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[A/N] Hey guys, back with another chappie! I've been updating pretty fast, and I'm planning on posting a new chapter every 1-3 days, so stay tuned and follow my progress! Note: Just like the first chapter, I'm having the same spacing issues. I'm trying one final method this chapter, though it may not look as neat.
Without further ado, on with the third chapter!
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Chapter 3: Thing of The Past
The group of newly acquainted friends spent the next half hour cracking jokes and warming up to each other. The boys described some of the activities available throughout the camp, while Sango and Kagome were interested in the groups history together.
"So you're telling me you've been going to this camp with each other for six years?" Sango questioned, her eyes sparkling with interest. She and the others were seated on wooden lounge chairs atop the porch of the boys' cabin, lightly discussing different topics that crossed their minds.
The edges of Kouga's lips quirked up into a smile.
"Yep, we started out way back when in Junior Camp. Us four guys were placed in a cabin, but Inuyasha, Sesshomaru, and Miroku were already acquainted prior to camp. You see, they all went to the same school and still attend the same high school together, but they barely knew eachother back then."
Kagome cocked her head with interest.
"What about you, Kouga? Did you not know anyone when you came to camp?"
Kouga flashed a mischievous grin toward Kagome, before glancing over at Ayame.
"Ayame and I were friends before we came to camp, seeing as we had gone to the same school for longer than I can remember. None of us knew Rin before we came here, because she lives north of Inuyasha, Sesshomaru, and Miroku. But, seeing as we were all only ten years old, we bonded pretty quick. Soon enough, the six of us were inseparable every year we arrived at Camp Shikon."
Kouga's face lit up with mischief as he narrowed his eyes at Inuyasha.
"Being in the same cabin as those two" -Kouga glared at the two brothers-
"was absolute hell. Sesshomaru would always steal Inuyasha's teddy bear and hide it somewhere in the cabin. Their arguing was nonstop every single year." He finished dramatically, rolling his eyes in false exhaustion.
Kagome sputtered as she struggled to contain her laughter. Sango was in a similar state, barely able to control her fits of lighthearted giggling.
"The great, strong Inuyasha had a teddy bear? Now that's something I could imagine!" Sango choked out between fits of laughter, tears brimming at the corners of her eyes. Inuyasha's stare was cold, yet embarrassment swam within his eyes at the mention of his teddy bear. He could feel a pink tinge slowly spreading across his cheeks.
"Hey, I was just a kid! It's not that embarrassing…" He trailed off mutinously. Suddenly, his eyes flared at Sango's statement.
"What do you mean, great and strong? Are you going somewhere with this?" He hissed, although his glare danced with supressed humor.
His gaze quickly moved to Kagome, who was attempting to contain her laughter.
"What, so you're going to laugh at me too?" He muttered, the blush across his cheeks darkening.
Kagome lightly slapped him on the arm, an amused expression gracing her features.
"Silly, it's just that you're so cold and angry all the time, it's hard to imagine you were a cute little kid once. Cheer up, would you?" She prompted, a humorous smile spreading across her face.
Inuyasha's blush darkened further at the mention of 'cute little kid', but he could feel the corners of his lips tugging upwards into a small grin.
Sesshomaru's eyes clouded with mischief as he spoke up.
"I have pictures of these teddy bear incidents if you all want to see," He murmured dangerously, shooting daggers at his younger brother. Even so, a tinge of amusement lit up his gaze.
The group burst out laughing, Miroku slipping out of his chair, and Rin slapping her knee between fits of warm laughter.
After the general humor subsided, Kagome shot out another question.
"Hey, you guys know most people at Senior Camp, right?" She asked, hinting that she was going somewhere with the question.
Miroku nodded his head hastily.
"Of course. Why do you ask that, Miss Kagome?" He prompted with a glint in his eye.
Kagome, squirming under his intense gaze, shook her head lightly.
"I was just wondering; Could you guys tell us about the others who are staying in Senior Camp? It would be nice to know who we're dealing with for the next two weeks," She added helpfully, an amused murmur spreading through the group.
Inuyasha folded his arms heavily across his chest.
"Let's just say that were the nicest group of guys around," He boasted, the edges of his lips quirking into a grin.
"The next cabin over is infested with the creepiest dudes you'll every meet. Naraku, otherwise known as the spawn of Satan, is the leader of that group."
His comment earned several snickers throughout the group.
"He always pulls pranks, and something about him is just flat out creepy. Along with him, we got Hakudoshi, his sidekick in pulling pranks and just about the most terrifying kid you'll ever meet. Sixteen years old, yet he looks like he's twelve."
More snickers.
"After that, there's Byakuya; sassiest guy you'll ever meet. He has a knack for roasting people, yet somehow gets away with it every time. And lastly, Bankotsu; he's an okay guy. He doesn't want much to do with Naraku, but they're still friends, which puts him off limits." He said matter-of-factly. Ayame and Rin giggled lightly.
"Oh, right, I forgot; Kouga's two knuckle-headed cousins, Ginta and Hakkaku. They cling to Kouga at times, but mostly stick to themselves. I'm not even sure who's in their cabin this year, to be honest." He added, wrapping up his little lecture.
Sango's eyes glittered with mild irritation.
"Yes, that's all fun to hear, but what about the girls? You must know some of them," She questioned, her voice thick with contempt.
"Or does Miroku repel them all?" This earned her a few wolf whistles and stifled laughter.
Rin piped up eagerly.
"Oh, yes, we know the group of girls in the cabin next to ours; it's just that Inuyasha doesn't like talking about them, because Ki-" Inuyasha, who sat on the other side of Rin, clapped a palm over her mouth furiously. The girl continued to mutter underneath his hand, but eventually gave up, shooting him a playful glance of mock frustration.
Kagome nudged his side gently.
"Because why, Inuyasha?" She questioned, figuring that the best way to coax an answer out of this cold guy was patience.
"I'd like to know who the girls are; can you not tell us?" She prompted kindly.
He replied with a small grunt, tossing his head to the side and shielding his face with locks of hair.
Kouga let out an exaggerated moan.
"Oh, the drama!" He exclaimed, dipping his head back and placing a hand on his forehead. His eyes flickered with annoyance before continuing.
"Last year, Inuyasha decided to date some fake bitch from that cabin called Kikyo. Sure, she was pretty and all, but her real intentions were just to be a part of our group. Because we're quite social and have been around for some time, our group gained popularity over the years. She noticed this, and in an attempt to befriend us, got with Inuyasha."
Sango and Kagome exchanged an exasperated glance as Inuyasha curled his fingers into fists, seething with rage.
"Naturally, the rest of us could see this clearly and convinced him to ditch her. Seeing as he was blinded by 'love', he refused to. That is, until him and Miroku caught Kikyo and her friends discussing her intentions behind their cabin. It was over after that, and we haven't spoken to the girl or her friends since."
Kagome was tense throughout the whole story, until she heard that Inuyasha had dumped Kikyo in the end. Her muscles relaxed slightly in relief.
Wait, what?
Why should she be relieved that he was single? For heavens sake, she had only known him for thirty minutes!
Kagome shook her head lightly to clear it of such thoughts.
Meanwhile, Sesshomaru gazed over at his brother, seeing rage and fury blazing within his eyes.
Allowing a small chuckle to escape his lips, he spoke up boldly.
"Inuyasha, no need to be ashamed over that girl you dated. We all know you'll have much better luck with Kagome."
The pair of teenagers shared a quick glance of embarrassment before turning away and scoffing in unison.
The group burst out laughing.
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She could hear distant laughter leaking in from the cabin door. Tilting her head with grace, she gazed softly out the window, tracking the warm laughter to a group of teenagers seated on a cabin porch. Recognizing who they were, her blood ran cold, and her soft ivory skin paled considerably.
"Kikyo?" A harsh, feminine voice broke into her thoughts.
The girl whirled around gently to face a tall young woman with her hand placed on a cocked hip. She had rich brown locks that were twisted into an elegant bun, leaving her thin bangs to sway loosely. Her deep amber eyes, speckled with flecks of brilliant red, held a questioning gaze.
Kikyo pursed her lips tightly.
"What is it, Kagura?"
The girl known as Kagura rolled her eyes in contempt, scoffing lightly.
"You were daydreaming again. Hurry up and get ready; we're heading to dinner in five minutes," She stated, before twirling around and turning her gaze to the top bunk.
"You too, Kanna. Quit reading that book of yours, we need to get ready."
A soft, delicate face turned to glance down at Kagura.
The petite girl had thick, platinum blonde hair which brushed just past her shoulders. Paired with her chunky bangs, a small white flower clip adorned either side of her head. She set a pair of deep, expressionless brown eyes on Kagura, before closing the cover of her book and swinging her legs along the edge of the bunk.
"Sister, why must we get ready? It is a simple dinner," She spoke in a dull, soft voice.
Kikyo tuned their conversation out as she gazed hesitantly out the window once again. A small sigh escaped her lips.
Inuyasha.
The young man she had selfishly tricked into falling for her, only to fall for him in turn.
She still felt the familiar wave of guilt every time she thought of him.
Even if she had wanted to stay with him, Kikyo could never admit to her friends that she had fallen for him while stringing him along. They all despised him, and believed it was laughable to watch him chase after Kikyo like a stray dog.
As she shook her head to rid her mind of such thoughts, she squinted and took a closer look at the group of teenagers.
Wait, since when were there eight of them?
She quickly identified the two new faces; A fiery young girl with chocolate brown hair, and a beautiful young woman with silky raven tresses. Kikyo looked at the girl carefully. They shared similar features, yet whereas Kikyo's eyes were stunning like ice, this girl had a cheerful expression and eyes as warm as the sun.
Who is she?
And why are they a part of Inuyasha's circle of friends?
She ran a delicate hand through her own midnight black tresses, brushing down past her waist.
Why was she suddenly comparing herself to this girl?
Kikyo was ripped from her thoughts as a strong hand clasped her wrist and yanked her harshly from where she sat on the bed. She turned her gaze sharply to look at a young woman who wore a blazing expression. Half of her wild black locks were held in a bun, while the rest freely caressed her back. The girl's eyes had a coppery red tint, and her lips were tinted deep red to match.
"Kikyo, quit staring out the window; let's go, already!" She hissed softly, before pulling on Kikyo's arm once again.
"Abi, would you lay off? I'm coming," Kikyo replied in exasperation.
The girl called Abi twisted her head slightly to glare at Kikyo.
"You need to stop spending so much time gazing off at Inuyasha and his friends. You have us now; why do you care so much about those pests?" She grumbled bluntly, before whirling around and filing out of the cabin after Kagura.
Kikyo's gaze followed Abi, before she released a dejected sigh and walked out after her.
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A warm, feminine voice rang out across the campsite.
"Senior Campers, it is time for dinner! Quickly make your way to the Shower Deck!"
Kagome and Sango exchanged confused glances.
"Shower Deck? What's that?" They both muttered with puzzled tones.
Ayame raised a delicate hand to her mouth and giggled.
"Right! You two don't know about the camp landmarks and customs; the Shower Deck is what it seems. See that lodge over there?" She pointed carefully, her gaze resting on the building they initially passed when they arrived at Senior Camp.
"That's the Shower Deck. On either side is a washroom with sinks and showers, either for girls or boys. The centre and outside of the building is a large porch with benches, where Senior Campers and counsellors can chill and socialize when they have the time. Come on, you guys, let's head on over!" Ayame called out with enthusiasm, beckoning to the rest of the group to follow. The eight of them, along with other clusters of campers, made their way up the stairs of the deck and sat around multiple adjoining picnic tables. At the head of the picnic tables, six counsellors- some looking just older than the teenagers, and others looking in their thirties- were gathered. A youthful woman with flowing black tresses stood in between the counsellors, waiting for the campers to take their seats. She had a warm, knowing gaze, and Kagome figured she was the woman who called out earlier.
Noticing that most campers had been seated, the woman cleared her throat and began to speak in a calm voice.
"Welcome, Senior Campers! My name is Midoriko, and I am the head counsellor of the Senior Camp. Along with my fellow counsellors, we hope to make these two weeks at Camp Shikon your best yet!" She announced, a warm smile gracing her features.
"There are three female counsellors, and three male counsellors; I myself am a female counsellor, but allow me to introduce the others; This is Kaguya" -A young woman with long, midnight black hair twisted into high ponytails waved boredly- "One of the girls' counsellors. Our other girls' counsellor is Tsubaki"-An icy looking woman with thick, coal black tresses glared at the campers- "And finally, our three boys' counsellors. The head of the boys' counsellors is Myouga" -A short, middle aged man with graying hair waved generously at the campers- "Over here we have Hiten" -A shady looking boy with a long, dark braid trailing down his back scoffed- "And lastly, we have Hojo." A tall looking boy flashed a winning grin at the campers, ruffling his sandy brown hair. A group of girls at the far picnic table sighed dreamily.
Midoriko folded her arms gently before continuing.
"I expect you to treat all of your counsellors with respect, and they will treat you the same."
Inuyasha scoffed at her comment. Leaning over carefully toward Kagome and Sango, he whispered softly.
"Don't believe them for a second. The counsellors here are a load of bull," He growled in a scathing voice. Kagome poked him in the ribcage.
"Come on, now," She chided in a mocking tone.
"They seem quite kind; well, at least Midoriko and Hojo…" She trailed off, suddenly uncertain of her words. Inuyasha snickered lightly before reverting his attention to Midoriko.
"…And I hope you all enjoy your time here at Camp Shikon! Now, lets make haste and head on down to dinner." She finished warmly. A mutter began to break out among the clusters of campers, as they rose from their seats and began filing off the shower deck and down the rocky hill.
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After a short hike filled with light chatter and joking, the group of Senior campers had reached the entrance to a large wooden lodge with a wide balcony attached to the back. It was built on a hill, allowing a spectacular view of the lake from one side. The wood used the create it was dark, warm, and inviting.
Rin beamed at Kagome and Sango, who were currently occupied by the view.
"This, you two, is Cedar Lodge. This is where we take all of our meals; we eat inside, while the counsellors eat on the tables atop the balcony," She explained eagerly, amusement glimmering within her eyes.
As the campers began to file into the lodge, the group of friends quickly followed.
The inside of the lodge was spectacular; to Kagome, it felt like a homey cottage.
All of the walls, ceilings, floors and tables within the lodge were made of the same dark cedar wood. The main entrance hall had bathrooms on either side, and led straight to a grand, L-shaped interior. The space was occupied by numerous long, wooden chairs with identical benches. Two buffet tables spanned in the centre of the room, and the walled off area which formed the L led to a busy kitchen, overflowing with workers. Decadent scents wafted from the kitchen, and Kagome's mouth hung open at the first sniff.
"Wow! It smells so good in here! And I thought camp food was disgusting!" She mused, her eyes sparkling with anticipation. Sango nodded in agreement, too speechless to say anything.
As soon as they entered the main hall, Miroku, Inuyasha, and Kouga bolted across the room to claim a large wooden table in the corner of the room. As Sango and Kagome stared in confusion, Ayame let out a slight chuckle.
"It's our groups 'signature' table. We sit there every meal," She explained, before rushing to take a seat herself. The rest of the crowd followed suite, claiming seats at the table until there was no room left. Kouga sparked up a conversation as soon as everyone was settled in.
"So, you two; Kagome and Sango. We were talking earlier about where everyone lived; where do you guys come from? Same town?" He questioned, folding his arms across the table.
Kagome responded first.
"We live just on the border of Maplegrove and Lakeridge, a few hours southeast of here."
The entire table suddenly fell silent; all eyes were trained of Kagome.
She shifted uncomfortably beneath their intense stares.
"Huh? What is it? Did I say something wrong…?"
Inuyasha's eyes were wide with surprise.
"No…it's just that you live right near Miroku, Sesshomaru, and I; We're in the centre of Lakeridge," He explained, his gaze still a mix of shock and thrill.
"Kouga, Ayame, and Rin live north of Lakeridge; just up in Wycliffe…"
Sango and Kagome exchanged surprised glances.
Just then, a masculine voice spoke up.
"Oh, how wonderful! We can see you ladies all the time now!" Miroku offered, his voice filled with exaggerated delight.
Sango's eyes narrowed into a deadly stare.
"I don't think so, pervert…"
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Dinner went on smoothly, beginning with a dull welcome speech by the camp's Head Coordinator, Kaede. After she dismissed the campers, they made their way to the buffet tables in anticipation. The first dinner consisted of a diverse salad bar, paired with steaming chicken fajitas.
As the group ate away at their delicious meals, they discussed their plans for the upcoming day, and introduced the daily camp schedule to Kagome and Sango.
Ayame's eyes glimmered with excitement as she described the routine carefully.
"…So after we wake up and have breakfast, everyone in both Senior and Junior camp head on down to the Stump. 'Stump' is just a nickname for the large field near the centre of the camp; it's mainly used for land sports and group activities, but it's where we gather before each activity period. It's known as the Stump, because Kaede stands on a large tree stump and announces the activities prior to each period."
Ayame took a quick breath and swallowed a mouthful of Caesar salad before continuing eagerly.
"There are four activity periods per day, with lunch happening between second and third. Camp Shikon offers six main activity categories, but the activities that occur within them change each period."
Noticing the puzzled expressions of both Kagome and Sango, Ayame sighed and continued her in-depth explanation.
"The six activity categories are Land Sports, Waterfront, Wharf, Arts and Crafts, Aerial Park, and Outdoor Pursuits. For example, The Wharf could have kayaking for the first period, but fishing the second; it changes with each period."
Kagome, mouth stuffed full with hearty chicken fajitas, simply nodded in response, signifying that she understood.
Miroku waved his hand to capture the girls' attention before speaking up.
"Tomorrow, we plan on doing either Land Sports or Wharf in the morning; it depends what kind of activities are available," He noted.
The rest of the meal continued on with minor interruptions and chatter taking place; the eight friends were busy enjoying their first meal of camp, after a particularly long day.
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Night had begun to fall as the Senior Campers finally reached their campsite, allowing pinpricks of starlight to illuminate the open sky. Midoriko hastily dismissed the campers, allowing them an hour of free time before curfew. The group of friends decided to settle into two of the picnic benches within the Shower Deck, before Rin piped up eagerly,
"Cards, anyone?"
Everyone murmured their assent before Rin sped off toward her cabin, retrieving a deck of cards. Kouga glanced sideways at Kagome and flashed a slight smile.
"So, Kagome, are you excited for your first real day of camp tomorrow? I'm sure we'll have a great time!" He offered with enthusiasm. Kagome, not entirely paying attention to the raven haired boy, turned her head and muttered absentmindedly.
"Yeah, sure, I guess." A flash of dejection crossed Kouga's face at her response.
Inuyasha snickered lightly from where he was seated.
"Look's like someone isn't interested in you, Kouga," He teased mockingly, out of Kagome's earshot. Kouga glared back at the silver haired boy, his eyes blazing.
"So what? At least I can muster more charm than you," He grumbled, turning his head in obvious embarrassment. Inuyasha simply laughed at his statement.
"Yeah, that'll be the day. You can't even pick up Ayame, even though she's all over you!" His voice rang out loudly, causing heads at the picnic table to turn.
Ayame whipped around at the mention of her name, her eyes narrowed suspiciously.
"Just what were you two saying about me?" She hissed softly. The other members of the group drew back and glanced elsewhere as if they weren't involved.
Before the argument could continue any further, Rin returned with a deck of cards, beaming.
"What game should we play this time? Anyone up for Poker?" She questioned lightly.
The boys' faces suddenly became shadowed with fear.
"No way in hell are we playing Poker with Ayame!" Miroku gasped, his eyes wide with exaggerated fear. Sesshomaru even looked slightly taken aback.
"We've made it a rule to not play Poker with Ayame," He explained dully.
"She somehow manages to destroy us every single round, no matter what cards are dealt; it ruins your dignity to play with her."
Ayame looked quite smug as the others viewed her with suspicion. Rin chuckled gently.
"Fine, how about some Euchre? We can play in pairs since we have an even number," She suggested, breaking the boys from their fearful daze. The rest of the group, including Kagome and Sango, agreed with enthusiasm.
The night turned out to be pure fun; Kagome was partnered with Inuyasha, and Sango with Miroku. Kagome and Inuyasha were simply horrible at Euchre, but they laughed off each round as they attempted to redeem themselves. Sango and Miroku were leading with points, somehow expertly placing their cards and strategizing together. Sango noticed at some point throughout the game that Miroku had refrained from trying anything perverted. When he wasn't being a lecher, she realized that he could be quite fun to be with.
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Once the four girls had returned to the cabin, Rin clicked the door shut swiftly before turning to bounce on the bottom bunk of her and Ayame's bed. A devilish grin lit up her features as Ayame took a seat beside her, folding her arms.
"Alright, we have some girl talk to go over. Now, you two, spill it!" Rin giggled lightly. Ayame's lips curved into a mischievous smirk.
Both Kagome and Sango's mouths hung open in utter confusion as they rummaged through their belongings for toiletries.
"Spill what?" Sango questioned, a puzzled light glimmering within her eyes.
Ayame rolled her eyes casually.
"'Spill what', she says. You two know what we're talking about; What are your feelings for Inuyasha and Miroku? I can totally see you guys together with the way you got along today!" She laughed haughtily.
Both girls were blushing fiercely as they stammered in response.
"I-It's not like that! I could never be with someone like Inuyasha; he's far too arrogant and conceited!" Kagome growled back, the blush on her cheeks growing hotter.
Sango was in a similar state as she tried to cover up.
"M-Me? With that…that lecher? No way in hell!" She denied, tossing her side sideways with a small 'hmph'. Her eyes suddenly glittered malevolently as she whirled back around, a smirk gracing her features.
"What about you, Ayame? You're nuts about Kouga; I can see it in your eyes eerytime you're near him!" It was Ayame's turn to blush wildly.
Kagome, catching onto Sango's method of defence, lashed out with a playful tone at Rin.
"And you, Rin! You've got the hots for that Sesshomaru, don't you?"
Surprisingly, Rin didn't blush or defend herself. The petite girl simply shrugged and smiled warmly.
"You didn't know that? I love Sesshomaru; he's strong, handsome, brave…" She sighed dreamily as she trailed off. Her eyes suddenly flashed with a bit of sadness as she spoke up again.
"I don't think he notices me, though; either that or he's too embarrassed to acknowledge me," She admitted in dejection. Kagome felt a sudden wave of guilt over what she had said.
"I'm sure he notices you; how could he not? You're such a sweet and kind person!" Kagome reassured, quickly forgetting about their earlier feud. Rin grinned slightly at her words, her eyes gleaming with mischief.
"Yeah, just like Inuyasha notices you!" She laughed cheerily. The girls began a mock war, with Kagome blushing more at every sentence Rin fired out.
Meanwhile, tuning out the two girls' playful argument, Ayame sighed heavily at Sango's words.
"I-I guess I do like Kouga…" She admitted briefly, shaking her head.
"But he always seems so irritated when I'm nearby; I think he has the hots for you, Kagome," The red head stated in misery. Kagome and Rin quickly snapped out of their argument, turning to face Ayame.
"Huh? What do you mean?" Kagome asked sheepishly, although she had noticed his behaviour herself. Another sigh escaped Ayame's lips.
"You see, Kouga and I have gone to the same school and camp for six years; even though we became good friends, he still seems to ignore me. I've been trying to get his attention for years, with no luck. Then you suddenly show up, and his attention is trained on you in the first day!" She grumbled furiously. Kagome seemed taken aback by the girl's comment. Noticing this, Ayame waved her away calmly.
"No, I'm not mad at you, Kagome; I'm more upset with Kouga. But still, I can't control who he likes and doesn't like; it's just that…" She trailed off, shaking her head miserably once again.
Kagome, visibly more relieved, attempted to reassure the girl.
"Oh, Ayame; I don't like Kouga in that way…he's a great friend, but I just don't feel that sort of connection. You don't need to worry about us being together," She added gently, the corners of her lips forming a small grin. Ayame looked more noticeably relaxed after that.
"I'm sure both of your relationships will work out in the end," Sango added helpfully, glancing at both Rin and Ayame. Rin beamed back at her.
"Yep! Just like your relationships with Inuyasha and Miroku will- eep!" She yelped as Kagome pounced playfully on the girl, another war beginning.
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After the girls had cleansed their faces and brushed their teeth at the shower deck, they clambered into their corresponding beds for the night. Rin clicked her flashlight off and deposited it as soon as everyone was settled in.
"Goodnight, you guys; we're going to have a great day tomorrow!" She whispered enthusiastically, before each girl muttered a 'goodnight' back.
Kagome drifted away into a deep sleep, a certain silver haired boy on her mind.
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[A/N] Well, that was a pretty long chapter! Thanks for sticking it out until the end, and please leave a review if you enjoyed or have advice for it! Once again, there are no demons in this fanfiction, only humans. Thanks again for reading!
