If I Could Turn Back Time by Mikiri Tsuki

The Story

The Story

"Tokyo University" a woman sighed. Clenching her bag over her slender shoulders, a frown settling on her face, she headed down the paved path to the college's central building.

It had been two years since the woman had last been seen in the city of Tokyo. Her once warm blue eyes, were faded and cold.

Her name was Kagome Higurashi and she was also known as The Lady of the East. Her things had already been placed in her dorm, or so she had been told.

A miserable sigh escaped past her lips. "I wonder if I'll be recognized." She mumbled as she past some students. Sitting down on the steps of the large building she let a memory over take her.

Flash Back

Sesshomaru and I were discussing our plans for college when I happen to look at the clock. My eyes widened. "Oh my god. Sesshomaru it's 7:00 I have to go home!" I cried as my love nodded. "I'll see you tomorrow for lunch?" he asked as he helped me with my things.

"Of course" I answer without a thought. 'My parents are going to kill me, as are Sango and Miroku!' I screamed mentally, pecking Sesshomaru goodbye I took off down the road.

Never knowing that I was about to face something that would change my life forever.

My feet barely touch the ground as I leapt to my front door. Suddenly I'm struck with the strong smell of blood. A strangled noise comes from my throat as a burst the door, only to see Sango's head laying there.

Crying out, I run further into the house, to find Miroku in pieces. Tears are pouring from my eyes now I search out my parents.

"Please, Kami please, don't let them be dead" I begged as I fly up the stairs, searching frantically for there auras. I found nothing. Throwing back the door to their room I see a sight that will haunt me forever. It's my Mothers body hanging by her neck from the ceiling fan, as it was being chopped to pieces from the blades. A low growl escapes my throat as my fathers figure is laying on the floor his head, arms, and legs gone.

The smell of burnt flesh heavy in the air. From the looks of his body it looked like his very heart had been ripped out. I snarled as my demon form takes me over. My hair grows as it gains, I could only guess silver streaks. I feel my ears morphing to pointed ones, claws sprout from my finer tips as a tail with silver streaks wraps around my waist.

My eyes however did change, for a moment later. All I could see was red. My clothes changed to my royal attire, black loose pants with a silver top and my armor. My swords called out to me from my room. But they went ignored as I let out an enraged roar. My markings appear, though it matters not. Glaring at my hands I blamed my self. With thought I took off.

End flash back

For the next two years I stayed in America. Coming back I imaged Sesshomaru had moved on and found a mate. I smile weakly; if he had then I was happy for him. It would serve me right for leaving him like that. Standing, I never noticed the eyes that were following me from the fifth story of the building.

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I glaze longingly out the window, it had been two years since anyone had heard from Kagome, and my heart till ached. Growling at my foolishness I turned away from the window. The night she left I knew I should have followed her. But I hadn't and it had cost me my Kagome's life.

When Kagome hadn't showed up for lunch I immediately went over to her home. My instincts screaming that something was a mist. Moments later I found out why. When I reached the house my heart shattered. Instead of a two story house there was a blazing fire, embers shooting out in all directions. No bodies were found.

Turning back to the window I looked over the other students attending Tokyo U. My eyes catch sight of a lone woman, sitting on the steps. Her hair was long and raven colored, it looked just like Kagome's, when she turned I saw her face and my heart leaped with hope.

She looked like Kagome. Though once I looked closer I saw a great sadness in the girls face. It wasn't Kagome; Kagome had always been so full of Joy. Besides this girl had little to no aura at all. Snarling at my stupid thoughts I turn away fro the window as the woman comes in the building

I received my room number and keys and headed out the building toward my new 'home'. Well at least until they let me move into an apartment. The rule was that all new students had to stay in the dorm rooms for four months then they could move out if they wished. Walking along the hall I feel demons of all classes around me. Smirking I set the key in the keyhole and unlocked the door.

Looking around I sigh the walls were white. "This is going to be a long four months" I grumble and dump my things out onto the bed to start unpacking. A few hours later found me lying on the very uncomfortable bed with newly braided hair. Rolling over to my side I gently fall asleep. Dreaming of what Sesshomaru and I could have had.

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It had been a week worth of classes and I hadn't found out anything. I had been using the college's library to research any traces of Sesshomaru or his family. But found none, I did however run across an old clipping of newspaper about a fire. It was a story on my home. I scanned the article but didn't find anything of use in it. Turning back to my notes I sighed.

It seems the InuTashio line had disappeared. What become of Sesshomaru? InuYasha? Exiting out of the search I turned off the computer and stood. I had only taken a few steps when I bumped into a solid body. Growling in annoyance I stood up and glared at the person. "Watch where you're going wench."

The figure snarled. I bared teeth of my own "The names Kagome, not wench." Looking into the face of the man, I could only assume he was male. I blinked. Silver hair, pale skin, and a tall build, oh please Kami no! Please don't be, when I finally locked eyes with the man I almost screamed.

There standing before me was Sesshomaru Taisho, The Lord of the Western Lands. I gripped my books tighter as I side stepped the man and took off. Running as fast as my feet would carry me. I hadn't planed on meeting Sesshomaru like this! I started to slow. My dorm building came into view. He didn't seem to recognize me, whether that was a good thing or not I don't know.

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I was walking into the library to do some research, when a faint smell reached my nose. Blinking in surprise I head for that part of the building. My eyes roam around the various tables looking for the sours of the smell. Then I spotted a girl sitting at a computer. Her back turned to me, my eyes widen as I realize the smell is coming from her!

But it can't be... the scent I smell is Kagome's scent. Curiosity getting the better of me, I walk over to her. Just then she stands and heads my way. I stand still as she runs right in to me. She falls to her butt, but quickly stands. "Watch where you're going wench" I growl before I can stop myself.

The girl glares defiantly up at me and snarls. "The names Kagome, not wench!" with that I notice fear sneaking into her scent. I would smirk but, instead I look over her it was Kagome. But her eyes, they held loneliness and sadness. Growling I open my mouth to say something when she takes off. Turning violently I take off after her. I saw her slow and decided to do the same.

It was the week end so a lot of people were out. Growling lowly I followed the girl. She was headed toward the dorms. If it was Kagome she had a lot of explaining to do. First thing was first, was she Kagome? She entered the building, but instead of following her through the building I followed her aura and scent from the outside.

Some ten minutes after she stopped on the fifth floor at the corner of the building. Smirking I ran over to that side of the building, her scent was strongest. Glancing around a real smirk graced my face as I noticed a tree branches that lead to her balcony. My demon blood calling as I jumped.

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I slowed to regular walk; my grip though had yet to relax on my books. I could hear the hard covered books starting to crack. Sighing I released my grip somewhat as I entered the building. Slowly heading up the stairs, I looked around. No one was around. Smirking I used my demon speed to get up the rest of the steps.

Once reaching the fifth floor, I again slowed, and started to fish around in my pockets for the keys. "Yes" I cheer out loud. As I pull out a key chain, which is attached to my dorm keys and motorcycle keys, I breifly paused, what was that?

Smiling I walk calmly down the dimly lit hallway toward my room.

Stopping at my door, I carefully unlock it and step inside. Flicking on the lights my senses tell me that no danger is about. Smiling, I turn and relock the door. Flicking on a set of lights I walk down a long hallway toward my room. I didn't have to share this with anyone thank Kami-sama.

Reaching my room I glare at the white walls. Turning I set my thing on my desk nest to my laptop. Suddenly I felt an aura right outside my balcony door. Fear creped into my mind. But I quickly smacked it away. I was Lady Kagome, Lady and Master of the Eastern Territories of Japan. No one would scare me. I waked over and pulled the curtain aside. Well, except maybe, Sesshomaru. I added as I was stared down by my old love.

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Here is the sequel hope you enjoyed, also I want to thank Mikazuki Tsuki for being my beta reader!