Wow! So many reviews!! You guys are awesome. XD
Sorry about the long period of waiting. I was caught up in other fanfic ideas, plus there were some...issues going on.
Review Responses:
cherry blosomz: Really? Wow! Thanks so much!
Theatre of War: XD Arigatou! Yeah, I prefer my life over all the rich crap (stupid media chasing you everywhere...). And cause of that, I wouldn't know what it's like. -.-;
FirePrincessTheOneAndOnly: Cool pen name. Thanks for the compliment!
AP gato: What does your pen name stand for? o.O Just curious. XD Who's Irie? Lol, that was funny! Inu-Yasha will appear in chapter 3.
Rushyuo: Yup, there will definetly be Kikyo bashing in this fic. XD
animemistress419: Sorry it took so long to update. Thanks for reviewing!
puffin: Close shot! Inu-Yasha will appear in the next chappie. =)
SilverWolf-Ryuki: -.- I didn't bother to put the whole thing down, lol. And yes, at times...'tis best to ignore you. JK!! Please don't decapitate me!!
Smurf2005: Umm...not quite. -.-; I will try to update soon though! =)
Moonglow gal: Well, Hiten is ok. Plus, this is an AU fic, so...Hiten isn't evil. Plus, I actually kind of like Hiten. He's a cool character! XD So, cut him some slack - the poor guy is hated by many. . Of course, you don't have to...and now I'm ranting...so I'll shut up. ::sweatdrops::
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Thanks so much to everyone who supported me! Now I know that I'm not wasting my time on this fic! XD
This chapter will be short - sorry. But I've already got chapter 3 written, so the update will be soon. =D
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Disclaimer: I don't own Inu-Yasha...sadly...T-T
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The High Rankers
Chapter One: Kagome's Side of the Story
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((In Kagome's POV))
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I sighed as I relaxed in the hot bath filled with bubbles. I poured myself some red wine and sipped it silently.
My life consisted of attending parties, meetings, signing documents, and being asked for autographs.
At home, maids followed me around everywhere...two maids were standing right outside the bathroom door! But it's not like I totally can't defend myself either...
After all, I am in possession of the Shikon no Tama. Only mikos can possess this jewel without tainting it. I do have miko powers, even if I can't really fight.
The Shikon no Tama is a jewel made from Midoriko, a legendary miko and warrior. While in a battle with thousands of youkai, she fought until she was drained of energy. The battle lasted seven days and seven nights...that's when Midoriko used her soul, and sealed the demons' souls – thus creating the Shikon no Tama.
This jewel has the power to grant its beholder any wish. That's why it mustn't fall into the hands of evil. Even though to the public, I am merely in possession of it. In truth, I am guarding it.
I was given the job to protect the Shikon no Tama by Kaede. I am a miko, supposedly a descendant of Midoriko herself.
It doesn't matter what I am though – because this isn't what I want to be.
After much arguing, my father had finally let me attend a public school...we struck a deal. I had to attend any meeting, party, conference or all that at his will, or in his place...or whatever.
I longed to live a normal life...go to a normal school...have a normal family...
But I didn't have a family. Well...I did, but my father doesn't count. ...Ok, so he does, but he sure doesn't act like family. Ever since my mother left, he hardly cares about me.
All the maids and butlers would say otherwise...but I wouldn't call his 'care' to be care.
Most of all though, I wished to be able to love someone normally. My father had tried to get me to marry all these rich guys, snobby and stuck-up. And I know that lots of men want to marry me, just for the cash.
I grew up with basically no friends...except for my cat and by half-brother, Souta. Yes, half-brother. After my mother left, she re-married and had him. I hold nothing against Souta. After all, it's not his fault he was born.
I wish that I could hate people and life, but I don't. It would be so much easier if I too, were just a stuck-up snob. I suppose I could use the Shikon no Tama...but then I'd taint it.
I sighed again. Guys want me, girls envy me...is it really worth it? I speak, write, and read 5 different languages, play 7 different instruments (one of which people have no idea I can play), know ballet and figure skating...the list goes on.
But I just don't see the point. I'm probably never going to leave Japan, I'm probably never going to need to know more than two instruments – seriously!
I stepped out of the bath, and reached for a fluffy white robe. Wrapping it around myself, I brushed my teeth, knowing that my hair would be brushed by my hairdresser.
I hardly acknowledged the rest of the night, the only thing on my mind being the fact that tomorrow would be my first time in my life that I'd attend a public school.
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Kagome: Yay, I'm in an AU fic!
Kagura: So am I! =)
Hiten: Me too.
Inu-Yasha: Ditto for me.
Miroku: And me. Only we haven't shown up yet.
Inu-Yasha: Keh.
Sango: Remember to review!
::No one reviews::
Inu-Yasha: Move aside, woman. ::Clears throat:: Don't forget to R&R!
Miroku: ::Wink::