Hey, guys, since you guys have been reviewing diligently and sending me nice reviews I've decided to update for you. So here it is.

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Chapter 3

Informing The Family

It was a new day. Kagome planned to make a fresh start back in her own world and that's what she was going to do...right as soon as she got out of bed. Kagome moaned and rolled over nearly squashing a sleeping Shippo. Shippo squeaked as he fell out of bed and sat there stunned, still half asleep.

Shippo began rubbing his eyes before realizing where he was. Kagome-mama, he thought jumping up quickly. He went to jump on her stomach and wake her up for a hug and some breakfast before realizing that something seemed different about her. Shippo began sniffing around Kagome's blankets, noticing a difference in her smell. She smelled...like him; like a kitsune.

"MOTHER!" Shippo cried, effectively scaring Kagome who fell out of bed to land in an undignified heap, much like Shippo had done. A minute later a body was thrown on top of hers as Shippo threw himself at her and began asking her a barrage of questions, making Kagome's head spin. "You're a kitsune, mama! What happened?! Are you my real mother? Are you really a full kitsune?"

"Wow, wow," Shippo Kagome covered Shippo's mouth while she giggled. "It's okay Shippo. I guess you're the first to see me like this, but yes I am a full youkai and of course I'm your real mother. I'll even have mother draw up papers so you can live with us as my son."

Shippo had tears in his eyes. He hadn't felt so loved since his father died. "Really mother?" he asked as Kagome held him to her and rocked him.

"Yes, Shippo. I love you, my son," she whispered kissing the top of his red head. Shippo began to bawl with happy tears and Kagome just crooned to him and rocked him gently. After a while Shippo recovered and Kagome brought him down stairs so she could introduce him to her family.

But first, Kagome went into her brother's room and found a pair of green pants and a white t-shirt with a picture of a red fox on the front. She dressed Shippo and then began heading down stairs. "Now Shippo, my family doesn't know yet that I'm a demon, so I'm going to revert to my human form for the moment, okay?"

Shippo nodded though he looked a little disappointed at not being able to see the real her now. Kagome giggled and tapped him on his nose. "It's okay, Shippo. I won't stay like this for long. I just don't want to scare my family."

"Scare us with what, Kagome? And who is that?" Kagome's mother walked into the living room t see her daughter holding what looked like a tiny ball of fur.

Kagome greeted her mother with a warm hug. "Mama," she cried rushing to her and embracing her mother. "Mother, this is my adopted son, Shippo. He's going to be staying with us for awhile."

"Ooh, he's so cute," Kun-loon crooned to the child taking him from Kagome.

"Are you Kagome's mama?" Shippo asked shyly.

Kagome's mom had hearts in her eyes as she took Shippo into the kitchen, Kagome shaking her head at her mother's back as she followed. "That's right, but you can call me grandma. Now, are you hungry?"

"Yeah!" Shippo cried, making Kagome and her mother laugh.

"Well then, why don't you and Kagome sit down and I'll make you a special breakfast okay?"

"Okay," Shippo agreed. Kagome helped him climb up into a chair and then sat in the one beside his.

"So where' Sota and Granpa," Kagome asked as her mother began to prepare a breakfast of bacon, eggs, and toast.

"Oh, Sota spent the night at Sotaru's place, and Ji-san is still sleeping. You know how he gets nowadays," Kun-loon explained.

"Nonsense," her grandpa's raspy voice came through the doorway into the kitchen. "I'm fine." Ji-san stopped upon noticing the little kitsune, his gaze never wavering from kun-loon's bacon sizzling on their stove.

"What is that doing here?" he cried, backing away reaching for one of his 'sutras'. He was about to stick it on Shippo, but mama Higurashi slapped his hand.

"Grandpa, stop it. This is Shippo, Kagome's adopted kit."

"Well, what's he doing here?" he asked quite rudely. Then he frowned. "Come to think of it. Kagome why are you here? Aren't you supposed to be shard hunting?"

Kagome froze fork half way to her mouth remembering about her fight with Inuyasha. She set her fork down and wiped her mouth. "Well, there had been a new development," Kagome began. She went on to tell them about Midoriko and the jewel, to how she was now a kitunse like Shippo.

Her mother, like always, took it in stride and thought Midoriko's plight was all tragically romantic, while her grandfather began grumbling about how Miko's shouldn't be hanging around with demons, let alone changing in to one. Finally Kagome was finished and even Shippo looked amazed by her story, as he'd fallen asleep during the explanation the night before.

"So, Kagome, what do you look like in your youkai form?" her mother asked, handing the last few pieces of bacon to Shippo who gulped them down greedily.

"Do you want to see?" Kagome asked. All three in the room nodded, including Shippo who thought his mother looked very beautiful in her kitsune form. Kagome backed away and closed her eyes waiting for her spell to waver. When she opened them again her body had changed and her family stood gaping in amazement.

Kagome's mom approached her with tears in her eyes. "You look so pretty. My little baby is no longer my baby anymore," she cried.

"Mama," Kagome responded but allowed her mom to hug her. Kagome turned to Shippo after her mother finally released her from her death grip. "So Shippo, would you like to go out and have a look around my world?" she asked.

Shippo nodded excitedly and flew into her arms.

Kagome took him upstairs and gave him some sandals. She thought he'd be more comfortable in them, than in regular shoes. She left him in her room and went to go take a shower. She stepped into the warm rushing water and was suddenly grateful to be home. She let the water sluice over her body as she proceeded to wash her body and hair. Finally afer 15 minutes she stepped out and wrapped herself in a nice white fluffy towel. She sighed and allowed her demon features to fade away. Her hair was still black, although it now had more of a bluish tint to it. Also her eyes had changed to a smoky blue.

Giving a mental nod at her complection and traveled into her room so pick out some fresh clothes. She chose a black tank top with black shorts and a silver belt. She wore silver sandals on her feet and had several bracelets traveling up her arms. She also tied on a black choker to complete her outfit. She turned to Shippo who had been watching her as she got dressed (not like that you bunch of perverts).

"So how do I look?" she asked turning around playfully.

"You look pretty, mama," he responded. She picked him up and tickled his belly, eliciting a tiny giggle from her son.

"Let's go," Kagome said, excited to show Shippo her world. She grabbed a black purse and her keys and then, with Shippo in her arms, was out the door.

Kurama woke up the last morning in a rush. Because of his rude awakening last night he hadn't been able to get as much sleep as he thought. He'd forgotten that he was supposed to meet the guys at the coffee shop that morning and so needless to say, now he was late.

Hey, at least it's for a good reason, a voice from in his head said.

Kurama rolled his eyes. And what reason would that be, Yoko? He asked stepping into the shower and quickly lathering his head then dumping it underneath the water.

Why, our mate, of course.

Will you stop it? She's not our mate yet. We don't even know who she is.

But yet you acknowledged her as your mate. Maybe you are getting smarter, Yoko teased.

Whatever, Kurama growled. He stepped out of the shower in record time and for some reason decided on a different out fit. He didn't let anyone know it, but he absolutely hated his pink school uniform.

Why do you wear that thing anyway? Yoko asked.

I have no idea. Perhaps I thought it would turn all my fan club members off, Kurama mused.

Heh. Fat load of luck that did you, Yoko snorted. I think that's when you picked up your male fan club.

Agreed, Kurama replied shuddering slightly. Kurama called a goodbye out to his mother before leaving the house and continuing down the sidewalk. Suddenly a prick of energy feeling slightly similar to last night's occurrence touched his soul.

Kurama could just feel Yoko's shiver of pure lust. Ooh, Kurama, she is close, Yoko whispered excitedly. Then his aura darkened. And she's not alone.

What do you mean?

She's with another male, Yoko growled.

You mean she's that close? Kurama asked.

Yes, and we must hurry. Someone may be stealing what is ours.

No, Yoko, we are not going after her right now, Kurama replied getting fed up with this whole mate business. Bu the way Yoko explained it, it sounded kind of complicated. And, he didn't want to admit it especially to Yoko, but he could feel her now too. And it was causing him to feel a great jealousy, even though he had never met her before. For now he just wanted to forget about finding this so called mate, and having a nice breakfast with his friends.

But-

No, Yoko. Look, if she really is our soul mate than that means we'll always be able to find her, now that we've identified that energy as her's, right? Kurama asked.

I guess, Yoko sulked. But you better find her quickly Kurama, or I assure you I will make your life a living hell.

Kurama sighed as he felt the kitsune leave his head and slink back into darkness to sulk. At least he wouldn't be bugged for a few hours since Yoko was mad at him now. Picking up his pace, Kurama could feel his friends in the vicinity and knew they were waiting for him as usual. At least maybe now he could forget about his mate for the time being and catch up with his friends.

I apologize. I'm a ditz (not really) and wasn't thinking when I spelled soul as sole. I seriously wasn't thinking at the time, although I knew it didn't look right. Thanks for pointing it out that I'm a stupid-head. Anyway, I hope you guys liked this chapter. So have you figured out who his mate is yet? Is Kagome going to run into Kurama? What will they think of each other? And who is the other male with Kagome? Is it just Shippo, or is someone else with her? Well, to find out you must read more. And to read more, you must review as many of you have done. So, I'll write more after I receive some responses. In the mean time I hope you're satisfied. Also, read my other stories, if you haven't already. Most are Kag/Kur, but one of my newest fics is a Kagome/Kuronue fic. So anyway, I'll write more later.

Ja ne

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