Summary: The final battle has ended and Kagome has to go back to her own time. After a while she gets on her feet but trouble soon meets the Higurashi family. And now she's stuck as the vice-president of Seika High. Keep in mind that Misaki is not poor and lives an ordinary life, except for the problems she has with her father, which is the cause of her hatred to men.
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or Kaichou wa Maid-sama! They belong to their respected owners.
"..ooo.."- Saying
'..ooo..' - Thinking
..ooo.. - Japanese
*..ooo..* - Happenings/doings
"..ooo.." – (In bold) unseen voices
Now…. ENJOY!
Chapter 11 X Kitsunes Lie
"Sorry for the wait, masters." Kagome placed their plates on the table before leaving. Her eyes darted to tray in her hands as she entered the kitchen. She wore a short pink kimono, since it was Kimono Maid Day.
"Ah," Satsuki greeted, already eying what the girl held. "Kago-chan, can you lend me that tray?" She asked. "Ah, no…" Kagome tried to protest as her manager took it from her hands.
*Bam*
"KYAA!" Satsuki jumped back, the moment the unbelievable heavy tray touched the ground, breaking the floor. "T-This isn't from our s-shop…!" She turned to Kagome, waiting for an answer. "Ah, well… Someone gave it to me... for "training" or so he says…" Kagome nervously answered, sweat dropping from her face.
"EH?! W-What is it made of?! I-It smashed through the tiles!" Satsuki's head kept snapping from the floor to the girl and back again. "E-Even I don't know…" Kagome shrunk away, mentally cursing at Sesshoumaru for wanting her to be stronger.
"Vice, is that for the sports festival?" Kagome turned around, seeing Takumi lean over the kitchen counter while pointing at the tray in her hands. She nodded. "Misaki-chan convinced me to train, and then Sesshoumaru-sama had this "amazing" idea to give me this." She lifted the tray with ease.
"Eh? Sugoi!" Satsuki's demeanor changed. "How are you able to pick it up so easily?" She asked. "Ah, well… I guess I got stronger since I had no choice, and now it comes with ease." She vaguely explained.
"And now, let the 81st Sport Festival begin!"
The crowd went wild, making Kagome inch closer to her friend, Misaki. "Ahaha…" She awkwardly laughed looking around at the determined group of boys. Her hair was in a ponytail, while she wore her gym clothes like anyone else.
"They're really pumped up fro this." She heard Yukimura say to another Student Council member. "Of course, Yukimura. The classes, from 1st years to the 3rd years, pit against a single team consisting of only girls. And this special rule heats the Sports Festival up even more; a prize for each event."
They walked over to the board that held all the activities and prizes. "Everyone in each event's winning team will be able to receive that event's specified prize. And for this afternoon's main event, the obstacle race's special prize will be…" The guy pointed at the bottom of the paper.
Upon reading the price, Yukimura's eyes went wide. "A kiss from… Vice-President Higurashi-san?!"
"I can't believe this happened…" Kagome slumped her shoulders as she somehow tried to hide away from the eyes of men. "Too bad." A voice she recognize stepped. It was Gouda Masaru.
"According to the polls, you, Higurashi Kagome, are the girl guys would most love to get kissed by!" Kagome sighed in reply. "Where's my consent in this…?!" She muttered to herself, trying to ignore the group.
"Gomen, I was careless." Misaki said as she quickly ran to her friend. "I was planning to get this prize abolished… to think they announced it before I could stop it…" Kagome slumped her again. 'It happened while I was at work as well…!'
"Higurashi Kagome's kiss!" The crowd chanted. "I, Gouda, will definitely get that kiss!" Gouda announced making Kagome snap her head at him annoyed. "Gouda-senpai, how many times do I need to tell you that I'm not interested!"
That was his 101st number of rejection.
"OKAA-SAN!" Something with black hair slid between the guys and Kagome. Whispers of repeated "okaa-san?" were ignored as they eyes were on the passionate, and unusual first-year.
"Don't worry Kagome-sama, I will protect you!" Kanrei said confidently. "Kanrei-kun…" Kagome said his name hopefully as she got closer to him, her hand went around his ear as she brought them closer despite objections from others. "You can't use your demonic power. Just run like a human."
His eyes went wide, turning to the woman. And suddenly it felt like he had dog-ears and tail. Kagome took a step back, shaking her head as if to confirm what she saw, but it was still there. His ears drooped down in disappointment while the tail hung low. "I… can't…?"
'Stay strong, Kagome!' The girl said to herself. 'You mustn't falter! No matter how cute it looks, and no matter how bad you want to touch those ears!'
"No." She finally said.
"Who you think you are, first year?!"
"Just because Tenshi-chan has taken a liking in you, doesn't mean anything!"
"That's right!"
"Don't worry. I'll protect you." Kagome turned her head to Misaki, who was burning with resolve. "If any guy tries to come at you… I'll take care of him." She began cracking her knuckle. "Ahaha… Detta… Oni Misaki…" Kagome muttered slowly as she watched all the boys run away.
"I won't lose…" It was Kanrei who flared with determination, this time. "I will protect Okaa-san!" Kagome smiled at the young man, her hand unconsciously landing on the top of his head. Patting the fluffy, short version of Sesshoumaru's hair.
"It's your first Sports Festival, promise me you'll try to enjoy it." She smiled. "Okay, Kanrei-kun?" He nodded frantically before leaving her to join his class.
Kagome's eyes wandered around, seeing that Misaki had already joined the other girls. "She does realize I'm also participating in a lot of activities…" She said softly as she also began walking to them.
"Usui-kun!"
Said man turned around to look at his classmates, Team Red. "Why won't you participate in the 300m dash?" They asked. He turned his head away. "WHY?!" The guys began crying as they surrounded the man. "The prize is 30 meals' worth of pork curry for the next 3 moths!"
"I'm not participating."
Group became dejected as she slumped their way to the action
"It's finally begun, the Seika Sport Festival! I, Hagimoto from the Broadcasting Club, will be commentator for today! Will the winners be from a certain class, or the girls' team?"
"We'll start with our customary 100m dash! As usual, will that person the strongest? Ayuzawa Kaichou, from the girls' team, is giving off a very powerful aura!"
"You have no idea…" Kagome giggled a bit as she watched Misaki get ready. "Misaki, ganbatte!" The girls cheered as the participants lined up.
"The event will be starting soon! Who will win the right to have their favorite song broadcasted during lunch break for a month?"
"Start!"
"As expected, Ayuzawa Kaichou is the fastest of the lot!"
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"Goal!"
"As expected, Misaki-san won with ease." Kagome walked up to the girl to congratulate like many others. "Misaki, you're so cool!" Sakura complimented with her pink pompons. "That was amazing, Ayuzawa!" Another girl said.
"Good job, Misaki-san." Kagome smiled as the girl received the prize she just won. "Un." Misaki smiled as well. "Just one more and then I'll take over." Kagome said lifting her arm, trying to show her muscles. "I'll be counting on you." Misaki laughed lightly.
"I did expect her to be strong, but to think that she's going all out like this…" A guy said, looking at his friend concerned. "Never mind, there are still prizes left to be grabbed!" Another smirked confidently.
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"Ayazuwa Misaki wins for the girls' team the 200m dash!"
Misaki walked a bit tiredly to the group of girls waiting for her. "Heh, seems like she's done." Guys started smirking as their chance of victory grew.
"Nice work!" Kagome walked forward, raising her hand for a high-five. "Ah, I'll leave it to you!" Misaki wiped her sweat with her shirt while also raising her hand.
*Slap*
"What's this?! Seems Like Higurashi Kagome is taking over the race for the 400m dash!"
"This is gonna be easy!" A boy commented, making his friend laugh. "That prize is as good as ours."
"All participants get ready!"
Kagome stood already at the start of her lane, loosening her ankles. She knew the boys besides her were grinning and laughing in arrogance. Last year she could barely participate since that year was the first year Seika became co-ed. So she was sure to go all out this time.
'Just think of a Youkai chasing you down the hill, it's not like it hadn't happen before.'
"Start!"
Kagome's feet were dragging her across the field as she withheld herself from yelling. Memories could be a terrifying stimulating.
"The girls' team wins the 400m dash!"
People watched wide-eyed as Kagome received her prize. 'That went better than I thought.' Kagome mused to herself as the next race came.
"The girls' team wins the 1500m run, too! Who knew that Higurashi Kagome could hold her sprint for so long?!"
"This is unfair!" Guys started complaining to the Sport Committee. "Two girls shouldn't be able to run all the races!"
"Unfair?" Misaki piped in on the conversation. "What nonsense are you guys blabbering on about? I'm competing with all my strength!" She turned around and showed them her exhausted face, dripping with sweat. The girls gave her bottles of water and towels while she panted.
"Are you alright, Misaki?" Sakura asked as she wiped the sweat. "Un, somehow." The brunette's eyes went over Kagome who calmly wiped the little sweat she had, off her forehead and took a sip of water.
"I'm amazed you're not tired, Kagome-chan." She said as the other girl walked over to her. Kagome smiled in responds. "My endurance is pretty good." She boosted with a grin.
"The participants for the cavalry match please assemble here!"
"The cavalry match is up next." Shizuko looked at the other teams sending their presenters. "Misaki, Kagome-chan, you can take a break now!" Sakura said, willing to volunteer.
"I'll go with someone else, Misaki-san." Kagome said, she noticed that the fierce girl she knew couldn't keep up with her if they participated. "The girls' team is given a handicap." Shizuko added. "We get points even if we don't participate."
"We won't be able to win the prizes even if we score, right?" Misaki spoke softly as she sat on the ground. A light blush came on her face. "I want to get as many prizes as I can… and make the environment a better one for you girls!"
"Misaki~"
All the girls toppled over her in one big group hug. "Well, then we just have to win." Kagome chuckled as she looked at her new partner. "I will do my best!" The girl said determined.
Sadly enough, they didn't win. The girl Kagome was partner up with struggled to match Kagome's pace, but they still managed to be third.
"The next event is the 1000m run!"
"Kagome-san, are you sure you can run? You should take a break, I'll do it!" Misaki said persistence. She didn't want to push the burden on Kagome, but the raven-haired shook her and smiled. "Don't worry, I enjoy it. So I would like it if you just let me run it."
They reluctantly let Kagome take her place with the rest. 'Even though I said that, I can't deny the fact that I'm getting tired… Maybe I'll take it easy and finish second or third and take a little break afterwards.'
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"The girls' team wins the 1000m race!"
"Gouda, it's impossible to win with Oni Kaichou." A guy said to Gouda as they watched Kagome sit down while Misaki took her place for the next race.
"Don't worry." Gouda said. "I'll use any means possible when it comes down to it." He didn't notice emerald eyes narrowing at his words, before falling on the raven-haired girl.
"The last game of the morning session of the Sports Festival will now begin."
Kagome's eyes went to the group that stood ready to join the costume race. Her mood went down the moments she realized she made a grave mistake. "I dreaded this event so much that I had forgotten about it…"
"Ah, Vice, you're gonna participate in this as well?"
Kagome turned around to see Takumi. She heard the slight irritation in his voice. "Ah… M-Maybe I shouldn't take part in this…" She muttered, a sinister smirk came on his face as he held Kagome in her place. "Eh, why? This costume race seems to be made especially for you, right?"
"Don't worry, your secret won't be leaked out even if you put on a costume." He expression got darker in pride as he leaned closer. "Let's cosplay."
A thick mark appeared on Kagome's head. "Can I just punch you…?" She whispered darkly. "I'll take part if you will, vice." Takumi continued. "Just do it if you want to!" Kagome replied.
"Kagome-san!"
The girl looked up to see Shizuko and Sakura walk up to the pair. "I'll participate in the costume race!" Both Kagome and Takumi looked strangely at her as she kept talking. "Well, each team has to send out at least one participant. I feel bad that we're relying on you and Misaki-san so much."
"I'll enter it too, so take a rest!" Sakura joined in with happy flowers surrounding her. "Also, since this event will be relatively slow-paced, it's the perfect event for non-athletic people like me." Shizuko added with a mysterious glint in her eyes.
"But there's a part where you'll need to change into your costume on the spot!" Sakura noted. Shizuko pulled out a lively cloak from behind and put it on. "It's alright. I have my changing poncho and towel with me anyway. Everything's fine as long as you have this!"
"That's not it, Shizuko."
A voice spoke from behind the two, it was Misaki. "Misaki-san…" Kagome looked as her friend walked closer. "Having a feeble girl… changing in the midst of a pack of wolves worries me!" She yelled as she tightly grabbed Shizuko's shoulder.
Eyes went to the blue-eyed girl. "You're in even more danger, Kagome-san… Just as I thought. I'll have to participate in this event alone." Kagome stepped forward while she shook her head. "You shouldn't run with a twisted ankle, Misaki-san. If I'm quick I'll be fine." Kagome smiled.
"Next, the 12th program of the day: the Costume Race! Participants, please come to the field."
'It's fine. My secret won't be leaked…' Kagome told herself over and over again. "Vice, your arm and leg movements are perfectly synchronized." Takumi spoke from behind her, causing her to walk naturally again.
"Why do you think it'll be fine for you, but not for the other girls?" Takumi asked as he began walking besides her. She spared him a glance before answering. "I don't, to be honest." She said. "But I'll manage… or at least I hope so."
They arrived at the gathering, with the majority of the boys sneaking glances at the school beauty. 'Okay, I'll just aim for an inconspicuous outfit and complete the race silently… I don't have to be first place…'
"Ah, Higurashi-san, you'll be the representative for the girls' team, right?"
Kagome and Takumi turned around and saw Yukimura representing Team Yellow. "Yukimura-kun." Kagome greeted. His eyes widen at the sight of the taller male. "Eh?! Usui-kun, you're participating, too? Most of the participants aren't really athletic, you know."
A smirk came on Takumi's face. "It's alright since Vice is participating." Kagome pushed his face aside to talk to the boy. "Yukimura-kun, you're bad in sport as well?" She asked.
Yukimura laughed sheepishly. "Yeah, I was always dragging everybody down in past sport festivals. But since I've entered Seika, this is the one event that I can participate in. I'm really happy."
Kagome smiled as well as she heard him on. "Having said that though, I was down with a cold last year. This is my first time participating in it." Kagome nodded in understanding. "Give it all you've got, then."
"Hai!" Yukimura smiled brightly, making Kagome control her urges to hug him. 'So cute!' But then she got reminded of another presences, as he inched his face closer to hers with a knowing smirk. "You too, Vice. Let's do our best in the cosplay race!"
"I shall explain the rules. There is a costume selection zone 50m ahead of the starting point. Choose a bag without looking into its contents. There'll be a changing room another 50m ahead."
People's eyes went to the route they were supposed to follow.
"You'll be changing in the dark. After that, run a lap around the track and you're done. So the important point is to get a costume, which you can change into easily. Everyone, please line up at the starting point."
Participants were conflicted. They watched in hope and excitement as Kagome came to stand next to them, but that shriveled away when they saw Takumi following after her.
"Ok, ready?... Start!"
Kagome ran ahead, leaving the boys confused behind. Only 3 seconds had past yet a large gap was already created. "Oi, Vice!" Kagome looked ahead, and was shocked to see Takumi already at the costume stand. An excited blush was on his face.
"Hurry! Which one will you pick?" Kagome joined him while he was eagerly choosing a bag. "He seems to be having fun…" Kagome muttered to herself as she also looked around for a bag. "Geez, I can't really tell what's on them…"
Her eyes landed on a heavy looking bag. 'I guess the bulkier ones would be safer to choose from…' She thought as she grabbed it and ran towards the empty tent. 'I'd better change first before the tent is filled with guys!'
She immediately went to the far corner of the space, barely seeing. "I won't be able to tell what costume I got in this darkness…" She said dejected as she pried the bag open.
"This feels strangely familiar…" Her hand grabbed the clothing, to pull it out. "Vice, what's your costume?" Takumi opened the curtain and revealed Kagome holding a green maid uniform, before it closed leaving them both in the dark.
"Please tell me it was an illusion…!" Kagome cried as Takumi came closer to her side. "If you put it that way, then yeah." He bluntly said. They could hear more people approach.
Kagome instinctively tried to hide herself further I the corner as she saw guys entering the tent with their own bag, some already changing. Eyes went everywhere searching for the girl, to catch a glimpse of her body. "It's a maid cosplay." Takumi said teasingly, standing closer to her, as if blocking other's view of her.
"Why this, of all the other things I could have picked?!" Kagome softly whined as she tried to stuff the costume away, back in the bag. "You were choosing based on the size of the bag, weren't you?" Takumi guessed.
"It's fine, right?" Takumi smirked. "You'd be sure to get this, if you think about it rationally. You're a girl, anyway." His hand stretched to a small hole in the corner, making it bigger so he could peek. "Look at the others."
Kagome also looked through the hole and saw many of her classmates dressed in absurd clothes. Apparently many of the participants had quickly changed and left, thinking that Kagome had already reached the finish line. "Why is it so complicated?!" She growled softly, somehow thankful that hers was a maid-dress.
"If you wish…" Takumi's breath touched her neck as his arm snaked around her waist, pulling her back against his chest. "I can put it on for you, even if I have to use force."
Kagome blushed brightly, his hand unmoving despite her tries. "What's with that bold perverted statement?! L-Let me go!" Kagome threw her bag over her head, hoping to hit him. However he smoothly let her go and dodged the weapon.
It flew in the air until it hit something. "What was that? It sounded like dog." Takumi noted as he looked around. "Yukimura-kun?!" Kagome quickly went to the fallen boy to help him up. "Gomen, I didn't mean to hit you."
"That voice… Higurashi-san?" Yukimura closed his eyes, not daring to look at the woman thinking that she was in the act of changing. "I'm sorry!" He said with a bright blush on his face. "I'll get going." He quickly grabbed a bag and left. "Chotto, Yukimura-kun!" Kagome called after him but was ignored.
"Maybe you should worry more about yourself instead of him." Takumi said, nodding his head to the bag on the ground. Kagome sighed, pulling the clothes out of the bag. "What should I do with this maid uniform-"
She stopped in her sentence, looking closely at her hand. It wasn't a maid uniform, but yellow trouser and a black shirt. She noticed a yellow helmet peeking out of the bag. 'My costume changed!' It became worse.
"Look, Vice." Takumi pointed outside. Kagome followed his gaze and saw the problem. Yukimura was wearing the costume she was supposed to wear; he was wearing the maid uniform.
Guys began calling after the shy boy, coming up with absurd theories. Kagome wanted to go out and stop them, but Takumi held her arms, preventing her from leaving.
"You need to change before going out there, or you'll immediately be disqualified." Kagome took her arm back with a huff. "Geez, that's not important, right now-"
"There's no other choice, right?" The blonde cut her off. "It's Yukimura's first time participating, and being the serious guy he is, he did his best. But almost everyone else who entered this event is not eager about it at all."
Kagome lowered her head, understanding where he was coming from. "You can't blame them, since they're not goof at sports anyway. And it's natural to be bored at an event where the participants aren't enthusiastic. So it can't be helped if they're making fun of someone who's putting effort into this."
"So…" Kagome slowly began. "they're amusing themselves by poking fun at someone who's being serious?!" Kagome turned her back to him, pulling her shirt up.
Eyes widen at the sight of a white bra that seemed to be covered by a black sports-bra. Takumi feasted on the sight of her creamy skin and slim waist. "I can't tolerate this." Kagome spoke as she tried her best to ignore him.
People laughed as they watched Yukimura fall.
"Maid-chan, are you alright?"
"Isn't funny to trip over something you prepared for yourself?"
Yukimura blushed red of humiliation and embarrassment. He didn't dare to pull himself up as the taunts continued.
"He's pretty disturbed by it."
"Interesting."
More started laughing until someone pointed at the beginning of the track were a person was walking. They wore dark pants and top, with a scarf covering their head, almost looking like a pirate.
The figure walked ahead to Yukimura, who sat on the ground. "Are you alright?" A soft voice spoke as they stretched out their hand. "Let's run together."
"Who's that?"
"Someone's coming out again!"
Their eyes widen at the sight of the blonde man, dressed in a makeshift ninja outfit.
"Their costumes are on a whole different level than the others!"
"Wait up, Vice." Takumi joined the two.
"Vice?!"
"That's our Angelic Vice?! She looks so rough!"
"Why are they so serious over a costume race?"
Kagome looked over to the one who spoke. "What's wrong…" She mutter, unconsciously gripping the fake sword at her side. "with being serious?" All eyes widen as the beauty showed a new side of herself. And again they were completely captivated.
"N-No, there's nothing wrong…" The boy said bashfully.
"She really is cool…!"
"So, shall we finish the race together, as the last few ones?" Takumi proposed with a carefree smile as he started walking. "You should be running for it, you know!" Kagome scolded as she walked by his side.
"As expected of you, Vice, you wear it perfectly."
"You're so noisy! Just run already!"
Yukimura watched with wide eyes as the pair nonchalantly went ahead. "Uhmm…" he stopped them. "Arigatou!" He said with a light blush. Kagome smiled sweetly.
He quickly joined them and they started running to the finish together.
"Wow! You look really cool, Kagome-chan!" Sakura complimented the moment the trio arrived at the goal. "I didn't know they had this, too…" Shizuko added.
Kagome sweat-dropped. "Actually, I combined this from the other costumes on my own…" She laughed lightly. "That means you're disqualified." Misaki joined them with a helpless smile.
Kagome giggled. "Thought so…"
The group started laughing. As the morning came to an end.
"Misaki-san, are you alright?" Kagome kneeled before the girl. She had just finished running a game of gathering. "Ah, yeah." Misaki replied on the ground. Kagome narrowed her eyes, doubting the girl's words.
She carefully held Misaki's ankle and observed it, but a grunt from the girl was all she need. "Misaki-san, I'm afraid you won't be able to run the last activity." Kagome said.
Misaki's eyes widen, she opened her mouth to protest, but when she tried to stand up she felt a sharp pain shoot down her leg. "Misaki-san…" Kagome tried to help her up, but was stopped.
"I wanted to win for you." Misaki admitted. "At least that one I wanted to win for you, so that you didn't have to kiss a guy." Kagome smiled a little. 'Well… for that one you might have been a few years too late…'
Other girls helped Misaki stand up before taking her to the infirmary. Guys started cheering as they watched their worse rival leave the grounds. 'I placed some reiki in her leg, so she should be fine for the afternoon games.' Kagome turned to the remaining girl, muttering in worry.
"I can't participate, since… well, since I'm the price. And since the race will be rough, I doubt anyone else could run for us." Kagome lifted her head and smiled brightly at the girls. "Since it's an individual race, we don't have to participate."
"Demo, demo!" Sakura latched onto her arm, tears going down her face. "You might have to kiss a boy!" Kagome placed some space between them with a reassuring smile. "I'll just have to get over it."
"Kagome~"
The girls huddle around the miko, giving her all the encouragement she need.
"Dame, Kagome-sama!" A young boy stepped in between the girls at Kagome. "I will win the race! So ease your worries, women!" He said to all of them. Somehow their worries lifted at bit, but they didn't know why the famous first year would want to win a kiss from the vice president.
"The last event for the afternoon session, the obstacle course, will be starting soon. There is no limit to the number of participants, who will all start from the field and clear each zone."
Kagome suddenly disappeared, and was forced on a throne. A crown was placed on her head while a luxurious looking cape was thrown over her shoulders.
"Who will be the glorious winner of this race and claim the hot kiss?"
The guys started cheering loudly, as almost all of them came to join the race, but they soon noticed a new obstacle in their way as all the way up front, stood a very determined first year. Even though he wasn't allowed to use his demonic speed, that didn't mean he was any slower.
"Tch." Gouda cursed under his breath. "Instead of that woman, we now got to deal with him." His friends looked at him concern. "Are you still gonna do it? He's that Taisho Sesshoumaru's son!"
Someone looked at them while tightening his white tie onto his head.
"On your marks!" The referee called. "Ready? Start!"
Kanrei took off without missing a beat, leading the front.
"Everyone dashed out simultaneously! And the first trap is… The standard trap, the steep slope!"
Kanrei jumped up, grabbing the rope nearest to him, before heisting himself over the wall.
"Whoah, there are so many participants dropping out already!" The announcer ran after the leaders to the next zone. "Next, crossing the tightrope! I pity those with acrophobia…"
Someone had somehow managed to overtake Kanrei while he was climbing the tree. The young heir muttered under his breath that cats only belonged up in a tree and not a dog. However that person soon fell down the rope, while Kanrei managed climb his way through.
"The number of survivors is whittling down fast! And the ones leading now are… Gouda, from Class 3-2 and from Class 1-3, Taisho! Both of them are approaching the pool trap! Those who fall into the water are automatically disqualified, no matter the reason!"
Kanrei was glaring at Gouda, who managed to keep up. 'Damn ningen, if I went with my full powers you would lose in an instant.' Kanrei thought hatefully almost growling at the guy. 'However I won't lose! I'll win for Okaa-san's sake!'
Kanrei started pulling ahead, reaching the water boards before Gouda. A smirk came on his face as he went to take the first step. He suddenly felt his body falling towards the water.
His eyes flashed gold as he quickly turned his head to look at who had pushed him. 'Gouda…' he growled. But before his body came in touch with the water a hand grabbed his, stopping him from falling in, but keeping Kanrei on the edge.
"U-Usui?!" The onlookers shouted in disbelieve. Even Gouda grunted in annoyance as he made his way on to the next zone.
"Woah, with this, Gouda is taking the lead!"
Kanrei glared at Gouda before turning his irritation to Takumi. "Let me go! That bastard is taking the lead!" He shouted while trying to wiggle his way out of Takumi's grip.
Takumi's eyes remained on Gouda before he smirked down at the young boy. "All right, but you asked for it." He said before letting go of Kanrei's hand.
"Eh?"
*Splash*
"Leave it to me." Takumi said before taking off, jumping over the floating boards with ease.
"Eh, wait…!" Kanrei tried to yell after him until a sudden blur passed him.
"Just wait here… Otouto-chan…"
"And now, we've finally reached the volleyball courts! Gouda has a big lead in front of the others!"
'Yosh!' A happy smile and blush came on his face as he thought of the angel that would greet him on the other side of the finish line. 'I'll be able to get Higurashi Kagome's kiss if I continue like this!'
"That was cheating back there, wasn't it, Gouda-senpai."
Gouda snapped his head to the side only to face Takumi running at his pace with a carefree smile.
"This is a surprise! Usui Takumi is side-to-side with him now! And so, locked in a heated battle, starts the final trap; Volleyball club attack!"
Gouda somehow made it through, but Takumi was still on his heels.
"Our top two participants have returned to the track field!"
Gouda glared at Takumi, finding his chances of winning going down. "Dammit…" He stuck out his foot. "Just fall already."
Takumi grabbed his shoulder to dodge his leg. "Better luck next time." He smirked as he saw the white line closing in.
"That would be my line." A voice said as it closed in behind him.
"What is this?! Third year Matsumodo Riki had caught up to the runner ups, right under our eyes."
Green clashed with green as the senior went even faster.
"It'll be my win."
And so Riki broke through the white lint, letting Takumi enter second place dumbfounded.
"Goal! 1st place is Class 3-2's Matsumodo Riki! And runner up is Usui Takumi! And so, the winner Matsumodo Riki, receives the right to be kissed by Higurashi Kagome!"
Someone handed over the prize to the black haired guy, while he made his way to the throne where Kagome sat. The girl self, was looking strangely at him, seemingly at loss for words.
"I've come to take you away." Riki said as he pulled her up and lifted her up bridal style.
"Seems like Matsumodo Riki is gonna receive his prize in private!"
Riki placed Kagome on her feet after walking to a secluded area
"B-But… How?" The girl questioned as she stared intensely at his face. "Well, it's been over 500 years… This is my specialty!" His hand went to his head grabbing a leaf.
Suddenly smoke surrounded his body with a poof, and gone was the black haired student. Instead stood a handsome older male, auburn wild hair was gathered in a low ponytail. Emerald eyes staring at her until his lips formed a smile. It almost seemed like he was only wearing a wig.
"I've missed you, Okaa-san."
"S-Shippo!"
Tears gathered in her eyes as she couldn't help but embraced the man. "Oh, I've missed you so much! I didn't know when I could meet you and Sesshoumaru-sama never really said anything!"
Shippo explained to her that he made a living by working with Sesshoumaru, but also had a cheap clothing store. Kagome lit up saying that he was her favorite designer, since the clothes reminded her of her travels. He laughed saying he did base the designs of their time together.
Shippo couldn't stop hugging her close, breathing in her vanilla scent. It felt like he was finally home. "But wait…" Kagome let him go while staring sternly at him. Making him sweat-drop and question every decision he had made. "Did you transform into a student to participate in the race?"
"Ah, y-yeah… I didn't want you to kiss anyone and it didn't seem like Kanrei-chan was winning." Shippo tried to explain, but her expression didn't get any better. "You know that that's a violations of our rules."
Shippo began laughing sheepishly. "And what about Matsumodo-senpai?! You didn't hide his body somewhere on campus, did you?!" Shippo shook his head as fast as he could. "Of course not! I snatched the attendance list and saw that he was absent, so after seeing his pic I transformed."
"And then what?!" Kagome raged on. "People know Matsumodo-senpai won, so when he comes back to school, people are gonna ask!" The fox smiled cheeky as he lifted a knowing finger. "Don't fret there, the spell is hypnotic! Even if I looked like this know I can make it so that everyone who saw me like this, thought I was someone else, for example Kanrei-chan or even…"
"Here you are."
Shippo quickly turned back into the senpai before they both looked up at the voice, and saw a familiar blonde walk towards them. "Eh, ah… Takumi… this is…" Kagome tried to explain, growing nervous, as she couldn't think of a convincing lie.
But Takumi's eyes were locked on the stranger. He came closer to the two, while stepping in front of Kagome, as if he was protecting her. "You better not be thinking of doing anything weird to Kagome, Matsumodo-senpai."
"Chotto, Takumi!" Kagome exclaimed shocked as her eyes darted to Shippo. Shippo, or rather Matsumodo, began laughing to both their surprise. "I just wanted Kagome-chan for myself." Shippo replied, unfazed.
"But if even Takumi-chan has taken an interest in you. Just how many more do you plan to charm, Kagome-chan?" Shippo smirked to Kagome who rolled her eyes before turning to the blonde. "Too bad you didn't win the kiss."
"Let's go, Kagome." Takumi grabbed her hand to leave, but she didn't budge. Takumi glared at the hand that held Kagome in place. "I haven't received my price yet." He challenged.
The two were locked in a glaring contest, neither giving up. It wasn't until Kagome spoke up they released her. "Trust me, Takumi. There's nothing to worry about. He won't do anything." His eyes widen at the smile she gave him, he couldn't believe she told him that. However he couldn't protest… she asked him to trust her after all.
"Alright, I trust you." He whispered. But then he suddenly pulled her closer. His arms circling around her shoulders and waist. "C-Chotto, Takumi!" He ignored Kagome's protests and glared at his uncle. "She's mine." He silently mouthed at the man who sweat-dropped.
Takumi finally let her go and walked away. Leaving Kagome to brush aside his action to look at Shippo, with a light blush. "So… he'll be my otou-san?" The fox smirked at the girl who glared at him as he turned back.
"I don't want to hear it…" Kagome started when Takumi was out of hearing range. "It's amazing how youkais always get attracted to you." Shippo said making Kagome raise her eyebrow. "What do you mean youkais? Takumi is human."
Shippo scoffed not believing his mother's ignorant. "Yeah, right. It's obvious he's from Kitsunes descent." Kagome held tightly on his wrist, urging him to tell more. "A Youkai born from a ningen and hanyou. It not uncommon."
"So… he's one fourth Kitsune?" Kagome summed up and Shippo nodded. "You might noticed his superhuman speed, strength and healing. However parents of such children often seal away the demonic side, leaving a hole in the soul."
Kagome nodded, and suddenly everything made sense. "No wonder I couldn't sense his presence all the time, it was just incomplete." Kagome said, thinking back to the times he startled her by appearing out of nowhere.
"So about that kiss…"
"Oh, come here!" Kagome grabbed his face and kissed him on the cheek multiple times. "Oh, you've gotten so big! I'm so proud of you!"
"You should've at least pulled me out of the water, aniki." Another voice joined in, it was Kanrei, changed into his spare gym clothes. "Ah, gomen… I had to win." Shippo apologized with a carefree grin, causing Kanrei to click his tongue.
"Aniki?!" Kagome questioned while looking at the two. "Since you're his mother now… doesn't that make us brothers?" Shippo smiled, pulling Kanrei closer by the neck. "I guess… that makes sense…" Kagome giggled slightly before hugging the two. "I've really missed you."
"By the way, Okaa-san, I saw that guy limping to the infirmary. Seems like he injured his foot in the race." Kanrei pointed back, at the place where Takumi disappeared.
Kagome's eyes went wide. How could she miss it?! She questioned herself. "Gomen… I… I have to go!" She said as she quickly left them, running towards the school building.
Kagome slammed the door open and saw Takumi sitting on a chair trying to bandage his injured foot. Takumi wanted to comment, but Kagome didn't let him. "I want you to know that nothing happened between me and Mastumodo-senpai… Although I did kiss him on the cheek." She said truthfully.
Her cheeks started to redden as she quickly sat on the chair opposite of him and took ahold of his foot and the bandage in his hands. "You're the only one I kiss…"She mumbled, eyes averting the person in front of him.
A smile grew on his face, watching Kagome fumble. "Well, I wasn't worried in the first place." He said, causing Kagome to look up. "Your heart belongs to me, after all."
"Stop saying weird things!" Her face flushed red, as she wrapped his foot to hide her embarrassment. "Eh? But I didn't say anything that wasn't true." Takumi continued teasing her, but grew quiet, watching her work her magic.
"As expected of Vice." Takumi watched her place some ice over it. "You're full of bruises just from a day at the Sports Festival." She retorted
"Well, a lot has happened after all." He replied, Kagome smiled. Indeed a lot had happened. 'An unexpected visit from Shippo-chan dressed as a senpai. The costume race…' She went silent, seemingly in thought. "Say, do you think I should make changes to that costume race?" She asked him.
"It's natural for students to not participate since the costumes we use are really bad. But if we put in more choices and include cute and cool costumes as well, the participants will be more enthusiastic about it, right?" She wondered. "Should I propose it to Misaki-san?"
Takumi smiled watching her rant on. "It's fine, isn't it?" He began. "You think?" Kagome perked up, hope in her eyes. Takumi took ahold of her hand and placed a soft kiss on her knuckles.
"Thank you for your hard work, Kagome."
Kagome blushed beet red. "Why are you kissing me there?!" She shouted shocked as she snatched her hand back. A smirk crept on his face as he sat closer to her. "Would you prefer it if I kissed you on the lips?"
"B-Baka!"
KT: Bloody loved writing this chapter! You may have noticed that I skipped some episodes, and I will continue to skip some chapters because I just don't have much idea for them to change them up and make them fun. So I'm gonna write the ones where I'm full of ideas. If you think I need to write a certain episode for sure! Anyway, love being back! I hope I can endure it tho XD
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For those who do not know these words:
Iie: No
Hai: Yes
Un: (Another way of saying) Yes
Sugoi: Amazing
Baka: Idiot
Demo: But
Dame: No
Minna: Everyone/Everybody
Hentai: Pervert
Tenshi: Angel
Oni: (Another way of saying) Demo
Reiki: Holy powers
Ningen: Human
Youkai: Demon
Kitsune: Fox Demon
Kaichou: President
Gomen: (Another way of saying) Sorry
Ganbatte: Do your best
Arigatou: Thank you
Gomen: (Another way of saying) Sorry
Okaa: Mother
Otou: Father
Aniki: (Older) Brother
Otouto: (Younger) Brother
-chan: Honorifics for girls
-kun: Honorifics for boys
-san: Honorifics for everyone
-senpai: Upperclassmen
-sama: Honorifics for those of higher standards