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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Previous Chapter:

"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.'

Chapter 5:

'I should not be distracted just now.' she watched in horror as Hiei jumped down from the tree with his sword ready to sliced her in half. Youko transformed to his larger form and tackled Hiei. Youko got slash and was thrown to a tree and was hurt badly. Kagome got mad and started to attack Hiei with Tsukaisaga. Hiei blocked each attack and tried to get her back. He threw his fire at her, which was easily blocked by her sword. She used her speed and appeared in front of Hiei and slashed at him. He got a deep gash on his stomach and was thrown to a wall, unconscious.

Kagome realized what she was doing and stopped herself from killing the fire apparition. She dashed towards Youko while Kurama and the other Spirit Detectives, towards Hiei.

"Please tell me you're alright." Kagome begged as she checked for Youko's injuries. Youko nodded and tried to stand up but failed miserably. He whimpered in pain. Kagome put a hand on his head and pat him behind his ears.

"Don't move. Can you turn back to your smaller form so I can heal you?" she whispered. Youko nodded and turned back to a little silver fox. Kagome healed him using her miko power. Then, she picked him up and walked towards the Spirit Detectives.

"Is he alright?" she asked.

"How can he be alright after you slashed him on the stomach and threw him to a wall!" yelled Yusuke.

"Well, he was the one who attack me at the first place, not to mention he hurt my fox!" Kagome yelled back.

"Cut it off both of you." commanded Genkai, "Bring Hiei in. The rain will make his wound worse."

Kurama and Kuwabara carried Hiei to the living room while Yusuke and Kagome were keeping an eye on each other. Yukina went to Hiei and tried to heal his wound.

"I can't do it," she stated.

"Why not?" asked Kuwabara. Yukina usually able to heal those kind of wounds.

"Because Tsukaisaga cause it. The only one who can heal it is Vixinia here." she answered. Yukina had recognized Kagome's voice and knew that she was in her demon form since it was deeper than her human's voice and she was taller than her human form "You're going to heal him, right?" she asked pleadingly. Vixinia sighed and nodded. She gave Youko to Yukina. Kagome put a hand on the wound and heal it with her miko power.

*~*~* Half an hour later *~*~*

Hiei had finally wake up. He touched his stomach only to find the wound had gone. He guessed Yukina had healed him.

"Welcome back, Hiei." said Kurama as Hiei sat up.

"The shrimp is defeated with one slash." mocked Kuwabara. Hiei growled.

"Watch it big oaf." He turned to Vixinia who was drinking the tea. Her mask was beside the teapot. "Who are you?" he asked.

"No one." she answered simply and took another sip of her tea. Hiei was about to attack but Kurama stopped him.

"She is one of my new students. Her name is Vixinia," informed Genkai.

"So, shortie is defeated by a girl. HA HA HA HA!" roared Kuwabara. Kagome smirked but she knew that they couldn't see it due to her hood.

"Shut up buffoon!" Hiei said coldly.

"Lower your hood, will ya?" asked Yusuke.

"I will not." Vixinia stated.

"I'm your senior you know since I came here first." Yusuke yelled.

"Grandma, are you home?" come a voice from the front door.

"That must be Ellon. I'll go get him." Yukina stated as she gave Youko to Kurama and went out of the room. Vixinia put on her mask again. Not long after that, Yukina came in with a boy in black cloak and a mask, which covered his lower face, came in. He had midnight black hair, which was tied in a ponytail. His silver bangs framed his face. He was carrying a bag and a fur ball, which happened to be a kitsune pup, and a fire fox was at his side. The kitsune pup launched himself to Vixinia at once.

"Are you alright, Momma?" he asked. Vixinia nodded and stroke his hair.

'Momma?' thought the Spirit Detectives.

"Hello, Grandma, Sis." the boy greeted. He turned his head to Youko. "Hello to you too, Youko."

Kurama was extremely shocked at this and so were the other Spirit Detectives.

"H-H-How do you know that?" asked Kuwabara.

"Know what?" Ellon asked innocently.

"Know HIM!?" Yusuke pointed at Kurama. Ellon blinked and looked at Vixinia. She shrugged. He then noticed and smelt his sister's blood.

"Sis, you're not healed yet!" he exclaimed.

"Few more minutes and it will be completely healed." she answered casually.

"Why don't you use your power to heal it?" asked Yukina.

"I want to know how long it takes to heal naturally." she replied.

"Um, Genkai, I believe you haven't introduced them," said Kurama.

"Oh, I am Ellon. This is Veiland." he pointed at the kitsune pup. "I'm Vixinia's brother." he finished.

"Vixinia, Ellon, Viland. I like you to show yourself to them so they won't attack you in the future." Genkai said.

"It's not like they can beat us anyway," said Ellon confidently. Vixinia gave a small nod.

"WHAT DID YOU SAY, RUNT!!" roared Yusuke. Genkai glared at the siblings. They gulped.

"Fine." Ellon said and he removed his mask reluctantly, showing a handsome face.

Vixinia follow the suit. She took off her cloak. The beauty in front of them stunned the Spirit Detectives. A female kitsune with heel long, midnight black hair that was tied in a high ponytail and two reddish locks framed her face. She had a slender body and two fuzzy fox ears with a tail, which was the same color as her locks. But most of all was her royal blue eyes. They held sorrow as well as wisdom. Her face was smooth and flawless. Her cloth was stained with dry blood like those on Youko's fur. In short, all the Spirit Detectives couldn't took their eyes off her. Ellon was agitated by the way the male strangers were looking at her sister.

"I think I'm in l-" Kuwabara didn't finish his sentence since he realized that Yukina was there.

"Oh my god. Vixinia, you better go and take a bath before you get sick!" commanded Yukina.

"Gee, you talk like my mother." joked Vixinia as she rose and turned to Youko.

"Youko, you need a wash also," she said. Kurama went rigid since he thought she was talking to him. Yusuke and Kuwabara went wide eye. Vixinia approached Kurama but failed to notice him blushing furiously. Kurama was snapped to the reality when he felt something jumped from his arms. He realized that it was the fire fox he was holding 'til then had jumped to Vixinia's arm. She looked up to him.

"Thank you for holding him." she said and she went out of the room to enjoy a nice hot bath.

There was an awkward silence after Vixinia left. The Spirit Detectives was wondering what had happened just now. Then, it clicked.

The fire fox's name was Youko!!!

Kuwabara and Yusuke laughed hysterically. Yukina and Genkai chuckled. Hiei had a small, amused smile on his lips. Kurama was dumbfounded, while Ellon and Veiland was thoroughly confused.

"What's so funny?" asked Veiland. Ellon turned to Kurama.

"Why did you blushed when my sister approached you?" asked Ellon annoyed.

"I thought she was talking to me." Kurama mumbled and blushed again. Yusuke and Kuwabara laughed harder.

"But she said Youko. Even though you're a kitsune, your name can't possibly the same." huffed Ellon.

"He--ha ha ha ha --is--ha ha ha ha " Kuwabara said between laughter. Yusuke was the first to stop.

"He's name IS Youko Kurama. And trust me kit, he is the real one." he explained as he wiped his tears.

Ellon went pale and then, "WHAAAAT?!!?!"

Yusuke and Kuwabara were thrown to another fit of laughter.

@~@~@ A few hours later @~@~@

*~*~* Somewhere in the city *~*~*

Yusuke and Kuwabara hadn't lost the amused look on their faces. The scene in Genkai's house just now was totally hilarious. Ellon had apologized frantically to Kurama since he was the one who named the fox. It was how Vixinia found them. Ellon was bowing now and then to Kurama. Yusuke, Kuwabara and Veiland were laughing hysterically.

When she knew what happened, she said nothing but gave a smirk to Ellon, which made him blush furiously. The Spirit Detective had stayed until the rain stop. Meanwhile, Veiland had bombarded Kurama with a bunch of question, which he answered patiently. He earned a heart-melting smile from Vixinia as a sign of gratitude. He blushed a little at this.

"Do you think Genkai is hiding something?" asked Yusuke.

"That is for sure. We'll find out sooner or later." Kurama said and he was lost in his own thought.

"What are you thinking, Fox?" asked Hiei. He had felt uneasy since he met that fox siblings.

"Genkai's new students. I never know she accept demons as her students." Kurama replied.

"Yeah, but that Vixinia is HOT!" exclaimed Kuwabara "Not to mention she defeated shrimp in one blow."

"Shut it up, big buffoon!" seethed Hiei.

"I never thought someone will be so fond of you that they named their own fox 'Youko'," teased Yusuke. Kurama glared at him.

"Talking about kits, Veiland called Vixinia, 'Momma'. She looks too young to be a mother," stated Kuwabara

"I suggest we visit them often. Maybe we can get more information," said Kurama.

"Hn." Hiei snorted. 'I will have a rematch with that Vixen!'

*~*~* Genkai's house *~*~*

Kagome had finished telling her story to the others. She somehow didn't feel that it was so painful while she was at it. Now, they were all silent.

"Grandma, I thought Kurama's name is Shuuichi. He told me that it is his name when we met." Kagome asked.

"You should ask him yourself. It is his story." Genkai said. "When do you meet him?"

Kagome then told her about their visit to the shrine and why she sealed the well temporarily.

"Go rest. We'll train tomorrow." Genkai said.

"I ruined the clothes Hayami gave me. I had only wear it once." Kagome said in regret. Yukina smiled.

"Don't worry. We still have the same clothes for you. Hayami knows that one cloth won't be enough." she said.

"Thanks. Grandma, can Shippo stay and train also?" Kagome asked.

"Of course. Hayami, Akira, and Tsukikage will come and teach you about your demon abilities. You will stay here until your training is complete." Genkai stated. "And from now on, you all have to be in your demon form and use your demon name, since the Spirit Detectives have seen you in it. They will come often, that is for sure."

Kagome, Souta, and Shippo nodded.

*~*~* Naraku's Castle *~*~*

"Kagura, watch the Inuyasha's team. See if Kikyo is doing her job well." Naraku ordered.

"Do you think we can trust her?" asked Kagura. Naraku let out a laugh that could froze even fire.

"I never trust her, Kagura. She is willing enough to get rid of her reincarnation. We can make use of that. The death of the future miko will weaken the team, maybe enough to destroy It.," he said.

"How will you kill the miko?" she asked.

"To defeat a strong enemy, attack their heart first." he said. Kagura knew from his tone that she was dismissed so she went out and do the task she was assigned for.

@~@~@ Four days later @~@~@

*~*~* Genkai's Temple *~*~*

Tsukikage and a blindfolded Kagome were sparring. This training was to train Kagome's senses other than her eyes. So far, Kagome had only managed to evade the attacks. She was now learning to attack back. Tsukikage used her Crystal Spheres (which could froze the opponent in contact) at Kagome's feet. Kagome jumped high to the air. Too bad for her, Tsukikage's whip wrapped her ankle and smashed her down, hard. She winced as she tried to get up.

"Enough for today, Kagome. We'll continue tomorrow," stated Tsukikage. Kagome stood up painfully and bowed. She was about to leave when Tsukikage spoke.

"Kagome. I have to warn you that your magic is not strong yet. Any spell you cast, including your concealment spell, will weaken or even vanish during the new moon until you had become stronger in your magic. Do you understand?"

Kagome nodded and Tsukikage gestured her to leave. She then took a bath and went to her favorite tree to nap with Youko. Souta and Shippo were practicing fire and illusion magic with Akira. Kagome had mastered them in a couple of days; Souta and Shippo only need a little more to go.

"I had never expected Lady Tsukikage could fight that good." Kagome commented as she closed her eyes. Youko nodded lazily from her lap.

*She's stronger than Hayami, if I'm not mistaken.*

"Really? I never know that," replied Kagome. Youko yawned and closed his eyes as well.

*You should learn ice elemental attacks like Tsukikage's, you know?*

"I know. She said she'll teach me. "

"Oy, Sis! Can I join you up there?" asked Souta who had just finished his training Kagome nodded. Souta leaped to the branch under Kagome's resting place.

"Where's Shi-, Veiland?" she asked.

*Playing in the front yard with Yukina.* replied Kouran from her place at Souta's lap.

"How's your training?" asked Souta. Kagome sighed.

"Ended with many bruises and cuts. Yours?"

"Master it finally." he replied. "I'm bored."

"How about sparring?" offered Kagome. Souta smirked

"My pleasure."

They both leaped down and took their place.

"The rules are no other magic except for fire and plants." decaled Kagome "and no swords."

"Agreed."

They dashed towards each other with their claws ready. Youko and Kouran watched from the tree branch.

*~*~* The Spirit Detectives *~*~*

"I can't believe that toddler!!" exclaimed Yusuke. "It's been a while and there's no mission worth fight for."

The Spirit Detectives had just finished killing some other low level demons that troubled the Human world. Now they were walking aimlessly in the city with Botan.

"That means the world is still safe. Enjoy the peace while you still can." said Botan.

"Any suggestion where to go?" yawned Kuwabara.

"Genkai's temple." answered a cold voice above him. Kuwabara almost fell on his face when he heard this.

"Why do you suggest us to go there?" asked Kurama calmly. Hiei was not the one that usually suggested a place to visit without a reason.

"I'm not suggesting you to come. I'm going there whether you're coming or not." he replied curtly.

"I want to know those new students of Genkai." Botan said and she took off.

"YEAH! I can meet my Yukina," exclaimed Kuwabara and he dashed towards the Genkai's temple. Yusuke rolled his eyes and follow him. Kurama was still waiting for Hiei to finish his answer.

"I want to have a rematch with that vixen." Hiei finished, knowing he would not get away from his fox friend. Kurama nodded and they both ran after their humans companion.

*~*~* Genkai's Temple *~*~*

The Spirit Detectives had arrived at the front yard where Veiland and Yukina were playing. Veiland made illusions to show off to Yukina who watched him patiently. When he realized that The Spirit Detectives were there, he picked all his toys and went inside so Yukina could talk to her friends.

"I'm sorry, but Genkai is leaving with her friends and might be coming home late." Yukina said to the boys. Kuwabara had moved closer to her.

"Are the foxes here?" asked Yusuke. Yukina nodded.

"They're inside, at the back yard. Come in. I'll make you some tea." she offered. And so, they all came to the back yard and saw the fox siblings were sparring while Veiland was sitting under a tree beside Kouran and Youko. They watched the siblings fought in an incredible speed that even Hiei had a hard time keeping with their speed.

*~*~* In the battle *~*~*

Ellon shot vines from his hands. Vixinia dodged and sent a ball of fire to him. He had managed not to get hit, but the ball burned a little of his cloth.

"Is that all you got?" asked Vixinia. "Then I will win easily."

"You wish." Ellon answered. He raised his hand in Vixinia's direction and vines came out from behind her. Vixinia's eyes flashed crimson and the vines turned to ashes. She turned to Ellon who had prepared his next attack.

"Crimson Desert!" he exclaimed as he let out fine, red dust from his hands. Not wanting to be paralyzed, Vixinia jumped to the air and tried to attack Ellon.

"Fiery Petals." she shot petals with fire around them from her hands. This attack was a wide range one, so Ellon had difficulties in evading them. He was hit by some of them. By the time the petals ceased, Vixinia had tackled Ellon down. She had a claw on his throat and another was raised, ready to rip his head off.

"Do you yield?" she asked. Ellon nodded. "I win." she smirked and stood up. Ellon stood up as well and rubbed his bruised throat.

"You never told me you can do that," he complained. Vixinia smirked wider.

"It's one of my little secret," she answered, "And we have company." she turned to the Spirit Detectives.
"What are you doing here?" she asked.

"I want a rematch, Fox." Hiei answered. Vixinia groaned.

"Not now. I'm tired."

*Oh, really?* mocked Ellon.

*Not exactly, but I'm really not in mood right now. Especially to fight a guy with Jagan eye who was currently eavesdropping our conversation.* Vixinia glared at Hiei. Ellon went to Hiei.

"It's that right you have a Jagan eye?" he asked.

"Do you doubt me?" asked Vixinia, faking a hurt look.

"I'm just curious." he retorted. Vixinia rolled her eyes and she noticed Botan.

"Hi, who are you?" she asked politely. Botan smiled.

"I'm Botan. Nice to meet you." she replied.

"Momma. I never knew you could do that." Veiland jumped to Vixinia's embrace. Vixinia smiled.

"You need to learn more, Son." she patted his head.

"Hey, where is your husband?" asked Kuwabara. Vixinia blinked.

"Husband?" Kuwabara nodded.

"He mean the father of your son." explained Kurama. He himself was etching to know the answer. Either he realized it or not, but he did feel a little jealous. Vixinia blushed.

"I-I have no husband. Veiland is my adoptive child," she explained. Kurama felt as if some weight had been lifted from him. Ellon came besides her, pouting. Vixinia gave him a questioning look.

"He don't want to takeoff his bandana." he replied sulkily. Vixinia had to fight the urge to laugh at the look on her brother's face. She turned to Hiei.

"How if we make a deal. You show us your Jagan eye and we have a rematch tomorrow," she offered. Hiei seemed to be considering it for a while. He looked at Vixinia's pleading look and Ellon's puppy eyes that were begging him to take the offer. He found that he could not resist them.

"Hn." He untied his bandana and Ellon rushed to him to see it closer. Vixinia looked amazed.

"Cool!" exclaimed Ellon as Hiei put back his bandana. "But don't try to eavesdropped our conversation with that." he warned, earning a glare from Hiei.

"Tomorrow afternoon, Vixen. In this place." he said to Vixinia. Her reply was a nod. And with that, Hiei ran to who knows where.

"Are you sure you can defeat him?" asked Kurama, worried.

"I won't accept his challenge if I can't." she replied casually as she made her way to the fire foxes.

"What do you mean by 'eavesdropping our conversation' just now." asked Yusuke to Ellon.

"That's for me to know and for you to find out." he replied as he went in to the house.

"COME BACK HERE AND TELL ME, RUNT!!" yelled Yusuke as he also entered the house. The rest followed them, leaving only Vixinia and his pup. Veiland sighed.

"Looks like we have another Inuyasha here." he quickly covered his mouth. Vixinia tensed a little but relaxed.

*It's alright, Shippo. I got over him already. Maybe I had never love him that much.* she said telepathically. (She had taught Shippo how to communicate telepathically)

*Good then. I won't have to kill him next time we meet.* came Souta's voice.

*And you said not to eavesdropped someone's conversation.* taunted Kagome.

*Can't be help. Come in unless you want to catch a cold.*

*Demons can't get a cold.* she muttered as she and Shippo went to the house.

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A/N : So! How is it? Full of nonsense huh? Well, can't be help. I don't have much time to make it on time. I hope you enjoy it. Oh, and I'm going to make it a Kagome/Kurama pairing. But I warn you, I'm not good at it. I'll try my best though. About the title, since I've made up my mind to make a Kag/kur, so it will stay like that.
A question for fellow authors : What is writer's block?
Thank you for reading the story so far. Please review and may be I'll make it longer. See ya next time.

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