The tree adults sat in the dining room all quietly thinking things over. Molly had already scolded Fred and sent him up to apologize and now the topic of conversation was Kagome's desire on returning to her shop.

"While I know what Fred said was wrong but we can't send that poor girl back to Diagon Ally. She'll be a walking target." Molly told the two men.

"I agree with you Molly but I don't think she cares about that." Arthur told his wife. "I've only known her for a short while but it's clear that she is as stubborn as our boys and we all know how hard headed our boys can be."

"If she's going regardless then well have to come up with some why to keep her safe." Said Remus. He hated the idea of her going almost as much as the twins did but he was much wiser and more tactful with his words.

"The twins are across the street but we might need something more than that." Arthur said.

"Well we can come up with something in the morning. For now I think we all need a good rest." Molly suggested. The others nodded in agreement before going off to bed.

Fred sighed as he stood outside Ginny's door. Only this time he knew it wasn't his little sister that was on the other side. Oh, he knew he had screwed up. He hadn't meant for things to come out that way. Really he was just concerned for her. He didn't want Kagome to be in danger anymore. He didn't know what he would do if she was hurt again she looked so small and fragile when he had her in his arms after the attack. He didn't want to see her like that ever again.

He went to open the door only to find he couldn't. His hand reached with in a centimeter of the door knob but could go no further. He was puzzled at first but then saw the thin pink hue surrounding the door and remembered her barriers.

"Kagome…" He called through the door but received no response. "Come on Kagome drop the barrier and let me in."

A soft mewing sound caught his attention and he looked down to see Kotastu "Looks like you got locked out too hu?" Picking up the kitten he waited for a moment hoping Kagome would respond.

Still nothing, with a sigh he decided to give her some space he would try talking to her again in the morning. "I'm sorry." He said softly before walking back down stairs.

George met him at the stair case and walked with him to the sofa where they had a seat.

"Don't worry too much she just needs her space. Remember Ginny used to lock herself in there when she was mad to. I'm sure it's just a woman thing." He told his brother trying to be comforting.

"Yeah...I was hoping it was just a sister thing." He attempted at a joke but neither laughed. Kotastu curled up on Fred's lap and went to sleep.

Kagome lay on the bed. She had heard Fred though the door but wasn't about to drop the barrier or give him any reply. She was still mad; she wasn't some weak little 15 year old girl just discovering her powers anymore. She didn't need anyone's protection anymore. She was an 18 year old fully trained priestess and witch. She hated even the implication of being weak. Inuyasha was always saying how she needed protection how she was never good enough.

She sighed as Fred apologized and walked away. Who was she kidding? She may be a fully trained witch by her mother but she was not a fully trained priestess. The truth being she never finished her training before the final battle and the whole stuck in the jewel thing. Anyone who she knew that could help her was in the past. It wasn't like there was a school for being a priestess. Nope, just Hogwarts which was for witches and wizards not priestess.

"Damn it." She whispered to herself. She knew he hadn't meant it like that. She had over reacted for that she owed an apology too. Rolling out of bed she took the sutra off the door and crept down stairs to the boys. She had to admit they looked pretty shameful or at least Fred did. George was more just mirroring his brother's current emotions.

"Hey." She said quietly causing them both to look over at her.

"Kagome I'm…" Fred started in a haste to apologize but Kagome placed her hand over his mouth.

"I know…I heard you….I'm sorry too. I shouldn't have yelled and I shouldn't have used a sutra to keep you away. I promise I won't ever make a barrier to keep either of you out again." She lowered her hand from his mouth but kept talking eyes down cast on the floor. "It's just that…I used to have a friend that always thought I needed protection that I was weak. I don't want to be thought of that way."

"I've never thought of you as weak Kagome. It's just that you're special to me…us." Fred told her.

"What the knuckle head is trying to say it we just don't want to see you get hurt." George finished.

Kagome nodded and gave Fred a hug before going over to the sofa and picked up the sleeping Kotastu. She snuggled with him a bit to which he protested because she had woken him up. "I'm sorry I locked you out too Kotastu." She told him before allowing him to fall back asleep on her lap. The twins sat down on either side of her as Kagome yawned. Fred pulled her back so she could rest on his shoulder while George gently took Kotastu from her lap. In no time at all Kagome was asleep. Fred and George not far behind.

The next morning Remus was the first one up. Wondering down stairs with a yawn. He paused upon entering the living room.

"Oh my." He stated with wide eyes. There on the Sofa was Kagome and the Twins. Kagome was laying on Fred's shoulder with Fred resting his head on top of hers and George was laying on Kagome's shoulder. Both boys clinging to her around her waist as they slept. Kotastu had abandoned the pile up and moved to a chair. He could have woken them up and saved them from the future match making ways of Molly. Instead he walked away with a little whistle to enjoy his tea in the back yard.

And so Apologies are made….

I didn't intend to write two chapters in one day but I hate going to bed angry. Even if the fight is a fictional one. ^.^

I hope you liked Chapter eight.