Key:

"Blah" Talk

:"Blah": Talk in Japanese around non Japanese speakers or from the POV of a non Japanese person.

/Blah/ Youko

'Blah' Kurama or other's thoughts

;Blah; Hiei

Chapter 5

Two out of the four teens actually understood English. They both turned their gazes to the man. Two pairs of eyes waited indifferently, one red, the other green. The man gulped; something about those two were different. He shrugged it off as their mutant powers. He coughed again, speaking in Japanese this time for the two girls in the corner didn't seem to understand English, :"My name is Logan and this is Ororo, We are here on behalf of the Xavier Institute….":

The small boy with spiky black hair narrowed his eyes, :"Cut to the chase, Old Man. We don't need to hear the formalities.":

Logan felt a growl rise in his throat and he flexed his hands, annoyed with the attitude of this kid. Suddenly a hand on his shoulder calmed him. He glanced back at the white haired woman, "Ororo...thanks."

She smiled grimly and nods, "Just stay calm."

Logan grunts, "Sure…"

He coughs and turns back to the 4 children, his gaze traveling from the two boys to the two girls, :"As I was saying, the Institute is a place for children with special powers to train them as well as meet others who hold these same powers without the fear of being discovered by normal people.":

The red-haired boy seems to be listening intently, though from the look in his eyes his thoughts were elsewhere. Logan noticed this and clears his throat, :"Ahem…Any questions?":

One of the girls raised her hand. Logan nods, :"Yes…Miss…?":

:"Higurashi…": The girl answered, :"Higurashi, Kagome.":

Kagome glanced at Sango; her friend was in shock from what this man was saying. Sango's eyes were wide and her mouth was open. Kagome grimaced as she could guess the thoughts running through her head, 'What is this guy talking about!? Is he implying that I am a demon?'

Oh yes, Kagome knew those thoughts quite well, because she was thinking more or less the same thing. She raised her hand after this Logan had asked for questions. He nods in what Kagome could only guess was recognition, "Yes…Miss…?"

"Higurashi." Kagome introduced herself, "Higurashi, Kagome."

She waited until he motioned for her to continue, "Now Kagome, what is your question?"

Kagome thought hard as she tried to word her question, "Well…I was wondering how you found out about these so-called 'powers' of ours. I would also like to know how you found my friend. No one knew she was at my house, she's not from around here."

The man thought for a moment, "Well, your questions both have the same answer. You see, we use a machine to discover and pinpoint 'mutant' power. We just picked up the power of your friend and traced it to your house."

Kagome frowned, wondering what he meant by the term 'mutant'. To her he sounded like he was talking about demonic powers. She ponders for a moment before asking, "Mutant? Don't you mean demonic?"

Logan's eyes narrow at the word demonic, "No. Mutants are no more demonic then a regular person…the 'powers' come from an abnormality in a person's DNA…Now…I think that is enough questions…Do you wish to come?"

"Mutant? Don't you mean demonic?"

Kurama's eyes widen slightly at the girl's final question. It was too close to the truth for comfort. He felt Hiei tense beside him, but other then that the apparition made no sign of hearing.

Kurama focused his attention on the girl who asked the question. She was pretty…in a simple sort of way. Her raven black hair contrasting sharply with her pale skin. Her eyes sparkled with intelligence.

/She's quite...attractive…/

Kurama rolled his eyes at Youko's comment, 'Trust you to comment on things like that.'

Youko chuckled silently and reminded Kurama of the mission. Kurama sighed, 'I know…'

/Then pay attention!/ The spirit fox retorted.

Kurama snapped out of his trance-like state just as Logan finished his question.

"Now…I think that is enough questions…Do you wish to come?"

Kurama steps forward, glaring at Hiei to do so as well. Kurama smirks inwardly as the fire apparition obeys, though if looks could kill, Kurama would be dead right now. The man looks at them expectantly, waiting for an answer. The red head obliges, "Both my friend and I accept the offer."

Logan nods curtly and shifts his gaze to the two girls…

Kagome turned to Sango, nudging the exterminator to get her attention. "Sango…"

Sango blinked and turned toward Kagome, "Huh….? I'm sorry…I wasn't paying attention."

Kagome giggles, "S'okay. Well…What do you think? Should we go? It seems like they mistook my miko powers for mutant abilities. I wonder what they mistook yours for…"

Sango's cheeks turns pink, "Yeah…uh…wonder what…"

The miko doesn't notice the blush, "I think I'll go. I don't want to be at the shrine if Inuyasha breaks the seal and follows. I don't want to ever see him again…"

Sango saw the sad look in Kagome's eyes, "You don't have to. And anyways...I think I'll go with you."

Kagome cheers up a little, "Alright…"

Sango steps forward, "We also agree to go."

Logan smiles and says something to the white haired woman beside him. She nods and walks out, Logan follows her while motioning for the teenagers to come along.

A/N: Sorry for taking so long…I kinda caught a cold and have been feeling horrible for these last couple days…Well…on a happier note…My birthday ish tomarrow! n.n .

Hiei: Hn….who cares about your birthday?

Kat: ::glares at Hiei:: Well I just wanted to put that in there!

Hiei: ::shrugs::

Kat: Grrr….well anyways….I want to thank all the people who reviewed n.n. Reviews make me happy..

Kurama: What she is trying to say is that the more reviews she gets…the more motivated she is to get a chapter out.

Kat: ::nods:: Correct Kurama-kun. Anyways I hope you enjoyed the chapter. Please review before leaving this page n.n

Ja ne.