Then and Now

Anime(s)/Manga: InuYasha/Vampire Knight

Pairing: Kagome/Kaname

Rating: T

Author: Dark Void Princess 21

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 moer to her than meets the eye. The Higurashi's are her adoptive parents who were vampires? How does this change everything.

Chapter Sixteen

Kagome bowed to the headmaster. "Thank you very much." She may not have found the information she wanted, but she gathered some useful information that could help her.

"It's no problem," Kaien waved her off. After all, he managed to do some research of his own. "But now that you're done with that, why don't you go buy yourself a dress? It's only once a year after all." He gently pushed her in the direction of town as he walked back in the direction of the school.

Kagome actually did walk into town thinking. With the information she gained, she could start her investigation. Her parents probably wouldn't have wanted her to do anything. They would all probably want her to stay in school. Her mother had given her a chance to live this life. One free of pain. Yet even so she couldn't bear to do nothing about it.

Then there was Kaname. Would he think that she was abandoning him all over again? But if she let him know of her plans to leave he'd probably stop her. He might actually be able to convince her otherwise too. She couldn't let that happen.

Kagome looked at the displays of the first few stores. A dress, huh? While she didn't really see the point of buying a dress for one occasion, it could be fun. The pureblood possessing Maria would probably strike then if they were planning to do anything. The dance would be a good distraction and cover-up, much like her reasoning to want to leave that day.

Kagome wanted to ask Rima to come with her. Not that she was going to force the girl. If the aristocrat came with her it would interfere with her life, no doubts at all. Her modelling would be interrupted, she'd be leaving her friends, and everything else. But she could use someone to go with her.

However, she also worried about what would happen to Maria. Rima would be watching her, but maybe it was something that would need her attention. But there was also Yuuki and Zero, also Kaien who could interfere, even if it was a pureblood. Plus, if they did cause a ruckus in the school, Kaname would intervene, wouldn't he?

"If your plans were simply dress shopping, I could have accompanied you."

Kagome jumped startled. She was embarrassed that she had been snuck up on. Had she been that lost in thought?

"Kaname!" She smiled at the night class student. She wasn't going to bring up that wasn't the reason she had turned him down.

Kaname smiled back at her quite happy that Kiryuu had nothing to do with Kagome's plans. That being said, he was probably around Yuuki which didn't please him either.

"I figured that I should buy a dress for the dance."

"Would like some company?" asked Kaname already deciding that's just what he would do.

Kagome agreed before they walked into a store. She tried a few dresses on, but immediately decided against them. When she found one she liked and asked Kaname how she looked, she blushed at the compliment. She changed back into her casual clothes and exited the change room.

Kagome was about to pay when Kaname paid for her.

As soon as they left the store Kagome said, "You didn't have to pay. I'm more than capable of affording it." She felt odd letting someone buy her a gift. Especially that cost as much as a dress.

"I wanted to," answered Kaname.

Kagome frowned not really accepting that answer. Then a smile formed. "There's still a few hours before students are expected back. Let's stay out for a while longer. We can chat more. There's still lots to learn about you." Kagome grabbed his hand and tugged him in the direction of another store.

Kaname couldn't help but feel pleased. But despite Kagome wanting to know more about him (and of course he wanted to know more about her too), he already knew she was the one for him. He silently wondered what Kagome would think of if he asked if she was willing to become a vampire. He didn't care that taking pureblood's blood was a taboo. He would happily change her if that meant they could be together longer. He still needed to complete his plans, though. Rido would be after him and Yuuki.

The lightness of their time together could almost put Kaname at ease. It was refreshing.

When they entered back onto school ground Kagome stopped. Kaname stop to face Kagome to see what was wrong. "You know Kaname… you once said something along the lines that you thought I abandoned you." She looked up to meet Kaname's eyes. "But I want you to know that even if we aren't always together, I'll always come back to you."

Her words and conviction… Kaname almost couldn't tell if that was supposed to be a confession or a statement that she planned on leaving him again. Or it could just be reassurance. Sometimes what she meant didn't come across clearly, so he couldn't be sure. Either way… Kaname stepped towards Kagome and hugged her. It took a moment, but Kagome returned the hug.

"Rima-chan."

Kagome stood on one side of a large tree while Rima stood on the other side.

"I'll be leaving soon."

Rima's eyes widened. She quickly collected herself. "When?" she couldn't help but ask.

"After the dance." It was too soon. "I was going to ask you to come alone with me, but I have another request. The person occasionally possessing Maria will likely use the dance as a cover up. If you can please watch over her."

Kagome walked to the other side to face Rima. She had her hand extended with a letter. "If my predictions come true, and Maria is released, please give her this." Rima cautiously took the letter curious about what was written within. "Once things settle down with Maria the choice is yours whether to follow me. I'll be at that place for a while. But I don't want to force you away. I don't know how long I'll be away."

Kagome stepped forward and hugged Rima which surprised the girl. "Thank you for everything."

It's been a while so I don't blame anyone who has quit reading this fanfic. Those of you who are still here...I'm amazed but very happy.