^*Secrets of Memories*^

CHAPTER 2: Backround Info.

Disclaimer: No unfortunately I do not own Inuyasha. Do you really think I would be here writing a FANfic if I did? Anyways back the story, ENJOY!! ^- ^

Special Thanks:Avalone-Yay!! My first reviewer. You made me feel so special thnx hun! And you bet I'm continuing this story. I may be short on ideas for the next few chaps but I'm sure I'll think of sumtin, I'm glad you liked it I'm trying really hard. ^-^ ..April-My second reviewer.I'm happy to hear you like the first chap. That makes me feel so good. I was worried this story would flop. But I'm glad its strung some interest, I'll update as soon as I can. The other chapters may take longer than this one and the next one though, cause I'm having some writers block :P...and I can't forget Ginger-I'm glad you thought it was entertaining. Sorry there wasn't much action. There won't be in the first few. I'm just trying to get the story going. But I promise it'll pick up later I've got a few ideas bubbling around in my head...well thats all for now. Please review it means a lot to me and makes me wanna update sooner! Well enough of me blabbing, on to the story...

~words~ are thoughts "words" are what's said **words** are flashbacks -.- are change of place

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Kagome finally put down her bow and arrows. She carefully cleaned up her mess, for Kaede had told her she had practiced enough for one day.

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Kaede was a nice old woman who lived at Kagome's house, well shrine :þ, with her family. She was very kind; though, she could be rough around the edges, especially when talking to Kagome's grandfather about history. They would sit, argue, and debate over certain issues for HOURS.(Oh but of course, since the regular Kaede is in fuedal Japan in the manga and anime...hehe ^-^ )

Kagome, her little brother Sota, and her mother usually stayed out of the way when such things persued.

As for her father, he was always working and away on business. He was a rather loving father, and they missed him while he was away. But all in all one could say that they were a rather happy bunch.

A month after Inuyasha had moved away, Kagome met Sango in first grade. (A/N: I'm not sure when people in Japan start school, so for this story it's just going to be six...if any one does know, I'd appreciate it if ya let me in on it ^-^ thnx)

After the whole incident happened with Inuyasha, Kagome never thought she would ever find another friend, but she was wrong.

Sango and Miroku found her without a problem. The three of them have been friends ever since, even always in the same classes at school.

Sango came from a long line of demon exterminators. True they couldn't exactly exterminate them anymore considering they now lived civilly side by side.

Yet, it was still important that they pass the skills to the next generation, never know when they could come in handy!It was tradition, just as it was for Miroku.

Sango also had a younger brother like Kagome, his name was Kohaku. He and Sota are ALWAYS together. One can barely pry the two children apart.

Aside from her brother, it was just Sango and her father. Their mother died a few years ago from cancer. It was a hard time, but they got through it and have been able to move on.(Please don't take that statement in a wrong way. I don't want anyone offended. I just meant that they were able to keep going and live their lives like she would have wanted.)

They even managed to take in a cute demon cat that had followed Sango home one day. They kept her and named her Kirara.(A/N: She's soo CUTE! I wish I had her *dreamy face* neways I know there's two ways to spell her name, but I like this one, so I hope thats ok with you guys)

Miroku also came from a long line of decendants.(yeah perverted monks that is!o_O) The poor guy just couldn't keep his hands off anyone, especially Sango. And each time he'd get a smack upside the head, leaving a large red handprint for all to see, even if it was another girl he groped.

However, Miroku did have his moments when he could be caring. He knew when to stop joking and be serious. The three of them were a really tight group of friends.

As for Miroku's family, it just consisted of him and his parents. He was an only child, but that didn't bother him. He enjoyed his time with his parents, though his cousin Shippou was a different story.

Shippou had lost his parents a few years back, around the time Sango lost her mother. Miroku's parents took him in, seeing that the little guy had no where to go. He was a young fox-demon; yet he had a lot of spunk and enjoyed Kagome's company always.

(A/N: Ok I'll explain this a little better if any of you are confused on how they could be cousins, seein as how both their parents are demons. Plus, I may put more in about their family's somewhere down the road. Well...Miroku's mother had an adoptive sister who was a fox-demon. She fell in love and mated with another fox-demon, and out popped Shippou ^-^ hehe...hope that clears things up a little...if not tell me and I'll give you a better description of it.)

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Kagome finished placing all her equipment in a storage shed near the practicing area, when her mothers musical voice chimed into her head telling her it was time for dinner.

Dinner at the Higurashi house was the same as usual, Kaede and Grandpa fighting over yet another historical event. The three younger body's were staying out of the arguement, as the house cat, Buyo, lay sleeping by their feet.

Kagome sighed at the fact that is was going to be another long night at the shrine, and another day with her father away on a business trip.

After dinner Kagome helped clear the table before heading up to her room to get some rest.

She turned on the shower as she let her clothes fall to the floor. ~A nice warm shower is just what I need after this long, Frustrating day. Grr..stupid boys...they need to get a clue!~

Kagome was lost in her thoughts as she stepped into the shower and let the warm water trickle down her slender body. It was as if it was trying to wash away all her sorrows and frustration that were wrapped around her body like a sticky goo.

She sighed again as she leaned her body against the wall and starred off into space for probably the millionth time that day. Those memories just would not retreat from her mind, instead they plaqued her.

Silent tears streamed down her face as Kagome recalled the sad day, yet again, and were washed away in mere seconds from the falling water, as if they had never been there.

Kagome straightened up and took a deep breathe before finishing washing up. Once she was done she turned off the shower, ceasing the calming drops of water that had massaged her body.

Already she missed them as she stepped out into the cooler air of her bedroom. She changed into her pajamas and strode over to her bed, grabbing an object from the corner of her bed.

The lights went out, and Kagome wrapped herself within her covers. She stole one last glimpse at the starry sky before closing her eyes shut, to prevent anymore tears from falling.

~I can't cry, crying isn't going to change anything or bring Inuyasha back. It was so long ago, why can't I just let it go? *sigh* I just want some answers, is that so wrong to ask? Apparently so..*sigh* I better get to sleep already, grr... school tomorrow. I wish it was Saturday, then I'd be able to sleep in. Oh, well.~

Kagome drifted off into a light sleep as she held a certain stuffed dog close to her, almost as if it would get away if she let go. Her pleasant features were darkened with a frown upon her face as memories of sad times came to her dreams again.

Kagome twisted and stirred in her bed, yet never let the dog go. Instead she clung on for dear life, it was the only thing that gave her comfort now.

She settled once more and was calm. the dark dreams retreating to the back of her mind for the time being. Allowing her to sleep till the morning, when more troubles were to arrive in the day(s) ahead.

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Off in an other town far away, was a wide awake hanyou. His brow was drenched in sweat as he punch the air with his fists. Missing his target that he had been aiming for. He was training with his brother.

Inuyasha and Sesshoumoru might not have gotten along all the time, but they deffinitely let their differences be settled when they faught. They Had done so since they had moved to the house ten years ago. Their parents insisted on them being strong in case they were to stand up to any demon that threatened them.

However, their parents did not want them to go picking fights as Inuyasha did from time to time. Inutashio and his wife were peaceful and only trained the boys for their protection against those who had evil agendas.

Both had amazing speed and great agility. Each brother was panting hard as their amber eyes locked and their silver hair clung to their damp bodies.

They rushed at one an other yet again, a fist each slamming into an other chest. The two stood frozen there until their father, that had been watching the two silently, made a slight coughing sound.

The two stepped away from eachother, revealing already brusing chests from the place they were both hit. Inuyasha and Sesshoumoru both turned to their father as they knew their fight was over.

Inutashio gazed upon his sons, they had truly made him very proud. He clapped his hands to show he thought well of their efforts, before speaking. "Well done my sons, you both have learned much over the past years. I'm proud of you. I know you are both well off in your training. However, no amount of training will protect you from your mothers rath if you do not come and eat. I can not even do such a thing"

He chuchkled slightly and smiled to his sons, who also smiled in return. They both knew that what he said was true, sheesh any woman that they would probably care for would be scarier than their enemy when mad, especially their mother when they were late for dinner.

The three strong, masculine forms retreated into the house, to be welcomed with the smell of delicious food that would soon hit their stomachs. And after working out like Sesshy and Inu had, it was bound to be all out war for food.

After eating they all retreated to their rooms for a well deserved rest. Inuyasha lay in his bed, after taking his shower, and just gazed up at the ceiling.

His mind blanking as he tried desperately to fall asleep and give his aching body a rest. Yet, his eyes would not fall to the sleep his body wanted to weild.

A tiny clank was heard from his sensative ears, as a piece of gold jwelry fell from the rim of his shirt. It dangled around his neck, gleaming in the glow of the moon.

Inuyasha looked at the locket he was given ten years ago. He would smile at the thought of her if the memories and the loss hadn't hurt so much. ~Kagome...~ he thought. "Where are you? Are you ok, have you been well these ten years? I don't even know the damn answers to those simple questions *sigh*."

Inuyasha opened the locket in which he dared never to take off. Most of the girls from his school thought he had been taken for years because of it. Inside held happy memories he yerned to have kept.

But life was cruel, and such a thing could never happen. God how he missed her. She would brighten up his day, even when he was in the worst moods. The picture of them smiling and their family's together brought a slight smile to his face.

Inuyasha never planned on meeting that small girl in that sand box, he never planned she wouldn't run away, and he surely never planned that she would make such a difference in his life. Before her he never really felt accepted.

Sure at the time she wasn't even sure what a hanyou was, but that fact that even when she founf out and still didn't care, had meant so much to him. To have a real, true friend was something he never thought he could have.

He laughed at a distant memory of him and Sesshoumoru playing a trick on Sota, Rin, and Kagome. They had been such unsuspecting victims playing in the sandbox. It was the perfect timing and they took it, soaking the three in water.

~Those were the good times~ Inuyasha smiled. ~Even when those three got even with me and Sesshy~ He smirked at the nickname their childhood friend Rin had given his brother.

That small girl even had an effect on Seffhoumoru, though he'd never admitt it. Inuyasha could tell he missed her. The two were close friends and played together often. It also evened the number of boys to girls out instead of Kagome being by herself.

It was funny though how he never spent much time with the cheerful girl. (Hence her not being in the picture. I know I didn't bring her up yet, but I thought now would be good. She wasn't close with K&I, so thats why I didn't mention her till now) She somehow only had eyes for his brother, and surprisingly enough had managed to reach him in her own special way that no one else would ever be able to.

He could tell his brother missed that. His entire family missed that. It was obvious when something from back then was brought up, and how his parents tried not to talk about it. It hurt having to leave the best life they had known.

"Guess it was too good to be true. That must've been why it all disapeared" Inuyasha mumbled out. Rolling over, he closed the locket, and held onto it tightly. As if afraid it would disapear. With his final thoughts Inuyahsa finally dozed off to sleep.

Inutashio let down the sheild he had put up when walking by his son's door. He heard the few words he spoke, and knew exactly what he had been talking about.

The elegant demon sighed, a look not fitting for his remarkable features, and he made his way back to his own bed. He knew things would never be the same, but how badly he wished he could tell his sons everything.

He knew not what the future held, but he and his wife knew, as well as the Higurasha's that things were about to change. Secrets, that should be left unsaid, were soon going to be told.

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A/N: How was that? Any good? I hope so. I know it's rather short, but I just wanted to bring in everyone without loading you guys with tons of information. And I desperately wanted to get to the bedroom scene.~that sounds wrong :þ~ Neways please review and tell me what you think. I had a hard time writing this chapter, but I wanted to get it done. If you guys have Ne ideas please feel free to tell, I'll give you full credit if I use em'. I'm just not sure where this story should go. I know that I want certain things to happen, but all the stuff in the middle is rather blank. Especially the plot :þ That's always good huh? heh. Well I'd totally appreciate anything you guys are willing to give. ^-^ thnx! well I gots to go, I'll try to write the next chapter as fast as I can. It might take a while tho, I have a lot of things going on right now, talk about Major frustration! Gah..*rips hair out* ouch..that hurt. *tear* Neways.. I'll try my best though. Please review, it makes me want to write the chapters up faster. Or..Well, at least the next chapter since that's the only one I've got ideas for right now. Hope you enjoyed, Ja ne! ^-^ ~*SailorInu1*~

P.S I've gotten some more ideas, and I'm starting to figure out where I might want things, but I'm still undecided. Ne help would be greatly appreciated . Till next time! Thnx! ^-^