I hope this chapter answers some questions as to how the jewel got to Genki's. I know that people have been asking but I had to add Shippo before I could explain. None of the team would have known and of course Kagome being stuck in the void would also have no clue how she got there either. The only one who had a slight idea was Genki and even then not the whole story.
Shippo burst into Koenma's office. "Where is it!" he demanded.
Koenma looked up at Shippo with a look of confusion. Normally Shippo was an easy going sociable person. He had no idea what had happened to of get him so worked up.
"what?" Koenma could honestly not think of what Shippo would be referring to.
"The jewel where is jewel." Shippo started to calm himself a bit after all he told very few about his life as a child. It wasn't Koenma's fault that he didn't know about his connection to Kagome. Besides until a few minutes ago he thought the jewel was still with her family. "I know you have some ogres looking into Kagome and the jewel."
Now Koenma was very interested. "Shippo how is it you know Kagome?" He was aware that with Shippo's age he was alive around the time that Kagome said she was trapped. But he would have been a child even in demon years.
Shippo gave a little sigh it was obvious that he would ask. "I lost my parents to a pair of demon brothers. Kagome took me in and cared for me. Even though she was a Miko she looked past the fact that I was a demon."
Koenma nodded a hand on his chin in thought. "My team of sprit detectives found the jewel in an artifact room on Genki's shrine. Apparently it was given to Genki for protection as the Higurashi shrine did not have a priestess. One of the team has a very strong connection to spirits he was able to communicate with Kagome. We've made some progress at setting her free, but there is still more that needs done."
Shippo took in what was said putting the pieces together. After Kagome became trapped Inuyasha had tried the medio several times entering the void to look for Kagome. Each time he came back even more broken hearted. Finally it was decided that the jewel would be kept in Kaede's care. It was passed down through the family line. Inuyasha stuck around for a long time before eventually leaving. Shippo was never quite sure where he went or why. Shippo took it upon himself to keep a close eye on the family and the jewel. When a shrine was built he knew that eventually kagome's family would live their so as the time came close Shippo stole the jewel from its current guardian. Taking the jewel into his own protection. He knew that Kagome would be born with the jewel inside her and did not know what would happen if there were two of the shikon jewel in the same area.
He watched as Kagome's mom got pregnant. Watched Kagome grow up. He watched her start her adventure down the well. As much as he wanted to stop her then make it so she never got pulled into the past he knew he could not change these course of events.
A few times he almost got caught as Kagome grew into her miko powers but was lucky enough that she would just miss him. Soon the time came and Kagome made her last trip down the well. Shippo finally approached her mother. He returned the jewel to her and told her about what had happened to Kagome. She was heartbroken at the news of her daughter. Also she was nervous not sure she would be able to completely protect the jewel However, promised she would make sure it was safe. He had left then deciding that he would return later to check up on the family. They must have given it to this Genki for safe keeping. Shippo knew he had to check in on the jewel make sure it and Kagome where in a safe place.
"Open a portal. I need to check in on them." Shippo stated. Koenma decided it would be best to leave it alone for now and get answers later. He opened the portal for Shippo.
(Genki's)
Kagome had been introduced to Genki and Yukina. They were happy to meet her and welcomed her to the shrine. The team went to bed but Kagome stayed with Yukina. The jewel was given over to the ice madden. After some conversation it was decided that it would be more appropriate for her to be with her during the nights rather than having to stay with Kuwabara while he slept.
"Kagome, would you like anything? Some tea maybe?" Yukina asked politely. Kagome gave her a small smile.
"No thank you. I can't eat anything like this." She answered.
"Oh I'm sorry I didn't mean..." Yukina quickly apologized she had not meant to make Kagome uncomfortable.
"No, it's ok. Honestly, I haven't needed to eat since I entered the jewel. I guess living in a void will do that. There are a lot of things I don't do anymore. I haven't even aged a day since I was trapped." Kagome quickly assured her.
Kagome thought about the things she hadn't done since getting sucked into the jewel. She hadn't been able to finish middle or high school. She never got her first date. Hojo didn't count since she skipped out before it really started. She also didn't count traipsing across the warring states period with Inuyasha as any form of date.
She never knew if Sango and Miroku got married and had kids though she was sure they had. She never got to finish raising Shippo. Her poor little kit was left to raise himself. After he had already lost one set of parents. She just hoped that the others had stepped in.
As she was thinking tears started forming in her eyes. Before she knew it she was sobbing.
Yukina moved closer to Kagome she let her cry. The boys had told her and Genki kagome's story so she was aware of how much the poor girl had lost.
"I know it's hard. I'm sorry I brought up bad feelings. If you want to talk to anyone I promise I'm a good listener."
The girls spent a good amount of time talking and Kagome soon felt much better about her lot in life. Yukina told her about how the team had saved her and reassured her that they would find a way to free her too.
After the girls had finished talking Kagome asked Yukina if she could take the jewel outside so that Kagome could go and watch the stars. It was one of the few things that Kagome had missed the most in the jewel. Yukina gladly obliged and the two headed out to the garden area.
Kagome was very excited looking up at the night sky. She traced out the constellations she knew. Letting her mind wonder for the first time in so very long she finally allowed herself to relax. She settled herself down in the long grass and stared up at the sky.
Yukina smiled glad her friend was finally starting to be truly happy. She wanted to give her some time to herself setting the jewel down on a rock nearby she backed away. She watched from the overhang of the deck just in case Kagome strayed too far from the jewel. Yukina giggled a little at the sight with the tall grass and the height of the rock Kagome was practically hidden.
Shippo left the portal he immediately started his search for the jewel. He didn't know these people. Just because Koenma thought they were ok did not mean they were cleared in his book to look after the jewel and Kagome. It didn't take long for him to find the jewels energy. He hurried off to what appeared to be the garden area. He spotted the jewel quickly.
He scowled at no one in particular. They had left it out. He couldn't trust this team to look after the jewel. More importantly his mother. He just knew that leaving the jewel in their care was not a good idea and here was his proof.
Believing he had no choice but to take custody of the jewel again he quickly leapt down snatching up the jewel darting quickly away.
"Stop!" Yukina gave out scream of protest as she saw Shippo grab the jewel. She quickly looked over to Kagome who had shot up from her spot in the grass with a panicked look on her face. Her image fading out the further away the jewel traveled until she was completely gone.
