InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ My Rag Doll ❯ Introduction ( Prologue )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]
Introduction
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~Flashback~
< br> I was shopping for a Christmas present for my Dad. I was alone in the mall and I didn't know anyone and at my age of 8 that's pretty scary. I can't help but wonder what it would be like to have my Mom here with me and helping me find some gift we'd both be sure Dad would love. Unfortunately that's only a dream, because Mom had died when I was 4. All I have of her now is a rag doll she gave me while she was in the hospital for the last time. Mom was always in the hospital, it seemed like every month she'd have to go there again. There were so many reasons, mostly because she had a weak heart. It confuses me how someone so loving and caring could have a weak heart.

As I window shopped for a store that looked like Dad would enjoy, I was mildly aware of the people around me. A lot of teenage girls chattering away about boys and nothing in particular. Some mothers shopping for Christmas presents for their children. A few couples walking hand in hand with the occasional kiss. Little kids ogling and pointing at toys and screaming "I WANT THAT!" to their mothers who reply that if they were good Santa would bring it on Christmas morning. Everyone was happy about the upcoming holidays. I looked into different stores' windows I just wanted to find something my Dad would like.
Mom always told me that it didn't matter what you give as long as you care enough to give. That didn't really help in such a large mall and seemingly nothing Dad would like. I want something perfect for him. He's really all I have in this world and I want to give a gift that would show that. Right now it's 12 o'clock and I have until 2 when Dad will pick me up.
Though almost everyone was filled with joy at the mall, not everyone was. And I realized that when I saw a little girl crying. All huddled up in a corner of the mall crying softly to herself. I decided to ask her what was wrong. I'm not really a people person, it's what tends to happen when you're made fun of. I've always been made fun of by everyone because of my ears, eyes, and hair. Mom always said that people were jealous because I was so unique. The girl looked like she needed help and I decided to risk her getting mad that a creature like me would try to help her.

"Hi, I'm Inuyasha. I saw you and I couldn't help but wonder why you're crying."
Author p.o.v.
The little girl looked up and Inuyasha saw her tear stained face and melted. The little girl had dark brown hair, doe-like brown eyes, and seemed to be 2-3 years younger than Inuyasha. So she was about 5-6.
"My daddy just died, I ran from home to here. I don't by to be near my house. I would see everything and keep remembering him." The little girl replied between hiccups and sniffles.
"I'm sorry, I wish I could help you but I know there's nothing I can do. My mommy died when I was 4 so I know how you feel. I think you need a hug." Inuyasha told her. Sn to his surprise the little girl nodded at his suggestion of a hug. He couldn't help but be amazed that someone would want a hug from him. As he gave her a hug he realized what helped him the most to deal with his mother's death. "Here, you can have a rag doll my mom gave me right before she died. It helped me get over the pain of her death, I think it will help you too."
The little girl looked up and smiled a toothy smile. She took the doll he handed her and gave him another hug. "Thank you Inuyasha, I'm going to go back to mommy and my sister." And with that she ran from him.
Inuyasha smiled because he knew she felt better and began to shop again, this time with a happy smile.
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A/N: I hope you like it. I've only written one story and that was left unfinished over a year ago. I had horrible planning on it. This story has a plan and I really like it. I can't say exactly when my next chapter will come, it should be soon. I just wanted to see if everyone would like the introduction.
Please review! I want to know what you think.
Thank you for reading ~Mili
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Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha, or any of the characters in Inuyasha. *sigh* But I can wish.
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