The end of the second chapter was realy revised and i recomend you read chapter two over...SORRY!
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So you people know this, Kag's mom didn't know what had happened to Kag. She was in the feudal era for a while as she usually is. It wouldn't mean she's a bad mom for not knowing since she doesn't know what's happening on the other side of the well. All right, I just wanted to let you all know.
Last time:
"My family is gone so you can stay anywhere you want except my room," she said as she walked into the living room. "I'm going to shower and change."
The boys watched as she walked up the stairs. Then looked at each other and shrugged. Yusuke grabbed the TV remote and flopped on the couch. The others took a seat as well.
Chapter 3:
About twenty minutes later Kagome came back down. Her hair was still slightly wet and up in a messy bun. She was now wearing black silk pants and a black tank top. The boys all looked over at her. Her eyes held so much pain and sorrow that it was hard to even look into them without cringing.
Kagome looked around the room to see Shippo had fallen asleep on the floor in the short amount of time since he had come down stairs. She smiled affectionately at him. He meant so much to her and to see him peacefully sleeping made her feel at peace somewhat.
"Are you still in pain," asked a concerned Kurama. She looked over at him and her features showed no emotions, it would have made Sesshomaru proud. he didn't know them and did not trust them entirely yet.
"I am somewhat but I am mostly just drained of energy," she told them. "I will be going to bed now so make yourselves at home." Kagome then went back up the stairs and into bed. Her mind and heart ached. The pain she felt for the loss of her friends that were so close to her that they were like family. She drifted into a fitful sleep.
Downstairs the spirit detectives sat around talking. They wanted to know what all this girl knew about the realms and why she was so special. It seemed that was never discussed earlier.
"What did she mean by the majestic realm," asked Yusuke. He was never told of this realm and wasn't even sure it existed.
"I have heard rumors of the majestic realm. It is said that only the rarest and purest of beings live there. They are not human nor youkai, they are said to be of their own race, one that has not been seen for over five hundred years." Kurama educated.
"So, why wasn't I told of this?" Yusuke pushed. He wasn't too happy that some girl or whatever she was, knew of a realm in which he did not. The others looked at him strangely for a moment, well Kuwabara still looked lost from the information Kurama had just told them.
"I believe Koenma didn't mention it because it is a peaceful realm and the barrier that surrounds it has yet to allow any others through." Kurama tried to explain. This didn't seem to help Yusuke any though.
Yusuke's mind was swirling with questions. 'How could that girl know of it, then? Is she able to pass the barrier?' These types of questions clouded his thoughts. He didn't know but those same questions rang throughout the others heads as well.
"My head hurts, I'm going to bed," announced Kuwabara. He wasn't lying either. His head really did hurt from trying to process all that had happened and all that was said. The others agreed that they to would be going to bed. It wasn't as if they had anything else to do at the moment.
The next day the sun rays shined into the family home at the Higurashi Shrine successfully awaking those who had yet to awaken. It didn't take long for the house to fill with the noise of the many occupants that resided within it that morning. Kagome and Shippo sat at the top of the Shrine steps and waited patiently for the spirit detectives to get ready. They had been up for hours in which time they discussed on what they thought would be best for them to do now. It was a discussion that ended with an understanding on both sides with what they wanted. "To be together and not stay in the Ningenkai for its smell caused there noses to burn," as Shippo had worded. Kagome had agreed, but had said they would have to come and visit when her family returned to Tokyo.
The boys came out of the small house to see Kagome and Shippo leaning against each other as they sat upon the shrine steps. It was no mystery to them that there biggest weakness was each other, above all else. The scene came to an end as Kagome and Shippo separated as they stood.
"Are you ready yet," asked Shippo. His voice held his childish annoyance at having to wait so long. "Sesshomaru is going to be irritated were not there yet and I don't even want to imagine how Takara is reacting."
The others shuddered at the thought of Takara's temper. They had not seen her loose complete control, but they had seen her mad enough to know they didn't want to see her mad again.
"She's probably torturing Koenma," Shippo went on thinking out loud. "King Yama is probably being yelled at. Rin is more than likely attached to her hip. But the worst will be for Sesshomaru. She's probably been screaming in his ear for three hours, threatening him with the, 'Your sleeping in the library for at least a month!' and lets not forget my favorite. She's going to," Kagome interrupted Shippo hear by clearing her throat.
"It would not be wise to finish that sentence." Kagome warned him.
Shippo sighed, "Yes mother." His head was cast down. "Even if it was the funniest thing I have ever seen."
Kagome giggled at this. She admitted it had been funny to see Takara shouting threats at Sesshomaru. "It was amusing."
"How did you know about the realms," asked Yusuke. He had been dieing to ask and couldn't hold it in any longer. They all watched Kagome closely as she answered.
"I was the guardian of the Shikon no Tama, I know the ruler of the Mystic Realm, the Reikai Realm, and the Lord of Makai." Kagome told them. "It would be hard for me not to know of them."
"Who's the ruler or the Mystical Realm," asked Kurama. Shippo tensed on Kagome's shoulder and this did not go unnoticed.
"It is not my place to say." Kagome told them. "Now let us hurry before Sesshomaru sends Jaken to retrieve us."
"Lady Kagome," shouted a squeaking voice. They all stopped and looked towards the owner.
"Too late," sighed, Shippo. It was Jaken that had yelled out Kagome's name. He was in a human disguise but his beady eyes, short posture, and greenish toned skin gave him away to Kagome and Shippo.
"Master Sesshomaru has sent me to retrieve you. You must hurry before Lady Takara destroys the castle." Jaken squalled. Botan was right behind him and looked pale.
They didn't even bother asking questions as they all went through the portal in the alleyway provided by Botan. It brought them to the gates of a huge castle that many demons were running to and from in a rush.
"Wow this place has gotten bigger," commented Shippo.
"Of course it has," sneered, Jaken. He looked at Shippo in disgust. "Milord and Lady have had many children." This caught Shippo and Kagome off guard.
"Many," asked Shippo. His mind had pictures of little Sesshomaru's glaring at a human with their hands grasping a sword and little Takara's screaming at the little Sesshomaru's. This caused him to shudder. While Kagome saw little Sesshomaru's fighting little Takara's with them all looking ready to kill.
"That doesn't seem right," commented Kagome. She shuddered at her mental picture as Shippo did. The others didn't understand and didn't even try to.
"Master Jaken is this she," asked a guard as they approached. Jaken nodded in yes to the guard. The guard then approached Kagome and bowed. "It is a honor to finally meet you Milady."
"Please, do not bow and just call me Kagome." Kagome politely said. She was smiling at the guard. The guard smiled back as he rose.
"We must hurry Lady Kagome," gestured Jaken towards the castle door. They all quickly started to run towards the entrance since it was clear that there was some disturbance going on inside.
"Give her back you cold hearted asshole!" it was the angered shout of Takara. Those with enhanced hearing cringed at the volume.
"Takara calm down its bad for your health," growled Sesshomaru. It was clear he was not in the best of moods. They entered the scene to see Sesshomaru holding Rin and had King Yama holding Takara back as he tried to sooth her.
"You must let the child be apart from you at some time," explained Yama. Takara went slack in his arms as she calmed down.
"Takara," spoke Kagome. This got a reaction from Takara that none had been expecting. She started to cry all over again as she escaped Yama and ran towards Kagome. "What did you do to her?"
"Nothing," stated Sesshomaru. He was not about to let the detectives see how he truly felt or allow them to know the real meaning for her distress. Kagome narrowed her eyes at the familiar answer and growled in anger. She calmed down though as she caught Shippo looking at the detectives pointedly. It didn't take her long to understand.
"Then you wont mind me taking her to the hot springs then," asked Kagome.
"That's a wonderful idea," announced Yama. It was clear they would all love for her to remove Takara from them for a while. Kagome couldn't help but wonder what had her friend so upset it was a rare thing to see Takara cry. Upset and fighting yes but crying definitely not.
"That cold hearted bastard doesn't even care," cried Takara, as they entered the warm water. Kagome sighed as she relaxed into the comfort of the water.
"What are you talking about," asked Kagome. Her curiosity was peeked since it was no surprise that Sesshomaru showed no emotions to any other than a select few.
"One of our children was killed sometime during the night. My youngest son, Ishi." Takara was once again in tears. "He told me it would be dealt with and that I am being weak. HE TOLD ME I WAS BEING WEAK! ME!"
Those last words were heard throughout the castle.
"I'm so sorry," Kagome tried to sooth her saddened friend.
"It's not your fault." Takara calmed down and placed a mask of indifference on. "I want to tell you something but you can't tell anyone not even Sesshomaru."
"Alright," assured Kagome.
"I am pregnant again with twins. I have been hiding the scent from Sesshou ever since I found out." Takara confided. Kagome squealed in delight but calmed down at the look her friend had. "Sesshou knows something more about our child's death than he is telling me, Kagome. I was hoping you could help me find out. I want my revenge."
Kagome went silent and the word "revenge" played over and over again in her head like a mantra. She knew what it was like to crave that after the death of a loved one and she didn't want to know just how bad Takara wanted it. She was sure more than she had ever wanted it.
"I'll do what I can," assured Kagome. She would help Takara no matter what it took even if it meant hiding the secret that Takara had given her. The two went into silence and enjoyed the feel of the warm water soaking and soothing their skin and muscles.
