Huaisang paced nervously as he waited for Kagome to return. He knew very well that she could take care of herself but he was still worried. "Huaisang!" she called making him turn to see her getting of the boat and he sighed with relief as she made her way over to him and he pulled her into a hug and asked, "Are you alright? Did you get hurt?" pulling away and scanned her body but saw nothing our of place. "I'm fine. It was easy anyway although I might have attracted Young Master Jin's attention." She mused and he chuckled and said, "You are beautiful when you use your abilities." She kissed his cheek and said, "Thank you." He nodded and then opened his fan to give her a quick kiss.

Kagome flushed but nodded and Yue appeared and said, "She will always be protected." He nodded and then she was pulled away by Wei Wuxian making her giggle and hug her brother who ruffled her hair. "Heading back?" he asked as he pulled away and she sighed and said, "Not exactly." He frowned and Lan Xichen asked "What do you mean?" "I would like to meet with Brother Xichen, Brother Wangji, Young master Jin, Cousin Cheng, Huaisang and Ying." She said seriously and Lan Xichen nodded and said, "Very well."

~Cloud Recesses~

Kagome sighed and said, "A day after I set out, the Wen managed to breach the boarders and started to invade." Making them gasp and Wei Wuxian took her hand she gave a wary smile and Lan Xichen asked, "What of your sect?" "Papa has been watching it and when that first entered, he ordered our people to flee and our city, when empty and the surrounding villages, supplies and towns and the Higurashi Sect has been burned to the ground. Shippo, Papa's familiar then created fake bodies in order to fool the Wen." She said and Huaisang hid his gasp with his sleeve, Jiang Cheng has a horrified expression, Jin Zixuan had disbelief, Lan Wangji frowned and Lan Xichen frowned as well.

"Where is Bankotsu, Uncle Tora and Aunt Xun Er? And what do you mean 'fake bodies?" asked Wei Wuxian and Kagome said, "Papa and Mama is Hebei with a handful of our cultivators and Unit Leader Sesshomaru. Bankotsu is with the Jiang Sect and I will be going to Anhui where Mama's sect was. Shippo is a 9 tailed fox. Foxes are known tricks and can create illusions. We used our training dummies and Shippo made an illusion that it looked like Mama and Papa." Huaisang signed and Wangji asked, "Why there?" "Because it's safer if we are all separated plus Mama's sect was strictly a healing and medicine sect so I will be studying their styles. Also all of our riches, books and treasures are safe. But please, I ask all of you to keep this a secret. No one but us can know." Kagome said. "I'll do it." Said Jiang Cheng earning a smile and Jin Zixuan nodded and said, "I'll agree on our…friendship." Lan Xichen nodded and said, "You have the loyalty of the Lan Sect. You will stay here for a night to rest up and can leave in the morning." She smiled and said, "Alright."

"Kagome." Called Jin Zixuan before she could leave and watched her smile at Jiang, Wei Wuxian and Huaisang saying, "I'll catch up." Before making his way over. "Young Master Jin?" she asked and he motioned for her to walk with him and asked, "Are you close to Bro Huaisang?" she nodded and said, "Yes. My brother and Sect Leader Nie created a betrothal between us. Why?" he stopped and said, "Despite my…engagement to Jiang Yanli my father has been eyeing your sect in order for power." "He wishes a marriage between us?" she asked and he nodded and said, "If I weren't engaged to Jiang Yanli, father would have proposed a marriage if not forced." Kagome hummed and said, "Papa wouldn't have agreed anyway. Young Master Jin, do you dislike Sister Yanli for her or because of the forced betrothal?" he stopped and locked eyes with her to see acceptance and he sighed lowering his pride and said, "The betrothal."

"May I give some advice?" she asked and he shrugged and she said, "Before I was betrothed to Huaisang, we became best friends. Try to become friends with her and learn her personality just because you want to. If calling off the engagement will help, then do so. But in unsettled times, having friends that you can relate and rely on is worth more than gold. I grew up with you as well and view you as an older brother figure so I know what you are like." Zixuan gave a small smile and said, "I forgot about that, little sister…I'll try." Kagome smiled and said, "I'm glad. I hope that you will come to the wedding." Breaking his character, he gently ruffled her hair and said, "Go back to your lackeys before their glares are any colder."

Huaisang frowned, hidden, behind his fan, as he watched them talk before Kagome came over with a smile and Wei Wuxian asked, "What did the peacock want?" "I gained another brother. He was warning me that his father was interested in the Higurashi Sect's powers and most likely, if Brother Zixuan wasn't engaged to Sister Yanli, then Sect Leader Jin would have tried something. But luckily I'm engaged to Huaisang." She explained then Jiang Cheng snapped, "Why didn't you choose me? Why are you calling me cousin?"

Kagome smiled softly at the Jiang heir as she came closer and placed her hand on his chest and said, "Our personalities are far to different for us to work as a couple. Unfortunately, I haven't developed feelings for you other than friendship. I enjoy having you as one of my friends. As for cousin, do you want me to call you brother?" she watched him deflate and sighed before giving her a smile as he stroked her hair and said, "I understand. I already knew that you liked Huaisang more than I did but still hoped. I'll accept being your brother, after all Mother surprisingly adores you and treats you as her daughter." Kagome smiled and kissed his cheek and said, "Thank you, Brother."