They Were to be Mated

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Inuyasha characters.

Last Time:

Sesshomaru entered a room only to be accosted by the stench of blood, but oddly enough his nose picked up a completely different scent.

It was so soft yet so full. It lingered around the bed and a cupboard. The scent was of jasmine with a light mixture of the ocean. It dominated over his senses, and all his youkai could think was:

Mine

The birth of an orphaned daughter.

Chapter 3: The Return of an Ex-Hime

Lu-di-crous!

And no, she did not in anyway mean that terrible American rapper her little brother was so very fond of.

No, her ludicrous was for the ridiculous story her mother was spewing.

See, it was all so very normal for her grandfather to throw out these wild tales of demons, priestesses, and random 'magical' artifacts. Why? Simply because he was a senile old man.

He preferred digging about in their shrine in hopes of finding an old jewel that would bring fame to their family than playing bingo. What senior would give up the chance for a bingo game, was definitely beyond her.

Again, he was old with a hyperactive imagination.

It had been bad enough that both her parents had sided with her grandfather when she reached the tender age of nine. She was forced. Oh yes, she had been dragged kicking and screaming so that she would learn the 'fine' art of purifying demons, sealing spirits, and freeing the innocent.

At the turning age of thirteen she had advance to become the provincial champion in kudo, archery and kickboxing. However, only days after, her grandfather had the misfortune of meeting with a fortuneteller—whom she soon came to hate with every single microscopic atom, molecule and cell in her body.

The fortune-teller had claimed that she would one day become what she was born to become. And for some very stupid and very screwed up reason, her grandfather believed that she would face demons!

Demons!

Ha! She wouldn't ever believe in demons… no that was just impossible. But she did believe in one thing.

"Expect the unexpected. That's what your father always said." Her mother said caring as she gently squeezed the eighteen year old girl with soft wavy hair and stunning blue eyes.

The owner of the blue eyes' name was Kagome Higurashi. She was a normal teenage girl. At least, she kept reminding herself that she was. Kagome forced on a cheerful smile, "Thank you Mom for telling about my true origins." Now I can sleep with a light heart, knowing Grandfather will have company in the loony house.

"I know it's really hard to believe… the whole demons being real… and well the fact that you were born some odd four hundred or so years ago." Her mother rambled, "Kagome, sweetie… you may not have been my daughter by birth. You are my only daughter at heart. Your father also believed the same."

Kagome's eyes softened sadly at the mention of her late father. "Mom, it's not exactly that I don't believe you." She paused; she couldn't exactly say that she thought her mother may have had a sniff of some fast acting delusion drug. "It's just a lot to take in… when I come back from my camping trip, I'm sure we can discuss this further."

And now at the age of a young adult of eighteen, she was told about her true parentage. Apparently she was the first daughter to be born to the Higurashi clan.

I'm sure you're with her at this point. Now, what she was told was that she was the first Higurashi daughter that was born over four hundred years ago to a Lord. The human Lord that was great friend of the Demons of the west. Oh… yes, I believe the bus to Loonsville has taken off.

"Of course, darling. Take as much time as you want. But remember time is of the essence." Her mother said with one last gentle squeeze to her hand. "I have your bag pack ready. It's sitting on the kitchen counter. I want to meet with you before you leave though, alright?" she asked.

Kagome could do no more than smile gratefully at her mother. She always knew what to pack and how. "Thanks mom! I'm just going to go change and I'll be right down."

Her mother smiled sweetly, and kissed her softly on her forehead. Kagome smiled and quickly jogged up the stairs to her bedroom.

She threw open the door, and rushed to her washroom. Turning on the shower, she removed her clothes and mumbled, "Of all the sensible people of the world, Mom just had to get that dreadful disease from grandpa."

She stepped into the warm water, "Ha! Demons? What crap! I swear I'm going to kill that old man! I just hope Souta isn't infected."

Kagome gently massaged on some shampoo and rinsed it out, making sure to take out all the tangles in her hair. She then soaped her body and rinsed. Slipping out of the shower she tightly tied a towel around her body, and a smaller one in her hair.

She sighed as she left her bathroom and towel dried her hair. "I'm supposed to go on a graduation trip! I'm supposed to relax. But now! Ha, if I even get a decent sleep at night I'll be lucky."

Kagome threw they wet towel into her hamper. "Honestly, how are they coming up with this stuff?"

Rukaya smiled sadly as she pulled out the Higurashi sword that her Lady had given to Kagome.

Really it was time. She knew. Kagome was going to return and take her rightful place in her time. And yet… Rukaya didn't want to part with her. She knew it was selfish of her, but she truly loved that crazy girl.

Rukaya glanced outside the dojo window to look at the crisp blue sky, "I return her to you, my Lady. My only wish is that you take care of her now and watch over her."

"AH!" Kagome screamed as her brother turned the corner.

The startled boy yelped out in shock and placed a quick hand on his racing heart. He turned to look at the source of the scream. His eyebrow twitched. "Nee-san! That is so not cool!"

Kagome laughed heartedly, and ruffled her little brother's hair. "Well Souta, I am leaving for two months and since I didn't want you to miss me too much…"

"Nee-san, please you're going backpacking through Europe not going to a different world." Souta said as he regained his posture.

"Hey, I could end up in another world and you would just not know it." Kagome said as she pulled her brother into the kitchen.

Souta rolled his eyes, "Whatever, I'm just glad that a bully like you will be gone to give me peace for a few days."

Kagome pouted, "You would rather spend time with that Sakino girl than me?" Kagome could feel the twitch of her lips. Oh this is so much fun.

Souta turned red as a fierce blush claimed his face. "MOM!"

Kagome grinned, "Aww, come on Souta, no need to get so hipped up." Kagome brought him over for a hug, "I love you. Make sure you take care of Mom and Grandpa while I'm gone. Oh, and do not listen to anything he says, I swear that man is so delusional."

Souta sighed, "You know Nee-san a word of advice. You'll never get a boyfriend if you always remain such a sadist."

Kagome replied by giving him a good smack upside his head.

Rukaya held the sword tightly against her chest, as tears fell down her cheeks. The Seer, was right. Today was the day Kagome would leave.

Today, she would return to her--their original time. Rukaya had been told by the Seer that Kagome would find very loyal and brave friends to guide her. She would meet people she had only dreamed to.

She would find true happiness. That is all that mattered. Her safe and happy.

Rukaya wiped the tears away and turned to go towards the kitchen.

The Seer smiled.

A beautifull woman sat in a relaxed position in front of a large water bowl. The Inu youkai beside her raised his eyebrow.

"What does that mean?" he asked while tugging at his ear.

The Seer began to move towards her mate, as the water stilled and the image disappeared completely. "Well, my dear. It means that the Higurashi daughter will be returning."

"Mom, you are such an amazing packer!" complimented Kagome, "Honestly, I don't know how you can pack two months stuff in a single bag. It's a skill!"

Rukaya smiled, "Yes, yes. Now I've packed everything you would possibly need on your adventure including food. You never know, right?." Rukaya then pulled the girl into a tight hug, "Oh… Kagome I am so proud of you. Have fun with your friends. I know they'll help you out whenever they can."

Kagome returned the hug feeling slight tears brimming her eyes, "God damn my allergies." she mumbled, causing Rukaya to giggle.

"Oh sweetheart." Rukaya pulled away from the hug and handed her the sword. "Sweetie, I don't know why… but I have a feeling you might want to take this with you… It… it'll protect you, when I can't."

Kagome smiled, "Mom, I don't think--"

"No, I really want you to take this… consider it a graduation gift."

"I guess it's pretty cool to have a fake sword." Kagome said, as she took the sword. She felt the weight and automatically knew that the sword was in fact, real. "Mom…"

"What they don't know, can't hurt them." Rukaya said with a wink. "Good luck darling. You may actually need it. Now go." Rukaya slightly pushed Kagome out the door. "I love you!" She called.

Kagome looked at absolute disbelief at the now closed door. "What the flipping hell." Kagome sighed, well she had to have gotten her personality from someone. If not her mother than who else?

Kagome strapped the sword onto her backpack. She had just started to walk when she heard a soft meow.

Kagome shook her head, she had totally forgotten about that deranged cat of hers. Yes, that cat found lazing around more enjoyable than a female cat. Really, everyone was beginning to think that the cat was the epitome of laziness. Well, she might as well say good-bye to him.

Kagome could hear that the sound was coming from within the well house. She cautiously opened the door and entered. "Buyo?"

Something ran across the floor and beneath her feet, causing her to gasp. She backed up in surprise missing the ledge of the well she fell into it.

A beautiful rays of colour surround her fall, as her closed her eyes in anticipation of pain.


The return of an ex-hime.