Naruto Fan Fiction / InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The War of Survival ❯ A Horrible Beginning ( Chapter 1 )

“Hari, you must send your daughter away. Men are coming this way to kill her. For once just listen to me. I care for her like if she was my own and I don’t want to see an innocent 11 year-old getting slaughtered because of what they think of as a threat.”
Hari just stood there thinking out her choice.

“I want her to have a good life, a life that doesn’t require someone hunting her down. Where do you recommend that she go, Hikarimono?”

“I strongly recommend the hidden leaf village of Konoha. If you like, I shall watch over her until I think she is ready to be on her own.”

“Yes, and I would like for you to come back each day of the end of the month and report her well beings. Get her out of here as quickly as possible. Make sure her face is covered at all times.” Hari stood and made her way to her daughter’s room.

“Mom? Is everything alright? You look sad.”

“Kagome, I’m going to send you to another village. You aren’t safe her. Hikarimono will be with you and will be watching over you. Promise me that you won’t give him any trouble.”

“I promise. Mom, why am I being sent away?”

“The other people don’t like what’s apart of you. They’re afraid of anyone different than them. You don’t need to worry about them any longer. You’ll be safe in Konoha. Take this with you. Keep it on your forehead at all times so other people know that you are from this village.” Hari gave Kagome a headband with the symbol of the spirit village on it. “Quickly now. Get dressed and pack. We’ll see each other sooner than you think.” Hari packed Kagome’s clothes while her daughter quickly dressed. Suddenly, Hikarimono burst through the door covered in snow and out of breath.

“Hari, we must leave immediately. They come with their weapons. Come Kagome!”

“Keep her safe, Hikarimono.”

“Mom! You’re not coming with me?”

“I can’t, darling. Now go and be safe.” Kagome quickly latched onto her mother.

“I love you mom.”

“I love you Kagome.” Hari watched her daughter disappear into the forest. She suddenly heard her name being called and turned to find a mob at her doorstep.

“Hari Higurashi, where’s the poor excuse of a child at?”

“You have no business with her. She has done nothing to you.”

“By existing she has!”

“She’s gone. You won’t find her here. Search my house if you must but again I tell you, she is not here.”

“Well, since she is not here, we’ll just have to finish you off. She was born by you, so, you must carry the same traits! Take your last breath before you die.” The village men came at her and stabbed her numerous times until her heart beat stopped. They then ran-sacked the house and took what seemed valuable.


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The sun had just risen above the mountains when Hikarimono and Kagome arrived at Konoha.

“Identify yourself and your business here.” Said a guard. Hikarimono put Kagome on her feet as she woke.

“My name is Hikarimono Onikisu and we have come to see a man named Sesshomaru Akanata.”

“He is not here. He is about doing business with the other villages.” The guard replied.

“Then perhaps we could see the Hokage. You must understand, our business is gravely important.” Hikarimono reasoned. The guard stood there thinking.

“Hmm, alright. You may enter.”

“Thank you kind sir.” Kagome followed Hikarimono who lead her to the Hokage’s office. When they were near the door, Kagome heard a temperamental boy yelling inside. Hikarimono turned in time to see Kagome giggle as she watched boy turn into a naked woman.

“Hikarimono, he knows of the temptation jutsu! I thought only I could do it.”

“Ha, he must be very clever. Come inside, we shall talk to the Hokage.” Upon following Hikarimono inside, Kagome noticed that the boy had been sent away.

“Do you carry the title of third Hokage?”

“Yes I do. My guards tell me that you come with important business.”

“Yes. I hear this village is among the safest. I brought this child here for protection. I have been given the duty to watch over her until I see that she is old enough to look after herself.”

“Hmm, very well. She may stay.”

“Thank you Hokage-sama. Might I ask one more thing? Kagome wishes to enroll in the academy to become a ninja. I understand that if she enrolls now, then she will graduate with the other students.”

“You may enroll her. Take this; she is now part of this village.” The Hokage gave Hikarimono a headband bearing the Konoha symbol. Hikarimono bowed and left with Kagome.

“What do we do now?”

“We must find you a place to live. I know just the place.” Hikarimono lead her to a building with old apartments.

“It’s a little ransacked but it will do. I’ll fix it up for you.” It was an abandoned building, old and rusted looking. The room Kagome was to stay in wasn’t half bad. It had a window with a nice view and decent walls.

“Hikarimono, may I take this off now? No one is around.”
“Go ahead. I’m going into town to get you a bed. Don’t go anywhere.” Kagome watched him walk out the door.

“Better get this place cleaned up.” She made a hand sign and said “Shadow Clone Jutsu!” five other clones popped out of no where and stood in front of her.

“Okay, let’s get this place fixed and cleaned.” They all got set to work. A couple of hours went by and Hikarimono came back with bags full of food.

“You sure did clean up.” He looked around the now brand new looking room.

“I also got the fridge running.”

“That’s great. Well, here’s food so start putting it away. I’ve got to carry your bed up here. Oh and you start the academy tomorrow. Don’t be late.”

“Yes sir.” Kagome set to work at putting things away. After Hikarimono set up her bed, he gave her blankets and pillows.

“I’ll be watching you. This is your household now. Take good care of it.”

“Goodbye.”

“Goodbye Kagome.” He left. Kagome yawned and decided to go to bed. She unpacked her clothes and took out a picture of her and her mother. “Don’t worry mom. We’ll see each other again.”