Cruel Gift
By Pink
(I do not own Inuyasha, Yu Yu Hakusho, or any of the characters containing them. Though sometimes I wish I did…)
Summary: Kagome was always seen as a mere copy of the woman she was reincarnated from. All seems lost when she finds that her one love will not return her feelings. After a fateful wish changes her image both physically and mentally, will she be able to finally find happiness?
Chapter Eleven: Black Rose
Kagome woke up with a groan and slammed her fist down onto her alarm clock. That had resulted into it breaking into little tiny pieces and flying everywhere. Kagome's eyes shot open and she leaped out of the bed pulling the covers off. When she looked at the remains of what used to be her alarm clock she groaned. 'That is the twelfth one… I really need to learn how to wake up on time without these damned things.'
"Might as well get ready," she groaned. She stepped into the shower and let the cool water run down her body. Kagome closed her eyes and let the tears slide down her face. 'I wonder if I made the right choice… I should have never gone back to the well… If I had not gone back to it then I would still be with Sesshomaru. He probably has forgotten about me so I should not keep on worrying about him.'
She stepped out of the shower and rapped a pink towel around her small frame. She walked into her bedroom and threw off the towel. Kagome then walked over to the closet and pulled out a baby blue dress with small flowers on it. She slipped it on and let it fall onto her small frame. She then slipped her feet into blue slippers.
The dress fell down to her knees and had short sleeves. She walked over to her desk and blow-dried her hair. Kagome then picked up a black comb and brushed out her silky smooth hair and then put it into a high ponytail. 'I know I did not belong there but… I love him. Now my only friend from that time is dead.'
"I do not know how much more I will be able to take," she whispered. She stood up and walked out of her room and into the hallway. Kagome then walked into the kitchen and started to prepare Shippo's breakfast. It was Saturday so she did not have to take him to school. She did not really like the teacher nor did she like being around her. 'She is such a stuck up snob.' She wrinkled her nose in disgust. Her cell phone rang so she flipped it open and answered, even though she did not want to.
"Hello," Kagome answered.
"Boss, the plans for the funeral are coming along fine… We also need to know what kind of flowers you want for Sakino's funeral," came the voice from the other line. Kagome sighed and leaned against the counter. She did not even want to do this but this was her friend's funeral.
"Black and red roses," Kagome replied.
"Right. Are you doing okay Kagome? You do know if you ever need someone to talk to you can always come to me. We are friends right," the voice asked. Kagome closed her eyes and bit her bottom lip.
"Of course we are Kaia," Kagome responded.
"Good, because I wanted to make sure you knew that you were not in this alone. We are friends, practically sister's, we should help each other when it is needed the most… You do at least understand that," Kaia said over the phone. Kagome smiled slightly.
"I will talk to you later Kaia," Kagome said.
"If course, good-bye Kagome," Kaia said before Kagome shut her phone. Kagome could feel the slight warmth that she had been missing for a few days. She missed Sakino dearly and would probably always miss her. She then turned to the pan on the stove and cursed loudly.
"Well there goes breakfast… I guess we are going to be eating out today," she growled. The breakfast she was cooking caught on fire so she quickly put it out. 'I need to pay more attention when I am cooking…'
"SHIPPO GET OUT HERE I KNOW YOU ARE AWAKE AND DRESSED," Kagome screamed at the top of her lungs. Right when she finished say that an orange blur flashed into the room. He was wearing a dark blue t-shirt and black pants. His hair was pulled back with a rubber band. 'I really did not think he was actually ready…'
"What did you want mom," he asked. She felt her cheeks heat up and turned away. 'He is not going to let me live this down…'
"I burned our breakfast so we need to go and eat out," she mumbled. Shippo's grin widened when she said that and he began laughing.
"I am sure it was a little too well done," he said. Kagome growled and took his hand and led him out the door.
"You are way too cheeky for your own good… You know it could get you into trouble one of these days," she snapped. When she opened the door she saw Kurama opening the door across the hall also. He smiled charmingly. She felt then maybe they could be friends.
"Good morning Kagome," Kurama said.
"Good morning Kurama," she replied.
"Morning Kurama," Shippo greeted. Kurama looked over at him and smiled. Kagome's grin widened but then vanished, she was trying to hide it. 'Maybe I have not only found a friend but a babysitter for Shippo.'
"Morning Shippo, I see you guys are heading out then," he questioned. Kagome grinned sheepishly while Shippo laughed.
"Yea, mom here burned the breakfast," he said.
"Is that so," he said. Kagome nodded and tugged Shippo's hand.
"We would stay and chat but we really have to go and eat," she said and dragged Shippo with her. They both got onto her motorcycle and Shippo wrapped his small arms around her waist. Then they were speeding off with the wind blowing against them.
"So where are we going to go eat," Shippo asked. Kagome took a minute to think. 'Maybe Old Grandma's Place…' She grinned at the thought of such good food. The woman who owned it was also really nice to her.
"I guess we will go to Old Grandma's Place," Kagome said. Shippo grinned when he heard the name of the place. He also really liked it. They passed many streetlights and buildings until they came to a small stone building. They both hopped off and walked inside.
"Hey Grandma two plates of strawberry pancakes please," Kagome called out as she and Shippo took a small table by the window. An old woman that was extremely short walked into the room. She walked over and gave both Kagome and Shippo a hug.
"You need to visit more often, it does get really lonely here," the old woman said. Kagome smiled and then laughed. 'She is always so nice to us…' The woman came out ten minutes later with two plates and set them in front of her and Shippo.
"Two special orders for my lovely strawberry pancakes," the old woman said. Kagome smiled and thanked her. She and Shippo soon began to eat. 'Her food is always so good…' Kagome's face soon darkened when she remembered something. Sakino's funeral was today. Shippo looked up at his mother with a slight frown on his face.
"I just remembered…. Today is Sakino's funeral so we will have to go home and get ready soon," she said. Shippo nodded and they said goodbye to the old woman and left. Kagome decided before she would go to the funeral she would get some flowers. She walked into the shop and rang the bell. About three minutes later a brown haired male walked out.
"Yes," he asked.
"I would like to purchase some flowers," Kagome said. The man seemed to nod very slowly. Kagome began to wonder if there was something wrong with him.
"What kind of flowers and for what occasion," he asked.
"I would like a dozen red roses and one black rose, it is for the funeral of a very good friend," she said. The man nodded and went into the back. Ten minutes later he came out with fresh red roses with one black rose wrapped in black paper. She paid him and took the flowers. She and Shippo then headed home. Once they got there they began to get ready for the funeral.
Flash Back
"Hello, little sister," Sakino greeted. When Kagome looked over she saw Sakino waving to her. Kagome grinned and ran over to hug Sakino.
"It is good to see you today," Kagome said. Sakino nodded and sat down with Kagome on the hilltop. Kagome looked over at her and asked, "What have you been doing lately."
"The usual… Raiding villages, killing humans," Sakino said. Kagome's eyes widened when she heard that last part. Sakino burst out laughing at the look on Kagome's face.
"Dear, I was just joking," she said. Kagome laughed slightly and smiled. Sakino pulled Kagome into a tight hug and let her lean against her.
"I do not know what I am suppose to do with my life… I just wish I could fast forward time," Kagome said. Sakino sighed when she heard Kagome say this. She tightened her grip on Kagome.
"Kagome, never try to rush time… It is a precious thing that must be taken slowly in order to experience it to its fullest," Sakino murmured into her ear. Kagome bit her bottom lip, she knew she was right about taking time slowly but it was just so hard for her.
"I know, I know… I know," she mumbled. Sakino smiled and played with Kagome's hair.
"You know if Inuyasha gives you any trouble I will just come and beat him into the ground for you," Sakino declared. Kagome laughed and then she and Sakino started to wrestle around on the ground.
End of Flashback
Kagome smiled fondly at that memory… Yet, it would never happen again. No more jokes, wrestling, or cuddling with a sister like figure. She slipped on a black dress and walked back into the living room to find Shippo already ready. She then walked over to the table and picked up the roses.
"Are you ready," she asked.
"Yea," he replied. They then walked back outside and then this time got into the black car. They drove for what seemed like hours. 'Of course it would seem like hours, I am going to my best friend's funeral,' she thought bitterly. They soon pulled up to a small graveyard and parked in the parking lot. They both got out and walked over towards the small crowd. A woman with brown hair that was down to the waist, and a black dress walked over. She also had green eyes.
"Hey Kagome… This must really be hard on you," she murmured. Kagome nodded and tried to fight back the tears.
"Yea, it definitely is really hard on me," Kagome said softly. The woman gave Kagome a soft and loving hug.
"It is going to be okay," the woman whispered.
"Thank you Kaia," Kagome said. The woman nodded and all three of them found their seats for the funeral. They waited and watched as different people went up and talked about how brave Sakino was… Or how she was a great leader and would be dearly missed. Kagome frowned as she heard all of these speeches. 'Now one has got her right…'
"It will be alright," Kaia said once again. Kagome nodded and walked up to the front of the chairs. She turned and laid the dozen of red roses and one black rose onto Sakino's lifeless form.
"I guess this really is goodbye," Kagome whispered before turning back to the audience. She breathed in deeply and then exhaled.
"You all gave your speeches about how great of a leader she was or how she would be greatly missed. One thing I noticed is how you have all misread your own leader. I just cannot understand that. Sakino was a great person! She was my best friend and my sister. She cared for everyone that worked with her. Yet in the end she was betrayed. I cannot understand it. Someone like her who was a loving, caring, kind, loyal, true, noble person, was betrayed. I just… I didn't lose my leader, I lost my sister and now she is gone! I just hope you have the heart to see her for who she truly was to us," Kagome finished and walked away from the front. A lot of the people present had shocked looks on their faces.
"Well said," Kaia murmured when Kagome returned to the seat with her. She nodded and watched as the casket of her dear sister was lowered into the ground. One single tear dropped down her cheek before she turned away.
Flash Back
"If something were to happen to me… Well, let's say I died. Would you cry for me," Kagome asked. She had wanted to know this to see if their friendship was really true.
"I would cry one single tear and then turn away," Sakino said. Kagome's eyes widened when she looked at Sakino.
"Why," she had asked. Sakino just smiled.
"That single tear would be for losing you… Then I would not cry at all because I would not dwell on the fact you died. I would celebrate your life knowing that I would join you in the spirit world after my death," Sakino said before giving her a hug. Kagome smiled and hugged her back.
End of Flashback
"I will only cry one tear and then I will cry no more… That single tear will be for losing you… I will not dwell on the fact that you have died. I will celebrate the life you had lived knowing that after I died I would join you in the spirit world. I have many more things to do before that happens so I hope you can wait for me my dear sister," Kagome whispered. She and Shippo then left Kaia and went home. The drive was a long and silent one. It seemed to be eating away at Shippo. He glanced at his mother.
"Why did you say that before we had left," he questioned. She smiled sadly.
"I said that because of a conversation that I had once had with Sakino," Kagome replied. Shippo nodded and it was silent the rest of the way home. Once she and Shippo were inside she sent him to bed. Kagome then walked into her room and pulled a picture out of the desk. It was a picture of Sakino and her smiling foolishly at the lake. They were wearing bikinis and were having a great time.
"Your memory will not be put to waste," Kagome said softly before putting away the picture. She then got into bed and went to sleep.
Ring…
Ring…
Ring…
Kagome groaned as she sat up. Her phone was ringing once again. She cursed slightly as she searched for it. 'Damn, what could they be wanting at this time of night.' She soon found it and answered.
"Hello, what do you guys want? WHAT? I'll be right there," she screamed and slammed her phone shut. She quickly got dressed in black pants and a black tank top. She slipped on her black boots and tied her hair back. She then picked up her sword and quickly wrote a note for Shippo. She then ran outside and raced down the streets on her motorcycle. Kagome could not believe what she had just heard.
"Boss… We need you… We are being attacked," the voice had said.
"Damn it," she screamed and continued to go faster and faster.
Flash Back
"Before joining you in this line of work… I have one thing I need to ask you Sakino," Kagome had said. Sakino looked at her.
"What is it Kagome," she asked. Kagome nibbled on her bottom lip.
"Why do you do this line of work," Kagome asked.
"It is an adventure," Sakino replied.
"What is your job as the boss," Kagome asked.
"To protect the ones who work for me with my life, we are like a family once you join," Sakino said.
"We are already like family," Kagome said. Sakino nodded slowly.
"Yes, but I would like it if my sister were to join me," she said.
"Okay," Kagome replied.
End of Flashback
'I have to protect those who work with me with my life because we are like family once they join.' She sped up faster and soon came to a clearing where the battle was taking place. Kagome slipped on her black facemask before even thinking about going out there.
Flash Back
"Why do I need a mask when I fight," Kagome questioned.
"As my right hand person you need a mask because our identities are suppose to always remain a secret," Sakino had replied
End of Flashback
It looked like the sides were evenly matched. There were so many wounded but luckily non were killed yet. She sighed and drew her sword. 'I will do what you did Sakino.' Kagome then rushed into battle and soon found herself clashing swords against a tall man that wore a black facemask also.
"I take it you are the leader," she spat.
"As are you," he replied coolly. They continued to fight. Every attempt she made he blocked and every attempt he made she blocked. That was until she somehow managed to hit his face and knocked off his facemask. His hair covered his face so she could not get a good look. He then hit her in the face while she was distracted and her mask flew off. She soon found herself with a sword pointed to her neck and she was lying on the ground. When she looked up at the figure her eyes widened in shock. His hair was out of his face now and she was able to get a good look at his face.
"Sesshomaru," she whispered in shock.
A/N: I had a writer's block for a while and could not figure out how I wanted this chapter to go. I was able to finally come up with how I wanted it to be and I will keep updating it from now on. I will answer your reviews next time I promise.