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Chapter Ten
Humming quietly to herself, Kagome began to stir the ramen. She waited until it looked like it was ready, and then began to dish out food for the others. Cooking for 8 now…Kagome was seriously contemplating on whether or not Kikyo deserved food. Everyone has some good in them. Kagome thought, unconsciously quoting her mother.
"Dinner is ready!" She said loudly. Everyone gathered around the fire, holding out their hands for their bowls. The dinner moved by slowly in the beginning until:
"Where exactly is the next shard?" Kuronue asked quietly, ramen hanging from his lips. Ryuko wiped it away disgustedly, and Kagome smiled at the loving couple((hahaha)). Kuronue only smirked at Ryuko as she glared and mumbled under her breath. Kagome caught something about, 'bad-mannered youkai' but she was quite sure.
"Well…a little to the north of here, if I'm not mistaken. So Kuronue, where do you and Ryuko come from?" She asked, more like yelled over the slurping noises coming from Inuyasha's direction.
"Actually, we come from the Ma-" He was suddenly elbowed extremely hard by a tight faced Ryuko.
"Don't talk with your mouth full…dear." She glared at him, and Kagome had the sneaking feeling that they were hiding something, but everyone has their own secrets! Kagome thought. I sure do have enough of mine. She thought, thinking back on all her friends in the future, that knew nothing about the real reasons behind all her sicknesses.
"We actually live by ourselves little ways away from a small fishing village in the East." Ryuko said, sending Kuronue a meaningful sideways glare. Kagome nodded slowly and finished her ramen. Inuyasha snorted and glared at Kuronue challenging.
"So…why do you want to fight Naraku? Did he do something to your stinking fish house?" Inuyasha said contemptuously. Kagome shook her hand angrily he just didn't know when to stop. She looked over at Kuronue ready to apologize for Inuyasha's behavior, and found him smiling. Smiling. She shook her head in disbelief and waited for his reaction.
"As a matter of fact, he did. But that small fish house is all I have. I have heard of you before…don't you own a tree? Inuyasha's tree right? Isn't that what its called? And your brother? Sesshoumaru right? Ruler and Owner of the Western Lands. Hmm…so how goes that tree eh?" Kuronue looked at Inuyasha innocently. Inuyasha's face had turned a bright red, matching his haori perfectly, his eyes had narrowed to slits, and he was drumming his claws against his crossed arms. Kagome was trying very, very hard not to laugh, Miroku was looking calmly into the fire, his lips twitching madly, and Sango staring so hard at Hiraikotsu that she might as well have been staring Inuyasha straight in the face laughing. Shippo…Shippo was outright laughing, and doubled over at that.
"It isn't funny. Obviously this weaklings little fish house is so far out in fucken no where that he doesn't even learn the right information! Sesshoumaru is my half-brother. Inuyasha's forest! Not tree you idiot!" He glared down at Kuronue, as soon as he had began to rant, he had stood up. Kuronue through his hands up in mock surrender.
"Forgive me, Lord Inuyasha, ruler of Inuyasha's jungle…I really do mean it…I mean what do I have to compare? My little fishing house, next to the ocean…and your land of shrubbery! Really…I mean…you must have the best shrubbery around! I'm sure of it! I Really must see it sometime! It would humble me to no end!" Kuronue said in a voice full of awe. A vein throbbed in Inuyasha's forehead, and his eye twitched madly. By this time everyone was busting out laughing, with the exception of one dead…thing((coughkikyocough)). A tear leaked out of Kagome, and she wiped away, clutching mercilessly at her aching stomach. Her stomach protesting to all the laughter. Kuronue sat still, innocence and confusion etched into his face.
"What? I speak only the truth! I really would like to see Inuyasha's Shrubbery." He said.
"That's it! Get up! We'll see who wants to see shrubbery! Your gonna be tastin' dirt bastard!" Inuyasha said flexing his claws.
"Gentlemen. I believe that's enough! We have had a long day…and personally I think I need to go home for a few days, just to make sure I'm not missing anything." Kagome said, expecting to hear argument from Inuyasha she braced herself. The truth was, she couldn't stand being around Kikyo, watching her and Inuyasha cuddle, and kiss. It was really disgusting.
"Fine, lets go." He said. Kagome looked confused.
"Kikyo's here, she can sense the shards too. We'll hunt while you do whatever it is you need to do. Be back here in a week!" He said. Kagome nodded slowly, seeing a deeper meaning in the words. He…I'm not really needed anymore am I? As they started the journey back to Inuyasha's Forest. It didn't take them long to get back, they were only a few hours away. Saying goodbye to everyone, Kagome jumped over the well, and into the welcoming warmth of the magic.
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Kagome's mom was sitting at the table when she came home, which Kagome immediately knew for something bad.
"Mom! What's wrong? Is it Souta? Grandpa?" She asked frantically as she took the seat directly across from her. Her mom shook her head, and referred to a note laying innocently on the table. Kagome picked it up read the contents quickly, and then promptly fainted.
Mrs. Higurashi did not expect that to happen, and so when it need she jumped out of her seat, as Kagome's head hit the table, in what she was sure was a painful way and that would definitely bring a large headache. Lifting her daughter until she was in a sitting position Mrs. Higurashi began to fan her, and shook her slightly. Kagome came to and shook her head.
"Tell me it was all a really bad dream!" Kagome moaned.
"I'm afraid not dear." She replied.
"OH! Why me? Sarasaki! It's the…the…the worst school ever! Not to mention the walk there! I could get shot! Or worse…mugged! Wait… I could get mugged or worse shot!" Kagome then begin to turn to her mother desperately. "Mom! GET ME OUT OF THIS! YOU HAVE TO! PLLLLLEASE!"
"Now Kagome! I know I've taught you better than that! Honestly! Where is the mature young women that I have the pleasure of having as my daughter?" She said. She gave Kagome "the look" and Kagome sullenly agreed that she wouldn't argue about the school anymore.
Dragging her feet, she went upstairs to her room. When she opened her door she saw her uniform, and groaned. ((I've changed the uniform for my story! Sorry guyz!))
It was almost the exact same as her previous uniform, except it was black and white. I swear I've had enough of these colors. Sighing and accepting defeat. Kagome snuggled into bed and fell asleep. Her dreams full of strange places, and even stranger dreams.
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The morning dawned bright and early, and the sun found Kagome asleep with her head buried in the pillow. The sun, being the sneaky little sleep-stealer that it was, decided to turn all its attention on the girl lying peacefully in her bed. Buyo, Kagome's cat, took notice that the sun was failing in its attempt to wake the teenager, so being the nice cat that it was, it decided to take it upon itself to help the sun out. The fat cat took a well groomed claw, and, placing it strategically on the girl who was dead to world, and the sun's attempts to wake her, swiped softly, but effectively.
Kagome awoke with a sharp scream. Tossing Buyo off her chest she glared at the cat before looking at her alarm clock. 7:15. No. Kagome jumped out of bed and ran into the bathroom. Taking the quickest shower of her life, she then ran back to her room, and put on her uniform. This skirt is extremely short! Shorter than my last one! Kagome thought in her mind as she frantically tried to pull it down to lower than mid thigh. 7:25. Kagome eeep'd and ran out of her room.
"Hi mom! Bye mom! Thanks for the toast!" Finally out the door Kagome kept running. I'm never gonna make it! Oh no! I'm going to be late to my first day at this new school! What a great impression I'll make then! And not to mention the fact that I'll be absent from this school just as much as the- Kagome never finished her thought, she suddenly ran into something incredibly hard. Oh great! Now I run into walls!
Kagome lay on the ground waiting for her vision to clear, and when it did, her first sight was red. I'm I bleeding! Kagome sat up frantically, only to bump her head into something…or someone because there was an exclamation of 'ow'.
"Are you alright miss?" A soft silky voice protruded her thoughts. Kagome's vision cleared and she almost gasped at the vision in front of her. A nice soft, yet masculine face. Beautiful emerald eyes. And silky red hair. Kagome shook her head slightly and finally realized that he was talking to her.
"I'm fine…thank you. But I really must go! Sorry for running into you!" Kagome then bolted up and ran towards the direction of Sarasaki High.
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Kurama rubbed his forehead slightly, it really had hurt. Inside Youko was screaming.
Kagome! Come back!……Kagome…Kurama! Move your ass! Faster human! I want to see her…I need to see her. Come on! And when we get there, keep an eye on her…
Right, but aren't you getting just a little too excited?
Glare
Kurama shook his head as he hurried to Sarasaki High.
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Kagome reached the school, and was suddenly met by an overly cheerful young girl.
"Hello! My name is Botan! I will be showing you around school today!" She flashed a bright smile as she grabbed Kagome.
"H-how did you know I was new?"
"Uh…I'm part of the welcoming committee. We are told of all the new transfers into Sarasaki High! And uhm…your the latest one!" She flashed another brilliant smile and dragged Kagome to the office.
"Gotta get your schedule first, then we can see who your with..." Botan mumbled. Kagome heard her and was suddenly a little scared. Who your with? Kagome shook her head. She probably meant other people on the welcoming committee. When they entered the office, Kagome realized how different it was from her other school. For one thing, the secretary's shirt was cut…way too low for a business area. And the tall guy wearing the green school uniform, who to Kagome had way too much gel in his hair, had the worst mouth she had ever heard, including Inuyasha!
"Yusuke! Watch your mouth!" Botan said as she bopped him on the head the a nearby basket.
"Oi! What the fuck was that for?" Yusuke screamed.
"YUSUKE!" A light browned haired girl walked into the office. Her schoolbag attached itself with Yusuke's head, and Yusuke turned his glare to her.
"What the fu- heck was that for?" He screamed again.
"YOU DITCHED…AGAIN! HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO TELL YOU! WHEN ARE YOU-" The rest of the conversation was lost, because the girl had dragged a protesting Yusuke out by the ear. Botan shook her hand sadly, before perking up and once again grabbing Kagome.
"Well. It seems like you have most of your classes with Shuuichi. He's really nice and can show you around!"
Kagome nodded numbly, the shock from the differences of schools still with her.
"Your first class is Mythical History. It's a really great class, if I'm not mistaken, you've come just in time for the history of the Mahou Kitsune." Botan said enthusiastically.
"The…the what?" Kagome asked, clearly dumbfounded.
"You mean you've never ever heard of the Mahou Kitsune? Weelllll…you teacher Mrs. Yamanashi will definitely teach you all you need to know about the Mahou Kitsune!" Botan exclaimed. Kagome nodded and couldn't help but smile back at the cheerful girl.
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They stopped in front of a door and Botan all but pushed the shy Kagome in. A beautiful lady was at the head of the class speaking. She didn't look much older than Kagome, perhaps maybe 4 years older. She seemed really familiar to Kagome for some reason.
"Ah. I see our new student has arrived." She turned around, and the first thing Kagome noticed besides the silver hair, was her eyes. They were silver specked with white. Now where have I seen those before? Kagome thought.
"Mrs. Higurashi, if you would please take the seat next to Mr. Minamino…" The teacher gestured to an empty seat next to the window. She looked at who "Mr. Minamino" was and almost ran out of the room. It was the same guy she had bumped into that morning. Thinking her day couldn't get any worse, first being late, then seating next to him, Mrs. Yamanashi had to ask her to tell a little bit about herself. Kagome swore she saw the woman laughing behind her hand when Kagome blushed.
"Uhm…my name is Kagome Higurashi, and uhm… I live at Sunset Shrine…and…well that's about it!" Kagome then rushed to her seat and buried her head behind her notebook.
"Oh my god! Look at her, she so…ugly! Did you see her face? She's so pale. And oh my goodness her eyes! That's not natural, must be contacts, although why she would wear that color is beyond me." Kagome heard a girl whisper. She peeked from around her notebook and behind her towards the voice she heard, and almost fainted. The girl who was speaking had black hair to her shoulders. She was wearing green eye shadow, purple lipstick, and her face was orange. Too much blush…or sun. Kagome shuddered and the girl looked her way. Her face turned to disgust.
"Why are sitting next to Shuuichi? He's mine you know." Kagome flinched. The girls voice was too high pitched to be normal. She glanced at Shuuichi, who was either not listening, or wasn't paying attention. Kagome wondered if what she said was really true. Shuuichi doesn't seem like the type to date that…kind of person. Kagome shook her head, and left other people's business alone. She then focused on the teacher.
"Today we will be learning about the Mahou Kitsune. I guess the best way to start is to say that the Mahou Kitsune are responsible for the barrier between the worlds, and for the Sprit Realm and the Makai also. A long time ago there was no distinction between the three worlds, spirits walked the earth freely, youkai and humans were at constant war with evil youkai and humans, and evil was far greater than good. There was a Kitsune, his name was Kiyoshi. Sensing that good was losing the war, he decided to take it upon himself and separate the worlds. He asked the Gods for the power to do so, for the power to make the world right, and the Gods granted his wish. What he did however was only create the Spirit Realm. With the absence of wandering and malevolent spirits, evil loss a lot of it's power, balancing the nature of good and evil. Sensing that he could do no more he once again went to the Gods, asking for more power. The Gods did not grant his wish, but did give him a Kitsune wife, her name was Taka. She was the most beautiful youkai he had ever seen. And she was powerful. Together they kept the balance between good and evil. Hundreds of years later, the Mahou Kitsune had grown. The daughters usually had more power than the sons. The Mahou Kitsune became the most powerful youkai of all, which of course led to rebellion between the Noble Youkai families. Who would marry the daughter of the Mahou Kitsune? That was the true goal. When you married anyone of the Mahou Kitsune, you would gain the powers of the Mahou. Soon it was came to bloodshed, and others, jealous youkai, ones who wanted the beauty and perfection of the Mahou, began to kill them. Murder them one by one until the Mahou Kitsune were forced into hiding……" Mrs. Yamanashi's faded out as image's began to flood Kagome's mind.
:Kagome's Head:
A small Kitsune girl ran into a vast garden. She wore a black and silver kimono with a black obi. The hem and sleeves were patterned with white sakura blossoms. On the back was a black fox with six tails each tip silver, with a white underbelly. The little girl ran into the arms of her father and she gave him a sound kiss on the cheek, her little fangs protruding out of her mouth as she smiled.
"Kagome! What are you doing out here? I thought you were eating breakfast little one?"
"Atsuko and Minity said that you had something important to tell me, but they wont tell me what. And they said that they wouldn't train with me until I came to you!" Kagome whined softly. The father laughed softly, and his eyes looked off into the distance.
"So it is time already? Well my little fox…" He sat down on a fountain and put her on his knee. "When you are older…you will be expected to do something…great." He said slowly.
"Great? Like…heroic?"
"Precisely. You are a very strong little kitsune, and there will come a time that your powers will be needed, worlds will depend on you. You have to train hard because it has been Prophesized that you will be someone great. More than Great Grandpa Kiyoshi and Great Grandma Taka."
"Really?"
"Hai."
"When will I know?"
"The time will come. Do not worry little one, your sisters and I will be there to help you."
Kagome smiled up at her father. Jumping off his knee, she looked up at him, her silver eyes twinkling, the black and white specks swirled together.
"I'll try my best papa!" She said before running off, her black tail tipped with silver trailing after her. Shigekazu looked after his daughters retreating form sadly. Knowing the great burden that had been placed on her without her full knowledge.
:Out of Kagome's Head:
Kagome snapped out of her daydream, filling very dizzy. Looking to the front of the room, ready to ask Mrs. Yamanashi if she could to the nurses office, she found the teacher looking at her attentively. Something about her…suddenly there was a kitsune image superimposed over Mrs. Yamanashi. Kagome blinked and rubbed her eyes. She felt the dizziness grow stronger. Mrs. Yamanashi smiled a secret, and knowing smile before Kagome blacked out.
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