One of the reasons Kagome didn't like to venture too far from the cottage was the barrier she'd put around it. Mama didn't have any spiritual powers, but she had an extensive collection of scrolls that she'd given Kagome at an early age.
The writing was ancient but easily decipherable, and she'd devoured every word. It had explicitly shown paintings of a bow and arrow, but she'd been too young to build one, so by the time she could, Kagome had been able to focus her power through any weapon available.
Her bow was her best weapon, but throwing a reiki-infused rock or stick had its advantages, too.
Kagura linked their arms, dragging Kagome through the trees. The barrier sizzled over their skin as they stepped through it, the air suddenly fresher, the crunch of leaves under their feet louder.
Kagome gave her sister a sideways glance. She was always worried about using her power around her, considering her full youkai status, but Kagura was somehow immune.
At least to the protective spells.
There was still a noticeable scar on Kagura's back from when Kagome had first started using offensive reiki and had miscalculated while hunting. Kagura had never blamed her for it, especially with her rapid healing abilities, but it had been a year before Kagome had attempted it again.
Kagome had never understood how Mama had had one human child and one full youkai instead of a set of hanyou twins.