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Chapter 1: Rain

Kagome shivered and pulled her jacket more tightly around herself. The night was cold for August, winter like winds whipped at her face, stinging her cheeks. A drop of rain landed on Kagome's nose and Kagome let out a small sigh. As if on cue, rain poured down from the heavens splattering on the side walks and rooftops in the city, soaking Kagome to the bone.

"Today is not my day." Kagome moaned as she wiped the water from her eyes. Today Kagome had practically broken up with her boyfriend Kouga. They had been going out for six and a half months and all that time Kagome never saw Kouga for what he really was.

"He was so sweet in the beginning…" Kagome sighed wistfully. And Kouga had in fact been the perfect gentleman, no the man of Kagome's dreams. He was always kind, funny romantic and smart and she loved him for it. That was until she found out his secret.

"Who would've thought" Kagome muttered. And yes, Kouga had a secret- a dark secret. He was the leader of "The Pack" a notorious gang, known for killing innocent people that got in their way. Kouga had a criminal record a mile long. Rape, murder, felony, grand theft auto… Kagome didn't have enough fingers to count the different crimes on. Kagome had been shocked, her perfect dream guy had turned into a living nightmare. Kagome soon found out who the real Kouga was, and he certainly wasn't the same charming man she thought he was. But Kagome had stayed with him, she had been certain that she could change him, make him give up his life of crime for a better life…one with her. But Kouga didn't want to change, he had been pulled in the dark world of crime and it would not let him go. Kagome found herself fighting more often with Kouga about it, there arguments had gotten more and more heated with each passing day until it had finally turned to violence. When Kouga had struck her Kagome knew that it was the last straw and deep down inside she had a feeling that Kouga knew it too.

As the rain slowly began to fade away until it was only drizzle, Kagome touched her bruised cheek gingerly. She forced back the tears that wanted to come. 'Why couldn't it have been different?' Kagome sighed inwardly as she walked down the wet sidewalk her shoes slapping the ground as she walked.Kagome was wearing tight faded blue jeans that hugged her hips, showing off her perfect curves. Under her long beige coat was a white tank top that had "Angel" written across it in big golden letters. Now as the cold wind whipped at her face the rain rolled down and of her cheeks mingling with the tears she could no longer hold back. It was like her whole world came crashing down around her, she was alone again. Her family had left her a long time ago, well if you even call it a family. Her mother and her abusive boyfriend had left her on the street right outside a 24 hour pharmacy downtown. That had happened when Kagome was 12. Now she was a young woman of 22, and she was pretty good natured for someone who grew up in the streets- a gutter rat. She had gotten a job at the same pharmacy that she had been left in front of, stocking shelves and counting pills. She had made it on her own, gotten her won apartment and a small beat down little car but it was still hers. And now more than ever Kagome was whishing she had taken her car to get to Kouga's house instead of walking. 'Stupid me!' she cursed herself. Kagome turned down Beekle Street. It was strangely dark, the only light came from that of the old lamppost that flickered on and off in the light drizzle. Kagome sighed and her breath came out in a big white off, she watched as it slowly disappeared into the cool air. Kagome shivered as she looked around the darkened street, bad things happen in the dark, things that could harm a person . . . or kill them.

She crossed her arms over her chest, hugging her sides tightly, she did not want to be here, this place was just creepy. Kagome quickened her pace her teeth chattering. She felt as if someone were watching her, waiting in the shadows. Kagome heard the light sound of footsteps coming from behind her. She spun around and backed away slowly, eyes scanning the darkness.

"K-Kouga?" she called "Is that you?" her voice trembled and gave way to her feelings. Kagome waited, when there was no response except that of the footsteps coming closer, Kagome turned and ran for all she was worth. Her heart clenched with fear, and Kagome found it was hard to breathe let alone think. Her throat was too tight for her to scream, although that's what she was doing in her head. Her long raven black hair streamed out behind her like a river of black silk as she ran. The sound of footsteps behind her got louder as the person behind her increased their speed to match hers.

Kagome was half way down the street now, her feet were pounding madly on the street below her and she was just passing under the flickering street light when she gave a fleeting glance backwards to find that no one was there. That's when she collided with a solid body that sent her flying backwards. Kagome fell to the ground, her eyes were wide as she looked up at her attacker. He was a big man with wide shoulders and strong muscular arms that were completely covered in tattoos. He had a wide face and a bearded chin. He was wearing grungy brown looking clothes, his face was hidden by the shadows.

"Going somewhere doll?" He cackled as he pulled her to her feet by her neck. Kagome struggled her voice caught in her throat as she tried to get away.

"Aw, don't be shy." He whispered huskily into her ear- his breath reeked of alcohol and cigarettes. Regaining her voice, Kagome screamed shrilly and kicked the man as hard as she could in the shins. The man let out a howl of pain and released the hold he had on her neck. Kagome bolted down the street, she was only two blocks away form her apartment and only one block away from the nearest payphone. 'Help me someone please help me' Kagome thought desperately as se ran down the street, rain stinging her eyes. She heard the footsteps coming from behind her, they were getting louder and louder. Suddenly Kagome was tackled from behind and fell to the ground with a painful thud, her cheek hit the pavement, cutting it open.

"You little bitch!" The man on top of her roared as he took a fistful of her hair and pulled her head up so his lips were by her ear.

"I was going to go easy on you but now. . ." The man growled softly. Kagome felt the cool sharp surface of a knife on her throat, pricking her skin so that if she moved she would slit her own throat.

"You scream and I slit your throat bitch." He growled as he ran a heavy hand up Kagome's thigh. Tears poured relentlessly down her cheeks now, pooling on the ground and mixing with the rain.

"Please. . .no" Kagome whimpered as the man made his way slowly up her thigh to her hips.

"Shut up bitch your mine!" he growled fiercely as he roughly turned her over so she was lying on her back. Kagome tried to get up but the man sat on her hips straddling her. He clutched the knife menacingly in his hand and pressed it against her throat. With his other hand he unbuttoned her jeans. Fear welled up in her chest, she did NOT want to lose her virginity this way. Kagome lashed out with her hand knocking the knife away from her 

throat and out of the mans hand. It hit the ground and slid across the street into the darkness.

"Bitch!" The man yelled slugging Kagome across the face. Kagome cried out in pain and fear. If he as going to do this to her she was not going to make it easy for him, she would fight. She lashed wildly with her fists hoping to land a blow on the man who hovered above her. Instead, the man caught both of her wrists effortlessly and smiled, a cruel cold smile.

"After I fuck you I'm going to kill you" the man chuckled lowly as he used one hand to pin her wrists above her head.

"No get off of me!" Kagome screamed wriggling beneath the man, trying to throw him off of her. She froze when she felt his hot sticky breath on her cheek.

"Trust me your going to love this." He whispered as he used his free hand to tug her jeans down to her knees.

"No!" Kagome whispered tears flowing down her cheeks relentlessly. The man paused to take off his pants, but still had Kagome pinned down to the ground. Whenever she moved he would slap her hard across the face, until her face was covered in bruises.

"There we go." The man chuckled as he rocked slowly against her, the only clothing separating them now were her panties. He ripped open her jacket and grabbed her chest forcefully. Kagome whimpered in pain as his thick fingers kneaded her soft flesh. Tears fell freely from Kagome's eyes and a loud sob raked her chest, she couldn't believe this was happening to her. The man above her smiled evilly.

"Shh! You know you like it." He growled and pinched her nipple roughly causing Kagome to cry out in pain.

"Hey Mikey got a minute?" a new deep male voice came from behind them. Two different sets of hands tore 'Mikey' off Kagome and slammed the man into a brick wall holding him still. Kagome's eyes widened in relief and she got to her feet pulling her pants up and her jacket around her. A dark figure emerged from the shadows.

"Sorry to interrupt your BUISNESS Mikey, but we need to have al little chat." The man spat out the word "business" as if he found what Mikey did was disgusting but too common to really reprimand him for it. The man glanced over at Kagome who was starting to back away slowly.

"I wouldn't do that if I were you." He said stepping into the light. He was a young man 24 or 25. He wore a dark blue shirt and baggy black pants, his violet eyes stared at Kagome in the flickering light. His black hair was pulled back into a low ponytail. His smile was kind and charming, but Kagome didn't trust him, how could she? Kagome shook her head and slowly stepped backwards running into a barrier of human flesh. With a surprised yip she spun around and jumped backwards. A big bulky man stared down at her. His huge muscular arms were folded across his chest. He was wearing a tight brown muscle shirt and tan khaki pants. His head was shaved and he sported a pair of very expensive sunglasses.

"Don't let her get away Zizacu." The man with the pony tail said as he turned back to Mikey who was struggling futilely against the other men's hold. The man stepped towards Mikey.

"Mikey long time no see. Now why is that?" the young man asked sarcastically.

"M-Miroku, I swear I didn't do nothing, I swear!" Mikey shouted, desperation dripping off every one of his words. His dark eyes darted side to side almost pleadingly.

"Tsk Tsk Mikey, do you really expect me to believe that? Tzu saw you the other day talking with Korin."

'Korin, that's Kouga's second hand man!' Kagome thought shocked. She didn't like the way things were going so far.

"I didn't tell him anything I swear!" Mikey shouted "Miroku You gotta believe me!"

Miroku shook his head side to side. "You know that this isn't my decision, it's Sesshoumaru's."

Kagome blanched Sesshoumaru's the leader of "The hounds" a ruthless gang and one of Kouga's rivals. 'Oh crap!' Kagome cursed inwardly, as she shifted uncomfortably.

"We'd take you to him but. . . he doesn't want to talk to you." Miroku said coolly.

"Guy's please I swear I dint tell him anything, he wanted me to but I told him to shove off- I'd never break the code I SWEAR!" Mikey shouted in desperation. Miroku paused and his brow creased as if he was in deep thought.

"Fine Mikey, I believe you." Miroku said finally. Mikey sighed in relief.

"But there's nothing I can do, you're a threat to The Hounds-a loose end- that needs to be tied up. Sorry Mikey it's Sesshoumaru's orders." Slowly Miroku pulled out a black 9 mm gun and pointed it straight at Mikey's forehead.

"Wait I know something! Don't kill me please!" Mikey sobbed shaking. It was kind of un nerving to see a grown man cry. Miroku paused.

"What do you know Mikey?" He asked lowly.

"Please. . ."

"What do you know?" Miroku repeated himself, glaring at the sobbing Mikey.

"The girl. . ." Mikey said, glancing at Kagome.

'Oh SHIT!' Kagome thought frantically, her muscles tensing.

"She's Kouga's bitch." He moaned shaking. All heads turned her way glaring at Kagome.

'Greeeaaaat.' Kagome sighed inwardly.

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