This chapter is a bit longer then the lost one :)

Chapter 3 Koenma

"So then, Hiei, Koenma..." Kurama turned to look at Hiei, the demon had his usual board expiration back on his face like nothing had happened. "Shall we go?"

Kurama and Hiei arrived at Koenma's office to find their human allies already there.

"Ah, yes, Kurama, Hiei come in, I was just explaining." Koenma, the prince of spirit world, was rifling through a file on his desk. "We picked up a large flash of purified energy a few hours ago and have pinpointed its location. We have been tracking these flashes for some time and have finally tracked them to a shrine not far from Kurama's house."

"Are you referring to the Higurashi shrine?" Kurama asked.

"Yes. It seems they have a long history of powerful priestesses in that family, going back almost five hundred years. We suspected them the last time these flashes of energy were happening but before we could get any proof they stopped. Sense that time almost twelve years have past. We have been keeping a constant eye on the shrine and a few hours ago it happened again. From the report it seems a young woman, who we assume to be a priestess, and two part demon children exited an old well house that the energy burst came from, but were never seen going it to the building. We have some pictures I think... Oh, yes, here they are."

Kurama started to piece some things together and when he saw the pictures of Rin, Shin and Yukina he was almost sure of several things.

"You said that this has happened several times before, when were those times?" Kurama wanted to get some confirmations of his theory before saying anything.

"Yes," Koenma flipped thought the file, "Hmm... five hundred years ago was the first time. For awhile it was happening regularly, then there was a twelve year brake then it started back up and continued for a time. At the end of that stretch it went completely silent."

"So there was a twelve year gap in the two events five hundred years ago and it has been twelve years sense the last time it was seen? Is that right?" Kurama inquired.

"Yes, it seems that is what has happened. Do you think they are some how connected?" Koenma asked.

"Well, there are stories at that shrine of demons that lived in this area roughly five hundred years ago. In fact I came through this area a few times at about that time or shortly after. How about you, Hiei?" Kurama turned to his dark haired companion.

"Hnn. It was closer to six hundred years for me the last time I was in this area. I was after the Shikon no Tama at the time but the priestess had died and the jewel was gone." Hiei stated seeming slightly interested.

"Indeed, there is also the Shikon no tama that is associated with the Higurashi shrine. The old man that lives there is always trying to sell replicas and telling the story about the two Miko's that cared for the jewel." Kurama said thoughtfully.

"Two priestess'? There is only the one that I know of." Koenma said. "Ogre!"

"Yes, master Koenma?" George said coming to the princes' desk.

"Bring me the file on the Shikon no tama." Koenma ordered and the ogre left.

"Can't we just go to the shrine and see what the old man says about it?" Kuwabara asked.

"Yeah lets do that," Yusuke said, "I'm tired of standing around doing nothing. And at least this shrine isn't out in the middle of nowhere like Genkai's right?"

Yusuke quickly left follow by Kuwabara and Hiei.

"Hey, wait Yusuke!" Koenma yelled.

"I think it would be a good idea to go to the shrine too. Please call if you find anything." Kurama rushed out the door not wanting the others to get to the shrine before he did.

Koenma sighed and pouted in his chair.

Holding the now sleeping Shin, Rin carefully stepped up onto the edge of the well and motioned for Yukina to join her. Then taking the girls hand, who gave a last wave to her uncle, grandma, and great grandpa, they both jumped into the well.

When they landed in the past they were immediately joined by InuYasha who scooped all three into his arms and took them to the top. Waiting for them was Kagome, Kaede, Shippo, and Miroku, with Sango a little ways off with her kids.

"Hey everyone... we're back." Rin said nervously.

"And where were you? Did you go to my family?" Kagome asked as she took Shin into her arms.

"Yes, when we fell and I figured out what had happened, I didn't think you would mind letting the kids spend some time with your family. Is that ok, Aunty Kagome?" Rin said

Kagome smiled and nodded looking down at Shin and a sleepy Yukina. "Yeah, I'm glad they got that chance. But I wonder why the well has opened up again?"

"I think this would be a good time to get back to the village, it's almost dark and we can talk there." Miroku said stepping forward.

"I think that's a good idea. Let us return to the village." Kaeda said motioning for everyone to start back.

Sunset

As the spirit detective group reached the top of the stairs to the Higurashi shrine all but Kuwabara flinched at the sudden flash of pure energy that came from a small building to one side. They looked over to see an old man, a middle aged woman, and a young man leaving the small building.

"I'm sorry but the shrine is closed for the night we open again at sunrise tomorrow." the old man said, on seeing them.

Surprising everyone Kurama stepped up and asked, "Will Rin be back tomorrow?"

Once the children were asleep the group met up at Kaede's hut and Rin began telling them everything that happened. They listened waiting till the end to ask questions.

"And here, Aunty Kagome, your mom wanted me to give this to you." Rin handed Kagome a photo of her mom, grandpa and brother, and a letter. Kagome started to cry looking at the photo and tucked away the letter for later. InuYasha rapped his arms around her letting her cry into his shoulder. He, more then anyone knew how much Kagome missed her family.

"Thank you, Rin." InuYasha said.

"I think we should wait till tomorrow to talk all this out, lets rest and return in the morning, is that ok with everyone?" Miroku suggested.

"That's a good idea." InuYasha said helping Kagome to her feet and walking her to the door.

Before he could lead her out, she pulled away and hugged Rin, whispering 'thank you's in her ear. Kagome let her go and rushed back to InuYasha, and headed for their own hut.

Rin smiled watching them go, and said goodnight to the rest of the group, she began to turn away when her hand was caught by Shippo.

"Yoko Kurama?" was all he said

Rin smiled knowing what he was thinking, giggling she said, "I know, I couldn't decide if I should be scared or not but he was really nice, not like the stories you hear about him now."

"And I meet him?" Shippo was getting really excited.

"Yeah, he said..."

Rin was cut off by Kaede shooing Shippo out for the night, "Go on Shippo, ye two can talk tomorrow, I need to sleep, it's late." and practically pushed him out the door.

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