Hey guys! Wow, I'm getting so many reviews. I never thought this story would be as popular as it seems to be. I'm glad people are liking my wicked sense of humor, or rather Kagome's wicked sense of humor. Anyway we finally see Kurama in this chapter as well as here a few words of wisdom from our dearly departed not so dead kitsune, Yoko!

Chapter 3

Kagome...the mortal?

A young teenage boy with red hair and emerald green eyes, sat and stared at the school clock, for once willing this day to end, which he knew was pretty much impossible since it was only home room and the first class of the day. From every direction he could feel them staring; both girls and even some guys as he pretended to not notice them.

He sighed, tilting his head to the side, red hair falling in waves over his forearm and face as he tried to block out the lustful stares or his fellow classmates. He closed his eyes and concentrated instead on the fresh smells of spring time which floated on the breeze, through the open window he was seated by. When had life become so...boring? It was always the same thing, if he weren't on a mission for Koenma at the moment he was studying in school or enjoying dinner with his mother and her new husband, though after a year he supposed she wasn't a newly wed anymore. That's not to say that he didn't love his mother, but sometimes he just wished he had something better to do with his time.

What's wrong...Shuichi? A low, seductive sounding voice murmured. Kurama turned his thoughts inwardly, thankful that at least he had one person to talk to. I'm glad to see I'm a sense of entertainment for you, the silver fox bandit in his head continued, almost as if he were annoyed. Would you like me to tell you how much you humans entertain me?

Kurama had to chuckle at the kitsune's haughtiness. I apologize, Yoko. Would you rather I abhor your existence and try to exorcize you or something?

The kitsune muttered something to the lines of as if you could. Yoko's voice drifted off while Kurama was once again left to his own devices and inner thoughts.

Kurama continued sitting in silence, pretending to read from a book as the first period dragged on endlessly. He sighed again. Yes, life was so monotonous. Ne, Yoko? He found himself murmuring to his counterpart.

It took a few seconds for the kitsune to respond. What human? I'm trying to sleep. Must you be so persistently annoying with your sighing and unhappiness? You know I can feel every emotion you feel right?

Yes, Yoko, Kurama sighed.

Good, now get to the point.

Do you ever feel like life is passing you by; like you're missing something? I mean I have a mother and a new father and brother, and yet sometimes I feel like there is something important, besides my obligation to Reikai?

Yoko was silent for a long, while digesting his counterpart's words. I've never really thought about it, Yoko admitted. When I was alive, truly alive, I didn't have time to be thinking such things. All my life I spent trying not to die and earn my place in the Makai. After awhile I became known as Yoko Kurama, the great King of Thieves and that was all I knew. It was lonely, I guess, until Kuronue came along and then it wasn't so bad. I had my best friend, my reputation, and my treasures. But then...then Kuronue died. I grew colder and darker and simply didn't care anymore. I started taking life for granted, breaking into one tough place after another until I made that disastrous mistake. Yoko became silent again as Kurama sent him thoughts of encouragement and comforting thoughts. Don't make the same mistake I made, Shuichi, Yoko spoke again, louder and his words suspiciously raspy. Don't become as careless as I and lose what little hope you have left in the world. Because when it's all over you'll have too many regrets to count and nothing you can do about them.

Kurama was once again silent, though this time he was shocked into it. This wasn't the first time he'd heard the kitsune talk so seriously, but the words he'd used sent a new hope into his soul. He was right. He should be happy to have a family and friends who honestly cared about him. He would take life one day at a time instead of grasping at straws. Whether something did or didn't happen, was fate. And there was no getting around his destiny, whatever path he may lead.

Thank you, Yoko, Shuichi murmured to his counterpart and although the silver didn't respond with words, he could feel the pulse in their souls as Yoko hugged around his and purred soothingly as if to say you're welcome.

"I look like a mortal," Kagome murmured to herself, not sure if she was happy about this or not. She turned sideways in the mirror, admiring her black hair. Her horns were gone, but her bangs were still a bloody red as she'd refused to change her hair. Her wings, fangs, and tipped ears were all covered under an illusion and her body was shorter than normal. She had smoky blue eyes and had to admit they looked a lot better than her normal eye color. Maybe she would keep the eyes once she returned to hell in a year. She looked down at the red and white uniform, raising an eyebrow at the shortness of the skirt. She'd had no idea mortals were just as perverted as Miroku. She thought it was just his nature.

But she had to admit her body did look good in the uniform, filling it out marvelously. Her body was toned and definitely in shape with plump breasts, a narrow waist, and perfect hips and thighs.

She looked around her new room, admiring the blackened walls and the red curtains as well as the black silk sheets which covered her bed. Over the headboard hung two swords, crossed together and various knives and throwing stars were plastered to the walls as well.

She really must thank the people who lived here for moving out as quickly as they did. A few lights flickering here and there, as well as some plates rattling and chairs moving and the couple were as good as gone, convinced that their house was haunted. Of course Kagome thought it was hilarious when they simply placed an abandoned sign in the yard, without even bothering to sell the old place. It was just as well. She would have haunted whoever moved in here next if she didn't get her way. And now she had a beautiful two story home with 4 bedrooms, a large spacious kitchen, 3 ½ bathrooms, a downstairs basement and a dining room, family room, and den. She must remember to have Sango and Miroku come visit as this house seemed almost too big for just one person.

She grinned into the mirror one last time, managing to make her face appear friendly instead of demonic like it was prone too. Hey, she couldn't help it. She was raised watching the bloody torture of lost souls and victims.

Heading out of her home, Kagome looked around curiously wondering where this 'school' thing was. Her father had mentioned that people attended school in this day and age and she looked about the right age to enter high school. Not that she knew was a high school was. She took in the scents in the air and was pleased at the flowery smell filling the air and mentally planning to bring some of these plants back to her realm. She may like seeing the screams of souls, but she sure didn't like the smell.

Seeing a kid wearing a pink uniform with her school's logo on it, she crossed over to the short boy. "Hey you, mortal boy! Stop where you are and tell me where this 'school' is!" She yelled at him, blinking when he glanced back at her and screamed, running away in fear of something. What had she done this time? She hadn't even tried to kill him or steal his soul. What strange beings these mortals are. Deciding that maybe she should simply follow the boy, she sped up and followed him all the way to a large yellow building with a sign that read Maio Academy.

"This must be it," she muttered to herself. She stepped into the building and noticed immediately that there were no people around. Almost immediately a teacher stopped her from progressing past the front door.

"Are you new here miss?" A garbled voice spoke and Kagome turned to see a fat man staring at her with a leering look in his eyes.

Forcing herself not to douse the man in flames she tried to be as polite as she could. "Take me to your ruler," she dismissed him. "And I will let you live."

"My...ruler?" the man asked, obviously confused over both statements. "Oh, you mean the principal."

Principal? Well, if that was the name of the ruler, then so be it? "Yes, take me to this principal."

"Very well, if you'll follow me."

Kagome found herself in a small area with a glass divider and a large woman sitting behind a desk, less nice than her father's and chewing in her pudgy gingers. She looked up and blinked at the new student and the fat man. "Yes?"

"I have a new student," the man explained.

The woman's gaze slid over to the beautiful, blue-eyed woman and narrowed her eyes when she saw the way Kagome was glaring at everything. Great, the woman thought. A trouble maker, I can just tell.

Suddenly Kagome glanced up from her study to find the secretary's narrowed brown eyes trained on her. "Mortal woman, quit staring!" She hated when people stared at her with that look. That was the look Sango gave her when she tried to convince Kagome she had to move Miroku out of her room. Well, the look didn't work then and it wouldn't now. The secretary looked shocked before anger lit her face.

"Now look here," she started to rise up out of her chair when another skinny, yet nicer looking man walked through another doorway.

"Ms. Mitsuki, Mr. Lara, is there a problem out here?" He looked over and saw a young pretty woman staring daggers at his secretary. He sighed. She really must remember to keep her mouth shut around students she didn't like or was jealous of. "You must be the new student, Higurashi Kagome."

Kagome viewed the tall, skinny human and decided this must be the rules. "Yes, that is my name. Tell me where these 'classes' I must attend are."

The man continued smiling, used to new people and their insecurities about finding the right class rooms. "Yes, Ms. Higurashi, I have your schedule right here." He reached into a file folder and pulled out a white piece of paper with some numbers and words on it. Kagome viewed it skeptically then glanced up at the smiling principal. "Thank you for your council, my lord, you have aided me greatly. You may keep your soul."

She walked out of the office while the principal blinked. Soul?

Well, how was it? I know it was a little bit shorter I think, but the next couple of chapters are longer and also be sure to watch out for the next chapter when Kagome and Kurama finally speak more than a few words. And Kagome meets a fan girl….see what happens when sad girl pisses daddy's little angel off! Next time!

Reviewer Responses:

Shdwphnixstr and inkingsadness-Thank you. I hope you thought it was a new idea that would be quite different than anything I've seen done before. And you won't have to wait any long, for here's the next chapter.

AnimeMoonlightGoddess-Yep, yep can't escape that rage! Here's your update.

Kurama's Sweetie-Great, glad you liked it.

Ranchan23-To answer your questions, yes Kagome has other siblings as you'll come to find out. Who, they are? My mouth is ceiled looks like you'll have to keep reading. And yeah I still don't know about Sesshomaru's mate yet, but I've had a few Kagura suggestions that I'm working on. And as for Rin….well you'll see.

Sweet-single-Here is your update soon!

Inverness-Thank you I'm glad you like it.

Kagedfox-Great! Glad to see we're on the same wave length with Sesshomaru and his find bod. And you're welcome for updating soon. I've updated soon again. Hope I didn't keep you waiting too long.

Itasuko-chan-Here ya' go.

Flame of the Miko-Thank you for your suggestion, it has bee dually noted and I have to admit I'd already thought of her, but I'm still not sure. I don't really like the couple much myself. And Kagome is paired up with Kurama in this story.

Silent Angel of the Dark Forest-Hey, just a question? What's with the name changes? Not that I'm flaming you or anything, just curious. And you're right, that's exactly why I made Sessho the ruler of hell. He fits the part so perfectly it seems. And yes, I've seen Little Nicky, I have to admit it sort of inspired my to make this a comedy sort of, although I guess you would call it dark humor. And yay! I have a number one fan in hell. We can go party with Sessho!

KougaSesshomaruAnime-I assure you it will get even more interesting and twisted. Hope you keep reading.

Hakkai-my-youkai-Yes, I agree Kuronue/Kagome pairings are a personal fave of mine, since there are so few out there. That's why I started writing them. I hope it has opened up new ideas for other people. There are only a few other stories other than my own involving Kuronue and Kagome and I'd like to see even more.

Taiyoukaichan-I'm glad it met your expectations, even though you don't have any. And Thank you for reading a lot of my stories, I try to make all of them as original as possible. And thanks for your suggestion of Kagura. I will say you're not the first to suggest it, though I agree I've never really liked Kagura/Sessho pairings either. I'll think of something.

MizuiroSnow-There is no way in hell I would ever make Naraku be Kagome's father, even if he were Satan. I can't stand that coward, sending other to do his dirty work and then running away when he's about to get the beat down! Ergh! And I must admit it is weird to put Sessho as her father. I usually like to have him as her brother figure, but somehow he just seemed to fit tight in there. I just wrote what came to me.

Sakura Blossom-cilla-85-Thank you. Kurama, as you can see, showed up in this chapter. As for the others, Yusuke and such I don't know. As of right now, I already have 6 chapters written and no one, save Sango is showing up. Oh and don't forget Yoko! He's behind the scenes too but later he plays a big role.

Chinadoll27-Thank you. And I will.

Inu-babe666-I think we'd all worship Satan if he looked like Sesshomaru. I suppose if he weren't the ruler it would be a good set up for a Sess/Kag, but Kurama's good enough….right?

Ja ne

Kura-kun's-lovr