hello~ I'm back! I'm having so much fun writing this fanfic, XD

also thanks for the reviews!

the blue sanity 8500: it was my intention to set rido's character as a pervert/playboy! lol, thanks for reviewing!

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now on to the chapter!

chapter 4: the Miko

after the light had subsided, the 4 vampires could open their eyes and witnessed the woman disintegrating the centipede in one swift move. what was left of the centipede were sparkling dust.

"ugh, can't they just stop trying to get the jewel?" the woman complained with a sigh. she then turned around at the vampires and flashed a brilliant smile at them. "arigato for pulling out the arrow! you have my deepest gratitude!"

kaname nodded in acknowledgement, while others just stood there with dumbfounded faces.

"if I may ask, could you tell us your name?" Kaname inquired softly.

"it's Kagome. kagome Higurashi. a pleasure to make your acquaintance." Kagome replied with a slight bow.

kaname, rido, and Yuki all introduced themselves after.

"ano, what year is it now?" kagome asked sheephishly.

the vampires glanced at each other before Yuki replied, "it's 2020. kagome-san. why do you ask?"

kagome's eyes widened at the information. "oh kami...ive been asleep for 5 centuries?! damn you, Naraku!" Kagome muttered angrily.

zero spoke up, "if heard correctly, you said you've been asleep for 5 centuries?"

kagome nodded miserably.

rido, serious for once, asked, "how is that possible? you are human. I can smell it."

kagome sighed and began to take a step forward to tell her tale when all of a sudden her legs gave out and she collapsed on the ground.

"kagome-san!"

kagome groaned and sat up on the ground. " I think my muscles are out of sterength. they haven't been in use for centuries.."

she was wincing at the soreness of the legs when all of a sudden she was lifted in the air. surprised, she looked up to find Kaname.

he had lifted her up bridal style and were supporting her legs carefully with his slender arms.

kagome blushed slightly before she muttered softly, "thank you." Kaname shifted his eyes at the small form in his eyes and nodded slightly.

kaname called back at them, "let's return to the academy."

with that, all 4 vampires left and disappeared from the sight.