A week passed as Kagome adjusted to having her pack and kit within her estate, Hakari's absence was putting a strain on her and Sesshomaru had sent a messenger saying that it would be another two weeks before he found what he was looking for.
Between all of that and problems with the servants, maids, and the ningen villages in the Eastern lands, plus on top of training every day with Shippou to learn more about their fox heritage, Kagome was slowly wearing down until it happened.
On the morning of the second week upon her return, Natsumeru slid open the door to Kagome's room and bent to wake the kitsune female only to freeze upon noticing Kagome's labored breathing, her skin was flushed, growing wary, Natsumeru pressed her hand upon the female's forehead and drew back.
With a heavy sigh, Natsumeru left the room and found her sister "Mitsumeru-chan, Lady Kagome has a nasty fever, she's been pushing herself to hard lately, have Zengo-san prepare broth and bring me a bowl filled with cool water and a cloth" she stated hurriedly.
Mitsumeru's eyes went wide before nodding "Of course Natsumeru" she rushed away to do as her sister had requested, first stopping by the kitchens to apprise Zengo of the situation "Zengo-san, Milady is sick, Natsumeru-chan said to have broth made" she got out before heading to her next task.
Once she had collected the bowl of water and cloth, Mitsumeru headed back to the kitchen to gather the tray and scurry down the halls to Kagome's room, Natsumeru was outside and she took the tray and all before heading in.
Seeing as she was finished with that assignment, Mitsumeru flew down the halls to the dining room to tell Kagome's pack and her kit of the situation "Lady Kagome is sick this morning so we won't be seeing her at all today" she called.
Shippou pouted in his seat as Zengo set his plate before him "Don't worry Shippou-chan, you're kaa-chan is very strong" the bird patted the kitsune kit on the head before getting back to work, the little kit sighed and dug in.
Miroku frowned and shared a look with Sango, they were both worried, so was Rin and she scooted her chair a little closer to Shippou, Jaken and Koware became immensely concerned, Kagome was basically the only one who could handle everything in the estate and with her out of commission.
'Who knows what will happen' Jaken thought inwardly this was going to turn out to be a very bad day, he could just feel it "Don't worry Koware-chan, I'm sure Lady Kagome will be fine" he turned to his chosen one to assure her but she didn't look very assured at the moment.
Across the lands, Hakari had finally gathered all of his belongings and was preparing to the Aoiro Estate, his new home, he was glad he didn't have to give up his caves, satisfied, Hakari turned on his heels and started walking not quite wanting to fly yet.
Halfway out of the cave systems, a very familiar hanyou inuyoukai landed before him "Hello stupid dragon" Inuyasha gave Hakari a scowl "Where the hell is my mate and pup" the hanyou growled looking around for Kagome and not finding her.
"Ah at the Aoiro Estate with Lady Kagome, I assure you they are both fine, but Hinoko has to stay in our pack for five hundred years" Hakari went around Inuyasha talking quickly, good mood ruined he prepared to take to the skies but a strong grip on his arm stopped him.
"I'm going with ya stupid dragon, I've got a bone to pick with that stupid wench for stealing what's mine" Inuyasha glared and Hakari rolled his eyes, sent a blast of water at the hanyou and took to the skies despite the threats that started spewing from Inuyasha's mouth.
Three hours later, Hakari landed on the ground choosing to walk for a while only to run into another problem "Wolf what are you doing in the Eastern Lands" the dragon rumbled displeased, first Inuyasha was running amok, now Kouga was here to bother them.
"I'm looking for Kagome, Ayame's been kidnapped and I need her help in getting my betrothed back" Kouga announced nervously, he didn't want to make Kagome angry by showing his face, but as his alpha it was her responsibility to reside over the wedding but unless they could find Ayame there would be no wedding.
An irritated sigh escaped from Hakari, "Come along then Kouga" he grabbed the wolf by the scruff and took to the skies, why was everyone determined to ruin his day, or Kagome's that girl had enough problems on her plate without everyone adding to it.
When the two arrived, Miroku who happened to be leaving on a short trip to the ningen village a day's walk to gather some herbs Natsumeru had requested, paused "Hakari-san welcome back and what are you doing here" Miroku turned his violet eyes on the wolf, Kagome had practically banished.
Sulking that not only was Kagome going to be pissed, but that the ningen male that had traveled with Kagome wasn't at all happy to see him either, Kouga crossed his arms "I need Lady Kagome's help, Ayame was stolen from me" he grumbled unhappily.
"Well you're out of luck today and probably for a couple more days as well, Lady Kagome is sick, I was actually just on my way to the village to collect some herbs that are needed" Miroku waved his hand dismissively and started forward again.
Hakari winced, it was probably because of him, he had taken to long and since Kagome was so use to having him around all the time, the strain of him not being there had taken it's toll, plus with whatever else had happened in his absence.
"Take this one to a room, I'll take Miroku-san to the village and be back within the day" Hakari ordered one of the kitsune males stationed in front of the gates, they both nodded and Deru grabbed Kouga and drug him into the estate.
Miroku blinked his violet eyes "Thank you Hakari-san, it is better if we do hurry, Natsumeru said it was a really bad fever" he rattled off as the dragon formed a cloud beneath his feet with his youkai and he stepped onto it as well.
Feeling bad already Hakari let out a depressed sigh "It's probably due to my absence, packs are close knit meaning everyone's aura is brushing against each other at all times, and when someone is missing everyone feels the strain, but since you aren't youkai you probably don't understand" Hakari sighed again.
At the explanation Miroku realized then that the restless feeling he had been feeling all week, alongside Sango, had vanished with the dragon's close proximity "No Hakari-san, I do understand very well, though not quite as on the level as Lady Kagome" Miroku shook his head in disagreement.
Aquamarine eyes wide, Hakari tilted his head down to the ningen male "Then you've grown use to youkai ways then, not many ningen would understand how pack works" he murmured as he lowered them to the ground just outside a village, the one that had complete trust in Kagome already.
Miroku smiled before hurrying into the village to gather what was needed, twenty minutes later the monk returned carrying a bundle of herbs "Alright Hakari-san lets get these herbs to Lady Kagome" Miroku stated climbing onto the cloud again, it was quite strange but otherwise not to terrifying.
Nearly three hours after they had left the estate, Hakari and Miroku returned, Ni and Deru let them through the gates and Miroku sped down the halls to Kagome's personal rooms, while Hakari went to seek out someone who could show him the way to the cave system Kagome had told him about.
"Oh thank you Miroku-san" Natsumeru sighed in relief as she took the herbs into her arms and headed into Kagome's room, for just a moment Miroku got a brief peek at his friend and grimaced, Kagome didn't look so good and maybe it would be a week before she got to feeling better.
"Don't mention it" he murmured heading down the hall to find Sango, they still had to talk about what kind of wedding ceremony they wanted to do, though they were certain they wanted it to be a youkai ceremony, they just weren't sure which one.
Hakari on the other hand was settling in quite nicely in his new caves, they felt just like his old ones, only this time he wouldn't get as many random visitors thus it made them all the more private unless he found a female dragon he wished to take as a mate.
In his room, Kouga sighed, this was turning out to be quite bothersome, he wished he had been able to make Kagome submit instead then none of this would have happened, it was ridiculous, he didn't want to marry Ayame but since he had no choice but to obey Kagome.
"This is stupid" he stood preparing to leave but he found himself physically incapable of leaving the room, someone had raised a barrier to prevent him from running off, Kouga gulped realizing the potential punishment he was going to receive once Kagome figured out he was there in her home.
Kouga could only hope that Kagome would hear him out before jumping to conclusions, otherwise he wouldn't live much longer, that girl was going to slaughter him, pack or not it was a very scary thought and his fur stood on end in fear.
Across the lands, Inuyasha was not happy, he couldn't find Kagome anywhere, nor could he sense Hinoko or his pup, it was all very aggravating, he rubbed his face tiredly and bounded off into the distance to keep searching.
In the western region, Sesshomaru was searching relentlessly for that scroll he knew was within his estate library, he hated the thought of leaving Kagome on her own for to long but he had promised to help the monk and slayer with their request.
Three more days passed by in the same manner, but still he hadn't found it, just when he was about to give up, a ray of hope shined down on him, one of the servants was going through an old pile of scrolls and there it was.
In the three extra days, back in the Aoiro estate, Kagome hadn't made any more progress on getting better in fact it seemed to her two hand maidens that their lady was worsening, her skin had grown pale and it was to the point they were getting extremely worried.
The estate was in an uproar and no one knew what to do without Kagome barking out orders, even Hakari was stalking up and down the halls in front of the kitsune's room, Shippou perched in his arms to worried to even go to lessons with Higashigawa as the older male kitsune was constantly distracted.
And the only one besides Natsumeru and Mitsumeru who was allowed within Kagome's rooms was Kegawa, the nekomata was found staring at her mistress constantly, brown eyes filled with concern, it was heartbreaking whenever the fire cat would let out a little mew and Kagome wouldn't respond.
Only two knew the reason for Kagome's continued sickness, she was missing Sesshomaru, she had essentially claimed him as the brother of her heart, the dai had been there with her for several months and the continued absence of Sesshomaru physically hurt Kagome.
"We need to get Lord Sesshomaru back, otherwise Lady Kagome won't make it to the end of the week" Jaken whispered to his chosen, Koware nodded worry in her large bulbous blue eyes, they were both equally concerned.
"Yes, let's get AhUn and go to the west" Koware suggested, Jaken gulped as they creeped down the halls to the stable that had been built upon Kagome's request for the dragon steed, they didn't get very far as a familiar aura flared right outside the estate.
They both shared a look before tearing down the halls towards the gates, "Lord Sesshomaru, come quick Lady Kagome isn't doing so well, she fell sick three days ago and her hand maids said she took a turn for the worse last night" Jaken yelled rushing up to his Master of many years.
"Please Lord Sesshomaru, this lowly Koware begs of you to save Milady" Koware dropped to the ground and pressed her forehead into the dirt begging the daiyoukai to help Kagome, she was happy for the first time in her entire life and if Kagome were to die then she would be sad again.
Sesshomaru blinked his golden eyes in confusion as the two gami servants bowed low before him, then their words caught his ears, in the next moment he had jumped over the gates not even waiting for Ni or Deru to open them up and was running full speed into the estate to Kagome's rooms.
The two imps jumped up and rushed after the daiyoukai, becoming delayed somewhat as they had to wait for the two kitsune to open the gates for them again, once they were through they rushed into the estate and dashed after Sesshomaru following as fast as they could.
Natsumeru nearly shrieked in fright as Sesshomaru skidded to a halt before her, but catching herself in time, the tiger youkai merely placed a hand over her erratically beating heart "Oh Lord Sesshomaru thank kami you're here" she pulled open the screen door and the dai headed through.
Upon his close proximity, Kagome relaxed immensely, Sesshomaru could have strangled himself at that point, he should have known, pack was important, not just two of them but all of them, despite Kagome having her individual pack, Kagome was still part of his pack as well.
"Kagome" Sesshomaru reached out with a gentle clawed hand and traced her markings feeling the heat "This one apologizes for forgetting such an important detail" he brushed her bangs to the side as he seated himself as close as possible.
A little sigh escaped from Kagome and some color returned to her skin, Mitsumeru could have cheered but instead she backed out of her lady's room to apprise everyone in the state of what had happened and that Kagome would soon be back on her feet in no time.
Sango felt awful, her friend someone she considered a younger sister was sick and she couldn't do a damn thing about it, she was laying in a heap on her bed, Miroku was up pacing back and forth in front of the door restlessly.
They both jumped when a knock sounded outside the door "Come in" Miroku called and Mitsumeru slid open the door "What is it, has Kagome gotten worse or has she fallen prey to..." the last word caught in his throat and his violet eyes watered, just thinking that made him want to cry.
"No, Lord Sesshomaru has returned and with his closeness, Lady Kagome is now on the mend, saw with me own eyes, her breathing is less labored, the fever has lowered, color is returning to her skin" Mitsumeru told them before exiting the room.
Sighing in relief, Miroku flopped down beside Sango "Oh thank goodness, I've lost enough people, I don't want to lose Kagome-chan either" the slayer murmured into her beloved's chest, the last few days getting to them as they slipped into a restful sleep.
Two days later, Sesshomaru noticed the first sign of Kagome waking, her eyes were moving beneath their lids at a rapid rate, a moment later they fluttered open and her chocolate brown locked with his golden "Trouble magnet" Sesshomaru grumbled replacing the cloth with a cooler one.
"Sorry" Kagome coughed before her eyes crossed in irritation "Someone want to tell me what that stupid wolf is doing here" she growled, Natsumeru came forward a sheepish smile on her lips as she prepared to explain to her lady what all had happened in her unconscious state.
"Well Lady Kagome, Hakari-san returned brought that wolf with him, we currently have him locked in a room, he keeps going on and on about how his betrothed was kidnapped and you're the only one who can get her back, and as you can see Lord Sesshomaru has come back" Natsumeru rattled out.
Blinking her brown eyes in confusion, Kagome went to speak 'Kagome-chan, I'm pleased you are feeling better now, it's been awful' Kegawa's voice filtered into her head through their mental link, the kitsune female flinched.
'I'm sorry Kegawa-chan, but I guess I'm not strong enough to be on my own yet, being away from Sesshomaru for long periods of time, though I don't know why it didn't affect me sooner, is not a good idea' Kagome reached out and stroked her hand down the nekomata's back until a purr filled the air.
Kegawa butted her head against her mistresses hand 'So long as you actually get better' she mewed softly purr rising in pitch, Kagome flashed the nekomata a sweet smile and scooped Kegawa into her arms after sitting up with Sesshomaru's help.
She felt terrible 'I promise Kegawa-chan, maybe after this we can go to one of the ningen villages and get some more things for the house Megane-san is building for Sango and Miroku' Kagome offered, Kegawa mewed in agreement curling into the kitsune's arms.
"But first I have to let everyone know I'm feeling better" Kagome spoke aloud that time and Sesshomaru nodded, and helped the female to her feet "Thanks Sesshomaru" Kagome smiled sheepishly leaning heavily into his side.
"This one is at fault, I forgot that as someone knew to pack ranking you need the constant assurance of the pack's aura brushing against each other, before you were to focused on completing you're task, now is different" Sesshomaru dipped his head in apology as he helped Kagome along.
Miroku and Sango who had exited their room followed along silently, Shippou was still sound asleep, he would be told later, Koware and Jaken were out wandering the estate grounds and Rin was visiting AhUn in the stables having woken much earlier than usual.
Akushu was the first one to notice, "Lady Kagome" he rushed over to the Lady of the Eastern lands "How are you feeling, it's been crazy without you here leading us" Akushu spoke hurriedly holding a scroll filled with nothing but complaints in his hands.
"I'm on the mend, Natsumeru could you send for everyone and gather them here, tell me all that's happened" Kagome ordered before turning back to the spider youkai with blonde hair and silver eyes, it was strange, after her bad luck with Naraku she was surprised she didn't feel more wary around this spider.
Shuri and Yuutsuna arrived a moment later as Akushu started listing off several things "First, while you were bedridden, the head of two of the ningen villages came to complain, they don't believe you are serious about protecting them" he rattled out.
"Next, the Lords of the North and South want to come here and meet you personally, and we'll have you're coronation within the next month, also they'll be bringing their eligible sons" Yuutsuna laughed dryly in amusement and Kagome giggled softly before coughing.
Shuri went next, "The meeting hall has been cleared out, and an inuyoukai hanyou is running amok across the eastern lands" he spoke, Kagome went rigid on her pillow before glancing in Sesshomaru's direction, he nodded.
"I'll deal with Inuyasha at a later time, the first thing I need to worry about is the ningen's" Kagome rasped as everyone filtered into the hall, including Shippou, his green eyes were filled with relief as he jumped forward and snuggled into Kagome's open arms.
Then "Kaa-san, I was real worried, I don't want to lose you ever' Shippou sniffled softly rubbing his nose in her sleeping yukata, Kagome squeezed the little kit closer and he closed his eyes, he was glad she was feeling better now, and now he would be able to get back to his lessons.
"Very sorry my kit" Kagome sighed softly rubbing her nose against his before setting Shippou on his feet so that he could hurry off to his lessons, once he was gone, Kagome addressed all that had gathered "Know I am feeling better, but I still require a couple more days to rest" she spoke.
With that she dismissed everyone and was helped back to her room, Kagome didn't speak instead she curled onto her side and closed her eyes to sleep some more, being sick stunk and now she would have to be a little more careful from now on.
Like she said, two days later, Kagome was up and running around with her usual energy Kegawa padding after her mistress, Sango and Miroku shared a smile as they watched their friend deal with problems that had cropped up between the guard or some servant or another.
"Miroku, do you think we should talk to Lord Sesshomaru now about that ritual or should we wait" she prodded her betrothed in the side, Miroku jumped and Sango giggled innocently, the monk pouted and she pressed her lips to his.
"Perhaps we should wait until things calm down" Miroku suggested as Kagome ran past them again on her way to deal with a fight that had started outside the estate, Sango nodded and they headed the opposite way, technically they were ningen inside a youkai estate so they kept well enough away from the other youkai.
Kagome skidded to a halt "INUYASHA STOP THAT RIGHT THIS INSTANT" she screeched at the hanyou who was accosting one of her guard, Ni dropped to the ground and scrambled out of the way, Inuyasha froze and gave her a wary golden eyed look.
"Where's Hinoko, I demand you return her and my pup back to me at once" Inuyasha crossed his arms and a scowl settled on his lips, Kagome raised an ebony brown and took a step forward, he took one back, if he wasn't careful he could end up in the same position as Hinoko.
Kagome gave Inuyasha a sugary sweet smile "Sorry Inuyasha-baka, but Hinoko is currently serving out her punishment, however if you return to Kaede's village without causing to much more trouble, you're mate and pup will be allowed to visit" she spat.
Nerves on edge, Inuyasha leaped away, even he could tell it was a bad idea to mess with the now kitsune female, sulking he headed back to Kaede's village as suggested and the minute both Hinoko and Fuketsu were within his grasp, he was going to take them and disappear.
Deru watched as the lady of the eastern lands took a deep breath and released a sigh of aggravation "Damn moronic little" insults spewed from her mouth as she headed back into the estate, when she was gone, Ni snorted in amusement.
"Man our lady sure is a little firecracker innit she, I would just love to get my hands on her and..." Ni trailed off going pale, Deru creased his forehead in confusion before realizing what would make him look like that, Sesshomaru was standing a few feet away and looked less than impressed.
Instead of saying anything the daiyoukai breezed past them, Sesshomaru shook his head wishing he could bleach his mind of that last sentence and all the implications it held, meanwhile Kagome had finally decided to deal with Kouga.
The wolf jumped to his feet when the door to his room slide open, Kouga blinked in confusion "Kagome" he shook his head "Lady Kagome" he reiterated, just because he was confused didn't mean he shouldn't follow pack orders and defer to his alpha.
"What do you want Kouga, as you can tell I'm a little busy" Kagome snapped hotly chocolate brown eyes narrowed on the wolf youkai, Kouga rubbed his arms on reflex before dropping to his knee's, and spoke quickly, she knew what he was doing.
"Please Lady Kagome, as the alpha over the pack you sent me to find and marry Ayame, I did as you ordered and we are engaged but Ayame was kidnapped" Kouga rambled pleading with the kitsune female before him to help him look for his lost betrothed.
Her eyes softened at that and Kagome released a sigh "I can't leave, but I'm sure Sango and Miroku would be happy to help, as it will get them out of the estate for awhile at least until it is time for their wedding" she offered and Kouga nodded his head.
"Anything Lady Kagome that you think will help" he bowed before leaping to his feet once more, finally the barrier that prevented him from leaving was lowered and Kouga sped down the halls getting out of the estate as fast as possible and waiting just outside the gates.
The kitsune let out another sigh and headed down the halls to Sango and Miroku's room, she knocked just once before Miroku called out for her to enter "Ah Lady Kagome" he smiled kindly at her and Kagome couldn't help but return the smile.
"I have a favor to ask of the both of you" Kagome held her hands behind her back, Sango jumped to her feet and stood next to Miroku silently "Apparently Ayame has gone missing and Kouga has requested our help and seeing as I can't leave the estate I was wond..." Kagome got out.
Sango cut her off "You were wondering if we could assist him in finding Ayame-san, that's fine Lady Kagome, we were getting a little antsy being cooped up for such a longtime and it will be great to get some traveling in before our wedding, do you know where Lord Sesshomaru is" she continued before asking the kitsune upon the daiyoukai's whereabouts.
Kagome put a finger to her lip in thought "I think he was out with Rin by the stables" she supplied, she hoped he was still there or Kouga was going to be waiting a while longer, Kagome snickered silently to herself on that, that blasted wolf was going to be the death of her both him and Inuyasha.
Sango and Miroku didn't say another word and she headed out to the main hall to rest for a bit, "Why did you ask where Lord Sesshomaru was" Miroku piped up suddenly as he gathered his ofuda's, ink and brushes, Sango glanced up from where she was reaching for her boomerang underneath the bed.
"So we can get that scroll and study it so that when we come back we'll be ready for the ritual" Sango stated in a duh tone of voice, Miroku rubbed the back of his head sheepishly as they grabbed up their packs and left the room they had been assigned.
They found Sesshomaru where Kagome said he would be, Rin was feeding AhUn she squealed when she noticed them though alerting the dai of their approach, before they could even begin to speak he tossed the scroll he had found at Miroku and the monk caught it.
"Thanks Lord Sesshomaru" he and Sango bowed their heads before scurrying to the entrance where Kouga was waiting "Ready when you are Kouga" Miroku gestured with his hands and the trio took off into the distance leaving the Aoiro estate behind.
The rest of the day passed in a peaceful manner and Kagome soon climbed into her bed, Shippou cuddled in her arms as he was still worried and together they both fell asleep dreaming of the future and want it would bring them someday.
Three days later it became unavoidable that Kagome had to leave and deal with her ningen subjects, if she didn't then they would start revolting and she didn't want to have to deal with that kind of mess, so after alerting everyone of where she was going to be she climbed on the back of Kegawa and took off.
Hakari as her chosen stand in while Kagome was out on business watched the miko kitsune go, it was difficult, but he knew she would return victorious just as she always had, otherwise the whole estate would cause an uproar.
He sighed softly before heading in to take care of his new duties, he didn't think he would do half as well as Kagome did, but for her he would try, with that in mind Hakari was filled with determination, he would do his alpha right by performing his new duties without messing up.
'Say Kegawa-chan, why do you think the ningen's are getting impatient to speak with me, do you think I did something or do you think something has happened since the last time I visited them which wasn't all that long ago' Kagome babbled worriedly to her nekomata companion.
Kegawa took a moment to think before responding 'I don't think it was anything you did Lady Kagome, perhaps something has indeed happened and they want you're help' she suggested as she flew through the sky enjoying the breeze as it ruffled her black fur.
Relaxing somewhat, Kagome titled her head back as the wind lifted her long ebony hair so it trailed out behind her like a banner, it was so long now pooling all of two inches on the ground whenever it wasn't thrown up in some intricate hairdo.
Soon enough the two of them landed just outside the village and just as Kegawa transformed into her smaller state the village headman approached "Lady Kagome" he hurried forward before bowing his head politely before the Eastern Lady.
"Tomo why have you called me here on such short notice" she creased her forehead together in confusion as they walked through the village heading to a tavern, "Is there some kind of problem" Kagome questioned as he lifted the flap and beckoned her in.
"Sort of but it isn't something that can easily be explained, out of no where these two just showed up, and I literally mean that and defeated the bandits that had decided to attack that day, they haven't done anything but drink since" Tomo whispered before gesturing to two men.
Two men that were extremely familiar to Kagome and she couldn't help but gasp out loud, though before they looked her way she used her fox magic and became transparent, her heart was beating rapidly within her chest as she inched forward at a slow pace until she was right next them.
"I'm tellin ya Ja, there's no point in killin anymore" Bankotsu slurred as he knocked back his sake cup and drained it off it's contents "Barkeep, more Sa..hic..Sake" he demanded the male sitting across from him sighed and leaned his head on his hand.
"Ever since we got back there hasn't been nothing to do" Jakotsu twirled his finger in the sake cup watching his best friend get drunk off his ass again, him he wanted nothing to do with getting drunk and so far had only managed to get away with drinking three cups.
Heart pounding in her chest, beating a tattoo against her ribs, Kagome dropped her transparency, Bankotsu took one look at her and his latest drink shot straight out of his mouth and whizzed through the air landing splat against the wall "YOU" he roared jumping to his feet.
The correct word for that was trying to jump to his feet but stumbling everywhere, Kagome backed up and the leader of the Band of Seven fell flat on his face, Jakotsu blinked his eyes before eyeing the familiar female warily.
"Stupid" Kagome commented and got a snarl for her troubles, she rolled her brown eyes and helped the man back into his seat "Why don't you try to actually be nice and hear what I have to say before you judge" she sat down next to the effeminate man.
Jakotsu scooted over not liking the female sitting next to him, buzz sufficiently killed and sobering up quickly Bankotsu glared "The hell do you want, haven't you and that moronic half breed already ruined our lives" he spat angrily.
Kagome pressed her lips together, it was to be expected that Bankotsu and Jakotsu would be angry, but she had an ace up her sleeve "I'd be careful if I were you, wouldn't want to get in trouble with the Lady of the Eastern lands now would you Bankotsu-san" she smirked.
Hearing the grinding of teeth Kagome hurriedly got to her point "Couldn't help but overhear you're little conversation, if you don't want to kill anymore and you're both bored you should come back to my estate with me and help train my guard to be more suitable warriors" she offered.
"What" Jakotsu spluttered in surprise speaking up for the first time, he got the distinct feeling the kitsune female wasn't joking, he eyed Bankotsu wondering what his friend would say, it was obvious it was going to be something negative.
"Screw you damn wench, like hell me or Ja are going anywhere with you or around that damn half breed Inutrasha" Bankotsu sneered, Kagome nodded as if she had expected this and stood nodding her head politely to the both of them.
"Very well then Bankotsu-san, Jakotsu-san, but know this if you two ever cause trouble for Tomo-san or cause an uproar you will be brought before me and executed, even if I have to hunt you down myself" Kagome warned before turning on her heel and leaving the tavern.
Jakotsu blinked in surprise finally remembering her as the girl that had traveled with his darling Inuyasha, "Bankotsu, I think we should take her offer, what else do we have to do" he rushed out and his best friend gave him a betrayed look before it morphed into one of understanding.
"Hurry Ja, let's go after her" Bankotsu jumped out his seat, stumbling only a little this time and slammed down some coins to pay for all of the sake he had consumed mostly by himself, together he and Jakotsu rushed out of the tavern and standing right outside with a smug smile was Kagome.
"Ha told ya Tomo-san" Kagome smiled and bumped her hip with Tomo's "If you would please follow me this way" she gestured with her hand leaving the village behind both Bankotsu and Jakotsu on her heels as Kagome led them back to where she had left Kegawa.
The nekomata peeked open a brown eye 'Who are they Kagome-chan' Kegawa questioned through their mental link as she transformed into her larger form so that the kitsune could climb onto her back, Kagome glanced at the two males before releasing a sigh.
'The one with the star on his forehead is Bankotsu, the one wearing the kimono is Jakotsu, I knew them a long time ago' Kagome explained but didn't elaborate, she wasn't ready to delve into that part of her past just yet.
Bankotsu clenched his jaw, "Well are you going to get on or not" Kagome snickered, not one to be a coward he climbed onto the back of the fire neko and to steady himself he grabbed her sides and held on, Jakotsu was next and soon they were well on their way to wherever the kitsune was taking them.
When they touched down in front of a very blue estate, Rin who was eagerly waiting for her beloved elder sister's return screamed in shock and fear upon seeing one of the men who had kidnapped her long, long ago, Sesshomaru arrived soon after and Kagome sighed.
"Rin-chan" Kagome's voice cut through the screams and the little girl shut up just as quickly "They are not here to harm anyone, I'm pretty sure my threat got through to them at least partially, if not I'm always gonna remind them" she assured both Rin and Sesshomaru.
Glad that Kagome had everything under control, Sesshomaru turned on his heels and left tugging Rin along behind him by the hand, Kagome glanced over her shoulder into blue eyes "Heh, so you're some big shot now" Bankotsu smirked, but blinked when she snubbed him.
Jakotsu pressed his hand over his mouth as a snort of laughter escaped from his lips, usually women were eager to be with Bankotsu but it was different with this one "Perhaps Bankotsu we shouldn't antagonize her" he suggested and the other male sighed.
Kagome rolled her eyes and led the two into her home having everyone gathered in the main hall and assigning them to their new position while warning them once again that if they tried anything they were as good as toast.
Afterwards dinner and then Kagome curled into her bed, Kegawa purring away on the edge 'Hey Kegawa do you think I made the right decision in letting them come here' she asked softly through their mental link wanting the assurance, no needing it like she needed water.
The nekomata lifted her head and opened her brown eyes to peer into chocolate brown eyes 'I do Kagome-chan, they seemed very unhappy with their regular lifestyle and by accepting them as you did then can start anew and erase whatever sins or crimes they have committed in the past' she spoke.
'Thanks' Kagome murmured through the link before closing her eyes and finally drifting off to sleep, the last thing she thought was how Sango and Miroku were faring and if they would be back soon, she was starting to feel their absence.