Unexpectedly by Jessica

Sunlight

The sun peaked through the sheer curtains, effectively waking a raven haired beauty out of her slumber. I really need to get new curtains, the young woman thought. Rising out of bed, the woman ran her hands through her ebony locks and made her way into her kitchen for morning coffee.

Kagome Higurashi lived in a modest three bedroom apartment with her best friend, Sango Tijiya. The 23 year old women had been friends since they were young and as luck would have it, they were able to attend the same university.

Kagome looked at the microwave and say that it was 7:30 in the morning. " I suppose I should go wake up Sango."

Opening up her roomie's door, she almost tripped over Kirara. Letting out a disgruntled mew, Kirara grudgingly ambled out of the woman's way. Apprehensive of the reaction she may receive, Kagome slunk to the side of Sango's bed. She poked the sleeping woman on the shoulder. Bursting out of her bed, Sango spun around to face Kagome.

"Stay away demon!" She screamed.

"Was it that bad of a night last night Sango?"

"Kagome, you have no idea. Stupid lower level demons had me out until three in the morning," said Sango, rushing around her room in an attempt to get dressed for work.

Kagome chuckled. "Well, if you don't get ready for work, your boss might keep you longer than that." Sango laughed while attempting put on her grey pencil skirt as well as slip into some pumps.

"Not to worry Kagome. We WILL have our girls night tonight. No ice lord will keep me from my night out with my sister."

"I hope not Sango. There's coffee in the kitchen. I'm off to the studio." Sango nodded in acknowledgment and continued her goal of preparing herself for work.

Kagome quickly got dressed in a comfortable pain of jeans and an old plaid button up shirt, grabbed her jacket and keys and ran out the door. As she made her way to her Nissam, she looked at the beauty surrounding her. WIth her friends imput, she had managed to find a nice apartment building that was close enough to the nightlife and business district yet was far enough away from the steel and stone buildings to make way for beautiful scenery. There was a river that ran across the south east corner of the property which promised to astound one's senses with its beauty. Presently, the morning sun was playing its usual light show with the languid mist that rose from the river. The birds were chirping and the atmosphere was enough to assure a beautiful mood.

Stepping in to her Nissan, Kagome headed off towards the studio she worked at. Shikon Gallery was in an ideal place in downtown Kyoto. It housed a studio on its upper floor, an art gallery on its main floor, and in its basement, it had a hidden dojo. In an age where humans and demons coexisted, the dojo's purpose was for demons, demon slayers, mikes, and monks to practice their skills.

Kaede Kashikoi was the owner of the establishment and like a grandma to Kagome. Kaede was the person who not only recognized Kagome's artistic talent, but also her mike abilities.

When Kagome arrived, she saw a sight that made her want to go right back home and crawl into her bed. Inuyasha Taisho's car was also parked outside the studio. 'Why can't I have one freaking day with out that damn puppy messing it up?!' Kagome thought. Sighing heavily, she went inside to try and start her day.