Chapter 10
The Mission
"Botan said that you wanted to see me?" Kagome asked.
"Yes. But before that..." his voice trailed as he looked at Yusuke & the others. He held out a folder to them. Kurama took the folder & opened it. "It's your new case. Rumors had it that Youkai are planning on stealing some precious jewel. I'm not sure yet what it is but I heard it held immense power that can transform a Class C demon into a Class S instantly." "Incredible!" Yusuke exclaimed. "That much power?" Botan whispered.
Kagome had chosen this time to keep quiet. As for now, it's not her business to ask about it when she's not a spirit detective yet.
"I've sent Hiei to Makai to investigate a while ago." Koenma added.
"Are we going there now?" Kuwabara asked. "No. I'm sending Kurama to Makai to investigate with Hiei. You, Yusuke & Botan will search for the jewel in the human world." Koenma answered.
"You mean the jewel is not in Makai? How can a powerful jewel be at the human world?" Kurama asked.
"I'm not sure. But it just recently got there. From where, we don't know. It's like it came out from nowhere. We don't even have information about the history of the jewel." Koenma replied.
"How can we find the jewel?" Yusuke asked. "The jewel calls for a demon. You'll feel it when it's close because it's drawing you near. Since you're part demon, you'll be able to sense it. You should start looking for places where demons hang out & interrogate them. They should have contacts from the Makai." Koenma explained.
All the while Kagome was listening quietly, she can't help but think they were talking about the Shiko no Tama. How can they not know about the Shikon no Tama but know my time travel to the Feudal Era? Should I ask about it? Is it safe? But they are good people, right? What harm can it do for them to know? But if they know, wouldn't it be more dangerous? Because surely the demons will come after the shards & me. Maybe I should keep quiet for a while.
Botan noticed that Kagome was deep in thought & nudged her. "Kagome? Daijoubu?" Kagome, who had been digesting what she's hearing, didn't notice Botan by her side.
"How the hell did the demons know about it when it's not even recorded?" Yusuke asked.
Koenma sighed. "At first, not all demons know about it. The powerful Youkai in Makai, who lived for more than 400 years, are the ones who know about it. According to my research, it existed before but ceased to exist before anyone can accumulate it. That's is why it was said to be only a legend. It was erased out of history. But now, those Youkai seemed to sense it once again & proved that it's not a legend after all," he explained.
I knew it! It must be the Shikon no Tama! It must be!
"The jewel must be very powerful if it had existed that long." Kurama stated.
"I agree, that's why we have to find it before the demons can so we can protect it. We can't let it go in the hands of the Youkai or it will be the end of the human world." Koenma asserted.
"Anou..." Kagome fidgeted. All attention turned to her. "What is it, Kagome-san?" Koenma asked. "May I ask, what are you going to do with the jewel once you find it?" she inquired.
"Ah yes, we're going to lock it somewhere safe where the demons won't be able to steal it. Because of its power, it's very dangerous to be handled by demons & human alike." Koenma replied.
Maybe I should tell them. But if did, InuYasha would me mad. Oh, what to do! What to do! Kagome argued with herself. She glanced at the people whom she will work with to protect humans & fight Youkai. "Wait!" she called their attention again. I should trust them. I will trust them.
"I think I may know where the jewel might be," she informed. They all stare at her. "Where is it?" Koenma asked, eager to know.
Kagome looked at them. There's no turning back now. She took a deep breath, released her ki & the shards that she had masked. Everyone were stunned at the power she emitted. Blue light surrounded her. She held her hand out to her chest as a bright white light shine came out of it. Then, little by little, a white orb came out of her chest. She dropped her hands to her sides as she exhaled, panting. The white orb was left dangling on her chest by a chain hanging from her neck. The white light slowly faded. She took the almost complete pearl by one hand & showed it to them. "This, is the Shikon no Tama. I believe this is the jewel you've been looking for," she stated.
They all stared at it in awe. She giggled when she saw all of them with mouths open. They seem to come back to reality upon hearing her soft giggles.
"That is the jewel? How did you know... How did you acquire it?" Koenma asked.
"I was born with it. My incarnate was burned along with it," she explained.
"You were born with it? Incarnate?" Kuwabara asked in confusion. She sighed. This is going to be harder than I thought. I don't want them to know everything.
"Koenma-sama, when you chose me to become a spirit detective, what do you know about me?" Kagome began.
"Well, one year ago, we detected some ominous power in your vicinity. So I hired someone to inspect it. We found out it was a shrine & that you're one of those emitting that kind of energy. Your shrine, the tree, your house & some kind of storage room were the ones that emitted those said powers. We looked at your family background & found that you're a miko. I decided to hire you as a spirit detective after knowing that you have learned to use your miko abilities despite no training at all. But I think we have overlooked some parts about that jewel." Koenma explained.
So that's why! They don't know the time portal or anything at all besides me being a miko.
She sighed. She toldthem about her first time to see a demon, her time travel to the Warring States Era, meeting InuYasha & her friends, meeting enemies especially Naraku, & most importantly the shards. She left some details out about Kikyou & her relationship with InuYasha.
"So you see, I've been traveling there for 1 year now because I was the one who broke the jewel. Since my incarnate, the former protector of the Shikon no Tama was dead, I was the only one who can sense & purify them." Kagome looked at the Shikon no Tama before speaking again. "It's almost complete, & after that, my quest will be over," she concluded with a bit of sadness in her voice.
Botan looked at Koenma, "Well Koenma-sama? Do you think that's the jewel where suppose to find?" "We'll find out." Koenma answered. He turned at thetwo Youkai. "Yusuke, Kurama, touch the jewel & see if it responds to the both of you," he commanded. They headed towards Kagome. Meanwhile, Kagometook the jewel from her neck, pickedtwo small fragments, & gave them to Yusuke & Kurama. Once in their hands, it glowed & they can feel their ki increasing. With this, it would be easy to transform into Youko again without any spells or potions to help me. Kurama thought. Kurama then gave the shard back to Kagome with a smile. Their hands touched & she could feel electricity ran through it. She shivered. She glanced at Kurama who had a shocked expression on his face. Guess he felt that too. What was that, though? She turned to Yusuke who let go of the shard reluctantly. She smiled at him but he just smirked. He's really like InuYasha. Looks tough on the exterior. But I can tell he's kind & gentle in the inside. She still held the smile while Yusuke went back to where he stood before. She closed her eyes as she masked the Shikon no Tama's energy & her ki as well.
Koenma turned to Kurama with questioning eyes, Kurama nodded in return. "Well I guess that confirms then, that is the jewel we're looking for."
Kagome looked anxious for a minute, "Koenma-sama, I can't give it to you. It's my responsibility to guard it," she said politely.
"Of course, you're its protector. Although we can't help you gather the shards, we can help you protect it. Since you'll be part of the spirit detectives, you need to train to enhance your miko abilities. Is that alright?" Koenma asked.
Kagome nodded, "But I need to schedule my training so it won't affect my studies & my traveling to the Feudal Era."
"Well then, are you free tomorrow?" Koenma asked. She shook her head. "InuYasha will be expecting me tomorrow afternoon after class. I'll be gone until the next day," she replied.
"Alright, I'll ask Genkai-sama to meet with you on Friday after your school," he stated. Kagome nodded in agreement.
He looked at Yusuke & the others, "Well I guess your mission is over." Yusuke & Kuwabara replied with a grunt. He turned to Botan, "Botan, contact Hiei & tell him the news." Botan replied with a cheery voice & left. "One of you should escort Kagome-san home," Koenma commented.
"I'll go!" Kuwabara's cheerful voice & Kurama's calm voice both said at the same time. "What about Yukina, then?" Yusuke countered. Kuwabara tensed. "Fine. Kurama, you escort her home," Kuwabara said in defeat. Kagome just smiled at her newfound friends.
Kagome & Kurama bowed as they bid farewell while Kuwabara & Yusuke waved.
Few minutes ago after they left, Botan reappeared again & told him of the reports. She then asked Koenma, "So what do you think of Kagome-chan?" (pause) "I think I like her already," Koenma replied flashing a wide grin in his face. Botan raised a brow at him.
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--- don't forget to visit my other fic. I apologized if I have so many wrong grammars (I've just recently read it & found out). It happenedwhen I can't sleep (even though I was tired) during the time I made that, which was 1AM to be exact. My mind was not working well at that time & I just typed without thinking properly. " (Endless Sorrow) --- completed!!!
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