Disclaim: I do not own any of the Inu Yasha characters, although I wish I could own Sesshy!
Last time:
Kagome packed her big yellow backpack and gathered her things, yelling a goodbye as she left for the well house. She jumped into the well, feeling the magic as she was sent to the past. She climbed the rope ladder that she brought with her a long time ago. When she got over the railing, she saw someone she didn't expect to see.
"Sota!"
Chapter 2 Secret revealed"Kagome. I am not exactly who you think I am. Yes, I am the annoying Sota in the future, but I am also your brother as a god. I am not actually as young as I act in the future because we mature and age differently. My true name is Ookami. If you prefer Sota, that's fine. Technically we are older than what it seems. Take my hand and some of your memories shall return." Spoke Ookami.
Kagome touched Ookami's hand and a ruse of images entered her mind. Herself being born, her first crown, Ookami being born, playing and training, her father, her mother, all the other gods…all of it came back. Even the memory of…Sesshoumaru?
"Ookami! Why did you receive your memories sooner than I?" Questioned Kagome.
"Mother thought it wise for me to be like a guide and help you. Now, can I transform into my true self because I'm sick of being a little kid." With that Ookami transformed into an older looking Sota.
He still had his sandy brown hair, but his brown eyes changed to the silvery blue of their mother's. He grew to a full six feet and his facial features turned into more of a man's. He still looked human, except for his eyes and the slight blue streaks in his hair. His clothes turned into a dark blue formal kimono with sliver swirls of vines by his right shoulder to his left hip. A black sash was wrapped around and he wore black boots.
"How can you transform and I can't yet?" Asked Kagome.
"Technically, I can't get all my inu-miko god powers until I turn eighteen, but we can change the age we look." Answered Ookami.
"I see." Said Kagome. "So are you going to come here with me from now on?"
"Of course! I have to protect my older sister and my queen as well, since you inherit the throne." Said Ookami as he put an arm around her.
"Well, I'm glad you're here, you can help me with Inu Yasha." Said Kagome.
The two siblings walked to Kaede's hut joking and goofing off like normal siblings that weren't inu-miko gods.
"I think we should keep your identity a secret. I'll say you're my friend that I met on the way to the well that saved me." Said Kagome.
Just when they got to Kaede's hut, Inu Yasha jumped out.
"Who is this, Kagome?" Demanded Inu Yasha with his sword drawn.
"Inu Yasha…SIT!" SPLAT "Stop being so rude! What were you doing? Trying to kill my friend?" Scolded Kagome.
After that incident Kagome introduced Ookami to her friends. Everyone seemed to accept Ookami into their group. Every thing seemed to be going back to normal, but Kagome knew that her next surprise would bring a lot of conflict.
IN THE WESTERN LANDS
A few days had past since Sesshoumaru agreed to bring Rin for a "play date." Rin had done nothing but ask everyday when she was going to see Kagome and Shippou. Thank Kami that today was finally the day, for Rin was asking the same question she had been asking for the past week.
"Lord Sesshoumaru! Can we go see Kagome and Shippou now?" Asked Rin with hope in her eyes.
"Yes, Rin." Answered Sesshoumaru unemotionally, though adoration shown in his eyes as he spoke to his young ward.
"Yay! Rin gets to see Kagome and Shippou!" Squealed Rin with joy in her voice.
"Jaken. Prepare Ah-Un." Said Sesshoumaru.
"Yes, my lord." Bowed the little green toad youkai.
KAEDE'S VILLAGE
"Shippou. I have a surprise for you today, but I don't know when it will be here." Kagome said.
"What is it, mama?" Asked Shippou with excitement in his eyes.
"You'll see soon." Said Kagome with an all-knowing smile.
As she said this a Taiyoukai and a child landed with a great big two headed dragon and…Jaken.
"Kagome!" Cried Rin as she ran towards the older girl.
"Rin! I missed you! How have you been?" Asked Kagome hugging the girl like she was her own.
"Rin has been…"
"Ahem." Coughed Kagome.
"I have been well." Corrected Rin. "Lord Sesshoumaru said I could come visit today."
"Shippou, here's your surprise. Go play kids, but don't go to far!" Yelled Kagome as Shippou and Rin ran off. "Sesshoumaru, how are you? Well, I hope." Bowed Kagome.
This surprised Sesshoumaru although no one would be able to tell. 'Why does she bow? She never has before…' Thought Sesshoumaru.
"Kagome, why do you bow? You never have before." Asked Sesshoumaru with a cold façade.
"Well, I thought since our children play, I should show a little respect." Said Kagome with a shrug. "Come, we'll go to Kaede's. I want you to meet someone."
"What's your favorite color?"
"Why do you wish to know? The question is irrelevant." Stated Sesshoumaru in a monotone voice.
"Just making conversation. I thought it'd be nice if we could maybe become friends." Said Kagome.
'She wants to become friends?' Thought a confused Sesshoumaru.
"This Sesshoumaru does not need friends." Said Sesshoumaru coldly.
"Well, still. If you don't want to be my friend, then I'll be your friend." Answered Kagome with finality.
Sesshoumaru mentally sighed, knowing he would not win this battle with Kagome.
"IF I answer a question, you must answer mine." Demanded Sesshoumaru.
"Okay." Replied Kagome with a twinkle in her eye. She couldn't believe that he was agreeing to answer her questions and had some of his own.
"White, now. Why do you not fear me?" Asked Sesshoumaru.
"I am not afraid because Rin isn't. I may have been in the past, but I have reasons not to be now." Answered Kagome. "Why do you keep Rin, I mean, why not give her to a human family?"
"I once believed it was because I owed her, since she tried to help me when Inu Yasha blasted me with the Wind Scar. I have been tempted to drop her off at some village, but something will not let me. I must admit, she is…special to me and makes me…content." Said Sesshoumaru as he looked in the direction Rin and Shippou were at. "Why do you still travel with my half-brother?"
"I have to complete the jewel since I broke it. I also must destroy Naraku for hurting so many people and ruining so many lives. I also told Inu Yasha that I would be by his side forever. I promised my friendship to him." Answered Kagome.
'This girl. She possesses honor and loyalty as well as a kind heart.' Thought Sesshoumaru. 'There is more to this girl than meets the eye.'
"Why do you ask all these questions?" Asked Kagome.
"You…intrigue me." Was his honest and simple answer.
By the time they finished their questions, they were at Kaede's. Ookami was out front when he saw Sesshoumaru.
"Sesshoumaru, old friend. How have you been?" Asked Ookami.
"Well, and you?" Asked Sesshoumaru as he nodded to Ookami.
"Wait a minute. You know each other?" Questioned Kagome with confusion written on her face.
"Yes, Kagome. Sesshoumaru knows MY secret and has known MY family for years. Inutaisho was MY father's friend as well." Said Ookami as he exaggerated the "my's."
"Oh!" Said Kagome as she realized what Ookami was doing. That's when she remembered Sesshoumaru more. They grew up together. He always protected her as a child, that's why she always felt safe when he was around, even if he was trying to kill her.
"So, where is your sister, Ookami? And where have you been the last fifty years?" Sesshoumaru questioned.
"I'm not sure where my sister is exactly. I have been busy." Answered Ookami with a wink to Kagome.
Sesshoumaru saw this and for some reason, felt jealousy rise in his throat. He wanted to wrap his hand around Ookami's neck, but why? This was one of his oldest friends. Could it be that he…cared about Kagome? Preposterous! Although that would explain why he never really wanted to kill her.
"Ookami, what was your sister's name again? I cannot remember it for some reason." Asked Sesshoumaru as he tried to recall the woman's name.
"Her name is Nyako, like our mother's." Answered Ookami quickly.
Kagome breathed a sigh of relief, but remembered that a spell was put on Sesshoumaru a long time ago to forget some things.
"Hey! Wench!" Called Inu Yasha.
"Sit!" SPLAT "You think after all this time you could call me by my name!" Kagome yelled.
"Why is Sesshoumaru here!" Exclaimed Inu Yasha as the necklaces spell wore off and he noticed his brother's presence.
"For your information, he brought Rin to play with Shippou." Answered an annoyed Kagome. "Now, what did you want?"
"Do you have anymore ramen?" Asked Inu Yasha with puppy eyes.
"In my backpack." Answered Kagome.
As Inu Yasha rushed inside, Ookami went off to make sure the kids were all right.
"So what do you wish to do until the kids are done playing?" Questioned Kagome.
"I care not." Was his reply.
"Ookay…let's go to my favorite spot and I'll ask some more questions." Said Kagome.
They walked a little bit away from the village to a cliff with a Sakura blossom tree. It looked over the village and beyond. It was a beautiful sight considering that there was so much evil in the world.
"So…when's your birthday? Mine's next week." Said Kagome.
"Mine is about a month away. In human years I'll be… 2100. In youkai years I am twenty-one." Answered Sesshoumaru. "How old will you be?"
"Eighteen. Why do you have humans?" Asked Kagome.
Sesshoumaru pondered about if he should tell Kagome his answer. He had never confided in anyone about his hatred for humans, but for some reason he felt at ease with telling her his secrets, knowing she wouldn't tell anyone.
"A human is what ruined my family, but I have learned that one human may not be responsible for all others. Do you have family?" Sesshoumaru asked.
"Yes. My mother, brother, and grandpa. My father died when I was young. Rin and Shippou remind me of my little brother Sota." Said Kagome. "My mom cooks my favorite food and supports me with my quest to collect the Shikon shards. Do you have any family?" Asked Kagome.
"Except for Inu Yasha, I have no immediate family." Answered Sesshoumaru coldly.
"I'm sorry." Said Kagome with sadness in her voice.
"Do not pity this Sesshoumaru, woman. This Sesshoumaru does not need it." Commanded Sesshoumaru colder than ever.
'Well I guess this is where Rin learned to speak in third person.' Thought Kagome. "No! I don't pity you. I'm sorry that you don't have anyone to support you and help you. It's amazing how you take care of your lands and support Rin without family." Replied Kagome.
"I believe it is my turn to ask the next question. Why are you not mated? You should have been mated and had a few pups by now." Asked Sesshoumaru.
"I guess I haven't found the right person, and Shippou is my son, although someday I hope to have my own kids." Answered Kagome. "What about you? Where's the Lady of the Western Lands and your heir?"
"I do not require a mate. As for an heir, I don't believe I need one quite yet." Answered Sesshoumaru. "What…" As Sesshoumaru began his next question, a scream pierced the air. Rin's scream.
"Rin!" Cried Kagome.
Kagome took off with inhuman speed, almost as fast as Sesshoumaru. Sesshoumaru and Kagome came to the spot where Rin's scream was heard. What they saw made their blood boil. There in the middle of the field was Naraku holding an unconscious Rin. Shippou was a few feet away with a gash on his side, passed out from the pain. Naraku had Kagura and Kanna with him as well. Ookami was lying against a tree unconscious.
"Lord Sesshoumaru, did you lose something?" Naraku asked with malice in his voice.
"Naraku! Put her down and you shall receive a swift death!" Sesshoumaru said in a demanding tone with no emotion on his face.
"And Kagome…" Said Naraku as he faced the young miko. "I find it very interesting that you are with Lord Sesshoumaru here. Trading one brother in for another?"
That did it. Kagome felt her power grow into enormous proportions. Naraku was going to pay this time. She felt herself changing. Her eyes changed to the silver blue of her mother's and her hair had streaks of silver-blue tint as well. Her body became leaner and her height grew a couple inches. Her dull human nails turned into indigo claws. Then a bright flash of swirled blue and pink light exploded from her body. There, stood in the dust, was Princess Nyako or more known as Princess Kagome with the royal symbol on her forehead. Sesshoumaru could not believe Kagome was Ookami's sister. His memories came back and he remembered that everyone used to call her Kagome because she didn't want to be confused with her mother.
On the other side of the field, Naraku was spitting mad. 'I thought I killed all of the inu-miko gods. I will have to return with my Tagashi.' Thought Naraku.
"You win this time. I shall return and kill you little princess." Sneered Naraku as miasma formed.
When it cleared, Rin's unconscious form was the only thing left. Kagome growled and shot a beam of purifying light to the speck in the sky that was Naraku. It hit him in the back to show his spider scar, but he got away with his life. Kagome ran to Shippou and healed him with her powers; then went over to Rin and healed her.
"Mama? What happened to you? You're not human anymore." Said a now conscious and confused Shippou.
"Shippou! I'm so glad you're alright! I thought I lose both of you!" Cried Kagome with tears of joy that her two kids were okay. "As for me, I transformed a little early."
"Actually sister, if you remember your real birthday was tomorrow, your human one is next week. I guess we both forgot about that. And with your motherly instincts becoming strong, your transformation was pushed up." Explained Ookami.
"Kagome, why did you not tell me who you really were? And why did I not remember you totally until no?" Asked Sesshoumaru in a somewhat pissed off voice.
"Kagome was going to keep her identity a secret until she transformed, but the thing with your memories…mother wanted everyone to carry on like they didn't know anything. Even I didn't remember until this past month." Ookami said.
"Kagome, I…apologize for my past transgressions. Like trying to kill you, which I was actually trying to maneuver you out of the way. I don't take pleasure in harming women and children." Sesshoumaru said with sincere regret for hurting one of his only friends, his first friend.
"Don't worry about it…fluffy!" Replied Kagome with an evil grin on her face.
"Why do you insist on calling me that childish name?" Sighed Sesshoumaru.
"Because I know it annoys you!" Laughed Kagome.
As the friends reunited, another person emerged from the trees of Inu Yasha's forest.
TBC…
Well, who do you think it is? If you want to know, then I guess you'll have to wait til next time! Thanks for reading! Please review!
dbzfan