I like this chapter better than the last one. At the end of the last chapter I kinda zoned out and didn't have very good writing... oO; Oh well... I like the next chapter a lot too.

Chapter 5: Time for School

Kyoumi woke up in an empty room and walked downstairs. Her hair was a bit messy, but it was still silky and shiny. When she walked into the kitchen she could smell an unfamiliar smell, but it smelt good. She sat at the table next to Kagome, who was reading a book, and yawned.

"Good morning, Kyoumi," said Kagome's mom as she walked in with a plate of bacon, eggs and toast. She set the plate in front of Kagome and said, "Your breakfast is almost ready. It'll be about two minutes."

Kagome didn't even look away from her book, but ate her food while reading.

InuYasha came down the stairs just as Kyoumi got her food. "InuYasha! I didn't realize you were here! Do you want some breakfast?"

InuYasha nodded and took a seat next to Kyoumi, who was eating her food happily.

"Where where you?" Kyoumi asked InuYasha.

"I slept in Sota's room. He didn't mind," InuYasha answered.

Kagome set her book down and looked at Kyoumi. "Kyoumi, I was wondering if you wanted to come to school with me tomorrow," Kagome said. "I'm sure I can get my grandpa to call the school and see if you can come."

"Why does she get to go?" yelled InuYasha.

"Because she doesn't have dog ears, and she can fit in easily, even with that long hair," Kagome said, calmly looking at InuYasha. She was still half-asleep, and wasn't willing to get into an argument right now.

"Are you saying I look weird!"

"No, but to other people you would. White hair and dog ears aren't normal here, or anywhere for that matter," Kagome answered.

"Can't I wear a cap?"

"They don't allow hats in school. Well, Kyoumi, what do you say?" Kagome said, finishing the fight.

"Sure, if it's OK that is," Kyoumi said with a smile.

InuYasha was moody the rest of the day.

By dinner, Kagome had asked her grandpa if he could call the school and ask if Kagome could bring a "cousin" along because they were visiting. Kagome's grandpa called and got permission for a guest, but Kyoumi was going to have to wear a uniform.

Kyoumi took another bath that night to make herself look nice for her first and only day of school. She wanted to make a good impression.

They went to bed, Kagome studying and telling Kyoumi a few things about school, and also reading out-loud from the book. Kyoumi barely understood any of it. At least she was able to write.

The next morning Kagome got Kyoumi a uniform to wear and went downstairs to have breakfast, leaving Kyoumi to dress herself.

Kyoumi met them downstairs and looked better than she did the first night she took a bath. Kagome smiled and offered Kyoumi a plate of food, but she could hardly eat anything because she was so nervous. InuYasha sulked in a corner.

"Kyoumi, I want you to stay with Kagome at all times," said Kagome's mom right before they left, getting a few snarls out of Kyoumi's hair.

"Don't worry. I will," Kyoumi said, wincing a bit at the brush.

"Mom, we have to go now. We'll be late if we don't," Kagome said.

"Oh, right," said Kagome's mom as she pulled the brush out of Kyoumi's hair.

Kagome put on her backpack and opened the door quickly. She started to run, and Kyoumi followed, trying to look at everything as she ran, seeing all the odd sites and such. Kagome stopped at a street corner and waited for Kyoumi to catch up.

"How far is this school?" Kyoumi asked.

"Not too far. We wouldn't be walking if it was too far away. We would take a bus," Kagome answered.

Kyoumi was obviously confused, but she didn't question anything Kagome said. In about 15 minutes they reached the school by running, and saw many of Kagome's classmates. Eri, Ayumi and Yuka ran up to Kagome as soon as they saw her.

"Kagome! You're back!" said Eri once they got to her.

"We were so worried about you!" Yuka added. "You've had so many horrible things happen to you! Did your leukemia test results come back yet?"

"I'm so happy you're here! I'm glad you made it for this test," Ayumi said. "Who's that next to you?"

Kagome blushed slightly at all the questions and said, "This is my friend Kyoumi. She's my... uh... cousin! Kyoumi, this is Eri, Yuka and Ayumi, some of my friends."

Kyoumi blushed and looked at the ground, holding her hands together.

"Wow! Your hair is so pretty!" Ayumi said.

"It's so long, too!" exclaimed Eri.

"How do you keep it like that?" Yuka asked.

Kyoumi looked at Yuka and said in a quiet voice, "I usually keep my hair in a braid..."

I didn't realize Kyoumi was so shy! Maybe it's because my friends are so loud? Kagome thought to herself. Kagome heard a bell and said, "Oh! We better get to class. Come on, Kyoumi. I'll show you where to go."

Kagome grabbed Kyoumi's hand and practically dragged her inside the school. They both ran as fast as they could to Kagome's class.

Kagome and Kyoumi were one of the last people there, but they managed to get desks next to each other.

"We're having a test today, so get your pencils ready," said the teacher in a bland voice that threatened to put you to sleep. The teacher walked around, passing out papers. Once she handed the last of them out she walked to the front and said, "You have until lunch to finish them. You may begin."

Kagome concentrated as hard as she could, and managed to get decent answers from most of the questions. I'm glad I came here two days early! I managed to get a lot of studying in, thought Kagome as she answered another question correctly.

Kyoumi wasn't doing nearly as well, mainly because she hadn't had any years of schooling, unlike Kagome. She could hardly read the questions, let alone understand them.

Then a bell rang and everyone started to leave, handing their tests in as they went. Kagome stood up, having just finished her test, and got Kyoumi. She saw that Kyoumi had only answered one of the questions, and it was wrong. She also saw a bunch of doodles on the paper.

Kagome handed in her own test and crumpled up Kyoumi's throwing it in the garbage as they passed.

"Let's go to lunch!" Kagome said brightly, glad to have someone who wouldn't bug her about her "boyfriend" all the time.

"OK, I'm starving," answered Kyoumi, happy to have finally gotten out of that room.

They went to the lunch room and ate quickly, and once they were finished they went to wander the halls for a bit.

The crowded hall had joyous sounds, and happy people, but then screams and two gunshots froze everyone and made the air still. People dropped on the floor and covered their heads, hoping not to get shot by a boy with a gun in his hands.

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InuYasha sat at Kagome's home playing with Buyo on the couch and laughing. Kagome's mom was watching a local channel and then a loud beeping went on.

"Agh! What is that noise?" InuYasha yelled.

"Important news: a local school is now being kept hostage by a young boy with a gun. There is no known deaths or injuries right now, but there is a large chance that there will be. All shows have been canceled to bring you live coverage of the school," said a woman on the TV. Kagome's mom gasped.

"That's Kagome's school!" she yelled, tears coming to her eyes.

"WHAT!" yelled InuYasha. He immediately got up and ran through the door, running as fast as he could to the school that Kagome went to.

How exciting! Roar. A gun... Wait for the next chapter to see what happens! XD I'm so nice to Kagome and Kyoumi, aren't I?