For: iyficcontest, week 47, "Little White Lies"
Written on 4-37-06
Genre: angst
Characters: Mama Higurashi and Kagome
Squicks: implied
Word count: 245
Summary: She was always honest to her daughter. Always.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mama, Why am I here?
Because Mama wanted a daughter so very much. She wished and wished and wished, until finally, you came, and you made Mama so happy.
Mama, why do I have to use the toilet instead of my diapers?
Because toilets are the first step to growing up.
Really?
Oh, yes.
Mama, what's that stone that Ji-chan always tries to sell?
It is called the Shikon-No-Tama, and there's a nice story behind it.
Can you tell it to me?
Well, once upon a time…
Mama, why did you buy all this ramen?
What will Inuyasha eat if I'm not here?
But Mama, I don't think all this ramen can be healthy!
Well, Inuyasha is very special, isn't he? Especially to you?
I'm going to school!
Mama—
Why are there blood stains on your uniform?
I tripped as I was getting out of the well.
How can you get a bloody nose just from a fall?
Well, I did.
Where was Inuyasha when this happened?
He's…
Yes?
He's not here. He's never going to come here again!
What? Wait—
Mama, why do people lose?
Because they'll win the next time around.
I don't believe you.
Mama… why am I still alive?
Because you deserve to live.
You're a liar, Mama. I don't deserve anything. I don't even deserve the truth from you. I know that much.
I'm not the one lying to you, dear.
Sure, because you would never lie to me. Right.