Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha, however I DO own my imagination. I know Kage is a stupid name for a town, but I couldn't think of anything.
*** means time skip
Sesshomaru's POV
The group of three had safely arrived back in the city like town of Kage...kinda. When they had gotten just outside of the village Naraku, not to surprising tried to make a break for it. Not wanting to deal with Naraku's protest at all, Sesshomaru knocked the boy out with a swift punch to the face. Feeling happier than he should about knocking the hanyou teen out, Sesshomaru picked Naraku up and carried him the rest of the way home, leaving a gapping Inuyasha to Naraku was passed out in Inuyasha's bed, courtesy of Sesshomaru.
It had been hours and Sesshomaru was silently staring at the unconscious teen from across the room. The longer he stared the more he began to question his decision to help the teen. As innocent as the teen looked he was still a reincarnation of the REAL Naraku. When Sesshomaru had rescued the teen he wasn't thinking straight. Sesshomaru shamefully admitted to himself that the sight of of a child or in this case a terribly mistreated teen had disturbed him and that was something he planned on fixing. With his decision made up he went to find Inuyasha on the leather couch lazily flipping through channels on the flat screen.
'Lazy pup'
"We need to talk about-"
"No fucking kidding! Why the hell would you rescue that fucking bastard!"
"As I was saying before you rudely interrupted me. We need to talk about what we should do about him."
"We? Don't you mean you? Incase you hadn't noticed your no longer 'the Great Lord of the West ' ok? You can't just boss people around and expect them to do whatever the fuck you want!"
Sesshomaru's eyes narrowed, that remark had stung. It was the one thing he resented most about this era.
"Fine. He's my problem. Do you have any suggestions on what should be done about him?"
"Well...as much as I'd like to wring is neck for having any connection to Onigumo. We can't judge him on that alone."
"Onigumo?"
"Oh right that's what we'll call the real Naraku when we talk about him. It's to confusing any other way."
Before Sesshomaru could ask about the chosen name for the Naraku they know and hate Inuyasha continued.
"I say he starts out highschool with me and we figure out a way to wipe out whatever's left of Onigumo. We don't need another repeat of Kikyo."
"I suggest we get him some clothes first."
'No need for his cute little ass to go around naked and molestible as ever' Sesshomaru ignored his sinful, but tempting thoughts.
Walking into Inuyasha's room he found Naraku wide eyed and confused attempting to cover his all to naked form with Inuyasha's silky red blanket.
'He's cute...and tempting.' Sesshomaru would've rolled his eyes if it wasn't beneath him.
"We've both decided that you'll be going to highschool with Inuyasha, you'll be in 11th grade, however Inuyasha is in 12th grade. So you won't have any of the same classes. You'll also be having special tutoring to help catch you up on anything you've missed."
"Oh...um I don't think I...uh plan on going to school...or staying here." Naraku kept his eyes downcast, fidgeting.
"I wasn't giving you a choice in the matter. You're staying here and you will go to school."
"Oh...ok I guess."
"I'll be signing you up on Monday. Don't even try running or you'll regret it."
"W-what are you gonna do with me?"
"That all depends on if your truly as innocent as you seem or if your like Onigumo." Sesshomaru had intentionally let the name slip to catch Naraku's reaction
'This'll be a good way to get information.'
"Oni-Onigumo? W-who's that?" Naraku looked slightly confused, but recognition had crossed his face.
'He knows something.' Sesshomaru was angered by the thought, though he didn't show it.
"Don't play stupid, you know something I can tell."
"I-I...recognize the name...but I don't know anything else I swear!"
Sesshomaru calmly walked up to Naraku and sat right next to him.
"Tell me everything and if you leave anything out you'll regret it." There was a slight edge to his voice.
Sesshomaru watched as Naraku shyly looked down.
"I'm waiting."
Finally Naraku looked up and began describing the nightmares he's had since he was a child.
"S-so what do you think it means?"
"We'll talk about this later. Go take a shower, Inuyasha will get you some clothes. The bathrooms down the hall to the left."
Naraku's POV
Naraku nervously fidgeted. Today was his first day at highschool. He was looking in the bathroom mirror wearing black jeans, a purple t-shirt, the dark blue hoodie, and the white and purple Converse Sesshomaru had bought him yesterday. He had never been dressed nicer.
'I actually look...nice.'
At this the voice decided to chime in.
'You look like an idiot and stop calling me 'the voice' I'm the one Sesshomaru refers to as 'Onigumo'. How dare that dog call me that.'
Wait! Your Onigumo?''
'No I'm Naraku. Your a reincarnation of me.'
'What are y-'
"Naraku we ain't got time for you to be lazy! We're gonna be late!"
Naraku's thoughts we're cut off by Inuyasha's annoyed yell. Upon hearing this Naraku got nervous all over again. He was walking into a school full of people who've always hated him! However the fact that he was going to an actual school was exciting.
Finally getting over his nervousness he took a calming breath and met Inuyasha in the living room.
"Bout time. Here's your backpack." Inuyasha grunted.
It was a simple black backpack, nothing fancy.
"Thanks."
"Whatever, lets go!"
"O-ok"
"You better be thankful we had to bribe the district to let you in."
'No wonder I got in so fast.'
Deciding not to say anything Naraku walked out the door behind Inuyasha. Sesshomaru had taken the car to work apparently. Naraku didn't really mind though. He walked down the street with Inuyasha, the school was only a block away so they where almost there already.
'Weird. No one's trying to hurt me.' Naraku was relieved by this thought.
Finally they had reached the school. It was big and fairly new. The office and gym were both one story buildings, though the gym was bigger. The rest of the school was two stories high. The outside walls were a dull tan color. All in all the school looked dull, but friendly.
Once they got in the office they were handed their schedule's. To Naraku's disappointment Inuyasha ran off without so much as a goodbye.
Naraku took a look at his schedule he had six periods: Language Arts, History, Science, Math, Art, and P.E. in that order. School started at 8:10 and ended at 2:16.
'Looks like Language Arts is in room 116.' Naraku thought, feeling particularly proud of himself for being able to read.
He walked down the halls with his hood on not wanting to chance a confrontation with anyone. He had just reached room 116 when the bell rang. He waited for everyone else to walk in figuring he needed to talk to the teacher so he could know where to sit. Big mistake. When he walked in he was told to take his hood off, as soon as he did everyone stared. Finally the taecher broke the silence.
"Everybody we have a new student, but I'm sure you all already know Naraku." turning to him she said "I'm Mrs. Tanaka. I hope you like it here." the last part sounded forced.
"T-thanks."
Naraku cursed himself for stuttering, he wanted to break that habit.
"Why don't you take a seat next to Riichi in the back left corner.
Naraku silently went to his seat, it was by the window. When he sat down Riichi glared at him.
'Guess I won't be making friends with him... Riichi's a stupid name anyways.'
Naraku sat in class listening to all the teacher had to say, bored out of his mind but happy to be in school all the same. It wasn't until the class had to do partner work that he felt uncomfortable. No one wanted to work with him so he tried to do it on his own the best he could. When he was halfway done he looked up to notice half the class glaring at him.
" Um...hi." His nervousness was evident.
"Why are you here."
"I was hoping you weren't even coming back to town."
"Leave."
Just when Naraku thought he was about to be sick from the pressure the bell rang signaling it was time for history. He ran out as fast as he could, ignoring further interaction.
Authors Note: I didn't know where to stop so I'll just stop here. I know parts of this chapter were kinda rushed, but I wanted to get this updated so I'll have time to write the next chapter this weekend. I think this is going to be a Sesshomaru/Naraku story. Review please. :)
