Sorry I haven't updated sooner. I just hate school. And my life. Mostly my life though.
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or Fruits Basket. They belong to their respective owners as do the songs.
Kagome was walking down the sidewalk when she noticed something following her. Or rather someone. The aura was familiar but she couldn't quite put her finger on it.
She turned down an alley, her powers on her finger tips ready to fly.
He came closer.
She saw his red hair and bright green eyes. "Shippo?" She whispered.
"Momma, it's me. I've finally found you."
"Hai, Shippo, you finally found me."
"As touching as this reunion is," A cold voice came from the alleyway. "We should probably go somewhere else."
"Sesshomaru-sama," She bowed respectfully.
His golden eyes softened a bit. "There's no need for such formality. You are part of my pack, sister."
Kagome's eyes widened. 'Sister?'
Shippo laughed quietly. "You are alpha female Momma, so you are of almost equal rank to Fluffy-sama over here."
"Do not call me that ridiculous name, fox." Sesshomaru growled lowly.
Kagome was picked up and placed on Shippo's back. "Come on Momma, I want to show you how fast I've become."
Shippo sped off, surpassing Kouga's speed.
Kagome was dizzy when they stopped at a large mansion. "Okay, Shippo, why are there birdies everywhere?"
Shippo coughed to hide his smirk. "I have no idea Momma. Let's get you inside, so you can sit down."
Sesshomaru tsked lightly. But inside he was curious. Any other human or demon would be passed out right now. But then again this was the Shikon Miko, so...
Kagome sat in the large living room, chatting with Kagura and Rin. Apparently Kagura and Sesshomaru had mated a little while after the battle. They had given Rin a blood bond and now she and Shippo were mated with two hundred years under the belt.
"Momma," Shippo said seriously. "We need to tell you something."
Kagome was suddenly alert. "Yes, Shippo?"
"Well, it starts after the final battle...
They were at Kaede's, wondering when Kagome would be back, because she had yet to wish on the jewel.
"When's Momma gonna be back?" Shippo whined.
"Hush Shippo," Sango scolded. "Kagome went to find Inuyasha."
Shippo's eyes widened. "That's not good."
Sango was curious. "What do you mean Shippo?"
"Well, Inuyasha went to see Kikyo a little while ago and I followed him. They were talking about the jewel and how Inuyasha was going to wish Kikyo back to life. But they need Kagome's soul for that, right?"
Miroku nodded. "Only one can live."
"Well, Inuyasha went to see Kikyo again today." Shippo continued, but stopped as they heard an ear-piercing scream.
"That's Kagome!" Sango and Miroku jumped up and raced out the door.
They saw Inuyasha standing at the well with Kagome's blood on his claws. The Tessaiga was rattling. Suddenly it unsheathed itself and impaled Inuyasha in the heart.
Sesshomaru, happening upon the dead witch, had reduced her back to clay, since she tried to kill him. He raised an eyebrow as he came upon the scene, with Shippo crying and Miroku as well as Sango collapsed on their knees.
"Where is the priestess?" Jaken squawked.
Shippo pointed down the well. "She's gone. That stupid Inubaka pushed her down the well."
"Why is my disgraceful half-brother dead?" Sesshomaru asked.
"The Tessaiga just killed him." Sango managed. "It was like it had a mind of its own."
Sesshomaru reached for the sword and this time, it didn't reject him. He placed it near his other swords. "This Sesshomaru will take care of this sword until the miko returns."
Suddenly a spirit rose out of the well.
"Midoriko-sama," Miroku fell to his knees.
"Rise, honorable houshi. You need not bow." She spoke softly, but with authority. "Now, Naraku is defeated and the future is saved, but because of Inuyasha's actions, the Shikon Jewel now resides in the future with my musume. Youkai will come after her in numbers of many. A new evil will rise once more and you must defeat it again. My musume will be broken because of what Inuyasha has done, but you must have her defeat this new evil as well. She will find new love, but she needs her old friends to help her along the way as well as the new ones she will make. This Kagome will be different from the one you knew. She will be silent and sad, but remember that it's only a front to keep others away so her heart will not break again." She turned to Miroku and Sango. "I'm sorry that you will not see your friend again. But you can gift her with your weapons and your teachings. Your prayer beads will be her weapons. Kirara will be there to guide her as well. Honorable demon slayer, Kohaku will be alive once more and Miroku, your curse is gone. I wish you the best my followers."
When she left, Sesshomaru's arm was restored and Kohaku stood by Sango's side.
Sango looked up at the sky. "My sister, be safe." She whispered.
Kagome looked at the prayer beads around her hand. Each was engraved with a inscription. Hirakotsu, wind tunnel, daggers, the staff, and other weapons they had taught her how to use.
Sesshomaru walked in with a very familiar sword. He handed it to Kagome, whose eyes brimmed with tears.
"Thank you so much." She looked up suddenly. "What happened to Kanna?"
Kagura smiled. "She's been waiting for you."
Kanna came in, still in her child like form, along with Kirara, who pounced on her new mistress and licked her cheek.
Kagome smiled softly. It was small, but it was a smile none the less.
"It's so great to see everyone again." She whispered.
They all nodded at her.
Shippo perked up. "That reminds me. Since Rin and I haven't had any children and don't really plan on having them for a while, and I've accumulated quite a large amount of money over the years, you are mine and Fluffy-sama's heir."
That was the ticket. Kagome fainted.
When she woke up, they were standing over her worriedly. "Can't quite breathe."
They backed up.
"Sorry," She apologized. "It's not everyday I'm told I'm an heir to probably some of the most prominent business men in the world."
"How'd you know?" Shippo asked mock surprised. "I own a few motorcycle manufactors, not to mention ramen and candy. Fluffy-sama owns half the world already as well as about ten other companies that do business all over the world."
Kagome rolled her eyes. "Of course." She looked at the clock. "Oh no, Momma's probably worried sick that I'm not home." She said worried.
"Don't sweat it, Momma. I already called her and explained to her the circumstances, although I don't think she quite understood that I was your son, since she told me to tell you that you need to use protection." He made a face.
Kagome doubled over laughing. "No, I think she got the wrong idea completely."
After talking some more, they left her alone so everything could sink in.
She got up and went to sit on the balcony. Her eyes filled with tears as she began remembering all the feudal era times with Sango and Miroku. Her mouth opened as a soft and sad, but sweet melody flowed through her mouth.
"Why"
You must have been in a
Place so dark
You couldn't feel the light
Reachin' for you through
That stormy cloud
Now here we are
Gathered in our little hometown
This can't be the way
You meant to draw a crowd
[Chorus]
Oh why, that's what I keep asking
Was there anything I could've
Said or done
Oh, I had no clue you were
Masking
A troubled soul, God only knows
What went wrong and why
You would leave the stage
In the middle of a song
Now in my mind I'll keep you frozen
As a seventeen-year-old
Rounding third to score the
Winning run
You always played with passion
No matter what the game
When you took the stage
You'd shine just like the sun
[Chorus]
Oh why, that's what I keep asking
Was there anything I could've
Said or done
Oh, I had no clue you were
Masking
A troubled soul, God only knows
What went wrong and why
You would leave the stage
In the middle of a song
Now the oak trees are swaying
In the early autumn breeze
A golden sun is shining on my face
Through tangled thoughts
I hear a mockingbird sing
This old world really ain't that
Bad of a place
Oh why, there's no comprehending
And who am I to try to
Judge or explain
Oh, but I do have one
Burning question
Who told you life wasn't
Worth the fight
They were wrong, they lied
Now you're gone and we cry
'Cause it's not like you to
Walk away
In the middle of a song
Your beautiful song
Your absolutely beautiful song
In the other room, the others were listening to the song. "Why is she so sad?" Kanna asked softly.
"Kagome has always felt emotions deeper than any human I've ever known before." Kagura said. "She understands loss and suffering more than anyone, because she's gone through so much at such a young age. She's also a miko which adds in a lot. When someone else is suffering, she suffers with them. It's one of her special gifts. Empathy."
Shippo nodded. "Momma's always been like that. I just hope she realizes that we're here for her before it's too late and it becomes too much for her to bear alone."
"She needs someone to lean on, no matter what she thinks. We all do." Rin said, leaning against her mate. "Her, more than anyone else. She's so young with the weight of the world on her shoulders."
Sesshomaru smirked softly. "Well, I certainly hope whoever he is, is up to the challenge of protecting the Shikon Miko, because she's one trouble magnet."
The others nodded, all thinking the same thing. 'Yes, that she is.'
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