Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha or any of the other characters. I actually feel sorry for him when Kagome sits him, even if I think its funny.
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Chapter 2
Kikyo growled lowly in her throat, looking agrivated and more ticked off then usual. She repeatedly looked at her watch as seconds ticked away on the morning after Sakura's birthday, the day before. She mumbled to herself, the toe of her shoe tapping along with the ticking of the watch. "What is taking that little brat so long! I have better things to do this morning to wait around for Inuyasha's stupid brat of a daughter that his pitiful and ugly dead wife had to name Saku-"
"I'm coming, mother!" called a childlike voice from the stairs, as tiny little shoes could be heard rushing down them. In a matter of seconds, a blur of black, blue, and gold could be seen at the bottom of the stairs, a big grin on her face. Her ebony black hair was put up in tiny pigtails, making her look even cuter then she normally did when her hair was down. Her emerald eyes flashed with excitement and happiness that normally couldn't be found in them. Overall, it didn't seem that this happy and very cheerful looking school girl could be the 6 year old daughter of Asano Inuyasha and his deceased wife, Asano Kagome.
A tiny giggle could be heard from behind Kikyo, who looked even more agrivated then before. A set of amber eyes appeared out from behind Kikyo's ugly purple skirt, the young girl's raven black hair pulled back in a ponytail. Her hands were covering her mouth, trying to quiet her giggles at the sight of her step/half-sister about to be scolded for being late by her mother. "Sak-baka is in trouble!! Sak-baka is in trouble!!" Her childlike voice sang, her amber eyes dancing with laughter.
Sakura just stuck her tongue out at Naoko, her grin not disappearing from her face. Nothing could ruin this happy day for her. She just knew that her wish had come true. It just had to. She looked up at her step-mother, still grinning happily which seemed to make Kikyo even more agrivated and a little angry. Sakura covered her small ears as her step-mother began to yell at her, her grin slightly fading from her face.
"You stupid child! You know that we cannot be late today and yet you were even later then usual. I have had enough of this, you little brat. The only reason I put up with you is because of Inuyasha. If it weren't for him, I would of had you thrown out of this house the second I married him. And that brother of yours, the little annoying toddler. I can't believe your mother left something that...that...that...ugly and disgusting in this world before she left you all alone. Seems like she didn't even want you or your brother. Just like I don't want you. Your nothing but an unwanted, annoying, hated, and ugly little brat of a child. No one wants you. NO one!!" Kikyo shouted, her brown eyes flashing angrily as she stared at the 6 year old child she hated more then anything.
"People do want me! Mommy wanted me! Mommy loved me! So does Uncle Fluffy and cousin Rin! Uncle Souta and Tai-sama! People do love me! Touya and daddy love me! Daddy doesn't love you! He only wants you because you look like mommy! You aren't like mommy though! Mommy was a goddess! Your a wicked witch!" screamed Sakura, her eyes glassy with tears.
Kikyo couldn't take it anymore. So she walked right up to Sakura and slapped her hard across the face, her eyes showing more hatred for the child then ever before. A smirk formed on her face, hearing the delightful sound of skin meeting skin. She then shouted angrily. "Wicked witch, am I? It is more like your mother, Kagome, is a witch and I am a goddess. She seduced your father and took him from me. But now she is gone and I am here. The great part about that is that you can't do anything about it. And one more thing! I am not your mother. Never call me mother again. I am Kikyo or Kikyo-sama to you."
A cry of pain could be heard from Sakura as she touched her cheek and whimpered loudly, tears streaking her cheeks. She ignored what her step-mother said, only focusing on the pain and getting her father to come to her. Everything would be alright once Inuyasha was there. She then fell to the ground whailing, her voice carrying throughout the mansion. It wouldn't be long before Inuyasha would come running, wanting to see what was wrong with his daughter.
And that is exactly what happened as Asano Inuyasha rushed into the grand hall, hearing Sakura's whailing from the other side of the house. He ran over to his daughter, hugging her tightly as he looked up at Kikyo angrily. "What happened?" he said in a tone that could not be argued with. He didn't like hearing his daughter cry, even though he hardly ever payed attention to her. It was his son who he cared about and the baby that would be born soon into this very family. He didn't want it to be born into a family where fighting and screaming was allowed.
Kikyo swallowed nervously and put on her caring mother mask, kneeling beside her husband while placing a hand on his shoulder. She then spoke in the most concerned and motherly tone that she possessed. "She fell and hurt herself, the poor thing. I was telling her of how clumsy she could be sometimes when she started crying, since she didn't want to listen to me. I think she will listen to you, since you are her father and I am only her step-mother. I can never replace her birth mother who was such a kind and good person." She put on a sad smile that seemed so fake that it almost made Kikyo throw up in disgust.
Inuyasha bought it though, knowing how true Kikyo was about Sakura being clumsy. He sighs and turns his gaze from Kikyo to the now silently crying Sakura in his arms. He looks at her sternly and says in a serious voice. "Sakura, how many times must I tell you that you must listen to your step-mother. I can't always come running when you need somebody to comfort you after you fall and hurt yourself. I am sure you are fine, sweetie. Now stand up and give me one of those smiles that can only be challenged by your mother." He nudges Sakura slightly, trying his best to try to get her to stop crying. He never was good at cheering her up. That was always Kagome's job.
Sakura hiccups and looks up at her father, trying to smile best she could. Her cheek was throbbing and it hurt her, both physically and emotionally. She was used to this sort of treatment, since her step-mother took out all her fustration and anger out on Sakura whenever she was around. Sakura would usually just bow her head and cry silently, doing her best to ignore what her step-mother was shouting. Today was different because she wanted her father there. She needed to know that he still loved her and mommy. She had to know because if he didn't, she would find mommy and go live with her. She would bring Tooya too. Then she and Tooya would be safe forever.
Doing her best to smile, Sakura stared at her father intensely with intelligence way past anyone her own age. She had more of a mind of a 12 year old then a 6 year old. This is what happened when one of your parents was a youkai and the other a miko. She was a full blooded inu-youkai at heart, even though her father was a hanyou or half-youkai/half-human. She was also a miko, or priestess, like her mother. Uncle Souta had told her that her mother's miko blood had helped her become a full blooded youkai, since her mother herself wasn't really technically human. This didn't make her mother a youkai either, since that was proven when her mother died giving birth to her brother. It was complicated and Uncle Souta had told her that he would explain more when she was older.
WIth those last thoughts in mind, Sakura spoke, her voice way more mature then it usually is. "Daddy, do you still love mommy, Tooya and me?"
Inuyasha's face went from stern to shocked in a matter of seconds, at how mature his 6 year old daughter sounded at that very moment. Kikyo wasn't far behind, since her eyes showed her shock more then her usually and always emotionless face. Inuyasha just didn't know how to answer, since he couldn't just say yes which was the first answer that snapped into his head. He did love Kikyo but he would always love Kagome more, even though he turned his back on her when she wad dieing. With that thought in mind, Inuyasha took a deep breath and replied, hugging his daughter lightly. "I do still love mommy, Saku. She was an angel sent from heaven. She touched this world and our hearts in many ways, especially this families'. Tragically, she is not with us anymore. The heavens grew jealous of us and took her away, with a smile on her always smiling face. She left behind two things for us to remember her by. Do you know what they are?"
Sakura shook her head, intrigued by how her father was explaining her mother's death for the first time to her or anyone. It was totally different of how Uncle Fluffy explained it, since he left no parts out. She wondered if he was not telling the whole truth, thinking she wouldn't understand. She had to know but she would after she found out what the two things her mother left behind were.
Inuyasha smiled and laughed slightly, hugging her closer. He continued, his voice holding love and compassion for once in a long time. "She left behind you and Tooya, two of her own little angels. She loved you two with all her heart. Just like I do. She left you two to touch the world in ways she couldn't, hoping you would be able to complete it throughout your own life, unlike hers which ended so quickly. I don't think she had any regrets except one. She wasn't able to be a mother to you or to see you grow up since she wouldn't be with us anymore. That is why I think she sent Kikyo, an angel in her own right. She would complete your mother's quest and be the mother that you guys deserved, since mommy couldn't be with you anymore. Know that your mother, Kikyo, and I, love you, your brother, and little Naoko all very much."
Kikyo smiled and nodded her head, trying not to gag at the words Inuyasha said about her. She was an angel, thankful that he finally admitted it. But she was no substitute mother. No way would she be that little brat's mother. She could never be that little brat's mother. It would never be possible. She was Kikyo, Inuyasha's wife and mother of Naoko and hopefully a little baby boy.
Sakura nodded her small head, surprised at the rest of her father's answer. It was not how she thought his answer would be. It was different and that bothered her, making her wonder what her father was not telling her. Biting her lip, she decided she should ask him her last question before he came up with the I have to go excuse. Quickly, she blurted it out with curiousity creeping into her voice.. "Daddy, why did you turn away from mommy on the day she died?"
Inuyasha stared at his daughter again in shock, not knowing how to reply to this question. He had to get out of it quick and looked down at his watch, thankful for once he had a different excuse then I have to go. He licked his lips and spoke, his voice impassive. "I'm sorry Saku but time is not on our side this mornin. It is a quarter past 8 and I am late to work while you are almost late to school. Now off with you and we will finish this later." He stops and turns to Kikyo, looking at her sternly. "Kikyo dear, you must take them to school this morning since I am already very late to my business meeting that started 10 minutes ago." He stops and kisses Kikyo, Sakura, and Naoko on the cheeks, smiling. "Have a good day all of you." With that he runs from the room, knowing he has to be fast if he doesn't want to be too late to the meeting.
Sakura and Naoko both call out after him, waving and jumping up and down. "Bye daddy!!"
Kikyo frowns and sighs in an annoyed tone before turning to the two 6 year olds. "Stop that nonsense and get into the damn car outside now, you little brats." she barked with anger.
Sakura and Naoko gladly listened, running out the open front door and into the open car, which is being held open by their butler Myoga. Kikyo follows them at a much slower pace, grumbling to herself as she walks over to the car and climbs in after glaring at the butler. This causes the girls to giggle, knowing how annoyed and cranky Kikyo gets in the morning around them. Kikyo barked one last command before they headed out. "To the elementry school on the double, Jenji." With that, the car was switched from park into drive and sped off in the direction of the elementry school.
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Hope you liked it. I had planned it to be longer but for now it will have to due. Until later.
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Chapter 2
Kikyo growled lowly in her throat, looking agrivated and more ticked off then usual. She repeatedly looked at her watch as seconds ticked away on the morning after Sakura's birthday, the day before. She mumbled to herself, the toe of her shoe tapping along with the ticking of the watch. "What is taking that little brat so long! I have better things to do this morning to wait around for Inuyasha's stupid brat of a daughter that his pitiful and ugly dead wife had to name Saku-"
"I'm coming, mother!" called a childlike voice from the stairs, as tiny little shoes could be heard rushing down them. In a matter of seconds, a blur of black, blue, and gold could be seen at the bottom of the stairs, a big grin on her face. Her ebony black hair was put up in tiny pigtails, making her look even cuter then she normally did when her hair was down. Her emerald eyes flashed with excitement and happiness that normally couldn't be found in them. Overall, it didn't seem that this happy and very cheerful looking school girl could be the 6 year old daughter of Asano Inuyasha and his deceased wife, Asano Kagome.
A tiny giggle could be heard from behind Kikyo, who looked even more agrivated then before. A set of amber eyes appeared out from behind Kikyo's ugly purple skirt, the young girl's raven black hair pulled back in a ponytail. Her hands were covering her mouth, trying to quiet her giggles at the sight of her step/half-sister about to be scolded for being late by her mother. "Sak-baka is in trouble!! Sak-baka is in trouble!!" Her childlike voice sang, her amber eyes dancing with laughter.
Sakura just stuck her tongue out at Naoko, her grin not disappearing from her face. Nothing could ruin this happy day for her. She just knew that her wish had come true. It just had to. She looked up at her step-mother, still grinning happily which seemed to make Kikyo even more agrivated and a little angry. Sakura covered her small ears as her step-mother began to yell at her, her grin slightly fading from her face.
"You stupid child! You know that we cannot be late today and yet you were even later then usual. I have had enough of this, you little brat. The only reason I put up with you is because of Inuyasha. If it weren't for him, I would of had you thrown out of this house the second I married him. And that brother of yours, the little annoying toddler. I can't believe your mother left something that...that...that...ugly and disgusting in this world before she left you all alone. Seems like she didn't even want you or your brother. Just like I don't want you. Your nothing but an unwanted, annoying, hated, and ugly little brat of a child. No one wants you. NO one!!" Kikyo shouted, her brown eyes flashing angrily as she stared at the 6 year old child she hated more then anything.
"People do want me! Mommy wanted me! Mommy loved me! So does Uncle Fluffy and cousin Rin! Uncle Souta and Tai-sama! People do love me! Touya and daddy love me! Daddy doesn't love you! He only wants you because you look like mommy! You aren't like mommy though! Mommy was a goddess! Your a wicked witch!" screamed Sakura, her eyes glassy with tears.
Kikyo couldn't take it anymore. So she walked right up to Sakura and slapped her hard across the face, her eyes showing more hatred for the child then ever before. A smirk formed on her face, hearing the delightful sound of skin meeting skin. She then shouted angrily. "Wicked witch, am I? It is more like your mother, Kagome, is a witch and I am a goddess. She seduced your father and took him from me. But now she is gone and I am here. The great part about that is that you can't do anything about it. And one more thing! I am not your mother. Never call me mother again. I am Kikyo or Kikyo-sama to you."
A cry of pain could be heard from Sakura as she touched her cheek and whimpered loudly, tears streaking her cheeks. She ignored what her step-mother said, only focusing on the pain and getting her father to come to her. Everything would be alright once Inuyasha was there. She then fell to the ground whailing, her voice carrying throughout the mansion. It wouldn't be long before Inuyasha would come running, wanting to see what was wrong with his daughter.
And that is exactly what happened as Asano Inuyasha rushed into the grand hall, hearing Sakura's whailing from the other side of the house. He ran over to his daughter, hugging her tightly as he looked up at Kikyo angrily. "What happened?" he said in a tone that could not be argued with. He didn't like hearing his daughter cry, even though he hardly ever payed attention to her. It was his son who he cared about and the baby that would be born soon into this very family. He didn't want it to be born into a family where fighting and screaming was allowed.
Kikyo swallowed nervously and put on her caring mother mask, kneeling beside her husband while placing a hand on his shoulder. She then spoke in the most concerned and motherly tone that she possessed. "She fell and hurt herself, the poor thing. I was telling her of how clumsy she could be sometimes when she started crying, since she didn't want to listen to me. I think she will listen to you, since you are her father and I am only her step-mother. I can never replace her birth mother who was such a kind and good person." She put on a sad smile that seemed so fake that it almost made Kikyo throw up in disgust.
Inuyasha bought it though, knowing how true Kikyo was about Sakura being clumsy. He sighs and turns his gaze from Kikyo to the now silently crying Sakura in his arms. He looks at her sternly and says in a serious voice. "Sakura, how many times must I tell you that you must listen to your step-mother. I can't always come running when you need somebody to comfort you after you fall and hurt yourself. I am sure you are fine, sweetie. Now stand up and give me one of those smiles that can only be challenged by your mother." He nudges Sakura slightly, trying his best to try to get her to stop crying. He never was good at cheering her up. That was always Kagome's job.
Sakura hiccups and looks up at her father, trying to smile best she could. Her cheek was throbbing and it hurt her, both physically and emotionally. She was used to this sort of treatment, since her step-mother took out all her fustration and anger out on Sakura whenever she was around. Sakura would usually just bow her head and cry silently, doing her best to ignore what her step-mother was shouting. Today was different because she wanted her father there. She needed to know that he still loved her and mommy. She had to know because if he didn't, she would find mommy and go live with her. She would bring Tooya too. Then she and Tooya would be safe forever.
Doing her best to smile, Sakura stared at her father intensely with intelligence way past anyone her own age. She had more of a mind of a 12 year old then a 6 year old. This is what happened when one of your parents was a youkai and the other a miko. She was a full blooded inu-youkai at heart, even though her father was a hanyou or half-youkai/half-human. She was also a miko, or priestess, like her mother. Uncle Souta had told her that her mother's miko blood had helped her become a full blooded youkai, since her mother herself wasn't really technically human. This didn't make her mother a youkai either, since that was proven when her mother died giving birth to her brother. It was complicated and Uncle Souta had told her that he would explain more when she was older.
WIth those last thoughts in mind, Sakura spoke, her voice way more mature then it usually is. "Daddy, do you still love mommy, Tooya and me?"
Inuyasha's face went from stern to shocked in a matter of seconds, at how mature his 6 year old daughter sounded at that very moment. Kikyo wasn't far behind, since her eyes showed her shock more then her usually and always emotionless face. Inuyasha just didn't know how to answer, since he couldn't just say yes which was the first answer that snapped into his head. He did love Kikyo but he would always love Kagome more, even though he turned his back on her when she wad dieing. With that thought in mind, Inuyasha took a deep breath and replied, hugging his daughter lightly. "I do still love mommy, Saku. She was an angel sent from heaven. She touched this world and our hearts in many ways, especially this families'. Tragically, she is not with us anymore. The heavens grew jealous of us and took her away, with a smile on her always smiling face. She left behind two things for us to remember her by. Do you know what they are?"
Sakura shook her head, intrigued by how her father was explaining her mother's death for the first time to her or anyone. It was totally different of how Uncle Fluffy explained it, since he left no parts out. She wondered if he was not telling the whole truth, thinking she wouldn't understand. She had to know but she would after she found out what the two things her mother left behind were.
Inuyasha smiled and laughed slightly, hugging her closer. He continued, his voice holding love and compassion for once in a long time. "She left behind you and Tooya, two of her own little angels. She loved you two with all her heart. Just like I do. She left you two to touch the world in ways she couldn't, hoping you would be able to complete it throughout your own life, unlike hers which ended so quickly. I don't think she had any regrets except one. She wasn't able to be a mother to you or to see you grow up since she wouldn't be with us anymore. That is why I think she sent Kikyo, an angel in her own right. She would complete your mother's quest and be the mother that you guys deserved, since mommy couldn't be with you anymore. Know that your mother, Kikyo, and I, love you, your brother, and little Naoko all very much."
Kikyo smiled and nodded her head, trying not to gag at the words Inuyasha said about her. She was an angel, thankful that he finally admitted it. But she was no substitute mother. No way would she be that little brat's mother. She could never be that little brat's mother. It would never be possible. She was Kikyo, Inuyasha's wife and mother of Naoko and hopefully a little baby boy.
Sakura nodded her small head, surprised at the rest of her father's answer. It was not how she thought his answer would be. It was different and that bothered her, making her wonder what her father was not telling her. Biting her lip, she decided she should ask him her last question before he came up with the I have to go excuse. Quickly, she blurted it out with curiousity creeping into her voice.. "Daddy, why did you turn away from mommy on the day she died?"
Inuyasha stared at his daughter again in shock, not knowing how to reply to this question. He had to get out of it quick and looked down at his watch, thankful for once he had a different excuse then I have to go. He licked his lips and spoke, his voice impassive. "I'm sorry Saku but time is not on our side this mornin. It is a quarter past 8 and I am late to work while you are almost late to school. Now off with you and we will finish this later." He stops and turns to Kikyo, looking at her sternly. "Kikyo dear, you must take them to school this morning since I am already very late to my business meeting that started 10 minutes ago." He stops and kisses Kikyo, Sakura, and Naoko on the cheeks, smiling. "Have a good day all of you." With that he runs from the room, knowing he has to be fast if he doesn't want to be too late to the meeting.
Sakura and Naoko both call out after him, waving and jumping up and down. "Bye daddy!!"
Kikyo frowns and sighs in an annoyed tone before turning to the two 6 year olds. "Stop that nonsense and get into the damn car outside now, you little brats." she barked with anger.
Sakura and Naoko gladly listened, running out the open front door and into the open car, which is being held open by their butler Myoga. Kikyo follows them at a much slower pace, grumbling to herself as she walks over to the car and climbs in after glaring at the butler. This causes the girls to giggle, knowing how annoyed and cranky Kikyo gets in the morning around them. Kikyo barked one last command before they headed out. "To the elementry school on the double, Jenji." With that, the car was switched from park into drive and sped off in the direction of the elementry school.
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Hope you liked it. I had planned it to be longer but for now it will have to due. Until later.