Author: Wandering Gypsy a.k.a. RC Tanoshii
Rating: PG-13 b/c of death and swears
Show: Inuyasha
Main Character: Kagome, Sesshomaru, and Naraku
Pairing: Kagome/Sesshomaru
aghast/romance
Summary: Kagome has made a vow. How far will she go to finish her mission? She never
expected someone to show her that demons have hearts, just like humans. What will she do when
she falls in love with one? Pain and grief is part of her world, but what happens when the man or
demon of her dreams takes it away? AU. R&R!
A New Way of Living
Chapter 1
Meeting of Enemies
"Watch it, wrench!" Inuyasha growled as he plowed over the black haired girl in his path. Totally
ignoring her outraged cry, he walked into his class, late as usual. Flustered, the girl picked up her
books and papers, flung her hair back over her shoulder, and braced herself to go after him. She
was wearing the normal school outfit, but seemed to be so different at the same time. She looked
at the door where the silver-haired boy walked into. The jerk! What gives him the right! The girl
glared at the door and began to stomp over there.
"Who are you?" A quiet voice asked from behind her, making her jump. Miroku grinned slightly
at the new girl's startled looks. She had gained the expression of a deer in the headlights.
Chuckling softly, he held out his hand. " Pardon me. My name is Miroku."
Kagome looked down at the outstretched hand. She was surprised to see the boy behind her.
Somehow...there is more to this school then meets the eye. I have felt two great powers
already...is one my target? Cautiously she took his hand and shook it. No feeling of disgust. He
is no demon. "My name is Kagome Higurashi, the new transfer student."
"Well, Kagome, I must apologize about my friend, Inuyasha's rudeness. He is...difficult at times."
Kagome's eyes widened slightly at the thought. Could this man truly be a friend of a half breed?
Since controlling her reactions was a vital part of her act, Kagome managed to hid her true
thoughts and act like the clueless teenager. But still a thought nagged her mind as she smiled at
the boy. Could he be helping the target?
A wave of sadness washed over Miroku at the familiar and yet strange smile. It was like she was
warring with happiness and caution. Only one girl that Miroku know could smile like that. As they
walked into the class, Miroku could remember exactly who that was. Slumped in his seat, he
ignored the teacher, who was introducing Kagome, and quietly drowned in his memories of her.
"Aw, Come on!" A ten year old Miroku whined. The girl in front of him looked cautiously at the already lecherous boy. You can never trust a lecher, her mama aid.
"No Miroku. I can't trust you!" The girl stated firmly. Jumping to her feet she started to walk away when Miroku placed a hand on her arm.
"But, I promise that my heart is held by you. I will never, swear on my life, cheat on you with another girl if you will." The young Miroku looked into the girls eyes. A wave of happiness flooded over him, when the girl said in a hesitant voice, " Oh...promise?"
"Promise." Right before he hugged her, she smiled in that unique way.
Three Years Later
"But you can't be leaving!" An older Miroku said with tears rolling down his face. His first and only love stood in front of him, looking up at him sadly. She leaned forward and kissed him on the cheek.
"I will come back. Love me and keep your promise until then." With that his Sango left.
He never broke that promise, hadn't even felt the urge. Sure the girls liked him and tried to get
him to , but he refused. His heart was taken and without his heart, his lecherous ways were done.
But the day he had gotten the phone call, his stolen heart was shattered. Sango was dead. After
that he lost all will to go on, until Inuyasha who also lost a love, told him other wise. Sango
would kill him if he gave up living. The popular Miroku turned into a loner and changed. Now his
best friend, helper through the hard times, was Inuyasha Tiayoukia.
"Miroku...MIROKU HOUSI!" Jumping, Miroku looked up at the livid teacher. Puzzled, Miroku
scratched the back of his head.
"Um...aren't you suppose to be teaching?" Inuyasha watched as his best friend, his only friend,
started charming the teacher. Somehow, Miroku's ability to escape trouble amazed him. Speaking
of which...who was that girl he walk in with. Studying the girl, he noticed something familiar.
What was it? Just then the girl turned to face him. It couldn't be! The girl had Kikyo's face!
Kagome turned away from the shocked half-breed. What was it with this school? Demons and
half-breeds all over. Controlling her hate for the dispicable creatures (AN: Not just the half-breeds
k? Demons too) she stared at the rambling teacher. It was quiet amusing to see the teacher be
charmed into giving Miroku slack. Just then the door opened and in walked an older boy.
Looking up into cold amber eyes, Kagome felt her jaw drop. It couldn't be. There was her target,
Sesshomaru Taiyoukia.
More soon....
Wandering Gypsy: I wish to thanks Moonwind for Kagome's last name. I would have never been able to spell it with out ya. I have read some of your stories, but have been unable to review...sorry. I wish you luck on the rewriting or editing of your 'Do Not Forget Me' story. I would love to read it.
AN: I am not making Miroku so...perverted. Sorry if you wanted it other wise. Inuyasha is out of character but he will be a little more normal next chapter. Another warning that this is not a happy ending. Please R&R like you should...^-^...don't expect such fast updates though. If you don't like it I will blame it on my age. I am after all only fourteen.
