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Chapter 6

Years of Fire

Joy filled laughter ripped through the air startling the birds from their nests and destroying the once silent afternoon. Running as fast as he could Ifrit tore through the rocky terrine his little partner on his back urging him on all the while. Reaching their destination the large Kaiju skidded to a stop. Looking up at the temple he now called home he gave a wolfish smile.

How many years had it been since they returned to his lands? Once Kagome's energy returned they began to build the temple that stood tall and proud before them now. It had been a lot of hard work but it was worth it. Ifrit snorted, he may have been banished and condemned to these lands but he now lived like a king.

It was rare for them to not feast like royalty or dance just because they wanted to. His little one could not only speak the many tongues of his civilization but knew their customs and culture as well. He longed to introduce her to his kin but short of being summoned to Kagome's home world he couldn't leave. It wasn't that he wasn't strong enough to take on the guards boarding the lands, it was because he had honor.

"Ifrit, you're thinking about them again." Kagome's voice was soft, like she was trying not to startle him. He felt her shift and dismount. The Kaiju knew that she felt bad about what had happened between him and his family. She had told him on more than one occasion that she would have done the same thing in his place.

"I'm sorry little one. I was just thinking about how much my kin would have liked your spark. I wonder if they will ever meet you. I also wonder what kind of Kaiju my little brother became." There was sadness in his voice that only ever became known when he spoke of his family.

"You should know by now that you don't have to apologise for thinking about them. You miss them and that's ok. Hey I know, tell you what once we're back in my world I'll summon them. That way you can see each other again!" By this time she was hugging his arm, running her fingers through his fur.

The thought of seeing little Tatsurion once more made him purr in happiness. Although they were only half-brothers he loved him like a full-blooded sibling. If his little one summoned his family he could finally be the brother he always wanted to be. He felt Kagome laugh against him making him realize he was purring quite loudly.

"I can't wait for you to meet my little brother. He was truly the cutest little Kaiju. I'm sure my kin will be more than happy to meet you as well." Ifrit said his voice deep and content. It was moments like this that he cherished with his little one. They could be racing through the woods or mountains, or just sitting with each other in silence, no matter what they did it always made him feel complete. But this, talking about their future plans made him feels more than complete; it made him feel like a true Kaiju.

"Haha, well the same goes for you. I mean I will have to introduce you to my family, my little brother and my mom. I just hope my grandpa can handle meet you, I mean you can be intimidating sometimes." The young duelist teased lightly. She knew how much he missed his family and how he hated himself for missing his little brother growing up. She felt the same way about her little brother.

"When will we be returning to your world little one? It must be getting close to the time for us to start searching for your lost family." Ifrit knew that she had to be careful not to re-enter her world until her other-self stays in the past due to the simple fact that two of the same souls can't exist in the same dement ion.

"Within the next month actually, I've been tracking the days to make sure we don't miss a beat. I was going to suggest we get everything ready within the next few weeks, including you using your glamour so that you get used to it. After all they're the only way you and Kilala can stay by my side, isn't that right Kilala?" The fire neko simply mewed in response before lying back down on the steps and sun bathing. Kagome knew that her Kaiju friend did not like the idea of being a giant cat, a lion to be precise but it was the only thing she could think of.

Ifrit grumbled but didn't say anything. He knew that she had thought it over and this really was the only way for him to stay by her side at the moment. His little one ensured him that she had the necessary paper work, having made trips back and forth when she knew her other-self was in the feudal ear. No one could say anything about her keeping him and since he was half Blood Mane; the lion of the Kaiju realm he really couldn't complain.

"Come on Ifrit, it'll be fine even if you're a little smaller than you're used to." The duelist stated trying to make him feel better about the whole situation. She knew that he loved his size. He was large enough to intimidate any rouge Kaiju that came onto their lands simply by standing straight.

"What if someone tries to attack you? What if this new smaller form prevents me from being able to protect you?" There was true concern in his deep tone that made the miko smile. Pulling his head down so she could look him in the eyes Kagome smiled wider.

"Ifrit in my world if someone has a pet lion by their side it usually sends a very clear message; do not mess with me. Do you really think I would do something that would prevent us from being able to protect each other? Besides you can transform back to this awesome form if you need to." She told her partner in hopes of giving him comfort.

Ifrit nodded. That was true, if there was a human dumb enough to attack his little one he could always take on his true form, plus Kilala would be there as well. The thought of his feline companion made him relax more. The fire neko loved his duelist almost as much as he did so there was just no way she'd let anything happen to her without giving one hell of a fight.

As if sensing his thoughts the small demon let out a cheerful mew. The large Kaiju chuckled knowing that she had been listening to their conversation. Although she rarely spoke both Ifrit and Kagome knew she would if she had something to say or contribute. The neko's bond was strong with both of them allowing a mental link to be born and that bond grew stronger every day. Hearing the little mew Kagome felt a pang of guilt in her chest for Sango.

The woman's demon partner had left her to join her sister in arms and went to another world. The miko knew the slayer wouldn't hold it against her since Kilala made the choice herself but she still regretted the way they were forced to say goodbye. A soft mew caught her attention ripping her out of her sad thoughts.

"You know she doesn't want you to feel bad about what happened little one. It was Kilala's choice to stay by your side and I'm sure that Sango was grateful to know that a part of her would always be with you. She loved you like a sister so knowing that her battle companion is by your side must have given her comfort." Ifrit knew his partner hated how they were forced to leave. He had sworn to himself that she would never be ripped from her loved ones like that again.

Three weeks later...

"We're finally going back to stay!" Kagome thought excitedly. She was practically shaking with happiness. Everything was ready, they had a place to stay and all the paper work was complete. Over the years in the Kaiju realm Kagome had managed to keep contact with Sesshomaru and a few days ago he had told her that everything was ready for them. The old dog had even set up her bank accounts for her. The demon had stated that since she was pack it was his duty to ensure she was well taken care of.

In all honesty she was just glad he wasn't angry about killing Naraku without him anymore. She was also able to take care of her own pack thanks to all the money he demanded she take. She had tried to convince him that half of it would have been more than enough but he wouldn't hear of it. Instead he added even more to her accounts just to piss her off.

"Stupid, stubborn, rich jerk." The duelist muttered to herself while shrinking the last of her armor and placing it in her bag. Over the years she had mastered her powers of space and dimensions even controlling time was easier now. Ifrit simply chuckled. He knew that over her last couple of visits to her world the demon lord had spoiled her rotten. The real joke was that he did it because he knew it drove her crazy.

Still he was excited to see his new home and meet his little one's family. He knew there would be a lot of explaining to do but he was ready to prove he was worthy of being her partner. The large Kaiju wouldn't lie to himself though, he was scared they wouldn't like him or worse be afraid of him. He wasn't sure if he could handle the later.

"Hey you quit thinking like that they're going to love you just like I do. We are family and they will see that when they see us together. The only reason I'm even making you disguise yourself in the first place is for the other humans. Since demons are rare and bland in with human society you would stand out like a sore thumb. Besides even Kilala has to wear a glamour, after all normal cats don't have to tails." The miko stated annoyed that he was making himself feel bad. The Kaiju sensed her ire instantly and knew if he didn't turn his train of thought around soon he was going to get lectured again.

His little one never allowed him to berate himself, the second he started to think it she was there lecture in hand. Part of him feared her temper while another part of him was grateful for it. If she truly thought of him in such high esteem then he must not look that much like a monster. Hearing her give a shout of joy he turned to notice that everything was packed and ready. It was finally time; soon they would be in her world and searching for her family.

They managed to find out they lived in the same city where she was born but that was about it. The rest was footwork and instinct. The duelist was a mixture of happiness, nervousness and excitement. How would they react to her suddenly showing up out of the blue, would they be mad that she only now entered their lives, would her little brother even want anything to do with her. The miko didn't know the answers but she could spend the rest of her freakishly long life wondering "what if". She would go mad before the millennium was up.

~A.N.~

Well here is chapter six! Let me know what you think. Please rate and review! *Smiles and bows*