Part II - Living for Nothing

All I could remember was a big flash of light. And the next thing I know, I'm in a room with white walls and picture frames of nature on them. I felt kind of dizzy at one point and the next I felt sick. If I were able to, I would have cried tears already. But I couldn't for some reason. I still couldn't drop the thought of my family's death. I wanted to so bad that I could have stuck a knife through my heart right about now. Dammit! I should have stayed. I shouldn't have run away from that murderer. If he would've just killed me, then I could have been with my mother and my brother and my grandfather. Life isn't fair. It's not fair at all.

Now...what can I live for? I've lost everything...and I know for a fact the there is no way of retrieving my loss.

On the other side of the room, there was a luggage, maybe full of clothes. It looks familiar. And finally, I realized it was mine. It figures. I might have to live a life somewhere else. But I don't know where to turn to. I don't know if I even have any relatives. And anyways, if I do and if I have to live with them, they will never be compared to my last family. I mean, will my next support me like they did?

God, I just want to die right now. I don't know what I did so wrong to deserve this. I just.... I just want my old life back.

***

Having to witness the death of her family was enough. But fate still wasn't done with her. Suffering from broken ribs and a broken arm, she doesn't know what else could be worse.

Kagome stared at the luggage, thinking about how her life would change forever. She then wondered who packed her stuff. But it didn't to matter as much. All that mattered now is where she could live the rest of her life.

Through her long minutes of thought, two investigators came in. They were here to question her about what happened. Unfortunately, they already knew some information but non about the murderer.

She didn't want to talk about it. But she had no other choice. If she wanted to know about what exactly happened then she must answer their questions.

"Ms. Higurashi, I'm detective Collin and this is detective Hikaro." Kagome did nothing but stare at them. "You are the daughter of Mrs. Higurashi, correct?"

"Yes.."She said weakly. "What...happened to them. I.... know you have...information. Tell me."

"We don't have much information, but we know that the murderer came in by the back door. Unfortunately, it wasn't locked. We don't know who it is yet. He or she was smart enough not to leave any fingerprints. It didn't even leave the weapon that was used."

"It was a he..." She responded.

The two investigators immediately looked into her eyes. "You saw him?"

Kagome slightly nodded.

"Do you mind if you tell us his descriptions?"

"I don't think...I would be much of any help. It was too dark to...actually see his face. All I know is...he had brown hair."

"Care to tell us your whole story? How far do you know?"

The room was in complete silence. Kagome didn't want to say anything. She didn't want to think about it at all. It was too much for her to bear. Kagome didn't want to see those visions in her head. Their dead bodies, the blooded handprints on the walls. But, then she spoke anyways.

"I came from my friends house to do something for school. The sun had set already when I came home. It was probably about...7:30. When I came inside, I knew something was up. The whole house was silent, it was just very odd. And then, I heard someone in the kitchen. I thought it was my mom but when I took a step inside, I saw...their bodies on the floor. I ran to them and fell to the floor at the horrifying sight." Her voice cracked. Suddenly, she felt the pain on her chest, coming with a lump in her throat. "And, behind me...was someone. I'm sure it's a man. In his hand was a knife, covered with blood. That was my cue to run out of the house. It was raining pretty hard and so I didn't see the car that was coming my way." Kagome tried her hardest not to cry.

The room was silent once again.

"We'll try our hardest to find him. We promise." That was their only response.

Kagome turned her head to the other side of the room. She knew it wouldn't happen. They don't have enough evidence. Nor did they have suspects. Her family was very peaceful. They wouldn't start arguments with anyone. It seems like everyone liked them. But who would do such a thing? And why them?

The two investigators were on their way out of the small room. Kagome laid still. The only thing she moved was her mouth. "Where...will I live?"

They didn't know what to say. It would be hard, telling her that she has no choice but to live with foster parents. "Your...going to have foster parents. They'll pick you up tomorrow morning. By then you would be well enough to walk. We're sorry..."

***

You're sorry? What is sorry going to do for me? You have no idea how it feels to lose the only family you have. You don't know how it feels to be alone, with no one beside you. I...don't even have friends anymore...  I lost them...I lost everyone...including Inuyasha.

There is no way in hell am I going to live with some foster parents I don't even know. I have to escape...tonight. But where do I turn to? If I just wander around the streets they would easily find me. Especially when I could hardly walk. I might have to go to another state. But how? I don't have a car...I don't have money.

Inuyasha...

***

Kagome held the Shikon no tama tightly in her palm. Yep...you thought of it. She had an idea of going back. To live there forever...if Inuyasha would allow it.

Kagome was still injured. She didn't know if she would be able to walk from the hospital to the well. The least she could do was try.

Kagome slowly got up from the hospital bed and opened her luggage. She tried her best to get dressed as fast as she could before a nurse comes in.

She put on the first thing she saw. Some jeans, a T-shirt, and a sweater. She also grabbed he jacket and was on her way to escape.

This was hard. Kagome shouldn't just walk out of the hospital, dragging her luggage with her. It would be too obvious. She thought it over. And finally her eyes met the window. Kagome weakly opened it and looked out. It was high enough for her to jump out without getting seriously injured. At least that's what she thought. "Good thing I'm on the first floor of this damn hospital." She mumbled to herself.

Kagome carelessly threw her luggage out the window. She was next to jump out. And so she did so. As she landed, she let out a little whimper from the broken ribs.

***

It didn't take me long to walk from the hospital to the well. Although, I felt terribly weak. I knew at any minute I would collapse.

There I stood. In front of my house. It's hard to say good-bye. Especially when you've lived here for so long.... with your family. But that's all gone now. There's nothing I could do about it. I just hope...the souls of Sota, mamma, and gramps is in peaceful harmony.

Good-bye...