Sorry dears!!! My apologies for updating so late, you see, my school laptop was returned back to the school and my files are in my external hard disk, my parents won't buy me my own pc or laptop!! Waaa!!! I hope you forgive me!
And I went back to Philippines this summer and continued my game "Ragnarok". That's why I'm so late, I played everyday and alternate with my brother. We're both addicted to it. I'm really sorry for the late update.
Now I'm in Hong Kong but I still don't have my school laptop back, so I'm borrowing from my sister's.
Chapter 5 – incomplete transformation
"WHAT?!?!" Myouga and Ayashi whispered in shock, Sesshoumaru stared at them with a puzzled look on his face. She whispered that, too low for a normal human to hear... that means...
"You two are youkais aren't you?" Sesshoumaru growled out, Ayashi gulped.
"That is not important right now. Kagome is in great pain. We got to help her." Myouga interrupted, standing up and beckoning the other students to go back to their homeroom.
The Shikon shook madly, its wooden stand shattered into tiny splinters of wood. It floated eerily, scaring some student and causing them to run for their life. It floated towards Kagome with swirling purplish aura around it. Kagome began to rise like a ghost, Sesshoumaru and the others were staring at her in awe as she lifted a hand and the Shikon landed on her palms. It quickly disappeared in a flash and Kagome began to fall downward again.
Sesshoumaru's eyes widen and he dashed towards her with a speed that he didn't know he possessed, it was like an instinct, something clicked on the back of his mind... something...
"Kagome-chan!" Sango yelled worriedly, anxious about her friend's safety, Miroku tried to stop her from panicking but it doesn't seem to work. Inuyasha gave Sango a glare and stood up from kneeling beside Kagome's trembling form.
"Panicking only makes things worse, Sango." Inuyasha tried his best to stay calm.
"And look who's talking, you're trembling yourself." Kouga snickered.
"Cut the crap Kouga, help me with Kagome." Sesshoumaru bit out harshly, Kouga saw something red flickered on his gold orbs and gulped. He gently lifted her lower body as Sesshoumaru did the same with her upper part, cradling her head on his chest.
"Bring her to the clinic, quickly!" Myouga instructed, Ayashi dashed out and opened the door for them to pass while Kikyou, Inuyasha and Kouga blocked the other kids aside to let them pass.
"I... c-can't... b-breathe..." Kagome gasped, stirring a little bit and lifted up her hand to clutch her throbbing chest. Sesshoumaru stared at her worriedly, eyeing her pained face and sweating body. They arrived quickly without traffic thanks to those three, Myouga slammed the clinic door open and told Sesshoumaru to lie her down on the bed near them.
"I'll phone her parents." Ayashi quickly got a phone book on the nurse's desk while the school nurse tried to ease Kagome's growing fever down. The teacher quickly scanned for Kagome's name and phoned her parents.
"Higurashi residence, Shinju speaking, may I help you?" The other line greeted respectfully, rustling can be heard, and apparently she had been doing something on the other end.
"I'm Ayashi Wataru, I'm one of Kagome's teacher. Is this her mom speaking?" Ayashi's hand shook but she tried to be calm as possible.
"Yes this is she. Is there something wrong with my daughter?" the other end asked worriedly, the rustling suddenly stopped.
"Could you please come here as soon as possible? Something happened to your daughter and needs your assistance."
"Hai. I'll be there in ten seconds." [Click]
"She said she'd be here in ten seconds." Ayashi announced as she return to the group, Myouga looked up.
"Ten seconds?! But Kagome lives 12 blocks away from here! How is that possible?!" He told them unbelievably, 'That means-'
"Kagome!" A middle-aged woman busted in front of the clinic door, startling the other occupants of the room. Ayashi stood up in shock, 'That wasn't even ten!'
"Mrs. Higurashi?! How-"
"I'm sorry for being rude but I need to look at my daughter." Shinju interrupted apologetically, "May I ask what happened to her?" She asked worriedly at her panting daughter.
"Strange." The nurse murmured, eyeing at the thermometer in hand.
"Why?" Myouga asked worriedly.
"She's burning with fever in the inside but her skin temperature is normal." The nurse explained and handed Myouga the thermometer.
"I see. Could you please leave us alone for a while?" the old nurse nodded and silently left the room, seeing her close the door silently, Myouga glance at Shinju as she bent down. Placing two fingers on Kagome's forehead, Shinju examined her daughter.
"Something went through her. What is it?" Shinju stared at Myouga, waiting for explanations.
"The Shikon." He answered, Shinju's eyes widen.
"The Shikon?! But it was on a shrine!"
"This was a shrine back then; we preserved this library which was a sacred room long-ago." Myouga cleared his throat, "Now can you tell us what happened to Kagome?"
"Does anyone of you know her secret?" Shinju asked aloud, Sango raised her hand, followed by the others.
"She told us not to tell others." Kikyou lowered her hand, "Could you please tell us what will happen to Kagome?" she added worriedly, Inuyasha wrapped an arm around her shoulder to ease her fears. Miroku did the same with Sango but she glared at him.
"Don't touch me hentai." She threatened; Miroku's brows twitch a little.
"I'm hurt, my cupcake..."
"Shut up Miroku." Kouga interfered, nudging the pervert to back off; Miroku sighed in defeat and stood behind the crowd.
"Is Sesshoumaru here?" Shinju asked, remembering the name Kagome use to mention in her sleep.
"Yes, I'm him." Sesshoumaru stepped forward with a respectful bow; he silently wondered why he was called by her mother. 'What did I do?'
"How many times did she faint today?"
"Only once." He answered confusedly.
"I see." Was her only reply.
"Will she be okay?" Ayashi asked anxiously, stroking Kagome's raven bangs that covered her closed eyes.
"I suppose so." She whispered, "Can you please leave me and these students for a while?" Myouga and Ayashi nodded and quietly left the room without complaining.
"Is there something wrong Mrs. Higurashi?" Miroku asked.
"Her time is running out." Everyone gasped except her, "Originally ten times is the time she would show her true form. However, because of the Shikon no Tama on her body, the time decreased to one. I beg you to please refrain from saying her title and cover her ears as much as possible when you hear the word." She begged solemnly.
"Oh my god." Kikyou whispered in shock, "Why is this happening to her?"
"At first I thought the Shikon was somewhere near Kyoto, but I was wrong." Shinju laughed sadly at herself, "I beg you to promise me!" She kneeled in front of them, head bowed. Sango and Kikyou's eyes widened and gently pulled up the aged woman up.
"We promise Mrs. Higurashi." Miroku held his palm up as a sign of secrecy, the others followed and Shinju smiled thankfully.
"Owww..." Shinju wiped her tears away and smiled at her now awake daughter.
"How are you feeling Kagome?"
"I feel like shit." Kagome groaned, rubbing her head. The others laughed at her response.
"Do you remember anything Kagome?" Sesshoumaru asked, ruffling her hair lovingly. Inuyasha smirked at the scene they made.
"Remember what?" she asked confusedly, Sango stared at her in disbelief.
"You mean you don't remember what happened to you earlier?"
"Huh?" she scratched the back of her neck, "What happened?"
"Recall it Kagome. You need to." Shinju urged, Kagome's head suddenly throbbed and she instinctively wrapped her trembling hands around her head.
"Kagome?" Sango reached forward to touch her friend but was rejected by the barrier.
"A barrier?" Sesshoumaru touched it and was thrown backwards and hit the wall.
"Sesshoumaru!" they all gathered beside him and helped him.
"What is happening to her?" He growled out and turn to his burnt hand, Shinju place his hand in hers and healed it
"She's transforming little by little. That's a purification barrier." She explained and lowered his hand on his side.
"But why was he thrown back? Sango remained standing!" Miroku butted in.
"He's a youkai and Sango's not." She stood up and stared at her glowing daughter, Inuyasha and Kouga helped Sesshoumaru stand up.
Something flashed on the back of his head, 'What was that?' a wave of nostalgia went inside him but he just remained calm.
They noticed Kagome's barrier began to change colors and her form was also changing, it was like a caterpillar inside a cocoon, changing its form quietly.
Disturbing feeling before I entered the sacred room...
She wrinkled her nose at the scent of humans and something else.
Curling myself on Sesshoumaru's arms...
She could feel her ears lengthen and she could now hear shallow breaths inside the room.
The pain I felt...
Her cheekbone felt hot, so was her forehead.
Something was merging within me...
Her scalp itches.
Wooden splinters flying...
Her nails turn into claws.
I can't breathe...
Wings spurt behind her back.
I felt hot in the inside...
Something wiggled out of her, it felt nice, and fluffy too!
Did someone mention cupcake?
She could feel something surged inside her, powers...
Then I woke up.
Her amber eyes opened and her barrier disappeared quickly, her view instantly landed on her mother. In a blink, she was already sobbing in her mother's embrace.
"Okaasan!!!" She cried, hugging her mother's frame, "Okaasan I don't know what to do!" she crumpled on the floor, her tears flowing freely.
"Shhh Kagome it's going to be alright." Shinju gently pushed Kagome's head to lean on her shoulder, "I'll help you to survive this. These guys promised to help you so don't worry to much." She patted Kagome's back soothingly; she helped Kagome up and smiled at her daughter's friends.
Kagome raised her head slowly; her panic vanished replaced by a relief feeling when she saw the encouraging smiles they gave her.
"Thanks guys, I owe you guys one." She smiled slightly, wiping her face clean.
"You don't owe us Kagome. It's okay, we're your friends right?" Sango gave out a relieved sigh, "I'm just too happy to see you alright again Kagome!"
"This calls for a group hug!" Miroku announced, they cheered and hugged each other, several slaps and shrieks could be heard after a while.
"Miroku!" [Slap]
"Hentai!" [Slap]
"Pervert!" [Boink]
"When will you ever learn Miroku?" Inuyasha laughed, Kouga was now rolling on the floor. Miroku rubbed his soar face and settle himself comfortably on the floor surrounded by girls.
"At least I got a nice view here of white, red, and black pan-"
Kagome and Kikyou rolled up their sleeves and was about to beat the shit out of their perverted friend but Sango beat them to it.
"Pervert!" [Slap] Sango yelled, slapping him repeatedly. Miroku groaned each time her palm hit him harder and harder. He stood up abruptly and was about to run when Sango's palm came contact with his bottom. The room fell silent as Sango withdrew her hand embarrassingly, Miroku's lips twitched.
"Since when?" he asked.
"W-when what?" Sango stuttered.
"Since when did you dreamt of groping my ass?"[boink] [slap] [thud] [crash] [slap]
"He will never learn." The others shook their heads solemnly.
"What a pity." Kouga snickered, the clinic door burst open and Myouga entered quickly.
"What's going on in here? We could hear slaps and crashing out there!" Myouga's steps faltered when he saw the unconscious student.
"They were playing." Shinju smiled apologetically, Myouga gave a nod. He smiled when he saw Kagome, Inuyasha moved to drag the unconscious friend and gave the old teacher of a perfect view of Kagome's true form.
"Oh my god. You're-mmphrrmm!!" Kouga quickly covered his mouth before he could complete his sentence, Shinju sighed in relief and thanked Kouga deeply.
"Thank you Kouga." Kagome beamed.
"No problem Kag. So can you go out with me?" Kouga smirked, showing his perfect white teeth.
Kagome gave a nervous laugh, Sesshoumaru growled and pulled Kagome to his embrace.
"Don't every think about it." He growled possessively, Kagome patted his arm comfortingly. Kouga laughed aloud and sat on a nearby chair.
"I was only joking Sesshoumaru."
"You better be." He lowered his arms around her and stood silently beside her.
"Now can someone explain this to me?!" Myouga bit out.
"Sir Myouga, let's go out and talk this out." Shinju walked out the room followed by a confused youkai. The others laughed and hugged each other, Miroku just smiled and rubbed his bump.
"So what does you mother meant by Sesshoumaru being a youkai?" Kikyou asked confusedly, "How could she know?"
"Errr.. umm.. I don't know, but I read an ancient scroll in my grandpa's library that a miko's barrier can protect her from youkais and humans. However when a human touches the barrier, he or she will be rejected but a youkai could burn into ashes. So I think she's correct about Sesshoumaru." She smiled at them, Kouga's eyes twinkled.
"So am I a youkai?" he asked excitedly.
"I don't know... would you like to try if you would be burned or rejected?" Kagome joked.
"No thanks." Kouga joked back, "I'd rather stay alive."
"So are you feeling okay now?" Kikyou asked, Kagome nodded happily and sat down on the patient bed.
"You know guys, I can feel those tingly sensation on my back, as if something bad is gonna happen. Soon." She stared outside worriedly.
"Maybe it's one of your new abilities." Inuyasha quipped, "Cool!" he grinned.
"It doesn't sound so 'cool' if someone is hunting for your life." Myouga interrupt as he entered the room, Kagome's eyes widened.
"Someone is hunting me? But who?" She raised an eyebrow.
"They're after your Shikon and your powers, don't worry. We'll cancel our history discussion about you., that way you won't hear your title often."
"Arigato." Kagome bowed respectfully, "But what if they're curious about the sudden changes and I accidentally hear my title?"
"You won't, because you'll be excused for a week."
"What? But what about my studies? I might fail for the incoming exam!" she cried.
"We'll give you assignments to do at home." Ayashi told her gently, Kagome's shoulder visibly slouched.
"Oh." She whispered disappointedly, 'I shouldn't have asked.'
"Now it's already 4 in the afternoon, you guys can go home." Ayashi spoke, the students nodded and exited the clinic room. Shinju followed them but Ayashi placed a hand on her shoulder.
"Could we speak to you for a moment please?"
"Of course."
Outside, Kagome and Sesshoumaru walks side by side, the other 5 walks behind them, whispering and laughing.
"I'm a little nervous about all this things..." Kagome began slowly, a gust of wind blew in their direction and Kagome shivered, Sesshoumaru saw this and removed his jacket and wrapped it around her shoulders. Howling and cheering can be heard from their back but he did nothing to stop them.
"How sweet of the Lord." Someone spoke above them, Sesshoumaru unconsciously stood in front of Kagome in a protective stance and glared at the female intruder. The others ran to them and encircled Kagome like a protective barrier.
"Who are you?" Kouga snarled, his eyes widened when he pricked his tongue and tasted blood, 'What the heck?' he could feel his pointed teeth lengthen into fangs, 'Oh shit I'm a demon!'
"Hmm... how protective of the miko eh?" Kagome stiffened, the intruder knew all about her, now that's trouble.
"Why are you here wench?" Sesshoumaru ground out.
"I'm here to reveal her true form to the world." She laughed evilly and began waft herself with her fan.
"You will do no such thing." Sesshoumaru growled out, his eyes turning red with anger.
The wind sorcerer withdrew a little bit, 'A Lord is a dangerous person to provoke.' She reminded herself, but the temptation of enraging a Lord is getting to her mind.
"I will do whatever I want." She said finally, "She's the Legendary Goddess Mi-"she paused to look at the foggy look on Kagome's eyes, then to Sesshoumaru's now crimson eyes.
Kagome's knees buckled, feeling weak and sleepy, her insides called on to her but she refused to let it go out. Sango and Kikyou moved to help her with worry eyes.
"Se-shou..." she managed to whisper out, that simple word took the last straw.
"Bitch!" he snarled, in a blur he was already in her face and lashed out his claws, the intruder cried in surprise and pain.
The woman staggered back, hissing with pain. She glared at him and held her bleeding face.
"It's not yet over Lord Sesshoumaru, remember the name Kagura." She picked a feather from her hair and threw it in the air, escaping him with it.
Sesshoumaru's breathing was heavy, his rage still in tucked, however when Kagome moved to sit up his eyes immediately turn to their normal hue. He ran worriedly towards her.
"Kagome are you alright?" he asked anxiously, Kagome nodded and held her throbbing head.
"Who's gonna bring her home? She might get attacked again!" Kikyou cried worriedly, Sesshoumaru moved to pick her up in bridal style and nodded to the others.
"I'm going with her to be sure." The others nodded reluctantly and said there farewells. When they were out of sight, Kagome spoke.
"See what I meant? I'm scared of all this new things." She cuddled closer to his warmth, sighing with content.
"We are all scared of new things, Kagome. But don't worry, I'll protect you with my life, you remember that." He whispered back to her, glancing down on his arms, her breathing was normal and she had her eyes close, he then thought that she was asleep, but was surprised when she spoke quietly.
"Arigato Sesshou, arigato."
=TBC=
Yay another chapter done!! Sorry for the delay!!
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