Title: Eyes that Kill

Chapter 4: Explanations and Confrontations


A/N: Sorry not updating for awhile Junior year is a busy one!

italics: Japanese

Disclaimer: I don't own the characters.


Hugging Shippo tightly Kagome mentally sighed before gazing up at him with a bright smile and brushed a lock of his auburn hair from his eyes. Sadness filled her at saying goodbye to her kit as well as anticipation, it had been awhile since she had last been 'alone.' It had already been decided prior to their arrival that Shippo would return to Japan and she would remain in England, if not to help the wizards then to observe them.

They stood at the entrance hall of Grimmauld Place and Kagome quickly put up a sound barrier so no prying ears would hear their conversation were they to let any important information slip in their farewells.

"Be safe on your trip back," she murmured lifting a hand to trace the strong outline of his jaw with the tips of her fingers. "Watch over your obaasan and Souta-kun."

Nodding his consent Shippo nuzzled her head as he lowered his lips to her ear, his emerald eyes glaring coldly over her shoulder. "I don't trust them okaasan. They could easily turn on you...Youkai and those fools who simply channel magic aren't known to get along."

Stifling her giggle with a slender hand Kagome smiled inquisitively her blind eyes staring straight into his own. "Youkai and miko are not known to get along well either," she teased before lifting a hand to her shoulder, where Kirara sat. "I'll be fine I have Kirara with me and besides, you and Sesshomaru both helped in my training, do you doubt my abilities so much?"

Kissing the crown of her head like she had once done to him Shippo shook his head despite knowing she wouldn't see the motion. "I don't doubt you, I just worry." 'You are blind...'

Taking one of Shippo's hands Kagome smiled serenely before placing the shaking appendage over her closed eyes. "This is not your fault...but just because I'm blind doesn't mean I can't see. Stop treating me like a child."

Despite the harshness of her words her tone was soft and she finished by sticking her tongue out before releasing his hand to turn away and stare blindly up the steps. Her expression was one of amusement as her head tilted to the side, Kirara 'mewed' as if sensing her Mistress' mirth.

Shippo sighed and rose an eyebrow at the group of kids gathered at the top of the steps staring unabashedly at them, no doubt trying to eavesdrop. Silently nudging Kagome's sound barrier with his youki it instantly dropped. Returning his attention to the six kids Shippo studied them with a bit less than critical eye.

The bespeckled boy from earlier was among them, his clothes were baggy, and a confused look was on his face while his eyes were locked on Kagome. A pair of twins stood huddled together their auras similar to his own and their bright red hair was, a shade brighter than his own auburn, shared by two others, no doubt their siblings. A rather average girl with brown hair bustled out of a room and stood among them her eyes filled with knowledge but lacking the wisdom he saw within Kagome's eyes. The other redheaded boy stood next to her his expression slightly dull and Shippo quickly dismissed him. The last was a young girl, still just a child, her aura was tinged a bit with envy and her eyes would glance longingly at the one called 'Harry.'

"Hello again Harry Potter," Kagome called out in English as Kirara jumped off her shoulder to greet the teens as they slowly descended the steps.

Sniffing lightly at the group Kirara purred as the one girl with brown hair scratched her ears but sent a scathing look at the ball of red fur in her arms when the animal released a loud hiss. Returning to her Mistress Kirara jumped into her open arms with ease.

Watching the group with dispassionate eyes Shippo moved closer to Kagome, eyeing them with bored but distrusting eyes.

"Um-I'm sorry about earlier...I was surprised to see you again," Harry said sheepishly when he stood a few feet away from the girl.

"It's understandable," Kagome nodded as she scratched Kirara's ears. "I assume you have been well, yes? Your aunt and uncle know not of where you are?"

Frowning as he tried to decipher Kagome's odd phrasing Harry took a small glance at Ron to see he was just as bewildered by her words while Hermione seemed to understand although her brow was furrowed in thought. Replaying her words in his mind Harry,s frown deepened...his aunt and uncle knowing? Realization hit him like a ton of bricks.

"Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia don't care where I am. I'm sure they are celebrating that I'm not there actually," Harry said matter-of-factly startling a patiently waiting Kagome.

Eyes narrowing at his words Kagome's smile lessened slightly, although she had gotten the feeling his aunt and uncle were not the most caring but anger slowly bubbled up at hearing that her prior concerns were true. "I hadn't thought highly of them but I didn't realize that they were abusive."

About to open his mouth to deny Kagome's concern Harry was stopped by the raised eyebrows of Ron, Fred, and George who had witnessed Harry's abuse when they had broken him out during the summer before his second year at Hogwarts. Sighing Harry offered her a crooked, conceding smile instead. "I handle it...it's not life threatening or anything."

Still not completely satisfied Kagome sighed before turning and catching Shippo's hand in her own and pulling him forward. "This is Shippo, he is part of the 'Ministry' in Japan, you two met a bit earlier."

"Hello," Shippo greeted rather coldly with an outstretched hand to shake.

"Uh-hi..." Harry replied nervously wincing slightly when Shippo's hand clamped down on his own in an almost painful grip.

"Hn, ningen...so weak," Shippo muttered releasing Harry's hand only to be elbowed in the ribs by Kagome who offered a frown at his behavior.

"I apologize for him...Shippo's manners seem to be lacking..." Kagome said as her blue eyes bored into Harry's emerald pair.

"It's fine?" Harry seemingly questioned, not sure of how to respond when this 'Shippo' fellow was obviously older than himself. Stumbling forward a bit as someone nudged him Harry glanced back to find Fred and George offering him wide grins and winks.

"Oh yeah...these are my friends...from left to right, Ron, Hermione, Fred, George, and Ginny," Harry introduced.

"It's a pleasure..." Kagome said with a small inclination of her head.

"Hello, love," George cut in with a charming smile as he and Fred both took one of her hands and kissed the backs of them. "The pleasure is all ours."

Growling lowly at the forwardness of the twins Shippo was about to intervene and drag the bloody red heads away from his mother when he heard her melodious laugh. Watching her giggling like a schoolgirl and the twins grinning widely Shippo relaxed as Kirara glanced at him from Kagome's shoulder. It was nice to hear his mother laugh.

"If we could have the lovely lady's name?" Fred asked as he and George straightened up.

Blushing slightly Kagome raised a hand to her face in embarrassment. "I am Kagome Higurashi, please excuse me for not introducing myself earlier."

About to reply the twins were cut off by Hermione as she but in front of them. "Kagome Higurashi! The famous time travelling miko!"

The response to her realization was instant as the portrait of Mrs. Black became uncovered and she began screaming like a banshee. "FOOLS! MUDBLOODS! TRAITORS! ALLOWING A FILTHY HOLY PERSON INTO MY SACRED HOUSE! DEMONS! MONSTERS! DESECRATING THE BLACK'S NAME!" she thundered, bloodshot eyes locking onto Kagome.

Clamping his hands down over his ears as Kirara hissed Shippo missed his mother's narrowing eyes as she felt his pain.

Jumping into action the Weasley boys and Harry struggled to shut the curtains while the wizards and witches occupying the kitchen came bustling out with their wands outstretched. Fighting against the strength of Mrs. Black's image Harry stole a glance at Kagome his eyes widening as she appeared to seemingly be glowing.

Having had enough of the screaming picture cursing her and her son Kagome removed a sutra from her sleeve and quickly charged it with power before slapping it over the face of Mrs. Black with a flick of her wrist. Almost instantly the picture became still as the magical qualities were sucked out and the sutra burned off to reveal the ugly but unmoving portrait of Mrs. Black.

Instantly a loud whoop of joy was heard and Sirius appeared, seizing Kagome around the waist and spinning her around, much to her embarrassment and Shippo's annoyance. For weeks he had worked on removing that dreadful picture and it's occupant but had failed and now within a single day this mere slip of a girl had gotten rid of the nuisance he called his mother. Placing her back on her feet Sirius smiled and ruffled her hair.

"You aren't too bad kid," he finally said with his old devilish smirk.

Sighing Kagome calmed her senses still disoriented from being spun around and reached out to Shippo. "You are insufferable."

Laughing loudly before grinning cheekily Sirius turned to Harry with a wink. "She sounds just like Lily!"

Remus rolled his eyes as Harry's eyebrows rose. "Sirius that isn't a good thing, Lily thought of you as a nuisance."


Once the excitement had passed and everyone began wandering back to the kitchen except for the original group in the hallway Shippo glanced at his watch before wrapping his arms around Kagome in a protective cocoon. "I need to be going or Sesshomaru will skin me. Don't hesitate to call me or whatever it is these wizards do to communicate."

Smiling Kagome nodded and bid him goodbye, her eyes lingering on his retreating back until the door had shut. Turning back around to face the group of teens Kagome felt the slight sensation of being a fish among sharks.

"...What a miko?" Harry's question broke the silence and Kagome nibbled her lip, taking comfort from Kirara's reassuring purrs.

"Perhaps there is a room we may sit in...?" Kagome asked getting the feeling the conversation would be long and tiring.

Nodding Harry moved forward to take her arm, a slight blush on his cheeks when she smiled appreciatively before leading her up the stairs to the room he shared with after the pair Ron and Hermione were quick to follow along with Fred, George and Ginny. All confused by Harry's rather gentlemanly actions.

Settling down on a mattress Kagome could hear the slight hooting of an owl and smiled when it came to greet her. Petting its head she looked towards Harry. "She is very lovely."

"Thanks," Harry replied taking a seat across from her as the others piled into the room.

Sensing confusion from everyone seated around her Kagome pet Kirara's head and gazed blankly at the wall ahead of her. "I suppose the first thing I should clear is that I am indeed blind."


Sorry for it being short and quick!