Fahrenheit is a character from a manga called President Dad, he's a shape-shifter bodyguard his name meaning that like the temperature changes his form can also change.

Well this story was long in waiting for an update…the whole duel idea that was suppose to happen in this chapter intimidated me so I started working on other stuff. But my roommate who is breathing down my neck made me come back to the story and continue it. Sorry for lack of duel but I haven't been able understand these duel monster rules. T.T Sad I know…but on with the show.

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Everyone turned towards the intruders. Kagome looked up at them, cursing the sky, in light of the situation she had forgotten they were coming. InuYasha pulled out his sword once he caught the tense aura, "Bitch, start talking!"

Kagome glanced at him, "Not the time, InuYasha…" A gunshot rang through the room and some of the girls screamed. Kagome's gaze went to where the gunshot originated from. Fahrenheit growled, "Okay, everyone shut up."

The Dark Magician floated from where Kagome was standing towards the pharaoh, whose aura was building as he prepared to play a final shadow game. Fahrenheit lowered his gun, "Next person who talks gets a bullet in between the eyes. Kagome come up here in the next 30 seconds or I start killing one person off per half-minute you refuse. Give the gun to Rapheal and don't try anything funny."

Kagome glared at the shape-shifter but she followed his directions. She walked towards the man her hand in her pockets fingering one of Miroku's ofuda she had stuck in there when she was changed into the Obelisk Blue uniform. But before she could reach him, Yami released a wave of power bringing the whole room into the Shadow realm.

Kikyou shuddered slightly as the darkness of the realm pressed uncomfortably against her miko powers. She turned to her reincarnation, whom as a more powerful miko, was having trouble adjusting to allowing the darkness flow through her.

The surprised yelp from Kagome brought everyone else's attention from their taking in of the new environment. The ground had begun crawling up Kagome's legs pulling her into the murky ground. Before anyone could react she was pulled under then raised the darkness forming a birdcage of sorts entrapping her in the viscous ooze. She shuddered as the muck dripped off of her and formed the floor of the enclosure. The cage then jerked slightly as it rose up from the ground and a door and giant lock formed. Kagome then said conversationally, "Surprisingly, this doesn't surprise me."

Kouga let out a bark of laughter and before he could say anything, Kagome concentrated and as her fist, the one that was clenching the ofuna, glowed a soft pink, she punched the door. The resulting light temporarily blinded everyone in the vicinity but when it went away it only left a medium size hole that rapidly closed.

Kagome grunted and kicked the door frustrated only to note the black stuff cover her shoe. Quickly freeing her foot she noticed that the ooze gave way slowly. She paused when the ooze extended and waved a tentacle thing towards her. She backed away wary of it.

While the drama was going on in the cage, Yami explained that they were going to play a shadow game and the winner gets the key to release her while the loser would be trapped here for eternity.

Kouga looked up, "Are you okay, Kagome?"

Kagome spoke up, "I'm fine, tired of being treated like a possession but fine."

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Kikyou watched her reincarnation worriedly. Though the younger miko hated to admit it, she was a lot like InuYasha in the temper department and she might do something rash.

The students' attentions were divided between the girl in the cage and the Shadow Game that was beginning between the King of Games and the man who was holding them hostage with his goons.

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"This is going to be a rather simple game, Fahrenheit. I see you do not have a deck on you. Kagome, if you mind?"

Kagome shrugged and after sending a small prayer she tossed her deck pack to Yami. Yami caught it and stroked his cards gently, welcoming the familiar cards back into his hands before he returned his attention upon Fahrenheit.

"This Shadow game relies on Luck and the Heart of the Cards. The Monsters in the Deck shall be divided between the two of us. And in the old manner of I Declare War, but the loser of each round not only loses that card but part of their soul shall be lost here in the Shadow Realm. At the end the holder of all the cards shall win possession of Kagome as well as win possession of their soul. Surely I do not need to tell you what happens to the loser. ITS GAME TIME."

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InuYasha looked at them in disbelief, "Are they fucking serious? A card game to decide on Kagome? Are you out of your mind?! She's not a fucking possession to be won. Let the wench make up her own mind."

That atypical remark had both Kagome and Shippou stare at him in surprise. Before she could respond in gratitude for the remark; though gruff, did have a sense of sincerity to it, he barked at her, "You can't go one day with out running into trouble, huh, bitch?"

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As the game progressed Fahrenheit appeared to be winning little by little when luck appealed to the Pharaoh and he managed win the next several rounds with his finishing move, calling forth Dark Magician against Kariboh. Fahrenheit screamed as the black tar like surroundings closed in on him and devoured him. The screaming rose in pitch until it was abruptly cut off.

Kagome squeaked, surprised as the cage dissolved around her and she fell from her perch. Bastion managed to catch Kagome, "Kagome-san, are you well?"

She nodded and got off the Ra Yellow helping him up in the process, "How about you, are you okay? I know I'm not the lightest person in the wo---umph"

Shippo barreled into Kagome sobbing, "Kaa-chan, Are you okay?! I was so scared when the black thing ate you."

Yami released the group from the Shadow Realm and after rubbing Kagome's head retreated into the puzzle. Yugi looked at everyone who were currently staring at him in awe. While Kagome took the moment of distraction to edge away from the crowd before they start asking questions as to why the King of Games knew her. Holding onto the young kitsune kit she managed to make it out of the assembly hall unnoticed. Once she was certain that they were alone she set Shippo down. Before kneeling at his level. "How have you been Shippo-chan? I want to hear all about what's been going on since I've been gone."

Realizing that Kagome wanted to forget about what just happened he went into a long spiel about the butterflies he both chased and drew. And how InuYasha was mean to him but Kikyou would make him stop. And after describing the sharing of his crayons with Rin he asked, "Did you get me something?"

Kagome laughed, at the typical child-like reply and tapped his nose. "Usually the person visiting brings the girt. But to answer your question I did manage to get you something."

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Yugi turned his attention away from the fact that Kagome had left and now to the fact that people were buzzing wondering how Yugi might have known her. Seto Kaiba cleared his throat commanding silence with that one gesture. "I trust that we can continue with the tour of the grounds. Since unfortunately the assembly and Q&A potion of our visit got horribly interrupted."

Crowler nodded and clapped his hands together as the headmaster sent everyone to their rooms to stand outside their doors to greet the Founders and Yugi when they passed by.

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The residents of 3225 all headed toward their room, discussing what the guy had meant "The Girl Who Overcame Time?"

Suddenly Syrus asked a question, "Whatever did happen to those other bodyguards?"

They heard a cry of pain from their room and they rushed in to see Kagome dangled in a chokehold by one of the guards in question, Rapheal, there were 4 more who were unconscious on the floor along with the child Kagome showed them a picture of, slumped against the wall.

"Get out of here…please…find InuYasha or Kouga."

"Shut up, troublesome bitch." Rapheal used his other hand holding his pistol to club her across the head. Once she was unconscious, he trained his gun on the guys, "I suggest you boys come in here and head into the bathroom."

The guys followed the pissed off guard's directions, each filing into the cramped ½ bathroom. Rapheal shut the door and propped the desk chair against the handle, efficiently locking the Slifers into the dark space.

He shifted Kagome into a more comfortable position over his shoulder, and left his companions behind. More money for him. Hopefully, his employer won't mind slightly damaged goods.

Kagome groggily opened her eyes and noticed that she was slung over Rapheal's shoulder being taken through the woods. She bit back her gasp of surprise when she recognized the area. This was where that creepy mansion was, the one with that odd aura.

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Bastion had paused in his following of the others and turned to Yugi Motou, who was discussing security concerns with Kaiba, "What ever happened to the other guards who were on Fahrenheit's side?"

"Shit!" Kouga broke away from his position and quite literally vanished as he raced off towards Kagome's scent. InuYasha right behind him, leaving behind his pregnant spouse. "InuYasha and Kagome have a special relationship. She was his first best friend. The first to accept him for who he is. That is why I do not worry when he does leave me to be with her. The love he has for us is different," Kikyou explained to the people gathered there.

Bastion nodded, he knew the legend of the time traveler well. It was rather fascinating to actually meet the people from it in person. Something he would surely add to his journal. As he and the others followed behind the demons in getting to Kagome's room. Kikyou rushed into the room to attend to Shippou as he came out of his unconsciousness. "Where's kaa-chan?!"

"I am not certain but Kouga and InuYasha went after her scent."

Bastion took blankets from the bed and tied the men up before checking on the pounding noises coming from the bathroom. Where he released Syrus, Jaden and Chumley from their cramped prison. "Rapheal has her." Was the first thing Jaden said after getting over his coughing spree.

"What happened to you three?"

"Sy farted, stunk up the room."

Bastion growled, "Not about that, about Kagome?"

Jaden held up his hands in a peace offering, "We came in to Kagome in a chokehold, the other guys knocked out. The man had a gun, what could we do?"

"Something. You could have done something."

"You need to chill out, dude. She may be your friend but she is our roommate too. You don't think we aren't worried about her. If you haven't noticed the chick can take care of herself."

Yugi placed his hand on Bastion shoulder, "That's enough. We don't know where she is the best we can do is hope that they find her and bring her back. Though I must ask the headmaster why a girl was put into a room with three guys. What type of school you running here, Kaiba?"

Kaiba sniffed, "I don't like what you are implying Yugi. But I will see to her getting moved to other quarters."

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InuYasha and Kouga quickly caught up to the location. Kouga let out a subconscious whine at the malevolent aura, while InuYasha had to tighten his grip on his sword in an attempt to control his demonic blood.

With a grim look at one another both canines went in, Kouga with his gun out and InuYasha with his hand on the hilt of his sword, ready to unleash Tetsusaiga at a moments notice.

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"The boss wants to make sure that you aren't a hazard to him or his guests. He says the best way to do this is to … well ensure you aren't pure."

Kagome tried to slide away from atop of a table she had found herself on once she came to. Her hands and feet bound to each leg, keeping her spread eagle. She looked at him with wide, frightened eyes as what he said sunk in.

"DON'T LOOK AT ME LIKE THAT! It's not like I want to do this. It's just…I need the money. Just cooperate and I'll make this as painless as possible for the both of us."

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There something is brewing in the haunted mansion. I've actually had everthing outside of the last two sections written probably in '06. But life happens and never got around to writing. I'm engaged now, graduate college at the end of the year. And have to move out move out. I'll try to get back into the habit of writing but jobhunting comes first.