A/N: There are many people who like Kagome. There are many people who don't. So, this is more or less a 'what if Kagome wasn't the 'one'?' Mostly I'll follow the series with my OC (obviously adding things or it'd be boring), but Kagome isn't completely left out of this, because I myself have no issues with her. …except when she starts saying 'Inuyasha'. And a couple other things… *sigh*

So take this for what it's worth. Also, Kagome's mother has no name. Trust me, I've looked! So I'm just gonna call her 'Mrs. Higurashi' when I'm not calling her 'Mama'. Yes, I am too lazy to give her a name. Please REVIEW!

Chapter One; Better Than A Rabbit Hole Pun

Mrs. Higurashi could hardly believe it. She was a mother. She looked down at the two twin girls in her arms. One had her eyes squeezed tight, the one she had named Kagome. The other stared straight up at her with a question in her eyes. She was named Azami. There was nothing quite like the feeling of a child looking at her like she was the most important thing in the world. Everything seemed perfect.

But she didn't know the destiny awaiting them. She was unaware of the battle of souls that had taken place before their birth. Inside Kagome rested a jewel, one of both good and evil, while in Azami resided the soul of the miko who had once guarded it.

But she had a good fifteen years before she needed to worry about that.

(-Azami-)

"Kagome, stop interrupting Gramps!"

"But it's such a boring story…"

I sighed, defeated. Kagome was more stubborn than a mule and I didn't fancy getting into an argument with her. I'd have to ask Gramps to finish the Shikon no Tama story later. I twirled the pink keychain in my fingers as my twin began to bother him for our birthday presents. She gleefully opened the box, only to find a supposed mummified kappa's foot.

What did she expect from Gramps anyway?

Gramps handed me a small box. "This one's yours, Azami."

"Thanks." I opened it up. It was small, red, pointy… thing. On a string. "What is this?"

"That's the stinger of a Saimyosho, m'girl!"

I tied it onto my neck. The red bit landed on my collarbone. "Oh, that's cool!"

"Yup, you get a poisonous stinger and I get a severed foot." We laughed. My Gramps really was the best. He always had a story to tell. While bothered most people, I loved it.

Though Kagome and I were twins, there were some things we just didn't agree on. She was an optimist, I was an optimistic pessimist. I was positive everything would go wrong. I was the worrier. She went on instinct. She wasn't afraid to be herself, whereas I was a bit more wary of people.

Physically we were almost identical. My hair was straighter and longer than hers, though I always had it up in a high ponytail. Her eyes were a dark chocolate brown. Mine were dark blue with flecks of green. And, in my opinion, she was prettier than me, even though she tries to tell me otherwise.

To say it simply, we're both protective of one another. We balance each other out. We hang out with the same group of friends. We know when to give each other space, of course. And since I'm speaking of siblings, I should mention Souta, too. He's pretty mature for someone his age, dodging quite a few youngest child stereotypes.

These are things I took for granted. You know that saying, 'you don't know what you have until it's gone'? That's my life in a nutshell. But then, there's an opposite. You don't know what you're missing until you've found it.

The next morning began the same as any other. The basic hygiene necessities were taken care of first. I changed into my school uniform, trying to ignore its stupidly short skirt before meeting the family for breakfast. Souta left as Kagome and I collected our school things. I paused on my drawing pad. I knew that if I brought it I would be distracted, which could lower my grade…

I shoved it in my bag along with a few pencils anyway.

"We're leaving, Mama!" Kagome announced. As we left the building, I spotted Souta in the well house. What's he doing in there? He knows it's off limits! I turned to point him out to Kagome, but she was already walking toward him. I sighed, following suit.

"I'm not playing! I'm looking for Buyo."

"Why would he want to go down there?" I wondered.

"Dunno. But I don't know where else he could be."

Kagome huffed. "Then go down and look for him."

"…But it's dark." He said quietly. I was about to volunteer when Kagome stood and walked down the steps. A faint scratching came from the direction of the well. A cold feeling crept across my skin. Something wasn't right.

Suddenly, Kagome screamed. Souta and I yelped. She relaxed, bent down, and stood back up with Buyo in her arms. I released a breath.

"Don't scare us!" I scolded, walking down and taking the fat cat from her. My eyes darted to the well as the scratching not only continued, but got louder. I had thought it was the cat, but-

CRACK!

The top of the well flew off, sending splinters everywhere. Six pale arms reached out, wrapping themselves around Kagome's neck and waist. She screamed. On instinct, I grabbed her outstretched hands. But the creature continued to pull, and we both went down into the well.

First chapter is done! I don't want this to be a complete copy of the whole series, so I'm trying to change things enough so it won't be boring. Please review!