Two months had passed since Kagome had become a member of the 'family'. Now, she easily molded herself into their patterns and even had no trouble trying to become a part of their strange world. True, Starfire had come from the same world and had a bit more trouble blending in, but that was because Starfire was still tied to their home world. She, Kagome, however, no longer was.

She fell into their world and loved it. She embraced their systems and their traditions. She would be lying if she said that she'd left her world behind entirely, and she didn't doubt that the others found her odd at times. She still followed the customs of her world, and managed to keep up with the customs of her new world.

She'd become open as well. Instead of remaining alien to Earth and to the titans, she found herself laughing more often. Beast Boy's antics, though odd, were often the source of her laughter, though Cyborg came in for a close second. Robin, however surprisingly, was third on her list.

She had taken to practicing martial arts with Robin and Starfire upon finding their specialties. Kagome felt that the others would be alright without any extra edge, but Robin's style was a bit too reckless, and Starfire was too dependent on her alien power. In their training sessions, his dumbfounded expression at new moves often amused her, as did his childish enthusiasm when he found he could master them and effectively use them.

Starfire, she'd found, was actually a great deal better at the arts than she'd thought.

"How long have you trained?" she'd asked that day, having been surprised with the girl's unusual adeptness.

"Most of the allotted time…" the girl had responded. That had sent Kagome's mind whirring. Most of the allotted time? That meant Starfire had been training only a little less than Kagome herself. So why was the girl so unsteadied?

"Which moons?" she'd asked, curious.

"From the beginning, I'd say until Crita and Klea crossed paths." Starfire said, a little confused at Kagome's reaction. She'd named the two moons that meant that she'd trained for five of the eight blocks that each royal was assigned.

She'd chuckled then, amused. "Do you wish to learn the last three?"

Starfire had been ecstatic at the opportunity to finish her training.

Soon, she'd begun to rival even Robin, and eventually Kagome had to rely on tricks that she'd learned over the years to keep ahead of her in spars.

Robin, however, had started to feel inferior. It had taken quite a bit of convincing to bring his ego up again.

"You're fine the way you are!" Kagome had finally cried out, exasperated. They'd been sparring, but when she'd won, he'd gone crazy, demanding that she teach him to use the powers that they of alien planets had.

"I need power." had been his cool-headed response. "I have to keep the city safe, and the enemy is getting stronger."

His words had clicked for her, and she understood his problem.

"You're not weak."

He'd blinked at her, confused at her words, and instantly his eyes had gone suspicious. "Of course I'm not weak!" he'd said, "I have to protect the city. I've got a team to lead, and I've got to do it well. I can't afford to be weak!"

"Now, believe those words." she'd told him. "But do not become deceived by them."

To be strong, one also had to be weak. He wanted to be strong without having any drawbacks. That would break him, and she knew it. It'd take a bit to keep him on the right track, but she thought she could.

Slowly, steadily, under her tutelage, he'd improved. Soon, he'd become able to take on Cyborg, Starfire, and Beast Boy in three on one spars. Raven and Kagome had kept out of them, wincing at more painful injuries and occasionally giving words of encouragement.

Raven. She was on a completely different level of power than the others. Kagome found that each bit of power that Raven let out and manipulated was full of untapped potential. Having been forced on political visits to different planets, she knew how to help.

Meditation wasn't all of it, and both girls knew it.

"You have much potential." she'd said to her. Then, without any explanations or any questions, the two found themselves on the roof of the tower, meditating together. In meditation, Kagome helped Raven through her mind, helping her to break through the confusion that was there. The confusion, the intelligence, and the unnecessary need for solitude that the girl seemed to value.

Peace reigned in the first two weeks of Kagome's stay, and quickly, she found herself at home helping the others defeat those that threatened that peace.

In the third week, Starfire had tried to leave, feeling neglected and useless. Kagome had immediately remedied that problem, letting the girl know that even if she herself had not yet recognized it, Kagome herself had taken to her. She felt more comfortable with the girl around anyhow.

After that, things had been peaceful. Then, just one week ago, they'd come back for her. Inuyasha and even Naraku's minions had accosted her when she'd gone grocery shopping. It was her turn to prepare dinner, and she'd been planning a treat. She'd been shocked, and had barely gotten away. Fortunately, she hadn't bought anything yet, but she'd almost screamed in surprise. Still, quick-thinker that she was, she'd fled.

Upon her return to the tower, the others had made a clamor at her disheveled appearance.

"What happened, 'Gome?" Beast Boy had cried out in surprise, using her nickname.

"You look like you ran through an eighty mile marathon." Cyborg had noted, worry apparent in his voice, for all he'd been grinning at her.

Starfire, still in her room hadn't been present, and for that Kagome was thankful. The girl would be able to understand what was happening.

Raven, quietly watching with Robin, noticed the quick, relieved glance that Kagome had made toward the hall that led to their rooms.

"She's hiding something." Robin had muttered to himself. While Raven was sure she'd surprise him, she agreed with him.

"It has to do with Starfire."

"Well that's obvious." Robin said, a little curious. While it was true that his interest at Raven's statement was piqued, he was also more interested in this new trouble that Kagome brought. Ever since he'd defeated Slade and the others, he found himself a bit bored. Alien life forms as enemies would be interesting.

Instantly, he felt guilt. To take pleasure in something that would bring others pain- just what kind of superhero leader was he? Still, he sighed. There was nothing he could do until he learned more about the situation, and that could very much take a while.

Especially since Kagome had evaded all of his current questions by fainting.