The Zodiac Curse

-Chapter 6-

Noticing the Changes

"That's bad..." Said Momiji. "Why is Akito throwing a meeting tonight? There is no need is there?"

"Who knows! It's probably about changing schools or something!" Said Kyo.

"Stay quiet!" Commanded Sesshomaru.

"(Humph! Who says for me to be quiet! I don't have to!)"

"Stay quiet or I'll kick you out of this place!" Said Yuki.

"NEVER!!!"

"I said STAY QUIET!!!" Yelled Sesshomaru. Kyo and Yuki stayed quiet after that moment. After that, Inuyasha and Miroku found them and started to head to them to talk.

"Do you guys know why Akito is holding this meeting?" Asked Hatsuharu.

"No," said Inuyasha.

"Haven't got a clue!" Said Miroku.

"HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO TELL YOU!? STAY QUIET!!!" Yelled Sesshomaru.

"WHY SHOULD WE!?" Yelled Inuyasha.

"BECAUSE AKITO IS ABOUT TO SPEAK YOU IDIOT!!!"

"WHATEV-OW!!!" Hatsuharu punched Inuyasha before he even finished.

They all watched Akito standing on the stool with Sesshomaru, Naraku, Hatori and Shigure on both of his sides. Akito stared angrily at everyone for some reason. Everyone could tell he wasn't too happy. They all stayed silenced and waited for him to speak. Inuyasha hated it....too much silence...EVERYBODY MUST HATE THE SILENCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"As you all know, three people outside of the Sohma Family knows about the Zodiac Curse. Tohru Honda....Kagome Higurashi....and Sango Nakashima. These three girls know it...so I say this before anyone else finds out more about the secret...If another person finds out the secret...I'll send Naraku to kill those girls. It's my LAST warning to all of you. I'm sure for those who met Tohru...doesn't want her dead. And if you dare keep a secret from me that someone else finds out about the secret, you'll die with them as well. I am not joking or kidding....This is my final warning," said Akito.

"[I somehow knew he was going to say that...]" said Sesshomaru. He started to look worried now...all the girls who know the secret is danger every minute, on the hour. It doesn't matter...if someone else did find out about the secret; he will hide Kagome and the others to a safe place until Akito can calm down. Even if he, Sesshomaru, dies...he'll ask Miroku and Inuyasha to protect them no matter what Akito does to them. No one should die because of someone knowing a secret.

But the questions is: How will they tell the girls about this? Maybe...

"If anyone tells Kagome, Sango or Tohru about this meeting...you'll regret it..." said Akito.

"[This is not good...]" Sesshomaru stared at Hatori and Shigure...they both had worried looks on their faces too. But Naraku...he had a big smirk on his face that wouldn't go away for hours...

(Sesshomaru's house)

When Sesshomaru, Inuyasha and Miroku came home, they tried to find Kagome. She wasn't in her room or the bathroom. It took them a few minutes to find her. Sesshomaru found her sleeping on the couch. It seemed like she cleaned the whole house this time. He stared at her...thinking of what would happen if she did find out about the meeting. But then, he walked down the hall and saw Inuyasha and Miroku standing at the bottom of the staircase.

As he passes by them, he told them where Kagome is. They were relieved and so went to bed. Sesshomaru continued to walk down the halls, stopping at a closet. He opened it and took out a blanket and pillow and closed the closet up. He then walked back to the couch, lifting Kagome's head lightly up, sliding the pillow under head and laid it gently on the pillow. He then unfolded the blanket and put it on her, tucking her in. What would he do without? He's not just using her...she reminds him of his mother. That's all...

Sesshomaru sat on the floor, back leaned against the blanket. He should watch her tonight, just to make sure no one comes and tries to kill her. Because he's going to have to get through him and the others in this house before he can reach to Kagome. Sesshomaru crossed his arms over his chest, feeling his chest going against his arms as he breathes in and out. A lot of stress tonight...why does Akito have to think about killing the girls? It's okay if their memories are erased but kill them? That is not right at all...

As he thinks about all of this, his eyes slowly closed, falling asleep right there...at night next to Kagome... ( I know what you're thinking! You're thinking Inuyasha should be the one to do that...well, sorry to everybody but no...maybe next time...heehee...)

(Morning)

Kagome did the first thing she usually did when she woke up each morning. Yawned...and then stretched her arms up in the air. She then noticed that a blanket was over her. Who did this? But then she saw a white object sitting on the floor...she realized it was only Sesshomaru, probably watching over last night. She lifted her legs above Sesshomaru's head put them on the floor and stretched them out too.

She got up, fluffed her pillow and looked at Sesshomaru blankly. Since he let her lived here...she grabbed the blanket and put it over Sesshomaru. Hey, she should do that for him since he did it to her. She then walked quietly to the kitchen, putting away the dishes away quietly, the ones she washed last night before she fell asleep on the couch. She slowly put them away in the cabinets and the drawers. She lightly closed them up, making sure she's not making that much noise to disturb Sesshomaru or anyone else that is sleeping.

She then took the pans out to make breakfast for everybody, even though they're asleep but oh well! Need eggs, rice, milk, flour and-

"Morning, Kagome..."

Kagome gasped and almost dropped the pan. She caught it just in time, then seeing Inuyasha at the kitchen door. She stood up straight looking at him in the eyes. She needs to whisper since Sesshomaru is still asleep.

"Don't scare me like that!" Said Kagome, angrily.

"Sorry, I was just seeing if you were awake, that's all," said Inuyasha, calmly. Something wasn't right. Inuyasha is being nicer to her then before. Why is this happening? Is she still dreaming or asleep whatever!? Hey...maybe this could be real...

"Um....yeah." Kagome turned around to put the pan on the stove and turned it on. While she was doing that, Inuyasha took a few steps closer to her, standing right behind her.

"You need any help?"

"No, I'm fine right here! You can just get ready for school, at that time, wake up Miroku and Sesshomaru. Wait, I'll wake up Sesshomaru, you wake up Miroku. Once all of that is done, breakfast will be ready."

"What's going to be for breakfast?"

"Eggs and pancakes."

"I love pancakes..."

Kagome turned around and looked at his beautiful golden eyes. She loves seeing those eyes up close...so beautiful.

"I do too..."

"Well, that's one thing we have in common."

"Yeah..."

Inuyasha stared back at her brown eyes. He sees something in her eyes. Fear...she scared of him, but why? Is there a reason to be scared of him? Well, maybe after the way he has been treating her, yeah....she would be afraid of him. Inuyasha lift his hand and rubbed the back of his head, looking out the window which was ahead of him. Light bursting out of the window, showing his face a little clearer.

"Well, I'll be heading upstairs to take a shower," said Inuyasha softly.

"Okay..."

"Hey..."

"Hm?"

Inuyasha put his hand on her shoulder, giving it a little squeeze. "Be careful....that's all you should know about." And so turned around and headed out of the kitchen. He left a very confused Kagome, standing near the stove, staring at the spot he was standing there before. Her heart started to beat fast now...

"What did he mean by that?" Kagome whispered to herself.

(Breakfast)

They were all at the table, eating their pancakes. Miroku had two, Sesshomaru was still on his first one, Kagome hasn't started yet because she was doing something else, and Inuyasha had five pancakes. Inuyasha was about to go for another one, but Sesshomaru used his spoon to smack his hand.

"What the hell was that for!?" Shouted Inuyasha.

"Have you ever thought for leaving some for Kagome or me?" Questioned Sesshomaru.

"It's your damn fault that you're eating too slow! You should start to eat fast because you never know who's going to steal your food."

"I always know who is going to steal my food. You're the one who always did..."

"Shut up before I take the rest of your pancakes!!"

"I only have one...not more then one. Next time you see one pancake...you say pancake."

"Who said you were my grammar teacher anyway!?"

"No one said or claimed...I was only giving you a lesson."

"You call that a lesson!?"

"To me: A lesson is something you learn and have to remember for the rest of your life. You on the other hand, can't remember all the lessons, so I would say it's just a review."

"[Why can't they stop fighting before they destroy the table?]" Asked Miroku.

Kagome came in with another plate of pancakes. She saw and heard how Inuyasha and Sesshomaru were fighting. She got mad and slammed the table.

"Keep fighting and you won't get more!!" Said Kagome.

"Okay..." said Sesshomaru.

"Who said she can be in charge!?" Shouted Inuyasha.

"She was the one who made the pancakes, so she deserves on who gets to have more or not. I'm the one who owns this house!"

"So! That doesn't mean she gets to be in charge of our food!"

"Keep that up or I'll kick you out!"

"Here, Miroku, you can have the rest," said Kagome, ignoring the two brothers.

"Thanks!" Miroku took the rest of the pancakes, covering it with syrup. Sesshomaru and Inuyasha stared at both Kagome and Miroku. Inuyasha stared at Miroku angrily, watching him finishing the rest of the pancakes. Sesshomaru just ignored that.

"Sesshomaru, can you come into the kitchen?" Asked Kagome.

"Yeah, I'll be right there," answered Sesshomaru. He stood up and walked to the kitchen where Kagome was standing. She had a small plate in her hands. She started to whisper when Sesshomaru came up to her.

"You can have the last two pancakes. I think Inuyasha and Miroku had to much so they might have gas later," said Kagome with a smile.

Sesshomaru looked at the pancakes and then at Kagome. He managed to give her a little smile. "Thanks..." He took the plate and headed upstairs quietly so he want attract Miroku and Inuyasha's attention.

Kagome heard the steps disappeared as she headed upstairs to get ready for school as well. She took off the apron that she put on when she was making pancakes. She went to the shower real quick, starting to take off her clothes from yesterday. As she turned on the water, and got into the tub, she realized something. Everyone in this house has been acting really strange ever since last night...or this morning, whatever!

Something must've happened last night while they left the house or something. Were they threatened by someone? Inuyasha has been a little friendlier now, and Miroku has been a little more quite then usual. Sesshomaru has been a little more protective then usual. Everyone changed except for herself. What happened last night anyway? Sesshomaru didn't tell her much when they left. All he said it was some business they forgot to take care of earlier.

What did he meant by that?

(School)

Kagome met up with Sango and Tohru in the girls' room. They just finished using the toilet, now they're washing their hands.

"Is it just me or are the Sohmas acting a little weird?" Asked Kagome.

"I think they're acting a little weird. Ever since last night when Shigure, Yuki and Kyo came home, they haven't talked much to me and they haven't been in eye contact with me now," said Tohru quietly.

"I don't know what you're talking about, I haven't seen Miroku yet so I don't know what to say about him," said Sango.

"Inuyasha has been a little friendly to me and he's making eye contact with me now. It's really strange. Inuyasha has never done that with me before," said Kagome.

"Well, whatever happened last night must've made him realized that he should be at least a little friendly to you. Something must've changed his mind or something."

"But...now the guys aren't talking to me. Well, they hardly talk to me now. When we were walking to school, they didn't say anything to me. They only said 'Good morning!' before we left the house," said Tohru sadly.

"Do you think we should ask them what happened last night?" Asked Kagome.

Tohru became silent for a second. "No...I'm sure whatever happened is probably none of our business and doesn't involve us," answered Tohru.

"But...with all of these changes, it has to involve us. If it's not, then they wouldn't be doing this. It HAS to involve us."

"Could be...but they probably have a reason for us not to know. Think about it."

"Hey! Involve me in this conversation too!" Complained Sango.

"Sorry! If you see Miroku, just act yourself then..." said Kagome.

"You got it!"

But how can Kagome be herself. She doesn't really know who or what she is...