Otose: Thank you Dark Void Princess 21 and American Honey for not only reviewing, but for wishing me luck on my research! I have such nice reviewers. So in thanks I made sure to make this chapter long!
Roger: We have no idea of the Japanese school system so were going by the American one. Hope you all don't mind.
Enjoy!
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Kagome tried to focus on the notes, but it was hard doing that knowing that you were sitting next to a demon in a time you thought they didn't exits!
She kept on poking around Jaclyn's aura trying to find out what type of demon she was and how strong she may be. She then noticed some traits that may be demonic, such as her eyes, they could be her regular eye color or perhaps a concealing spell. Another thing was bothering her, her name. It was Jaclyn, it doesn't sound like a Japanese name, could she possibly be a different race?
Kagome eyed her from the corner of her eye. She wasn't sure what race she may be, she was one those types of people that you couldn't tell unless they themselves told you. She went back to her notes, 'Who is she?' thought Kagome.
"Hey, uh Kagome, right?"
Kagome snapped out of her thoughts and looked up at the Jaclyn, who was packed up and standing in front of the desk they sat at.
"Yea, and what is it?" Kagome asked.
"The bell rang; you might want to hurry." Jaclyn said as she shifted the weight on her backpack. Kagome's eyes widen, the bell rang? When did it ring? Kagome quickly started packing her things up.
"Thank you Jaclyn!" Kagome said as she stood up and walked out the door with her.
"No problem, and call me Jacki please, easier than saying Jaclyn." Jacki said as she smiled.
Kagome nodded, well she seems nice.
"So what class do you have next?" Asked Kagome as she watched Jacki take out her schedule and looked at it.
"I have…Geometry next, with Mrs. Kendo" Jacki said as she folded her schedule back up.
"Oh! I have her too, but that's 3rd period. I'll take you there if you like." Kagome said, maybe she can be friends with this demon girl?
Jacki smiled, "Yea that be great, thanks Kagome."
Both girls smiled, as they walked towards Mrs. Kendo's class. There reached their destination and Kagome waved good bye as she ran to make it in time for her class, language Arts.
Kagome ran into the room and sat down in her desk, and just in time too for the bell rang as soon as she sat down.
"Alright class, settle down and let's go on with what we were doing last class." Stated the teacher as everyone got out there LA booklet and started flipping through the pages. Kagome's eyes twitched she wasn't here last class!
"Um, Mr. Shimizu? I wasn't here last class." Kagome said as she raised her hand getting the teachers attention.
"Ah, yes, please take out your LA booklet and turn to page 23 for now. In your spare time please do pages 20 to 22."
Kagome nodded as she wrote it down in her planner so she wouldn't forget. She quickly turned her booklet and started following along with the teacher and the rest of class, luckily for her, he went over she missed seeing that some of her classmates didn't understand.
Fortunately class went quickly and Kagome hurried to get to her next class, Geometry with Mrs. Kendo. How did she ever pass math in her Jr. High school was a mystery to her, but she be damned to fail this class!
'Hm?' Kagome thought as she spotted Jacki walking out the class.
"Hey Jacki!" Kagome called out she jogged a bit to reach the girl. Jacki turned to the voice and gave a wave to the girl known as Kagome.
"Hey." Greeted Jacki as she watched Kagome slowed down to a walk and stopped in front of her.
"So how was Geo?" Kagome asked.
"Fine, a bit boring, but the teacher is nice." Jacki said as scratched her cheek. Kagome smiled, and an idea popped into her mind.
"Say Jacki? Would you like to join me for lunch?" Kagome asked, maybe she'll accept and she could finally ask her about being a demon.
Jacki smiled, "Yea that be great, thanks Kagome. I'll see you at lunch." And with that she left to her next class.
Kagome smiled; well she accomplished one goal for her High school agenda: Make a new friend to hang with. She went inside the class and sat down at the desk near the window.
She waited for class to start and took out her composition book and got ready for the notes Mrs. Kendo was setting up on the screen with a power point.
"All right class, let's get started!" Mrs. Kendo said as she turned off the light and began teaching them. Kagome smiled, she liked Mrs. Kendo she made sure to find a way to make things more interesting and she always helped her whenever she was stuck.
Kagome smiled when she remembered the promise she made between her, her mother and Mrs. Kendo, that she was to work hard, study hard, and perform to the best of her ability. That did include asking Mrs. Kendo for tutoring lessons when she needed them.
Kagome smiled, if only collecting jewel shards was this easy.
*Time Skip to Lunch!*
Kagome smiled as she and Jacki ate on the roof and watched everyone down below them.
Jacki munched on a Twinkie as Kagome ate from her bento box. Kagome looked at Jacki, should she ask?
"Say Jacki?" Kagome asked grabbing the girls' attention.
"Yea?"
"Do you believe in demons?"
Jacki gave a thoughtful look before answering.
"I guess, why?" Jacki asked as she took the bite on her treat.
"Just wondering, you see I live on a shrine and grew up hearing all sorts of tales about demons and such." Kagome explained, maybe she can get Jacki to reveal her secrete?
"Oh, I see. Sounds cool though, you living on a shrine." Jacki commented.
"Say Jacki?" 'Now or never' Kagome thought.
"Yes?"
"What type of demon are you?"
Jacki gave her a confused look.
"I'm sorry what did you ask?"
"What type of demon are you?" Kagome asked, well not like she was going to outright and say that she was a demon.
"Uh, Kagome? Your starting to freak me out."
Kagome sighed, "Look I'm a miko and that means I can tell if someone is a demon or not and you are a demon."
Jacki stared at her freaked out, and before she can do anything Kagome zapped her hand with her miko power.
"Ouch!" Jacki said as she led her red hand.
"See? My purifications powers only hurt demons, not humans." Kagome said, maybe she'll talk now?
Jacki sighed as she gave a sad look.
"I was hoping to living a normal life, but I guess you're going to kill me huh?"
Kagome's eyes widen, kill her?
"I'm not going to kill you, I don't care if a person is human, demon, half demon or whatever they may be. I just want to know what type of demon you are."
Jacki gave a small smile, "I'm a Shadow Demon."
"Shadow Demon?" Kagome asked, she never heard of them before.
"Our names give us away a bit, we use our demonic powers to control and become shadows. We also use dark and forbidden magic." Jacki explained.
"Wow, hey can you show me how you really look?" Kagome asked, excited.
"Sure, just wait a sec."
Kagome watched as Jacki closed her eyes and a shadow surrounded her and quickly disappeared. Kagome eyes widen, Jacki had indeed change! Her hair had gotten a bit longer, past her shoulders; her eyes were a soft shade of violet and near her eyes looked like tattoos of a black tear drop.
"Whoa, Jacki you look amazing!" Kagome said as she circled around her friend.
"Thanks," Jacki said giving a smile and putting up her illusion again.
"We should get going the bell is going to ring."
Kagome nodded as the girls walked back down to their classes.
*Time Skip After school!*
Kagome and Jacki laughed as they walked home together. It seems they also shared the same P.E. class and Science class.
"So, where did you come from then?" Kagome asked wondering where she used to live before.
"Well, I was living in America which explains my first name, but I decided that I should have a Japanese last name when I was moving over here." Jacki explained as they stopped at a street crossing.
"America? Really? It must have been a great experience." Kagome commented.
"Yea, I lived in an area called LA, it was not but there was a lot of crime and a bunch of gang members." Jacki said. Kagome nodded, well not every place can be safe right?
"Say would you like to come over to my house?" Kagome asked, as they crossed the street.
"Sure thanks." Jacki said as she followed Kagome home.
Both girls raced each other up the stairs laughing and joking around. Kagome opened the door and let Jacki in, who took off her shoes, Kagome doing the same.
"Mom? I'm home! And I brought a friend!" Kagome called out as she led Jacki to her room.
"And this is my room, make yourself comfortable." Kagome said as she set her bag down and Jacki plopped down on her bed.
"Hey, one thing you have a nice scent." Jacki commented as she looked around.
"I do?" Kagome asked, wow she never really thought she did with Inuyasha always saying how she always smells bad compared to Kikyo.
"Yea, it's very calming." Jacki said as she lay down on the bed. Kagome smiled; well at least she smelled nice right?
Jacki quickly sat up and started sniffing the air.
"Jacki? Is something wrong?" Kagome asked, a bit worried she looked so alert and tense.
"I don't know, but I smell something old and musty." Jacki said as she stood up, sniffing the air more.
"Old and must?" Kagome repeated as both girls walked over to her window.
"That's not all, I smell death too." Jacki said, as both girls looked out the window to see Kagome's dad. He was not alone he had an old man with haunting yellow eyes walking beside him. Kagome could sense the dread and possible danger.
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Otose: Hope that was long enough!
Roger: Well at least you made longer than usual.
Otose: True, again thank you and please review!