Chapter 3
Mischievous Mishaps
Both girls laid on their beds, laying upon their backs. They stared in boredom at the ceiling and walls of the dim room. The room was slightly shaded, having the curtains almost completely closed.
Jynx stirred, getting up. "Going...walk...come?" She mumbled, hardly being understood.
Liyana nodded and got up too.
Days had passed since their abrupt fight. It was long forgotten. As well, they only had themselves for company. They were the only ones that tolerated each other's presence. Both had to be strong in the past and this strength helped them overcome each other's shortcomings. As strong as they were, they recovered quickly unlike other people, who would end up frightened, hurt and in tears after being in the presence of one of these girls but mostly with Jynx.
Liyana and Jynx made their way down the hotel stairs and went outside into the daylight. Jynx automatically placed a hand in front of her face.
"Shit..." Jynx blurted out. She squinted, trying to adjust to the large amount of sunshine. Meanwhile, Liyana was quite use to being in light. It took a couple of minutes for Jynx to get use to it.
Once they were both ready, they started heading down the sidewalk. Liyana and Jynx strode along, when they were finally approached by the two blondes, which were from their school and had talked to them earlier about the cannibal mikos. At first, the blondes glared at both of them. Jynx looked fiercely at the two preppy females, finally being the first to speak, "What the fuck do you two sluts want?"
"Look here, B....." A blonde began to speak but soon paused.
"What? A cat clawed your tongue out?" Jynx smirked.
The Blonde glanced over behind the two girls and eyed the sight that made her pause. "Oh hello, Miss Tarako." She said serene and innocently.
The teacher smiled and replied, "Good-day, girls." Miss Tarako headed the other direction.
The two blondes lost their innocent smiles and glared back at the two but mostly at Jynx. The other blonde spoke, "Liyana, we heard you have quite the smarts. We were wondering if you could help us with the field trip assignment. We heard you already finished it..."
Jynx rolled her eyes in disgust of the two idiotic blondes that stood before her. Liyana nodded, "Ok...ask away." Jynx and Liyana stood in silence awaiting for the blondes to ask their questions.
The first blonde spoke, "Ok... our first question, is who was the most feared in the feudal era?"
The second then spoke, "Who were the most respected citizens?"
"And how did King Shi-hun die?" The first blonde questioned once more.
Jynx rolled her eyes and released a short groan. "You two sluts sure don't know much about your own culture. The answer to your first question is obviously the Mikos. Hello! They were frickin' cannibals, as I had told you before." She smirked.
One blonde raced to write down the answers on a small notebook as the other listened carefully and nodded.
Liyana grinned and then stated, "For question two, that's easy. The Kitsune!"
Lastly, both Jynx and Liyana answered the final question. Jynx began, "King Shi-hun was announced dead and was said to be murdered because," Liyana continued on, "a demon had taken over his body, taking the king's life energy in the process. In the end, when the demon left his body, King Shi- hun perished."
There was a long pause, silence between the group of girls. Then the two blondes burst out laughing. "Ha! Ya, right... a demon. Thanks for the other answers but the third one is a little too far fetched."
Liyana jaw dropped opened. "But..."
Jynx smirked with an eyebrow raised and stuck out a finger, rising Liyana's jaw back up. Jynx spoke, "Well, take it or leave it."
The preppy blondes replied, "I think we'll just find the last answer by ourselves. Thanks losers." They slowly started to walk with their right hands raised and the visible sign of an 'L' made with their fingers. Just then a handsome man walked by, the blondes stopped and looked his way. They flashed their eyelashes, there was a twinkle in their eyes and they brushed back their hair.
Jynx devilishly smirked. An opportunity had risen. "Hey you!" The dark haired man turned around glancing at Jynx. "I would watch out if I were you, those two blondies over there are watching you. I think they're stalking you! You better run they're starting to drool over the sight of you. Dear god, I know what that is. It's rabies! Run man!" The man was struck with horror, it was visible in his eyes. He turned and ran for dear life.
Both blondes' jaws had dropped and their faces turned a bright cherry red. They ran away with a hint of tears in their eyes. One of the blondes spoke, "I've never been so embarrassed in my whole life!" Soon enough, the sight of the two blondes deteriorated and they were out of sight.
Liyana smirked and watched the blondes disappear and then released a light chuckle. As for Jynx, she simply raised an eyebrow. "How fuckin' stupid can they get? Honestly, the first two lies they believe and the last one, which was true, they believe was a lie. They have peas for brains. No, sorry... correction! One grain of sand is more like it." Jynx said with a twisted smile.
The two female pranksters continued on as they walked in silence, looking at their current surroundings. This silence was a comfortable one. They didn't need to speak or do anything. Their company was enough for them. It was better than nothing since no one else could tolerate them. Their peers only believed they were loners and stayed clear from them.
Many minutes and seconds had passed. Jynx and Liyana explored the town. The streets were busy, full of sound and mayhem of the crowds of people. The two dark haired girls eyed the store windows, listened to the citizens speak, heard the hassle and bustle of the town and smelled the air.
The day grew short as the sun finally began to set. The sky had a fiery red tint throughout. Day soon became evening, evening was then turned to night. The night's sky looked as if it was covered in a dark blanket with shattered sparkles among it, the stars. The streetlights flickered on. Moths fluttered near by quickly, memorised by the whitish glow of the lanterns.
Both girls soon approached a small shop that was still opened. Jynx came to a halt in front of the tiny store.
Liyana stopped beside Jynx. "What is it?"
"Oh, nothing... I'll be right back." Jynx mumbled. She stepped into the tiny shop.
Liyana waited outside. "What is she up to?"
But her question was soon answered when Jynx arrived back onto the sidewalk with two ice cream cones in her hands. The first thing that was said was blurted out by Liyana. "You didn't steal those did you?"
Jynx reacted with a stern facial expression, "No..." She was a bit aggravated having people assume things about her. Jynx explained, "I have cash you know." "Oh." Liyana replied.
Jynx handed her acquaintance a vanilla ice cream cone as she kept the chocolate one for herself. They both walked on as they licked, gulped and consumed their frozen treats. Every last crumb and drop was savoured. By the time they reached the hotel, it was midnight and extremely passed their curfew. Both of them knew this. But Jynx didn't have one speck of care or worry in her mind. Yet as for Liyana, she was hit with worry, not wanting to get in trouble during the field trip. Deep down Liyana was mostly worried about disappointing her grandmother back home.
They entered the hotel calmly, heading up the stairs. As they reached their floor, they headed down the hallway. A corner was up ahead, Jynx only twisted her head around the corner to see if anyone was in the next hallway. Just then Miss Takaro was heading down the very same hallway Jynx was looking down from. She quickly returned behind the corner.
Jynx whispered casually, "She's coming."
"Shit...Miss Takaro?" Liyana asked, worried.
Jynx simply replied with a nod.
"Shit...shit...shit..." Liyana mumbled under her breath.
Jynx turned to Liyana and whispered harshly, "Shut the hell up."
They both put their backs to the wall. Miss Takaro's steps could be heard coming closer and closer. The girls awaited for their fate, for Miss Takaro to simply pass them or be caught. Just then as Miss Tarako was about to turn the corner where Jynx and Liyana were hiding behind, a voice called out for Miss Takaro, "Miss, I must speak with you."
"I'm coming." Miss Takaro's voice answered. Miss Takaro then continued down the hallway and turned the opposite direction from the corner Jynx and Liyana was hiding behind.
The two dark haired girls sneaked passed the next few hallways, avoiding wandering eyes as they finally made their way to their safe hotel room. Jynx retrieved the hotel key in her pocket and quickly opened the door to their room. They both released a heavy sigh of relief as they entered. Liyana closed the door behind her, afterwards they both made their way to their own comfortable beds.
"That was close." Liyana was the first to speak.
"No big deal." Jynx said with her usual rough tone. She laid on her back as she placed her hands behind her head and glanced up at the ceiling.
"Jynx..." Liyana started.
"What." Jynx replied.
"Er... thanks...From the ice cream."
"Whatever."
"It was thoughtful."
"Wait a minute! Hold up! Don't think that I was trying to do some good deed or something thoughtful because I wasn't. I bought some smokes and damn it I was hungry! I only bought one for you because I hate hanging onto the damn change in my pocket. Why am I even talking to you? You aren't even worth the explanation. Just fuck off about it! 'Cause I still think you're a bitch!"
Liyana rose an eyebrow. She looked over at Jynx lying down on the bed next to hers and then laid back onto her own bed. She rolled her eyes. "Well, Goodnight..." Liyana said as the lights went out.
The last thing said before they both went off to sleep was the very words of Jynx Arden. "Oh... just go to hell!"
The next day, all the students had awakened bright and early for their next destination. All were packed and were all seated including Liyana. However, as for the class's extreme goth, she was still fully asleep in her bed. The bus honked for her. After twenty-seven minutes of waiting patiently, a sleepy and grumpy but yet ready pale girl had finally arrived onto the bus. She stumbled in and headed to her usual back seat. Once she was seated, they were on their way. The bus bumped and motioned side to side. Minutes passed. Liyana sat quietly, reading a piece of literature. A loud yawn could be heard in the travelling bus. It was owned by Jynx Arden. Jynx was well off in a deep sleep. Liyana and Jynx's little outing cost them a couple hours of sleep. But it seemed Jynx was hit with the lack of sleep far worst than Liyana. Meanwhile, many of the other students, all of them being girls, were: braiding each other's hair, listening to music, looking at magazines or talking about their latest boyfriends and crushes.
Time flew by as hours had passed. Suddenly, the bus came to a complete, abrupt stop. Jynx had been lying down and rolled off her seat. She awoke right away. As embarrassing as it may have seemed to most people, it did not emphasise Jynx greatly. Firstly, since she was in the back seat no one could see her and second of all, she only shrugged it off and sat back onto the seat. She didn't care at all, of the present occurrence. Up ahead, Miss Takaro had a cheery smile on her face. All the girls, in the bus went silent. "Ok, girls. We have reached the pit stop, please do what you must." Miss Takaro announced. All of the girls rose from their seats and headed out to get some fresh air, to stretch, get something to eat or use the washrooms.
"You coming?" Jynx asked.
Liyana replied, "No, I'm good."
Jynx shrugged, "Well, I'm going for a leak." She left the bus, going outside and as usual she had to adjust her eyes to the large amount of light from the sun.
Liyana was the only being left in the bus. "I miss grand-mama..." She whispered to herself. Several thoughts went through her mind. She pondered about her home, her clan. Liyana was homesick. She was quiet and tranquil. The fifteen-year-old girl leaned her head on the window as she looked out of it, peering what laid outside in the open.
Meanwhile, outside near the small washroom establishment, a line up was forming for the girls' bathroom. Jynx, being out of the bus last, got in line last. "Aw...crap. Seems no matter where you go, there always seem to be a line up." She groaned. Jynx crossed her arms, placing more weight on one foot. The line up did move but not enough. More than likely it would turn out to be a fifteen minute wait. The icy blue eyed goth sighed, impatiently. "Ah! This is going to take forever!" She then turned her head over to the next door, The Boys' bathroom. A smirk crossed her face. No line up there. No waiting. Go in and out in time. But most girls were patient and waited in line for their turn. But Jynx was not even close to a normal teenage girl. Nope, not even close. Jynx merely thought a bathroom was merely a bathroom, no matter where it was. And when you had to go, you had to go. Jynx smirked, walking away from her spot in line and headed to the well known boys' bathroom, where no girl had dared to go... until now that is. Her classmates, who stood in the long line for the girls' bathroom, watched as their goth peer headed for the boys' bathroom. Some girls were in disgust, some in astonishment and some were giggling, non- stop in pure entertainment of it all. Jynx finally entered where no girl had ever ventured to go before. As the door closed behind her, it was clear to all her classmates that Jynx was no scaredy-cat, she did as she pleased, a risk taker and a defier of the unwritten and written rules of society.
A minute passed and Jynx had exited the bathroom. She zipped up her zipper, out in the open. "Well, that's better!" She announced. "See ya later on the bus girls." She taunted as she got back onto the bus and took her seat. Eight minutes later, everyone was finally ready to get a move on and get on their way to their next and final destination of the day.
Two hours had passed all the girls were beginning to get bored, miserable and edgy being in the bus for so long. Their prayers were soon answered when they finally stopped and watched as their teacher rose from her seat at the front to make her usual carasmatic announcement. "I'm happy to announce that we have finally arrived to our final stop of the day. Please open your mind to this sacred place. A lot of history is here and you may learn a lot. I will ask you all to respect and listen intentively." Miss Takaro seemed to be looking mostly at Jynx during her entire speech. "This is the famous location of the sacred shrine that is associated with the well known shikon jewel. Absolutely fascinating. Now if you please, in single file, leave the bus and line up outside." Everyone did as they were told except for Jynx, who was silently sleeping.
Liyana stood and poked her acquaintance. "Jynx, wake-up! We're here." She said.
Jynx rolled over, "Fuck off!"
Two minutes later, Liyana exited the bus followed by a very grumpy Jynx. As Miss Takaro saw the two other girls arrive outside, the line-up of girls followed the teacher as they marched up the stairs. Jynx and Liyana trailed behind the group. The group of girls made it to the top of the stairs. Some girls needed a moment to catch their breath. Meanwhile, others started to chat. Miss Takaro called out, "Silence!" They all stopped talking. Just then, an old man greeted them.
"Hello, young ladies and welcome to the home of the sacred shrine. My name is Mr. Higurashi. Please take your time to look around. You may stay as long as you like." He smiled and then the girls went off in different directions to explore the area. Liyana went onward to search every inch of the property as Jynx just aimless followed, still in her zombie-like state of being half-awake and half-asleep.
In only a couple of minutes, Jynx headed her own way as Liyana searched, learning what she could for her clan. "This is where the shikon jewel had been and the priestess had taken watch over it. There is so much to learn. I must visit the shrine." She whispered to herself.
"C'mon Kagome! Let's get a move on! I don't want to be here when those students will be arriving to visit the shrine. It will be harder to get to the well." A young man's voice said aggravated.
"Don't worry about it. Grandpa has it covered and what's your rush? You're in human form, enjoy it." A girl's voice answered. "Go for a walk or something. It can't hurt. No one will notice anything. Trust me. I'll come and get you when I'm set. Lighten up and look around. It's not like you're in human form all the time, Inuyasha." The girl known as Kagome replied.
Inuyasha's long, black hair swayed back and forth as he made his way to Kagome's bedroom door to exit. "Fine..." He grumbled before he finally left her room.
Liyana entered into the shrine alone and went over to the well. She glanced down it. "Wow!" Her voice echoed, soon fading as it echoed deeper into the shadowy pit. "I wonder how deep it is?" She said aloud. "It is twenty feet below, exactly..." A voice answered.
Liyana was startled and nearly fell in the dark abyss of the well by the voice that had answered her question so quickly. She turned around and laid eyes upon the elderly man who had welcomed everyone earlier.
"It seems that you have been the only one truly intrigued in attempting to view the sacred shrine and birth place of the shikon jewel." Mr. Higurashi said softly but solidly.
"Ya, seems like it." She sighed.
"There is a lot of history that lingers here. No matter what, everyone and everything always has a story to tell." He said in a peaceful voice. Liyana studied the room as he spoke. "Well, I'll leave you to your exploring. Good afternoon." He bowed, bid farewell to the young woman and once more Liyana was alone.
The temple was black and dark. Its silence was peaceful but yet it also gave off a sense of dread and fear. The shadows lingered, fading from edges to the corners of the room. Liyana stood in silence for only a moment before she finally exited the small establishment and back into broad daylight. She took her time to view every ounce of detail she could. She walked, step by step, getting closer to a large tree that happened to intrigue her. "The God Tree..." She muttered under her breath. "I sense a strong presence here." The educated girl closed her eyes as her short strands of black hair blew freely in the warm wind. The gentle breeze brushed gently across her face. She listened to the soft, quiet whispers that flowed through the passing winds.
Jynx had no interest in learning about anything about the location's culture nor history. She never wanted to be here in the first place. So she scanned the area and found a spot to lay back. She sat down behind a large, old oak tree. Jynx sat back, having her back up against the trunk of the tree and placed both her hands behind her head. Once she was settled, Jynx reached into her right pocket of her jeans and retrieved her beloved cigarettes and silver lighter. The dark girl slowly placed a hand picked cigarette to her rogue lips. Jynx then flickered the switch on her lighter a few times until she got what she wanted, the flame. She gazed at it, studying the parts of the blazing light before her. She watched the white, blue, red, orange and yellow lights within the flame sway as the wind gently passed over it. Finally, Jynx carried the lighter to her cigarette and lit it. She watched it as the cigarette was set to a flame which slowly calmed down to a slow burning, diminishing the outer layer of paper covering the toxin. The inner core was soon greeted with the flaring ashes and the toxins departed. Jynx took a strong drag and fiercely blew the dark grey smoke into the cold fall air. She then laid back, getting comfortable and closed her eyes, completely shut. The tree leaves above her were all transformed. The red, orange, yellow as well as brown and golden leaves blew in the wind as some gently fell to the floor of the grassy ground. A red leaf fell on Jynx's head, but she merely brushed it off meanwhile, still having her eyes closed. She took another inhale of her content of toxin.
A black haired boy walked outside in the ice cold tinged air. "I can't believe her. She knows we had to go but no..." A voice grunted. The owner of the complaints was a young man named Inuyasha. He strode across the ground barefoot. As he viewed his surroundings carefully. Then he heard a small rustle in the bushes near by as well as high pitched giggles. Without caution a stampede of females crowded around him.
"Oh wow!"
"A boy!"
"I haven't seen one in such along time."
"He's so cute!"
"Can I have your number!?"
"I love your hair."
Inuyasha grumbled, feeling quite uncomfortable. The girls surrounded him, tugging at his clothes and black hair. "Kagome!" He shouted. Inuyasha was dragged down, lost in the sea of teenage girls who were set on boy crazy. The girlish screams echoed, ringing in his human ears. Inuyasha crawled on the ground, seeing an exit and opportunity to escape from the crowd. He escaped and disappeared from the love struck rogue girls. Inuyasha brushed himself off once he knew the girls were out of sight. He was breathing fiercely and his heart rate was fast-paced. "Geeze... Girls are animals!"
The human form, Inuyasha walked along but wasn't looking where he was going. He tripped over something, he didn't know what it was. He was flat on the ground. The dark young man released a groan of frustration. Inuyasha pulled himself together and stood up. He glanced over to the object he had tripped over. First, he saw a black leather boot and then found out the owner to that boot. He laid eyes upon a pale skinned girl with shoulder length black hair. She was dressed in all black and a deteriorating cigarette lingered in her mouth. It was no doubt Jynx Arden.
Jynx smirked devilishly, believing that one of the perky students from her all girls' school had tripped over her leg. As well, had stumbled to the ground, entirely embarrassed. She opened one eye hoping to see a whimpering girl in the dirt but to her great surprise she spotted Inuyasha. She opened her other eye with a raised eyebrow yet her evil smirk remained.
"Er... You're not going to jump on me or scream loudly because I'm a boy, are you?" Inuyasha gulped.
Jynx was puzzled but soon realised what he was talking about. She spoke in her usual rough tone, "Ha! Don't make me laugh! That was the closest I've been to laughing in years. Me? One of those brainless, shallow girls that's insane about boys, a complete boy crazy freak? Sorry to disappoint you love, but I'm not even close to their type. I shutter at the thought. But I get the feeling you have already met my classmates. They are a little edgy, you know? Not seeing a boy for about two years or more. But hell I would probably be the same as well if I haven't seen a piece of testosterone over a long period of time. But hell, I sneak out and get my fill when I need it."
Inuyasha felt a sense of relief fall over him. He felt better knowing this girl wouldn't tackle him. So not all girls are crazy. He thought to himself. He brushed himself off. Inuyasha returned to his poor mood and stood before Jynx.
Jynx simply sat there finally ending the life of her cigarette and flicked it away.
A long black haired girl walked behind Liyana. She stood at her side, looking up at The God Tree. "Hi there, beautiful isn't it?"
"Yes, it is." Liyana said almost in a whisper as she kept an eye on the tree.
"My name is Kagome. I live here. You must be one of the girl students from that private school visiting the shrine."
Liyana simply nodded, answering Kagome's question in silence. Her short strands of black hair floated in the wind, sliding across her face. Her eyes lingered and then glanced upon the kind girl beside her. Liyana hesitated but then firmly stated, "Liyana."
"Nice to meet you." Kagome replied, with a small, soft smile.
They both turned back to the tree admiring it from a far.
Inuyasha looked Jynx once over. Jynx glared back at him. "What are you looking at?"
"Nothing." Inuyasha said, plainly.
"Well, you got eyes, don't you? So you must have been looking at something. Here's a tip, take a picture. It'll last longer." She had her usual rough tone.
Inuyasha grunted, "Whatever..." From a distance, a small sound was heard. There were little giggles that echoed from an unknown location.
"What's that?" Inuyasha looked behind and saw nothing.
"Geeze, you are paranoid." Jynx stated bluntly.
"No! I distinctly heard something." Inuyasha said, firmly.
Then in a flash, five teenaged girls appeared, surrounding Inuyasha. They were gittish and giggled insanely. "Yay! We found him, again." They all cheered. The group of girls started tugging and pulling at Inuyasha's hair and clothes. One of them ripped off a piece of his shirt. The brunette raised the piece of cloth in the air and yelled, "I have a piece of his shirt!"
Inuyasha groaned and yelled as he was in the most divided attention of the five boy-crazy girls.
Jynx rose an eyebrow and smirked enjoying the present situation.
Inuyasha yelled out towards Jynx. "You're enjoying yourself, aren't you?"
"Very much so." Jynx smiled twistedly.
"Gah!" Inuyasha yelled, being pulled deeper in the group of girls. "Couldn't you at least try to help me, girl!?" He yelled at Jynx.
Jynx laid back against the tree and had a newly lit cigarette already in her mouth. "I could but I don't really feel like it... Plus, this girl has a name you know!"
Inuyasha groaned. "Ouch! Watch it." He yelled at the crazed girls. "Ok...ok...ok...so we weren't introduced properly...ouch... my name is...ouch!"
Jynx cocked an eyebrow. She softly laughed darkly. "You're name is ouch? Nice to meet you, Ouch." She joked.
"No! My name is Inuyasha."
"Well, never heard that name before..." She scratched her head. "The name's Jynx. Jynx Arden. Only going to tell you once so you better remember it."
"Nice to meet you. Now if you don't mind, get me out of this hell, please!" Inuyasha pleaded, growing tired of his feminine surroundings and high pitched yells.
"Well, since you asked so nicely..." She smirked. "Hey girls! Go for the shirt!" She told the group of girls. "Oh good idea..." One of the girls called out. They started pulling at Inuyasha's white shirt.
"What!?" Inuyasha was baffled.
Jynx sat there, not moving a muscle. "Three..." She spoke softly.
Inuyasha yelled furiously. "I thought you were going to fuckin' help me!"
"Two..." Jynx continued to count down.
Inuyasha had build up anger inside. He continued to yell and tried to push the girls off but nothing would do.
"One..." Jynx finished.
Finally, a red headed pulled off Inuyasha's shirt. "I got it!" She yelled meanwhile giggling with glee.
All the girls then looked at Inuyasha with interest. "Wow... nice abs!" One of them called out.
Jynx rose and stood, walking over to the group. She pushed the five girls aside roughly without any care. "Ok, back off you guy hungry girls! You got what you wanted and had your fun. So back off!" Jynx said clearly.
A red head spoke. "But..."
Jynx raised her fists. "Think about...You really want to try?"
The five girls looked at each other and frowned. They backed off and walked away.
Jynx lowered her hands and awaited for Inuyasha to stand up. He did so and she turned around to face him. "Have fun?" She asked with her evil smirk.
"No!" Inuyasha said hot headedly.
Jynx removed her leather jacket. "As much as I like to see men without their clothes on. Here..." She offered her jacket and he grabbed it. "Don't get use to it. Next time around I won't be too willing to help." She told him.
Inuyasha grunted. "Ya...so what. Anyway, thanks. I guess..."
Jynx shrugged. "But I do want my jacket back once you find another shirt."
"Yah, yah, yah..." Inuyasha replied.
The sun slowly started to set and cast a beautiful red and orange glow upon the sky. The bus honked in front of the shrine. It was time to go. The girls packed up and the teacher gathered everyone together.
Meanwhile, Kagome and Liyana were engaged in a small on going conversation. Once Kagome heard it was time for them to all go. She turned to Liyana and asked, "You are welcomed to stay the night here. My mother already arranged with your teacher so you could stay. That's if you want to. Of course?" She asked.
Liyana shrugged and replied, "Ahh... ok."
Kagome smiled and said, "Great! It'll be loads of fun."
As for Jynx and Inuyasha they walked along towards Kagome's house.
"Well, been fun. But I guess, I got to get going..." Jynx said dully.
Suddenly, a woman popped her head out from the front door of the house.
Jynx eyes went wide and she took a step back.
The woman started to speak, "Oh, hi there, dear." She said cheerfully. "I'm Kagome's mother. Well, I saw you early walking around with that girl, Liyana. Well, my dear, Kagome invited her to stay for dinner and to spend the night. You are welcome to stay too."
The bus honked again and Jynx looked at it. "Er... ok, I guess. Anything is better than going to that hell." She shrugged.
Kagome's mother smile widely. "Oh, this is great! Kagome will surely be pleased. You can meet them inside."
Jynx nodded and Kagome's mother returned back inside. Jynx waved to the bus to notify them that they could leave. The bus started to drive away. Jynx then raised her right hand and gave the bus the middle finger. Some of the girls in the bus had shocked facial expressions as they left. "Bye losers." Jynx said softly. Jynx turned and went inside followed by Inuyasha.
Liyana noticed them enter. She glanced Jynx's way and then looked behind her and saw a black haired young man. Liyana and Kagome we both sitting on the couch and waited for both of them to fully enter. Kagome was the first to speak. "Hi." She said to Jynx and then looked to Inuyasha and said, "Have a nice walk?" Kagome noticed Inuyasha's missing his white shirt. "What happen to you?" She blurted out.
Jynx answered for him, "He was getting acquainted with some of my classmates."
Inuyasha gave Jynx an evil glare. "It was more like being attacked by crazed girls! They were animals!"
Kagome laughed. "Well, take a seat."
Jynx walked over to a single chair and laid back. As for Inuyasha, he sat down on the couch beside Liyana, the only seat that was left in the room. Right away an awkward silence fell upon them. No one spoke or knew what to say. A couple of minutes passed with nothing said. Then finally an old man entered the room. It was Kagome's grandfather. "A strange dark presence lingers here... yes... truly...full of shadow and darkness is sensed here..." He muttered. Everyone looked his way with confusion yet Liyana listened attentively to the man, showing respect. Jynx raised an eyebrow at the fool.
Kagome then said, "Grandpa! No one wants to hear your crazy nonsense."
"You old coot..." Inuyasha had said softly but clearly.
Kagome stood up and pushed her grandfather out of the room. "Go see if mom needs help..." Kagome then returned to sit back down in her seat. She looked at all of her guests and then said, "Oh, how rude of me... I'm Kagome." She told Jynx and then pointed to Inuyasha, "And that is Inuyasha."
Liyana looked at Inuyasha with a slight interest but then looked to Jynx. Kagome was waiting for Jynx to state her name but Jynx didn't even move her jaw muscle. So Liyana was the next to speak. She looked to Inuyasha and said, I'm Liyana," then she explained to Kagome, "And her name is Jynx."
Jynx finally spoke. "So Kagome, is that your boyfriend?" She motioned to Inuyasha.
Kagome stuttered. "Ahh...He is just a friend." She stated. Her cheeks became a light shade of pink.
Liyana smirked and glanced over at Jynx. "Why you interested in him, Jynx?"
Jynx returned a dirty look and replied, "No, you idiot."
Before the conversation could continue Kagome's mother popped her head into the room and said cheerfully, "Dinner is ready kids!"
Everyone made their way to the dinner table and took their seats on the cushions on the floor. Once everyone found a seat, Kagome's mother served the rice and pork into the small bowls in front of them. After everyone was served, Kagome's mother said, "Go ahead, eat... don't be shy." Kagome, Liyana, Kagome's mother, grandfather and brother reached for their chop sticks and began to eat.
Jynx then looked down at her meal and blurted out, "Where the hell are the forks!?"
Kagome smirked and looked over at Jynx. "We don't have forks, only chop sticks. See you hold them like this." Kagome showed her how to hold chop sticks and how to eat with them. Inuyaha smirked and started to eat.
"Screw it." Jynx said. She picked the chop sticks up and tried to hold them and then reached for some food in her bowl but everytime she attempted to take a bite the piece of food it would fall right back into her bowl. "Fuck it!" She said frustrated. She held the bowl in her hands and then placed the bowl in front of her face and ate from the bowl with her face in it.
Inuyasha lightly laughed and said, "I like her style..."
Liyana simply rolled her eyes.
An hour passed and everyone's bellies were full. The food was great and no one could attempt to eat anymore. The dishes were cleaned and then Kagome stood from her seat and guided her friends to her room. Her cat, Buyo entered with them as well and took a seat on Kagome's bed. He purred as Kagome rubbed behind his ears. Kagome took a seat on her bed as well as Liyana. Liyana stated, "Nice room..."
"Thanks." Kagome said happily.
Inuyasha entered and took a seat on floor, as for Jynx, she took a seat in the corner of the room. She sat somewhat in the dark.
"So what is it like to be in a all girls private school?" Kagome asked with interest.
"Well, it's pure crap." Jynx said, "No guys and most of the girls there are brainless twits or sluts."
"It's alright." Liyana replied, "It's not so bad when all there is to do is take part in this field trip, for now that is.
The night sky was up and outside, the nightly cool air blew. The crickets chirped cheerfully in the green grass. The luminous moon was above in the midnight blue sky. It's radiant chilling light beamed down to the earth peacefully. The streetlights flickered and went out for a moment. A hooded figured walked the streets and approached Kagome's house. It jumped into the branches of the tree and glanced inside Kagome's room. Jynx narrowed her eyes and turned around to glance out the window. Two small violet glints shined then vanished. Inuyasha spoke, "What is it?"
Jynx turned around and said, "Oh, nothing. It's nothing..." She shook her head. Inuyasha stood up and walked over to the window and looked outside. The streetlights were back on. Whatever it was, it was gone. Inuyasha returned to his seat.
As a few moments passed, Kagome's mother and grandfather helped bring in cots for everyone to sleep on. Once everything was situated, everyone got into their cots and got comfortable except for Jynx. For the time being she stayed in her corner.
"So what shall we talk about?" Kagome asked.
"How about we just get some sleep?" Inuyasha suggested.
"Oh, your no fun." Kagome replied.
"How about we get some beer!" Jynx called out.
"Um... no." Liyana said, bluntly.
"Then, what do you suggest Miss Fancy pants..." Jynx asked Liyana.
Liyana rubbed her hands together and smirked. "I thought you would never ask... I say we play a bit of truth or dare."
"I'm game!" Jynx said.
"Ok." Kagome agreed.
Inuyasha said nothing but shrugged.
Liyana called out, "Ok, Jynx. Truth or Dare?"
Jynx smirked, "Let the fun begin! Truth..."
"How far have you gone with a guy?" Liyana asked.
"Ha! I wouldn't be able to tell you that. I'm always too drunk to tell." Jynx laughed darkly. "Ok, Inuyasha, Truth or Dare?"
Inuyasha groaned, "Truth."
Jynx then asked, "Who is your secret crush?"
Inuyasha was a little flustered. "Er... Ah..." A moment later, he answered. "No one."
Kagome frowned. Liyana glanced at Kagome during that split second and saw Kagome's facial expression. Kagome quickly painted on a soft smile on her face. Inuyasha then turned to Liyana. "Ok, you. Truth or Dare?"
Liyana smirked. "Dare!"
"I dare you to jump out of that window." Inuyasha had pointed to Kagome's window.
"What!? Are you crazy, Inuyasha?" Kagome said.
Inuyasha grinned. "That's that point. She won't do it."
"Want to bet?" Liyana said. She stood up and walked over to the window, opening it up. She put a foot on the window sill.
"She'll never do it. Bluff!" Inuyasha laid back, smirking.
Just then, Liyana jumped out of the window, forming a summersault in mid- air and then landing below on her two feet on the green grass.
"Show off." Jynx stated.
"Wow. She did it." Kagome said happily.
Inuyasha jaw dropped.
In less than a minute, Liyana returned back to Kagome's room. "Kagome, you know the usual question. Pick."
Kagome bit her lip. "Um, I'll take a risk and pick dare."
Liyana smiled and spoke, "I dare you to kiss Inuyasha. On the lips, mind you."
Kagome had a light pink colour return to her cheeks. She stood up and walked over to Inuyasha. She took a moment of hesitation and then lingered near his face. Then she finally closed her eyes and then gave him a quick kiss on his lips. She then released and went back to her seat, trying to hide the smile she felt so eager to release. It was hard for her to look at Inuyasha for a while. She spoke with a soft, quiet voice. "Truth or Dare? Liyana."
"Truth." Liyana answered.
"Alright," Kagome stated, "Where do you see yourself in ten years?"
"Um... I'd probably be married to Dagger. This guy I've been promised to ever since I was a small baby."
Everyone was shocked by her answer but did not raise any further questions about her answer. So they moved on.
Liyana sat up and then glanced over at Inuyasha and then at Jynx "Inuyasha... Truth or Dare?"
"I'll be a rebel and chose dare." He grinned.
"Oh goody. I dare you to remove dear Jynx's bra off and swing it around for all to see." Liyana had a big smile on her face.
Jynx laughed darkly. "Bring it on!"
Inuyasha gulped and looked over at Jynx.
Kagome was wided eyed.
Jynx grinned menacingly. "What you chicken? I don't bite... hard that is..." She laughed twistedly.
Inuyasha stood up from his cot and strode over to the blue eyed goth in the corner of the dark room. He knelt down in front of her, face to face.
"Oh, come on. You know you want to." Jynx raised her arms above her head with a smirk. "Go on. I don't care."
Inuyasha slowly put out his hands. He didn't want to be laughed at or be called chicken so he did the dare. He put his hands under Jynx's shirt and lingered around until he found the strap and pulled it off. Then he removed the shoulder straps and finally after three minutes he succeed. Inuyasha was beet red and had the black tiny bra in his hands.
"C'mon you have to swing it around." Liyana ordered.
Inuyasha raised it above his head and twirled it around a bit. Finally, he threw the bra back at Jynx, returning it. Inuyasha regain speech again and spoke. "I think it's time to go to bed. There's been enough fun for one night."
"I agree." Kagome said.
Liyana sighed. "Fine..."
"Party-poopers..." Jynx said aloud.
The fun and games were over. Everyone went into their cots and laid in them. Soon enough they all were asleep peacefully. An hour later, Inuyasha opened his eyes and whispered, "Psst... Psst...Kagome... are you awake?" Kagome turned in her bed and then slowly opened her eyes. "I am now. What is it?"
"I wasn't going to say it. But I'm really pissed off at you. I thought you said we were going to leave this afternoon and now we are stuck here until they leave tomorrow."
"Inuyasha, just relax. You had fun, didn't you?" Kagome asked, quietly and serene.
Inuyasha didn't answer. He had a stern expression.
"Well, I thought it would be fun to have some new friends for only a while. Anyway, I promise. We shall leave tomorrow straight away once Jynx and Liyana leave to regroup with their classmates."
"Fine..." Inuyasha agreed.
Kagome and Inuyasha then when back to sleep. Everyone rested and slumbered in a deep sleep.
The sun started to rise in the east. The birds began to sing. Liyana twisted onto her side, still sleeping. As for Jynx, the early morning light had awakened her. She stretched and stood from her bed. Then she bent down to retrieved her boots and put them on. She slowly and silently headed for the door when she heard a whisper call her.
"Jynx..." It was Liyana. She was fully awake and looking straight at her.
Jynx turned and answered, "What?"
"Where the hell do you think you are going?"
"Just going out. Why do I have to tell you?" Jynx stated and headed out the door.
Liyana got ready quickly and went after her.
Moments later, Liyana caught up and saw Jynx walk into the shrine. Liyana entered as well. Once she was inside she saw Jynx balancing on the sides of the well. Liyana called out. "Hey, watch it. This is a sacred place, you shouldn't be playing around in here."
"Ya...whatever." Jynx said, rolling her eyes.
Liyana walked up to the well. "Jynx, just get down..."
"Why should I listen to you?" Jynx said slyly.
Liyana looked angrily at Jynx. "C'mon the fun is over. We are going to have to leave soon anyway." Liyana walked forward and took a hold of Jynx's arm, pulling her. But Jynx jumped off the well and jumped back onto the floor. However, with that current motion, Liyana leaned in forward and slipped into the well. Fortunately, she had quickly reflexes and had held onto the edge of the well with both hands. Liyana was breathing a little heavier. She had an immense adrenaline rush. "That was close... you mind helping me up?"
Jynx strode over and reached out a hand. However, one of the bricks on the well was lose and couldn't hold Liyana's weight any longer. Liyana fell back, heading into the dark abyss of the well. But in only seconds, a hand grabbed one of Liyana's wrists. Liyana looked up and she sighed with a sense of relief. Jynx held onto her tightly. "Yet again... that was frickin' close..." Liyana grinned.
The shrine was covered in darkness and mere shadow. No source of light entered the room. Suddenly, a small crack of the floorboards could be heard. Jynx tried to turn her head to see the source of the noise but she could not. "Hello? Anyone there?" She asked firmly. No one returned the call. All became silent so she went back to helping Liyana get back up. But it was harder than it seemed. Just then she felt a hand on her back and it pushed her forward into the well. Everything happened so quickly and fast paced. In seconds, they were falling deeper into the well. But yet again their joy ride came to a quick haul. Jynx caught the edge of the well with her feet, the only thing keeping them from falling even deeper. Jynx groaned. "For Fuck's sake! What is going on?"
An echo of footsteps were heard heading out of the establishment and were no longer heard, simply disappearing from thin air.
Liyana looked up at Jynx. "You ok?"
"Ya, ya... I'm fine. Hey, while we're down here, let's order some take-out. It's just a lovely view." Jynx said dully and sarcastically.
Liyana rolled her eyes. "Can you just get us up? If you don't mind..."
"Um...no. I don't think so. I think I like it here." Jynx grinned twistedly. She glanced down at Liyana, who wasn't amused at all. "Ok, ok... hold on ... don't get your underwear in a tangle... Let me figure out how I'm going to do this, first. Hmm... I just need to... what the?" Jynx felt something on her leg. It was furry and soft, nuzzling near her leg. It was Buyo, Kagome's cat, he had entered the shrine only a few seconds ago. Buyo began to purr loudly. "Stupid cat..." Jynx said aggravatedly. Jynx shook her leg, kicking Buyo fast and hard. However, that was a really bad idea. Buyo became angry, hissing fiercely, jumping onto Jynx's leg and pierced her skin with his very sharp claws. Jynx kicked her legs back and forth, trying to get Buyo off of her but in the process, her firm grip was lost. Liyana and Jynx plumbed down into the dark well. They both screamed loudly as they fell together. The screams soon faded as a few seconds passed, they landed on the hard floor gently, which was surprising. They stood up and dusted themselves off. Jynx and Liyana heard birds singing and tree branches softly swaying in the gentle winds.
"What? I don't recall trees in the shrine." Liyana said aloud.
"This is fuckin' weird..." Jynx said bitterly.
They both started to climb up the well's wall with a vine along the side of it. The two girls reached the top and looked at their current surroundings.
Kagome was sleeping quietly as well as peacefully. She softly turned over on to her back. Her eyes made movement, slowly opening. Kagome glanced straight up noticing Inuyasha was watching her. "Ah!" She yelled, slightly jumping in her spot.
"Ah! Don't do that!" Inuyasha exclaimed. He breathed in and then grumbled, "Been waiting for you to wake up...They're gone..."
"What!?" Kagome sat up and scanned the room, noticing that Jynx and Liyana were truly not in the room any longer. "I guess, they had to leave early. That's too bad... I wanted to give them a proper good-bye."
Inuyasha sighed. "Ok, ok. Stop with the moping. Let's get a move on! You promised we would leave when they were gone. Well, here is our chance."
"Alright. Just let me get dressed and get my things. Then we will be on our way." Kagome informed.
Inuyasha nodded. He took a seat with his arms crossed. His hair was no longer black but had returned to a silvery-white. Inuyasha had turned back into a half-demon, only awhile ago.
Once Kagome was fully ready, she notified her family of her present absence and then headed for the shrine. Kagome and Inuyasha entered the shrine together and appeared in front of the well. Kagome jumped into the dark well, soon after followed by Inuyasha immediately.
As for Liyana and Jynx, they were astonished with their new scenery.
"Where the hell are we?" Liyana questioned.
Jynx scanned the atmosphere, glancing slightly to her right. She rose an eyebrow, blurting out, "What the fuck!?"
Both girls laid on their beds, laying upon their backs. They stared in boredom at the ceiling and walls of the dim room. The room was slightly shaded, having the curtains almost completely closed.
Jynx stirred, getting up. "Going...walk...come?" She mumbled, hardly being understood.
Liyana nodded and got up too.
Days had passed since their abrupt fight. It was long forgotten. As well, they only had themselves for company. They were the only ones that tolerated each other's presence. Both had to be strong in the past and this strength helped them overcome each other's shortcomings. As strong as they were, they recovered quickly unlike other people, who would end up frightened, hurt and in tears after being in the presence of one of these girls but mostly with Jynx.
Liyana and Jynx made their way down the hotel stairs and went outside into the daylight. Jynx automatically placed a hand in front of her face.
"Shit..." Jynx blurted out. She squinted, trying to adjust to the large amount of sunshine. Meanwhile, Liyana was quite use to being in light. It took a couple of minutes for Jynx to get use to it.
Once they were both ready, they started heading down the sidewalk. Liyana and Jynx strode along, when they were finally approached by the two blondes, which were from their school and had talked to them earlier about the cannibal mikos. At first, the blondes glared at both of them. Jynx looked fiercely at the two preppy females, finally being the first to speak, "What the fuck do you two sluts want?"
"Look here, B....." A blonde began to speak but soon paused.
"What? A cat clawed your tongue out?" Jynx smirked.
The Blonde glanced over behind the two girls and eyed the sight that made her pause. "Oh hello, Miss Tarako." She said serene and innocently.
The teacher smiled and replied, "Good-day, girls." Miss Tarako headed the other direction.
The two blondes lost their innocent smiles and glared back at the two but mostly at Jynx. The other blonde spoke, "Liyana, we heard you have quite the smarts. We were wondering if you could help us with the field trip assignment. We heard you already finished it..."
Jynx rolled her eyes in disgust of the two idiotic blondes that stood before her. Liyana nodded, "Ok...ask away." Jynx and Liyana stood in silence awaiting for the blondes to ask their questions.
The first blonde spoke, "Ok... our first question, is who was the most feared in the feudal era?"
The second then spoke, "Who were the most respected citizens?"
"And how did King Shi-hun die?" The first blonde questioned once more.
Jynx rolled her eyes and released a short groan. "You two sluts sure don't know much about your own culture. The answer to your first question is obviously the Mikos. Hello! They were frickin' cannibals, as I had told you before." She smirked.
One blonde raced to write down the answers on a small notebook as the other listened carefully and nodded.
Liyana grinned and then stated, "For question two, that's easy. The Kitsune!"
Lastly, both Jynx and Liyana answered the final question. Jynx began, "King Shi-hun was announced dead and was said to be murdered because," Liyana continued on, "a demon had taken over his body, taking the king's life energy in the process. In the end, when the demon left his body, King Shi- hun perished."
There was a long pause, silence between the group of girls. Then the two blondes burst out laughing. "Ha! Ya, right... a demon. Thanks for the other answers but the third one is a little too far fetched."
Liyana jaw dropped opened. "But..."
Jynx smirked with an eyebrow raised and stuck out a finger, rising Liyana's jaw back up. Jynx spoke, "Well, take it or leave it."
The preppy blondes replied, "I think we'll just find the last answer by ourselves. Thanks losers." They slowly started to walk with their right hands raised and the visible sign of an 'L' made with their fingers. Just then a handsome man walked by, the blondes stopped and looked his way. They flashed their eyelashes, there was a twinkle in their eyes and they brushed back their hair.
Jynx devilishly smirked. An opportunity had risen. "Hey you!" The dark haired man turned around glancing at Jynx. "I would watch out if I were you, those two blondies over there are watching you. I think they're stalking you! You better run they're starting to drool over the sight of you. Dear god, I know what that is. It's rabies! Run man!" The man was struck with horror, it was visible in his eyes. He turned and ran for dear life.
Both blondes' jaws had dropped and their faces turned a bright cherry red. They ran away with a hint of tears in their eyes. One of the blondes spoke, "I've never been so embarrassed in my whole life!" Soon enough, the sight of the two blondes deteriorated and they were out of sight.
Liyana smirked and watched the blondes disappear and then released a light chuckle. As for Jynx, she simply raised an eyebrow. "How fuckin' stupid can they get? Honestly, the first two lies they believe and the last one, which was true, they believe was a lie. They have peas for brains. No, sorry... correction! One grain of sand is more like it." Jynx said with a twisted smile.
The two female pranksters continued on as they walked in silence, looking at their current surroundings. This silence was a comfortable one. They didn't need to speak or do anything. Their company was enough for them. It was better than nothing since no one else could tolerate them. Their peers only believed they were loners and stayed clear from them.
Many minutes and seconds had passed. Jynx and Liyana explored the town. The streets were busy, full of sound and mayhem of the crowds of people. The two dark haired girls eyed the store windows, listened to the citizens speak, heard the hassle and bustle of the town and smelled the air.
The day grew short as the sun finally began to set. The sky had a fiery red tint throughout. Day soon became evening, evening was then turned to night. The night's sky looked as if it was covered in a dark blanket with shattered sparkles among it, the stars. The streetlights flickered on. Moths fluttered near by quickly, memorised by the whitish glow of the lanterns.
Both girls soon approached a small shop that was still opened. Jynx came to a halt in front of the tiny store.
Liyana stopped beside Jynx. "What is it?"
"Oh, nothing... I'll be right back." Jynx mumbled. She stepped into the tiny shop.
Liyana waited outside. "What is she up to?"
But her question was soon answered when Jynx arrived back onto the sidewalk with two ice cream cones in her hands. The first thing that was said was blurted out by Liyana. "You didn't steal those did you?"
Jynx reacted with a stern facial expression, "No..." She was a bit aggravated having people assume things about her. Jynx explained, "I have cash you know." "Oh." Liyana replied.
Jynx handed her acquaintance a vanilla ice cream cone as she kept the chocolate one for herself. They both walked on as they licked, gulped and consumed their frozen treats. Every last crumb and drop was savoured. By the time they reached the hotel, it was midnight and extremely passed their curfew. Both of them knew this. But Jynx didn't have one speck of care or worry in her mind. Yet as for Liyana, she was hit with worry, not wanting to get in trouble during the field trip. Deep down Liyana was mostly worried about disappointing her grandmother back home.
They entered the hotel calmly, heading up the stairs. As they reached their floor, they headed down the hallway. A corner was up ahead, Jynx only twisted her head around the corner to see if anyone was in the next hallway. Just then Miss Takaro was heading down the very same hallway Jynx was looking down from. She quickly returned behind the corner.
Jynx whispered casually, "She's coming."
"Shit...Miss Takaro?" Liyana asked, worried.
Jynx simply replied with a nod.
"Shit...shit...shit..." Liyana mumbled under her breath.
Jynx turned to Liyana and whispered harshly, "Shut the hell up."
They both put their backs to the wall. Miss Takaro's steps could be heard coming closer and closer. The girls awaited for their fate, for Miss Takaro to simply pass them or be caught. Just then as Miss Tarako was about to turn the corner where Jynx and Liyana were hiding behind, a voice called out for Miss Takaro, "Miss, I must speak with you."
"I'm coming." Miss Takaro's voice answered. Miss Takaro then continued down the hallway and turned the opposite direction from the corner Jynx and Liyana was hiding behind.
The two dark haired girls sneaked passed the next few hallways, avoiding wandering eyes as they finally made their way to their safe hotel room. Jynx retrieved the hotel key in her pocket and quickly opened the door to their room. They both released a heavy sigh of relief as they entered. Liyana closed the door behind her, afterwards they both made their way to their own comfortable beds.
"That was close." Liyana was the first to speak.
"No big deal." Jynx said with her usual rough tone. She laid on her back as she placed her hands behind her head and glanced up at the ceiling.
"Jynx..." Liyana started.
"What." Jynx replied.
"Er... thanks...From the ice cream."
"Whatever."
"It was thoughtful."
"Wait a minute! Hold up! Don't think that I was trying to do some good deed or something thoughtful because I wasn't. I bought some smokes and damn it I was hungry! I only bought one for you because I hate hanging onto the damn change in my pocket. Why am I even talking to you? You aren't even worth the explanation. Just fuck off about it! 'Cause I still think you're a bitch!"
Liyana rose an eyebrow. She looked over at Jynx lying down on the bed next to hers and then laid back onto her own bed. She rolled her eyes. "Well, Goodnight..." Liyana said as the lights went out.
The last thing said before they both went off to sleep was the very words of Jynx Arden. "Oh... just go to hell!"
The next day, all the students had awakened bright and early for their next destination. All were packed and were all seated including Liyana. However, as for the class's extreme goth, she was still fully asleep in her bed. The bus honked for her. After twenty-seven minutes of waiting patiently, a sleepy and grumpy but yet ready pale girl had finally arrived onto the bus. She stumbled in and headed to her usual back seat. Once she was seated, they were on their way. The bus bumped and motioned side to side. Minutes passed. Liyana sat quietly, reading a piece of literature. A loud yawn could be heard in the travelling bus. It was owned by Jynx Arden. Jynx was well off in a deep sleep. Liyana and Jynx's little outing cost them a couple hours of sleep. But it seemed Jynx was hit with the lack of sleep far worst than Liyana. Meanwhile, many of the other students, all of them being girls, were: braiding each other's hair, listening to music, looking at magazines or talking about their latest boyfriends and crushes.
Time flew by as hours had passed. Suddenly, the bus came to a complete, abrupt stop. Jynx had been lying down and rolled off her seat. She awoke right away. As embarrassing as it may have seemed to most people, it did not emphasise Jynx greatly. Firstly, since she was in the back seat no one could see her and second of all, she only shrugged it off and sat back onto the seat. She didn't care at all, of the present occurrence. Up ahead, Miss Takaro had a cheery smile on her face. All the girls, in the bus went silent. "Ok, girls. We have reached the pit stop, please do what you must." Miss Takaro announced. All of the girls rose from their seats and headed out to get some fresh air, to stretch, get something to eat or use the washrooms.
"You coming?" Jynx asked.
Liyana replied, "No, I'm good."
Jynx shrugged, "Well, I'm going for a leak." She left the bus, going outside and as usual she had to adjust her eyes to the large amount of light from the sun.
Liyana was the only being left in the bus. "I miss grand-mama..." She whispered to herself. Several thoughts went through her mind. She pondered about her home, her clan. Liyana was homesick. She was quiet and tranquil. The fifteen-year-old girl leaned her head on the window as she looked out of it, peering what laid outside in the open.
Meanwhile, outside near the small washroom establishment, a line up was forming for the girls' bathroom. Jynx, being out of the bus last, got in line last. "Aw...crap. Seems no matter where you go, there always seem to be a line up." She groaned. Jynx crossed her arms, placing more weight on one foot. The line up did move but not enough. More than likely it would turn out to be a fifteen minute wait. The icy blue eyed goth sighed, impatiently. "Ah! This is going to take forever!" She then turned her head over to the next door, The Boys' bathroom. A smirk crossed her face. No line up there. No waiting. Go in and out in time. But most girls were patient and waited in line for their turn. But Jynx was not even close to a normal teenage girl. Nope, not even close. Jynx merely thought a bathroom was merely a bathroom, no matter where it was. And when you had to go, you had to go. Jynx smirked, walking away from her spot in line and headed to the well known boys' bathroom, where no girl had dared to go... until now that is. Her classmates, who stood in the long line for the girls' bathroom, watched as their goth peer headed for the boys' bathroom. Some girls were in disgust, some in astonishment and some were giggling, non- stop in pure entertainment of it all. Jynx finally entered where no girl had ever ventured to go before. As the door closed behind her, it was clear to all her classmates that Jynx was no scaredy-cat, she did as she pleased, a risk taker and a defier of the unwritten and written rules of society.
A minute passed and Jynx had exited the bathroom. She zipped up her zipper, out in the open. "Well, that's better!" She announced. "See ya later on the bus girls." She taunted as she got back onto the bus and took her seat. Eight minutes later, everyone was finally ready to get a move on and get on their way to their next and final destination of the day.
Two hours had passed all the girls were beginning to get bored, miserable and edgy being in the bus for so long. Their prayers were soon answered when they finally stopped and watched as their teacher rose from her seat at the front to make her usual carasmatic announcement. "I'm happy to announce that we have finally arrived to our final stop of the day. Please open your mind to this sacred place. A lot of history is here and you may learn a lot. I will ask you all to respect and listen intentively." Miss Takaro seemed to be looking mostly at Jynx during her entire speech. "This is the famous location of the sacred shrine that is associated with the well known shikon jewel. Absolutely fascinating. Now if you please, in single file, leave the bus and line up outside." Everyone did as they were told except for Jynx, who was silently sleeping.
Liyana stood and poked her acquaintance. "Jynx, wake-up! We're here." She said.
Jynx rolled over, "Fuck off!"
Two minutes later, Liyana exited the bus followed by a very grumpy Jynx. As Miss Takaro saw the two other girls arrive outside, the line-up of girls followed the teacher as they marched up the stairs. Jynx and Liyana trailed behind the group. The group of girls made it to the top of the stairs. Some girls needed a moment to catch their breath. Meanwhile, others started to chat. Miss Takaro called out, "Silence!" They all stopped talking. Just then, an old man greeted them.
"Hello, young ladies and welcome to the home of the sacred shrine. My name is Mr. Higurashi. Please take your time to look around. You may stay as long as you like." He smiled and then the girls went off in different directions to explore the area. Liyana went onward to search every inch of the property as Jynx just aimless followed, still in her zombie-like state of being half-awake and half-asleep.
In only a couple of minutes, Jynx headed her own way as Liyana searched, learning what she could for her clan. "This is where the shikon jewel had been and the priestess had taken watch over it. There is so much to learn. I must visit the shrine." She whispered to herself.
"C'mon Kagome! Let's get a move on! I don't want to be here when those students will be arriving to visit the shrine. It will be harder to get to the well." A young man's voice said aggravated.
"Don't worry about it. Grandpa has it covered and what's your rush? You're in human form, enjoy it." A girl's voice answered. "Go for a walk or something. It can't hurt. No one will notice anything. Trust me. I'll come and get you when I'm set. Lighten up and look around. It's not like you're in human form all the time, Inuyasha." The girl known as Kagome replied.
Inuyasha's long, black hair swayed back and forth as he made his way to Kagome's bedroom door to exit. "Fine..." He grumbled before he finally left her room.
Liyana entered into the shrine alone and went over to the well. She glanced down it. "Wow!" Her voice echoed, soon fading as it echoed deeper into the shadowy pit. "I wonder how deep it is?" She said aloud. "It is twenty feet below, exactly..." A voice answered.
Liyana was startled and nearly fell in the dark abyss of the well by the voice that had answered her question so quickly. She turned around and laid eyes upon the elderly man who had welcomed everyone earlier.
"It seems that you have been the only one truly intrigued in attempting to view the sacred shrine and birth place of the shikon jewel." Mr. Higurashi said softly but solidly.
"Ya, seems like it." She sighed.
"There is a lot of history that lingers here. No matter what, everyone and everything always has a story to tell." He said in a peaceful voice. Liyana studied the room as he spoke. "Well, I'll leave you to your exploring. Good afternoon." He bowed, bid farewell to the young woman and once more Liyana was alone.
The temple was black and dark. Its silence was peaceful but yet it also gave off a sense of dread and fear. The shadows lingered, fading from edges to the corners of the room. Liyana stood in silence for only a moment before she finally exited the small establishment and back into broad daylight. She took her time to view every ounce of detail she could. She walked, step by step, getting closer to a large tree that happened to intrigue her. "The God Tree..." She muttered under her breath. "I sense a strong presence here." The educated girl closed her eyes as her short strands of black hair blew freely in the warm wind. The gentle breeze brushed gently across her face. She listened to the soft, quiet whispers that flowed through the passing winds.
Jynx had no interest in learning about anything about the location's culture nor history. She never wanted to be here in the first place. So she scanned the area and found a spot to lay back. She sat down behind a large, old oak tree. Jynx sat back, having her back up against the trunk of the tree and placed both her hands behind her head. Once she was settled, Jynx reached into her right pocket of her jeans and retrieved her beloved cigarettes and silver lighter. The dark girl slowly placed a hand picked cigarette to her rogue lips. Jynx then flickered the switch on her lighter a few times until she got what she wanted, the flame. She gazed at it, studying the parts of the blazing light before her. She watched the white, blue, red, orange and yellow lights within the flame sway as the wind gently passed over it. Finally, Jynx carried the lighter to her cigarette and lit it. She watched it as the cigarette was set to a flame which slowly calmed down to a slow burning, diminishing the outer layer of paper covering the toxin. The inner core was soon greeted with the flaring ashes and the toxins departed. Jynx took a strong drag and fiercely blew the dark grey smoke into the cold fall air. She then laid back, getting comfortable and closed her eyes, completely shut. The tree leaves above her were all transformed. The red, orange, yellow as well as brown and golden leaves blew in the wind as some gently fell to the floor of the grassy ground. A red leaf fell on Jynx's head, but she merely brushed it off meanwhile, still having her eyes closed. She took another inhale of her content of toxin.
A black haired boy walked outside in the ice cold tinged air. "I can't believe her. She knows we had to go but no..." A voice grunted. The owner of the complaints was a young man named Inuyasha. He strode across the ground barefoot. As he viewed his surroundings carefully. Then he heard a small rustle in the bushes near by as well as high pitched giggles. Without caution a stampede of females crowded around him.
"Oh wow!"
"A boy!"
"I haven't seen one in such along time."
"He's so cute!"
"Can I have your number!?"
"I love your hair."
Inuyasha grumbled, feeling quite uncomfortable. The girls surrounded him, tugging at his clothes and black hair. "Kagome!" He shouted. Inuyasha was dragged down, lost in the sea of teenage girls who were set on boy crazy. The girlish screams echoed, ringing in his human ears. Inuyasha crawled on the ground, seeing an exit and opportunity to escape from the crowd. He escaped and disappeared from the love struck rogue girls. Inuyasha brushed himself off once he knew the girls were out of sight. He was breathing fiercely and his heart rate was fast-paced. "Geeze... Girls are animals!"
The human form, Inuyasha walked along but wasn't looking where he was going. He tripped over something, he didn't know what it was. He was flat on the ground. The dark young man released a groan of frustration. Inuyasha pulled himself together and stood up. He glanced over to the object he had tripped over. First, he saw a black leather boot and then found out the owner to that boot. He laid eyes upon a pale skinned girl with shoulder length black hair. She was dressed in all black and a deteriorating cigarette lingered in her mouth. It was no doubt Jynx Arden.
Jynx smirked devilishly, believing that one of the perky students from her all girls' school had tripped over her leg. As well, had stumbled to the ground, entirely embarrassed. She opened one eye hoping to see a whimpering girl in the dirt but to her great surprise she spotted Inuyasha. She opened her other eye with a raised eyebrow yet her evil smirk remained.
"Er... You're not going to jump on me or scream loudly because I'm a boy, are you?" Inuyasha gulped.
Jynx was puzzled but soon realised what he was talking about. She spoke in her usual rough tone, "Ha! Don't make me laugh! That was the closest I've been to laughing in years. Me? One of those brainless, shallow girls that's insane about boys, a complete boy crazy freak? Sorry to disappoint you love, but I'm not even close to their type. I shutter at the thought. But I get the feeling you have already met my classmates. They are a little edgy, you know? Not seeing a boy for about two years or more. But hell I would probably be the same as well if I haven't seen a piece of testosterone over a long period of time. But hell, I sneak out and get my fill when I need it."
Inuyasha felt a sense of relief fall over him. He felt better knowing this girl wouldn't tackle him. So not all girls are crazy. He thought to himself. He brushed himself off. Inuyasha returned to his poor mood and stood before Jynx.
Jynx simply sat there finally ending the life of her cigarette and flicked it away.
A long black haired girl walked behind Liyana. She stood at her side, looking up at The God Tree. "Hi there, beautiful isn't it?"
"Yes, it is." Liyana said almost in a whisper as she kept an eye on the tree.
"My name is Kagome. I live here. You must be one of the girl students from that private school visiting the shrine."
Liyana simply nodded, answering Kagome's question in silence. Her short strands of black hair floated in the wind, sliding across her face. Her eyes lingered and then glanced upon the kind girl beside her. Liyana hesitated but then firmly stated, "Liyana."
"Nice to meet you." Kagome replied, with a small, soft smile.
They both turned back to the tree admiring it from a far.
Inuyasha looked Jynx once over. Jynx glared back at him. "What are you looking at?"
"Nothing." Inuyasha said, plainly.
"Well, you got eyes, don't you? So you must have been looking at something. Here's a tip, take a picture. It'll last longer." She had her usual rough tone.
Inuyasha grunted, "Whatever..." From a distance, a small sound was heard. There were little giggles that echoed from an unknown location.
"What's that?" Inuyasha looked behind and saw nothing.
"Geeze, you are paranoid." Jynx stated bluntly.
"No! I distinctly heard something." Inuyasha said, firmly.
Then in a flash, five teenaged girls appeared, surrounding Inuyasha. They were gittish and giggled insanely. "Yay! We found him, again." They all cheered. The group of girls started tugging and pulling at Inuyasha's hair and clothes. One of them ripped off a piece of his shirt. The brunette raised the piece of cloth in the air and yelled, "I have a piece of his shirt!"
Inuyasha groaned and yelled as he was in the most divided attention of the five boy-crazy girls.
Jynx rose an eyebrow and smirked enjoying the present situation.
Inuyasha yelled out towards Jynx. "You're enjoying yourself, aren't you?"
"Very much so." Jynx smiled twistedly.
"Gah!" Inuyasha yelled, being pulled deeper in the group of girls. "Couldn't you at least try to help me, girl!?" He yelled at Jynx.
Jynx laid back against the tree and had a newly lit cigarette already in her mouth. "I could but I don't really feel like it... Plus, this girl has a name you know!"
Inuyasha groaned. "Ouch! Watch it." He yelled at the crazed girls. "Ok...ok...ok...so we weren't introduced properly...ouch... my name is...ouch!"
Jynx cocked an eyebrow. She softly laughed darkly. "You're name is ouch? Nice to meet you, Ouch." She joked.
"No! My name is Inuyasha."
"Well, never heard that name before..." She scratched her head. "The name's Jynx. Jynx Arden. Only going to tell you once so you better remember it."
"Nice to meet you. Now if you don't mind, get me out of this hell, please!" Inuyasha pleaded, growing tired of his feminine surroundings and high pitched yells.
"Well, since you asked so nicely..." She smirked. "Hey girls! Go for the shirt!" She told the group of girls. "Oh good idea..." One of the girls called out. They started pulling at Inuyasha's white shirt.
"What!?" Inuyasha was baffled.
Jynx sat there, not moving a muscle. "Three..." She spoke softly.
Inuyasha yelled furiously. "I thought you were going to fuckin' help me!"
"Two..." Jynx continued to count down.
Inuyasha had build up anger inside. He continued to yell and tried to push the girls off but nothing would do.
"One..." Jynx finished.
Finally, a red headed pulled off Inuyasha's shirt. "I got it!" She yelled meanwhile giggling with glee.
All the girls then looked at Inuyasha with interest. "Wow... nice abs!" One of them called out.
Jynx rose and stood, walking over to the group. She pushed the five girls aside roughly without any care. "Ok, back off you guy hungry girls! You got what you wanted and had your fun. So back off!" Jynx said clearly.
A red head spoke. "But..."
Jynx raised her fists. "Think about...You really want to try?"
The five girls looked at each other and frowned. They backed off and walked away.
Jynx lowered her hands and awaited for Inuyasha to stand up. He did so and she turned around to face him. "Have fun?" She asked with her evil smirk.
"No!" Inuyasha said hot headedly.
Jynx removed her leather jacket. "As much as I like to see men without their clothes on. Here..." She offered her jacket and he grabbed it. "Don't get use to it. Next time around I won't be too willing to help." She told him.
Inuyasha grunted. "Ya...so what. Anyway, thanks. I guess..."
Jynx shrugged. "But I do want my jacket back once you find another shirt."
"Yah, yah, yah..." Inuyasha replied.
The sun slowly started to set and cast a beautiful red and orange glow upon the sky. The bus honked in front of the shrine. It was time to go. The girls packed up and the teacher gathered everyone together.
Meanwhile, Kagome and Liyana were engaged in a small on going conversation. Once Kagome heard it was time for them to all go. She turned to Liyana and asked, "You are welcomed to stay the night here. My mother already arranged with your teacher so you could stay. That's if you want to. Of course?" She asked.
Liyana shrugged and replied, "Ahh... ok."
Kagome smiled and said, "Great! It'll be loads of fun."
As for Jynx and Inuyasha they walked along towards Kagome's house.
"Well, been fun. But I guess, I got to get going..." Jynx said dully.
Suddenly, a woman popped her head out from the front door of the house.
Jynx eyes went wide and she took a step back.
The woman started to speak, "Oh, hi there, dear." She said cheerfully. "I'm Kagome's mother. Well, I saw you early walking around with that girl, Liyana. Well, my dear, Kagome invited her to stay for dinner and to spend the night. You are welcome to stay too."
The bus honked again and Jynx looked at it. "Er... ok, I guess. Anything is better than going to that hell." She shrugged.
Kagome's mother smile widely. "Oh, this is great! Kagome will surely be pleased. You can meet them inside."
Jynx nodded and Kagome's mother returned back inside. Jynx waved to the bus to notify them that they could leave. The bus started to drive away. Jynx then raised her right hand and gave the bus the middle finger. Some of the girls in the bus had shocked facial expressions as they left. "Bye losers." Jynx said softly. Jynx turned and went inside followed by Inuyasha.
Liyana noticed them enter. She glanced Jynx's way and then looked behind her and saw a black haired young man. Liyana and Kagome we both sitting on the couch and waited for both of them to fully enter. Kagome was the first to speak. "Hi." She said to Jynx and then looked to Inuyasha and said, "Have a nice walk?" Kagome noticed Inuyasha's missing his white shirt. "What happen to you?" She blurted out.
Jynx answered for him, "He was getting acquainted with some of my classmates."
Inuyasha gave Jynx an evil glare. "It was more like being attacked by crazed girls! They were animals!"
Kagome laughed. "Well, take a seat."
Jynx walked over to a single chair and laid back. As for Inuyasha, he sat down on the couch beside Liyana, the only seat that was left in the room. Right away an awkward silence fell upon them. No one spoke or knew what to say. A couple of minutes passed with nothing said. Then finally an old man entered the room. It was Kagome's grandfather. "A strange dark presence lingers here... yes... truly...full of shadow and darkness is sensed here..." He muttered. Everyone looked his way with confusion yet Liyana listened attentively to the man, showing respect. Jynx raised an eyebrow at the fool.
Kagome then said, "Grandpa! No one wants to hear your crazy nonsense."
"You old coot..." Inuyasha had said softly but clearly.
Kagome stood up and pushed her grandfather out of the room. "Go see if mom needs help..." Kagome then returned to sit back down in her seat. She looked at all of her guests and then said, "Oh, how rude of me... I'm Kagome." She told Jynx and then pointed to Inuyasha, "And that is Inuyasha."
Liyana looked at Inuyasha with a slight interest but then looked to Jynx. Kagome was waiting for Jynx to state her name but Jynx didn't even move her jaw muscle. So Liyana was the next to speak. She looked to Inuyasha and said, I'm Liyana," then she explained to Kagome, "And her name is Jynx."
Jynx finally spoke. "So Kagome, is that your boyfriend?" She motioned to Inuyasha.
Kagome stuttered. "Ahh...He is just a friend." She stated. Her cheeks became a light shade of pink.
Liyana smirked and glanced over at Jynx. "Why you interested in him, Jynx?"
Jynx returned a dirty look and replied, "No, you idiot."
Before the conversation could continue Kagome's mother popped her head into the room and said cheerfully, "Dinner is ready kids!"
Everyone made their way to the dinner table and took their seats on the cushions on the floor. Once everyone found a seat, Kagome's mother served the rice and pork into the small bowls in front of them. After everyone was served, Kagome's mother said, "Go ahead, eat... don't be shy." Kagome, Liyana, Kagome's mother, grandfather and brother reached for their chop sticks and began to eat.
Jynx then looked down at her meal and blurted out, "Where the hell are the forks!?"
Kagome smirked and looked over at Jynx. "We don't have forks, only chop sticks. See you hold them like this." Kagome showed her how to hold chop sticks and how to eat with them. Inuyaha smirked and started to eat.
"Screw it." Jynx said. She picked the chop sticks up and tried to hold them and then reached for some food in her bowl but everytime she attempted to take a bite the piece of food it would fall right back into her bowl. "Fuck it!" She said frustrated. She held the bowl in her hands and then placed the bowl in front of her face and ate from the bowl with her face in it.
Inuyasha lightly laughed and said, "I like her style..."
Liyana simply rolled her eyes.
An hour passed and everyone's bellies were full. The food was great and no one could attempt to eat anymore. The dishes were cleaned and then Kagome stood from her seat and guided her friends to her room. Her cat, Buyo entered with them as well and took a seat on Kagome's bed. He purred as Kagome rubbed behind his ears. Kagome took a seat on her bed as well as Liyana. Liyana stated, "Nice room..."
"Thanks." Kagome said happily.
Inuyasha entered and took a seat on floor, as for Jynx, she took a seat in the corner of the room. She sat somewhat in the dark.
"So what is it like to be in a all girls private school?" Kagome asked with interest.
"Well, it's pure crap." Jynx said, "No guys and most of the girls there are brainless twits or sluts."
"It's alright." Liyana replied, "It's not so bad when all there is to do is take part in this field trip, for now that is.
The night sky was up and outside, the nightly cool air blew. The crickets chirped cheerfully in the green grass. The luminous moon was above in the midnight blue sky. It's radiant chilling light beamed down to the earth peacefully. The streetlights flickered and went out for a moment. A hooded figured walked the streets and approached Kagome's house. It jumped into the branches of the tree and glanced inside Kagome's room. Jynx narrowed her eyes and turned around to glance out the window. Two small violet glints shined then vanished. Inuyasha spoke, "What is it?"
Jynx turned around and said, "Oh, nothing. It's nothing..." She shook her head. Inuyasha stood up and walked over to the window and looked outside. The streetlights were back on. Whatever it was, it was gone. Inuyasha returned to his seat.
As a few moments passed, Kagome's mother and grandfather helped bring in cots for everyone to sleep on. Once everything was situated, everyone got into their cots and got comfortable except for Jynx. For the time being she stayed in her corner.
"So what shall we talk about?" Kagome asked.
"How about we just get some sleep?" Inuyasha suggested.
"Oh, your no fun." Kagome replied.
"How about we get some beer!" Jynx called out.
"Um... no." Liyana said, bluntly.
"Then, what do you suggest Miss Fancy pants..." Jynx asked Liyana.
Liyana rubbed her hands together and smirked. "I thought you would never ask... I say we play a bit of truth or dare."
"I'm game!" Jynx said.
"Ok." Kagome agreed.
Inuyasha said nothing but shrugged.
Liyana called out, "Ok, Jynx. Truth or Dare?"
Jynx smirked, "Let the fun begin! Truth..."
"How far have you gone with a guy?" Liyana asked.
"Ha! I wouldn't be able to tell you that. I'm always too drunk to tell." Jynx laughed darkly. "Ok, Inuyasha, Truth or Dare?"
Inuyasha groaned, "Truth."
Jynx then asked, "Who is your secret crush?"
Inuyasha was a little flustered. "Er... Ah..." A moment later, he answered. "No one."
Kagome frowned. Liyana glanced at Kagome during that split second and saw Kagome's facial expression. Kagome quickly painted on a soft smile on her face. Inuyasha then turned to Liyana. "Ok, you. Truth or Dare?"
Liyana smirked. "Dare!"
"I dare you to jump out of that window." Inuyasha had pointed to Kagome's window.
"What!? Are you crazy, Inuyasha?" Kagome said.
Inuyasha grinned. "That's that point. She won't do it."
"Want to bet?" Liyana said. She stood up and walked over to the window, opening it up. She put a foot on the window sill.
"She'll never do it. Bluff!" Inuyasha laid back, smirking.
Just then, Liyana jumped out of the window, forming a summersault in mid- air and then landing below on her two feet on the green grass.
"Show off." Jynx stated.
"Wow. She did it." Kagome said happily.
Inuyasha jaw dropped.
In less than a minute, Liyana returned back to Kagome's room. "Kagome, you know the usual question. Pick."
Kagome bit her lip. "Um, I'll take a risk and pick dare."
Liyana smiled and spoke, "I dare you to kiss Inuyasha. On the lips, mind you."
Kagome had a light pink colour return to her cheeks. She stood up and walked over to Inuyasha. She took a moment of hesitation and then lingered near his face. Then she finally closed her eyes and then gave him a quick kiss on his lips. She then released and went back to her seat, trying to hide the smile she felt so eager to release. It was hard for her to look at Inuyasha for a while. She spoke with a soft, quiet voice. "Truth or Dare? Liyana."
"Truth." Liyana answered.
"Alright," Kagome stated, "Where do you see yourself in ten years?"
"Um... I'd probably be married to Dagger. This guy I've been promised to ever since I was a small baby."
Everyone was shocked by her answer but did not raise any further questions about her answer. So they moved on.
Liyana sat up and then glanced over at Inuyasha and then at Jynx "Inuyasha... Truth or Dare?"
"I'll be a rebel and chose dare." He grinned.
"Oh goody. I dare you to remove dear Jynx's bra off and swing it around for all to see." Liyana had a big smile on her face.
Jynx laughed darkly. "Bring it on!"
Inuyasha gulped and looked over at Jynx.
Kagome was wided eyed.
Jynx grinned menacingly. "What you chicken? I don't bite... hard that is..." She laughed twistedly.
Inuyasha stood up from his cot and strode over to the blue eyed goth in the corner of the dark room. He knelt down in front of her, face to face.
"Oh, come on. You know you want to." Jynx raised her arms above her head with a smirk. "Go on. I don't care."
Inuyasha slowly put out his hands. He didn't want to be laughed at or be called chicken so he did the dare. He put his hands under Jynx's shirt and lingered around until he found the strap and pulled it off. Then he removed the shoulder straps and finally after three minutes he succeed. Inuyasha was beet red and had the black tiny bra in his hands.
"C'mon you have to swing it around." Liyana ordered.
Inuyasha raised it above his head and twirled it around a bit. Finally, he threw the bra back at Jynx, returning it. Inuyasha regain speech again and spoke. "I think it's time to go to bed. There's been enough fun for one night."
"I agree." Kagome said.
Liyana sighed. "Fine..."
"Party-poopers..." Jynx said aloud.
The fun and games were over. Everyone went into their cots and laid in them. Soon enough they all were asleep peacefully. An hour later, Inuyasha opened his eyes and whispered, "Psst... Psst...Kagome... are you awake?" Kagome turned in her bed and then slowly opened her eyes. "I am now. What is it?"
"I wasn't going to say it. But I'm really pissed off at you. I thought you said we were going to leave this afternoon and now we are stuck here until they leave tomorrow."
"Inuyasha, just relax. You had fun, didn't you?" Kagome asked, quietly and serene.
Inuyasha didn't answer. He had a stern expression.
"Well, I thought it would be fun to have some new friends for only a while. Anyway, I promise. We shall leave tomorrow straight away once Jynx and Liyana leave to regroup with their classmates."
"Fine..." Inuyasha agreed.
Kagome and Inuyasha then when back to sleep. Everyone rested and slumbered in a deep sleep.
The sun started to rise in the east. The birds began to sing. Liyana twisted onto her side, still sleeping. As for Jynx, the early morning light had awakened her. She stretched and stood from her bed. Then she bent down to retrieved her boots and put them on. She slowly and silently headed for the door when she heard a whisper call her.
"Jynx..." It was Liyana. She was fully awake and looking straight at her.
Jynx turned and answered, "What?"
"Where the hell do you think you are going?"
"Just going out. Why do I have to tell you?" Jynx stated and headed out the door.
Liyana got ready quickly and went after her.
Moments later, Liyana caught up and saw Jynx walk into the shrine. Liyana entered as well. Once she was inside she saw Jynx balancing on the sides of the well. Liyana called out. "Hey, watch it. This is a sacred place, you shouldn't be playing around in here."
"Ya...whatever." Jynx said, rolling her eyes.
Liyana walked up to the well. "Jynx, just get down..."
"Why should I listen to you?" Jynx said slyly.
Liyana looked angrily at Jynx. "C'mon the fun is over. We are going to have to leave soon anyway." Liyana walked forward and took a hold of Jynx's arm, pulling her. But Jynx jumped off the well and jumped back onto the floor. However, with that current motion, Liyana leaned in forward and slipped into the well. Fortunately, she had quickly reflexes and had held onto the edge of the well with both hands. Liyana was breathing a little heavier. She had an immense adrenaline rush. "That was close... you mind helping me up?"
Jynx strode over and reached out a hand. However, one of the bricks on the well was lose and couldn't hold Liyana's weight any longer. Liyana fell back, heading into the dark abyss of the well. But in only seconds, a hand grabbed one of Liyana's wrists. Liyana looked up and she sighed with a sense of relief. Jynx held onto her tightly. "Yet again... that was frickin' close..." Liyana grinned.
The shrine was covered in darkness and mere shadow. No source of light entered the room. Suddenly, a small crack of the floorboards could be heard. Jynx tried to turn her head to see the source of the noise but she could not. "Hello? Anyone there?" She asked firmly. No one returned the call. All became silent so she went back to helping Liyana get back up. But it was harder than it seemed. Just then she felt a hand on her back and it pushed her forward into the well. Everything happened so quickly and fast paced. In seconds, they were falling deeper into the well. But yet again their joy ride came to a quick haul. Jynx caught the edge of the well with her feet, the only thing keeping them from falling even deeper. Jynx groaned. "For Fuck's sake! What is going on?"
An echo of footsteps were heard heading out of the establishment and were no longer heard, simply disappearing from thin air.
Liyana looked up at Jynx. "You ok?"
"Ya, ya... I'm fine. Hey, while we're down here, let's order some take-out. It's just a lovely view." Jynx said dully and sarcastically.
Liyana rolled her eyes. "Can you just get us up? If you don't mind..."
"Um...no. I don't think so. I think I like it here." Jynx grinned twistedly. She glanced down at Liyana, who wasn't amused at all. "Ok, ok... hold on ... don't get your underwear in a tangle... Let me figure out how I'm going to do this, first. Hmm... I just need to... what the?" Jynx felt something on her leg. It was furry and soft, nuzzling near her leg. It was Buyo, Kagome's cat, he had entered the shrine only a few seconds ago. Buyo began to purr loudly. "Stupid cat..." Jynx said aggravatedly. Jynx shook her leg, kicking Buyo fast and hard. However, that was a really bad idea. Buyo became angry, hissing fiercely, jumping onto Jynx's leg and pierced her skin with his very sharp claws. Jynx kicked her legs back and forth, trying to get Buyo off of her but in the process, her firm grip was lost. Liyana and Jynx plumbed down into the dark well. They both screamed loudly as they fell together. The screams soon faded as a few seconds passed, they landed on the hard floor gently, which was surprising. They stood up and dusted themselves off. Jynx and Liyana heard birds singing and tree branches softly swaying in the gentle winds.
"What? I don't recall trees in the shrine." Liyana said aloud.
"This is fuckin' weird..." Jynx said bitterly.
They both started to climb up the well's wall with a vine along the side of it. The two girls reached the top and looked at their current surroundings.
Kagome was sleeping quietly as well as peacefully. She softly turned over on to her back. Her eyes made movement, slowly opening. Kagome glanced straight up noticing Inuyasha was watching her. "Ah!" She yelled, slightly jumping in her spot.
"Ah! Don't do that!" Inuyasha exclaimed. He breathed in and then grumbled, "Been waiting for you to wake up...They're gone..."
"What!?" Kagome sat up and scanned the room, noticing that Jynx and Liyana were truly not in the room any longer. "I guess, they had to leave early. That's too bad... I wanted to give them a proper good-bye."
Inuyasha sighed. "Ok, ok. Stop with the moping. Let's get a move on! You promised we would leave when they were gone. Well, here is our chance."
"Alright. Just let me get dressed and get my things. Then we will be on our way." Kagome informed.
Inuyasha nodded. He took a seat with his arms crossed. His hair was no longer black but had returned to a silvery-white. Inuyasha had turned back into a half-demon, only awhile ago.
Once Kagome was fully ready, she notified her family of her present absence and then headed for the shrine. Kagome and Inuyasha entered the shrine together and appeared in front of the well. Kagome jumped into the dark well, soon after followed by Inuyasha immediately.
As for Liyana and Jynx, they were astonished with their new scenery.
"Where the hell are we?" Liyana questioned.
Jynx scanned the atmosphere, glancing slightly to her right. She rose an eyebrow, blurting out, "What the fuck!?"