InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Disguised Destiny ❯ Shocking Suprises & Kairi's Secret ( Chapter 6 )

[ P - Pre-Teen ]

Konnichiwa minna! I'm back with Chapter six! This is where everything is going to start making sense. I have included the final flashback that will tell you about Yume's past and also what Sashira's family has planned for our heroes. Plus, new members and a secret about Kairi. This is going to be one ling chapter filled with suspense and hardly any laughter. Let's just say, it is a sad chapter. Well hope you enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own any InuYasha characters.

Disguised Destiny

Shocking Surprises and Kairi's Secret

By: taijiya-sango

Silence was heard through the cleaned halls of Toriyama High School. All classrooms contained the educated students, that is, except for classroom 9-1. They were spotted out in the school garden, with Mr. Satsuki explaining the next class project.

"Okay class, our next project will be you giving me an 850 word essay on one of the many plants in this garden. Now as you can see, most of the………" he continued explaining.

Yume paid close attention, as well as Amura, Kairi, and Shinjuki. Sashira, however, just kept her sneaky eyes on Yume, studying him through the whole lecture. She then looked to her right to see Neko and Tsuki looking at the teacher, blending as students perfectly. On her left, Umi and Kiyo were acting perfectly in their disguises as well. They all were in the real forms but put on a spell so people would not notice the cat ears on Neko. Only people with amazing spirit energy could see the ears and feel their true power. `Perfect, everything is going according to plan,' Sashira thought to herself.

"………this project is worth three-fourths of your grade so I suggest you take your time wisely," said Mr. Satsuki.

*Ring ring*

Everyone took their sights on the school and then back to their teacher, waiting for his permission to leave, "Okay everyone, you may go," he said.

All students rushed back to the classroom to retrieve their bags and leave for the day. Yume stood and sighed with relief, he was happy the day finished without any problems. As walking out of the garden he could Amura and the gang waiting for him by the lockers. He waved and headed towards them until physical contact came to him. He turned over to see Sashira and another group of students surrounding her. Yume rolled his eyes, he always did speak too soon.

"No need to be rolling your eyes Yume," she said, "I want you to do me a favor," she told him.

"Oh really?" Yume began, "Well, if it has to do with going out with you again forget it!"

Out of nowhere Yume's expression changed from angered and annoyed to scared and confused. Amura and a company had joined them, Amura looking onto to Yume worried. Sashira gave a smile, "I see you have noticed Neko's cat ears, and you have sensed all my team's true power." She said.

Yume swallowed the throb in his throat, "What do you mean your team?"

Sashira chuckled, "You are still unaware of what is to come, aren't you?"

Yume raised an eyebrow in confusion, "What re you talking…"

"Yume, you don't even have all your team members," Sashira interrupted, "I suggest you start looking."

With that said she gave a nod to her team. They walked past Yume, leaving the school. As her team went on Sashira stopped on the side of Amura, she turned her head to stare Amura straight in the eye. The two stared for about two whole minutes when Sashira moved her head to look back at the gates, "Tekka," she said and then continued walking to meet with her companions.

Amura stared with shocked eyes and her mouth hung open, "WHAT did she just call me?"

"Well she obviously still hates you," Kairi said while staring at the group leaving the school.

Yume gave a sigh and rub his forehead, "I want to know what she means by `you haven't found your all your teammates'," Yume asked himself.

"Well, maybe it means exactly what it says, we need more people," Said Shinjuki.

Kairi crossed her arms, "Well, that is obvious, but what do we need more people for?"

Shinjuki put his hands on his hips, "Maybe they are going to challenge us to baseball or karate!" he said.

"Well that could be an option, but what….."

Yume looked at his friends, or should we say those two clowns. A sweatdrop appeared on his head when Kairi mentioned a ballet contest, and Shinjuki started yelling how he refuses to wear tights. He then looked to Amura, and his expression changed in an instant. Amura had her hands on her chest, her face with a serious look, but yet it seemed worried as well. But the way she grasped her shirt was just weird. She seemed as though she knew something, but refused to tell him. He walked up to her and placed his hand on her shoulder, which made her jump.

"Hey, you okay?" he asked her.

She gave a smile while still grasping her shirt, "I'm fine," she said.

"Well come on you two, we need to find our other teammates!" Kairi called smiling.

Amura and Yume looked at each other and gave a nod. They all left the garden and went to retrieve their bags in the lockers.

As the group continued walking towards the lockers, a small murmur of talking could be heard. When turning the corner, Yume and the gang found a boy with a Math book talking to a girl looking towards the equation the boy was showing her in the book.

Amura leaned into Yume's ear, "Aren't those the other two exchange students, Matsuko and Mizu?"

Yume observed them, "yeah, I think they are," he said.

"We haven't introduced ourselves yet," Kairi began, "Shouldn't we?"

The others nodded a yes and walked to the two doing their homework. Of course Kairi was the first to greet them, which is never a good thing.

"Hello!!!" she greeted happily.

The two school-goers stopped at once and looked up to see Kairi's smiling face. Then, they both looked at each other and back up to Kairi.

"Hello," said Matsuko slowly, "May I help you?"

Yume walked up to him, "Yes, I was just wandering why you have wolf ears." Matsuko looked at Yume hard while the others just looked confused.

"Wolf ears?" said Amura, "Yume, I do not see any wolf ears on him," she said observing the boy over and over.

"He put them on a spell like I did with mine," Yume said, still staring in Matsuko's eyes.

"Oh really?" she said.

"Yup," he replied.

As Matsuko and Yume continued their staring contest, Amura looked at the young girl who continued working in the Math book, only she looked as though she was having a hard time. Amura walked over to the lonely girl and patted her on the shoulder lightly. The girl jumped when Amura's touch reached her.

Amura gave her a smile, "Your name is Mizu right?"

Mizu smiled back, "Yes, that is right, and what's yours?"

"It's Amura," she said, "Amura Taijuki."

Mizu stood up and dusted herself off, "Well Amura," she showed her hand, "please to meet you."

Amura and Mizu shook hands, both smiling. They then were joined by Kairi, who introduced herself to Mizu politely. After all the girls got acquainted, they set their eyes on the boys, Matsuko, Yume, and Shinjuki, who seemed to be in a deep and serious conversation. Yume then turned his head towards Amura, and all three of the boys began walking to the girls. They met in the middle.

"Well," Yume started, "we found one of our new team members," he said while patting Matsuko on the back.

Amura crossed her arms, "You two seem as though you know each other," she said cocking up an eyebrow.

Yume smiled at Amura and put up a finger, "It turns out he is the son of my father's `good' friend' Koga, the wolf demon prince, well king now."

"Oh my, really?" she put a hand on Mizu's shoulder, "Well, I think his girlfriend here might just be our other team member," she said.

Mizu's eyes became wide, as well as Matsuko's, "Um we are not………" he was interrupted.

"Oh that could be possible," said Kairi. She turned to two, "So, how long have you been going out?" asked Kairi.

Matsuko and Mizu both blushed, "We are not going out," said Matsuko shyly.

Kairi's expression changed, "Oh, but you two were sitting here together as though………" she was interrupted.

"He was just helping me with my Math homework," Mizu said quickly, her head bent down in embarrassment.

"Oh," said Kairi plainly, "I'm so sorry, I thought otherwise," she said with a sweatdrop.

Yume crossed his arms and stood straight, "Well we better go," he said while walking out of the school court.

Amura ran up and clung to his arm, while the others followed slowly. Matsuko then stopped and turned to see Mizu staring blankly at the group. He walked over and tapped her on the shoulder. She moved her attention to him and just stared.

"Are you ready to go?" Matsuko asked.

Mizu gave him an exasperated look, "I don't even know what is going on!!"

Matsuko quince at the volume of her voice with a sweatdrop forming on the back of his head, "um, how about we explain it to you over at the shrine?" he said with his hand on the back of his head.

Mizu gave a pout and crossed her arms. She then began to walk towards the group ahead of them, giving a small `fine' as she continued walking. Matsuko gave a sigh of relief; Mizu wasn't going to yell anymore. He caught up to her and the group, and the six of them walked until they came to the Higurashi shrine.

~The Lair~

The vision of the six teens walking was seen through a crystal screen, with another six watching them. Sashira, Umi, Hiroku, Neko, Kiyo, and Tsuki were all gathered in the Teen lounge, watching their prey.

"Well it seems as though they have finally found their other two members," said Umi calmly.

"But all they did was add another human," said Neko with a confused face, "how does that help them?"

Umi gave a light chuckle, "Dear Neko, you have so much to learn."

Neko gave a pout, "Do not start treating as though I'm a child Umi," she said crossing her arms.

All the boys began to laugh while the girls just gave a smile. Neko just kept her pout face and turned to Sashira, "Lady Sashira, they are making fun of me again!" she said annoyed.

Sashira gave one last light chuckle, "Boys, stop making fun of her," she said while holding Neko close to her as if she were her sibling.

"Well, what do we do now Lady Sashira?" asked Umi.

"I told you, do not call me LADY!" she yelled, "And about tomorrow," she looked at Yume's face on the screen, "we should tell our competitors about their challenge."

~The Field~

The girl's face was filled with disbelief and confusion. Her face was blank, not believing one word that was escaping the mouths of the others.

"……..and so we came to this school and when we laid eyes on Sashira……."

Mizu waved her hands, "STOP TALKING!" she yelled.

Silence filled the sir with five blank stares moving their attention to the annoyed Mizu, "Okay, I want you all to rewind and….FREEZE!"

All eyes were now glued to the exasperated teenager, "Let me get this straight," she paused, "You are telling me that those two are demons that live in the past yet they come to school in the present, and those two are humans that live in the past as well, and they also go to school in the present, AND that so called `normal well' is a time warp-like thing that transport people with spirit energy to the past or present?" she asked in one breath.

All five of the embarrassed historians, with sweatdrops, gave a slight nod to Mizu. Amura then began to speak, "I know this may be a bit of a shock……." But was interrupted.

"If you don't mind," Mizu said while staring blankly, "I'm going to faint now."

As so she did with Matsuko catching her during the fall. Matsuko lifted the girl in his arms and looked at the others, all with calm faces; They had a feeling this would happen, after all, it is not everyday that demons and humans from the past go to your school and become your friends, "Well that could have gone better," Matsuko said sarcastically.

Yume, with his arms folded, said, "Actually, it could have been worse; we could have been all demons threatening to kill her if she did not cooperate," he said to Matsuko.

Matsuko gave him a `be serious' face. Yume replied by turning and putting his hands behind his head, "So, where is she going to stay?" he asked.

"Well, she can't stay with us, we have no extra rooms," said Amura, "but you do Yume," she said while smiling.

"No way!" he replied quickly, "I am NOT having any girls sleep over at my house."

"But you let me stay with you," she told him.

"That was different," he said, "It was forced." He finished while turning to set his eyes on the sky.

"Whatever," Amura looked towards Kairi, "What about you Kairi?"

Kairi gave Amura an absent mindly smile, "I'm not so sure, I do not think my father would allow it, with my mother being sick and all," she said facing the ground.

Amura frowned, "Oh that is right," her face then turned into a smile, " That leaves you Matsuko, surely you have a room," she said to him.

Matsuko's eyes widened, "WHAT?!?" he yelled.

"Oh do not put on that act," she told him firmly, "I know about your tribe, you have your own cave to live in, bigger then your parents' cave!"

"Only by an inch!" he yelled back.

Amura rolled her eyes, "Whatever, you can still have her stay with you," Amura said while crossing her arms.

Matsuko put on a nervous face, "B-but I can't keep a girl at my place," he stammered, "My parents will get ideas."

"Oh come on!" she started to argue with him now.

"No!"

"Yes!"

"Will you two stop?!"

Matsuko and Amura stopped and looked down to see Mizu with an angered face, "I don't tend to stay here, so I should go home," she said while standing up.

Amura looked at her, "But we need to make plans on how to find out what Sashira and her gang is up to," she told Mizu.

Mizu turned to look at the "past people", well we can find out tomorrow, I am going home to make sure this is a dream," she then wandered into the forest.

All stared at Mizu's departing figure. Yume with his hands still behind his head, Amura and Matsuko with crossed arms, and Shinjuki and Kairi with their arms behind their backs.

Yume spoke, "I give her ten minutes before she comes running back."

Matsuko scratched his head, "I give her five minutes before she gets lost."

Kairi turned to Matsuko, "Are you saying girls have a bad sense of direction?"

"No, but that one does," he stated, "She doesn't live here."

"Oh that is true," she said to herself.

"Well, we should go and find her then," said Shinjuki.

"You five go four go home," he said, "I'll go look for her, she went towards the mountains anyways."

~Next Day~ At School~

"Hey Yume," said Shinjuki, "Where is Amura?"

"Oh hey Shin," he said, "she just went to go look for Kairi."

Shinjuki started the combination to his locker, "Oh, did they have a fight or something?" he asked.

Yume shrugged, "No, nothing like that," he grabbed books from his locker, "We went to go pick her up since you said you wouldn't be able to," Shinjuki nodded, "but she was not there."

Shinjuki put on a worried expression, "Wha…?"

"So we looked through the window, but no one was inside," Yume told Shinjuki.

"That is weird, are you…" he was interrupted.

"Shinjuki, Yume!" shouted a cherry voice.

Yume and Shinjuki looked over their shoulders to see Amura waving her hand happily and Kairi beside her.

"Oh Kairi, thank God," shouted Shinjuki walking towards her.

"She had something to do and was late," said Amura.

Kairi placed her arms behind her back and gave a smile, "Did I worry you, sweetheart?" she asked.

Shinjuki gave her a grin, "Kinda," he told her with his hand moving to the back of his head.

Her smile faded as she walked towards him, "Sorry," she said.

He took his hand and caressed her cheek, "It is okay, I was worrying too much probably," he tucked back a piece of her hair, "I should know you can take care of yourself."

She smiled, "Yeah."

"Okay, can we go?" Amura asked with her arms crossed, Yume standing next to her.

Kairi and Shinjuki looked at each other and both nodded a `yes' to the other two. As they walked down the long hall, they spotted a certain wolf demon, his arms crossed, leaning against their Science 101 classroom, as if he was waiting for them in the first place. When the group reached where he stood, Yume went and gave him a pat on the back.

"Hey Matsuko!," greeted Yume, "What's up?"

Matsuko jumped at the pounding on his back, "Um, I'm fine," he said.

"So, did you find Mizu the other day, or was she fine?" asked Amura.

Matsuko crossed his arms again, "It turns out she made it fine," he sighed, "She used these things called M&Ms to make a trail."

"M&Ms?" Kairi said with a confused face.

"It is candy," said a voice, "Y'know, chocolate?"

The group turned to only set their eyes on Mizu. She had the regular school skirt and shirt on. Her hair was in two French braids with her face showing clearly.

"Good Morning Mizu," greeted Matsuko, "Do you still believe yesterday was a dream?" he asked with crossed arms.

She started the combination on her locker, "We'', I was really hoping so," she opened the locker, "but when I heard your conversation, I knew it was real, unfortunately."

Amura and Kairi giggled, while the boys just gave their usual light smirks. They all talked together , just making plans to have their `talk' during lunch or after school. About ten feet away from them, another group of six was making their way to the all-talkers. Yume sensed them and turned to see Sashira with five others, although one looked very familiar to Yume.

The chilled hard glares met innocent soft glares as the two groups faced each other, each waiting for one another to make a move. Sashira, with her eyes still on Yume, snapped her right hand fingers. At the snap you were able to see ears on a girl in her group and also the ears of Matsuko and Yume.

Yume looked at the one with ears in her group, "Sashira," he looked to her, "What is going on?" he asked standing still.

Sashira's sleek arms folded, "Please do not tell me your parents did not prepare for the future?" she asked.

Yume's eyes fell to an ashamed look although he had no idea what she was talking about. He turned to view his friends, who all looked serious, but you could tell they were all confused as well. Yume looked back at Sashira.

"What do you mean?" he asked, "Is there suppose to be some big battle that tells what awaits the planet?" He said sarcastically.

He started laughing with Matsuko and Shinjuki laughing along with him. Sashira gave a light smirk and walked to him, she then grabbed one of his hands and stared deep into his eyes. He stopped laughing in an instant and looked onto the eyes of his old girlfriend. She then brought her fingers up to his cheek (which got Amura to a boiling point right about now) and caressed it softly. Shinjuki was restraining Amura from going to kill her, her face really red.

Yume just could not take his eyes off her. His breath was fast, his face was beginning to sweat, especially when her fingers began to run up his ear. She brought her face close, only a centimeter away, to his face. She gave him a smile, while he just stared in her eyes. Her lips began to move.

"That is exactly what it is," she began, "A battle to find the true Shinkon holder, the best Tetsuaiga master, alas, the Prophacy," she moved away, back to her group, her eyes not moving from Yume's.

Yume's face was confused, yet calm, "The Prophacy?" he questioned.

Amura's eyes widened in shock as her hands began to grasp her shirt. Kairi put her hands on her waist, "What in the hell is that?" she asked with a mean glare.

Sashira stopped in her tracks and turned around with a shocked face, other girls in her group beginning to laugh, "How do you now know about the sacred fight that tells the future?"

Yume's face fell, "Um, I don't know," he scratched his head, "Maybe because I've never heard of it," he said sarcastically.

Sashira's eyes remained wide, but a smile came to her face, "Well, it seems that someone's parents have a little of explaining to do, she said observing Yume.

All of her comrades gave light chuckles, while the other stared in confusion. Sashira folded back hair and turned to face Umi, "Umi," he stood straight, " May you please show these people what awaits them?" she ordered him.

"Yes, Lady Sashira," he gave a bow and walked slowly to Yume's team. Yume stared hard into his eyes, he knew this guy, but his brain just wouldn't let him solve the puzzle in his mind. The boy, Umi, gave a light smirk and put his hands on Amura's head. Amura hesitated.

The boy gave her a cherry smile, "Relax," he said so-ever-softly, his voice as proper as ever. He then turned his head back to Sashira, "Shall I give her scenes from their parents' Prophacy?" he asked her.

She smiled and nodded, "Yes, that will do fine," she said standing calmly with the others, "I suggest you other five come here," she spoke out loud while keeping her eyes on Amura.

Yume and company did as they were told, "Shouldn't we be doing this when no one is around," he asked while folding his arms.

Sashira gave a scoff, "You have become blind," she told him.

"Wha…?"

"You have yet to realize we are not in the school anymore," she said sternly.

"What are you talking about?" he asked, "The school is all around……." He stopped, for when he looked up he did not see the school, but the Field. The Field where he was at just yesterday. He looked to Sashira, "What happened to the school?" he yelled, "We are not even in the past?"

Sashira kept silent as she, once again, nodded to Umi to start his experiment. Umi took his hands and rubbed Amura on the side on her head.

~Amura P.O.V.~

His touch on my head began to sooth me, forcing me to fall in an everlasting sleep. My eye lids became heavy, and then darkness overcame me. I then saw a vision with sound. Was it a dream? Was it real? I did not know.

I then heard a shout and looked around to see flashes of electricity. I ran towards the clashing light, scared, but curious. I climbed over a rock hill and peeked over to see a battle, with not only swords, but mystical powers as well. The man near had white hair, very much like her uncle's but she could tell it was not him.

Who this mysterious man was fighting I could not tell. Before I could find out, the man close to me raised his hand and swished his finger, bringing some kind of electrical whip. The farther figure dodged it easily, jumping closer to me now. When I laid my eyes on him, I was surprised to see, "Uncle InuYasha?"

He seemed to not hear me, so I yelled, "UNCLE INUYASHA!!"

The young-man continued fighting, as if he heard nothing that came out of my mouth. `Am I a ghost?'

I then heard more yelling on the other side of me. I looked to my left and saw an arrow shot in the air. I ran towards the arrow and looked to see my aunt another woman who looked similar. They both had bows and arrows, both had black hair, both had brown eyes, and both were determined.

Before I was settled in my viewing spot, I heard another set of yelling, just beyond where my Aunt Kagome and the anonymous woman were. I had no idea how to get where I needed to go. I soon found a safe was around them and we to go see what it was I spotted.

When I went around the pile of rocks, a huge gust of wind began to push me. I grabbed onto a branch of a tree that I flew by. I was holding on for dear life, not wanting to let go. What was this wind?

The wind stopped and so I got to the ground and walked up a rock to see none other then my father! I looked closer, and saw a woman with a huge object behind her. I believe it was my mother, but nothing could be assured right away. The woman they were fighting held a fan, which blew mighty wind.

All three groups fought and soon all three met in one big opening in the middle. InuYasha, Kagome, my mother, and my father, all across from the other mysterious fighters. They both stood, as if they were expecting something, or someone to appear. In a sudden second, the sky darkened. All seven of the silent warriors put their sights above them. I looked up as well.

All of a sudden lighting struck and the sky began to weep. I looked up, my view becoming blurry from the rain. I rubbed my eyes and could lightly see a figure coming down. The figure landed right between the two teams, his slouched form flawless. He has blue and merlot colored robes, with the longest black hair I have ever seen. In a flash, all the warriors jumped towards him. Before any weapon was drawn, a white flash came in view, blinding me from seeing anything. Before I knew it, Umi was in sight again.

~Normal P.O.V.~

"Amura," called Yume, "Are you okay?"

Amura looked around and panted hardly. Yume looked very concerned and went to hold his girlfriend. Shinjuki and Kairi went to surround her. Kairi then pushed Yume away and began hugging her friend to death. Shinjuki tried his best to restrain her from suffocating Amura.

Amura got up and walked to Sashira, "What was that?" she asked.

Sashira rolled her eyes, "Did you not hear me you non-intelligent girl?"

Amura ignored the insult and rolled her eyes, "It was the Prophacy?"

Sashira gave a smirk, "It was the previous Prophacy, fought with your parents and ours," she said.

Amura looked at Sashira, "You mean the others were you parents?"

"Yes," she said, "The one fighting your Aunt was my mother and Hiroku's"

"Who were the others?" Amura asked.

"The one fighting your Uncle and your parents are Umi's parents," she said.

"Then who was your father?" she asked.

Sashira chuckled, "I'll let you figure that out," she said.

"Well, I would love to stay and chat and all, but I need to go," said Kairi.

Amura gave a frown, "Kairi?," she began, "You're leaving so early?"

"What do you mean early?" she said, "You were passed out for six hours!" she told Amura.

Amura's eyes widened, "WHAT?!?"

"It is true," said Shinjuki while lying down on the grass, "I was so bored I went swimming in the river!"

Amura rubbed her head and groaned. She then looked at the people that surrounded her, "Hey, where is Mizu and Matsuko?"

"Matsuko went to go and take Mizu home, then he left for home as well," said Yume.

"Oh I see," she muttered.

"Well, I'd better go," said Kairi.

Shinjuki stood up from the grass, "Do you want me to take you home?" he asked.

Kairi put on a smile, "No that is okay, "she said," I think I can make it on my own."

She gave him a peck on the cheek. Kairi waved and then headed in the direction of her home. Sashira gave a scoff and looked to Umi. She stood up and went to whisper something in his ear which made him give a nod. She then looked to Yume and company.

"Do you think you are ready for the Prophacy?" she asked staring at him.

Yume looked at her sternly, "If not, we have a lot of work to do."

She gave him a smile and turned to Umi and began walking, "Oh," she stopped and looked at Yume, "One more thing I forgot to tell you."

"What's that?" asked Yume.

"You need to discover you weapons," she said to him.

"My weapon?"

"Yes," she began, "We all have ours, you just need yours," she told him.

Yume walked closer to Sashira, "How do we know when they have been discovered?"

Sashira flashed him another smile, "If you believe, you'll know."

Umi walked up behind Sashira and gave her shoulder a nudge, "Milady, you father wanted you home early," he said.

She gave a sigh, "You are right, we better go before he throws a fit," she said.

She looked at Yume and then Amura. She gave them a smile and waved goodbye. She then disappeared into the night.

~Later~

Day became night in an instant and Yume was laying in the grass, staring at the stars. He turned to see Amura asleep on the grass. Shinjuki had left for home awhile so his mother would not freak. Yume's parents, as well as Amura's, knew it was their routine to stay out to watch the stars. However, he did not plan for Amura to fall asleep on him, she never did.

He took one last glance at the sky before walking to Amura and picking her up slowly. He watched her, her breath slow. He heard her lips calling his name but he just couldn't wake her up. As he carried her towards home he had a memory of her birthday. He has surprised her with a loving gift; a dozen cherry blossoms and jewelry to match. He also took her to present Tokyo with the help of his mother.

She said it was her best birthday ever, but he planned to make every birthday more fascinating then the previous one. As he walked down the pathway his mind recalled another memory. Many memories came, memories of love, agony, and anger. Even though some memories he always cherished and some he feared, he knew not one would leave him.

Yume then noticed he was in front of his home and walked quietly in. He walked to Amura's room and laid her gently on her bed. He kissed her softly on the forehead and whispered, "Good Night," to her.

~Kairi's House- 11:35 p.m.~

Kairi held her mother's hand tightly in hers, watching over her desperately. Her sickness had gotten worse, and she was coughing loudly. Her mother then stopped coughing and told her daughter to come closer. She then whispered…….

"Kairi, I love you, don't ever change who you are,"

Her last breath was given and her hands became cold. Kairi stared wide-eyed, tears beginning to flow. Kairi's father was in the corner of the room his legs crossed and head in between them. Kairi then yelled.

"Mother, NO!!!!"

Her raindrops became a river as she shouted in agony, "No….no……no," Over and over again.

Her father stayed in a dazed position, now biting his nails and rocking back and forth. He heard nothing but his daughter's tears and yelling. But slowly, the madness was beginning to be relived in his mind; his wife coughing, choking, screaming, her heavy breathing, her shaking body. Then, his daughter's suffering got trapped in the mix, concocting into an emotional breakdown. He was scared that he could not take it anymore.

He cracked. He lifted his body and grabbed Kairi's arm. He seemed to signal a hug, though Kairi thought that. Before reaching her hand he lifted his high and brought it against her cheek…….hard. Kairi lifted her face slowly with her hand on her now bruised cheek. Her expression was full of dismay and confusion.

"Daddy, what are you doing?" she asked beginning to cry again.

"You're too damn noisy," he said tightening his grip on her arm.

Kairi stared at her father, now scared of him. She was right to be frightened of him. He grabbed her wrist and threw her against the wall. Kairi yelped in pain as her head came in contact with the wall. Tears began forming more in her eyes. Her father walked clumsily to her, and gave a smirk. Kairi backed into the wall as much as possible, but failed to get away.

He hovered over his daughter, tall and crazy-eyed. He then grabbed her hair tightly and began pulling her up. She screamed in pain, trying her best to escape his grasp. He brought his alcohol scented mouth to her ear, "I told you to shut the hell up!"

With that said he threw to the wall again. She gave an anguished cry. He grabbed an empty sake bottle near him and broke it over her head and pressing the sharp ends into the skin of her back. Cries of happiness were heard from him as he saw the red, think, hot blood emerge from her body. All Kairi did was cry, cry, and cry some more. She tried ignoring the pain, but she just couldn't. Each hit her father gave her, the harder it was to see. She soon blacked out, darkness covering her eyes.

~The Next Day-At School~

Shinjuki paced in the courtyard back and forth, his head sweaty. Amura and Yume sat on a bench watching their worried friend. Kairi had not come to school, and Shinjuki was on the boiling point, catching glances at the clock every ten seconds.

"Shin," started Yume, "maybe she is just not feeling well," he said.

Shinjuki stopped his pacing and faced Yume, his foxtail(it's kinda like a ponytail but more bushy lie a fox) landing on his shoulder, his eyes glassy.

"I guess you could be right," Shinjuki muttered.

Amura gave a frown, "Oh Shinjuki, I know you must be really panicky right now, but I'm sure Kairi is fine. She probably just didn't feel like coming."

Shinjuki gave a smile, "We did have a Math test today," he said.

Yume smirked, "There, you see? She probably didn't want to take the test."

Shinjuki and Amura laughed, "Yeah!"

*ring ring*

"Oh there's the bell," begun Yume, "Let's head home!"

They all gathered their stuff and left for home, wishing Kairi was there to share the laughter.

~Kairi's House-8:30p.m.~

She lay limped on her bed, the pain striking her body. Her eyes remained glossy and red, her hair was drench in sweat and blood as her memory replayed itself in her mind. She was scared of him now. She didn't want to be anywhere near him. She forcefully began to pull her self from her position.

Pain was everywhere on her, but she refused to listen to it. She was determined to leave this house. But where to go? She couldn't go to Amura's house, since there was only room for her and her family. It would be too weird to live with Yume or Matsuko and it's impossible to live with Mizu. That left…..Shinjuki.

Her boyfriend. How could she forget him? She continued packing as thoughts raced through her mind. She then stopped as she remembered Shinjuki said he would kill anyone that harmed her. Sure she hated her father, but she did not want him to die, after all, they had precious memories together. It she told Shinjuki about her father, he would sure try to kill, regardless of what she would say.

She packed the last of her belongings and quietly opened her door. When she arrived at the kitchen she grabbed some food and placed them in her bag. She then closed her bag up tight and headed for the door. When she was almost home free, the lights flashed on. Kairi turned around to see her father in his same clothes on with a sake cup in his right hand.

Kairi froze in her position, unaware of what to do next. Her father made his way over to her, limping on his left leg. He then leaned against a wall and gave a small `hiccup' as he stood still, the two now staring at each other. Her father reached for his pocket, dropping the sake cup, letting the glass spread.

"You slut, you know better then to run away," he brought out his hand to reveal a knife, "Now you must pay."

Kairi's eyes became full of terror as she tried desperately to open the locked door, but failed on the count of panic. Her father then lunged on her pinning her hard to the floor. She began kicking and screaming even though she knew no one would hear her. He brought the knife over her, her eyes now wide.

She gave a scream, a scream that echoed all through the room. Her father grasped the knife in his hand while protecting his ears from the deadly scream. After her shout became silent, he glared at her. He then took his free hand and grabbed her face hard.

"You slut," he began to squeeze her shin, "Do not ever scream like that again, do you hear me?"

Tears began forming in Kairi's eyes, as her father put more pressure on her face. He then gave her a slap, and then raised the knife. Kairi just lay helpless, knowing what was to come. He then thrust the sword down, but something happened.

In God-like speed, Kairi's father was bashed into the wall. Kairi's eyes were really scared now. She turned her shaking body to see Shinjuki glaring deep into her father's eyes, his stance and face stern. His hands were now in fist form, one hand red from punching her father.

Kairi's father stood up and wiped the bit of blood near his lip. He looked at the blood and then at Shinjuki. He gave a smirk, and began laughing. Shinjuki stood still, his eyes glued to the laughing man. Kairi sat up against the wall, trying her best to crawl over to where Shinjuki was.

The man finally stopped laughing and looked right at the boy, "So boy, you think you're going to play superhero and rescue the damsel?" he said while pointing to Kairi.

Shinjuki began walking very slowly towards the man, his face still serious, "No, I do not think that," he stopped, only two centimeters away from him, "I know that I am."

With that said Shinjuki gave the man another punch, which threw him into another wall. The man got up and gave Shinjuki a punch, but it was weak. The fight continued, with kicks, punches, and blood. Shinjuki fell to the ground and once he stood was surprised attacked from behind…..so the man thought.

But our clever Shinjuki knew that was coming and blocked it with his fist. In result, Shinjuki knocked out the drunken man and sat down. His breathing became heavy, but then slowed down. Shinjuki stood up and ran to Kairi's aid, who was lying at the doorway shaking. She looked up at him, a bruise on her left cheek and her eyes still red from the tears that flowed before. Her breathing was light and her skin was wet from sweat. Shinjuki placed his soft eyes on her, caressing her fragile skin softly.

"Kairi, why didn't you tell me?" he asked.

Kairi's blood red eyes gave him an apologetic stare, "I'm sorry, but I just……."

"No more," he said, "Just relax and sleep, I'll take it from there."

So Kairi did. She closed her eyes and felt Shinjuki's arms pick her up. She cuddled up to him, his warmth surrounding him. Before she could reopen her eyes, she left for dreamland, her vision becoming dark.

~Later-Kairi's P.O.V.~

My head pressed hard like a hammer. Pain was striking my brain. I strained to open my eyes. When they did open, sun was shining through, blinding my eyes. When I became used to the light, I scanned the room I was held in. There was a set of drawers across from the comfortable bed I was present in. On the right of me was a small nightstand with a glass of water and a small candle, which was not lit. My eyes wandered around when a knock came to the door.

The door slowly opened to reveal a woman. She had long black hair that was pulled into a high ponytail. She held a tray that contained ramen noodles and hot tea. When the woman came in contact with my eyes she stood still for a bit. Then woman then smiled and placed down the tray.

"Hello, you're finally awake," she said.

I gave a confused smile, "Um, yes….." I said softly, "Um……who are you and where am I?"

The woman sat at the edge of my bed, "Well you don't know me, but you are really close to my son," she said while smiling the whole time.

I changed my expression and began to blush, "So you must be Mrs.Hiruma."

"Yup!" answered the cheerful woman, "And you are Kairi, you have green eyes and red hair and green eyes, and you are a very cheerful girl!"

My blushed deepened.

Mrs. Hiruma began to laugh when she saw my blush and stood up, "Well let me go get my son okay?"

I gave a nod and lay back in the bed. Mrs. Hiruma was about to exit when she turned and said, "Oh by the way, I want you to call me Katsui okay?"

I looked at her, "Um okay……"

She then left leaving me to wait for Shinjuki.

~The Lair~

Sashira sat at her vanity, staring at her reflection in the mirror. Her face showed a cold and sad expression. She took her hands and began hugging her self, caressing her skin softly. Memories were coming back to her. Her memories of life before death, her death, and even her reason for being revived. She then thought about Yume….a memory came.

~Flashback~

She saw them, all of them, huddled in their usual group. They were eating lunch together, laughing, smiling, and enjoying life. Sashira wanted a moment of that happiness. She made her way closer to the group, studying all of their movements and words. She was about to greet them when one stood up. She quickly sat down at the bench close to her and pretended doing Math on the paper lying there.

Yume walked by her and stopped in his tracks. He walked back and stopped right in front of her. He gave a smile and sat across from her, "Hey," he said, "You're Sashira right?"

Sashira brought her head up and gave a nod.

"I knew I recognized you, so what are you working on?" he asked.

"Oh nothing, just some Math problem that I can't figure out," she said.

"Do you need help?" Yume asked.

"Well, actually I could use come help," Sashira answered while smirking.

Yume gave a smile, "Okay let me help you, Math is my second best subject."

Sashira gave him a very sweet smile, which made him blush, "Maybe you can tutor me sometime?"

Yume looked at her, "I could do that, what days?"

"Well days I'm not busy are Thursday and Fridays," she told him.

Yume thought for a moment, "Okay let me go ask my friends, I'll be right back,"

As Yume went to go ask Sashira put a smile on her face and looked back at the paper. After awhile of thinking of nothing Yume came back. Sashira looked up as he caught his breath.

"Well, they said Thursdays and Fridays are fine, but not this Thursday, it's my parents' anniversary,"

"Oh, I love anniversaries!" she cooed, "They are so romantic!"

"Okay, well I'll see you on Friday okay?" he said.

"Okay bye!" she yelled while waving.

~2 months later @ School~

Yume made his way to his normal area at lunch. He was running because he was later then usual. When he arrived Amura did not glance at him at all and continued waiting. Shinjuki and Kairi glanced at him but did not talk with him. Yume looked at them and they took out his lunch. He began eating quietly when Amura decided to speak.

"Yume, why are you late again?" she asked.

"Sorry, I had some extra problems to help Sashira with," he said while scooping up some ramen with his chopsticks.

"Well can you make sure to come on time next time?" she asked nicely.

"Yeah, don't worry I will," he said scooping more into his mouth.

"Good," she said.

Yume swallowed his food and began talking, "Hey, you guys should really hear Sashira sing, she has a great voice," he said.

Amura and Kairi gave him a weird look, and Shinjuki just ate in silence.

"She can also draw like me, and she knows four different languages!" he kept saying.

Amura and Kairi kept stealing glances at each other wondering why he kept talking about her.

Amura spoke, "Yume, when we get home may I have a talk with you?"

Yume stopped and looked up, "Uh sure,"

~Yume's House~

"Hey Amura, what did you want to talk about?" asked Yume as he walked into the living room.

Amura looked up from her homework and put her pencil down.

"Well, before we talk, are your parents here?"

"No, they went to the present to visit my grandmother," he stated.

"Okay," she said.

Amura lifted herself from the chair and joined Yume on the sofa. Yume wrapped his arm around her softly and waited for her to speak.

"Yume," she began, "Are you aware you are beginning to spend more time with Sashira then you are with your own friends?"

Yume scoffed, "What are you talking about?"

"I'm saying you are throwing the whole schedule off guard!" she complained.

"You're exaggerating!" he said while removing his hand and standing up.

"I am NOT exaggerating, you were with her all week AND last weekend!" she yelled back.

Yume turned to her with an angered face, "Are you telling me you are becoming jealous or something?" he asked.

Amura kept silent for a second and then looked up at Yume, "I would NEVER be jealous of someone like HER!"

"What do you mean, she is an awesome person!" he yelled loudly.

"She is a flirt and a spoiled brat, she wants to take you away from me!" she yelled.

"No she isn't she knows I'm with you."

"She just wants you to think that!"

Yume put on a shocked face and walked up to Amura, their eyes staring deep into one another. His glare went from angry to insane. In an instant Yume's hand gave Amura's cheek an unpleasant greeting.

~End Flashback~

~End chapter six~

taijiya-sango: Okay, that one is done! Well, my mom said the thing I was suppose to go to tomorrow was cancelled and of course she tells me RIGHT when I'm about to go to bed. Anyway, at least I updated. I think this is the last one for t he night though. Itagoi!