Dinner had gone smoothly even though Sesshoumaru kept throwing Kagome dark looks. The Kami hadn't cared. They was far more concerned with their decision. Kagome had jumped a a opportunity to bring Inuyasha back. Without a doubt Inuyasha deserved to live a longer and better life. But changing the past would mean changing the future as well. It would be likely that once Kagome started meddling in another period the small life he had built here was likely to be erased bit by bit. Kohaku and Kazou would remember him without a doubt. Even though Miroku and Sango would not. It hurt to be forgotten. But what about Shippo? Deep in their core they missed THEIR kit. Even Kouga and Ayame weighed on their mind. Would their shrine even exist? Would little Hu and Kaede be happy? Kagome shut their eyes. Hu would probably have a family. Shippo wouldn't have to suffer from the loss of his father. Kaede would probably still be named after such a great Miko. Inukimi was bound to her word to build him a shrine and worship them as Ito Kagome. They would survive, but their home... That would be gone.
But their sweet mother... She would be able to watch her little girl graduate from school. Get a career and perhaps even marry a good man. Then have children and watch them grow up. This... This was the price of being a Kami. No human connections. But too much hurt had been caused by both the jewel and Kagome. Kagome the Kami was determined to make amends. Tenka would stand by them that Kagome was sure. Tenka could cross the eras with them as he pleased. For that Kagome was relieved. Man, woman, miko, demon or even Kami, Kagome could not carry the burden alone.
'Kagome-Kami?' Softly a voice called out. It sounded like Rin's voice. 'I'm not sure if you can hear me, but please... Don't let me grow up without Lord Sesshoumaru. I can't imagine what life would be like if he wasn't my father.' Rin's voice quivered softly in a plea. It hadn't even occurred to Kagome that they would be separated. But of course it could happen. If there was no jewel, Inuyasha wouldn't have been able to cut off Sesshoumaru's arm. Cobalt eyes glowed in the dark as Kagome checked the fate lines of the two. Apparently the two had met by chance. Their souls weren't tied. With a hum Kagome connected the two with the words father and daughter. Afterwards Kagome felt that glorious warmth in their chest. It felt so good Kagome had reverted back to being a woman. The clothes she was wearing adjust to fit her smaller size.
Tenka had entered the guest room Inukimi had offered to let them stay in. Kohaku and Kazou had returned back to the fox dog's house. Most likely to indulge in bodily pleasures. Tenka hadn't missed the perverted look on Kohaku's face. The thunder beast shook his head. Idiots both of them. Kagome lay on the extravagant bedding with eyes fixed on the window. Silently Tenka shut the door behind him and lit the lamp. "Are you concerned Kagome?" In the light Tenka noticed that Kagome had returned to being a lady although the demonic edge hadn't left. "I realized that being a Kami means more then simply living a very long time." The raiju made himself comfortable next to his Master. "It means cutting all ties with my human life. No shikon, No Dad, No mama, No Souta, No Granpa, No Shippo, No Sango and Miroku... Hell the only person that will know the original me is Sesshoumaru. How unfortunate." Clearly she was in mourning for the life she had lost. But her beloved people had so much to gain from this. Slowly tears rolled down her face and then the she started to cry nosily. Violet pink eyes closed as Tenka pulled the young Kami into his arms. Kagome cried into his shoulder with her arms wrapped so tightly around her familiar. It was as if any moment he would disappear.
Tenka petted her hair as he had done the first time they had met. "As long as there is Kagome there will be a Tenka. Do not forget that I will never be lost." Kagome looked up with watery eyes and a snot nose. "D-don't you dare regret those words ever." Her voice was strained from her crying. But Tenka couldn't help but smile. "I assume that's a order?" Kagome wiped her eyes and found something to blow her nose. "Damn straight that's a order." The Raiju grinned cheekily before pulling Kagome back down onto the bed. "Get some sleep Kagome." With a yawn the Kami snuggled close. "Yeah... Tomorrow we will see Inutaichou..." Not long after those words were spoken the girl was asleep.
Tenka had sighed someone was eavesdropping on them. "Lord Sesshoumaru how long do you intend on standing at the door? Come in or leave." Kagome had been too upset to sense the demon Lord. Silently the Lord entered and shut the door behind him. "Mumei." Pink violet eyes watched the man somewhat annoyed. "Yes?" The dog demon looked like he had something to say but was having a hard time getting it out. "I will be joining you and... Master." Tenka's eyes widened and blinked realizing that the Lord was indeed in his silk sleeping clothes. The desire to scoff or laugh bubbled up in the Raiju. The word master must have felt like bile in the Lord's mouth. Inukimi had devious intentions when she gave them a room with a huge bed. Tenka's eyes shifted to Kagome who was sleeping deeply. "Do as you like but do not wake her." With that Tenka closed his eyes. Sesshoumaru inwardly huffed at the Raiju. But he did not argue and simply settled himself besides the young Kami.
In the morning Kagome's eyes fluttered open lazily. Kagome almost jumped out of her skin at the sight of a sleeping Sesshoumaru. Immediately Kagome shifted back into being a man. Just as soon as he had the anxiety had fled from him. Golden eyes snapped open, Sesshoumaru had felt the anxiety from the Kami. But instead of finding a panicked woman the inuyokai found sharp cobalt eyes trained on him. "Tenka. Why is Sesshoumaru in my bed?" Tenka hummed softly in amusement. "The pup was cold." Sesshoumaru glared at the man peering over Kagome. The Kami scoffed loudly. "Oh really? Apparently we will be missed." Sesshoumaru sat up rolling his shoulders. "Do you really intend on doing as my mother has requested?" The question was unexpected, but Kagome wouldn't lie to him. "Of course. I signed a contract. Only Kazou, Kohaku, Inukimi and yourself will remember me." The Lord was slightly confused on why the Kami had agreed to the contract. More was lost then what was gained. Was the Kami that foolishly in love with Inuyasha? She was mad if it was the case. "You would really go so far for the half-breed?" Kagome sighed softly. "No. But I will go this far the people who needlessly lost their lives for the Shikon jewel."
The air was a bit tense on the subject of the Shikon and all the destruction it had caused. "That's very admirable of you..." Golden eyes shifted over to Kagome as he trailed off. "What should I call you?" That had made the Kami blink. Sesshoumaru had never seemed to care about who Kagome was or her intentions. But the Kami Kagome seemed to be different. "My name is Kagome."
Tenka watched the interactions in between his Master and Sesshoumaru with a analytical eye. Sesshoumaru seemed to be developing respect for Kagome. Or he was simply submitting to someone who practically owned him. Kagome held the Western Lord's life in his hands. Perhaps the Lord had a change of heart after listening in on their conversation last night. Or maybe it was simple life preservation. But Sesshoumaru would be rather kill someone then brown nose. His father was very much the same. The whole thing left Tenka curious.
"Kagome..." Sesshoumaru tested the name out under his breath. "What is your next course of action?" Kagome sat as seven black tails appeared flickering in excitement. "Tenka and I are going to see Inutaichou. I intend to make a deal with him." Cobalt eyes were lit up with mischief. Tenka chuckled softly at his master. "I believe Sesshoumaru is curious on what you intend to do with him." Kagome blinked in surprise. "Nothing." Skeptical golden eyes pinned the fox demon. "I'm serious! Well okay outside of marking you when I see Inutaichou that's it. I have no intentions on enslaving you or killing you or something." That had made the inuyokai laugh softly. Frankly Kagome and Tenka had thought the Lord had a mental break. "Unpredictable as ever I see. May I ask what you will be marking me as? Possession, intended or family? Your options are limited Kagome." Kagome scowled darkly at this. "You will be mine. That is all that matters." The fox demon had closed the subject with those words. "I see."
Tenka whistled softly as the tension finally lifted. "When would you like to go Kagome?" The well wouldn't be necessary. The ability to travel across the ages was rarely given to such young Kami. But Kagome was trusted with the knowledge even as a human. "After I figure out the best way to approach Inutaichou." Tenka laughed at this. "He is very complicated. However he just has one weakness." The Kami pouted lightly, ready for her familiar to just be blunt. "Beautiful women are my father's weakness." Sesshoumaru had answered with what sounded like pity. The Raiju felt that Inutaichou would be rolling in his grave knowing that his son pitied him of all things. Tenka wondered if Sesshoumaru would ever admit his own faults. "Then tell me pup. What is yours?" Sesshoumaru had stood up and made his way to the door. He paused before leaving. "Honor will be the death of me."
Kagome sighed exhausted from talking to Sesshoumaru of all people. Cobalt eyes slid over to Tenka finally noticing that his hair was down and unruly. Slightly amused Kagome had decided to indulge in pack behaviors before they left today. No words necessary Tenka had let Kagome brush and pet him. Eventually not one tangle had remained and Kagome tied his hair in a high pony tail with ease. During the process Tenka had growled softly in bliss. With Tenka and perhaps Sesshoumaru as allies Kagome had hoped that he or she would survive.