The Races

Chapter 4

The next day Shippo awoke early to shower and then get Kagome up for her first day at her new school. “Kagome,” There was a pause. “Wake up sleeping beauty.” But when he got into her room her bed was empty and made but Kagome was no where in sight. “Where are you Kagome?”

“Shippo, what are you doing in my room?” Kagome asked from her balcony. Her curtains were thrust back and her glass doors open and the early morning sun radiated down on her and she looked to glow in the morning sun. She turned and greeted him with a bright smile.

“What are you doing up so early?” Shippo asked as she walked back into her room fully dressed for school.

“Sorry I have a bad case insomnia I don’t sleep much at night or in the day for that matter. I just haven’t been able to sleep much since I was little and in the training with Gramps. With us being up in the wilderness I learned to not sleep and keep a constant look out over my surroundings.” Kagome explained to a slightly confused brother.

“Oh well that is good news because, seventy-five percent of the students at Journey High are Youkai. So you know.” Shippo informed her as they walked out of the room.

Kagome just shrugged she was adorned in a pair of black jean pants and a Guns and Roses shirt, with her red and black vans. Her hair she let loose to flow down her back. “So what just because I appear to be ½ demon does not mean that I am.”

Shippo shrugged about her comment, he on the other hand wore a green day shirt and black jeans a well with green and black vans. His short red hair was in disarray and a total mess. “Hey Kagome,” Shippo hesitated at the top of the stairs while looking down at her where she stood four steps down.

“Yeah?” she turned and looked up.

“Could I maybe drive us to school today?” He asked nervously.

Kagome looked at him and seemed to be in deep thought. “I guess…” she tailed off. “You wreck my baby, and I will wreck you. But, I drive home.” Shippo smiled at Kagome. “Go get my keys off my dresser.” She said as she finished her decent down the stairs.

When she walked into the dinning room she was greeted by a furious step-father and highly worrier mother.

“Kagome I would like the keys to your car.” Tasukie said in a deep commanding voice.

Kagome sat down on a chair she had to turn around so the back was between her chest and the table top. She reached grabbed a golden delicious apple from the fruit basket in the middle of the table and took a bite. “Kagome I have them.” Shippo announced when he walked into the room.

Kagome held out her hand to receive her keys as Tasukie said “Shippo hand me those keys.”

Kagome just shook her hand at Shippo, requesting the keys silently. Shippo not knowing what was going on handed them over to Kagome. “Now, why do you want possession of my car keys?” She asked across the table.

“You young lady are grounded because of the little stunt you pulled last night and then blatantly lied to your mother and myself about it.” Tasukie said as he stood up.

“Lied? Well that is news to me. Why don’t you enlighten me as to what I lied about Tasukie?” Kagome said in between bites of her apple.

Tasukie advanced towards her where she still sat in her seat. “Street racing,” he paused to see if he got a response, “My ass Kagome, I want to know where you really were.” He shook with rage as he now towered over Kagome.

“I was totally truthful with you about where we we’re at. You are the one who chose not to trust me it is not my fault you are not as all powerful as you lead everyone to believe and can’t sniff out a lie.” Kagome pause then continue, “Further more, you ever try to take what is mine, something you had no hand in purchasing, from me again you will not like the out come. MY FATHER bought me that car and it is in my name I pay for the maintenance and insurance that is my car. Try to take it again and see what happens.” Kagome said as she strolled out of the dinning room Shippo right behind her.

“Don’t be late after school Kagome this is not over so don’t make plans. We have some already and you will attend as a part of this family.” Tasukie hissed.

“Just because I live under this roof does not make you my father nor are you my boss, get that through your head right now.” Kagome walked out then without listening to see if he had a reply.
Outside Shippo climbed into the driver seat and Kagome the passenger. The ride there was silent and surprisingly, even with the confrontation, they were still early.

“Come on Kagome I will show you to the office.” Kagoe followed Shippo and on the way he would occasionally stop to talk to someone on the way. When they finally reached the office the miko by the name of Kikyo was waiting with what looked like a piece of paper that appeared to be Kagome’s schedule.

“Huh, so you’re the new student.” Kikyo watched Kagome nodded her affirmation. Kikyo seemed to be eyeing kagome as if trying to find something whether she found it or not Kagome did not know.

“Thank you, Shippo for showing me the way I will meet you at the car after school.” Kagome said as Kikyo motioned for Kagome to follow her.

“Your driving last night was great I mean even Sesshoumaru was impressed and it’s hard to impress him because he is such a perfectionist.” Kikyo rattled on. “Say, Kagome, it says that you are a senior this year but you’re taking college and honors classes.” Kikyo noticed.

“Yeah, so?” Kagome asked as they wondered around the building and Kikyo pointed out all the classes that Kagome had

“Well it’s just weird that’s all, I mean only the male Youkai get into the college classes I am not really sure why I mean my Inu-kin’s is in just regular classes so I figured it was a thing for pure blood Youkai but I guess my theory was just thrown out the window on both accounts.” Kikyo continued to talk as they continued to trudge down the hall.

“Oh my you probably wouldn’t know, but did you hear,” Kikyo looked around and leaned in close to whisper to Kagome, “Sesshoumaru could end up betrothed to some chick, a half-demon from what I hear, and he has to meet her tonight he is not to happy about it.” Kikyo continued to rattle on until she reached the library where Kagome was to pick up her books and then head to first period class.

“Well Kagome it has been great talking to you, Hey you want to eat with me at lunch I am sure my friends would love you.” Kikyo said, but Kagome was not to sure on the way she said love, like there could be another meaning behind it.

“Gee, thanks, let me see how my day goes and I will find out about lunch, if I haven’t made any other friends first.” Kagome tried to sound as polite as possible.

“Oh sure, no problem. Just let me know ok?” Kikyo said as she left Kagome at the door of her first period class, Honors History. Kagome Knocked on the door and waited for admittance.

“Oh Miss. Hirgurashi so nice to finally meet you.” An elderly man said as she walked into the room. He felt like a hanyou but he showed no signs of saying what he was so…

“Please introduce yourself.” He said in a kind tone. Kagome remained standing in front of the class room.

“Hirgurashi, Kagome. I’m not here for a popularity contest, like me or not I don’t care.”
The short man/teacher said, “Well that’s a good way to make new friends.”

“Wait, Higurashi, as in Kane Higurashi?” A guy from the back on the room asked he had a blue cross on his forehead.

“Now, Bankotsu, you know to raise you hand, but seems how you asked Kagome would you care to share.” The teacher prompted.

Kagome, still upfront of the class, looked this, Bankotsu, straight in the eye, “Yeah Kane is my father.”

“Don’t you mean was, didn’t he just croak a little while ago.” Another shouted from the back.

“Gentlemen that is no way to speak to a lady.” The teacher scowled.

“Yeah, so what, he died, that doesn’t change anything, the fact that his blood still runs through my body, he was and still is and will always be my father and nothing will change that. “ Kagome said in a calm even tone.

“Ok, so he is dead where did his company go?” The same one shouted.

Kagome just smirked. “Inquisitive bunch aren’t we.”

“Avoiding the question are you?” Bankotsu asked. He was leering at her. His gaze made her feel sick, like she needed to go and take a shower.

“I have nothing to hide, not from you or any one else.” Kagome said. “If you must know, my brother Kouga took over not that it matters.”

Sesshoumaru sat in the back of the room doodling until she walked into the classroom, then he paid avid attention to how she handled the questions being thrown at her.

“Anything else you would like to know?” Kagome asked.

“Yeah, what is your bra size and can I have your number, let me show you a good time?” Bankotsu asked with a perverted smirk on his face.

Kagome and the teacher were about to say something until a loud growl sounded throughout the room letting them know they have stepped over the line because the girl was under the growlers protection.

“Well, seems how Mr. Tashio seems to be so into protecting you, why don’t you sit in front of him in that empty seat.” With that the teacher turned back to the lesson that he had previously started.

“Hey Mr. Robinson seems how you ruined our fun so soon can I go to the restroom?” Some one from the back of the room asked as she made her way to the back to sit.

Kagome walked to the back of the room and sat in front of Sesshoumaru. She got cat-calls and whistles the whole way, or at least until Sesshoumaru growled again.

“Thank you Sesshoumaru that really was not necessary for you to do. I could have handled it.” She said as she sat.

“Yes, but you were now just out under my protection once the school gets wind of it, no one will mess with you because that means I get to Fuck them up.”

“Oh joy I have my own little guard dog to protect me.” She said with a smirk, and Sesshoumaru just growled. “Really I have been trained in many different areas of self defense and martial arts, I would be just fine with out my puppy.” Sesshoumaru just let out another growl; he did not like being called a puppy. “Be sides you didn’t like me last night what change?” When he didn’t answer she went back to paying attention in class.

When the bell rang Kagome got up and was followed by Sesshoumaru to her next class. “Are you stocking me?” she asked as she got to her class.

“No, what better way to spread news than to flaunt it.” He said indifferently as he turned and walked away.

‘Oh Gees this is going to be a very long year.’ Kagome though as she entered her next classroom.