InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Hidden Fires ❯ Kikyo vs. Kagome ( Chapter 1 )

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A/N: Don't bite off my head for this… I needed to start this story, gotta work out some frustration and ANGER at the universe in whole before I do anything else… So, here goes! Hope it's interesting enough…

Hidden Fires

Chapter One: Kikyo vs. Kagome

Two figures stood in a dark alley, facing each other. Not a word was spoken as they silently stared, measuring up their opponents. On an unspoken signal, they rushed towards one another, silent and swift. Meeting in the middle of the alley, their attacks were swift and merciless. Bodies moving fluidly back and forth as they twisted and dodged each other's blows, the two enemies were evenly matched. Until one of the figures jumped backwards to avoid a blow and slipped in an unseen puddle, feet sliding out from underneath them. The other figure took advantage of the other's momentary lapse of judgment and closed in for the kill. Reaching towards its belt, the figure's hand reached for a knife strapped to its side. Surprised registered on their face on finding the sheath empty. A chill ran down the figure's spine, alerting it to the danger, but a second too late. Looking up, the figure barely had time to register the knife flashing in a patch of moonlight before it began it's silent descent.

"Halt!"

The command was immediately obeyed, the knife halting a bare inch away from Sango Hitarri's neck. Breathing lightly, the second figure stood up. Moonlight fell across Kagome Higurashi's face as she stared down at her friend. Then she grinned and held out a hand. Grabbing it, Sango stood up, grumbling. "If that damn puddle hadn't been there…" she trailed off. Shaking her head, Kagome only laughed. "You have to be prepared for everything. You know that as well as I do, Sango," Kagome admonished. Nodding slowly in agreement, Sango peered at Kagome as they slowly walked out of the alley. "Still, if that puddle hadn't been there, I would have kicked your ass," she said lightly. Kagome snorted. "You wish! You've been saying that for the past two years, and since when has that happened?" she asked, tiredness creeping into her voice. Sango noticed and just nodded again; she knew when her friend needed to rest. "So, see ya tomorrow?" Kagome nodded as she climbed into her car. Pealing out, the taillights disappeared in a matter of seconds.

The next morning…

"Good morning and welcome to another beautiful day at Shiguri High School!" Kagome snorted in derision as she walked into the school just as the morning announcements began. "The following clubs will be meeting today during lunch: Archery Competition, Staff and Swords…" Kagome ignored all but the Archery Competition club; she was determined to join it this year. Last year, she had been too young. Gritting her teeth as the head cheerleader's voice came over the intercom, Kagome walked down the hall to her first block. "Cheerleading try outs for this year's cheer squad will be held this afternoon after school. Anyone interested in trying out should report to the gym by three o'clock sharp! And all you guys coming to watch, at least try to stay out of the way and away from our skirts!" Kikyo Hakashi's voice became slightly husky at the end, almost daring every guy to not show up and check her ass out in her barely-there-you-know-you're-gonna-see-something-when-I-bend-over shorts. Kagome rolled her eyes in disgust; just once, she'd kill to see Kikyo's perfect little life fucked up. Grinning at the mental image, she walked into first block, Lifetime Wellness, completely ignoring the teacher. Sighing, the teacher just counted her present, knowing that if he tried anything else he'd get his ass kicked.

Slouching in her chair, Kagome didn't listen to a word the new student teacher said. Instead, she stared at him the entire class period, waiting for the class to end. This, of course, made him extremely nervous for a couple reasons: First, he was only a year or two older than some of the students in the class, which made him susceptible to some of the more… attractive girls. And Kagome was anything but not pretty. Long raven hair cascaded down her back. Large midnight blue eyes were the focal point of her face, but her full mouth had made guys drool on occasion. The second reason for his nervousness could be attributed to the fact that he was new, or it could be the girl that decided to walk into class at that moment. Kikyo looked around the class and raised her eyebrows in haughty disdain, daring anyone to do anything but worship at her feet. Of course, Kagome did the exact opposite. Staring at her in disgust, Kagome leaned back and propped her boot clad feet on the desk. Her lips twisting in revulsion, Kikyo walked past her, nose in air. An evil glint appeared in Kagome's eyes and if Kikyo had been watching, she wouldn't have missed it. Snapping her book closed just as she walked by, Kikyo's skirt, if you could call it a skirt, was caught in the pages. A ripping sound startled everyone into silence. Then a resounding roll of laughter swept the room as Kikyo stood stock-still, frozen with shock. Kagome was bent double in her chair, laughter squeezing her insides together, making it impossible to move. Kikyo's skirt had ripped all the way up the back, only held up by her belt.

Tears welling up in her eyes, she swung around, a humiliated look on her face as she glared at Kagome. Raising her hand, she swung it with all her might towards Kagome's face. It was stopped in mid-air, a bare two inches from her face. Growling in anger, Kagome tightened her grip on Kikyo's wrist. The other girl's face was the picture of shock; she hadn't known anyone could move that fast! The room was quiet once more as everyone strained to hear what was being said. "If you ever, ever try that again, I will personally cut that hand off and feed it to the wolves. Got that?" Kagome whispered, in Kikyo's face. Nodding jerkily, still in shock, Kikyo was dumbfounded. Releasing the girl's hand, Kagome stalked out of the classroom, glaring at the teacher when he made a motion to stop her. Kagome didn't slow down until she reached the library. Opening the door, she breathed deeply. She loved the smell of old books and parchment; it never failed to calm her. Quietly edging her way to the farthest corner, she sat down at a table where a Reserved sign always sat. This was her table, had always been, ever since she first started coming to the school. The last time someone had sat at the table and ignored the sign… Let's just say that they were still in the hospital recovering from memory loss. Propping her feet on a chair opposite her, she pulled out a random book from a shelf nearby, settling down to read. Five minutes later, she was engrossed in the book. Still, her senses were on full alert and she heard the person standing behind the shelf to her left. "Come on out, Ayame. I know you're there." Pouting, the wolf demon shuffled out from behind the shelf and plopped into a chair next to the avid reader. "How did you know I was there?" she asked sulkily. "Your footsteps. I could here them a half mile away, but it wasn't until you were about a hundred yards from me that I knew it was you. You toe in a bit when you walk, keeping your weight shifted to the balls of your feet. Plus, you've only tried the same thing a zillion times." Kagome looked up from her book at the last part, grinning. Ayame, who had been listening to the recital in silent amazement, snapped up straight. "So? I'm gonna keep doing it until I finally scare you!" she said in a determined voice. Shaking her head in amusement, Kagome returned to her book. "You do that," she replied. Ayame shrugged, then pulled out some homework from her bookbag. Sitting in the comfortable silence, Kagome resumed reading as Ayame went to work. It wasn't long before the third member of their group joined them. "Hey Sango," they said in unison, without looking up from their occupations. "Hey guys," was their tired reply. Looking up, Kagome noticed that Sango had dark circles under her eyes. Big surprise there. I've got em too, she thought. Setting down her own bookbag with a sigh, Sango plopped down into a chair opposite them. "So, what's up? Did I miss anything?" she questioned. Shaking their heads no, they returned to their works while Sango pulled out her own homework.

When the bell rang for lunch, Kagome was the first out of the library doors. Panting, her two friends chased after her, but didn't complain at her rush. They knew how much the Archery Competition club meant to her. When Kagome was little, her mother had taught her how to use a bow and arrow. Everyday, they had trained diligently. Her mother had been known nationally for her skill with the bow and arrow, winning every competition she entered. But that skill hadn't been enough to keep her from getting killed by a wild youkai when she had taken a walk in the forest one day. Ever since then, Kagome was determined to live up to her mother's image and make her mother proud of her. Slowing down to a walk as she neared the common area, Kagome waited for her friends to catch up. Together, they walked into the area, presenting a united front. Kagome couldn't wait for the archery tryouts to start. It was time to show everyone just how much she had improved…

A/N: So, whaddya think? Hope it didn't suck too bad. I haven't felt like writing anything for a while, and when this kinda popped in, I was surprised. Anywayz if you liked it let me know. If you hated it and thought the storyline sucked beyond all reason let me know! Any reviews are welcome. Well, I will see you guys next chapter. Until then…

Lotsa hugs and kisses for me, k?

-S.S.S.