. : Inazuma : .
: . By Akikazu . :
. : Chapter Four : .
The ear-piercing scream of the alarm clock rang shrilly in her ears. To her sleep fogged mind it was a roar of bloodlust and torment and Kagome practically leaped out of her bed as she scanned the area for the threat to her life.
A loud 'boom' brought her back to the world of reality, odd gears and springs hit her skin lightly and Kagome came to the realization that her alarm clock had just, to all appearances, spontaneously combusted.
"Nee-chan?"
Souta's head peaked into the room, dark hair tousled from sleep. Kagome continued to stare wide eyed at the tiny fragments of her ex-alarm clock.
See what we can do with our power
Those who cross us will pay
Our purity must be kept
Till we are proved unworthy we will rein
"Nee-chan shouldn't you be getting to school?"She thanked him mentally for yanking her away from the voices in her head. But it took Kagome's mind took few seconds to actually process what he said and she scrambled to her feet.
"Souta get out! I have to change and get ready for school!"
Souta left the room, with the door clicked shut behind him, not once noticing the alarm clock that had been shattered into more pieces than the Shikon no Tama. Kagome sighed and then scuttled into the bathroom, careful not to step on the pieces of the alarm clocks.
I . I . I . I . I . I . I . I . I . I .
"I have a feeling that we'll be meeting a very powerful, female physic today," Isshin announced suddenly.
A basketball fell out of the hands of an unfortunate basketball player that had been innocently practicing near Isshin when he had made his announcement. Isshin was oblivious to the weird look he got from the boy as he continued to stare into space.
"Kaname, Isshin Sempai!"
Both Shiba and Kaname turned to face the doorway after hearing their names. Itsuki was waiting for them, unusually serious.
"We need to have a brief meeting, it's important."
Kaname nodded and threw the basketball he had been shooting into a bin. Shiba threw his ball to a practicing player. The three of them made their way to the roof, only stopping to grab Tsukasa on their way up.
It was slightly breezy on the roof, and the warm sunshine keeping them heated, though a few dark clouds littered the sky. Everyone sat at Itsuki's gesture. Itsuki rested against the railing, Kaname flopped onto his back in the shade of the roof, Shiba leaned against the wall, and Tsukasa settled on the ground indian style.
"What did you want Itsuki?" Kaname asked without preamble.
"I ran into a girl on the bullet train yesterday."
"And this has to do with what?" Shiba asked incredulously.
"She's a powerful psychic, extremely powerful."
"A threat to our authority?" Kaname questioned sharply.
Itsuki gazed into the sky, thinking back on his encounter with the girl on the Shinkansen. It had been one of the weirdest things to ever happen to him, there was just something about that girl…
"Itsuki-kun?" Tsukasa's voice brought him back to the situation at hand.
Itsuki glance at his friend before resting his eyes on Kaname.
"I don't think she knows about the Aquarian Age, but there was something in her eyes…"
"Don't tell me our in love Itsuki," Shiba said.
Itsuki paled briefly before his face reddened a tint.
"I-it's not like that. There was conflict in there, she was wary when she sensed me and afterwards she just stared at me, even after I got off. And not because of my irresistible looks either."
Everyone ignored his last comment but they were all silent. With an air finality Kaname, the unofficial leader among the boys, sat up and gave everyone a hard look.
"We'll keep an eye out for this girl, and if she is found to be a threat she'll be eliminated," Kaname paused for a second, considering his next words. "If she isn't we'll see if she will ally with us."
No one said anything, but Kaname, Tsukasa, and Shiba left quietly as the bell rang. Itsuki laid back on the rooftop, letting his eyes close and sleep steal him away.
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The bell rang just as Kagome stepped through the gate and onto the school grounds.
If the teachers were smart they wouldn't comment.
The wind blew the cloth of her Chou-ran behind her gracefully as she approached her new school. The pants beneath were baggier than allowed, and the white shirt was a tank top.
If the teachers wish to live long, healthy lives, they would pretend not to notice.
Kagome coldly observed the tall school building that made up Seika High. It was a sterile environment, cold, unfeeling.
It would do just fine.
After all, she wasn't here to make friends. She was only here to get the education that was required for her to support her family. And once she had it the school could go blow up for all she cared.
The doors opened easily under her delicate hands, and she made her way to the office to get her schedule.
As she entered the office a secretary, who smiled warmly at her, greeted her. That is she smiled warmly before noticing what she was wearing. Then her face tightened.
"Can I help you young lady?" The secretary asked stiffly.
Kagome glanced at the woman before dismissing her, rudely.
"I am Higurashi, Kagome, I'm here for my schedule."
The secretary huffed but typed her name into the computer and printed out her schedule. She handed it to Kagome who made a small show of taking it with disdain.
"Higurashi, I would advise you to wear a fuku or at least a proper gaku-ran tomorrow. Or whenever it is that you next attend school," the woman muttered the last sentence.
Kagome turned and opened the door, giving the secretary one last cold look before leaving. The secretary shivered slightly before returning to her work.
She walked down the hallways with confidence not once had she gotten lost or glanced around. No students were about, all having been ushered safely into their classrooms. The halls were barren and bleak, with tiny pieces of whitewash pealing in the corners. Long windows were evenly space through out the hall, making the hallway, in Kagome's mind, bearable.
Before long Kagome found herself in front of classroom 346. She took a deep breath before opening the door and stepping through. The class became immediately silent and all eyes turned to her.
Without hesitation she walked forward and gave the teacher a letter that had been mail to her house by the principal. The teacher was a man, a preacher by the looks of it, with dark hair, and dark eyes he looked nondescriptly Japanese. The man may have been a bishounen back in his school years.
"Higurashi, I expect you to on time for all future classes," the teacher ordered after reading the letter. He then turned to the class, "Highurashi, Kagome will now be attending this class."
Murmurs arose from the students, and the teacher quieted the class with a single look. When the teacher was satisfied with the silence he turned to her again.
"I believe that there's an empty seat next to Tsukasa, Higurashi."
How dare he order us aroundHis blood must be spilt
Let us dissolve his presence
Leave him be, he may become a powerful allyKagome was startled that one of the voices protested to the idea of killing the teacher. Previously when she heard the voices they were all in agreement with killing.
Without thinking she took the seat next to the 'Tsukasa' boy. He was blonde with wide, almost innocent purple eyes. He gave her a brief smile before turning back to the lecture the teacher had restarted.
The voice once more returned at Tsukasa's smile.
This one could be a dangerous foeDo not underestimate this one
He is a threat that must be dealt with
This boy would be a worthy opponent, but will make an even worthier comradeKagome sighed and let her head rest on the desk, cushioned by her arms. These voices were going to drive her insane that is if she wasn't already.
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Itsuki came into concious suddenly, but seconds later he realized why with starlying clarity.
"She's here…"
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He was waiting, always waiting. But now that he knew it would come to pass his endless supply of patience seem to be running thin.
The wind whipped the ends of the cloth that cover his eye around his face. It was a slight annoyance, but he would live with it, after all he had no connection with the wind.
In his field of 'vision' he saw a mass of many colors enter in close proximity of seven other, more solid color, masses.
"It has begun…"
. : End Chapter : .
: . Author's Note . :
Hello all, long time no see!
Everything just seems to break down around me…
On my more expensive list I have:
2 laptops
1 computer
1 portable DVD player
4 CD players
2 CDs
1 printer
1 microwave
and that just the more expensive stuff…
On a happier note it is finally summer vacation and I'm ready to write, so update should be more frequent.
I need to sleep now
Ja ne
. : Review Responses : .
sakurakitsune14 – finals are finally over!
LKLTB – I like the voices, hear them all the time… the erasers are required plus we can't leave them out in space can we now… I don't even know where I'm going with this whole sightless thing.
dulie –You're both right and wrong about Kagome.
chinadoll27 – I think Kagome will be with Itsuki or, if the off chance that doesn't work, Tsukasa. Everyone else is open though!
: . Thanks To . :
regretfully-yours-Cassy-chan
xxprincess-sakuraxx
GinHoshi1985