Kagome trudged along the isle before plopping down in her seat on the plane, Kun-loon sitting right beside her.
"Isn't this exciting, Kagome?" Kun-loon said, trying to cheer her daughter up. Kagome shrugged, staring at the blank screen on the back of the seat in front of her. Kun-loon sighed at the dull look on her daughter's face. She didn't wish to leave either but they couldn't stay. Thankfully, the relatives on New Holland paid for their flight over. They listened to safety procedures from the crew and then took off. Kagome glanced out the window with a frown as Japan got smaller and smaller. She looked away.
"Goodbye Japan." Kagome thought, a gloomy expression on her face. Once the ride became smooth, she switched her phone on and plugged in her earphones before blasting her music out, shutting her eyes tiredly.
Kagome felt Kun-loon shake her shoulder. Kagome mumbled and squinted her eyes up at her mother.
"We're here, Kagome." Kun-loon muttered, hoping her daughter would be warming up to the idea of New Holland soon. Kagome blinked up at her sleepily before sitting up and stopping her music. She wrapped her earphones around her phone and put it in her bag. The two walked off the plane and headed off to collect their bags. Once done, they headed out of the airport to see many people holding up signs. Kagome tugged on Kun-loon's arm and pointed at an Asian woman holding a sign with their last name on it.
"There." She murmured. Kun-loon looked up before grinning brightly and pulling Kagome over to the woman.
"Kun-loon?" The woman smiled at Kun-loon.
"Ayumi!" Kun-loo put down her bags and embraced the woman tightly. "It has been long."
"Too long." Ayumi agreed. The two pulled back and Ayumi turned to Kagome. "And look at you, Kagome! You've grown so much." Kagome sent a shy smile at her aunt.
"Hello, aunt Ayumi." She murmured. "How is Toshi-kun?"
"He's all right. Oh, but look at you! You look lovely! And that braid looks amazing." Ayumi gushed, pulling Kagome into a squeezing hug. Kagome and Kun-loon both grabbed their bags and Ayumi led them to her car. They put their bags in the trunk and Kun-loon sat in the passenger seat with Ayumi in the driver's seat, Kagome in the back. She stared out the window as they began to drive off. Kagome watched the scenery pass by, humming. To be honest, it didn't look bad. Maybe this was going to be good for her. Plus, she could get away from all those brattish bullies from her school.
"We're going to stop off at the house first of all before taking you to your new house." Ayumi informed, making Kagome look up hopefully.
"So, I can see Toshi-kun?" She asked, her fingers wringing together. Ayumi giggled, looking at the young girl from the mirror.
"Of course, Kagome! He's going to be pleased to see you. You are going to be in his class, too." She replied, making Kagome grin wildly. Her hands clasped together excitedly and she looked out the window, watching the scenery pass by. When she realised they were pulling up at the house, her legs bounced energetically as they finally parked. Kagome unbuckled her seat belt and launched out of the car, rushing inside. She dashed for the living room. Her eyes spotted the black hair of her cousin and she sprinted forward, hugging the boy from behind.
"Wha-"
"Toshiaki!" Kagome exclaimed gleefully. The boy turned around once Kagome released him and his eyes widened.
"Kagome! You've finally arrived!" He said. Kagome nodded, smiling.
"Yep!" Ayumi and Kun-loon entered the living room. Ayumi looked at Toshiaki. "Toshiaki, why don't you show Kagome around?" She suggested.
"Yes, Mother. Come, Kagome." Toshiaki looked at Kagome. "I'll show you the way to school." Kagome nodded and the two cousins headed out of the house, Kagome's bag still strapped to her shoulder. Kagome walked with a bounce in her step, happy to be with her cousin again. Then, she turned to the still-frowning boy.
"Hey, why aren't you smiling? Aren't you happy to see me?" Kagome asked, her smile tilting into a frown. Toshiaki looked at Kagome.
"I am, I just find smiling a waste." He replied bluntly.
"Oh." Kagome murmured, looking ahead. That was when Kagome felt like she was being watched. She looked to her left to see a nice looking house. Her head tilted to the side as curtains on the second floor were quickly shut. She hummed before turning to Toshiaki. "Who lives there?" Kagome asked. Toshiaki looked and his expression turned into one of annoyance.
"Frankenstein." He muttered, glaring slightly. "No one you need to concern yourself with, Kagome." Kagome nodded before the two continued walking. Toshiaki then pointed in the distance at the school. "There is the school. Do you think you can remember the way?"
"Idetic memory, remember?" Kagome tapped the side of her head, smiling softly. Toshiaki nodded, turning back to the school.
"Of course. How could I forget?" He mumbled. Kagome looked back at the school, biting her lip. She wondered what it would be like tomorrow in class? Would there be other bratty bullies? Maybe the students were a lot better than the ones back in Japan? Despite the fact there were many idiots, she still missed her home. The two turned back and started heading off back to Toshiaki's house. Kagome paused for a few seconds, noticing a girl standing with her dog in front of a house.
"I'll catch up with you. I would just like to do something." She said, making her cousin glance at her. He nodded and walked ahead, leaving the Japanese girl behind. Kagome turned and walked over to the girl smiling softly. The girl looked up at her. "Hello. I'm Kagome Higurashi, I just moved here today."
"Hello." The girl replied. "I'm Elsa. Nice to meet you."
"It's nice to meet you too." Kagome said. The dog barked playfully, pawing at Kagome's legs.
"This is my dog, Persephone." Elsa introduced. Kagome laughed and knelt down to pet the lovely black poodle. Persephone barked and yipped, leaping about before licking Kagome's hands. Kagome let out another giggle, rubbing the dog's fur with a smile. "I see you hanging around Toshiaki for some reason." Elsa looked at Kagome. Kagome nodded, humming.
"Mmh, he's my cousin." She murmured, slowly getting back up. Kagome looked at the house to her left. "Hey. Who lives there? I'm guessing Toshiaki doesn't exactly like them."
"Oh, that's where this boy Victor Frankenstein lives. He's nice but a little too shy." Elsa looked at the house. Kagome nodded, letting out a sigh.
"I see..." She muttered. Elsa looked at the house to the right.
"Is that where you live now? I've seen a van come by and drop off lots of boxes inside." The dark girl questioned. Kagome looked at the house before nodding in approval at the building.
"Yep. Mom showed me a picture. It looks really good." Kagome tapped her chin, her eyes scanning over the two-floored house. She turned to Elsa and both girls smiled at each other. Maybe New Holland wasn't so bad after all.