Dejavu

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha

gomen-sorry
kirei-cute/pretty
akai-red
kieru- disappear!
yamete-stop
suman-sorry

Recap:

Kagome got up and bowed respectfully. “Higurashi, Kagome.... Yoroshiku.”

He got up and stiffly bowed in the formal manner.

“Natsume, Shin Sesshoumaru. Hajimemashite.”

Kagome's face blanched white. 'He's not Sesshoumaru... but if not then.. his reincarnation?!!'

Chapter 2:

Kagome's eyes widened a little. 'His eyes! They are fathomless, as though they can consume me.'

“Kagome, you're staring again.” Mocked Shin. He had pulled his long wispy silver hair into a low pony tail, his long bangs framing his handsome face, making him all the more striking to behold.

“G-gomen ne Shin-senpai!” Kagome blushes a shade of pink, she squirms uncomfortably under his gaze.

“Don't move.”

“Huh?”

Out from her stark-black midnight hair, Shin clasps a hapless butterfly within his hands. Kagome leans forward and gasps in delight.

“Kirei ne!” Smiled Kagome. “Ohh it's ok, I won't hurt you.”

Gently she strokes the tips of the butterfly's wings, unintentionally brushing against the teenage boy's hand. Shin flinches slightly at her touch, her pure aura seem to soothe the raging beast that remained hidden and caged within the confines of his mind. He is rattled slightly, perturbed to the core. Something about this girl is different.

“Ne, may I hold Akai?”

“Akai? You gave 'it' a name?” Asked a bemused Shin. “It's only a butterfly, eventually it will die and non would have missed it. The name you gave it would then have been wasted. No-one cares about those sort of things, you shouldn't either. ”

Kagome perused her lips, then she took hold of Shin's slightly clenched fist with both her hands. She looked directly into his eyes, steadily holding it in a tender gaze.

“I shouldn't... but I do.” She murmured softly. “Everyone and everything deserves to remembered one way or another, a name is just one way.”

“That maybe but perhaps not everyone wants to be remembered.” He retorted. Peering into her cherub face he shakes his head gently. “It doesn't matter.”

“It does to me.” Affirmed Kagome simply.

'Such a pure heart shouldn't be with me least my own darkness consume her.' Shin turned away and averted his gaze, then abruptly opened his clenched hand allowing the butterfly to take flight. “You should get back, the next class will start soon.” He stooped slightly, retrieving his bamboo sword, then left without a look back.

'Mou! That guy has got some serious issues!'

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The day passed without much incident. Much to her great disappointment she not run into Shin again-but not for her lack of trying. She had so wanted to see him again, his words troubled her, over a matter as trivial as a butterfly's name too. The desire to talk to him again ate her soul, he seemed so lost somehow, the compulsion to help him was gaining momentum within her. Of course there was also issue of him being Sesshoumaru's reincarnation, which meant that the much feared Taiyoukai had somehow met his demise. But who would have been strong enough to defeat Sesshoumaru? Or did he die by his own hand?

Kagome groaned. All this mental usage was giving her a splitting headache. Absent mindedly she began to walk around the quadrangle near the main gate. Heaving her trusty backpack higher up her shoulders she scanned the area surrounding her. Nothing!

Kagome slumped back seating herself on a metallic bench near the bus stop just outside the main gate. If she had wanted to see him again this was the best place for that opportunity. But then again how would she go about breeching the subject of what's burdening him without making him suspicious, since for all he knew they met only today and here she was making a fuss over him.

Kagome took off the heavy bag, settling it down against the bench. Sighing loudly she extends out her arms perching them on top of the bench backrest, while she allowed her head to tilt back. The cool afternoon breeze blew away her tensions, she feels herself relax. Humming a soft tune to herself she closes her eyes, all awhile listening to the frolicking birds in the tree tops.

“Well lookie what we 'ave here boys!”

Kagome's eyes opened sharply, turning to look at a group of local hoodlums known around the area. She bolted up quickly, frantically reaching for her bag and holding it protectively in front of herself.

“P-please, leave me alone! I don't have any money!” Kagome gasped backing away. 'Baka Kagome now you're in for it!'

“Now, now! Why would we want your money when a pretty lil thing like you could offer us something more?”

“Wwhat do you mean?” Gulped Kagome noting the way the five men were now positioning themselves to block all routes of escape. Her heart thundered in her chest, adrenalin seeping into her whole being. Afraid as she was, she tried not to show it, reminding herself that she had faced greater danger in the Warring States Era.

“Come now surely such a delectable vixen such as yourself know what men like us want ne?”

One thug that circled behind her smacked her on the butt.

“HENTAI!” Screamed Kagome, her hand reaching up and slapping the offender hard on the right cheek.

“Feisty isn't she?” Laughed one, as he watched Kagome whirl her bag around like a madwoman.

“I believe the lady said to leave her be.”

All whirled around to look at the newest addition in the foray.

“S-Shin-Senpai!”

Kagome cried tears of relief, taking advantage of Shin's intrusion, the miko ran toward her silver haired savior. As she flung her arms around him she sobbed and shook uncontrollably. Raising her tear-streaked face she tried to speak but no the words died in her throat.

Shin perceived her terror and saw her tears. Rage rushed through his veins, he felt something within him snap. His body started vibrating, pulsating in power. He closes his eyes in an effort to hold back the beast within that's threatening to come out. Every fiber of his being seem to crackle. His heart thundered faster and faster in his chest. His breathing appeared labored.

“Shin-senpai?” Kagome once again lifted her eyes to look at Shin. 'Chi?' Thought the miko in alarm. Something wasn't right. Her inborn miko instincts were going ballistic and it was centered around Shin. Stranger still there was static electricity were zapping on her skin where she was in contact with elder teenager. The air around loomed heavy she felt as though she was in the eye of a terrible storm that was about vent the full force of it's fury.

Shin opened his eyes slowly.

Kagome gasped, terror apparent on her expression. 'His eyes!'

Gone were the amber-colored depths in it's place, a blood red disk with heavily dilated onyx black pupils, shaped to form an elliptical slit. His face was eerily serene totally unnerving regarding their current predicament.

Shin disentangled himself from Kagome grasp, placing her protectively behind himself.

“Gyahahaha! Pretty boy wants a piece of the action!” The thug that Kagome slapped walked cockily toward Shin, raising his nose up at the teenager. He had a robust build and stood on par with Shin's height. An ugly scar zigzagged on one side of his face, making him look all the more menacing. “Don't worry, we'll let you have some after we're through with her.” He laughed maniacally as the others joined in.

Shin wordlessly took one step forward, a flash of azure highlighting in the dark slits of his pupils. He deliberately stepped directly in front of the scarred man, having shoved both his hands in his pockets.

“Ohhh did I hit a nerve?” The man further taunted, his grimy companions laughed harder still.

Shin narrowed his eyes at him. Taking out his right hand, he made a motion to flick at the other mans abdomen.

“Kieru.” He dismissed drily.

With his index finger Shin sent a charge of chi into his opponents body, tearing through muscle and rupturing vital internal organs.

The scarred man's eyes widened and popped into blood shot orbs. Fresh blood streamed out of the corners of his mouth before he collapsed unconscious on the ground.

The others ceased their inane laughter.

Shin fixes his eyes on them. He shifts to a fighting stance with deadly intent.

“Yamete!” Kagome who had stood by in shock, finally found the will to summon her voice. Desperately she threw herself to the elder boy. “Please, don't do this! There was no harm done.” Observing that she had his attention she quickly spun around and shouted to the cowering thugs. “What are you all waiting for? Take him and leave now!”

Shin watched impassively as the men retreated away carrying their critically injured comrade in their arms.

“Shin-senpai?” Kagome addressed the still dazed boy. 'How do I bring him back? God, Kagome think!' Her mind screamed. She peered intently into his eyes, they still remained the same. 'Inuyasha reverberated back when I kissed him, maybe...'

Kagome puckered her lips, only intending to give him a brief peck on his lips. She gasped in surprise when his arms pinned her to his chest, as his tongue slid into her mouth. He plundered every inch, swirling his tongue around taking possession and branding her as his.

She tried desperately to push away but he held her firm. Trapping both her hands to her side in his embrace, he continued to savor her only this time in a much more tender way. Kagome noted that his eyes were slowly receding to it's honey hue, even as his pupils again regained their circular form. She sighed inwardly in relief.

“Suman Higurashi. You should have not seen that..... At times I am not myself you see.”

“Iie, there is no apology needed. You saved me from those bakas.” Replied Kagome shyly. “But I'm glad to see that your eyes are amber again.”

“I-it changed?”

“Hai. Please, Shin-senpai tell me what's wrong. There is something bothering you, I want to help you.... allow me please?”

Shin looked at her, deep sadness evident in his haunted eyes. “You are a good and kind hearted person Kagome. And for that I give you my respect. But there are some problems better left as they are. I cannot bear to pass them to you. Please do not concern yourself with this.”

Kagome balled a fist.

“BAKAAA! No matter how you put it, I am involved in this. I am a miko, and helping people is what mikos do. I cannot just walk away from this... or from you.”

Shin inclined his head toward her. “You don't know what you involve yourself in Higurashi.... Some things are far too frightening to be real.”