Disclaimer: I don't own Yuyu Hakusho or Inuyasha. Back to the room with bouncy walls...
To Renae Aurora: I'm not boring? REALLY? KOOL! My inspiration has returned...though it was never gone in the first place.
To FoxylilRaven: Thanks. I didn't even really know what Oden was (except for the fact that Kagome's in love with the stuff). THANK YOU for pointing that out. Now that I know what it is...I'm suddenly craving it.
The Switch
Chapter Nineteen: Hey Mom...
Once again, the Reikai Tentei plus Botan, Yukina, Keiko, and Shizuru were back in their homes. They had come across a few glitches in the whole 'moving in with the others in Makai' plan. One glitch was their parents, another was Koenma, another was...well...that was it. They weren't sure WHICH problem was bigger, but then again, it depended on who you were.
If you were Botan, you didn't have a mom, meaning that Koenma is your main problem, along with Hiei and Yukina and Genkai.
If you were Kuwabara, Shizuru, Kagome, Yusuke, Keiko, and Kurama, well...it was basically a tie.
Now off to see how Kagome is fairing.
With Kagome
Kagome's mom (...does she have a name? And if she doesn't, anyone feel like giving me suggestions?) looked at Kagome for the thousandth time at dinner. Her daughter had been oddly silent and was doing the most unthinkable thing. She wasn't eating dinner! And it was oden!
After dinner, Kagome's mom motioned for Kagome to follow her, which her daughter did. They walked over the bench right beside the Go-Shinboku tree. Kagome was still silent as they sat down and remained that way, having a rather subdued look on her face. "Kagome, do you want to tell me what's wrong?" Kagome stayed silent, and her mother let her stay that way because the expression on her daughter's face looked a little guilty.
"Yeah." Kagome finally spoke. "It has to do with...the Feudal Era and my job as one of the Reikai Tentei." Kagome's mom smiled and forked her fingers through Kagome's hair encouragingly. Kagome had told her mom all about her job with Yusuke and her mother was happy that Kagome was leading a life she wanted to lead.
"Go on." Kagome sighed and looked at the ground, memorizing its patterns.
"Well...you see...you remember what I told you about Naraku, right?" Kagome's mom nodded.
"Yes, he's dead. You and the others had to kill him for the sacred jewel shards and for your friends who have suffered so much by him." Kagome nodded, saying her mother was right.
"He's not dead. Within the last ten years...he's been gathering an army and he's preparing to strike Makai and Ningenkai." Kagome said slowly, her mother's eyes widened in surprise and a hint of fear. "Inuyasha and the others are in a secret area of Makai that no one knows about...and the Reikai Tentei are joining them."
"You're going to stay with them until Naraku is killed, aren't you?" Kagome's mother said warmly. Kagome nodded and leaned into her mom. "You have my support."
"It's more than that, mom. Because of the fact you are related to me, not only you, but Grandpa and Souta as well, Sesshoumaru...well...he wants you to hide out with us." Kagome wasn't sure how her mother would take to this. Looking up, she saw her mother's expression was thoughtful. "He wants you to stay out of harms way, and Souta would even get to meet Shippo, they're about the same age...in appearance."
"How long do you think I have to decide?" Kagome bit her lip.
"We're leaving in a week." Kagome sighed. "Naraku's power has been increasing abnormally and...well..."
"I'll have to think about it, but you do have my permission to go, you realize that?" Kagome nodded and embraced her mom, tears pouring slowly out of her eyes. What if her mom decided to say no? What if Naraku killed her mom? Kagome shook her head mentally. This wasn't the time to think all of those 'what if' questions she had constantly pouring out of her mind.
With Yusuke
"Yusuke, make me some coffee will ya?" Atsuko said while lounging in front of the TV like she always did. Yusuke frowned and sighed. While making the coffee he started to think.
'I wonder how Kagome's faring...' Yusuke thought some more about Kagome before the coffee was done and he handed it to his mother.
"What's up with you?" Atsuko was curious as to why her son wasn't complaining. Yusuke sighed and started to explain grudgingly. At the end of the explanation Atsuko only shrugged her shoulders.
"That's where you've been for days on end?" Atsuko asked, switching the channel. Yusuke nodded. "Why are you telling me all of this anyway?" Yusuke sighed.
"You need to come and stay in Makai with the rest of us." Atsuko shrugged.
"Whatever." Yusuke sweat-dropped. You would think she would have freaked...
With Shizuru and Kuwabara
"Aw man they're on vacation. Some place called the Bahamas." Kuwabara read the letter and Shizuru glared at her idiot little brother.
"You don't know where the Bahamas are?" Kuwabara shook his head.
"Never heard of 'em." Shizuru rolled her eyes and opened the fridge.
"You're a bigger dolt than I thought."
With Kurama
"Mother, may I speak with you?" Kurama asked and Shiori smiled while making dinner.
"Why of course, Schuuichi." Kurama felt a slight pang in his heart. Would she still accept him when she told him? Would she grow to hate 'Kurama'? Sitting down at the table, Kurama clasped his hands.
"Mother...there is something important I must tell you. It has to do with my job." Shiori nodded her head, signaling him to go on. "Do you believe in a spirit world?"
"Of course I do. What does this have to do with your job?"
A week later
There was a rather large gathering in the woods, full of luggage and people. They were all silent and were staring at each other, wondering who was going to speak first. Two figures trotted up to the group. "Sorry, our parents are in the Bahamas." Kuwabara panted and put his hands on his knees trying to get his strength back. That was a long run. Shizuru didn't seem fazed by it at all.
"It's all right." Kagome smiled, and then turned to the rest of the group. "I'm just wondering, is anybody having trouble believing this?" Kagome spoke towards the parents. Only Keiko's parents raised their hands. "Hopefully this will change your mind. Kagome motioned for everyone to back away from the area and she started to chant. The portal opened and she heard a few gasps.
"Oh my..." Shiori said, looking at the portal with awe and wonder. Kurama was happier than he had ever been in his life...his mother had accepted him for who he was.
"That's the portal to the area of Makai we are going to stay at." Kurama explained so that everyone could hear.
"Uhh...who's going to go first?" Kagome asked and Shizuru offered, followed by Kuwabara. After that, everyone seemed loads more relaxed about this. One by one everybody jumped in until only Yusuke, Atsuko, Kagome, and Kagome's mom were left.
"Oh, are you Yusuke's mother?" Kagome's mom asked and Kagome sweat-dropped. Oh boy.
"Yeah. You're Kagome's mom, right?" Atsuko got a nod in reply. Yusuke and Kagome rolled their eyes.
"You might want to jump in before the portal closes because of the energy Kagome's using." Yusuke said before jumping in. Atsuko and Kagome's mom were chatting and jumped in together.
'I am so glad they're friends...I think...' Kagome sweat-dropped and jumped in the portal, having the portal close behind her.
Meanwhile
"THEY WHAT?" Koenma shouted. Gorge apologized before saying it again.
"All of them have disappeared, including their families." Gorge winced at how red Koenma's face got due to fury. "The only ones left are Kuwabara's parents."
"THIS IS BAD!" Koenma shouted again. "WHERE IS BOTAN?! HOW COME SHE COULDN'T TELL ME?"
"Uh...sir? She's gone too."
"WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT?"
In the hideout a few hours later
Kagome was watching Souta and Shippo play in Shippo's room he shared with Kanna and Rin. They were so, innocent. Rin was talking animatedly to Shiori, Atsuko, Kagome's mom, and Keiko's mom while Kanna stayed back and observed the moms with slight interest. Souta was going to stay in their room as well. The mother's seemed rather fond of the four children and Kagome smiled and walked out the door. Everyone had been introduced to each other and were very comfortable here. Even if it did mean she had less of a chance of making out with Yusuke since Souta and Shippo both had a knack for...catching them.
"Do you know where Shippo is?" Jin approached Kagome while talking rather...rapidly. Kagome took a moment comprehend what he said but smiled and pointed to the room she just exited.
"He's in their with Souta." Jin grinned (...) and walked into the room.
"Shippo, time for your fighting lesson! Want to come with us Souta?" Shippo yipped excitedly and Kagome saw Shippo tugging Souta's arm, practically dragging her brother out of the hideout with him while Jin followed laughing. "I'll take that as a yes."
A few hours later...everybody retired to their beds.
End of Chappie
Yusuke: OUR PARENTS?
TYN: ...yeah...
Yusuke: OUR.....PARENTS?
TYN: Yeah.
Yusuke: OUR...
TYN: YES! YOUR PARENTS! THEY ARE WITH YOU AND THEY KNOW EVERYTHING! GOT IT?
Yusuke: ...WHY THE HELL DID YOU DO THAT?
TYN: I thought I told you everything is basically pre-planned.
Yusuke: I can't believe you.
TYN: Don't you have something you want to say?
Yusuke: Oh yeah...read and review!
TYN: ...NO YOU DIMWIT! Well...you should say that but THAT ISN'T WHAT I WANTED YOU TO SAY!
Yusuke: Huh?
TYN: points to calendar
Yusuke: August 2, 2004. reads the note scribbled on the date
TYN: WELL?
Yusuke: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TYN!
TYN: Thank you!
Yusuke: Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday to you. You smell like a monkey and you act like one too!
TYN: ...wrong person to sing that song too.
Yusuke: Why?
TYN: I AM NOT THE MONKEY! MY FRIEND LAUREN IS THE MONKEY!
Yusuke: ...don't get so uptight.
TYN: Ok!
Yusuke: So, what did you get?
TYN: Hmm...lemme see...three How to Draw Manga books, 'Pet Sematary' by Stephen King (which reminds me of Kikyou), a few more stuff (mostly jewelry), AND THE MOST IMPORTANT TO ME OF ALL...'WILD MAGIG' BY TAMORA PEIRCE!
Yusuke: You're a nutcase!
TYN: I'm good at it!
Yusuke: ...
TYN: I love the Tortall books and my friends say I'm a lot like Alanna...or at least Minshu says that...hugs Minshu
Yusuke: sweatdrops
TYN: Well, read and review!
Yusuke: I already said that!
To Renae Aurora: I'm not boring? REALLY? KOOL! My inspiration has returned...though it was never gone in the first place.
To FoxylilRaven: Thanks. I didn't even really know what Oden was (except for the fact that Kagome's in love with the stuff). THANK YOU for pointing that out. Now that I know what it is...I'm suddenly craving it.
The Switch
Chapter Nineteen: Hey Mom...
Once again, the Reikai Tentei plus Botan, Yukina, Keiko, and Shizuru were back in their homes. They had come across a few glitches in the whole 'moving in with the others in Makai' plan. One glitch was their parents, another was Koenma, another was...well...that was it. They weren't sure WHICH problem was bigger, but then again, it depended on who you were.
If you were Botan, you didn't have a mom, meaning that Koenma is your main problem, along with Hiei and Yukina and Genkai.
If you were Kuwabara, Shizuru, Kagome, Yusuke, Keiko, and Kurama, well...it was basically a tie.
Now off to see how Kagome is fairing.
With Kagome
Kagome's mom (...does she have a name? And if she doesn't, anyone feel like giving me suggestions?) looked at Kagome for the thousandth time at dinner. Her daughter had been oddly silent and was doing the most unthinkable thing. She wasn't eating dinner! And it was oden!
After dinner, Kagome's mom motioned for Kagome to follow her, which her daughter did. They walked over the bench right beside the Go-Shinboku tree. Kagome was still silent as they sat down and remained that way, having a rather subdued look on her face. "Kagome, do you want to tell me what's wrong?" Kagome stayed silent, and her mother let her stay that way because the expression on her daughter's face looked a little guilty.
"Yeah." Kagome finally spoke. "It has to do with...the Feudal Era and my job as one of the Reikai Tentei." Kagome's mom smiled and forked her fingers through Kagome's hair encouragingly. Kagome had told her mom all about her job with Yusuke and her mother was happy that Kagome was leading a life she wanted to lead.
"Go on." Kagome sighed and looked at the ground, memorizing its patterns.
"Well...you see...you remember what I told you about Naraku, right?" Kagome's mom nodded.
"Yes, he's dead. You and the others had to kill him for the sacred jewel shards and for your friends who have suffered so much by him." Kagome nodded, saying her mother was right.
"He's not dead. Within the last ten years...he's been gathering an army and he's preparing to strike Makai and Ningenkai." Kagome said slowly, her mother's eyes widened in surprise and a hint of fear. "Inuyasha and the others are in a secret area of Makai that no one knows about...and the Reikai Tentei are joining them."
"You're going to stay with them until Naraku is killed, aren't you?" Kagome's mother said warmly. Kagome nodded and leaned into her mom. "You have my support."
"It's more than that, mom. Because of the fact you are related to me, not only you, but Grandpa and Souta as well, Sesshoumaru...well...he wants you to hide out with us." Kagome wasn't sure how her mother would take to this. Looking up, she saw her mother's expression was thoughtful. "He wants you to stay out of harms way, and Souta would even get to meet Shippo, they're about the same age...in appearance."
"How long do you think I have to decide?" Kagome bit her lip.
"We're leaving in a week." Kagome sighed. "Naraku's power has been increasing abnormally and...well..."
"I'll have to think about it, but you do have my permission to go, you realize that?" Kagome nodded and embraced her mom, tears pouring slowly out of her eyes. What if her mom decided to say no? What if Naraku killed her mom? Kagome shook her head mentally. This wasn't the time to think all of those 'what if' questions she had constantly pouring out of her mind.
With Yusuke
"Yusuke, make me some coffee will ya?" Atsuko said while lounging in front of the TV like she always did. Yusuke frowned and sighed. While making the coffee he started to think.
'I wonder how Kagome's faring...' Yusuke thought some more about Kagome before the coffee was done and he handed it to his mother.
"What's up with you?" Atsuko was curious as to why her son wasn't complaining. Yusuke sighed and started to explain grudgingly. At the end of the explanation Atsuko only shrugged her shoulders.
"That's where you've been for days on end?" Atsuko asked, switching the channel. Yusuke nodded. "Why are you telling me all of this anyway?" Yusuke sighed.
"You need to come and stay in Makai with the rest of us." Atsuko shrugged.
"Whatever." Yusuke sweat-dropped. You would think she would have freaked...
With Shizuru and Kuwabara
"Aw man they're on vacation. Some place called the Bahamas." Kuwabara read the letter and Shizuru glared at her idiot little brother.
"You don't know where the Bahamas are?" Kuwabara shook his head.
"Never heard of 'em." Shizuru rolled her eyes and opened the fridge.
"You're a bigger dolt than I thought."
With Kurama
"Mother, may I speak with you?" Kurama asked and Shiori smiled while making dinner.
"Why of course, Schuuichi." Kurama felt a slight pang in his heart. Would she still accept him when she told him? Would she grow to hate 'Kurama'? Sitting down at the table, Kurama clasped his hands.
"Mother...there is something important I must tell you. It has to do with my job." Shiori nodded her head, signaling him to go on. "Do you believe in a spirit world?"
"Of course I do. What does this have to do with your job?"
A week later
There was a rather large gathering in the woods, full of luggage and people. They were all silent and were staring at each other, wondering who was going to speak first. Two figures trotted up to the group. "Sorry, our parents are in the Bahamas." Kuwabara panted and put his hands on his knees trying to get his strength back. That was a long run. Shizuru didn't seem fazed by it at all.
"It's all right." Kagome smiled, and then turned to the rest of the group. "I'm just wondering, is anybody having trouble believing this?" Kagome spoke towards the parents. Only Keiko's parents raised their hands. "Hopefully this will change your mind. Kagome motioned for everyone to back away from the area and she started to chant. The portal opened and she heard a few gasps.
"Oh my..." Shiori said, looking at the portal with awe and wonder. Kurama was happier than he had ever been in his life...his mother had accepted him for who he was.
"That's the portal to the area of Makai we are going to stay at." Kurama explained so that everyone could hear.
"Uhh...who's going to go first?" Kagome asked and Shizuru offered, followed by Kuwabara. After that, everyone seemed loads more relaxed about this. One by one everybody jumped in until only Yusuke, Atsuko, Kagome, and Kagome's mom were left.
"Oh, are you Yusuke's mother?" Kagome's mom asked and Kagome sweat-dropped. Oh boy.
"Yeah. You're Kagome's mom, right?" Atsuko got a nod in reply. Yusuke and Kagome rolled their eyes.
"You might want to jump in before the portal closes because of the energy Kagome's using." Yusuke said before jumping in. Atsuko and Kagome's mom were chatting and jumped in together.
'I am so glad they're friends...I think...' Kagome sweat-dropped and jumped in the portal, having the portal close behind her.
Meanwhile
"THEY WHAT?" Koenma shouted. Gorge apologized before saying it again.
"All of them have disappeared, including their families." Gorge winced at how red Koenma's face got due to fury. "The only ones left are Kuwabara's parents."
"THIS IS BAD!" Koenma shouted again. "WHERE IS BOTAN?! HOW COME SHE COULDN'T TELL ME?"
"Uh...sir? She's gone too."
"WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT?"
In the hideout a few hours later
Kagome was watching Souta and Shippo play in Shippo's room he shared with Kanna and Rin. They were so, innocent. Rin was talking animatedly to Shiori, Atsuko, Kagome's mom, and Keiko's mom while Kanna stayed back and observed the moms with slight interest. Souta was going to stay in their room as well. The mother's seemed rather fond of the four children and Kagome smiled and walked out the door. Everyone had been introduced to each other and were very comfortable here. Even if it did mean she had less of a chance of making out with Yusuke since Souta and Shippo both had a knack for...catching them.
"Do you know where Shippo is?" Jin approached Kagome while talking rather...rapidly. Kagome took a moment comprehend what he said but smiled and pointed to the room she just exited.
"He's in their with Souta." Jin grinned (...) and walked into the room.
"Shippo, time for your fighting lesson! Want to come with us Souta?" Shippo yipped excitedly and Kagome saw Shippo tugging Souta's arm, practically dragging her brother out of the hideout with him while Jin followed laughing. "I'll take that as a yes."
A few hours later...everybody retired to their beds.
End of Chappie
Yusuke: OUR PARENTS?
TYN: ...yeah...
Yusuke: OUR.....PARENTS?
TYN: Yeah.
Yusuke: OUR...
TYN: YES! YOUR PARENTS! THEY ARE WITH YOU AND THEY KNOW EVERYTHING! GOT IT?
Yusuke: ...WHY THE HELL DID YOU DO THAT?
TYN: I thought I told you everything is basically pre-planned.
Yusuke: I can't believe you.
TYN: Don't you have something you want to say?
Yusuke: Oh yeah...read and review!
TYN: ...NO YOU DIMWIT! Well...you should say that but THAT ISN'T WHAT I WANTED YOU TO SAY!
Yusuke: Huh?
TYN: points to calendar
Yusuke: August 2, 2004. reads the note scribbled on the date
TYN: WELL?
Yusuke: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TYN!
TYN: Thank you!
Yusuke: Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday to you. You smell like a monkey and you act like one too!
TYN: ...wrong person to sing that song too.
Yusuke: Why?
TYN: I AM NOT THE MONKEY! MY FRIEND LAUREN IS THE MONKEY!
Yusuke: ...don't get so uptight.
TYN: Ok!
Yusuke: So, what did you get?
TYN: Hmm...lemme see...three How to Draw Manga books, 'Pet Sematary' by Stephen King (which reminds me of Kikyou), a few more stuff (mostly jewelry), AND THE MOST IMPORTANT TO ME OF ALL...'WILD MAGIG' BY TAMORA PEIRCE!
Yusuke: You're a nutcase!
TYN: I'm good at it!
Yusuke: ...
TYN: I love the Tortall books and my friends say I'm a lot like Alanna...or at least Minshu says that...hugs Minshu
Yusuke: sweatdrops
TYN: Well, read and review!
Yusuke: I already said that!