Then and Now

Anime(s)/Manga(s): InuYasha/Vampire Knight
Pairing: Kagome/Kaname
Rating: T (May Change)

Author: Dark Void Princess 21 (DVP21)
Summary: What if Kaname was never engaged to Yuuki and had someone else he desired. He meets Kagome in the Feudal Era when he is just a kid and meets her again after her journey. And what's more is that there is more to her than meets the eye. The Higurashi's are her adoptive family. Her 'mother' was good friends with Kagome's parents who were vampires? How does this change everything?

Chapter Nine

Nozomi Nagashi had been the first person, aside from the other prefects and Kaname, to learn that Kagome was now officially a Prefect. When Kagome first told her, she squealed in delight. She was slightly jealous but she was both joyful and excited enough for the both of them seeing that Kagome was still conflicted. As much as she cared for Nozomi, she was a perfect example why it wasn't such a good idea. Even at the mention of the night class, the fans go wild. However, after Nozomi seemed to be in a completely different world, fantasizing the night class.

Unfortunately for Kagome, her first day as prefect was going to be much harder than anticipated due to the sudden new student. Yep! you heard her right. New student as in Kagome was no longer the newest. This caused a large commotion especially since the newest student was part of the night class. Though to the dismay of the day class girls, the new student was a girl. Her name is Maria Kurenai and the three prefects were instructed by the headmaster to help her fit in while Kaname had his own plans sorted out with a few of the night class students. Mainly Takuma aiding her.

As Zero, Yuuki, and Kagome walked towards the moon dorm gates, Kagome asked the two, "So what's the new student's name?"

Kagome was genuinely curious. A fact that Zero hated and Yuuki loved. Which is why the vampire hunter's mood darkened while Yuuki's mood brightened drastically as she began to talk Kagome's ear off. Kagome didn't catch most of what the brunette was saying but caught pieces including the name of the new vampire student. When she heard Yuuki say her name, she stopped in her tracks. Maria Kurenai. That could be bad. Very bad. Internally Kagome was frantically panicking over the name though Yuuki wondered why she stopped. Zero on the other hand continued his way to his hell- to the vampires.

Kagome noticing the confused look on Yuuki's face explained that it was nothing before Yuuki even got the chance to ask.

Finally arriving at the Moon Dorms the prefects pushed the day class away. Well- Yuuki was pushing the day class away while Kagome blocked the entrance gate with a sweat drop due to some of the girls tactics while Zero stayed out of the way before yelling and glaring clearing the girls back enough for the gates to open.

As Kagome watched the night class exit through the gate she froze. She was oblivious to Yuuki's screams or that Kaname was approaching her. Her eyes strayed to the new vampire student and narrowed in suspicion as she noticed-

"Good evening new prefect."

Kagome jumped as she was disrupted from her musings. She blushed in embarrassment as she noticed it was only Kaname. She felt so stupid at being caught staring.

Kaname briefly covered his mouth with his non-clenched fist to cover a smile that wanted to appear before using that hand to help her off the ground to where she had fallen. "Ah... Thanks Kaname."

"You seem interested in Maria," he stated.

Kagome panicked, and she wasn't doing a very good job in hiding it. "Ah- No! Not at all... um- ah- just a bit curious at someone newer than me." Kagome had to think fast. Anything- absolutely anything to change the subject. "So- ah." A thought hit her. Her eyes lite up as she thought of a new topic. "So the school is holding a dance for both day class and night class. That should be interesting. Well- um- nice to talk to you, Kaname. Thanks again for cheering me up last night." Seeing Yuuki gave her a perfect escape from being questioned. "Looks like Yuuki needs my help. Well gotta go." Without another word she ran over to help Yuuki quite relieved. Kaname was smart. If she hadn't left, he probably would get her to confess something that shouldn't be said.

Ruka who was walking next to Akatsuki said, "Well that was rude." She would have ranted about Kagome being with her precious Kaname but seeing that she wanted away from him- that both pleased and ired the aristocrat- and did not dot on him like the brunette, human prefect, she allowed most of her comments slide by unsaid.

Kain replied nothing in returned but stared gently at Ruka.

The three that had actually paid attention to Kagome's weird behaviour was Kaname, Rima, and surprisingly Maria.

Kagome sent a side glance to Rima as she tried to disappear from Maria's view.

Something in Kagome's eyes immediately told Rima that something was wrong. Perhaps it was why she tried to avoid Kaname. Or maybe it had to do with the reason why she was trying to disappear from Kurenai's sight. She wasn't dumb. It was obvious. Most couldn't tell as they weren't paying attention, but Rima was confused. It was obvious that Kagome wanted to talk to her but hadn't she just said a few nights prior to act as if they didn't know each other. The other vampires would be able to tell if she just suddenly left unless-

"I forgot my pocky." Glancing over to the president of the Moon Dorms with her usual apathetic eyes. "May I go back and get it."

Shiki looked back at Rima curiously and anxiously. She was usually the one to bring them their snack to 'class'. However, she usually wouldn't forget something like that. He let it pass not caring too much. He would just have to ask later.

When she received a nod for confirmation, she made her way back to the Moon Dorm. A good 20 minutes later she came out of the Moon Dorm property. Everyone had already left just like she had expected. The orangette made her way into the woods where she could smell Kagome's scent. "Why?" she asked.

"Gomen Rima-chan. At the moment you are the only one who I can trust completely. Keep a watch on Maria Kurenai."

"Hai, but why?" Rima found no hesitation in answering. To her, Kagome was her pureblood leader. It didn't matter that Kaname was more respected by the vampire race. As an individual, Kagome-ojou would- will always come first.

"I know this must be hard for you Rima, so if you ever don't want to do something, all you must do is say so. I won't force you." Seeing that Rima wasn't going to budge, Kagome whispered with her full gratitude, "Thank you. Thank you for staying by my side- even now in my position. Thank you for not leaving me alone. Thank you... for being my friend." Kagome looked up at the sky as she explained, "I don't trust Maria Kurenai. My reasoning? Simply because that isn't her. It is, but she is not. I can sense it. Two souls within one body. One soul is resting while the other takes over. But for that to happen, the other soul must belong to a pureblood. Please watch out for her. Not only for the protection of the others but for Maria herself."

Seeing Kagome's grim expression, Rima asked, "Did you know her?"

Kagome shook her head before a small, sad smile appeared. "We never did receive the pleasure of meeting. You see she was my mother's cousin's daughter. In other words my second cousin. She has a weak body. Or at least she is suppose to from what I hear. That is why we had never formally met. We both had our weak body and illnesses. Forgive me for putting this on you. Someday, I promise I'll make it up to you. I am just unable to do so at this moment. You should hurry on to class now." Kagome felt the breeze of the wind. As she opened her eyes, Rima was gone. Gomen nasai Rima, thought Kagome, I would prefer to do this myself but it seems fate will toy with me again.

She pulled a letter from her uniform pocket. The writing on the envelope was all neat and proper. However, it was the name on the return address that Kagome's eyes couldn't leave. Shippo.

Yawn... Sorry for the long wait, but I did warn that I got a part time job and that I was going back to school. Been super busy lately. Then I got stuck half way through the chapter thinking when the story is being taken place.

Anyway I hope you review.

P.S. For all you Harry Potter fan's! Check out Grey Magic: Corina Vallen by Miyokari

She is a good friend of mine and I helped out with some of the ideas for plot points so I hope you enjoy it. I think she is posting the next chapter in the next few days.