An So It Begins...

The Demon Angel

Chapter 1- And So It Begins....

Next stop, Higurashi Shrine. This will be the last stop.

I guess this is our stop. The letter did say that they lived on the last stop of the bus and if I remember correctly, Auntie and them lived in a shrine. So this is our stop. I looked over to see the sleeping Megumi next to me. She was sleeping soundly. It be a shame to wake her up, but I can't let her stay here on the bus. I nudged her a bit to see if she would wake up from the touch. To no avail. She mumbled again and continued to sleep. Sigh....

"Hey....Wake up Megumi." I said to her quietly, so that I wouldn't disturb anybody else on the bus. Still no answer. Okay then, I have no other choice. I lifted part of her black hair that was covering her left ear. Well here it goes...I lowered my head next to her ear and blew cold air into it, causing her jumped up and hit her head on the head rest of the seat. She was flustered, I could tell. I know I shouldn't have done it, but there was no other way to wake her. She stared at me, her eyes wide. Yep, I scared her some.

"What's the matter?! Are we being attacked?!" she said flabbergasted. She turned her head back in forth, quick enough to get a whiplash. She's making to much noise. I turned to look at the other passengers on the bus who were turning their heads, just to see what all the commotion was about. I have to stop this now before we become the center of attention. I had to admit though, I wanted to laugh. The way she was acting right now was hilarious, but this wasn't the time or the place. I grabbed her shoulders and pulled her close to me and hugged her. It was the only thing I could think of at the moment.

"Oi. Megumi, it's alright no one is attacking us." I said quietly still holding on to her. I waved at the passengers, signaling them, that there was no problem over here. To my relief they all turned back around and went on with their daily lives. Well at least all the adults did. The children however continued to stare at the odd girl who was acting strange in my arms. They're kids, what can you do? I felt no more movement in my arms. Maybe she calmed down a bit or maybe I smuthered her some. I don't know...I mean I was holding on to her tighlty and she didn't say a word when I held her, so I guess it could have happened.

"Snore....." said a familiar voice coming from my chest. I made a face. Don't tell me she fell back asleep....I pulled her away from me to see here snoring away. Sigh....She's asleep. I shook her a bit until she finally woke up. Her big brown eyes looked up at me sleepily. Well at least she's not screaming this time. She rubbed her eyes, wiping away all the sleep and eye boogers. I placed her back in her seat, gently. What was she going to do without me? I grabbed a water bottle and hankerchief from my small red and gray bag that hung from my almost medium length, black and red, pleated skirt. She yawned and rubbed her eyes again. I guess she was really sleepy, but we're almost there and she'll be able to sleep in a bed. I poured some water onto my hankerchief, spilling a little water on the floor. Oops, well I'll apologize for that later. I took the hankerchief and wiped Megumi's heart shaped face with it. She grumbled when I did. She always does that. She hates having to do with anything with water. When I was finished she frowned.

"You know sis, I hate that kind of thing right?" she said folding her arms as she talked. I giggled. She really is funny. I fixed her clothes while she was in her seat. She loked at me confused. "What you are doing that for?" She must have been in really deep sleep, not to have heard the announcement from the bus. I smiled at her.

"Our stop is coming up. So I want you to look your best for Auntie and them." I said while starting to fix her hair. She looked at me wide eyed and looked out the window. She turned back to me.

"How long was I asleep?" she said frantically. I swear she's so funny. She's always like this when she feels she has been missing in action for a while. I smiled and giggled.

"Not long....maybe two hours at least." I said sarcastically. Her eyes got even wider. Uh oh...I think I flipped the panic switch. Her jaw dropped. She better close it before some flies get in there and she really hates bugs. She inched closer to me.

"Two hours!" she yelled quietly if that's even possible. I nodded my head, smiled then turned to the window as she sank back in her chair. It looks like we're here already. And I was right.

Last stop Higurashi Shrine, Last stop Higurashi Shrine!

The bus stopped. I grabbed our belongings and Megumi's hand. She came out of her seat, trying not to tear the yellow sun dress that Mama had made for her a couple of years ago. Megumi generall down't grow much between years, so things from a couple years ago can still fit her and with her little short stature, I'm sure she's probably not much taller than Sota would be now. We walked off the bus into the bright daylight. Megumi covered her eyes. She really can't take to much sun. So I gave her my sunglasses.

"Thanks." she said thankfully and put them on. They were my favorite colors red and black as always. We stood there looking around for any signs of our family. They should be here by now.

"Akemi! Megumi!" called a familiar voice from the distance. I wonder who that is? Megumi and I turned in that direction to see who it was. Well what do you know....It's Auntie and Grandpa. There's a boy with them too. Who is that? Is that Sota? Wow he has grown. Time really does go fast. Megumi waved at them.

"Wow everyone has grown....." she said quietly then let go of my hand and ran off to meet them. I looked at her in shock. Auntie bent down and hugged her tightly. I guess it has been along time. I watched her stand next to Sota and give him a hug. I laughed. I was right. Megumi wasn't that much taller than Sota. I guess this is our new life now. Auntie called me over to come see the family. I nodded and picked up the bags and headed over there. Auntie hugged me tightly.

"My how you two have grown!" she said excitedly and hugged me and Megumi tight. Sota came up to me and I squatted down next to him.

"Hello Sota. I haven't seen you since you were a baby." I said to him. Sota nodded and came and hugged me.

"You look pretty Akemi." he said shly and turned his head away. Aww! He's old enough to be embarrassed when he see's a girl. I inch over to him and whisper into his ear.

"Thanks. Hey I heard you had a girlfriend....." I asked coyly. Sota blushed so hard that his face was red. Hah! I knew it!

"How did you know?!" he asked hysterically.

"I just did..." I said slyly. What he didn't know was that he just rattted himself out. I'm just sly like that. I smiled and stood up and went over to Megumi who was waiting for me next to Auntie. Auntie spoke.

"Alright let's get you guys home." she said and we took off towards home.

 

Back Home at the Higurashi Shrine

A flash of light came out of the well and right behind it was Kagome.

"That was a little rougher than usual." she said as she exited the well. She put her bag down to get a few moments rest. I need to get in better shape, she thought as she started to drag her humongous bag across the ground, We hadn't fought a lot of demons lately, so there was no reason to run or fight or do anthying strainuous. She continued to try to drag her bag across the grounds of the shrine. Sunddenly a light comes from the well causing Kagome to look back. The bag was lifted to reveal an aggitated Inuyasha from the other side of it. Kagome gasped. "What are you doing here Inuyasha?!"

"Hurrying this process along so we can get back with the jewel shards and finding Naraku!" he said as he lifted the bag over his head, lightening Kagome's load. Kagome pouted, her cheeks becoming rounder.

"You have to leave!" she yelled at him, standing in front of him, preventing him to move any further. Inuyasha growled as he tried to get past her.

"Why should I?!" he growled back and moved her out of the way, "Your family knows me already!" Kagome grunted and stood in front of him again. He scowled.
 

"Because Akemi and Megumi don't know about you!" she yelled back and started to push him back towards the direction of the well. Inuyasha didn't move.

"Fine! But won't it look strange for you to have this overly large backpack?!" he said. Kagome stopped her pushing and stared at him akwardly. He looked at her confused. "What?"

"That was probably the smartest thing, you've said all week......" she said in awe. Inuyasha's forehead grew red. He was angry. Inuyasha clenched his fist and turned around towards the direction of the well.

"Fine! I'm leaving then!" he said and continued walking. Kagome stopped him once again. She took in a deep breath.

"SIT!" she yelled. Once again Inuyasha's necklace glowed causing him to fall to the ground with a thud. She stood over him. "Now that you mentioned it...I need you to help me move this bag into the house before they arrive." Inuyasha looked up from the ground. Like she really thinks I'm gonna help her after she did that to me, he thought, but nontheless, just to avoid another 'sit' command, he grabbed the bag and headed into the house with Kagome following after him. She started to push him. "Hurry!" They made it into the house and waqlked up the stairs to her room. Inuyasha dropped the enormous bag on the floor and sat down. Kagome sat down on her pink fluffy bed. Suddenly voices could be heared from outside.

"I know you'll like it here!" said her mother from outside. Kagome looked outside the window to see her mother, Sota, Grandfather, and two new faces approaching the house. She turned to Inuyasha frantically. He raised an eyebrow.

"You have to get out of here now!" she whispered to him, "They're here now!" Inuyasha got up from the floor and looked out the window taking notice of the two girls walking with Kagome's family. One was short with long black hair and big brown eyes. She looked very pale, but bounced around with every step, but didn't seem to stray away from Kagome's mother. He looked at the other one and his eye's widen. What he saw before him was a beautiful girl, olive toned with strange, short, dark pink hair tied back into a ponytail and dark red angel eyes that weren't too big or too small. She was about Kagome's height, well at least from what he can judge from this distance. Her clothing was strange and dark like unlike the smaller one with her. A gray jacket, red tie, black and red pleated skirt, and weird socks, not like the one Kagome wore. He leaned even more out the window to get an even closer look at her. She was slim as he can see. She was very beautiful, but something was off about her, but he couldn't pinpoint it. The girl looked up for a second, but Kagome had pulled him back into the room. Inuyasha fell back with a thud and rubbed his head. Kagome stood before him with her hands on her hips. "Stop gawking, hide, and leave when you get a chance!" He sneered, but did what she said. He'll keep watch over the girl for now. The front door opened.

"Kagome! Your cousins are here!" called her mother from down the stairs. Kagome ran down the stairs to meet her two cousins.

 

Well I guess this is it. They told me that cousin Kagome was back at the house, so I guess we'll meet soon. We started to walk towards the house in the middle of the enormous shrine. I don't remember it being so big. I took a quick look towards the boneeaters well. We use to play by that well all the time. Me, Kagome, and that boy....Megumi hopped around with every step, smiling as big as ever. Well, at least I know she's happy. She started to walk around with Sota who laughed along with her. Auntie and Granpa laughed too. I stopped for a minute. I don't know why, but I feel like I'm being watched for some reason. I look up to see a boy with long white hair and.......dog ears?! Before I could get a clear visual on the boy, he disappeared into the room above. That was strange. It really was, but was probably nothing. We got to the front door and Aunite opened it. We walked in.

"Kagome! Your cousins are here!" called Auntie from down stairs. Footsteps could be heard racing down the stairs and Kagome came into view. Wow time has really changed us! She was tall like me with medium lengthed, blue-ish black hair. She was thin too and pale, but not like Megumi. For reasons unknown to either Megumi or I, she was still in her school uniform. A short, green pleated, skirt and a whit sailor top with a red tie and green attachments. She definetly has grown up since then. She stood before us with that big, goofy grin of hers.

"Hello Akemi! Megumi!" she said excitedly then ran to hug the both of us. Megumi wasn't taken aback, but I sure as heck was. She realesed us and went back to her position. "I haven't seen you guys in eight years!" She turned to Megumi, "You've got taller Megumi!" Megumi blushed and put her hands on her hips.

"Well I HAVE grown about two or three inches!" she said with pride. Kagome and the rest chuckled, even me. We all knew she really didn't grow that much, but we'll let her have her moment. Kagome turned to me.

"Akemi...." she started then hugged me again, "You have gotten so beautiful, but you always were...." I smiled and hugged back. I could always count on her if need be. She released me and we giggled. Oh wait that's right! That must have been her room up there. So let me guess....is that boy her boyfriend? But what's up with the dog ears? Does Kagome like that sort of thing? I pulled Kagome to the side.

"Hey...was there a guy with dog ears in your room just a minute ago?" I asked curiously. Sweat started to form on her forehead. I knew it! Something's up..... She took a step back and laughed nervously.

　

"Ha ha ha....What are you talking about?" she laughed, "Boys with dog ears?! That's crazy!" The rest of Kagome's family started laughing like that too. Alright...something's definetly up....Kagome grabbed my arm and started to lead me up the stairs with Megumi following, "Come on! You guys must be tired. Why don't you rest a bit?" I yawned and followed her. It's true that I'm tired now...but I will find out what's going on.

Unknown to all of them, Inuyasha was sitting on the roof, listening to their conversations.

"There's just something about that girl..." he mumbled quietly, "And I'm gonna find out what that is....."

End of Chapter

Author's Note

Anything goes