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A/N: Hey! What's up? Yes it's a new story...I thought of this a LONG time ago...but never thought about...typing it out...so...yeah...

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Perfect Life

By:DarkMiko05

Chapter One

Three ten year old girls sat on swings giggling with eachother. These three were inseperateble when it came to friendship. They were like Destiny's Child, like they were destined to meet and be friends forever. That is...until today.

"Sango, Kikyo guess what?" asked a girl on the middle swing, with excitement. Kikyou, on the girls' right, answered with the same giddiness.

"What is it Kagome?"

"Yeah tell us!" Yelled a really curious Sango, on Kagome's left.

"Okay, okay! Well today before I came here, Hojo-" Kagome started.

"Something about Hojo! Hurry and spill it!" yelled Kikyou. Kikyou had this little crush on Hojo ever since she laid eyes on him. Well...it was more like she adored him then a simple crush. Too bad Kagome had the same feeling for the boy.

"I'll tell you if you don't interrupt. -pause- Okay like I was saying, today he came up to me and said, Kagome I love you, we'll be together... forever!" After she said this, she started giggling like a mad woman. The sad thing is, she didn't know Kikyou felt the same for him.

"Kagome...I'm so happy for you!" Sango squealed and stood up to hug the happy lunatic. But Kikyou looked like her world had shattered.

"Kikyou...? Aren't you happy tha-"

"Kagome shut up! Just shut up!" Kikyou screamed with fresh tears sliding down her cheeks. "How could you! My best friend...I don't ever want to see you ever again! You're not my friend anymore!" With that last remark, she ran off, back home.

"Kikyou...I never knew..." Kagome whispered with glassy eyes.

"Kag-" Sango started with a shaky breath.

"Sango? I wanna be alone for awhile okay?" Kagome said with her head bowed down. Sango nodded and embraced her in a warm hug.

"Kagome if you need me...you'll know where to find me okay? See you tomorrow..." Sango gave her one last hug and walked home. Kagome sat on her swing for a few more seconds and got up. She walked to a big tree and sat down at the base. Spacing out, she had missed the slight rustle in the tree above.

"She never told me she liked him...It's not my fault...I didn't agree with him that we were official." New fresh tears glided down her puffy, red cheeks. "It's not my fault...but maybe...but maybe I should go apologize..." Getting up, she looked across the field in a daze. Suddenly from above her, a red and white blur jumped down, landing in front of her.

"Ya know, you look pretty damn ugly." Stated the new comer. Out of her daze, Kagome looked up at the stranger. When she reached his face, she glared-hard. She suddenly had new found energy.

"Grr...I'm not ugly!"

"Yes you are!"

"No I'm not!"

"Hell yeah! When you're crying you are!"

"Huh? What?"

"Nevermind...I uh...gotta go! See ya around wench!" He blushed and ran off.

"Hey! I never...got your name...Oh well." Kagome looked at her watch. "Oh no! I was supposed to be home an hour ago! Mom's gonna be mad!" She sprinted home as fast as she could.

Finally reaching home, she started to climb the shrine steps. With a puff, she reached her house. Approaching the front door, she opened it and entered. There was an eerie silence in the usually loud household.

Her little brother Souta, was at a friends house, and Grandpa was at their aunts. Leaving her Mom, Saori and her step-dad, Naraku. Kagome had just walked out of the kitchen when there was a loud crash upstairs. Worried that there might be a robber, she quickly grabbed a bat on the floor.

'Okay...don't panic Kagome...just go upstairs and knock the daylights out of him.' Kagome thought bravely. She ascended the stairs, slowly walking pass ever room to see where the intruder was. Every room is clear...except the end one...her Mom's room. She quickly ran to the door and opened it.

To her horror she saw Naraku hovering over her Mother, holding a sharp knife. He turned around giving her an evil grin. Looking down at his victim once again, he stabbed her in the heart...ending her life then and there. Kagome was going to burst into tears and run to her Mother's side, but instead she stood strong.

"Why...?" She managed to squeak out.

"Kukuku..." Naraku laughed, "You weren't supposed to see that my dear Kagome." He grinned, ignoring her question. "She was a nuisance, so I had to kill her...to get the jewel. But sadly...the jewel that you are guarding is a fake."

'Fake? How can that be?" Kagome thought.

"But," He continued, "it still exists on this planet. Possibly in the same town, same street...Or maybe...in this very room right now..."

"Why did you kill my Mother!" Kagome screamed with rage. "Just so you could get the jewel!"

"My dear Kagome. She knew where it is, but she wouldn't tell me. So I just had to end her life. And now...you too." He said full of malice while stepping towards her.

'No...I don't want to die...not yet. I have to find the jewel...for Mother." Taking a chance, Naraku charged at her with the steak knife.

"Now die, my Kagome." Kagome gasped and closed her eyes and brought her bat up. Opening her eyes, she realized she blocked and tried not to tremble.

"Naraku...just let me live...I'll find the jewel." She said, looking into his red eyes.

"On this condition. You will find the jewel and you will obey and follow my rules. You go against it, you will get punished." He said, matching her stare.

"I...I...will agree..." She had no choice. He stared at her with pure evil that she just wanted to shrink away and hide. He suddenly smiled and pulled a dagger and jabbed it into her stomache. Pulling out nice and slowly, he smirked.

"Don't you dare call the police or anybody, you got that?" Kagome nodded in pain. She was under his control now. He walked out of the room with the smirk still on his face. Can her life get any better...or worse?

Kagome stood up carefully, and got some bandages and some gauze...

(Seven years later) Kagome's POV

I woke up with a start. I had that dream again. Everything felt real...but true. I had lost Kikyou...and Mother. Sango's still by my side, and for this I am greatful. Today is the first day of school. Marking it as exactly seven years from that horrid day.

Sighing, I sat up looking for my alarm clock. Remembering what happened to it, I chuckled to myself. I had set it for the wrong time yesterday and threw it out the window. After it had landed...but I heard a slight "Ow...Hey where did that come from?"

Oh well just an alarm clock.

Now I have to try and leave before he wakes up. I arose from my bed and limped to my closet. Opening it I saw the school uniform. Short green skirt, with a sailor shirt and a red tie.

"Great...it made my day..." I muttered and grabbed it. Heading to my bathroom to change, I checked my bedroom door if it was locked. Putting the chain on just in case, I went to change. I closed the door and took my shirt off.

Massive bruises covered my body. There was one large one on my stomache, and a huge one on my shoulder. Also little blobs on my back. I looked down at the stinging pain on my leg. A long, deep gash starting from a little after the knee to my ankle on my left leg. Cleaning it with some gauze, I wrapped it up tightly.

Looking in the mirror, glad that I had nothing on my face, I put on the hated uniform. I checked the clock with a sigh.

7:20

One hour before school started.

"Better leave now or never." Putting on my socks, I stood up and grabbed my backpack. Opening the door slightly, I stepped into the hallway and locked my door gently. Making my way to the front door, I got my shoes on quickly and quietly. I left as fast as possible. Limping towards the long, and evil steps, I made my way down. I know I wouldn't be safe until I reach the bottom. He wouldn't dare and try anything in front of the public. The school...is possibly the safest place for me to be.

'I'm halfway there...maybe I should just run the rest of the way...' I nodded to myself and jogged for three blocks and stopped at the front gates. Taking a deep breath, I wiped my forehead and walked into the school. Dropping by my locker, I dumped everything there and grabbed my archery equipment. Making my way towards the gym, I couldn't help but feel...depressed.

Why did I have to agree? How could I have been so stupid? But...I did it for Mom...My promise to her for her death. To find the real Shikon no Tama. After I find it, I'll find Grandpa...and take Souta away from all of this.

In the change room, I got changed into my usual attire. Sweatpants and a baggy sweater.

I opened the door. There stood Kikyou with a look that I was used to.

Hatred. Pure hatred.

She stared. She stared with that look in her eyes.

"I'll never forgive you." She growled out and brushed passed me. Sighing, I went out to practice. Notching my first arrow, I half heartedly shot it at the target. Hearing Kikyou come out, I gave her a side glance. An awkward silence had spreaded in the big gymnasium. Maybe I should apologize.

"Look, Kik-" The bell rang and a whole stampede of students came in.

"Kagome-chan!" I saw Sango running and waving towards me. I turned around to look at Kikyou again but she had disappeared. Probably with the popular group. "Hey!...What's wrong, Kagome?"

"Nothing Sango." I turned and gave her a smile.

"Kagome...I know you're lying, but try to cheer up okay?" She smiled and gave me a bear hug.

Biting my lip, I tried not to cry out and worry her. Finally she let go and I let the breath I have been holding out. She looked at me then suddenly she gasped.

"Oh my Kami! I'm so sorry Kagome! Did I hurt you? Oh Kami...I'm so sorry!"

"Sango, it's okay. Not your fault." I smiled a bit at her to show her I was okay.

"Kagome...he did it again didn't he...? He beat you..." I nodded. Sango was the only one who knows about my life and everything.

"Kagome, Kikyou! Come and see me!" yelled Coach Karashima. (totally made up...)

"I'll tell you later Sango." I waved to her and walked up to Coach. Approaching him, I saw that Kikyou was already there.

"Today in gym we are going to start a mini tournament using your self-defense to reach the top. You two are going to start us off since you girls know some already." Kikyou nodded and both of them looked my way.

"I'm sorry Coach...but I must decline." I said quietly and stared at my shoes.

"That's okay Kagome. Someone will take your place then. When you feel like you're up to it, you can join us." Coach said approvingly and walked off to find another fighter with Kikyou.

I sighed. At least I didn't have to fight her.

(After Gym)

Standing by my locker, I sighed for the millionth time that day.

"Kagome..."

"Sango, no."

"C'mon! Pleeeease!"

"No."

"Kagomeee!"

"Grr...fine. The left."

"I win! You got the lowest card! Woohoo!"

"Sango, you're hopeless..." Turning around to face the crazed girl, I was pushed against the lockers. Standing before me was Kikyou. Sango was off fighting Kikyou's group of friends and she's winning too.

"Little Kagome afraid to fight me?" I averted my gaze back to her and just looked. She drew her fist back and brought it towards me. Blinking once, then twice, I brought my left hand up and blocked. Out of reflex I kneed her in the stomache. I gasped and let go of her fist.

"Kikyou...I'm-"

"Bitch! You'll pay for that!" She lunged at me like a pissed off cat. I closed my eyes shut tightly, waiting for the pain to come. But there was none. Opening my eyes I saw white? What's going on?

"Inu-chan...Why are you protecting her for? She's just a bitch who needs to die."

"Kikyou are you sure she's the bitch around here? Last time I checked it was you!"

"Inu-"

"Please stop..." I butted in. He was going to bring his fist up. Kikyou huffed and walked off. The guy turned around and looked at me. He looks familiar.

"Kagome! Are you alright?" Sango came running to me. I looked at her and smiled.

"Yeah, I'm alright."

"Ahem." Sango turned to the guy with silver, white hair.

"Oh hey Inuyasha. Didn't see you there. Kagome this is Inuyasha. Inuyasha, Kagome" She introduced proudly.

"Thanks Inuyasha...for helping."

"Yeah well, she annoys everyone and you don't deserve to be picked on from her." He looked away, blushing. Wow...golden amber eyes.

"Hey Inuyasha...how do you know Kikyou? Besides that she's popular." I asked with curiousity.

"She's been after me. 'Inuyasha let's get married. We can be together blah blah blah." He said imitating her voice poorly. I grinned.

"Oh my gosh, Kagome, what happened?" I looked at Sango and saw her looking at my leg.

"Uh...I...um...uh...fell...Yeah! I fell. Trust me don't worry about it, I'm fine." I stuttered looking at her.

"Oh no, no, no. You're going to the nurses right now. In fact Inuyasha and me will escort you. And for a bonus, Inu. here will carry you. Right Inuyasha?" She grinned sheepishly.

"Huh? What the hell? Since when? I didn't agr..-"

"Nuh uh, uh! I'll tell her, wink wink."

"Grr...fine whatever...just hurry up." He growled...

He actually growled.

"Err...that's okay. I can walk myself. This is nothing compared to what I've been through..." I mumbled.

"What? What do you mean?" My eyes widened. Oh yeah the ears. I looke at Sango for help. Good thing she caught on. What a good friend she is. I have to repay her later on.

"What she means is that she trips, she falls. The usual." She said casually, shrugging. Wow...what a great actor...actress. Inuyasha eyed me. I gave him a sheepish smile.

"Let's go wench. You're gonna die from blood loss."

"Eh...? Oh...Yeah I guess..." I started my long journey to the nurses office. Luckily for me, they both followed. A compfortable silence was bestowed upon us. Finally reaching the door, I hesitated to open it. What if the school called and told Naraku I had this injury? He'll give me another beating for sure.

"Hurry up for my sake! Just put your hand on the knob and turn. Good girl." Inuyasha ordered me like I was two years old. Turning to face him, I gulped and nodded. Guess I'll face with whatever's to come. Entering the little room, I looked around for the nurse.

"Oh! Good morning. I'm nurse Mina. How may I help you? Injury, headache? Anything." She gave me a smile. I forced a smile and nodded. She kinda creeped me out...But Sango butted in.

"Yeah, she has a leg injury. I think it stopped bleeding though."

"Oh gosh! Sit down young lady!" She ushered me to the lonely, cold stool. She rolled my socks down and slowly unwrapped the bandage. I looked towards Sango. Staring at my leg, she gasped lightly when it was revealed.

"Oh deary me...what happened..." Nurse Mina asked while putting some stinging liquid on. I winced. 'I've been through worse.' I think to myself.

"I just fell...that's all..." I mumbled and looked at the poster filled wall. Hey a poster on why you shouldn't smoke...I should give that to Naraku.

"Well then those must have been sharp rocks...You're all done now dear." She patted my leg gently.

"Yeah...thanks." That nurse is really gullible...

"C'mon let's go. We don't have all day you know." Typical Inuyasha. At least he didn't yell or anything. I nodded and walked to the door. Once outside, I sighed in relief. She didn't call.

"Kagome..?"

"Yes Sango?"

"Can I talk to you for a sec...?"

"Sure. See ya later Inuyasha." I waved.

"Bye...wench..." He walked off and turned the corner.

"Kagome...let's go outside, shall we?" I nodded and followed her. We went outside and sat under the big Sakura tree.

"What did you want to talk about?" I started to lift the tension out of the air.

"Kagome what really happened? I know you didn't really fall." I sighed.

"Okay it happened yesterday when I came back from Kaede's..."

(FlashBack Time) Norm. POV

"Nara...Father, I'm home." Kagome said while opening the front door. Hearing no response, she quietly made her way to the kitchen. "Now what to make..." Walking to the pantry, she got out macaroni and cheese. Getting some water, she heard a thump. (deja vu..?)

"Kagome...where have you been! I expected you were to be home two hours ago, you ungrateful bitch!" Gasping, she turned around and dropped the water filled pot.

"Father...I'm sorry! I was at Kaede's to-"she was cut off by him tackling her to the floor and covered her mouth with his. Scared, she pushed him off her and tried to get up. Naraku had recovered quickly and had pushed her back down. She landed painfull on her stomache.

"You. Ungrateful. Bitch. You. Should. Go. To. A. Whore. House. Where. You. Belong!" He kicked her with every syllable.

"I...I'm sorry! I did...didn't mean to!" She closed her eyes tightly trying not to let the tears fall. Gasping she clenched her teeth when he ran a blade on her leg.

"Next time be home earlier bitch. Clean the mess you made too whore." Naraku then went upstairs.

(EndFlashBack) Kagome's POV

"Well that sums it up I guess." I sighed.

"Kagome why didn't you call? I would've came over and got you...we should tell the police."

"I didn't cause I don't want to bring you into this...it's my battle and mine only. Plus I don't want you to worry you all the time, Sango." I looked at her and smiled.

"But you're my best friend Kagome! I don't want to lose you!..."She stood up and hugged me gently. Hugging eachother for a few minutes, she started crying.

"Sango...? You're gonna make me cry too..." I tried to hold back a sob.

"I'm sorry...It's just you're all I have left...You, and Kohaku..." After awhile the bell rang and we both got up. Wiping our tears away, we went our seperate ways. I went to Math...a.k.a. Worst subject ever. Sighing I sat in my seat second to last row at the back.

"Yo wench! Hello!" I turned around to face Inuyasha.

"Yeah? What?"

"What's with the tears and-" the teacher interrupted him.

"Kagome your Dad is here to pick you up for a doctors appointment. He's outside the door. You are excused from other classes." The door was slightly ajar. From my seat I can see his cold, red eyed. Fear washed over me.

Drunk means beating for me...

I sighed and stood up. " Arigato sensai-sama." My voice wavered a bit but I doubted anyone noticed. Bringing up all my courage, I went out the door and looked at the floor.

"Kagome let's get going don't want to be late now do you?" He chuckled. He slurred a bit too...I think I saw some saliva spitting out..."Get in th car my Kagome." I obeyed quietly. He started to drive...except it wasn't in the direction of our home.

"Where are we-"

"Somewhere secluded." I gulped. The car stopped and he turned towards me. He started to crawl towards me and I tried to back away as far as possible. Stupid door! He suddenly grabbed my wrist and pulled me towards him...The window behind him suddenly broke...

And a hand had reached in...

Wooohooo! Finally! It's 12:08 am...Sorry for the cliffy right there (points at the last line) But if I get enough reviews...I promise

P-R-O-M-I-S-E to update this story. I have chapter two written out...and it's the same length..and possibly more. Tomorrow I'm gonna write out the other chapter for my first story...And i'm not really proud with the very first story I ever wrote on this..

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