I do not own Inuyasha or any of the characters in this story.

Chapter One

Kagome POV:

Ahhhhh… this pain… it hurts…. so much….got to get up….got to get to safety…..why won't he stop….does he not care about me…. please kami make him stop…..ahh I can't…. (Blackout)

Inuyasha POV:

SLAP! "HEY WHAT WAS THAT FOR?!" Miroku said as he put his hand to his cheek. "That was for trying to seduce my sister when you should be dating me you perv!" a girl yelled at Miroku then stormed away. "I don't think she had to slap me for it, what did I do wrong anyway? They were both really hot!"

I have known Miroku for three years now but he is really starting to get on my nerves. Miroku getting slapped has started to become a Monday morning ritual. I know I am a player when it comes to girls but he brings it to a whole another level. He is going to be on someone's hit list one of these days. "Hey, Mirko will you ever learn?!" Miroku turned around to face Inuyasha and gave him 'I am innocent' look then got distracted when he saw Sango walk by. "Hi Inuyasha," she said as she ignored the horn dog. "Good Morning Sango," I replied and started to walk to class. I got to the doorway of my class when Kikyo stepped right in front of me to block the entrance.

"Hey hot stuff, are you coming to my party on Saturday night?" she said to me as she glided her finger up and down my triceps. I stepped back a foot so she could not reach me.

"Yes, Kikyo I'll be there." I could not help but sound a little excited. After all, I still had feelings for her even though she broke my heart, not that I would tell her that or anyone for that matter!

"Good, maybe you and I could have a little alone time." I shook my head "Not in your dreams Kikyo, you had your chance." then walked right past her to find a seat.

"I'll get you back one of these days Inuyasha you wait and see," she said then turned on her heel and walked away. After an eventful morning I couldn't help but to think about food….…mmmm I wonder what Kaede is making tonight for dinner…..mmmmmm….then my stomach growled.

Kagome POV:

I could not help but cry when I saw myself in the mirror. He really did a number on me this time but of course, left my face untouched so there would be no suspicion. I had a huge bruise that went from my hip to the top of my shoulder and I had a few on my arms and some on my legs. I had to do something, if I stayed here he is bound to kill me one of these days. I decided to take a shower and make some hot tea to calm me down.

When I was finished, I grabbed my mother's keepsake box out from under my bed and sat on top of my bed. I touched the top that had her name carved in it then opened it. Inside laid the treasures that my mom held close to her heart. There were concert tickets, love notes, pictures, CDs, and much more. My mom died when I was 10, wow it has already been seven years, it feels like an eternity. I pulled out a picture of her and a woman, what was her name…oh, Kaede. She and my mother were best friends in college before she met my father. I saw her once at my mother's funeral. She pulled me aside and said if I needed anything to give her a call. I always wondered if she knew what mother and I went through. I looked at my mother and started to cry. Why me? What did I do to deserve this? Why did she leave me? I pushed the box to floor letting everything spill out and cried for what seemed for hours.

I finally got up, wiped my tears, and started to pick up my mother's belongings. When I grabbed the box, I realized that there was a small hidden compartment under the lid from the inside. I opened the compartment and found a thousand dollars rolled up in a piece of paper with Keade's name and number on it. I also found a letter addressed to me that looked like my mother's handwriting. My hands trembled as I opened it:

My Sweet Kagome,

If you are reading this then it means I am no longer with you. I am so sorry my sweet baby girl, I wish things could have ended differently. By now, you should know your father's true colors. Just know he was not like this when I fell in love with him, he was a sweet and gentle man. *I could not help but laugh at my mother's words* I know you do not believe me and that is fine. I know he is probably putting you through the same hell he did with me and the thought of that kills me. I do not want you to stay with your father Kagome! I was able to save a bit of money baby girl. I want you to take it and call Kaede she will help you. Please for your own sake, leave before it is too late for you too. Do what your mother was too scared of doing.

With all my heart,

Your loving Mother

I just sat there staring at her last few words she wrote to me. She wants me to run away. I looked at myself in the mirror that was across my room then back at my mother's letter. OK! I am going to do this. I picked up my cell phone and dialed the number. I was about to hang up when I heard a voice on the other end, "Kagome!"

"Yes", a little surprised she knew it was me. "Oh thank the Kami your still alive! Baby girl, how are you?" I hesitated. "I need your help Kaede."

"I know dear girl it's ok we will figure it out. Now listen closely and follow my directions to the letter. We must be careful!"

I started to feel like a huge weight has finally been lifted off my shoulders and could not help but to let out a sigh of relief.

~Kat :)