Title: Eyes That Kill
Chapter 1: Beautiful Eyes
A/N: This is adopted from Fluffynizer. There are some changes and this chapter is going to be pretty slow. But the next one will get better! PLEASE REVIEW!
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or HP or the song!
Glaring at a spot on the ground, emerald eyes seemingly attempted to burn a hole through the carpet.
"Harry Potter, are you even listening to me?" Petunia demanded as she stood stiffly in front of the boy her arms crossed over her chest and her head held high, accentuating her rather long neck.
Holding back a sigh Harry nodded his head in confirmation. But he really hadn't been listening, he had heard the same speech for the past couple of months and it was tiring to hear them berate him over the same thing.
"Boy, you'd better not mess this up," Vernon Dursley warned shaking a finger at Harry, his face red in anger. "You will be polite to our guests, during dinner the conversation will be normal, and after the dinner you will excuse yourself on account of feeling ill. The guests we are having are very important if we have them on our side I'll be retiring in a few years time and we won't have to look after you any longer."
Harry had to bite his tongue from snapping back at his uncle and simply nodded his head glumly. He had no idea who the guests were and truthfully he didn't care. Harry just wanted the summer to pass as quickly as possible so he could return to Hogwarts. Being polite to, no doubt boring muggles, that probably are as stringent as his uncle would just have to be a stepping stone to get there.
Softly singing to herself, Kagome's eyes gazed out at the strange sights of England. It seemed as though everything was gray, the sky, the buildings, even the people. Everything was so…orderly.
"Futari no heya no tobira wo shimete
Omoidetachi ni sayonara tsugeta
Arekara hantoshino toki ga nagarete
Yatto waraeru no yo
Mainichi isogashiku shiteiru wa
Atarashii jinsei wo watashi narini aruiteru.."
Her otouto sitting in the back seat of the car had ceased being intrigued by the different objects and oddities England offered and had turned his attention back to the handheld game he had brought along. Glancing at her okaasan a sad smile slipped on to Kagome's face. Kun-Loon had an aura of stress surrounding her she tried navigating to their destination. Kagome knew the past months had been difficult on her.
"Anata ni aitakute aitakute nemureru yoru wa
Anata no nukumori wo sono nukumori wo omoidashi
Sotto hito mitojite miru…"
Ojiisan had died only a few months ago, leaving the shrine and her otousan's corporation behind.
"Anata no ushiro arukitakatta
Futari de mirai kizukitakatta
Donnani aishitemo kanau kotonai ai mo aru kotonado
Kizuki mo shinai hodo anata dake
Mitsumeteta aishiteta watashi no subete wo kakete…"
Sighing softly Kagome turned her attention back to the world outside. That's why they were in England, the director of a company they owned had insisted for them to travel to Europe so they could meet.
"Anata ni aitakute aitakute nemureru yoru wa
Anata no nukumori wo sono nukumori wo omoidashi
Sotto hito mitojite miru…"
Knowing it would be rude to deny the company, Kun-Loon had accepted the invitation. Kagome couldn't help but smile at her okaasan's naivety. Her okaasan had never understood business and had always opted to stay out it preferring the quiet life of a shrine maiden and leaving her otousan to take care of it. But Kagome had for the most part grown out of her naivety, if she had learned anything in the Feudal Era it had been, everyone always has an ulterior motive.
"Ishoni sugoshi tahibi wo wasurenaide ne
Kookai shinai deshou...Futari aishiattakoto…"
Even Inuyasha, the hanyou she had come to love had only truly stayed by her side in the end because of the uncanny resemblance she held to Kikyo. But she couldn't blame him, after all she had stayed by his side in selfish hope that he would come to love her as he loved Kikyo.
"Anata ni aitakute aitakute nemureru yoru wa
Anata no nukumori wo sono nukumori wo omoidashi
Sotto hito mitojite miru
Aishiteru to tsubuyaite…"
Noticing they had turned onto a residential street Kagome lifted her head slightly as the car rolled to a stop in front of an average sized house. Number four, Privet drive. The house was clean and lawn manicured the bushes and flowers trimmed to an appropriate height and width. But it, in no regards stood out from the other houses. In fact it fit in rather perfectly.
Tilting her head curiously Kagome sighed once more before opening the door and leaving the safety of the car.
.RING.
Hearing the chime of the doorbell go off Petunia, Vernon, and Dudley quickly scrambled to the door while Harry stood by the stairs watching as Aunt Petunia straightened her hideous floral dress and Dudley plastered a large smile onto his face.
"You'll be splendid darling," Petunia murmured to Vernon, fixing his tie before the large man moved to open the door.
"Welcome," Vernon said with a friendly tone blocking the door so Harry was unable to see the guests.
"Thank you for having us," a young slightly accented voice replied. "I am Kagome Higurashi, this is my mother Kun-Loon, and my brother Souta. I'm afraid my mother isn't well acquainted with English, so my brother and I will be translating on her behalf."
"Oh, how charming," Petunia murmured a fake smile on her face as she glanced over Vernon's shoulder.
"Where are my manners, please do come in!" Vernon said stepping away from the door allowing Harry his first look of the family.
Shock went through him as he stared disbelievingly at the people in front of him. A boy probably a few years younger than himself dressed in black slacks and a dress shirt, with light brown eyes and obvious Japanese features smiled politely at him, his mother wore a pale pink dress defining her elegance and greeted everyone with a kind smile, however the last and most prominent of the family a girl around his own age with long raven hair, the most beautiful face that smiled at him as she smoothed down her white chiffon dress, and bangs that covered her eyes.
"I'm Vernon Dursley. This is my wife, Petunia and son, Dudley," Vernon introduced loudly as he ushered them into the sitting room. Kun-Loon following with Kagome's hand clutched in her own and Souta placing a hand on Kagome's back as though to guide her.
"It is a pleasure to meet you," Kagome bowed slightly and seemed to glance at her mother as the woman began to speak in rapid Japanese. "My mother says you have a beautiful house and a lovely family, but she also wonders about the other boy."
In an instant it seemed as though the Dursley's had frozen before Vernon called to Harry to come into the room. "Harry why don't you come greet our guests?"
"Hello, it's very nice to meet you. I'm Harry Potter," the dark haired, green eyed boy said walking into the room introducing himself, ignoring the glare his cousin shot him.
Kagome smiled pleasantly, her expression becoming curious as she felt his aura.
"Would you care for any tea? I've read English tea is much different from Japanese tea but I'm afraid we weren't able to get a hold of any," Petunia asked taking up her role of a doting hostess.
"I'm sure we'll enjoy it either way," Kagome replied smiling. "My mother and I will have some, I'm afraid my brother has never really liked any tea."
Souta blushed slightly and scowled at Kagome, much to her amusement.
"Oneechan," he grumbled.
Harry stared at the siblings with interest watching as they playful teased each other.
"Excuse me what does own-eee-chan mean?" Harry asked ignoring the pointed glare his uncle sent him.
"Pardon him, the boy doesn't know when to close his mouth," Vernon began, apologizing profusely, his face reddening.
Kagome laughed lightly at the butchered pronunciation. "It's fine, Souta why don't you practice your English?"
Souta grumbled under his breath but obliged as he turned to Harry.
"Oneechan, means sister but in Japanese there are multiple ways to say sister," he stated his voice hesitant as he tried not to mumble the words.
"Souta still hasn't gotten the hang of English…because he doesn't practice," Kagome teased messing up his hair with their mother lightly scolding them.
"Ms. Higurashi, if you don't mind the intrusion how did you learn English so well?" Vernon asked sitting himself down in a chair and motioning for everyone else to do the same, including Harry. Though it was with a reluctant nod.
"Oh, it's not a problem," Kagome answered smiling. "It is mandatory for all Japanese students to learn English however I took an extended interest in it seeing as I now own my father's company."
Vernon's eyes widened at her words and his face became ashy while Petunia who had reentered the room carrying a tray of tea almost stumbled and dropped the tray. Harry stared at the girl with newfound interest.
"But you're only my age!" Dudley exclaimed in disbelief his eyes bulging.
"Yes, however my okaasan has agreed to allow me to manage it. You see she has never dealt in business before and was worried she may somehow be persuaded or manipulated into a business deal that wouldn't best benefit us. My otouto is currently too young to take control of such a large company and has other interests. But I was old enough to remember what my father had taught me about his trade and I am not easily manipulated so it was decided for now until I chose a successor I would own and control Higurashi Corps," Kagome explained a slight smile on her face as she stared at the gaping family.
Noticing none of the Dursley's were going to say anything Harry sighed before smiling at the Japanese family. "Well that's splendid, I'm sure my Uncle would be willing to help you in any way he could."
Snapping out of his surprise Vernon nodded frantically. "Yes, should you ever need help just come to me."
"Ah, thank you," Kagome murmured with a slight smile. "But I have many advisors, though should I ever need another's advice I will call you."
Harry almost smirked at the sarcasm he heard in the girl's voice but just settled for grinning in amusement as Vernon didn't even notice it.
"Here's your tea," Petunia quickly made her way to the family and held the tray towards them.
"Thank you," Kagome said and reached out to pick up her tea only to knock it over.
Muttering a few curses in Japanese Kagome winced as the hot liquid coated her hand and the reprimand from her mother.
"Oh no, I'm so sorry! I don't know how that could have happened," Petunia apologized shoving the tray into Dudley's hands as she went to get a towel.
"Kagome no baka, you should have let me get it," Souta muttered as he grabbed her hand, his childlike expression melting away to reveal a serious face that showed wisdom well beyond his years.
Mrs. Higurashi accepted the damp towel gratefully from Petunia and helped wipe off the hot tea from her daughter's hand while also checking the burns.
Kagome calmed Souta and Kun-Loon in Japanese and used a bit of her miko ki to take away the stinging.
Lifting her head to face the Dursley's, Kagome sighed as she felt the all radiating confusion and suspicion but before she could speak Souta stopped her.
"Kagome became blind only recently through an accident, please respect her privacy and our own and don't ask questions," he stated coolly his eyes narrowing into a glare.
Kagome sighed and patted her brother's arm to calm him. "I'm sorry Souta's a bit protective about my blindness. But please don't let this affect the evening let's continue."
Harry felt bad as for Kagome as the evening progressed, the Dursley's were treating her with disdain now that they realized she had a disability. It was making him sick watching as Dudley subtly hit on her all throughout dinner and Vernon try to take advantage of her position in her company every other second.
He could see it was starting to get to Souta to. The boy had his fists clenched tightly throughout the dinner and his eyes only softened towards his sister and mother.
"Ahem, Harry don't you need to be going somewhere?" Vernon insinuated and Harry almost felt like sighing as he stood from the table.
"Oh yeah, I'm not feeling well…may I be excused?" Harry asked dryly causing Souta to snicker as he picked at his food and Kagome to grin slightly.
"Yes you-"
"Actually," Kagome cut Vernon off much to the man's displeasure. "I rather enjoy Harry's presence. If you don't feel too terrible I'd be very thrilled for you to stay."
Glancing at Vernon, Harry let out small smirk at his strained nod of approval.
"Very well then," he said sitting back down to enjoy dessert.
"Thank you for a wonderful evening, we enjoyed it very much," Kagome said bowing slightly as Souta tugged gently on her arm.
Mrs. Higurashi who hadn't spoken very much smiled politely and murmured something into her daughter's ear. Kagome smiled and nodded slightly. "Mother says she is glad one of our company's has such a great director and a wonderful nephew."
Souta sniggered as the Dursley's became slack jawed and Dudley's pudgy face became red.
"It was a pleasure to meet you Harry," Kagome stated holding out her hand to shake.
Harry nodded and grasped her hand only to blink in surprise when she tugged him closer to whisper in his ear.
"Don't pity me; my eyes were my own fault. Your aura is magical quite literally…good luck with the muggles. Wareware wa futatabi au made," Kagome murmured and pulled away quickly.
"We'd better get going our plane for Japan leaves soon," Kagome stated with a small wave.
"Leaving so soon?" Harry asked getting over his shock that Kagome knew he was a wizard.
"Can't stay away from our homeland for such a long time, we get homesick," she replied with a sheepish grin.
"Not to mention Kagome hates the shitty food," Souta sniggered unkowingly causing Petunia to go red. "Honestly how does one eat so much?"
Deciding they had overstayed their visit and Souta had spoken quite enough Kagome shoved him out the door and let her okaasan guide her back to the car. Leaving a stunned wizard watching her walk away.
Once the Japanese family had pulled out of the driveway Harry sighed and shut the door.
"POTTER!"
Playing with a piece of hair Kagome stared blankly at her hand. She could see it in a sense. She could see everything in a strange way. Everyone had auras so she could see them and could tell where objects and walls were but smaller objects were trickier.
"Is your hand ok?" Souta asked without looking up from his game.
Kagome smiled faintly and held it up so he could see her completely healed hand from his seat in the back.
"Good as new…"
Kun-Loon smiled at the affection between her children before placing a hand on Kagome's. "I wish you would wear your hair back sometimes…Your eyes are still beautiful."
"Arigato okaasan," Kagome replied as she seemed to be considering it.
Souta sighed to himself as he immersed himself in his game once more. He knew Kagome wouldn't do it. Her eyes were a source of shame for her. All because of Inuyasha he had to watch his oneechan suffer…
Sensing Souta's angry aura Kagome knew what he was thinking and attempted to draw his attention away from the source of his anger.
"Souta, do you think you can watch over the company for me a bit? Since I'll be at my new job it'll be difficult for me to make sure everything in the company is running smoothly. I'll do the paperwork but you'll have to make sure everything is in order," Kagome spoke up.
Eyes softening Souta smiled. "Anything for you, Gome."
Staring at the piece of parchment in front of him Harry sighed, unsure of what to write. Kagome's smiling face kept appearing in his mind. She knew about magic…but she was also blind. How had that happened?
So many questions he wanted to ask the peculiar girl…maybe…
Dipping his quill in ink Harry placed it to the parchment and hesitated before quickly scribbling a name on it.
Kagome Higurashi,
This letter may seem out of nowhere but I'm still curious about how you know of magic…how you knew I was a wizard.
Please let me know.
Sincerely,
Harry Potter
Kagome listened as her brother read her the letter aloud all the while petting the snowy owl that had brought it.
"Sounds like he can't get you out of his mind," Souta teased only to be hit with a pillow. "Itai! That hurt!"
"Oh, man up!" Kagome replied sticking out her tongue then grabbing a sheet of paper and a pen.
"Wait you're going to reply?" Souta demanded frowning.
"Hai, I find myself interested in Harry Potter," she answered much to his distaste.
Harry Potter,
I hope you are doing well…I don't wish to convey too much over a letter but let it be known many things will be revealed in time.
Best of wishes,
Kagome Higurashi
Harry stared intently at the paper Hedwig had appeared with only to sigh in annoyance. It revealed pretty much nothing…
Leaning back in his bed Harry pondered the strange girl and the quickly approaching school year. Would she be attending Hogwarts…?
"My Lord," Wormtail bowed deeply as Voldemort glared down at the sniveling creature. The rat had been proven useful on many occasions but his company was very aggravating.
"What isss it you fool?" he hissed out watching in amusement as the creature cringed back.
"She's coming, it has been confirmed," the greasy man said still in a bow, waiting for his lord's reaction.
"Perfect, I've been waiting for her return sssoo anxiousssly," Voldemort hissed in pleasure as he stroked Nagini. "Ssssooon my love, you will meet her assss well."
Sparkling green eyes looked at the serene shrine with joy as the orange haired man bounded up the rolling steps.
A taller figure with molten gold eyes and silver hair followed at a more sedate pace, his amusement well hidden behind a frozen mask of indifference.
"Little miko…"
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