Kuronue and Yomi with a few of the men walked into the study looking for Youko. Kuronue and Yomi froze up immediately when they spotted him, unfortunately the rest of the men behind them didn't notice and walked right into them causing the first two to fall. Youko had been off to the left of the room with his back to them but now he was turned around growling low at them with his eyes glowing red. Slowly they backed up and quietly shut the door then scrammed to the library.
"That was scary." One of the men said. They all just nodded in agreement.
Kuronue chuckled lightly. "A pissed off Youko is still one of the few things that could scare me." They joined him in laughter, all remembering his glowing red eyes.
Youko, meanwhile, had noticed the 'threat' had left and settled back down taking a deep calming breath, his eyes fading back into the pools of gold. Noticing his actions towards his men he shook his head, lightly grumbling to himself but grateful that Kagome didn't stir. Taking a sniff of her hair he willed himself to relax and went back to resting his eyes.
The next morning Kagome woke up feeling cozy in a way she rarely remembers. She refused to open her eyes yet, wanting to relish in this welcomed feeling as she tried to sink further into it. When sleep wouldn't claim her again she opened her eyes and yawned cutely, rubbing her eyes a little bit and began to stretch. That's when she felt something move and noticed all she could see is teal. Her eyes wandered up and found a toned chest lightly showing and then silver hair cascading over a neck and a handsome face laying on its arm on a pillow. She moved a little and felt something tighten around her mid section and tail.
She looked down and found a strong arm holding her flush against him and their tails tangled up together. She looked back up to his face and studied his features, wondering if he is still asleep. She felt her hands twitch, wanting to touch his ears and just as she began to reach up his eyes slowly opened, focusing on her.
"Trying to touch something?" He chuckled at her embarrassment of getting caught in the act of trying to reach his ears. A light blush stained her face. He leisurely rolled on top of her and propped his head up on his right elbow, liking the close proximity. He stroked his left hand through her hair, getting rid of the knots from it. Feeling a pull towards her he brought his left hand under head just barely raised her head while he descended and began to slowly kiss her while he tangled his right hand in her hair.
It didn't take long and she slowly began to respond, making shy movements curling her right arm around him while the other grabbed a fist full of his teal top while their tails caressed. Just as slowly the kiss stopped as they gave each other a few more soft pecks on the lips. Not feeling like stopping quite yet he ghosted soft kisses along her jaw and down her neck, sucking lightly on her pulse and the juncture.
Her body squirmed lightly, grinding a little bit against him, wanting more but Youko knew he could not take it further without pushing her away but he could take it all the way and claim her as his mate and then she could never escape from him and no other male would have the right to touch her.
'Decisions… Decisions..' He thought. Before he could make up his mind he heard footsteps approaching the door and a light knock. Sighing he gave her one last kiss before standing up and lending a hand to help her up. He walked to the door and opened it up, finding it to be Kuronue who had a relieved look in his eyes.
"The kit asked if you and Kagome would watch his lessons today. He wants to show how far he has progressed." Youko moved out of the way to let him in.
"Its up to you Kagome." Youko stated.
A small smile graced her lips at the thought of seeing Shippo. "Yes please."
Kuronue began to leave when an after thought struck him and he smirked as he looked back at the two. "By the way Youko, you are still one of the few things that can scare me." He let out a hearty chuckle and left. Youko had a grin on his face and Kagome felt like she really missed something.
Youko turned back to her and caressed her cheek while staring into her eyes. "We should get ready, do you want to wash up?" Seeing her nod, he kissed her one last time before guiding her out of the room and to hers. He left to his to grab a new set of clothes and a fresh robe. He waited patiently for Kagome and could hear her grumbling with indecision. Knocking lightly before sliding the door open and walking up to her he took in the situation.
He quickly calculated the best outfit and put the rest away and grabbed a robe from her closet. He watched as she seemed to realize that once again he picked out her outfit. "I really should figure out how you do that." She stated. he smirked lightly and walked out with both of their necessities in hand.
Reaching the wash room he guided her back to the same hot spring and set her stuff down after supplying her with a towel and wash supplies then quickly disappeared to another area where a small waterfall ran. They both went through their bathing routines and quickly dried off and got dressed.
Kagome didn't realize he was still around bathing in a different area, she half wondered if he had heard her humming. Youko took the lead and went to the inner gardens, spotting Shippo in the grass meditating before his lessons started. A swell of pride rose in both of their chests.
Kagome noticed how much Shippo had grown since she had been gone. He was only a few inches taller but his maturity had increased she could already tell. She didn't see any other kids around but had spotted them other times.
Shippo looked up when he was done and spotted them. A huge grin spread on his face as he studied the woman he has thought of as a mother figure and just like he use to he ran at full speed and jumped into her arms. Happy that they opened still out of habit as he hugged her. He felt as her embrace strengthened, having it returned in full.
Hearing a throat clear Kagome looked up to see another kitsune. She looked over his features; silky, sandy-blonde hair along with smudges of a natural brown. The blonde held a certain orange tint while the hair was lightly streaked with gray. True to the name of Chilla/gray kitsunes, the male held metallic gray eyes, not silver. Silver is more like chrome while the metallic gray held many small specks of sparkles like silver glitter splattered across gray eyes.
She didn't recognize him from anywhere but the male kitsune seemed to know her. "I see you have returned finally. Forgive me, I am Aki (Danish form of Old Norse Áki, meaning "father." Japanese unisex name meaning: 1) "autumn" 2) "bright" 3) "sparkle." ) I had been there the night the fur traders and hunters had trapped you in the river. I have now become Shippo's mentor as a favor to Youko." He approached her and gently held her hand and kissed it in greeting. Standing up straight he took in her appearance. "Now that your cleaned up I can have a good image of you in full health imprinted in my memory."
Youko restrained him self, placing a mask of indifference on his face. He had not made a stable claim as anything more than her protector. He still had to woo her so she would be accepting of the claim. For now he would just have to see if Aki would pursue her.
Shippo jumped out of his arms and began his lessons with Aki then did a demonstration for them afterwards. He beamed with joy seeing how proud all three adults are of him. He never noticed it before but they are all pure blood kitsunes of different types and elements although Kagome is also still a miko.
The rest of the day was spent with all four kitsunes, half of it the three adults sat in one area while they watched Shippo and some of the other kids play and practice their powers. After dinner Kagome told Shippo and the children a story and then she tucked him into bed while the kids went off to their own beds.
A certain sense of peace settled it self in them as they all went off to do their own things. Kagome, now being a full grown demon, didn't need to sleep every night. She changed into a short summer kimono and went outside for a walk, knowing now would be the best time to practice manipulating shadows and dissolving into them. Those being her main demonic powers.
She skirted around the edges of the buildings and up into trees. She made shadow puppets except hers didn't need light, she controlled them to swallow people up, binding them into the darkness but being that she has yet to fully have control over her miko and demonic powers, she rarely used it.
Looking up at the night sky she looked at the moons that showed. She jumped up into a tree and decided to try and meditate now that she is safe. Minutes flew by and she had a hard time trying to figure out what it is that she should look for. She searched inside her self, quickly getting irritated and broke her concentration. Taking a deep breath she looked back up at the sky and noticed the new positions of the moons.
She retreated back inside, sniffing her way back to her room and laying down to rest her eyes. So many thoughts would come to mind, the second she would swat one away another would make it self present. Massaging her temples she willed them away, hoping to rest her for a little while. Finally after several minutes, her mind slowed down and she rested, letting the sounds of the night calm her jumpiness.
Morning came and she watched the sunrsie, sipping on some hot tea. She watched the different men interact, majority of them training, trying to keep in good shape. She overheard that they have a new big heist coming up. Getting bored after the sun had risen she tried to find any females but could only find males. Feeling bummed that it seemed like she is the only female around she quickly found her self back outside walking around the grounds usually staying in the shadows, not wanting to talk to any of these men who seemed to have one track minds. Her day finally started looking up when Shippo woke up and started his lessons. Youko was no where to be seen so Aki joined her while she watched the children play.
Having his company made her feel better since he seemed to think about things other than thievery and the like. She learned that he liked to learn and is much like a scholar. They traded stories and she finally gained knowledge of the place she is now in. Sighing sadly, she told him about the jewel and her companions, her wish to see them again. He shared his knowledge of the black fur kitsunes and their powers. Her day ended with her telling the children another story before tucking Shippo into bed and then waiting for her own promised lessons from Aki to help her with her powers. With a grin on her face, she changed her clothes to more of a fighting style and braided her hair. Now she sits and awaits for lesson that could finally change things to the better.