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Chapter 3-Tricks and studies
Kagome's eyes opened slowly. It took her a while to remember where she was. She patted herself down, as if making sure she was real. Yes, her hair was back to normal, no more dog ears (though she liked them), no more fangs, and no more claws. She checked her arm and sighed, realizing the marks were still there. Damn. She closed her eyes and thought about what happened.
Bit by Inuyasha in his full demon form Turned into a half demon. Kouga acting strangely Sesshomaru freaking her out Youko telling her that she was being courted by Inuyasha who she had to protect the whole night.
Kagome sat straight up. She had been tricked! Youko knew she didn't know anything about 'courting' and 'suitors' and 'rituals'. He had introduced himself knowing she would tell him her name, thus saying she was interested in him. Which she wasn't! And now she was stuck with him for a year, she had a feeling he would be hanging around. Damn that fox!
And Sesshomaru, what was with him? First he wanted to kill her then he was kissing her hand and holding her then he wanted to kill her again! It was like a whole love hate relationship in one minute.
Kouga, he was not himself. The whole time she was around him, it seemed as though he was checking for something. But what? Then he was always smelling her. He did that before but not constantly as he was now. And then he didn't want to let go of her and wouldn't until she had to repeat herself.
Maybe being half demon was a curse. The only person who wasn't confusing her was Inuyasha. Well not confusing her anymore than he usually did. She always knew where she stood with him, somewhere between caring and abhorrence. It was comforting to know, especially since she had a feeling she would need to be comforted. She turned around, shocked when she came face to face with a sleeping Inuyasha. He was so innocent looking when he slept, you would never know what he was like when he was awake.
She got out of bed and stretched. They would have to get back soon, Miroku, Sango and Shippo would be worried. Kagome showered and dressed her bathroom. When she came back to her room Inuyasha was up and staring out of the window. "You ready to go?" He asked without looking away from the window.
"Yeah." She walked over to the window. "What are you looking at?"
Slowly he turned toward her. He was disappointed in himself. He had not been able to protect Kagome, he hated himself. Why did he have to be so weak? Why couldn't he even keep his promise to protect her? "Nothing. Let's go." He jumped from the window and landed on the ground. Kagome jumped out after him, landing in his arms. They climbed into the well in silence.
Inuyasha helped her out before climbing up himself. He growled at the waiting demon. "What are you doing here?"
Youko regarded him, uninterested. "I was just waiting for a lady. Not that it concerns you."
"Just shut your mouth you stupid fox!"
Youko looked between Inuyasha and Kagome when realization dawned his face. A slow smile spread across his lips. "You are the human from last night! But look at you now, you're a half demon. I should have known." He turned his eyes to Kagome. "And you must be Lady Kagome." Her scent was different but similar, she now smelled of honey and nectar and all things good. But the demon form of her smelled of spices and earth.
Kagome brushed off her skirt. "Nice seeing you Youko, but we must be going now." She climbed onto Inuyasha's back.
He locked her into place with his arms. "Yeah, so fuck off."
"I could do that, but on the other hand.I know when you transform Inuyasha. I know when you are weakest, you wouldn't want any enemies to find out would you?"
Kagome sighed. "What do you want?"
"Only to travel with you, dear lady."
She narrowed her eyes. "And I'm supposed to think you have no other motives?"
"Yeah, you thief." Inuyasha muttered between clenched teeth.
"I have heard of your quest to defeat Naraku. I, too, want him dead. It would give me great pleasure to see that bastard die."
She thought it over. It sounded reasonable but that was what made her suspicious. There had to be some hidden motive. Something she wouldn't figure out until it was too late. But this fox had 15 jewel shards, and maybe when they were done with Naraku, they could fight him for his. That didn't seem fair, pretending to be friends with him so they could take his shards. But then again that was what he could be doing. "Okay."
Inuyasha looked at her sharply. What the hell was she thinking?! This was the same guy that tried to kill her! Was she mad?! When he looked back her she gave him a look at said go with it. So he relaxed, but only a little. He trusted Kagome's judgment but he would never trust the fox. "You better not slow us down, thief."
Youko's smile widened smugly. "Do not worry Lady Kagome." He frowned when he looked at Inuyasha. "Why are you on his back?"
"Because he can run a lot faster than I can. It saves us time." 'And so I can be close to Inuyasha...'
He shook his head. Obliviously not liking the idea. "How do I know he's just trying to find a reason to touch you?"
Kagome's lips twitched. "Trust me Inuyasha is not a Miroku!"
Inuyasha laughed. "Definitely not!"
Youko frowned, not getting the joke. "I request your presence, for a moment Lady Kagome. Alone." He looked at Inuyasha pointedly.
He growled. "Like hell I'd leave a second rate pickpocket like you with-"
"It's okay, Inuyasha. I'll be fine."
He gapped at her and hissed. "He tried to kill you just last fucking night and you'll be FINE?!"
She gave him the 'look'. "I'll be *fine*, Inu-ya-sha."
He gave Youko a warning glare before retreating into the forest. Far enough away so they wouldn't see him but close enough to hear. The fox sat down on the rim of the well and patted the spot next to him. When she sat he asked. "Do you love him?"
"WHAT?!"
"Do you love Inuyasha?"
"I know who you're talking about! It just that it was really random." 'And personal..'
"Well do you?"
It seemed as though he was not going to give up. She sighed. "I don't know." She said truthfully.
Youko smiled and held out his hand. "Let us go find the dog." She took his hand and stood. Wondering why he had even asked her that question. Well not why he asked it but why he was so blunt. And why he was satisfied with her answer. There was something going on behind those innocent eyes of his. They just stood there for a moment, holding hands. Kagome glared at him out of the corner of her eye. She had taking his hand thinking he was trying to help her up. If this was another one of his tricks..
Suddenly the ground sifted beneath their feet. It rolled backwards, making it seem as though they were running forward. It swerved from side to side occasionally, to dodge a tree, or large stone. Then it stopped as soon as it started. They were in the middle of the wood standing in front of a surprised Inuyasha.
The shock of moving at about 200 mph made her shake. She had just gone about a half mile in five seconds. Inuyasha's shock wore off a lot quicker than hers. "You can let go now." He looked at their hands, annoyed.
Kagome snatched her hand back as if she was burned and walked over to Inuyasha. She climbed back onto his back. "Sorry Youko but this is the fastest mode of transportation that I can handle at the moment." Inuyasha flashed him a victorious smirk.
Youko shrugged indifferently. "Actually, it is expected. Earth shifting is always harsh on first timers." He cocked his head to the side. "Most of them vomit soon after words."
Just mentioning the action made Kagome turn green. She buried her face in Inuyasha's back, his smell easing her stomach. "Can we just go?" She mumbled. He shot him a look before leaping into the direction of Miroku's and Sango's scents.
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Sango's eye twitched. She had been stuck with Miroku. Alone. For a whole day. Shippou had gone to the village to stay with Kaede. It was a wonder that Miroku wasn't dead yet. His lecherous ways has caused him to be injured on the regular by a certain demon exterminator. She supposed he had a strong will to live and a high endurance of pain. That last slap took a lot out of her. But it had served him right. Perverted monk.
She looked down at her now red and throbbing hand. This was starting to take its toll on her. It seems that she would have to rely on her hiraikotsu now. Sango leaned against the tree and looked up at the sky. Miroku was, surprisingly, good company. When he wasn't trying to cop a feel. He made her laugh and he entertained her of his stories of tricking villagers into thinking there was an 'ominous cloud' over their homes. If only he wasn't such a hentai...If only..
Sango frowned when Miroku stood over her. Smiling his toothy smile. "What?"
"There is a warm spring we can bathe in up ahead." Instantly Sango reached for her boomerang. He stooped, holding his hands over his head. "Not like THAT! I meant separately! Gees, and *I'm* the one with the sordid mind? Hmm, Sango?"
This earned him a painful kick in the side. And a foot in his back when she stepped on him to walk away. She sat just before the edge of the cliff, trying to meditate. But it was hard when images of Kagome being slashed to teeny pieces by Inuyasha in his full demon form. She knew, deep down, that she shouldn't worry. Not after seeing the way Inuyasha tenderly picked her up and carried her off. But she had an overactive imagination. After a while, Sango gave up and sighed. Something she had been doing a lot lately.
Miroku, who had recovered, put his hand on her shoulder. "I know what you're thinking. You shouldn't worry. Kagome is fine."
What? How had he known that was exactly what she was thinking?! Was a fucking mind reader? Or did he just know her too well. Slightly irritated, she snapped. "Who said that was what I was thinking?!"
"Because every time you sigh, I know that you're thinking of them. And also you mumble under your breath when you are thinking deeply." He said the last statement so offhandedly, as if it were not important in helping he figure out her thoughts.
She crossed her hands and thrust her nose in the air. "Stupid monk...do I really mumble...no one told me..how long.."
"You're doing it again."
"Oh shut up!" Pissed off that he was right. She shrugged his hand off.
Miroku shook his head and sat down next to her. "You should not worry yourself. It is not good for your health."
She snorted. "You sound like an old man."
He frowned. "I'm serious. Why don't you ever take me seriously?"
She looked at him like he just sprouted ten heads. "What?! Take you seriously?" He nodded vigorously. She broke out laughing, clutching her sides.
"See! That's what I'm talking about!"
When she finally calmed down, she said. "Because you're a pervert! Every time *I* try to be seriously your always trying to touch my ass."
He pouted. "I can't help it."
Sango rolled her eyes. "Yeah right."
Miroku scooted closer to her. "It's just that every time I-"
"Sango! Miroku!"
Sango sprang up and went racing toward the edge of the forest. Sighing, Miroku followed. Kagome stepped out into the clearing. Sango ran up to her and swept her up into a crushing hug. "You had me so worried! Where did you go?"
Kagome wiggled out of her arms. "It's a long story you see." She looked down and scuffed her foot. Where to start?
Miroku smiled slightly when he finally noticed Inuyasha. "Why hello there. Wha-who the hell is that?" He directed his question to the demon standing next to him.
He eyed him coolly. Kagome nudged him and nodded. His look didn't change but his voice was not as hostile as his face. "I am Youko."
Inuyasha sneered. "Her dirty stealing Suitor."
Miroku's eyes got so wide they threatened to fall out of his head. "SUITOR?!"
Youko's lips curled down in distaste. "Last time I checked it was a dog that had fleas."
Kagome laughed nervously. "I guess I have some explaining to do?"
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Sesshomaru cocked his head to the side. So he was right the first time, she was the miko. He had been listening to her story from high up in the air, where the wind would carry his scent away. So the child was now a half demon. Most interesting.
And that Youko, Youko Kurama the bandit. He was her Suitor, along with his half brother. Sesshomaru had heard a lot about him. Why would he be interested in her? There must be something about her. After hearing what he thought was important he disappeared.
Jaken jumped out of is seat when his master appeared in front of him. He bowed low. "Master Sesshomaru! Anything I can do for you?"
He looked down his nose at him. "Rin?"
"She is in the garden, playing, sire."
"Good, come with me then." He walked swiftly to his libraries with his servant close behind. He knew the information he required was not in his own library but he did have the information to break the spells. The spells around the largest library in the world, with scrolls dated back to before the first two demons. Punjia and Vaniliy. "Jaken, I want you to go ahead and find the Book of Spells. And you better have found it by the time I reach you."
Jaken nodded vigorously and ran ahead. The Western Lord shook his head, and took a detour to the gardens. A little girl splashed happily in the fountain, singing. He watched her for a while, such a strange little thing. So pure, young, and innocent. Something he would usually detest, but there was something about her. Her simplicity, her eagerness to please made it uneasy for him to kill her. Not impossible but uneasy. He decided to keep her around, for her presence calmed him. He would raise her as if she were his own. Until he grew tired of her, then he would send her away.
He turned and headed toward his libraries. Jaken was already at the door with a book under his arm. "I have found it Master."
"Good." He picked him up by his collar and held him out as far as possible. Sesshomaru disappeared with his servant.
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Sango scrubbed her skin. Wow. A lot had happened since the day before yesterday. Kagome a hanyou? Inuyasha and Youko are 'courting' her? This was just too much. "So Kagome, how to you feel about it?"
Kagome closed her eyes and leaned back in the hot water. Out of everyone she was the only one to ask that question. "I don't know. It really hasn't sunken in yet. Having all of strength and heightened senses is incredible. But this whole 'suitor' and 'rituals' thing, I think there is something more to it than that.."
She leaned over and whispered. "I knew that they becoming your suitors would mean that they would become more...possessive but this is going over board."
Inuyasha had refused to let Miroku out of his sight while Kagome was bathing. And Youko did not trust either of them so all three of them where sitting on a log down the river. In silence. She smiled weakly. "Tell me about it."
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Sesshomaru ran his eyes over the multitude of books. Getting into Youko Kurama's library was not an easy feat. The charms around it were very difficult to break. He was a wily fox that was very sly and three times suspicious. His collection of books where astounding. In fact, he had a whole palace just for his books. He had all the original copies of The Books.
The Books were written by the scribes of Punjia and Vaniliy. They were the first two demons in existence. Demons where the result of the entrapment animals. Animals were innocent, they went about their business, not really too involved with each other. Then the humans decided they wanted them as pets. They put them behind bars and poked at them when they became bored. But over time the animals became smart, they watched the humans. Soon after, they mimicked them, walking on two legs, and using their thumbs. They began to shed out their fur, concentrating on the hair on their head, and using the rest for clothing. Two tigers, Punjia and Vaniliy, were the first to complete their transformation. Punjia, had grown her orange hair to her waist, her skin was now creamy. Vaniliy, had orange hair to his shoulders, his skin was still slightly pink. But what separated them from the humans was their slanted golden eyes, claws, black stripes on their faces and arms, and long white whiskers. When the humans came by to see them, they broke free, using their incredible strength. The others soon followed their lead. They escaped, going back to their families only to discover they didn't recognize them. They decided that they could no longer live with the other animals, so they went off in their own separate ways.
They worshiped Punjia and Vaniliy as gods. They married, and built a palace in the South. They didn't want to rule over everyone so they appointed Lords and Ladies of each quadrant. Noticing that they still needed guidance, they had The Books written. Sesshomaru was looking for a very special Book. When Punjia and Vaniliy died, a shaman trapped their wisdom in a tree. The tree was made into paper, which now filled this book. It was their last request, and act as noble leaders.
He stopped when he found the Book of Truth. Out of all of The Books, it is the most valuable because if you asked a question and opened the Book, it would answer it with the truth. But the catch is that the answer is always in a riddle and usually so difficult to figure out the Book turns out to be no help at all. But still, he knew the only way to have some enlightenment on the situation was to ask this book. And he had the perfect questions.
"What is happening? What will happen?" Sesshomaru opened the Book.
In old lettering it said. "First, the complete shall cometh, then the partial. What they seek they shall not have, for it all cannot be theirs. What is one shall become two, to fit the needs of all. What is more shall be come less, for it is most appropriate. And what is partial shall become complete and what is complete shall be more so."
He closed the book and thought it over. It seemed to him that the future did look promising. "The child, Kagome, what about her?" This time before opening the Book he thought it over. Kagome. There was something important about her.
The Book replied, alarmingly clear. "You need her."
He dropped the book as if he had been burned. Sesshomaru, the Lord of the Western Lands, was shocked. 'I need her?'
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Chapter 3-Tricks and studies
Kagome's eyes opened slowly. It took her a while to remember where she was. She patted herself down, as if making sure she was real. Yes, her hair was back to normal, no more dog ears (though she liked them), no more fangs, and no more claws. She checked her arm and sighed, realizing the marks were still there. Damn. She closed her eyes and thought about what happened.
Bit by Inuyasha in his full demon form Turned into a half demon. Kouga acting strangely Sesshomaru freaking her out Youko telling her that she was being courted by Inuyasha who she had to protect the whole night.
Kagome sat straight up. She had been tricked! Youko knew she didn't know anything about 'courting' and 'suitors' and 'rituals'. He had introduced himself knowing she would tell him her name, thus saying she was interested in him. Which she wasn't! And now she was stuck with him for a year, she had a feeling he would be hanging around. Damn that fox!
And Sesshomaru, what was with him? First he wanted to kill her then he was kissing her hand and holding her then he wanted to kill her again! It was like a whole love hate relationship in one minute.
Kouga, he was not himself. The whole time she was around him, it seemed as though he was checking for something. But what? Then he was always smelling her. He did that before but not constantly as he was now. And then he didn't want to let go of her and wouldn't until she had to repeat herself.
Maybe being half demon was a curse. The only person who wasn't confusing her was Inuyasha. Well not confusing her anymore than he usually did. She always knew where she stood with him, somewhere between caring and abhorrence. It was comforting to know, especially since she had a feeling she would need to be comforted. She turned around, shocked when she came face to face with a sleeping Inuyasha. He was so innocent looking when he slept, you would never know what he was like when he was awake.
She got out of bed and stretched. They would have to get back soon, Miroku, Sango and Shippo would be worried. Kagome showered and dressed her bathroom. When she came back to her room Inuyasha was up and staring out of the window. "You ready to go?" He asked without looking away from the window.
"Yeah." She walked over to the window. "What are you looking at?"
Slowly he turned toward her. He was disappointed in himself. He had not been able to protect Kagome, he hated himself. Why did he have to be so weak? Why couldn't he even keep his promise to protect her? "Nothing. Let's go." He jumped from the window and landed on the ground. Kagome jumped out after him, landing in his arms. They climbed into the well in silence.
Inuyasha helped her out before climbing up himself. He growled at the waiting demon. "What are you doing here?"
Youko regarded him, uninterested. "I was just waiting for a lady. Not that it concerns you."
"Just shut your mouth you stupid fox!"
Youko looked between Inuyasha and Kagome when realization dawned his face. A slow smile spread across his lips. "You are the human from last night! But look at you now, you're a half demon. I should have known." He turned his eyes to Kagome. "And you must be Lady Kagome." Her scent was different but similar, she now smelled of honey and nectar and all things good. But the demon form of her smelled of spices and earth.
Kagome brushed off her skirt. "Nice seeing you Youko, but we must be going now." She climbed onto Inuyasha's back.
He locked her into place with his arms. "Yeah, so fuck off."
"I could do that, but on the other hand.I know when you transform Inuyasha. I know when you are weakest, you wouldn't want any enemies to find out would you?"
Kagome sighed. "What do you want?"
"Only to travel with you, dear lady."
She narrowed her eyes. "And I'm supposed to think you have no other motives?"
"Yeah, you thief." Inuyasha muttered between clenched teeth.
"I have heard of your quest to defeat Naraku. I, too, want him dead. It would give me great pleasure to see that bastard die."
She thought it over. It sounded reasonable but that was what made her suspicious. There had to be some hidden motive. Something she wouldn't figure out until it was too late. But this fox had 15 jewel shards, and maybe when they were done with Naraku, they could fight him for his. That didn't seem fair, pretending to be friends with him so they could take his shards. But then again that was what he could be doing. "Okay."
Inuyasha looked at her sharply. What the hell was she thinking?! This was the same guy that tried to kill her! Was she mad?! When he looked back her she gave him a look at said go with it. So he relaxed, but only a little. He trusted Kagome's judgment but he would never trust the fox. "You better not slow us down, thief."
Youko's smile widened smugly. "Do not worry Lady Kagome." He frowned when he looked at Inuyasha. "Why are you on his back?"
"Because he can run a lot faster than I can. It saves us time." 'And so I can be close to Inuyasha...'
He shook his head. Obliviously not liking the idea. "How do I know he's just trying to find a reason to touch you?"
Kagome's lips twitched. "Trust me Inuyasha is not a Miroku!"
Inuyasha laughed. "Definitely not!"
Youko frowned, not getting the joke. "I request your presence, for a moment Lady Kagome. Alone." He looked at Inuyasha pointedly.
He growled. "Like hell I'd leave a second rate pickpocket like you with-"
"It's okay, Inuyasha. I'll be fine."
He gapped at her and hissed. "He tried to kill you just last fucking night and you'll be FINE?!"
She gave him the 'look'. "I'll be *fine*, Inu-ya-sha."
He gave Youko a warning glare before retreating into the forest. Far enough away so they wouldn't see him but close enough to hear. The fox sat down on the rim of the well and patted the spot next to him. When she sat he asked. "Do you love him?"
"WHAT?!"
"Do you love Inuyasha?"
"I know who you're talking about! It just that it was really random." 'And personal..'
"Well do you?"
It seemed as though he was not going to give up. She sighed. "I don't know." She said truthfully.
Youko smiled and held out his hand. "Let us go find the dog." She took his hand and stood. Wondering why he had even asked her that question. Well not why he asked it but why he was so blunt. And why he was satisfied with her answer. There was something going on behind those innocent eyes of his. They just stood there for a moment, holding hands. Kagome glared at him out of the corner of her eye. She had taking his hand thinking he was trying to help her up. If this was another one of his tricks..
Suddenly the ground sifted beneath their feet. It rolled backwards, making it seem as though they were running forward. It swerved from side to side occasionally, to dodge a tree, or large stone. Then it stopped as soon as it started. They were in the middle of the wood standing in front of a surprised Inuyasha.
The shock of moving at about 200 mph made her shake. She had just gone about a half mile in five seconds. Inuyasha's shock wore off a lot quicker than hers. "You can let go now." He looked at their hands, annoyed.
Kagome snatched her hand back as if she was burned and walked over to Inuyasha. She climbed back onto his back. "Sorry Youko but this is the fastest mode of transportation that I can handle at the moment." Inuyasha flashed him a victorious smirk.
Youko shrugged indifferently. "Actually, it is expected. Earth shifting is always harsh on first timers." He cocked his head to the side. "Most of them vomit soon after words."
Just mentioning the action made Kagome turn green. She buried her face in Inuyasha's back, his smell easing her stomach. "Can we just go?" She mumbled. He shot him a look before leaping into the direction of Miroku's and Sango's scents.
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Sango's eye twitched. She had been stuck with Miroku. Alone. For a whole day. Shippou had gone to the village to stay with Kaede. It was a wonder that Miroku wasn't dead yet. His lecherous ways has caused him to be injured on the regular by a certain demon exterminator. She supposed he had a strong will to live and a high endurance of pain. That last slap took a lot out of her. But it had served him right. Perverted monk.
She looked down at her now red and throbbing hand. This was starting to take its toll on her. It seems that she would have to rely on her hiraikotsu now. Sango leaned against the tree and looked up at the sky. Miroku was, surprisingly, good company. When he wasn't trying to cop a feel. He made her laugh and he entertained her of his stories of tricking villagers into thinking there was an 'ominous cloud' over their homes. If only he wasn't such a hentai...If only..
Sango frowned when Miroku stood over her. Smiling his toothy smile. "What?"
"There is a warm spring we can bathe in up ahead." Instantly Sango reached for her boomerang. He stooped, holding his hands over his head. "Not like THAT! I meant separately! Gees, and *I'm* the one with the sordid mind? Hmm, Sango?"
This earned him a painful kick in the side. And a foot in his back when she stepped on him to walk away. She sat just before the edge of the cliff, trying to meditate. But it was hard when images of Kagome being slashed to teeny pieces by Inuyasha in his full demon form. She knew, deep down, that she shouldn't worry. Not after seeing the way Inuyasha tenderly picked her up and carried her off. But she had an overactive imagination. After a while, Sango gave up and sighed. Something she had been doing a lot lately.
Miroku, who had recovered, put his hand on her shoulder. "I know what you're thinking. You shouldn't worry. Kagome is fine."
What? How had he known that was exactly what she was thinking?! Was a fucking mind reader? Or did he just know her too well. Slightly irritated, she snapped. "Who said that was what I was thinking?!"
"Because every time you sigh, I know that you're thinking of them. And also you mumble under your breath when you are thinking deeply." He said the last statement so offhandedly, as if it were not important in helping he figure out her thoughts.
She crossed her hands and thrust her nose in the air. "Stupid monk...do I really mumble...no one told me..how long.."
"You're doing it again."
"Oh shut up!" Pissed off that he was right. She shrugged his hand off.
Miroku shook his head and sat down next to her. "You should not worry yourself. It is not good for your health."
She snorted. "You sound like an old man."
He frowned. "I'm serious. Why don't you ever take me seriously?"
She looked at him like he just sprouted ten heads. "What?! Take you seriously?" He nodded vigorously. She broke out laughing, clutching her sides.
"See! That's what I'm talking about!"
When she finally calmed down, she said. "Because you're a pervert! Every time *I* try to be seriously your always trying to touch my ass."
He pouted. "I can't help it."
Sango rolled her eyes. "Yeah right."
Miroku scooted closer to her. "It's just that every time I-"
"Sango! Miroku!"
Sango sprang up and went racing toward the edge of the forest. Sighing, Miroku followed. Kagome stepped out into the clearing. Sango ran up to her and swept her up into a crushing hug. "You had me so worried! Where did you go?"
Kagome wiggled out of her arms. "It's a long story you see." She looked down and scuffed her foot. Where to start?
Miroku smiled slightly when he finally noticed Inuyasha. "Why hello there. Wha-who the hell is that?" He directed his question to the demon standing next to him.
He eyed him coolly. Kagome nudged him and nodded. His look didn't change but his voice was not as hostile as his face. "I am Youko."
Inuyasha sneered. "Her dirty stealing Suitor."
Miroku's eyes got so wide they threatened to fall out of his head. "SUITOR?!"
Youko's lips curled down in distaste. "Last time I checked it was a dog that had fleas."
Kagome laughed nervously. "I guess I have some explaining to do?"
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Sesshomaru cocked his head to the side. So he was right the first time, she was the miko. He had been listening to her story from high up in the air, where the wind would carry his scent away. So the child was now a half demon. Most interesting.
And that Youko, Youko Kurama the bandit. He was her Suitor, along with his half brother. Sesshomaru had heard a lot about him. Why would he be interested in her? There must be something about her. After hearing what he thought was important he disappeared.
Jaken jumped out of is seat when his master appeared in front of him. He bowed low. "Master Sesshomaru! Anything I can do for you?"
He looked down his nose at him. "Rin?"
"She is in the garden, playing, sire."
"Good, come with me then." He walked swiftly to his libraries with his servant close behind. He knew the information he required was not in his own library but he did have the information to break the spells. The spells around the largest library in the world, with scrolls dated back to before the first two demons. Punjia and Vaniliy. "Jaken, I want you to go ahead and find the Book of Spells. And you better have found it by the time I reach you."
Jaken nodded vigorously and ran ahead. The Western Lord shook his head, and took a detour to the gardens. A little girl splashed happily in the fountain, singing. He watched her for a while, such a strange little thing. So pure, young, and innocent. Something he would usually detest, but there was something about her. Her simplicity, her eagerness to please made it uneasy for him to kill her. Not impossible but uneasy. He decided to keep her around, for her presence calmed him. He would raise her as if she were his own. Until he grew tired of her, then he would send her away.
He turned and headed toward his libraries. Jaken was already at the door with a book under his arm. "I have found it Master."
"Good." He picked him up by his collar and held him out as far as possible. Sesshomaru disappeared with his servant.
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Sango scrubbed her skin. Wow. A lot had happened since the day before yesterday. Kagome a hanyou? Inuyasha and Youko are 'courting' her? This was just too much. "So Kagome, how to you feel about it?"
Kagome closed her eyes and leaned back in the hot water. Out of everyone she was the only one to ask that question. "I don't know. It really hasn't sunken in yet. Having all of strength and heightened senses is incredible. But this whole 'suitor' and 'rituals' thing, I think there is something more to it than that.."
She leaned over and whispered. "I knew that they becoming your suitors would mean that they would become more...possessive but this is going over board."
Inuyasha had refused to let Miroku out of his sight while Kagome was bathing. And Youko did not trust either of them so all three of them where sitting on a log down the river. In silence. She smiled weakly. "Tell me about it."
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Sesshomaru ran his eyes over the multitude of books. Getting into Youko Kurama's library was not an easy feat. The charms around it were very difficult to break. He was a wily fox that was very sly and three times suspicious. His collection of books where astounding. In fact, he had a whole palace just for his books. He had all the original copies of The Books.
The Books were written by the scribes of Punjia and Vaniliy. They were the first two demons in existence. Demons where the result of the entrapment animals. Animals were innocent, they went about their business, not really too involved with each other. Then the humans decided they wanted them as pets. They put them behind bars and poked at them when they became bored. But over time the animals became smart, they watched the humans. Soon after, they mimicked them, walking on two legs, and using their thumbs. They began to shed out their fur, concentrating on the hair on their head, and using the rest for clothing. Two tigers, Punjia and Vaniliy, were the first to complete their transformation. Punjia, had grown her orange hair to her waist, her skin was now creamy. Vaniliy, had orange hair to his shoulders, his skin was still slightly pink. But what separated them from the humans was their slanted golden eyes, claws, black stripes on their faces and arms, and long white whiskers. When the humans came by to see them, they broke free, using their incredible strength. The others soon followed their lead. They escaped, going back to their families only to discover they didn't recognize them. They decided that they could no longer live with the other animals, so they went off in their own separate ways.
They worshiped Punjia and Vaniliy as gods. They married, and built a palace in the South. They didn't want to rule over everyone so they appointed Lords and Ladies of each quadrant. Noticing that they still needed guidance, they had The Books written. Sesshomaru was looking for a very special Book. When Punjia and Vaniliy died, a shaman trapped their wisdom in a tree. The tree was made into paper, which now filled this book. It was their last request, and act as noble leaders.
He stopped when he found the Book of Truth. Out of all of The Books, it is the most valuable because if you asked a question and opened the Book, it would answer it with the truth. But the catch is that the answer is always in a riddle and usually so difficult to figure out the Book turns out to be no help at all. But still, he knew the only way to have some enlightenment on the situation was to ask this book. And he had the perfect questions.
"What is happening? What will happen?" Sesshomaru opened the Book.
In old lettering it said. "First, the complete shall cometh, then the partial. What they seek they shall not have, for it all cannot be theirs. What is one shall become two, to fit the needs of all. What is more shall be come less, for it is most appropriate. And what is partial shall become complete and what is complete shall be more so."
He closed the book and thought it over. It seemed to him that the future did look promising. "The child, Kagome, what about her?" This time before opening the Book he thought it over. Kagome. There was something important about her.
The Book replied, alarmingly clear. "You need her."
He dropped the book as if he had been burned. Sesshomaru, the Lord of the Western Lands, was shocked. 'I need her?'
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