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Chapter Four: Heightened Passions
"If you want your precious mother back my dear you will do as I say before I send her to the shadow realm for all eternity."
"You're voice is really irritating." Kagome bit out before gathering some wind in to her palms and jumping up in to the sky. Hiding her aura as she darted from tree to tree. The male laughed once more causing Kagome to lose her focus.
"Foolish girl I hold you're mother captive so unless you want her back I suggest you quit you're antics and face me." Kagome noticed his body glow a dark purple and a change of appearance. He seemed a little taller, more evil.
"No? Than I suggest you say goodbye to your mother."
"You are really bugging me." Kagome stated from behind him, turning around quickly he caught her hand before she could strike him. Jade eyes stared down at her as his mouth curled in to a smirk.
"You've got courage girl but that's not going to save you for what I have in store." He stated cockily as he sent a smirk her way.
"Well save this asshole." She stated before kneeing him in his crotch. He let out an agonizing cry as he fell to his knees.
"Not that tough now are you?" She asked him before kneeing his face. Kagome closed her eyes as she began to gather her energy together. Opening them back up she was now levitating 5 inches from the ground.
"You'll pay for trying to hurt my family." She stated before sending a blast of her miko powers towards him. An agonizing cry could be heard as she purified him inside and out. A burst of light emitted from him as her mother's soul was reunited with her body once more. Falling back to the ground Kagome breathed in a breath of air before crawling towards her mother. Cradling the woman in to her lap she began to close her eyes once more, a small pink light gathered in her palm as she directed it towards her mother. Seconds later the light disappeared and her mother opened her eyes.
"Mom? Are you okay?" She questioned, her mother smiled weakly up at her and nodded before slipping back in to unconsciousness. Anger replaced her concern as she darted her eyes towards her opposer. Worry instantly washed over her as she noticed the body was gone. A feeling in her gut told her that wasn't going to be the last time somebody tried to hurt her through family.
[Somewhere deep within the shadows]
"You buffoon, how could you let a mere mortal defeat you." A voice questioned angrily.
"I'm sorry master Marik, the girl was too strong." The servant replied as he was sprawled on his knees begging for forgiveness.
"Silence, no female is powerful enough to break through my shadow realm! Now to pay for your insolence you will be banished there until I see it fit that you come back!" The voice cackled before a dark purple light emitted from the object he was holding, all that was left of the man before him was reduced to nothing but a hollow shell for a body.
"I hope that proves to you imbeciles the importance of this mission. DON'T screw up or else you'll end up with the same fate he did."
"Yes master Marik." His servants replied in unision.
"Very well, you all may leave now. Except for you Odeon, I have a special task in store for you."
[The next day, Kaiba's perspective.]
The girl was quiet today, almost too quiet for his liking. Was he really that harsh to her that she just shut up? No, she had too much spirit in her to just be pushed away like that. Than what was the reason? He was curious; she was so out of it that she didn't even notice the bell ring.
"Time to leave Higurashi." He informed her as he put a hand on her shoulder. Snapping out of her thoughts she looked up at him and nodded her thanks before gathering her stuff and slipping away. That was peculiar to him since she always waved goodbye or smiled at least.
'I have no time for this.' He thought to himself as he made his own journey towards his Advance calculus class, the same class that he would be sharing with her. Why did the fates tend to play with him so? It was getting annoying.
"Yo Kaiba!" He heard an annoying voice call out.
"What do you want wheeler?" He answered coldly, not even bothering to turn and face the nuisance that was Joey.
"Watch it Kaiba I ain't in the mood for ya attitude today." The blond replied angrily.
"Joey cool it man, you're here to ask him a question not harass the guy." Another voice stated.
"Well Wheeler you're in luck because I have no time to entertain you're stupidity so why don't you just turn the other way and get lost geek." Kaiba replied before entering his classroom.
"Why I oughta!" The blond stated stepping forward only to be held back.
"Joey chill man! We'll ask him another time." He advised before letting the hot head go.
"Yeah yeah next time." He replied as he dusted him self off.
'What an imbecile' Kaiba thought to himself as he sat down.
"Kagome, are you okay?" He heard someone question causing his curiosity to spike up; watching from the corner of his eye Kaiba awaited her answer.
"I'm fine Bakura, just a little tired." She replied before going silent once more.
'This is getting weird. She's usually talking to that idiot by now.' He thought to himself before snapping his attention back on the teacher in front of him. All through the hour long class Kaiba kept his ears open for any other detail pertaining to why the girl was acting weird, but yet again she failed him with her silence. As soon as the bell rang signaling the students to be dismissed Kaiba walked towards her coolly while ignoring the white haired boy, Bakura was it? He didn't remember at the moment nor did he care too.
"Oh, hello there Kaiba." The white haired male greeted.
"Hn." Was all Kaiba replied before turning his full attention towards Kagome who was in a daze once more.
"Higurashi, what's wrong with you today? Don't tell me you're stuck over what I stated last night."
"Everything's not about you, you self centered jerk." She replied before getting up and walking away, the other boy followed after her quickly like a puppy to its owner. A sort of envy riled up inside his chest as he watched the male stop her and pull her in to a comforting hug. He was the only one who could do that, but wait. Why was he acting like this? She didn't belong to him, he didn't even like her. So why was he thinking such absurd thoughts? Shaking his head he cleared his mind once more and let his heart turn in to stone. If she doesn't want to tell him she didn't have too and to be completely honest he didn't care to know.
[Kagome's perspective.]
The events last night caused Kagome to feel very uneasy, to the point that she wanted to stay home the rest of the week to ensure her family's safety but her mother just had to say no to it.
'What will happen if I'm not there?' She wondered as she sat in her Physics class.
"You okay Kagome?" She heard Tea question. Looking up she nodded her head yes before drifting back in to her thoughts. She didn't want to seem rude but she had a lot on her mind.
'Damn you Seto.' She thought angrily. 'Who do you think you are?' To say that she was hurt would be an understatement; his words took their toll on her pride as well.
"Well if you need to talk I'm here for you." Tea stated once more before leaving her alone once more. After a few minutes of trying to concentrate on the lesson ahead Kagome finally gave up and decided to open up to the girl next to her.
"Let's just say something weird happened last night after Seto left." Kagome stated in a whisper so nobody else heard her.
"He was over at your house? That's weird enough, but go ahead and tell me the rest." Tea replied. Taking in a deep breath Kagome told the girl about the intruder that tried to hold her mother captive, leaving out a few important details. Nodding her head to it all Tea was surprised at the fact Kagome actually fought the intruder off, for someone that was as petite as Kagome she was really tough. Almost like Mai but less talk.
"Wow, I'm so sorry Kagome I had no idea. Did you tell the police about it?" Tea questioned once she was sure the girl was done telling her story.
"They wouldn't be able to understand Tea, besides by the time the police got to my house he would have been gone." Kagome replied as she let out an exasperating sigh.
"Well just be a little more careful okay? It's dangerous out there for you to be fighting guys off." Tea scolded, smiling at the girl next to her Kagome was reminded of how Sango was.
"You really remind me of my old best friend." She stated out of no where.
"Really?" Tea replied.
"Really, you two always scold me about being too head strong." She replied as a memory flashed through her mind about the demon slayer.
"It's because we care about you Kagome, that's what friends do." Tea replied softly causing Kagome to remember a not so pleasing thing a certain tall blue eyed brunette said to her last night.
"Why is it when you try to be a friend to somebody they sit there and tell you you're not?" Kagome questioned out of now where.
"Let me guess, Kaiba had his head up his butt again didn't he?" Tea stated more than questioned, knowing the attitude of the ruthless CEO she had come to dislike but respect.
"More like, his butt was talking for him." Kagome replied as the bell rang once more. Tea just laughed at her comment before bidding her farewell and walking out.
'Time for lunch.' Kagome thought as she swiftly made her way towards the crowded cafeteria. Spotting her friends she quickly made her way towards the table only to be stopped by the two girls she had conflict with.
"Get out of my way." Kagome stated coolly as she stared them down. Green and Aquamarine clashed as the two girls stared off, before anyone could figure it out the girls swung at her.
"Pathetic." Kagome stated as she stepped to the side dodging the strike.
"Why you little bitch!" The red head yelled out as she threw a right hook only to be dodged once again. The whole cafeteria gathered around the three girls now.
"Kagome!" Bakura yelled out as he pushed his way to the front of the crowd, Joey and Tristan right behind him.
"You're boring me with this." Kagome said riling up the red head even more.
"Sakura help me!" She yelled towards the blond who stood dumbfounded but attacked Kagome from behind.
"Nowhere to run now huh?" The red head stated as the blond captured Kagome, holding her so she wouldn't be able to dodge the strikes coming at her. Kagome just smiled further provoking the red head's agitation.
"KAGOME!" The three boys yelled in unison as the red head threw a punch straight towards Kagome's face. Instantly Kagome rammed the back of her head against the blond's nose causing her to quickly let go of Kagome. Ducking the blow Kagome was pleased when the red head tripped over her friend and collided with a table behind her.
"Oooohhhhh." The crowd stated as they saw the tall female crash and food raining all over her. With arms crossed Kagome stared at the two.
"I hope you know that just because somebody isn't as tall as you that they can defend themselves. I'm not about to let you two intimidate me in to thinking other wise. Consider this a warning because next time I won't be as nice." Kagome spit out venom dripping from her voice before walking away in time for the bell to ring giving her a chance to slip away from the teachers that would surely punish her.
"That was awesome! Where'd ya learn to do that ha?" Joey questioned as he tried to catch up to her.
"I had a friend who taught me a few things. I'm not that great." Kagome replied humbly as red tinted her cheeks.
"Not that great? You didn't even lay a hand on them and you won! I've never seen that." Tristan added with the same enthusiasm Joey held. Bakura stayed quiet as he contemplated the situation.
[Bakura's perspective]
'That girl has impressive skills and power. We must have her.' His other half stated.
'But she has feelings for Kaiba, and I don't want to hurt her. Can't you reconsider?' He questioned back.
'You fool, we won't hurt the girl, she's too precious of a catch for that. We need her for the powers she holds within. We will dispose of that fool Seto Kaiba soon enough and claim her for our selves. She will be a great help in our gaining the other millennium items.' Bakura didn't reply as he took in his darker side's statement. He had to win her over, there was no other choice. With that ring controlling his mind he couldn't do anything else but oblige. No matter how dark the request seemed to be.
[Kagome's perspective]
The day went by like it usually did only this time people seemed to have backed off and lightened up around her. She was happy for that, until.
"Kagome Higurashi, you are being called to the principle's office." Her art teacher stated causing an eruption of whispers to be heard through out the classroom. Worry over took her being as she realized what she probably was in for.
'What a bunch of snitches.' She thought to her self as she grabbed her stuff and walked out. Ignoring the stares of the people around her, even the sapphire eyes she grew so fond of.
"Uhm, where is the principle's office?" She questioned quickly as she popped her head back in to the room. The teacher narrowed her eyes at the young girl before assigning somebody to lead her towards there.
"Seto Kaiba, go and escort her to the principle's office." The older woman stated before turning back to her lesson.
"Why me?" He questioned coolly as he made no attempt to get up.
"Because I said so now move it." She replied strictly. Sapphire eyes narrowed dangerously at the woman before him. Did she know who he was? What he was capable of?
"Very well simpleton but be warned next time you speak out of term towards my person that I won't be so humble." He stated before grabbing his own belongings and walking out without stopping to hear the teachers reply. The sooner he had the plans for his tournament in place the sooner he would be able to be rid of the nuisance he called school. Kagome just cursed her luck once more and having to deal with the fact that in three days the male currently walking by her side now had managed to screw her emotions over. Deciding to just let bygones be bygones Kagome made the first move to start a conversation.
"Seto…" She said a bit hesitant at first.
"What?" He questioned coldly.
"I'm sorry for last night. I guess, you're right I shouldn't expect you to be friends with me even though I try to be one to you. Don't worry about anything I promise I won't bug you anymore." She stated flatly before stopping in front of the principal's office. Kaiba was taken back by the petite young woman next to him. A softness resounded it's self inside his cold eyes as he turned to look down at her. In the small amount of time that he's known her he had to admit that he grew fond of her.
"Well thanks; I guess I'll see you around." She stated before attempting to walk away. Instantaneously Kaiba grabbed her by the wrist and turned her around. Surprise coursed through her as she looked up at him.
"I'm beginning to think you're growing on me Higuarshi." He stated softly. Staring up in to his eyes Kagome couldn't help but getting lost in them. They held so much mystery to her that it caused a deep hunger to swell inside and expand as she continued to look in to them. Almost as if she was in a trance Kagome leaned her face a little closer to his. Taken back by her actions Kaiba was hesitant but gradually let the moment overtake him as he pressed his lips gently on top of hers. Kagome relinquished any further thoughts as she got in to it a little bit more by slipping her tongue in between his lips. A smirk found its way on his face as he fought back with equal if not more passion than ever, turning his head slightly so he could taste and explore the sweet cavern of her mouth.
Being lost in the moment was so much for Kagome that she started to feel like she was going to fall if not for the sturdy arm that was currently wrapped around her waist she would have probably been reduced to a pile of jello right now. Wrapping her arms around his neck Kagome pushed his head back a little more causing their kiss to heighten to levels unknown to her. A need for air quickly caused the two to unwillingly part for a moment. Looking up at him after a few breaths of air Kagome had to hold back the smile threatening to spill. A rosy color gradually seeped its way on to her porcelain skin as she realized what they just did.
"Well Higurashi that was more than I expected." Kaiba stated coolly as he reverted back to his mask of indifference. Kagome just licked her slightly swollen lips before thinking of a comeback. The innocent action caused Kaiba's want for her to rise as he imagined kissing her once again.
"Well back at you jerk." She replied with her arms crossed, bringing him out of his current stupor.
"As I recall aren't you due for a visit to the principle?" He questioned cunningly causing a panic out of the tiny female.
"Oh crap you jerk you distracted me!" She stated before hurriedly running in to the office. Kaiba just watched a small smile plastered on his normally stoic face. She was different, and maybe sometimes a person needs something new in their life.
'She's something else.' He thought before walking back towards his classroom with a lighter mood. Kagome walked in to the cold room and instantly felt anger rise in her as the two girls she fought narrowed their eyes in her direction.
"Ms. Higurahi do you know why you're here?" A male voice questioned before turning his chair forward and staring her down through a pair of stone grey eyes.
"Let me guess, because they told you I made the first move to fight?" She questioned sarcastically, she knew where this was going.
"No you little bitch because you stole Kaiba away from us!" The blond exclaimed ignorantly.
"Shut up you idiot!" The red head stated before bopping her over the head. The principle instantly raised his eyebrow at this information.
"I thought you told me that she hit you first because she said you stole something from her?" He questioned. The red head instantly tensed up at this.
"Uhm…yes sir you see. Ugh." She started but stopped as soon as the man put a hand up to silence her.
"You two are here by suspended for the rest of the school week, I will also add detention for all of next week due to you lying to a school official. Now do you have anything else to say?" He stated coldly. Kagome just stood there unsure of what to do about the situation.
"You can go back to class now Ms. Higurashi but be warned that next time you choose to participate in a fight that you will be dealt with accordingly, I'm only letting you off the hook now because you didn't hit her back nor did you lie to me." Kagome nodded her head in understanding before walking out the door.
"That was a close one." She said to her self as she headed back to class where a certain blue eyed brunette was awaiting her. Her face reddened suddenly at the thought of their little exchange. Giddiness rose up inside of her as she began to skip back to class.
'Why am I so happy all of a sudden?' She thought to her self as she stopped in front of the door, letting a minute or two go by as she calmed her self down before stepping in to the classroom.
"Ms. Higurashi, back so soon?" Her teacher stated with a hint of sarcasm.
"Yes ma'am." Was all she said before walking towards her seat.
"I'll be back in 10 minutes, mean while you students better act your age." The teacher stated before disappearing from their sight. This paved the way for Kagome's stalker to approach her.
"Hey baby how have you been?" He questioned as he leaned towards her. Kagome scrunched her nose up in disgust before scooting away as far as the chair allowed.
"Awe baby why you gotta be like that?" He questioned in a suggestive manner before grabbing her arm and pulling her face up towards his.
"I suggest you take your hands off of her before I do." An icy voice said causing shivers to go down Kagome's back. Turning around quickly her stalker just looked at the tall male.
"Or what Kaiba? She ain't yours so that means she's anybody's game." He stated. Looking down at the male before him Kaiba kept his cool demeanor in play while trying hard not to wring the insolent halfwits neck.
"Do you have any idea who you're up against you twit?" He questioned as he stared down menacingly at the boy in front of him. Trying his best not to shit his pants the boy let go of Kagome and matched stood up straight trying to match the powerful male's height. To his dismay he didn't even reach his forehead.
"If you want her so bad why don't we make a bet?" He offered in order to keep himself from being beaten up. Clenching his fist tightly Kaiba curled his lips up in to a smirk.
"You really think you can beat me don't you? That somewhere in your small mind you can beat me." Kaiba stated coldly as he inched closer towards the male. Taking a step back the male nodded his head trying hard to keep his guard up.
"Well do you accept my offer?" He questioned. "I challenge you to a duel after school."
"As much as I'd love to embarrass you in front of the majority of this school's population I'm afraid you'll have to pick a better time, unlike you I have business to attend to." Kaiba replied as he crossed his arms arrogantly. Kagome watched with a bored look at the two egotistical males.
"Making excuses are we Kaiba?"
"You're skills are inferior to mine you idiot therefore I have nothing to back out of. We'll settle this during the tournament I've set up, if you get that far that is. I'll be seeing you there, and trust me even if you make it to the finals I will have you wiped out before you even get comfortable." Kaiba stated a certain danger in his voice. Whispers instantly erupted among the audience as they began to talk about the duel in place. Turning back around Kaiba casually walked back to his seat unfazed about the confrontation.
"Mr. Yukimura get back in your seat this instance." The teacher stated as she sashayed back in to the room a bottle of water in her hand.
"Ye…yes ma'am." He stuttered as he scrambled back towards his seat. The class went back to normal as Kagome tried hard to focus on the lessons being told. Sneaking peaks up at her infatuation she couldn't help but smile at the way he stood up for her.
'Maybe he isn't so bad.' She thought as she scribbled notes down in her notebook.
[The End]
Author's Babble: Ohhhh what does Kaiba have in mind? Does anybody know? Ohhh what will happen with our two favorite characters? Will love bloom between them? Hmmmm … find out in the next installment of ELEMENTS OF LOVE!
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