Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or its characters; that right belongs to Rumiko Takahashi. Nor do I own Final Fantasy (any of the titles), that right belongs to the game developers, Artist, storyboard writers and Sony/Square soft!

Author's Notes: I am stating this now, here is who Kagome will not be paired with. President Shinra, Hojo, Heidgarr, Veld, Vincent Valentine, Palmer, Reeves, or Sesshomaru (I meach Fucking really, he is in another world!). As of right now those are the only ones I am able to list. And still have no idea of the end pairing. So if you do not like that, I politely ask you toturn around and leave now. Because I don't see the point in you wasting your time and mine.


Month 3, Week 2, Day 5

5 Days after Rebirth

Hojo stood there, fine hairs on his arms and neck standing straight up. And it was due to the two behind him. Neither happy at what was being said by the President of Shinra. And he couldn't say he was too pleased with it either.

"I refuse Hojo. The girl you acquired, according to the stipulations in your contract. I have no say in it. The boy is a different matter altogether. He snuck into Midgar without being noticed and attacked you. Even if it was to get his older sister back," The man ranted.

He'd love to take the suggestion Kagome had posed. But the fallout for that course of actions would be far worse than what they were experiencing now. And he was still upset with her for the recklessness she displayed in doing that ritual. Of which her brother had assured him was normal for her.

"President Shinra, I digress it is best for all parties if the young man stays under my care. Besides, he had already agreed to be an experiment for the S.O.L.D.I.E.R. Program," he said. He is letting a small smile curl the corners of his mouth up.

Silence followed that statement. Shock being displayed clearly on the face of each department head was comical. More so, since the boy could not claim amnesia as Kagome had. But was willing to be an experiment said he was deranged.

"If I agree, what do you plan on doing to the boy?" Heidegger asked.

Letting that small smile deliberately turn cruel, he saw everyone, his wife included, shudder. Their eyes were diverting from him. Meaning they no longer wanted to know. Saying without words, he had won, again.

"If there is nothing else, there is much to do. And President Shinra, I'll have a report outlining everything for you by the end of the week," Hojo said, chuckling darkly.

The small nod from the pudgy man was all he had needed as he turned and left. His two projects follow closely behind him. The silence was welcome as they made their way to his floor and the labs. There was a lot to assess in a week before the fall training of the recruits started. And he wanted as much information before turning the male clone of Kagome loose in the program.


She was smiling softly — pleased, content at the moment. Her body was floating in the mako — Shippo in the tube next to her. His presence was brushing again hers as she made the connection. The shift of her mind entering that little place where she met with and talked to Sesshomaru. Who she was sure was not too happy with her, and going to be livid at her for her little stunt.

"Mama, don't sweat it. I'm here with you now," Shippo said, teasing her.

"Right! Because he is just so understanding," She snipped back.

"Indeed, Miko," came the deadpanned reply.

Her metaphysical body was stiffening as she looked at the Dog Demon. She was smiling sheepishly while Shippo greeted him respectfully.

"I don't even want to know," Sesshomaru stated. "It's a headache I do not want to deal with. All that matters is you are okay and in fine spirits."

Pouting, Kagome just huffed and shrugged her shoulders. Earning a raised eyebrow and a slight twitch of his lips.

"So... she has an awesome pet that is humongous for only being about two months old. She named him Akuro. And I can tell you; he's going to be almost as large as your true demon form. Possibly as powerful," Shipp said, sounding smug.

All Kagome could do was squeak and swat at Shippo. Hissing about nosey kitsunes and earning a deep rumbling laugh from both males. Telling her, they would have no problem ganging up on her at these little get-togethers. But it made her happy, feeling as if a piece of home had returned.


Red, brown, and black eyes watched in stunned silence at the pair in the training room. Both had been fighting for over two hours straight. Their stamina alone was impressive. The type of martial skill was nothing any of them had seen. It was like watching a beast in human form spar. Then came the weapons. The three of them were glad all the training weapons were either wood or PVC pipe weighted and padded.

"This is beyond what she had displayed in any of our spars," Tseng whispered.

The other two looked at him, noticing his face showed the same irritation that was in his voice. But his face also showed a bit of gratitude as well. Because the tiny girl was outright brutal, she was laughing as she enjoyed herself. Of course, they both shared a similar sentiment; their knowledge of the girl was most definitely far from complete.

And after what had happened following the explanation, none of them were going to put anything past Kagome, or her clone-slash-younger twin brother. Nope, the pair were two peas in a pod and three kinds of crazy.

The cry of pain before a loud crash had all three running into the training room and seeing Kagome crumpled before the weapons rack. Her face was a bit pale as Shippo looked overly stressed while hovering above her.

"What did you do?" Hojo bit out, kneeling by Kagome, checking her vitals.

Glowering brown-green eyes turned on him. A frown so out of place on the face that looked like Kagomes'. The young man shifted foot to foot nervously. His eyes bright as he just continued to look down at Kagome.

"I didn't realize she was finally tired. And put more force than she apparently could block. Fuck!" Shippo said, guilt darkening his face.

There were a few seconds of silence before a low growl was heard. Followed by a remark about watching what was said — causing all four men to look down at Kagome with exasperation on their faces, while she glared back up at them through glazed over blue eyes.

"Well, I think that's enough practice for the day," Hojo muttered, getting twin whines from look-alikes. "No, we are done. You have been going at it for hours without a break."

It was quiet for only a few seconds before both Kagome and Shippo burst out laughing. Quickly followed by both Tseng and Vincent. Leaving Hojo to glower unamused at the four of them and muttering about dirty-minded simpletons, while he tried to keep from smiling and laughing as well.


Blue and black eyes were locked in another epic staredown. But this time, there was no tension in the air. No, it was smugness over who was right over the other. And the topic matter caught in the middle of it all was Shippo. Who was currently in another part of the building taking the entrance test for S.O.L.D.I.E.R. Both knew he'd pass. But they had a difference of opinion on his score. Hojo thought his academics would be just above the accepted average. Kagome believed he'd be in the top 10 percent tile though it'd be of his hard work. Not because of the link they shared.

Shippo had been adamant about that. He'd been studying the manual, rules, applied theories, and tactics of the Military of Midgar. Since he'd heard Kagome explain how she'd summoned him. More than willing to be her body double. Mainly so he didn't get too bored. Or that had been the reason he'd given to Hojo and Kagome after they started arguing.

He stopped by whining plaintively, calling them mom and dad, asking them not to fight anymore. The shock, horror, and strangled choking sounds had been enjoyable for him.

A loud ping rang through the room. Signaling the end of the written test. All done via PC, so results were given faster. They watched and waited. Breaths held until the computer screen flashed before Shippo. His face nearly split in half from the smile on it. While a loud, exuberant whoop echoed around the lab. Kagome was dancing away from their hacked view of the room.

"Hai Hai, you win. I'll... cook dinner," Hojo conceded.

"Top three percent of the whole group. Shippo is so smart," Kagome sang, showing her pride like a happy mother.

Not caring if the techs were looking at her as if she had finally lost it for good.


It was quiet in the lab as he stood there staring down at the live feed on the monitor. His mind did not want to believe what his eyes were seeing. Of course, it was still having a hard time comprehending what had happened the last time he visited the damn lab. Answers still hadn't been given to him. No matter how much he had asked.

"A sight, isn't it?"

He was spinning around body tensing as his hand went for the hilt of his sword. Eye going wide at what he was now seeing. Quickly he darted a look at the monitor and back. Unsure of how it was possible. The damn girl was in pen with her baby behemoth, rubbing its belly.

Narrowing his eyes, he took a good look at the person before him and noting a few differences. The biggest being the eyes. He knew the girl had the bluest eyes he'd ever seen. The person, no man, before him had vibrant, brown-green eyes that spoke of mischief.

"I take it you've been away based on your reaction. My name is Kogame. I am Kagome's younger twin brother. You can call me Shippo if you want," The man said. "And damn if she wasn't right in perfectly describing you. An almost perfect replica of... him."

Startled by what the man said, he just nodded his head in acknowledgment. Tracking the man as he moved to stand by him. He was causing the fine hairs on his arms and neck to stand up, causing his sixth sense to indicate that the man was dangerous. Yet the man didn't exude any type of threat.

"She is special. Able to make friends even with monsters," The man, Shippo, said. "So kind, accepting, and friendly."

At this, he snorted derisively. Turning, he made to leave the room.

"Unless you resemble someone who no longer exists and gave her a hell of a system shock," Shippo called after him.

The words gave him some food for thought. But still, his pride and ego were hurt and bruised by Kagome's previous actions. And the fact his father still cared more for the girl than himself.

TBC!