Kagome turned to Botan who got the hint and opened a portal into Makai shoving Yusuke and Kuwabara through. Kagome walked through trying to hold onto her injured pride ignoring the guys of the group as she sent a thankful smile to Botan as the grim reaper closed the portal.

Yusuke and the other boys grumbled as they heard the girls laugh once more, "What the fuck is so amusing!"

Kagome turned around, "Wouldn't you like to know?"

He growled and her ears perked, "A little more practice and that would have been impressive."

Kurama growled to Youko, 'That's your daughter, only you two would say the same thing.'

'See, practice has made that growl perfect.'

Yusuke grumbled, "Keep bothering me and I'll cut off that lame excuse of a mane you're growing"

Kagome gaped at him then narrowed her eyes and hissed in an icy tone, "You try that and Keiko won't ever have to worry about getting pregnant when you two mate."

Yusuke felt a small whimper escape his throat as he regained control over his body, "Keh."

Youko growled in the back of Kurama's head as he heard the threat against his daughter. Kurama asked, 'What's up with the threat to her hair that's got you pissed'

Youko blinked, 'Are you serious? It's a grave insult to cut or even threaten to cut a kitsune's hair off; we store energy in our hair and our tails.'

Kurama made a small motion of understanding before he stepped between Yusuke and Kagome, "Kagome, he doesn't know. Besides we need to stay whole for this mission."

Kagome gave Kurama a curt nod before walking off. Yusuke turned to Kurama, "What the fuck was that about?"

Kurama shook his head, "It's a kitsune thing. That threat could have gotten you killed with any other kitsune. Kagome didn't because she was raised by humans; she wasn't aware why she felt so threatened."

Kuwabara winced, "All that because of a hair threat."

Hiei snorted and followed after Kagome. The miko-youkai grumbled as she walked subconsciously pulling her hair into a ponytail to make it harder to grab onto. She stopped when she felt herself walk through something cold. Hiei tried to follow her but was repelled by a barrier, 'What the fuck?'

Kagome shook the chill off and continued along her way, unaware of Hiei's attempts to contact her.

She jumped back and crouched; her eyes trained towards some trees. Her nose caught the scent of a hanyou. The hanyou stepped into the clearing. Kagome took him in, studying him from his tan skin to his big blue eyes to his silvery hair. "How'd you get past the barrier?"

Kagome looked back and scratched her head, "Sorry, I have the tendency of walking through them. So hanyou-sama, if you don't mind I'll just turn around and we'll pretend this never happened."

The hanyou had a feral grin on his face, "I believe I should take you to my father and mother and let them decide what to do with you."

Kagome stood her ground, "Gomen, but my parents taught me to never go with strangers."

The hanyou laughed, "It wasn't a choice, kitsune."

He ran towards her his claws extended ready to attack. She merely jumped out of the way and smiled, "You know, hanyou-sama, this is almost fun."

She went up behind him and tapped him, "Tag, you're it."

He growled, "Why on earth did it have to be a kitsune!"

She pouted, "Hey!"

He rose up and started to fly. Kagome jabbed her finger towards him, "That's cheating!"

He smirked and sharpened his claws. When a flash of red knocked him down, "Hey, Tenshi, I can't let you go around and hurt my 'kaa-chan."

Tenshi stood up brushing dirt off of his clothes, "Shippo, I thought you and father would have been busy all day."

Shippo grunted, "I smelt Kagome so I came over, Jijenji's on his way with Shiori."

Kagome blinked, "You're Jijjenji's and Shiori's kid, WAI! You're so kawaii, you have Jijenji's eyes and Shiori's hair."

Tenshi sighed as his father lumbered into the clearing, "Ah, Kagome-sama, it is good to finally see you after so long."

Kagome nodded and ran into his arms giving him a hug, "I never had the chance to thank you for saving my life."

He waved it away, "It was nothing Kagome-sama; after all you were the first person other then my mother to have accepted me."

Kagome teased, "How could I not, you are so kind and sweet how could I not become friends with you after all who would get rid of the bugs for me?"

She turned her body when she saw a silvered haired women step out into the clearing. The wide purple eyes and tan skin gave her identity away, "Shiori? Wow look at you, you're definitely not the little girl we helped from the bat demon tribe."

She smiled, "And you're not the ningen miko who time-traveled and stayed dry…"

The miko nodded, "I wish I was here under better circumstances…"

"What do you mean?"

Tenshi crouched into a defensive position. "I mean, I got busted time-traveling and for my punishment I got stuck working for Reikai and Koenma wants to speak with Jijenji."

Shiori spoke, "How can we be sure it's not a trap?"

Kagome promised, "I swear that I won't let the get you, if they try they would have to face me."

Shiori grinned, "I know you will, but I thought there were at least four other people on the tentai?"

Kagome rubbed the back of head, "I think they're stuck on the other side of your barrier, Shiori."

Shippo laughed, "You walked through a barrier without knowing again."

Kagome flushed and laughed nervously. Tenshi turned to his mother, "I'll be going along to ensure that Koenma doesn't try something."

Shiori nodded and gave him a kiss on his forehead, "Do be careful and keep an eye on Kagome-sama."

The miko protested needing to be watched but, Shippo agreed with Shiori and mentioned he would watch the bat hanyou. She grumbled but they started on their way. Kagome sneezed her tail poofing and grumbled about stupid toddlers making her work when she's wet. Jijenji hid a laugh while his son just flat out laughed at her. Straightening the hair of her tail, she scoffed then Tenshi suggested they stop for the night. Jijenji nodded and before Kagome could blink they had a camp set up. She applauded before transforming and shaking out the water from her earlier date and curling up to rest, her tails covering her nose. Her ears twitched with every crackle of the fire and she listened as Tenshi and Jijenji talked to one another. Then Tenshi asked her a question on how she got wet. Lifting her head she replied, 'I fell out of a boat today and haven't had the chance to dry before Koenma called me.'

Tenshi nodded then stared into the fire, "Perhaps we could finish our fight?"

Kagome nodded, 'But, let's wait till we meet up with the others. The more judges the better.'

Tenshi nodded and let her go back to her resting position. Kagome closed her eyes and allowed her self to drift into a light slumber. She awoke to the flames dying out. Transforming back she stretched herself allowing her bones to pop back into place. Tenshi wrinkled his nose at the un-lady like behavior but sat up waking his father as well. They cleaned up and continued to the barrier. Shuichi actually looked less then composed as he was examining the barrier ignoring Yusuke and Kuwabara who were using their reiki to attack the barrier. Kagome winced, "I don't think I want to face them just yet, I think I'll wait till they're tired."

Tenshi grinned evilly before shoving her through. Kagome eeped and dodged Kuwabara's spirit sword. The miko went back through and dragged Tenshi through; Jijenji following them a smile on his face. Kagome dropped the hanyou and kicked him, "Baka, Kazuma almost cut my tail off with your stupid stunt. That's it, no mercy; Jijenji-sama, tell us when to start."

Jijenji sighed and explained it would last till first blood and anything goes. He then counted down starting the match. As soon as they started Tenshi had her in the air. She kicked upwards hitting him in the face. The hanyou cursed and let her drop. Kagome landed on her feet, grumbling about sore losers. He landed folding his wings and grumbled about annoying kitsunes. Kagome created clones of herself each attacking him while she positioned herself behind him. One of her clones cut his shirt off and she took a marker quickly writing the kanji saying that she was the greatest, on his back. Then she made a 'x' shape cut to accent her message finishing the match. Jijenji laughed as he announced Kagome the winner. The kitsune sneezed; her tail poofing a second time from the force. She smoothed it out, Yusuke sniggered, wincing when Kagome stomped on his foot, "Don't mess with me, I'm still annoyed at you."

Kuwabara laughed, "So you're the greatest, Kagome."

Tenshi looked at them suspiciously before demanding to know what on makai was on his back. The miko grinned nervously before hiding behind Hiei when the hanyou discovered what was on his back. Tenshi growled and chased her, the group laughed when they heard Kagome shout back, "A) it's true and B) it's washable maker, so what the big deal!"

"The big deal! You tagged the heir of the Central Lands."

"So I've called the Lord of the Western Lands, Fluffy."

Kurama actually snorted which caused Kagome to freeze in her tracts and turn wary eyes to the sky, "It's the end of the world, Shuichi snorted…"

She let out a small yelp when Tenshi grabbed her suddenly tackling her to the ground. She whimpered as she felt his knee pinch her tail painfully against the ground. Hiei had enough and went over and tossed Tenshi off and scooped the miko into his arms. A growl rising in his throat as he demanded the grim reaper to open a portal, Botan did but not after giving him a catty gesture. After having Hiei let her go, she smoothed out her tail before she sneezed again ruining her efforts. Koenma looked up from his papers, "Ah you've arrived, Jijenji-sama, you guys may leave now…"

Kagome shook her head and stood besides Jijenji, "Forgive me Koenma-sama, I made a promise to make sure Jijenji-sama stays safe."

Koenma glared at her but, wilted at the rise of youki and her miko-ki, "Fine, but I'm lengthening your sentence for this insubordination"

Kagome just waved it away, "Whatever."

"Well, the rest of you, OUT!"

They did what they were told leaving Koenma in the room alone with Tenshi, Jijenji and Kagome. Hiei did tap into Kagome's mind so that he could broadcast what was going on for the tantai waiting in the lobby.

Koenma waited till the door was closed and secured before turning to the hanyou a smile on his face, "Ah, Jijenji-sama I was wondering if you knew what was occurring on your lands in regards to portals being opened to Ningenkai?"

Jijenji turned to face Kagome a moment before answering, "I am not aware of the cause, pray tell that you aren't accusing me of being behind it?"

Koenma shifted nervously, "O-of course not, it's just your barrier makes it impossible for my tantai to investigate the cause."

Tenshi had a feral grin on his face, "That's the point of the barrier to keep it's inhabitants safe, besides you could have used one of our messengers we keep at all of the other lords castles to deliver a message. Perhaps you merely wanted to lure my father away so that you could force him into those prisons of Reikai."

Kagome looked at the guy, 'Is he an idiot? Yes, let's go antagonize the guy. That would be the way to do it.'

Hiei sniggered at the thought before continuing his broadcast to Kurama and Youko.

Koenma gapped then glared as the hanyou continued, "We know nothing but, that was what we were working on when your pets came and interrupted us by trespassing."

Kagome glared at the hanyou for being referred to as a pet. Koenma continued, "What do you mean by trespassing? No one can enter your barrier other then yourself, your family and your messengers."

Instead of keeping silent Tenshi scoffed, "And your crazy kitsune here."

Kagome had the urge to drop her head into her hands when she saw Koenma's interest spark. 'I don't like that look one bit especially on that snot-nosed brat.'

"I apologize if this seemed a large waste of time but, I'm glad you were able to come and speak with me, I hope that you will inform us if you discover anything."

Jijenji stood his gaze trained on Kagome worried his son may have gotten the miko in trouble. Kagome just waved his concerns away with promises to visit. Koenma opened a portal and allowed them to cross through before closing it behind them and facing Kagome. A grin graced his face. "So, Kagome, would you like to explain how you got through the toughest barrier in all of Makai?"

Kagome tapped her chin thoughtfully, the image ruined by a fourth sneeze. "Koenma-sama, can I please go home and take a shower before I fall ill."

Koenma shook his head, "Nice try, I know that demons don't get sick."

Kagome grumbled and stood at attention. Koenma tapped his chin, "So you can pass through the barrier, I want you to go out their and investigate the cause behind the disappearances of the ningens and see if they are alive. I want the person responsible caught. Go now, if you need backup use the communicator. It shouldn't take you to long."

He made a portal appear under her feet. Kagome gave a yelp as she fell 300ft to fall through the barrier landing in a tangled heap. Groaning she stood up brushing leaves and twigs out of her hair, 'Sadistic baby. Might as well finish this mission.'

She quickly hid behind some foliage when her senses picked up on two youkai heading her direction, "So Komi, Kaname said that she'd opened the portal here for the next delivery, ne?"

"Yeah, Yami, this time's it's a man-child, and the sex trade has a large demand for those especially the virgins."

Kagome swallowed some bile at the two's conversation before following them, hiding herself from their senses. 'Kaname? Nah, no way on earth, are the three worlds that small.'

She gaped as she saw Houjo being led blindfolded by Kaname through a portal. 'This was easy…'

Then her foot stepped on a twig drawing attention to herself, 'Oh shit.'

Yep Yep a cliffy! Yay I noticed I beat the 200 mark, thank you so much for appreciating the story. The lemons have it…(grumbles now I need to work on that, bring on the Hentai material)