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Chapter 1: A Night Out
The sun was out, the birds were chirping, the children were laughing.
'How charming,' Kagome thought sarcastically as she looked out of her window. She looked at the letter she was writing. She squinted her eyes and watched the black marks melt together through her unshed tears. She sighed and put her pen down. She just couldn't do her homework right now. She was tired from a week of school and just didn't have the motivation to go through with it. And plus, it was homework. Kagome grinded her teeth in frustration as she wiped a stray tear from her cheek. A phone rang, causing Kagome to stand up. She picked it up.
"Hello?"
"Hey Kagome, it's Sango," the voice on the other end spoke.
"Hey, what's going on?" Kagome asked. She sat back down.
"I'm going to the movies. You want to come?" Sango asked softly. If she just asked nicely, maybe--
"Not today. I'm not really feeling that well," Kagome replied, looking up at the ceiling. She heard Sango sigh on the other end.
"Come on Kagome. It's a new movie and I heard it's really good. We can double date! I'll bring Miroku and I'll call Hojo and—,"
"Listen Sango, I really don't feel like it. Just leave me alone!" Kagome snapped at her best friend. Sango fell quiet. "I really don't want to do anything with anyone right now okay?" Kagome finished in a gentler tone.
"Okay Kag. I understand. I just want you to be happy...even if it's just for a few hours," Sango paused. "Goodnight," she said. Kagome hung up without a word and continued to stare at the ceiling as if it were a movie screen. She watched her memories.
It had only been about an hour since Sango had called that Saturday evening. The sun began to set behind the horizon of the Tokyo landscape as Kagome watched in the distance at the glittering downtown skyscrapers. The colors began to turn from a bright cerulean to gold and then to a deep burnt orange. The city's pace began to slow as the sun melted into the horizon, its golden warmth disappearing along with it.
The nocturnal creatures were beginning to stir. The clubbers, the drinkers, the insomniacs, the wild all began to awake.
Kagome sat still at her desk as dusk turned to night. She sat so still she could feel the earth creak as it rotated, she could feel time as it moved.
She couldn't stand it. Her sadness had seeped into her core the past year rendering her lifeless and dull. She wanted to feel happy and free again like before she had met him. She wanted to forget for just a little while.
'I just want you to be happy...even if it's just for a few hours,' Sango voice echoed through Kagome's mind.
She finally made up mind and changed out of her school clothes and into her jeans. Kagome opened her door and listened for any sounds of her family. It was past two so she had at least a couple of hours until they awoke.
Kagome slipped out of her room and crept down the stairs using the bright, spilled moonlight on the floor to guide her through the dark. She grabbed her jacket on the way and slipped it on. After throwing one last cursory glance around the silent house, Kagome finally made her way outside.
The night was cool and devoid of any human sounds. The crickets chirped, their eternal sounds rang throughout the dimly lit suburban street. A solitary owl hooted somewhere in the dark.
Kagome's cringed at the loud echoing sounds her footsteps made throughout the shrine. She was sure at each sound she made her mother and grandfather would awake and come bounding outside with a mouthful of lectures. It was Kagome's first time sneaking out and she was sure that if she was caught missing her mother would call the police. Despite the adrenaline and excitement that surged throughout her veins, Kagome still felt the heavy sinking feeling she always had felt since the incident. A deep sadness that stayed with her, her constant companion as she dwelled in her memories.
She felt like turning back.
"Come on girl, just for tonight!" Kagome encouraged herself out loud as she mounted her bike. She started pedaling faster and faster through the street enjoying the wind combing through her long black hair. The streets became a blur as the city neared. Its lights grew bigger and Kagome could feel the pulse of life from the center. It was infectious and soon enough, Kagome began to feel a little hopeful at regaining her happiness.
She could hear the sounds of cars and music emanate as she neared. Even at this hour, people bounded energetically through the city. As long as she stayed in the safe parts, she wouldn't have to worry about any muggers or weirdoes.
All her worries were pushed to the corners of her mind. She was ready to have a little fun.
The lights pulsed with the rhythm of the music. A mass of people danced along with the music, their bodies swaying. Kagome watched as everything melded together into one continuous throbbing beat. She was standing by the entrance of the club, her hands were thrust deeply into her pockets as she surveyed the room. Everyone looked about in their twenties. She was sure that if she had come earlier, the bouncer would not have let her in, but she was here so she might as well get with the crowd.
Kagome jumped into the throng of people and forced her body to relax and go with the flow. A popular song was playing and everyone seemed to be having the time of their lives. Eventually, Kagome's rigid body relaxed to meld with the music. She threw her arms up and laughed as a spray of water doused the people in the room. The cool liquid hit her hot skin and Kagome felt her muscled relax completely. Her body swayed and shook as if she was shaking out all the impurities from her skin.
Kagome danced until she felt her body exhaust itself. She screamed and yelled and laughed along with everyone around her; she became one of them as she danced as much as she could. Time crept along faster and the hours flew by as the songs changed and varied.
'I should do this every night!' Kagome thought to herself excitedly as she finally made her way out of the crowd and to the bar. She leaned against the back of her seat and looked at the room again. The clubbers were all tattooed and pierced with multicolor hair. They looked like a different species with neon colored hair and flashing little lights stuck to various places on their bodies. Kagome was sure that if Sango had come, she would have freaked out at the strange people that filled the room.
As her eyes gazed across the room, they fell across one particular person that stood out. He was the only one that looked a little normal. Relatively speaking.
His face was smooth and rough at the same time. Silvery white hair framed his face and shadowed his eyes, creating a mysterious aura. He was tall, a head taller than Kagome at least, and thin. A black leather jacket draped his broad shoulders. His legs were crossed casually as he leaned back so his head could rest against the wall. With arms crossed and shoulders relaxed, he just seemed to be there to enjoy the atmosphere. Kagome stared at him. He was very handsome and looked to be 18 or 19, just a year or two older than herself.
His head moved and Kagome caught a hard glint of golden eyes on top of a firm mouth. She gasped suddenly at their dark intensity...their unusual color. Her eyes didn't budge as she took in the young man's full view.
Their gazes held for a moment longer... until they both looked away at the same time. Kagome saw a smirk on his face and she felt herself blush deeply.
'He probably thought I was checking him out,' she thought in annoyance. Well, she was wasn't she? Kagome looked back and was startled to see that he had disappeared.
"He comes here every weekend," a voice behind her spoke up. Kagome turned around and found herself looking at a green haired woman with a nose ring.
"What? What are you talking about?" Kagome blubbered. Her face turned red again, but thankfully, the room was dark. The woman smiled.
"He's cute? Looks a little arrogant though, doesn't he? He's a bit young for me, but I like--,"
"That's nice," Kagome said, cutting her off. The woman shrugged and turned around to clean the counter from dirty glasses. Kagome got up and looked at her watch. It was 5 o' clock! Realizing that her mother and grandfather were going to wake up in an hour, Kagome ran out of the club as fast as her legs could carry her.
The sun wasn't even out yet and the moon was hidden behind a shroud of clouds as Kagome walked quickly through the streets. She had never been in this part of the city and it was a little quiet due to the time of night. It was too late for the night people and too early for the day ones. Only a few live beings were scattered across the street. Kagome looked around trying to remember the street names but her mind went blank. Shee looked back at toward the direction of the club. She hadn't seen her bike either.
'Who would want to steal a dinky little bike,' Kagome thought to herself in fright and frustration. She would just have to head home. Kagome began walking. She listened to the sounds her footsteps made.
Click clack click clack...click click clack clack.
Kagome's head shot up and she felt her stomach cave in. Someone was following her. She began walking faster. Terrified, Kagome broke out into a run. The pursuer finally dropped his stealth and also began running to match her speed. Kagome turned corners as fast as they came at her. Her heartbeat quickened to match her rapid pace and banged painfullyagainst her ribs. The streets began to turn darker as streetlights disappeared, quieter as all signs of life, save her and her chaser, faded.
Wait, quieter and darker? Where was she?
Kagome began running as fast as her legs could take her, her purse smacked her legs noisily. Maybe he just wanted to rob her? Kagome dropped her purse but the pursuer continued to pursue. She cried out as he jumped onto her back. Both toppled onto the cold wet street. She cried out again as the man smacked her in the face. What the heck did he want? Realization hit her as his hand clamped her mouth and grabbed bother wrists
"Shut up girl! Your not very smart are you? Running around at this time of night all alone," he laughed quietly and maniacally. Kagome's eyes widened. She had to do something quick before he did something she would hate forever.
Kagome bit his hand and let out a massive scream.
"HEEEEELP!" her voice shrilled as the man cursed violently.
"Shut up you stupid bitch! I'll kill you!" He raised his hand.
Kagome shut her eyes in fearful anticipation.
Chapter 1: A Night Out
The sun was out, the birds were chirping, the children were laughing.
'How charming,' Kagome thought sarcastically as she looked out of her window. She looked at the letter she was writing. She squinted her eyes and watched the black marks melt together through her unshed tears. She sighed and put her pen down. She just couldn't do her homework right now. She was tired from a week of school and just didn't have the motivation to go through with it. And plus, it was homework. Kagome grinded her teeth in frustration as she wiped a stray tear from her cheek. A phone rang, causing Kagome to stand up. She picked it up.
"Hello?"
"Hey Kagome, it's Sango," the voice on the other end spoke.
"Hey, what's going on?" Kagome asked. She sat back down.
"I'm going to the movies. You want to come?" Sango asked softly. If she just asked nicely, maybe--
"Not today. I'm not really feeling that well," Kagome replied, looking up at the ceiling. She heard Sango sigh on the other end.
"Come on Kagome. It's a new movie and I heard it's really good. We can double date! I'll bring Miroku and I'll call Hojo and—,"
"Listen Sango, I really don't feel like it. Just leave me alone!" Kagome snapped at her best friend. Sango fell quiet. "I really don't want to do anything with anyone right now okay?" Kagome finished in a gentler tone.
"Okay Kag. I understand. I just want you to be happy...even if it's just for a few hours," Sango paused. "Goodnight," she said. Kagome hung up without a word and continued to stare at the ceiling as if it were a movie screen. She watched her memories.
It had only been about an hour since Sango had called that Saturday evening. The sun began to set behind the horizon of the Tokyo landscape as Kagome watched in the distance at the glittering downtown skyscrapers. The colors began to turn from a bright cerulean to gold and then to a deep burnt orange. The city's pace began to slow as the sun melted into the horizon, its golden warmth disappearing along with it.
The nocturnal creatures were beginning to stir. The clubbers, the drinkers, the insomniacs, the wild all began to awake.
Kagome sat still at her desk as dusk turned to night. She sat so still she could feel the earth creak as it rotated, she could feel time as it moved.
She couldn't stand it. Her sadness had seeped into her core the past year rendering her lifeless and dull. She wanted to feel happy and free again like before she had met him. She wanted to forget for just a little while.
'I just want you to be happy...even if it's just for a few hours,' Sango voice echoed through Kagome's mind.
She finally made up mind and changed out of her school clothes and into her jeans. Kagome opened her door and listened for any sounds of her family. It was past two so she had at least a couple of hours until they awoke.
Kagome slipped out of her room and crept down the stairs using the bright, spilled moonlight on the floor to guide her through the dark. She grabbed her jacket on the way and slipped it on. After throwing one last cursory glance around the silent house, Kagome finally made her way outside.
The night was cool and devoid of any human sounds. The crickets chirped, their eternal sounds rang throughout the dimly lit suburban street. A solitary owl hooted somewhere in the dark.
Kagome's cringed at the loud echoing sounds her footsteps made throughout the shrine. She was sure at each sound she made her mother and grandfather would awake and come bounding outside with a mouthful of lectures. It was Kagome's first time sneaking out and she was sure that if she was caught missing her mother would call the police. Despite the adrenaline and excitement that surged throughout her veins, Kagome still felt the heavy sinking feeling she always had felt since the incident. A deep sadness that stayed with her, her constant companion as she dwelled in her memories.
She felt like turning back.
"Come on girl, just for tonight!" Kagome encouraged herself out loud as she mounted her bike. She started pedaling faster and faster through the street enjoying the wind combing through her long black hair. The streets became a blur as the city neared. Its lights grew bigger and Kagome could feel the pulse of life from the center. It was infectious and soon enough, Kagome began to feel a little hopeful at regaining her happiness.
She could hear the sounds of cars and music emanate as she neared. Even at this hour, people bounded energetically through the city. As long as she stayed in the safe parts, she wouldn't have to worry about any muggers or weirdoes.
All her worries were pushed to the corners of her mind. She was ready to have a little fun.
The lights pulsed with the rhythm of the music. A mass of people danced along with the music, their bodies swaying. Kagome watched as everything melded together into one continuous throbbing beat. She was standing by the entrance of the club, her hands were thrust deeply into her pockets as she surveyed the room. Everyone looked about in their twenties. She was sure that if she had come earlier, the bouncer would not have let her in, but she was here so she might as well get with the crowd.
Kagome jumped into the throng of people and forced her body to relax and go with the flow. A popular song was playing and everyone seemed to be having the time of their lives. Eventually, Kagome's rigid body relaxed to meld with the music. She threw her arms up and laughed as a spray of water doused the people in the room. The cool liquid hit her hot skin and Kagome felt her muscled relax completely. Her body swayed and shook as if she was shaking out all the impurities from her skin.
Kagome danced until she felt her body exhaust itself. She screamed and yelled and laughed along with everyone around her; she became one of them as she danced as much as she could. Time crept along faster and the hours flew by as the songs changed and varied.
'I should do this every night!' Kagome thought to herself excitedly as she finally made her way out of the crowd and to the bar. She leaned against the back of her seat and looked at the room again. The clubbers were all tattooed and pierced with multicolor hair. They looked like a different species with neon colored hair and flashing little lights stuck to various places on their bodies. Kagome was sure that if Sango had come, she would have freaked out at the strange people that filled the room.
As her eyes gazed across the room, they fell across one particular person that stood out. He was the only one that looked a little normal. Relatively speaking.
His face was smooth and rough at the same time. Silvery white hair framed his face and shadowed his eyes, creating a mysterious aura. He was tall, a head taller than Kagome at least, and thin. A black leather jacket draped his broad shoulders. His legs were crossed casually as he leaned back so his head could rest against the wall. With arms crossed and shoulders relaxed, he just seemed to be there to enjoy the atmosphere. Kagome stared at him. He was very handsome and looked to be 18 or 19, just a year or two older than herself.
His head moved and Kagome caught a hard glint of golden eyes on top of a firm mouth. She gasped suddenly at their dark intensity...their unusual color. Her eyes didn't budge as she took in the young man's full view.
Their gazes held for a moment longer... until they both looked away at the same time. Kagome saw a smirk on his face and she felt herself blush deeply.
'He probably thought I was checking him out,' she thought in annoyance. Well, she was wasn't she? Kagome looked back and was startled to see that he had disappeared.
"He comes here every weekend," a voice behind her spoke up. Kagome turned around and found herself looking at a green haired woman with a nose ring.
"What? What are you talking about?" Kagome blubbered. Her face turned red again, but thankfully, the room was dark. The woman smiled.
"He's cute? Looks a little arrogant though, doesn't he? He's a bit young for me, but I like--,"
"That's nice," Kagome said, cutting her off. The woman shrugged and turned around to clean the counter from dirty glasses. Kagome got up and looked at her watch. It was 5 o' clock! Realizing that her mother and grandfather were going to wake up in an hour, Kagome ran out of the club as fast as her legs could carry her.
The sun wasn't even out yet and the moon was hidden behind a shroud of clouds as Kagome walked quickly through the streets. She had never been in this part of the city and it was a little quiet due to the time of night. It was too late for the night people and too early for the day ones. Only a few live beings were scattered across the street. Kagome looked around trying to remember the street names but her mind went blank. Shee looked back at toward the direction of the club. She hadn't seen her bike either.
'Who would want to steal a dinky little bike,' Kagome thought to herself in fright and frustration. She would just have to head home. Kagome began walking. She listened to the sounds her footsteps made.
Click clack click clack...click click clack clack.
Kagome's head shot up and she felt her stomach cave in. Someone was following her. She began walking faster. Terrified, Kagome broke out into a run. The pursuer finally dropped his stealth and also began running to match her speed. Kagome turned corners as fast as they came at her. Her heartbeat quickened to match her rapid pace and banged painfullyagainst her ribs. The streets began to turn darker as streetlights disappeared, quieter as all signs of life, save her and her chaser, faded.
Wait, quieter and darker? Where was she?
Kagome began running as fast as her legs could take her, her purse smacked her legs noisily. Maybe he just wanted to rob her? Kagome dropped her purse but the pursuer continued to pursue. She cried out as he jumped onto her back. Both toppled onto the cold wet street. She cried out again as the man smacked her in the face. What the heck did he want? Realization hit her as his hand clamped her mouth and grabbed bother wrists
"Shut up girl! Your not very smart are you? Running around at this time of night all alone," he laughed quietly and maniacally. Kagome's eyes widened. She had to do something quick before he did something she would hate forever.
Kagome bit his hand and let out a massive scream.
"HEEEEELP!" her voice shrilled as the man cursed violently.
"Shut up you stupid bitch! I'll kill you!" He raised his hand.
Kagome shut her eyes in fearful anticipation.