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Not much action in this chapter but you never know what will happen in the next one.

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Greatest Of Memories- Chapter One: Hotdog Mr. Bob

By: Lastly

Genre: Romance/Angst/Humor/Alternate Universe

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"Kagome? Kagome! Will you please wake up already?"

"Ugh…go away. Gimme 'nother hotdog Mr. Bob…"

"What the?! Kagome! Wake up right now or so help me I'll…"

"Huh? Oi, I'm up! I'm up!" said Kagome drowsily. She slipped out of bed, walking slowly toward the hallway in need of getting to the bathroom to fully wake up. Sango just shook her head at her cousin's odd behavior. The beautiful 16-year-old high school student smirked and trailed after the lethargic girl. –Sometimes I really wonder how Auntie H was able to live with Kagome for so long without strangling her- Sango mused.

A few weeks had passed since her relatives and moved in from Kyoto. Sango and Kohaku, in dire need of comfort from the passing of their father, warmly accepted them with open arms. She hadn't seen Kagome for a few months and badly needed a nice girl chat with her. Her younger brother however, was less enthusiastic. The cute freckled little boy hadn't meet Kagome or Souta for a few years, having a high fever when they had last visited. Now the little 9-year-old was somewhat uncomfortable with these new people. They had helped move the lack of belonging into the traditional looking house, giving them rooms of their own. Kagome's grandfather had moved in as well, going through some kind of cleansing ritual for the house before entering his own room. That had been amusing to say the least.

Sango stepped leisurely down the stairs, comforted by her odd relatives. They seemed to bring their old house a warm glow, one that she would treasure. She smiled as she watched her aunt cook a large breakfast for everyone. Kohaku was already helping out by setting the table and filling the cups with cool milk. Kagome's cat, Buyo, stretched lazily from atop the plush couch. He yawned widely, seemingly just waking up from sleep. Sango picked up the slightly over-weight cat, delighted as it started to purr. Kirara, her own cat seemed to get along well with him.

"Good morning Sango! I hope you slept well last night," said the cheerful voice of her aunt. Sango just nodded happily as Ms. Higurashi set a delicious looking plate of pancakes and bacon in front of her. Kohaku got sausages and a few eggs instead, digging into the wonderfully cooked meal. Souta ran down the stairs, jumping into his seat last second and starting eating as well. Suzuki just laughed, patting the little boy on the head.

"Now where in the world is Kagome? She better be down soon or she'll be late for school." Sango's aunt said with mirth laced in her voice.

"I'm right here mom! Good morning!" Kagome said, happily sitting down. There seemed like no traces of the sleepy Kagome from earlier. She bounced to her seat, taking a chair next to Sango and dug into her own meal.

"Hurry up kids! Today's your first day of school! You wouldn't want to be late!" Suzuki said, waving her hands out in emphasis. Sango bit into a juicy Fuji apple, not bothering with the large plate of bacon and pancakes in front of her. She watched in amusement as Kohaku, Souta, and Kagome finished off their meal as fast as they could. Kagome sighed as she finished, smiling happily. They talked happily about anything. Excitement seemed to buzz inside the energetic boys. They talked about new video games and sports, not seeming to realize the girls stifling their giggles at the way they seemed to go on like girls.

"Alright then. That's enough you two. Sango will take you to school so you two be good!" Ms. Higurashi said, taking the plates away from the grade school boys. Souta and Kohaku immediately started whining and went to retrieve their bags. Sango left her seat swiftly, years of practicing the old art of Demon Slaying was evident in her everyday motions. Though demons were rarely hostile in these days of time, there were always the outlaw demons that couldn't be tracked by regular officers. The Taijiya family was famous for their intricate style of fighting and their successes after taking a case. Kohaku however, was still clumsy with his weapons and failed to truly feel the art.

"Bye Auntie H. I'll pick up them up after school. Bye!" Sango said, smiling gently as she rubbed the top of Kohaku's head. He only sniffed at her and slung his bag over his shoulder.

"Bye mom! See you later!" Kagome said, grabbing her own green bag. Souta and Kohaku already flew through the door, yelling a goodbye as they raced to the car.

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"WOW! Sango! Your school is humongous!" Kagome commented loudly as her new school came into view. –Wow! I can't believe how big this place is! It's bigger than three of my old house put together- She gazed from outside the convertablized (- It isn't a real word…) silver Toyota Camry. Her hair whipped around her face as they neared the school. Sango just laughed softly at her cousin whom seemed to be having a great time in her car.

As they got closer, throngs of people were seen gathered in little groups around the school. Kagome looked awed at such a great school, feeling slightly intimidated with the huge building structure.

"Come on Kagome! We'd better get your schedule before class starts!" Sango said, grabbing her cousin's hand and pulling her out of the car. Kagome got out without hesitation, still somewhat dazed with the size of the school. Sango just sighed in amusement and dragged her toward another building where she could only guess was the office.

"Hey Sango! Sangooooo! Sango!"

"Um, Sango. I think someone is calling you…" Kagome said, craning her neck back to see who was calling after her cousin.

"Kagome, is there a boy behind us calling for me?" Sango asked hesitantly. Her voice was laced with a tinge of annoyance as Kagome half turned to see.

"Yeah…"

"And does he happen to have black hair?"

"Yes…"

"Is it tied into a tail?"

"Yeah! How did you know?"

"Violet eyes? A gold hoop earring in his left ear?" she asked, blatantly ignoring Kagome's question.

"Wow Sango! Are you a physic or something?" Kagome asked Sango, awed. Sango just sighed and gave her a small smile. –I wonder why we aren't stopping for the guy…- thought Kagome. Voicing her thoughts, Sango tensed. She only sped up toward the office building.

"Sango! Sango? Who is that lovely maiden with you?"

Now Sango broke into run, Kagome still being dragged after her. The office was only a few meters away, Sango was bursting with hope of making it before…

"Ah! Sango, it is so nice to run into you!" said a voice behind her. A young man stood a few feet away, smiling innocently at the two girls. Sango let out an air of exasperation, letting go of Kagome. She just looked from her cousin to the handsome young man in front of her.

"Sango! It is heaven to see such beauty again! How I felt eternally doomed since the start of the vacation without your encompassing light in my presence!" he said, a heart-melting smile on his face.

Kagome could only watch as a nearly intangible shade of red settled on Sango cheeks before she scowled at the man.

"Miroku Kubota! What do you want?" Sango said, seemingly annoyed.

"Why, just to see my lovely friend after such a loooong time!" he said, bowing slightly. Sango's scowl only darkened at him.

"Now, who is this bafflingly pretty young woman with you, my dear Sango?" Miroku asked, casting a devilish smile to Kagome. Kagome just smiled at him and held out her hand.

"I'm Kagome Higurashi, Sango's cousin, Mr. Kubota." She answered politely. Sango just started to laugh as Miroku looked at her oddly.

"Um, Kagome…How old do you think I am?" he asked her, feeling a bit ruffled.

Casting a small inconspicuous wink to Sango whom only smirked when she caught it, Kagome answered, "Why, around 25, Mr. Kubota." Miroku only spluttered, as Sango broke into another round of laughs. Kagome smiled at the two, the cogs in her head turning in realization of a new event.

She had a feeling that she would like it here.