Disclaimer: Do you people even read this??
*This story is dedicated to a friend who wishes to remain anonymous. I'm sorry Fate took everything away from you.
I Wish It Was Different
Ch. 7: "After The Well Was Sealed"
Kagome sat on the grass field that overlooked a village that Inu Yasha and the gang were staying at, without any of them
knowing. The intelligent woman knew that Inu Yasha couldn't smell things in the wind if she was down wind, or the wind
blew her sent behind her, and down wind she was.
The young, untrained, yet powerful miko marveled at the fact that, even though she knew the truth about Naraku, she still
hated Inu Yasha. *Why do I still hate him?* She questioned herself.
Kagome pondered that questioned, and her thoughts went to the not-to-long-ago moment when Inu Yasha almost begged to hug
her. She was stiff the whole time, and she felt like pushing him away from her and tearing the hanyou to shreds.
*Then why am I following him and the others?*
Kagome closed her eyes sadly. She did not want to hate Inu Yasha. But she couldn't forget how she felt when he held her.
Resentment and hatred. *Where did my love for him go?*
That answer laid within her memories of long ago. And they all came flooding back to her...
*Flashback*
The well shot up a pink light to the Heavens, and a powerful aura swished passed Kagome. She gasped when she felt the
amasing power that flowed through her. Kagome stood there for the longest time. Longer than she ever remembered.
Kagome looked at the arrow now embedded into the wood of the well. The powerful aura now fading away from it, until it
looked like an ordinary arrow. Kagome blinked as her vision became more blurry.
It took her a while to realize that she was crying. And even longer to realize that she will never see Sango, Shippou,
Miroku, even Kouga, and.... Inu Yasha ever again.
When it finally sank into her brain, Kagome let out a cry of pain and anguish as she dropped to her knees, hugged the well
as she cried.
It was night fall by the time Kagome finally got even a ΒΌ of her wits together, and she headed to the house.
"Taidai ima." Kagome called out with fake happiness.
"Kagome?" Her mother asked as she looked at her daughter.
"Hai, Okaa-san. Watashi wa Kagome. The.... the mission is complete.... and, uh, I-I'm home. For good this time. No more
going back to Sangoku Jidai. Nope. No more for me!" Kagome gave her mother a fake smile.
Mrs. Hiragashi knew her daughter was faking her smile. The wise woman also knew that the present time, no matter how much
she hated to admit it, would never be her true home. Her true home was in the Sangoku Jidai with all her friends, whom she
calls family.
When her mother didn't respond, Kagome continued.
"So, no more staying up at night, worrying about me. I'm home for good now. And I can finally get on with my life."
Mrs. Hiragashi said nothing, and hugged her daughter tightly. Then she spoke.
"Kagome. Only you know what is best for you. You are a grown woman now, and you must make decisions on your own. But I know
the past is your future, your home, Kagome. However, if this is what you want, I will stand by your side no matter what."
Kagome's mother let her go, and all Kagome could do was go up to her room, drop her backpack, fall on the bed and start
crying.
Years passed, and it was Kagome's 18th birthday. Balloons and colorful decorations filled the Hiragashi residents. Kagome
was in the living room, dancing with her friends, including Hojo.
The poor boy realized that he would never win Kagome's heart, for her heart, it seems, was always somewhere else. So he
settled for just being friends.
When everyone was tired of dancing, however, very authusiasticly happy, they all settled down for a big discussion.
"So Kagome, what college do you want to go to?" One of her friends asked. (I keep forgetting their names)
"Hmm. I'm not sure." Kagome relied.
"Well, how are your grades?" another one asked.
"Just barley passing."
"Uh oh! You're not thinking of HIM again, are you?" the third one asked.
Kagome's heart ached, but she hid it behind a smile.
"On, no! We're are long over with."
The situation was getting a bit uncomfortable for poor Kagome, and Hojo sensed this.
"So, how does it feel being 18?" he asked with a smile.
Kagome looked at her rescuer with a grateful smile.
"I don't know. Each time I turn another number, I don't have time to enjoy it until later on. And by then, I turn yet
another number."
Everyone laughed.
It was late at night, and Kagome still tossed and turned in her bed. Her thoughts resting on a certain hanyou. The poor
woman never got enough sleep after she left the past. So there was only one thing to do.
Kagome got her sleeping bag, pillow, and quietly left the house. And she went over to the shrine. Kagome hadn't been inside
the well house ever since that fateful day, but when she opened the sliding door, she felt a relief. Like she belonged.
Kagome spread her sleeping bag out next to the well, and saw the arrow above her. That was the last thing she saw before
she finally went to sleep.
The next day, Kagome rushed into the kitchen for breakfast. She saw a man sitting at the table.
"Hey, Jii-chan! You're back from the hospital."
The old man seemed to have snapped out of a trance, and he looked at her with a horrified expression. Kagome started to
worry.
"Daijobu, Jii-chan?"
Twice, the old man opened his mouth to answer, and twice, he failed. Finally, he spoke.
"Kagome-chan." the old man's voice was cracking with heavy emotion as he held his arms out to her. Kagome didn't hesitate
to reach out and hug him as he spoke.
"Kagome-chan. I have a birthday present for you, but it's not a good one. I have cancer in the brain."
Kagome snapped her head up to look at her grandfather. The old man continued in a slow voice as if his old years have
finally caught up with him.
"I'm too far along to be helped. But please listen to me, Kagome. I want you to get married to the grandson of a dear
friend of mine. The grandson's name is Shiganashi, Nigura. I'm sorry for doing this, Kagome, but I want to make sure that
when I leave this world, you are taken care of."
At first, Kagome was angry with her grandfather for setting up a marriage for her. But when she thought about it, she
thought why not? After all, her only love is in the past, probably enjoying his years with that walking dead person.
Plus, who would want to marry a defiled woman like her?
"Do you agree, Kagome?"
Before Kagome had time to think about it again, her mouth tricked her.
"I promise you, Jii-chan, we will be wedded before you die."
Kagome couldn't help but feel saddened despite the fact her grandfather was smiling down at her. Once again, Fate has a
cruel joke to play on her life.
Everything happened so fast, Kagome didn't know what was happening. Marriage arrangements were made, and everything was
set up and ready. One problem, the bride and groom haven't met.
Kagome nervously fiddled with her dress. It was a type of white party dress, spaghetti dress, and covered with red roses.
Buyo, Kagome's cat, meowed and jumped into her lap. Kagome giggled and stroked her fat cat.
The front door opened, and two men walked in. one was her grandfather, the other unknown. He had jet-black hair, and
chocolate brown eyes. He was fairly tall and muscular. Kagome's grandfather turned to his granddaughter, and spoke up
with a proud smile.
"Kagome? I would like you to meet your future husband, Shiganashi, Nigura."
"Please to meet you." He extended his hand to her, which she excepted.
A feeling of dread filled her body.
Kagome shook while she waited in the bridal room. She didn't know why, but something about Nigura scared her. Finaly,
Kagome decided it was just her imagination. But that didn't keep the feeling from going away.
Two weeks after the wedding (they haven't had their honeymoon yet), the worst happened. Kagome's grandfather passed away.
Kagome was so devastated that she couldn't even cry, or eat. She felt numb all over.
The one person who took care of her ever since her father died [1], was gone. Kagome had never felt so helpless, or so
much like an orphan, until now.
*At least he didn't have to suffer. She told herself.
After the funeral, and her grandfather's urn was placed in a family shrine [2], Kagome finally broke. He tears came pouring
out of her eyes like a dam just broke and all the water came flowing out.
The only comforting words Kagome got from her new husband, Nigura, was, "You need to get on with your life!"
Kagome sat eat in silence with her husband glaring at her. It was the night after the honeymoon, and Nigura found out
something about Kagome...
*Flashback*
"What the hell is this?! You're not a virgin?!"
"Gomen nasai. I'm not."
"You're grandfather told me you were!"
"H-He didn't know about the secret side of my life."
"How many men have you slept with?!"
Kagome couldn't believe his words. He was making it seem like she slept with everyone in the whole freak'n country of
Japan! A whore!
"One one!"
"Oh, yea? And who was this 'special' guy who you gave it to?!"
"Inu Yasha." Kagome answered quietly.
"What kind of name is that?!"
"What kind of name is Nigura?!"
Nigura glared at Kagome, and she sighed in defeat.
"Just get this over with!"
And Nigura grudgingly did.
*End of Flashback (did I just write that?!)*
Kagome was very thankful her home was still the shrine house. Her marriage would have been worse if it wasn't.
She also noticed Nigura take on a change of sudden mood swings. He would be fine on minute, and the next, he would be
raging mad!
This made Kagome very weary and stessed, so she tried not to upset him. But even the smallest things would set him off.
One example was when she was cleaning the kitchen.
Kagome was singing a song she learned from not so long ago ("Dearest" to be exact. I love that song! ^_^).
"Dammit, woman, will you stop making that noise! Face it! You can't sing!"
"Gomen nasai, Nigura-kun."
"Don't apologize! Just do as I say!"
Kagome threw the rag down on the counter in anger.
"I am NOT your slave!"
Nigura got mad and fiercely held the upper part of Kagome's arms as tightly as he could.
"I am the law now." Nigura told Kagome in a low, threatening voice. "You WILL do as I say, and you will have NO question
about it. I rule you now, whore!"
After the bastard said his statement, Nigura threw Kagome to the ground in a very hard manner. Kagome cried out in pain
and surprise when her head hit the floor. All Nigura did was walk around her and left her on the floor.
Buyo came up to her meowing and stroking her in comfort. She positioned herself in a sitting pose, still on the floor,
picked up Buyo, and started to cry.
"Kami-sama. What did I get myself into?!"
To Be Continued....
Ch. 8: "Misery"
"You better get down on your knees and beg for your life, bitch!"
And Kagome got on her knees, pleading, sobbing, and praying with all her might. At the same time, she cursed the hanyou
she once loved, Inu Yasha.
[1] In Japan, if the father of the family dies, it is usualy the mother's father who takes care of her and her childern.
[2] It is illigal to bury someone under the ground, due to the lack of land space. So, they place a dead loved one in a
shrine, with something that reminds them of that person.
AN: Okayz peoplez! Sorry it took so long to update! ff.net was giving me a whole load of trouble!!! Please read the
warning for the next chapter when it is posted!!! Byez!!
Hyperactive Kitsune: Well, personally, I am a IY+Kag fan. But I'm glad you like my made up character, Sanbi! ^_^
I already thought of the ending, however, I am stuck on one chapter of mine, which I'm going to ask for people's advice on.
So please be on the look out for it!! ^_^ But, you will find out in the next chapter exactly what Nigura did to
Kagome... BASTARD!! *ehm*
QueenPiscies: Thank you! By-the-way, do you have any stories you wrote?
Animaniac Girl: Yes, I agree! The baboon MUST DIE!!! ^_^ n-e-wayz, no I don't have any original lines, but just saying
what you are saying is just as good! ^_^ also yes, Inu Yasha and Kagome did do THAT! and i DEFIANTLY need your opinion
on a chapter I'm stuck on, so please send your review when the time comes!! I think most Kikyo haters like you will enjoy
that one. I better go to the next review before I give too much away! ^_^
arctic: okayz, Kagome is alive with all her souls, except the one Kikyo has. She is not a walking zombie, nor does she
need souls to survive. She is also 17 years old. Actually, the most confusing fic that I'm creating and am going to post
after this one is complete, is a fic called, "Minds of Insanity." That one is really confusing because it deals a lot
with the insane minds of the Inu Yasha gang, and phychology.
B-chan: Whyz everyone (except Hyperactive Kitsune) hating on Sanbi?!? T_T But thanx for reviewing!!! Can I also ask for
your opinion on a chapter I'm stuck on when I soon ask for it? Please?
firetiger: The next two chapters are about why Kagome hates Inu Yasha. But you will find out later on if she forgives
him or not!! ^_^
DemonBlade: Sorryz. But I said in the story, Kagome hates Inu Yasha more than Kikyo ever knew how to hate. I think thatz
why people want Kagome to forgive Inu Yasha.
Trunks Gal: Once again, why are you peoplez hating on my Sanbi?! Inu Yasha (for the time being ^_^) just feels sorryz for
her because she is lonely like *hint* Kikyo.
IF I MISSED ANYONE I APOLOGIES!! PLEASE FORGIVE ME!!!! _()
*This story is dedicated to a friend who wishes to remain anonymous. I'm sorry Fate took everything away from you.
I Wish It Was Different
Ch. 7: "After The Well Was Sealed"
Kagome sat on the grass field that overlooked a village that Inu Yasha and the gang were staying at, without any of them
knowing. The intelligent woman knew that Inu Yasha couldn't smell things in the wind if she was down wind, or the wind
blew her sent behind her, and down wind she was.
The young, untrained, yet powerful miko marveled at the fact that, even though she knew the truth about Naraku, she still
hated Inu Yasha. *Why do I still hate him?* She questioned herself.
Kagome pondered that questioned, and her thoughts went to the not-to-long-ago moment when Inu Yasha almost begged to hug
her. She was stiff the whole time, and she felt like pushing him away from her and tearing the hanyou to shreds.
*Then why am I following him and the others?*
Kagome closed her eyes sadly. She did not want to hate Inu Yasha. But she couldn't forget how she felt when he held her.
Resentment and hatred. *Where did my love for him go?*
That answer laid within her memories of long ago. And they all came flooding back to her...
*Flashback*
The well shot up a pink light to the Heavens, and a powerful aura swished passed Kagome. She gasped when she felt the
amasing power that flowed through her. Kagome stood there for the longest time. Longer than she ever remembered.
Kagome looked at the arrow now embedded into the wood of the well. The powerful aura now fading away from it, until it
looked like an ordinary arrow. Kagome blinked as her vision became more blurry.
It took her a while to realize that she was crying. And even longer to realize that she will never see Sango, Shippou,
Miroku, even Kouga, and.... Inu Yasha ever again.
When it finally sank into her brain, Kagome let out a cry of pain and anguish as she dropped to her knees, hugged the well
as she cried.
It was night fall by the time Kagome finally got even a ΒΌ of her wits together, and she headed to the house.
"Taidai ima." Kagome called out with fake happiness.
"Kagome?" Her mother asked as she looked at her daughter.
"Hai, Okaa-san. Watashi wa Kagome. The.... the mission is complete.... and, uh, I-I'm home. For good this time. No more
going back to Sangoku Jidai. Nope. No more for me!" Kagome gave her mother a fake smile.
Mrs. Hiragashi knew her daughter was faking her smile. The wise woman also knew that the present time, no matter how much
she hated to admit it, would never be her true home. Her true home was in the Sangoku Jidai with all her friends, whom she
calls family.
When her mother didn't respond, Kagome continued.
"So, no more staying up at night, worrying about me. I'm home for good now. And I can finally get on with my life."
Mrs. Hiragashi said nothing, and hugged her daughter tightly. Then she spoke.
"Kagome. Only you know what is best for you. You are a grown woman now, and you must make decisions on your own. But I know
the past is your future, your home, Kagome. However, if this is what you want, I will stand by your side no matter what."
Kagome's mother let her go, and all Kagome could do was go up to her room, drop her backpack, fall on the bed and start
crying.
Years passed, and it was Kagome's 18th birthday. Balloons and colorful decorations filled the Hiragashi residents. Kagome
was in the living room, dancing with her friends, including Hojo.
The poor boy realized that he would never win Kagome's heart, for her heart, it seems, was always somewhere else. So he
settled for just being friends.
When everyone was tired of dancing, however, very authusiasticly happy, they all settled down for a big discussion.
"So Kagome, what college do you want to go to?" One of her friends asked. (I keep forgetting their names)
"Hmm. I'm not sure." Kagome relied.
"Well, how are your grades?" another one asked.
"Just barley passing."
"Uh oh! You're not thinking of HIM again, are you?" the third one asked.
Kagome's heart ached, but she hid it behind a smile.
"On, no! We're are long over with."
The situation was getting a bit uncomfortable for poor Kagome, and Hojo sensed this.
"So, how does it feel being 18?" he asked with a smile.
Kagome looked at her rescuer with a grateful smile.
"I don't know. Each time I turn another number, I don't have time to enjoy it until later on. And by then, I turn yet
another number."
Everyone laughed.
It was late at night, and Kagome still tossed and turned in her bed. Her thoughts resting on a certain hanyou. The poor
woman never got enough sleep after she left the past. So there was only one thing to do.
Kagome got her sleeping bag, pillow, and quietly left the house. And she went over to the shrine. Kagome hadn't been inside
the well house ever since that fateful day, but when she opened the sliding door, she felt a relief. Like she belonged.
Kagome spread her sleeping bag out next to the well, and saw the arrow above her. That was the last thing she saw before
she finally went to sleep.
The next day, Kagome rushed into the kitchen for breakfast. She saw a man sitting at the table.
"Hey, Jii-chan! You're back from the hospital."
The old man seemed to have snapped out of a trance, and he looked at her with a horrified expression. Kagome started to
worry.
"Daijobu, Jii-chan?"
Twice, the old man opened his mouth to answer, and twice, he failed. Finally, he spoke.
"Kagome-chan." the old man's voice was cracking with heavy emotion as he held his arms out to her. Kagome didn't hesitate
to reach out and hug him as he spoke.
"Kagome-chan. I have a birthday present for you, but it's not a good one. I have cancer in the brain."
Kagome snapped her head up to look at her grandfather. The old man continued in a slow voice as if his old years have
finally caught up with him.
"I'm too far along to be helped. But please listen to me, Kagome. I want you to get married to the grandson of a dear
friend of mine. The grandson's name is Shiganashi, Nigura. I'm sorry for doing this, Kagome, but I want to make sure that
when I leave this world, you are taken care of."
At first, Kagome was angry with her grandfather for setting up a marriage for her. But when she thought about it, she
thought why not? After all, her only love is in the past, probably enjoying his years with that walking dead person.
Plus, who would want to marry a defiled woman like her?
"Do you agree, Kagome?"
Before Kagome had time to think about it again, her mouth tricked her.
"I promise you, Jii-chan, we will be wedded before you die."
Kagome couldn't help but feel saddened despite the fact her grandfather was smiling down at her. Once again, Fate has a
cruel joke to play on her life.
Everything happened so fast, Kagome didn't know what was happening. Marriage arrangements were made, and everything was
set up and ready. One problem, the bride and groom haven't met.
Kagome nervously fiddled with her dress. It was a type of white party dress, spaghetti dress, and covered with red roses.
Buyo, Kagome's cat, meowed and jumped into her lap. Kagome giggled and stroked her fat cat.
The front door opened, and two men walked in. one was her grandfather, the other unknown. He had jet-black hair, and
chocolate brown eyes. He was fairly tall and muscular. Kagome's grandfather turned to his granddaughter, and spoke up
with a proud smile.
"Kagome? I would like you to meet your future husband, Shiganashi, Nigura."
"Please to meet you." He extended his hand to her, which she excepted.
A feeling of dread filled her body.
Kagome shook while she waited in the bridal room. She didn't know why, but something about Nigura scared her. Finaly,
Kagome decided it was just her imagination. But that didn't keep the feeling from going away.
Two weeks after the wedding (they haven't had their honeymoon yet), the worst happened. Kagome's grandfather passed away.
Kagome was so devastated that she couldn't even cry, or eat. She felt numb all over.
The one person who took care of her ever since her father died [1], was gone. Kagome had never felt so helpless, or so
much like an orphan, until now.
*At least he didn't have to suffer. She told herself.
After the funeral, and her grandfather's urn was placed in a family shrine [2], Kagome finally broke. He tears came pouring
out of her eyes like a dam just broke and all the water came flowing out.
The only comforting words Kagome got from her new husband, Nigura, was, "You need to get on with your life!"
Kagome sat eat in silence with her husband glaring at her. It was the night after the honeymoon, and Nigura found out
something about Kagome...
*Flashback*
"What the hell is this?! You're not a virgin?!"
"Gomen nasai. I'm not."
"You're grandfather told me you were!"
"H-He didn't know about the secret side of my life."
"How many men have you slept with?!"
Kagome couldn't believe his words. He was making it seem like she slept with everyone in the whole freak'n country of
Japan! A whore!
"One one!"
"Oh, yea? And who was this 'special' guy who you gave it to?!"
"Inu Yasha." Kagome answered quietly.
"What kind of name is that?!"
"What kind of name is Nigura?!"
Nigura glared at Kagome, and she sighed in defeat.
"Just get this over with!"
And Nigura grudgingly did.
*End of Flashback (did I just write that?!)*
Kagome was very thankful her home was still the shrine house. Her marriage would have been worse if it wasn't.
She also noticed Nigura take on a change of sudden mood swings. He would be fine on minute, and the next, he would be
raging mad!
This made Kagome very weary and stessed, so she tried not to upset him. But even the smallest things would set him off.
One example was when she was cleaning the kitchen.
Kagome was singing a song she learned from not so long ago ("Dearest" to be exact. I love that song! ^_^).
"Dammit, woman, will you stop making that noise! Face it! You can't sing!"
"Gomen nasai, Nigura-kun."
"Don't apologize! Just do as I say!"
Kagome threw the rag down on the counter in anger.
"I am NOT your slave!"
Nigura got mad and fiercely held the upper part of Kagome's arms as tightly as he could.
"I am the law now." Nigura told Kagome in a low, threatening voice. "You WILL do as I say, and you will have NO question
about it. I rule you now, whore!"
After the bastard said his statement, Nigura threw Kagome to the ground in a very hard manner. Kagome cried out in pain
and surprise when her head hit the floor. All Nigura did was walk around her and left her on the floor.
Buyo came up to her meowing and stroking her in comfort. She positioned herself in a sitting pose, still on the floor,
picked up Buyo, and started to cry.
"Kami-sama. What did I get myself into?!"
To Be Continued....
Ch. 8: "Misery"
"You better get down on your knees and beg for your life, bitch!"
And Kagome got on her knees, pleading, sobbing, and praying with all her might. At the same time, she cursed the hanyou
she once loved, Inu Yasha.
[1] In Japan, if the father of the family dies, it is usualy the mother's father who takes care of her and her childern.
[2] It is illigal to bury someone under the ground, due to the lack of land space. So, they place a dead loved one in a
shrine, with something that reminds them of that person.
AN: Okayz peoplez! Sorry it took so long to update! ff.net was giving me a whole load of trouble!!! Please read the
warning for the next chapter when it is posted!!! Byez!!
Hyperactive Kitsune: Well, personally, I am a IY+Kag fan. But I'm glad you like my made up character, Sanbi! ^_^
I already thought of the ending, however, I am stuck on one chapter of mine, which I'm going to ask for people's advice on.
So please be on the look out for it!! ^_^ But, you will find out in the next chapter exactly what Nigura did to
Kagome... BASTARD!! *ehm*
QueenPiscies: Thank you! By-the-way, do you have any stories you wrote?
Animaniac Girl: Yes, I agree! The baboon MUST DIE!!! ^_^ n-e-wayz, no I don't have any original lines, but just saying
what you are saying is just as good! ^_^ also yes, Inu Yasha and Kagome did do THAT! and i DEFIANTLY need your opinion
on a chapter I'm stuck on, so please send your review when the time comes!! I think most Kikyo haters like you will enjoy
that one. I better go to the next review before I give too much away! ^_^
arctic: okayz, Kagome is alive with all her souls, except the one Kikyo has. She is not a walking zombie, nor does she
need souls to survive. She is also 17 years old. Actually, the most confusing fic that I'm creating and am going to post
after this one is complete, is a fic called, "Minds of Insanity." That one is really confusing because it deals a lot
with the insane minds of the Inu Yasha gang, and phychology.
B-chan: Whyz everyone (except Hyperactive Kitsune) hating on Sanbi?!? T_T But thanx for reviewing!!! Can I also ask for
your opinion on a chapter I'm stuck on when I soon ask for it? Please?
firetiger: The next two chapters are about why Kagome hates Inu Yasha. But you will find out later on if she forgives
him or not!! ^_^
DemonBlade: Sorryz. But I said in the story, Kagome hates Inu Yasha more than Kikyo ever knew how to hate. I think thatz
why people want Kagome to forgive Inu Yasha.
Trunks Gal: Once again, why are you peoplez hating on my Sanbi?! Inu Yasha (for the time being ^_^) just feels sorryz for
her because she is lonely like *hint* Kikyo.
IF I MISSED ANYONE I APOLOGIES!! PLEASE FORGIVE ME!!!! _()
