'Blooming'
Chapter 1
'New Students'
A/N:Japanese and english curse words in story. Here's the meanings.
baka yaro - stupid bastard
chipitama - dick head
I don't own Inuyasha and crew. I'm just one BIG fan!
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It was a rather warm spring day. The birds singing the song of love as the mating season had begun. The suns rays had snaked its way through a crack in a pair of pastel pink curtains. A girl lay apon her pink quilted bed, still in her dream world where everything she wanted was. Athough, the raven haired girl was desterbed from the sweet dream as a knock was heard at the door.
'knock, knock'
"Kagome dear, it's time to get up. You don't want to be late." Mrs. Higurashi announced.
"I'm up! I'll be down shortly." Kagome assured. Her mother, satisfied with herself, left down the hall to wake Souta as well.
"Thank Kami, tomorrow is Friday and start of spring break. After today, no school until after next weekend. I can't wait!" Kagome softly spoke to herself.
Kagome dressed in her green and white school uniform. The skirt was becoming a little too short for her taste and the long sleeves in this weather was more than she could take. At least in her mind she was greatful that she would be starting next school semester as a freshman in Tokyo High. Unlike stories she heard about American schools having a three month break before starting a new school year, Japan schools only had a month of break. Too little for many but, not her. In fact, Kagome looked forward to school. Then again, what brainiac wouldn't?
"Good morning sis!" a groggy Souta exclaimed.
"Good morning kiddo! Where's Jii-chan?" asked Kagome while rustling Souta's hair.
"Oh, dear, he left earlier when I woke you. He has an appointment at Dr. Mae's for his aching hip joint." answered Mrs. Higurashi a slightly worried look on her face. " I just hope his age hasn't caught up with him too much."
"I'm sure he'll be fine. He probably needs to rest up a while. Souta and I can take care of Jii-chan's dailly chores on the shrine on spring break." Kagome volunteered.
"Hey! Speak for yourself. Don't involve me." pouted Souta with arms crossed over his chest.
"Oh, come on Souta. It's only for two hours a morning. You'll have the rest of the hours a day to hang out with your friends and your girl friend, Rin!" Kagome teased and giggled at the blush that covered his cheeks.
"Fine! And she's not my girl friend! She's just a normal friend." Souta gritted out, the pouty look still on his face.
"Kagome, we'll be getting a foster child today. A young boy youkai was orphaned a few days ago when his parents died in a plane crash and has no other family. So, I oppted to care for him when my friend Kita explained the situation. His name is Shippo and he is only age five. A very sad thing to loose one's parents at such an age." her mother explained.
"Okay, mother! Souta and I will make the poor boy feel like one of the family. Is Jii-chan's lady friend Kaede-sama going to be here later?" questioned Kagome.
"I do believe so, after all, she said a few days ago that she would see how your training has gone so far." Mrs Higurashi said in a matter of fact tone.
After Kagome and Souta had finished their breakfast, they bid their mother goodbye as they left the house. The two walked quietly to the local bus stop and got in the first bus that arrived. Souta's school was closer than Kagome's was so, he got off at a stop on the street corner that lead to the elementary school. About another nine blocks away, was the stop the Kagome had got off. As she stepped off the bus, she was greeted by her three ever so loyal friends.
"Good morning Kagome!" all three girls cheered.
"We just saw Houjo a few minutes ago. I think he's going to ask you for a date." Yuka said cheerfully.
"You should tell him yes. He's so cute and very nice. You two would really make a nice couple." Eri all but yelled in excitement.
"Speaking of the devil or should it be angel, any way..." Ayumi confused herself in a flurry of giddiness.
"Higurashi Kagome, good morning! You look ravishing this morning!" Houjo complimented.
'What a sap...Urh! I'm dressed the same as all the other girls in our grade.' she thought. "Why thank you, Houjo! Good morning to you too." Kagome put on a fake smile.
"Higurashi Kagome, will you go to a movie with me tonight?" Houjo asked nervously.
"I'm sorry Houjo-kun but, Jii-chan is ill and we're having a foster child arrive today. So, mother will need help with the shrine and the new addition. Maybe some other time." Kagome told him while all the while thinking 'no way!'
"It's okay! I'll try again when you are free. See you later!" yelled Houjo as he left of into the school. The four girls soon followed not speaking another word.
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"Oh my Kami, have you heard about how many new students we just got?" Eri whispered to the other girls at lunch.
"Yah, I heard there was a fire at Yokoto middle school. The school board spread the students to different schools they live closer to." Ayumi applied.
"That's bad! But, at least we got some more cuter guys, both human and youkai alike. The girls that came are very pretty and athletic. Although some really don't like the change yet." said Yuka thoughtfully.
Kagome looked over to a large table in the lunch room filled with around nineteen new students. A handful she recogonized from in her classes.
"Hmm...That one new boy isn't over there. I wonder where he could be." Ayumi pondered.
Kagome looked to her friend and asked, "There's another student besides those others?" pointing toward the table of new students.
"I believe there are two missing. The taller one with silver white hair and I assume his friend, the one with a small ponytail in his hair." was Eri's short answer.
"Maybe they decided to eat out like other students do sometimes. Oh, well. Maybe we'll bump into them some other time." a thoughtful look on Yuka's face as she spoke.
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After lunch was over, the four girls walked off to there next classes. Unlike her friends, Kagome had gym class this period. The gym was on the other side of the school so she had to sprint to get there. Apon arriving at her destination, she went into the locker room to change. Once she was into her gym clothes, Kagome walked out into the gymnasiam not paying much attention to where she was going.
'oof'
"I'm so sorry, I wasn't paying atten -" Kagome's words were cut when she realized who she bumped into. Before her stood a tall handsom teen. His white hair that shimmered silver was tied back into a loose low ponytail. A top his head lay two perfectly cute white pointed ears. 'Obviouly a youkai.' she thought. His moth grew to a smirk with a pointed fang peeking out as a pair of golden eyes noticed that the girl was stairing.
"Keh, silly humans and their clumsiness. Just pay attention to where your going next time." the boy said in annouyance and turned to talk to his friend and a few other boys he knew.
"Jerk!" Kagome gritted under her breath. She didn't notice the side look from the golden eyed boy as she walked toward a group of girls. She never thought about the sensitive hearing of youkai and the fact that he heard exactly what she said.
'hmm, she's got an additude.' thought the boy as he gazed at the girl from a distance.
"Ugh! What a jerk! Never have I met someone so, so...stuborn!" frustration clearly showing as Kagome's temper rose.
A girl with long black hair pulled back into a ponytail that still reached her waistline, saw the girls frustration.
"Um, are you all right?" the girl questioned.
She heard the girl mutter something before calming a little to talk.
"I'm fine now but, that baka over there is so...rude! I tried to appologize for bumping into him and all he could do was insult me. Stupid jerk!" bubbling rage was building again once Kagome had finished speaking.
"Oh, I see! That's Inuyasha. He tends to say the wrong things sometimes. Once you get to know him, you'll get used to his idiotic statements." the long raven haired girl explained.
"You know that baka?" Kagome asked in a puzzled tone.
"Hai! He is my boy friend, Miroku's best friend. That's the sly looking boy next to him with the violet eyes and short ponytail. I swear sometimes I should dump him cause he's such a pervert. By the way! My name's Sango. I transfered from Yokoto middle school." Sango said and held her hand to shake Kagome's.
"I'm Kagome Higurashi. Welcome to Tokyo middle school. And, I'm sorry to hear about your school." sincerity lay in Kagome's tone.
"It's no big deal! I didn't want to go to private school any more the way it was. I begged my adopted parents to put me in public school for two years now. I guess things worked out in my favor after all!" Sango giggled and Kagome smiled at the thought.
Gym class went by quick due to spring break coming. The teacher allowed the students twenty minutes to relax after changing before they were to leave for the last class period of the day.
Sango walked Kagome over to Miroku so she could fully introduce her new friend.
"Ah, my lovely Sango. Who is your gorgeous new friend?" Miroku inquired.
"Hold your actions or you shall be smacked." Sango warned him as he started to reach for Kagome's buttock.
"Why Sango my love, don't you have any faith in me?" pouted Miroku.
"Not really, seeing as you grope every girl you see when you think I'm not looking." Sango retorted. "Any way, this is Higurashi, Kagome. I seem to have all my new classes with her."
"Hello, I'm Miroku but, I'm sure my dear Sango informed you of who I am." said Miroku politely.
"Hello, nice to meet you!" Kagome greeted.
"Oh, Where is Inuyasha? I was hoping to see him tagging along with you like a lost puppy as always." Sango and Kagome both giggled at the thought.
"Keh, I'm right behind you wench. Always have to crack a joke on the hanyou. Humf!" an annoyed look was plastered on Inuyasha's perfect face.
"So sorry Inuyasha. I was only playing around." Sango paused. "Oh, this is Higurashi, Kagome. Although, I'm sure you've already met...sort of."
"Keh!" Inuyasha grunted.
"Do you always have to be so snobby?" gritted Kagome, looking rather angry.
"Well I'm soo sorry I hurt your feelings!" a sarcastic tone overlapped Inuyasha's words.
"Baka yaro! Jerk! Asshole! Insensitive prick! Chipitama! Ugh!" Kagome struggled to regain her breath and blushed when she realized others in the gym heard. She was greatful the teacher had left into his closed office and didn't hear a thing.
A few whispered around her saying, "Did she really say bad words?" "I never thought Higurashi waould say such things." And some girls who over heard everything were saying, "You go girl!" "Tell him like it is, Kagome!"
Kagome's face turned completely crimson red after hearing comments that were made. All the while, Inuyasha stared at her in shock. One dark eyebrow lifted as he thought over her words.
'Never has a human or girl talked back to me in such a way. Her temper is about as bad as mine. Yet, this girl looks so pure and innocent.' Inuyasha thought as confusion overwhelmed his mind.
"Well, I do believe I've never seen someone back talk Inuyasha in such a manner. It would seem they are perfect for one another. Wouldn't you think so, my sweet Sango?" Miroku whispered to her.
"I agree with you on that. I've only known Kagome for one hour and thought she was a quiet girl and very sweet. But, as you can see, she has a strong will and won't be degraded or treated wrongly." replied Sango.
"Hai, that does seem true.
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Last class period finally arrived. Today the schedual was set for chemistry. Every other day of the school week alternated from chemistry to history. Each week they fell on different days. Seeing that gym class was in a ruin, she didn't think chemistry would go too well either. Inuyasha was in her next class but, so was Sango and Miroku and her other three friends.
"Today class, we'll be doing an expirement with chemicals to create an illuciant liquid. When mixed properly the liquid will take on a slightly bright green or purple hue. Every one go with your assigned partner. Higurashi, since you have help Hoshin, Mai, and Katsura raise their grades I can give you your own partner. Miss Himawari, Sango, you will be paired up with miss Kagome." Mr. Konatsu paused and looked at his list.
" Mr. Tenshin, Miroku and Taisho, Inuyasha will be paired with Yoshida, Hisao. Now all students follow the instructions given and you will succeed in this project." with that said, Mr. Konatsu sat at his desk to grade papers only to get up when a group needed help with a question.
Kagome and Sango, both being smart students, had there project done with-in minutes and were granted free time to do as they wished. There project sat in front of them with a beautiful pinkish - purple glow.
"It's so pretty! Who knew a liquid substance could glow so brilliant!" Sango dazed at the glowing vile.
"It's one of the many mysteries life has to offer." was all Kagome could say.
"Keh, sappy human girls. Everything is perfect and pretty to them." Inuyasha said to his best friend Miroku.
"Baka!" growled Kagome to where only he could hear.
'This girl never ceases to amaze me. I didn't think she would be able to hear me.' thought Inuyasha.
Stuck in his thoughts, Inuyasha poured to much of a cloudy white liquid into the vile that contained other contents of their project. When he put in the last drop, he came out of his thoughts and realized what he did. The vile grew brighter by the moment.
"Inuyasha! What did you do?" Miroku yelled as the glowing blue - green liquid started to bubble.
"I - I don't know! I heard you say pour, so I did." Inuyasha retoorted nervously.
"Everyone out of the class quickly before it blows." yelled Mr. Konatsu.
The students began to panic as they stuggled to get out the two doors in time. The vile was starting to over flow as Inuyasha, Miroku, and Hisao got up to leave as well.
"Man, screw you two jerks! Get out of the way!" Hisao said as pushed passed the two boys slowly walking away.
"Walk faster you two." Sango commanded.
"Yah, slow pokes!" Kagome snickered, a smirk placed on her face as she looked mostly at Inuyasha.
"Silly wench it ain't gonna blow." a wild look glimmered in his eyes as he heard Kagome growl in anger. Not very human like.
"What did YOU call me?" Kagome screeched.
"You heard me. I called you wenc -"
'slap'
Inuyasha was cut off by a hard slap to his face. He just stood in the class looking at the floor until he smelled, 'Salt' he thought. He looked at Kagome to see her eyes glazed over with tears she did not allow to spill. His ear twitched when he heard a small crack.
"Look out!" Inuyasha yelled as he grabbed a hold of her and jumped behind one of the many laboratory tables. The vile finally exploded with glass and glowing liquid like slime flew across the room. A lot of the liquid landed on Inuyasha and Kagome. Some small glass shards imbedded themselves in Inuyasha's exposed skin of his right arm where the sleeve was rolled up. Other shards were inbedded in Kagome's left leg calf. A couple of students that were still stuck in the door way, were hit glowing slime. Only tiny shards of glass reached them but, to small to cut through there skin.
"Are you okay?" asked Inuyasha as he looked the girl in his arms over.
"My leg hurts a little but, other wise I'm fine. Wait, why do you care anyway? I thought you hated me since you were being so...crude!" Kagome seethed.
"Keh! If you pay attention to what Sango tells you, then you would know that's how I am. It's hard to change when nobody likes half breeds." Inuyasha told her to make her understand that it's not completely intentional.
"Oh! Wh - What are you doing? Put me down. I can walk. And your hurt too so, you shouldn't carry me." her words contained nervousness and worry.
"It's nothing but a scrape to me. You though, are bleeding heavy and need a nurse to tend to your wounds." he reassured Kagome. She looked to her leg and seen the amount of blood that was spilling out.
"I feel weak-" she fainted from lack of blood. The teacher tried to make sure they were okay but was pushed away as Inuyasha sped of to the nurse's office. He yelled for Miroku and Sango to follow. As they did, Mr. Konatsu understood that something must have happened to Kagome.
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A/N: Well that's all for this chapter. Review please and tell me how you like it so far. I'll put up a new chapter as soon as I can. My hands have been hurting so it may be soom time.