This is a new story, however it's probably not going to be posted in the Inuyasha section for much longer. This is going to be a tripple crossover involving Inuyasha, Yu Yu Hakusho, and Sukisho. Most of you have probably never heard of or watched Sukisho but I like it so I decided to try a crossover with it. The only reason I'm putting this in the Inyuasha section now is because this is a Kurama/Kagome and the first chapter starts with them. However, I should warn you. Forget everything you've read about Inuyasha or YYH. Both universes are Alternate Universe. Kagome and Kurama's past has nothing to do with the shows so please keep that in mind when you read this. The first chapter is going to be quite confusing. There are going to be a lot of unanswered questions, but they will be answered later in different chapters. After all there wouldn't be much of a plot if I told you everything now, ne? Anyway, I will give you some background information to satisfy you guys at the end of this chapter, okay? It will answer some questions, but not many, just some background stuff that you are allowed to be aware of. A warning if you will. If you don't know anything about Sukisho you may not understand this story. That's why I'm probably going to post this in the Sukisho section later once it actually gets to the Sukisho parts, which is the next chapter. I suggest watching the episodes so you are aware of that plot since my story will end after the events of Sukisho. It's only 3 DVD's and you can buy the box set really cheap. If you can't do that, I'm sure you can find some place to download some episodes or even search for basic backgroun information. Also, another warning. Sukisho is a totally Shounen-ai story, meaning it's love between two boys. There are no female characters at all so as you can guess the main pairing is between two guys (Sora and Sunao). So if you are offended or do not support love between two boys, don't even think about flaming me later for having any kissing or something. It'll be your own fault and I'll simply laugh at you for being weaklings who can't handle a little kissing between guys. What a silly thing to be afraid of. Anyway, so I'm going to stop rambling now so you can start reading the story. I'm sorry my Kurama/Kagome fans who enjoy all my other stories, but this one just wanted to be written so badly. Forgive me for once again starting a new story. Believe me I am working on updating them all, I just wanted to see what kind of response I get for this. It's going to be outrageously different than anything I've written and it's going to have a lot of angst and plot twists. Well, see ya' at the end. Hope you like!

One more thing, follow the hidden numbers throughout the story and they will explain things that you might not understand at the end.

Pairings: Kurama/Kagome, Yoko/Kaname, Yoru/Ran, Sora/Sunao/possibly Matsuri. I do so enjoy threesomes and Matsuri would be left out without his best friends.

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha, YYH, or Sukisho, nor do I own the song "Michiuki". It's from the anime Loveless and is very beautifully sung. I have a fetish for sad songs, it seems.

"Michiyuki"

Chapter 1

"I'll be right there, 'Rama-kun, I'm just going to put Shippo-chan to bed," a woman with long black hair and calm blue eyes whispered sleepily as she carried her sleeping son into his beautiful blue room, a room that had been painted with loving care by a small red haired child and the man she was secretly hoping would soon become a permanent fixture in their tiny home...or at least more than he already was. After all, Kurama had been with her for more than an eternity. They just hadn't taken that one final step, the one that would fully complete their bond and unite their souls as husband and wife.

Beside her, a red-haired man adorned with stunning green eyes and a body that would shame the gods stopped in the doorway of their son's bedroom and shot the pretty woman a smile filled with love, adoration, and the promise of erotic happenings should she finish with her nightly rituals soon enough. He watched her silently as she laid the child in his bed and ran a hand through his long bangs before going to the closet and pulling out some of his night clothes. She began dressing her son for bed before she paused and lifted her head when she felt her lover's eyes upon her person and couldn't help but blush at the picture he created as he stood there immersed in the shadows of the hallway. All she could see were his intense eyes and flaming hair, and in that moment he looked every bit the embodiment of a phoenix rising from the ashes and he looked utterly delicious standing there. Was it perhaps ironic that it was she who was a phoenix (1)...at least partly. Even so it was hard to believe this stunning man had once been a scared little boy that never spoke a word unless in her presence, a boy she had protected from the first moment she met him and would continue to protect as long as she lived. Not only did her instincts demand it of her, but she also shared a bond with him that went beyond any physical need.

"Okaa-san," Shippo's voice drifted into her senses, breaking the temporary spell over her and Kagome turned her attention from her dreamy male companion and onto her drowsy son. Her eyes fell soft and for a moment flashed a pale purple before turning back into their normal aquatic blue. Shippo's eyes were barely open and Kagome could just barely make out a slimmer of aqua beneath his fluttery soft eyelashes. "Will you sing me a song? I can't sleep without hearing one."

"Sure, baby." Kagome smiled gently at him, moving to sit with him on his bed and running a hand through his hair once more as she hugged him close to her warm body. She chuckled and gave a lazy sigh when he curled up in her arms and opened his eyes wider, staring at her pleadingly before letting out a smile that showed off his two sharp canines.

"Now which one would you like to hear, Kit-chan (2)?" Kagome asked using her pet name for her son, aptly named since he was a kitsune, and she would never admit it but she secretly enjoyed this particular nightly ritual. She shot one more maternal smile at her son before glancing curiously at the elegant male, a questioning look in her smoky, blue eyes. She gave a soft sigh when she noticed the almost distant look in his eyes, whereas before his eyes had been filled with love and tenderness.

But just like always his head was tilted at an angle and his eyes were shaded by his fiery red bangs and she was sure that beneath his eyelids was a slight golden sheen beginning to overlap the green. Kurama was forcing himself into the background again, most likely hoping Yoko would take control so he wouldn't have to listen to her song. Kagome gave a little sigh of disappointment that her intended was once again missing out on the nightly lullaby, but understood in her heart that Kurama still wasn't healed from some of the grievances in his past. And for some strange reason, her singing always caused him to cry. But she always let it go, knowing deep down that he would come around one day, that he was a survivor like her and would one day learn how to deal with his past. She too had had a rough past..it's just that there was a distinct difference in their personalities. She had a stubborn streak as wide as the widest ocean and had always been the one protecting Kurama, knowing that if she failed him, both their lives would be over. No, she would always be strong...for her Kurama.

Still...

"Won't you join us tonight, Kurama? You know Shippo enjoys hearing you sing as well."

The answer was in his glowing eyes and she looked down, not at all surprised when he whispered a small, "no thank you, not tonight". The same as it always was.

Well...she had tried. It was all she could do until he was finally ready to accept his past as it was. But until then she would not rush him. She loved him too much to cause him any kind of pain. But perhaps Yoko would allow her to sing for him later (3). Yoko, Kurama's demon counterpart, the one currently half in control of the body, adored her singing and would often let her sing to him when the human side of him was 'sleeping'. He too had been through hell and back, but remained much stronger than his human counterpart in some areas. She had come to know Yoko very well, both through her own counterpart's memories and through her own experiences with the silver kitsune as well.

"Mommy, will you sing "Michiyuki (4)?"

Shippo's answer was typical. This was a song Kagome knew by heart, having heard the lullaby many thousands of times in her head when Kaname had been trying to put her to sleep as a baby. Later, Kagome had begun to sing it as well whenever she was comforting Kurama. True, it was a sad song but for some reason Shippo loved it and almost always asked for it.

But in Kurama's case...well let's just say that it didn't bring as much comfort as it did when he was a child.

It was true. As much as Kurama enjoyed hearing his woman sing, this particular lullaby he knew she was about to start somehow always drove him to tears and always succeeded in bringing back memories long suppressed and thought forgotten. Kagome's singing was often filled with both despair and comfort and her sweet, husky voice was perfect for causing certain emotions to arise just from hearing the sultry, but sad words. Kagome's words filled him with both fear and happiness, but just like always he just could not stay and listen. Not just yet. Maybe one day, but right now; he really didn't wish to listen to her song. He didn't want to shed those tears. He had to be strong for Kagome. It was his turn to protect her this time around and he could not burden himself by crying. Before his eyes could fill with the beautiful, crystalline tears waiting to be shed he leaned down and whispered to her, managing to keep his voice relatively free of any sadness.

"Don't take too long," Kurama mumbled. He couldn't resist nibbling along the crest of her seductive collar bone, smirking when she let out a soft "oh". Kurama smiled at her one more time and drew back, stroking Shippo's hair a few times before proceeding back into his own bedroom to prepare for bed.

As soon as Kurama stepped out of the room, Kagome began her song.

(5) Setsunasa no kagiri made dakishimete mo

Itsu made mo hitotsu ni wa narenakute

Shippo sighed sleepily and hugged his mother close, enjoying the sweet, but altogether depressing words floating about the room.

Yasashisa yori fukai basho de

Fureau no wa itami dake

Why was this Shippo's favorite? Kagome had asked him that before and honestly he had no one straight answer to give her. He enjoyed it for lots of reasons.

Futari wo musunde kudasai

Bokura wa mou yume wo minai

First, because it was the first song she'd ever sung to him. When he first came to live with her he had been so afraid that someone would come steal him away from his new home, a home that was already filled with more warmth than the young kit was used to. Their house may have been quite small, but both Kurama and Kagome especially had possessed more love between them than many of the adults Shippo had the displeasure of meeting. And although Kurama had yet to claim both he and his mother fully, Shippo had always seen Kurama as his father. But it was his new mother he had fallen in love with instantly. That first night had been one of the scariest and also one of the happiest events he had ever experienced. He had awakened from a nightmare only to have his new mother standing over him, stroking his hair and whispering soothing words to him. To stop his shaking she began to sing ever so softly, this same exact song, and from that moment on Shippo was hooked. She had been so warm, so caring and she treated him as if he was her real son. And for that, Shippo was very thankful for. He would be lost without her.

Tomadoi nagara te wo totte

Zankoku na yoake no hou e

The second and probably most important reason he enjoyed this song, was simply because his mother possessed a voice that would put any tenshi, fairy, or siren to shame. When she sang, Kagome's voice was filled with such emotion that it was impossible to believe half of her was only human. Of course Shippo had heard Kagome's other half sing this before and understood it to be a curse of sorts, used to seduce prey and put them under a spell...if they wished it to be used in such a way (6). But Kagome never used it like that. Perhaps Kaname (7) had in the past, but never Kagome, never his mother. She was too good, too pure to ever truly harm someone using a song. As he understood it, Kagome had only used this song as a means to help Kurama sleep at night when they were little. He knew a bit about their past, but only the things his mother wished him to know; that there were bad people in this world and that they had tried to exploit both she and Kurama, but that they had escaped a long time ago. Shippo wasn't stupid. He knew there was probably a lot she hadn't told him, but he never pressed her for answers, mostly because he knew she didn't like to talk about it. She was a strong person, both in body and in spirit, and had even taught him how to defend himself should he ever find himself in a desperate situation. But even then...Shippo knew his mother would never be far behind. She had told him a long time ago that she was always with him, that she would always find him, and that if anyone should ever manage to steal him away that she would come for him. And he knew her words were true.

Aruki dasu

Kagome's eyes flashed a light lilac color and a moment later her voice began to combine with another's forming a rather pleasant duet and before long Shippo closed his eyes and blinked one last time before succumbing to slumber. Kagome knew the instant her son's breathing evened out that he was asleep. Still, she continued singing content simply holding him close.

Meanwhile

Kurama's head quirked to the side when he heard the soft, melodic crescendo of his lover's voice as she sang to their child. Yes, their child. He rather liked the sound of that. No, Shippo was not his child, not by his own creation in any way. But nevertheless, Kurama cared for the little boy greatly. It was hard not to. Shippo was such an adorable and sweet child, though he could be extremely mischievous when he wanted to be. Kurama smirked, secretly pleased that his child was so smart. After all, it wouldn't do for a kitsune kit to be so serious all the time.

Of course he's smart. No son of mine would ever not be, Yoko commented to him and Kurama chuckled. It was amazing that a demon who had once been quite cold hearted had come to care so deeply for the small child...and of course the child's mother.

Sighing with the sudden rush of tiredness that swept through his body, Kurama flopped down on the kind-sized bed, now dressed in sweat pants and nothing else. His red hair fanned out all across the bed, trailing over the covers like spilled red wine.

It seems that no matter how many times he reminded her that they were safe now, that in this place they could be together without the threat of someone taking away their happiness, Kagome was still quite paranoid that someone would discover their continued existence. It had turned worse lately as she had commented that she thought someone was following her. Of course Kurama had his suspicions and was torn between believing that someone was truly stalking her and wondering if someone was just playing with her. After all, there were several other trusted people that knew the truth behind their sheltered lives. But still, they had been running for so long and after so many years of being together it was hard to believe that their pursuers had given up so easily. Naraku...damn you.

Kurama gave a minute shudder, memories flashing through his mind of a small black-haired girl pushing him and several others away and into the arms of the people responsible for keeping him alive and giving him new life, the ones who had taken him away without another thought, leaving behind the one person who had always protected him.

The red-haired male shook his long, nearly waist length hair and his emerald eyes gleamed with renewed pain, sorrow, and regret as he tried to remind himself that Kagome was here now, that she would always remain by his side. He would never doubt her, not ever.

Green eyes remained closed, though he desperately attempted to keep himself awake for his lover's arrival. His efforts were in vain and he awakened hours later as the bed shook when a certain blue-eyed woman crept into bed, long hair draping over her bare shoulders as she leaned across him and wrapped an arm around his torso. He purred drowsily and drew her closer until her head was resting on his chest. One of his hands was entwined within her rich, raven black hair, while the other lay across her bared hip and thigh. He could feel the bold flush of naked flesh, but surprisingly his only thoughts tonight were of holding her tight and sleeping soundly. After all there really was no better place in the world than in the arms of the woman you were in love with, even if he wasn't currently making love to her. And it had been a long hard fight to get to where they were.

Of course they lived in a tiny house.

Of course they lived in a tiny community where people who liked to keep to themselves.

Of course they lived alone, preferring to blend in with the crowd so as not to draw attention to themselves.

Who wouldn't be living like this when they were still trying to escape the past? Kurama knew one day it would be better, that all of the pain would go away. Kagome was already healing, having come to terms with their predicament years ago. But that's the way the woman was. She was always so determined and headstrong, not one to give up on anyone or anything that seemed like a lost cause. She and Kaname, her own counterpart, were strong, both together and individually and Kurama knew she would never know how much his life depended on her presence. He may very well have succeeded in killing himself all those years ago when she had disappeared from his life for a certain period of time. He had never told her he tried to kill himself, but he suspected she already knew and didn't want to question him about it. After all, Yoko had put a stop to all his attempts years ago, forcing Kurama to continue on so they could see her again.

And when he was lying like this, immersed within the comfort that was Kagome, he could be free. He was no longer burdened by the evils in his past or his counterpart's past. Whether he was making love to her or simply holding her, in her arms was where he belonged.

She looks lovely like this...doesn't she? Yoko commented to him, both watching through combined eyes as Kagome sighed happily in her sleep and snuggled even closer. Even though it was Kaname who first stole Yoko's heart, the silver kitsune had fallen in love with Kagome a long time ago, not bothered in the least that his mate was in the body of another. At first Kurama had found it a bit strange, but he too had come to love Kaname just as much as Kagome (8).

Aa, Kurama agreed, strengthened by the presence of his demonic counterpart. He absently ran a hand through her hair while his thoughts turned to his demonic counterpart. Yoko had always been a source of comfort to him even when he was a child. Most people would find it strange to be a host for a long-departed demonic soul, or would think themselves insane. But not Kurama.

Because Yoko had protected him whenever Kagome was incapable of it. Because Yoko had taken every beating and punishment enforced on the softer human side of his soul, knowing that his human counterpart would never be able to survive some of the horrendous procedures forced upon them as children. Because Yoko was strong where Shuichi was weak. And because without Yoko, Kurama would not exist. Kurama was a demon with strength of character, mind, body, and soul. Together, Shuichi and Yoko were known as Kurama, an almost unbeatable demon able to stand up to any and all things dangerous and unknown.

If only the people around him bothered to realize that inside the body of a demon, lay a human child who still feared the world, who simply knew how to hide his fear better than anyone. It was behind Kurama's stony presence, that Shuichi was able to hide the truth and to deal with his past. It was here where no one could find his true insecurities.

"Don't worry, 'Rama-kun, you are safe now," Kagome mumbled in her sleep, awakening just enough to pear into his face.

Well most everyone. But not Kagome. She had always had the uncanny ability to read him, she just never pressured him about it. She was perhaps the only one that would truly be able to understand. "(9) Na-chan says for Kurama to either go to bed or bring out Yoko-kun so at least I can get some sleep."

Kurama couldn't help but chuckle at the woman's rambling, realizing that she really must be tired for Kaname's presence to be breaking through. At the moment Kagome wasn't strong enough to let out her counterpart in full demon form. But she could, for a certain period of time, allow Kaname to take over their body. The couple continued to lay in peaceful silence before Kagome let out a huff, eyes flashing light purple a few times before settling on her radiant blues.

"Kuso, now I can't sleep," she muttered, sitting up and grumpily positioning Kurama's body so he was turned more into her.

"Well in that case," Kurama stated roguishly, rolling the woman over until she was placed gently on her back, "if I can't sleep and you can't sleep..."

Kagome smiled coyly up at her beautiful Kurama, urging her hands up and into his hair so she could tug his body down upon her's. "Perhaps we shouldn't sleep together." She kissed him once, lightly, chastely, teasingly. "At least not until much later."

Well that's it. Now...if you were good little readers and read the Author's Note stuff you will know that you were supposed to follow the numbers down the page. They should answer some questions for you and give you a better overview of things.

1.) Kagome's demon half is a phoenix, much like Kurama's demon half is a kitsune

2.) Kit-chan-Yes, Shippo's still a kitsune. And this is Kagome's pet name for him which will show up from time to time

3.) Yes, Yoko still lives in Kurama. Yes, he as a bandit and yes he did die. How he and Kurama came to be is quite similar, however it is Shuichi's back story that is changed. His mother was Shiori, but his upbringing was quite different. Yes, Yoko can talk to Kurama and this version of Yoko is going to be extremely, well I don't want to say perverted. Seductive, I guess. He is a true kitsune who is deeply in love with his mate. More on that part later. Just know that he is entirely dedicated to her and that he craves no other.

4.) "Michiyuki"-I found this song to be quite sad but very beautifully sung as I was going through and watching the anime "Loveless". I won't use the whole thing in this chapter, but the verses will be spread out in each chapter.

5.) First verse translation-

"Even if we hold each other until we begin to ache,
We can never become one.
In a place deeper than tenderness,

Touching brings only pain.
Please bind the two of us together;
We no longer dream.

Taking each other's hand hesitatingly,

We walk towards
A cruel dawn."

6.) My idea for the song. It is a curse when sung a certain way, but right now Kagome is simply using it to put Shippo to sleep. But when her counterpart uses it, watch out! The woman can seduce anyone using this song and she uses it to put a trance on her victims. What she does with her victims...well I haven't decided yet. Many possibilies there. Whatever it's use, it can be used for good and bad, remember that.

7.) Kaname-Kagome's counterpart. Like Yoko, Kaname is a part of Kagome. She is Yoko's true mate, but I haven't totally decided on her past yet. There are many possibilties, but I want to choose the best one that fits this story. She can be rather cold, but she loves her mate very much and she is a strong individual, wise yet saddened by her past. She and Kagome are very close, much like Yoko and Kurama are. When Kaname is in control, her eyes glow a lilac purple. I haven't decided on her demon form just yet so I can't tell you anymore on that. But her eyes are different from Kagome's. They are almost always sad but hardened in a way, whereas Kagome's are either blank, wary, or soft. Kagome's eyes change a lot while Kaname's almost never change. There is a reason behind this but that means you'll have to read to find out more. Kaname is one demon you'll learn to love. There are many sides to her and her past is almost as shadowed as Yoko's.

8.) It is true that Kaname is Yoko's mate, but Yoko loves Kagome as well...since she is a part of his mate. Kagome is the only female Kaname is willing to share with...especially since it goes both ways. Kagome and Kurama are in love and live together but they are not married or mated. Yoko and Kaname mated in the past before their death and still bare their marks, but Kagome and Kurama have yet to mark each other and complete their own bond.

9.) Na-chan-Shippo, Kagome and Yoko's nickname for Kaname. Kurama rarely uses it, because it reminds him of the past. Don't ask where that name came from, I just threw it in there.

10.) Okay, let's see, here are some other Japanese words that have been used or may show up from time to time.

Okaa-san-Mom, mommy, mother.

Kitsune-Fox

Tenshi-Angel

Aa-Yeah, yes.

Tousan-Father

Hai-Yes

Gomen-Sorry

Gomen Nasai-Very sorry

Aishiteru-I love you

Matte-Wait

Minna-Everyone

Well...I hope that answers some of your questions or at least makes you less confused. I will warn you again. Please, please, please go watch the Sukisho episodes. If you don't you really will be lost and I don't want to spend my time analyzing the whole story for you. Although the anime is relatively short, it has some plot twists that take awhile to explain. If you really want to know, here is a link to one of my posts in my livejournal. It was written awhile ago, but it has the basic background information on Sukisho and it will probably aid you, while making you quite confused at the same time.

Oh and one more thing before I go. Sorry to make Kurama seem so sad and pitiful, but you'll understand what happened to him as the story goes on. His past is very sad and his human half is afraid of virtually everything. When he is Kurama he can hide his feelings very well, but occassionally he will slip up. When that happens Yoko usually takes control of their body or Kagome has to sing to Kurama to get him to calm down and sleep. You'll see...probably in the next chapter. Don't worry. Kurama will keep healing as the story goes along. Also, Sora and Sunao are going to make an appearance in the next chapter, as well as Matsuri, but it's not going to be a pleasant reunion as they all get stuck in a place that haunts Sunao and Sora.

If you want to find out more about Sukisho, please visit my livejournal. I have written basically the whole plot in my most recent journal entry. Scroll down a little bit and you'll find the information on Sukisho. It'll at least give you a picture of what these other characters look like. Hope it helps a little bit.

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Ja ne

Kura