To be, or not to be. That is the question. What I should be is a cow... Actually, that'd be weird. Being a cow.
If quizzes are quizzical, what are tests? Say that to someone.
E.T. doesn't stand for what you think it stands for. It stands for Extra Testicle. Yes. Anyway, since I have nothing to put here, might as well get on with the chapter.
Chapter Four: Mama's Explaination
I stood there, pointing at the three-tailed cat demon, waiting for my mom to answer my question. She just stood there, staring at me with wide eyes.
"WHY IS THERE A DEMON IN THE HOUSE? Or anywhere, for that matter?" I shouted, glaring at my mother. OK, I may have been overreacting, but what would you think if you found a demon in your yard?
Mama walked over to me and touched me softly on the back. It calmed me down, and she led me over to the couch. I sat down, turning to look at her, and she sat down so she was facing me. Mama sighed and moved her hand to my shoulder.
"Honey... I don't know how to say this... While you were gone... Actually, not too long before you arrived today, demons started appearing. But, it seemed like only our family noticed that they were here. Everyone I ask seems to think that demons have always been here. And... there are even a few ne businesses. Like the Demon Hunters," Mama explained.
I gasped. "WHAT?" Mama nodded. "D-demon Hunters? What exactly do they do?"
"They hunt demons, of course."
"I know that, Mom. I can tell by their name. I want to know what they do," I said. I moved some of my hair out of my eyes and listened as my mom started explaining again.
"Well, the Demon Hunters were made because demons are slaves here. They are controlled by very powerful electric collars, that weakens them greatly and prevents them from attacking humans. The Demon Hunters thinks it protects the demons and us, but it hurts the demons. And don't forget... With a big population, and tons of sick people, there are quite a few half-demons. They are also enslaved," Mama said. I gasped. What about InuYasha? He'll probably come here to bring me back to the Feudal Era! What if he gets captured? No... He'll be fine, I'm sure of it.
"Why don't you get some rest. I'm sure that this is a lot for you to take in," Mama said to me. I nodded and stood up to go to bed. It was getting late, anyway.
I went upstairs and opened my bedroom door. The familiar smell of my room came to me, and I looked around. It was clean, and no dust had formed. Mama must have kept dusting in here while I was gone. I walked over to my closet and changed into some pajamas, and then crawled into my nice, soft bed. It was nice to sleep in my old bed again. Though sleeping under the stars is nice, this is nice too.
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I woke up early and let out a big yawn. I stretched and looked around, feeling refreshed and rested. I got out of bed and looked at my clock. Wow, I woke up early! There was still plenty of time to get ready for school. I got dressed and went downstairs, seeing Sota and Grandpa at the kitchen table. I guess mom hadn't told them that I was back, by the looks on their faces.
"Good morning, Kagome," Mama said to me as she set a plate on the table for me.
"Morning, Mom," I said, walking over to my plate. "Thank you." I picked up my chop sticks and started eating. Grandpa and Sota were looking at me. I could just tell. I couldn't see their faces, but I could feel their eyes.
"When did you get home, Kagome?" Grandpa asked.
"Yesterday afternoon," I said between bites. Oh, I missed having meals made for me, and this was really good...
"Really?" Sota said, looking at me carefully. I blinked a couple times and looked at Sota.
"Yes..."
Sota looked at his food, like he was thinking hard, and then back to me. He asked me, "Where's InuYasha?"
I glared at Sota. "Aren't you happy that I'm back?"
"YES! Of course I am! I'm just wondering about InuYasha..." Sota said, looking worried. I could see where he was coming from.
I smiled. "InuYasha is safe back in the Feudal Era." I shoved another piece of food in my mouth and swallowed it, before standing up and bringing my dishes to the sink. "Sota, hurry up or you'll be late for school."
"All right, Sis."
I went to get my backpack and said goodbye to my family before heading out to school. I ran down the front steps and started walking to the school, my smile fading as I noticed how people were walking around with demons carrying bags or other things.
Why did this have to happen? And how?
I stopped when I heard a soft meow behind me. Was it that same demon that I saw when I first got here? I turned around and blinked. It was that demon. Her three tails stuck up in the air, and her big red eyes stared up at me, like she was expecting something. I sighed. How could I refuse a face like that? And she looked so much like Kirara that I couldn't stand it.
"You can come with me... I don't know what will happen, but you can come with me." I turned around and felt a light weight on my shoulder. I knew she'd come with me. Wonder if I should name the cat?
I walked the familiar path to the school and was soon walking on the school grounds.
"KAGOME!" I turned at the sound of my name, and saw my friends coming towards me. I should have known.
Eri, Yuka, and Ayumi all looked excited to see me. I put on a fake smile and greeted them pleasantly. "I'm so glad that you're better, Kagome!" Eri said brightly.
"Are you sure that you are well enough to be here, Kagome?" Ayumi asked, honestly concerned.
"I'm fine, guys!" I said, holding up my hands. Honestly! They really bought all those lies that my grandpa gave them? How could they believe that? Fools.
"Is that a cat demon on your shoulder?" Yuka asked me, pointing at the cat.
"Oh, yeah. She followed me here," I explained, scratching the back of my head lightly.
The girls looked at the cat, and Ayumi looked like she just wanted to hug it because it was so cute. "What's it's name?" Ayumi asked.
I looked at it and then back at Ayumi. "I don't know. She just... followed me."
"Demons always seem to be attracted to you, Kagome! It seems like every week that you're bringing a demon to school... At least every week that you're here," Eri said. The other two girls laughed and I smiled lightly. It's like the past has changed, but I don't remember anything different.
"I am?" I asked, looking around at the group.
"Oh, yeah... Your grandpa said that you suffered a little bit of amnesia," Yuka said to me, and I looked at her strangely. How can you suffer from a little bit of amnesia? My friends seem more gullible each time I see them. But, of course, they completely trusted my grandfather, so why wouldn't they believe him?
I walked towards the school, followed by my friends. "I hope you can catch up in all of your classes, Kagome," Eri said, setting her hand on my shoulder. I nodded. I hoped so too.
I walked inside and went to my classroom, getting my books out for the first class. I opened to the page on the board as the bell rang and the class sat down. "Sit down class! Today we're going to study the i Sengoku Jidai /i , or the Warring States Era." The teacher got out her book and opened to the page on the board.
"The first written proof of demons is from the Sengoku Jidai, where demons would run amok in the wild and destroy whole villages. Monks would write scriptures and illustrate pictures describing these demons. Some would have grotesque features, but other demons were more beautiful than any known human," she explained. I turned the page and gasped.
"InuYasha!" I whispered aloud. Though, it was loud enough for the class to hear me.
"Did you have anything to say, Miss Higurashi?" the teacher asked. I blushed and looked at the page.
"What's wrong, Kagome?" Yuka asked me. I just gaped at the picture. It was a picture of InuYasha... And there were a few other pictures there too!
The teacher smiled. "Well, Higurashi, I wouldn't be surprised if you knew the legend of InuYasha. If you read under the picture..."
"MIROKU!" I shouted. I instantly shoved my face into the book to read underneath the picture. It said:
Dog-Demon, a painting based on a demon that was very well known, was done by a monk named Miroku. Miroku also did many other paintings based on famous people from that time. Legend says that he was in league with the demon in this painting. I was stunned. My friends got in the history books? There were legends about them?
Then I saw it. A picture named Priestess Kagome. I stared at the page shocked. It looked exactly like me!
People looked on the page too, and soon they were all looking at me. I just stared at the picture... I'm glad that I'm wearing a priestess' outfit in the picture... Or else the gig would be up!
The class looked at the picture, and then at me. It was like they were all the same person. I wonder if I could keep this book. If I'm not there at the end of the year, I'd be able to. Well, it doesn't matter. Right now I just need to get through this school day.
Well, that was interesting. Now we must find out what will happen. More waiting.
This story should have 25 chapters. I should really start writing them more.
Next Chapter: InuYasha gets bored and comes to the modern era, but what dangers will that bring to him and Kagome?