Part 15 School and a Movie
"Stop messing with the ribbon. Can't you hear," Kagome said
"But it hurts," Atria complained
Kagome sighed. They were walking to school. She wasn't sure how she was going to get through this. Kagome's friends walked up to her as they reached the school.
"Hey kagome. Feeling better," Yuka asked
"Yeah. How are you guys," Kagome asked
"We're fine. Who's this," Ayumi asked pointing to Atria who was busy messing with the ribbon.
"This is my cousin from America," Kagome said as she smacked atria's hand for the tenth time.
"Hello, I'm Eri, this is Ayumi, and this is Yuka," Eri said pointing to each of them in turn.
"I'm Atria," Atria said
("hey wait a minute why'd you bring them in"
*Wha-huh what are you doing get back in the story*
"Not till you tell my why those air heads are in the story"
*Atria you don't even know them. Now back in the story*
"Fine"
*heh heh ^-^; sorry bout that*)
"nice to meet you Atria," Ayumi said
"oh, Kagome here comes Hojo," Yuka said
"OH, okay, Um," kagome said confused at the sudden change of topic.
"What's going on," Atria asked kagome
"Nothing," kagome said
Atria glanced at the person they were talking about.
'What's so special about him,' She thought
"HI kagome how are you feeling," Hojo asked
"Much better thank you," kagome said
"Do you wanna go to a movie then," He asked
Before kagome had a chance to answer Atria interrupted.
"What's a movie," Atria asked
She received a surprised look for all the people around her but kagome
"She's been sheltered," kagome explained quickly
"Who are you," Hojo asked Kindly
"Her...cousin, from America," Atria said
"well would you like to come," Hojo asked
"Sure we'll both be there," kagome said trying to drag Atria into the school
"Friday at 8 then," Hojo called after her.
Kagome sighed.
'It's Tuesday. if we're here that long I suppose we could go,' she thought
Kagome's first class was history. It started fine, but Atria got into a fight with the teacher over a few demon's actions and stuff. Kagome really regretted bring her. The second class didn't go so well either considering Atria couldn't write. The second class was English and they were working on the board. Atria drew little picture. Very violent ones at that. The class, thankfully, didn't laugh but the teacher did send her into the hall..
By lunch time Atria was a bundle of confusion and Kagome was already dead tired. Atria sat down next to Kagome at lunch.
"SO what's next," atria asked
"Math," kagome sighed
"What do you do there," Atria asked
"Problems with numbers," Kagome said
"Why," Atria asked for what was probably the thousandth time that day
"I don't know, I really don't know," kagome said exasperated.
"Sorry," Atria said
She started to mess with the ribbon again and kagome smacked her hand yet again.
"Stop that," kagome said
Atria growled at her
"What was that," Ayumi asked as she sat down.
"Oh nothing," Kagome said
"Okaaay. Anyway. Do you know what movie Hojo's taking you to," Eri asked
"He didn't say," Kagome replied
"Movie?" Atria asked
"Yeah. Hojo is taking you guys to a movie Friday," Yuka said
"Um, don't mind her. She's a little out sorts," Kagome said
"Not surprising. First Hojo asks her to join you guys and then she's thrown into a new school," Ayumi said
"Oh yeah speaking of that. How long will you be staying here," Eri asked Atria
"Um," Atria said
"We're not sure," kagome answered for her
"Oh," Yuka said
They made it through the rest of the day with only a few more problems. Math happened to be one of those problems. She almost got sent to the office because she got in a fight with the teacher over why you needed to learn math. Kagome sighed and decided to ask her mom if Atria could stay home the rest of the week.
Friday they were walking home when Kagome noticed Atria was growling.
"What's wrong," kagome asked
"Nothing," atria said
"Yep exactly like Inuyasha. not willing to share any feelings," kagome said
"Feh," Atria said
They had somehow managed to make it the rest of the week. Mostly because Kagome threatened to tie her down and let Shippo play with her ears when they go back if she didn't behave. Kagome started laughing. Atria looked confused an irritated. when they reached the house Atria rushed to the well like she did everyday. She would quickly take of the uniform and ribbon and stare into the well. She always wore her clothes under the uniform. Kagome came out after she had changed for the movie. Atria was still staring into the well.
"Oh Kagome I'm not going to school ever again," Atria said quietly, "It reminds me too much of when I was..." she trailed off
"I understand," Kagome said, "Are you still coming tonight?"
"Do I have to wear the ribbon?" Atria asked
"No you can wear the hat," kagome laughed, "any change?"
Atria was sitting on the edge of the well. She looked back down.
"Not that I can see but you never know," Atria said
Atria picked up kagome and dropped her quickly into the well.
"Hey," kagome yelled
"Sorry, I had to check," Atria said
As Kagome climbed out Souta knocked on the door.
"Sis ya in there," he asked
"Yeah, what is it," Kagome asked
"Hojo's here," he said
"Okay," Kagome yelled
She looked at Atria. She handed her the hat that Inuyasha had worn the times he was here. Atria sniffed it and smiled.
"When was Inuyasha here?" she asked
"A while ago," Kagome said recognizing the homesickness in Atria's voice
"is the time the same here," Atria asked
"Why," kagome questioned
"I was wondering if the moon phases lined up," Atria asked
"I thought you only changed on the equinox," kagome said
"I do, but I can change whenever I want otherwise. I'm forced to on the equinox," atria explained
"So you're saying you could've changed and saved me trouble and you pain," Kagome asked disbelieving
Atria could hear a little anger working it's way into Kagome's voice.
"Wait a minute. My changes must be equal. If I change human on a full moon. On the new moon I become demon. So not knowing how long we were going to be here I didn't think you wanted to have to hide a full demon. But I was thinking maybe tonight I could," atria said
"Oh, okay I understand. Hey wait you can become full demon," Kagome said
"I'll explain it later," Atria said
"Okay so do you need to be alone or what," kagome asked
"No just be quiet for a minute. I need to concentrate," atria said
She sat up straight. Her eyes unfocused and started to glow slightly. Kagome noticed she was swiftly changing. Her claws were gone and her ears had turned to human ones. Atria took a deep breath.
"Whew," she said
"How come your eyes and hair don't change like Inuyasha'," Kagome asked
"I'm not sure. So what phase of the moon is it," Atria said
"Um, I believe it's a new moon," kagome said
"Okay so if I'm still here on a New moon there might be trouble," Atria said
There was a knock on the well buildings door.
"You guys ready," Hojo called
Kagome glanced at atria.
'She looks utterly normal. well except for the hair and clothes,' Kagome thought
"Coming," Kagome called
"Here we go," Atria muttered
Hojo was unsure of what movie to choose. It took half an hour for him to decide. he finally decided on a comedy/drama movie. Atria just stared wide-eyed at the theater. When they chose a seat kagome sat between Hojo and Atria.
"Just thought I'd warn you. Atria's not used to these. She might act a little strange. Just ignore it," Kagome said to Hojo
"Try not to do anything too drastic," kagome then whispered to Atria
Atria didn't answer she was staring intently at the screen. When the movie started Atria jumped at the sound thing. After that it went relatively well.
"Are you sure she's okay," Hojo asked Kagome halfway through the movie
"Why do you ask," Kagome said
"She hasn't reacted to anything," Hojo said
"Oh that's just her," kagome said
Hojo shrugged and turned back to the movie. Towards the end Atria got up and left. kagome told Hojo she'd meet him outside. He just nodded as she left.
"Atria?" Kagome called
"Hmm," Atria replied
"What's wrong," Kagome asked
Atria looked at her and smiled
"Time to go home!" she said as she grabbed Kagome's arm
"Woah. wait a minute. we have to wait for Hojo,' Kagome said
Kagome started to go back to the movie when she paused,
"How do you know we can go back," kagome asked
"It just hit me," Atria said
Hojo walked out of the theater.
"Everything okay," he asked
"Yeah. Atria was on her way back from the bathroom when her mother called. They're leaving tomorrow," kagome said
"Already," Hojo asked
"Yeah. my parent's trip was cut short," Atria said anxious to get to the well.
"was it that bad here," Hojo asked
"Hmm," Atria said as she looked up
"I asked was it that bad here," Hojo said
"No, it's just not home," atria said
Kagome and Hojo chatted all the way to Kagome's house. When they arrived atria immediately disappeared.
"She needs to pack," kagome said
"Well hope to see you tomorrow," Hojo said
"Bye," Kagome said
The next afternoon Atria was dragging kagome to the well.
"Come on let's go," Atria said
Atria grabbed kagome and jumped down. They landed and heard familiar yelling.
"Home," Atria said
*defiantly an interesting trip*
"Stop messing with the ribbon. Can't you hear," Kagome said
"But it hurts," Atria complained
Kagome sighed. They were walking to school. She wasn't sure how she was going to get through this. Kagome's friends walked up to her as they reached the school.
"Hey kagome. Feeling better," Yuka asked
"Yeah. How are you guys," Kagome asked
"We're fine. Who's this," Ayumi asked pointing to Atria who was busy messing with the ribbon.
"This is my cousin from America," Kagome said as she smacked atria's hand for the tenth time.
"Hello, I'm Eri, this is Ayumi, and this is Yuka," Eri said pointing to each of them in turn.
"I'm Atria," Atria said
("hey wait a minute why'd you bring them in"
*Wha-huh what are you doing get back in the story*
"Not till you tell my why those air heads are in the story"
*Atria you don't even know them. Now back in the story*
"Fine"
*heh heh ^-^; sorry bout that*)
"nice to meet you Atria," Ayumi said
"oh, Kagome here comes Hojo," Yuka said
"OH, okay, Um," kagome said confused at the sudden change of topic.
"What's going on," Atria asked kagome
"Nothing," kagome said
Atria glanced at the person they were talking about.
'What's so special about him,' She thought
"HI kagome how are you feeling," Hojo asked
"Much better thank you," kagome said
"Do you wanna go to a movie then," He asked
Before kagome had a chance to answer Atria interrupted.
"What's a movie," Atria asked
She received a surprised look for all the people around her but kagome
"She's been sheltered," kagome explained quickly
"Who are you," Hojo asked Kindly
"Her...cousin, from America," Atria said
"well would you like to come," Hojo asked
"Sure we'll both be there," kagome said trying to drag Atria into the school
"Friday at 8 then," Hojo called after her.
Kagome sighed.
'It's Tuesday. if we're here that long I suppose we could go,' she thought
Kagome's first class was history. It started fine, but Atria got into a fight with the teacher over a few demon's actions and stuff. Kagome really regretted bring her. The second class didn't go so well either considering Atria couldn't write. The second class was English and they were working on the board. Atria drew little picture. Very violent ones at that. The class, thankfully, didn't laugh but the teacher did send her into the hall..
By lunch time Atria was a bundle of confusion and Kagome was already dead tired. Atria sat down next to Kagome at lunch.
"SO what's next," atria asked
"Math," kagome sighed
"What do you do there," Atria asked
"Problems with numbers," Kagome said
"Why," Atria asked for what was probably the thousandth time that day
"I don't know, I really don't know," kagome said exasperated.
"Sorry," Atria said
She started to mess with the ribbon again and kagome smacked her hand yet again.
"Stop that," kagome said
Atria growled at her
"What was that," Ayumi asked as she sat down.
"Oh nothing," Kagome said
"Okaaay. Anyway. Do you know what movie Hojo's taking you to," Eri asked
"He didn't say," Kagome replied
"Movie?" Atria asked
"Yeah. Hojo is taking you guys to a movie Friday," Yuka said
"Um, don't mind her. She's a little out sorts," Kagome said
"Not surprising. First Hojo asks her to join you guys and then she's thrown into a new school," Ayumi said
"Oh yeah speaking of that. How long will you be staying here," Eri asked Atria
"Um," Atria said
"We're not sure," kagome answered for her
"Oh," Yuka said
They made it through the rest of the day with only a few more problems. Math happened to be one of those problems. She almost got sent to the office because she got in a fight with the teacher over why you needed to learn math. Kagome sighed and decided to ask her mom if Atria could stay home the rest of the week.
Friday they were walking home when Kagome noticed Atria was growling.
"What's wrong," kagome asked
"Nothing," atria said
"Yep exactly like Inuyasha. not willing to share any feelings," kagome said
"Feh," Atria said
They had somehow managed to make it the rest of the week. Mostly because Kagome threatened to tie her down and let Shippo play with her ears when they go back if she didn't behave. Kagome started laughing. Atria looked confused an irritated. when they reached the house Atria rushed to the well like she did everyday. She would quickly take of the uniform and ribbon and stare into the well. She always wore her clothes under the uniform. Kagome came out after she had changed for the movie. Atria was still staring into the well.
"Oh Kagome I'm not going to school ever again," Atria said quietly, "It reminds me too much of when I was..." she trailed off
"I understand," Kagome said, "Are you still coming tonight?"
"Do I have to wear the ribbon?" Atria asked
"No you can wear the hat," kagome laughed, "any change?"
Atria was sitting on the edge of the well. She looked back down.
"Not that I can see but you never know," Atria said
Atria picked up kagome and dropped her quickly into the well.
"Hey," kagome yelled
"Sorry, I had to check," Atria said
As Kagome climbed out Souta knocked on the door.
"Sis ya in there," he asked
"Yeah, what is it," Kagome asked
"Hojo's here," he said
"Okay," Kagome yelled
She looked at Atria. She handed her the hat that Inuyasha had worn the times he was here. Atria sniffed it and smiled.
"When was Inuyasha here?" she asked
"A while ago," Kagome said recognizing the homesickness in Atria's voice
"is the time the same here," Atria asked
"Why," kagome questioned
"I was wondering if the moon phases lined up," Atria asked
"I thought you only changed on the equinox," kagome said
"I do, but I can change whenever I want otherwise. I'm forced to on the equinox," atria explained
"So you're saying you could've changed and saved me trouble and you pain," Kagome asked disbelieving
Atria could hear a little anger working it's way into Kagome's voice.
"Wait a minute. My changes must be equal. If I change human on a full moon. On the new moon I become demon. So not knowing how long we were going to be here I didn't think you wanted to have to hide a full demon. But I was thinking maybe tonight I could," atria said
"Oh, okay I understand. Hey wait you can become full demon," Kagome said
"I'll explain it later," Atria said
"Okay so do you need to be alone or what," kagome asked
"No just be quiet for a minute. I need to concentrate," atria said
She sat up straight. Her eyes unfocused and started to glow slightly. Kagome noticed she was swiftly changing. Her claws were gone and her ears had turned to human ones. Atria took a deep breath.
"Whew," she said
"How come your eyes and hair don't change like Inuyasha'," Kagome asked
"I'm not sure. So what phase of the moon is it," Atria said
"Um, I believe it's a new moon," kagome said
"Okay so if I'm still here on a New moon there might be trouble," Atria said
There was a knock on the well buildings door.
"You guys ready," Hojo called
Kagome glanced at atria.
'She looks utterly normal. well except for the hair and clothes,' Kagome thought
"Coming," Kagome called
"Here we go," Atria muttered
Hojo was unsure of what movie to choose. It took half an hour for him to decide. he finally decided on a comedy/drama movie. Atria just stared wide-eyed at the theater. When they chose a seat kagome sat between Hojo and Atria.
"Just thought I'd warn you. Atria's not used to these. She might act a little strange. Just ignore it," Kagome said to Hojo
"Try not to do anything too drastic," kagome then whispered to Atria
Atria didn't answer she was staring intently at the screen. When the movie started Atria jumped at the sound thing. After that it went relatively well.
"Are you sure she's okay," Hojo asked Kagome halfway through the movie
"Why do you ask," Kagome said
"She hasn't reacted to anything," Hojo said
"Oh that's just her," kagome said
Hojo shrugged and turned back to the movie. Towards the end Atria got up and left. kagome told Hojo she'd meet him outside. He just nodded as she left.
"Atria?" Kagome called
"Hmm," Atria replied
"What's wrong," Kagome asked
Atria looked at her and smiled
"Time to go home!" she said as she grabbed Kagome's arm
"Woah. wait a minute. we have to wait for Hojo,' Kagome said
Kagome started to go back to the movie when she paused,
"How do you know we can go back," kagome asked
"It just hit me," Atria said
Hojo walked out of the theater.
"Everything okay," he asked
"Yeah. Atria was on her way back from the bathroom when her mother called. They're leaving tomorrow," kagome said
"Already," Hojo asked
"Yeah. my parent's trip was cut short," Atria said anxious to get to the well.
"was it that bad here," Hojo asked
"Hmm," Atria said as she looked up
"I asked was it that bad here," Hojo said
"No, it's just not home," atria said
Kagome and Hojo chatted all the way to Kagome's house. When they arrived atria immediately disappeared.
"She needs to pack," kagome said
"Well hope to see you tomorrow," Hojo said
"Bye," Kagome said
The next afternoon Atria was dragging kagome to the well.
"Come on let's go," Atria said
Atria grabbed kagome and jumped down. They landed and heard familiar yelling.
"Home," Atria said
*defiantly an interesting trip*