Disclaimer: I do not own InuYasha or it's characters, that right belongs to Rumiko Takahashi. Nor do I own Bleach or it's characters, that right belongs to Tite Kubo.

Author's Notes: I have a pairing in mind, but I am not going to list it at all until after it is revealed in the story itself. 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.

It had been a few months since her arrival in the Rukongai. And other than her just dropping out of the sky, literally, everyone was friendly and accepting of her. Putting Kagome at ease as she was given a small one-bedroom house. She had easily found work. She knew quite a bit about herbs, salves, and healing in general. Which she was not ashamed of doing for those that really needed.

Heck, the first time she had used her Reiki to heal, it had been on a child. He reminded her of her little brother. He fell and broke his leg badly. The bone had burst through the skin, leaving him a bloody mess. Not one to be shy about this, she had made her way over and pushed the people out of the way. Knelt and soothed the boy before telling him to bite on his yukata.

From there, she had pushed the bone back into his leg. Then she grabbed a small bottle of homemade antiseptic and cleaned the wound. The poor kid had passed out, while everyone around her just watched in shock. Though it went to amazement and loud stage whispers as she did what came naturally, calling her Reiki to her hands, enjoying the pale lilac glow, and healed the boy to almost perfection. She was feeling the exhaustion that came from it.

She had almost passed out. But then again, her ability to heal would draw attention to herself. And in a week after the day of that first healing, she had laid down the law on what she would and wouldn't do as it drained her. Then someone had tried to abscond with her. Quickly they found out that she could do much more than heal. And it had pleased Kagome that she didn't need subjugation beads to drop someone. Nope, she just had to focus and concentrate her Reiki and pound the offending ass into the ground.

From there, like clockwork, the thugs of the Rukongai tried to browbeat her, harm others due to her refusal. And each time she got in their face and showed them just what her wrath was like. All while making a name for herself. Yeah, now the consequences were being laid at her doorstep. A Captain from the Seireitei was sitting across from her, sipping mint tea she had made while she thought about the offer.

Of course, she had learned that those with the spiritual pressure or powers like her would be scouted to join the 13 courts as an officer. A Soul Reaper. This was not a joke, yet she had a feeling, like with Buddha, that there was more not being said. And it had her smiling softly. The man before her was rather intriguing. Blond hair that was cropped about his chin, brown eyes that seemed impassive, though when he spoke, it was as if he was levity personified. Rather amusing mix in her mind.

"So, Miss Higurashi, what do you say?"

She was sighing as she leaned back on her feet. Which was starting to have sharp pinprick tingling sensations from sitting seiza for so long? Closing her eyes as she let her mind shift through all he had proposed. Before recalling that Buddha had said that an opportunity would present itself quickly to her. Meaning this was it.

"I have one condition, Captain Hirako," she said, her voice soft as she opened her eyes to look at him.

The way his mouth opened before shutting it told her he was not expecting that. So, waiting until he shook his head for her continue. Kagome hardened her gaze and pinned him to the ground. Glad that she had paid attention to how Sesshomaru did it. Though she knew she was still hundreds of years to early to make it fear-inducing.

"I want to still be able to come to the Rukongai and heal those here. They are not treated... too badly here, but they have no real healers. And I love doing this," she stated bluntly.

When his brown eyes opened wide and about popped out of his face, Kagome was sure that he hadn't expected that.

"Can I take a moment and contact... the head of the Seireitei to ask if this is an allowable condition?" he said.

When she nodded, Kagome picked up her cup of tea to hide her smile. She was pretty damn sure that no one had ever given a condition before. And if they had, not like this. She was basically telling him and the rest of the Seireitei they could go fuck themselves if she didn't get her way. While her instincts told her that Seireitei wanted her because she had power... power that they wanted to keep tabs on. Which they'd be unable to do if she remained in Rukongai.

It didn't take long before the Captain came back. His eyes a bit glazed as he looked down at her. She just stayed silent and patiently waited as he sunk back to the mat on her dirt floor. As the seconds ticked by.

"You... you have been granted your condition. But you will be under watch while you are here. And it is to be limited to only once a week. Other than that... you must attend the Shinigami Academy," he said, his voice still dazed.

This had her laughing, making the poor man snap from his current state of being and looking at her as if he was seeing her for the first time. She leveled him with a look that had him stiffening.

"I will do as I am told to a point, Captain. But do not think I am an ignorant woman... I am well aware of the fact that you and those in the Seireitei want me where I can watch. Just in case my power proves to be dangerous," she said.

Slowly she stood up and walked over to the small sink on the back wall of her tiny home. She didn't have to see him to feel the way his aura was fluctuating around him violently. She had put him on edge and confused him at the same time. Glad that she was facing away so that he could collect himself, while she did her best not to laugh aloud and look like an insane woman. Though she was sure she was.

After a few seconds of silence, he spoke up, "Can you leave with me today? Or do you have to put your affairs in order?"

At this, Kagome slowly turned around and looked at him. She was letting a small, playful smile dance across her lips. She internally debated on giving him and the others a hard time, before tossing it to the side.

"I can leave today. I do not own much. Only been here three or is it four months now?" Kagome pondered aloud. "I just need to tell two people that I have accepted your deal and that every Sunday, I can come back and heal the people."

Flashing him a brilliant smile as she finished speaking, Kagome saw his cheeks pink just a little. Just like InuYasha had done when she smiled that same smile at him. A new adventure for her was waiting, and this was one door she would not allow to close. There was a purpose here. She could feel it deep in her bones. It called to her soul that she had a destiny once more if she followed through.

TBC!