Disclaimer: I do not own the Inu characters…so please don't sue me
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A/N: Alright. So here is the promised story. I hope you guys enjoy!!
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College Adversities: Ch. 1: First Day Nightmares
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She was running. From what, she didn't know. Her breathing came in strangled gasps as her lungs started burning and her legs started aching, almost ready to give up. The world around her became a void. No one seemed to be chasing her now.
Her knees buckled and her legs gave out beneath her. It was complete silence. All she could hear was her ragged breaths and her heart pounding triple time. She looked around and she was alone. She was still in the void. She couldn't see anything, the world around her was black.
Her muscles began to relax, but her body still trembled from fear. Suddenly, a hand shot out and grabbed her shoulder. She screamed for all she was worth.
"Haha. Keep screaming, princess. Scream as loud as you want." Came a bone-chilling voice. She could tell it belonged to a man. "No one will hear you."
She gave up her efforts and tried to turn her head to look at her assaulter. But the hand kept her steady so she couldn't turn to see him. "He's not coming, he's too late…he can't save you." He taunted.
She cried softly, though her tears came down like a water fall. Just like the world around her, her world started to black out too.
Just before she lost consciousness, she heard a new voice, another male voice, call out her name. But unlike the previous voice, this one was soft, warm, comforting, and worried about her. She closed her eyes, unable to hold on any longer. The last thing she heard when she was seeping into darkness was his voice.
"Kagome…Kagome………Kagome…"
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"Kagome! Wake up!!" Sango yelled as she tried to force her friend awake. Kagome snapped her eyes open. 'That dream again…'
"Sango?"
"Oh thank God. Are you okay?" Sango asked, wiping the cold sweat from Kagome's forehead. "You were screaming and thrashing in your sleep…you were crying too." She said, noticing the tears tracks that were drying on Kagome's face.
"I'm fine." Kagome said, breathing a little uneasily. "Just a bad dream."
"Heh, nervous about tomorrow?"
Kagome nodded. Tomorrow was her first day at TDU: Tokyo District University. She was a sophomore in college, but it was her first day because she was transferring. Her family lived here in Tokyo, but she went to try the Honshu District first. They were the only university that provided a certain class Kagome wanted, but now that it was available her in Tokyo, why not come back? She hated the long commute anyways. She had to leave her home, her family, and most of all her friends. Like Sango for example.
As for the dreams, her nervousness about her first day wasn't the cause of it. Her recurring dreams started three months ago. Every night since then, she dreamt about someone killing her and saying that someone else was too late. Too late for what? Every night, it's been like this. Except for tonight. Tonight, she heard someone else's voice…and it scared her.
"C'mon. Get some sleep. We have three more hours before we have to go to registration and schedule pick-ups. They won't do it any other time so we gotta wake up early." Sango said, pulling the covers up for Kagome before trotting over to her bed and falling back asleep. They shared a dorm room together, so they were more fortunate than those who had to get up in an hour to get ready.
Kagome turned to her side. One last thought crossed her mind before she went to sleep, not yet ready to enter her dream world again. 'Please…whoever you are…find me…'
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'RING! RING!'
"URGH! Inuyasha! Turn it off!" came Miroku's sleepy, mumbled request. He had buried his head under the pillow right when it started.
"You do it…too…sleepy." Inuyasha responded.
"Idiot! It's your phone!" Miroku sat up and threw his pillow at the sleeping hanyou. "Answer it, gosh damnit!"
"Rrr…alright already. Sheesh. Don't have to bite my head off." Inuyasha growled, sitting up to answer his phone. "Auh…hello?" he said while yawning. Too late…he let it ring too long…and now he missed it. With an irritated grunt, he put the phone down on the drawer next to his bed.
Everything went quiet in their dorm and just as he settled down, it started ringing again. "Oh for CRYING OUT LOUD." Inuyasha screamed as he got up once more to answer it. He picked the cell up and looked at it, seriously considering throwing it hard against the wall to shut it up. "Hello?!"
"Inuyasha, honey!" came a voice on the line. "I just got back to my dorm from a party, but I'm not so tired yet."
"Uh huh….and?"
"Well, so I figured, I could call you up to help me fall asleep…?"
"Not tonight, Yura."
"Aww…and I got all dressed up for you, too."
Inuyasha hesitated a moment. He looked up at his clock. 6:24 "Nah, I can't. I gotta get up soon for the schedule thingy."
"Aww. Inuyasha, please?"
"Can't. End of story, Yura. You're sexy, don't worry, it's not that. I just gotta go alright. Laters." He hung up before she could say anything else. "Urgh!" Inuyasha plummeted back down.
"Lovin' the life of a playa?" Miroku smirked. Sometimes, he was in this situation…but not as much as Inuyasha.
"Mmm."
"Can you pass my pillow back before you go back to sleep?"
Inuyasha grumbled and tossed back Miroku's pillow. Miroku pulled up his sheets. Actually, the wake up call from Yura wasn't so bad. It helped him, in a way. If it weren't for the call, Inuyasha would still have been in that dreadful dream.
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It was a day like any other. Inuyasha was just walking down the hallways of his university. Everyone loved him, and everywhere he went, they all knew his name.
"Hey Inuyasha."
"Hey."
"Hey Inu."
"Sup?"
"Hey, Inu-baby."
"Hi beautiful."
Yup. Life was good. But as he rounded the corner, he went from one loud, crowded hallway, to a quiet empty one. It was long. Towards the end of the hallway, the lights were completely out. But Inuyasha, being Inuyasha, feared nothing. Plus, his class was at the end of the hallway, so oh well.
But the further Inuyasha went, the darker it became. He turned to his right to a door he knew was there. Finally opening the door, he went into the class. It was pitch black.
"Hello? Anyone here?" he called out. That was weird. He was never the first one to class, he always came in late. Maybe he didn't realize he was just really early. Or maybe he was just super late and missed the entire class. Either way, no one was here but him.
Still lingering by the doorway, he looked up to where the classroom number should've been incripted in the frame.
Yup. This was his class all right. But where was everyone else? And why the hell was it so dark? If it was just the lights that couldn't work, then why was it that even with his demon vision, he couldn't see shit? What the hell was going on?
He stepped forward and felt around for at least a desk. No such luck. Sighing, he turned around to walk back out the door. But there was something wrong. Where there was once a doorway, was nothing but empty space.
"What the…?"
Inuyasha walked calmly, determined to just keep going forward. He was bound to run into something sooner or later. After a few minutes later, Inuyasha found himself still walking forward. Where the frikk was the wall?
"Ha. Ha." He yelled out sarcastically. "Alright Miroku. I've had enough. I'm sorry for whatever I've done, but I'd really like to go to class now." He drawled on boredly. Gosh was Miroku getting irritating with his tricks. He was expecting Miroku to pop out and ask how he managed to find out it was him, but so far, all he got was silence.
"Frikk damnit, Miroku! I said I give up!" Inuyasha tried again irritatedly. Still, there was nothing but eerie silence.
Inuyasha was ready to snap. He took a deep breath to calm himself down so he could listen for anything. There was no point in looking around for anything, because he found himself in a void. Damn, Miroku sure knew how to mess with you. He stood there for a while, listening for anything.
Just as he was about to give up, his ears twitched, hearing the faint sound of running footsteps. He listened for a while, realizing the footsteps were disappearing, going the other direction. "Ah ha! Got you Miroku." Inuyasha quickly followed them.
He chased it for a while, wondering where the hell Miroku was going, but then, it came to a sudden stop. He could hear heavy breathing and was about to tell Miroku off about how he'd been caught when all of a sudden, a scream tore the silence. Damn Miroku, was he groping another girl yet again?!
He stepped forward to knock him on the head, but then heard soft crying. Inuyasha's body stopped and tensed. Was Miroku trying to rape the girl? He sniffed the air and was surprised by the scent he got.
There was no Miroku, only the sweet, enticing scent of vanilla and flowers, mixed with the scent of tears. His heart jabbed. It was a girl. He didn't know her, didn't see her, didn't even know what was going on, yet he had a really strong, really weird urge to just take her in his arms and make her tears go away.
Just as he took a step forward, a menacing voice that made his blood boil spoke. "Ku ku ku…Inuyasha, you're too late."
"What the…" Inuyasha started. "What are you talking about?!"
"You're too late…to save her."
"Wha…what are you talking about? I'm too late to save who?!"
A bright light suddenly shone. Inuyasha had to put up his arm to shield his eyes. But when a female voice called out his name, he found the strength to look up. "Inuyasha!"
He stared at her figure. The light surrounded her whole form, making her appear like a goddess. But she was being pulled back, away from him, by something. "Inuyasha!" she screamed again, reaching out to him.
Inuyasha had no second thoughts. He didn't even have time to think. He ran to her with all his demonic strength. He couldn't see her face, he never could in these dreams. He reached out to grab her outstretched hand, begging him to save her.
"You're too late…" came that blood boiling voice.
"NO!" Inuyasha screamed back. He could almost reach her. Just a little more. But Inuyasha knew the ending to this. Every time he had this dream, the light ended up going away completely along with the girl. That sickening voice would always say "I told you. You're too late. You let her die."
But this time, it was different. He caught her hand. Inuyasha wasted no time to wonder on that and started to pull her back. But the other force was too strong, and if he didn't let go, he'd end up hurting her.
"…Inuyasha…please…save me…" she begged him. This dream…it was so different from all the other times. And just to prove his point, the last thing he expected her to say came out of her mouth. "Inuyasha…I love you."
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And that was the end of his dream. He could remember it clearly now. Three months. Three long damned months. That's how long he'd been having these dreams. But tonight, it was different. Tonight, he caught her hand, and she told him she loved him. What did this mean?
Groaning irritatedly, Inuyasha got up and decided to take a shower. Might as well start his day. He couldn't go back to sleep. Besides, his alarm clock was due to ring in half an hour anyways. Time to get ready.
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"Urgh. I always hated first days and registration." Sango grumbled. First days were always hectic. You think high-school's bad? Think again. College? A LOT more chaotic. People shoved each other, even got into fights, just for certain classes. The first reason you wanted to sign early was because one: classes filled up quick, so you gotta jam to get the ones you want. And two: if you got your schedule the way you wanted, you'd manage to put classes on certain days where you'd end up going to school only two days of the week.
"Wow…TDU's a lot different from Honshu University. It's more…calm over there."
"Really? Lucky for you then. At least your freshman year wasn't as hectic."
Luckily, Kagome and Sango were close to one of the administrators so they were able to sign up during the summer. Going up the schedule pick-ups for early sign-ups, Kagome and Sango grabbed their schedules and got out of World War III.
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There was a gasp in the crowd. People make way for the number one player at TDU. And who else could that player be than Inuyasha Takahashi? He strutted to the schedule pick-ups along with his boys. His clique was composed of Miroku Houshi, his best friend, Sesshoumaru Takahashi, his brother, Bankotsu Shichi, another close friend, and Shippo Kitsune, the little brother Inuyasha never had.
His father was a very big financial supporter of TDU, so of course, Inuyasha and Sesshomaru basically ruled the school.
"Hey Ms. T." Inuyasha greeted as he neared the schedule table.
"Hey boys. Here to pick up your schedules?"
The boys all nodded their heads and Ms. T handed out their class lists. Inuyasha smiled and skimmed down his schedule. "So…who are the unlucky bastards this year?"
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"Ooh…so who do you have?"
"I got uh…" Kagome looked back down at her schedule. "I got Williams for English."
"Damn! We signed up the same time, so why is it you and me only have Biochem together?" Sango grumbled.
"Hmm. Maybe other people signed up the same time or earlier."
"I doubt that much did. Sure maybe some, but not enough to make too much a difference in our schedules." Sango argued.
"They give first priority to seniors and incoming freshmen remember?" came a new voice.
Kagome and Sango turned to see who spoke. "Rin-chan!!"
"Kagome-sama, Sango-sama!!" They all embraced each other. "Wow…I haven't seen you guys forever!" Sango was a junior, and Kagome was a sophomore. Since they both graduated from high school, the three of them weren't able to keep in touch.
"I know! Amazing how we all end up here. How's it feel to be a freshman?" Sango questioned.
"Hmm…exciting, and scary…I just hope I don't get mobbed or anything." They all burst out laughing. They were located on the west wing corridor of the school. Suddenly, the double doors were thrown open.
"Hey!" a voice called out across the room as a group of five boys entered the corridor. Every girl in the room also turned and started greeting them. Sango rolled her eyes.
Kagome and Rin turned to Sango. "Sango. Who are they?"
"That's…the most popular group here at TDU."
"Really?" Rin asked, turning her attention back to the group of boys.
"Yup. But that's just it. They're just five guys that think they're pimps. They think women are just play things, so beware of them Especially their baka leader, Inuyasha. Oh, and their lech, Miroku." Sango crossed her arms and looked away from them in disgust. "You too, Rin." Sango warned. Rin nodded her head.
"So far, they've gotten every girl in school, or so I heard, except for the incoming freshmen. But I doubt that'll last."
Kagome narrowed her eyes at the group. She hated guys like that. But she didn't need to worry. When her, Sango, and Rin were in high school, they dominated the boys. They never did like players or so called pimps. They were just plain infuriating.
"Don't worry Sango." Kagome said. "We're not falling for their tricks."
"Yeah." Rin agreed. "Even if it means we'll end up the only virgins at this school." She said in a quieter voice so that only Kagome and Sango could hear. They began laughing at this.
"Rin!" They both scolded. They only ended up giggling even more. But that was shortly lived.
"Well, well. If it isn't Sango. How have you been, my love?" Miroku interrupted, walking towards them.
"Houshi." Sango responded, narrowing her eyes at the man. He walked towards her, but a couple of girls in really short skirts passed by and caught his attention for a second. Sango's eye began twitching. Miroku turned back to look at Sango, noticing a certain look on her face that meant death.
"Now, now Sango…" Miroku held up his hands in front of him. "…you know you're the only one for me." He cleaned up, pulling Sango to him in an embrace.
"H-houshi…get off." Sango struggled to get out of his arms. Pulling her closer, he pulled off his infamous maneuver. "HOUSHI!" she nudged his arm away and slapped him hard enough to knock him down to the floor in the process. Sango was breathing heavily while Miroku sighed from his positon.
Kagome and Rin struggled to hold in their laughter. "Now we know…" Kagome started. "…this hatred…is a little bit personal." Rin finished. Unable to hold it in any longer, they both burst out laughing. Sango eyed them and a vein popped in her head.
Kagome's hysteria died down a bit. "Haha. Guys, I'm gonna go drink some water, ok?"
"Ok." Rin said. Miroku and Sango were too busy arguing…well, Sango was arguing, Miroku apologizing and explaining how his hand had a mind of it's own.
Kagome smiled, walking away, heading toward a short empty hallway with restrooms and a water fountain.
The hallway was just at a corner of the corridor, slightly tucked out of sight. It had three white walls. Two doors for the restrooms occupied one wall, a fountain was on the opposite wall, and the third was just solid. Kagome bent down to drink. When she straightened again, a voice from behind startled her.
"Hey."
Kagome jumped and turned around in an instant. It was a boy with long, silver hair and two doggie ears on top his head. He didn't even wait for her to respond. He walked from where he was at the opening of the hall and made his way towards her.
Kagome backed up. For every step he took forward, she took a step back. "Why so shy all of a sudden? I thought you loved just getting me to yourself." He taunted.
"What are you talking about?" Kagome couldn't back up any further. She hit the wall. 'Stupid wall.'
He smirked and cornered her. Kagome gulped. He stepped even closer, closing the gap between them. Kagome tried to slip to the side, but she was stopped when he planted both his hands on either side of her, stopping her escape.
"Wha---what are you doing?"
He didn't respond. Instead he dipped his head so that his mouth was hovering over her neck, leaving hot trails on her nape. Kagome shivered and goosebumps ran up her arms. He then pressed himself on her, trapping her completely between himself and the wall.
Kagome tried to push him away. He just laughed and said, "Playing hard to get now?" He didn't wait for an answer and pressed an open-mouth kiss on her neck. Her shivers ran double time, and Inuyasha could feel it. He smirked. Raising his head again, he looked down at her, locking with her eyes. Kagome gazed into his golden orbs while he stared at her chocolate brown. He thought she was Kikyo, but she seemed, well…different. More innocent.
Brushing away the thought, he dipped his head once more and captured her lips. Kagome's eyes went wide. She opened her mouth to protest, but Inuyasha took that to his advantage and slipped his tongue in. She tasted sweeter than usual. He took his weight off her and hoisted her to his level, grabbing her legs and wrapping them around his waist, while prisoning her lips and dominating her mouth. He pressed himself to her once more. Now she was trapped.
'Oh shit. This isn't good…'