Chapter Three

She Awakens!

The girl opened her eyes before shutting them tightly once more due to the unexpected light. For a moment she wished she hadn't woken up yet, for every bone in her body throbbed painfully. She opened her eyes again, this time slowly, allowing her vision to clear so she could see better. She noticed one thing right off the bat, she wasn't alone. She felt someone's strong arms wrapped around her frail, aching body.

"P-put…me…down," she managed to say. Her voice cracked with each word, her throat was dry and sore. The moment her feet touched the ground Hiei released his hold on her. She felt the world around her spin before loosing her balance. Hiei saw this coming and picked her up once more. "I…said…put me…down." She repeated.

"You don't have the strength to stand," Hiei grunted and placed her on the couch. The mysterious female shifted her cerulean gaze to each person in the room.

"Where…where am I?"

"You are in the Rekai," Koenma answered. She turned her gaze to the young prince who came to stand in front of her.

"How…did I…get here?"

"Hiei," he motioned to the fire apparition standing nearby. "…brought you here."

"Why?" this question was directed at Hiei. He simply turned his head refusing to answer her question.

"Who are you?" Koenma questioned quickly changing the subject.

"Why should…should I trust you with…that information? I don't trust you…nor them," she answered bluntly, her gaze never showing what she felt.

"Hiei, which shrine did you find her at?"

"Higurashi Shrine," he answered.

"Kagome, Midrika, Higurashi. Protector of the Shikon no Tama, time traveler," Koenma whispered in such a low tone that only she could hear. The girl, now identified as Kagome, nodded wrapping the cloak tighter around herself.

"How did you know that?" her eyes narrowed dangerously.

"I am Koenma, prince of the Rekai. It's my job to keep track of all time travelers…" he turned to the others who were still wondering what the hell was going on…well three of them. Two of them just wanted to go to bed! "It seems that your case has just changed."

"What?" Yusuke exclaimed on the brink of yelling making Kagome wince.

"You are to aid Kagome in her quest, whatever it may be." In truth he did not have the foggiest idea what her quest was, all he knew was that she had one.

"No," Kagome ground out. "They are not to accompany me!" Her throat throbbed painfully in protest at her yelling.

"It would be in your best interest for them to accompany you."

"Amateurs, the lot of 'em," she mumbled fully aware that they could hear her. Hiei growled warningly, she was lucky that Koenma was around.

"I can assure you, they are not amateurs. They are my best."

"Never again will I let any male help me with this!" she growled, her eyes taking on a red tinge.

"I must insist, I do not know what you do while there, it is a concern of mine. If you do not let them, then I will be forced to seal the portal," Koenma sighed. He only threatened as a last resort. Her eyes narrowed knowing full well that he can and will do as said.

"Fine, but if they anger me to this extent…I will not be held accountable for my actions."

"Very well."

"I am leaving at six 'o clock in the morning. Be there or be left behind," she stated.

"I can assure you, they won't be late," Koenma nodded putting extra emphasis on 'won't'.

"I would like to return home so I am ready for tomorrow." Botan made a portal for Kagome who promptly went through.

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Okay, short chapter, I know, but it goes from short to long depending on where I decide to stop it.

Question Corner

Question 1: Why couldn't Yusuke go near Kagome?

Answer: Well all I will say for now is his aura gave off a familiar feeling that her concience reacted to in an attempt to protect herself.

Question 2: When will Kurama and Hiei figure out their dreams?

Answer: They will in time.

Parring Corner

So far the parrings are undecided, but I had a suggestion for a Kur/Kag/Hiei parring. I am open to suggestions!

Disclaimer Corner

Inuyasha (c) Rumiko Takahashi

Yu Yu Hakusho (c) Yoshihiro Togashi

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