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Chapter Thirteen

With Jaken watching Rin and Shippo, Sesshomaru was left to drive them to the school. They could have walked but the need to get this done and back to the children was clear in the lines of worry that showed at the corners of Kagome's mouth and eyes.

Kagome was aware she had a temper; she also knew that her reiki responded to her stronger emotions without her say so. Miroku had warned her that accidental purifications meant nothing to demons that were enraged with grief. 'How would they have felt if their kids killed Shippo? Would they be as sorry?' Another thing Kagome was aware of was that demons looked down their noses at Shippo because he was being raised by a human. Other mothers that were demons would whisper loud enough for her to hear, and they would encourage their kids to either ignore or tease Shippo. Because of this Kagome couldn't take Shippo to the parks designed for demon children. Shippo had told her that it was okay but she'd seen the disappointment in his eyes.

Sesshomaru pulled the car into the parking space next to Kouga's blue convertible. In the short amount of time it took to get back to the school, Kagome's aura had manifested into a constant crackling of pink sparks that covered her head to toe. Turning off the engine he felt a warning was needed, "Ms. Higurashi, I advise against purifying them."

"I can't promise anything if they're just as twisted as their children." Kagome forced herself to relax enough for her power to stay confined to her body but it continued to hum in her mind. Determined to teach these parents how to raise children, Kagome left the car and stormed into the school.

Sesshomaru said nothing and kept a safe distance back from the miko. His youkai clamoured to rise against the threat of her power but he had complete control. Unless she lost control he would leave her be; he wanted to see how a miko of the modern age handled four demons.

For a split second he thought about warning Kouga but changed his mind in the next instant. If the wolf couldn't handle a situation involving four demons and a miko then he wasn't suited to be principal of a school filled with human and demon children.

Entering the building Sesshomaru took the lead, since seven adults wouldn't fit in Kouga's office the meeting was being held in the infirmary. It wasn't the best room to keep hot blooded parents from causing destruction but it was the only space besides the gymnasium not filled with desks, tables and chairs.

Inside the infirmary Kouga had arranged the room to be more accommodating. The three beds, meant for ill or injured children, were moved to the back of the room. In their place was a single square table large enough for Kagome and Sesshomaru to sit on one side and both sets of parents to sit on the other. Kouga chose to sit at the far end so that he could reach either side should trouble brew.

When Kagome and Sesshomaru walked in Kouga's instincts came alive demanding that he put as much distance between him and the woman as possible. Breathing in her scent he sneezed, the amount of power she was radiating was incredible.

Her power aside Kouga wouldn't mind getting to know Ms. Kagome Higurashi a little better. She was a beauty with blue black hair pulled up into a professional bun, intense blue eyes, a black skirt just long enough to model her legs, and a form fitting short sleeved black blouse showing off her upper torso. Getting to his feet Kouga adjusted his own attire, a snug fitting grey suit with a pale blue shirt underneath meant to emphasize the colour of his eyes. "Mr. Taishou, Ms. Higurashi, this is Mr. And Mrs. Zaki." The couple sitting closest to Kouga stood, both husband and wife wore charms that gave them the appearances to be celebrities with perfect noses and mouths. "And this is Mr. and Mrs. Miyazaki." The second couple wore charms as well but not as alluring as the Zakis. The Miyazakis appeared more human with little imperfections, freckles on the wife, and a crooked nose on the husband. Both sets of demons were well dressed to show that they had money to protect themselves from any repercussions.

Both couples bowed respectfully towards Sesshoumaru, their eyes remained on Kagome. Just like Kouga they recognized the threat that Kagome presented.

Taking their seats Kouga started, "So we're all clear we're here to talk about the behaviour of your children."

Mr Zaki, a full blooded bat demon that stood in line to inherit the title of colony leader growled, "My son cannot help how he acts. His demon blood is strong and demands action. Our instincts tell us to separate the weak from the strong."

Kagome clenched her fists in her lap; her voice restrained she told the obviously proud bat, "That way of thinking was better suited to the past. This is the 21st century, in this century that is not acceptable, especially among children."

"The strong out living the weak is the way nature keeps us from becoming extinct. We are alive today because we killed any who could not support their race." This came from Mrs. Zaki. Her fabricated porcelain skin crinkled at the corners of her mouth as she glared at Kagome.

Kouga stepped in, "Bats and birds don't know shit about survival of the fittest. We wolves put our packs in order of strongest to weakest and we're still on top of the food chain. Far as I know crows just kick their chicks out of the nest if they're mutated." Sesshomaru gave the tiniest of nods. The Inu and Ookami demons were the highest on the chain of power, it was why his family had become the most powerful in all of Japan.

The Zakis and Miyazakis bristled at the clear statement of strength Kouga had made. Mrs. Miyazaki finally spoke, her tone bitter and dark. "I don't understand why you're defending her? She is a miko. She has no place among us just because she took in a fox whelp."

"I don't need anyone to defend me, and I'm not here to argue about demon customs. I'm here because my son was attacked in school. School is a place for children to learn and make friends, school is meant to be associated with safety. Instead my child is now having nightmares about recess, which is supposed to be any child's favourite time of day."

"The runt wouldn't have had to worry about being attacked if he'd fought like a real demon in the first place." This came from Mr. Zaki, his disguised brown eyes flickered with red as his youkai seeped through the disguise.

Slamming her hands palm down on the table Kagome asked in a raised voice, "Are you saying you teach your son to fight those weaker than him? Are you encouraging him to be a bully?"

"We teach our boys all the traditional ways. To you they sound like barbarian customs but its how we are all brought up. We are not humans, we aren't meant to befriend everyone and grovel to those that think themselves strong when they are in fact not." Mr. Miyazaki stood along with the other three to show they wouldn't stay beneath a human.

Kouga could tell things were about to escalate, glancing over at Sesshomaru to see what he suggested. Kouga raised an eyebrow when Sesshomaru made eye contact and shook his head. He wanted Kagome to handle it herself. Smirking Kouga looked back at the now pulsing woman,' She did say she didn't need anyone to defend her.'

Kagome had heard enough, "If I still believed in the traditional teachings for a miko then I wouldn't hesitate for a second to purify you all. But I don't believe in old traditions because that is all they are, OLD! In this age you need to cooperate with others or you'll be miserable, cruel monsters that only appear acceptable. Just like you!" Kagome sent a rush of energy into the table making it act as a medium for her focus. Mr. and Mrs. Zaki had their hands on the table at the moment of the infusion. The reiki went through them, leaving a rash in its wake. It continued straight to the disguise charms they wore around their necks. The youkai contained in the charms were weak against her reiki. Falling to pieces, the couple were revealed as the furry brown, pug nosed, yellow fanged, red eyed demons they actually were.

"You-You bitch! Those charms cost a fortune!" Mrs. Zaki pulled on her long shaggy brown hair that resembled a mop more than actual hair.

Snarling Mr. Zaki crouched to attack and kill. His feet never left the floor as he found a hand firmly wrapped around his throat.

Sesshomaru stood behind Mr. and Mrs. Zaki with his expression showing nothing but boredom, "This meeting is over. You will leave and never show yourselves to this Sesshomaru, Ms. Higurashi, or this school." His cold eyes turned towards the Miyazakis who'd back away from the table the second they'd sensed the reiki, "You are fired." This was directed towards Mr. Miyazaki. He nodded dumbly and pushed his wife out the door.

Sesshomaru released his hold on Mr. Zaki's throat, allowing him to crumple against his wife. Mrs. Zaki glared at Kagome with beady red eyes; it was a promise that this was not the end of their "discussion."

Kagome kept herself composed watching the Zakis leave. After the door closed behind them she let herself collapse into the chair. "I'm glad that's over."

Sitting on top of the table Kouga smiled, "Gotta say I'm impressed. I thought you were gonna fry the lot of them."

Returning his smile with a weary one Kagome admitted, "I just about did, but as much as I didn't like them I couldn't stand the thought of making their children orphans."

Kouga shrugged, "Demon custom says you had the right to kill them, and their brats would have gone to next of kin."

'She wouldn't have done it even if custom said she could. What happened to Shippo's parents that left him an orphan?' Sesshomaru thought this as he stood, Kagome stood as well and bowed to Kouga, "Thank you for your help Mr. Ookami."

"Call me Kouga, and don't mention it. That's the most excitement I've had in the last 15 years." He gave her his signature grin, earning him a pretty smile back from her.

Sesshomaru cast Kouga a slight look, smelling the attraction he felt towards Kagome. He didn't care if the wolf pursued Kagome as long as he didn't interfere between Rin and Shippo.