naoke city.



Yes, leave tonight.

The elder of the two left the room, Kagome sat back onto the couch, just staring at the table. Sighing Kagome, switched to sitting indian style, waiting for her mom and brother to come out so she could at least say good bye.

Kagome heard suddenly heard a loud thumping noise, stirring from her reverie she looked up, and there he was staring at her. The frightened thumping of her heart rapidly quickened.

A raspy growl escaped his throat. I thought I had gotten rid of you.

How did you find out I was here?! Kagome blurted out the first question that came to mind. Then it suddenly hit her, the little boy who had seen her earlier must have recognized her.

Ha! I know everything that goes on around here! He boomed. Kagome knew that he liked to act as though he was an all knowing all powerful god. She couldn't help the sarcastic look on her face which only managed to enrage him even more.

You think I'm funny? He asked harshly with his own distorted grin. Well, you know I can't tolerate that. And he came at her, charging. She managed to twist out of the way, but wasn't quick enough to dodge the next one. The large man grabbed her by her wrist and swung her around. The teenager could feel her wrist bend in an odd direction as she landed against the wall, wincing she bit down hard, and split her cheek open.

Damn.' She cursed mentally, as she tasted blood.

Her father walked over to her picked her up by the collar of her shirt so they where face to face. She could smell the rancid alcohol on his breath. You know what's so wrong with you? Your father spoiled you to know end, that no-good bastard, he was one of the worst men alive. I met him once you know, he was just as much of a pig as you are.

Kagome bristled at the insult to her father, she suddenly had a desire to kill this man in front of her. Not thinking the course that her actions would take her, Kagome spit the blood that had been pooling in her mouth right into his face. Enraged, the man hoisted her high into the air, and threw her directly in the wooden table, it splintered underneath the weight.


Kagome tried desperately to remember what Inuyasha had taught her but the harder she tried to remember anything it seemed to slip farther away. She figured she probably should have paid attention to what Inuyasha was telling rather than just staring at him.


Attempting to stand up she felt that her ankle was in the oddest direction, glancing down on it, the sight almost made her throw up. It lay twisted in an odd direction, that it normally should not have been.

Ignoring the pain she tried to stand up. She managed to hoist herself up so all of her weight was on her good leg. Looking up she saw him standing there laughing at her. She suddenly remembered something, something that every proper female should know, incase they were ever attacked by a man.

With Kagome's ankle like this there was know way she could get to him, but maybe then again maybe she wouldn't have to.

My father was not the pig, you are. Look at yourself, your nothing but a drunken asshole and a bastard. The girl growled. His face purpled with rage, and he ran out her, hands out stretched towards her throat. As he neared Kagome brought her knee up in one swift movement. He took in one sharp gasp, and slowly sank to the ground, but on the way down, he grabbed a fist full of Kagome's hair and dragged her down with him.

So you think that's funny do you?!




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Inuyasha was sitting in the open window sill looking out on the town. He could hear the loud cheers of the men down the hall as they had some sort of celebration. Scoffing at their ignorance, he turned his attention back towards the fresh air, and he caught the scent of blood, Kagome's blood.



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Kagome's step father had managed to regain his composure, but realised Kagome's hair. The teenager couldn't do much else than stand and watch as he raised his hand backwards and then brought it across her face, sending her sprawling.


Just what the fuck do you think you're doing?!?! A voice all to welcome, yelled.

Who the hell are you?



What the fuck are you doing in my house?!?

Enough with the damn small talk!! Inuyasha yelled, and Kagome heard the soft pads of his feet sounding against the floor as he charged. She heard a dull thud and then a louder resounding bang as a figured hit the wall. After several more moments of yells and cries, there was a final thud, as Kagome could feel the floor reverberate as another body crashed against it.

She then felt the footsteps coming closer. Then she could feel someone slip their arms underneath her figure and lift her up. She rolled her head side ways and saw Inuyasha staring back at her.

My hero. She muttered with a small smile before giving into the darkness clouding her thoughts.




A/N i was seriously considering ending it there but i felt so bad about this taking forever. so here ya go:






Kagome's throbbing headache aroused her from her sleep. Must find painkillers' she thought dumbly as she tried to sit up, but the pain that shot through her body forced her back down. Did I fall off a cliff?! She wondered, before the memories came back. Her stepfather, the table cracking against her back, everything.


Where am I? she groaned again.


You're awake! An enthusiastic voice called.

Kagome looked over to see a small girl sitting by her bed, it took a few seconds before it registered in her brain that this was one of the servant girls.

I am going to go get master Inuyasha, but don't worry, I will be back later with your dinner. The young girl scampered from the room, leaving Kagome slightly confused, but humored at the name Master Inuyasha. She wondered why nobody had made her call him that, she thought laughing quietly to herself, but quickly stopped. It felt like she had broken her entire rib cage.


A few minutes later a familiar figure appeared in the doorway.


He said huskily, Kagome noticed that for some reason that his usual scowling demeanor was no longer visual.


Kagome didn't really trust herself to say anything, for some reason her heart was pounding painfully, as she willed it to stop.


She watched as Inuyasha came over sat slowly down next to her head.


You look like shit. Was his best response to her condition.


Kagome couldn't help but laugh, but did so at a price, wincing as her chest quickly rose and fell. I feel like shit too, if that's any constellation prize. She said grimly, Well, give it to me straight, doc, what happened? Kagome's asked, smiling slightly.


Ok, your choice. You broke you ankle, your wrist hasn't quite healed because you sprained it pretty badly. Not to mention the scrapes and bruises, you've got a pretty nasty one on your face and stomach, we thought but you're ok and luckily, your ribs are only bruised, not broken and you probably have one hell of a headache.


Mmmm, ya really lucky aren't I, and your right about the headache.

After a few moments of silence, Kagome heard Inuyasha's voice cut into the peace.

Here it comes....'

Did you go momentarily insane?! What where you trying to do?!


What happened exactly?


All I know is that bastard was pounding you like some dummy when I arrived! What the hell where you thinking taking on a grown man?! He asked, furious that some one would do that to Kagome. Not to mention the fact that you lied to me!!


Kagome winced at his words; she hadn't deliberately lied, she just didn't want anyone to worry, but then she became offensive. Why would he care in the first place? Why would it matter to you any way?! It's my own business.

I care because, because you're my mothers slave! He responded, thinking of the best excuse he could, but it came out pretty lame anyway.

Kagome could only stare. So that's what she was, a slave. Her eyes turned to slits as she glared at the hanyou Her voice was deadly calm.

Inuyasha scoffed and left.



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For the next few weeks Kagome was able to just wander around the castle with a pair of crutches (did they even have crutches back then? well...now they do.)

She was exempt from any lessons, partly because she couldn't walk up and down that huge hill every day to see Kaede. Kagome's broken ankle wasn't fairing very well, mostly because she couldn't stay in bed every day like the house nurse had told her to.

Sango came to visit Kagome on a daily basis, which were the times when most of the miko's excursions occurred. Miroku came to visit Kagome as well. Kagome rarely got any visits from Inuyasha and when he did come see her it was always to deliver a message to Kagome from Queen Tashakio, the girl was often disappointed at there interactions. She didn't really want to admit that she was feeling something for the hothead, but the miko dismissed as a mere silly crush. Until later that evening.


The servant girl arrived like usual with her dinner, and tonight, she had brought bandages. Kagome supposed she was going to rewrap her ankle for her. She was also looking slightly amused.

What's so funny? Kagome asked, looking irritated, because she thought that the young girl was laughing about her.

N-nothing important. The girl stammered, turning red from embarrassment at being addressed directly.

Oh come on, tell me. A slightly smile now playing across Kagome's face.

Really, its nothing. The servant replied still looking flustered.

Is it about me? Kagome asked feigning hurt.

No! No! Nothing like that, well it is about you but I'm not laughing at you. The young girl suddenly realized that she had now trapped herself. Sighing, she began to explain herself.

Well, you see, what's so funny is that every single time I come give you your meal, Lord Inuyasha always asked me how you are feeling and I always tell him that you are improving. Except for last night when you out running around the castle all day and you had re-injured your ankle. When I told him so he seemed worried, and today he brought me these bandages and told me to rewrap your ankle. And the reason that I think its so funny is because as long as I have known Inuyasha, he hasn't acted worried about anyone other than his mother.

Kagome wasn't quite sure how to react, she was flattered and for some strange reason, happy, that he would care about her so much, plus she was also a little angry that he wouldn't come in here and say he's sorry for what he said to her. Just a slave am I? Ha! We'll see!'

Hey are you a servant here, or a slave? Kagome asked the girl. She looked very startled a the blunt question.

I'm a, a slave! The girl looked a little frightened, and curious at Kagome. Kagome didn't supply any answer to her question.


After the small girl left, Kagome sat and began to think. She never really knew it, well she knew it consciously, but never really thought about it. The status of a slave never really seemed permanent.

I'm really a slave.' Kagome thought to herself. It never quite struck her, the surreality of it all, that her masters could make her do anything that they wanted, they owned her. She wondered why in the world they would want her as a slave. The only thing they had her do was train. But for what?






Im going to leave it at there, not only because im so evil, but for the face that im falling asleep at my desk. its officially 3:28 in the morning and i feel so tired that i think im going to fall over.

i have one last comment before i post and then collapse in bed:

REVIEWERS!!!!!
IM SOOOOOOO SORRY!! PLEASE FOR GIVE ME FOR NOT POSTING FOR FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!

;_;


i dont want to make any promises because im afraid i might break them and i would feel terrible.

PLEASE R&R cause if u dont i will think that you all hate my story and that you never want to see it again and then i might be forced to delete it.


ok

signing out

-stargirl