Full Summary: Her quest for the Shikon no Tama was over, that chapter in her life was closed. A new one was about to open. One night Kagome finds a man in need of her help. Not one to leave someone to die she welcomes him into her home and helps him heal not knowing whom she was helping. Back in the Rekai it is in an uproar, the Rekai Tantei are called back together for one last, important mission. King Enema's son, Koenma, has gone missing! While searching for clues they find something that made their hopes drop. Is the young prince dead, alive, or somewhere he doesn't wish to leave?

Chapter One

An Unexpected Visitor

A young woman hummed while dancing around in her kitchen. She had sea blue eyes that showed her every emotion, yet held much wisdom for a woman her age. Her long black hair was pulled back into a braid that reached mid-back. She wore a pair of blue jean shorts and a purple tank top. Thunder crashed outside as rain poured down from the heavens themselves. Kagome Higurashi, former shard hunter, enjoyed the rain just as long as she wasn't out in it. It had been eleven years since she had first fallen down the well at her family's old shrine and five years since the completion of the Shikon no Tama. In the end she had been forced back to her time and the well was sealed permanently. It had been hard at first to put the past in the past; she had been with them for so long and gone through so much. It wasn't as simple as finishing a book and placing it back on the shelf. She kept pictures of them hanging on a wall in her apartment; she would never forget her friends. Upon returning Kagome had trained her Miko powers and fighting skills with Sesshomaru. She had competed her training last year and now was able to handle any demon that crossed her path, though an S class may give her troubles. She couldn't take one on alone yet. She was happy with her life at the moment; she worked as a secretary for Sesshomaru. He owned a large company, she wasn't surprised, in the Negenkai and asked her to come and work for her. She, of course, accepted. Kagome currently lived alone in her one story house. Sure, she dated from time to time, but she didn't find any guy she liked. Jaken had said she had high expectations that nigen men couldn't fulfill. Kagome didn't care if she had higher expectations than the normal woman, if she couldn't find a guy that she actually liked then oh well. She'd live alone the rest of her days; she had no problems with that! IT was better than dealing with a horrible guy and being too nice to divorce him then ending up with him until death will she part. Kagome heard heavy footsteps outside on the sidewalk; she peaked out of the curtains in the living room. She saw a man stumbling along the street, at first she thought him to be drunk. The lightning flashed illuminating the man's features, he was covered in blood! Kagome's eyes widened, Sesshomaru would fuss at her for what she was going to do. She was quite trusting; she always helped those in need. It was in her nature. She didn't even bother to put on her jacket as she yanked open the door and raced out to the wounded man's side. She put her arms around him just before his knees started to buckle. Kagome put his arm around her shoulders and helped him support his weight.

"It's alright, I'm here to help," she said when his body stiffened at her touch. Slowly, she helped him to her house and onto her couch. Kagome looked at the man's eyes, they were partly glazed over. He was somewhat aware of what was going on around him that was a good sign. Kagome rushed into the bathroom to retrieve medical supplies. She came back into the living room with the white box in hand; his clothes were bloodied and soaked. First she removed his cloak, folded it, and placed it to the side to wash later. She undid the sash and placed it on the cloak; she undid the button at his neck and then the other two. It was rather easy to remove, but getting it out from under him was a bit of a challenge. Kagome put her arms under his shoulders to help him sit up, she was thankful that he was aware enough to help her move his body otherwise it could have been much more difficult. She lowered him after moving the clothing from under him, folded it, and placed it with the other articles of clothing.

'He sure has quite a bit of clothing,' she thought. He was left in his haori and hakama; she undid the sash from around his waist so she could pull out the shirt to remove it. Then she'd be able to start tending to his wounds. Once his haori had been removed she was able to see the wounds on his upper body.

"I wonder who did this to you," she muttered as she took a wet cloth and started to clean the blood off and the wounds. He had quite a few minor ones and one large stomach wound. Next she took medicinal cream and applied it to his wounds. She heard him take sharp breaths when she did this to each wound. He moaned in pain when she applied the cream to his stomach wound. "This may sting a bit," she said. Kagome hovered two fingers just above his stomach, they glowed a soft pink. The pink light surrounded his body and went to each individual wound helping in the healing process. Her powers acted as a bandage, but the wounds would heal quicker than if she were to simply wrap them with normal bandages. She took the wet cloth and started to clean off his arms, neck, and face. When she wiped off his forehead confusion was written all over her face.

"J R? I wonder what that could mean," she muttered to herself. She saw that he had fallen asleep, his breathing had evened out. The medicinal cream had a sort of sleeping herb in it; she only applied it when she was certain that whom ever she was helping needed sleep. He had certainly qualified for that. His pants were alright for now; they weren't in serious need of washing. She took the clothes from the ground and went to her washing machine. Luckily the sleeping herb would make the person sleep for a while; nothing like a washer could wake them. She started the washer then went back into the living room to gather the medicinal supplies and put them back. She looked at her front and noticed that she had blood on her, time for a change in clothes.

"The last time I was covered with blood was when I was in Feudal Japan," she chuckled. It reminded her of the past; Inuyasha would always put up such a fight when she was tending to his wounds. She always ended up changing her clothes, go figure dogs were stubborn; he was a dog youkai. He was stubborn too, was he more dog than youkai? She changed into black shorts and a dark blue tank top. She leaned against the door frame; she looked at the slumbering man. She would admit that he was very handsome indeed. Kagome blushed when she caught herself staring, why was she staring at him? She went into the office, took a piece of paper and a pencil, and started to draw. Without even thinking about it she had drawn his face, minus the cuts. She sighed and placed the picture in her drawer, with her luck he would try and kill her for the Shikon no Tama. She placed a hand on the sacred jewel that hung around her neck. Its power was concealed and looked like a simple pendant. It pulsed under her touch.

"Maybe I'll get lucky for once?" She said to herself. "Sesshomaru is going to have a hay day when he finds out that I helped a stranger….again." She chuckled. Kagome winced in memory as she remembered how he had chewed her out when she had almost gotten herself killed when she helped a youkai that was wounded. Kagome knew he was concerned and when she went and did it anyway it most certainly annoyed him to no end. Kagome yawned a bit and stretched her arms above her head. She hadn't gotten much sleep the previous night though she didn't want to sleep with a potential threat in her house. Her eyelids betrayed her as they dropped; she struggled to keep them open but was fighting a loosing battle. Finally they closed and the only thing someone would hear from her was her soft, even breathing signaling that she was asleep.

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Tijiya: Yes, another story. Shoot me if you will, but this popped into my head and I just had to write it! Now before you ask, this has none of my normal parings in it.

Kurama/Kagome? Nope.

Kagome/Yusuke? Nope.

Kagome/Hiei? Nope.

Not even Kagome/Kuwabara.

And no, it's not Inuyasha, Sesshomaru, Kouga, or even Miroku either. What does that leave you ask? Well, it's no original character that's for certain. Here is a clue; I have only seen one other fanfic for this paring. I'm not going to tell, guess if you will it's more fun that way!

If I get anyone who guesses right then I will draw a special picture! I hope you all like this new story, I don't plan on letting it sit there forever, trust me. I would like ten reviews before I update. I don't know if I like the title, should I change it? If so, any suggestions? Please review!

Translations:

Youkai: demon

Negenkai: Human world

Makai: Demon world

Haori: type of Japanese top

Hakama: Japanese pants

Shikon no Tama: Jewel of Four Souls

Feudal: Past (I think)

Nigen: Human