Chapter Twelve: Another Pureblood

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Author's Note: Sorry, I haven't been able to update. I feel really guilty.

"Is she awake yet?" Miroku's voice easily penetrates the stillness of the room.

"No, not yet," Senri's voice comes from the side of the bed closest to the door.

"She's had a rough night. Give her a couple more hours," Akatsuki responds from the opposite side of the bed.

"Yeah, but they'll ask about you too," Miroku informs.

Miroku turns and leaves the room, closing the door behind him. Akatsuki glances down at Kagome, asleep she whimpers. Senri runs his hand through her long hair, instantly calming her and putting her in a deeper sleep.

"Think we should leave before she wakes up?" Akatsuki wonders.

"Perhaps, it would be best if we wait to speak with her," Senri replies.

"Nghh, cold, it's so cold," Kagome murmurs, surprising Senri and Akatsuki.

Kagome cuddles closer to Senri. Akatsuki chuckles, sitting up he runs his hand through his hair. Kagome shudders, her storm blue eyes opening filled with a sleepy haze. She yawns, stretching out and popping her spine. A satisfied smile crosses her lips.

"You're not surprised, are you?" Akatsuki inquires.

"Nope, I knew it was you guys," Kagome smiles.

Kagome tilts her head in confusion as a strong aura teases her senses. She climbs out of bed, Senri follows. Akatsuki dissolves a blood tablet in water, drinking it quickly.

"I'm going to shower, alone. See you in a bit," Kagome says, heading into the bathroom.

"Let's get dressed," Senri suggests.

Half an hour later, Kagome leaves her room ready for classes. Miroku waits for her at the top of the stairs. He places a hand on her shoulder.

"You felt it too. The aura of a second pureblood," Miroku mutters under his breath.

"It's not Yuuki's, hers' is still under the spell. I don't like the feel of this one," Kagome replies.

Miroku and Kagome reach the bottom of the stairs. A slight female stands next to Takuma. She has greyish purple hair and lavender-grey eyes. A smile appears on the female's face.

"Hello, I'm Maria Kurenai. Who might you be?" The girl says.

Kagome's eyes narrow, something was off about her. Miroku nudges his twin in the side, silently telling her to knock it off.

"Taisho, Kagome," Kagome says, disdain tainting her voice.

"Please, forgive my twin. She's not a morning person. Taisho, Miroku at your service," Miroku responds with an exaggerated bow.

"Oh, I understand," Maria giggles.

Miroku turns to Kagome, glaring. She scowls back. He pushes her into Akatsuki. Akatsuki's arms automatically wrap around her. Ruka hisses. Kagome pulls away. She turns on her heel, getting away from the pureblooded Maria.

Kagome sighs, turning it over in her mind again. Something bothered her about Maria, it set off her senses and she had to force her purification powers back to prevent herself from eradicating the vampire. Maria's aura didn't match. The aura coming from the girl was harsh, lonely and bloodthirsty. It was almost as if Maria was playing host to another.

Author's Note:

Sorry guys, I'm getting major writer's block for this. I have another idea that I can't get out of my head and can't continue to work on this until the other idea is gone or written down. I feel really bad for letting all of my readers down. Love, Saya.