Chapter 6! I've got an idea for some more action upcoming in later chapters. Thanks for reading enjoy and as always please review.

As the group headed to Koenma's office Kagome moved closer to Kuwabara. She was nervous to meet the demi god. He had expressed an interest to do tests on her as well as on the Jewel. She was uncomfortable with both ideas. Tampering with the jewel could have dire consequences. It wasn't long before they reached the office. At this point Kagome was practically hiding directly behind him.

Koenma looked up from his stack of paperwork as the team entered. "I assume you've found something." He said.

Kagome peaked out from behind Kuwabara, causing Koenma's eyes to widen a bit. "You've freed her already."

"No, of course not toddler." Yusuke replied sarcastically "I mean were good but not that good."

It was then that Koenma noticed the pink hue that still covered her form. Koenma stepped closer to Kagome who again hid behind Kuwabara.

"What's wrong dear?" he asked.

Kuwabara answered for her. "You scared her last time when you wanted to run those stupid tests." Koenma's eyes showed that he finally noticed the mistake he had made.

"You mean she could hear me."

"Hn, no you numbskull" Hiei commented

Kurama explained in more detail. "She could feel your energy and heard Kuwabara respond. "

Koenma immediately turned to the hiding Kagome to apologize. "I'm sorry about that dear but I honestly was only curious about your situation I didn't mean any harm."

Kagome looked over at Koenma noticing that his apology seemed sincere. She hesitantly stepped out from behind her protector and gave him small smile. "It's ok. I guess. I'm Kagome." Koenma gave her a smile glad that she had given him a second chance. "I'm Koenma it's very nice to meet you. So boys just how did this happen." He asked turning to the guys.

Kurama explained the astral projection again. Koenma thought about their options for a few minutes before speaking again. "It's very interesting. You do know that this is only a short term fix. Eventually Kagome here will eventually run out of the energy required to keep up this projection."

Kagome looked down a crestfallen expression on her face. "I know that, it terrifies me to go back. Not that I've actually left I know that technically speaking I'm still there. Honestly I'm just hoping well find a solution before then."

"Kagome were going to do everything in our power to make sure that you are free from your imprisonment inside the jewel." Koenma assured her. Making Kagome smile a bit again. "In the meantime it's looking like everyone needs some rest so I suggest that everyone head back to Genki's and well figure out more tomorrow."

Kagome had not felt what it was to be tired in the last five hundred years. So as she looked around she finally took notice of everyone else's faces. They were tired.

"I'm so sorry everyone. You're working so hard to help me and wearing yourselves out while doing so."

"Don't worry about it. Were fine." Yusuke reassured her. Kurama and Kuwabara also said that while they were tired it was not a problem. Once all was settled they all agreed on heading back to Genki's for a short rest then they would get right back to solving Kagome's issue. Koenma called for Botan to come open a portal. She of course was surprised to see Kagome. Once everything was explained for a third time and more introductions were made then they headed through the portal to Genki's place.

As they all stepped out of Genki's place Kagome looked around and couldn't help but stare wide eyed at everything. It was all very new and beautiful to her. She walked across the courtyard to some flowers to take a closer look. It had been so long since she saw something so colorful. However the closer she got the more her image faded. She started to panic fearing that she was being sent back. Kuwabara who had been keeping a close eye on her quickly moved to stand near her. The closer he got the more solid her image became. He wanted to hug her and bring her some comfort but knew it was impossible to actually touch her.

"It looks like we found the range of your projection. Don't worry the more you practice the longer your range should become." Kurama stated in a knowing manner.

Kagome did her best to reign in her fear and moved as close to Kuwabara as she could get without passing through him. He was a great comfort to her at the moment. He was the first to be able to talk to her and keep her company after so long. Taking a deep breath she gave a shaky smile to let them all know that while still scared a bit she would be ok.

"Come on let's find grandma and let her know were back. I'm sure she'll love to meet Kagome." Yusuke turned and headed in to the shrine to find Genki the others following.

(Else were in the spirit world)

A young looking red head walked the halls with some files. He hated working in the spirit world. Normally he loved being around others, it was the paper work he hated. He'd much rather be outside in a forest somewhere. As he walked he couldn't help but over hear the talking of the ogres walking behind him. They were discussing some important project that Koenma had given them. He paused when he heard about a jewel. Only for a second however before he whipped around.

"What was that?!" He demanded

The poor ogre was so scared he answered very quickly. "Nothing just that were looking into a jewel with some girl that's supposedly trapped inside."

The second ogre was more composed then the first. "Do you know anything about it Shippo? "

He didn't answer as he speed off to Koenma's office.