Chapter 3
The group of girls had come out of the next store and were heading to Bride's store, Simi had wanted more of the necklaces that sparkle. So Bride had said they could stop by the store. They had arrived when a certain crystal caught Kagome's eye. She immediately went over to it. "You know if you want it, you can have it. I haven't been able to sell it" stated Bride shaking her head at Kagome. "I couldn't possibly take it for free" stated Kagome. "Think of it as a thank you gift for all the protection you're providing" Bride responded. "Oh, if you insist" stated Kagome as she picked up the crystal.
This crystal happened to be the lightning crystal and Kagome was certain she would be making a new friend. "Hey we're going to head over to the café across the street" stated Grace. "I'll meet you guys over there. I have to check some things upstairs" stated Bride. "I'll come over with her" stated Kagome. No sooner had the girls exited the store the crystal lit up. Free me as you have done the others. Kagome meditated and in the crystal's place was a lightning bird. My name is Ishkur and I command the lightning. Ishkur went and bit Kagome's hand sealing the bond between them and a lightning symbol branched off from the water symbol on Kagome's chest.
Bride had come down after a moment and they both headed to the café. Once they reached their Kagome took the time to relax and forget about her destiny if only for a moment. "So, when you're not busy saving the world, what do you do for fun?" asked Grace. "I normally spend time with friends or I spend it with Madara" stated Kagome. "That's right, you're married" stated Tia. "He seems kind of dark for you" stated Selena. "Not really, we complete each other. Actually, were true soul mates" stated Kagome. "And why wouldn't you be. You wouldn't be Kagome, the walking contradiction if you married anyone else" joked Tabby. At this the girls started giggling. While they were laughing Nick and the rest of the guys had shown up. "See all girls do is sit and laugh at weird stuff" said Nick and that earned him a scolding from Amanda. "That is not true, it is not our fault that the male race cannot grasp what we females call humor" "Whatever, you can't tell me you guys agree with them" Nick stated looking at the group of men. All the males shook their heads and Bill said, "Nick the sooner you grasp that women are always right, the better off you will be" "What is with the small mirrors?" asked Nick glancing at the mirrors that had been turned into bracelet mirrors.
"Oh yeah, I didn't explain the communication mirrors to you. Anyways, it allows the wearer to communicate with me no matter what dimension I happen to be in. Right now my mother, Yuri and his friends (Murata, Gunter, Gwendal, Wolfram, and Conrad), Tou-san, Aniki, Koga, Shippo, Rin, the Akatsuki (Red Cloak Guys), Naruto, Tsunade, Gaara, Hercules, Xena, Iolaus, and Gabrielle all have one. You guys have them too now" explained Kagome. It was then that she had pulled out an old Halloween photo from her purse. It was the one where they were dressed as different Power Rangers.
"Hey, look what I found" and Kagome showed her friends. "Oh my gods, you still have that. Put it away before someone sees it" stated Amanda. However, before Kagome could put it away Nick had grabbed it. "Power Rangers, really" "What is wrong with Power Rangers, I will have you know that they are inspirational" stated Kagome. Nick had already passed it around. "This is your fault Kagome" said Grace. "Hey it's an awesome picture, and you shouldn't let anyone else tell you otherwise. Besides we know have cool communicators, it was destiny" stated Kagome. Everyone started laughing. They were all heading out and were going to the park to let the kids play.
They had reached the park when the girls' charms starting glowing and at the same moment a lightning strike almost hit Marissa. At this time Mizuki had been with Marissa. Mizuki had acted quickly and put a barrier around Marissa that absorbed the attack. "It's a giant bear with wings" stated Ash. Julian and Kyrian were not surprised because they had seen it before. "Mizuki, keep the barrier up" stated Kagome as she put a barrier around the men. The women, thanks to Kagome's charms already had a barrier around them. "This is certainly convenient" said Bride. "What the hell attacked" said Nick. "That would be Hiten and Maten. They are also known as the Thunder Brothers. You know why is it that everyone that I have defeated before just can't stay dead. This is really a mood dampener" stated Kagome as she got ready. "Where did that outfit come from" stated Nick now noticing that Kagome was in her taijiya outfit. "I never leave home without it these days" shrugged Kagome.
"Ishkur, you think you can lend a hand" asked Kagome. "Who the hell is Ishkur?" asked Nick. "I'll explain later" stated Kagome and at that moment the yellow crystal sprung to life. "Is that the crystal you just got this morning" asked Bride. "Yeah, apparently it didn't want to be bought it wanted to be found" stated Kagome. "It's a lightning bird" stated Savitar who had just appeared.
"Mizuki take Marissa out of range. Koro, Sylph, Katashi you guys take the rest of the group out of range" commanded Kagome. "Hey, she has friends just like the Simi" said Simi. "Yeah , I suppose I do" stated Kagome. The battle was over as soon as it began. Kagome made quick work of Hiten while Ishkur dealt with Manten. Kagome purified the remains, "So it begins" she stated. At that moment Zetsu appeared, "Are you alright Lady Kagome?" "I am fine. Any news" she asked him. "Yes, we have infiltrated a group that is assisting Naraku in his plans. I will continue to gather information" stated Zetsu as he disappeared. "I take it you're going to put us on house arrest aren't you?" stated Tabby. "It isn't like you can't go anywhere. The large mirrors will allow you to travel between each other's houses and Sanctuary. And no I am not placing you under house arrest, I just simply want you to be aware of your surroundings" stated Kagome. She then called Katashi, Ishkur, and Sylph back to her. "Mizuki stay with Marissa" commanded Kagome. Kagome had noticed that Mizuki had gotten quite fond of Marissa. "Koro go seek out Madara and aid him. He will need you before the end" stated Kagome staring out into space. Kagome shook her head.
"It must be hard for her" stated Bride to Vane. "I don't think they like being away from each other" "No, I suppose that they don't but she is strong enough and she has you girls to hold her up" stated Vane embracing Bride. "That she does"
"The attacks will become more frequent" stated Kagome as they teleported to Amanda's. "At least promise me you will be cautious in the night hours. That is when they will not hold back. Although, with the lesser demons they will attack whenever. Don't take those charms off, the barrier created from them will purify the lesser demons. Tabby please don't get in over your head because I know you, you will try to fight them" She turned to Valerius "Keep an eye on her" and with that she went back to the ranch.
Kagome spent the next six months meditating and sparing with her elemental friends. She had mastered the lightning element and decided that she needed to take a break. "Some gardening would be nice or perhaps I will stop in on the girls" thought Kagome out loud. Although, she hadn't physically seen anyone during the two months she did communicate with them just to make sure that they were safe. She was beginning to really miss her mate to the point that Toga and Sesshomaru had shown up during the third month of her seclusion. Seeing them brightened her spirits some, but she still missed him. She could feel that he was alright through the bond, but she still wanted to see him. Toga and Sesshomaru would take turns sparing with her.
"We should go to Sanctuary today" stated Kagome "I just have this feeling that today is a good day to get out and about" "Alright, imouto we'll go out. I know how social you are" said Sesshomaru with a smirk. "I agree, besides we have yet to meet your friends" stated Toga. They had just reached Sanctuary when all three of them felt the building being surrounded by lesser demons. "These pests will be no more than blood between my claws" stated Sesshomaru. "I knew you were getting bored" stated Kagome shaking her head as she sped up. She had reached inside Sanctuary when she noticed that most of the occupants were either behind a barrier, thanks to her charms that she had given Aimee and her mother, or they were injured. Kagome went to tend to the injured while she left her father and brother to deal with the lesser demons. She had finished healing everyone and decided to go outside and help. They made quick work of the demons and Kagome went inside. "What happened?" she asked as she purified the remains of demons that the Weres had taken out. "The doorway and windows glowed blue once they stepped in and mother and I decided to gather as many people as we could behind the barrier" stated Aimee. "Savitar came and dealt with them" stated Remi. "I see" stated Kagome. "I suppose I should change the sutras to only purify lesser demons" stated Kagome as she amped up the power on the sutras. "However, it won't do any good if it is a higher level demon. You know you guys could utilize the mirror. If you guys just have the Kagome's ranch in mind it will transport you there" explained Kagome. She went to further explain the use of the mirror and a communicator was given to Aimee to utilize should Kagome be needed.
It was at that moment that all the Akatsuki members appeared in Sanctuary. "They are on the move. They will be here in seven days. They are planning to attack the ranch and Sanctuary" stated Kisame. "They plan to target the women and children" stated Pein "They need to be moved to a place where they cannot be reached" "They can't go where I go" stated Ash as he and the dark-hunter arrived. "Nor can they go to my place" stated Savitar.
"They can go to my place" stated Kagome. "I thought they were attacking the ranch" stated Ash. "Not the ranch, my other place that would be considered the heavenly realm. I don't really utilize it all that much, but only I can let people in or out. Even Ama-chan and Midi-san have to have permission before they just waltz in to my personal domain. There is the common domain, but anyone that has god powers can just pop in there. So my personal domain it is" stated Kagome as she teleported everyone there. "I need to know who is staying and who is fighting" Once it was established she then teleported all those that would be fighting back to Sanctuary and the rest were told they could do whatever they wanted. The servants were told to make them feel comfortable. "I'll keep in touch, you guys can see what's going on in the looking pool" stated Kagome as teleported herself back to the ranch where Madara had scooped her in his arms. That night and the next few nights were devoted to just the two of them. After six months apart is a long time.