Ch. 3 – Miko sighting

(With Kurama)

Kurama slowly strides down the busy streets headed towards the park. ­–Did you see the way she handled the fan club!? That was beautiful!-

-Yes Youko, I did. I was watching just like you since we had the perfect spot up in the tree. Could you settle down now? You've been talking about Kagome since we left school.-

-C'mon Red! We should go after her!-

-No.-

-YES DAMN IT!-

-Youko, calm down.-

-Her performance at lunch was HOT!-

-Youko!-

-Don't you dare deny it Red! You like her too!-

-As a friend, yes.-

-But I could make it so you're more then friends.- Youko suggests.

-Please stay out of it.-

-Fine. I'll just have to see her on my own then.-

-You're not shifting. Humans fear demons remember? You could not only scare her witless but you could also get us killed.-

-I'll be careful.-

-Last time you were supposed to be careful and you died.-

-Technically I didn't.-

-Whatever Youko. I will still not allow you near Kagome.-

(Later, that night)

Kurama closes his eyes and finally falls asleep after much hypnotizing from Youko. He unwillingly switches forms in his sleep. Youko opens his eyes and looks around. "Finally, took him long enough. Now to visit Kagome." Youko smirks and in a rush of wind he is out the window and on his way to his desired destination.

(With Kagome)

Kagome sighs for what seems to be the 13th time that night. "I can't sleep." She grumbles. "I made sure all of my homework was done and a read a bit of one of my books already." She walks downstairs. She stops in the living room and glances at the TV. "There's probably nothing good to watch." She goes over to a window and looks out at the moon. "Maybe I could go walk in the park for a bit…" She goes to her room and changes out of pjs into pants and a t-shirt. She grabs her house key and a flashlight, pocketing them as she leaves the house. She slowly walks down the sidewalk to the park. When she gets there she heads to the swings, sitting on one with looking up at the sky. "The stars are so pretty tonight." She smiles.

"Indeed they are, but not quite as pretty as you are." A slightly deep male voice whispers in her ear. Kagome stiffens and becomes a bit frightened as she feels someone push her swing. "You have no need to fear me." The voice laughs.

"I am not afraid of you." Kagome starts to sense a demonic aura behind her. "And how can I trust your words, demon?"

"How did you know that I'm a demon, you can't see me."

"I'm special that way." Kagome states as she spins around in the swing. But nothing's there.

"Nice try." The voice sounds behind her again. "But I'm faster then you." He starts to push her again. "Just enjoy the ride."

"I'm supposed to trust you when I can't see you?"

"Yes."

"Do you honestly think I'm that stupid?"

"No. But it would be in your best interest to listen to me, for I could've already killed you by now if I had any ill intentions."

"I dare you to try."

"You think I can't." He gently places a clawed hand on the back of her neck. "You might want to rethink your words."

"I will never give in to a demon." Kagome snaps at him, and a shock is sent up Youko's arm, causing him to remove his hand.

-Ow. What the heck was that?-

"Leave me be or I'll shock you again." Kagome warns.

"And what, pray tell, are you my dear Kagome? No ordinary human would have any powers."

"How do you know my name? I don't know yours."

"Why don't you answer me first?"

"Why don't you be a gentlemen and answer me instead?"

"Ladies first."

"No way fox-boy."

"Powerful enough to know I'm a fox without seeing me, impressive. But what do u intend to do now?"

"Oh nothing." Without warning she suddenly spins around and the fox demon is blinded by bright blue light. When he is finally able to see again, Kagome is gone.

-Damn. Well this sucks.-

-Huh?- Kurama starts to stir inside their mind. –What's going on?-

-Maybe I can track her scent and follow her home…- Youko doesn't notice Kurama's presence. –Then a I could-!-

-I thought I told you to leave Kagome alone.- Kurama states firmly, cutting Youko off from his thoughts.

-When did you wake up?-

-Just now. Why were you bugging Kagome?-

-I had to test her.-

-About what?!?!?-

-I wanted to see if she was worth my time.[-

-WHAT!!!!!???!!!!!-

-C'mon Red-!-

-Absolutely not! I told you NO!- Kurama forces Youko to shift back, taking control. –We're going home. Now.-

-But Red-!-

-I said NO Youko.- With that Kurama shuts Youko out and walks home.

(The next day, at school)

The school bell rings and everyone starts filing into their classes. Kagome heads to her desk at the back of the room when she feels something slam into her ankle causing her to fall. She closes her eyes as her books fall to the floor, waiting for impact. But it never comes. "You can open your eyes, you're not going to fall I promise."

Kagome opens her eyes to meet concern-filled green ones. "Suichi?"

"Are you alright?" He helps her strand back up.

"Yeah… thanks for catching me." She blushes slightly.

-I'd love to catch you again and see just how much I can make you blush.-

-Youko!!! For goodness sake we're in school!-

"That's what friends are for right?" Suichi smiles. "You're welcome."

Kagome quickly picks up her books and they both go to their desks. After about 5 minutes Yuki hands her a note. "This came from up front." He then proceeds to fall asleep. Kagome slowly unfolds the note.

You should've fallen. You got lucky. I heard you talking to him. You traitor.

I will see you at lunch. Bitch.

Kagome just stared at it for a while, dropping her pencil on her desk. After a few minutes Kurama smells salt. He looks over at Kagome to witness a silent tear fall on a piece of paper she's staring at, gripping it as if it were a life support, her history notes completely forgotten. –Why is she crying?-

-Maybe you should console her.-

-If I do anything during class everyone will notice.-

-Catch her after class then Red. She's strong enough to stand up to me and not run when she knew I was a demon and stubborn enough to talk back. What could possibly have her this upset?-

-She didn't run?-

-Nope.-

-That's a first.-

-She even argued with me a bit!-

-That's another first. Well… besides Hiei.-

The end of class bell rings. –Now go talk to her Red! Quick before she leaves!-

Suichi gently catches Kagome by the shoulder; he becomes even more concerned when she flinches. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you."

"…It's alright Suichi, you didn't."

"But you flinched. Why?"

"I have a bruise on my collarbone and you kind of hit it by accident."

"Are you alright? How did you get that? You weren't bruised yesterday. Did someone hurt you?"

"…No. I'm fine." Kagome starts to walk away.

"Kagome…" He reaches out and grabs hold of her hand, stopping her from going anywhere. "Please tell me… is something wrong? What's bothering you?"

"…Nothing… its nothing." She stares at the floor. "Can I go now?"

"Not until you look into my eyes and tell me its nothing."

"…" She slowly looks up at him. "Its… this is ridiculous. Please let me go to class before I'm late."

"Fine. But you should talk to me later, it would help you."

Kagome sighs. "Whatever."

"No. Not whatever. Talking will help. That's what friends are for. Alright?" He stares into her eyes. "Alright?"

"Ok!"

"Good. You can go to class now." He releases her.

Kagome grabs her books. "Later Suichi." And heads to her next class.

-C'mon Red! You could've hugged her or held onto her or something other then holding her hand!-

-Sory Youko, but you are not in control right now.-

-Then let me have it for just a little bit. I only need a few minutes alone with her…-

-We're in school right now.-

-Tonight then. Maybe she'll go to the park again.-

(After school)

-Where was she at lunch?-

I don't know Youko. I haven't seen her since History class. None of her other teachers know where she went and the nurse said she left school shortly after the 1st class ended.-

-Do you know where she lives?-

-No. She never gave her home address to the school when she transferred in.- Beep! Beep! Kurama pulls out a green communicator out of his pocket and opens it. "Yes?"

"Kurama!" A toddler-looking guy with 'Jr.' stamped on his forehead yells out. "Get over here immediately!"

"Yes Koenma." Kurama shuts the communicator as a girl with blue hair in a pink kimono appears with an open portal.

"Why hello Kurama. Nice to see you today."

"Good afternoon Boton."

"Lets not keep Lord Koenma waiting, he has some important news for you today!" She jumps through the portal; Kurama follows, the portal closing behind them.

(In Koenma's office)

"You called me over because of a girl!!!" A guy with short, slicked back black hair yells at the toddler known as Koenma. "This is stupid!"

"Why won't you tell us what's goin' on huh?" An orange-haired guy is yelling right beside the other one.

"About time you got her fox." A short guy with spiky black hair and red eyes remarks in a monotone as Kurama walks through the door.

"Sorry Hiei, I was at school."

"Hn. Well at least now Koenma can tell us what' going on."

"Yusuke! Kuwabara! Settle down this instant!" Koenma yells. The room goes silent. "Now then, last night we found someone new on our charts. Someone with a lot of power. We investigated the trace of power to find that it was the power of a miko. And it was in your area. There hasn't been a sighting of this much power since 500 years ago. All the descendents with hold powers have faded. She is the last priestess. A girl with this sort of power will be sought by all sorts of demons. Some may just want to kill her, others will want her for other things such as a mate, a healer, a fighter, whatever. You're mission is to find her and bring her here so we can recruit her."

"So we want her to be on our team?" Yusuke questions.

"Yes. A powerful miko is rare. She could help us quite a bit with her abilities."

"Then lets find this damsel in distress!" Kuwabara shouts.

"Shut up baka." Hiei glares at him. "You are making a fool out of yourself. We need some way to find her, a picture, scent, trace of power, something to use as a lead first."

"We only know that her energy color is blue and her power is very strong. I'm sorry we don't have anything else to go on." Koenma states. All of a sudden a screen comes down from the ceiling behind Koenma with a blinking blue dot on a map. "She's been sighted! Her power is active!"

Kurama looks at the map closely. "That's the forest next to the park." The blue dot disappears.

"What the?" Yusuke glares at the screen. "Koenma where did she go!?"

"That'll only show up when she's using her power! Something must be wrong! Hurry up and go help her! She could be dying!" Koenma screams at them.

(In the park)

The 4 guys run out of the portal. "The forest isn't too far from here." Kurama leads the way. Hiei and himself use their demon speed to be even faster while Yusuke and Kuwabara try to keep up as best they can.