BC: Hey everyone! I'm back again for chapter two. I don't know but I think I might do a better job keeping up with the chapters for you all! I'm excited to continue on with this story, I'm hoping for lots of reviews and stuff. x3 Okay, onwards!
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"Aww…" Jaguira whined, looking crest fallen a moment before buoyantly returning to the search like nothing had happened.
Suddenly Koga stopped, gasping slightly as he slid a huge leather-bound book from the shelf. It had gold inscriptions on the binding and the cover, and it looked old and worn just as Sesshomaru had described, "Is this it?" he asked, handing it to him.
Sesshomaru looked at the cover, the binding, then the inside cover. He nodded, an odd glint passing his eyes for just a moment, "This, is the book."
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Sesshomaru walked over to one of the many tables in the middle of the library. It was circular, and it had just enough seats for everyone to sit around him. They all pulled in close, and leaned over the table to hear his quietly spoken words and see the book. Watching as he flipped through the pages, one by one, the anticipation was thick in the air.
He was looking for the right page for the poem, he knew it was in here somewhere but… he just couldn't remember where. He was able to scan the pages quickly, remembering the font had been rather large and should stand out when he saw it.
Kagome gulped a little, slightly nervous. She knew that reading further in the book she help decipher this a little bit… it was like the prophecy Kaede had told them about before. It played out, but led only to another one. Would the same thing happen when they discovered the meaning to this particular riddle? She didn't know. No one at the table knew yet. But they would learn with time, patience… horrible patience that could be wonderful all at the same time.
Sesshomaru slowed down a little bit in his page turning, it seemed he was wondering if he had missed it by accident? No, he could not have. Suddenly stopped he glanced at some large text on the page, no… not it, but close. Continuing to turn the pages, he kept his stoic face. He felt anxious, and slightly annoyed that he wasn't finding it sooner.
About ten minutes of silent anxiousness went past, before Sesshomaru finally stopped turning the pages. He uttered two, short quiet words, "Found it."
Almost everyone at the table smiled as he pushed the book to the center, and quietly read aloud.
"UPON YOUR NECK LIE SHARDS OF A JEWEL,
THAT IS HIDDEN WITHIN YOUR SCHOOL,
CAN YOU FIND IT, OR CAN YOU NOT?
WATCH OUT FOR EVILS DARK PLOT.
FIND THE JEWEL, EVIL WILL FALL,
FAIL THE SEARCH, AND DARK WILL TAKE ALL."
Everyone read the words a few times over, before Sesshomaru continued on, "It says here that this is a prophecy written about an ancient jewel with hidden powers, or something like that.
When a great evil is beaten, then part of the jewel that was separated will go to the people who destroyed it. It says something about elemental colors but… it doesn't make much sense. Also, that now the jewel is hidden in within a school. It says here that it relates to the prophecy we just fulfilled, only now fate can take two turns." Sesshomaru looked up from the book, "That's it. It seems we'll have to figure the rest out ourselves."
Kagome thunked back into her chair, "Well that sucks, I thought the book might have more information then that… but it does help a little. We must be the good that beat the evil, and these things around our necks are part of that jewel." She tugged a little at the dark choker. The rest only nodded slightly in agreement with what she said.
"The prophecy also says 'your' school,' Koga responded. "Do you think it means inside the school of Four Souls?"
"Yes," answered Miroku, "It makes sense. If we are the good, and it says 'your' school, it must mean our school. Thus, the school of four souls. Do you all think it's maybe hidden inside the basement?"
It was Sango's turn, "Maybe, but doesn't the Janitor and other staff have entrance into the basement? Wouldn't whoever this is hide it somewhere more tactful?"
"Yeah…" replied Jaguira, calm for once, "That makes sense, somewhere more secret. Sesshomaru, does the book say anything about inscriptions?"
"Let me check," he went back to the book and looked at the next page again. Reading over the first few paragraphs, "No… it did mention something about stone though. So, wherever we're looking there has to be something involving stone or a stone… or something."
The group nodded, and Holly had a say, "Well, there is probably stone in the basement. Maybe we could check around down there and see if there is some sort of hidden passageway?"
"Sounds good to me…" said Inuyasha, who had been listening to everything going on. "I've snuck into the basement before, the walls are all stone. The floor is dirt. There was a place that went down even farther but, someone was coming so I had to get out of there."
"Hey, Inuyasha that's great!" smiled Kagome, "Maybe it's down there! Was the entrance open and easily noticeable?"
"Yeah. I just barely caught it out of the corner of my eye before I heard the footsteps."
"Sounds good," finished Sesshomaru. "Tomorrow is Sunday right? Maybe Kaede will let us into the school. I'm positive if we show her the book, that she'll let us into the basement," he was whispering a bit quieter now, he had a feeling of suspicion. Like someone was listening in on their conversation.
The group made their silent agreements, and all stood from their chairs to check out the book.
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Once they were all trudging into the mansion, Kaede bustled up to the door, "Well hello there, young children! How was yer trip to the library?"
Sesshomaru answered, "It went well, we found just what we were looking for. Kaede, come with us to the kitchen. We have something we need to show you."
"Uh… alright child," she responded, following after the group as she was led to the kitchen. Sesshomaru removed the large leather bound book from his bag and set it on the table. Kaede's eyes widened as soon as she saw it, and opening it to the right p age Sesshomaru began his explanation.
About a half hour later, Kaede had the full explanation. Nodding slightly she pulled the keys to the school from her back pocket and gave them to Sesshomaru. "I trust you with these, child. Do not lose them, and be sure to give them back to me by the end of your day tomorrow." Her expression was grave, "You are not to tell anyone of this, understand?"
Sesshomaru nodded, pocketing the keys. Shutting the book he quickly put it in his bag and said, "We'll go tomorrow in the morning, we may be there for quite some time… it depends," he looked to the rest of the group, "Meanwhile, why don't we have some fun? Play video games… eat junk food… do normal weekend things."
Once they reached an agreement, they all trudged out of the dining room and down a hall, through the end door into the huge living room like area. There were a few big-screen TV's, all with plenty of game systems. X-box, Playstations I and II, N-64, and numerous games. They had all been here before, but it seemed like they had gotten a few new things since the last time they'd been around.
Grinning, they all launched off to play what game and system they wanted. Today they would have fun, but tomorrow would be very different.
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Buzz… buzz… buzz… SLAM!
Kagome's hand came down hard on the clock's 'off' button. Groaning she tried to sit up, only to find she was trapped by a… an arm? Opening her eyes she saw bright red fabric. Looking up she saw Inuyasha's face, calm and serene with his sleep. Smiling a little she turned red, he'd slept right through the alarm. Wriggling out from his arm, she sat up to look around the room.
She and Inuyasha had pretty much fallen asleep in the middle of playing a video game. It was even paused. She must have fallen asleep before him, resulting in his pausing of the game. Glancing across the room she saw Holly leaning against Sesshomaru's chest. He had his legs cross with her bum placed through the hole they created, her knees bent slightly as they went over his legs. He had his arms around her stomach, and his head against hers. She had her arms wrapped around his.
Looking over at the other couch she saw Miroku and Sango. Sango was comfortable on the couch, stretched across it. Miroku must have tried something, because he was on the floor in front of the couch in a rather odd position. Not to mention, he had a large bump on his head. Looking around a bit more she tried to find Jagz and Koga, but they weren't within quick sight.
Climbing up onto the couch she looked over the back to see if she could find them. They were over in the corner. Smiling, she could see two Gameboys on the floor somewhat near them. They were sitting against the wall, Jaguira slept against Koga's shoulder as he held her gently. Sitting down on the couch regularily she rubbed her eyes then glanced at the clock… she figured Kaede had set it up. It was about eight o'clock, seemed like a good time for her.
Taking in a deep breath she shouted, "WAKE UP!"
Nearly everyone jumped out of their skin, including Inuyasha and Miroku who actually leapt to their feet. Sesshomaru growled a little and held tighter to Holly, who'd actually slept through the yell. Jaguira had slept through the yell as well. The two of them slept quite hard, she noticed. Walking around the room she nudged everyone until they were on their feet. Taking the time to stretch a bit herself, she yawned once and rubbed her eyes again. "Okay… it's like, eight o'clock. We should probably get going, considering we only have four hours left of the morning."
Sesshomaru nodded, trying to keep Holly standing by nudging her back to her feet every time she nearly fell against him, or in any other direction towards the floor. Jaguira was snuggling the wall, probably having fallen back asleep on her feet, "Sesshomaru, since Kaede must have been the one to leave the clock for us, do you think she's made us some breakfast?" asked Inuyasha.
"Yes. She probably has. Hopefully she didn't try to make pancakes," a flit of a smile passed his face at the memory. Inuyasha laughed aloud a bit, remembering the gooey mess that Kaede had left in the kitchen. "'Kay… I think by now we all know the way into the kitchen?" he asked.
They all nodded, "Right. Servants probably left clothes for you all in the same rooms you slept in last time. Figuring you remember your way there as well, go ahead and get cleaned up and changed. Inuyasha and I shall do so as well. We'll all meet down in front of the kitchen. Sound good?"
With different murmured agreements from the group, they trudged off towards their rooms in a multi-colored mass.
Around forty-five minutes later, Kagome joined the rest of the group in front of the kitchen doors. It seemed that she had been the last one to finish getting ready. Blushing a little bit, she apologized for being slow.
"Don't worry about it Kagome," Sango said. "We weren't waiting for that long, besides. You aren't just late you're fashionably late!" smiling a little, she was referring to the clothes that Kagome had on. She was wearing her own clothes, which her mom had dropped off some time yesterday. She was wearing a pair of low-rise bellbottom blue jeans, and a black T-shirt that had a small wave design on the front. Underneath it said Goddess, and though it was rather simple it looked very nice on her.
The others had clothes from their own homes as well, all dropped off by parents. Most likely Kaede or some other servant had made some phone calls. Most everyone knew where the Lord Mansion was located anyhow, and everyone lived close by.
"Alright," said Sesshomaru, opening the door into the kitchen, "Lets eat!"
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I suppose that's good enough for today. x3 I reached 2k words, and that is my goal for each chapter. Plus I want to draw the story out a little bit more, and though more chapters doesn't mean everything, I don't want the sequel to be too short. I want anticipation people! -laugh-
Well I hope you enjoyed chapter two of Kagome and the School of Four Souls - The Jewel Within! I look forward to reading your reviews, (if you leave me any.)