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A/N: Here's a new chapter. I hope you like it. Review if you read it. If you don't then don't bother reading it. Nevermind. Go ahead and read.

CHAPTER 10

" I can't take this anymore Kags!" Souta roared. " You can't keep staying out that late!"

" Will you just chill?" Kagome sighed sitting in a chair in the kitchen with her feet propped up on the table. Souta looked at her in disbelief. Here was his sister, dressed in a tight white halter top and a short, black, pleated skirt. She had her hair falling down her back in curls, how Ayame had fixed it. Her heels were black, and she had black eyeliner caked under her eyes. She was wearing the gold bracelet that Koga had given her for her birthday a week ago, and the gold hoops she had borrowed from Ayame.

" What's gotten into you Kags?" Souta asked. " You've changed."

" So? Like you haven't?" Kagome questioned. " Ever since you started dating Kikyo, you've become all responsible and polite. I don't think you have any right to try and criticize me."

Kagome got up and went to walk out of the room. Souta grabbed her arm. Kagome shook her head and clenched her jaw. She turned to him.

" I don't want you to leave this house without me going with you!" Souta shouted. Kagome laughed in his face.

" Like The Pack would let you hang out with them!" Kagome said. She jerked her arm away and turned to look out the window.

" You're not going to this carnival tonight," Souta said slowly. " You can't." Kagome walked away.

" And who's gonna stop me?" she asked him as she reached the door. Souta ran up to her and put a hand on her shoulder. Kagome growled and snatched Souta's arm, then doing as Koga taught her, she flung him into the wall in front of her. Souta hit the wall with a loud smashing sound and he curled into a ball on the ground. Kagome kicked him out of the way and walked outside.

" Ka-Kagome!" Souta cried hoarsely. He gripped his stomach.

" See ya, bro," Kagome said calmly, closing the door behind her. She smiled to herself and licked her lips. Kagome looked up the dirt road. Ginta should be arriving in three...two...one...

" Kags!" someone shouted. Kagome turned around and smiled. Ginta came from behind the house, jogging over to her. Kagome waved and waited for him to reach her.

" Hello, m'lady," he said holding out his arm for her. " I am to be your escort to the carnival until you reach Lord Koga."

Kagome took his arm and he kissed her cheek (this was how all the guys greeted her now that she was Koga's girl, since she was to be respected). She kissed him back.

" Alright, let's go," Kagome said. She let Ginta lead her out onto the main road and they walked into the darkness. Kagome felt Ginta slip his arm around her waist and she rolled her eyes.

"It's too bad that you're Koga's" Ginta said slyly. " I could have had a lot of fun with you."

"I'm sure you could have," Kagome agreed. "But you can't, so I'd chill with the touchy-feely if I were you."

Ginta sighed and he pulled himself away from her. He put his hands in his pockets and walked by Kagome, eyeing her from a safe no-touch distance. Kagome chuckled softly and flipped her hair.

" Damn, you look so good right now," Ginta said huskily, almost growling. Kagome walked ahead of him and looked at him from over her shoulder.

" Just take a picture, Ginta," Kagome joked. " Trust me, it'll last a lot longer."

Ginta bit his lip and looked her up and down as she walked in front of him. He groaned and ruffled his hair.

" Why you gotta tease me Kags?" he whined. Kagome giggled and they walked all the way down to the main road. Soon, they heard a car driving up from behind them. Kagome recognized the rumble coming from the engine and turned to see Koga's Mustang GT driving down the road. Kagome smiled and twiddled her fingers at him. He slowed down to stop next to them, the roof of the car down.

" Well hello, beautiful," he said leaning out of the window slightly."You wanna ride?"

" I'm not supposed to take rides from strangers," Kagome said idly. Koga turned the car off as Ginta hopped into the back. Koga got out of the car and walked up to Kagome. He put his arms around her from behind and kissed her neck. Kagome giggled.

" I guess I'm kidnapping you then," he whispered into her flesh. Kagome shivered and put her hands over his.

" I'm so scared," she said sarcastically. Koga kissed her neck again and chuckled.

" You better be," he warned. " I bite."

Kagome laughed and spun around in his arms. She kissed the tip of his nose and jerked her head towards the car. Koga smiled and they got in. He started it up and they drove out into night.

" Where the hell did she go?" Miroku yelled at Souta. He and Kikyo had just showed up at Souta's house when they found Souta lying on the ground. The side of his face was bruised and he was coughing. He managed to tell Miroku what had happened.

" She...went...Carnival," Souta huffed. Kikyo was holding his head on her lap as they sat on the couch. She stroked his hair and looked at Miroku worriedly.

" Who did she go with?" Miroku asked. Souta shook his head.

" All...all she said...was-The Pack," Souta struggled to make out the words. Kikyo put a hand over her mouth and gasped.

" Miroku, we have to go get her!" Kikyo pleaded. " You know what could happen to her!"

" What...are you..talking...about?" Souta asked. Kikyo bit her lip and looked at Miroku. He blew out threw his cheeks and looked at Souta.

" I think we can explain later," Miroku said. " Let's just stay here until Kagome gets back."

" But look at how bad Souta's hurt!" Kikyo argued. " We have to get him back to the house so Dad can have a look at him."

Miroku thought. What were you thinking, Kags?Miroku nodded at Kikyo and they tried to help Souta off the couch.

" C'mon guys, cut it out!" Ginta pleaded from the backseat. " I feel like I just walked into a porno marathon!"

" Then you shouldn't complain," Kagome said to him as she kissed Koga's neck as he drove. Ginta groaned and put his hands over his face. Koga looked at him through the rear-view mirror and smiled devilishly. He drove faster and they pulled up to Ayame's house. Kagome let go of Koga so she could jog up to the door and knock on it.

" I'm almost ready!" Ayame called from inside. Kagome looked back at Koga who had put in his Black SabbathCD into the car. Kagome bobbed her head soflty and waited. Ayame finally came out.

She was wearing The Pack's traditional black and white attire. She had on black spandex pants and a white one-strapped shirt. Her hair was curled like Kagome and she also had black eyeliner caked on like Kagome. She was wearing the same heels as Kagome, except her's were white, not black.

" Damn it Kags!" Sheryll whined. " Do you always have to look better than me?"

" Aye, you look fabulous! And you know it," Kagome complimented. Ayame giggled and flipped her hair.

" I know," she said brightly. Kagome giggled with her and they kissed each other's cheeks (this was because they were best friends and it was just something they liked to do). Kagome looked at the car and waved enthusiastically at Ginta. Kagome rose an eyebrow.

" Hmm, aren't we excited?" Kagome said tapping her finger on her lips. Kagome giggled.

" Well, he sort of rubs off on you after a while," Ayame admitted. Kagome gasped and looked over her shoulder at the guys. Ginta and Koga were whispering to each other about something. Kagome turned back to Ayame.

" You ready then?" Kagome asked tapping her foot.

" Let me go change," Ayame breathed turning around. Kagome grabbed her arm.

" Ayame you look great, you don't need to change."

" But Ginta's gonna be staring at you all night if I don't!"

" Oh please."

Kagome took hold of Ayame and dragged her to the car. She hopped into the front with Koga while Ayame climbed in the back. Kagome looked at Koga. He started up the car and they sped down the road.

" What the hell are we supposed to do about Kagome?" Kikyo asked. Miroku took out his phone and dialed Kagome's number. Someone answered after two rings. The loud music in the back was turned down.

" Hello?" a boy's voice answered. Miroku hesitated.

" Kags?" he asked confusedly. He heard a familiar giggle in the back.

" Koga, baby, who is it?"

Miroku recognized Kagome's voice immediately. His jaw clenched.

" The I.D. says it's...oh, hello, Miro," Koga said. Miroku could practically hear the smirk in his voice.

" Put Kags on," Miroku ordered. Koga chuckled a bit.

" Sorry, I couldn't hear that, Miro," Koga apologized. " Kagome, dearest, please try not to kiss my neck so loudly."

Miroku felt his cheeks burn. He cleared his throat and calmed himself.

" Put Kagome on," Miroku repeated angrily. He heard a rustling sound and then he heard Kagome giggle excitedly.

" What is it?" she asked him, obviously holding back laughter.

" You need to come home," Miroku told her. Kagome laughed loudly and Miroku could hear her swat at something.

"Koga stop! That tickles!" she cried. " Miroku, I gotta go. Bye."

"Kagome! Wait-" Miroku was interrupted by the beeping signaling that Kagome had hung up. Miroku let out a roar and he threw his phone at the wall. Kikyo yelped and ducked as the phone flew past her.

" She's with Koga!" Miroku hissed. Kikyo rose an eyebrow.

" We know that," Kikyo told him. " That's why you called her."

" No, I mean she's withKoga," Miroku explained. " As in she's dating Koga!"

" Oh no," Kikyo groaned slapping her forehead. " Why would she do something like that?"

" Because I told her she couldn't," Souta said walking into the room with Richard. Richard had given him some painkillers.

" He's just bruised up," Richard told them. " He should be fine, a headache maybe, but that's it."

" Thanks, Dad," Kikyo thanked. She put an arm around Souta's waist and he rested his arm around her shoulder. They walked into the living room and sat on the couch. Miroku stormed in and stood next to the couch. Richard followed them and looked at his children curiously.

" Now, will you explain what's going on?" Richard asked crossing his arms.

" We will, Dad," Kikyo said slowly. "But I think we should explain a few things to Souta first."

" What do you mean?" Souta asked.

" Um, Souta, we need to show you something," Miroku said. Souta looked at the people around him.

" What?" he asked.

" We're here!" Ginta said in relief. He jumped out of Koga's car and ran for the gate. The carnival was a few miles away from Borkins in the next town. The drive there had been at least an hour long. Ayame laughed and took Kagome's hand.

" C'mon love birds," she said playfully. " Let's go."

Kagome jumped over the door and walked next to Ayame. Koga came up from behind Kagome and wrapped him arms around her. He nuzzled her neck playfully as they walked to the carnival's gates. Kagome looked up and gasped at the sight.

The rides were all covered in colorful lights and music played so loudly Kagome almost couldn't hear Ginta yelling in excitement in the distance. He came jogging over to them carrying a large wrapped object. Kagome could smell the cinnamon and smiled. She laughed as Ginta unwrapped his treasure.

" Churros!" he cried. " They have freakin' churros, man!"

Kagome and Ayame burst into laughter. Ginta ignored them and shoved as much of the sugary treat into his mouth as he could. Kagome looked at the sight and her smile slowly faded as the memory of her father came rushing back into her mind.

There was the familiar smell of hot dogs, and the excited cries of people as they boarded the many frightening rides.

" C'mon Souta," her father insisted. " Just try one, they're good!"

A younger, chubbier Souta shook his head stubbornly. Kagome giggled girlishly and took the churro from her brother's chubby fist. She was seven, Souta nine, and they were at the annual Spring Break carnival back in New Mexico. The air was chilly, but they didn't mind. They were with Jack, their father. Everything was great. Sonya never came with them on their family outings, but Kagome never understood why.

She couldn't possibly be embarrassed of her adorable children, or her tall, muscular, sandy-haired husband. Kagome had never cared much anyway. She was happy with Jack.

" I'll eat it Daddy," Kagome said cheerfully. Jack smiled at her and Kagome nibbled the end of the pastry. Souta growled and took it from her.

" I'll eat it!" Souta said irritatedly. He quickly gobbled it up as Jack and Kagome laughed.

" Earth to Kagome," Ginta's voice disrupted her thoughts. He rapped at her head with his knuckle. " Do you copy?"

Kagome rolled her eyes and shoved him playfully.

" C'mon let's get to some rides before I'm thirty," Kagome said. She didn't notice the others beside her wince as though they were in pain as they approached the bright, colorful carnival. Kagome turned to her right and Ayame slapped on a smile as she linked arms with Kagome and Koga walked beside her protectively. Kagome looked at him from the corner of her eye. Several boys walking by were eyeing her and Ayame. She smiled and took hold of Koga's hand.

" Roller coaster!" Ayame squealed. " Kagome please, one roller coaster?"

" Forget that!" Kagome objected. " We're going on every one of 'em they got!"

Ayame hugged her and kissed her cheek.

" I love you!" she said. Kagome smiled.

" Who doesn't?" she joked.

" I could name a few people," a voice said from behind her. Kagome clenched her jaw at the sound of the voice.

" Sango," Kagome said all too sweetly. " It's so good to see you."

She turned to face her. Sango had automatically labeled Kagome the odd girl out in The Pack. Kagome was Koga's girl, and that wasn't good for the others. She was constantly competing with Kagome over the smallest things. It was such a drag.

" Don't you look...nice," Sango commented looking Kagome up and down. Kagome smiled tightly and did the same.

" Sorry, I can't say the same for you," Kagome said in a bored voice. Sango snarled and took a step forward.

" Oh, look at the little girl who thinks she's queen of The Pack," Sango said in a criticizing tone.

" Oh," Kagome said mimicking her voice. " Look at the little girl who thought she actually had a chance."

Ginta laughed and Ayame put a hand over her mouth. Koga folded his arms across his chest and watched their dispute with a satisfied look on his face.

" You little bitch!" Sango cursed. Kagome looked at her in disgust.

" Damn whore!" she spat back. Sango launched herself at Kagome and they were on the ground. Kagome wasn't worried. She lifted her legs to her chest and launched Sango back six feet. Kagome jumped up and dusted off her shirt.

" Damn, " she breathed. " Now look what you did to my skirt."

There was a rip going up her left thigh. She sighed and looked at Sango who was getting to her feet. She ran at Kagome again, this time Kagome stepped aside and held out one long leg. Sango tripped and went flying into a funnel cake stand. There was a loud crashing sound and the yelp of the woman inside. Sango sat up, covered in powdered sugar. She screamed and looked at Kagome viciously, adjusting her fake arm.

" You wait Kagome!" Sango threatened. " I'll get you back so bad you'll wish you never came to Borkins!"

" Of course you will," Kagome assured sarcastically. " And that's when I'll start to give a damn."

Kagome turned back to Koga, whose eyes were admiring the new enhancement in her wardrobe. She put her arms around his neck and-making sure Sango was watching- kissed his lips softly. He smiled and pulled her tighter to him and bent her backwards. He nuzzled her neck and growled playfully. Kagome giggled as he pulled her closer, causing her feet to leave the ground.

" Okay, we get it, you're horny, can we go now?" Ginta asked impatiently. Koga laughed and stood upright, bringing Kagome with him.

" You guys go on the roller coaster," Koga said. " Kagome and I are going to have some alone time."

" Well that sounds like fun," Kagome said softly in his ear. Ayame winked at Kagome and she winked back. Then they turned and headed off in different directions. Sango however, forgotten and furious, plotted her revenge against Kagome.

A/N: There. I hope you enjoyed that. I was tired when I wrote this, so please don't criticize! Love you guys, bye.