UNLOVED

Foxgem: I know…I am turning out like all the other authors…too many stories to keep up with. I just…keep getting these stories in my head I just want to share with everyone. Well…here it is… my new one. SUREENDER.

Chapter 1 --SURRENDER

Oh! The pain! Why did it have to be so bad this time? OUCH! Don't touch it! It will only hurt more. Why do you keep prodding at me? Can't you see I am wounded? STOP IT! Please…please…I can't…oh stop…

A small girl opened her large tears-filled, brown eyes. Oh…it is only the rain. RAIN! Oh…

The small girl rose up into a sitting position. Her short black stuck to the sides of her small white face. Blood ran down her arms and legs. All she had on was a large shirt that was torn in several places. Her feet were boney and bare. Her thin body shook as the wind blew. Great. Now her shirt was going to be stained. Slowly the girl lifted herself off the ground. OUCH! A moan rose from her lips. Why did the rain have to sting so badly? WHY?

The girl looked around her as if noticing her surroundings for the first time. The woods? When…oh…the little girl shook her head as the memories flooded back. STOP IT! I DON'T NEED THIS RIGHT NOW!!

Yes…you do…

WHO ARE YOU??

Just a friend. Your…closest and only friend…

THAT ISN'T TRUE!

Oh stop yelling…what's the point? Our…your body is aching. Get out of the rain. We don't want to catch a cold now do we…?

What? This is my body! Not yours! Get out of my head!

The little girl stumbled and fell at the base of a tree. She clutched the roots as she sat up against it. The tree sheltered her from the penetrating rain.

Don't be an idiot, child. This is our body, dear. I am you…and you are me. Just lay here for a while. It is nice under this tree. That's right. Relaxxxxxxxx…

You are starting to scare me…don't talk like that!

Oh? And how would you like to be talked to? Like your mother talks to you? Or perhaps the way her boyfriend does?

Stop it. I command you to STOP.

Ooo… a little feisty aren't we? It's alright. I'll explain. I am your older self. I am the one who is keeping this body alive. I was forced into being after our first fight with Charles. You remember Charles don't you?

Charles? Isn't he the one…

Yes. The one who used to beat us and beat our mother? Yes. He was your first beater after our Father ran away. Mom began drinking…do you remember? She would be gone all day and come home late at night drunk? She took away our toys in order to pay for the smelly stuff. She sold our home for a mobile home for the stuff. She began beating us. At first she said sorry, and that it would never happen again. We believed her…didn't we? WE BELIEVED HER!! Then she began to beat us more often and more viciously.

It's…not that bad. She loves us…I know she does…She'll get better! If we only have faith in her.

NO! Have faith in us!! She cannot be trusted. She brought those…males into our domain…they beat us. They try to stuff the smelly liquid into our mouths. Meanwhile…the woman we call MOTHER is sitting there smiling and laughing. Taunting them to go further.

STOP IT!! I…I can't take it anymore…

Exactly my point. We must put a stop to this. You must recognize this. This can NEVER…EVER…happen again. WE can't take this. We must fight…

I will not attack my mother. I will NOT hurt her. DO YOU UNDERSTAND ME? I WILL NOT HURT HER!!

Stop screaming. You are giving me a headache. You will not touch her. WE will not touch her. But we can't allow us to suffer. So we fight with our words. We fight with our knowledge. We will push foreword and get out of this dump. We will stand up and let her know we will not allow this to happen.

How do we do that?

First…we tell her that we will not allow this to happen, anymore. We refuse hugs…kisses…

But I…like hugs…and kisses…

NO MORE! Stand. We must be strong…

But I am so tired…

I forgot…excuse me. I tend to do that…I mean I forgot that you are only 10, while I am older... Forgive me. Calm down. Don't worry. I will help you.

So tired…I can't….

Shh…it's okay. Rest now. Sleep. That's it. Close your eyes…it's okay…I will protect you…

The little girl slumped against the tree. She was on the verge of going over the edge. Her eyes fluttered helplessly.

You will? You promise?

Yes, darling. Sleep. You are safe now. You now have a friend…

The boney girl's head slumped to the side. On her lips…was a smile…

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Foxgem: I was going to end the first chapter there…but I thought…lets go on..

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If you take the bus on 2nd street and go for about a mile before getting and walking down Halverson DR. you just might find yourself on a dirt road. Now, if you go down the dirt road for 10-20 minutes (depends if you run) you will come to an intersection. Instead of taking the one you would go down take the left…in fact the leftist left you can possibly take. After that go down until the road ends. The next bit of directions can be a bit tricky so pay attention. Instead of stopping when the road does, continue in a straight line. Well, as straight as you can make it. Then when you come to a dead large tree make a right and continue for a bit…you will find yourself in a small clearing. Mind you…it really wasn't…isn't a clearing at all. It is a rundown Mobile home that was forgotten there. In front were two shiny bikes. They were both red, of course, and in top condition. The only sign of life in that mobile home was that there was one tiny light in the kitchen that could be seen.

Yes I know…it was difficult to get there. But that is the way they wanted it. You see…if you are living illegally then I guess you would mean for it to be hard. From the outside the mobile looked…rotten. The roof looked like it was about cave in at any moment and fungus grown wild on what was left of the walls.

Inside…it was worse. There was a tiny living room that had one broken chair and one T.V. Right next door was a kitchen…or what remained of it? In fact it looks as though it hasn't been used in over 4 decades. Plus…there is a bathroom…but we are not going there.

There are two bedrooms. One is a parent bedroom. All it has is one large bed with a dresser.

Then on the other side of the mobile home was the other room. This room was the worst out of the whole bunch. The bed was bare and it looked like the bed had been cut many times. Not to mention the dried blood that was streaked on the bed. The frame of the bed looked ancient and constantly squeaks. The walls are falling apart but you couldn't help to notice the blood that almost covered the walls…the floor, their were signs of blood everywhere. In the back corner of the room was a large tarp. The tarp covered a hole that went through the floor to an underground tunnel to the outside. Only to be used in extreme cases, of course. Large stones held the tarp taunt and in place. Next to the bed was a food crate that heaped with clothes.

On the bed lay 2 small, but slender girls. Their black hair was cut badly. On the taller and bigger girl her hair went down to her chin. The shorter and skinner girl's hair hung down to her waist. They were both pale. They had only one tattered blanket covering them both. They huddled together for warmth.

Beep…Beep…

The bigger girl groaned as she got up. Her brown eyes flickered open and she sat up. She wore her outfit from yesterday. Jeans and a white T-shirt.

Good morning sleeping beauty. Are ready for another day in the mortal world?

Good morning to you to. But the correct princesses you are to address me by is Cinderella. This girl has to work for the food she gets. Arg…Today is going to be another one of those days.

They always are. Hmm…it is unusually quiet. Hey…maybe MOM really did it last night and got wasted.

I hate it when you talk like that…

Don't deny it. Come on! Get up! It is time to start moving it. It is 4 in the morning and we are behind schedule. Remember…we must have the perfect education in order to get away from here.

Right, so, lets begin.

The girl stood and stretched out all the kinks in her body. Then she reached over to shake the other girl. "Rin…Rin, darling it is time to get up." Rin opened her tired brown eyes. Kagome smiled, "That's it little one. Come on. We have to hurry."

Rin nodded wearily as she got up and began to dress. Kagome grabbed her book bag and her gym bag. Then they quietly put on her shoes and slipped out the door. Grabbing their bikes they hoisted onto them and took off.

Guess what?

What?

Today is the first day of our second semester as a senior! The school year is almost finished! Not to mention our GPA is 3.6!

It is not enough. We have to be the best. We have to keep up the good work. What do we have to do today after school?

Well, I don't start work at Phil's Restaurant until 6. So, it looks like today is laundry day.

The girls turned onto the main road.

Which means we can't we stay and chat with Sango. Pity, she really is a good friend. I really like her.

I like her too. She is a sweet friend. I can't believe we actually have her for a friend. Now how about her boyfriend. He is pretty sweet and funny too. I just don't like the fact…that he…loves to flirt.

Too bad we can't ever get a guy.

I told you. No guys. We already seen the damage they can do. Besides…we can't afford them.

But I want a relationship sometime. I mean there has to be another guy like our father. There are good guys like that.

Look…you said it before. We don't have time. We have to get ready to move out on our own.

Yeah…but who is going to hold us?You can't just love me the way…I want to be…loved.

Shh…you are going to miss the pool. Stop.

The girls stopped their bikes and hopped off of them. Kagome pulled the bike into the bike rack and locked it up. Then taking a key out of her book bag she walked to the pool entrance. Kagome unlocked the door and let Rin through. After Rin was through, Kagome locked it. The immediately went into the locker room.

There they stripped down and changed into their swimsuits and pulled on their swim cap and goggles. Her swimsuit was black with a strip of blue going down the sides. Unlike most of the swim team, they wore a one piece. Kagome had never been proud of her body, personally, but that didn't stop Rin. Rin was the star of the soccer team. In truth, Rin hated swimming and would avoid it. But Rin just copied everything Kagome did. It didn't matter what it was, but Rin would be there by Kagome for support.

Going out into the pool area, Kagome breathed in the scent of chlorine. Ahh…that is more like it. Home sweet home.

The Girls started at one end and got up on the diving board.

How many laps today?

15. We want to keep it light today. I think I am getting a head ache.

The girls raised their arms above their heads and in a single bound they plunged into the water. It was cold but Kagome pushed her body and soon it felt as if the pool was a warm hot tub.

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1 hour later, the girls hopped out of the pool and went into the locker room looking for the time. 5:30. Okay…they had all the time in the world.

The girls hit the showers. First Kagome let the hot water rush over her. Then she began to strip. After she fully washed she walked out patting her face dry with a towel. Kagome caught her image in the mirror. She studied herself then frowned at what she saw. Scars…they almost covered most of her. Her mother was very careful when she beat her. She made sure not to cause scars on the face or on any skin that would be showing. Besides…it didn't matter…Rin was safe…

Kagome turned away sickened and angry.

No guy would ever want that…

That is not true.

No one. You hear me…we are unwanted.

Stop lying. Sango and her family wants us.

Kagome let a tear slip out of the corner of her eye. Kagome stood there watching it but didn't wipe it away. Kagome got her stuff and began dressing for another day at Lords' Park High School, home of the lions.

Kagome slipped on a pair of tight jeans and a black T-shirt. Then she put on her black sweatshirt. After she did her eye liner and mascara, she dried her hair and brushed it. Kagome frowned at her image once more.

She was a skeleton. Her bones shone through. Looking over at Rin she sighed. Rin was in the same condition. Tiny. Kagome was small, that was for sure, but Rin was smaller. It never seemed to matter how much Kagome fed her…it never did any good.

Rin found Kagome watching her. Rin turned and faced her. Spreading out her hands she indicated to her outfit.

Rin wore tight jeans and a bright blue ironed shirt. Rin put her hair up in a bun and had silver raindrop earrings. Kagome smiled. She gave Rin that outfit last year of Christmas. Kagome couldn't remember a time where she saw Rin happier.

Frowning she looked at the clock. 6:45. the janitor would be coming soon. They had to get out of there. She packed up her stuff and motioned to Rin. They grabbed Rin's stuff and they headed out the door. Sango would be picking them up soon…hopefully.

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Miroku glared at his clock. No…please…it cannot be time! Sighing he rolled over in bed and smiled at the sleeping woman beside him. His sweet Sango, lay there looking so peaceful and serine. Just 5 more minutes? No. He better not. Inuyasha was coming today and he needed to go pick him up. Not to mention Sango would kill him if she was late picking Kagome and Rin up.

Inuyasha's family lived…everywhere. They always had some sort of home in every country and they would often move from one place to another every year. Finally, they were coming to live here. Inuyasha was his childhood friend. Miroku's parents used to work for Inuyasha's parents so the boys grew up together. After his 10th birthday his parents broke away and started a small company so they could live in one area. Inuyasha and Miroku haven't seen each other in over 8 years. It was time.

Miroku kissed Sango's bare shoulder. "Sweetheart. It is time to get up."

Sango stirred then stretched her body out to its full length. Miroku smiled. He loved it how she did that.

They have no been dating for 5 years. Yesterday was their 5th year anniversary. It was only 2 years ago on that same date did they decide to sleep with each other. It was actually their parent's idea. As far as anyone knew…they were going to get married right out of high school and have many, MANY babies. Miroku smiled at that image.

"Come on love. Time to get up." Miroku said shaking her.

Sango sat up and pulled hands through her dark thick hair. "What time is it?" Sango asked sleepily.

"Almost 6. You have to take a shower."

"Arg…fine. Slave driver." Sango said standing up and walking over to the bathroom.

Miroku lay back down and smiled a huge grin. He was going to marry Sango. His lovely, hot, sexy, sweet, tempting, ect…Sango.

Miroku yawned. Just then his cell phone went off. Miroku frowned as he picked it up.

"Hello?"

"MIROKU! Hi! Um…"
"Inuyasha?" Miroku asked surprised.

"Yeah, who else would it be?" Inuyasha said scrambling to get his things together.

Miroku rolled his eyes. "What do you want?"

"I have no idea what time school starts! Plus, my clocks are not set so I have no idea what time it really is!"

Miroku sat up and stretched. "Slow down. Don't worry. I will pick you up in half an hour, okay?"

"I can drive, Miroku."

"I didn't imply that you couldn't. It was just so you wouldn't be late to your first day of school."

"Fine…Half an hour?"

"Yes. Sango has to pick up her friends and then we will pick you up."

Inuyasha stopped moving. "Wait…who are these 'friends'?"

"It is only two people. Their names are Kagome and Rin. They are sisters or something like that. Sango met Kagome back in the 5th grade and they have been friends ever since." Miroku stood up and stretched again.

"Does she know about me? I mean…about me being…"

"A full demon? No. She doesn't know you or about your so called 'problem'. Personally, I would call being demon a blessing."

Inuyasha's voice trembled. "Try telling that to the world…"

"By the way, I heard about your mother and I am so sorry. I knew your mother and she was one great lady. It was sad that she had to die."

"Yeah…"

Miroku looked toward the bathroom. "I have to go get ready now. See you in half an hour. Bye!"

"Bye, and thank you."

Miroku hung up the phone and smiled. It was time to set his plan into action. Inuyasha had to stop beating himself up about him being a demon. Kagome…had something eating at her. She wouldn't tell Sango or him what was wrong but he had a feeling that it was something serious. Not to mention what was going on with Rin. As far as he knew, Rin was incapable of speaking a single word. She always just sat there not saying anything. Inuyasha was the key. If Miroku could somehow push Kagome and Inuyasha together…they would fall in love then maybe…just maybe…they would be able to get the answers they sought. OH! GRRREEEAAAATTT!! NOW he was thinking like a WOMAN!! Gah…

Miroku sighed and went into the bathroom where Sango was showering.

"Come on. It is time to get out." Miroku called softly.

Sango stuck her head out of the curtain. "What? Already?? Okay. Give me a minute."

Sango shut off the water and pulled back the curtain. Miroku stood there smiling. He held her towel open and ready for her. Sango blushed. No matter how many times they slept together she still got embarrassed. Sango walked into the towel as Miroku pulled it around her.

Miroku kissed her lightly and with an 'I love you' he pushed her out the door.

Sango sighed as she stepped into their room. It was so cold! Brr…oh well. Better get dressed quickly. Kagome and Rin were waiting for her at the pool to pick her up. Those girls were crazy! They get up at 4 in the morning, then ride their bikes to the pool area and swims for what? 1 hour and ½? Kagome was the worst out of the two. Sango was sure that Rin just simply did what Kagome did. Rin always did that. Never speaking, but stuck to Kagome like glue. They would get out of school at 3:20 and Kagome would immediately head to work! Rin either goes to the library or sits in the restaurant and does her homework until it is time to go home. The earliest they get home is 11:00, and not only that but Sango suspected their mother, probably, yells at them for an hour then Kagome pulls herself and Rin off to the bed. They were getting what? 5 hours asleep each day?

Sango worried about Kagome like you wouldn't believe. Kagome was always moving at a fast pace. Kagome needed to let up a bit. Sango couldn't count the number of times she begged Kagome to move in with her. Kagome kept saying she couldn't leave her mom. Sango didn't understand. Something wasn't right. Something really wasn't right.

If only Kagome could let go of something. Kagome was the captain of the swim team and somehow convinced her to go along. Sango sucked at swimming but Kagome never complained, after loosing a match Kagome would just smile and say good job and that she beat her last score.

As for Rin, she was the soccer star of the season. She rocked at soccer. She would go up and down that field all day. No one could stop her at their games. The amazing thing was, she never hogged the ball. She gave each member a fair chance to score and fair shot at handling the ball. Sango sighed.

After Sango was dressed in her pink sweater and white jeans she put on pink jewelry and did her make-up. Miroku was out of the shower and getting dressed when she began applying her make-up.

"Hun?" Miroku was hesitant.

Sango looked at him through the mirror as he dressed. Sango smiled. Did he always have to look so good? "Yes?"

"You know how Inuyasha has finally moved here, and that he is really self conscious about the fact that he is a demon. I was thinking…you know with the whole Kagome thing…how about we set them up together and then Inuyasha can find out what is wrong with her and in the mean time Kagome can, hopefully, put his notions that being a demon is nothing to be ashamed of."

Sango stopped moving. "So, are we going to tell Inuyasha about Kagome and our problem…then he is going to date her for…us? I mean…what if she gets really attached to him and then when she find out…"

Miroku shook his head. "No. How about we kind of…shove them together. Then only after they get together we tell Inuyasha about our worries."

"Oh…do you really think he will go for it?"

"Do you think Kagome will?"

Sango smiled. "Yes. She will. Kagome has never had a boyfriend or anything. As soon as Inuyasha starts flirting with her and making small moves towards her…she is going to be too curious to turn away. Besides, by the sound of things I would you're your dear friend Inuyasha is a bit of a play boy. He is not going to be able to help himself. Kagome is going to be the first woman to turn him down and he is going to want to find out why. By looking at your photos…I am sure he is going to be the hottest thing on the Earth."

Miroku snorted. "Of course only after me."

Sango smiled. "Of course dear. Oh goodness! We have got to leave!" Sango grabbed her purse and headed out the door. Miroku grabbed his book-bag and headed out. Today was going to…interesting.

Foxgem: Okay…it isn't that great…oh well.