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Okay, the updates are going to be really slow…it takes me forever to figure out how to incorporate the YYH plotline into the Harry Potter one. Sorry if it's crappy too. It's just a little on the difficult side. ;)
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Understanding Life
"Is leaving campus like that allowed?" asked Hermione.
"I don't know, but it sounds bloody fun!" whistled Ron, grinning like mad. "Maybe we can sneak off and nobody will notice. I mean, why do we have to stay here and study when Kagome and Kurama get all the fun?"
"You are not going anywhere." Sesshoumaru stated coldly.
"Hn. This little break will do them good." added Hiei just as coldly.
"What good?" asked Harry curiously.
"Relationship wise." replied Hermione, smiling slightly. "I hope they can resolve their problems."
"Or it could end up going the other way." snorted Inuyasha.
"Let's hope not." growled Sango, glaring at Inuyasha. "Do you always have to ruin the mood? It's always nice to think in the positive."
"But then you're hopes will only drop if it doesn't turn out that way." added Miroku, pondering the turn of events.
"Whose side are you on anyway?" demanded Sango, glaring at Miroku.
"Hn, stupid wench." snorted Hiei. Sango glared at Hiei before grabbing Miroku's wand and smacking it over Hiei's head. Hiei remained unaffected as he continued to glare coldly at Sango.
"Hey, that's my wand!" cried Miroku as Sango handed Miroku his broken wand. Sango snorted, turned up her nose and stomped back inside the castle. "What a woman." sighed Miroku. "I guess it's worth it if it cheers her up."
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Kagome raised her wand as soon as she was out of the barrier that surrounds Hogwarts. Murmuring the words softly under her breath, Kagome quickly apparated to her destination. "Damn them if I get in trouble. I don't care if I get kicked out of Hogwarts."
"I care." replied a soft voice behind Kagome, causing Kagome to jump three feet high. "But, if you want to get kicked out, I guess I can join you."
"K-Kurama!" gasped Kagome, eyes widening to the size of saucers. "What are you doing here?
"I was worried about you." Kurama replied, closing the distance between them. "Tell me what's wrong. I'll find out anyway."
"My best friend died." Kagome whispered, trying to keep her tears at bay. Kagome didn't move away when Kurama pulled her into a comforting embrace, reveling in the warmth that Kurama provided. Kagome allowed her tears to flow from her eyes as she placed her head on Kurama's firm chest. Kurama gently nuzzled Kagome's neck, whispering words of comfort in her ears.
"No matter what happens, I'll always be there for you." promised Kurama, tightening his hold on Kagome's petit waist.
"I have to go to my friend's funeral. I want to honor his death…alone." whispered Kagome. "Why don't you go visit your mom during this time? I'll come find you afterwards. I promise I'll be fine. I just want to talk to my deceased friend alone. He and I haven't talk since forever." Kagome pleaded. Kurama nodded his head in consent before placing a soft kiss on Kagome's forehead.
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& Kagome's POV &
What just happened back there? Am I falling for Kurama all over again? Then what of Youko? I shook my head, no, I can't forget Youko. I quickly called a taxi and headed for Yusuke's house. I twisted my hands as I tried to hold back the tears once again. Maybe I'm cursed. That would explain why everyone I care about is dying.
"Um miss, not too butt in on your private life." the driver broke though my thoughts. "But you seem deeply troubled. Are you having love problems?"
"How…" I started, slightly confused. I blushed slightly when I realized his words had hit home. Is my love life that obvious?
"I was young once too, you know. I fell in love but she left me heartbroken. I had vowed I would never fall in love again. Now that I think about it, it's foolish. Why waste your life over an obstacle? So what if you were heartbroken once or even a few times? Your heart will heal with time, but your youth will leave with time. Love never ends, it last's forever. You don't have to forget your past love in order to love another. You cherish the moments in your heart and move on with life."
I felt tears prickling at the edge of my eyes again. His words are hitting way close to home for my comfort, but I couldn't stop the questions from spilling from my mouth. "What if someone loves a dead…man? What if she feels like it betraying that man by falling for another?" I asked, turning my attention to the driver.
"If that man was still alive, he would want what was best for that someone. He wouldn't want that someone to waste their life and their happiness on him. He would want that someone to love again and find happiness. Miss, take my advice and drop your past. There's a bright and long future for you. Don't waste it holding on to the past."
I remained silent for the rest of the ride; my mind was in turmoil as I tried to process what had just been said to me. "Thanks for the ride." I smiled sadly, paying the driver before walking towards Yusuke's house.
"Urameshi, get up and fight me!" demanded an orange-topped teen. I watched as his two friends held him back, trying to drag him away from Yusuke's funeral. I slowly made my way to the door, tears flowing softly from my eyes. I glanced at Atsuko, Yusuke's mother, who was drunk once again. I could see her pain through her eyes though; it spoke louder than words ever could.
"Yusuke, if you can hear me." I whispered. I'm being stupid, how can a dead man hear me? "I want you to know you have a really special place in my heart. You were my first friend…and my first crush. I'm mad at you for breaking your promise to me again, though. Do you remember the promise you made me? You promised to marry me when we grew up." I smiled through my tears. "But, as always, you're going to break your promise. You take me for a fool, tricking me again and again. Yet, I fall for your tricks every time. Nothing seems to have changed, your still and idiot and I still fall for your tricks. I thought you would keep this promise since you said it so earnestly at the time."
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"K-Kagome?" whispered a teenage ghost softly. "I thought you were just kidding as well and I thought you forgot all about me when you moved away."
"Made up your mind yet, Yusuke?" asked the grim reaper cheerfully. "Still want to stay dead?"
"Yusuke." whispered Kagome, catching Yusuke's attention. "You never allowed me to say goodbye. I wish time could flow backwards. I remembered the time when I first met you and the shock I had when I discovered you still wet your bed at age six." Kagome laughed sadly.
"Hey!" Yusuke cried indignantly, face turning a bright red. "You can always count on Kagome to embarrass me….even in death!" snorted Yusuke. "Botan quit laughing!" the ghost demanded of the grim reaper. Yusuke growled turning his head away in embarrassment. "If I could strangle you, I would!" threatened Yusuke.
"I remember the time when you called the teacher mom. To think a punk like you would call for your mom in school. It was adorable." Kagome sighed wistfully.
"Okay, let go!" Yusuke cried, "Didn't you say you can give me my life back?" snorted Yusuke. "Stupid, she's ruining my reputation. If she doesn't shut her trap, everyone's going to think I'm some softy or weak kid." growled Yusuke low in his throat.
"We can go after I hear what else she has to say." giggled Botan, straining her ear to catch Kagome's words. Yusuke growled and dragged Botan away from Kagome.
"Let's go!" shouted Yusuke. "Kagome, just you wait, I'm going to get you back from embarrassing me like that." Yusuke muttered.
"Okay, Mr. Impatient." laughed Botan, pulling out her paddle and quickly zoomed off. Yusuke barely had time to grab to the edge of the paddle before they were zooming off.
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"Yusuke, when you promised to marry me, I was really happy. I'm not holding your promise to you, because…I can't marry you. I love you, but not the way I use to." Kagome whispered.
"Kagome." Atsuko brawled. "Forget Yusuke and his lousy promise. Move on with life." sniffled Atsuko, causing Kagome to blush slightly. "He wasn't much of a man anyway."
"Did you hear a word I said?" Kagome whispered. "I said I wasn't going to marry him." Kagome muttered under her breath.
"Find another guy who loves you back. Your youth doesn't wait you know? Love comes and goes, don't let it slip by your fingers. You might be hurt but its well worth it. If your heart tells you to love, don't deny it. You'll regret it later. If your worried thinking this is betraying Yusuke, he'll want what's good for you. Yusuke would feel guilty if you waste your life on him. If you really love Yusuke, then you'll fall in love again." murmured Atsuko as she fell asleep. She burped before snuggling into the cold ground, tears still flowing from her eyes as she slept.
"It seems everything said today is being directed at my relationship with Youko and Kurama. Maybe they're right. Am I making Youko feel guilty? Am I hurting Kurama? Am I just being plain stupid and stubborn?" Kagome whispered to herself, gazing sadly at Yusuke's coffin. "Thank you everyone. I think I know what to do now. Thank you Yusuke, even in your death, you're watching over me. You helped me realize what a fool I've been."
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It's kind of swerving off the Harry Potter storyline again…well, it can't be helped. It'll be back on track again soon…I hope. -
Cold-Hearted Nightfox: Will she tell about her story with Youko Kurama?
- Probably not until later.
Inu-angel247: Is Kagome ever going to find out that Kurama is Youko?
- Soon…I hope
Vixenish: Does Hiei still like Kagome or does he like Sango?
- No one at the moment.
Kitsune youkai hime: Will the dark tournament be earlier?
- No…not really. I've got it all planned though. ;)
Last Cherry Blossom Falls: Is this going to be like the first episode, "Surprised to be Dead?"
- Sort of. I'm trying to incorporate the YYH storyline into the Harry Potter storyline.
Dark Midnight Youko: Were you the one who wrote War Love?
- Yes, I did. But another author is finishing it.