Hold Me Tight and Never Let Go

AN: Me again! I hope everyone enjoys my chapters. I'm going to make it so that Kuwabara, Yusuke, Keiko, and Kagome are the same age. R&R ^^ Shuichi and Kurama are the same person. Some parts in the story, Kagome doesn't seem so depressed, she's quite moody and the only mood she never seems to experience nowadays I happiness.

Disclaimer: Once again I do not own Yu Yu Hakusho or Inu Yasha

Dedications: The fluffy sheep, radioactive lions, Koga711, and everyone who helped me.

Hold Me Tight and Never Let Go

School

~~~School Time~~~

Kagome shut her locker, holding the books in her hands. Eyes glued to the floor as she walked towards her first class.

"Hi Kagome!"

Hojo appeared next to her, happy as can be. A smile on his face that soon faded away.

"What's wrong Kagome? Are you sick? Do you want me to bring you to the nurse? Kagome?"

Kagome didn't respond, trying her best to ignore Hojo's worried complaints.

"Kagome…what if you caught a serious flu! Kagome if you don't go then I'll make you!"

Hojo weakly trying to pull Kagome towards the nurse's office.

"Kagome!"

Hojo tugged with a useless attempt as Kagome walked on, face bare of any emotion. While this was happening, a group of four was conversing with themselves as they watched the two. Finally Hojo left, giving Kagome a packet of medicine he was carrying nowadays in case Kagome was sick. As Kagome walked by, she felt as if the eyes of the four were following her as she left the hallway, into a classroom.

"Good, we're in all the classes that she's in and let's just hope she hasn't gotten suspicious or anything."

~~~Class Time~~~

"Students, please welcome four new students transferring from Sarayashiki Junior High. This is Yusuke Urimeshi."

The teacher said while pointing to a boy with slick black hair while wearing a green uniform.

"And this is Kazuma Kuwabara."

Next was a tall boy with orangey red hair. He was wearing a light blue uniform.

"Hiei Jagunshi."

The teacher pointed at the shortest of the group with spiky hair and a white band on his forehead. Hiei happened to be wearing black and his face was expressionless.

" Finally Shuichi Minamino."

At the sight of him, all the girls sighed, instantly in love with him. Shuichi was a long red haired boy. His eyes were directed towards me and I quickly looked away; feeling my cheeks turn hot from blushing. He reminded me of someone, Inu Yasha, it's not every day that you see a longhaired boy like that. Kagome shook her head, she didn't want to be reminded.

"You four, sit on both sides of Kagome Higurashi. Kagome, please stand up to let them know who you are."

Kagome stood, quite reluctantly. She sat alone in the back. After returning from the Feudal Era, she lost contact with her friends. They moved on while Hojo still worried endlessly over her. Yusuke and Kuwabara sat on her left side while Hiei and Kurama sat on the right. Kuwabara and Kurama were closest to her. The teacher droned on after everyone settled in. Any girls near Kurama sent numerous notes to him. Every single note was thrown away later.

~~~Lunch Time~~~

"Can I seat here?"

The red haired boy asked as he was followed by a huge mob of girls.

"No, Shuichi, with me!"

"Shuichi, you shouldn't be sitting there with that no good of a person!"

"With ME!"

All of them shouted at different times.

"I'm sorry, but I rather sit here with Kagome."

Kurama said calmly watching as all the girls had disappointed looks. Most of them were fighting over to sit next to him. Kagome just glared at all of them and stood up, ready to move to another table. Kagome moved to a practically empty table since most of the girls crowded at the table she was sitting at. Shuichi just walked over while Hiei, Kuwabara and Yusuke settled down next or across from her. Shuichi got a seat next to Hiei before the mob crowded the area, shouting questions towards Kurama. Kurama merely blushed at this and changed seats with Hiei.

"Insolent fools…"

Hiei muttered, only to be heard by Kurama and Yusuke.

"Why are you following me?"

Her tone sounded irritate and angry.

"If we said it here then those mindless followers would hear."

Hiei glanced towards the crowded girls as they tried to flirt with Shuichi.

"Fine. Meet me at the cherry blossom tree after school. It's in the front yard of the school. Don't bring any of them."

Kagome nodded towards the crazed mob.

"Are you nuts, Hiei? We can't go telling her all of this! It'll ruin our mission!"

Shouted Yusuke, knocking over his tray of bland school lunch.

"Let's just give this a try."

Hiei responded calmly, leaving the table.

~~~After School. Under the Cherry Blossom Tree~~~

The group met at the place promised. Several girls were found hiding nearby, but soon scared off when Yusuke threatened them with his fists.

"That wasn't very polite."

Leaping from her position on one of the branches, she landed gracefully next to them. Her raven black hair covered in the light pink petals of the glorious cherry blossom tree.

"What do you want?"

The Urimeshi boy asked quite rudely.

"I want an explanation why all of you are following me. It bothers me and you hardly know me."

Kagome said, arms crossed, her eyes looking at all of them.

"Are you sure we should tell her this?"

An annoyed Yusuke leaned against the tree, both hands shoved into the pockets.

Kurama responded to this,

"She's probably going to get pulled into this somehow, if she likes it or not."

"Okay, what are you talking about? Start from the beginning."

Her tone was expressing her boredom as she waited impatiently for them to tell her this.

"I'll tell her."

Kurama volunteered to tell of why they had been following her. All of them were unaware of the powers the saddened girl held and the information she already knew.

" Well there are two worlds, the Makai Realm, filled with demons and the Human World, filled with humans. Yusuke, Kazuma, Hiei, and I protect the Human World from the demons. There happens to be an extremely powerful demon that we need to catch, but the problem is this demon is in the Feudal Era. It seems you may be help to us. We've sensed strong power from where you live and-"

"Okay, that's enough, Fox Boy. She probably doesn't believe us anyway. We should be going now."

Urimeshi interrupted Kurama, not wanting too much information to spill; leaving Kagome dumbstruck at what they were telling her. The four members of the group started to leave, making their way to where Jin and Kuronue were hiding. All of them were almost at the edge of the sidewalk when suddenly a loud yell came from the tree.

"WAIT!"

For some odd reason, a voice had shouted it. It seemed as if Kagome was running towards them without knowing she did. Something had urged her to run towards them, to tell them what she knew. In her mind Kagome knew it could be a pricey mistake, but they had already told her a believable story in her opinion. The group stopped; Yusuke, Kurama, and Kuwabara looking back while Hiei crossed his arms, staring ahead. Kagome ran towards them halting a foot away from the closest person.

"I believe you…"

Her voice was nothing, but a soft whisper. Eyes on the brink of crying. For the whole time she had left the Feudal Era, Kagome hoped never to be reminded of it; waiting for her wounds to heal.

~~~Kagome's Home. Well House~~~

"How come you believe us?"

The walk from the school to her home was quiet, and awkward silence. Kurama asked the question once they had reached the well house. He could feel power vibrating from the well.

"I have been in the Feudal Era."

Kagome responded her voice still quiet. Her head was bowed, eyes staring at the ground.

"But you look way to young to live through the Feudal Era."

Kuwabara stated eyes on Kagome with a day dreamy look.

"It's because of this well. It allowed me to travel there and back."

Wincing as she was reminded of those days.

"How come you were allowed to go there? Wouldn't it disrupt the flow of time? Does it still work?"

Kurama felt power coming from the Higurashi girl, it felt so strong, maybe even rivaling his own.

"Because of this."

Kagome reached into her shirt and pulled out a necklace with a near complete ball. Only one piece prevented her from completing it.

"This is the Shikon No Tama and I am supposed to be its guardian."

All eyes were on the glittering beauty that so many in the Feudal Era hungered for.

"I thought that was missing, gone forever."

The sight was beautiful, more breath taking then the King Jewel.

"No, it was supposed to be left in Feudal Japan, but I accidentally took it with me. I'm not ready to go back yet to return it... I'm a reincarnation you see, of a priestess named Kikyo. I have powers to like all of you. I know Hiei and Kurama are both demons and you two possess large amounts of spirit energy."

Her eyes landed on Hiei and Kurama before moving onto Yusuke and Kazuma.

"But how? How did you know?"

Yusuke was the first to react out of awe.

"Strangely after some-"

Kagome stopped at the words. After a long awkward silence she continued, holding back the tears as best she could.

"After someone I knew, loved, I developed different powers."

She was amazed at herself for being able to express that so easily. Actually Kagome was more amazed that she trusted these people and how her words spilled out of her. Tears streamed down her face silently, as the group watched her.

"You've heard our story, can you help us get to Feudal Japan?"

Urimeshi asked impatiently.

Another pause took place as Kagome decided.

Kagome's Thoughts:

I have to face facts, Inu Yasha is dead. I have to return for the sake of my world. I must help them. I must go on.

Kurama's Thoughts:

Her life is so troubled, I would have never expected this. Why do I care so much for this fragile girl when I hardly know her?

Hiei's Thoughts:

I can't believe of all the people, she is picked to guard the Shikon no Tama.

Yusuke's Thoughts:

Man is Keiko going to be angry with me if I end up dead. Again.

Kuwabara's Thoughts:

I miss Yukina.

"I will help you get there. Come here at midnight tonight. Pack up important items such as food, sleeping bags, and weapons."

Kagome left, walking off towards her home to pack up. The four began leaving with a look at the well.

"I can't believe such a thing can have so much power."

Kurama whispered as they walked out of the Higurashi property.

~~~Hotel Room of the Spirit Detectives~~~

"I can't believe I had to spend all my money buying all this junk."

Yusuke said sourly as he kicked the bags.

"We're probably going to be camping out under the stars, so it's probably wise. Kagome never told us what to expect."

Kurama carefully placed various items into the bag. He patted his chest to make sure the locket was still there as well as checking for his rose.

Jin and Kuronue were told of the story that Kagome told to the four.

"So the Shikon no Tama is still around and that girl has been keeping it the whole time?"

Kuronue was staring into the swirls of bright colors of the King Jewel while listening.

"Yes, and tonight we leave to Feudal Japan to finish this case."

Kurama responded as he finished the packing. Kuwabara had done a messy job as did Yusuke. Hiei was dealing his fine. Jin and Kuronue were all right too.

~~~Midnight. Kagome's home. Well House~~~

Kagome shouldered the sturdy yellow bag while in her other hand held a bow and a large case filled with arrows. On her neck dangled a good luck charm that Ji-Chan had insisted that Kagome take to ward the evil spirits away. The figure of her grandfather was outlined as he watched from his room. Six figures walked into the scene. Each loaded with their own unique weapon and their packs. Kagome nodded, wearing the Shikon no Tama and the good luck charm.

"I see you all came. Who are you two?"

Kagome looked towards Jin and Kuronue.

"We were recruited to help them in the mission."

Kuronue replied, eyes on the Shikon no Tama.

Kagome nodded as her eyes fell into the depths of the well. A tear dropped into the well causing a strange beam of blue light to erupt from it. Kurama looked over towards Kagome to see her reactions. She seemed surprised. All eyes followed as the light faded.

"C'mon, it's time to take our leave."

Kagome threw in her bag and jumped down the well. The others followed suit, each throwing in bags and jumping in. All to be engulfed in the same blue light.