That's The Way It Is is finally complete!!! Yay! This story won't be much longer just to let you guys know. 10 chapters at most I would say. I'm also going to be wrapping up Rumors And Love very soon.

On My Honor

Chapter 6: A Real Family

"Great!" She threw herself into a chair. "Everything I care about is gone!" she cried. "Everything!"

She got up, and tapped on Sota's door. "Sota?"

Crying was heard from behind the door.

'Did I really do that?' she asked herself. 'Could I really have turned into such a horrible person?' She tried again. "Sota?"

"Yes?"

She cracked the door open. "I'm so sorry. I'm just really stressed out."

"I know," he said while rubbing his nose. "I think we need Mommy and Daddy to come home."

"You do?"

"Yes. They would know what to do."

"Maybe you're right," she answered half heartedly. Even though she knew that they were the reason she and Sota were going through the pain they felt right now. "Listen," she started. "I'm going to go pick up Mom's pay check. Will you be okay here alone? Or would you like to come?"

"I'll be fine."

"Okay." She quietly exited his room, and then the front door. She started up her car, and drove over to Wal-Mart. She had to start thinking about getting a new job as well. She had to do everything she could to protect Sota, and to keep him alive. Even if it cost her her life. The only time she was ever happy was when she would see Sota smile...a real smile.

She pulled into the parking lot, and made her way into the store. She walked past to automatic doors, and on her right was the manager's office. She knocked on the door, and I opened to reveal a short and stout old woman.

"Yes?"

"My name is Kagome Higurashi, and I'm here to pick up my mother's pay check."

The woman adjusted her glasses, and leaned in to see Kagome better. "I see." Kagome stepped back. "Well, I'm afraid you can't have it."

"What?" she asked frantically. "But why not?"

"Your mother is the only one who can pick up her paycheck. How can I be positive you're even her daughter?"

"Well I have..."

"I don't need to hear it."

"But she's sick," Kagome pleaded. "Can you please just give me the money?"

The woman's old wrinkled face turned into an even bigger frown. "It wouldn't matter anyway. Your mother doesn't have a paycheck this month. She hasn't come to work once in the past six weeks. Do you really expect us to pay her?"

"But..."

The woman cut her off. "Now I would appreciate it if you would leave. That is unless you plan on buying something." The woman lifted her eyebrows. "And I highly doubt that."

"Yes, ma'am." She dropped her head, and slowly made her way back to the car. A honk was heard and she turned to see Kikyo in a car with Koga.

"Hey, Higurashi," she sneered. "What's wrong? You look kind of down," she said sarcastically.

"Shut up, Kikyo."

"My my, what a nasty mouth you have." She and Koga laughed together. "You know what I do when I can afford something, Higurashi? Because it's obvious you can't afford much more than a pack of gum."

"What?"

"I use the five finger discount."

"Huh?"

Kikyo waved her fingers in the air. "I steal it." Koga hit the accelerator. "Ta ta for now."

'Maybe..' She shook her head. 'I can't be thinking like this.' But all she really wanted was Sota's happiness. Maybe if she stole something, like that Nintendo she had been saving to get him for Christmas. Then just maybe he would be happy.

"Oh Sota!" Kagome chimed. "I'm back!"

The boy sprinted into the room, and enveloped her in a hug. "And guess who came to visit, Kagome?"

She looked up to see Inuyasha. "What are you doing here?"

"Just came to see if you needed any help with stuff."

"I can take of things." She turned back to Sota. "And guess what?"

"What?"

"I got you a present." She pulled out the Nintendo game system.

His eyes lit up. "No way!! You got it for me! Oh thank you! Thank you!" He jumped up and down in delight no longer being able to contain himself.

'How could she have afforded that?' Inuyasha wondered while watching the two smiling together.

"And I'll help you set it up, alright Sota?"

"Yes!"

"Wait a minute," Inuyasha spoke up. "Can I talk to you for a moment, Kagome?"

"Um, sure." She ruffled Sota's hair. "I'll be there in a minute to help you set it up."

"Alright!" He ran into his room.

She stood up, and faced him. "Yes"

"Kagome, how did you afford that?"

Her heart sank. "Oh, I have been saving for a while to get him that."

"But why would you get it now? I saw the electric bill. You can't possibly afford this."

A tear rolled down her cheek. "You're wrong." She shook her head. "And what does it matter to you anyway?"

"Kagome," he started. "Did you steal that?"

Her face looked shocked. "Why would you ever accuse me of something like that?"

"Because I know you don't have the money to get something like that."

She nodded. "You're right," she said quietly.

"You will never continue to get away with stealing. Please promise me you will never do it again."

"But I just want Sota to be..."

"To be happy?"

She nodded her head again. "Yes."

"Do you think he would be happy if you were taken away from him? If you were behind bars, and you had to tell him you did it all just to make him happy? Do you have any idea how strange that would sound to him?"

"I never thought about that."

"Obviously." He lifted her chin. "Just promise me to never do it again." She closed her eyes, and a couple more tears dripped down her flawless face. Her dark black lashes brushed against the pale skin, while the drops of water rolled down her cheeks. "Promise?"

"Yes, I promise."

"Good."

"Inuyasha, there's something else I forgot about."

"What's that?"

"Since we don't have electricity, he can't even play the games."

He laughed. "Well, I can help fix that. Let's bring it over to my place."

A smile formed on her face. "Thank you so much. It seems like every time I need you you're right here."

"Yeah, I know I'm too good to you."

"Sota!" she called.

He came running. "Yes? Can we set it up now? Can we? Please?"

"We're going to take it over to Inuyasha's house, and ply it there. Doesn't that sound like fun?"

He nodded. "Yeah! I'll go get it!"

Kagome smiled when she saw him run off. "How can I ever thank you, Inuyasha?"

"Actually, there is something."

"Yes?"

"Go out with me."

"Excuse me?"

"You heard me." He took a step closer. "Go out with me." He studied her face, and brushed his fingertips across her lips.

"But what about Sota?"

"What about him?"

"When I'm gone, how will I know he's safe?"

"I can get the old hag at my house to watch him."

She laughed. "Inuyasha, what a rude thing to say." He shrugged in response.

"And what about Kikyo?" she asked quietly.

"I'm over with her. She already has a new boyfriend anyway. She and Koga are together now."

"I'm sorry," she said.

"Don't be." He licked his lips. "After all, now I have you." He kissed her forehead lightly.

"Alright, I'm ready!" Sota announced proudly.

"Then let's not waste anymore time." Inuyasha swung Sota up, and placed him on his shoulders.

Kagome walked behind and studied the two. She picked up the game system, and followed them outside. It looked almost if they were a family. A real family.

Aw, isn't that sweet you guys? :D I though it was. That chapter wasn't so angsty. Thank goodness for that! Woo hoo! Another update! Review for me please!!! Buh bye for now!

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