Hi all! I'm back! I'm so sorry from my prolonged absence. I got too into some stories I was reading here. Anyway, I'm really going to start posting more. I don't spend as much time writing as I should. Also, after lots of demand, I have switched persons. From now on, I will be using "I" instead of "You" which I hope will make this less confusing for all of you. Enjoy

Disclaimer: I own neither YYH or Inuyasha. None, nada, zip. I only own this story, sadly ;;

Kagome

Today was the day. But what to do until the others got here? I really couldn't think of anything at the moment, so I only stared at the ceiling of my room, counting each little dot until my mother called me down for breakfast.

I got up to 5,639 until she interrupted me. Now I'd have to start all over…

I thumped down the stairs, hand lightly touching the rail so I could keep my balance. Wouldn't want to fall, would I?

"You sounded like a heard of elephants coming down the stairs, Kagome." mother softly chided, making me grin.

"I know, I know." I murmured, plopping down very ungracefully into my chair, pulling the plate of pancakes towards me and pouring on loads of syrup. Just the way I like it, sweet enough to rot out your teeth.

When I was done with breakfast, I eventually made my way into the living room and sat down in one of our comfy chairs after turning on the television. Nothing was on, so I ended up flipping through the channels mostly.

Thoughts ran across my mind as I mindlessly stared at the t.v. How was Inuyasha? Did he miss me? Why hadn't he come through the well to see if I was ok?

Ugh! I had to get my mind away from him if I was to have a moment's peace.

She got up from the chair with a groan, leaving the news channel on, and went up-stairs to get some clothes out for me to wear today. Then maybe I could go out and do something to occupy myself.

Well, it was summer. So I'd wear something summery.

I rummaged through my drawers until I came across a pair of cut-off blue jean shorts that stopped at my upper thighs and baby tee that showed just a bit of my stomach. I was feeling flirty today, oddly enough.

A pair of white sneakers found their way on my feet and a white bucket hat was placed upon my head.

I was ready.

I told mother I'd be out for a while, and wouldn't be back until later tonight, then slipped out the door.

Now, where would the boys be at this hour?

I didn't even have to look, because they found me first. Or rather Yusuke did.

He told me that Kuwabara was still sleeping. He always slept in late, or so Yusuke said. Hiei was no where to be found, and Kurama was off doing who knows what. So Yusuke kept me company for the whole afternoon.

Yay me…

So by the time Kuwabara showed up, I was very happy to see him, just so he could divert Yusuke's attention from me to him. His arguing was getting annoying. Yusuke should just succumb to the inevitable and agree with whatever I say, since everyone knows I'm always right.

Once the two were through arguing, they decided to go to the arcade. Big surprise there, huh?

The two immediately homed in on the fighting games, leaving me to watch them beat each other to virtual smithereens. They seemed to think I would find this entertaining, but I ended up falling asleep, leaning against one of the games.

Kurama

When I returned from my venture into Makai, I went to the arcade, figuring that I could find Yusuke there, and maybe Kuwabara if he was up already.

I would have been there earlier, but I had gotten permission from Koenma to go to Makai to replenish my dwindling seed supply. I wanted to be prepared for anything, tonight. Kagome didn't make it clear whether or not this Sesshomaru was dangerous or not. I really didn't want to take any chances.

As I had suspected, both Yusuke and Kuwabara were in the arcade, playing a fighting game. Kagome was there as well, and looked asleep.

I had to smother a low chuckle, because she was drooling.

But Yoko was focused on other things.

Look at that stomach, Red. I told you she had a nice body, if she only showed it off. She has proven me right. Yoko told Kurama in a slightly smug voice.

And I thought I told you to hush on the matter.

Yoko grew silent again, but Kurama could feel him, just lurking there, underneath the surface.

I sighed. What a pervert.

Hey!

I simply ignored that shouted protest and went to wake up Kagome, who jumped in surprise as I gently shook her shoulder.

She suddenly blushed, wiping the drool from her chin, looking everywhere but me. And I had to laugh. Kagome's glare only made it worse.

Yusuke paused in his game to look back behind him and I and Kagome, just wondering exactly why I was laughing and why Kagome was blushing. But he only shrugged and went back to his game, ignoring us two entirely.

"You never saw that." she suddenly said.

Trying to get my laughter under control, I quickly nodded. Yes, I never saw it. Yet that odd image will forever be imprinted on my mind.

Once she got my agreement, Kagome relaxed again. "Ok, so now what? I'm bored with hanging around, watching those two play video games." she complained to me.

Sighing, I went over a list of things we could do while we waited for night to fall, but I came up with a black, which was extremely unusual for me. So I responded with a shrug and turned to watch Yusuke and Kuwabara duke it out, hearing Kagome's annoyed huff behind me.

I rolled my eyes, grinning slightly. "Fine, why don't we go get some ice-cream or something?" I asked, not turning around to look at her. But I knew she agreed from the way she snatched my hand, pulling me away from Yusuke and Kuwabara.

I told the two we'd be back later, and all I got was a vague nod from Yusuke. Oh well, I should have guessed that.

10 minutes later found me in an old-fashioned ice-cream parlor, sitting across from Kagome as she dug into her sundae, which of course I bought for her. What kind of gentleman would I be if I'd let her pay for her own ice-cream? I didn't buy myself any sweet, getting instead a simple cup full of ice water. Besides, sweet things tended to upset my stomach.

Especially chocolate. Don't ask.

Once Kagome had finished, the sun was beginning to set. That was our cue. I led Kagome back to the arcade, which was just closing, Yusuke and Kuwabara waiting for us.

"Did Hiei tell you where we were going?" Yusuke asked, hands shoved into his pockets.

I nodded, but said nothing else as I led the group, with Kagome beside me and Yusuke and Kuwabara watching our rear. Hiei would meet up with us at the house we were going to.

The mansion we finally stopped in front of was huge, looking to be at least three levels, probably more. There was a large oak that sat right before the high, pronged gate that blocked the driveway, and from that Hiei dropped silently down to join us.

Murmuring an apology to Kagome, I grabbed her and leapt over the wall, quickly followed by Hiei. Yusuke had to stay behind and help Kuwabara, whose jumping skills, I have to say, are far from the best of the group. He landed with an "Oof!" with Yusuke landing lightly beside him.

Pity Kuwabara was only a human.

We silently made our way forward, ever alert for any guards. But I saw none. It would be counted strange in the human world, but to a demon, guards only showed you were weak or fearful. But having no guards, Sesshomaru was proclaiming he was strong enough to take care of himself.

Thankfully we made it to the doors with incident. Now we just had to find a way in.

Hiei solved that problem for us by melting a hole in a pane of glass large enough for us all to fit through. All we had to do was climb up a tree and go from one branch to the new entrance.

Again, I help Kagome by getting her on the branch and helping her over. I wouldn't trust either Yusuke or Kuwabara to help her, and I didn't think Hiei would volunteer.

We were soon safely inside, with the only accident being when Yusuke shoved Kuwabara for fun, making him fall off the branch. Ok, so not an accident, but at least Kuwabara made no noise as he fell.

That was a mark of how much he had progressed in his training.

They had just begun to creep along the quiet, dark hallways when I felt a hand tighten around my neck, claws pressing threateningly into the tender skin there.

"Who are you, and why have you come?" a low voice said, emerging from the darkness around us.

I dare not move, for one wrong step, and I'd be dead.

Ok, good, yes? Please review! I've gotten so many hits on this, but so few reviews.

Also, this will probably be a Kurama/Kagome fic, since Kurama is my favorite charrie. I also think I portray him better than Hiei anyway, so it all works out.

Signing out

Shade