Soul Devotion

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Inspiration song: Rave by Siddharta

SOUL DEVOTION

Chapter III

''Kagome! Go tell your father that dinner is ready!''

''Kay! Mommy!'' yelled a little girl, who was in her room playing with her toys. She looked about 10 years old and she had her raven hair pulled into two, small pig tails. In her hand, she held a white bunny which was almost as big as her. As she walked down the hall towards her father's study room, she stopped every now and then to look at the pictures on the wall.

There were many family pictures of her two older brothers, her mother, her dad, her grandfather and herself.

When she came to her father's door, she knocked. No one answered. So she took that as a ''come in'' and entered the room.

''Daddy, mommy says that dinner is...'' but she never was able to continue, she was speechless. She just looked at the figure in shock.

There inside was her father hanging from the ceiling and the sound of blood dripping 'Drip' 'Drip'.

It was forming a puddle underneath him. The sight wasn't very pretty for a young girl like her, or anyone for that matter, to see.

''Kagome, dad! Mom says...Kagome? Ka-chan? What's wrong?'' a young man with black hair, pulled into a long braid, entered the room. Seeing his younger sister, as if she was hypnotized, sent shivers down his spine and he quicklybecame worried. He knelt down to her height and shook her lightly, bringing her attention to him.

''Kagome?''

''Nii-san,'' she looked at him, then back to the hanging body of her father. She pointed at the figure, for her brother to follow and see. ''Daddy.'' She whispered still looking at her dead father.

When her brother saw his fathers lifeless body hanging in the air, he gasped and quickly call out to his mother.

''Fuck! Mom! Call the police and an ambulance. Quick!'' He yelled while he grabbed Kagome and crushed her into his arms, embracing her. Just then, Mrs. Higurashi, Aya, came in.

''Bankotsu, honey what's wrong? Oh my god! KOJI!''

''MOTHER! Hurry and go call for an ambulance and the police!''

''OK...'' she chocked out and left the room in a hurry.

Bankotsu looked at his little sister, who managed to rip herself out from his embrace. ''Kagome...wha?'' ''Daddy!'' She ran to her father, stepping into the puddle of blood as she tried to reach for her father... But her father was slowly disappearing. Then she turned toward her brother Bankotsu for help and he too was slowly fading away.

SOUL DEVOTION

''NOO!'' Kagome shot up from her bed. Her hand stretched out as if she was trying to reach for something. She panted very hard and she was all sweaty.

The lights turned on and in came a young man. He wore one of his boxer shorts and a dark blue shirt.

''Kagome? Is everything okay?''

She gave him a sad smile before answering, ''Yes, just another nightmare. Nothing to worry about Nii-Chan.'' He slowly made his way towards her bed, and sat down at the edge of the bed.

''Want me to tuck you in? You know, for the sake of the old times?'' He asked, giving her a breathtaking smile. She merely nodded. He reached for the covers and tucked her in, then he gave her a small kiss on her forehead.

When he was about to leave she called him back. ''Ano..Nii-chan...could you sleep with me tonight?'' Although he already knew the answer to the question, he looked at her as if he was thinking it over.

''I don't know, Kagome...-'' he teased.

''-ONEGAI!''

''Ok, just don't look at me like that.'' With that he went to her. ''Now, please scoot over and give me some room. Ya' know, we're not little anymore.'' She did as he said. He laid down and hugged her to himself, in a brother-sister hug.

''I missed you very much, Kagome. It was just not the same without you. I'm glad you're back home.

''Me too, but at the same time I'm sad about being back. This place brings back many painful memories...about dad, and about Bankotsu. You know what I mean...''

''Yeah, I know. Now go to sleep. Tomorrow you have school, and if I heard correctly, Ayame is picking you up. And you know Ayame, she's an early Pigeon. Now, good night Kagome," he said as he ran his fingers through her shiny, black hair.

''Yeah. Good night Souta. Love you...''

''Love you too Ka-Chan.''

SOUL DEVOTION

''So..are you two going to Kazzana's party this Friday?'' Rin asked as she, Kagome and Ayame made their way to the cafeteria. The first hours of class flew by pretty fast, and now it was time for lunch.

''Maybe. I have to ask my parents. Why? Are you going?'' Ayame answered.

''I think, I might go. My mom said that this weekend I can have to myself, because she has some spare time. So, she's free to take care of the little ones. And I'm free to party!'' Rin said with a big smile on her face, the last part of what she said was more in a singing voice. Kagome, who was listening to the conversation intensively, finally asked,

''So, who's this Kazzana person?''

''Well, he's the most perverted guy in school. But, he's not one of those...horny perverted guys. He is more of a perverted gentleman,'' Ayame explained while sitting down at an empty table.

''And besides, his parties are the best, they're a total BAM! And you'll just have to go with me...with us. We'll have lots of fun.'' Rin added, sitting across Ayame and besides Kagome, who was busy thinking if she should go to the party.

''I don't know. First I have to ask my mother.''

''I'm sure she'll say yes, when I'm through talking to her, that is. And if I must, I'll be more then prepared to talk to your parents Ayame," Rin said as she began to plan on what to say to Kagome's mother and Ayame's parents. Seeing the determination look on Rin's face, Ayame, in a hurry took the a defensive stand. She had to stop Rin from going to her parents and say something stupid, something that Rin might do.

''Okay, okay. Don't get ahead of yourself Rin. We have three days till the party, so just chill. And, I'm sure Kagome and I can talk to our parents in letting us go to Kazzana's party.''

''Okay, but if you need extra help, you know who to ask,'' Rin said as she looked around the table, then all of a sudden, she pulled out a whole pack of chocolate. She smiled a big cheeky smile before she spoke. ''So, who wants some chocolate?''

SOUL DEVOTION
''Oh. My. God! Inuyasha Takahashi just glanced at you!'' squealed a red haired girl turning her head towards the blond one. They chatted as they waited for their music teacher to arrive.. The bell had already rung and there was no sight of the teacher. She was late, as usually.

''He did not,'' retorted the blond one, as she blushed and looked away from her red haired friend.

''Yes, he did. And if you ask me, he's sooo into you.''

''No, he's not.''

''Yes, he is. If you would just look up, you’d see him looking at you with those sexy, dreamy eyes of his. You're so lucky to have such a guy ogling at you!''

''Oh, Yuri. Just stop it. You’re making me blush!''

''Why? Because the most gorgeous and popular, bad boy in Kenji High is looking at you?''

"He's not looking-''

''Will you two shut up already!'' A brunett girl, who was sitting a row in front of them, turned around to face them and try to shut them up. The two perky girls were giving her a headache.

''Sorry, the all mighty Ice Queen Sango - sama,'' the red one named Yuri said, mocking her. Sango gave her a death glare.

''Do not mock me, Yuri.'' With those five words being spoken, she turned around to face the front once more but not before adding, ''Besides, he’s not looking at your bimbo friend. He’s looking at the new girl, Kagome Higurashi.'' Opening her book, Sango took a pencil and started to write in it, while Yuri and her friend tried to find out if Inuyasha Takahashi truly was looking at the new girl, which indeed he was. Moments later the teacher entered class, out of breath from all the running she had to do to come to class.

''Sorry class, I'm late. I was on the in the principals office, talking about some things that included my son.'' Typical. Her son was a real troublemaker and a spoil brat too. On his first year in Kenji high and as the rumor said he almost burn down the chemistry room. Shaking her head she took her glasses off and looked up at the class.

''Well, I’ve been informed by the teachers that we have a new student in class.'' She looked through her papers she was holding, and when she found what she needed she smiled big. ''Kagome Higurashi? Can you please come out and introduce yourself?'' she asked as Kagome stood up, and went up to the teacher. Turning to face the class, she managed to nod before she began introducing herself. speaking.

''Emm.. okay, my name is Kagome Higurashi,'' she said while sticking her hands inside her back pants pocket. ''I came here from America, but I was born here in Japan and lived here for about...lets say eleven to twelve years. After that, I moved to the U.S. and lived there for awhile...and moved back...here.'' She wanted to end her little description there, but the teacher motioned for her to continue. ''I live at the Higurashi Shrine with my mom, brother and grandpa. I have a pet cat, his name is Buyo. My favorite color is blue...eh thats pretty much it...thank you,'' she bowed nicely to the teacher and made her way back to her seat. But unknown to her, Sango, at the very front, had a sudden shock look on her face.

''Okay! Thank you Kagome honey. Now class, I want to know if someone is interested in choir or orchestra, or for the 'punks' at the back, you can have your own band group.''

Inuyasha rolled his eyes, the teacher pretty damn knew that he had no time to play in some silly band. He wouldn't even be in class if he hadn't seen the new girl, Kagome Higurashi enter it.

SOUL DEVOTION

-SANGO PoV-

'I don't understand. Is this Bankotsu’s little Ka-chan? '

FLASH BACK

Two figures stood in outside in front of the big steps that leads to the Higurashi Shrine. Their hands were linked as they looked at the long steps with determination. The black haired boy looked to his right, where a beautiful brunet stood by him. He smiled before speaking, ''So Sango, are you ready to see my home? The infamous Higurashi shrine and all the people who live in it?''

''Ready as can be,'' Sango stated firmly.

CHANGE OF PLACE

''So, is this your little sister? The ONE?'' Sango asked, as she looked at the pictures that she was being shown by the black haired boy.

''Yeah, that's my Kagome. She's cute ain't she? Who would have thought that such a pretty face, like angels has a demon’s reflection.'' said the boy, taking the picture from her observation. Sango nodded in agreement.

''Yeah, she is. How old is she?''

''She turned ten last week.''

''So, I'm almost four years older than her. And you're-''

''I'm six years older than her.''

''And almost two years older than me.''

The guy chuckled a bit before giving her a small kiss on her forehead, as he pulled her closer to him.

''I'm glad we made the ages clear now,'' he said as he pulled her onto his lap.

''Yeah, me too. Love you.''

''Love you too Sango.''

CHANGE OF PLACE

''Sorry, about your father.''

''It's not your fault Sango. Besides, I should have been prepared, we all knew this was going to happen.''

''Don't blame yourself for this, it's not your fault either. Anyway, how's Kagome doing?''

He turned to look at her, his hair all tangled up, dark circles under his eyes.

''Not good. She's still having those nightmares.''

Sango just nodded at this in understanding and took his hand connecting it with hers as they stood there at the cemetery looking down at the fresh grave.

CHANGE OF PLACE

''So when is she leaving for America?'' Sango asked as she snuggled into her lovers embrace. They were momentarily lying on his bed, enjoying each other presence.

''In a month,'' he answered while running his fingers through her brown hair.

“Ahh..You know. I remembered when you first met her. She was so happy, innocent and naive, especially her eyes were full of love. But now when I look at her, at her eyes they are so cold and distant.” She said while leaving a trail of butterfly kisses on his bare chest.
''Yeah, I remember. That was about two years ago and it seems like it was only last month that it happened...'' he lifted her head up, looking into her eyes. She nodded before she leaned into him and kissing him fully on the lips.

CHANGE OF PLACE

''Don't do this to me! Don't leave me!'' Sango screamed, as she held her lover in her lap. His blood splattered everywhere.

''Sango..-'' He managed to say before he threw up some blood. ''-We both knew this would happen. Please take care of Kagome...get her on that plane and make sure she'll be alright when she comes back.''

''NO! Nii-san!'' a little girl's tiny voice yelled.'' Don't leave us like daddy did. Please!'' she pleaded.

''Yes! Please, listen to your little sister! Listen to Kagome. Don't leave us,'' she shook him.

''The circle of Tokyo, don't let it reopen…'' he coughed out.

''No! NII- SAN!''

''Bankotsu don't LEAVE ME...! DON'T YOU DARE LEAVE US!''

CHANGE OF PLACE

'' Kagome, I know you don't want to go, but you must. It was your brothers wish.''

''But I don't wanna leave you, mommy or Souta. Please don't make me go.'' Kagome said through her tears.

''I know Ka- chan, I know. But you'll understand this when you're older. And when the time comes, you'll sit on that plane and come back to Japan,'' she said hugging the little girl, as she escorted her into the plane.

As the plane went off to America in the light blue sky, Sango made two promises. ''I'll always protect and take care of you Ka-chan, and I'll always love you Bankots, no matter what.''

END OF FLASH BACK

'Is it possible that this is our little naive Ka- chan? It's been four years since I've last heard of her. If it is, it is my duty to protect her. And I'll do my duty to protect the ONE.'

SOUL DEVOTION END

Ages of the characters that have been mentioned and will be mentioned:
Kagome: 16/17
Inuyasha: 19 (Faild one year, reason known later.)
Miroku: 20 (He likes being in high school.)
Sango: 19/20 (Faild one year, reason known later.)
Rin: 16
Ayame: 17
Kouga: 19
Souta: 19
Seshoumaru: 22
Kagura: 21
Jakotsu: 21
Kikyo: 20