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: Here soon, the story will start to deviate a bit more from the Manga/Storyline. So if you do not like that, I politely ask you toturn around and leave now. Because I don't see the point in you wasting your time and mine.

Kagome's P.o.v.

She was sitting on the edge of the courtyard fountain. Enjoying the chilly early spring breeze. The last few weeks had been crazy in her mind. With Maria showing up to the school, being the host body for an older Vampiress, Shizuka Hiou. Who was now very much dead. Thanks to Kaname. Who had sat down at length with her and talked about it, which had shocked her? Zero, on the other hand, was a bit more withdrawn and exceptionally more irritable than before. And finals for the end of the year were just a week away. Then the upperclassmen would be leaving after.

But what had her on edge currently was the fact that someone was watching her. Intently, for the last hour. So, she had stayed put, keeping up her studies. Whoever it was, was good at masking their presence. But hundreds of years of being alive, surviving and fighting, she had a sixth if not seventh sense to keep her alive. Jewel aside, of course. Meaning it was going to be a waiting game.

? P.o.v.

He had found her. Was aware that she knew that he was watching her. Though he was proud of the fact that she hadn't taken any actions, just staying put and continuing with whatever she was doing with the books. Because him being there was taking a considerable risk as it was. The trouble he'd get into for doing even this was scary though he was never one to follow orders precisely to the letter; instead, he manipulated them to suit his needs better. Besides, getting a rise out of his target was always a good thing.

So, after another thirty minutes, he decided it was time to attack. There were very few people around. Meaning his target was as open as they were going to be. It was a school, after all. And none in the day class were able to stop him. The night class wouldn't be out for an hour or so as the sun was still in the sky. Shifting his body, he darted out of the bushes and sped towards the dark-haired girl he'd just spent two hours watching, jumping to tackle her, only to let out a loud gasp of shock as she bent in half, reaching into her backpack and he sailed into the cold water of the fountain.

Kagome P.o.v.

Blinking her eyes rapidly as she sat up quickly, Kagome whipped around to see who her would-be assailant was. Just to feel shocked as her eyes met a pair of shining leaf green eyes under dark auburn hair. Before she could react, said person was pulling her into the cold water of the water fountain. Making her shriek in a mix of indignation and amusement. Before she scooped the water in her cupped hands and flung it at him, she was earning a deep, baritone laugh.

Soon they were both in a full-on water fight, laughing, and playing. The world around Kagome and her wanna-be attacker didn't exist. All that mattered was her winning against the impish man her friend and adopted Kit had grown into. Shippo knew how to lighten her mood and that there was going to be hell to pay when Sesshomaru realized he had come to see her while she was this mission. There was supposed to be no contact at all.

"Serves you right!" she quipped when she pounced and shoved him, so he slipped under the cold water.

"Hey! That isn't fair, it would be rude to harm a lady," Shippo snapped back after spitting the water out of his mouth.

"Nah! This is war, Shippo!" she laughed at him.

"Really? Care to explain that one?"

She went still at the same time as Shippo at the words. Slowly she turned to look at who spoke, just to see a very amused looking Kaien Cross, flanked by Zero, Yuuki, Kaname, and all of the Night class, as well as a good portion of the day class — making Kagome laugh nervously.

"Well, you see…" she said, trailing off as it dawned on her that no one was looking directly at her.

"Kagome, water… shirt," Shippo said openly, snickering at her.

Looking down, Kagome saw the white blouse of her school uniform was clinging to her frame and very see-through. Meaning the fiery orange-red of her bra was now visible to everyone. Heat flushing her face in an instant as she wrapped her arms around her chest and curled up to try and hide in the water. Blowing bubbles of frustration in the water while everyone gathered either outright laughed at her or chuckled in quiet amusement.

Then she had a jacket draped over her shoulders, making her look over at Shippo, who had stood up and was offering her a hand. She quickly debated whether to take it or not as her skirt was white as well. And she was wearing a matching set of undergarments today. Deciding to get out of the cold water was the best solution she scooted over to him and took his hand. As he quickly pulled her up and out of the water and into his arms bridal style making her squeak in protest.

"I think we shall adjourn to my office to… talk Miss Higurashi. And possibly introduce your friend," Kaine said.

Giving a small nod of her head, she flushed in embarrassment again, tucking her face into the crook of Shippo's neck. Earning a few more chuckles as Kaine gave orders for the Day class to go back to their dorms and for the Night class to get to class for the night.

Kaname P.o.v.

He had been curious when he awoke and felt complete happiness flowing through the link with Kagome. Though when he tried to talk to her to see what put her in that state, there had been no answer. His answer came when he had led the others to the school for classes. There was the ordinarily stoic, solitary woman in the water fountain, laughing as she splashed water on a tall male he could tell instantly was not human. Seeing those blue eyes so bright, shining as she had no care in the world at that moment, had him impressed.

The way her face flushed as she played was indeed something of beauty. A rare thing in his long life. It showed how innocent she still was. But as he heard the whispers of the others behind him, especially Hanabusa about her shirt, he had turned just enough to shoot a dark look at the blond. He was catching a glimpse of two in particular who were glaring coldly at the scene before them.

That was the moment when Kaien decided to show up, ending the play between the two as reality caught up with Kagome. He felt the full impact of what she was feeling as it dawned that she was wearing white and was completely wet. Clothes now see-through. Though the male, Shippo immediately covered her and picked her up, causing the two behind him to leak a bit of their aura, which he quickly smothered. There did not need to be a fight right now. They were still young, learning their powers and strengths. Shippo, he figured, was as old as Kagome but masking his real power expertly.

Sitting in the chair, sipping tea as he listened to Kaien address Kagome about proper behavior in a student, he looked at the red-haired demon. Who he noticed was looking at him subtly. That green gaze was assessing, knowing. Meaning he was probably connected to Kagome's Guardian.

"Now, that is done, care to explain your visitor?"

Lifting an eyebrow as he watched, Kaien pointedly dismisses Yuuki and Zero. The latter was glaring darkly at both him and Shippo. He knew the boy was still shaken over the events concerning Shizuka Hiou. But it was of no concern of his. Zero had to make his own choices. As long as he didn't hurt Yuuki, Kaname knew he'd not harm the boy.

"Mr. Cross, I would like you to meet Shippo K.T. Sune. He does odd jobs for my Guardian. A man of many skills and faces," Kagome elucidated with a smile.

At this, Kaname hid a smile behind his cup. The name was a play on words. And her description of what he was hidden in the services he performed for the man he worked for. Clever.

"Kagome, I would like to talk with you two later, if possible," he said to her via their link.

"Of course, though, I am curious as to why he is here. I wasn't supposed to have contact from anyone at home," she replied.

The rest of the meeting went smoothly. Shippo apologizing for his inappropriate behavior. Saying he had known Kagome since he was a child and missed her. And wanted to make sure she was okay. Not the whole truth, but not a lie either.

Kagome P.o.v.

Kagome sat there on the small chaise lounge in the Night Dorm. Shippo by her side while Kaname sat in a white wing back chair looking at them. He had invited them, and they were there. Shippo was now not pretending to be a jovial friend, no he was rather stiff and acting all protective.

"So, you are the one that Kagome has a contract with, huh… not what I would have expected," Shippo said.

She was elbowing him as she rolled her eyes. She noted that Kaname was not phased in the least. Something she was glad for. Though he was currently blocking her, which was okay.

"Why have you come to Cross Academy, Kitsune?" Kaname finally asked.

The effect was instant. The very air around them was charged with Youki as Kagome lifted her hand and settled it on her kit's knee. She was making him calm instantly. She didn't want a fight, let alone to alert their enemy and his cohorts.

"Shippo, just answer please," she said.

There was a soft snort before Shippo leaned back. It took a few minutes before he answered, but by that time, Kagome has wrapped the one tail that he released. Making her smile at his natural instinct to mark her with his scent even if it was just as Kin.

"I was doing some delivering of… stuff for our esteemed Lord. And was in the area. I know I was not to come to see her. But I have known Kagome almost my whole life. She is an essential person to me. Pack, if you will," Shippo said. "As all information regarding her is kept well hidden, so no one knows what is going on, I wanted to see her myself. Punishment be damned."

Sighing, Kagome stroked one of his tails, watching Kaname as he watched them, listening. He was hard to read normally. But now, she knew the telltale signs of his thought process.

"I am sure he is aware you are here and made a scene as the man keeps in contact with the Headmaster constantly over Kagome. But, I think you would be good for her," Kaname finally stated. "And with your particular talents, I think you'd be more useful here then running… paperwork for a Man who has no real face to the public, being slightly a recluse."

She lifted the tail and buried her face into it as she burst out into a fit of giggles. Kagome couldn't help it as she felt Shippo stiffen in shock before laughing aloud. Kaname was old and very intelligent. Anything he could use to benefit his ultimate goals, he would. And it was him giving her something from home cause he knew she missed it. While offering Shippo an olive branch.

"I'd like that, actually. Information is more or less a specialty of mine," Shippo said, sounding amused at the offer he'd just gotten. "Besides, hearing Kagome's laughter is the best medicine for a heart that pines for what it loves."

At that, she groaned and reached out blindly to swat at him. His cheesy little pick-up lines to tease her. Knowing she had her reasons and would never see him like that, ever. Earning a laugh from not just Shippo, but a chuckle from Kaname as well.

? P.o.v.

I laid in my bed, listening to my roommate spout off in great detail what they had all witnessed earlier that evening. It had shocked me to the core as I recognized the bright, cheery laughter, that was nothing but happy. I was then seeing Kagome splashing a strange male in the water fountain, trying to one-up him as he attacked back. It had my stomach clenching and anger rising in, which was not helped by the fact that her school uniform shirt was drenched and plastered to her body. Showing off pale skin and a bra, that reminded me of the sun setting, clearly for everyone to see.

By sheer force of will, I had stayed where I stood. It bothered me I had reacted like that. The pull towards her was odd as it was. And I didn't need it, to begin with. She was human and a natural threat to me and my kind.

"I mean seriously, do you think that Auburn-haired guy might have feelings for Kagome? I mean, they seemed… very friendly with each other," Aidou stated.

Closing my eyes, I sighed and rolled over, doing my level best to ignore Aidou and not needing this at all. I had Ruka. So, feeling the pull to Kagome was troublesome. Having my instincts clamor to protect and hide her away. Even if she was friendly and sweet, preferring to spend time with everyone in the Night Class when they were in the Moon Dorms.

"Hey, what's wrong? You cannot tell me that you hadn't noticed how that skimpy bra cradled those pale, pert globes," Aidou groused.

Twitching, I pulled my pillow from under my head and tossed it at Aidou. Smiling darkly as hit connected with his face. Getting a pained yell from him.

"Geeze, I know you have your eyes set on Ruka. But I found it fascinating that Senrei had shown a response," Aidou huffed before the pillow hit me in the back of the head.

Grabbing my pillow, I put it back under my head and tried not to think about it. Not liking it that Senrei was interested in her. She was not necessary to me, yet anyone showing interest made me irritated and angry. When had my life quit being simplistic?

TBC!