***Also, this has been edited so I would advise you to reread this chapter. I changed some things I wasn't sure how I'd work with in the future as well as some discrepancies I noticed while editing.***

Author's Note: So, its been summer since I got out May 23rd. Couldn't start working on it until now though because my WiFi had been out and I'm at a friend's house now.

Pairing: [Kagome H., Zero K., Takuma I.]

Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance

Rating: M

Summary: Kagome returns home after the final battle, different and with a new friend who will protect her. She founds out the truth about her parents and what happened. She attends Cross Academy where she meets new and old faces, stirring up jealousy and distrust for some. Yet, as is always the case with Kagome, that soon changes.

Duality

New Students

3rd Person Point of View, Omniscient

Kagome looks at the campus. Cocking her head to the side, she listens to the screams and shrieks of rowdy females. Shaking her head slightly, she walks in that direction, her cloak billowing in the wind. Naraku follows behind her, carrying some bags.

The two can make out a crowd in the distance as they walk towards it. "Perhaps someone there can help us get to the headmaster?" Kagome muses. Naraku snorts.

"I don't that. Do you hear them shrieking? I doubt that they'd even step away from whatever they're shrieking about, damn harpies," Naraku grumbles. Kagome chuckles softly. Kagome frowns.

"Oh!" A brunette groans out, her face scrunched up. 'Wait, why haven't I hit the ground yet?' The girl thinks. Hesitantly opening her eyes, she looks up to see someone holding her.

"Are you okay miss?" A husky tenor comes from the person holding her up. Y

The girl blushes and pushes away.

"Y-yes I'm fine thank you!" The girl says, bowing. "I'm Yuki Cross. What're you here for?" The figure smiles, the lower half of its face visible with the light streaming into the hood.

"I'm here because—" The person is cut off by a redhead sweeping him or her up into his arms.

"Why didn't you tell me you were coming Kaggy? I would have got something for you to show my love and affection!" The man cries out, anime tears streaming down his face. The figure snorts and bops him on the head, causing him to drop the person who lands agilely on his or her feet.

"That's why I didn't tell you I was coming Shippo," The figure says dryly. "I knew you'd react like an idiot." Shippo pales and falls to his knees. The figure turns around. "I'm sorry that jackass interrupted my introduction," The figure apologizes. Its pale hands reach up and pull the hood back, revealing a beautiful, pale face with wide, oceanic blue-green eyes with flecks of silver, red, emerald green, and gold in her eyes. A long man of blue-black tresses with streaks of silver and red flow down her back. She smiles slightly at Yuki.

"Kagome-sama!" Naraku calls out, his black cloak billowing behind him. The hood falls off, revealing his slightly tanned face, crimson eyes, and long black hair. Kagome turns to Naraku, a slight frown marring her face.

"What did I tell you Naraku? Don't call me sama! We're not any different you and I. I consider you a friend and I don't like it with my friends call me sama or Lady," Kagome softly scolds him, her face scrunched up. "I hated with the hentai called me Lady Kagome but he refused to call me anything else."

"Anyway, I'm Kagome Taisho—yes, I am Sesshomaru Taisho's younger, adopted sister," She adds, hearing the murmuring among the girls. Squeals erupt throughout the crowd, making Kagome regret her decision of informing them. "Anyway, Naraku and I are new students. We were wondering if someone could escort us to the headmaster?" Shippo shoots up.

"I can!" He exclaims exuberantly. Kagome's eyes narrow dangerously. Yuki begins to object but Shippo cuts her off. "Yuki, I can take her. You and Zero are Guardians after all and are required to see to this."

"Shippo's right Yuki. Besides," Kagome says, shooting a look at Shippo. "Ship and I have much to discuss." Shippo gulps at her expression. Yuki doesn't seem convinced but let's them go anyway.

Kagome and Naraku stand in the headmaster's room. Kaien rests his face against his hands, staring at the two. "It's been a while Kagome," He speaks after a while. "I just say, I was surprised when I found out about the change of last name. And you must be Naraku Kumo."

"Did Madori inform you of my heritage?" Kagome asks. Kaien shakes his head.

"She requested you be put in the Day Dorms. However, I need to know how and why I should allow a vampire to be a part of the Day class," Kaien informs them. "And what about Naraku? What is he?"

"I'm a miko and a Celestial Maiden. My mother was Midoriko, a Celestial. Her mother is an angel and her father is Inari. Inari was an ancient Kitsune yokai that was akin to a god to other Kitsune. I dont know if he's still alove or not. Anyway, my father is Riyoja, the original Vampire. I inherited all the powers my parents had. Because of the tenshi blood in my veins, I don't crave blood. Of course, consuming blood does help but I don't feel the need to. The Higurashi line are Pureblood vampires but they have faded into obscurity so vampires don't really know about them anymore." Kagome takes a deep breath, preparing to tell Kaien the truth of her absences from school.

"I'm the Shikon No Tama miko. The reason I missed so much school is because I was traveling through fuedal era Japan. I was able to get there through the well on the shrine property. However, it was channeling my powers. I traveled for 3 years before the jewel was complete after it shattered as you know. Naraku was the enemy. However, Naraku was being controlled by a pureblood. Naraku was originally human. A pureblood vampire attacked him and turned him into a vampire. That pureblood forced him to burn himself so that the guardian of the jewel could take him in for she was known for her kindness. The pureblood made him want her and forced him to let yokai consume him, turning him into a hanyo with vampiric powers. I was able to purify the pure blood influence from him," Kagome explains. "He decided to pledge fealty to me."

"After I visited my mother two months ago, I went back to the past and sealed the well so no one could use it.I stayed in the past for 200 years to watch over the descendants of two very dear friends to me, Sango and Miroku." She looks Kaien in the eye. "Zero is their descendant."

"Their descendant? How can you be so sure?" Kaien asks.

"Other than the fact that families all have an underlying scent that smells exactly the same, the last descendants of Sango and Miroku I watched over had the name of Kiryu," Kagome answers.

"Then what happened?" Kagome's eyes darken.

"The Pure blood that was controlling Naraku appeared again and attacked them, almost wiping them out. I was able to save the pregnant wife but that was it. I fought off the Pure blood until she was mortally wounded and retreated then I took the wife to a safe place," Kagome responses, her voice remorseful.

"Who was this pureblood?" Kaien asks.

"It wasn't Shizuka if that's what you're asking. It was a different pureblood," Kagome replies. "Her name isn't important." She sighs. "Anyway, the jewel merge with me and unlocked my powers. Because of the jewel, I can't die and I don't need to eat, sleep, or breathe. Then again, before that, I didn't need much sleep." Kagome closes her eyes. "I'd never take blood that wasn't offered and I don't like human blood. It reminds me too much of Sango and Miroku. If I was going to consume blood, it would be yokai blood or the blood of creatures that are better off dead due to insanity or the fact that they're evil." Kaien leans back, contemplating the information that Kagome gave him. "I've known Zero for a long time. I want to be in the Day class so I can help him and then I can go into the Night class if that's what you want. If my identity is exposed before I can help him, you can put me in the Night Class." Kaien seems to take that into consideration.

"What about Naraku? Does he need blood?" Kaien asks.

"He doesn't crave blood unless it's my blood. But even then, he doesn't go into a bloodlust," Kagome explains. Kaien nods to himself. He remains silent for a while, toying with an idea.

"Do you want to be a Guardian? Yuki and Zero are the only Guardians the school has right now," He comments.

"A Guardian protects the Day class from the Night class?" Kagome asks. Kaien nods. "Sure but Naraku will follow me around as well since he refuses to leave me by myself."

"That's acceptable," Kaien replies. "I'll allow you and Naraku to be Day students. However, I do have one question before I give you two your uniforms. Does Zero know who you are?" Kagome looks down.

"No, neither Kaname nor Zero recognized me. And I need it to be that way, for now anyway. If I released my scent and true identity as Kagome Higurashi or Kagome Kiriko, that Pureblood would know and would attack the school. It's possible that she already knows I'm here but doesn't want to risk it unless I make myself known seeing as that would be a threat to her and her position as well as the position of the one she love," Kagome says. Kaien nods before telling them where their uniforms are.

"You start your Guardian job the day after tomorrow officially but you can patrol the grounds tonight and tomorrow if need be," Kaien informs them.

Kagome frowns, feeling two auras roaming the grounds near the moon dorms. "Neither of those belong to the one of the current Guardians. Prodding Naraku's aura, Kagome waits for him to come. "Naraku, I'm going out. Come if you want but stay hidden," She says before leaping out the window. She heads toward the auras, leaping from tree to tree.

Kagome lands, glaring at the girls. "The big deal is that you're invading their privacy like a bunch of pathetic stalkers as well as the fact that its against the rule so give Yuki the camera," Kagome bites out, her voice frigid. The girls wilt, flinching under Kagome's harsh gaze. They hand over the camera as they stutter out an apology. 'Naraku, get the girls out of here, now,' Kagome silently tells Naraku.. Naraku appears behind the girls and knocks them out. Picking them up, he carries them to the headmaster's office. "You're bleeding Yuki." Kagome takes her tie off, wrapping Yuki's hand and tying it as she feels the hunger in one vampire's aura.

Yuki grabs Artemis from her thigh and swings it as Kagome disappears. Kain grabs it with his hand, causing it to spark.

"So scary," Kain drawls out. "The Headmaster trained you well." Kagome watches from her spot in the trees, her scent and presence still hidden.

"No need for all this fuss. We came out here because we smelled blood," Hanabusa says. "You're so mean Yuki. You know, the real reason we came out here tonight... You smell so nice." Kagome's eyes narrow to slits.

"Listen here Aido, if you so much as lay a finger on these girls I'll–" Yuki trails off as Hanabusa's hand trails up Artemis.

"What girls? You're the only one out here, Yuki," Hanabusa replies, smirking at Yuki's confusion. She turns here head to look around which is when Hanabusa strikes, pulling her hand off her weapon. He tugs it to his face.

"What smells so good is the scent of your blood, Yuki," Hanabusa murmurs. When his tongue reaches out to lick Yuki's hand, Kagome's eyes flash. All of a sudden, Hanabusa goes flying due to Kagome kicking him in the face. He stumbles back, clutching his face. "You bitch," He hisses, his eyes crimson. Red droplets fall from his hand, splattering on the ground. Kagome stares impassively back at him.

"You shouldn't have tried to take her blood, especially without her consent, asshole. Then I would have no reason to kick you. You should really learn to control that bloodlust of yours before it gets you killed," Kagome stoically replies. Hanabusa's eyes flash as he glares at her. "And you, you should have stopped him." Hanabusa charges at her. Kagome grabs his hand and twists it behind his back.

"Naraku, stand down," She calls out as Naraku appears in front of Kain who glares at Kagome. Kagome cocks her head to the side. "Zero, I suggest you put away your Bloody Rose seeing as I have the situation handled." Zero walks put the forest, his gun pointed at Hanabusa and Kagome.

"What are you?" He growls out. Kagome pouts.

"Now Zero, that's a rude question to ask anyone. Weren't you taught any better?" Kagome taunts. Kagome tenses and pushes the blond away right as an arrow slices through her cheek and embeds itself in the tree just as Zero shoots, hitting Kagome's back and burns her shirt in the pattern. Yuki gasps while Zero's eyes widen at the scars littering her back.

"That Bloody Rose..will you please put that away? I'm afraid that weapon is very dangerous to us," Kaname says. His eyes stray to Kagome's form as blood drips down her face.

"MOTHER!" Shippo screams, appearing in front of her and turning her around to view her injuries. Kaname's eyes widen at the scars littering and criss-crossing her back. Kagome pulls away.

"I'm fine Shippo, see? The cut stopped bleeding," Kagome reassures him, showing him her cheek. She turns to look at Kaname. "Do you have this handled, Kaname?" She asks to which he nods. "Then I'll take my leave." Kagome turns and walks away. "Naraku, Shippo, don't follow me."

"But that bitch just shot you!" Naraku snarls out. "How can I just let that slide?"

"He's right Kagome! She might kill you!" Shippo growls out. Kagome pauses, casuong Shippo to tense.

"So you think I'm that weak Shippo? That I can't take care of myself?" Kagome's voice comes out like steel. Shippo gulps. "The reason I want you here is to protect them." With that, she disappears.

"Damn it Kagome!" Naraku growls out as he goes to go after her. Shippo grabs his arm.

"Where do you think you're going?" Shippo frowns. Naraku rips his arm away from Shippo.

"Where does it fucking look like I'm going? I'm going after her! I promised I'd protect her and give my life for her if it would save her after she saved me!" Naraku hisses and takes off after her. Kaname frowns and orders the two Aristocrats to go back then he follows after Naraku.

"God damnit!" Shippo growls. Seeing the two Guardians move to go after her, Shippo casts an illusion, making them fall asleep. "Why do I always get stuck with cleanup?" He grumbles aloud.

Kagome glowers at the female standing across her. The female smiles wickedly. "Surprised to see me Higurashi? Or should I call you Princess Kiriko?" The female taunts, her focus completely on Kagome. Therefore, the only one to notice the arrival of two people is Kagome whose eyes narrow.

"I don't really care what you call me as long as you stay away from the academy as well as everything I've placed under my care," Kagome replies. The girl pouts.

"Now that's no fun. Maybe I should torture you again. Now that was amazing. Or perhaps I should steal the rest of my soul back," The girl taunts.

"Just because you have more than half of my soul doesn't mean shit. I should have called back my soul the second I found out the person operating that clay shell of yours was you Fujina Hirukina," Kagome replies. "Are you really still mad that my father chose Midoriko over you?" Fujina hisses.

"The only reason that bitch even got him is because she seduced him!" She hisses, the muddy brown eyes of her host flashing. Kagome allows a smirk to ghost over her face.

"Sweetie, you were the one that seduced my father—you drugged him after covering yourself in a potion that simulated the smell of his mate in heat and cast an illusion. That's the only reason I have a half brother," Kagome replies. Fujina snarls and draws the bow back to kill her. Kagome flashes in front of her, her arm shoved straight through her chest.

"You fool, your soul isn't in this vessel," Fujina taughts as her host body breaks down, turning to dust and blowing in the wind.

"You two can come out," Kagome calls out. Naraku and Kaname appear in front of her.

"Kagome, is that really you?" Kaname asks. Kagome sighs.

"Of course it's me. You always were the curious one all those years ago." Kagome sighs. "I'm here to learn. For now, I'm a Day student but I might be moved to the Night Class later on in the year. Don't tell anyone who I really am please. The Vampire Council doesn't know of my existence and I'd prefer to keep it that way until I know I can trust them and that Fujina doesn't have her claws in the council. If someone asks, you can tell them you know me from your childhood, that I'm the daughter of friends of your parents, but please don't tell them who and what I am."

"Of course. I last saw you three hundred years ago. You and I have a lot of catching up to do Kagome. Stop by the Moon dorms when you get the chance," Kaname requests as he walks away. Kagome turns and glares at Naraku.

Author's Note: Please review, favorite, and follow if you enjoyed! Also, Kagome still has a portion of her soul. Fujina only has the portion of her soul that Kikyo possessed. And the reason Kagome tells him everything is because Kaien is a trusted friend of her mother's as well as her Godfather. And Shippo had been attending Cross Academy for a few months. He transfered in last year at the end of the term.

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