Kagome woke with a start, her face drenched with tears and sweat. She sat for a moment on the grass, where she where she had been sleeping for the past few nights, since running away from the island. She had arrived in Autumn Peak City a few days ago, gradually making her way into the heart of the town. Although it was a small town, she had walked many days, and was very tired.

She looked above her, staring at the gray sky and the colored leaves of the cherry blossom tree. It is so much more peaceful here…She thought to herself. Her cat, Moshi, jumped on her head and fell asleep once again. She eventually got up, and started to walk to the center. She noticed that not many people were out, as it was probably six in the morning. When she reached the middle of the town, it contained a town square, with a message board stating the up coming festivals. She noticed they had the Moon Drop Festival coming up…the festival where she met Nick. Memories came flooding back to her:

Kagome sat alone on the beach by herself, once again. She had done so since she was 5, wondering about where she came from with tears in her eyes, when a handsome young man appeared beside her. He wiped her tears and asked, "Why are you crying? A pretty girl such as you shouldn't do so. It saddens me to look upon your unhappiness."

That was five years ago…

She once again came to her senses, shaking her head of the thought. She walked out of the town square, and came upon a large manor, with a sign in front stating Romando Manor. She was looking in awe at the house when she sensed a presence next to her. She turned around swiftly, almost expecting to find Nick standing next to her. However, instead she found a young man, probably the same age as she, looking in awe at her. His dark features were surprising. He was the only other person she had ever seen with dark hair and eyes. She found him to be very handsome, just as handsome as…But no. She would not think about it anymore. The thought of his light hair, his voice, those eyes…they made her eyes tear up.

She practically jumped when he said in a smooth, soothing voice,

"Hello. My name's Inuyasha. What's yours?"

"Oh, I'm sorry. My name's Kagome…I…just got in town…Oh…is this your house?"

"Yeah, it is." He seemed to be fascinated with her.

"I was just admiring it. Its very pretty."

"So are you." He blushed after realizing what he said. "That is, yeah. Um…."

"It reminds me of…my old home."

"Where do you live now?"

"Oh…." She blushed. "I...uh…I'm afraid I…don't have one anymore…."

"Oh…well, you could stay with me…me and the old mayor have plenty of room…That is, if you don't mind staying with us…"

"Really? You would do that? Oh, thank you!" She jumped up and hugged him. "Oh, I hope you won't mind Moshi…"

"Not at all! I have a cat too, her name's Chi."

"Wait…your fathers the mayor? Wow!"

"Yeah, its pretty cool. So, let me set you up in your room."

By the time they were all done fixing up her room, it was near nine at night. She was surprised how quickly she got settled in. In fact, even Moshi had settled in with Inuyasha. She had jumped on his head, and made herself comfortable.

The mayor had turned out to be a nice, plump man, who always had a smile on his face. In fact, even Chi had taken a liking to Moshi and Kagome. At last, after the day was done, it was Inuyasha who tucked Kagome into bed.

Kagome got under the covers, and Moshi jumped off Inuyasha's head onto her pillow. He then sat on the edge of her bed, before she once again sat up next to him.

"Thank you…for everything."

"Trust me, it was no problem…I missed having a girl around the house…"

Kagome sighed. She knew how hard it was to be without a mother.

"I'm so sorry…Um…Inuyasha…can I have a hug?"

Inuyasha looked startled at her question. "Yeah, sure."

After a long embrace, they finally let go.

"I'm sorry if that was weird but…I haven't had a hug since I was…back there."

He held her close and ruffled her hair. "You poor thing. Well, I should get to bed, and you should too. Tomorrow's gonna be a long day."

"Why?"

"Because…it's the Moon Drop Festival."

"Oh…no…I can't…I can't go…I…" Her eyes started to fill with tears, and she started to sob. Inuyasha looked at her with sad and concerned eyes.

"Kagome…what's wrong?"

"I'm sorry Inuyasha, but…that festival brings back far too many memories…"

"Do you care to tell me?" Inuyasha recoiled after saying this, afraid he pushed a button.

"No, I guess not…it's…just a long story."

"We got all night."

She told him everything. From the part where her father, a fisherman, found her when she was an infant out in the sea, with only a string of pearls around her neck, to where her mother died on the day of the Moon Drop Festival, to when she Koga, and her last story, of how she left.

By now, Kagome was close to falling asleep. Inuyasha noticed, and let her sleep. He was lost in his thoughts, all gone to thinking "Why?". Why was she found in the sea? Why was there a string of pearls around her neck? Why did her mother die? Why did she find Koga? Why did he happen to be the Prince of her realm? Why did she come here? Why to me? Why?

He thought of this as he fell asleep, though not for long.

A ghastly scream pierced the autumn night.

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Thanks for the reviews, people! They gave me starry eyes! lol *.*

Sorry I slipped the name Nick in there, it was a brain spasm! heh...uh.... ill try to udate as often as I can, k?

Ja ne!

Love, Chi