Chapter 9: Pretending
Kagome began to panic, but looking to her friends did no good as both remained calm and happy looking. With each creak and groan the elevator made in its descent, the feeling became stronger until it was nearly overwhelming. Youki. Somewhere below them was either a very strong demon or a lot of them, and they were headed right for it. Kagome was done pretending, the youki was so thick she almost felt like she couldn't breathe. She called up some of her miko energy, something she hadn't used in years.
"We have to go back up!" Kagome stated as she turned to Kati. "Now."
"Are you okay?" Kati asked as Lili was retrieving Kagome's purse from the floor. "You look like you're about to be sick."
"Kagome are you feeling well? Drink too much last night?" Lili ask, looping her arm through Kagome's.
"I am not ill. I am serious, we need to go back up, now!" Kagome restated.
"Are you claustrophobic?" Kati inquired.
"No. Guys, really, please just listen to me..." but it was too late. The elevator had shuddered to a stop and the door before them slid open.