Intrigue

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Chapter Two

(Sesshomaru's POV)

Looking around, she noticed I was there. Her gaze was that of daggers, really sharp daggers. Her eyes landed on me for about 2 seconds and dismissed me. How dare she dismiss me! I am the son of a Demon lord!

Hearing some squealing, I looked over to the entrance of the girl's locker room. Kikyo and her group were coming out. Wonderful. Just wonderful. Those snotty brats are all stuck up and way beneath me. Not even worth my attention.

"Everybody! Listen up! Instead of fighting today like I planned, some idiot has gone and ruined the fighting mats. So instead, we will be playing volleyball."

Hmm, that does not include me. He knows I don't do anything I don't have to do.

"That means you to, Sesshomaru! We haven't played volleyball in a long time. Since you haven't played in a while, you will be team captain of the red team. The new girl, Kimyrah, will be team captain of the blue team. Start picking!"

I noticed Sango, she is a good volleyball player, I uttered her last name and began looking at everyone else. The new girl, Kimyrah, looked over, and saw Shippo, who was currently stretching. All she did was make eye contact and he got up and walked over. This continued on for sometime. Somehow, she had maneuvered it so I was forced to pick Kikyo. The only other choice would have been Manten, who, in my opinion, wasn't able to maneuver very well. Since we had to keep reserves, she sent a good player to the bench and kept Manten in, while I sent Kikyo directly to the bench.

The game started and she directly hit over and Sango came up and tried to spike it. The same instant later, Shippo came up and batted it past Sango and therefore spiking it. This went on for fourteen more times before Kimyrah won the game by two points. At this point, we had to switch people off the reserve and into play. Her plan was quite clear to me now, if she couldn't get Kikyo out in a one-on-one match, she would do it in volleyball.

A few more rounds went by and the score was 14-13, Kimyrah's favor. By this time, we had rotated to the point where Kimyrah was at the front. I served and she came right up and spiked it. Kikyo was right in the road. She could have bumped it over, but all she did was shriek and move backwards. The volleyball thudded right down in front of her and bounced only a few times.

Tweet! The whistle sounded and all motion came to a halt. "That's it everyone! Team Kimyrah has won! We have five minutes until the bell rings. So everybody is to get back in the locker rooms and get to your next class."

"How dare you do that to me? I am far richer than anybody here and that includes you! No on, and I mean no one, shows me up like that! You had better stay out of my way." Kikyo looked furious and everybody was dying to know how the new girl stood up too Kikyo.

"Do you treat your family members this way? If so, I fear for their sanity when in your presence." That seemed to affect Kikyo; Kimyrah seemed know something about Kikyo in the past that was personal.

Flashback

"Help! Go away! Help! Kikyo, help me!" Kagome was only 11 and was in deep trouble. The school she went to was a bad school. It was the only school in town that didn't require tuition to attend.

Just down the hallway at the four-way intersection, Kikyo was running as well. As both were looking behind themselves as they came upon an intersection, they crashed. Looking up, the hugged each other.

"I was looking for you, I couldn't find you!" Kikyo was looking calm but Kagome knew better. Kikyo had that haggard look about her that only appeared when she was running from someone.

"And I was looking for you! These guys won't go away. All I did was mention I didn't want to be here, then they got this look in their eyes and I started running. After that, they began to chase me about an hour ago. I lost them twice, but only for about five minutes at a time." Kagome was breathless.

"Have you tried the maze garden? You do remember that we have been the only ones who can navigate that thing? Just lead them to the middle and work your brain." Kikyo suggested.

"Hey! There they are! Get them!" Looking over both of their shoulders, they saw four guys after each of them.

"How about we switch bracelets and then we run in the opposite direction that we came from and then head off to the garden?"

"Deal!"

End of Flashback

(Kagome's POV)

Kikyo was certainly a lot nicer back then. Perhaps when I had gone to train in the mountains, my absence sort of triggered the witchy side that every one has. Not every one can stay they way they are when you leave them. I don't know what they thought when I left, I know that I had to leave, I wouldn't have survived if I had stayed.

"I don't have any family members even worth mentioning. As the only worthy child in the family, I deserve everything."

"So sad, and you even seemed nice in 5th grade." At that I turned away and started to walk to my next class, Literature.

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It was nearing the end of the school day when Sesshomaru, of all people, asked to speak with me privately concerning school activities.

"Kimyrah, I would know why you have a grudge against Kikyo." Geez, did he have to demand it like some lord?

"And this has to do with school activities how? Anyways, I don't see why you are so concerned, I'm sure there are lots of people who don't like Kikyo; why don't you go and ask them?" Of course, I was most polite, and not even once sounded sarcastic.

" You will show me respect. Now answer the question. Why do you have a grudge upon Kikyo?"

"Really, it isn't any of your business. Now do please leave; I do not think this subject would interest you."

"And what would that be?" Honest to Inari, can't he stay out other's businesses?

"It is a private matter between the two of us. If Kikyo ever wishes to reconcile, it is her responsibility to do so. As being the only member of authority in her clan close by, it is my responsibility to monitor her. If the matriarch of the clan does not favor the report, then it is on her whim to do whatever she wishes with Kikyo's inheritance. Does that satisfy your incessant need to contain knowledge of every piece of information available, be it private or public?" Eloquent speaking, bravo, Kagome, bravo…

"For now, it will. You will inform me of this particular situation at a later date."

"No, I will not. I would require the signature of the matriarch and she has specifically told me not to speak beyond what I have already told you. You will be satisfied with what information you have just obtained. Now leave me be and go pray to Amaterasu for peace of mind." Whoops, did I just tell him to go pray? Oh well, it's not like his soul is in mortal danger; a little extra praying will do him some good.

Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes, turned around and walked off. Hmmm, apparently he can keep his temper. Note to self: Don't aggravate him too much, only just a little. But Inari! What gorgeous eyes he possessed, and that hair!

Blinking, I snapped myself out of my thoughts and frowned. Now was definitely not the time to be thinking of such things. Looking at my map, I headed towards the Music Center. Upon reaching the building, I cast a few furtive glances around; just to make sure nobody was watching. Opening the door, I was met by a very chilly concert hall, with stairs going up to at least seven levels of tiers for the stage.

Entering through a small door in the side, I walked down the isle and walked on stage. The stage itself was empty, except for one grand piano. Soon I found myself sitting on the piano bench facing the piano and looking at the keys. My family was a continuous line of priests and priestesses for the Sunset Shrine; so only one person every other two generations ever got to something else besides look after the shrine. I suppose I was just lucky. I got to do both.

End of Chapter

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-Kimarya