Hey, everybody! It's round two at Shikon High (Cliché, yes, but I like it and I don't have any other ideas so that's what I'm calling it.), and the school year is going to kick off with a bang as I introduce more characters and finally start a plot. I haven't gotten around to reading my reviews because I can't seem to get on FF.net, so as I'm writing this I am totally fan fiction free. IT SUCKS! Anyway, for those who reviewed (I'm not sure yet, obviously), thanks a lot, even if it was a flame. Oh, and to just tell you, I'm gonna have a poll to see what romances (other than Inuyasha/Kagome and Miroku/Sango) will be in the story. The top ones will become a part of my story. Just to tell you, some may be hard for me to write (like Kikyo/Kouga, because I think Kouga's cool and Kikyo is an evil hell bent slut). Anyway, on with the fic!

Kagome and Rin got on the bus just in time, rushing into seats to catch their breath. As they heaved in exhaustion from chasing their transportation, a boy a year younger than them appeared from the seat behind them. He wore clothing as described in the last chapter, but I'll describe it again anyway. He wore a black t-shirt with a green over shirt, unbuttoned in the front (AN: I just noticed I wrote it was a black over shirt, sorry. It is green!), and he wore orange pants. Kagome thought it clashed, but obviously this boy didn't care. He had orange-brown hair that seemed like the bushes in her front yard, in terms of, well, bushiness. He had this innocent, childish grin plastered to his face, but he also had a mischievous gleam in his emerald green (AN: I had to use that, I'm listening to the song Emerald Green from .hack//DUSK right now) eyes that made Kagome think there was more to this boy than was apparent.

He suddenly piped up. "Hi", he said in this voice that had the tone of a teenager, but somehow reminded her of a child. "How are you? The name's Shippo, and everyone knows me as the school prankster. Hey, don't worry, I don't do anything that bad to the newbies!" Then Rin said, "Hey, you don't seem that old. How could you not be a 'newbie' like us?" Indeed, he appeared to be too young to be an "oldcomer", so to speak. "Oh, about that, I…uh… skipped eighth grade. Yes, I am a nerd, ok?!"

"Hey, Shippo, listen, we don't care about that king of stuff, right Kagome?" Kagome was about to protest, but Rin covered Kagome's mouth before she said something ditzy (AN: Yes Kagome is shallow and has a prep mentality right now, but that will change or my name isn't Shadeofwhite). Shippo pretended not to notice.

"If you do care, you might regret it." That statement had come from a person who had just got on in the seat next to Kagome and Rin.

"Who's there", asked Kagome. A pop of bubble gum was heard, followed by a reply. "My name's Kagura. I'm in your grade, and don't you dare insult Shippo, 'cause I'm not afraid of hurting girls." Shippo sighed. "I'm Kagura, female defender of the weak, with a nice record of fights at the school. And I've won every one of them, too", she added. Kagome got a look at Kagura now (AN: Yes, I'm putting in a more in depth description of Kagura and the rest of the cast. So here is my description of Kagome and Rin. Kagome doesn't wear any makeup, is wearing the clothes described in the last chapter, with brown eyes and black hair reaching to her shoulders. Rin is wearing the clothing described in the last chapter with brown eyes that shine with innocence, and is wearing her black hair in a ponytail. She is wearing some light pink blush and eye shadow). Kagura wore her black-as- night hair in a ponytail coming out of the back of a baseball cap, with amber colored eyes accenting the black even further. She didn't have a stitch of makeup on her face, although to some men she was still very attractive, at least physically. She wore a baggy plain red shirt with the number 66 printed on the back in gold. She wore blue jeans that were even plainer (AN: According to my computer, that is actually proper English.) than her shirt. It was then that Kagome noticed the girl sitting next to Kagura. "Hey Kagura, who's the girl sitting next to you," asked Kagome.

"My name is Kanna, if you would be so kind as to call me that." The girl's tone was cold. It was then that Kagome noticed how odd she looked. This Kanna seemed to be the only person who could pull off white after Labor Day. How was this important, you ask? She only wore white. And without any decoration. Just stark… white. A white shirt. A white skirt. She had even died her hair white. In fact, the only non-white thing about her was her crystal blue eyes that seemed to reflect a person's soul like a mirror (AN: If you don't get that, don't worry. Other fan fictions will help you). This girl appeared to be as old as Shippo, if not younger. She wondered… "Hey Kanna, did you skip a grade by any chance?" "Indeed, the same one as Shippo here. And no, we don't know each other from before, me and my rebel of a sister just moved here." Wait a minute. "Kagura's your sister!? (AN: Lots of questions! ( ) This time the question was from Rin. "You guys look nothing alike!"

"Yes, well, I liked white hair better than black, and the blue eyes are just from contacts, they're actually the same color as my sister's: that odd amber-brown color." Her voice started to warm a bit.
"HEY, KANNA!" "Wha…?" That was all she could get out before a water balloon Shippo had hidden in his backpack hit Kanna in the shirt. It exploded all over her, getting her sopping wet. RIn was getting angry. Kagome knew no one would like Rin when she was angry. (AN: CLICHÉ!) Rin just had to outburst right there. "What the HELL was that for?!" Wow. She really was pissed. Rin only cursed when she was ANGRY. "I…um…uh…" "YOU INCONSIDERATE JERK! HOW COULD YOU DO THAT TO POOR KANNA?" "Um… I couldn't help it… she was such an easy target…" A resounding slap could be heard on the bus. Shippo now bore a bright red handprint on his cheek. "Uh… Sorry Kanna." "Apology accepted. But only because Rin slapped you." She smirked. "I wish I had a camera right now." Kagura just stood there, wide eyed. Kagome was the first to inquire about Kagura's odd reaction. "What's so weird?" "Uh, Kanna almost never shows anything closely resembling a smile, not even a smirk." "Ohhhhhh."

"Hey, who pissed off some girl?" "Ugh, It's Kouga", Shippo groaned. This Kouga character wore the clothes described in the last chapter, with shocking blue eyes and a ponytail of black hair. His teeth were a brilliant white, and Kagome had to say he didn't look terrible (AN: Just remember, It's an Inuyasha/Kagome Fic). Actually, the thoughts in Kagome's mind were similar to 'GOD, he's Hot!' Just then he looked at Kagome, who turned away and blushed. "Now, who is this young lady?" "My n-name is K-Kagome", she managed to stutter out. "Well, it's a pleasure to see you. I was wondering how you would feel about a date?" "Uh… sure, why not?"

"It's just like you to use the new girls, right Kouga?" "Shut up, you little kit. You may be in the same grade as me and pretty Kagome over here," this made Kagome blush, "but you are a year younger, and that means me and my friends will have an easier time turning you into a fine pulp!" "Mr. Kouha, or whatever your name is, me and my sister also happen to be in Kagome's grade, and I'd suggest staying away from her." This, oddly enough, came from Kanna. "Yeah, and what can you girlies do to me? Yell at me?"

It all happened as fast as the blink of an eye. Kanna had zoomed out of her seat faster and quieter than seemed possible, and had put Kouga in an armlock that he samed unable to break. Then Kagura had punched him in the stomach, easily knocking the wind out of him. Kanna let go, making Kouga stumble back. "You'll regret this, or my name isn't Kouga Ookami", he managed to wheeze out before running to the other side of the bus. (AN: OH, hit below the pride belt, two points off for Kagura and Kanna! Don't worry, Kouga won't be evil. I like him!)

As for the other three, they just stared in blank amazement at what they just saw. "Wow…", mumbled Kagome. "I didn't know how strong you guys were." "Yeah, well, let's just say we've had practice", said Kagura. Just then they noticed two people clapping, a boy and girl that appeared to be Kagome's age. They had just gotten on. Shippo apparently knew them.

"Miroku! Sango! I'm so glad to see you!" "Us too, Shippo", said the boy, apparently the one called Miroku. He wore a purple shirt and black jeans, with a purple gauntlet-type thing on his right arm. He had short cut black hair, gray eyes that had an innocent shine, and an equally innocent grin. The girl had black hair like Kagome's and Rin's, with chocolate brown eyes accented by violet eye shadow. She otherwise wore no makeup. Both appeared to be very athletic and strong, and had smiles on their faces.

Shippo began to introduce them. "Sango is a fighter with as much skill as skill as Inuyasha, Kouga, and now it appears Kagura and Kanna", he stated. Kagura smirked, but Kagura's face remained blank. " She is our star track runner, and so very well respected. Also, she gets angry easily, so I'd play nice around her if I was you." "Wait", Kagome stopped Shippo. "Who is Inuyasha?" "He is the most popular guy in our grade, and also one of the best fighters. His girlfriend is Kikyo, the most popular girl in our grade. I think she's a ditz. Inuyasha and Kouga have had a tense rivalry for years and seem to loathe each other. Anyway, as I was saying, Miroku is our star basketball player, not terrible at fighting but not as good at fighting as Sango, who happens to be his girlfriend." "Hey, I didn't get to use my pick up line yet." "You mean 'Will you bear my child'? He is a nice guy to be around, unless you happen to be an attractive girl. He is known as the school pervert and lecher, as you probably noticed."

"Now why would you say that?" Miroku said this just as his hand made contact with Sango's back and was beginning to inch lower and lower… "Miroku, if you touch my butt you won't have fingers left to grope with, understand?" "Yes, my dear."

"Well, we're here", announced Rin. "Time for an exciting new school year."

Well, that's it. Man, that took me 2 and ½ hours to write, with breaks of course. Still, my back and neck ache from staring at the screen. Hope you liked it. Oh, and puuuuhhhhhlllleaaassssee REVIEW, just for me, OK?

Here are the "optional romances for that poll. Just write your vote in a review, if I ever get to read them.

For Rin: Rin/Shippo
Rin/Sesshoumaru
For Shippo: Rin/Shippo
Shippo/Kanna (I dunno, seems an interesting prospect to me.)
For Sesshoumaru: Sesshoumaru/Rin
Sesshoumaru/Kagura
Sesshoumaru/Kikyo
For Kikyo: Kikyo/Sesshoumaru
Kikyo/Naraku (the bad guy, just to inform the people who haven't seen the show)
Kikyo all alone.

Well, I DON"T OWN INUYASHA, OK?! I like him but I need a lot more than $5 a week allowance to buy him from Rumiko Takahashi. Until next time, Ja ne!

P.S.- Sorry about the quotation marks appeating as those strange symbols… It's FF.net's fault, I swear! It happens during uploading and I can't fix it. Someone please tell me how!