Note::: The only char from this story that I do own is Raine Raiden and her background story. The rest of the char's I do not own in any way shape or form. Not that I didn't wish i do but nothing I can do about it. Anyway Enjoy!


Chapter 7


Raine quietly munched on her fruit that she had been given looking around the table. It had been a very long time since she had felt like she was home, that feeling came full force now as she sat at the table. Kagome glanced over at her sister figure and reached up rubbing the base of one of her ears gently, this action caused the female fox demon to purr softly. Kagome without asking knew exactly what was going through the female's mind.

"Kagome what's up?" Yusuke asked as he noticed what she was doing, smiling softly but curious none the less.

"Its just a lot for her to take in right now, this helps calm her so she doesn't get to overwhelmed." Kagome said as she smiled glancing at Sesshomaru.

"Even back at the castle when she stayed with me for a time, she never really got hit with the feeling of being home." Sesshomaru said as he took another bite out of the food that he was given.

"If you think that Kagome and Yuki have a good voice wait till you hear her sing. I heard Lady Lilith sing once when I was a pup, after all this time I still hear her voice in my head singing." Sesshomaru said as he smiled remembering that day easily. Raine looked down and blushed darkly, she knew her voice was really good but she didn't sing often like she remembered her mother doing. Kagome smiled as she went back to eating happily, she was healing nicely with everyone around her and that was a plus.

"Mother was able to soothe even the blackest hearts with her songs, she never knew where she got it from." Raine said softly as she slowly ate her soup that Yuki had fixed for her.

"I heard that beings with great power, would be able to do things like that." Genkai said softly as she smiled gently, even tho her house was full now she wouldn't change it for the world.

"That is mostly the female's that are able to do that part." Raine said softly as she took another bite out of her soup and sighed happily she was glad she had decided to eat with everyone.

Raine finished eating before everyone else and looked up at the two male's that had been in the clearing when her powers had surfaced. She swallowed slightly her hands in her lap as she took a slow breath so she could explain. Kagome noticed this and placed her hand on top of Raine's gently looking up at her friend and soon to be daughter in law if things went well. Raine smiled gently turning her hand over and lacing her finger's with Kagome's gently.

"I'm sure by now your wondering what happened back at the clearing." Raine said softly as she held tightly to her friends hand knowing that she was there to help her through explaining this.

"You don't have to explain now, it can wait a few days if you need to." Kurama said softly brushing a bit of hair from her face gently.

"I know, but I would rather do it now just in case someone comes after me again." Raine said as she smiled softly and leaned into his hand. Kagome watched a soft happy smile on her face as she watched the two gently.

"Centuries ago long before even my grandmother was born, in a time when mostly dragon's ruled the lands. There were few demons, and even fewer humans. A female dragon rested in her home, waiting for her mate to return to her and their young, however after several days he never returned to her. She was strong yes but having just given birth just the week before, she was still very weak. A demon appeared at the entrance of her home, it would have been fine had he just been looking for a place to rest however the wind brought to her nose the scent of her mate. The demon wishing to rid the world of dragons had killed her mate, she fought with him. However with her still so weak, he managed to kill her young first. Fatally wounded she managed to barely escape with what was left of her life, grant it with the wounds she had there wasn't much time left." Raine said softly, her eyes distance as if she had watched it and lived this event. Raine had granted Hiei permission to watch the events from her mind. Everyone had finished eating and just sat listening, Raine's eyes closed after a moment a few lone tears falling down her cheeks. She felt Kagome's hand tighten in her own before she took a breath to continue.

"At the same time this was happening, a female fox demon had been mortally wounded after battling another demon. Like the dragon, her mate and her kits were gone due to one of her own kind. Said female stumbled upon the dragon, they didn't speak as they looked at each other, each one knowing the loss of ones they loved so dear. The dragon finally spoke after a moment. 'Do you wish to live? To destroy those that took everything from you?' The dragon asked her, the female fox demon didn't take long before she answered the dragon. 'Only if those that took everything from you are destroyed as well.' She answered, she might be a different kinda being, however she knew the female dragon in front of her had everything taken from her as well. 'Very well, I will merge my soul with your own. We together will deal with those that have done us wrong, they will know true pain.' The dragon responded before closing her eyes and turning into a soul orb." Raine said softly yet loud enough for everyone to hear her, at some points her voice had grown far darker then anyone in the room had heard of her yet.

"The soul of the female fox demon pulled from her body, both orbs formed one before it was forced back inside the fox demon. The soul of the dragon had in fact merged with the female fox demon, making the two one. It didn't take them long before both demons that had done them wrong were dealt with. As the lands changed, the female demon was soon well respected for her power, and her kindness. She didn't destroy unless she felt the need to over time the people of the Northern lands looked to her as the lady of the lands. She eventually fell in love again and mated once more from then on, the dragon has been passed from mother to daughter, only to waken when the child is old enough to understand the past. No male will ever be able to control the dragon, she will not allow it. Should her host die with no heir to pass on to, then the dragon will pass on with her." Raine said softly as she took a sip from her tea cup smiling softly at the taste of it.

"So that dragon we saw in the clearing?" Hiei asked as he figured it was the dragon from the story but wanted to be sure.

"Yes, Kaos is the dragon of thunder and lighting, death and destruction as well as rebirth. However in order for her to show herself, my soul is ripped from my body to give her form, if she remains away for to long I will die. A body can not be apart from its soul for to long before the body gives up. The soul coming out doesn't hurt as bad as it sounds, however what hurts and makes me so weak is when its returned." Raine said softly, a mix of the tea and food was making her feel better.

"I have only seen Kaos less then a hand full of times, once when I was a pup. The Northern castle was attacked while Lady Lilith was looking after me while mother and father were away. Having never heard of the dragon at that point, I had tried to stop her from going out to the battle. However her friend had stopped me telling me it would be alright, after seeing what happened. I gained a new respect for the Lady of the North, I knew then I never wanted to be on her bad side." Sesshomaru said as he chuckled slightly.

"I take it you've had to use her a few times as well." Kurama asked Raine worried that she might over do it.

"Yes, when I was much younger. However after Sess took me in for a time and trained me during that time, I don't need to use her as much. Earlier she just wanted to come out and play, she doesn't get to often." Raine said as she giggled softly hearing a soft growl in her head.

"I must say you got to get some headaches at times, I thought he had it bad, you got like three voices in your head." Hiei said as he smiled and stood to start helping with the kitchen.

"At times yes, but not as often as I used to." Raine said as she stood and stretched slightly, she did feel stronger then before. Kagome smiled as she stood to help Hiei with the kitchen humming softly as she did. Sesshomaru stood and walked to the back door looking back at the fire demon. Kagome noticed this and gently took the plate from Hiei, she nodded her head to the door. Glancing over before he nodded and turned back to Kagome, leaning over and kissing her cheek softly before he turned following the demon king out of the house and into the forest. Kagome blushed darkly as she smiled softly, as she put the plate in the sink to be cleaned. Raine deciding she felt well enough decided to help for a short bit, the boy's also helped them to make it all go faster while Genkai relaxed smiling softly.

'Midorkio, you would be very proud, of those you have granted great power to. They use it well.' Genkai thought quietly as she glanced at a picture on the wall smiling softly. Not a soul knew, that she herself was part of that miko line and this bit of information she planned on keeping to herself.

"Would you like more tea Genkai?" Kagome asked softly as she walked over to the woman she was quickly starting to see as a grandmother like she had with Keade. Genkai looked up at her and smiled softly.

"Why not, Kurama does make the best tea. Don't let Raine over do it tho, she's still weak." Genkai said softly as she smiled letting Kagome refill her tea cup gently. Kagome nodded as she finished and stood to go back and help, however she did notice that slight weakness in her friend.

"Alright missy that's enough help from you, back to sitting and resting." Kagome said as she gently placed a full tea cup in her friends hand before she gently lead her back to the table so she could sit. Raine went to say something but knew that there would be no point, she nodded and sat down at the able quietly.

"Good girl." Kagome said as she kissed her friends head softly giving her ears a soft scratch as well. Raine purred softly before she took a sip from her cup gently.

"You do realize that they won't let you run off again right?" Genkai said softly glancing over at the female that sat next to her sipping her tea gently.

"Yes, I do. I-I don't want to leave. Honestly I've never felt more at home anywhere like I do here." Raine said softly as she blushed lightly looking down.

"Good that's one less thing to worry this old woman." Genkai said as she smiled and finished her tea, she relaxed back a bit and sighed softly. Everyone inside the house continued to talk and laugh while they cleaned the kitchen then moved to the living room happy to spend time together.

-Outside-

Sesshomaru walked into the tree line but stayed close enough to the shrine in case there was trouble. Hiei followed the demon his hands in his pockets wondering what he could need to speak with him about.

"Tell me, What do you know of your father?" Sesshomaru asked as he stopped and sat down under one of the many tree's. One leg bent while the other laid on the ground. This wasn't something that he had been expecting to talk about. The fire demon walked to another tree and crossed his arms leaning back as he did.

"Not much, just that he was a fire demon and my mother an Ice maiden other then that nothing." Hiei replied as he wondered where this line of questions had come from.

"I thought as much, I was shocked when I found out he was dead. Out of all my family friends he was the only one that stood any kinda chance in a spar against my father." Sesshomaru said sighing softly, something he didn't often do however he found himself opening up more around this group of people.

"Wait what?" Hiei asked looking down suddenly at the demon king at that little bit of info that he had been given.

"Haruto was the only demon that could keep up with my father, and because of this they were great friends. He even told father about the woman he had fallen for. Father informed him of the risk, however he also told him that if that's what Haruto wanted then he would stand by him in his choice of a mate." Sesshomaru had closed his eyes remembering the past as he spoke, he hadn't spoken of some demons from his past because the ones to tell hadn't been around.

A sound from the tree's told the two male's that someone else was in the area, however this didn't concern Sesshomaru he knew the demon.

"Milord's I do not mean to intrude but, something has come up at the western castle that needs to be taken care of." The male demon said as he bowed to both demons in the area, not having to be told who the shorter one was just by looking at him. Hiei was a bit confused as to how and why the apparent guard had given himself such a title.

"Taki, you know I no longer reside in the western castle, let him know he's at the Shrine just through the tree's." Sesshomaru said pointing in the direction the guard needed to go.

"Right, Sorry Milord. I guess I served under you so long its out of habit. Forgive me for intruding, I shall take my leave." Taki said as he bowed once more to both demons in the area before he made his way to the house/shrine. Hiei watched and waited till the guard was out of hearing range.

"Why did he call me lord? I am no lord." Hiei asked still in shock and confused as hell scratching his head slightly. Sesshomaru watched him quietly before he out right laughed and smiled.

"God you look just like him when you do that. Haruto, was lord of the Eastern lands, you are by birth right the next in line. Taki had met Haruto, so he instantly knew who you were and without being told gave you the title." Sesshomaru said wondering what his reaction would be to the news.

"Why am I just being told this now?" Hiei asked still in total shock that he had never been told this before. He had traveled through the Eastern lands in the Makai several time, tho now that he thought about it no demons even tried to attack him when he was there.

"Because you are still not at the level you need to be to take back your lands, as of now the one who looks over the west is tending to them. You have yet to reach the status of Taiyouki, however that is where I come in." Sesshomaru said as he stood looking up at the sky through the tree tops.

"Wait, who is the Lord over the western lands?" Hiei asked even more curious now then ever who it was that was ruling the Western lands and Eastern lands that would be in the house.

"He really didn't tell many about his status, if anyone. He's done well to keep it hidden, for the protection of his friends." Sesshomaru said looking over at the fire demon smirking slightly. Hiei thought for a moment before it fell into place who the demon king was speaking about, he wasn't mad that his long time friend had kept it from him. Oddly he understood the need and desire to look after those close to him, hell it didn't even bother him that the fox hadn't spoken to him about his own birth right.

"Slowly, without you knowing it he's been training you to take back your lands. That's why some days he's harder on you then previous days, subtle instruction and reminders will pound them into your head. Come I would like to see the look on the face of your other friend when he finds out. Might prove to be entertaining." Sesshomaru said as he took off into a sprint back to the house. Hiei was surprised and also noticed that the demon had been using very little of his strength and speed against his miko earlier. Still a bit stunned he shook himself awake and raced after him, both walking into the kitchen one after another and toward the living room.

-living room-

At the sound of someone knocking on the door Yukina stood and opened the front door smiling brightly letting the guard in wondering who he was here for. Kagome was resting on the couch looking up at the ceiling as she ran her fingers through her long hair while doing so. Raine laid on the couch next to her, with her head in Kagome's lap gently purring softly as her ears twitched slightly. Yusuke sat in one of the chairs while Kurama lounged on the floor next to the couch. Hiei and Sesshomaru watched quietly from the living room door way.

"Whoa dude, no one dresses like that in the human realm." Yusuke said as Taki walked into the living room looking over at the half demon. Kurama cracked an eye open before he realized who it was that stood in front of them.

"Forgive me, but I'm only here to relay a message. I shall be in and out quickly young lord." Taki said as he smiled and bowed slightly toward the boy. As Taki looked around the room he realized that ever demon that ruled over each of the lands was in the room even if they didn't realize it. Taki walked over toward the couch before he stopped and kneeled on one knee with his head down before he spoke.

"Forgive me Milord for bothering you." Taki spoke softly yet loud enough for every ear in the room to hear him. A soft sigh was heard as the red head shifted to sitting up rather then laying down.

"What's happened Taki?" Kurama spoke, his voice seeming much older then what he appeared. Taki didn't stand however he looked up to his lord. Yusuke was confused as hell, with this change of events but kept his mouth shut.

"The Eastern Wing of the castle has been broken into, the vault, spells, barriers and all destroyed." Taki said tensing slightly knowing this wasn't good news however the next bit of info would be worse. Kurama sighed softly pinching the bridge of his nose gently.

"What of the Item stored in the vault?" Kurama asked having a feeling where this was heading, also from the way he could feel one of most trusted guards tensing it had to be bad.

"Forgive us Milord, we did all we could to keep it from being taken. We lost a few but mostly just wounds, Touya was badly injured. Lady Rin is most upset about it, however she has started the rebuild, all that is left Milord is for you to approve the barriers and spells to be replaced." Taki replied seeing his lord stressed already, however he did notice a blue tail that wrapped around his lords shoulders gently. Kurama also felt this and couldn't stop the soft smile that formed on his face hearing a soft purr behind him. Raine even tho she appeared to be napping she honestly wasn't, she shifted and wrapped her arms around his neck from behind and nuzzled him softly.

"Do we know who took it yet, no full blooded demon can touch that sword let alone know how to wake its power." Kurama asked as he leaned back into her arms gently. Taki couldn't help but smile, this must be someone important to his lord for him to be relaxing around her so.

"Not yet milord, we are looking into it. Also more papers have come in for you to look over, fear not however Lady Rin has taken care of the ones you wish not to read." Taki said as he also noticed the look on his lords face, knowing exactly what the guard was speaking of.

"There will be a new Lady of the West. As soon as she feels up to it that is." Kurama said side glancing at the woman that was hugging him gently from behind. Everyone else in the room looked right at her causing the female fox demon to blush darkly.

"That is wonderful news Milord." Taki said as he smiled at the female's reaction, it was at that point that he noticed the black haired female that relaxed behind the female fox demon. 'I feel like I've seen her before?' Taki thought as he brushed it off for now not able to really remember off the top his head figuring it was just a quick glance at her in the past.

"Head back Taki, when the rebuild is almost finished let me know and I'll come back for the barriers, spells and paper work." Kurama said smiling at his guard that also happened to be his friend. Taki smiled and stood heading to the door.

"Oh Milord, should I give word that we will be welcoming a new Lady or wait?" Taki asked softly looking back at his lord for the answer. Kurama looked over at Raine wanting to know if she was okay with that, at her soft nod he smiled.

"Yes, it will get the vultures to back off." Kurama said as he smiled back at the demon before he nodded and left. Raine blushed darkly as she smiled and nuzzled his cheek softly. Yusuke still sitting stunned at the entire situation was wondering how the hell they didn't notice it before.

"What the hell dude, why didn't you ever tell us? Why keeping it all hush hush?" Yusuke asked as he crossed his arms and huffed slightly glaring at the male fox demon sitting on the floor of the living room. Kurama smiled as he looked over at his friend.

"Well for one, I was not aware of your birth right, and two he wasn't ready to take his place back yet. Also I just didn't feel like being bugged so much about it. I keep most of my aura well hidden so that its not notice able, and I do not go out of my way to display strength that I wish to not be known." Kurama said as he ran his fingers through his hair and leaned his head back looking up at Raine who was still hugging him gently from behind.

"We could have used that during the tournament." Yusuke said as he crossed his arms and huffed slightly leaning back in his chair as he made himself comfy once more. Yuki smiled as she shook her head at him before she went to walk past him to sit in the other chair. Yusuke smirked as he gently grabbed her wrist and very gently pulled her to sit in his lap wrapping his arms around her gently.

"Actually we would have been disqualified, because of my Taiyoukai status." Kurama said as he reached back and gently ran his fingers over Raine's cheek softly smiling gently at her as he did. His human heart had fallen for her just as fast as Shippo had in the past. Raine blushed lightly as she smiled and rubbed her cheek into his fingers gently.

"Actually that would have been bad, so perhaps It was a good thing we didn't know. But...wait how did you alter your strength in that last fight?" Yusuke asked remembering that last fight the fox had at the time and it just dawned on him if their friend was as strong as the King had suggested then how had he altered it.

"I made sure he played right into the trap, I could have broken free at any time. However to keep things up I didn't, instead I let him think he was going to beat me. False victory." Kurama said as he shifted and pulled Raine gently off the couch to rest in his lap nuzzling her gently as he did. Raine squeaked softly as she was gently pulled off the couch, she had quickly wrapped her arms around his neck and blushed lightly.

"That is an easy distraction, let them think they are winning and in the last moment strike out with the final blow. During mating seasons over the years many had actually challenged me to mating rights." Raine said as she looked over at the half demon before a deadly smirk crossed her face.

"Why does that look scare the shit outta me?" Yusuke said as he noticed the look on her face, he gently hugged Yuki closer nuzzling her neck softly. Yuki giggled as she smiled and wrapped her arms around his that were around her waist holding her gently. Sesshomaru watched quietly a soft chuckle escaped him as he realized as well that this boy did in fact remind him so much of his brother. Kagome watched them quietly a soft smile on her face, even she felt like this place was home to her now. She glanced over at Genkai and noticed a soft smile on the woman's face, she could tell that the elder fighter did in fact enjoy everyone in her shrine. Hiei walked over to His miko and smiled as he leaned down wrapping his arms around her from behind as he gently picked her up and moved to sit on the couch. Kagome so lost in her own thoughts squeaked softly when she felt someone pick her up, before she looked back at him and smiled.

"It should, if a male demon is beaten in the mating rights, the female can decide if the male lives or dies if she beat him. However not many female's actually win those battles, only a hand full actually do. Further more if during mating season both the female and male are in agreement then a battle is not needed, that part of the process is skipped because they already know the other is strong enough." Sesshomaru said as he made his way over to the last chair and sat down relaxing back as he did.

"Oh see now that I didn't know, guess there is alot to learn on my part." Yusuke said as he sighed and nuzzled Yuki gently as he watched his new teacher sit down and make himself comfy.

"Indeed there is, consider that your first lesson on mating season. However that shouldn't be a problem for you but still something you must learn." Sesshomaru said as he noticed a dark blush on Yusuke and Yukina when he mentioned it not being an issue.


Note::: Who knew Kurama was a Taiyoukai? Who knew that the sword that Inuyasha carried was still around, More so WHO THE HELL STOLE IT? Find out more answers and other surprises in the next chapter!

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