Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or its characters; that right belongs to Rumiko Takahashi. Nor do I own Vampire Knight or its characters; that right belongs to Matsuri Hino.

Author's Notes: Dammit chapter five and I know this is not the halfway point yet. NOTE TO READERS! IF YOU DO NOT LIKE THE WAY THIS IS TURNING OUT, PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT IS MY INSANITY AND CREATIVITY, TURN AROUND AND LEAVE NOW! FLAMES WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. RUDE PEOPLE WILL BE BLOCKED.

Kagome P.O.V.

The sound of a door opening drew her attention up from the book, rather a tome she had been reading. Only have her eyes go wide as she met the stunned looks (minus Kaname) of the night class. Before peeking at the clock above the chalkboard and seeing it had gotten rather late while she was studying. She mentally cursed at herself, getting a soft, masculine chuckle in the back of her mind from Kaname, letting her know she didn't block her thoughts.

There had been other classrooms she could have used, but this one she felt more at peace in. She missed being in the Makai realm, just a little bit, so having chosen this one due to the palpable demonic aura that resided in it. Kagome had just come in and sat down and started to read.

Giving a small smile as she stood up, closing her book and picking it up, Kagome bowed at the waist in a slight apology. When no words were spoken, she righted herself and walked right out of the classroom. Ready to get back to the Sun Dorm, before the ever stoic, Zero found her out this late and gave her a lecture again. Something he had taken delight in since she embarrassed him five days ago.

The boy needed to lighten up. But knew it would never happen. His grudge ran deep and personal. It was almost a part of him now.

Once she was out of the room, she closed the door and started down the hallway.

General P.O.V.

It had been a bit of a surprise to the group when they entered the classroom to see the raven-haired girl from a few days before sitting at a desk, reading a rather large book. The startled, wide-eyed look she had given all of them, before looking at the clock, told them all that she was shocked at how late it had gotten. Meaning she had not kept track of it begin with.

So, as they all stood there watching as she closed the book she had been reading. To stand, gather it, and bow very politely to them, before excusing herself from the classroom, left a few awkward moments in her wake. To which if anyone asked any of them, the consensus would be that she was a strange person, especially after her declaration on St. Xocoltal's day that they were no different than anyone else.

Slowly they started to make their way to their usual seats. Until a soft thunk of wood on the desktop drew their attention. Seeing Hanabusa staring at a long box that looked old, but well kept. Hand still on the handle.

"Oh.. what did that little girl leave at my desk."

They all watched as he ran his hand over the well-polished wood, before stopping at the midway point. His fingers were tracing something that had been embossed into it. The look on his usually cheerful face was pensive and drawing all of them to crowd around his desk, giving each of them a good view of a crescent moon burned into the wood and painted a deep magenta. It clashed with the pale golden grain of the wood.

"I have seen this before. But I cannot remember where. Oh well, let's see what's inside."

Something told them this was not a good idea; as a single unit, they turned their eyes to Kaname. Who was just watching passively from where he stood by his desk. Though nothing showed in his body language, his keen look at the case told them all he was curious, wanting to know what was in it.

The sound of the clasps popped drew their attention back to Hanabusa, and what he was doing. His soft grunt, as confusion, flashed on his delicate features. There, in the case, was an unstrung bow. Made of dark Elmwood, that was well kept and polished to a sheen. The string for it neatly coiled by the curved belly.

It was very old fashioned. The type of bow that had not been in use for almost a century, due to the modern hunting bow and its ability to adjust for weight and strength. But here they were staring at it. This was the type used by Archery enthusiasts. Which the young woman had not seemed the kind. Though it could not be denied, it was beautiful as it gleamed up at them from the deep blue velvet it sat in.

Kaname P.O.V.

He watched silently from his spot as the rest of the group ogled the bow. It raised questions in him about the young woman. Then again, he would not be making the mistake of underestimating her after getting to know her. So, as he watched Hanabusa's hand reach in to touch the weapon, Kaname let a small smirk danced across his lips.

So, entranced his classmates were with the object before them. That they hadn't noticed its owner had returned to collect it. He was flicking his eyes towards her, seeing her blue ones shielded, showing nothing. Kaname leaned back against his desk. This would prove to be interesting and decided not to interfere. His gaze never leaving her as she slipped silently and unnoticed by the others till she stood before the desk and Hanabusa.

"Did you leave it on purpose?" He spoke softly through their mental link.

The snort he received told him she did not. As her hands came out and snapped the lid of the case shut. Making Hanabusa retract his fingers before touching the bow. Only to glare up at the offender. Kaname gave Kagome his permission to take him to task for his rudeness. He was observing silently.

"Mister Aido, I would think that you'd have basic manners not to touch and go through another person's belongings. Let alone something that belonged to a girl."

The chiding in her voice was gentle but harsh. The small smile on her lips at odds with the anger that flashed in her blue eyes as they bore down into the vampires. Kaname let his aura flare a bit when Hanabusa made to bare his fangs at her. Though he wasn't too worried about Kagome, he didn't want to give her a reason just yet to reveal her talent. Instead wanted to see how she handled this unplanned meeting.

"I am sorry. Often my curiosity gets the better of me." The sound of chagrin in Hanabusa's voice told him that the young vampire got the hint.

"Well then, I forgive you, just this once. Do it again, and I cannot guarantee that I will hold back."

The warmth she expressed as she delivered a rather clear challenge to the blond, had Kaname wondering if she was provoking intentionally. Until her body language relaxed, and she gave that lilting laugh of hers. The effect it had on those gathered around as they watched her carefully was instant. He did not doubt that they were curious as to how they had not noticed her presence until she made herself known while playing passive-aggressive with Aido as if her interaction with him was a normal thing.

Kaname stepped forward from his desk as she grasped the handle of the case. Coughing politely to get her attention, which earned him a raised eyebrow and patient look.

"It is an excellent piece; how did you come to own it, Miss Higurashi?"

It was a simple, straightforward question. One that made Kagome's face lit up as she gave a wry chuckle. Though he could tell from their mental connection that she was irritated with him.

"My guardian. He found me full of energy and lacking in focus. So, he decided that I needed to learn to focus and concentrate. This was his answer. I find it very soothing and have become very proficient in using the bow. One could say I do not miss."

The way she tilted her head up to him as she spoke as if she was offended. Kaname felt the others grow uneasy at this. Their instinct to protect him was starting to kick in, but Kaname knew he had started this.

"I meant no disrespect. If I implied anything against you or your use of the bow, I truly did not mean too."

The lazy blink of her blue eyes before her body slumped, and a small blush crept across her cheeks. A little shake of her head as she mumbled an apology for being brazen. Leaving Kaname to wonder how she could change gears so fast. Like a professional actress on the stage acting in multiple roles at once.

"I am curious...Miss, that book you are carrying. It is on herbs and natural remedies, yes?"

Feeling mild surprise, Kaname turned his gaze to Senri. He was not one to speak. So when he did, he garnered everyone's attention.

"Yes, I find it fascinating. One of my favorite books to read."

"Oh...that is a bit odd."

"I suppose so, Mister Shiki. But then again, I suppose I am odd. Since I do not follow the masses, right?"

"True."

Staying silent through the whole exchange, Kaname took his time to study the others in the room. Each of them was showing varying degrees of interest and confusion at everything that was going on. Kagome was a unique persona. Since the other day, class students would, by this point, start to feel uncomfortable in their presence for so long while Kagome was acting as if this was natural and even comfortable.

So, when the exchange finished, Kaname frowned. Because Hanabusa had stood up and was towering over Kagome. His blue eyes glinting hard. Knowing that he was anything but an idiot, Kaname sent him a warning glare.

"I find it a bit hard that someone as petite as you could even use something like that. It is more than half your height."

The slight stiffening of Kagome's shoulders as she slowly turned to stare at Hanabusa's chest, before poking it sharply with a finger. An impressive growl emanating from her as she lifted her head. Kaname could feel her emotions swelling as she tried to keep them in check and knew he could stop her by speaking up; instead, he wanted to see her continue to handle the impulsive young man.

"Well, that is just your opinion. And everyone has one, just like a certain anatomical part of the body. But trust me, I am very good with it. My favorite targets are the moving kind."

The muted chuckles and coughs from the group at her choice of words had Hanabusa flushing darkly. While the look on her face became a bright smile. Kagome was drawing them all to her even more as Kaname continued watched in silence.

"Kagome! Hurry up; it is well after curfew. It shouldn't take you that long to get whatever you have left in that damn classroom."

The spell cast over them all vanished as the distinctive and very annoyed sounding voice of Zero resounded through the class. Followed by the grumbled ugh from Kagome, which he knew that everyone else had heard. With a small roll of her eyes as she mocks him by mimicking his words silent, had not just himself, but the others smiling.

"That is my cue to leave. This was a pleasant encounter, you all. I must be off before Zero gets too huffy and puffy and tries to blow the building down."

With that, the group parted, making way for her to leave the classroom. Her steps were full of bounce as he watched her. Kaname was significantly amused at how she spoke and danced around them. She indeed was not afraid of him and the others in the night class. She was treating them, vampires, as if they were all equal and on the same playing field.

"I wonder what her blood type is?" Hanabusa muttered quietly.

Darting his eyes towards the blond, ready to smack him. Only stopping when a peal of laughter caught his attention. Drawing his eyes to the door, seeing Kagome standing there looking back at Aido.

"That's classified, Aido-kun. It is way above your paygrade." Came the rebuttal making the blond sputter in indignation.

And then she was out the door with it closing behind her loudly, muffling the sounds of her bickering with Zero. Clearing his throat, Kaname got everyone's attention, motioning for them to sit. His mind anywhere but there as he listened to the teacher who had been there the whole time.

Yes, he felt that even if this was not intentionally done, Kagome had left an impression on the rest of them. More-so Aido, who he would be lecturing later.

Kaname paused as he heard her mentally whine about Zero having a stick somewhere unpleasant. Before telling him to inquire with the headmaster about getting permission for the night class to attend the demonstration, he'd set up for her show the day class her archery skills.

? P.O.V.

From the moment I entered the classroom behind everyone else. Seeing the familiar head of hair from a few days ago, until she bowed out respectfully, I let it go. Even as she passed me, and I noted that I was unable to smell her scent, which was strange. It wasn't something I needed to concern myself with.

So, the moment Aido made a small fuss over something he had found. I just looked over his shoulder at the case. And agreed that I had seen that mark somewhere before, but like him couldn't recall where to the point that the girl had returned. Silently and unnoticed to us, again, it struck me as strange. Drawing my attention to focus on her as she admonished Hanabusa.

Kagome, as she was called, was different from the other girls of the day class. She carried herself with silent dignity, her head held up and back straight. But she seemed comfortable to be around. Her very presence, I noted, drew people to her.

Though when Kaname spoke, asking his question. The tension in the air was different from when she confronted Hanabusa. It was not as playful or threatening. But almost as if she had become cautious and wary. Like prey sensing a predator. Only to have her relax entirely in the next instant as if nothing had happened.

It was strange she could act so comfortable and relaxed with us. Others would have started to feel a mild agitation; this Kagome seemed to almost at home amongst us. But then again, there were cases of such humans who were unable to feel anything when around vampires.

Though I did sit up when Senri spoke to her, and she just responded as if he were an old friend, and they were discussing a good book over a cup of coffee. Only to end up admitting she was odd and strange. She was clarifying that she knew it and didn't care. In fact, she braced it as her blue eyes danced with mirth.

But of course, the mood had to be ruined by Hanabusa, once more. As much as I cared for the blond, he had a considerable tendency to act before thinking. Even with Kaname giving him apparent warnings. And it caused me some worry about the discipline that would be meted out this time.

When she spoke up, I found myself choking back a laugh. She stayed very polite and ladylike. Both were telling Aido off and threatening him at the same time. But, it was the mirth that shone in the depths of her eyes that had me wondering if she was intentionally doing this and for fun. If so, it left me questioning if she wasn't a bit off balance.

During all of this, I was well aware of Zero Kiryu was outside in the hallway. His aura was starting to flare up. Very telling about his mood. So when he yelled at Kagome to hurry up. I felt a bit of discomposure. The look on her face said she was not happy than with the grumble she gave under her breath; she mocked him after rolling her eyes.

I was watching her as she started to leave, frowning when Hanabusa spoke up. The idiot didn't know when to stop as I darted my gaze to Kaname. Who looked like he was about to strike him. But stopped when Kagome spoke up, delivering one final verbal punch to Hanabusa that left him unable to formulate a reply. While I just smiled and leaned back in my desk chair. I was feeling entertained as Kaname got us to settle for class.

My instincts were telling me that the girl would appear again. And with her more entertainment.

TBC!