Hold Me Tight
Old Friends, New Allies
AN: Well I know there's errors in my chapters. Sorry about that, I'll fix them when I get the chance to.
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Hold Me Tight and Never Let Go
Old Friends, New Allies
~~~Feudal Japan~~~
"Where are we?"
Kuwabara asked as he climbed out of the well. Kagome was already out of it and gather her items.
"Welcome to Feudal Japan."
Kagome whispered as she gazed at her surroundings. It seemed like nothing much had changed while she was gone, but it had. Kagome already started to leave as the last of the group jumped out.
"First stop, Kaede's hut."
"Who's Kaede?"
Kuwabara shouted from behind.
"You'll see."
Kagome's tone sounded casual as she led the six other followers. She came to a sudden halt causing a long stream of complaints.
"Watch where you're going Urimeshi!"
"You're the one that bumped into me!"
"What's with the hold up!"
"Shut up you imbeciles!"
Yusuke and Kuwabara started punching each other as they continued their arguments. Kagome was staring at the same old tree she found Inu Yasha asleep with an arrow impaling him to a tree. Tears rolled down her face as she looked away, wiping them off with her sleeve.
"I must continue for the sake of Inu Yasha."
After breaking up the fight between Yusuke and Kuwabara, they continued to walk until they came upon the sight of a village. Shouts of the villages could be heard as they gathered everyday tools for weapons.
"Youkai!"
"Get Kaede!"
"Hurry!"
"Attack'em!"
Various shouts could be heard as they charged to defend their village. All of them came to a sudden stop at the sight of Kagome.
"Lady Kagome…"
It was the voice of Kaede as the crowd parted, letting Kaede get through with a growing kitsune behind her.
"KAGOME! YOU'RE BACK!"
The young kitsune tackled Kagome, making her fall. The bag cushioned her fall as for the first time in a very long time Kagome laughed.
"Shippo! You've grown."
Kagome said as she stood up, hugging the young orphaned kitsune.
"Did I really?"
Shippo stood tall, trying to stand as high as he could. Although it had been a year since Kagome left, it only seemed like Shippo only grew an inch or two.
"Of course you did. Are Miroku and Sango around?"
Kagome actually seemed happy, she was reunited with her old friends.
"Kagome?"
The sound of Sango voice made Kagome look up. Sango was the same as every except this time, she was holding a small bundle, a baby.
At the sight of another pretty woman, Kuwabara was drooling until Yusuke punched him down to the ground.
"Miroku, Sango, I'm so glad to see you. Sango, You actually bore his child?"
The precious bundle laughed as the baby stared upon the face.
"A promise is a promise. We named her Nyoko, isn't she so cute?"
The group watched as Kagome got reacquainted with her friends.
"But Lady Kagome, what about the demons?"
A villager asked still gawking at the modern age newcomers.
"Oh them, don't worry, they're here to help me out. Let me introduce them. This is Kurama."
Kagome pointed to the red longhaired boy who smiled warmly.
"Hiei."
The black dressed demon just glared at them. The dragon band worn on his wrist.
"Yusuke."
The boy in the green uniform looked bored and about ready to punch Kuwabara.
"Kuwabara."
Kuwabara gripped the handle of his sword threateningly at Yusuke.
"Jin."
The horned red haired demon grinned as he waved at the villagers. The villagers timidly stepped back, muttering between themselves.
"And finally Kuronue."
The demon dressed in black with wings was blank of any emotion.
"So, Kaede, has anything important happened since I left."
Kagome's expression turned dead serious.
"You may return to whatever you are doing now."
Kaede told the villagers before talking to Kagome.
"Yes, I'm afraid a terrible youkai has started to attack villages and such. He's much too powerful and I'm not sure if we can kill him."
Kaede glanced over at the group.
"Are they from your time? Do they come to assist us?"
"Yes, Kaede, that is the only reason why I'm standing here. I-I-I did it for the sake of Inu Yasha, he would want me to be here fighting instead of crying."
"That is true, Kagome. I knew one day you would return so I have gotten you something. Come to my hut and bring your friends along."
Kaede said as she headed back to her home.
"Come on. So tell me Shippo, what have you been up to lately?"
The group followed a distance away from Kagome and the others. Kagome, Shippo, Sango, and Miroku caught up on recent happenings.
"Well I'm learning how to treat wounds. Kaede said if I calm down and focus I could be able to heal real good."
Shippo said happily, resting on top of Kagome's shoulder.
"That's great, Shippo!"
Kagome's smile was forced. She had acted most of the time of her happiness. Kagome regretted agreeing to come here. It was a depressing place. Only Kurama could see Kagome's discomfort.
~~~Kaede's Hut~~~
"Wow…it's beautiful."
Kagome's eyes examined the longbow Kaede had gotten for Kagome. It was made from a yew tree with smoothness and simple elegance. It had little markings on it probably a chant or spell of some sort. Along with it came a case filled with arrows, sharp and sleek. Using her middle and index finger, she ran it over lightly, almost afraid that touching it too hard will break it.
"Thank you Kaede."
"It'll probably save the world one day. So what has happened to you while you were gone. How come they are here? I thought that the well only allowed Inu Yasha and you through."
Kaede said, glancing towards the Spirit Detectives.
"Well, they actually followed me around since they are on a mission to stop the same youkai that is terrorizing Japan and they actually found out my home has a large source of power. They want me to help them. I'm not sure how they could go through the Bone Eater's Well, but a drop of my tear in the well caused something to happen. While I was away something strange happened to. I got new powers, I found out most of them recently. Kaede, do you know what's happening to me?"
"Interesting. Kagome, I am sorry, but I do not know."
Kaede shook her head sadly.
"Do you still have the Tetsusaiga?"
Kagome remembered how Inu Yasha saved her various times with that legendary sword.
"I'm afraid not."
"WHAT!?"
Kagome jumped up. Her shout caused the six to sit up straight, wondering what she was yelling about.
"You see S-"
Kaede was continuing calmly until she was interuptted by a shout from outside.
"Kagome, come out!"
At this Kagome grabbed the bow and arrows, getting them ready. The rest of the group stood tense, wondering what was happening. Each of them holding their weapon. They all got outside to see three, no make that four figures standing before them. One was short and looked young. In her hand was a mirror that reflected the sunlight. The next was tall with silvery long hair. He had a cresent moon shaped symbol on his forehead. Beside him was the head of a young girl poking out from behind. A smile was on her face, childish and angelic. The last figure was a tall woman covering her face with a fan. Her hair was black and put up.
"Kanna? Sesshomaru? Rin? Kagura?"
Kagome said the last name with disgust. It was because of her, Inu Yasha was dead.
"Yes, yes, it is us. Put down that bow before you injure someone."
Sesshomaru said calmy.
"Like any of you haven't!"
Eyes were glaring at Kagura, the tone of her voice loud and seething.
"All we are here for is for an alliance. Irizu, that demon who is slowly conquering Japan must be put to an end. I think all of us agree on that."
Kagura seemed different, so did Kanna and Sesshomaru. Rin wasn't, her face beaming with happiness as always.
"An alliance?! How can I trust you!?"
The group watched, confused as Kagome continued to unleash her anger.
"He's too powerful for us alone. Maybe we'll have a better chance with you and your allies."
Sesshomaru's voice was calm.
"Kagome, you can trust him. It's your last hope. Sesshomaru and the others no longer work for the deceased Naraku. You must ally with them!"
Kaede shouted, knowing that it was their last chance to have any hopes for Irizu.
"Fine."
Kagome went back into the hut while Jin stared at Kagura, blushing deeply.
"What are you looking at?"
"Oh...nothing."
~~~Next on Hold Me Tight and Never Let Go~~~
Koga
The larger group meet with Koga and his pack. It's now a pack of lone wolf youkai that Koga and some other wolf youkai have put together to stop Irizu.
AN: R&R ^^