Shadow of Myself


Ch. 2: Let the Fun Begin.

By: Bluberrymist

Insanity, love, hate, anger, and stupidity. These are the things that run the universe...and Kagome is about in encounter all of them. Can a strange boy save her? Or is she doomed to do another's crime?

Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most.
-- Mark Twain


The air was thick with the constant humming of chatter. People where everywhere. A groan escaped Kagome as she rubbed her temple to lessen the headache that continued to grow. Finally Hojo entered the crowded restaurant. She watched him as he looked around the room and his eyes lit up at the site of her.

"Kagome!" a cheerful smile spread across his boyish features. It was one of those moments that you expected the orbit person to somehow get him filthy and say "But how does your mouth feel?"

Hojo made his way to the table and sat next to Kagome. He felt contented and safe to be next to his most favorite person in the world ... well... second, after Mr. Whiskers his pet bunny rabbit. Kagome, however was feeling sick to be next to him.

In fact... she found herself lost in her thoughts. 'Ok, suck it up and say it...'maybe we need to see other people?' no... that won't work. 'It's not you, it's me.' Eww... too often used. Ok, Kagome. Take a deep breath and just say it.'

"Hojo, I asked you here for a reason. I..." but she didn't finish because the waitress came and looked irritated in the first place.

"Are you ready yet?" the girl said and shifted uneasily. Now it was obvious to the couple that their waitress was not used to wearing a kimono.

"Well... I am kind of hungry." Hojo said matter-of-factly. "I would like some curry. Anything for you, Kagome?"

"Just water."

"Fine," the waitress said through clenched teeth. She was obviously upset that they had not ordered anything expensive so she flaunted off.

Kagome took in a deep breath, "Hojoithinkthatweneedtoendthisrelationship." She winced when he gave her a questioning glance.

"I'm sorry, Higurashi, what did you say?"

"I think that we need to end this relation ship. I need someone who is more like me."

Hojo looked heartbroken for a moment but then a kind smile again crossed his face. "Ok, Higurashi. But you must promise that we are still friends."

Kagome looked really surprised. 'I am still alive. He didn't break down and kill me with guilt.' "I promise."

"And," he continued, "you will tell me if anything is wrong, got it?"

"Got it."

And they enjoyed there last night together over curry and... water with a little lemon in it.

(ok, for those of you with perverted minds... that meant nothing of the sort thank you very much. Get over it.)


Kanna sighed out of boredom. She had already counted as many stars as she could and now she moved on to squishing the little ants that where running everywhere. Kagura glanced at her younger sister and then at her watch. "It has been 3 hours... he isn't coming."

"He will come. I will get my revenge... or, erm... my money." Naraku hissed.

Kagura drummed her fingers. 'If this kid doesn't come in 30 seconds, I am leaving.'

30, 29, 28, 27 –nothing

26, 25, 24, 23- nada

22, 21, wait, headlights?

No, wrong car. He drives a convertible.

20, 19, 18, 17- I am getting older...

16, 15, 14, 13, 12- I am growing a beard here.

11, 10, 9, 8-aw screw it. He isn't coming.

Kagura lost her patience, "Ok, we are leaving. He is not coming. Come on Kanna." And she headed to her black convertible with her white haired sister trailing behind.

Naraku's anger flared, "Then don't show up tomorrow. You are fired!"

Kagura ignored him and drove off.

After about 10 minuets, he became frustrated. Naraku started pacing, cursing, and singing... well... maybe not singing, but oh well.

(hehehehe... sorry, I just had this funny mental picky of Naraku standing in a street and bursting into song. "The itsy bitsy spider went up the water spout!" Hehe... ok, back to the story.)

Naraku got so fed up that he went to the middle of the street and started punching the concrete. He being a hanyou numbed the pain but at least he got his mind off of his anger... there was only one problem. He didn't see that fourteen wheeler coming...


(Is this the end... naw! I got one more twist for ya today.)
Void of infinite souls. That is the only way that you can describe the darkness that surrounded Naraku.

"What is this place?" he asked without moving his mouth.

"Hell." A bodiless voice answered back in a mock cheery voice.. "You have reached the gates of hell."

"I died?"

"Yes."

"Naraku cannot die!" his blood (or lack of) was boiling with anger. "No one can kill Naraku."

"Well... you are here, aren't you. However, there is a problem."

"Of course there is. I died. That is not possible!"

"No, you made a vow before you died and now you have to fulfill it."

--- (Flashback mode)---

"I hate him more than the rest of my clients and I vow to get back every cent that he owes me."

"And if he does not have it?" Kanna inquired.

Naraku smirked, "Then I shall claim his life."

---(end flashie mode!)---

"How do I complete that?" Naraku asked in an interested tone.

"You enter the mind of the one who caused you to not complete your task."

A freezing mist surrounded Naraku and he smirked. 'I will get my revenge.' "Ta ta." He said in a mock cheery voice before getting whisked away.

"I hate my job."


(ok, now I am done... ooo... what is gonna happen... ok. That was pretty bad. I made it too obvious didn't I. Oh well. Hehe. As always, please review! Oh, and my editors have yet to see this fic soo... ignore the mistakes. They will be fixed in a bit. Also I want to put a special thanks to Izayoi. You inspired me, though I am not using your suggestion. gomen. Oh and tanks Trent for BUGGING ME UNTILL I UPDATED... -.- you made my life more like Hell than my Latin class. Bai!)