Koei: I was going to update BBR first, but I've grown to this fic, and IT HAS NO ACTION O.o! But, I like it, and I want to write the story on Cup N Noodles if animegurl5 would let me. Would it kill you to read all of my e-mail before answering? XD
Oh, and I have decided not to put action and just put romance:D… Yeah. So this will be like a one-shot cept with more chappies. Don't worry; I shall not die in the middle of this, just look on my profile page for updates about what I'm doing. Mostly trying to finish Fruits Basket mangas I got from the library, CAN YOU BELIEVE THEY ONLY LET YOU TAKE OUT SIX AT A TIME! I was pissed, meh, but enough about me! Read my fic and review. XD
(There's gonna be a long flashback in this chappie)
Disclaimer – I do not own IY or YYH or any of the characters, I would be rich otherwise, or I would be broke and the anime would suck, pick either one
Night Light: Fade, Past or PresentA little red fox came out, stopping to only gaze at her with one sharp eye before scampering away. Kagome twitched, slamming her head into a nearby tree in annoyance. How did she get so worked up about sudden noises? She heard them all the time. Dropping to the damp grass near the river she sighed, letting her head lay on the cushion of grass. The wind started up again, blowing, a low sad tune as it skimmed through the earth…
Two kids sat adjacent to each other on the endless field of greenery. Just laying still and quiet. She was seeing images again.
"Why are we doing this again?" The boys voice sighed in obvious boredom. A rustle of clothes; the same someone cried out in surprise.
"Because, we're here because it's my turn to choose what to play." The girl's tone held playful innocence. "See, just stay like this," All was quiet. "And close your eyes to try to hear the wind's voice." Only the ceaseless wind was heard, almost as if a never-ending tune. Everything was still as fuzzy, why was she seeing this?
"I don't hear anything."
"Silly! Just try as hard as you can to listen, hear it? The wind is like a mommy –," A snort interrupted. "Oh be quiet! I really mean it Meany! Anyways, the wind is like a mommy, because she sings a lullaby, cept' this one never ever ends." The faint rustle of wind was gliding over the grass, through trees, and echoing all around in a silent song. This thing, this image, was this something she should remember?
"I think I hear it… maybe." The uncertain voice of the boy stated.
"Then I'm happy." A giggle was heard among the soundless lullaby of the wind.
Her eyes snapped open; a thread of dawn was streaking golden over the horizon. Panicking she jumped up, tugging at her grass stained shirt as she leaped back to the shrine. 'I've been here all night!' Wincing she froze for a moment, muscles tingling in mild pain and blood rushing into her arms and legs.
'Oh crap oh crap oh crap.' Mind only repeating this she hurtled off the field, only a blur of speed in fear of her mother's wrath. Her lungs burned from the need of oxygen, heart beating as fast as she ran. 'Just across the street…' Finally Kagome came across the pavement of the sidewalk, around the corner and she would be home free…
BAM! Books scattered, papers falling, a bag landing on her head to snap her out of her dread.
"Watch where you're going!" A voice started, already annoying to a certain miko. The girl she crashed into seemed about her age, long brown hair and dark green eyes. She seemed to be wearing a red school uniform, and already walking to school at this hour.
"Why are you awake?" Kagome said her question from her mind, raising an eyebrow.
"A stupid girl like you shouldn't be talking to me, Mizuka, Murai." She answered turning her head away snobbishly.
"Fine, have it your way." Replying coolly she started again, up the stairs of her family shrine.
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Groaning the seventeen year old came back down the stairs for school, mother glaring at her angrily for staying so late.
"I told you mom, I'm sorry, I just got sleepy, and next thing I know its time for school!"
"Just get going, or you'll be late." Sighing in exasperation, Kagome slid the shoji door open, breathing in fresh air she started for the stairs. The well caught her eyes; a familiar loneliness enveloped the surrounding air around her, she visit later. Looking away, up to the great god tree of the shrine she started a new route there.
"So I'm here again…" She whispered, sliding her small hand up to the small imprint of an arrowhead. "Strange how irony likes to toy with lives." Giggling bitterly the young miko leaned onto the tree; rough bark a comfort to the numbing pain.
"One and a half years… I should get over him, he's…" Wincing, lips tightening to a pale color Kagome continued. "Gone now, no need to get emotional." 'I'll be late if I stay to long.' Putting all thoughts aside, she gathered her strength and stood, heading again for the long set of stairs.
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"Where were you Kagome?" Exclaimed Eri, who was walking next to the very person she was questioning. She just looked awkwardly to the right, glancing at the restaurant (what was it called? McRonalds or something?) Eri, Ayumi, and Yuka were walking after school to their favorite restaurant.
"I overslept." Muttering she ran inside before her friends.
After they ordered ("Kagome! Are you going to hog all of those?") their meal they seated themselves at the regular spot, chatting among themselves.
"Did you see that snobby Mizuka girl?" Eri asked, chatting with Yuka.
"Don't say that, she must be nice." Ayumi scolded. Kagome's head dipped and she stared sleepily at her burger, as if it was up in flames.
"But did you see her! She was up at five or something, I was only awake because I needed to go to the bathroom, she seemed to be stalking someone." Yuka exclaimed, catching Kagome's attention, she did want to know why that girl was up…
"I heard that she's the unofficial president of this Shuuichi person's fanclub, must be hot." Eri started. So that's what she must have been doing…
"Kagome! Are you there?"
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She started home, staring off into the dark sky, clouds dark purple masses against the glimmer of the stars…
"Look at that, it's a lov-love-lover's star." A girl struggled to explain, pointing up at a bright red like star, glowing eerily above.
"What's that?" The boy asked curiously.
"Mommy says that when someone loves each other very much, one of the pretty star will appear!" A peaceful silence appeared. "But if they make each other really sad, or if they don't know each other anymore, it will turn redder, until it dies."
"That must be sad."
"Excuse me miss?" Emerald eyes startled her out of her reverie. Blushing at being caught standing air headedly she berated herself for daydreaming in the middle of the block.
"Oh, sorry for that." Muttering she smiled embarrassedly. The boy chuckled.
"Not at all, I just don't think a girl should be standing alone at night, unaware of her surroundings." He stated, smiling politely. She smiled back, feeling happier than before for some reason.
"Thanks, I'll be more careful next time not to stare at a wall, and stare at a ceiling instead." She laughed, starting off. He smiled at her and they went their separate ways.
A/N Sorry I haven't been able to do much, I've been obsessed with Final Fantasy and ToS still, and now I have an essay due Wednesday, but I SWEAR I will update more, now ONTO BBR:D
Thanks to Dark Ice Kitsune, Deviant Kitsune, mizushoubai, Tenshi-Battosai, Kagomente, Shadowed Illusion, Yumiko-Emiko, animegurl5, inkuramaRmine, and AnimeMoonlightGoddess for reviewing! You make me so happy! XD
P.S. – animegurl5, I bet you're shocked I haven't keeled over from the time I try to use my small brain to write, though of course I'm a procrastinator…