Disclaimer: I do own it. I'm NOT insane…I think.
Story: Due to the jewel shards on their necks, the last four members of the Shichinintai were somehow able to travel to Kagome's time. Unfortunately for her, the well has sealed up. At least they don't have their weapons!
Set after Ginkotsu's death.
Spoilers: After Ginkotsu's death, no.
Warnings: Eh, maybe…this is anime after all…
Pairings: No telling! Secret, secret!
A/n: The places mentioned are real but some details were fabricated as I not only couldn't find lots of information but I want to enjoy Japan when I visit there in the future. No spoilers for me, heh. Might go for some of you, too.

Kagome Higurashi! No Need for Shichinintai
Chapter Six: Tokyo Wonders

They got through the well, careful with Kagome who had fallen asleep. The Shichinintai headed towards her room, placing her on the bed before deciding to go to sleep themselves. They still had not put away the mattresses they put in her room and they were glad because it would have been tiring to have to drag those up after such stressful days.

"You know, I wonder why it's taking them so long to talk to Inuyasha." Suikotsu said out loud.

Renkotsu snorted. "Because that idiot is stubborn and they probably had, or they're having to, chase him around."

All heads turned sharply towards the unconscious girl who moaned.

"Probably having a nightmare," Bankotsu said bad-temperedly.

"And we know who's the fault of it, don't we?" Jakotsu added to the flame.

Suikotsu sighed. "Not tonight. We're just going to get all riled up and pissed off and we'll end up taking it out on Miss Higurashi in the morning. Especially because of the lost sleep."

The others nodded in agreement and one by one they went asleep.

Renkotsu being the closest to Kagome's bed was the last to fall sleep. Drifting into it as he stared at the tears that marred their host's face.

In the morning, they were quiet as they woke up to an empty bed. They looked at each other and silently communicated. Getting up, they all started to creep downstairs, hoping she was down there instead of who knows what. Like dead or back in the Feudal era.

They gaped openly at the smiling visage of Kagome Higurashi who was busy cooking breakfast.

"Oh, you're awake. Hurry it up and sit down. I'm almost done." She said cheerily.

They moved without their own accord, just listening to that voice. The Shichinintai closed their mouths and still didn't speak even when she started handing out plates and putting down the food.

They didn't start eating theirs, just watching her focus on her food and start gobbling it down.

"Hey, start eating! It's going to get cold and then I'm going to have to heat it up for you."

They obeyed her, still watching her. She finished quickly and she jumped up from her seat.

"I'm just going to go take a shower, alright?"

She still had that smile but somehow it didn't feel right to them. They nodded an okay, still eating to please her and their stomachs, not that the food wasn't good –it was fantastic as usual.

She went up and they had a feeling as soon as her face was turned from them that the smile had been quickly wiped off. They waited a couple of minutes, just until the shower came on, before Renkotsu decided to come up. The others sat there waiting for the results of his scrutiny.

Renkotsu stayed quiet as he moved stealthily through the hallway to pause at the bathroom door. For a second, all he could hear was the water running. But just as he was about to leave, faint crying was heard. He cursed slightly under his breath before he went back to report his findings.

The Shichinintai waited anxiously for her to finish and they sat frigidly in the living room for her. That was how she found them, staring straight at the floor, bodies tense and not moving.

"Wow, I didn't know when it was day time you guys turn into statues. Reminds me of Gargoyles actually."

Their heads snapped up and she smiled a little sadly at them.

"It's the holidays. Or soon, really. How about I take you around Tokyo? We can visit all sorts of places. I've lived here for my whole life and there are some things I haven't seen. There's the Tokyo Imperial Palace or Tokyo Disneyland. Essentially, I have been to Disneyland. But that was when I was young and I don't really remember then. Although, I think my father was there…"

"Sure," Bankotsu said and the others said something like that.

"Great," Kagome beamed. It seemed a bit more real than the others. Maybe this sightseeing would be good for her.

"There are a bunch of places. You'll love to go toOdaiba Rainbow Bridge, Asakura Kaminarimon Gate and Sensoji Temple, and Roppongi Hills. Tomorrow we can go to the Imperial Palace and Disneyland. And the Sumida River Cruise sounds good tomorrow night. And Thursday to Saturday is the Night Festival. It's actually supposed to be on the 2nd to 3rd but the Emperor was sick and couldn't go so they postponed it until now. The Emperor's birthday lands right after the Night Festival, on the 23rd, too.

"A lot of celebrating to do actually. It seems like it's going to be a busy week. And you need clothes! Since most of the good stuff for the Night Festival is at night, we'll go shopping for clothes then. And I still need to go Christmas shopping! This week is really shaping up to be stressful, ne?"

"What's Christmas shopping?" Jakotsu asked.

She grinned at them. "I'll tell you all about it when we start heading over to our first attraction. But first, shower! All of you! I'm not going into the public with smelly men."

Those 'smelly' men rolled their eyes but quickly set to it.

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"So to get to Rainbow Bridge, get on the station and get off on the Tamachi stop on the Yamote line. From there we walk southwest until we reach Shibaura anchorage of the bridge." Kagome confirmed with the ticket marketer.

The Shichinintai stood nervously behind her, awed more than ever by the technology that was beginning to surround them even more than before. When she finished up, they followed her like obedient dogs.

"Alright, we're just going to wait here for the train to arrive and then we can get on, okay?"

They looked a little anxious and had no idea what she was talking about. She sighed but the corners of her mouth twitched as she remembered all the other times she had to explain concepts to them. "A train is…"

A little later, the train arrived and though updated on certain things, the men were still wowed by the huge contraption.

Kagome led the way into the train, hurrying to a seat. She did everything and the Shichinintai copied her.

The fun began and the four next to her stared outside strangely. This was the first time they had really gone exploring in Kagome's world. Time past by and they almost didn't notice when it was time to get off.

They started walking away from the station and towards Shibaura where they would get to see the 1870 feet long bridge.

"Let's just hope the walkway is open." Kagome said.

When they actually reached the place to get onto the bridge, Kagome had her fingers crossed. Luckily, the bridge was open to pedestrians. Hurriedly, all five of them entered the entrance to lead to the walkway. Once on the bridge, Kagome had to stop for the four that had paused behind her.

"What's up?"

"Uh, the sky…" Bankotsu answered.

Kagome choked back a laugh. "Actually, I meant what's wrong? Why did you stop?"

"Oh! Why didn't you just say so?"

She rolled her eyes. "Because it's called something like 'slang'."

"Oh, slang. I know that. Right."

Jakotsu actually answered the question. "This is what a bridge looks like…it's so big. Like those buildings. It's seems so impossible that anything like these were made by mortals."

Walking over to Jakotsu, she ruffled his hair and then grinned at him. Then she turned and started walking.

"We better hurry if we want to go to all the places we were supposed to today. Long walk." Was all she said.

Bewildered, but feeling better that Kagome seemed to be enjoying herself, the Shichinintai rushed after her. All along the way, they admired the pretty scenery and then took pictures with the camera Kagome brought. It was such a good thing, that despite the snow all around them, the sky was bright and clear.

By the time they reached Odaiba, they needed a rest badly. The bridge was long and they only got to finish crossing it in an hour, and that was because they were in good shape.

"First let's go on Daikanransha. Afterwards, we'll check out Zepp Tokyo and then Venus Fort. Then we'll relax at Oedo-Onsen-Monogatari. If we have time, we'll visit Kasai Rinkai Park in Edogawa Ward. Okay?"

The four looked at her like she was crazy.

"You're the expert. We don't know any of those places so whatever you decide."

"Right, it'll be all a surprise!"

They made their way to the first stop…

…and strangely it was Suikotsu who said it first.

"What the hell is that!"

Daikanransha was a ferris wheel is what she tried to explain. Going through the explanation a couple of times, they got in line. But unfortunately for three of them, it was one to two people at a time.

"I'm going with Kagome!" Renkotsu announced first.

The other three glared at him before Suikostu said, "I'd like to go alone."

"Are you sure?" Kagome asked worriedly, not at all aware of the tension that was rising around her.

He nodded and Jakotsu and Bankotsu decided to go together.

They were still glaring at Renkotsu's back as he and Kagome entered one of the cabins.

Inside the cabin, Kagome eagerly sat down by the window and he sat down next to her.

"It's so pretty! And we're so high up."

He smiled at her giddiness but started to cling to his seat when the cabin gave a little jolt and started to move forward. He relaxed when he felt a small hand on his arm and he turned to see Kagome smiling softly at him. She went back to gazing outside and he started to.

The sound of clicking was heard and he looked to see her smiling happily, snapping photos every few seconds. She seemed so focus…this had been the first time he had seen her smile for real since they had gone back to the Feudal era. It felt nice to see that again…

Soon, the ride got to a stop and they headed towards a bench where they could wait for the others. Bankotsu and Jakotsu rushsed out soon after, followed by Suikotsu who walked calmly towards the group.

"How was –" she didn't get to finish her question before Bankotsu blurted out, "Did you see that? Those buildings are so tall! And all those tiny people down there. At first I didn't even think they were people. And that thing! The weird shape pointy thing!"

"Uh…Tokyo Tower?"

Bankotsu shrugged. "I don't know. I don't live here."

Kagome laughed. "So I guess this means all of you had fun?"

A chorus of 'Yeahs' answered her. She laughed and then realized what they said. "I've corrupted you all. You're starting to speak like you live around here…"

They just grinned at her.

"I guess it's off to Zepp Tokyo, eh?"

They noddded vigorously. Kagome turned around and started walking to hide her smile. Their attitudes were totally changing and it warmed her heart just a little.

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"It's myyy liiiiiiife and it's now or never! I'm not going to live forever!"

Kagome winced as her eardrums threaten to burst and when she looked over to the other four she knew already that they were feeling the same way.

When they had finished looking around Zepp Tokyo, all night clubs closed until nighttime, they had headed over to a kareoke spot. And Kami-sama did Kagome feel a headache coming on.

"Yeaaaaaaaaaah! I ain't gonna live forever!"

'Pleaseendpleadeendpleaseend…hurry up and END!' was Kagome's thought before her wish came true and the song came to an end.

Everyone clapped politely, with some exceptions as those who had just stopped banging their heads on the table, those who were checking their eardrums, and those in shock or trauma.

"Hey Miss Higurashi, why don't you go up there and sing? Your singing has got to be a lot better than that…"

Immediately a blush crashed into her face. Images of times where Inuyasha-gumi had to dress up and sing/entertain villagers to be able to have a room and some food were brought to mind. Or that time where they had to confront a singing demon who wouldn't stop bugging them until they entertained him. Or another time…

"No! Bad memories…bad memories."

The men watched as first she shivered and then her right eye started twitching.

"Please?" Bankotsu asked her.

Her head turned very slowly to meet his straight on. A huge vein was starting to tick very badly at her temple…

Bankotsu flinched.

"Pfft. Fine, fine. Just because you asked."

Bankotsu had a smug look on his face as Kagome started towards the stage. Murmuring started as news of a new singer reached everyone's ears. Kagome grit her teeth and ignored them, paying attention to song selection. She reached a song she recognized and enjoyed, and picked that one. Sound Life from the anime Trigun. Though this was a mix of English and Japanese.

She closed her eyes and started singing and her voice was clear and light on everyone's ears. Her voice was beautiful compared to the last singer. Nearing the end of the song, Kagome smiled peacefully and opened her eyes. Somehow, her eyes were bright and her face glowed.

"So…On the eighth morning,

a song from somewhere reaches my ears

Sound life

"Saa…atarashii sora ni

subete wo shirushita kumikyoku ga hibiku

Sound life

Sound life…"

The song came to an end and she bowed and ran off the stage. Heading over to her table, she kept her head down and was blushing so hard she could've been mistaken for a tomato. It was still silent and Kagome felt like she had done a horrible job now.

She sat down and refused to lift her head.

It was like an explosion to her ears. Everyone was clapping loudly, but the loudest were nearest to her. She finally looked up and her four companions were smirking and clapping at her. For her.

"Want to head over to that Venus Fort now?" Suikostu asked her.

"Yeah."

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At Venus Fort, the first thing they did was head over to the food court to eat a late lunch. Finishing that, they looked around and basically did some window shopping. They admired the Venice looking mall and watched the people riding in gondolas on the inside river go past them.

The place looked nice and Kagome was glad she had gone here. Her smile was wiped off her face as she saw something she thought she would never see again in that era in a particular store. It looked like the Beads of Subjugation that Inuyasha wore…

She tore into the store, leaving the four men behind her clueless as to what was up. That is until they saw what she was staring at and then they got a pretty good idea.

"How much are those beads in the window?" Kagome asked desperately to the first person she saw.

"Er, sorry. I don't work here."

She left at sorry and ignored everything else. She headed for another person.

"Those beads in display. How much?"

This time it was a worker and he blinked at the assault before he answered. "What? That thing?" He pointed to it. She nodded her headed quickly.

"Not much. Not really worth much either. Lot of people say it's worthless. If you want it, I'll give you a discount. 30,000 yen."

Kagome's face fell. "30,000 yen?"

The worker shrugged. "Hey, it's a discount. It cost 3,000,000 yen before."

Kagome looked down and bit her lip. It was Inuyasha's…

"Alright."

He took the beads from the display case and was about to wrap it up.

"No thanks. I'll wear it."

"Suit yourself."

She quickly bought it and was about to rush out the door when she collided with someone. She looked up to see the four she had left behind in her chase of the beads.

"Nice jewelry," Jakotsu remarked, eying the beads with distaste.

She openedher mouth to say something, tears prickling her eyes, when Bankotsu sighed and went behind and started to push her along.

"Come on. We should just go to that last place here before heading through that park to head on home. We'll finish this tomorrow."

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She was glad it seemed like she and the other four were the only customers today, which was strange considering they were in an onsen. Kagome wrapped a towel around her body and another as a headwrap, the beads still around her neck. She headed over to the hot springs and lowered herself into the steaming water, leaning against the edge. Her muscles relaxed but one was still aching…her heart.

Unexpectedly, she felt two hands slip over her eyes and someone say, "Guess who?"

She shrieked and ploughed forward through the water, splashing and plopping around until she was at a significant distance. Turning around, she was about to yell at the intruder, when the words died on her lips.

It's been awhile since she'd seen the four of them half naked…the one behind her had been Bankotsu, obvious because he was still crouching, and the others stood behind him. Why were they smirking at her?

"Aiyah! What are you doing here?"

Jakotsu shrugged. "This is where they pointed to us."

"I didn't know this was a mix bath…" Kagome's angry scowl melted and she also shrugged. "Whatever…not like you're going to do anything."

"Want to bet?" Suikotsu said, saying something so not like him. Not that Kagome knew them closely or was an expert of the Shichinintai.

She shrieked again as she didn't notice Bankotsu sneak into the water and right next to her before picking her up.

"Hey! Put me down, perverts!" Kagome was strugglling to keep her legs close and keep both towels on. "Bakayaros! PUT ME DOWN!" She cursed at them as Bankotsu lifted her up and put her over his shoulder. In the process, combined with her new position and her struggling, she accidently flashed her bottom at the other three.

Renkoksu signaled for Bankotsu to put her down and the Shichinintai leader raised an eyebrow. Confused about the whole situation, he looked over to the body he was holding hostage and gaped. His hold loosened and Kagome slipped head first into the water.

"AAIIIEEEEEEE!"

There was a huge splash and the four men winced.

"Damn, she's going to be pissed at us." Jakotsu remarked, speaking the others' thoughts.

Started 11/6/05 –Completed 11/8/05