Hi all! I'm so sorry I haven't updated this story lately. And I'm sorry this one was so short...serious writer's block. But don't worry! I will work it out, that I promise.
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Kagome
It was so nice of Kurama to take me for ice-cream, especially after the drool incident. I won't go into that.
I thought it a little odd that Kurama only got some ice water, but to each his own, I always say. Well, he was a Kitsune, right? Maybe sweet things upset their stomach? Ah well, I won't ask.
I think I timed things perfectly, since I finished mine when the sun began to sink in the sky, turning the sky a wonderful orange. Kurama and I made our way back to the arcade to meet up with Yusuke and Kuwabara, who were both waiting for us.
We made our way quickly down the street, heading towards the nicer, richer part of the city. Well, I suppose Sesshomaru would live in a nice place, considering the fact he was rich and everything.
From what I could see, it was a very large house. But the silence of our little group unnerved me. So it was no surprise when I jumped in surprise as Hiei dropped down from that tree to land beside us.
He really scared me sometimes.
I studied the gate that was before us. How on earth were we to get past that? Well, Kurama answered that for me by suddenly picking me up and leaping over. I should have known, I thought to myself ruefully. I have lived with a demon, or at least a hanyou, long enough to know better.
We started towards the mansion once the others joined us. I thought it odd that we saw no guards. But after a quick look at Kurama, I was reassured. He seemed to know what it meant, and didn't seem bothered at all.
I watched as Hiei jumped up another tree and melted a hole in the glass. Wouldn't someone notice that?
Kurama helped me up the tree, mostly carrying me, and helped me walk across the branch. I wasn't too good with heights, so I was extremely grateful to the red-head.
I watched with some amusement as Kuwabara fell from the branch, a laughing Yusuke being the clue as to the reason he had fallen. But luckily, he made no noise and got over without further incident. Hiei did glare at Yusuke, though. He didn't seem too happy about the delay.
But we all halted as we saw Kurama stiffen. Then a low voice I recognized all too well emerged from the darkness.
"Who are you, and why have you come?"
I could see Hiei pause like he was going to attack, but I stuck out my hand, shaking my head. I squinted, trying to see Sesshomaru, but it was really too dark so I gave up.
"Sesshomaru?" I finally questioned.
Kurama moved forward as Sesshomaru came out into the light of the moon. He was almost exactly like I remembered him. But now his long hair was kept back in a loose ponytail. He wore a button-up white shirt, tailor-made because of his missing arm, and grey slacks. One flawless eyebrow was arched, the only hint that he felt any surprise.
"Kagome." he finally said, voice deadpan. "I haven't seen you for the last 500 years. I would have thought something had eaten you long ago."
I rolled my eyes. Sesshomaru had never really liked me, I suspected.
"I need to ask you something. But…could you let Kurama go, please?" I asked him.
I watched as he glanced at Kurama with a little surprise.
"Kurama?" he repeated, frowning slightly. "He doesn't much look like the Yoko Kurama I knew."
I blinked in surprise. He knew Kurama? I could see Kurama was slightly surprised as well, but then a sort of glazed look passed over his eyes before he nodded ever so slightly.
"That is because Yoko died. But he does remember you, Sesshomaru." Kurama said.
Nodding slight, Sesshomaru nodded, letting Kurama go. "Let me see him." he said.
"Uh, that might not be such a good idea." Yusuke said, shaking his head. "Koenma gave strict orders-"
"I don't care." Sesshomaru said, cutting him off. "None of you will leave this place alive until I have seen him."
Seeing no choice, Kurama nodded, closing his eyes. It was obvious to me that he really didn't want to let Yoko out either. This might not turn out so good…
Smoke seemed to surround Kurama as he stood, and even I could feel the sudden increase in his power. When the smoke cleared, I had to force myself to keep from staring at him.
Yoko was tall, taller even than Sesshomaru. Long silver hair swept around him, with two silver ears popping out from the top of his head and a long silver tail. He was dressed in odd white clothes, and had bright hazel-gold eyes.
To put it simply, he was hawt. Not hot. Hawt.
Yoko stretched, as if working out the kinks of long confinement. Which was probably true. The impression that I got was that he was rarely let out. But the reason why eluded me. I'd have to ask later.
Sesshomaru smiled, or smirked I should say. I have never seen the western lord ever smile. "Greetings, Yoko. I never thought I'd have the pleasure of seeing you again."
"Hiya, Sesshy." Yoko replied with an impudent tone. "I didn't think so, either, not after I robbed you. So, no hard feelings, eh?" he asked with a shrug.
Sesshomaru chuckled darkly, but made no more comment on the subject. He then started down the hall, then stopped and looked over his shoulder. "I thought you wanted to ask me something?" he said before continuing.
We all looked at each other before quickly following him, Yoko walking by his side and chatting with Sesshomaru.
Yusuke and Kuwabara were shooting each other uneasy looks. Obviously there was something about Yoko that the two didn't like, or something like that. But what I wondered was what did it have to do with me? The two of them kept shooting me glances as well.
I supposed I'd have to wait until we got to where ever Sesshomaru was leading us.
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Signing out
Shade