InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Disguised Destiny ❯ Evil Schemes At Work ( Chapter 5 )

Konnichiwa minna! I'm getting to the part of the story where the plot begins to thicken. So this chapter may not be my best but it is nice and long. In this chapter we meet two of my favorite characters! Anyway, here is the next chap. Enjoy Chap. 5!

Disclaimer: I don't own any InuYasha characters! (Sad to say….)

Disguised Destiny

Evil Schemes at Work

By kawaii-anime-lover

The night was dark with pure white stars dazzling up in the sky. The gloomy shaded clouds in the distance foreshadowed a rain storm to come. The wind sung its dull lullaby, forcing the trees in the forest to dance along with its commanding voice. In this forest, a young girl was walking through the path. Her dark, long, silky, black hair mixed with the color of night, as her pale skin revealed her easily. Her serious face was stern, with her stoned blue eyes set on her destination. To the God tree is where this mysterious girl was heading, her pace as graceful as ever. When she reached her destination, she stared hard at the legendary tree, as though she was caught in a trance.

"So this is where it all happened, the tree that started it all." Rang the voice of the anonymous female.

The dark haired girl then started encircling the old tree, not taking her eyes away from where it stood. She then stopped and looked at a cretin whole in the tree. The girl glared hard at the small hole. `That hole……it's where the arrow must have been shot,' the girl thought to herself. Gracefully, the girl walked up to the small circular hole, watching as though something were to happen. She then took her hand and slowly reached for the hole.

"I would not touch that if I were you," said a deep voice.

The girl froze her hand in mid-air and looked around to see a boy with short, black, wavy hair; his arms crossed, and closed eyes with a devilish smirk on his face. The girl glared towards the boy, "And to what may I owe to your presence, brother Hiroku?" the girl asked with annoyance in her voice.

"Oh, nothing to owe dear sister," the boy said calmly, "just came to visit the site where this whole crisis happened." Hiroku escaped his protected position and walked towards his sister. "And why are you here sister Sashira, reviving old memories?" Hiroku asked with a hint of sarcasm in his deep, calm voice.

The girl chuckled, "No, not reviving old memories," she said, "just wanting to relive them." She told her brother while staring happily at the God tree.

Hiroku's eyes widened, "You love this fairy THAT much?" he asked with emphasis on `that.'

"Mind your tongue brother, it is no fairy tale, mother told me so!" Sashira yelled glaring deep into her brother's eyes, "Do not tell me you do not believe your own flesh and blood?" asked Sashira.

Hiroku stood straight and walked toward his sister with his arms behind his back. "It is not that I do not trust mother, it is just that," he paused, "How can that story be true, and even if it is, doesn't this boy believe you are dead?"

Sashira looked at her brother with a blank face, her eyes filled with wonder as her male sibling asked her this question. She then set her sight on the tree, "Well yes, he does not know of my reviving, nor is aware of what is to come." Sashira touched the hole, and caressed the spot of which a story began, "I will get you, Yume Higurashi."

~2 months later-First Day of Summer~

It was a warm and sunny day as Yume rushed in the kitchen to start breakfast. Since it was the first day of summer vacation, he wanted to celebrate their freedom with a special American style breakfast. He went to the stove (A/N: yes they have stoves in their house) and set it on MED. As he waited for the pan to heat up, he got a small plastic bowl and eggs. He gently cracked the eggs into the bowl and added milk. He then mixed them together. When he was done, he softly poured the liquid that was in the bowl into the pan.

"OK, that will take a little while, I guess I'll make dad's breakfast while waiting," Yume suggested out loud to himself.

Yume continued through the morning breakfast by finishing the toast, eggs, and starting with pancakes and his dad's ramen, `Seriously, does dad eat anything else besides ramen?' Yume asked himself.

After making all of the food for breakfast, he began to set the table, `I hope this family will approve of this American style breakfast.' He prayed to himself. He then turned and rushed to get the sitting mats.

~Amura's Room~

"Hmm, what to wear," Amura wondered to herself raiding her closet. At just that moment, there was a knock at the door.

"Come in," Amura called out.

The door opened to reveal Sango with a huge smile on her face, "Now why is my daughter up so early when she can finally sleep in because of summer?" Sango asked coming up to her daughter.

Amura rolled her eyes, "Mother, that is exactly why I want to get up, I need to spend as much summer break with Yume as possible!"

Her mother laughed, "Oh well, I'm sorry dear, but you are grounded and can't spend one day with him." She said sarcastically.

Amura laughed at her mother's joke, "Ha-ha mother, very funny," she answered sarcastically.

Sango stopped laughing, "Whoa, I haven't laughed like that in years," she said with a smile still on her face.

Amura gave her mom a smile back. Sango looked at her daughter, "So, what do you say we have some breakfast……at Yume's house."

Amura eyes widened in happiness and she gave her mom a huge hug. "Oh thank you mom! I love you so much!"

~Breakfast~

At the breakfast table, the whole `family' was joined together. Silence surrounded the table, no audio sound was heard. Because this silence annoyed her, Sango decided to break it, "Yume, this breakfast is so delicious, it is hard for me to believe you cooked it all by yourself." She said with a smiled.

Yume flushed with a shy smile, "Arigatou." He said politely.

Sango turned to Amura, "Honey you are so lucky to have a future husband who cooks." She said smiling.

At those very words Amura choked on her drink and looked at her mother with wide eyes, "Mom!"

Everyone except for Amura laughed. Yume gave a light chuckle. Amura flushed with embarrassment, as her mom, dad, her uncle and aunt all explained "wedding arrangements" for the future. Amura was so embarrassed that she dug her face into her arms, too ashamed to look at Yume. As she drowned in her misery, she felt someone's hand come in contact with her shoulder. The blushing girl looked up to see who had touched her. Yume smiled widely back at his girlfriend, not looking embarrassed at all from the commets. He took her hand, motioning her to get up from her chair and go with him. Confused, Amura followed her boyfriend outside, wondering what her lover had planned.

~The Field~

Yume continued leading Amura across the field, heading more and more towards the River, "Yume, where are you taking me young man?!?" Amura yelled.

Yume gave a click grin and continued walking until they came to a small clearing right by the river. Amura looked around confused, "Um Yume, why are we here?" she asked.

Yume looked at his girlfriend, mot saying a word, as if he was waiting for something to appear. Amura stared back, "Hello, anyone home?" she asked loudly.

"Stay right here and do NOT move okay?" Yume finally announced while walking to the spot where the ground met the river. He knelt down and grabbed a bow from a patch of tall grass. He then walked back to Mura, who stood blankly watching Yume, confusion written all over her.

"Here, this is for you," Yume said while handing the black box to Amura," I hope you like it."

Amura smiled and took the anonymous gift from his hands. She stole a glance at Yume and then took her soft hands and opened the gift. She gasped at the sight of her beautiful gift; a long, thin, silver chain of diamond cherry blossoms which led to a pink stoned cherry blossom in the middle, using its shine to call for attention. "Oh my gosh!" Amura cheered in surprise, "It's beautiful Yume, thank you." She took her arms and hugged her boyfriend with all her might, as Yume hugged her back, happy she loved the gift.

"I'm happy you like it," he said smiling, "I was hoping you would."

"Of course I do!" she exclaimed, "May you help me put it on?" she asked politely.

"Sure," Yume answered back.

He took the dazzling necklace and then gently encircled it around her delicate, yet stern, neck. He hooked the two ends together and at the same time, was making sure that the chain was not getting caught in her hair. After the necklace was on, Amura turned towards Yume for his approval, which was good, and then she gave him another huge hug. The two stayed in their embrace, not ever wanting to let go.

Watching the two from afar was a envious girl, whose rage began to build when the couple began to kiss.

"Careful Sashira," a voice spoke, "anger gives you wrinkles."

Sashira turned to see a tall boy with short, spiky, white hair which bangs fell over his forehead like a heavenly snowfall. His eyes were as golden-orange as the blinding, but radiant sun that shone brightly. He wore long, white robes that had blue designs at the sleeve area. Sashira glared at the boy, "Not now Umi, I am in no mood for sarcasm," she yelled at the calm boy.

Umi looked at Sashira coldly, "What do you plan to do, Lady Sashira?" Umi asked, "Are you going to enter their education house as a new pupil?"

An evil smile appeared on Sashira's face as Umi's request came from his mouth, "What a scandalous plan Umi," she exclaimed, "I would have never thought of that sort of idea." she remarked.

Umi gave a light smirk, "You do know that my cousin will recognize you and then be in a state of shock correct?" he said with closed eyes and crossing his arms again.

Sashira's smile grew as she looked at Umi, "Of course," she turned to the pair out on the field, "but Yume has always been one for surprises," she turned back to Umi and crested her eyes, "So how about we give him the surprise of his lifetime?"

Umi raised his eyes while smirking, "Well Lady Sashira, I guess your plan will work," he said, "but how about we go back to the Lair and discuss it with your father?"

Sashira smiled, "Yes, we shall," she said while hopping down from the tree root she stood on, "Plus, we wouldn't want to be late for the Reincarnation Party tonight."

With that said the two walked north, the direction leading towards the Lair.

~The Lair---Two Hours Later~

"UMI!" yelled a very angry Sashira, "where are you, you stupid dog demon?!?!"

Sashira wandered around the Lair, looking for the poetic and graceful, Umi. She stood at the top of the hard and cold steps, scanning the downstairs to see if she could find him. But, of course, he was no where to be found. She then, very lightly, headed down the cold steps. Stopping at the bottom, the quiet girl wandered around, looking everywhere possible.

"What are you doing daughter?" asked a chilled voice.

Sashira turned towards the sight of her mother, serious, yet with a smile that could scare anyone to the bone. Of course, to Sashira, her mother was the most beautiful person she had ever met. She did have beauty, but only the beauty of death.

"Mother!" Sashira gave her mother a hug.

Kikyo hugged her daughter back, "What are you doing Sashira?"

Sashira looked at her mother and smiled, "Oh I'm just looking for Umi, mother." She paused and looked at her mother in suspicion, "Do you know where he is?"

Kikyo gave her daughter a smile, "Well, last time I checked, your father and brother invited him and Sesshomaru to go train."

Sashira gave a frown, "AGAIN!?!?!" she argued, "Aren't those muscle heads strong enough?" Sashira complained.

Kikyo gave a chuckle, "Unfortunately they don't think so."

Sashira escaped her mother's embrace and started up the stairs, "Please tell me when they have returned home," she commanded as she ascended.

"Yes, my love," answered Kikyo.

After the door was shut at the top of the stairs, voices could be heard walking in the entrance of the Lair. Four handsome young men walked into the plain room where Kikyo stood, "Hello my dear," said a tall man who gave his wife a kiss on the cheek.

Kikyo smiled, "Hello my dear," she turned to Umi who had his arms crossed as always, "Umi," Umi looked at Kikyo, "my daughter has been looking for you and is now up in her room awaiting your arrival."

Umi stood straight and gave a bow, "Then I will go and see what I await," he replied.

Umi went to the stairs and walked up. When to the top he gave the door in front of him a few light knocks and then waited. In no time the door opened to reveal Sashira in a beautiful long dress, her hair up in a high braid. She had a small amount of lip gloss and eye glitter. Umi stared in awe; he has never seen Sashira in such a revealing dress. She would always wear the same feudal robes as her mom did, except that her were blue instead of red. Umi could not take his golden eyes off her luminescent body. "Um……Lady Sashira," he began, his voice stammering from hesitation, "I was told you wanted to see me."

Sashira smiled. She could see the surprise in his eyes when taking sight of her, so she decided to play with him a little bit, "Oh yes, I wanted to ask if you could be my escort for the Reincarnation Party tonight?"

Umi's soon calm eyes became, once again, shocked, "Um……well you see Milady, I do not know if your……" he paused while Sashira gave him an innocent face, "……your father would approve."

Sashira gave a sarcastic grin and rolled her blue eyes, "Father will not care if you were to assist me to the dance or not, "she flashed him a smile, "Please just escort me, my brother is to escort Tsuki and Kiyo is taking Neko," she crossed her arms and gave a pout, "I do not want to be the only one with an escort, that would be no fun. So won't you to take me, I was hoping you would," she said in a flirtatious voice.

Umi kept his rich eyes glued to Sashira's ice eyes, not moving them once. He then could see the urge deep in the very center of her ice. He could tell she was hoping for him to answer `yes' and although he was really aiming for that answer, hesitation was telling him to say `no'. But, of course, he chose not to listen to that negative thought he was having. So he took a deep breath, smiled, and answered, "I would love to escort you tonight, Lady Sashira."

Sashira gave a smile of excitement which almost made Umi fall over heels right in front of her, "Okay, well I suggest you go and change into something more formal, and please, do not call me LADY Sashira, it makes me sound old."

Umi chuckled and headed to the door across from the bed and opened the door to reveal another room. He looked over at Sashira, "I really think it is time for our parents to give us SEPARATE rooms that are not attached to each other, what happens if I want to come through here to talk and I accidently walk in on you changing or something?," he complained while walking into his neatly decorated room. Sashira nodded in approvement and waited patiently on her bed for her escort.

~One Hour Later----The Lair~

In the cold cave of the Aitsu family, shared with the Renai family, not a sound was heard. All the halls and rooms of the lower part of the Lair were dead silent. In the lower chamber of the Lair were five rooms. The Teen Lounge was in the middle, the area were all the children would relax and talk. In this room there are five doors; the door on the very right is where Neko Shai is always to be found. Neko was a friend of the families'. Her parents died in battle, and she was left with no home. So the family decided to bring her to live with them. Neko was useful in battle, her parents, well one, was a cat demon, while the other was human. Being the half demon she is, she has the strength of any other half breed. It is tough for her to handle, being the youngest at the age of fifteen, but she is progressing along the way.

The second door, left of Neko's room, led to Tsuki Karu's room. Although human, she has many strong powers. She is mostly the healer for the family if anything were to happen in battle. She was found wandering in the forest on her own and was almost killed by Sashira's father, but Sashira would not allow it for she could sense the power hidden inside her. Of course, the parents would not allow a human to live with them, but with some persuasion, she was welcomed with open arms. At the age of sixteen, the free spirited Tsuki enjoys her life at the home that was given to her.

The door on the left of Tsuki's is where the "price" of the Lair stays, so you could say. Hiroku, Sashira's brother, occupies this room. He is always in his room and never comes out, unless there is food on the table or if he is going out to train. He rarely talks, although once you do get him to talk, he never stops. He may be seventeen, but the free will of his soul makes him seem as though he is a child. And finally, the last room which holds Kiyo Wakatsumi.

Kiyo is shy. He, too, is a human with extremely strong abilities. He has the power of mind control, which, of course, is not a fun ability to be caught in. Kiyo, however, has not learned how to control this power he has and so, therefore, he can not use it yet. He is receiving training from Sashira's father and Sesshomaru. Everyday, he becomes stronger and stronger. The fifth door holds a very big and neatly decorated restroom for all the teenagers.

This is what the lower chamber of the Lair holds. Up the twisted stairs leads to another section of the Lair. Well, actually, this would be considered the first chamber, seeing as how the entrance is in this chamber. When you first walk into the Lair, the very first sight you see is a hallway with two doors on the right and three doors on the left. The very first door you would reach would be on the right, which leads to a plain room with stairs heading up and another set heading down to the lower chamber. The first door on the left of the hallway leads to the kitchen where, of course, all the family dinners are taken place. The next door on the right leads to the Weapon Room. The weapons can, obviously, be found here. This is also where Tsuki concocts her potions and brews up her spells.

The next door down the corridor, on the left, makes passage to The Adult Lounge, with three doors across the room. The first door, the one on the right, leads to Sesshomaru's room. The one on the left leads to Sashira's parents' room. The Adult Lounge is where the adults come and relax, make plans, and get away from their children. The final door in the hallway leads to the Ball Room. This is where all the parties and fun happens, as well as the training for the boys. If you return to the plain room and head up the set of stairs on your left it should take you to a large wooden door. This door leads to Sashira's room. And, like said before, going through the door on the other side of her room leads to Umi's room. Also, there was a library and training grounds. The Lair also held other sections for lower class demons. You can say the Lair is like a hotel for popular demons, but the owners get the comfort of it the most! The Lair is huge, but with this family, and many other lower class demons, it can get pretty crowded.

~Sashira's Room~

The reflection in the large, shined mirror showed the beauty of a tall, dark-haired, young girl. Her long black dress hung from her shoulders, the back cut in a `V' shape, revealing lots of flesh, "Well, this seems to be the best I can do," she said observing herself on the mirror.

At just that moment the turn of the silver knob called her attention. Sashira turned to see Umi in his special silver robes with gold trimming at the sleeves ends. He only wore these robes on special occasions. She loved the style of this certain set of robes; it matched his aristocratic attitude, and made him look very handsome.

Umi took his hand and gently tucked back his hair, "So," he began, "do you think I'm overdressed?" he asked while walking up to her.

Sashira smiled and shook her head, "No, I think it looks absolutely exquisite," she said with her head held high.

With that said Umi took his arm and held it out for Sashira to take. She looked at the arm and then at him. After staring at each other she gradually wrapped her arm around his and walked out the room. As they descended the stairway, they made small conversation, "So where are Kiyo and Neko?" asked Umi.

"In their room getting ready," she answered, "just like my brother and Tsuki," she added.

They walked to the hallway where some guest were scattered. As she and Umi went by, all bowed and whispered, admiring the couple as they walked before them. Once reaching the Ballroom door, a woman stopped them, "Well hello Lady Sashira, Master Umi," she gave them a bow, "My, my, may I say you both look so perfect together."

The two blushed at the compliment, then the woman continued, "Lady Sashira," Sashira looked up, "may I ask if you think this mission will be completed successfully?" the woman asked while looking into the core of Sashira's eyes.

Sashira's face gave a smile, "Well of course, how could it not be?"

The woman's serious face transformed into a smile, "You do have a point there."

As conversation rolled on in the hallway, Umi and Sashira bowed and then entered the ballroom door. The sight before her was extravagant! It was all decorated with lights and ancient paintings. Sashira's eyes widened in excitement at the amazing sight before her. Umi smiled at her joyous face, and loved the way it lit up, as if she were coming into the room to open presents on Christmas.

"Sashira, Umi!" yelled a voice from the center of the room.

The two looked at the center to see Kiyo and Neko, arm in arm, smiling. Sashira and Umi made their way towards the cheerful couple. Kiyo, a boy with blonde hair, silver streaks running through it. He has metallic silver eyes, beautiful as ever. His robes were the same style as Umi's, only his was white with a silver dragon charging down the middle, curving around the bottom. Neko, the small young girl, had semi short hair that reached her shoulders, and cute little cat ears, "Hello Neko, Kiyo," she nodded her head in a `hello' way, "how are you two?" she asked.

Neko gave a smile, "I have been great," she said, "Oh and if you are searching for you parents, they are talking with Mr. & Mrs. Tsumi," she told them.

And she was right, for when they turned to look in that direction there they were, talking to two of their guest. The place was full of demons, not one human except for Kiyo and Tsuki., but they were an exception, for most of the guest were amazed with their powers. Neko was the only half breed in the room, but, like Kiyo and Tsuki, her powers were too powerful for the demons to insult her. Sashira scanned the room to look for her brother and Tsuki.

In no time she found them, the both of them in front of the where the stage was. They seemed to be talking about something important for their faces showed their seriousness. Hiroku was wearing his usual party robes; all black with a red serpent twisting all over. Tsuki, the strawberry blonde haired girl, was wearing a long red kimono with pink strawberries all over. The amount of them small when at the top and growing when going down. Sashira tugged on Umi's arm, motioning him to walk with her. But before they could reach their destination, the room fell silent.

Sashira turned to see her father and mother on the stage. Her father began to speak, "Welcome," his voice was deep and calm, "to our home, where tonight, we celebrate my daughter's return," At that everyone began to clap and looked at Sashira. She smiled at all the guest and motioned Umi to escort her to the stage, which he eventually did. As they made their way arm in arm. Kikyo smiled at her daughter, proud that she was going to continue her work.

When atop of the stage, Umi kindly gave Sashira a hug and released her to her father. The tall man took his daughter and gave a smirk, but which seemed like an evil. Sashira's father could never be seriously happy, he was just that way. Her family was dull and boring in that way, but in rare moments, they had there happy side, and there was times when her father a smile here and there. But even with a smile, it seems as though he is going to jump and attack. It scares her sometimes, but she is happy to have him as her father. Her father was a proud; she wanted to learn more about him. He never told Hiroku or herself about his past life, she wasn't even aware if her mother knew about him.

Sashira's mother, Kikyo. To her, her mother was the most beautiful person she had ever known. She would always help her, discipline her, and share laughter with her. Although, Sashira's most favorite trait from her mother was her story-telling. Her favorite story was called The Priestess and the Half Demon. A love that was forbidden, but passionate at the same time. Despise the law, they fell for each other, but betrayal on one another broke them apart, in result of them both dying a tragic death. Sashira wished to relive a story as beautiful as that. Even though it was sad, it had thrill and adventure.

"……my daughter will finish the unfinished, and bring back what is ours," At the sound of her father's voice, she was brought back to reality. Her father looked at her with his usual dull smirk, "Well Sashira, will you achieve your duties?" he asked sternly.

Sashira gave a nod, "Yes father, I will bring back the Shikon no Tama for our keep."

He gave an evil smile, which gave Sashira a chill.

"Very well, you will set out on your mission in two months," he said, and then gave her a weapon, a bow and arrow with dark magic surrounding it. Once in her hands the crowd cheered with joy, as this young girl held the future in her hands of all demon life.

*Summer passed with many fun times and then, the first day of school came.*

~The First Day of School~

As the teenagers passed through many crowded halls, and stuffed classrooms. Shinjuki was making his way to the front office. `These stupid future schoolsalways crowded.' Only he, Kairi, Amura, and Yume went to the present day schools. Every morning was the same; get up, get dressed, have breakfast, leave the house, go through well, and come to the school. Of course, Shinjuki enjoyed his school from the past, but he loved this one because his best pal was here, and because he absolutely loved the uniform Kairi wore here, (A/N: Too much like Miroku -_-).

"Ah here it is," Shinjuki stated when he found the door to the office, "Excuse me, anyone here?"

"Hold on," called a voice from the back. When she was ready, a woman with long, curly, brown hair, maybe in her late 20s, appeared.

"Oh Shinjuki, it is you," she exclaimed.

"Ohayo Ms. Tomoyo," greeted Shinjuki while bowing politely, "Mr. Satsuki just wanted to know if there are any exchange students?" Shinjuki told the teacher questionably.

Ms. Tomoyo put on her small pair of glasses and began typing on the computer. Shinjuki waited patiently for her to look for the information. When he noticed her expression change he started paying attention, "Well, do we have any exchange students?"

"Um, yes, quite a few actually," the shocked teacher said.

"How many are there?" he asked confused.

"There is three, two female, one male," she said reading the information.

Shinjuki raised his eyebrows, "Three? For just Satsuki's homeroom?"

"Hai hai, it is kind of unusual to get three exchange students for just one homeroom," she said bewilder.

"Yea," Shinjuki replied softly, "So what are their names?" he asked.

"Oh right," she started looking for paper, and once she found some, wrote the names down.

Shinjuki could not wait till he went to go and get the new students. He was assigned the job in homeroom to go and retrieve any exchange students. Once Tomoyo had written the names down, he gave a slight bow and headed towards the `Exchange Students' room. While running to the room, he stole a glance at the names, `hmm, Matsuko Takashi, Mizu Chihara, and……WHAT?!?!'Shinjuki stopped dead in his tracks, shock written all over his face. `No, it can not be the same girl, she died last year.' Shinjuki shook off the thought and continued running, "It is not her," he said while still running down the hall.

~Homeroom~

"Okay class, settle down," shouted Mr. Satsuki.

All the kids obeyed and took their seats, Yume in the front with Amura right behind him. Kairi was on Amura's left, while Shinjuki's desk was at her right. Everyone was talking quietly amongst themselves when the classroom door slid opened. Everyone's attention was brought to the door, as Shinjuki walked in with a smile, but inside you could tell something was wrong. He made his way towards Mr.Satsuki and gave a bow. He then whispered in his ear while the class just sat silently. Satsuki gave a `thank you' nod to his student. Shinjuki bowed and made his way to his desk, with a now shocked face. Satsuki began to speak, "Class it seems as though we have three exchange students."

Light murmurs and whispers began all over the room. The teacher spoke again, "Let me introduce them one by one," he looked at the name list, "Matsuko Takashi."

Silence was surrounded until, suddenly, the door began to slide open. A boy stepped in; he walked towards the teacher and gave a bow. He stood tall, about average boy height, with semi-dark skin. His hair was a mix with light brown and light black streaks; although it was hard to tell with the messy, yet cute style he had it in at this moment. His eyes are clear ocean blue that looked as though you could see right through them. He also had, as Yume was the only one to tell, animal ears. To Yume they looked like wolf ears, but he wouldn't be able to find out until actually asked the guy. He gave the class a well-mannered bow and greeted them, "Hello, my name is Matsuko Takashi."

Satsuki gave the boy a polite pat on the back, "Welcome to Toriyama High, Matsuko," said Satsuki, "I hope you enjoy your stay here." Satsuki began to scan the room, "Now, where to place you, ah, I know, why don't you sit right behind Kairi?"

The shy-looking boy nodded and walked to his seat. When he sat, he could feel all eyes on him, which made him flush, "Okay class," began Satsuki again, "we have two more students, everyone welcome, Mizu Chihara."

The door opened, yet again, to reveal a small, slender young girl. She had `nervous' written all over her, the class could tell. She gave a shaky bow, and spoke in her soft voice, "H……Hello, my name is Mizu, and I'm 15 years old," she said with a scared voice. She had very light brown hair, and mystifying turquoise eyes. Her skin was very light, and her face flushed with red.

"Welcome to Toriyama, why don't you sit on Matsuko's right?" Satsuki told Mizu while smiling.

Mizu gave a nod and a quick bow. She rushed to her seat and sat, not ever taking a glance up at the people. Satsuki looked at the list, "Okay, lour last student is," he started, "Sashira Atsuki."

At the sound of that name, Yume's eyes widened. He looked towards the door, waiting to see if it was her, `It can't be her, she is dead.' The door opened, and the girl stepped in. Yume's eyes were in a sight of terror.

~Flashback~

Yume scanned the inside of the tent, taking sight of what his classmates looked like. There were not many students. Art had not always been a famous class; then again, the class had not officially started. He walked to the female teacher, who was young, maybe in her early twenties, "Ohayo," Yume said while bowing.

The woman stopped her work and looked up at Yume. She gave a warm smile to her new student, "Ohayo," she removed her glasses, "and may I ask your name?" she questioned while folding her hands.

"Yume Higurashi," he told her.

"Oh, so you must be the son of the legendary InuYasha, am I correct?" she asked.

"Yes ma'am," he answered politely, "what shall I call you?"

The young women looked towards the entrance as more students entered the tent and then she looked back at Yume, "You may call me, Ms. Chizu."

Yume smiled and gave a bow. The bell then rang from outside and he took his seat. Ms. Chizu got up from her desk and spoke to the class, "Welcome everyone, to Shiyama Junior High, I hope you all enjoy your stay," she continued, "You all may call me Ms. Chizu, and in this class you will be……"

Yume listened carefully as his teacher explained the basics in art, which he already knew. Yume's eyes wandered around the class. He studied the many students, some of which were not paying any attention at all. His eyes then stopped on a girl with remarkable beauty. Her long, silky, black color hair that matched the darkest of nights, her clear blue as her light. He was caught in her trance, unable to escape. The girl looked up, she gave him a smile, which made him melt, "……Sashira Atsuki," called Ms. Chizu.

Sashira looked up at her teacher, "Yes ma'am?"

"Please tell the class a little about you," she asked.

"Oh well, my name is Sashira, I'm 13 years old and……"

Yume kept his eyes on the girl, `Sashira, so that is her name……lovely.'

~Lunch~

"Hey Yume," called Shinjuki, "over here!"

Yume spotted his friend and walked towards him smiling, "Hey Shin," Yume greeted.

"Hey," Shinjuki replied, "Where are Amura and Kairi?" asked Yume's friend.

Yume shrugged, "I don't know," he said, "maybe they are still finding us."

"Yume, Shinjuki!" called a voice.

Yume and Shinjuki looked over their shoulders to see Amura and Kairi walking towards them. After the group met up with each other, they all went to a cherry blossom tree and sat under it. Conversation went on about their classes so far when Amura brought up another subject, "Hey have you seen that girl who looks like my twin?"

Yume's eyes widened at that question, "……oh yeah." Kairi began, "I bumped into her and thought she was you," she said while giggling.

Shinjuki put on a `non-believing' face, "There is no way you two can look alike and not be related."

Amura nodded, "Yeah that is what's freaking me out, but maybe it is just pure coincidence?"

Shinjuki and Kairi stared at her with a `yeah right' stare. Amura looked back at them unwillingly, and then looked at Yume who seemed deep in thought.

"Yume dear, what's wrong?" Amura asked.

Yume shook his head out from the clouds. He looked at the others with a serious face. He then smiled, "Nothing is wrong, just spaced out."

"Uh okay," Amura exclaimed, "So Kairi how was……."

Yume's smile turned back into the serious face he held before, `That girl, something about her is just so……tempting.'

~End of Flashback~

Words could not describe what Yume felt when Sashira entered that door. Her long raven hair and the cold blue eyes, and her smile, it was all the same. Yume heard a gasp and turned to look behind him, Amura and Kari were shocked, Shinjuki seemed to know already since he had to pick her up. Sashira went and bowed to her teacher and then turned to look at her class, "Ohayo, my name is Sashira Atsuki."

The girl's voice rang with beauty, a voice that just made every guy melt. Yume just stared at her; still believing what he saw was an illusion. Even Amura stared with fright in her eyes. Kairi and Shinjuki could not believe it was her, but they thought it just had to be coincidence.

"Okay Sashira, why don't you sit," Mr. Satskui paused, "Hmm, how about next to Yume right," he said while patting Yume on the head.

She gave a small bow and took her seat on the left of Yume. Satsuki then began homeroom. Yume could not stop looking at Sashira; her figure looked so real, as if she really did return from the dead. Sashira moved her head to look at Yume. The two stared for about a minute when Sashira gave Yume a heart-melting smile that red crept on Yume's cheek. He then looked away to hide the blush, `Maybe it is her, but how is that possible?'

His thoughts were interrupted when the bell rang, "Okay everyone, head to first period," said Mr.Satsuki.

Everyone got up and headed to their first period class. Yume, Amura, Kairi, and Shinjuki all walked to class in their little `group'. They walked in silence, so Kairi decided to speak, "So, does anyone here beside me think it is weird that Yume's old girlfriend has risen from the dead?"

The group responded to Kairi with hard mean glares. Kairi stared back with an innocent face, "Guess not," she said.

"Yume, how could this happen," Amura asked her boyfriend," I mean, did she rise from the dead or something?"

Yume looked at his girlfriend and friends. His face looked sad, but confused at the same time. He did not know what was going on, and yet, everyone was asking him the questions, "Look you guys, I myself have NO clue what is going on, but I do know that there is no way the girl is my old……" he was interrupted.

"Hello Yume," greeted a beautiful voice.

Yume's eyes grew wide at the sound of her voice, his face began to sweat as he prepared to turn and take sight of what used to be his. He stood up straight, and, slowly turned to see her. He smiled at Sashira, a nervous smile and then greeted her, "Hi," he said shyly.

Sashira smiled back, waiting for him to say something. Yume did the same, not knowing he was the one who had to begin the conversation. Amura was next to Yume, with an angry face, looking at Sashira. Kairi and Shinjuki just stood there, with their arms crossed, waiting for the silence to end.

~After School~

"May you tell me what just happened Yume Higurashi?!?!" yelled Amura's angered voice.

Yume ignored his girlfriend's question and continued walking towards the Higurashi shrine, with a serious face all the way through. As Yume kept his pace towards the well shed, Amura stood still at the top of the shrine steps. Kairi and Shinjuki both stood at the middle of the steps, watching Amura's eyes staring at her confused, yet angered, boyfriend.

"Man, can you believe what Yume is going through?" spoke Kairi, "And poor Amura, she must be having a hard time too."

Shinjuki nodded his head in agreement and continued onto the upper section of the stairs, with Kairi close behind. Once they reached the top with Amura, they made her eyes take sight of where Amura stared. Yume was standing still by the well shed, deep in thought; with a hint is sadness in his eyes as well. Kairi looked at Amura, seeing the sadness in her eyes as well.

"Hey, are you ready to go?" Kairi asked softly.

Amura blinked and gave a nod. With that said all went to the well shed and stood around the magical well. Yume made his way towards his girlfriend and grabbed her soft hands. Amura looked at Yume when she felt his hand on hers. She stared hard into his eyes, seeing the free spirit in him. She saw determination of battle, war, and life happiness. He saw friends and family, the anger of enemies and rivals, and the all too complicated love. She could see all of this in his shining eyes. The silence then broke.

"Are you ready to go home?" asked Yume's voice.

Amura gave a nod. At the nod Yume lifted his girlfriend and put her at the edge of the well, "Okay then," he gave her a smile, "I'll see you there," Yume then pushed Amura into the well, listening to her echoed screams as Amura warped to the past.

"Well," started Yume, "are the rest of us ready to go?"

Shinjuki and Kairi gave a chuckle while walking by Yume and jumping into the well. Yume was then left alone, his thoughts surrounding him about today's events. He then took a deep breath and sat at the edge of the well, "I have a bad feeling," he said before jumping into the well, leaving his thoughts behind.

Once they left someone walked into the well shed, a boy with dark black hair and blonde streaks flying through it. His oceanic eyes stared at the well as he witnessed where the group had went. He then walked around the well, observing it well, before jumping into it himself.

~The Next Day~

The heat of the sun shone down on the forest, with the sound of birds singing. Yume, Amura, Kairi, and Shinjuki were all heading to the well to go to school, but thoughts on yesterday seemed to not be on topic right now. Kairi moved from Shinjuki and went to Amura and grabbed her hand, "Are you ready for today?" she asked.

Amura glared at Kairi and took her away from the boys, who were still walking towards the well, "Kairi! I don't want you blabbering all day about this," she said to her friend.

Kairi rolled her eyes and crossed her arms, "Aren't you a little worried that Ms. Tekka is back?"

Amura gave a grin at Kairi's nickname for Sashira, "Well of course I am, I mean," her face became serious again, "I just want to know how Yume's dead ex-girlfriend revived herself."

Kairi put up a finger, "Technically she is not his EX-girlfriend because they never broke-up, she just died," she said in a matter-of-factly voice.

Amura's face saddened, "That's true," she began, "Does that mean she belongs to him again?"

"No!" Kairi yelled, "Remember, he did not really have the most fun time going out with her, I think he just picked her because she resembled you," Kairi said smiling.

Amura stood in deep thought, wandering if that was true or not. Kairi stood, looking at her friend in concern, `Maybe I should not have said that,' She then put on a smile and patted Amura's back, "We better go, the boys are waiting for us I'm sure."

Amura nodded in agreement. The two walked down the dusted path through the lively forest. When they came to a grassy clearing they saw they boys in conversation by the well. Soon they saw the girls and all jumped into the well, heading towards the next day of school, not knowing what awaits them.

~End of Chapter 5~

taijiya-sango: Well there is chapter five. In case you were wondering, Sashira and Umi are my two favorite characters. My favorite characters from InuYasha is NOT Sesshomaru and Kikyo. My two favorite from there are Sango and Kagura, Miroku is my favorite guy. Well, I hope you enjoyed this chapter.