Well I'd like to start off this chapter by apologizing. I wanted to get this chapter out yesterday but because of 3 quizzes and school work, I was unable to do so. This also means, I have to wish a Belated Birthday to Takerus Lost Angel. I wanted to get it out on time so it wouldn't be belated but I hope you'll accept it just the same. Now everyone was wondering about the mystery man. You'll get a bit of an answer in this chapter but it won't really tell you what you want to know. I will tell you this, one person out there is on to something though I won't say who.
Also I'm surprised no one got my little trivia question. The person who wrote Total Eclipse of the Heart was Jim Steinman. He also wrote both Bat Out of Hell CDs for MeatLoaf. And more recently wrote, It's All Coming Back to Me Now by Celine Dion.
ob - If you look back a few chapters, you'll see I mentioned the shortness of the chapters and why its like that. As for getting them out quicker. As it is, I try to update every other day and I usually do so I think that's fast enough.
darkinuyasha - yeah I know there's been quite a bit of fluff but drama isn't just fighting, its both. There will actually be no fight for about 2 more chapters but from practically there on out its going to be fun.
giggles19701 - I hope your eyes are feeling better. I know what its like to sit and read a story for hours. I've done it on many occasions. As for Kagura, it was mention that in the fight with Naraku, she escaped. So she's alive.
Phoenix Archangel - I know they're a bit OOC but with my trusty author's license *holds out regular paper with own writing that says it a license* I can do what I want with my story. lol. I really like Total Eclipse of the Heart as well. As for my biasness, I wouldn't say it's biased. The thing is when I read a story I visualize it as well especially my own. But with ones that have Kag/Sess I just can't imagine it. I know there are probably some really good stories out there with that couple but I just can't bring myself to read them. For IY, I don't mind other pairs such as Sango/Inuyasha, I found that I don't mind this pair. I just can't stand for him to be paired with Kikyo.
FukashiOni - Okay, I need to say a few things here. First off, I know my grammar is wrong in many places. I don't proofread my story not to mention I hate English. I may be in college but I still suck at grammar. Please don't point out any more of my mistakes cause I really don't care about them. As for IY singing, I know that was OOC but it is my story and I couldn't resist to have him sing that song. I'm also aware that there were many demons in the cave with Midoriko. But the others were weak, the main one was a combination of demons and that was the powerful one. As for watching sub or dub, I watch both. I saw the first 35 episodes dubbed and from there on out I've watched subbed. In the later episodes you really don't hear Kaede say much and even if she did I wasn't paying attention for the 'ye' stuff. I just like putting it in there.
Simply a Lady - if you didn't take notice I did mention that Bonnie Tyler sung the original version of "Total Eclipse of the Heart" but it was written by Jim Steinman. If you didn't read the note you made a good guess.
Takerus Lost Angel - As I mentioned above unless you missed it. Happy Belated Birthday.
Darkmoon - You may be a high school student but you write really well. I very much like your story and can't wait for the next chapter. I hope you didn't get in trouble by writing the review at 2 AM. If you wrote that at 2 AM, I'm writing this almost an hour after you sent it. As for red eye guy, just wait and see. Lastly about the fluff and me being a guy, don't try to explain it. I don't know how I do it myself.
Well that's about it. This chapter does have some last names it in. I didn't assign a last name for Inuyasha. Do you guys think I should? I've always been afraid that it'd take away from the original anime.
Disclaimer: I stole Inuyasha and was going to give him to Takerus Lost Angel for her B-day but lawyers came and took him away before I could gift wrap him. Also for reparations, I have to not only say that Rumiko Takahashi owns him but give her a small part in my story. Here goes:
Chapter 27: Back to School
The month seemed to fly by for Kagome and Inuyasha. Surprisingly the yakuza didn't seem to try anything. It started to make Inuyasha think he really scared them off. Kagome worried but usually had her mind elsewhere as she studied for school. She was at first scared that she couldn't make it through her final year in high school but she was relieved when her mother decided to enroll Inuyasha in her school as well. Mr. Higurashi was still a little nervous about the yakuza but he spent most of his time with his family especially Souta who he really hadn't known much.
Kagome slowly opened her eyes and groaned. She looked at her alarm clock and saw that it was 7:15. She picked up the clock and threw it to the ground. She didn't want to get up for school but she knew she had to. Fifteen minutes later she was back in her bedroom after getting a shower. It wasn't until then that she remembered Inuyasha was going with her. She had forgotten to wake him up. As she looked around her room she noticed that he wasn't there. She quickly dressed and ran downstairs to ask her mom. "Mama, have you seen…" he question stopped as she walked into the dining room the see Inuyasha at the table eating breakfast. "You awake?" Kagome asked.
"Yeah, is it so hard to believe?" he asked her with food in his mouth as he continued eating.
"Disgusting! Swallow before you talk," Kagome reprimanded him. He only stuck out his tongue in response. "I guess it isn't hard to believe that he's awake. He always was an early riser," Kagome thought as she remembered being woken up at the crack of dawn.
Inuyasha just watched her as she started to daze off. "So are we going to go to school or not. It's not big deal to me," Inuyasha said. He really didn't care about school this was just a way to spend more time with Kagome. When Mrs. Higurashi signed him up for school she made it that he had the same classes as Kagome since he didn't know his way around the building.
"Ah, I keep forgetting. Just when you start to get used to summer break, you have to go back to school," Kagome said as she grabbed some toast and ran to get her backpack. Inuyasha just followed her.
"Have fun at school," Mrs. Higurashi yelled to them.
Right before Kagome walked out the door, someone called to her. "Kagome!" she turned around to see her father descending the stairs. He smiled as he walked to her. "It's been such a long time since I've seen you leave for school. You look just like you did before," he said with a smile.
"Thanks dad," Kagome said. She gave him a quick hug and turned to leave.
"Be careful out there. Even if Inuyasha is with you, you know I'll still worry," he told his daughter.
"I will," Kagome said quickly and ran out the door with Inuyasha not far behind. If they didn't hurry they would be late. Their run slowed into a walk as they met up with Eri, Yuka, and Ayumi. "Hey you guys," Kagome said welcoming her friends.
"Hey Kagome," they all replied. Then they noticed Inuyasha. "You're going to school too Inuyasha?" Yuka asked.
"Yeah," Inuyasha replied. "I didn't feel like sitting at home all day," Though the shrine wasn't actually his home, he had gotten used to calling it that.
Before they knew it they had reached the courtyard of the school. Inuyasha had been here before but only on the top and the sides of the building. This would be the first time he would actually know the inside as well. "So where did you go to school before you came here?" Eri asked.
Inuyasha and Kagome were a bit surprised by that question. Kagome hadn't thought up an excuse for that yet. As luck would have it though, the school bell rang. Kagome quickly whisked Inuyasha into the school away from her friends. They luckily made it to homeroom before the late bell. Kagome and Inuyasha walked up to the teacher and explained about him being new. The teacher nodded in approval. He told Kagome to take her seat but Inuyasha was to wait. As the late bell rang, the room came to silence and everyone looked forward to the teacher and the boy at the front of the room. "Okay everyone. Welcome back from your summer break. As I'm sure you can tell, we have a new student this year. Please introduce yourself and tell us something about you."
Everyone just seemed to look to Inuyasha. He felt a little nervous with everyone watching him. "My name is Inuyasha. I just moved here. I don't know how long I'll be here but I hope to stay for a while. In the mean time, I'm staying at the Sunset Shrine," Inuyasha told them. All the girls seemed to look at Kagome, jealous that Inuyasha was staying with her.
"So where did you attend school before here?" the teacher asked.
Kagome froze at that question. What were the odds that they'd get that question twice in one day? Inuyasha though didn't freeze. "I was home-schooled," Inuyasha told them. He had to Kagome's friends for asking before. If they hadn't asked, he would have gotten worried while up in from of the class. Since they had he knew he had to think up some sort of excuse and that one seemed plausible.
One student decided to speak up and ask a question. "Why did you dye your hair gray? It makes you look like an old man," the boy said. A few kids laughed in class. He had asked it cause he was jealous that his girlfriend was one of the girls that was staring at Inuyasha.
"Reiji, that's uncalled for!" the teacher yelled at the boy.
Inuyasha though spoke up. "Actually it's not gray, it's silver. I have silver hair because it's family trait," Inuyasha told them.
The teacher then got up. "Well I think that's enough. Your seat will be to the left of Kagome," the teacher told him. Inuyasha sat down in his seat.
"Good job up there. I was afraid you'd choke," Kagome whispered to him.
"I'd never choke. I'm that good," Inuyasha boasted in return.
"You're so full of yourself," Kagome said back and turned her attention back to the teacher.
"I'm sure all of you remember as of last year Mrs. Takahashi retired from teacher. So right after homeroom, everyone will assemble in the auditorium where the new teacher will be announced." Just as he finished, the bell for the end of homeroom rang. The students quickly made their way out of the room and to the auditorium.
"Shoot," Kagome said as she and Inuyasha walked. "I scheduled her class this year because I knew she was an easy teacher and I'd get a good grade in the class. Because of all the days I missed last year, I guess I missed her announcing her retirement."
"Don't worry. I have the same class, don't I?" Inuyasha said with a smile.
"Even more fun," Kagome said sarcastically. Inuyasha growled at her. She just smiled at him. When they reached the auditorium they had to split up. Inuyasha had to stand in line with the guys while Kagome with the girls.
Once everyone was in the auditorium, the principal made his way to the middle of the stage. "Welcome everyone. I know you enjoyed your summer vacation but now it's time to get back to work. Now as all of you know, Mrs. Takahashi, who was with us for 20 years, retired last year. This year we have a new teacher that has come to take her place. Everyone I'd like to introduce you to Tai Azuma." [Pronounce: Ah-zu-ma]
Everyone watched as a young man with short black hair walked towards the principal. He shook hands with the principal and then stood up to the microphone. "Hello everyone. My name is Tai Azuma. I just recently graduated from Tokyo University with my teaching degree. I know I can never fully replace Mrs. Takahashi but I will try my best. I will be teaching Ancient Myths and Legends. I hope to see some of you in my class," he said as he looked around.
Inuyasha didn't like this guy. It might have been because all throughout his speech the man had just continued looking around at everyone. He didn't stop for more then a second on anyone. That was until he saw Inuyasha. The man looked at him for a bit and then continued to look around. His face had stopped once more and it seemed to stop Kagome. He didn't think Kagome noticed it though. Inuyasha really didn't like this guy. He didn't like him or the look in his red eyes. It reminded him of blood.
A little while later, Kagome and Inuyasha walked out of the auditorium together. "So what's our first class?" Inuyasha asked.
Kagome looked at her schedule and then turned to Inuyasha. "Looks like we have Ancient Myths and Legends with Mr. Azuma," Kagome told him. Inuyasha didn't like it but he just hid his anger and walked with Kagome to class in silence.
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Well as everyone has been begging, the mystery guy has a name but as I said it didn't help you much did it. The main question is who is he? not just in name but as a person. If you can't tell he's an Original Character. Well I'm in a bit of a hurry but I do have two trivia questions:
Do you think I should assign a last name for Inuyasha? If so, what? (I usually don't like to do this since I think it takes away from the original anime/manga but who knows)
In this chapter, I mention two special names: Reiji and Azuma. The name Reiji Azuma (as a full name) comes from interactive DVD game. What game is it?
If you can get that second one, your really good. The same
DVD game mention is being made into an OVA, comes out 2/27. I can't wait. Well
now is time for referral and today its gonna be special (and if you like it I
may stick with it) the first referral is a story. The second is an AMV that I
like (technically its a parody trailer but who's counting):
I'd Trade It All by Darkmoon storyid=1414160 I would have
referred this sooner but I thought I already had. Very good story.
Parody Anime Trailer: Grand Theft Bebop 2: Vice City www animemusicvideos org /members/members_videoinfo.php?v=22533 Combines music and SFX from GTA: Vice City to Cowboy Bebop the movie. Even if your on dial up, worth the download.
Well I've made my suggestions. I know there should be more for me to say but I
can't remember it. So just join me next time for:
Chapter 28: Myth or Reality?