• A young girl nervously walked towards the stoic Sasuke Uchiha who was sitting underneath a big oak tree.

    "Sasuke… I-I think I lo-love you," said Kagome.

    "Hn. Emotions are for the weak. Those who love are the weakest, so I guess you are one of those people. I don't love and I certainly wouldn't love a weakling loser like you," Sasuke said, completely indifferent.

    Tears welled up in Kagome's eyes but she refused to let them fall. She turned around and started to walk away but stopped when she was still in hearing distance of Sasuke and spoke coldly, "That is not true Sasuke-san. Those who care and love are stronger than those who are heartless and emotionless. Maybe someday you'll find out what that means."

    And then she left.

    Two years later

    It was now two years since the incident with Sasuke and Kagome found someone else to love. It was also ten years since Konohagakure took in Kagome.

    She was an orphan. Missing-nin had arrived and killed the Higurashi clan but five year old Kagome escaped. Times were rough (well, it was the Feudal Age) and there were many youkai. The murder of her clan had finally sunk in and Kagome cried.

    She curled up into a ball and wept inside a cave. It was Kakashi that found her and brought her to Konoha. Kagome became fast friends with Sakura and Naruto a couple years later. Team Seven was the only one that had four genins. All the others had only three.

    Kagome had Higurashi blood in her. There were rumors that the Higurashi clan had special chakra and powers. It was said that they could purify youkai with one touch, raise barriers, heal anything and many more things. They were one of the most peaceful clans. Since Kagome is the last of her people, no one could teach her how to use her powers. The only things the teachers could teach her was how to use jutsu's and control chakra. She was an exceptionally fast learner and exceeded in almost everything, though her bloodline powers still lay dormant.

    Kagome refused to cry ever since the time in the cave.

    A wave of deja vu washed over fifteen year old Kagome as she walked down the path that led to a park. On one of the benches sat her sensei, Kakashi reading once again, Icha Icha Paradise.

    "Ohayou, Kagome. What brings you here this morning?" Kakashi asked pleasantly.

    "Um.. Kakashi-sensei… I love you…" Kagome got out.

    "Eh! Don't you think I'm a bit old for you? After all, I am five years older…"

    "I don't care! I really do love Kakashi-sensei! Don't you believe me..?" Kagome whispered the last part out.

    "…"

    After only silence from Kakashi, Kagome turned around and said "I see. Well, I thank you for teaching me and sayonara," before walking away.

    With Sakura

    "Hey Kagome-chan! Are you okay? You seemed to be spaced out," said the pink haired genin.

    "Yeah, I'm all right Sakura-chan. You're a great friend to me Sakura-chan and I just want to thank you for just being there for me."

    "Um, you're welcome?" Sakura said, confused.

    "I gotta go now alright? Sayonara…" Kagome said before she disappeared through the crowd.

    "Doesn't she mean 'Ja ne'?" Sakura asked herself.

    With Naruto

    "Hi, Naruto! You wanna come to the ramen shop with me? It's my treat tonight!" Kagome said cheerfully to the blonde haired boy, though on the inside,her emotions ran wild.

    "Ramen! And free! Of course I'll come! Believe it! Come on, Kagome! I want my ramen!" Naruto exclaimed.

    Naruto had inhaled about five bowls of noodles and was walking down the street with Kagome by his side.

    "Hey Naru-kun, if I ever leave, would you miss me?" Kagome asked.

    "Of course I would 'gome! What made you think otherwise?"

    "I don't know. I guess I was just curious. Well, goodnight and sayonara Naru-kun."

    "Night 'gome, but don't you mean 'Ja ne'?" Naruto asked, but Kagome was already gone.

    The next morning on their regular training spot

    In the clearing where Team Seven trained was a letter addressed to Kakashi, Sasuke, Sakura and Naruto.

    Everyone had arrived except for Kagome. Even Kakashi was there on time today. They looked around the clearing for Kagome and saw a letter for them on a tree. It was held there by a kunai.

    Sakura unfolded the letter carefully and read aloud for the rest to hear. They were all devastated by the news, even Sasuke, though only a little bit. Team Seven (minus one member) went to the Hokage, but like them, he too had received a letter. The third Hokage of Konoha said that he couldn't help them, that Kagome's life was her own to lead. They left his office and went to tell the people of Konoha what had happened. Everyone knew Kagome and cared for her for she had taught many how to live. She showed them love and kindness and had a special place in many hearts.

    Letters

    Dear Kakashi-sensei, Sasuke-san, Naru-kun and Sakura-chan,

    I am going to do what I have always dreamed to do: travel the whole of Japan. I am doing this because I want to get over a couple of things. I will remember all of you and maybe we will meet again someday. I might return to Konohagakure someday, but for now, my future is not clear. I want to awaken the powers that lay dormant in me and I will probably self-train myself. I want to learn more about my clan and perhaps I will during my travels. Please tell the people of Konoha what I have decided to do. Tell them not to worry about me and I am truly sorry if I have caused them any pain. I hope you will remember me always for I will always remember the Hidden Leaf Village and its inhabitants.

    Forever yours,

    Higurashi, Kagome