Disclaimer: If I must, no, I don't own Inuyasha
"Midoriko." Kagome's eyes opened. But it was not Kagome's voice that answered, "Yes mi lord." "Midoriko you do not fool me, the girl I believe, but not you." "Very well, Lord Inuyasha." The dog's teeth shone brightly as it smiled. (Inuyasha returns to human youkai form) "I must admit, when my old memories began to return to me, when I began to recognize those that I felt I had never met before, I was quite confused. Of course when I heard of your connection with the girl it all seemed to snap in place. I thank you for returning my memories to me." "Inuyasha we have not time for this, Kagome's spirit is strong, it will be demanding control of her body once more. I know of what you wish to speak. I consent, but be warned, should your blood turn hanyou once more, Kagome would, be put in extreme danger. Others will come for her and they will not be stopped by a mere hanyou. If Kagome were to turn Inu-youkai, she would indeed be more powerful; however, she would also become more valuable. As a human, many youkai would not accept her as a mate. But if she were to turn youkai and retain her miko powers, … remember Inuyasha, youkai would not care if someone had already claimed her." Inuyasha pondered this for a moment, "Midoriko, will Kagome live? Midoriko?" She had gone, back to reside within Kagome's spirit.
Inuyasha gazed down at the unconscious girl lying against the tree of which she had fainted. He had to make a decision soon. He had to protect her no matter what the cost, but he couldn't leave her defenseless, especially against one as skilled as a taiyoukai. His decision was made. With a quick flick of his nail, Inuyasha had made a thin cut along his and Kagome's wrists. Putting their wrists together he looked into Kagome's eyes. "I wonder if they'll look different?' With that thought, he pressed the glowing royal symbol of his father against Kagome's forehead.
Kagome awoke later looking into Kirara's eyes. "Hello Kirara." Kirara cocked her head to the side, "Mew." Kagome stretched as her eyes searched the camp for Inuyasha. "Hello Kagome, how are you feeling?" "Oh there you are Inuyasha, fine, why do you ask?" Inuyasha gazed at her with awe. "What's your problem! Is something wrong with my face?" Kagome rushed to the Hot Springs and gasped at what she saw. "On the contrary, I think you are perfect." Kagome would have smiled at Inuyasha's complement but was currently trying to steady her heartbeat from the earlier shock of her reflection.
"Wh-what happened to me? I-I'm youkai!" Kagome turned to look at Inuyasha, tears streaming down her flawless face. Her jet-black hair blew in the wind, a perfect comparison to the tail that now made its presence known to Kagome. "I have a tail! Oh Inuyasha, what happened to me!" Kagome flung herself into Inuyasha's arms as he ran his fingers through her hair in an effort to comfort her. "I am sorry Kagome, it was the only way. I couldn't bear to see you hurt because I couldn't protect you. This was the only way to help you."
"Midoriko…" "What is it Kagome?" "Midoriko, she knew. She told me that you sought a way to protect me, that you were worried about me. But Inuyasha, how did you do it?" "I transferred the royal symbol." Kagome looked at Inuyasha puzzled. How could that be? He still had the crescent symbol on his head. Kagome returned her gaze to Inuyasha's chest before taking a step back. Looking into the crystal clear water she noted that she too now had the royal symbol of the Inu-youkai family upon her head yet hers appeared to be more of a violet color with a golden star. "So does this mean I am your mate?" Kagome's hair blew in the wind as she turned to once again face Inuyasha. "No, I simply passed the powers of an Inu-youkai. Your blood is now as pure as my brother's and I. The only difference would be that you still retain your miko abilities, and possibly different attacks. I would not know, Sesshoumaru's mother was the only female Inu-youkai I have known, but she has long since passed on. The only way to really know your powers is to wait until something attacks you, then just let instinct take over."
Kagome was allowed to walk by herself that night, now that she was a youkai. She chose to venture a walk to the Hot Springs. According to her reflection, her eyes now held a cerulean blue, (Misty looking) her hair, now silken to the touch, fell to the small of her back. Her facial features appeared to be the same, with exception to a single magenta jagged line running along each of her cheeks, and of course the royal symbol. As Kagome noted her facial differences she failed to notice her tail wrapping around her arm. Then she felt its grip. 'Oh great!' Kagome did find several plusses to being a female youkai: her senses had dramatically increased, she was definitely fit, and, she could protect herself.
Even though he had agreed to Kagome taking a short walk into the forest alone, he couldn't stop watching her. Yes, Inuyasha had followed Kagome. He watched her examining her new image at the spring's edge. His face shown indifference but his eyes told a different story. As he watched her he couldn't help but remember Midoriko's words. Yes, it was true that Kagome was quite a catch now that she was youkai. She was young, beautiful, and possessed power beyond anyone's imagination. Now that she was youkai, there was another thing Inuyasha had to worry about, Kagome's heat. Now that she was youkai it would be even stronger and longer than when she was human. He also had to ensure that he kept himself in check during this time. It was bad enough that he had to turn her without her knowledge. He had to keep his youkai blood at bay during her time of heat. (Grr!)
"Inuyasha I may be new at this but I'm not an idiot. You may come down now." Inuyasha dropped down out of the tree that had been his hiding place. "I see that you have adjusted well to your senses. It is impressive that you were able to sense me that soon." Kagome tweaked her nose, "Like you said, instincts take over. Besides, you were breaking every single branch in that tree." Inuyasha gazed down at her and smiled. "I suggest we begin your training tomorrow morning. Do you agree?" "Do I really have a choice?" Inuyasha smirked, "No."
Hmm,… I like Kagome better this way…. Gives it an elegant kinda feral feel.