Kagome had hummed happily as she sat at the bottom of the well. She was busily going through all the wonderful things her mother and Souta had left her. Her mother had recently visited her ill sister in South Korea. So there were many souvenirs. From spices to condoms. They were all carefully place in the well with care. She even had many new clothes. As for shoes her mother always got her something sturdy like boots. She even got her own jar of kimchi from her nieces. They had helped their aunty make it. The really wanted her to have it. It brought tears to Kagome's eyes as she packed her things into the black hole bag. She was so lucky to have people who loved her like they did.
The last item that was stored in the well were two rings. Her mothers was simply made out of jade that was the encased in swirling vines of silver. A flower rested on it made out of diamonds. The other had been made entirely of engraved jade. These were her parents wedding rings. Kagome picked them up carefully. The pair had been passed down to the first born daughter for generations. A simple note was attached to the ring. "To my beloved daughter. Your father and I are very proud." She read it slowly twice. It could mean one thing had happened. Her sweet, sweet mama was gone. Her hands trembled as she held them tightly to her chest. She wanted to cry, shout and rampage. Outside she could hear thunder. She would not shed tears. She would continue to make mama proud.
Could she really look her brother in the eye knowing that she hadn't been there? No. No she couldn't. She returned to the place she both hated and loved. She went back 500 years in the past. Hu had startled her when the tiger simply jumped from the top of the well. She had just barely caught the girl. "Hu! What are you doing here?" The little girl merely sunk her face into the crook of Kagome's neck. "Kohaku and Kazou wouldn't play with me. So I wanted to go where Kagome-sama had gone." Kagome blinked in surprise. "They are back already?" She had spent some time connecting their fate lines earlier that week. One of the main reasons she hadn't had the energy for anything else. Hu wrinkled her nose in distaste.
"They are in heat I think. But it's winter! Hu doesn't understand. But that's the only explanation for THAT scent." Kagome laughed at the child's expression. Most youkai children had sense that were to sharp to keep oblivious of certain matters. Shippo had surprised her when he mentioned it. It had turned her red in the face. But she was no pure virgin. She had lost that years ago after Inuyasha's death. It hadn't been hard to find someone willing. She shook her head of the thoughts.
Kagome carried Hu to back to the shrine. Kaede greeted them with a troubled look on her face. "Is something wrong Kaede?" She asked as she got settled back into the shrine. Kaede's eyes watered. "K-Kohaku-san and Kazou-san have defiled your shrine Kagome-sama! I'm so sorry!" She bowed deeply as she sniffled. It took all Kagome had not to laugh at the poor girl. "Raise your head Kaede-chan. Kohaku and the general were given my blessing. Worry not. My shrine is not tainted." Kaede let out a sigh of relief and wiped her tears. Kagome placed a hand on the girl's shoulder. "Do not worry about such things. As my shrine maiden you have done wonderfully. If you ever wish to take a husband or even a mate. I give you my blessing to raise your family here. You have done so much for this village and it's people. " Kaede hugged her tightly in thanks. Part of her had always wanted children of her own. She was truly greatful for Kagome-sama's kindness.
Kagome had found the pair of men with a bounce in her step. "Oh General, Kohakuu~" Kohaku slid the door open with bright smiles. He was dressed in his night clothes still and had no intention of changing. "Ah Kagome~ We were waiting for your return." Kazou was under the bundles of fur and blankets dead asleep. The raven haired Kami made herself comfortable at the table. "I see you two aren't mated yet." Kohaku served her hot tea and sweets. He sat down with a smug smile. "We are courting." His eyes were clear and glowed with joy. Kagome's head had been buzzing with new information over the last few days. She learned of some of her duties and things she could do. There was just something about this young couple that she wanted to thrive.
"Kohaku. Kazou has no family name or pull. I would like to make you members of my clan." Kohaku was actually apart of a clan. The clan of Slayers was feared and respected among humans and demons alike. Which is why it hadn't taken long for followers to end up at the villages door step after rumors of their revival got around. Kazou may have been the general of the western army but with no family name someone with one could easily break his claim. Killing them was the only option. But the dangerous thing about that was the enemies that would be
"Oh? What shall we call this clan of yours Kagome Kami?" Kazou's interest was perked during the conversation. He decided to sit up still wrapped up in blankets and furs. Kagome figured the fox dog was naked under all that it made her laugh. "He's shy Kagome! ~" Kagome and Kohaku cooed over how cute the fox dog was. Kazou merely rolled his eyes smiling a bit. He finally felt like he was apart of a family. Something the emerald eyed demon had desired all this life.
"I haven't the slightest idea what to call us, but it is customary among Kami. It serves as protection for people I care about. It is so no other Kami can interfere with you. Afterall not all Kami are as mild mannered as me." The fox dog gaze simply looked to Kohaku who seemed content. He seemed to be more comfortable around abnormality then most humans. "Besides who knows what Sesshoumaru is going to do once he finds out I took his general out from under his nose. Augh he's going to be pissed." Kagome rubbed her temples as she sipped from her tea. Kazou bot his lip at that. Lord Sesshoumaru had been the farthest thing from his mind. The damn dog would definitely see this as treason. "It matters not Kagome."
Kohaku popped a sweet into his mouth. "There is nothing he can do to you." Kagome and Kazou looked at him as if he had lost it. It seemed that Kohaku had inherited Sango's balls of steal and Miroku's carefree attitude that hid his cunning. Violet eyes glistened in the day light. "I was not allowed out of the village for reasons other then my preference." Toying with the sweets in between his fingers. "Trainees didn't get the opportunity to test their skills when I was out on the field."
Just like that Kohaku's past was before her eyes. Kohaku's raw talent as a slayer. Haku and his sister's envy. The only one who didn't have any dark feelings for him was young Gome and his parents. The people of the village had called him Kazanna. Those he crossed him saw darkness and death just as if he possessed his very own wind tunnel. "So it still continues through your line. If only in name." Kagome somberly sipped on her tea. What a nightmare that most have been? To be named after the thing that haunted his father and even the father before him. m Kazou had looked like he had wanted to offer the young man comfort. It was her que to leave them alone.
"Tomorrow I will summon Inari-sama's foxes on clan names that are available. You two should pick a date for your mating so it can be set aside. She stood up and stretched he powered humming. "Ah that reminds me Kagome-sama. Your spear is finished. I have placed it in your room." Just like that she was gone to her room excitedly unwrapping the spear.
She was in love as her energy caressed the weapon. As her energy saturated weapon it seemed to hum. Electricity cackled around the spear. It hadn't hurt her hands hurt at all. Fascinated she pumped more energy into it until lightning shot out from it. It had damaged the inside of her room. She had to slide the door open to clear out the smoke. When it was all cleared a man sat in the center of the damage. He was dressed in clothes that looked of Chinese descent. It was mainly made of dark blues and highlights of silver. His long hair was pulled up into a high pony tail with his bangs settled in front of his eyes. He was tanner then the average Japanese person. His eyes were eerie violet much lighter then Kohaku's dark ones. It looked like he had lightning tattooed beneath his eyes. The strange man watched Kagome.
Kagome's energy went to repair the damage the electricity had caused. Her knees buckled at the loss of energy. She clutched her spear as if it was her life line. "Hello.." She said so softly and cautiously. "So you are the Kami I am to be familiar to." Blue orbs blinked in shock. "Excuse me?"