Title: Perfection

Author: KibaSin

Genre: Romance

Rating: M

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha. It belongs to Takahashi Rumiko-sama and I'm glad that it does.

Important Note: Please take note that when I originally wrote this story, it was around three to four years ago. I only managed to post it onto this site after my skills in writing began to improve. I post this message because someone who did not have the honor of allowing me to reply to their flame told me that now, several years after I have written this story, that I should learn what a comma is and go back to English class in order to pass. However, despite the fact that I really do not care what that person thinks, I want to warn everyone that I know this piece is not the best in grammar or spelling. It is an older piece and if you do not like it, don't read it, and thus don't comment.

Kiba (06-04-08)

Chapter 1 – Hidden

Kagome sat staring up at the stars above her mother's large estate. Today was her 16th birthday and unlike most people Kagome wished she wasn't with her family.

Well she couldn't exactly call them family, more like the people who hate her the most. She sighed thinking about it. She understood why her sister didn't like her because there were many reason but her mother… well she never understood.

Kagome's mother Lady Yukena of high blood and class was rich and they didn't get along very well. Though her mother wasn't apart of the Youkai Four, which ruled the north, south, east, and west she was just one step under.

Her father had died many years ago and she missed him. That was understandable since when her father was alive Kagome was free. Not anymore since her mother hated that her younger daughter was… prefect as she called it. Her mother for some dumb reason wanted Kikyo to be better then her and she loved her more.

Her sister Kikyo was mainly jealous that her younger sister was more beautiful then she. Plus they had always fought and never got along so she understood why her sister didn't like her.

Kagome's a full-blooded Shiro-Inu and from others she's met they say she has a beautiful scent. She is prefect when it comes to looks and she's intelligent. Well of course she; she spent most of her time in the library instead of anywhere else.

She sighed again and looked back into her room. How she longed to leave this place and never return. Kagome didn't want to leave her friends but she didn't like leaving here. She wished every night that someone would take her away and love her but since she turned 16 she wasn't sure if that would ever happen.

Her mother had kept her hidden from the word ever since her father passed away. When she did go out her had to wear a dark colored cloak with a hood that covered her face. She wasn't allowed to be seen and her mother always said she'd think about giving her away to a noble men after Kikyo was mated.

She didn't want to just be bought like some pet. She growled low in her throat thinking about it her aura shone with rage. She wanted to be loved not given to someone who would treat her like some prize.

Calming herself Kagome walked into her room. It wasn't that big but it fit her perfectly and she liked it. It was made in different reds and she felt like she was swimming in blood. Mmmm blood how she longed to kill something with her claws.

She would go out tomorrow and make sure got to kill something. Her mother never said she couldn't go into the forest as long as she stayed away from people. Her mother never did want her to have friends or companions but she had got past that.

A few years ago she had met a taijiya and monk in the village just west of the estate. They had been traveling together and stopped in town for a short visit, which turned into living there.

A laugh escaped her lips when she thought of all the times Sango had hit the monk with her boomerang like weapon. Miroku who was a lecherous monk seemed to fancy fondling her backside in public.

Kagome had also met a kitsune who lived with his own family in a cave to the south. He wasn't hiding or being hidden but he liked to play and always made her laugh. Little Shippo was just so cute and she longed to have a family like his. They loved each other unlike hers. Shippo had always asked her why he couldn't see her face and she would change the subject because she didn't want him to know she was hidden from the world around her.

She turned and looked into a mirror on her wall. She didn't understand why someone would think her prefect but who cared. As long as she did as her mother asked she would be fine and be able to live without a beating.

Her cheekbones were high, her face the shape of a delicate oval, and what some called a endearingly pointed chin, though not too much. Her nose that used to be childish was now pert, her lips full but not pouting, her eyes azure, and her eyelashes were like sooty fans against her skin when she closed them. Her hair was let down and fan out over her shoulders. Unlike her mother and sister her hair was like ocean waves, and held a healthy glow to it. The black with silver wisps went perfectly with her kimono.

Looking closer you could make out two straight but gently curving silver markings on each cheek. A small but bold, creamy yet pale cross upon her forehead, and if you were looking close enough you'd see the small blue flames lapping at the edges. Her fangs were prefect as well and she smiled at her reflection.

Looking down she looked at the outfit she was wearing. It fit her curves but was loose enough to walk without complications. It was a black color but shone like ivory. The hems were silver and the sleeves long. She lifted her hand and looked at the beautifully shaped claws and up toward the markings on her wrist. She had them on her ankles and around her waist as well.

Eyes twinkling as she went to climb into her not large but not to small bed. It fit into her room just nicely without touching any other object. Well with the exception of her bedside table.

She turned one last time looking out of her window toward the stars. She closed her eyes and waited for sleep to take her. When it didn't she sighed and got out of bed. Her silky outfit flowed behind her as she went back out onto her balcony.

Her mind just wouldn't sleep tonight and that was fine she didn't need to sleep anyways. No not as much as she did at least. A breeze floated by licking at her ivory skin and she inhaled as much as she could.

Letting the air out of her lungs Kagome looked up at the moon. It seemed to haunt her and yet made her want to leapt from her balcony and run far away. She shivered when the wind picked up but giggled when thinking of Sango and Miroku.

Tomorrow well today she would go to the village and see them. At least she'd have something to do. Her gaze landed on the eastern horizon hoping that it didn't take to long for the sun to rise today.

Her eyes closed as she wished once again that she could leave from this life. She crossed her fingers unconsciously and wished with all of her heart.

She didn't see the figure standing in the corner of her room. He was tall and held a warming smile. He was like smoke watching her and nodded when she wished to be free, and live a life away from her mother and sister.

For now though Kagome would have to wait before she got her wish and for now she would still be hidden away. When she left the balcony to return to her room the figure vanished.