Title : Arrows and Whips
Disclaimer : I do not own Inu Yasha and YuYu Hakusho.
"..." Talking
'...' Thinking
~@~@ Place Change
~*~*~* Scene change in same place
*......* Telepathy
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Last Chapter:
"Bye Mom, Grandpa. We're leaving." they shouted and jumped to the well.
Little did they know that this visit would make a major turnabout in Kagome's life.
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Chapter 4 :
When Kagome and Souta reached Kaede's hut, they were greeted by a gloom atmosphere. Kaede, Sango and Miroku looked depressed and Shippo looked like a lost pup. They were all too deep in their own thoughts that they didn't notice her and Souta's presence. Until Kagome spoke.
"Hi everyone. The sun is shining brightly outside, why do you look so gloom?" she said with a cheerful voice.
Everyone snapped out of their thoughts. Suddenly, Shippo launched himself and hugged Kagome tightly crying in her embrace. Sango did the same. Miroku had the expression that as if a very heavy weight had been lifted from him and Kaede was at the brink of tears.
"Wh-what happened?" asked a confused Kagome.
"I thought you will never come again. Don't leave me again, Mommy!" This confused both Kagome and Souta.
"I thought I've told you that I'll be back in a week. I'm sorry I'm late for few days." Kagome said.
*Sis! What is this stench? This place reeks of earth and bones.* he said telepathically as he tried to adapt with it. Kagome tensed 'Earth and bones?' She sniffed the air and smelt the same thing as Souta did. Kagome knew to whom the scent belong to. When Sango and Shippo released her, Miroku approached her.
"We're very happy that you're back, Lady Kagome." he said while his hand started to travel south.
"Ahhhh!" exclaimed Kagome. She slapped Miroku and was followed by Sango's Hiraikotsu on his head and ended up with Souta having a dead grip of Miroku's hand.
"Do that again to my sister and I can assure you that you won't die because of your Wind Tunnel." he growled.
Miroku nodded hastily. Kagome put a hand on Souta's shoulder and he dropped his hands to his side. Kagome and Souta took off their mask. Kagome smiled at them and said,
"Mind filling us up?" The group started to shift uncomfortably and kept glancing at each other
"Who is he Kagome?" Shippo asked pointing to Souta. Kagome and Souta smiled at him.
"I'm her younger brother. My name is Souta. A pleasure to meet you all." Souta introduced himself
"Well Souta, this is Shippo, my adoptive son, Miroku, a priest, Sango, a professional demon exterminator and Kaede, a miko of this village. And Kirara, Sango's fire cat." informed Kagome
"Nice to meet ye child" said Kaede. Souta started to look for something, someone to be precise.
"Where's Inuyasha?" he asked. The group visibly tensed at this.
"He-he's going for a hunt." said Sango
"Y-yeah. We don't have dinner for tonight." continued Miroku.
"Don't lie to me. Do you think my demon senses do not do me any good. This place reeks of bones and earth. I bet Kikyo was here. And why are you all acting as if I'm dead or something?" hissed Kagome as she tried to suppress her anger. Sango looked at her and started to explained reluctantly.
"Kagome, you remember right? The day you told us about you being a demon, Inuyasha allowed you to go home easily?" she asked. Kagome nodded.
"It was because he smelt Kikyo nearby." Kagome felt her heart was stabbed by a dagger. "After your visit to tell us about your changes, he came back and said that we had a new company to be in the group. He brought Kikyo."
'Just as I can guess.' thought Kagome as she prepared her heart for the worst.
*Sis, are you okay?*
*I can handle it Souta. Lady Tsukikage had warned me when I told her about Inuyasha and taught me to deal with these situations.* Kagome thought back.
"Then he went to the well and tried to informed you about this but he couldn't get through. He had tried several time to no avail. At last we concluded that the well is sealed. Inuyasha had use this situation to bring Kikyo to the group formally." Miroku finished for Sango. At this point, Souta began to growl and Kagome put on a stoic expression.
"Where is Inuyasha?" Souta growled. His body was shaking due to his anger. Shippo started to stammer.
"H-he is with Kikyo. Gathering the souls of dead girls so she can move freely."
Souta was about to run outside when..
"Souta. Stop!" Kagome warned. Souta gave her a confused look. His spell was almost wear out due to his emotions.
"Why did you stop me, Sis? You know what he-" he was cut short by Kagome's telepathy message.
*I know what he did, Souta. I know. But that doesn't give you the right to kill him.*
*How could you be so calm, Sis? He replaced you even before he knew you left!! That jerk, how come I ever thought that he was a nice person?*
*Look can be deceiving Souta. We'll leave soon. I'll seal the well so we'll never see him again.*
*Are you not hurt by his doings?*
*Very Souta. More than you can imagine. I can't show my weaknesses here.*
Souta nodded and went back to his sitting place just now. The other who
didn't know about the siblings' mind link were completely confused.
"How could you come back here, Mommy? I thought the well is sealed
already." asked Shippo. Kagome gave him a warm smile and started to explain
about the YYH group visit.
"The one called Shuuichi is nice and friendly. He's a kitsune. Hiei is a bit like Sesshoumaru, cold and indifferent. He's a fire apparition. Yusuke and Kuwabara are humans, but their spirit energy are stronger than average humans. Yusuke is like another Inuyasha and you should meet Kuwabara, Miroku. The first thing he said after he introduced himself was 'I think I'm in love' " Everyone laughed at this. Their mood seemed to be lightened a little.
"Kagome, what will ye do after this?" asked Kaede. Kagome seemed to be considering for a while.
"I think I'm going to seal the well for good." Shippo and the others started to protest.
"I'm not finished yet. I will seal the well and cast a spell on you so only you can pass through. I have to, because I can't stay after what he had done to me" she said the last part softly.
Sango gave her a reassuring smile. "We understand. We'll visit as often as we can." Then her eyes caught the sight of two fire foxes cuddling near Kagome's feet. "Kagome, they're soooo cute!" she squealed.
"I believe you haven't introduced them, Lady Kagome," said Miroku.
"Oh, they're our pets. This one is Youko." she said as she pointed at her fox "and that one is Kouran." as she pointed to Souta's. "They can transform like Kirara."
Kagome named her fox Youko because Souta kept whining about it. He said that her fox fit in Youko's descriptions, except for the eye. Kagome agreed as long as she was the one who named his.
"Sis, the half-breed is coming. He'll be here in an hour. We better hurry." stated Souta as he put on his mask.
"Yes. Let's go to the well. I'll put the spell there." Kagome said. She put on her mask as well. And so they went to the well on their fire foxes and cat, to save more time. As they reached the well. Kagome cast the spell on Sango, Miroku, Shippo, Kirara and Kaede, in case she wants to come. Shippo insisted that he wanted to stay with Kagome so she put a concealment spell on him. Now, he looked like a cute little boy. Then, with the help of Souta, she put a sealing spell on the well. Just as the siblings finished their work, a too familiar voice spoke,
"What are you all doing here?" asked a silver haired hanyou. Souta started to growl again but Kagome put a hand on his shoulder, calming him down.
"I see you have a mate, Inuyasha." said Kagome in a deadly calm voice as Kikyo got down from Inuyasha's back. The other except for Souta, who currently had a stoic expression (which was hidden under his mask) like Kagome, were taken aback by this.
"Oh, you're back wench. I thought you're gone for good. Well, we have Kikyo here, just go home. You're no longer needed!" he said arrogantly. Souta had had enough of this.
"You bastard. How could you say that! My sister had sacrificed her life to help you to find those goddamn shards, and this is how you pay her back?!" he yelled.
"Oh yeah. She was the one who broke it at the first place. Besides she is nothing but a weak girl. She is nothing compared to my mate here." he retorted back as he snaked his arm to Kikyo's waist. Kagome's heart was shattered to millions pieces. Souta looked like he was ready to puke.
"I never understand how could someone mate with a corpse!" he mumbled.
"Say that again, runt!!" yelled an outraged Inuyasha. Kikyo stepped in front of Inuyasha.
"My dear reincarnate, as you heard just now, you're no longer needed. Give me your jewel shards" she threatened.
"Oh, and why should I do that, dear INCARNATE?" she replied. Souta smirked at this.
"If you don't, I'll take it by force and don't even think to fight us. You're not strong enough even to beat a rabbit youkai." she mocked. Kagome and Souta laughed really hard at this.
"So you think you're strong, eh? Why don't we proof it?" Kagome smirked as she drawn Tsukaisaga from its sheath. Souta was preparing as well. "No, Souta. This is my fight. Watch Shippo as I fight them." Souta gave her a pleading look but he understood and sheathed his sword. He picked Shippo up and sat on the well mouth, waiting for his sister's order.
"So, our little, weak bitch here wanted to fight." said Inuyasha. "Then a fight you'll get!" He drew Tetsusaiga and prepared to attack. The Tetsusaiga didn't transform.
"What the.."
"That's because you don't use it to protect humans anymore, Inuyasha." informed Kagome. Inuyasha tossed the sword aside and charged at Kagome. Meanwhile, Kikyo readied her bow.
Kagome blocked Inuyasha's attack and threw him to a tree. Kikyo released her arrow which was easily sliced to half by Kagome. Kagome wasted no time and jumped at Kikyo who stepped back and got a deep gash on her shoulder. Kikyo fell down. Seeing this, Inuyasha transformed to his demon form and slashed wildly at Kagome. Not wanting to hurt Inuyasha, Kagome only dodged and blocked the attacks.
*Souta, bring Shippo back to the future. Dress him like modern child and wait for me there. I have to seal Inuyasha's demon blood so he won't cause more trouble.* Kagome commanded Souta telepathically.
*I won't leave you here. Sis, you must use your demon power*
*No, go home. I'll be fine. I can handle him in my human form.*
Kikyo readied her bow once again even when she was wounded badly. Souta realized this and he transformed to his demon form and appeared beside her in no time. He grabbed Kikyo's hand.
"Play fair, bitch!" he growled, pushing back the urge to kill her right there. The group was shocked. Souta hit Kikyo on her head and knocked her out.
*Souta, tell them to take the Tetsusaiga and protect it. Go home. I'll follow you as fast as possible* Kagome said again.
*....Alright Sis. Promise to come back.*
*I won't die because of this half-breed Souta. I'll be back. Besides, Youko is here with me. Don't tell Mom about this.* she replied.
Souta nodded and told the group to keep the Tetsusaiga. He went to Youko, who was currently watching his mistress from the well edge, and said, "Keep her safe. I have a bad feeling about this."
*I will protect her with my life.* he replied. Souta gave him a pat and jumped through the well reluctantly but not before he took a glance at his sister, who smiled sweetly at him.
*That's a good boy.* He heard her said when he was engulfed by a familiar blue light.
*~*~* Back to the fight *~*~*
When Kagome smiled at Souta, Inuyasha took the chance to strike Kagome. He managed to slash her shoulder, making a horizontal deep gash from her right shoulder to her stomach. Kagome winced in pain as crimson liquid, identified as blood, flowing freely from her wound. Inuyasha licked her blood from his claws in satisfaction. He turned to her.
"Now die, wench!" he said as he charged to give Kagome a final blow. Youko transformed to his larger form and stopped Inuyasha for a while. Kagome used her sword to create a whirlwind around her as a defense. She used this opportunity to transform to her demon form because she knew that she wouldn't last in her human body. As soon as she had finished her transformation, she used her speed to appear behind Inuyasha and sent him unconscious with a blow on his head.
After Inuyasha was defeated, Kagome fell on one knee. Youko went to her side, purring to sooth her. She gave him a small smile. The group rushed to her side and asked if she was alright.
"I'm alright. Please help me to Inuyasha's side." she requested weakly.
*Are you really alright Kagome?* asked Youko as they walked towards Inuyasha.
*As fine as always. Only a little dizzy, but my wound is healing fast.* she replied.
*No wonder. You lost a lot of blood.* he said. *I've broke my promise. I promised Souta I'll protect you, yet I let you get hurt* His head was cast down.
When they reached Inuyasha's side, Kagome kneeled and gave Youko a pat.
*You've tried your best.* Youko leaned to her hand. *Thanks, Kagome* he said. Kagome turned to Inuyasha and put a hand on his head and another on his chest. She concentrated on her power and chanted an incantation. Inuyasha's body glowed for a while and turned back to his hanyou form.
"Now you won't have to worry about him losing control of his demon blood without the Tetsusaiga anymore. I've sealed it." she informed as she coughed, spitting blood in the process. (They couldn't see it though, since they had her mask on.)
"Kagome, lets tend you wound first." said an extremely worried Sango.
"I'm fine, Sango. Really. I'll be going home for a while to practice. Besides, I'm not of much use here." she took a glance at the unconscious semi-dead miko. Sango snorted but didn't said anything since Kaede was there. "I'll keep my shards with me. I'll be back. And don't forget to visit when you have time. Just go to my mother and ask where I train. She'll take you there."
"We'll visit for sure. I don't know if I can keep up with that arrogant hanyou and his mate for long." said Sango.
"We'll do anything as long as we can see you, Lady Kagome." Miroku stated while his hand started to travel south again.
"KYAAAAAA!" yelled Kagome. Miroku received a good hard slap from Kagome and some hits on his head from his dear friend, Hiraikotsu.
"HOW COULD YOU DO THAT MONK!!! KAGOME IS INJURED FOR CRYING OUT LOUD AND YOU GROPE HER??? SHAME ON YOU!!!" Sango roared as she gave Miroku a blow that knocked him unconscious. Kagome sweat dropped.
"Well, bye then!" she said as she and Youko jumped to the well.
*~*~* Kagome's time *~*~*
'I can't believe he did this to me.' Kagome thought as she climbed out of the well. She sat leaning to the well, sobbing to her knees. Youko went to her, trying his best to comfort her. Kagome hugged him and started to cry harder. Youko brushed his head slightly on hers, trying to sooth her. After sometime, she stopped crying.
"Thanks for the comfort, Youko." she said
*No problem. Now, look at you. Your mother will never allow you to come to the past again if you show up in front of her like this.* he replied.
Kagome groaned. "I forgot. What do I do now?"
*Go to Genkai's temple.* Youko suggested.
"Alright." Then Kagome tried to contact Souta.
*Souta, can you hear me?*
*Loud and clear, Sis. How did it go?* he asked.
*Worse than I expected. I was distracted and wounded, but I'll heal soon. Anyway, I need you to pack my things. I'm going to Genkai's.* she ordered.
*Why?*
*Because I can't face Mom like this, Duh! She'll forbid me to go to the past for good and I still have those shards to collect.* she explained, slightly annoyed. *I'll tell you the rest there.*
*What will I tell Mom about this?*
*The truth, Souta. Tell her I'll be fine. Bring Shippo with you later and find him a demon name. He'll need it.*
*Aye, aye captain.* replied Souta cheerfully. *I'll contact you when I'm near. And don't forget you cloak.*
*Very well. See you there, little brother. Oh, and don't forget to come in your demon form. Just in case we meet some strangers.* With that, she closed the mind link.
"Lets us leave, Youko." she commanded. Youko nodded and transformed to his larger form.
She opened the door and found out it was raining outside.
'Good, it'll cover my scent though my wound won't heal as fast as it should be in it.'
She put on her hooded cloak and climbed to Youko's back. As soon as he felt Kagome had settled safely on his back, he flew in the midst of the rain, with his mistress' blood staining his silver mane.
@~@~@ Genkai's Temple @~@~@
The Spirit Detective had come to Genkai's when they finished their mission. They are to kill the demons that ran loose from Makai. They got the mission in the same day they had planned to meet Genkai. The chase took a full day, so they had to delay their visit. Luckily, the demons were of a low level ones, so they won easily.
*~*~* Living Room *~*~*
Genkai was sitting in her living room, enjoying her hot tea while watching the rain droplets fell to the ground. Everything was peaceful until...
"Oy, old hag!!" called a rude voice. It was followed by footsteps and from the door appeared a group of soaked Spirit Detectives.
"What it is Yusuke?" Genkai sighed as Yukina gave them a towel each and went to make more tea.
"We want to know what happens in the Higurashi shrine?" he said seriously. Genkai was surprised by the seriousness of her student. The rest of the group watched her in mild interest.
"That is none of your business. Don't meddle with it." she replied sternly.
"How could you say that? The Higurashi family might be in danger!" argued Yusuke.
"That family is much stronger than you thought, especially their children." seethed Genkai.
"Are they a threat?" asked Kurama. Genkai shook her head.
"As long as you don't disturb them, no harm will be done." she stated. Just then, Yukina came in and offered everyone the tea. Genkai stared at the table with a far away look.
*~*~* Genkai's Garden *~*~*
Kagome had arrived at Genkai's front door when she sensed the presence of other people. Her black cloak gave her a little protection from the rain. She leaped silently to a tree where she could get a good view of Genkai's living room without being noticed. She masked her scent and aura and sat comfortably on a tree branch, carefully not to injure her wound worse. Youko sat on her lap.
'It's the group from last time' she mused.
She heard their conversation and thanked Genkai silently when she refused to talk. When Yukina came in with the tea, Kagome took the chance to talk to Genkai.
*Grandma, can you hear me?*
*Clearly, child. Where are you?*
*On the tree branch* Youko replied for Kagome.
*What do you need* Genkai asked.
*Grandma, can I stay for few days? I have some problems with the half-breed. I can't face Mom with my current state. Please let me stay.* Kagome begged.
Kagome was distracted while talking to Genkai, so her aura was not fully covered. Hiei and Kurama sensed this. Hiei slowly crept out of the room. Kagome was too absorbed in her conversation that she did not realized that Hiei was at the tree behind her. She was snapped out of her daze when Youko growled threateningly
"Youko, why are you..." her eyes widened in shock when she saw Hiei was perched at the branch beside her with his katana drawn. She barely managed to evade but failed to keep her balance and feel to the ground on one knee.
'Shit.'
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A/N : So, how is it? I'm not that good at the fighting scene, hope you like it! Thanks for all of the reviewers, I'm really grateful. Please keep reviewing. The next chapter maybe delayed for few days. It's a MAYBE. I'm not quite sure, but I'll try to post it on time. I need a new title. Arrows and Whips will make it looks like a Kag/Kur story. I haven't get the idea of making those. Please give me a suggestion. See ya next time.
Sincerely
~Flying Phoenix~
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