punkish furball—Chapter 4!

Words to Ponder:

I got an awesome idea a few days ago! I was thinking of which zodiac members I wanted in the story and immediately thought of Momiji, Hatori, Ayame, Kisa, Ristu, Hiro, and Kagura; basically everyone that shows up in the anime.

Then I thought about Kureno and Rin and what to do with them. Then I got a brilliant idea! Sometimes I amaze myself. Bad news is…I can't tell you yet.

I would, but if I did it would ruin the whole story like skipping to the last chapter of a book when you're in the middle of it.

Thank you, hey it's me, Loveofanime, animefan141, xoulblade, KuroxTenshi, Saphira1204, Bloody Serpent 2, Death By Squishy, kitsunegirl48, Dark Inu Fan, DeathNoteMaker, xXKillorbeKilledXx, Chibes, Shin Wal-New Moon-, Kagome Lady of Darkness, IceDarkness, dianananerz, Anime Punk Kitty, iluvchocs, RubyScarlett, shadow miko, torrie001, Kurai Oujou, regrettfully-yours-Cassy-chan, Bloodycherry, and cowgirlkitten2000 for reviewing.

That's about it.

Chapter 4

"Boy this sure is eating up the day," Kagome said peeking into the house and seeing that Yuki and Kyo were still going at it, "You sure Tohru can handle it?" Kagome sat outside the room next to Haru.

"She'll be fine," Haru said, "She can usually get Kyo and Yuki to stop fighting."

"I would feel better if we checked on her," Kagome said while getting up, "This is getting old fast." She walked back into the room with Haru behind her. They saw Yuki and Kyo still in the heat of their argument with no sign of stopping and Tohru standing helplessly on the sidelines.

"Couldn't get through to them?" Kagome asked Tohru and she shook her head.

"They won't listen," Tohru said, "I don't understand. They haven't argued about something this seriously in a long time."

Kagome sighed, "This is ridiculous." She walked in between the two of them much to Tohru's distress and pushed the two apart by placing a hand on each chest.

"You two break it up already!" she shouted. Yuki stepped away, inwardly ashamed of himself for letting Kyo get him so worked up.

"It's none of your business!" Kyo shouted, "Go butt in somewhere else!"

"I'm not making it my business!" Kagome shouted back and turned to look Kyo in the eye, "I just don't like loud idiots."

"Maybe we could settle this in another way?" Tohru suggested in a shaky voice but she was ignored.

"Shut your mouth ya stupid girl! Go home!" Kyo shouted back.

"I don't have to leave because you're being stupid!"

Kyo couldn't help it; he didn't even know how it happened. He pulled back his fist and it connected with Kagome's cheek. Being caught of guard, Kagome stumbled back and fell into Haru, but he didn't seem to notice. Yuki got in front of Kagome and immediately sent Kyo flying through the sliding door.

"What was that for?!" Kyo shouted as soon as he was back on his feet.

"You truly are an idiot," Yuki said with venom dripping off of his words. Kyo as a little disturbed by this tone; Yuki never sounded this mad before.

"I thought that you would at least have more honor than to hit a girl," he continued to say.

"It's not my fault," Kyo said, "She got in the way! If she wasn't there I would have hit your sorry ass to the ground."

"You idiot," Haru said and moved from behind Kagome. Kyo was certain he had turned black.

"Quit being such a pansy and making excuses," he said, "Hitting a girl is beyond low and just for that I'm gonna kick your ass."

"No wait!" Kagome said grabbed Haru's hand to stop him from going after Kyo. He immediately relaxed under her touch.

'He's not Black Haru anymore,' Tohru thought, 'Thank goodness.'

"I'm fine, really I am," Kagome said once she had Haru's attention, "It doesn't even hurt."

Haru looked at the growing bruise on Kagome's face and touched it lightly. Kagome winced at the contact.

"No, you're not," he said.

"Let's go get some ice in the kitchen," Tohru said and took Kagome's hand, "It'll help with the swelling."

Tohru lead Kagome out of the room, leaving Yuki and Haru in there alone. Kyo had run off somewhere.

"So what's the deal with Kagome?" Haru asked Yuki.

"What do you mean?" Yuki asked, trying to play dumb.

'The less people know about Kagome, the better,' he thought.

"I didn't notice when it happened because I was pissed and went black but right after Kyo hit Kagome she fell against me," Haru explained.

"And?" Yuki asked.

"Well you aren't talking to a cow right now, are you?" Haru asked a little irritated, "You know what's going on. Kagome can't be a zodiac member; she isn't even a Sohma. Why didn't I transform?"

"I don't know," Yuki said, "I found that out when Kagome ran into me yesterday and I didn't transform either."

"Does Akito know about her?" Haru asked.

"I think that he may," Yuki said, "Shigure hasn't talked to him directly but I'm sure he did tell him. I think that the letter you gave him was about Kagome too."

"What happened here?" Shigure asked exasperated upon seeing the large hole in his door. He noticed Kyo, Kagome, or Tohru weren't there and Yuki and Haru seemed to be talking about something important.

"Let me guess," Shigure said, "Kyo did something stupid and now you told Haru about Kagome."

"That's basically what happened," Yuki said, "So, about that letter? Is it about Kagome?"

"Yes," Shigure said, "Akito wants to meet her as soon as he can." Yuki and Haru stiffened.

"But I don't think that will be anytime soon," Shigure said with a smile, "He has to rest for a few days, doctor's orders."

Yuki made a mental note to thank Hatori.

"So what do we do?" Yuki asked.

"Just be careful like you always are," Shigure said, "Nothing might happen to Kagome if she doesn't know about the curse and it would be best if no one transformed in front of her; that is if you want to keep her around."

-O0o0O-

"Does it hurt?" Tohru asked while filling a plastic bag with ice. She handed it to Kagome.

"Sorry, but I can't find the ice pack," Tohru said.

"It's alright," Kagome said and held the ice to her face, "Either way it would be just as cold."

"I'm really sorry about Kyo," Tohru said, "He never did anything like that before; I don't know what happened. I should have been able to stop them before it went that far. Then you wouldn't have gotten hurt."

"It's not your fault," Kagome said trying to cheer Tohru up a bit; she looked like

she was about to cry.

"If it's anyone's fault it's mine," she continued, "I have a habit of getting in between fights that aren't my business. And I wasn't even paying attention. I would have been able to avoid his punch if I was. You're not to blame, Tohru."

'And besides, it's not like a had a subduing necklace on either of them,' Kagome thought, 'At least none of the others saw how easily I fell because I wasn't paying attention AGAIN.'

"If you say so," Tohru said and lowered her head, "Still, I'm sorry you came all this way to get punched in the face. I would understand if you didn't want to come here or be our friend anymore."

Tohru looked up when Kagome flicked her nose; she was smiling at her.

"That's a silly reason not to be someone's friend," Kagome said, "You stop thinking like that. So, it's almost six o' clock. I better head home."

"You're leaving already?" Tohru asked.

"Don't worry," Kagome said, "It's not like I'm leaving forever. I'll be back later and if not, I'm sure we'll see each other when school starts."

Tohru smiled, "That's great! I'll be sure to look for you. By the way, Haru's not the only Sohma that will be in your grade. Momiji Sohma will be there too."

"Momiji?" Kagome repeated, "Sure that'll be great. I hope were in that same class."

"That would be so great!" Tohru said, "I guess I'll see you later."

"You can count on it!" Kagome said and left the kitchen. Once she reached the door, a hand was placed on her shoulder causing her to jump.

"So you're leaving?" Yuki asked and Kagome turned to face him.

Kagome sighed, "You scared me!" Yuki chuckled at her expression until she winced at bit.

"I'm sorry about what happened," he said, "I guess I should have had more self control and stopped the fight on my own."

"It's not your fault," Kagome said again.

'I should have a tape made,' she thought.

"Anyway," Kagome said, "I'm going home. I'll see you later."

She turned to leave when Yuki grabbed her hand.

"You'll come back, won't you?" he asked.

Kagome smiled at him, "Of course, why wouldn't I?"

Yuki was silent and let Kagome's hand go.

"Say bye to Haru for me, k?" she said and left out of the door.

Yuki stood there as she left and watched her until she disappeared. He was afraid she wouldn't come back because of Kyo did…or that she would want nothing to do with them at all.

'It would have been easier if she felt that way though,' he thought, 'She wouldn't find out about the curse.' Even though Yuki felt sad, he was really happy she would still come back.

'Maybe,' he thought, 'if she'll let me…I can hug her for real.'

-O0o0O-

Kyo watched from the roof as Kagome walked into the woods. He frowned seeing her holding ice to her cheek.

'Dammit!' he thought, 'I didn't mean to hit her. If she didn't get in the way like that…I guess I should have had more control than that…there goes my training…I guess I better apologize…that rat will be on my cause until I do…' Kyo jumped off of the roof landing on his feet. He looked in the direction Kagome went in and ran after her.

-O0o0O-

'Stupid woods!' Kagome thought, 'No let's see, I think Yuki lead me and Haru this way. No wait I was just there! Argh! I don't remember that tree there! I'm so lost. Man, it'll take forever for me to find my way out of here. I was hoping that first time I found my way out wasn't a fluke."

"Hey!" someone shouted drawing Kagome out of her thoughts.

"You're Kyo aren't you?" Kagome said. She saw him grimace when he looked at her; he was looking at her bruise.

"Oh, this," Kagome said, "I'd have to say that was a pretty good hit you gave me. The bruise isn't that bad though. I just wish I was paying attention—"

"Will you shut up?!" Kyo shouted.

"Excuse me," Kagome said; she tried really hard not to shout at him.

"No wait," Kyo said and put his hand on his forehead, "You don't have to shut up."

"Huh?" Kagome said.

'This is confusing,' she thought, 'Is he trying to apologize to me?'

"Dammit, you're just gonna make me say!" Kyo shouted, "Alright, I'm sorry! Are you happy now? But you're still a stupid girl!"

Kagome smiled, "Apology accepted…but do you think you can help me? I got lost."

"You really are stupid huh?" Kyo said and sighed, "Sure, follow me."

Kagome smiled and followed behind Kyo.

"Oh, and one more thing," Kagome said, "Don't think you can catch me off guard again. Next time, I may just have to fight you back."

Kyo chuckled, "Yeah, right. I'd pay to see that."

Kyo stopped as soon as he led Kagome to the exit to the road.

"Here you go," Kyo said, "Try to remember the way next time. I'm not doing this everyday."

"Thank you anyway," Kagome said, "I'll see you when school starts."

-O0o0O-

"Wow," Kagome said looking at all of the new students, "There are a lot of people here. I hope I can find Haru in this mess."

Kagome nervously tugged on the skirt of her navy blue sailor suit uniform. She pulled her hair into a pony tail and tied it back with a white ribbon. Then she saw a dot of white hair.

"Hey, Haru," Kagome called after him causing him to turn.

"Hey, Kagome," Haru said turning around to see her.

"I was thinking wasn't going to find you," Kagome said.

"I was looking for you too," Haru said. He lifted his hand to Kagome's cheek, "It's all better."

"Yep," Kagome said.

"Let me see your schedule," Haru said. Kagome handed him the piece of paper.

"We're in the same class," Haru said, "My other relative Momiji is in there too. The one I told you about."

"Great," Kagome said, "I'd like to meet him."

"I'll go get him," Haru said. Kagome waited for a few seconds until Haru came back with the most adorable looking blonde boy that Kagome has ever seen…in a girls' uniform.

"Hi," he said, "I'm Sohma Momiji. You must be Kagome. Haru and Tohru and Yuki told me all about you."

"Nice to meet you," Kagome said.

Momiji smiled, "You're so nice! Let's be friends, k? Do you want to be friends?"

"Sure," Kagome said.

"Yea! That makes me so happy!" Momiji said, "That means I can hug you!"

"Wait, Momiji…" Haru said but Momiji already latched onto Kagome's waist.

'He was right,' Momiji thought happily, 'I didn't transform.'

"Momiji, that's enough," Haru said. He wished he'd thought of that. He never really hugged Kagome before and she was really cute in the blue uniform top and skirt.

"Haru, don't say that," Momiji said, "Kagome doesn't mind, does she?"

"We need to get to class," Haru said.

"We do," Kagome said, "but we'll hang out later."

"Okay," Momiji said and let Kagome go, "Promise we can hang out?"

"Promise," Kagome said and held out her pinky. Momiji linked his with hers.

"You're so cute!" Kagome said and brought Momiji in her arms. Haru sweat dropped and Momiji just stuck his tongue out at him.

"Don't I get a hug too?" someone asked from behind Kagome.

"Hey, Sohma-san," Kagome said turning to see it was Shigure.

"Tsk tsk tsk," Shigure said, "Just call me Shigure."

"Okay," Kagome said, "Well, what are you doing here?"

"I just came to see Momiji and Haru at the orientation ceremony," Shigure said, "I'll just be on my way."

"Bye, Shigure," Kagome said and let Momiji go, "Let's go into class now."

-O0o0O-

"So, why are you so worked up today?" Uotani Arisa asked Tohru. She, Tohru Saki Hanajima and Kyo were in there classroom sitting in their desks. Yuki was out doing some work for the orientation ceremony and acting as a school guide for the new students.

"I'm just so happy," Tohru said, "Two more Sohmas will be starting here today and a girl named Kagome I met a few days ago."

"We should meet them," Hana said.

"Yeah," Uo said, "We can show them all the cool places to ditch and teach them all the great ways sneak out of school. We can even hang out after school."

"That's a great idea," Tohru said.

"It's our duty as upper classman," Hana said and turned to Kyo, "You go get."

"Why do I have to do it?" Kyo shouted, "Send Tohru to go get them."

"What horrible friends would we be if we sent Tohru out to someone like that?" Hana said.

"What about me then?" Kyo asked.

"Oh, you? That's okay," Uo said.

"I'll go with you, Kyo," Tohru said, "It'll be so much fun to see them."

"Fine," Kyo said and got up.

-O0o0O-

"Do you even know where their class is?" Kyo asked Tohru but she said nothing.

"Sorry, I didn't think about it," Tohru said. Kyo sighed and went to ask some other students.

"Ya know where I can find two guys named Sohma. One is blonde and the other has white hair. And a girl named Higurashi."

"We know them," one of the girls said, "They're in our class."

"Go get 'em will ya?" Kyo said and they did just that.

"Hey, you guys," Kagome said coming out of the room. Haru and Momiji were at her side.

"What the hell are you doing in a girls' uniform?!" was the first thing out Kyo's mouth.

"It suits him, doesn't it?" Kagome said playfully rubbing Momiji's head.

"Uh huh," Momiji said and nodded.

"It really does," Tohru said.

"It doesn't matter!" Kyo said.

"What's going on?" Yuki said walking around the corner.

"Hey, Yuki," Kagome said.

"Hello, Kagome," Yuki said with a smile on his face until it turned frown when Haru grabbed his sleeve.

"Hello, Haru," he said dryly.

"So, Yuki, I was looking for you this morning," Kagome said.

"I was busy with orientation stuff," Yuki said.

"At least we're all together now," Tohru said.

"You should all be getting to class though," Yuki said, "The bell will ring soon."

"Alright," Tohru said.

"Wait!" Momiji said, "I have to talk to Kyo and Yuki."

"Oh, okay," Tohru said.

"I'll walk you to class then," Kagome said.

"You think you'll be back in time for the bell?" Tohru asked.

"Sure," Kagome said, "and if not, I am new and can just say I got lost."

"Alright," Tohru said and they walked down the hall.

"What do you want?" Kyo asked, "This better be important."

Momiji and Haru nodded.

-O0o0O-

"Your friends sound so nice," Kagome said as she walked with Tohru to her class.

"Great, I'm sure they'll like you," Tohru said, "Maybe we can hang out after school."

"That'll be fun," Kagome said. As the two girls walked on giggling as they went a voice called out to them.

"You two seem to be in a good mood," he said. Kagome and Tohru paused to see a young man standing over by the fence.

-O0o0O-

"I heard he was here," Momiji said with the playfulness completely gone from his voice, "He's here at the school…Akito."

-O0o0O-

punkish furball—Cliffhanger! I hope you like what's going on. I'll update soon! L83R, DUDES!

(edited 9/3/07)