"Talking"
'Thinking'
Memory
Stressed Word
Kurama idly sat at in his seat as he stared outside the restaurant window. He had his head in his right hand as he listened with his left ear to Yusuke and Kuwabara argue. He sat up straight and leaned against the booth as he stared down at his hot tea. Kuwabara stopped arguing to notice that Kurama was actually acting depressed. Yusuke stared at Kurama in shock at his silence. Keiko frowned at stared at Kurama before she smiled.
"Yusuke, can you go get me chicken nuggets?" Keiko asked.
"Sure," Yusuke said as he stood up.
"I'm coming with, I need another shake," Kuwabara said as he stood up and left the table with Yusuke. Once the boys were out of hearing range Keiko thought of how to approach the situation.
"I know what you're feeling," Keiko whispered as she looked at the Styrofoam cup. Kurama's eyebrows furrowed before he looked up to see Keiko's top head.
"In a way, I've always known that you're not fully human," Keiko continued.
"What does this have to do with the way I feel?" Yoko snapped before Suiichi could restrain him.
"I know that your other half misses someone very dear. I won't be coy, I could always see what you are," Keiko said.
"I've never sensed anything from you. No Miko ki, no youkai ki," Kurama said.
"That's because I'm not a Miko or youkai. My grandma was pregnant and she was on the verge of death when a shifter that loved her shared enough blood to heal the wound," Keiko explained.
"So you're a youkai of the sort," Kurama suspiciously said.
"No, I'm just a different type of human that has the tainted bloodline. I can see youkai and heal a little bit faster than a normal human. I tend to be more violent around the full moon too," Keiko said with a sheepish smile.
"I will take your word for now," Kurama said as he looked over towards the angry Yusuke who was filling up a coke.
"Then take this word for now, find her," Keiko said as she got out of the booth and walked over towards Yusuke. Yusuke handed her the pop and nuggets before he kissed her on the forehead. Kuwabara came up to them with apple dippers. Yusuke rolled his eyes and Keiko stole an apple as they walked out of the building. Kurama stood up and walked outside before he smiled at the warm summer day. He then began to walk the way towards Genkai's house.
"She had a strange aura," a girl with light blue hair said as she poured the tea.
The older woman that was listening took a sip of tea before closing her eyes to think. She moved her aged pink hair behind her shoulders before she opened her eyes again. The girl stared at her friend with worry in her eyes as she watched the short one remain calm. She set the teacup down and sighed.
"Yukina."
"Yes Genkai," Yukina responded.
"I need you not to mention anything to Kurama or Hiei," Genkai said.
"What can't I mention?" Yukina asked as confusion shone in her blue eyes.
"You can't mention the girl with the strange aura," Genkai sternly said.
"I won't," Yukina promised with a smile.
"Don't dwell on the thoughts about the girl, because everything will be explained soon," Genkai promised before she finished her tea.
"Does this have anything to do with those scrolls?" Yukina asked as she poured another cup.
"Yes, those scrolls are very important and secretive," Genkai, stated.
"Important like a Miko and Secret like a Ninja," Yukina mumbled.
"You don't know how true that is," Genkai said.
'I wonder if the girl is connected to Kurama or Hiei,' Botan thought as she sipped her tea.
Kurama stared at the Torii before he walked through it and up the shrine steps. Genkai smiled knowingly as she waited for fate to begin. Yukina stood up and went to refill the teakettle for any arriving guests. Kurama finally made it up the shrine steps and smiled when Genkai greeted him. Yukina then came out to offer him tea. He respectfully declined.
"Are you here looking for someone?" Yukina asked before she could hold her tongue. Kurama stared at her in confusion before he shrugged it off.
"I am here to ask Genkai if I can use her Library," Kurama answered.
"What are you searching for?" Genkai calmly asked.
"I'm looking to see if you have any information on the Miko of Edo," Kurama truthfully answered.
"What are you doing that involves that Miko?" Genkai asked.
"I want to see if the Miko is alive," Kurama said.
"That was five hundred years ago, she's not alive," Genkai said as a fact.
"Then I want to find her grave," Kurama irritably said.
"With the youkai you host in your body, I doubt you will be able to go near her grave," Genkai said.
"I will deal with that when the time comes," Kurama stated.
"You may use my library," Genkai said before she walked away.
"Where is it?" Kurama asked.
"Follow me," Yukina said as she set the tea down and began to walk down a long hallway.
"Thank you," Kurama said when they reached the doors.
"Your welcome," Yukina said before she walked away.
It had been exactly one hundred years and two days since Botan had last seen Kagome. She pushed her oar forward as she tried to hurry her flight to Sha-Inu Corp. Botan counted the number of windows as she floated up to the right level. When finally reached the second to last level she went through the window. A black leather chair was turned around and leaning a little bit back. Botan smiled as she took on her solid form.
"Kagome, it's been so long since I've last seen you," Botan said with a smile as she approached the desk. She stopped when she noticed something wrong about the aura. It was an aura that wasn't human or youkai. Botan stood ready to fly off if need be when the person turned around.
"It be a great honor if could talk to me instead," a silky voice said as his violet eyes danced with mischief.
"When did you get back in town Miroku?" Botan asked as she ran over and cautiously hugged the man in the chair.
"I go by Jonan when outside this haven, but everything's been fine," Miroku answered. "How as things been with you?"
"I've been fine and a spirit," Botan said.
"So, I've heard rumors in Reikai, Makai, and Ningen-kai that Sha and Yoko Kurama are close to being reunited," Miroku said.
"Really?" Botan asked with worry and awe.
"No, I just wanted to see a reaction," Miroku said.
"Jerk," Botan growled.
"I have heard from Inuyasha that 'the damn fox is around again'," Miroku quoted in a mock voice.
"Yoko Kurama is determined to find her, even if it means death," Botan said.
"What have you seen?" Miroku asked in curiosity.
"I've seen him become more and more agitated. He is also beginning to merge with Suiichi," Botan answered.
"I think you should talk to Inuyasha about this," Miroku said as he picked up the phone.
"If I talk to Inuyasha I need to speak with the Guardian's of the Tama's master," Botan said.
"I'll tell Inuyasha to bring Sora and the other," Miroku said as he dialed Inuyasha's cell. As soon as Miroku mentioned Kurama's name and the Guardian Inuyasha hung up. Less than twenty minuets and Inuyasha and Sora were standing in the room.
"The other is still gone," Sora said to Botan.
"What have you found about Yoko Kurama?" Inuyasha asked as he sat on the desk.
"Yoko Kurama is still a spirit, except he shares a human's body. He is still in love with Kagome and he is searching for her," Botan simply explained.
"Do you think he's a danger to her?" Miroku asked.
"Yoko has never really been a danger to anyone," Sora said.
"Do you think he might put us in danger trying to get to Kagome?" Inuyasha asked.
"Yoko is usually rational, except when he goes into a rage," Sora said.
"It might be best to just watch him," Miroku said.
"Who the hell put you in command?" Inuyasha growled at Miroku.
"I'm in charge because I'm sitting in the chair," Miroku explained as he stuck his tongue out.
"I think Miroku's right," Sora said just in time to prevent a fight.
"Will you inform the other?" Inuyasha asked.
"Yes I will," Sora said as she and Miroku left the room. Inuyasha walked towards Botan and smiled before he thanked her and walked out of the room. Botan blushed before she started to fly off.
Author's Note: Please remember to review and can anyone guess what restaurant Kurama, Kuwabara, Keiko, and Yusuke were at?
Chocolate cookies to the right answers and Teddy Grams to the not so right answers