The Arctic Wolf- Nova

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Title: Journalistically Captured

Chapter Ten: Beginning Of A Hectic Summer

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Before Kagome had gone asleep last night, Takara had come up to tell her about the trip. She was NOT happy. Kagome angrily stuffed her things into her black duffle bag. She clipped the MP3 player on her jean pocket and the earphones into the pocket.

Momo sat on her bed, asking questions,

"Why are you leaving Kagome? Can't I come? When will you be back? Will you come back? Why are you leaving me Kagome? Can't you just stay here with me?"

"No! Momo! I can't! Just stop, okay?" exploded Kagome.

Momo looked at Kagome with glossy eyes. Kagome kneeled down to Momo and hugged her,

"I'm so sorry, I'll never yell at you again, I promise."

"Kagome, please don't turn into Mommy." sniffed Momo.

She shook her head, "I won't. I'm not."

"Kagome! The bus is here!" called Takara, she sounded unhappy.

Kagome stood, blinking back tears then picked up her bag, "I'll be back, be good okay?"

Momo nodded and followed Kagome out. Once at the door, she said her farewell to everyone. Kagome climbed onto the bus and ignored the curious eyes. She went to the very back and sat in a empty seat.

Inuyasha, Sesshomaru, Rin, Kouga, Ayame, Sango, Miroku and Kirara were already on the bus. They all looked sad. Well, Sesshomaru didn't really care, though he did feel foolish for going along with them.

"Kagome, please talk to me." begged Sango, getting up and sitting beside Kagome.

Kagome ignored her, looking out the window. Sango asked,

"Something's wrong…did something happen? Kagome…I'm sorry, please forgive me. Remember what your father always said? Forgiveness prevents revenge."

"What the hell!" hissed Kagome, glaring at Sango. "You're the one to talk! You did get revenge! You're such a hypocrite!"

Sango sighed, "I know but you of all would listen. You listened to all his little phrases."

"Thanks to you stupid prank, I nearly killed Inuyasha AND I was still so upset this morning that I yelled at Momo! Now I know I'm going to be exactly like my mother!" she hissed, stuffing her face into her hands.

Sango whispered, "Kagome, you're nothing like your mother."

"I yelled at Momo."

She sighed, "You were just frustrated Kagome, people yell."

"Don't tell me you're still crying about what happened last night." came the last voice Kagome wanted to hear.

She glared up at him, "Go to hell!"

"Why is that the first thing you always say to me?" he smirked, looking at her from his seat which was in front of theirs.

Before Kagome could respond, she was hugged-more like tackled-by four girls,

"Please forgive us Kagome! We're so sorry!"

"Guys." blushed Kagome when everyone on the bus looked back at them. "Fine, fine. I forgive you."

Sango pulled away, "You gave in sort of fast."

"Like my dad said," smiled Kagome, "forgiveness prevents revenge."

Sango laughed, "You're so…so…pure!"

"Sh! You four are such scene-makers." she scoffed.

Inuyasha asked, "Does that mean you forgive me?"

"Not one bit." glared Kagome. "You're the one who came up behind me."

He glared, "I'm not the one who made the plan!"

"So." she smiled, knowing she finally pissed him off.

Inuyasha's glare softened and he smirk, "I know what you're doing and it's not working."

"It did and it'll work many more times. Dog boy." she replied.

He glared then turned around in his seat. A woman with amazing blue/grey eyes. She had long silky/wavy jet black hair. Faint bags were under her eyes and she looked to cool for her own good. She sighed then looked down at her list,

"Alright, this is last of the load. I have to call whom you have to sit with. So do as I say and we won't have any problems, okay? Alright!"

"Don't we deserve to know your name first?" asked someone on the quiet bus.

She shrugged, "Don't see how that's important but I'm Sakamae Gushiken."

Everyone in the back gasped. All eyes turned to Kagome, who was looking horrified. Sakamae looked down at her hand-something flickering around madly,

"Am I missing something here?"

"Call the roll and you'll find out." said a female voice.

She shrugged, "Okay. There's going to be two to a seat. Okay, first seat is Kikyo Fimiki and Sango Genda."

"Say what!" blared Sango, standing up. "I'm not sitting with that evil bitch!"

Kikyo stood, "There has to be a mistake here!"

"Smikk," she made a noise with her mouth, sounding like she was sucking in air, "according to this alphabetical ordered list, there's no mistake."

The bus driver growled, "Would you just get into your seats!"

"Next is Kagome G…gushiken…and Naraku Inejiro." she called, her eyes wide in shock. "Whose Kagome Gushiken?"

Everyone pointed to Kagome and she looked at her. Sakamae caught Kagome's eyes. Kagome's green/grey scanned Sakamae's shocked ash blue/grey eyes. Their long jet black hair matched. Both were the same length, silky and straight. They looked alike.

Rin whispered,

"She looks a lot like you."

Sakamae's eyes filled with tears and she looked down at her clip board. Her long jet black hair covering each side of her face. She cleared her throat, and pretended Kagome didn't have to same last name as she did.

The seat arrangements were continued to be called out:

Kagura Inejiro, Kanna Inejiro. Seat Three.

Onigumo Inejiro, Muso Inejiro. Seat Four.

Juromaru Inejiro, Kageromaru Inejiro. Seat Five.

Hakudoshi Inejiro, Hiten Inji. Seat Six.

Maten Inji, Miroku Joishuyo. Seat Seven.

Bankotsu Nakane, Suikotsu Nakane. Seat Eight.

Renkotsu Nakane, Ginkotsu Nakane. Seat Nine.

Mukotsu Nakane, Jakotsu Nakane. Seat Ten.

Kyokotsu Nakane, Inuyasha Senmatsu. Seat Eleven.

Sesshomaru Senmatsu, Ayame Watanabe. Seat Twelve.

Kouga Wolf, Ginta Wolf. Seat Thirteen.

Hakkaku Wolf, Rin Yoshimo. Seat Fourteen.

And last, and the only to have a seat alone is: Kirara Zukoku. Seat Fifteen.

There were very few people happy about their seating. Inuyasha wasn't happy that Kagome had to sit with one of the most dangerous guy in Seibutsu Academy. Sakamae had to sit with Kirara. Sango, Ayame, amd Rin gave her a knowing look. She nodded and smiled at Sakamae,

"Hey…are you related to Kagome?"

Kagome looked back in her seat and glared at Kirara. She mouthed,

"I'm just curious."

"Curious my ass." mouthed Kagome. "Don't."

Kirara sighed and luckily Sakamae hadn't paid attention to her question. She looked out the window, a sober look on her face, but also a look of concern and wonder. The suspense was killing the four girls.

Kagome didn't want to even know the connection between her and the woman who looked only thirty years old. All she wanted this summer was to ignore drama and Inuyasha, also win the bet. By the way things were going now, she just might…might survive.

Camp: Point Ashdale

When they finally came to a stop, it was nightfall. They, obviously, were miles away from home. It was near dawn now. Everyone was out cold on the bus. Some didn't sleep, Sesshomaru for instance. Kagome had dozed off, leaning her head against the window. The Naraku guy hadn't said anything to her, but he did look at her over a million times.

Sakamae stood up and walked to the very front, she put two fingers into her mouth and let out a long whistle. Some groan and others just jump awake looking around frantic. Kagome simply opened her eyes, blinking away the blurriness. Sakamae announced,

"Everyone get your things ready to leave the bus. I want the order to start with seat one. That's Kikyo Fimiki and Sango Genda. Go."

Everyone left orderly. Once out, the bus left. Sakamae stood before them all and explained,

"There is one huge hut on each side of the camp. The boy's and the girl's are separated. Here you all may enjoy yourselves. If there are any fights of any type, punishment will be given. Just because you all are in Point Ashdale, it doesn't mean the Devotee aren't.

"So mind your own and obey the rules. You all are not allowed to pass the mark into Tokyo, if you did, it will see to your death."

"Are you the only person to watch over us?" asked Sango.

She smiled, "No."

We will be here to assist Miss Sakamae here." came a male voice.

All heads turned to the left to see a demon male and a human female. Inuyasha gasped,

"What the hell!"

"Izayoi! InuTaisho!" squealed Rin, skipping over to the couple and hugging them.

Kagome pointed at the man, "Er…Sango, how many more men with silver hair do I have to see?"

"That's the last of the men." smiled Sango.

Rins squealed, "Shiroi!"

"What the-" started Kagome.

Sango smiled, "That's Inuyasha's full sister and Sesshomaru's half, Shiroi. She's only a year younger than Inuyasha."

"Am I the youngest in the bunch?" asked Kagome stupidly.

She rolled her eyes, "Yep, kiddo."

"Don't call me that." glared Kagome.

Sango smiled, "It's okay sweetie, I'll get you a ice cream later, will that make you feel better?"

"Ha ha real funny."

Inuyasha asked, "Why are you two here!?"

"Don't be so surprised big bro." smiled Shiroi. "I'm back from my little trip and here to annoy you."

Ayame came over, "Speaking of annoy, how would you like to make a bet."

"Ayame!" yelled Kagome, glaring at her.

Shiroi smirked, "Before you tell me the bet, whose your friend?"

"This is Kagome Gushiken, I knew her a long while back and she just came back to Cape Stonebridge a few months ago." explained Sango.

Shiroi took Kagome's hand and shook it, "Besides the fact you have the same last name as my friend Sakamae over there, I'm glad to meet you. I'm Shiroi Senmatsu."

"Now the bet!" exclaimed Ayame, stopping Kagome from making a sarcastic comment. "See Kagome here is Inuyasha's next target and they made a bet. Kagome can't fall for Inuyasha by summer's end-

Kagome cut her off, "It's only suppose to be a month!"

"Well it's just been changed!" snapped Ayame before going on. "Anyway, Kagome isn't like other girls and bet him that is she wins, he has to sleep with that Hojo kid and tell Izayoi and InuTaisho that he's gay."

Shiroi smirked, "This is really interesting."

"I know." smiled Ayame. "If Inuyasha wins, Kagome has to come over to his place when we return to Cape Stonebridge."

She laughed, "This is going to be awesome! How much is this bet?"

"A hundred." shrugged Rin.

Shiroi stuck her hand out, "That's my years allowance but I'm so in. My monies on Kagome."

"Say what!" came Inuyasha's voice. "You can't possibly be on her side! You know no woman can resist me!"

She sighed, "Look into her eyes Inuyasha, you'll never win. Plus, if she's related to Sakamae and has any suck connection to her horrid past then you won't win. Trust me."

Kagome's eyes flickered at that said but kept her mouth in a tight line. Ayame gaped when she looked into Kagome's eyes,

"No way! What are you hiding from us Kagome!"

"What are you talking about?" asked Kagome, blinking at her stupidly.

Kagome was the only one not to know Sakamae was now listening to this. Ayame whispered,

"Besides the fact your father died, is there something else we're missing?"

"If there's any such secrets in my family, my mother was hiding it from me." murmured Kagome, ignoring what she said about her father.

Rin chirped, "See! See! Inuyasha's you're so going down! I can see it all now! Her past revealed then-

"Oh shut up Rin!" he spat. "There's no way she's beating me!"

A feminine voice came, "Um excuse me, Kagome was it?"

"Huh?" asked Kagome, turning around to see Sakamae standing there. "Is there something wrong?"

She smiled weakly, "I just need to talk to you."

"Um sure." shrugged Kagome, following her away from the group.

Everyone watched them leave, curiosity killing them. Izayoi grabbed Sango and Ayame's hands soon as they took a step,

"This way girls."

"Aw man!" they whined.

Meanwhile…

"If I may ask, what was your mother's name?" she asked, pulling her jet black hair from her face to reveal an X scar on her cheek.

Kagome looked forward, "Um, Chisato Kozen."

Sakamae stopped in her tracks, shock on her face. Kagome turned to look at her,

"Is something wrong?"

"Your fathers name?" she asked, urgency in her voice.

Kagome stepped away, "Why do you need to know my father's name?"

Tears were in her eyes. Sakamae's hands were shaking now and she looked like she was having trouble breathing. Kagome's green eyes stared at her, worried. She thought to herself,

"Is she having a asthma attack or something? What's going on here?"

"Was," started Sakamae, "your father's name, Ryoma Gushiken?"

She glared, "How did you know that!"

"Oh my god! Please tell me he's okay! Are you okay?" she asked, tears slipping down her cheek now.

Kagome shook her head, "What information do you want from me? How do you know my father?"

Sakamae began to mess with a golden ring on her wedding finger. Kagome was very confused now and it was angering her. She yelled,

"Tell me!"

"Tell me first…about your father…is he okay?"

"My father," started Kagome, with tears in her eyes, "is dead."

Sakamae's eyes zoned out. She fell onto her knees and began to sob into her hands. Kagome asked,

"What's wrong? Why are you crying?"

"He can't be dead! No!" she sobbed, the wind around her picked up.

Right where Kagome stood, she finally realized that the woman before her was no human. She was a Deva, just like herself. Kagome knelt down to Sakamae, and grabbed her by the shoulder,

"Who are you! How do you know my father!"

Something inside was telling her to run, that she didn't want or needed to know this. Kagome shot up and took off running. Sakamae stood fast and looked where Kagome was running,

"Kagome!"

Hm? What did you think? No, literally, what did you think? What do you guys think about Sakamae Gushiken? What does she have to do with Ryoma? What has Chisato kept from her? Can anybody guess?

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