Chapter 1: Not Higurashi Kagome, But Hisagawa Kagome

She had finally finished her quest. It took long enough. She was happy, but also sad. Inuyasha had decided to go to hell with Kikyo. Miroku and Sango left to re-establish the demon slayer village, a now resurrected Kohaku leaving with them. Shippo had joined Sesshomaru. He was a demon and Sesshomaru would be able to guide him in all aspects of his demon blood. She had no business being in the past anymore, so she returned home after a tear-filled goodbye.

"It's done, mama," she said as she entered the house. "The jewel is complete." She noticed the sad air that clung around her mother. "Mama? Is something wrong?"

"Oh, Kagome, I'm sorry." She dried her tears. "There wasn't anything else I could do."

"What are you talking about?" She was confused. Everything was fine the last time she was here.

"For the past year and a half, I have been in a never-ending battle." She signaled for Kagome to sit down. "Your father got wind of your absences," she stated.

"But mama, papa died years ago."

Her mother shook her head. "He was your step-father," she admitted. "In the past, before you were born, I dated a man. We had been together for years. I thought we were going to get married, until I met his parents." She sighed and closed her eyes. "He was kind to me, and smart. I loved him very much, but his parents did not approve of me for him." She opened her eyes. "I had been living with him for a few months at the time. We both were in college. One day, he broke it off. He had gone to speak with his parents. When he had returned, there was no emotion on his face. He broke it off and said we were better off with different people. Two months later, he was married to another woman, and I had not known I was pregnant with you. I never finished college. Instead I had gone to a shrine to pray. My parents had told me that he was going to do something like that, but I hadn't listened. I met what you knew to be your father at the shrine I prayed at. It was an almost instant connection. We married some months later." She sighed. "My parents had disowned me by then."

"Mama." She hugged her mother.

"He found out about you sometime later. He hid it from his parents and wife. He wanted to see you, even offered money, but I couldn't take it." She shook her head. "Kaijo had already accepted you as his daughter. He was very proud of you." She smiled. "For the most part, your father kept his distance, especially after his wife had given birth. He was forced to focus more on his own family." She got sad again.

"I guess he was keeping tabs on you, because not long after your absences started to get out of control did I get served with papers."

"Papers?" Kagome was confused.

"He was petitioning the court for custody of you. I fought it long and hard. I was lucky the court hadn't taken your brother from me." She placed her head in her hands. "Just yesterday the judge gave his decision." She took a calming breath. "They ruled me an unfit parent for you. Your father could provide better for you. A better life, a better education, better opportunities."

She hugged her mother. "I don't want to go," she whispered.

"You don't have a choice in the matter. He will be here in a week to get you. He has things he needs to setup before he can get you."

"I will visit as much as I can," She whispered.

~Scene Change~

He looked at the transcripts of his daughter. Her grades, with exception to her math grade was outstanding. She wasn't failing math, but she could definitely do better. He was filling out the paperwork for the school he wanted her to go to. He had given a nice donation to allow her admittance this late in the school year. He already picked up her uniform. The maids had already started on setting up her room, a designer being hired, though he didn't know her interests. He had a personal shopper getting her clothes and accessories. She had to look the part. He just had to break the news to his family. His wife would be supportive of anything he did. He wasn't sure how his children would take it. His parents, whom wanted him to have nothing to do with his ex or their daughter, had died.

He left his study and entered the family room, where he had his family gathered. He took the single seat and looked at them. His youngest looked curious and had her eyes on him. His son looked uninterested and the middle child, was looking at her nails. His wife looked prim and proper, hands on her crossed knees.

"I know this is coming to you as a shock, but your older sister is coming to live with us."

"What?" The middle child said, outraged.

"Older sister?" The youngest said, curious.

"You're kidding?" His son said. He was the oldest of the three. "I thought I was the oldest."

"No." He rubbed the bridge of his nose. "I hadn't known at the time, but my ex-girlfriend had been with child when I broke up with her and married your mother."

"We are only learning of her now?" His son said.

"That isn't the point. She will be coming to live with us in a week. She'll be going to your school as well. I want you to try to get along with her." His wife was remarkably calm about this.

"Is she nice?" His youngest asked.

"I am sure she is," he assured his youngest, giving her a smile. "And she'll just adore you."

"Now I'm not even the oldest girl," his middle child complained. "And that means he isn't even considered the heir."

"That isn't fair," his son complained. "She's taking everything away from us."

"She isn't taking everything away from anyone," he reasoned. He let out a frustrated sigh. "Just try to get along with her." He stood and left the room.

"Your father is going through a lot right now," Their mother said. "Just give it some time."

"Whatever." Two of the three stormed off.

"Don't worry, mama, everything will be fine." The youngest smiled before skipping off.

~A Week Later~

Kagome stood outside with the few bags she was taking. She was sitting beneath the Goshinboku. It calmed her even though she was sad. She had already told her mother, grandfather and brother goodbye. She would miss spending time on the shrine. She wasn't sure how this was going to go.

~Scene Change~

He sat in the limo with his youngest next to him. He had asked his children and wife if they would go with him to pick up their sister. The twins had refused, and his wife didn't want to upset the twins so she wasn't going, but his youngest was sitting next to him in the limo.

"Papa, do you think she knows any stories?" His youngest asked from next to him.

"I don't know, maybe." He looked at her with a tired smile. The twins were being rebellious right now. He was hoping to not have as many issues with his eldest child. He had never met her before, but if she was anything like her mother, she would be kind.

"Sir, we are here," the driver said as the car came to a stop. He looked out the window to see a set of long stairs. His daughter eagerly jumped out of the car and he followed after her at a sedate pace, enjoying the cool breeze and quiet of the surroundings. When he got to the top, his youngest had paused. There was a girl sitting next to the largest tree he had ever seen, a bag next to her. She seemed sad but relaxed. She looked like her mother but she had his eyes.

She was curious as to if this was her sister. She approached and the girl seemed to notice her. Her eyes looked at her and she was amazed. A giant smile lit up her face. "Sugoi! You're so pretty."

"Ano, arigato." She looked at the cute little girl in front of her.

"Are you my ane?" She looked hopeful.

"I am Kagome," she said, not sure who this little girl was.

"I'm Hisagawa Nasaka." She gave a cute bow.

"Hisagawa?" She seemed to be thinking it over. She vaguely remembered her mother mentioning the name. It came to her and her eyes widened slightly before she smiled at the little girl. "I guess that makes me your ane, imouto." Her eyes lit up and the little girl jumped at her with a hug. Kagome caught her.

"Do you know any stories?" She looked up at her with eyes very much like her own.

"I know lots of stories. Maybe I will tell you a few." The girl cheered and hugged her tighter.

He was surprised by how well the two got along after just meeting. It gave him a bit of hope that she would feel welcomed into his home. The driver finally managed to get to the top of the steps and approached to get her bag. He lifted it with a lot of difficulty.

"I can get it," she told him as she stood. Nasaka was back on her feet. She picked up the bags and looked at him. She looked back one final time at the shrine before heading down the steps. She placed the bag in the open trunk before getting into the limo. Nasaka followed after her and curled up at her side. He got in and the driver closed the door before getting back in the driver's seat and driving off.

She looked out the window as the scenery passed by. Her arm was around the little girl at her side. She could tell she had fallen asleep at her side. She smiled softly and could feel her sigh.

It was sometime later that the limo stopped. The door was opened and she picked up the sleeping girl, following after the man that turned out to be her father. The door opened and there stood a kind looking woman and two teenagers that looked remarkably alike. One looked pissed she was there and the other was trying to give off a vibe that they owned everything.

"Kagome, this is my wife, Nanao, your brother, Naosuke, and your other sister, Nana."

"Nice to meet you." She gave a slight bow just because she didn't want to drop Nasaka.

"Whatever," Naosuke said. He seemed to size her up. "You don't seem like anything special." He crossed his arms with a scowl.

"Naosuke," their father reprimanded.

"She even dresses like a commoner," Nana said.

"Nana," he couldn't believe the attitude of his children. "That was uncalled for."

"It's too loud," Nasaka said, rubbing at her eyes.

"Shh. It's okay." She rubbed Nasaka's back. "Where is her room so I can put her to sleep?"

"Up the stairs, ane," she mumbled sleepily. Kagome started up the stairs, the driver behind her with her heavy bag. He seemed to be having a hard time even though he was trying to keep his composure. She was directed to a door with Nasaka's name on it in pink. She walked in and placed the tired girl on the bed before grabbing some night clothes for the girl. She got her dressed in it easily enough.

"Can you tell me a story?" She asked sleepily, having a hard time keeping her eyes open.

"Tomorrow, imouto," she said to the sleepy girl. "You are much too tired right now." She nodded and got into bed. Kagome easily tucked her in and kissed her brow. She turned off the light and closed the door. She walked back down the stairs to see what was her father talking at the two others. The driver was still having trouble with the bag. She took it from him and he looked at her surprised as she continued down the stairs.

"Nasaka is asleep," she said quietly. Nanao looked at her kindly and the twins looked at her like she was an intruder.

"Thank you, Kagome. She is usually hard to put down," her father said. He smiled at her slightly. "Satoshi will show you to your room." Said male bowed and Kagome followed him up the stairs. "You two need to be nicer," he told them. "She had no choice in this matter, but she is still your older sister. Off to bed." The two grumbled as they headed up the stairs.

"Give them time, Naruhiko," Nanao told him with a hug. "This is all new. I am just glad Nasaka has taken to her." He nodded as he hugged her back.

"Kagome has taken with her as well." He sighed. This was such a hard thing to do. But he just wanted what was best for all of his children.