Cardcaptor Kagome

Summary: Kagome Higurashi is the undergraduate of Fujitaka Kinomoto and as such, she stays with the Kinomoto family. On the day Sakura would have found the Clow Book...Kagome does. How will this affect the future of the Clow Cards, Syaoran, Tomoyo and Sakura...?

Anime: InuYasha/CardCaptors Sakura

Couple: Kagome/Syaoran

Genre: Romance/Adventure/Supernatural

Rated: M

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The Start of a New Story

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"In what part of ancient Egypt does Tutankhamun's Tomb lie?"

"Valley of the Kings."

"Who excavated at Tutankhamun's Tomb?"

"Howard Carter."

"Good; when did Carter's excavations take place?"

"1922-1932."

A young looking man of 44 years old with brown hair and brown eyes hidden behind full moon thin rimmed glasses smiled, nodding his head proudly at his student. That...is me, Kagome Higurashi.

"Approximately what year did Tutankhamun die?"

"1325 BC."

Of course, I wasn't just his student, or undergraduate.

"At the time of his death, approximately how old was the 'boy king'?"

"18."

I was his unofficial adopted daughter. He took me in at seven years old, when my mother and father were both killed in a car accident on the way to the hospital.

"At which Egyptian city was Tutankhamun crowned?"

"Memphis."

My mom had been pregnant with my unborn baby brother, and that's why they were on their way to the hospital. So in a sense, I lost three people that day. I was at school...so I didn't hear about the incident...till my last class...when the school nurse and principal came to inform me.

"Why was there so much gold in Tutankhamun's Tomb?"

"His tomb wasn't robbed in antiquity."

So...my mom's teacher in high school...took me in. Sounds weird, I know...but the reason was because he married my mothers childhood friend. Her name was, Nedeshiko, and my mother was Rai. I had no one else...no other living relatives...no one...I had taken up studying Archeology too, and he became my tutor and idol. I was happy however...when I found out that Touya and Sakura...his son and daughter...were okay with the new addition.

"How was the woman known alternatively as Ankhesenamun and Ankhesenpaaten likely related to Tutankhamun?"

"..."

"Well?"

"His wife and sister?"

He gave a dramatic pause then smiled, "...correct..."

Kagome sighed. Yeah, I don't mind this...but I wish that I could have had a little more time with my family...and that I could have at least...met...my baby brother...

"You added that question in there...we haven't gone over the sixth and seventh chapters yet, and you said we would only go over chapters one through five." She whined.

"Ah, did I say that." Fujitaka smiled; his eyes were closed as he let a small chuckle escape through his lips. "I know, I know...but I also know that you like to skim ahead."

"..." Kagome blushed. I'm happy though...I'm 10 years old...like his daughter, Sakura. Touya is 17 and as far as I can see...he has a huge sister-complex.

"We will wrap it up here. Now, I want you to read chapters six, seven and eight. At the end of eight, there is a writing assignment. A 200 word essay on the chapters you covered. I will grade it tomorrow, so you can use the study if you want. I have classes so..."

"Yeah, I know. After school, I will come down here and finish whatever I don't finish tonight."

He nodded and both stood up. Kagome took the book she was reading and headed up stairs at the sound of the door opening. "Hi Touya!" She smiled at the older boy who nodded and ruffled her hair. Unlike Sakura, who had short hair, her's was long, so it got easily messed up when tasseled. "Hey; save it for Sakura!" Kagome pouted as she untangled her hair from his fingers.

"She's not here."

She glared, moving her bangs out of her eyes and pulling her hair off of her shoulders. "Like I said; save it for Sakura!" She heard more footsteps behind her and turned; a smile graced her lips and her eyes brightened. "Yukito!"

"Kagome, how was your day?"

"It was good, I got home an hour ago, and Sakura is out with Tomoyo, Naoko and Chiharu. Uh...Rika was going to go with them...but she had a date..." Kagome smiled, 'With Mr. Terada...'

"I see, and why didn't you go?"

"...mmm," Kagome smiled and held her book out to him.

"The History of Ancient Egypt...that's a really advanced textbook Kagome, you are reading this?"

"I am; I find it absolutely amazing, the history of everything and anything I can learn about!"

"You must really enjoy learning from Mr. Fujitaka then."

"I do; he's patient with me, when I don't quite fully understand something...and he's really knowledgeable in the history of so much and the subject of Archeology...I enjoy his lessons...and him taking the time out of his day to teach me. I'm sure he has more important things he could be doing, but he stays and teaches me; and for that I'm appreciative."

"Kagome, I enjoy the time that I can tutor you in a subject you like and benefit from." Fujitaka smiled, causing a blush to stain her cheeks lightly.

"...Thank you...for putting up with me for the last three years..."

"Kagome ―"

"I have to go," She interrupted, "I'll see everyone at dinner." She smiled, interrupting Fujitaka before running out of the house as Sakura entered.

"...It's that time of year..." Touya said, "Her parent's day of death will be tomorrow..."

"..." Fujitaka sighed, "Yes, it will have been exactly three years tomorrow."

Sakura frowned, "She's going to be okay, right?"

Fujitaka smiled to his youngest. "Yes, she spends the eve and day of her families' death at the cemetery every year."

Sakura smiled and walked took off her shoes before pulling on her slippers and running upstairs.

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Kagome walked down the streets to Tomoeda Cemetery. A bouquet of hand picked flowers from the park was held closely to her heart. She looked up and noticed the light of the sun dimming as it got later into the evening.

"I should hurry..."

"Kagome!"

Kagome turned and smiled when she saw Rika waving to her. She waited as Rika ran up to her before they continued on to the Cemetery.

"So how was your...extracurricular activity at school?"

"..." Rika blushed, "Mr. Terada...took me to the lake and we had a picnic." She smiled at the precious memories.

"That's really sweet, it's been a while since he and you were to be married, but you two really love each other."

"It'll be a big scandal though..."

"What? If it get's out that a teacher is dating or engaged to be married to one of his fourth grade students?"

"...Mm,"

"Who cares," Kagome pulled a flower from the bouquet and handed it to Rika who stared at it momentarily before smiling. "Don't pay any attention to what others have to say about the matter. They aren't involved and it has nothing to do with them. If you love someone...then who are they to say anything?" Rika brightened and hugged Kagome before releasing her and running off a little before turning back around.

"I'll see you at school tomorrow Kagome, and if it's alright with you, I wanted to drop by and say hi to your family too tomorrow."

Kagome smiled, "That would be just fine, thank you. Be careful on your way home!" Kagome waved to Rika and watched the girl run off towards her home.

"...no one...has the right to tell you...who to love..."

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"Kagome; what's wrong?"

Kagome looked up at a woman with long straight black shoulder length hair and blue smoky eyes. The girl had similar eyes, but her hair, though the same shade of black was wavy and split into pigtails that stopped at her chin. Kagome had teary eyes and a pout on her face.

"Mama!" She cried as she ran into her mom's open arms. "Mama, I want to marry Mr. Tewada too!"

"...eh?!" The mother stared in blatant confusion, her eyes wide as they stared into Kagome's watery ones. "Mr. ...Terada?"

Kagome nodded. "Ri-Ri get's to marry him!"

"Rika?!" Rai blinked profusely and randomly as she tried to understand the situation.

"Uh-huh! She said her mama ranged it!"

"Ranged...AH!" Rai finally caught onto the situation and sighed. "An arranged marriage. Kagome, don't you want to find someone that you have a lot in common with, that you will grow to love and cherish? That way you can raise a family with that person, the way mommy and daddy did?"

"...Mmm," Kagome, at only the age of five, had mastered the...'I'm thinking, I'm thinking, I'm thinking' pose, and was doing it now, with her finger to her forehead and her eyes all scrunched up in thought. "I guess...but I want mama's dress!"

Rai smiled, "It's a deal...Kagome. Now, papa is inside making dinner, so why don't we go help?"

"Kay! Ah..." Kagome frowned, "Mama?"

"Hm?"

"...Ri-Ri was sad...because a lady neibor of Mr. Tewada's yelled at her." Kagome moved out of her mothers arms and stood straight with her nose in the air and hands on her hips. "Tewada could do betta than a circus sized bwat! I could actually fulfill his every sexy need! You don't have the wite to love Tewada." Kagome mimicked.

Mentally, Rai translated her daughters' words in the back of her mind. 'Terada could do better than a circus sized...circus? Circumcised brat! I could actually fulfill his every sexy...sexual... need! You don't have the right to love Terada.' Rai frowned, "Kagome, you need to ignore people like that. She's...just a shade or two green. If you see her, I give you permission to call her a green monster."

Kagome laughed cutely.

"I want you to remember, Kagome...no one...has the right to tell you...who to love..." Rai embraced her daughter tightly before pulling away and taking Kagome's hand. "Now, let's go help Papa."

"PAPA!" Kagome ran ahead inside, a bright smile on her face.

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Kagome stopped in her stride and looked at the graves. Two side by side, and a smaller one...kept close to a tree that she always sat at. She spoke softly of her days with the Kinomoto's, and how she felt closer with them with the passing of time. Placing half the bouquet between the two graves, she sat down next to the grave of the only family member she never met; placing the rest of the bouquet on his grave.

"Hi there...baby brother. It's been three years; I hope you've been well. I know that wherever you are, you are happy, with mama and papa. It's probably very beautiful, and serene...there." She brought her hand up to her eyes and rubbed at the stinging smoky blue irises as she tried hard to stop the flow of tears. "It hurts talking to you, but I always feel better after I do, so I try to ignore the pain, the ache in my chest...I want to do my best, and live for mama, papa and my baby brother...I hope, one day you will be old enough, to give me your blessings to live on happily, like I know mama and papa have. I'll see you tomorrow, on your birthday too..." She cried silently as she stood up and started to walk away from the darkening cemetery. She felt a strange pull in her chest but it quickly faded and she continued to walk back home.

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Me: Hope you all enjoyed! The next chapter will be up shortly! Please Regard Me Kindly, Read and Review, Sankyu! ^_^''