Then and Now

Anime(s)/Manga(s): InuYasha/Vampire Knight
Pairing: Kagome/Kaname
Rating: T (May Change)

Author: Dark Void Princess 21 (DVP21)
Summary: What if Kaname was never engaged to Yuuki and had someone else he desired. He meets Kagome in the Feudal Era when he is just a kid and meets her again after her journey. And what's more is that there is more to her than meets the eye. The Higurashi's are her adoptive family. Her 'mother' was good friends with Kagome's parents who were vampires? How does this change everything?

Chapter Two

They had been walking for almost an hour now. Well Kagome walked as she carried Kaname. "This way," she asked.

"Hai. It's not much farther," responded the young Kaname who was still snuggling into Kagome's warmth.

As they walked through the forest a bit more, they finally arrived to a house. It was the only one in the area. It was extravagant compared to the other shacks she has seen in the Feudal Era. Actually even compared to the homes of Lords and Ladies it was extravagant. She looked down at the kid in her arms. Was he a noble?

Kaname finally wanted down. He could sense his parents coming. Kagome notice this and let him down. He still held onto the cuff of her sleeve to make sure Kagome wouldn't leave him.

The door opened to show two figures who looked similar. One guy and one girl. Both with brown hair and brown eyes. Though the male had a tint of red in them like Kaname. Worry seemed to flash through their eyes, but that wasn't what Kagome was paying attention to.

Something about the two seemed familiar. She was lost in thought thinking how they looked familiar. She didn't get an answer to her question until they introduced themselves.

The woman heavily sighed in relief. "Thank goodness. Kaname, I though we told you not to wonder off without telling us first."

"Gomen, okaa-san." Kaname didn't move away from Kagome.

It was then that the two adults first took notice of Kagome. The women looked into Kagome's blue eyes. Kagome found that her brown eyes were warm and comforting. Kaname's mother said, "Arigato for bringing him back. My name is Juuri and this is my husband Haruka-"

Kagome's eyes instantly widened. She remembered how they looked familiar. She cut off their introduction to finish it herself. "Kuran..."

They blinked surprised. Even Kaname next to her was surprised and looked up to see her shocked face. He asked, "How did you know?"

"My father..." She moved out of Kaname's grip much to his displeasure. She bowed. "It's a pleasure to meet you Juuri-sama. Haruka-sama. I'm Kagome Higurashi, though that isn't my birth name." Kagome started to get quieter as she approached the end. It seemed it was an uncomfortable subject for her.

Haruka caught on and offered her to come inside their house. InuYasha was probably still off with Kikyo, so she accepted the offer.

As they entered the house, Haruka told his son, "Why don't you go to your room, Kaname?"

Kaname wanted to protest but listened to his father.

Kagome sat down and looked at the Kuran's. She never met them in person, but her father use to speak highly of them. He was their friend. Both he and her mother.

"Who is your father," began Juuri politely yet curious.

Kagome was silent for a moment. It wasn't that she hated her father. No. It was far from that. She loved him dearly. That was why it hurt to speak of him. "Keisuke Tsukimizu."

They were surprised by her response. They knew who he was. There weren't many pureblood families left, and they were friends. They knew he was engaged to Natsuki Asahina, but they didn't think they had a child. Heck! They weren't technically married yet.

"Though I haven't been born yet. I still have much time until then." Kagome's voice was soft. She was trying to keep her voice steady. Kagome knew what they were thinking: then how was she there before them. "My birth is complicated. I will tell you, but I ask for you to let it remain a secret. Do not tell a soul."

They nodded in agreement.

"You see there is this well." Kagome started explaining about her adventures as they listened thoroughly and understandingly. "Me being born with the jewel was probably a taboo. I mean who ever heard of such a thing as a pure vampire. It feels awkward when people call me miko because I know in truth the only reason for my powers is the jewel. I have no pure heritage."

Kagome became lost in thought about her childhood.

"In fact I was often sick and in pain as a child. For the first five years of my life I couldn't do much. The purity of the jewel would clash with my vampiric nature. I would spend days at a time screaming and crying in bed from the pain. Dad would always use his powers to sooth me and would stay by my side. When I turned five, my mother, Natsuki Asahina, who changed her name to Natsuki Tsukimizu after being married, couldn't stand to watch me be in pain any more. Perhaps if I was older I could stand it better, but I was only a child with a small body and hardly any control. My mother-" Kagome chocked on her words knowing what was next.

Kagome began to take interest in her lap. Her eyes were no longer visible as they were hidden beneath her bangs. If you could see them then you would be able to see the unshed tears dwelling in them.

"She sacrificed herself for me." A lone tear ran down her face.

The Kuran's faces shock complete and utter shock.

"She sealed my vampire side, so now I am pretty much human with the exception I am bit by another pureblood to restore my powers and such. She let me remember everything. She wanted me to be happy. She thought I could live happily with dad." Her eyes were tearing up more than before.

Haruka and Juuri thought that was the end seeing as Kagome was no longer speaking. However, Kagome only stopped talking because she needed time to compose herself.

Kagome finished, "When I was just starting to get over mom's death, Dad told me something important. He said someone was after him but wouldn't tell me who. He left me with a human family he was acquainted with: the Higurashi's. I had my named changed and lived like a normal human. The vampire council knew nothing of me because of my lack of childhood I hardly got out, and if I did, it was never for long. He never came back so surely he is dead too."

Kagome couldn't hold back her tears any longer. Losing her mom was one thing, but her father was the person always with her. It hurt. It hurt so much to remember.

The Kuran's could do nothing, so Juuri and Haruka watched the girl break down in front of them. Human, vampire, or any other species, she deserved a good cry.

Kaname had heard crying from his room so he made his way back down stairs to the living room. He didn't care what his parents would say.

Once he arrived, the first thing he took notice of was Kagome crying. He felt something tug within him. He decided he didn't like the feeling.

Kagome felt a hand wipe her tears off her cheeks. She opened her eyes to see Kaname on the couch next to her. He was reaching over and wiping away her tears. If she wasn't so sad she would had laughed. He was the child yet he was comforting her.

Kagome wiped away the rest of her tears and offered him a small smile telling him that she would be fine. Kaname found the smile heartwarming.

"A smile suits you better," commented Kaname.

Kagome smiled a bit brighter which didn't go unnoticed by anyone. She hugged Kaname and kissed the top of his head. Although she whispered, everyone in the room could hear her. "Thank you."

Yes! I already wrote the next chapter! That was fast... well for me it's fast. Two days in a row. I have one more chapter that will take place in the past. Any ideas or requests for events you would like to happen will be taking into consideration. The next chapter will be surrounding Kagome becoming closer with Kaname and a bit of Juuri and Haruka, so suggestions are appreciated.

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