"Talking"
'Thinking'
Stressed WordsIt seemed like years had passed since she had last been able to do common work. Leaning on her broom handle she stared out into the sky and watched as a bird landed on a Goshinboku branch. A smile tugged at her lips as she whistled a soft tone. When she began sweeping again she heard the bird whistle the same tune as she swept. Her red Miko pants swayed as she swept and danced to the wind. When she finally finished her chore she sat under the Goshinboku and leaned against the tree. She heard her mother yell from the house that she was going to the store. Kagome heard footsteps coming from the stairs and momentarily stood up and pretended to sweep. When she saw the first strands of hair she noticed that it was red.
"What are you doing here Suiichi?" Kagome asked.
"I came to do research on a legend," Suiichi answered as he noticed the Miko garbs she wore.
"The legend of the Shikon no Tama?" Kagome knowingly sighed.
"Yes and why are you here?" Suiichi asked.
"This is my childhood home and we have no more references on the legend," Kagome said as she walked away and put the broom in the storage house.
"So, you know nothing about the Miko?" Suiichi continued.
"That is information that isn't just volunteered," Kagome warned as she allowed him into her house.
'I know that it's her! Let me out now!' Yoko growled. Kagome handed Suiichi a pop and let him sit down before she felt the sudden spike in youki.
'That youki feels so familiar,' Kagome thought as she prepared for the worst.
"Would you like to go for lunch?" Suiichi sweetly asked. She was surprised that he asked her and dropped the subject.
"I have to shower, but I can be ready in a half hour," she offered. He curtly nodded and followed her into the house where she left him sitting on the couch. He rubbed his temples when she finally left them alone.
'Why the hell are you giving me this much trouble?' Suiichi all but yelled out loud.
'I need no more proof to know that she is my Kagome,' Yoko growled out.
'You just can't pop out and expect her to accept this the right way,' Suiichi tried to explain.
'Fine. But we tell her soon,' Yoko ended the conversation.
Suiichi was about to growl again but heard footsteps coming down the stairs. He smiled when he saw Kagome wearing regular jeans with a light sweater. He smiled at her and followed her out the door where they began to walk down the shrine steps. He offered to drive them but she shook her head no. Shrugging his shoulders he just decided to follow her to the restaurant of her choice. Fifteen minutes later they ended up at a local sushi bar known as the Funadansu. Suiichi could tell that the person that led them to their table was not human. Once at the table he reached into his pocket to get out his communicator. He looked up in surprise when he saw her hand cover the communicator.
"Don't call," Kagome pleaded with truthful eyes.
"But she's an escaped youkai," Suiichi warned.
"I know, she lives with my group," Kagome casually said.
"What?" He asked disbelief.
"Here in Tokyo there are youkai that work at everyday places under my protection. They don't want to cause trouble and they hate that they can't form anything decent in Makai," Kagome explained as she ordered tea.
"Does Koenma know?" Suiichi asked, partially knowing the answer.
"Not about all of them," Kagome answered.
"Your life seems more interesting then mine," Suiichi commented.
She softly smiled before taking a sip of tea. She set her cup down and tensed when she felt an approaching youkai presence. Kurama looked at her in concern before his eyes widened in realization. Before he could move he felt the presence next to Kagome. She relaxed and smiled when Shippo crawled from underneath the table. He waved at Suiichi before he leaned over and whispered something into her ear. Suiichi carefully listened thanking Kami that the restaurant wasn't busy.
"The Ancients are waiting in Reikai with Koenma, they want to speak to you," Shippo tried to whisper.
"I thought they were only supposed to come if the barrier…" Kagome whispered to herself as she cussed.
"Suiichi I need to know something," Kagome said with determination in her eyes and words.
"We can't waste time," Shippo tried to argue.
"Go and tell them I'm coming," Kagome stated leaving no room for arguments.
"Fine," Shippo said before he vanished.
"What do you need to go?" Suiichi asked.
"I know that Koenma trusts each of his detectives for their traits, and I need to know that I can trust you with what your about to hear and witness?" Kagome asked.
"I could never betray you," Suiichi and Yoko both whispered to her.
'I felt it again,' Kagome thought with confusion.
"Then let's go," Kagome said as she took his hand and opened a portal. Suiichi tried to warn her about the other Ningens. She said that the manger would take care of it and pushed him through.
Koenma nervously tapped his fingers on his desk as he watched the two Ancients across from him. They each calmly sat dressed in what looked like brown monk clothes. Their faces, scents, and ki were hidden as they calmly sat. Sesshoumaru and Inuyasha looked at the clock on the wall and frowned at the fact that Kagome wasn't here yet. Koenma had sent Botan to look for her, while Sesshoumaru sent Shippo to search as well. Shippo had popped from nowhere and ran over to Sesshoumaru.
He whispered something to him and Sesshoumaru growled before he dug his nails into the chair he sat upon. Shippo stood in front of Koenma with the Ancients behind him and bowed.
"Lady Kagome is coming in a moment," Shippo nervously announced. The Ancients nodded their heads in unison and Koenma's face went red. He let out a frustrated sigh before he calmed down. The room lit up and then dimmed when Kagome now stood in the middle with Suiichi next to her. Inuyasha couldn't help but growl. Sesshoumaru raised a delicate brow and silently demanded an explanation. Shippo's mouth hung open before he closed it and gave Kagome an 'explanation' look.
"We are sorry for keeping you waiting," Kagome seriously said with a bow towards the Ancients.
"Kagome," Koenma cautiously began.
"Yes, Lord Koenma?" Kagome questioned.
"I thought no outsiders were allowed in this type of meeting?" Koenma questioned.
"Suiichi is to be apart of the meeting as my…"
"Mate," Suiichi finished. He quickly scolded Yoko. Inuyasha couldn't believe that Kagome had taken to Suiichi that fast without Sesshoumaru's approval.
"We understand…"
"That delay is to be expected…"
"In matters of the heart," the Ancients finished together. Inuyasha couldn't believe that they spoke as if they were one being. He did find it strange that the tones of the voices were different.
"Thank you," Suiichi said.
"What is this urgent news?" Koenma asked.
"The barrier…"
"From Makai..."
"To Ningen-kai…"
"Is fading fast."
"How is this possible? I made that barrier to never fade?" Kagome asked in mild disbelief.
"Your heart blocked…"
"Your powers in your time of darkness…"
"And now it is time to began anew."
"All she needs to do is create another barrier?" Inuyasha asked.
"That will…"
"Not work…"
"Because the humans will see the demons…"
"And begin a change that will cease."
"The barrier isn't the real problem," Kagome said.
"Something's going to change history," Sesshoumaru stated.
"Wisdom shines in her eyes…"
"Yet we can't tell you the future…"
"All we offer is a warning…"
"And tell you to keep faith."
Kagome was about to ask another question, but they vanished from the room with blinding light. Inuyasha cursed and Koenma rubbed his eyes. Kagome sat down and remained silent. Sesshoumaru stared at Kagome without her squirming under his gaze. Shippo left the room knowing that they wouldn't need him. Koenma looked towards Kagome and noticed that Yoko was well aware of the facts around him, including that his mate was in the same room.
"When did you plan to mate?" Sesshoumaru demanded to know.
"We get a visit from the Ancients and you ask that?" Kagome shouted in disbelief.
"You know that you'll out live him since you are tied to our race?" Inuyasha calmly questioned.
"I don't plan to mate him and even if I did I could!" Kagome yelled.
"Do not disrespect this Sesshoumaru," he calmly warned as his eyes hardened.
"I am allowed to have a life. Even if it means I have to live two," Kagome hissed.
"Kagome calm down," Koenma tried to soothe.
"I have been calm! And I'll live since I haven't had a chance to actually live!" Kagome stated.
"Fine! Mate whatever you want! But not that weak Ningen!" Inuyasha yelled as he pointed at Suiichi. Kagome growled but before she could act she saw that Inuyasha was struggling to breathe. Suiichi raised him in the air with one hand wrapped around his throat. Inuyasha kicked him in the gut and jumped away.
"I am not just some weak Ningen! I am also Yoko Kurama!" Suiichi coldly stated causing silence to fill the room.
Author's Note:
Can't you just feel the tension in the air? Sorry to leave it there, but please review!