InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The End is Only the Beginning ❯ Only more questions ( Chapter 4 )

Sorry for the long wait, I have been distracted lately, watching anime. I tried to make this chapter as long as possible to make up for lost time. Thanks to all my reviewers once again, and shame on those who did not. Okay, I love all of my readers, reviews or not. Sorry again for my poor grammar and lack of talent, I am trying. Most of the story is in outline form right now; let us hope the updates will come around faster. Suggestions are welcome of course; I am open to new ideas. I like hearing how I could improve the story as long as you people are nice about it. Pairings have been decided, so do not waste your time trying to persuade me other wise. Some one suggested a Kurt/ Kagome pairing, if you are interested in that pairing check out “Kagomes not just a Miko” on FF.net. I do not recall the author but it is a good story, now on with the chapter.

 

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters mentioned in this story.

 

After the staff meeting with the professor was dismissed, Logan spent the rest of the morning sulking. As the day roll on Logan's mood only worsen. He moved on to stalking the halls growling and attacking anything that came by. In attempt to lighten up the building tension, Remy decided to speak to Logan.

 

“You know buddy, waking around growling and slashing anything that comes your way will not change anything. You could look on the bright side. She could be a real beauty, and beautiful women are always a good thing. Think about it for the first week it would be only you and the new foreign girl. You should put that to your advantage, and score some.”

 

Logan glared at Remy for his ridicules suggestion. “I do not care what she looks like, for all I care she could be ugly as hell; and I could cut up any thing I want. Better yet, I want to cut up that bitch that is the cause of this degrading assignment!”

 

Just as Logan started speaking, Remy caught sight as Jean returned from meeting the new girl, “So Jean tell me, is she pretty?”

 

“Actually she is quite pretty, petite and delicate looking. She is polite too; perhaps you can learn some manners from her while she is here Logan. Now come on you all, it is time to meet the new girl.” Jean said while turning around making her way to the office. Remy followed closely anxious to meet the new girl, and everyone else followed after with Logan lagging in the back.

 

As everyone filed into Professor Xavier's office, the first impression they all had at the first sight of Kagome was, `she is not going to last a day here'. With the exception of Logan, who did not know how to react because as soon as he stepped into the office a small body smacked right into him, hugging him. Looking down at what dared touch him, he realized it was the young Japanese girl, Kagome, he rescued from the group of thugs.

 

“Logan! I am so glad to see you here!” Kagome squealed in delight.

 

Inside, Logan cannot help but feel happy that Kagome is going to be around. Even though he had known Kagome only for a very short period, Logan cannot help but feel at ease around her. Her presence is soothing to the soul. As Logan's gaze upon the small body that assaulted him softens, he gently wrapped his arms around the giddy mass in his arms and returned the hug.

 

“Hey there kiddo, I am glad to see you too,” Logan whispered to Kagome. The rest of the room was dead quiet, as every one observed the newest member of the staff embracing the most ill tempered member of their team.

 

The silence lasted a few minuets until the Professor spoke. “Miss Kagome, I see you are already familiar with your guide for the week, Logan. This is great; now let me introduce the rest of the staff. I believe you have already met Jean Gray. The man to her left is Scott Summers. Directly behind Scott is Ororo, and next to Ororo is Rouge. Over there in the corner of the room is Remy LeBeau. There are two other members not present you will meet them later.”

 

Kagome smiled warmly at the newly introduce members. “Nice to meet you all, I am Kagome Higurashi, but please just call me Kagome.” Everyone smiled shook her hand, all except Remy who graced her with a charming smile and a kiss on the hand. This earned Remy a glare from Rouge. This went unnoticed by everyone but Kagome. Inwardly she could not help but laugh thinking that they were just like Sango and Miroku.

 

“Now I am sure Kagome is in much need of rest after such a long flight. Logan, could you please show Kagome to her quarters.”

 

With out a word Logan looked over to Kagome. “Follow me kiddo, let's get you settled in.” Kagome grabbed her small handbag and followed Logan out.

 

 

After Logan and Kagome left the room, Xavier look over to the remaining group. “What is your opinion of Kagome, X-men?”

 

Scott spoke first with concern. “She seems like a very kind person. If she can warm up to Logan, then she can not be all that bad.” Every one nodded in agreeing with what Scott stated.

 

Jean hand a somewhat concerned look on her face. “Professor, I agree with Scott. Kagome seems like a very nice girl. However, it seems like there is something more to her. I feel like she is hiding something. Earlier, upon her arrival I tried to probe her mind, but I was unable to, like there was a wall there and I can't get through.”

 

The Professor taking in this information seriously, “yes Jean I do agree that our new member is definitely hiding something. If it is something personal, we should not pry. She will tell us if she wants to, I will respect her privacy. She is a good friend of Takaitaro Sesshou; he is a very powerful man. I do not wish to offend him by upsetting his good friend. Remy, Rouge, how about you? What do you two think?”

 

“Well I agree she is nice, pretty too. I really have no objection to having another beautiful woman around,” Remy said with a lecherous glint in his eyes.

 

Rouge gave an icy glare at Remy for his statement and said, “She is most definitely a good girl. It seems I will have to teacher her a few things about how to deal with perverts though. Other than that I like the kid.”

 

Hearing everyone seem to approve of the new members character, Xavier seem more relieved. “Well dinner will be in two hours, I will see you all then.”

 

 

The walk to the staff wing was mostly uneventful. Logan and Kagome walked in silence, slightly uncomfortable from the earlier display of affection. Stopping at a door at the end of the staff wing, Logan opened a door to reveal a medium sized room furnished with a full size bed and oak dressers. “This is your room, the rest of the staff also live in this win except for Ororo, who lives in the basement, and the professor.”

 

“Logan, could you please help me unpack? And could you please tell me a little bit about what the other staff members are like?”

 

“Yeah sure kiddo” Logan said as he walked into the room. “Well Scott is kind of the leader of the faculty. He is a bit cocky and has a bit of an ego because of the whole “I am the leader of the group” thing. He is helpful though, and caring. Over all his is a clean cut goody. Jean is very caring I and trustworthy. Jean and Scott are engaged, though I think she can do better than that prep. Jean works very closely with the professor because of her telepathic powers. Ororo is usually very calm; most of the time is the peacemaker. She is wise and gives good advice, not as if I ever need it though. Rouge is a little sensitive emotionally. She has had a really though past, but once you get to know her she is a loyal friend. Remy is a grade A pervert, a word of advice stay away from him. There is Kurt and Hank; you have not met them yet. Kurt is very gentle, very kind. You should be on guard though he likes to appear out of nowhere. Hank is the brains of the group; I swear he reads the dictionary on his free time.”

 

Kagome unpacked first her clothes then personals. After all her clothes are put away, she reached for a large black duffle bag. Opening the bag, Kagome began unpacking her bow and arrows, katanas, shurikens, and a set of twin kodachi. While she was busy unloading her weapons, she asked a wide eyed Logan. “Hey Logan, is there any were here I can train?”

 

Logan watched wide-eyed in disbelief that this little woman can actually wield a weapon. “You mean to say you actually know how you use all of these?”

 

Kagome slightly offended by the questions, but tried to ignore it. “Yes, for your information I do know how to use these. I would not be carrying these around if I did not know how to use them. If you don't believe me I am more than happy to try some of these on you”

 

“Really? I would take you on that offer. It has been a while since I have had a good spar. There are training grounds in the sub-levels. I am warning you missy I am not going to go easy on you.”

 

Kagome gave him a mocking smirk, “Don't worry Logan, I promise I won't kill you”

 

“HA, yeah sure, we should start heading over to the dinning room. Dinner is about ready in a few minuets.”

 

Kagome was more than happy to hear it was time for dinner, since she has not had any thing to eat since before she boarded the plane. “Okay, lead the way Logan!”

 

 

In the dinning room, everyone gathered around a long oak table. Dinner carried on peacefully with the occasional exchange of dialogue. After the meal was finished, everyone sat round the lounge for some after dinner coffee. As everyone settled down, Hank approached Kagome. “Good evening, I believe we have not been properly introduced. I am Hank McCoy. I apologize for not greeting you at your arrival; I had some research I could not step away from”

 

Kagome smiled cheerfully at the furry blue man speaking to her, “I am Kagome Higurashi. May I ask what kind of research you are doing?”

 

Hank was more than happy she asked, it was not everyday someone was willing to listen to him ramble on about his research. “Oh I do not mind at all. I am currently studying the genes responsible for causing mutations in humans. I have found that all mutants share mutation on a specific set of chromosomes. Unfortunately the research I have done so far have only lead to more unanswered questions.”

 

While listening intently at Hank talk enthusiastically about his current research, Kagome could not help but laugh inwardly at how far off he was from the truth. As much as Kagome wanted to tell him that mutants are not completely human, she refrained from doing so. Even if she told the truth how many people would actually believe her; besides some things are better left unknown. Humanity is better off not knowing youkia still exist. Hank continued sharing what he knew about mutant genetics for another half hour before he retired to his laboratory to continue is work.

 

Seeing Hank leave, Kagome stood up to take her empty coffee cup to the kitchen. As she stood up someone placed a hand on her shoulder suggestively. “Hey there...” Before the person could finish what he was going to say, Kagome tossed the cup in her hand up into the air. Grabbing the wrist of the hand on her shoulder, she flipped the person behind her and caught the cup on its way down. Looking down at that dared touch her person with out permission; Kagome had a look that said she was serious. On the floor, a semi-conscious Remy was holding his head in pain. “Hands off! Do not ever touch me with out my consent!”

 

“Easy there missy I just wanted to ask if you wanted to go to the movies with the rest of the gang. You did not have to throw me you know”

 

Realizing that she has just over reacted, Kagome rubbed the back of her sheepishly for a second before she helped him up. “Oh sorry about that Remy you kind of surprised me that is all.”

 

“Surprised you? Now that was the understatement of the century.” Dusting off him self, Remy left the room in embarrassment that a little woman just threw him across the room him.

 

Witnessing Remy's misfortune, Rouge walked up to Kagome grinning madly. “Don't worry `bout that pervert hun, he will be just fine. It was `bout time someone put him in his place. By they way that was a pretty smooth move you pulled there, where did you learn that?”

 

“Oh a good friend taught me a few moves a long time ago. I am really no that good, I just know some self defense.” Kagome answered, trying not to reveal too much about her self.

 

After a few minuets, everything settled down and Kagome joined the staff in watching the latest reality show. From the side of the lounge Professor Xavier was pondering about the new staff member. After much thinking, Xavier called Kagome over for some questions. “Miss. Kagome, may I speak with you for a moment.”

 

Kagome stood up and took a seat across from the Professor. “Sure Professor, what would you like to talk about?”

 

“If you don't mind me asking, I was wondering how you come of know such a powerful man as Takaitaro Sesshou. He does not socialize with the outside world much. Not many have seen him in person.”

 

Silently Kagome contemplated how much she could tell the Professor. `What could I possibly say? I could not tell him I met Sesshoumaru more the five hundred years in the pass, and that he tried to kill me. I should just play it safe and not say much about our relationship.' “I met Takaitaro a long time ago back in Japan. He was a friend of the family. Now if you would excuse me I am quiet exhausted form all the excitement today, I would like to retire to my quarters.”

 

Seeing that he is not going to get any answers from her, Xavier let her off while returning to his office to think more about the questions he has about Kagome.

 

 

In the lounge where everyone was watching television, everyone started talking about the new girl as soon as she left to speak with the Professor.

 

“Did you see that little stunt she pulled earlier with Remy? That was brilliant,” Rouge said happily.

 

Everyone nodded in agreement that it was impressive that she was able to flip a man almost twice her size. “Yes, it seems like there is definitely more to Kagome than meets the eye,” Scott added. “Her movements and timing was perfect. I have not doubt that she could hold her own in a fight, but I am not sure about mutants though.”

 

“For once I agree with you pretty boy, earlier when I was helping her unpack she took out a duffle bag full of weapons,” Logan said gruffly.

 

Ororo turned her attention to Logan, “Weapons? What kind of weapons?”

 

“Weapons like bow and arrows, swords, mostly traditional Japanese weapons,” Logan replied. The night went on and the X-men continued there discussion about what they thought of the new girl.

 

 

After taking a warm bath, Kagome settled in to her bed and picked up the phone to give Sesshoumaru a call. The phone rang only once before someone answered on the other side.

 

“I am glad you called Kagome, so how are you settling in? Have accidentally killed anyone yet for getting you mad?” Sesshoumaru said.

 

Kagome chuckled briefly at that comment. “I am settling in just fine, and no I have not killed anyone yet. I do not go around killing randomly like you do” Kagome retorted innocently.

 

“No you do not go around killing randomly, but I still remember your temper. Your temper is perhaps the only thing that could you could match this Sesshoumaru in. That and you have the knack of causing and attracting trouble. It is a shame that you were not born a kitsune, you certainly act like one at times.”

 

“I guess I should take that as a compliment. You do not have to worry about me I am just fine. Everyone here is nice and social able, except there seem like prying into my past. I am afraid they will not give up easily and will continue to pester me about my past until they are satisfied.”

 

“Just remember some things are better left unknown. Do you still remember how to put a barrier around your mind?”

 

“Yes, I remember”

 

“Good, make sure you have it up at all times, even when you are sleeping. I will be visiting you soon, and get some sleep you will need it.”

 

“Okay, goodnight Sesshoumaru,” Kagome said and hung up the phone. Putting up a mind barrier as Sesshoumaru ordered, Kagome drifted off to a peaceful sleep.