Fly By Night

Vladygasckgyn

Disclaimer: I don't own anything; I'm broke.

A/N: I got 7 reviews. Not bad, huh? Well, I'd say it's about time that I updated. So...here it is, the next installment. Not the best, but necessary. Filler chapter!!! (Sorry...it'll get better soon, I promise!)

Chapter 7

"Okay Ogre, you take that stack and I'll take this one. That way we'll be done twice as fast and -" Any further comments were cut off by Kagome's heated arrival as she slammed open the doors, an anxious Botan trailing behind.

"What is the meaning of this?! Botan - explain!"

"Well sir, this is Kagome...the girl whose presence you requested..." She gave him a hesitant smile.

"This?! This is the girl that slayed the demon? Nonsense." He turned his nose up at her and proceeded to stamp the seemingly endless pile of papers stacked before him, failing to notice Kagome's heated glare.

"Actually, Koenma sir, she's slayed two demons now. She took care of the second right before I arrived."

"There must be some mistake. This girl doesn't have enough power to kill a spider, much less a demon!" Botan opened her mouth to speak but was interrupted by Kagome, who was obviously tired of being insulted.

"Listen TODDLER. I don't have time for your petty concerns. State your business with me and be done. Otherwise, let me leave."

"Fine, then leave. Botan!"

Botan opened another portal, intending to drop Kagome off where she picked her up when instead a group of angry Spirit Detectives stepped in. It seemed that confrontation was indeed inevitable.

"Botan, I believe SOMEONE owes us an explanation. Why does this girl have so much power when we can't sense any on her? And how was she able to kill those demons?"

At Kurama's reference to the previous events of that day Koenma choked on the donut he was currently chewing on, much to Yusuke's amusement.

"You mean -" Koenma's eyes widened comically. "She's really the one that...oops..." Kagome smirked.

"That's right, shorty. Now what the hell do you want?"

"Well...um...it's just that I was expecting someone with more...power...and maybe a bit larger and -"

"Cut the crap."

"Well if you don't mind me asking, just how is it that you were able to kill those demons?" She looked around her, seeing the anxious gazes of the spirit detectives and the suspicious eyes of Hiei were all fixed on her. She sighed.

"I was able to dispose of the demons – although I personally think that they weren't strong enough to merit that title – because of my training. I was trained by the Lord of the Western Lands himself in exchange for healing his ward during an extended stay at his castle. As for my "lack of power" that you seem so fixated on, I'm actually rather drained at the moment."

"Wow, that's the longest I've heard her talk yet." Yusuke's inane remark went unnoticed.

"Drained?! You're drained and you still have enough power to take out a demon?! Why don't we have any records on you? Botan! Explain this!"

"Koenma sir, we only keep records of those with enough power to be a possible threat."

"GYAH!!! My father's going to kill me for overlooking this... What am I going to do?!" Kagome chose this moment to interrupt Koenma's wailing, which was getting on her nerves.

"Toddler." At this Yusuke snickered, earning him a glare from everyone. "It wouldn't have done you any good to keep records on me anyway. My miko powers did not manifests themselves until my fifteenth birthday. After that, I spent most of my time five hundred years in the past."

"The PAST?! How?!" She sighed, although her face didn't reflect her annoyance. Seeing no other option, she launched into her life story, keeping it short as possible and ending with her last encounter with Kikyo. By the time she finished, the room was silent.

"So...she took your SOUL?" At her nod, Koenma continued. "If that's so...well...how do you still have any of it left?" Again, Kagome found herself in the spotlight.

"One can only assume it was the jewel's doing since, at the time, I was not strong enough to ward her off by myself. I've always had a bond with it." Everyone looked thoughtful, except for Kagome who was by this time extremely irritated. "If you're finished with your incessant questioning, I would like to know exactly why I was dragged in." She narrowed her eyes at the ruler, having no other way to express her anger.

"Well, I've been thinking about adding another person to the group. There have been more outbreaks lately..." He drifted off at the angry expressions of his Spirit Detectives. "Don't look at me like that! Yusuke, you're always complaining about how much time the missions take up."

"But you want her? A girl? Are you insane?!"

"Whatever works! We need the extra help and apparently she's capable of taking care of herself! Now I don't want to hear any more complaints from you."

Kagome watched the exchange with mild interest. What to do...?

Should I? At least it would give me something to do and get my mind off of the others back in the Feudal era and relieve some stress...I could kill things...

"I'll do it."

The two were immediately drawn out of their argument by the sound of her voice.

"Wh-What?!" Yusuke's eyes were large as he turned to face her.

"I said I'll do it, providing I'll get to kill things. Don't make me repeat myself again."

"Great! It's done then. Have Yusuke explain everything to you when you get back. Botan!" She opened yet another portal and they all stepped through, ending up in the same forest that they started in. Kagome turned towards the group.

"Urameshi. Explain."

Yusuke sighed. This was going to be a long day.

A/N: Okay, I've got [3] votes for getting Kagome's soul back. Keep the reviews coming! Perhaps I might be more inclined to update... -wink wink- On to review responses! (That's right - I've got questions! Lol.)

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Kariisme: I was thinking something along those lines, and yes, Sessh is going to make an official appearance in upcoming chapters. As for Kagome's sudden fatigue, that was a flashback/dream that alludes to the one in chapter four, I believe. Is that what you were asking? It makes sense... I think... -.-' (Sorry... I'm too lazy to go look. But there is one.) I added it in hopes of clearing up some of her past. Anyway, I hope this answers at least some of your questions. If not, then just drop me an angry review. I'm still getting the hang of this whole writing thing. Thanks for reviewing!

inuyashaandkagome4ever89: It is done. Lol.

A/N: Yes, another one. I've recently started reading LotR fics and was thinking about eventually starting one. Does anyone know where to get the translations for the Elvish language? It's so confusing... Anyway, please review!