From The Inside Chapter 2: Life Carries On, an inuyasha fanfic

An: Heylo! Thank you sooooooooooo much for the reviews/vote answers. I'll have both posted at the end of the chapter, but couldn't help giving another 'thank you' before it all. ^_^ Anyway, this chapter was pretty much at the edge of my conscious, begging to come out, so, of course, I've let it all out on screen. ^_~ don't doubt the strange author-urge, it comes in handy for updating! XD Anyway, I've made you sit through enough of this Author's Note, on to Chapter Two! DON'T FORGET TO VOTE/REVIEW! ^_~ you know you want to!

Disclaimer: *mutters* Hey Seth, wake up sleepy head! ^_^ I own InuYasha and Yu Yu Hakusho, and I live with Seth in his apartment!*wakes up* Huh? *sighs* It was only a wonderful, terrific, wishful dream...*tear* Seth doesn't even have an apartment...

From The Inside

Ch.2: Life Carries On

By: DumbAssPunk

Shippou and Kagome emerged from the well, trudging slowly up the simple well built into the well's interior. Kagome hugged her son tightly to herself as she turned to watch the well shimmer a darkened gray, then die out, signaling its finality. Shaking her head, she carried the somehow sleeping kitsune with her into the house. Kicking off her shoes, she yelled, "Mom! I'm home!"

An older woman stuck her head into the living room, a soapy dish in hand. "Kagome! Hello sweetie."

Souta bound into the room, crashing into his elder sister, causing her to stumble back a few paces. In the process, Shippou was jolted rudely awake. Yawning, her uncurled form his furry, ball-like state. He hazily looked about. "...Nani?"

Souta gaped openly at the little guy. "Where'd you come from?!"

"Souta." His mother Suki's voice had a warning tone he'd heard one too many times.

"But...he just suddenly appeared in her arms!"

Shippou rolled his eyes with a small snort. "I've just been sleeping. There's no need to be all weird on me, right momma?"

Kagome grinned down at him, and then looked up at her confused mother and brother. "This is Shippou, you guys. Remember? I told you about him quite a few times. Shippou, this is my little brother Souta, and my momma, Suki."

Shippou blinked at the boy after waving at her mom, and jumped down from her arms. Running over, he stopped at the other boy's feet, and looked slightly up. He smirked. "Yay! I'm almost as tall as you!" He started to begin a little victory dance, blissfully unaware of the many sweat drops forming on the other recipients of the room. At this time Grandpa deemed to barge into the room, a wicked gleam in his eye with ofudas in hand. Kagome's own eyes widened drastically, and she scooped Shippou up, dashing quickly out of range up the stairs. Slamming the door behind them, her grandpa's forlorn cries of, 'But...he's a demon!' were decidedly ignored.

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The weeks passed by in the same manner of the three younger members of the household going to school, then coming home, avoiding their deranged grandpa, playing video games, and eating delicious concoctions of Suki's. But it just wasn't to be for Kagome. As hard as she tried in school, she just could not catch up with her peers in class, except in History, where she was top student. She was soon called down to the office, to speak with her principle.

"Hai, Hansho-sensei?" Kagome blinked down at the small old man sitting behind the large oak desk between them.

"Higurashi-san, I presume? I'm afraid I've got some bad news.-

Though you've gotten sick leave for your multiple absences, sue to your...delicate health, and your excellent scores in History, your other classes are definitely lacking. Even though you're trying, it is obvious that you're not going to be able to catch up fully. We have decided that it'd be in your best interest to transfer to a new school, and your student information has already been transferred. We believe you'll do better there than at a demanding private school, such as this."

Kagome blinked, thoughts flowing through her mind at top speed. *This isn't a dream...right? I'm really getting out of this gay private school?! YES! FINALLY!* If her principle wasn't looking at her with such concern, she'd probably copy Shippou's now famous little victory dance. She only nodded her understanding and compliance. "And which school shall I be attending?"

"____________ High." He shuffled through random papers upon his desk, trying not to see the incredulous expression upon her face. He only partially succeeded.

"Nani?!" She, least to be said, was surprised. That school was known for its rough interior, and over all people. Fights, punks, so on. Kagome was truly going to jump for joy. Only two stories were ever told that were good for the poor school: 1~ A boy who died saving a little kid, only to miraculously reappear soon afterwards. 2~One of the smartest high school students in all of Tokyo went there. Kagome was literally thanking her lucky stars, and definitely believed this was a dream, for all her wishes were coming true!

Mr. Hansho glanced up at her unbelieving face. "I'm sorry, but it's the only school willing to take in a student at this time of year, no matter how good the student's teacher recommendations are."

"No, it's quite alright Hansho-sensei. I was just.........surprised is all. When shall I be starting, and what shall I need?" Her mind was glazed over as her principle rambled on about how to get her supplies from the other school. *I'm going to see cousin!*

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After the bell rang, Kagome ran out into the parking lot, jumping joyfully into her dark cobalt Chevy Silverado 3500. Across the hood in electric blue were the words~ "Women Drivers- No Survivors!" Cranking her Diesel engine, she happily shifted out of the school lot, on to the Elementary school. They were waiting outside as she drove up, examining a small worm as it inched over the sidewalk. She eased to a stop, shifting into neutral as she rolled down a tinted window. Watching them run over, she marveled at the two, like always. Shippou was in a human form, via a random spell in her grandfather's vast collection as he rambled to some tourists whom were regretting coming to the shrine. Shippou had short, sloppy red hair and sparking blue-green eyes, with a small, slightly lanky frame. His cute form caused more than one adult to "awwwwww" at the little kindergarten demon. His facial features surprisingly looked like Kagome, to where when they'd both looked in the bathroom mirror he'd remarked, "Now I'm just like you momma!"

On the other hand, the younger first grader next to him was a stark contrast. Tidy brown hair was brushed back to reveal the traditional Nasshini (1) line's features, opposite to Kagome's 'Higurashi' face. Seep, curious, coffee brown eyes looked up towards the rest of the world, as his slightly taller frame held up his figure.

"MOMMA!"

"Nee-chan!"

"Hey guys!" She threw her bookbag into the back as the opened the door. She took each of their bags and placed them more carefully into the back seat. "So Shippou, Souta, what'd you do today?"

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"NANI?!" Suki was nearly shouting at her daughter over their dinner. Shippou covered his ears, a small frown upon his face at the noise level.

"Mother, it's not the end of the world! It's better this way! I won't have to catch up, and I'll be with cousin! Didn't you always want us two to get know each other better? Now we will!" Kagome was trying to calm her obviously hyperventilating mother down. (2)

"But Kagome! Don't you care about your future? You could have gotten a good scholarship to a good, grade 'A' college in Tokyo, or Kyoto! Why must they putting you into some horrid public school, now?!"

"MOTHER. Stop this. I do not mind going to a public school, in fact, it's a relief. The work and such is much too hard for me seeing how far behind they are! I can still get a good college; I'll just try my best, which is all I can do. I'm attending this high school, and that's final."

Suki sighed. Her little baby was growing up, making important decisions on her own. *I hope she's right.* "Ok, Kagome, I hope this is a good choice. When are you starting?"

Kagome grinned. "Two days. I don't need to go back to the private school; they said they'd inform me of everything by phone. Speaking of phones..."

Suki sighed. "Fine, you may get a cell phone, seeing how far away you're going to be."

"YES!"

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They two days passed quickly, as if in a blur. Soon, Kagome was once more waking up at six o'clock, dressing in yet another, different uniform, and driving to a new school, after dropping off her still sleepy son and brother. Her cell phone number was, of course, in both of their book bags, and at her mother's house. She sighed. *Mother just has to have to number. It's as if I'm incapable of doing anything on my own.* She chuckled at this. *To think of all I've been through, and I'm still having an issue with keeping my rights to have a cell phone!* Stopping at a red light, she looked over, and took a double take. There were four boys walking down the sidewalk, and one looked extremely familiar...

"Hey, Boy!"

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From my little dinky story~

(1) Nasshini is Kagome's mother's maiden name, and this case, bloodline. ^_~ Yes, I know, gay last name, but hey! Don't be mean to the authoress that 2:32 am! Wait til 3:00! ^_^

(2) Her mother's hyperventilating, mainly because Japanese culture's just that way, lol. I've made a great big study of Japan, which still continues today. Mothers are always the ones who really push for their kids to get into good colleges so that they get good futures. ^_^ they're so caring! Wish my mom was that way...

**VaSr: Oh! The suspense is killing me!

InuYasha: *rolls eyes* Dude...you're the one writing it!

**VaSr: SO!

Kagome: Uhm...let's just carry onwards?

(^_^): Precisely!

**VaSr: Muse?!

-Silence-

**VaSr: *glares at Kagome* How come Muse talks to you, not me?!

Kagome: Maybe because you're exhausting him between your two stories, to where he just has to talk to some one else!

**VaSr: *thoughtful* that very well could be true...so I forgive...this time...o.O

InuYasha: Feh. Wench, you need to get a damn brain, and figure out it just don't f#uckin like you!

Kagome: INUYASHA!

InuYasha: *winces* Yea?

Kagome: OSUWARI!

InuYasha: *eats dirt, and mutters incoherent curses*

Kagome: *GLARES*

Sesshoumaru: Go figure. My idiotic half-brother cannot stand up to a human onna.

**VaSr: *glares* Kagome?

Kagome: *hands a neon green rosary to **VaSr* the word's BLAH.

**VaSr: *Nods, and sneaks behind Sesshoumaru stealthily, tossing it over his unsuspecting head. As he struggles to take it off, she shouts* BLAH!

Sesshoumaru: *CRASH*

**VaSr: *Does little happy dance* Now who's being subdued by an onna?

Shippou: Are they so immature for teenagers? Hey! Lookie there!