InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Lost Innocence ❯ chapter 1 ( Chapter 2 )

Here's the next chapter. I can't believe it's been a week already! XD I have a new record. I have already received a question and it's only been one chapter!!!

Q: You said in your summary that this was going to be an Inu/Kag, but so far, all I've read is Sesshomaru? Did you make a mistake? (question by YasashiiAme)

A: Well, Kagome meets Inu because of Sesshomaru, so naturally it's going to start out like a Sess/Kag. And undoubtedly she will be interested in Sesshomaru. He is the first supernatural being she's met. But this version IS an Inu/Kag so don't worry.

Remember, If you have a question, just let me know, and I will answer it to the best of my ability.

Summary- Kagome is a librarian that gets pulled into the world of darkness. Strange things begin to happen after she meets a vampire. Will her world have a storybook ending? Or will it end in tragedy?

Disclaimer- me no own...you no sue!

Recap-

With trembling hands she fit the key into the slot of the door and turned. The door came open and without bothering to turn on a light, she slammed the door shut behind her and bolted it, officially barring her against whatever it was that attacked her. 'He was not a man;' her last thought as the shock took full affect and she slumped onto her floor in a faint.

~~~@~~~@~~~@~~~@ Still Kagome's Flashback from Prologue

The next few nights went without disturbance. She didn't see her midnight stalker, which in her mind was just peachy. Deep within herself though, she secretly craved another meeting. On the last night of the working week, Kagome was enjoying the works of another influential author.

She had strayed from her nightly ritual of solitude after the 'incident', and her sanity was beginning to be affected. She needed these minor doses of peace and quiet, like a caffeine addict needed their morning cup of joe, and living in New York didn't help any.

Kagome sometimes missed her life in Texas. Childhood for her was wonderful. Most people complain about their few years as a child and even go as far as to rebuke their parents, but she had no complaints. As for her parents, they were the kindest most caring people one could meet. Kagome only wished that one day she could be the mother her own was.

They never had much money, but it never mattered. Kagome, unlike her two siblings, was undeterred from fun, by a lack of funds. She had her own amusements. She would spend her time climbing trees, swimming in ponds and rivers, or just sit in the middle of a field with a good book. The wild breeze swimming through the grass would do wanders for her stress.

She remembered times when she would plant herself on a piece of the rustic outdoor ornamentation that littered her yard (old broken down cars) and watch a sunset or try to communicate with the herds in her neighbor's cattle fields.

When it came to school, Kagome made up for her lack of friends, by plunging into the work given to her. She was never a popular child, but like it was said before, it never bothered her. Her younger brother and sister though would complain about never being able to do stuff. They would even go as far as pick on her for being weird.

As Kagome got older, her family moved from their broken down home in the country, to the city. With age came friends that luckily were almost as weird as her, but in their own unique way. Before she knew what was going on, she, Kagome Higurashi, was popular among her breed. Goths. They were loners that would band together in their one time of vulnerability. School.

They were the kids that were picked on by bigger stronger people. They all had a problem with life, which ranged from drug abuse, to religious fervor. Many were just the few that had no other niche to fit into.

The intelligent were usually either not smart enough or too smart to have a place among the geeks who had a social status all their own. One could go into more detail with the facts of school life for Kagome, but it would be off topic.

Kagome fit into this niche. She was one of the most intelligent kids in school, but didn't have the ambition to act upon it. Besides she preferred her solitude. Her siblings didn't mind her unorthodox antics much anymore, but on the contrary were quite pleased with it. They used her mystique to grow in their own popularity.

Most of the kids in the neighborhood were afraid of her because they thought she was a witch, and surprisingly they weren't far from the truth. For some odd twist of fate, once the rumors were out about her religious persuasion everyone wanted to know her. People would gawk at her as she walked passed them on the street. Others would stop her and ask her questions.

Little brother and sister loved the attention they would receive from older teens as they enquired about their powerful satanic witch sister. Some would even have the gall to ask them to set her up with them for dates. Why didn't people get it through their thick skulls? She likes her solitude!

Kagome sighed as she set her book down on the table. 'Too much reminiscing' true she never complained about her childhood, but everyone has memories they wish to forget. She stood, gathering her things and the book she was previously reading. Replacing it on the shelf, she made her way to the door.

Then she felt it. The unmistakable aura that engulfed only one person she had ever come across. Sesshomaru was in the building. She jumped when his booming voice reverberated off the dust-covered walls and tapestries of the library.

"Leaving so soon? But I've just arrived." He gracefully stepped out of the shadows, much like he had done on a previous occasion. Despite his stoic features, his voice once again betrayed his hidden amusement. His voice went to complete seriousness though when next he spoke.

"It is my wish to apologize for my actions a few nights past. I was completely out of line." He took a few steps closer to Kagome. In reaction, she took the equal amount of steps back, trying in vain to keep the distance. "I feel an explanation is in order..." Sesshomaru was unable to finish his carefully prepared speech as Kagome cut him off.

"No explanation is necessary. I understand that you may regret you actions last night, but I care not. I accept your apology, but truly must be on my way. Good night." With that she turned on her heel, and exited the building. She didn't want anything to do with the god-like man whom, she noticed was still sporting what she could clearly see as the black overcoat from their first and second encounter. The stark contrast between his attire and his attributes still amazed her.

To get away from him, and get home was the only thought running through her mind as she neared the bottom of the steps leading down from the library. Once her feet touched the concrete if the sidewalk, her path was once again cut off.

"This is becoming redundant. I already accepted your apology Sesshomaru, what more can you want?" Her exasperation was ringing loud and clear in her slight tantrum. Immediately her statement registered in her mind. What else could he want? Dread filled her. There was an infinite number of answers to that question, and she didn't particularly enjoy any that her mind procured.

Sesshomaru gave her a dry look. It was obvious that she was thinking about his intentions. "It is my sole wish to accompany you to your apartment. The streets of New York are no place for a woman such as yourself at this late of an hour." He held himself tall, which wasn't hard since he was easily over six and a half feet tall. Every inch of his height screamed of lean majesty, and demanded awe. Most humans would have fallen to worship at the sight, but Kagome held fast. He was still a danger after all.

"I think I'll take my chances with the thugs and druggies." She wore a mask void of emotion, but unlike Sesshomaru, easily kept her voice from betraying the fear in her heart. Luckily she remembered her mace, and even brought a few 'toys' as well. Her hand was currently fiddling with one. Her wrist blades were always one of her favorites.

"I do believe there are more dangerous things lurking within the alleys than that tonight my dear." Kagome cringed at the 'dear' reference. What the hell did he mean by that? A howl in the distance sent shivers up her spine. She spared a glance at her otherworldly, dare say, companion? His hair shimmered in the pale light given off by the light of the full moon. Could it be what she thought it was? Did they truly exist? Of course! It was just like the chubacabra back home! Trying to sound indifferent to her situation she accepted his offer.

"Shall we then?" Expecting a brisk walk through well-lit areas, Kagome was soundly surprised when he picked her up bridal style and took to the skies.

'Not the most orthodox method of travel, but...' She mentally shook her head, not liking where her thoughts were threatening to take her.

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There you have it. I gave you a little insight to Kagome's past. I know in the series she only has a younger bro, but just consider the sister as an oc k? I couldn't help it. Hopefully I will be able to introduce the lichens in the next chapter. This is all based on a muse and a dream so bare with me. ~_~;;.

I am also very aware that these chapters are SHORT, but have every intention of lengthening them as the story wears on. It will remain in flashback mode for a few more chapters, just in case a few people were beginning to get confused. Think "Interview with a Vampire". The majority of that story was in flashback mode as well. But Hakkuna Mattata right?

Time for review responses. I didn't do this for my last story I posted here because of the inconsistencies with the reviews. Ex: one chapter would reviece five reviews/ the next chapter wouldn't receive any. Keep reviewing like you did for the prologue, and I will keep up the responses.

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