Naruto and Inuyasha are not mine.

※ PROLOGUE ※

"The jewel has been destroyed." Kagome said. "I had no reason to stay in this world." She continued, looking at the woman in front of her with a rueful smile

"I will send you back." Midoriko nodded. She knew too well about Kagome and what she had been through. Even with her power and ability, she couldn't give her anything that she wanted, but, "I will give you something."

Her words made Kagome's smile faltered slightly. "Something?" Curiousity got her well-being, but she had already told Midoriko that she had no wish to be fulfilled.

"Yes.."

With that short reply, a bright light engulfed the both of them. Kagome closed her blue eyes, readying herself to accept another fate of her.

In a certain house, there was a scream emitted from a woman but not loud enough that it could reach the neighbors. The sweats began to form and were trailing down her cheeks. She couldn't move. She was tired. The pain consumed all her energy and chakra. There was no one with her and she had to go through this pain all alone.

The dimmed light seemed to reflect how lonely her life was, making her slightly hope that everything would be fine. Everything would be alright for her and the baby inside her womb. The woman tried hard to push the baby out.

"Huh...Huh.." She was exhausted. Her heavy pants filled the quiet house. Her gasps were loud enough that she didn't even hear a door was being slid opened.

"Oh no." A delicate voice entered Mikoto's ears as she tiredly looked up to see a girl was holding her hand and asked her to push the baby out.

The woman couldn't think anymore, but she did what she was told to.

Time passed by and she didn't even notice her baby had already came out. A baby boy.

The girl that she assumed was five year old wanted to give the baby to her, but her conscious slipped away. She didn't even give a thought at how the girl seemed mature for her age, and the way she held the baby was too careful for a small girl's strength and wariness.

"Kagome!" Her new mother, Uchiha Mikoto, called her name.

Hearing this, Kagome quickly went to the bedroom where her new mother was. Her smile widened when she was asked to carry the baby in Mikoto's arms.

Kagome was adopted to this Uchiha family a week ago. Even though the request was big, which was to live with Uchiha family, Kagome could only accept. She had nowhere to go. She didn't even know this world. To the girl, her kindness was small, but must be repaid by her loyalty and honesty. Fugaku, that acknowledge this, allowed Kagome to stay with them after Mikoto persuaded him. The only times the man went to talk to her was when he needed to. Kagome knew why he did that, and she couldn't blame him for being that way.

Well. She was a stranger to them, but it would also mean that she would have to gain their trust.

Kagome looked down when small, soft fingers touched her cheek.

Uchiha Itachi.

Kagome grinned widely and pinched the chubby cheeks of her new brother.

Maybe this new life was not so bad as she thought it would be.

"Nee-chan."

THUD! THUD!

A familiar voice called Kagome from the other side of the door. Her eyes fluttered open as she was aroused from her sleep. Her body felt sore from the training yesterday, but she dragged her legs to the door. Sliding it open, a small figure greeted her.

The coal eyes looked at her face intensely.

"What's wrong, Itachi?" Kagome knelt down to have the same height as him, her hand went to ruffle his dark hair. The hazy sight in her eyes was still there; she was still sleepy and tired, but she tried hard to focus on the emotions that passed through her little brother's face

A few years had passed in a blink and Kagome still couldn't believe at how fast the baby she held years ago in her arms had grown up into an adorable boy. It was funny, but amazing at the same time

"I can't sleep."

Blinking her eyes, Kagome sighed mentally. His reason was the same as last night. She really wanted to sleep with him, but...

"Itachiㅡ" Her word was cut off and her eyes widened when his arms wrapped her neck gently. The silent from her was enough to let the boy continued his action. Itachi softly nuzzled his face on her vulnerable neck.

Kagome shivered faintly when she felt his hot breath on hit her skin, but she tried hard to ignore it. Kagome could only sigh and brought her three years old brother to her tatami bed. After laying beside each other, Itachi's arms went to her stomach and wrapped them there. A smile graced her face as she moved into a comfortable position. Not long after that, she had fallen into a dreamless sleep.

She didn't even feel the hand that was slowly trailing her cheek, nose and lips as if to remember them and etch them in his mind.

A short yawn escaped Kagome's mouth. Then, she continued to eat the food in front of her lazily which Makoto sent her an amusement smile.

"How is your training, Kagome?" The silence was broke with Fugaku's voice as his eyes went to the girl that had her body stiffened lightly..

"It was great, Otou-sama." The reply seemed to make her mother smile and happy for her well-being.

"Good then." As if satisfy with the answer, Fugaku closed his eyes, slowly sipped a cup of hot tea in his hand. "So, you would go again today, I presume."

A nod was the only reply Kagome could think of. "Yes."

"Alright then."

The breakfast was once again engulfed with a comfortable silence as Itachi could only watch his sister quietly. His admiration increased more when he saw the interaction between his sister and father. It made him want her to acknowledge him more ㅡ to look in his way and give him compliments.

He had that greed if it involved his sister.

Kagome was resting under the shady tree after the heavy spar with her friend. Closing her blue eyes, she tried to empty her mind from everything. She just came back from her mission a few days ago and exhaustion took its toll in her body, but she had to be strong for Uchiha clan and her new family..

'Empty your mind.. Empty and empty..' The words kept repeating in her mind as she unconsciously clenched her hands.

Rumors about Itachi's intelligence at his age was spreading over other clans like a wildfire. He was a prodigy. There was never a glimmer of envy inside her toward him. The only thing she wanted was to be strong enough to protect him. He was her little brother after all. He was a part of her life in this new world ㅡ a reason to stay.

Kagome's train of thought was cut off when something warm touched her cheek softly as if the person thought she was sleeping. Her body stiffened for a second, but she quickly regained her composure and continued to act sleeping.

'Wh-?' Kagome's mind was blank before she checked the chakra of the person in front of her. 'Itachi. What is he doing here?' Kagome thought he had a practice with his friends, but now he was here, caressing her cheek. She didn't mind it at all. She felt comfortable, but this affection of him was not necessary.

"I know you're awake, nee-chan." His voice woke her up from pondering.

Fluttering her eyes open, a wide grin made its way to her face. This proved her that her acting skill was bad! "Sorry, it just... Nothing." As she sighed, she stood up and her little brother followed her action. "What are you doing here?"

"I want to have a spar with you."

Kagome's eyes widened slightly at the sudden request ㅡ no, demand. She was hesitated at first, but she thought about its benefit. "Okay then."

The small field was filled with the sounds of clashing kunais and quick footsteps of these two people. They didn't even bother to acknowledge Kagome's friend that watched them with wide eyes. The spar finished with both of them panted heavily and stood shakingly on the ground.

The walk to home was quiet and slightly awkward. No word was uttered, but the presence of having each other was enough to make everything right.

This was right.

"What are you doing, nee-chan?"

A small voice entered Kagome's ears from behind. She could feel Itachi's heat behind her as he leaned to look at her work. "I'm working in my writing skill." It was true. Her calligraphy skill was bad and her friends thought the same as hers. She didn't want any distraction for now. The ink and the brush were enough to make her felt annoyed.

"I want to play."

When she heard that, a feeling engulfed her ㅡ guilty as her hand stopped itself. Slowly, she whirled around and their eyes instantly locked with each other. Raising her hand, Kagome brought it to Itachi's head and patted it softly.

"Gomene.[1]. I can't for now, Itachi."

She wanted to spend her time with him, but she had a lot of works to do. The homeworks had be sent tomorrow and with that reason, she had to finish them tonight. At the same time, Kagome didn't want him to feel lonely just because she couldn't spend her time with him. She was there with him and yet, it felt as if she was far away.

Her heart ached when she saw his nod, his eyes fell down to look on the ground, hiding his expression from her. She closed their short distance and her hands went to wrap around his body. She could feel his body went stiff by the sudden hug, but it faded away almost too quickly. The light from the moon fell onto their figures through the window as if it wanted to comfort them.

Itachi's eyes widened when he felt his shoulder slightly wet. He realized that Kagome was crying and her tears fell onto his shoulder through his cloth.

"Gomene.." Kagome's body was quivering slightly as she muttered the word. She felt Itachi's arms that wrapped around her body tightened as if trying to make her stop in saying that word.

They had been in that position for a few minutes. Kagome wiped her tears that fell on her cheeks roughly with her hand rid. When she felt she was already fine, she pulled away from Itachi's arms. Itachi's lips opened slightly as a light gasp escaped when he saw Kagome's face ㅡ her cheeks flushed from the cries, her tears left a few traces there and her face was just a breath away from his.

"I promise.." Her voice pulled him away from his awe. ".. that I will spend more time with you." Kagome's hand reach his cheek and caressing it, "Well, if I have time.." Her plum lips curved upward into a small smile.

Kagome felt better when she saw Itachi's coal eyes brightened. His hand went to clasp her hand that was laying on his cheek. He nodded, burying the words deep in his heart.

'I will hold onto that promise.'

The moon and the stars that were hanging in the vast sky became the witnesses of their little ㅡ big promise.

People said that promise had to be fulfilled. Kagome didn't the impact of her words. Well, she couldn't predict the future. She didn't even know that someone new would enter their little family in a few years.

[ Updated August 7]