"Yeah, I'm all right... No, I had no trouble arriving... No, I wasn't attacked... Yes, I've mostly unpacked... I love you too, mum, but I gotta unpack. I'll talk to you later, okay? Bye."

With a sigh, the young Asian female set down her phone before glancing around her apartment.

"Well, Kagome," She breathed in deeply. "Welcome to New York." Kagome pushed her black bangs out of her eyes, humming softly. Picking up the letter on the table in her living room, she read over it, memorizing some things. "So, I need to find Coney Island, huh?" Kagome placed the letter down before quickly changing into her work clothes that consisted of a yellow short-sleeved shirt, green shorts that went down to her knees and dark brown shoes. Hurrying out the building, she made a dash towards the road, a hand held high. "Taxi!" She cried, a car pulling up to her. Kagome got in.

"Where to, miss?" The driver questioned. Kagome looked at him.

"Coney Island, please."

"No problem." The man started driving in the direction. Silence filled the cab as Kagome watched buildings and cars go by. With a smile, Kagome quietly hoped she had time to see the aquarium at Coney Island. When the car pulled up, she paid the fare and got out, hurrying in. A man walked over.

"Hello! You must be Kagome Higurashi." He smiled. "I'm Derek and I'm here to show you around. So, Japan, eh? Nice place?"

"It is, Derek." Kagome nodded as the male led her around, pointing out all the attractions and explaining about them. Soon, they arrived at the Aquarium part and Derek pointed out the Dolphin area. Walking up to the edge of the large tank, Derek spoke.

"Our show dolphin is called Flippy. He's a nice little animal." Kagome looked out at the water as Derek patted the surface, catching Flippy's attention. "Don't worry, Flippy. It's just me." Derek called out, making the Dolphin's head pop up. He clicked and whistled a few times. "This is Kagome, she's new here." Derek introduced. "She's really nice. Will you let her touch you?" Flippy looked hesitant for a bit. He studied Kagome, who smiled reassuringly and held out a hand over the water. Letting out a whistle and a click, Flippy swam up to Kagome. He nuzzled her hand affectionately. That's when Kagome noticed the burns and marks over his smooth flesh. She let out a gasp, making Flippy look at her.

"Wh-what happened?!" Kagome asked, her eyes wide with worry. Derek looked uncomfortable.

"W-well, let's just head off. I still need to show you a few things." Derek avoided her question, dragging the Asian girl away from the dolphin. Kagome stared at the dolphin as he began swimming about.

When she was done with looking, Kagome hurried to see Flippy. Coming up to the tank, she watched the trainer teach Flippy.

"Now, Flippy, jump through the hoop." The trainer said through gritted teeth. Kagome bit her lip, watching Flippy as he flinched slightly. "I said, jump the hoop." Flippy didn't need told another time, so he swam around the water quickly, building up speed before jumping through the hoop. Kagome clapped for Flippy and he let out a happy click. Then, flames appeared on the hoop. Flippy squealed in fear, swimming a bit away.

"That's why he has burns." Kagome's eyes widened. The trainer smirked.

"Jump, Flippy." He said tauntingly. Flippy clicked softly before doing what he did before and attempting to jump the hoop. When he reached it, flames hit his right eye and a loud squeal sounded from him as he accidentally brought the hoop down with him, splashing back into the water.

"Flippy!" Kagome cried out. The trainer let out a growl.

"You foolish animal! You know what mistakes result in!" The man walked towards Flippy and began to hit him with a stick.

"Stop it!" Kagome screamed, quickly sprinting over and jumping in the tank. She hurried over and held the man's hand back from hitting Flippy anymore. He glared at her angrily. Kagome grunted as she held his hand back. Flippy watched Kagome with his left eye. The trainer shoved her to the tank floor.

"You brat! You're just a rookie!" He yelled at her. Kagome quickly got up and grabbed the stick out of his hand, shoving him to the side. Reaching out, Kagome gently touched one of the places he hit, which was on Flippy's head. Flippy winced and Kagome pulled back quickly.

"Sorry, Flippy! Oh, you poor thing." She looked at Flippy's burn. She heard a grunt behind her.

"If you think you're so good, you become Flippy's trainer. I don't want to train him anymore." The man growled, stepping out of the tank. Kagome glared at him.

"Fine by me!" She snarled before looking back at Flippy. She stared at the burn, biting her lips before getting on her knees. She ignored the feeling of her clothes getting wet as the water went up to her collarbone. She looked over Flippy sadly. "I'm so sorry this happened, Flippy. I'll get you help." Flippy pressed the tip of his nose to her cheek, making Kagome smile. "I like you too, Flippy. I'll be right back." Get going out of the tank, Kagome quickly ran off towards the Vet in Coney Island.

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Me: *hides* Don't kill me, I haven't updated my other stories, I know. Anyways, I just randomly got this idea and I hope you people like it! Peace out!