Disclamer: I don't own Inuyasha and Yu Yu Hakusho. Only this story belongs to me.
War Of The WorldsIY YYH crossover. What happens when a whole lot of demons come after Kagome for the Shikon shards? Kurama falls in love with Kagome while protecting her. Will Kagome remain faithful to Inuyasha or will he risk losing her forever.
Chapter Eleven The First Day At School
Part Three
Love does not begin and end the way we seem to think it does.
Love is a battle, love is a war.
Love is growing up.
– James Baldwin
Ken'Ichi sensei was the one who the spell that had surrounded Kurama and Kagome.
"Minamino, please take the empty seat behind Kenmura."
Kagome's heart was pounding so hard, she was sure everyone could hear it. She didn't expect to see him so soon after yesterday's encounter.
Kurama's feet walked without his consent towards the place the teacher had instructed. The place where he was supposed to seat was just beside the enigmatic girl. The tables were in pairs, he sat on the desk closest to the girl. The desk beside his was empty, maybe it was for the other new guy. There was a space between Kurama and the girl, and he resisted the urge to switch places with Yukina. If she didn't agree, he could use his demonic sense to throw her out of the chair; she looked so petite that Kurama knew it wouldn't be a problem.
The problem was Hiei might kill him when he found out. The short hybrid was strong and fast.
Kagome wasn't even concentrating on the lesson. She forced her eyes to not stray where he was sitting. The tension between them was agonizing and it was building up by the second. Kagome had forgotten about the existence of a demon beside her when Kaoru spoke softly to her.
"Excuse me, but what's your name?"
Kagome was glad that Kaoru had distracted her attention from Kurama. "Kagome"
"Hi, Kagome, you can call me Yukina. I and some of my friends haven't got to explore the school yet. Would you care to help us?"
Kagome remembered that Sango and Miroku too had not got further than the office. "Yes, there are two of my friends that are new here too. We can have recess together and we'll go exploring then," Kagome had said smiling brightly.
Yukina smiled back. Kagome was nice and she hoped that Kurama had heard their conversation.
Kurama did, it was obvious. He was smiling a goofy grin on his face and Yukina willed herself not to laugh.
She couldn't wait to tell the others.
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"So, you are Kurimi Sango and Hakuro Miroku," Botan had asked cheerfully.
"I thought we already introduced ourselves already. Miss Tatsuki." Miroku had said smiling his 'be – mine' smile. Botan blushed red.
Sango hit his head and Botan winced. "Don't mind him; he's being a pervert as usual."
Botan had laughed. "Call me Botan. Can I call you Sango and Miroku?" Botan liked Sango and Miroku immediately. They didn't have any youki around them, so she was sure they were humans.
They had nod. "We have to stick together, since we're new…"
"I know! Why don't you hang out with my friends later?" Botan said perkily.
"Sure, one of my friends in class 4-A will meet us during recess." Sango had said. The prospect of making new friends was great!
Sango and Botan were sitting together while Miroku sat in front of Sango.
The teacher had assigned them to do their own task so they were making introductions. The boy beside Miroku was called Hoji or something like that. 'Hojou' her mind supplied.
He was obsessed with health food and he reminded Sango of the other Hojou in her time. He too was obsessed with healthy food. Maybe this was his descendant. She wouldn't be surprised.
They had chatted till the bell rang, which meant their first subject was over. Now, they had Science and Miroku was filled with anticipation. .
They didn't know that their dear friend Kagome was at war with herself.
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Kurama shifted in his seat. Couldn't recess come quickly?
Youko was struggling to gain control. Kagome's scent constantly drifting to him was intoxicating but he was about to lose his control on Youko.
Roses with spices!
Kagome!
Throughout the lesson, he hadn't been paying attention. Occasionally, he gave in to the urge to look at her and he would see her scribbling on her note book, a slight frown marring her smooth features, obviously in concentration.
I'm
the one who's in control
Now I'm acting like a fool
He groaned softly and raised his hand. He needed to wash up. Or Youko would take over and that would be bad. Very Bad.
Do
my feelings show?
Is my face aglow?
Isn't it obvious?
"Minamino, you are excused."
Relief.
He quickly got up, passing Kagome on the way. She could feel many stares on him, but he was concentrating on getting out from where her scent was tormenting him.
That
I don't know what
I'm doing anymore
I'm feeling like a little
boy
He hurried to the toilet, bumping into someone in process.
Where was the cool, composed and always in control Kurama that we all knew?
Apparently on vacation.
Kurama got up quickly and offered an apology.
Caught
up in emotions
I'm out of control
Isn't it obvious?
"It's ok, I slipped." Replied the fellow. "By the way, name's Miroku."
Kurama smiled. "My name is Shuuichi. Nice to meet you Miroku."
Do
you see my hands; they tremble
Wonder why I can't
Look you in
the eyes
So, this was the other new guy whom registered too, the one with the cute ponytail as Miss Ai said.
"I presume you were going towards the toilet?" inquired Miroku. Kurama nod. "I am also heading there."
That
I don't know what
I'm doing anymore
I'm feeling like a little
boy
They walk to the toilet in silence. Suddenly Miroku laughed. "You must be having a problem with girls."
Kurama flushed. Was it that obvious? Apparently so.
"Tell me, I am an expect on woman." Miroku had said. The way he smiled charmingly towards the girls who practically melted into a pile of Miroku-goo was hard evidence.
That
I don't know what
I'm doing anymore
I'm feeling like a little
boy
"Well… "Kurama started. Then he started babbling. "Yesterday I met this girl. I wasn't expecting to see her again and she didn't even give me her name! Then today when I first got in the class, she was there! And then, the teacher told me to sit just a desk away from her and I… And I…"
"Whoa! Slow down man!" Miroku taken up the slang in Kagome's time.
Kurama sighed. They reached the toilet and he quickly splashed his face with the cooling water. Miroku stood beside him and washed his face too. "Well, I suggest you ask the girl out later." Miroku had said wisely.
Kurama's mind went blank. He ask a girl out? Sure, he went to several dates before, but that was because a girl had ask him insistently and he had to give in.
How does one ask a girl out? Ok, so he was stuck.
Don't
know how long
I can keep this inside
Isn't it obvious?
Miroku noticed the panicked look on his face and he had laughed again. "It's easy to ask a girl out."
Kurama was stunned. Maybe he also had a mind reading ability like Hiei. Curse you mind reading ability!
But if he had mind reading abilities, he would know how Kagome felt about him. Maybe mind reading wasn't so bad after all.
"Just grab her hand and ask her out."
"Isn't that too forward?" Kurama had asked.
"Maybe, most women prefer that way. Or the sweet one, just leave her a flower on her table form time to time, get to know her, then ask her out." Miroku said. "That takes a long time though".
Suddenly
these emotions are
In control of my heart
Can you see it in
my eyes
Every glance, every smile
Must give me away
And I
feel so much I can't hide
Kurama then thanked Miroku and left. He was right that guy, he had to act like himself. And slowly get to know Kagome. It was easy.
Isn't it?
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Miroku stared at the spot where Shuuichi had stood. He had given out youki and Miroku wanted to find out whether he was dangerous or just a demon trying to blend in with the humans. He chose the latter after he spent a little time with him.
The demon definitely wasn't dangerous. He was having some problems with woman. Which was hilarious in Miroku's opinion. The poor guy was even having troubles just asking her out.
He laughed and hurried back to class. He needed to tell Sango. There were still some demons among the humans in the future. Some might be dangerous.
Kagome – sama had to be warn. She had left the Shikon shards at home in the glass jar. Demons might trick her into getting it. She would be in danger. They had to be careful.
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Kagome sighed; she had been doodling on her notebook, in an attempt to ignore the guy just a few inches beside her. She couldn't concentrate on the notes the teacher was giving.
Yukina was studiously writing down the notes. She sighed.
She felt an attraction to Shuuichi. But, Kagome also felt something towards Inuyasha, though not as strong as this. Maybe it was because she didn't know the guy just yet.
He looked hot, but maybe he was a jerk. Inuyasha looked cute, but he was rude and couldn't make up his mind most of the time. This Shuuichi guy may look great and all but maybe he was a flirt with tons of girlfriends.
Or he was overprotective.
Maybe.
Then, unexpectedly, Shuuichi stood up, he walked past her and she could see the female population in her class except Yukina was staring at him. Even Ayumi and Eri! Yuka was in 4-B.
How could he, gorgeous hunk, fall for a girl like Kagome who had a record of falling sick? When so many other girls wanted him? Sure, yesterday, he was coincidently there, and she was sure he didn't appreciate a girl crying onto his shirt over a trivial matter. He was just comforting her, there was no chance he could like a girl like her.
Besides, yesterday, she must have looked horrible. Puffy red eyes, red face. Ew! It was impossible.
Yukina spoke abruptly. "Do you like Shuuichi – san?"
Kagome was bewildered. She like Shuuichi? Maybe.
Key word: MAYBE.
"I don't know…" said Kagome uncertainly. "I like this other guy," Kagome had admitted.
"Other guy?"
"Yeah, but I don't know whether he likes me or just plain hate me." Kagome had replied smiling sadly.
"Oh. He must be an idiot not to like you," Yukina had said frowning.
"He hasn't got over his past girlfriend whom I resemble." Kikyo.
"Then, why do you still like him?" Yukina asked. "Do you like him that much?
Yeah.
His stubbornness.
His sweetness at times.
His childishness'.
His boyish face.
His furry ears.
His amber eyes.
Him.
"I stick with him. Because we need each other." Yes. He needs me as his shard detector, and I need him to protect me.
It is a pact, we made three years ago.
Three years.
Yukina sighed, and then smile. "Good luck then"
"Why?"
"Cause you will end up hurt if you continue like this."
Will I?
No.
I have too much hurt already.
And I will remain this way.
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Yukina felt disappointed. So, Kagome already had someone lese in her heart. She was glad Shuuichi – san wasn't in the room. Or he'll be heartbroken.
Kagome had looked so sad when she asked why she still liked the boy. Yukina had regretted asking. Kagome must have loved the guy.
But, he didn't appreciate her.
Kagome was going to end up overwhelmed by sorrow and pain.
"Good luck then" Yukina had said. She needs a lot of it.
"Why?" Kagome had asked curiously.
"Cause you will end up hurt if you continue like this." It was true. The emotions had past Kagome's face were so poignant.
You are going to end up living in sadness your whole life if you don't move on.
Hurry.
Take a step at a time.
Move forward.
Move on.
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The bell rang for recess right after Shuuichi step into the class. Finally!
He went straight to his place, her scent was surrounding him. His stuff was sure to smell of her when he got home.
"Shuuichi – san, let's go and meet the others!" Yukina had said excitedly. Kagome had followed behind them, holding her lunch box.
Miroku, the guy he bumped too was standing outside the class with Botan and another girl he didn't know.
"Kagome – chan!" So they were her friends.
"Kagome – sama!" Miroku had said. Sama? Why had he called her that?
"Miroku! Sango – chan!" Kagome had rushed forward. "How was your day?"
"Great! This is Botan. She wanted us to meet her friends!" Sango had exclaimed.
Kagome than politely said hi.
"Shuuichi! So, this is your class!" Miroku had said slapping him on the back.
Kurama smiled weakly back.
Kagome had seemed shock. "Miroku, you know him?"
"Yeah, we bumped to each other just a while ago."
"Oh, this is Yukina – chan."
"Ah, such a dazzling beauty!" Miroku had said and had taken Yukina's and in his. "Will you, my dear, to do me the honour of…"
Shuuichi laughed. Miroku had not gotten to finish his sentence and Sango, had smacked him hard on the head. Kagome shook her head; he longed to run his hands through her silky locks like yesterday.
They proceeded to walk to the canteen. They met the others on the way!
"Yukina – chan" could be heard on the hallway. Kuwabara must've miss Yukina a lot. "Yo, Kurama!" Kurama had given Yusuke a look. "Oh, sorry, Shuuichi."
"So, how was it?" Yusuke had asked, a hidden meaning in his words. Kurama shook his head. He couldn't sense anything nor concentrate at anything with Kagome just a few inches away from him.
Yusuke looked at Kagome strangely. Kurama resisted the urge to growl at him. He shouldn't look at his possession! His?
He didn't even know her that well yet! Ok. He needed to calm down and gather his thoughts.
"Well, I suggest we continue our way to where the food is being sold. My stomach is going to make noises if we don't hurry and I don't think the girls would like that." Miroku had said, smiling charismatically to a girl that passed by.
"Houshi – sama," mumbled Sango pulling at his ear. "Ow, ow! Sango, I was just kidding!" Miroku had pleaded.
"You're the only one in my heart! Honest!" The Reikai Tantei gang had laughed. They made a comical couple, Kagome had only smile. This must be a normal occurrence then.
He unsteadily put one feet in front of another, her scent seemed to overpower the others, and he felt as though only Kagome and himself existed in this world.
Kurama kept feeling the urge to get closer to her, to hold her hands in his. She was just so god damn beautiful. (No offense)
But, he kept himself in check. Time would bring all answers. He would have her, slowly but she would be his in the end.
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Yusuke had seen the glazed look in Kurama's eyes when he got nearer. Yusuke had been thinking that the fox thought too much of the mystery girl. It would ruin his concentration. When he met, the other new students, he felt that one of them had a very powerful energy. Kagome, as Yukina introduced was glowing a slight pink but it was imperceptible by normal humans.
She wasn't a demon but her powers were questionable. Maybe she was part demon and part human. She was suspicious, he tried to look at Kurama seeking for confirmation but he seemed lost in his own world. Then, he would see Kurama give her adoring, loving looks. As if he was caressing her with his eyes.
Yusuke then made a conclusion. The mystery girl was none other than this Kagome. And Kurama was too caught up in her spell to notice anything out of the ordinary.
This was suspicious. He had to find out more.
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Miroku and Sango shared a glance. He had already told her about his encounter with Shuuichi, without Botan's knowledge.
Then, when they met Yukina, they were sure she was a demon too. Then Yusuke. Why were so many demons moving to this school? Even Kuwabara gave out a very strange aura, not youki. He was human but… Botan, when they had first met her, she too gave out something different. They were strange.
Had demons found out about Kagome? Or the Shikon shards that she was supposed to take care of?
Why hadn't Kagome sense anything? They were glad Inuyasha wasn't here, or he'd go ballistic. They would talk to him tonight.
They had to be prepared for any surprise attacks. Kagome was in danger. Even Shuuichi was to be suspected. Demons could lie with no effort at all.
They were cunning and dangerous.
Sango and Miroku needed more information. This was suspicious.
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Hiei had been scouting the area when he had sense a strong youki. A very powerful one. Nearby a shrine.
He quickly ran towards it. In case the demon releasing the youki killed anyone. He didn't care for worthless human lifes, but he knew Yukina wouldn't forgive him.
Strong youki. Very strong. Most likely S – classed.
Hiei hurried. Time was slipping.
Fast.
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