Author's Note: He-yo. So this is my first fanfic that I've actually posted up. So I'm hoping it's good enough to get reviews. I updated it from the last one, since I don't know - I just wanted to change it up a bit. Well I hope you enjoy it, and what not.

Disclaimer: I own nothing.

Chapter One

A shattering scream echoed throughout the empty house of the Higurashi Shrine. Clatters and bangs disrupted the peaceful silence, causing birds to fly away in haste of fear. Again the shrieking sounded out, but only for a short amount of time. No one was present, no one was there to be frightful of the events happening in the household. No one.

"Stop! I'm sorry!"

One strong strike brought the teenage beauty to her knees, her waves of black falling to cover her painful expression. She was olive skinned, slender with a healthy glow that was now deminishing to a mere glimmer. The man hovered above her,his masculine hand pushing back brown strands of brown hair back in his loose ponytail which dangled over his left shoulder. He snickered maliciously, enjoying the torture of this girl, the innocence of hers crumbling with each plow he delivered. Leaning down, his crimson pupils devoured the sight of her submission and frail state. He pulled her to stand by her hair,exposing two fearful yet angered chocolate hues.

"The next time your school nurse calls to interrupt mymeeting for a mere bruise, I'll murder you. Do you understand, Kagome?"

Kagome glared at the man with hateful eyes as she held onto her stomach. The 'mere' bruise was a large area of her stromach which now made kagome wince in pain whenever she moved,which didn't really come in handy for her during p.e. Naraku narrowed his eyes as he snapped his fingers, gripping the handful of her hair tighter,retrieving a squeak.

"yes.."

"what? I can't hear you, dear" he threw her across the room,her back coming in complete contact with the wall. A cry was heard, kagome retreating into her fedal position when she fell to the floor.

"Yes! I understand,Naraku! Please...please no more.."

Kagome held back her tears, always refusing to give the bastard the satisfaction. Wiping the small dots of blood off his forearm, Naraku rolled down his silk sleeves and placed his Prada coat on, with no hesitation on calling his driver. Fixing his blood colored tie and wiping his leather shoes, Naraku grabbed his suitcase. He looked down at his accomplishment and grinned coldly, tossing a few hundred bills at her as he trotted to the door.

"Tell your mother you fell down the stairs, get yourself clean,and also remind her I'll be working late."

He left with no other words.

Kagome coughed and gripped the money as she tried not to cry. Her body shook with complete anger. She sat up and leaned against the wall, her eyes glazed over with no emotion while she quickly wiped the stream of blood off the side of her lip. She stared at the empty house that now was hell to her. It used to be sanctuary,but not anymore. How she abhored that man. Glancing at her arms and legs quickly, she made sure there was no bruises. Finding none, her mood lighten a little. He was kind enough to not bruise them,or anywhere visible in that matter. Her face pulsed with the back hands he so loved to use on her,rubbing her cheek,she stood,her first attempt failing her. The eighteen year old let out a soft cry,hugging herself as she hobbled to the kitchen. The doorknob suddenly began fumbling, causing kagome to gasp and quickly fix herself up as she ran to the kitchen,grabbing a water from the fridge. Her mother and siblings walked in with a chatter as they headed for the kitchen,where then shocked expressions were acknowledge by the beaten girl.

"Kagome!" Her mother cried, walking over and lightly brushed her fingertips against her cheek,causing kagome to flinch. 'Fuck. Its bruising...' Kagome thought,how she hated being so easily damaged.

"sweetie,what in the world happened? Why is your lip bleeding? And why is your cheek bruised!"

Both Rin and Souta glanced away,already knowing the answers to their mothers questions. Kagome sighed, pulling away from her mother as she headed upstairs, pressing the cool water bottle against her cheek, the moisture and cold texture aiding her. Her mother quickly followed, making kagome paranoid. Turning to face her mother, she smiled lightly with a small chuckle.

"Clumsy me, I fell down the stairs. I think the hand rail is a little wobbly. Naraku was here so he helped me up. Oh. He left some money and said he'd be working late again." Once again she flashed a big smile and dismissed herself,practically running to her room. Ms. Higurashi blinked and picked up the money, her hand grazing the hand rail. She seemed to be in deep thought until her step-daughter tugged on her sunkissed sweater.

"Momma, I'm hungry."

"Oh! Right. The railing must be old... I'll fix it later," She smiled and patter Rins head as she headed off back into the kitchen. Souta sighed as he watched his mother go, walking over to the couch in the living room, he picked up the plastic vase and flower from the wood floor, placing it back on the coffee table. He knew their step-father was the cause for his elders sister change in demeanor,but he couldn't understand how his naive mother couldn't connect the dots.

-[Two months later]****

"Kagome, Mom wants you to pack faster."

Kagome sighed and glanced at the fourteen year old that stood in her doorway. She was annoyed at the pestering from her siblings, and honestly wanted to say a thing or two,but decided to hold her tongue. Shoving a last minute tee shirt into her yellow backpack, she stood with hands on her hips as she looked directly at her step-sister.

"I'll be down in a minute,'Kay Rin?"

"Okay," She mumbled as she took her leave,stopping midway,Rin peaked into her sisters room and smiled,"By the way, you look great in tank tops." She left,leaving kagome with a small smile. Its been a while since she actually were something like this, she guessed she should be thankful to Naraku for being merciful. He's been less brutal with the beatings and bruises on her arms. Sighing, she sat down on her bed and pulled out her cellphone, dialing quickly.

"Hello?"

Kagome smiled at the sweet,stern voice that answered.

"Weeelll,Im leaving in a few seconds, promise to visit?"

"Of course! I can't leave you alone the whole summer."

"Sango,You're the best. Don't forget. Okay, I got to go.."

"Saiyanora,little miko."

Beep. Click.

Kagome rolled her eyes and laughed a litte as she shoved her phone into her back pocket. She grabbed her things and ran down stairs, she knew as soon as she ran out that white wore out wooden door, she'd be free.

Free from School.

Free from merciless beatings.

Free from..him.