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Song: Breath No More

By: Evanscence





Chapter III: I Caught Fire





["Kagome...please come out of the bathroom. It's time to go." Sai knocked continuously on the bathroom door.



Blood rolled down her arm, dripping into the crimson pool below. Her fingers tighten around the box cutter, ignoring the door. She didn't want to go, she didn't want to see him again...]

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(I've been looking in the mirror for so long.

That I've come to believe my soul's on the other side.

All the little pieces falling, shatter.

Shards of me,

Too sharp to put back together.

Too small to matter,

But big enough to cut me into so many little pieces.

If I try to touch her,

And I bleed,

I bleed,

And I breathe,

I breathe no more.)







She stared at the same building like she had down two months ago. Only this time it was full with students enjoying their first day of school. Her hand tighten around the strap of her backpack as it hung lazily off her shoulder. Kagome hated it, she felt uncomfortable. Especially the uniform, consisting of a green mini skirt and a white sailor top. Instead, she wore a black chained jacket that was baggy around her small framed body. Concealing the lies she told this morning to Sai so she wouldn't suspect anything out of the oridinary. Pushing her bag up on her shoulder, she took her first step since she got there. Walking up the numerous stairs, she looked around.



Junika students weren't any different than those at her old school. They hung out in groups, distanting themselves with those who are not like them. They talked about others, leaving trails of unhappy gossip. There were the popular kids, jocks and preps with hair of multi-colors sitting on the side. Even gothic kids had their area as they blast black metal for everyone to hear how different they were. Coming to the top she saw the rest of the student body scrambling all over, greeting each other before the bell ring. She wish she was back at her old school, with her old friends. Yet, she can't ever return due to the fact of her medical history. Her school didn't have classes for her and she end up being kept back because of it. Not upset by it, she made her way towards the entrance. She couldn't stand being out here any longer, the sun was getting to her anyway.



Entering the school, it was less crowded and almost silent than outside. Looking down the hall, she needed to get to the adminstration's office to get her schedule for classes. Taking a trip that way, she let reality escape for a few seconds, preoccupying her mind on 'him'. She hoped she didn't have to see him anymore, her head and heart couldn't take it. Just the fact that his brother lied to her even hurt. Her hand automatically went to her chest, feeling her heart skip a beat. Sighing, why does she do this to herself? Day after day tormenting herself with negativity and pain. Self-mutilation to give her a death like feeling. Being sucked into the Zone, slipping deeper into depression. Did she hate herself that much or was it something more?



Realizing she was at the office, she looked through the large glass window, seeing a girl standing there stacking papers. Wondering where was the dean or assistant principle, she opened the door, poking her head inside. Hazel eyes looked up hearing a low squeak coming from the door. Smiling warmly, she stopped what she was doing, giving Kagome the signal to come in. Nodding, she entered the office, taking inventory of everything. Files were all over, the place was really disorganized. The girl was the only one in here, doing everything without help. She kind of felt bad for her, but she didn't come here to help. Approaching the counter, she look back at the girl, faintly smiling. Maybe she could help her, since she was the only one in there.



"Excuse, I'm new here and I came to get my schedule. Can you help me with that?" she asked simply, seeing the girl nod.



Watching her step away from the area and enter some strange room, she heard the file drawers open and flipping of folders. Placing her hand on top, she drummed her fingers evenly against the marble, waiting patiently. Finally the girl emerge hold some papers in her hand. Placing them down next to here, Kagome's brow rose in questioning. All she asked for was a schedule, what's with the other paperwork. Giving the girl a weird look, it only made her smile more as she explained.



"It's regulations, Miss Higurashi. You must fill out this questionaire in order to see how's your academic level. Then you have to fill out information from your old school. Last gpa and all that other stuff. Lastly, contacts and emergencies. I'm sorry, I know it's a lot, but it had to be done." she apologized, offering Kagome her pen.



Taking it, she felt her head being to ache as she flipped through the paperwork. Great, her so called guardian didn't help much here, she thought writing down her name. Might as well get information about this school since she in there. "Hey, what can you tell me about this school..."



"Sango, nice to me you. Well, I can't say much about this school, just very expensive. I'm here on through a grant. I came from Osaka and my mom thought it was a good idea to send me to this school. I guess the public schools here get full fast. From what I was told, it's number one in academics and athletics and I wouldn't be surprised. There's so many jocks here, you know the sports teams are good." she explained, earning a laugh from Kagome.



Shaking her head, it sound much like her old school, always with the sports. "That's good, what type of sports do they have here?"



Sango thought for a second, coming up with the list from memory. "Mostly everything, from archery to water polo. I'm on the Karate and Kickboxing team, are you planning joining any sports?"



Kagome shrugged her shoulders, not sure if she should. That's the only thing she was good at, sports. Academics was her worst subject, especially math. "I don't know yet, I have to learn my way around the school before I could worry about joining anything."



"I can help you if you want, can I see your schedule?"



Kagome handed it to her, not taking her eyes off the work. "Got any of my classes?"



She nodded, placing the paper down on the surface, point to four of Kagome's classes. "Yep, they are interesting classes. You're going to like Biochem..."



"Biochem? Exactly why the hell am I in that class? I hate chemistry, almost failed it in middle school."



"Well, don't worry, you will definitly like this course."



"Whatever you say, I doubt it though..." She wasn't too happy with it, knowing she would once again be put in classes that weren't meant for her. She wondered if Sai picked her classes. She probably did, knowing her.



The school bell went off, giving everyone the signal to get to class. Letting out a sigh, she grabbed the paperwork and her schedule. Seeing first period was Home Economics, she groaned. If it's not one thing, it's another. Sango notice the grimace look on Kagome's face, wondering what was wrong.



"What's wrong, you look rather angry." she asked, coming from behind with her books for class.



Glancing at her from the side, she held out her schedule for her to see. "Home Ec."



Laughing, Sango took her by the wrist, leading her out the office. "Don't worry, I got that class too. Let's go before we're late."



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"Why am I taking Home Ec? How is this suppose to be manly?"



"Stop complaining Miroku, no one would even think twice that you were a man to begin with." Sesshomaru replied, looking up from his magazine.



Everyone in the class started laughing at Miroku, seeing the boy blush at that. Flipping him off, he knew Sesshomaru could be an ass sometimes, but he was a good friend. Taking a seat next to him, he stared up at the delicate beauty next to him. Hazel eyes looked at him, a seductive smile place on her lips. Winking, he knew she was only teasing, she was with Sesshomaru and only with him. Shaking his head, he heard the classroom door open, turning to the front. Everyone stopped talking and clowning around when they saw a set of feet entering in. To their surprise it wasn't the teacher, only Kagome and Sango coming in. Miroku watched the girls from the back, grinning like a Chester cat. Making cat calls, he had to admit, Kagome was hot.



Sesshomaru looked up once more to see what all the commotion his idiot friend was making. Looking in the front of the class, he felt his eyes harden, seeing that girl from two months ago. So she did decide to come here, he thought finding it amusing that she would step foot on campus again. Kikyo looked at her also, feeling her eyes harden. How dare the guys pay attention to her, she thought feeling hatred for her already.



Kagome looked around the classroom, seeing it as a large kitchen. Little station areas near ovens and stoves were in a nice row. In the back was the supply closet. Sango pointed to an empty station, dragging her along for the ride. Happy that the girl was talkative, she didn't have the spirit to tell her to shut up for a while. Coming to the station, she threw her bag on top and took a seat on the stool. Placing her head onto of her bag, she let out another sigh, catching Sango's attention. She didn't understand Kagome at all, why do she have to sound all depressing all the time? She should be happy since it's her last year of high school. Taking her seat also, she heard numbers of cat calls coming from the male population of the class. Glaring at all of them, she hated when guys do that, it made them sound like pigs.



"Assholes..." Kagome mumbled as her face buried more into the folds of her bag.



Sango let out a small chuckle, hearing Kagome's reply. She had to agree, they were assholes. "True, especially that Miroku jerk. God, I hope he isn't in this class... I don' t want to be stuck with him again this year."



Taking a side glance at her, she wondered who was this Miroku character. "He doesn't sound that bad, he just likes you."



Rolling her eyes, she looked around secretively at the class, watching the students act around. Her eyes led her to the back. Seeing five people staring at her and Kagome, she cursed lowly. Kagome caught her vulgarity, lifting her head up and following the direction she was look. Her eyes widen when she say him, the one who crushed her soul two months ago. Mixtures of emotions emerged on her face as she bit her bottom lip to keep from saying something she didn't need to say.



Sesshomaru looked directly at Kagome, giving her a twisted grin. He was glad she saw him, he wanted to make her life as horrible as possible. She lied to him then accused him as a liar. He wasn't going to let her get away with that. Kikyo watched quietly the exchange of gazes between Sesshomaru and Kagome. Wondering who that girl was and how does she know her Sesshomaru, it was making her angry. Slapping him on the shoulder, she got his full attention. That's what she wanted, she didn't want him looking at her anymore.



Returning back to the front, Kagome looked at the chalkboard, becoming uncomfortable in the class already. Bad enough she had to suffer being in the same class, but he was her decease lover's brother. Then the girl next to him and her glares disturbed her more. Wondering who she was, the only logical answer would be Kikyo. The one Sesshomaru claimed was engaged to Inuyasha. Feeling depression take over, she was indeed beautiful. She felt intimidated by the way she looked.



"Those people back there, they are known as the 'Rulers of Junika'. Don't mess with them, they may look sweet, but they are ruthless. Especially the King and Queen. Kikyo, her beauty is her only down fall. She's a whore, fuck anything that breaths. She was engaged before to her boyfriend's brother, who died. Isn't that some weird shit." Sango whispered only to her, taking her mind off of things alittle.



Only nodding, she propped her elbows on the tabletop, placing her chin on her knuckles. The sleeves of her jacket slid down alittle, exposing some old scars she done along time ago. Not paying any attention to them, she had to get more information on them and it seems like Sango knew about them.



"Tell me about the King...who the hell is he?" She knew who he was already, but she acted like she didn't.



Sango opened her backpack, taking out a notebook and a pen. Noticing that the teacher was late, she decide to work on something else to speed up the time. Answering Kagome's question, she started writing. "The king, name's Taishiho Sesshomaru. He's a senior and the captain of the football, basketball, and baseball team. He just like Kikyo, both of them are whores. Not only would he fuck anything alive, he would embarass them by announcing their affair. Last time he done that to this girl name Rin and she committed suicide cause she couldn't take the teasing.



"He's ruthless and would take you down like a predator on prey. His bud, Miroku is his bitch basically. Goes around, rounding up information about a certain person. Give them to Sesshomaru and develop a plan to destroy your rep. Luckily for me, I have nothing to worry about and I already threaten to blow up their homes if they do something like that."



Her brows furrowed at that little information, wondering how could Inuyasha be related to such a jerk. Sango laughed at herself, probably about the last part. Shaking her head, she wondered if it was true, would Sango really blow up their homes. "You were joking right?"



She stopped laughing, giving Kagome a serious look. Her facial expression was flawless, you couldn't find anything. "I don't kid around. I would blow up their houses and get away with it too. Have you heard about the mini store blowing three years ago?"



"Yeah, it blew up around three in the morning and the police couldn't find the bomb."



"That's right, they couldn't find what they couldn't see. I blew up that store and no one will never know. Of course, since I just told you, I might have to kill you."



"You're fucking with me right?"



Her brow rose suspiciously. "No I'm not, I would kill you. Luckily no one was hurt, but that store owner pissed me off. Checking out my ass, groping me, I got tired."



"So you decide to blow up his store? What happened about telling the police?"



Sango let out a maniacal laugh, looking back at her notebook. Her head tilted sideways as a huge smile curled on her lips. "Telling my father who owns the police force in Tokyo would be worst than a bomb."



"You know...you are one crazy girl. Why exactly am I sitting next to you?"



Sango's expression changed back to an innocent look as she laughed normally. "Simple you need a friend and I decide to be your friend. Dropping the subject, what else do you want to know about them?"



Thinking, she wondered if she knew any information about Inuyasha and Sesshomaru's relationship. "Did you know about Sesshomaru's brother, Inuyasha?"



"Yeah, he was a dog also...dating one girl and engaged to another. Fortunately, Kikyo never found out about the other girl. I think the poor girl would be six feet under, she's a vicious bitch."



"I see..." So it was true, Inuyasha was cheating on her and then lied.



Becoming aware of how quickly Kagome's facial expression change, she touched her shoulder. "What's wrong, every time I mention something of your interest, you become gravily depressed. I mean, it's not like you were the mistress on the side or anything. You're new to this school, so don't worry."



Momentarily looking at Sango, how could she tell her that she was the mistress. "I guess you're right. I mean, I'm just trying to see who's safe or not right?"



"Right! Kagome, do you like to write?"



"You mean stories and poetry? Yeah, sometimes...why?"



"Why don't you join the Creative Writing club, we could use some people with talent."



Just as Kagome was about to answer, she felt a hand upon the lower part of her back. Jumping, she flew out of her seat, quickly turning around to swing. Her wrist was caught in by large hand and the grip tighten. Her eyes widen when she noticed the person who grabbed her. Struggling, she felt anger and fright mix within her head at the same time. Sango gasped, getting up also glaring at him. How dare he just come and touch her like that.



"Sesshomaru, what the hell are you doing! Let her go!" she snapped at the silver haired boy, earning a detestable glare from him.



Ignoring her, he return his gaze to Kagome who still was trying to get her wrist free from his grip. Tighten it more, he heard her wince loudly. Good, feel the pain. "I see the lying bitch who claimed to be my brother's girlfriend is enrolled in our school. How lovely, what's wrong you don't look happy to see me?" he leaned down to her and whispered in her ear.



Tears reached the surface of her eyes, feeling her head hurt once more. Why was he doing this, she didn't do anything to him. "Why the hell are you doing this to me! I haven't done anything to you!" she hissed to him, trembling under his height. Her wrist felt like it was going to snap into two by how hard he was holding it.



Kikyo walked by, intervening between them two. Placing her hand on Sesshomaru's she looked at him. The look in her eyes said that was enough, she was already in pain. "Darling, please stop doing this to her. Can't you see she's in pain." her voice was soft like she cared, but really didn't. It was her plan to begin with.



Releasing Kagome, she felt on the floor, holding her hurt wrist, shooting him daggers. Sango was at her side as she give him a disgusting look. She hated him so much, what the hell was his problem and why was his picking on Kagome? She was knew so it was impossible for them to have any type of contact with each other. Kagome on the other hand wanted to kick him where it hurt, but she just stayed on the floor. Touching her wrist, it was becoming tender which meant swelling would start. Taking her eyes off him, she tend to her wrist while Sango defended her.



"You bastard, why the hell did you do that! She's new, so why pick on her?" she snapped, drawing every ones attention. She didn't care if she just spoke ot them boldly, they wasn't going to do anything to her and she knew it.



Sesshomaru was about to grab her but Kikyo came in front of him. Smiling ever so sweetly to Sango, she shrugged her shoulders. "I don't know why he's so aggressive. I mean, normal he's sweet with girls," Her eyes looked down at Kagome as she crouched down. Extending her hand, she traced her fingers along Kagome's jaw line, coming to her chin. Gripping her hand tightly around there, she raised her face to be eye leveled with her. "As beautiful as she. Such lovely eyes, a shade of brown that seems unique when you look at it."



Pulling her face from her claws, she snapped at them like a vicious dog. "Don't you there touch me, bitch!"



Kikyo let out an acerbic snicker, looking at her coldly. "Aw...such a pretty girl. Come on Sesshy, let's get away from here. They are...fogging up my atmosphere." She waved her hand uncaringly, taking Sesshomaru's hand with the other.



Dragging him away, Sango grabbed Kagome's hand, helping her up. Cursing under her breath, she got her off the floor and took her wrist in her hand. Moving it around, she heard Kagome wince, knowing it was sprung. Kagome just watched Kikyo and Sesshomaru walk away laughing joyously about her torment. Her eyes lowered, feeling herself sink once again deeper into depression. She hated feeling like this, moments where vulnerability comes and takes over her motions.



"It's going to swell, it's slightly springed but not fractured. I'm sorry Kagome, I don't know what the hell is their probably, but I bet that bitch had something to do with it." she tried to help her, looking at her with concern.



Kagome only shook her head, knowing why it happened. It wasn't Sango fault, it was hers. She knew this was going to happen, but she couldn't avoid it. "No...I know why he done it. Strictly to get back at me."



Confused, why would Sesshomaru do that to her, especially if they just met. "You cannot possibly know him. Why would he do something like that?"



"Because..."



"Because what? Exactly what happened for you to end up getting hurt?"



Blinking her eyes, she felt a single tear flowed down her cheek and dripped on her uniform shirt. "I was in love with his brother..."



(Take a breath and I try to draw from my spirits well.

Yet again you refuse to drink like a stubborn child.

Lie to me,

Convince me that I've been sick forever.

And all of this,

Will make sense when I get better.

But I know the difference,

Between myself and my reflection.

I just can't help but to wonder,

Which of us do you love.

So I bleed,

I bleed,

And I breathe,

I breathe no...

Bleed,

I bleed,

And I breathe,

I breathe,

I breathe-

I breathe no more.)



TBC

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Author's Note: Chapter 3 complete. Man, it took awhile to do, but hopefully it's good enough. That's mess up, how could people be so cruel and poor Kagome. If you think that was it, it's only the beginning. Kikyo and Sesshomaru would torment her, but don't worry this story won't be sad. It will have a happy ending. Please review. Thanks!



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