Lola: Hello once again! It's time for Drum Roll THE DISCLAIMER!

TMM: Lola doesn't own Inuyasha or any of it's characters! She doesn't even own a decent pair of shoes.

Lola: Feh, got that right. My parents are too cheap to buy me Chuckies. TT err...but anyway, please enjoy and don't forget to review! (oh yes, and my new saying: If you like it, review and tell your friends! If you don't, keep your damn mouth shut!)


Chapter 3: The Debate


"Kagome, he's going to find a way to get you for that," Rin commented. "What, the granola bar? Oh come on! That was lame, I wasn't even trying to be funny. He's pathetic if he's making that big of a deal out of it. I can do MUCH worse," She said, a malevolent smirk upon her face. Sango winced slightly. When she made that face, it wasn't good. "Just what exactly are you planning?" She asked. Kagome's smirk grew wider. "Oh, nothing for now. That is, unless he decides to get back at me. But I don't suggest that." Sango shot Rin a you've-got-to-love-her-even-if-she's-psycho look (A/N: Is there even such a look?) Rin nodded in reply. This was going to get dangerous.


Inuyasha walked down the hallway, still pondering what he was going to do to Kagome next. A grinned evilly at the thought of a helpless Kagome, embarrassed and humiliated in front of the entire school. 'She'd deserve every second of it. That wench is asking for it, with her stupid attitude and goody two shoes act, AGH!' He clenched his fists and didn't notice when he happened to shove past a very familiar person.

"You might want to watch where your going, mutt," they answered coldly, golden eyes gleaming down apathetically.

"Watch it Sesshoumaru," He scowled, looking at his brother.

"Just cuz' you're a year older than me doesn't mean you rule this school just yet. You're not a Senior." He grinned; He knew one of Sesshoumaru pet peeves was not having enough power to control everyone.

"At least I'm not Sophomore filth like you," he said dryly, rolling his eyes in disgust.

"Ass hole."

"Moron."

"Stuck up Bastard."

"Dirty Low Life."

By now, our dear Inuyasha was about ready to lose it. A small crowed had started to gather, watching in hushed awe. "Say it again, half brother or not, I'll kick your ass."

Sesshoumaru stared at him emotionlessly, and answered, "Poor Inuyasha, you don't think I was insulting your mother, did you? Rest assured, there's nothing left to say. Except that she was filth too." That was it. Inuyasha shoved Sesshoumaru hard in the shoulders, forcing him backwards into a wall.

"Take it back," he said. Sesshoumaru gave him a cruel smile. It was enough to throw Inuyasha off for a second, giving Sesshoumaru enough time to lunge forward and sock him in the stomach.

"No," He answered simply.

Inuyasha doubled over onto the ground, clutching his stomach. 'Damn that fucking bastard! He punches hard!' He thought in blinding pain.

"What is going on here!" Mr. Seinou, their principal, asked running up. "Sesshoumaru, Inuyasha, I thought better of you! Being brothers and all! In my office, Immediately!" Sesshoumaru scowled and walked passed Inuyasha. Struggling to get up, Inuyasha wobbled a bit, but finally made his way to the office, glaring at the principal on his way.


"So what class-" Rin was cut of, at the sound of yelling. "What's going on?" She asked Sango and Kagome. The two shrugged. They made their way around the corner, where the commotion was coming from.

"Ass Hole."

Kagome recognized Inuyasha's voice immediately. She didn't, however, recognize who he was talking to. She...or was it a he? Well, in any case THEY were a little less than a foot taller than Inuyasha, with the same silvery- white hair. It didn't take much to realize they were related. The insults continued until the first punch was fired. After that, it was chaos.

"They're fighting," Sango said, amazed. Kagome rolled her eyes.

"Idiot. Let's go, I don't feel like watching this," She dragged Sango and Rin off in the other direction, disgusted. 'Inuyasha, you moron! What kind of trouble are you trying to get into?' She thought. Suddenly she stopped dead in her tracks. 'Why should I care?' She asked herself.


"Suspended?" Kagome asked in awe. It was 7th hour. Miroku nodded.

"Yea. Both he and Sesshoumaru got suspended for two whole weeks." By the look on Kagome's face, you would have guessed Christmas was coming early.

"That's great! It's wonderful! It's...too good to be true!" She said happily. The group sweat dropped.

"What's so bad about Inu that you can't get along with him?" Miroku asked.

"Well, let's see, 1: He's annoying, 2: He's conceded and thinks he's the hottest guy in our school, which he's not. 3: He's violent, no explanation needed, 4: He's rude 5: He hates me already, after I'd done absolutely nothing 6-"

"Okay, Okay, I get the point. So you hate his guts. But he's a nice guy, once you get to know him."

Kagome forced out a laugh. "You're funny Miroku. That's a good one." Miroku shook his head and walked away (well, not before grabbing Sango's butt, I might add). "Why do you think he does that?" Kagome asked. Sango shrugged, still angry.

"I don't know, but I wish he'd stop!"

"I think he likes you," Kagome said, before regretting it immediately. Sango looked furious with the idea, and it was almost scary to look at her.

"Uh, forget I ever brought it up." The bell suddenly rang, and everyone rushed out of the classroom, glad the day was over.

Kagome, Rin and Sango chatted happily on the walk home.

"Hey Rin, can you show us your house?" Sango asked. Rin drew a blank. 'Oh no, I can't let them come over to my house...he'd flip. I've got to come up with an excuse...and fast'.

"I would, except that my Uncle doesn't like it when I have friends over when he isn't home, so I'd have to ask him and all that. Plus, He won't be until 8:00 tonight," She quickly lied, mentally patting herself on the back.

"Oh," Kagome said, a bit disappointed, "Alright."

"Well, I have to go. Homework you know," Rin said, taking off in the other direction.

"Ok, bye Rin!" The two waved goodbye, and parted soon after.


Inuyasha sat at the dinner table, opposite of his father, his older brother sitting across from his mother, who sat next to Inuyasha. Everyone in the family had a sour scowl on their face. 'This sucks. I'd do anything to get out of this situation.' He thought desperately. He played with his peas, moving them around the plate to make funny shapes. 'Maybe I should just get up and leave.' He decided to take the chance, and stood up from the table.

"Sit down right now, young man, you're not done just yet!" His mother pointed to his chair, which he reluctantly sat down in. He was in deep shit now. His father looked at both him and his older brother sternly. "We need to have a talk," he said, glaring. Though it gave him the creeps, Inuyasha tried to remain looking calm.

"Yea, well? Talk." Even though he disliked that tone, their father continued,

"I don't know what got into you today, but it had better not happen again. It disgusts me! I had to be called from a meeting, a very important one, may I add, to be told that both my sons were suspended for fighting. Unbelievable!" (A/N: I've had this phone call, just not for fighting that badly. All I got was a detention)

"What he's trying to say is that it doesn't matter if you dislike each other. You're brothers and you have to live with that."

"Half Brothers," Sesshoumaru said nonchalantly.

"It doesn't make a difference. There will be no more fights between you to, do you understand?" Their father said icily. Both nodded submissively.

"Good. Now how about dessert?"


"I'm so happy!" Kagome's voice squealed over the phone. Sango sat on her bed listen to her friend gush.

"It's only for a week Kagome. Then Inuyasha will be back at school. Along with his brother."

"Are you sure that was a guy?"

"...I dunno. I assume it was. I couldn't imagine a girl sock Inuyasha like that," Sango answered.

Although she couldn't see it over the phone, Kagome shrugged. "Yea well, he looked pretty girly to me."

Sango laughed. "Yea, he did, didn't he?"

"So what are we going to do to celebrate our victory?" Kagome asked.

"Victory?" Sango replied.

"Yea. That we're Inu-free for a whole week!"

Sango rolled her eyes. She really was taking a bit far. "Uh, Kagome, I was wondering."

"Yea?"

"How long are you gonna keep fighting. I mean, all because you bumped into him on the first day of school-"

"Well that's his fault! He was the one making such a big deal out of it!" Kagome said irritably. She didn't want to be blamed for it.

"Well, I gotta go Sango. Buyo got stuck under Souta's bed."

"Again?"

"Yea. I've gotta go get him out. Souta is about ready to start crying."

"Ok, bye."

The two girls hung up. Sango sighed and laid back on her comfortable bed. She had finished her homework and was surprisingly sleepy. Yawning, she clicked off her light and fell asleep.


"Sango, come on, get up!" A firm hand shook Sango's shoulder. She groaned slightly.

"Come on Sango. I need you to make breakfast. You know I'm no good at it," Kohaku, her younger brother whined.

Sango's sleepy face appeared from underneath the covers. "Alright. What would I do without you, Kohaku?" She muttered, rubbing the sleep from her eyes. He hugged her.

"Thanks Onee-san!" He left her room.

Yawing, she stretched her arms. She'd had a good nights sleep, until that dream of hers. She shuddered. She never wanted to dream about school ever EVER again. What could she say, the school year had just begun, and she already found herself uncomfortable with the new high school. How much longer would it last?

She made her way into the kitchen, humming as she walked. Today would be better. With Inuyasha gone, Kagome's mood would be lightened. 'And maybe that lech Miroku would be too sad without his best friend,' Sango thought, her mood improving further. Kirara her small cat purred while rubbing up against her ankle. (A/N: I don't care what the dubbed version says, it's KIRARA and that's that.)

"Good morning to you too Kirara," She greeted happily, picking her up. "I bet you want to be feed too," she smiled, setting her back down and heading for the cat food under the sink. "Where is it? I knew I left the food under here somewhere..." She mumbled.

"Are you looking for the cat food?" Kohaku suddenly said, making her jump. She bumped her head hard against the inside of the sink. "Sorry," He muttered as she gave him a look. "It's over there. I already fed her." He pointed to the corner, where the food lay by Kirara's food dish.

"Oh. Ok. I bet you want a fancy breakfast then, don't you?" Kohaku gave her a pleading smile.

"Pancakes with sausage?" He asked hopefully. Sango rolled her eyes and took out the frying pan.

"You're lucky I love you so much," She said, ruffling his hair.

After making him breakfast, which he gratefully thanked her for, Kagome stopped by on their way to school. "Hey, lets go." She said smiling. Sango nodded and grabbed her book bag. "Dad had to go to work early this morning. Same with mom. So, I ended up making breakfast," Sango explained. Kagome nodded.

"Hey, should we wait for Rin?" Kagome asked, stopping. Sango stopped as well.

"We don't exactly know where she lives, remember? She wouldn't tell us," Sango commented. Sadly, Kagome nodded.

"It struck me a bit odd. You know, that she wouldn't give us her phone number or anything. I wonder...where exactly does she live?"

Sango shrugged. "If anything, we'll see her at school. You can ask her yourself. But right now, we should get going. She's probably already there. Knowing us slowpokes, we'll be late and she'll be the one pitying our poor butts in detention." She took off running quickly, Kagome in tow. Just as they expected, no Inuyasha at school.

Kagome smiled in relief. "I was almost starting to think it was no more than a good dream, but it's obviously true!"

Miroku on the other hand, seemed glum. "Even the pervert has lost his spark without Inuyasha," Kagome pointed out. Suddenly he brightened, seeing Sango at Kagome's side.

"Hello gorgeous," He greeted, running up to them, a very fake smile planted on his face. Sango rolled her eyes.

"Give it a rest, you pervert."

He placed a hand over his heart and said dramatically, "Me? A pervert? How can you accuse me of such a thing!"

"Miroku, she's right. Absolutely right. Now if you don't mind, we'll be going." Kagome said.

"Well, goodbye then." He said, placing a hand on Sango's butt as she left.

"PERVERT!" Sango yelled smacking him straight across the face, leaving yet another giant red mark. He waved goodbye as she fumed. 'I'll get her to warm up to me,' he thought happily. 'One of these days...'


"Ooh, that pervert! He really pisses me off!" Sango vented as she kicked over a trash bin. Kagome winced slightly.

"Err...Sango? Are you sure you want to do-" She stopped when she saw the deadly look in Sango's eye.

"Hey guys!" Rin said, coming up behind them.

"Oh, hey!" Kagome greeted. Sango didn't answer. She was too busy knocking over other things in the hallway, such as posters, more trash bins and fellow students.

"What's with Sango?" Rin asked cautiously.

"Miroku. Don't even bring it up," Kagome whispered warnigly.

"Oh, alright," She said uncertainly. "Rin!" Kagome gasped.

"What?" Rin answered uncertainly.

"You're leg! You have a huge bruise! What in the world happened?" She asked.

Rin internally began to panic. She didn't want to tell either Kagome or Sango about what had happened.

FLASHBACK

Rin sat on the couch, reading a book silently. It was late, but she needed to finish the first chapter by the next day.

The door suddenly opened as her uncle swaggered in, highly intoxicated.

"What are you doing up?" He grumbled.

Rin, too meek to answer, stayed silent.

"I said, what the hell are you still doing up!" he yelled, grabbing the book from her and throwing it clear across the room.

She cowered slightly and answered, "Reading. For school."

He slapped her straight across the face. It ached numbly as a mark began to appear.

"I told you to be done with your homework when I can back you lousy piece of shit! What kind of person are you? Huh? Answer me, damn you!" He bellowed, throwing a small vase at her, water and flowers flying askew.

She curled into a tight ball, allowing the object to collide with her leg, breaking it. The glass shards made cuts on her leg, the impact causing it to bleed and bruise. "I'm sorry," she answered, running to her room and closing the door.

"Rin! RIN! DO NOT CLOSE THE DOOR ON ME! YOU OPEN THIS DOOR RIGHT NOW! DAMN YOU! OPEN IT NOW!" He continued to yell, pounding on it. She hid beneath her covers, clutching her pillow tightly. She was afraid he would break the door down. Eventually, the yelling softened as he apologized repeatedly, telling her that it would never happen again. But he wasn't fooling anyone. Not anymore.

END FLASHBACK

"Oh, that," Rin said, coming up with an excuse, "After I left you guys to go home, I tripped. Clumsy me."

"But you've got cuts as well," Kagome said. "No sidewalk could do that!"

"Oh, you see, I was cutting through my neighbor's yard and taking a shortcut. And I tripped over this huge root sticking out of their giant oak tree. I cut myself on it, there were jagged edges of it," She lied.

"Oh. Alright. Just making sure you're okay," Kagome said, in a assuring tone.

Rin nodded, her throat tight. She had only made friends with them a short time ago, but it was a first. She had friends from her old school, stuck up girls that only cared about clothes to wear and parties to go to. But after her parents' death, they had left her, just like the fair-weather of summer. She wanted to tell Kagome and Sango the truth, but she was too afraid. It was too hard.


The rest of the week went surprisingly, and unfortunately (for Kagome that is) fast. By the next Monday, Inuyasha was back in all his conceited glory.

"Ass hole," Kagome muttered as they passed him and Miroku in the hallway. "He's so arrogant I'd like to kick his ass one of these days." She clenched her fist.

"Kagome, there's better things to do than that. Do you really want to get into trouble a week or so into school. Really?" Sango reminded.

"Oh yes. I do believe its' time to give him a little payback for gluing me to that chair," Kagome said dryly.

"But wasn't that when we threw that Granola bar at him?" Rin asked. Kagome shook her head.

"No, that was out of spite. I want to get him good. Embarrass him, the way he embarrassed me." She grinned maliciously, looking slightly insane.

Rin gave Sango a worried look, who shrugged in reply. "She's getting ideas again. The majority of them aren't going to be put into action, so don't worry," Sango assured her.


"Alright class, settle down. I know it's the end of the day, but you still have another hour of 'fundamental learning'" Ms. Aiosun said, quote- unquoting her fingers. The students groaned some, especially Inuyasha, who was ready to go home.

"Nice to have you back, Mr. Inuyasha," She said smiling. He shrugged. Kagome scowled. 'Maybe nice for you, to have another student to torture,' she thought. "Today we will begin debate," Ms. Aiosun said, standing at the front of the classroom. "We will pick partners, discuss the basics of debate and talk a little about past experiences."

Inuyasha smirked. Well that was easy. I mean, how many times had he gotten into an argument with Sesshoumaru? Too many to count. That was called debate, wasn't it? "And if you're wondering, no, arguing with your brothers and sisters doesn't count as debate," She added, looking directly at him. 'Damn,' he thought.

She continued to talk about the basics, occasionally asking questions of opinion and other things. "Okay, now lets find out who your partners are. Let me get my list."

Kagome raised her hand.

"Yes Miss Higurashi?" Ms. Aiosun said, looking at her.

"Didn't you say we got to pick our partners?" She asked.

Ms. Aiosun laughed, her melodic voice filling the room. "No no, I'm sorry to have confused you. I let the computer randomly pair you up. Now lets see..."

She read off the list:

"Rin and Yasu will be working together...

"Yuka and Arimi"

"Eri and Tatsuji"

"Sango and Miroku" Sango groaned slightly. Miroku waved happily at her from the other side of the room. Kagome looked uneasily at Sango. There went the chance of ending up with both her friends.

"Ayame and Noriko"

Kagome crossed her fingers, dying to end up with anyone other than Inuyasha.

The list went on, but she didn't seem to hear her name. Finally, Ms. Aiosun read the last two names:

"And finally: Inuyasha and Kagome."

Lola: Wow, a cliffie. Cool.

Paris: Dryly You know, you aren't THAT great a writer Lola. I thought Fox Demons were supposed to be CLEVER!

Lola: glares like to see YOU do better, stupid cat demon!

Paris: hisses and runs away

Lola: I get so sick of her. Anyway, I hope you liked it. Sorry I haven't updated in a while, I've been low on ideas. My muse decided to take a break. Glares

TMM: What? Not my fault I wanted a vacation! I'm going on strike! makes picket sign We want a leader, not a pickle eater, we want a leader, not a pickle eater-

Lola: --' I'm surrounded by idiots. Anyway, please review!