Chapter 4: We Meet Once Again
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A female and male stood across from each other, both appearing to be seventeen years old. Sapphire and violet eyes glare at the other. It is the male who makes the first move. He pulls out two daggers one for each hand. His hand flashes in front of him. The dagger flies through the air, aiming at the female's lung. She merely flicks her hand, sending the dagger off course. It embeds itself in the wall next to her. She smirks, leaping towards the male. His violet eyes widen and his hand glows blue catching the female's hand that was about to pierce his heart. He holds her hand for a second longer before releasing it, both doing backflips to get away from one another. The female raises her left hand, the tips of her index and middle finger glowing pink. She twists her wrist, sending a pink whip at the male. He dodges it at the last minute. The whip comes after him again, it wraps around his wrist, burning it. The female looks apathetically bored, but continues to flick her wrist this way and that way. The male curses as whip leaves a cut on his cheek.
"Miroku, Kagome, what are you doing?" A man with red hair and green eyes asks.
"We got bored. Is there something you need, Shippo?" Kagome replies, healing the burn on Miroku's wrist, his own healing powers having taken care of the scratch on his face.
"Sesshomaru's back, and he wants to talk to you," Shippo says.
"Onii-sama said the meetings would take longer," Miroku mutters.
"Miroku, we should probably change before meeting Onii-sama," Kagome says.
Miroku nods and the twins go their separate ways leaving Shippo in the training room alone. Kagome, once in her room takes her hair out of its braid. She goes to the closet looks for something to wear. Kagome changes into a black and dark purple corset, a torn and shredded black skirt, fishnet and black boots. She pulled half her hair up, leaving her bangs down. She has a silver charm bracelet on her right hand. It held an assortment of weapons shrunk down to look as charms.
Kagome goes back down stairs and leans against a wall. Miroku comes down as well. He wears black pants and a white shirt with the first two buttons undone as well as wearing military boots. His hair is in its usual ponytail.
"Onii-sama? You wanted to speak with us," Kagome says.
"I'm sending you both to Cross Academy. You are aware of the existence of vampires. I want to know if their damnable Council is involved in the Academy. I also have a present for you," Sesshomaru responds.
Shippo hands Kagome her old bow and arrows that had once been a gift from Sesshomaru, they seemed to have done well in the five hundred year since she last saw them. Kagome immediately shrinks them down and places them on her bracelet. Shippo then gives Miroku the very staff his past self once used. Kagome handed him a silver chain. The chain glows blue with Miroku's reiki running through it. He shrinks the staff and puts it on the chain, which then goes around his neck.
"When do we leave?" Miroku inquires.
"Now," Sesshomaru replies.
"I already packed your bags," Shippo says.
"I assume we are in the Night Class then," murmurs Kagome.
Sesshomaru nods, and the twins follow him out to the limo. Kagome stares out the window as Miroku leans his head on her shoulder. Sesshomaru's eyes close. Shippo sighs, and lets his hand light up with Fox Fire.
"Kagome, there may be people you recognize, do not blow your cover. No one must know," Sesshomaru states.
"Of course, after all Kagome Taisho is the only one who exists. Especially since the Asano and Higurashi clans were decimated without any heirs left alive. Besides, who would believe that we are the heirs to such clans?" Kagome answers.
"Good," Sesshomaru responds giving everyone a cloak to wear.
After hours in the limo, Sesshomaru climbs out once it's stopped. He helps Kagome out as Shippo and Miroku get out the other side. With all of them wearing cloaks of dark grey material, it is hard to tell them apart. Kagome and Miroku stand next to each other. Shippo stands behind Sesshomaru.
In front of them lies a large almost medieval looking school. A group of vampires wearing the Night Class uniform are outside the school, along with two people wearing the Day Class uniform. A man with glasses dull gold eyes, a green shawl and dusty blonde hair smiles. A man with black-blue hair, a blue eye the other is covered by an eyepatch, shoulders a rifle. On his head is a cowboy hat, and he wears a trench coat. Over all he is very familiar to the twins. As is a certain silver haired male with lilac colored eyes.
"Kaien, you agreed to take my otouto and imouto," Sesshomaru verbalizes coldly.
"Of course, Taisho-sama," Kaien bows, his dull gold eyes never leaving Sesshomaru's form.
"Kagome, who's he? He looks familiar," Miroku utters as quietly as possible.
"Kaien Cross, once a legendary vampire hunter, reduced to headmaster of a school attempting to create a peace between humans and vampires. We knew him as the Vampire with No Fangs. Actually, I'm a little disappointed, one would think that he was great. Of course he was once, but now he's nothing but pitiful don't you agree, nii-san?" Kagome says, her voice hard and cold but raised no more than a whisper.
"Hai, how many purebloods?" Miroku speaks, still quiet, but everyone's eyes are on them.
"Hmm, one," Kagome says barely loud enough to hear.
"And a half," she murmurs, only so herself, Miroku, Shippo, and Sesshomaru can hear.
"Interesting," he replies.
"Imouto, otouto, you can remove your cloaks," Sesshomaru says, the hood on his already lowered.
The two do so in unison. The silver haired boy hisses. Miroku puts a hand on Kagome's shoulder. Kaien glances at the boy, but shrugs it off.
"Behave you two, try not to repeat what happened the last time," Sesshomaru says getting back in the limo with Shippo.
"Ah, yes. I believe introductions are in need," Kaien says, "if your conversation was anything to go by then you've already heard of me. This is my lovely daughter Yuuki, and her friend Zero Kiryu."
Kaien points to the male and female in the Day Class uniforms. The girl had chocolatey locks to her shoulders and rust brown eyes. Like the male, Zero, she too had a weapon. She carried the Artemis rod, while the boy carried the gun Bloody Rose.
"It is great to meet you, Zero and I are prefects, so don't break any rules or you'll have to deal with us," Yuuki says.
"You know it's not nice to point guns at people, Kiryu-san. Though I suppose it won't matter it's not like you can actually hit us with it," chimes Kagome.
"Well, we won't know that unless I try," Zero growls.
"Please, my sister and I are tired and it's not wise to anger us. You don't want to join the rest of your clan so soon, do you Kiryu-san?" Miroku responds a smirk lighting up his features.
"Zero, go cool your head," Yagari orders.
"Oh, and Kiryu-san in case you're wondering our names are Taisho, Kagome and Taisho, Miroku," the twins express in unison.
Zero walks away, glaring and his hand still on the gun. Yuuki glances at Zero before looking back at the twins. The vampires also stare.
"I'll show you to the Moon Dorm," Yuuki says.
"Thank you, but I doubt that'll be necessary," Miroku speaks softly.
"Oh, Yuuki don't you trust us," one of the vampires whine.
He has honey blonde hair and ice blue eyes. Another vampire with fiery orange hair and burnt orange eyes hits him. A girl with long light brown hair and caramel eyes glares at Kagome.
"Perhaps we should introduce ourselves as well. I am Kuran, Kaname," the man with russet hair and dark rust brown eyes says.
"Hanabusa, Aido," the honey blonde vampire says.
"Akatsuki, Kain," the fiery haired male states.
"Souen, Ruka," the sandy haired female says disdainfully.
"Senri, Shiki," says a vampire with light russet hair stormy blue eyes.
"Rima, Touya," a vampire with hair that looked as orange as a sunset and dark ocean blue eyes speaks.
"Ichijo, Takuma," a golden blonde vampire with green eyes introduces.
"Seiren," another says, she has grey hair and eyes.
"How wonderful," Kagome replies bored.
"Ah, you never were one for introductions. Well, we should probably get going, yes?" Miroku chuckles.
Kagome glances at him and smirks. She leans on him, blinking tiredly. Miroku sighs and wraps his arms around her.
"I'm not carrying you," Miroku's breath tickles Kagome's ear.
"Nope, just wanted to say I'll race you," Kagome says pushing Miroku back, slinging Yuuki across her back and taking off to the Moon Dorms.
"For Kami's sake. Oi, 'Gome that's cheating, tch, have it your way," Miroku says, disappearing and reappearing on the rooftop.
He leaps across them agilely, fanning out his senses to locate Kagome. Kagome farther ahead than Miroku is comes across big gates. She pauses, as if taking something into consideration. Miroku catches up to Kagome. She looks back at him, smiles and backflips over the gate with Yuuki still clinging to her back. On the other side of the gate, Kagome helps Yuuki off her back.
"The hell, 'Gome. You could've warned me," Miroku says eyes narrowed.
"Technically, I did. I even carried Cross-chan and still beat you," Kagome teases.
"Speaking of which, why take Yuuki?" Kaname asks.
"Directions, I was pretty sure this was the place, I mean come on it absolutely reeks of vampire, but I wanted to double check," Kagome replies.
"It's fine, Kaname-senpai. Though I don't think it would be wise to continue to do backflips over the gates, especially if there's someone on your back," Yuuki responds half-heartedly glaring at Kagome.
"Scared?" Kagome says.
"You could've dropped her," Hanabusa exclaims.
"Unlikely. Kagome and I've been doing things like this for years," Miroku states.
"Have you no respect? Kuran-sama is a pureblood," Ruka glares heatedly.
"Like we care," the twins say, "we're going to bed, so if anyone would kindly show us where that might be, it would be appreciated."
"Of course, follow me," Takuma bows to Kaname before leaving.
He shows the twins where they'll be staying. Kagome's is on the opposite wall of Kaname's. Miroku's is farther down the hall same side as his twin's. Kagome goes into her room, she showers and changes. She wears a black baby doll nightgown. She braids her wet hair. Miroku knocks on her door. She opens it. Miroku's hair is wet and loose, he wears pajama bottoms, and a white wife beater. The pair go down stairs in time to see Yuuki leave. Kagome sits on the window sill, Miroku leans on the wall closest to her.
"Your uh, brother mentioned not repeating something, what was it?" Hanabusa's curiosity got the best of him.
Kagome moves sitting cross legged on the floor in the middle of the room, "Oh, that. You don't want to know."
"I'm sure it wasn't that bad," Takuma says.
"It's not bad, so to speak. However, onii-sama's right, we shouldn't repeat it," Miroku chuckles.
"How was I supposed to know that Renny was planning it? It's not like Banks or Jak said anything," Kagome responds to her brother.
"You shouldn't have been playing with a lighter anyways," Miroku shoots back.
"When are they getting out?" Kagome asks.
"No, clue. Sesshomaru wasn't happy, Shippo enjoyed it though," Miroku says.
"Okay, what are you talking about?" Hanabusa cries.
"Kagome, I, and three others blew up a school, it was empty," Miroku answers.
"Why?" Akatsuki inquires.
"I inadvertently started the fire that blew the place up," Kagome replies, eyes closed.
Akatsuki whistles, Kaname laughs. Kagome feels a tug on her hair and fingers running through it undoing the braid. She turns her head to see Rima playing with her hair. Senri sits next to her, eating a piece of pocky.
"Do you want a piece?" Rima asks offering the box with her unoccupied hand.
Kagome nods and takes a piece. Miroku fidgets with his necklace. Ruka glares at Kagome. Kagome hums, breaking the silence. Her eyes drift close.
"I'm not waking her up. Rima, Senri you might want to move back," Miroku sighs.
"Why?" Takuma questions.
"Watch," Miroku responds with a smirk.
Hanabusa stands in front of Kagome, staring at her and leaning closer and closer to her. He moves his hand in front of her face. Her left arm snags his hand, and she stands, twisting his arm. Her fist darts out and back. Hanabusa flies across the room, hitting the wall.
"What were you trying to do?" Kagome growls.
"Kagome, he probably can't talk. From here it look like you shattered his jaw," Miroku says.
"Remind me not to wake you, ever," Akatsuki chuckles.
"It doesn't happen all the time, she must have barely been under," Miroku observes.
"Mhm, 'Roku? I'm tired," Kagome yawns swaying on her feet.
Senri catches her as she falls. He picks her up. She clutches onto his shirt. Miroku smiles, and goes to help Hanabusa. No one notices as his hand lightly glows blue.
"Kuran, I'm only going to say this once, leave Kagome alone. I want no part of your game and she doesn't need to be involved either. She's suffered more than anyone should and if I find out that you've done something to her, I'll hunt you down and kill you. Pureblood or not," Miroku threatens.
"How dare you threaten Kuran-sama?" Ruka glowers.
"Senri, would you mind taking her upstairs? Rima, you can go also. Stay with her, at least until I get there," Miroku says.
"Of course," Rima replies before she and Senri disappear.
"I'm not sure what you're talking about, Taisho," Kaname says.
"Of course not. Manipulative bastard," Miroku swears.
Senri sets Kagome down on the bed. He pulls away when her hand grabs his. Rima sits on the opposite side of the bed.
"Stay," murmurs Kagome.
Senri shrugs and lays beside her. She curls up against him. Miroku enters the room. He smiles as Senri allows Kagome to use him as a pillow. Rima laughs, before looking at all the scars on Kagome's back.
"She's had them since we were babies, our mom said something about a car accident, but I doubt it," Miroku explains.
"She hates vampires as do you," Senri states.
"Not exactly, ones like Kuran, yes. Kagome's dealt with many things and vampires just happen to be a constant. They've always attacked us, I didn't realize it until we got older, but it was always her they focused on," Miroku says.
"She likes the two of you, probably Ichijo and Akatsuki as well," he continues.
All of a sudden, Kagome lets go of Senri, an utter look of pain appears on her face, and she screams. Senri and Rima hold their ears. Miroku climbs in bed with Kagome. Instantly, the screaming subsides into whimpers as she comes into contact with him. He holds her tightly to his chest and makes soothing noises.
"Sorry, nightmare," Miroku whispers, burying his face into Kagome's hair.
"She sounded as if she was being murdered," Akatsuki says as he appears in the room.
"I know, she barely sleeps because of them. She usually has a bed partner, someone who can lay next to her and calm her when they get bad," Miroku utters.
The vampires leave the twins alone. They sleep rather peacefully, Kagome only waking twice more. In the morning, Miroku wakes to see Takuma sitting in a chair beside Kagome. Glancing down, he sees that Kagome is still asleep. Silently Miroku gets out of bed.
"Mind looking after her, I'm going to shower," Miroku whispers.
Seeing Takuma nod, he goes into his room to get ready for the day. Kagome turns so she's facing Takuma. Suddenly, she sits up. Eyes half open, she yawns and looks at Takuma.
"Hmm? Takeru? Why aren't you in bed? Come," Kagome says, sleep distorting her voice.
Kagome grabs Takuma's arm and drags him into bed. She puts her head on his chest and relaxes. She breathes in Takuma's scent of sunlight and grass. Her eyes open, and she blinks.
"Mm, Takeru you smell different. You don't smell like earth and leaves anymore," Kagome murmurs.
Takuma stiffens, Kagome called him by his great grandfather's name again. Miroku walks back in. Seeing Kagome sleeping peacefully he grins. Takuma puts an arm around Kagome.
Her eyes open again, "Takeru, came back, 'Roku. Doesn't he have such pretty brown eyes?" Kagome peers into Takuma's eyes which are green, "Not brown, they're green. Takeru, why are your eyes green? Not brown, no, no. You're not Takeru," Kagome realizes, now half awake.
Miroku carefully lifts Kagome up. He settles her on his lap, stroking her hair and murmuring. Takuma gets up and sighs. He looks at Miroku, who gives a sign that he'll explain later. Senri and Rima stand in the doorway, at Miroku's nod, they come in.
"Did she sleep well?" Rima asks.
"Mostly, she only woke two other times, but they weren't as bad. She mistook Takuma for Takeru. When we were children we were told stories, one of them involved a jewel, and evil spider and a priestess that was said to be so pure that she could befriend anyone. In one of the versions, the priestess was traveling with her ragtag group and got separated. I don't recall the exact details, but she was hurt and a being that was neither demon nor human saved her. That being was said to be the King of all vampires. It is said that he had a friend named Takeru, who acted more like a body guard than what he should've. This priestess managed to befriend both of them. In the end, they helped the priestess in a battle with the evil spider. Both vampires were in love with the priestess. I believe she liked both of them, but didn't allow those feelings to grow for the so called King. She easily could've loved him, maybe a small part of her did, but for some reason she preferred Takeru to the King. They thought that the evil spider had died in the last battle. Only he didn't, he struck the priestess when she was happiest and she died. In her last moments, she killed the spider for good. But if I remember correctly, Takeru already left. He never got to say goodbye," Miroku says.
"That used to be her favorite story and her favorite character was Takeru. 'Gome used to draw pictures of him and always gave him brown eyes. She also thought that the smell of the earth and leaves, would be a good combination," Miroku continues, brushing hair away from Kagome's face.
"Stop, 'Roku. I'm sleeping. Fine," Kagome mutters, her eyes snapping open. She gets out of Miroku's arms and walks over to the closet. She pulls on leggings and takes her night gown off revealing a mass of scars on her body, rifling through her closet for a shirt. She turns her head at Hanabusa's gasp.
"Dude, you act as if you haven't seen breasts before. Geez," Kagome says as she pulls on a sports bra. She grabs a light zip up hoodie as well, but doesn't put it on.
She walks over to her vanity and sits down. Rima is by her side in an instant. Kagome laughs, it sounds like bells.
"Thanks Rima, but I'm just putting it in a ponytail for now, if you want you can do my hair before class," Kagome offers.
Kagome leaves the others and goes down stairs, the others trailing behind her. She glances at Ruka, Seiren and Kaname before heading to the kitchen, she grabs an apple and goes back to the living room.
"Good morning, Taisho," Kaname says.
"Bloodsucker," Kagome responds, biting into her apple.
"Now, Kagome play nice," Miroku teases.
"You were the one threatening him, I'm just telling the truth," she replies.
"Kaname happens to be the last Kuran left, and the dorm president," Ruka says.
"Should I care? And I highly doubt he's the last," Kagome speaks.
"Um, Taisho-sama," Takuma starts.
"Ichijo-san, just call me Kagome, and I'll call you Takuma, okay?" She interrupts.
"Um, right. Why do you dislike Kaname-sama so much?" Takuma questions.
"One, the precious Princeling is a pureblood and I don't like purebloods. Two, like I said he's a Princeling, he doesn't even deserve to be called a King, especially after all he's remembered and yet something deemed rather important haunts him. Your Princeling can't figure it out and my very presence annoys him. Once he remembers, I'll think about calling him King. Isn't that right, bloodsucker?" Kagome answers finishing her apple and tossing the core at Hanabusa, who freezes it.
Kagome smirks and goes outside. Miroku joins her leaving the vampire to ponder what was said. Kagome sits in a tree next to her twin. He puts his head on her lap and she tucks his hair behind his ear.
Author's Note: Thanks to all who reviewed, followed, and favorited. So far only one reviewer guessed who the vampire from last chapter was. I'd love to hear what your guesses are. As always review. PM me if you have questions, or review I love hearing from you guys and girls. Does anyone else know what I'm talking about for Takeru's scent? Like the thick, musky scent newly upturned of dirt has and the sweet scent of leaves in the autumn? Lots of Love from Saya. P.S. Why do you think Kagome hates vampires so much? What's her past with Kaname? And why did Zero hiss at her? Well you should already know the answer to the last one, but I want to hear it from you guys and girls.
