I hear a ringing sound in the distance calling me into the land of the living. I groan in protest. Why do I have to go to school? Not like anyone would notice if I go or not, nobody ever does. I think to myself as I rub my eyes and turn my scowling gaze onto the torturous device that dare to wake me this horrible morning. I quickly shut it off and stare at the ceiling trying to get myself to wake up. I nearly fall back to sleep again when I hear my mother call me from downstairs.
"Kagome! Hurry and wake up you can't be late for your first day."
I sigh before I sit up and twist my body so my feet brush against the floor. My toes curl at the coldness the hardwood holds. I move over so I slip my slippers on me feet to protect my poor feet from the frostbitten floor as I rise to get ready for the day to come. I look over to the hangar that has my uniform hanging on it. I hate uniforms. My last school didn't have them. I think as I grab the cursed clothing. I undress before throwing on my white shirt with a green collar and red tie, before I finish it off with a green skirt, white knee socks, and my favorite pair of black shoes. I study my reflection looking back at me. Once I see that everything is in order I grab my backpack and head down the steps. I see my mother behind the counter and she looks at me with an approving smile.
"You look wonderful, darling." She says and I can't help but smile back at her and thank her.
I hear my brother, Souta race down the stairs. He smiles at us both and wishes us a good morning before racing off to school. My mother watches him until he leaves out the door before she returns her gaze to me.
"Alright Kagome, this year is going to be different right? You are going to try and make some friends?" She asks me with a hope filled voice.
I nod to her with a smile unable to deny her the hope that is sure to be her undoing by the end of this year. She gives me another smile before she rushes me off to my doom. I go out of the door and down the shrine steps. I see the bus waiting for me and I get on trying to be careful not to trip over anyone's belongings. Unfortunately, luck was not on my side for I seemed to have missed something and the ground races up to meet me. I put my hands out to brace myself as all the kids on the bus laugh in amusement. I quickly blink back tears as I raise from my mortifying position on the floor just in time to see a girl with pin straight hair, as black as night, smirk at me as she moves her foot out of the aisle. I notice that she is wearing a very revealing cheerleading uniform that doesn't leave much to the imagination, as her brown eyes meet mine with victory dancing in them. I gape at her for a moment before the bus yells at me to sit down. She waves at me before I turn and look around for a empty seat and spot one at the back of the bus. I sit down and bury my head in my arms in defeat. Such a great way to start the day, huh Kagome?
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Once I get to school I head for the office for my schedule. I see the human receptionist sitting in her chair on the phone. Once I reach the desk she looks up at me with questioning eyes.
"Kagome Higurashi, I was just going to pick up my schedule." I say in a timid voice.
She just rolls her eyes before she gives me a piece of paper and shoos me away. I quickly head out of the office and start my search for my locker.
When I finally find it I see that I only have five minutes before class starts. Good thing I passed my first bell on my way to my locker. I stuff all my books that I don't need in the metal container before I shut it with a slam. I then race to my first bell where I spot a seat in the back of the room. At least there people won't see me and won't have any ideas. I think as I sit down just in time for the bell to ring. I watch as students enter and see that the girl that tripped me this morning is among them. At her side stands what seems to be a human looking boy with silver hair and gold eyes. That is until I noticed the ears that sat on top of his head and the deadly claws attached to his fingers. She gazes up at him lovingly before she kisses him goodbye and heads to her circle of friends. Must be nice. I think longingly before I face the teacher who just entered through the door.
I notice first that his seemingly harmless look as though a human, that is until my eyes met his. I feel my blood run ice cold at his glace. I look down quickly hoping he didn't notice me. I try to keep from shaking in fright. He eyes look as if one of a murderer. How could anyone ever believe him to be a teacher? And they expect me to trust such a man? I think to myself before I decide to never allow myself to be in a room with him all alone, for that will truly end my horrendous life as I die of a heart attack. He then clears his throat and the class falls so silent you could hear a pin drop.
"Class, today we have a new student. Kagome please rise." He says though it sounds more like a order.
I hesitate a moment before I realize that it would be unwise to defy such a man. I stand on shaky legs and face the class. He gives me a small smile before his hardened gaze makes its way around the room.
"Everybody, welcome her and treat her with respect. If you do not their will be consequences to your actions." He says in a voice that makes me freeze in fear.
He nods to me and I all but fall into my seat in relief.
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Finally school is done. I think relief coursing through my core as I make my way up the shrine steps. I quickly recount my learnings of today and now I know a few things. Turns out the cheerleaders name is Kikyo and she has every teacher wrapped around her little finger. Only Miss. Keade seems immune to her charms. On the other hand she is the only female teacher so it isn't hard to guess why she is so friendly with the other male teachers. I am sure it is not only her boyfriend, Inuyasha, with the key to her kingdom. I think with a smirk as I walk into my house where my mother is cooking dinner and my little brother is playing video games.
"Hi honey, how was your first day at school? Make any friends?" She asks looking at me as if she will be broken by the very words I know to be true.
"Uh, not today mom but maybe tomorrow?" I think giving her what I hope is a hopeful smile but I am pretty sure looks more like a look of pain before I head up to my room.
I close my door and lean against it with a sigh. I look down at my stomach where a few bruises are starting to form thanks to Kikyo's little goon squad. They can punch pretty well, I would know since I had my fair share of such beatings. I bring down my shirt and look at my face just to make sure it is all clear. A fist or two found contact with my face during the little scuffle at lunch. Once I am satisfied I lay down in my bed fully prepared to fall asleep and not wake up for the rest of the night. This is gonna be one heck of a year. I think before my eyes fall closed and the black abyss swallows me whole as I am cast into the land of dreams.
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I limp up the shrine steps unable to handle the pain of my broken ankle. Little grunts make it's way from my chapped lips. I struggle the last couple of steps the worst. Once I finally reach the top I fall to my knees in relief. But not for long for the smell of copper makes its way up my nose and into my lungs. I look up quickly just to see the door to my beloved home broken open. I quickly stand on my feet and rush in no longer thinking of my own physical pain. The scene that greets me is truly one to fear. All around is broken furniture and objects laid about the room. Not only that but I have to cover my nose with my jacket from the overpowering aroma that fills the house. I race through searching for my mother and brother hoping it is not their blood I am smelling. I go to Souta's room first, praying to Kami that he will not be waiting there to greet me.
I must have not prayed hard enough because as soon as the door open red surrounds me. On the walls, the floor, and even the ceiling is coated with the copper smelling liquid. Tears fill my eyes as I look down on the floor and see my brother barely clinging to what little life he had left. He is holding his stomach that has a large gash on it. Blood pools around him, so much that I can even see my own reflection gazing up at me. I fall beside him and his nearly lifeless eyes find mine.
"Souta…" I say my voice cracking in sadness.
"Hey sis…" He says weakly.
"Souta! Don't you dare leave me! You hear me!" I order him not able to bare the thought of losing him.
"Sis… We both know I am going to die…" He says in a voice that tells me that he has no hope left.
"No! You are going to be fine ok? We are going to call for help and they are going to make you all better." I say more to make myself feel better than him.
"Don't lie to me…" He says as he gazes up at me.
I choke on my tears and they fall down my cheeks. A sob makes it's way through my mouth and my whole being quakes at it's appearence.
"I need you to promise me one thing…" He says and I can tell his time is almost up.
"Anything" I say in a whisper.
"Promise me that you won't let people push you around anymore." He says so sternly I am shocked into silence for a second before I nod.
"I love you Kagome…" He says with a sad smile.
"I love you too little brother." I say as I kiss his forehead.
I feel his breath stop and he falls silent, limp in my arms. I sob loudly. I grab something close to me and chuck it at the wall. It shatters on contact, showering me in whatever material it was made of. I scream at the top of my lungs and bring my dead brother to my chest screaming his name, begging to have him back, begging to see him smile one more time, to hear his wonderful laugh echo through my head one more time, to hold him in my arms and for him to hug me back one last time. I look down at him and see his lifeless eyes look back at me. I have to look away as I shut his eyelids to give him peace before I rise. I walk down the hall to my mother's room with a heavy heart. I know what was to be expected by that doesn't mean I took it any better.
My mother lies in a pool of her own blood, much like Souta, only she is not breathing to give me loving words as she leaves this world when I walk in. I go to her side and clutch her to me, never wanting to let go. I scream at the top of my lungs until my voice goes raw. I look at her with so much sorrow and regret, saddened I didn't have more time with her. Depressed because I am now alone in this world. Nobody left to remember me by, nobody left to keep me here. I start to rise to call the cops to get them to come and start the investigation for the murderer of my mother and brother. Only instead of stepping forward a horrible pain starts in the back of my head before I fall to the ground, blackness consuming me.
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A/N: Thank you everyone who has stuck with me for this long. Thank you Ancient One for your kind words. :) I am happy to be back. I hope you all enjoyed the first new chapter of Mystery Girl. I will try my best to update as much as I can, and I hope to be able to continue and finish this story. I love you all and I hope you guys will continue reading. Leave reviews to tell me if you think that the story doesn't meet your requirements and be honest. I can take criticism because it helps make me a better writer. Well that is all for this chapter! Love you all! Bye!
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