Nameless

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*Bows deeply* I greatly apologize for my absence in updating. It turned out that I came up with a horrible case of writer's block!! -_- … It was very much so depressing. Because I wanted to write so bad but I couldn't think of anything good to place down on the paper. I know it's been quite the wait hasn't it? Again, I really do apologize. But it now appears that I am done. This is also the longest chapter I have ever written…and I pray that I never will have to write one longer then this lol. As I stated once before…the longer I am away the longer the chapters are for you so I hope the length pleases you all. ^_^ heh I think this is gonna be a nifty chapter and all so I really hope you enjoy this as I do. I will also admit I am a bit nervous… I believe I did a good job…but I guess weather I did a good job will be up to you ^^. hehe and as always thank you for the time you spend to read my story ^_^




NOW ON WIT DA BLOODY FIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!




Kurama glanced slyly at Hiei as they walked through the forest back to the shrine. “Hn. What is it fox? Your look is pestering me.” Hiei stated, as he shifted the weight on his shoulders. Kurama smiled as he walked in step beside his friend.



“I find in interesting that you of all people would consort so freely with a ningen.” The Kitsune mused, as he chuckled at his friend. “And in response to that I do not think your opinion of them has changed much either,” He said with a smile. “Although she is rather beautiful….” Kurama trailed as he looked into the star littered sky.



~You know she's more then beautiful red. ~ A voice he knew all too well expressed in his mind. Kurama sighed as he rubbed his temple. ~I was wondering when you'd be coming out. You've been quiet for far too long. ~ The presence bristled as he turned his back to this other half. ~What can I say? I can only give you the silent treatment for so long. ~ It said as the other boy mentally laughed.



Kurama smiled to himself. ~ I'm afraid this means that you missed me Youko. Other wise you would have been gone longer. ~ Kurama teased as he wrapped his soul around the Kitsune lovingly. ~ I am glad you are speaking to me again. It has been a little lonely without you. ~ He spoke tenderly as he felt whatever left of the hostility in Youko melt away.




~Hm, miss you my ass. I just felt sorry for you, seeing you mope about without me. ~ Youko stated proudly as Kurama laughed inside his head. ~ Is that so? ~ Kurama teased. “It figures. Just when I thought that pest was gone for good, he's back.” Hiei muttered. Kurama smiled sheepishly at his friend. “Gomen Hiei. You know how distracting he can be.” The Kitsune said apologetically. “But you still have yet to answer my question. How did you come to meet the girl?”




Hiei sighed as he shifted the weight once again. He wasn't ready to tell of how he met Kagome yet. It was entirely too complicated. Not only that, he did not want to reveal the one time in his life, where he was weak and had to rely on a ningen of all things for help. Not that he even wanted her help then anyway.



Seeing the reluctance in the hybrid, Kurama sighed. “If now is not a good time, I can wait.” The Kitsune spoke disappointedly. With a halfhearted grin, Kurama began to pick up the pace. “Let's hurry. We've been gone long enough as it is already.” Kurama stated as Hiei merely followed while he led the way.



Kagome yawned as she walked through the house. She had just taken Keiko to Ji-chan's room and all that was left was the guest room, which was next to hers'. A smile hinted at her lips as she thought of Hiei, who would no doubt sleep in the trees.



She hummed lightly as she moved down the hallway into her own room. She was feeling restless and figured that while she was awake; she may as well put her time to good use.



Within minutes she walked out into the open space, under the crescent sky. Getting into stance she unsheathed a beautifully crafted Katana. As Kagome began to move, it was almost as if she were dancing alongside the blade.



Kagome moved gracefully in the moonlight. She spun around as she brought the sword down in a deadly arch. Every movement between her and the blade were dazzling, as if the blade were moving almost on it's own. The miko was like an exotic steel whirlwind. Beautiful and deadly with the ability to destroy everything in it's path.



Kagome stopped as she grabbed the bottle of water she brought before she started. *Where are they? * She wondered. *Hiei and Kurama should have been here by now right? *



Shrugging it off, she grabbed the sword and walked inside. Kagome smiled as she felt two rapidly approaching youki's head for her shrine.
“Their probably hungry….” She mumbled to herself as she went and quickly made a fruit platter with a few slices of cheese and bread.



Kagome walked out and set the platter down as she served cold green tea with ginseng and honey. Just as she sat down she heard the front door open and the sound of heavy bags hit the floor.



Kagome walked in to find Hiei glaring at the bags right as Kurama walked in the door. “Gomen.” He apologized. “We didn't realize we had taken so long.” He spoke while placing the bags on the ground. “Is their anywhere you would like us to place the bags?” he asked still slightly bent in case they took residency in his arms once again.



Kagome smiled and shook her head. “No its fine. I'll take them to both Keiko and Yusuke. You just worry about your own bags.” She stated as she walked in front of him and easily lifted the bags aside from his. “I assumed that you might have a bit of an appetite while returning, so I set something up for you both in the kitchen. Feel free to help yourselves, and if not wait and I'll return to show you to your room Kurama.” She said as she disappeared up the stairs.



Kagome yawned as she walked in front Yusuke's door. “Might as well do it now.” She stated as she gently pushed open the door. Kagome peaked her head inside to see the state of the occupant in the room. Sighing in relief, she pushed the door open a little wider and tip toed into the room with the bags. *Ok. Where to put you, where to put you…. * she thought as scanned the room for a place to set the bags.



She finally decided to place them near the end, by the front side of the bed. Keeping a close eye on her target for any movement she shuffled across the room, and successfully planted the bags in the desired spot. Smiling in victory from completing her mission she turned to walk away but was suddenly hurled next to a hard side.



Kagome was too stunned to move as arms wrapped tightly around her waist and snuggled closer to her warmth. Kagome watched the still form waiting for some kind of sarcastic or perverted comment to surface but none came. The miko cursed her luck as she realized Yusuke was indeed out cold. *How the hell am I gonna get out of this!* She screamed in her mind.



She slowly placed her hands on his and tried to gently move them from around her waist, but found he stirred. She grabbed her hair in frustration as she tried to figure out a way to get free from his grasp. She could blast him, but that would require harming him. But it wasn't his fault this happened, so that's out of the question.



Kagome stiffened once again as she felt him move. She nearly died as she saw one of his legs drape slightly over one of her own and his hand faintly resting under the hem of her shirt. Her face flamed a red that dared to threaten the color of Kurama's hair as she felt the undeniable hardness of something press against her leg. “Kami…why? Why me?” she whispered, as she slightly held herself up.



Just as Kagome tried again to move his arms, the unmistakable sound of footsteps resounded through the hall. Kagome thanked her lucky stars that the footfalls didn't come from Keiko's end of the hallway. “…Kagome-San.” Came the whispered voice.



It was that moment Kagome heard the door open and saw a startled red-faced Kurama. “Sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt!” Came the hurried reply from the flustered red head. “Matte!!! Onegai! Help me!” was the urgent whispered that rang from her mouth as she hoped he wouldn't leave her.



A ray of hope shone through as she saw him slowly turn around and eye her skeptically. “Why would you need me?” He questioned as he eyed their position. Kagome's face flushed an even deeper red if possible and whispered, “I'm stuck!” The poor girl whimpered.




An undeniable smile made it's way to Kurama's mouth as he now watched the situation with newfound amusement. “And pray tell how did you wind up to become stuck in his arms?” The red head inquired as he found he enjoyed watching the dark haired girl squirm.





“Please! I'll tell you when I get out just please let me loose!” she hissed, as she felt him snuggle even closer to the warmth of her body. Kagome gave a defeated sigh as her head sank into the pillow. “All I wanted to do was just leave him his bags….” She whispered weakly as she began to try to think of a spell that could get her out of this.



Kurama rubbed the bridge of his nose as he looked at the trapped girl. “All right. I'll help you, but I will hold you to telling me.” He informed her as he ran a hand through his hair and watched as vines began to grow from the small seed. The vines grew and stretched from his palm as they made their way over to the bed, thickening hear and there.




Kagome felt something inch its way between her and the warm body beside her. As she gradually felt his hold on her loosening enough to where she was finally free, she gently slid out from his arms. Just as she was about to ease herself to the edge of the bed arms encircled her and carried her to the door where they set her down.



“A-arigato.” Kagome said shyly as the two quickly walked out of Yusuke's room into another body. “Gomen, are you ok?” Kagome asked, as she looked the person over. “Yea, I'm fine but why are you coming out of Yusuke's room?” the voice asked with a slight hint if suspicion in her voice.




Kagome smiled and grabbed Kurama's arm. “As you see they returned with your bags and all so I figured I'd return them so you all would have something new to wear tomorrow, along with your own bathing supplies if needed. I was just on my way to give you yours.” Kagome sailed off smoothly as she bent down to hold the young girls luggage.



Keiko smiled as she held the girls eye. “Arigato, Kagome-San. I was just about to ask you when you thought they would arrive, so please let me take my stuff. I'm sure you have a lot to do.” Keiko said as she grabbed her stuff and bowed. “Good Night, Kagome-San, Minamino-Kun.” She trailed off behind her as she walked back to her own room.



Kagome sighed as she leaned against Kurama. “That was close.” She moaned, as Kurama merely looked at the girl in amusement. “Yes. Yes it was, and I don't mind if you get closer as well, with you being a beautiful girl and all.” Kurama stated as he noticed the crimson flush that rushed throughout her cheeks as she shot away from him. “Sorry….” She muttered as she turned away.



Kurama could only chuckle at the adorable sight the girl made. “I trust you have your bags?” Kagome asked, as she leaned against the wall. “Hai, I do.” The red head said as he held up the bags. “Then lets go.” Kagome stated as she led him across the hall. “OK. This is the guest room. It's never used, so please make yourself at home.” She spoke warmly as she opened the door.



Kurama walked inside as he set his bags near the door. *Hmmm. This is nice…. * he thought, as he looked around the room. There was lush vibrant red carpet that felt soft enough to sleep on, and lovely green vines, that seem to rise up from the carpet. As if they had been growing in blood, with red and silver white roses blooming from almost every vine.



Kurama sat on the Black cotton sheets of his full size bed. “It pleases me.” Kurama said with a smile, as Kagome snorted. “Glad I could be of service.” She said as she walked towards the door. “Your room is right next to mine so if there's anything you need, ask and I'll see if I can help you. Also it's late right now so I'll see you in the morning.” Kagome said, and with that she began to walk out the door until a well-built arm caught her waist.



“I do believe we have a deal.” A seductive voice purred. As she fought to stand at the sheer sensuality of the voice that demanded she collapse to her knees. *Wa-what is going on here!! * Her mind shouted as he turned her around to face him. Kagome's eyebrows furrowed in confusion as she studied his face, “I thought you eyes were green…why are they gold?” she spoke absently.



Kurama smiled at how observant the girl was. ~Youko!!! Will you please behave! ~ His human countenance pestered in his mind. ~But red, I do think she enjoys it. Look at the adorable way her face is flushed? You can't deny teasing her is not fun as well. ~ The kit teased.



~That's not the point!!! Yes she is attractive, but we know nothing about her, or what she's like. All we know is that she is an acquaintance of Hiei. So please…she is a lot brighter then you give her credit for and I for one do not feel like discussing the complicated subject of “us” Youko. ~ The red head spoke wearily. Youko sighed disappointedly at the stubbornness his other side was showing. Not wanting to loose the little bit of control he had, he complied.



Snapping back to reality he kissed Kagome's hand. “Forgive me. I was lost in your beauty. I hope I haven't offended you in my forwardness, but a deal is a deal.” He said, as he strode over to the bed. Kagome looked at him skeptically as she sat near him in the sofa chair.




“There really isn't anything interesting to say. I went to drop his bags off in his room without waking him up, when he grabbed me in his sleep. His hold was so tight until I couldn't get out of it without waking him which would have been totally awkward.” Kagome said as she turned to him. “Which is why I am grateful that you came when you did. Arigato.” Kagome stood and stretched as she walked towards the door. “It's late so I'll let you to your sleep. G'nite.” She said as she closed the door.




Kurama sighed as he lay down on the bed. ~Your gonna have to have better control of yourself then that Youko. ~ Kurama scolded. ~Can I help it if she was that beautiful? Besides, she intrigues me. Not to mention she has the qualities that one would hope to find in a mate as well. Seriously Red, have you ever thought that maybe she could work for us? Think about it. She knows about youkai, she can fight so we wont have to protect her all the time, and she seems like the kind of person where if we try, we could truly come to like her… or who knows maybe one day more. Not to mention how many women are we going to find that already know about youkai? You see how relaxed she is with Hiei, so why not us?~ Youko stressed.



Kurama sighed as he rubbed the bridge of his nose. He was surprised. He didn't know that Youko wanted to actually settle down. But as he thought more of it he could see that the fox youkai was probably lonely for a companion other then just himself or Hiei. ~Youko I don't know. Yes, while I am attracted to her, I honestly don't know if I want that kind of relationship with her, I mean come on! We just met the woman today. While I admit you do make a good point, let me get to know her first and then I'll see if I want to pursue her as well. ~ Youko sighed in frustration as he curled up. ~Whatever you say, Red. ~


Kurama sighed once again as he threw an arm over his eyes. He knew Youko was agitated with him, and he couldn't blame him. This woman was indeed interesting, but did he really want to have a relationship with her? There was something else he couldn't deny as well. They were lonely. Yes they had the occasional fling, but he could never really open up to the females. They would have run away, and that was something he couldn't have happen to him, or Youko. Pulling over the covers, he closed his eyes. *Hmm…we'll see about this onna…. * was the final thought in his mind as he gave in to the darkness.




Kagome yawned as she ran a brush through her silky thick black hair. “You have some interesting friends, Hiei.” She said as she watched him come into her room. “Hn. Their all a bunch of bleeding hearts.” He grumbled as he glared at the wall in front of him. Kagome smiled as she came up and ruffled his hair. “And you don't care about anybody but Yukina right?” She said as he raised his eyebrows in surprise.



She smiled as she walked away, until he came up right behind her and pressed her frame into the wall. “What the? What are you doing?” she asked as he ignored her questions. She felt him close to her as his face dipped down to her neck. She closed her eyes as she felt her body tremble from the ghosted breath she felt on her neck. As her mind cleared from it's haze, it was then she realized what he was doing. He was taking in the different scents on her body.



Hiei growled as he walked away. “I see you are very taken with my companions then as well?” He asked bitterly. Kagome sighed as she walked towards him. “Hiei, I didn't do anything. You only smell Yusuke and Kurama on me because, Yusuke accidentally pulled me into his bed while he was asleep, and Kurama because he rescued me from the situation. Besides, we both know you could smell it if I ever really did anything.” She told him as an amused smile came upon her face. “Why? Are you jealous, Hiei?”



“Hn. As if I'd be jealous of some baka ningen wench.” He hissed as he disappeared from her room into the darkness of the night. Kagome frowned as she went to close the window. “Jeez. Ya think he'd learn to take a joke.” She grumbled as she turned around. It hurt to hear Hiei talk to her like that, as it reminded her painfully of him. While it had indeed happened not to long ago the memory still pained her. “C'mon Kagome get a grip. Here you are with a house full of insanely attractive guys and your still thinking about the baka Inu who broke your heart. Get over it!” she scolded to herself.




Shaking it off she decided that she wouldn't think about him anymore. Pulling on her clothes she climbed into bed. Hopefully Hiei would get over it quickly enough and he can train her some more. After all, while she was fairly good, she wasn't good enough. Pushing all thoughts aside, she finally drifted off into a deep sleep.




Yusuke sighed as he walked around the shrine. They had been here for about three weeks, and he was getting restless. *Too bad Kuwabara isn't here…I need a good fight. * He thought absently as he passed by the house. Another thing that kept roaming through his head was about what Kagome said. What was it that he didn't know about himself?




He was Yusuke Urameshi. Boy sacrifice of the spirit world, not to mention their top detective, dating his childhood sweetheart, and actually ended up with a few good friends. He was tough, strong, a natural born leader, and a pretty good kid when he didn't screw up. So what was it that he didn't know about himself? “Gah!” the boy mumbled as he grabbed his hair. He was sick of it. Deciding to see if the girl knew what she was talking about he set out to find Kagome.




Twenty minutes later he finally found her. “About damn time….” he wheezed, as he finally caught his breath. When he finally set his eyes on her he was lost. She was training and in that moment he forgot everything he thought he ever knew. Her grace was something of an angel, yet she held the fatal swiftness of a youkai.



*Amazing…. * was the one thought that accumulated in his mind. Deciding he had enough of gawking at her, he walked further out into the sunlight. “Oy! Kagome!” he yelled as he waved to her while watching her in mid jump.




He watched as she landed in a crouching pose before him. “Impressive.” He commented as she rose. “Hi Yusuke. What's up? I haven't had a chance to talk to you much since you've been here.” Kagome spoke as she grabbed her water bottle. “Heh. Not much really just kickin it back I guess. I will say this though you have a pretty sweet set up here.” He told her. Kagome smiled as she looked at him. “So what brings you to see me?” she asked as she sat down.



Yusuke sighed as he looked into the sky. “I want to know what you know about me.” He told her. Yusuke sat down beside her as he looked into her eyes. “Ever since you told me there was something that I didn't know about myself, it's been buggin me. And you told me to come and see you so here I am.” He stated as he leaned against a tree.




Kagome nodded as she closed her eyes. “Yusuke…can I ask you something personal?” she questioned. Thinking he nodded. As he felt himself prepare for her question. “What…what do you know of your parents? Your mom and dad?” Yusuke sighed as he ran a hand through his loose hair. “My mom and dad I guess hooked up one night and he split, and what she got out of it was me. Right now my mom is a drunk and my dad is nothing more then a ghost. I've never met him and I don't care too." He told her bitterly.




Kagome gently rubbed his arm. “I'm sorry, Yusuke. But I need to know. Do you know the blood origin of your father? Or has your mother ever done anything unusual?” She questioned as she gently placed her hand by his arm. Yusuke chuckled darkly. “The only thing my mother has ever done that was unusual was down three bottles in one night without getting alcohol poisoning.” Kagome merely nodded her head as she sat and looked him in the eye. “There is something about yourself that you need to know. And I feel the best way to tell you, is to show you. What I need to know is do you trust me enough to let me do what I need to?” she asked.




Yusuke thought this through. He was a bit confused. He had only known the girl for three weeks or so and here he was telling her things that he normally wouldn't have let her known. Why? Now came the big question. Did he trust her? Not completely…but she was beginning to win that, he could see. Sighing he nodded. *Whatever happens, I'm just gonna have to suck it up. * He thought.




Kagome leaned over him and grabbed his hands. “I am going to warn you. This may feel a bit weird to you, and there is also a possibility of pain. If you want to still back out it's ok. I'm not going to force you to do this if you really don't want to.” She told him. Yusuke smirked as he pulled her closer while he leaned on the tree so he could be more comfortable, and her as well. “Heh. Pain ain't nothing to me. An if I didn't want to do it I wouldn't be here now would I?” he said as she smiled.




“Ok, here we go.” She whispered as she closed her eyes. It was then Kagome began to glow an odd indigo color. Yusuke watched in awe as her hair swayed from the sheer strength of her power. *Beautiful…. * was the only thing he could think of, as he watched her in the light. “Ah!” he cried out as heat like he had never known, began to rush into his body. Something was happening to his body. He groaned as he felt the heat on his skin increase. *Wha…What the hell! * He thought as he gritted his teeth. His skin felt like it was on fire yet cool at the same time. Every part of his body was filled with the heat, as the pain only seemed to intensify as it dulled to a quick nothingness.



“Yusuke….” He heard her say. “Yusuke…you can open your eyes now.” Groaning he shifted as he opened his eyes but closed them again. “What the hell?” Opening them a bit slower he quickly adjusted his sight and took everything in. It was as if everything was different yet the same. He could see more. “Kagome what happened?” he asked when he froze. His voice sounded odd. He went to scratch his head when he yipped and quickly pulled his hand away. It was then he found he had claws. “Kagome…what did you do to me?” he asked her slowly as he fought his temper which was increasing more difficult then it use to be.





Kagome quickly held his hand as she noticed his eyes were turning red. “Yusuke it's ok. This is just who you really are.” She told him as best as she possibly could. Tilting her head she looked into his bright yellow-gold eyes she took a breath. “Yusuke…you're a hanyou.” She stated as she waited for him to comment. “Yusuke?”




He noticed quickly that his temper calmed more as she held on to his hand. His mind froze as he heard what she said. He was a hanyou? *When the fuck did this happen! * He growled in his mind. Had his drunk of a mother known too? Yusuke sighed. This sure did explan a lot. Why he was so powerful, and why he could sense things. He just figures it was a sixth sense or something.





“Yusuke!” he heard as he snapped back to where he was. “Sorry Kagome. This is just some pretty heavy shit.” He spoke as he noticed she lowered her head. “Are you disappointed that I showed you?” he heard her voice softly say as he began to smell the faint fragrance of salt. “No I don't. I'm actually quite glad. So I know a shit-load about youkai but I think you may know more about this current situation then I do. He said with a smile. “So please O mighty one. Tell me all the things I need to know about being a hanyou.” Yusuke commented as he gave off his classic smirk.





Kagome laughed as she sat across from him. “Well first off it's not like there's anything special you need to know, although your youkai blood seems to be stronger if not more of then your ningen blood. If you were strong in your previous form, then it's not hard to figure out that in this one you're even more powerful. There may possibly be one day where you will be weak and without your strength. Also you may have powers that you can use. Also it's easier for you to louse control and become completely savage…basically you become a beast. You loose all sense of your humanity and you cannot tell friend from foe. SO it's very important that you try to get a reign on your anger. It's ok to be angry…just don't fly off into a rage. And last but not least…I guess is to just be you.” Kagome finished as she gave him a warm smile.








Yusuke smiled as he stood and walked into the water as he looked down at his reflection. He noticed his hair had grown out to about his waist and his eyes were now a goldish-yellowish color then his normal brown. His body filled out slightly more, and his face was a bit more sharpened. He also noticed one thing that caught his attention the most. Strange, dark, marking covered his torso. *Shit…those look kinda cool…. * he thought as he smiled and notice to pointed canines.





Smirking he walked over to Kagome and leaned over her. Bending down he slightly brushed his lips over her ears as he whispered heavily. “So what do you think? Do you like it?” he breathed as he held everything he could to not laugh. Suddenly he was caught off guard as he noticed arms encircled his waist, and slid dangerously close to his backside. “I think you're delicious….” A female voice purred as he looked into dark blue eyes. “Uh...K-Kagome?” he stammered as he backed away.






Kagome smiled and pushed him forward as he landed with a splash in the small stream. “You are not the first stunning youkai I have seen so don't flatter yourself.” She said with a laugh as she began to turn around. Instantly she sprang from the ground and landed high on the branch of a tree. “Sorry, but I'm not in the mood to be caught today.” Kagome teased. As she looked at the soggy toushin who had just missed her.





Leaping back to the ground she sat. “But there is something else I need to talk to you about as well. You need to learn how to alternate from both forms. “And how do I do that?” he asked as he sat in front of her. “Hmmm…I think it's like an inner switch or something. Here close your eyes and concentrate on your power and the way in feels inside. Now focus on pulling some of your power in but it should feel like an inner switch at the same time.” Kagome instructed as she watched a soft light outline his body as the hair melted away and he reverted back to the more human look of Yusuke.




Kagome smiled as she stood and held out her hand. “I'm impressed. I didn't think you'd be able to do it on your first try.” She spoke as he stood. “Thanks but how did you know all this anyway?” he wondered. “Oh, I asked Hiei and he gave me a physical answer rather then showing me.” Kagome stated.




“And by physical you mean…?” Yusuke questioned, as a lecherous look shone in his eyes. “It means with his mind he let me feel what it's like to go through a transformation like that. And I based everything I told you off of what I felt.” She sighed. Looking at Yusuke she noticed he seems to be a bit rigid. “Yusuke are you ok? You seem a little stiff.” She asked as he nodded. “Yeah, just a little agitated.” He commented as he stretched. Kagome smiled as she decided on something. “Hey Yusuke….” She called as a twinkle sparkled in her eye. “How about a friendly wager for tonight's chores?”




Kurama sighed mentally as he looked off in the distance. Keiko was chatting away about some problem and he could hardily care less for what she had to say. They had all been here for about three weeks and it was indeed fun. The girl had made sure they all felt welcomed, and he found he enjoyed the time he spent with her. Everyone was having a good time staying with Kagome…except Keiko.




“-But I just don't understand you know? I mean why does h-.“
Kurama nodded as he flashed her a fake smile, along with a nod. *She really thinks I'm listening… * he thought absently as he was overcome with the sudden desire to ram his head into a wall. “So I figured that he cou-.” Kurama flashed her a dazzling smile as he hastily stood and bowed.


“Excuse me Keiko. I do apologize for interrupting, but Hiei has summoned me and it seems to be something of great importance.” He streamed out quickly as he kissed her hand. ~You had better wash your mouth. No telling what you'll catch. ~ Youko growled. ~Behave.~ Kurama warned firmly. “So I must take my leave now. Good day.” He told her as he quickly went out of sight.




~Why do you put up with that revolting ningen? ~ Youko demanded, as he angrily pouted around the confines of their mind. ~It doesn't take an idiot to see she is jealous of Kagome, because of all the attention she's getting from everyone, and I have more important things to do then listen to some baka Onna whine! ~ He hissed. Kurama sighed. ~I know youko, I don't want to listen to it either, but she is the mate prospect of our friend and I will at least be somewhat courteous. ~ Kurama reasoned as he leaned against a tree. “I don't care for her any more then you do….” he whispered tiredly.



“And who would this be?” came a rough voice from above. Kurama sighed as he absently ran a hand through his red locks. “Hello Hiei, how are you? I do believe your enjoying your stay as well?” the fox inquired as he pushed away from the tree. “Hn.” Came the grumbled reply. ~You're not the one who has to baby-sit and train her. ~ The fire youkai griped. “I thought you enjoyed fighting?” the Kitsune asked. “Hn. I'd rather fight something I can kill.” Kurama smiled as he looked at Hiei. “But she is improving if she can land a few hits on you.” Kurama commented as he remembered their first meeting with the girl.





“Hn, lucky shot. She was able to use her powers that day. I'm trying to teach her not to rely on them. It makes things way to easy.” Hiei stated, as he stared off. “I suppose I can see your point. While your powers can strengthen you they can also weaken you if taken away. Actually it's very good that you're training her like that.” Kurama stated as he looked over towards the house. “If she were every scouted for the Makai, she wouldn't have much of a chance since they can subdue those kinds of powers….” The fox commented, as he began to walk with Hiei beside him. ~So Hiei, when was the last time you had a good rut?~ a devious voice purred. ~Or would you rather I temp you first?~ the voice cooed, as it send a montage of images coursing through the hybrids mind, along with Kurama's as well.





“YOUKO!!!!” came the twin angered cries.





Hiei glared daggers into Kurama as the red head began to shift uncomfortably. “Hiei, I really do apologize. I know he went to far this ti-.” Hiei moved swiftly over to Kurama as he held him to the tree. “Keep that damned thing away from me!” He roared as he dashed away, leaving Kurama alone once again to his thoughts. Kurama sighed as he walked closer near the house. ~What a fine job you've done now. He's mad at us.~ Kurama grumbled as he walked out of the foliage.





~Can I help it if that oversized candle can't take a joke?~ Youko huffed. ~Besides he's way too aggressive. The boy needs a good fuck. And who better to relieve that stress in such a more pleasant way then me.~ the Kitsune boasted as Kurama shook his head. ~One day your going to make him try to kill us. ~ Kurama stated, as he sat on the steps that led to the front door of the house. ~Hm! As if that twit could possibly kill the great Youko Kurama! It's absurd!~ youko growled.





Kurama noticed a fait copper smell that was very faint to the senses. *Is that…? * He thought to himself as he tried to concentrate over Youko's ranting. ~Youko shhh!~ he told as he lightly sniffed the air. ~What! I was in the middle of a very important speech involving 20 million different ways I can off Hiei, what in the world could be more important then that?~ Youko demanded. Kurama concentrated on the smell again as his face slightly darkened. ~I think I smell blood.~ Kurama stated as Youko went silent.




Thankful for the silence Youko was giving, Kurama turned all his senses into the faint aroma of copper that was getting stronger. ~It's defiantly blood. I think it might be the girls….~ Kurama mused as he noticed the smell was now getting rapidly stronger. ~Well don't just stand there do something!~ The fox raved. ~If we can save her then she will want to thank us, which means we can spend more time with her.~ Youko explained proudly as Kurama shook his head. ~Sometimes you really do shame me.~ Kurama stated as he began to walk toward the ever-growing scent of blood.





What he saw when he walked through the bushel of trees was completely unexpected. Kagome and Yusuke were both covered in blood and dirt, limping to the house adorned in ripped and ragged clothes, with giant shit-eating grins to top it all off. Kurama was very much so confused with this picture.






“Ano…are you two all right? What happened?” He asked, while offering to help Kagome carry Yusuke as he was declined in his offer. “Sorry Kurama. It's her job to at least help me get there and I want her to do it by herself so if she hurts me I can yell at her.” Yusuke grinned, as he looked impishly at Kagome. “Oh really?” Kagome asked as her eyes narrowed into slits. Suddenly her arms slowly went over her head as she yawned, while Yusuke fell backwards on the hard ground, bumping his head in the process.





“WHAT THE HELL DID YOU THAT FOR!!” the detective yelled as he held his poor cranium from the pain. “Giving you what you deserve.” Kagome teased as she gave the boy a warm smile. “Sorry Kurama. Were fine. We just decided to spar on weather he would help with most of my chores tonight and I won.” said Kagome proudly. “So since I beat him so badly he said it was only fair I help him to the house. And here we are.” Kagome stated as she resituated Yusuke around her neck.




The three of them walked back to the house in comfortable silence. “Kurama, could you help me with he door?” Kagome asked as she resituated Yusuke in her arms. “As you wish.” Kurama replied as he opened the door. It was in that moment Kagome almost dropped Yusuke from the ear-shattering shriek that filtered the room.




“YUSUKE!!!” cried the female voice as she ran into the dark haired teen's weary body. “Keiko, I'm ok.” Yusuke winced as he shifted to try to support her weight. “What happened? Don't you know you should be more careful? Besides I thought we were on vacation, you shouldn't have been called in, so wha-.” Keiko began to rant as two fingers gently lay across her lips. “Keiko, I told you I'm ok. “Yusuke told her kindly. “We are still on vacation, Koenma hasn't called me in, and I have indeed been careful. This is the result of a friendly spar between me and Kagome.” He spoke with a smile.




It was then Keiko looked to Kagome who was in the same bloody state as Yusuke. “Oh…I see….” Keiko said as a look of confusion settled on her face. “Don't worry.” Said a soothing voice as she gently placed a hand on her shoulder. “It's in his blood to fight. See how much more relaxed he is?” she whispered softly as Keiko looked closely as Yusuke and saw that indeed he looked…happier then he had three weeks ago when they first arrived.




Keiko turned away as she looked Kagome in the eyes. “I don't understand. Why is he happy when he his hurting people? And how is it in his blood?” she questioned. “That is something that I cannot answer. But I believe you will learn in time.” Kagome said softly as she held out her hand. “C'mon. I don't think he can hold you up much longer.” She said, as Keiko quickly rose. “You guys I'm gonna go to bed. Kagome, I'll come out later to help you, but I demand a rematch damnit!” Yusuke proclaimed as he staggered his way to his room. “I'm going to go check on Yusuke, so I shall see you two later.” Kurama said as me made his way after Yusuke.



Keiko looked skeptically at Kagome, as she realized it was just the two of them there. “Tell me, why do you know something about Yusuke that I don't?” She questioned. Kagome sighed as she went to sit on her sofa. “Because this is something that even he did not know until I told him. And I'm sorry to keep a secret from you but it truly isn't my place to say anything to you about it.” Kagome stressed, as she looked into the eyes of the other girl.




Keiko narrowed her eyes as she looked at Kagome. “I really don't like what I'm hearing from you.” She huffed as she sat across from her. “Yusuke is my boyfriend.” She stressed. “Why is he telling you things, that he should be telling me?” she asked softly. Sighing she rose as she looked out the window. “I'm tired now so I think I'll take a nap. I'll see you later.” She stated as she walked swiftly to her room.




As Keiko closed the door, she walked over and sat on her bed. Why did it seem that Kagome was building a better relationship with Yusuke then she was? It just wasn't fair! SHE was the one who knew Yusuke longer, SHE was the one that kept him out of trouble, SHE was the one who's' kiss brought him back to life, SHE was the only one who could make him happy! So why is it that he's smiling and laughing more when he's with her?





Slowly, small glittering beads trickled down her face. “NO!” she shouted as she wiped her eyes. “I wont cry.” She said firmly. *Yusuke is mine. I've put up with too much to have him effortlessly taken away by some bitch, who fights like a rabid monster. * She thought darkly. *Besides…he prefers his woman feminine anyway… * she thought with a smile. *No man wants a woman stronger then him. * She mused.






Feeling better, she decided that she would have to regain his interest once again. *I know just the outfit. * She thought coyly as she looked inside her make shift closet. Smoothing out the shirt and top she smiled. “Kagome…if you want him this is war.” She spoke coolly as she slowly made her way to the kitchen…it was time for dinner.




“Oy! Kagome! Where do you want these plates?” Yusuke shouted as he balanced a fair amount of serving plates in his hands and arms. “Put the food in the middle of the table. But make sure there's enough room for everyone to eat!” she called from the kitchen as Yusuke grumbled. *She so owes me for this. * He thought tiredly as he placed everything on the table and made sure there was enough elbowroom.





His mouth salivated as he eyes all the food. *Just one bite won't hurt…. * he thought as his hand reached over for the teriyaki. “Yusuke! Keep out of the food!” she shouted as the poor boy fell to the floor. “Damnit I'm hungry!” he whined as he angrily got up from the ground. *How the hell does she do that? * He thought as he walked into the kitchen. “Look, I haven't h-.” he started to say as his mouth was suddenly stuffed with the most delicious piece of bread he ever tasted. “Mmmmmm, oh how I love you.” He spoke as he licked his fingers from the bead.




Kagome laughed as she watched Yusuke's antics. “Please, my cooking isn't all that great.” She said as she now worked on the chocolate cake she was making for dessert. “Like hell it isn't! Oh what I would give to have you cook for me everyday.” He said while he hunted the Kitchen for another piece of the bread. “Whatever! Besides I bet to Keiko's cooking you'd say the same thing anyway.” Kagome said as she placed the cake in the oven and worked on the frosting she pulled out of the refrigerator.



“Actually, Keiko can't cook.” Yusuke said disappointedly. “I would love it if she did, but the girl can burn a pot of water.” He joked as he sat on the stool, while he watched Kagome work. “So what's the story between you two anyway?” she asked as added coloring to the frosting. “Well, we were childhood friends ya know? I was a punk kid…still am, and she basically tried to keep me out of trouble and in school.” He said warmly.



“She was the only one who'd ever encouraged me and stood in my corner…she was one of the only other people besides my mother who cried for me when I died.” He said softly. “But that my friend is another story.” He said with a smile. But Kagome noticed that the smile never reached his eyes. *A talk for later definitely. * She thought as she pulled the cake out of the oven. “That really is wonderful, Yusuke.” Kagome said as she placed the frosting on the cake.



“Yeah, but lately it hasn't been as wonderful. With the work I do I can't see her much, and she's constantly worried about me. Sometimes it seem like she's a mother figure instead of my girl.” He spoke sadly. “Sometimes…it just seems like she can't accept what it is that I do and how much I love it. Because I think that she believes one day this will all be over and I'll have a regular job, but…I can't do that….” He said quietly as soft arms wrapped around his neck. “Yusuke, the only thing you can do, is be who you are. And from what you tell me Keiko loves you. And someone who loves you will support and accept everything about you…even what they don't like.”




Yusuke smiled as he held her hand. “Arigato…Kagome.” He spoke softly as he kissed her hand. “Alright! Time to get these jokers movin' cause I'm ready to eat.” He spoke happily as he called everyone in the house down for dinner. “Yusuke, sometimes I wonder if you could be any louder, if you really tried.” Kurama said as he sat down at the table and eyed the food. “It looks wonderful Kagome. Please, tomorrow I must insist that I cook. After all, it's the only way I can think of to thank you for your hospitality.” The fox said as he re-seated himself to the table.




“Really Kurama, don't worry about it. I love having you all here. But if you really want to I don't mind.” She said as she left one plate on the counter. “Hey who's that for?” Yusuke asked as he popped his head into the Kitchen. Kagome smiled as she made her way out of the kitchen and near the table. “Hiei.” She answered as she took the seat across from Kurama, while Yusuke sat beside her.




“Is Keiko coming? She's a little late….” Kagome asked as she noticed the steam thinning out from the food. “I'm here! Gomen ne. I was a little hot so I decided to change….” Came a female voice that bounded down the stairs. As Keiko came into view, the only thing everyone could do was stare, as what she was wearing was so not…Keiko.




Yusuke was floored. He would never have thought Keiko would wear something so…revealing. He eyed her from head to toe. A tight white halter-top hugged every curve to her upper body as it ended before it reached her navel, a clingy black mini skirt, with dark strappy heals to match. “That's a very cute outfit, Keiko.” Kagome said. “Who knows one day I might just borrow it from you.” She grinned as Keiko just smiled back.



“K-Keiko?” he squeaked, as he looked in disbelief at the girl before him. Keiko just giggled and walked over to the seat beside him. He tried, he tried his best not to stare at the way they bounced when she sat down, but he couldn't help it. *Oh Kami! * He thought as he swallowed thickly. Keiko wasn't wearing a bra. *I didn't even know they were so perky…. * he thought absently as he stared.




“Ahem.” Came Kurama's voice cutting through his thoughts. “Yusuke, would you care to assist me tomorrow?” he asked politely. “Uh, sure.” He spoke as he stared into his plate. Guilt flooded over him as he realized how rude he was being. Sighing he took a bite of his food and cried. “Yusuke what's wrong?” Kagome asked as she noticed the liquid flowing from his eyes. “S-Soooo goooooood!” he breathed as he began to inhale his food, while Kagome laughed. And all thoughts of Keiko at that moment were forgotten… much to her dissatisfaction.




As dinner finished, everyone seemed to go off on their own. Kurama sighed as he made his way to the gardens. He was quite annoyed, and it was directed solely at Keiko. *Of all the things to pull why that? * He wondered as he sat on a well-sized stump. He knew exactly what Keiko was up too. She's insecure about Kagome and determined to keep Yusuke's attention on her. Kurama sighed again as he knew how an idea like that could go wrong. Many past lovers tried such things and it just grew tiresome which provoked him to leave them sooner then he had originated.




~That is defiantly an outfit she can't pull off.~ Youko grumbled, who was equally disgusted by Keiko's display. ~It just makes her look sleazy. Why does he choose that girl in the first place? She's not suited for the kind of life we live anyway.~ Youko stated. ~I'm surprised. It seems like you actually care.~ Kurama mused. ~What can I say, the runts grown on me.~ Youko admitted. ~But Red, think about it…Yusuke is wild, like one of us…he couldn't handle having a life with nothing going on. Being idle is not something he can handle and she doesn't understand that.~ The kit said as he curled up. ~Besides I don't like her anyway.~ Youko said as Kurama chuckled.



~Youko, I really don't think there's anything we can do but wait.~ Kurama stated as he began to think. ~I know. The baka has to learn for himself. On to other things…Red, I have an idea….~ he proposed. ~What would that be?~ Kurama asked skeptically. ~The past weeks we've been here we have been slacking off. I think it would be fun if we all sparred with Kagome. It would benefit her greatly.~ Youko purred. ~Fine. I don't see how it will hurt, but the moment I sense you up to something were leaving.~ Kurama said firmly, as Youko curled away.



Kagome walked down the pathway not really watching where she was going. Her thoughts were lost in the day's events. *So much has happened today. * She thought, as she continued down her chosen destination. There was one person in her house that she just couldn't understand. Keiko. She knew as well as Keiko did that there was no way it could possibly be that warm inside the house. Then there was the odd conversation earlier. Kagome sighed once again. “Why can't we just be friends?” she voiced.





“Kagome-San?” she heard a low voice say. Coming through the foliage was Kurama. She smiled brightly at her new friend. “Hello Kurama. Also please, leave out the suffixes…were friends so please just call me Kagome.” She told him as he smiled and joined her side. “So where are you heading off too?” The Kitsune asked as he enjoyed the view of the garden. “No where really…just kind of wandering…after dinner I had a lot on my mind, so I decided to come here and think.” She confessed. “Keiko is it?” he asked gently, as to not disrupt the miko. He hid his smirk as her eyes widened in surprise. “How did you know? Is it that obvious?” she asked as a light red glow graced her cheeks.




Kurama smiled. “No, but I thought that might be the case. I was bothered by it as well.” Kurama said. “We both know that the house was not that warm. If anything it was maybe a little chilly but not cold. She dressed that way on purpose….” He stated as he looked at her slyly. “Although I must say, I do think you would look better in that apparel.” Came Kurama's voice over her like silk. Kagome smirked as an eyebrow rose in response. “Is that so?” Kagome said. Just as she was about to say something else, Kagome suddenly pushed him out the way and blocked an oncoming deadly Katana.





Kurama rose bewildered, with his whip in hand. He looked to find Kagome and Hiei matching stroke for stroke. He winced as he saw Kagome take a hard hit against a tree, that normally should have killed her, but watched in awe as she quickly leaped into the air and took up swords against Hiei once again. Effectively slamming him down into the ground, creating a humanoid shaped crater.




*She really is as lethal as he is…. * He mused silently as he watched as their speeds only increased unstill they suddenly stopped. And his eyes widened when he saw why. Hiei had the end of his sword touching the very top of her throat, while Kagome had her blade going slightly into the fabric area of his crotch. He winced at the thought of Hiei accidentally slipping and impaling himself on the pointed object.






Kurama watched with great interest to see exactly where this would lead. “Hn…your getting better miko.” The hybrid gruffed as he still held his sword. “Hmm. I think soon I'll be able to best you, instead of often having these ties.” She spoke smoothly as Kurama smiled at the spark he saw in her eyes. “On three?” she asked as Hiei gave a curt nod. “Iichi, Ni…San!” Kagome yelled as both opponents quickly retracted their swords and stood away.




Kagome grinned as she walked over to Hiei. “So what do you think? A draw and I didn't even use my magic.” She told him proudly. “Hn. Nothing more then a lucky fluke, Miko.” Hiei grunted as he missed the enraged look from the girl behind him. “For the last time….” she said shallowly. “My name is KAGOME!” she yelled, as her power erupted around her like a blue flame, slowly picking up the small youkai and spinning him around. “Not WENCH! BITCH! MIKO! Or ANYTHING else you can think of!” she roared as she sat the hybrid down with a hard thump.




Hiei's eyes flickered red. “Do you truly dare to threaten me?” he asked coldly as he rested his hand near his katana. Kagome sighed in exasperation at the short fire demon. “Hiei, I do not mean to threaten you. I am only trying to get my point across. We have known each other this long…I would think you have been around me long enough to show the same respect you show to the rest of your friends…I would hope that you respect me that much.” Kagome said sadly as she bore into his cold claret eyes.




“Hn. Whatever Onna. I'll call you Kagome if it will cease your meaningless whining.” He grumbled as he darted away without a trace, leaving Kagome in his wake. The girl smiled, as she looked Kurama in his eyes. She had gotten something she had wanted from him all along…she felt she had finally earned his respect. She turned as she felt a strong hand touch her shoulder. Kagome missed the sharp intake of breath Kurama did when she beamed a smile in his direction.





Kurama was lost. He was lost in the endless beauty of her smile. It struck something in him he had never felt before and it confused him. He smiled softly to himself when he realized exactly what it was her smile inspired. Her smile inspired happiness…something he hadn't truly experienced in quiet some time. It was the kind of smile friends and love ones would die to protect.




*Kagome… * He smiled as he thought of her name. “Let's go back to the house ok?” Kurama smiled as he walked with her. “It's a bit cold, ne?” he said as they grinned, while Kurama laughed as the girl started the race and complained that he let her win. He only smiled as he held open the door…after all, what gentleman beats a woman in a race?




Keiko bit her lip in anticipation as she watched Yusuke take a hard blow. *How can he call this fun? * She wondered in bewilderment as she saw him pick Kagome up and throw her into the earth. She smiled. *Well it DOES have some ok parts. * She thought wickedly as she grinned, while Kagome wobbly stood from the ground. Shaking the dirt from her hair she watched as something unknown flickered in the miko's eyes and she charged at him once again.



She really hated to admit it, but the two were a somewhat decent match…even though she was stronger and more skilled; Yusuke hung in by pure determination. She watched as they both landed punch for punch and kick for kick. As much as she detested the thought she had to admit it, Kagome was a good fighter. She watched as Kagome did an aerial kick that sent Yusuke crashing. She watched in horror as he landed into the dirt and Kagome coming down right on top of him, crashing down her hand towards his face, which he moved in the nick of time.




Reaching up he grabbed her as he rolled her under him determined to pin the struggling girl until she threw him up and flipped over him. It now became a wrestling match, Tumbling, rolling, flipping, and holding. It finally ended with Yusuke on top of Kagome between her legs with his finger glowing at her head and two of her daggers coming around his neck and her holding them to the sides of his head. She saw Kagome smile.




“Ready to give up?” she cooed as she gave a little more pressure to her twin blades on his temples. Grinning his finger glowed even more as he gave her a wink. “I don't think so. Your going down even if I have to level this place to do it.” He said as he propped one hand up while his elbow rested on her left breast. This did not go unnoticed by Keiko at all. “Yusuke…”she growled low in her throat. This wasn't going well at all. “I really don't think that will do.” Kagome said as she suddenly began to glow blue, and Yusuke popped 50 feet into the air.




As Kagome walked away she gave Kurama a look that only the two of them understood. “I win.” Were the only two words the observers could hear as she disappeared from view while Keiko glared daggers in her back. Pushing the miko aside for now, she raced over to the area as Kurama walked slowly beside her. Holding out his hand, several leaves and vines arose from the earth as they made a soft pallet under the increasing shadow of the spirit detective. Keiko watched Yusuke's yelling figure fell from the sky and safely on the soft form before them.




“Yusuke?” she called softly. “Are you ok?” A weary groan filled the area, as he struggled to sit up. “Yeah, I'm ok. A fall like that won't kill me.” He said with a grin as he flopped back into the bed of leaves. “Well as long as you are fine, I'm going.” Kurama bowed as he turned to leave. “I'll see you two later.” He added as he waved his hand and disappeared into the foliage that surrounded the current area. “Ah…I hate to admit it but that chick can totally kick my ass.” He sighed, as his grin grew even wider. Keiko frowned. “I don't get it…why are you happy she can beat you?” she asked.




Yusuke looked in her hazel eyes and smiled. “Because I have something to work towards…see she's human…while Kurama and Hiei aren't. I can easily beat Kuwabara no problem, and honestly it's been kinda boring lately. But her power….” He trailed as he looked back into the sky. “It's the kind of thing you could only wish for. I'm excited because she drives me to push harder.” He sighed as he closed his eyes.




Keiko shifted as she thought about this. *…I don't get it…if someone is stronger then you, unless it's a fight for the death…why be pushed to fight? *She mused as she looked at Yusuke's peaceful form. “Ya know…” He began, as she looked into his face. The same face she remembered falling for. “I've been thinking, she might be good to have on our team….” he stated as he tucked one arm behind his head.




“For a replacement?” she asked, as he opened his eyes to give her an odd look. “Did someone say something about quittin'?” he questioned earnestly as a sad look began to grow across his features. “Um…no Yusuke….” She stated nervously. This was her chance to tell Yusuke what she really wanted. Keiko took a breath as she looked into his chocolate gaze. “A replacement for you.” She told him quietly.





Yusuke sighed, as he slowly sat up. “Keiko…we need to address this now.” he spoke tiredly as he shifted and looked dead into her eyes. “Keiko, I love you. I also care for you…very much so. But I will not, ever give up being a Spirit Detective for the Rekai. It's a job that I love too much.” He told her gently as he closed his eyes.


“Why…why Yusuke? Do you know how hard it is to wait for you, when sometimes you're gone for months? How hard it is wondering if your alive or not? How hard it is…dealing with your friends? Why can't I have what I want? Why can't you give up this job for me? Why can't you live a normal live for me? I'm the only one you want right? I'm the only one for fight for right? I'm the only one you love!” she cried hysterically as she drew her legs and held them. “Tell me….” She said coldly. “The reason you've been fighting recently…is it because you really love it and want to get stronger? Or are you just trying to cop a feel at that bitch's body like you did earlier.” She spat as she turned away.




Yusuke glared at her as he gritted his teeth to maintain his calm. “Leave her out of this Keiko. I'm not going to have you insult my friend. What is with you lately anyway? You've been weird. Giving odd looks to Kagome all the time when I'm with her, wearing revealing clothing when your near me, and acting like a weak girl who can't function with out me.” He shot as he closed his eyes as his face softened. Grabbing the girl he held her close as he held her face to look her in the eyes. “Tell me…Keiko what's wrong?” he asked softly.



Keiko just trembled as she stood in Yusuke's embrace. Why? Why did she have to share him with every one else? Keiko pushed him away as she tried to control her emotions. “Forget it Yusuke. Nothing is wrong with me. But what's up with you and Kagome all of a sudden? Ever where I turn its Kagome and Yusuke, Kagome and Yusuke…why are you always with her? Today when you two were fighting all of a sudden it began to look like an adult video! And then you go and rest your arm on her chest? Which you do right in front of me? The simple fact that she didn't even say anything is poof enough that most likely she's nothing but a slut! No, she's nothing but a powered up whore!” Keiko shouted as angry tears began to fall from her eyes.



Yusuke was hot…in fact he was more then hot it felt like fire was licking across his skin. He couldn't explain it but every hurtful word about Kagome was setting him off. “-Nothing but a powered up whore!” he heard Keiko shout. That was the last straw. Anger. Anger was the only thing he felt as he began to walk towards Keiko. He never noticed the feared look in Keiko's eyes, as she looked at him he only saw the form of the girl. “You dare to insult my friends before me?” he grinded, as a low growl sounded from his body. “Y-Yusuke?” Keiko asked timidly as she backed away. “WHO ELSE THE FUCK WOULD IT BE STANDING IN FRONT OF YOU!” he roared. “YUSUKE!” he heard a female shout.


Turning towards the voice, he saw Kagome running for all she was worth. Suddenly he felt her crash into him as she clung to his hand, which for some reason he was trying to shake off. Eventually he calmed and sat down while Kagome hugged his arm and held his hand. “Yusuke what happened? I felt you change and I ran as fast as I could. What angered you so much that you changed?” she asked as she just then noticed his angered look rest on Keiko.




“Keiko.” She spoke quietly. “I take it you saw him then?” she asked gently as she looked into the girls burning brown eyes. “You mean to tell me this is what you two were keeping from me? That he's a youkai!” she shouted as she looked at Yusuke's demonic figure. “Tell me, why do you get to know and not me then, hmm?” she asked as she narrowed her eyes at the two. Kagome sighed. “Keiko, I am a miko. I can sense demonic energy, while you are a human and do not posses these kinds of gifts. I sensed the youki, while very faint and told him to come and see me. When he did I released it and showed him who in fact he really was.” She told the girl as she rested some of her weight on Yusuke, who was in fact purring from the contact.





“And the reason your touching him?” she demanded. “I'm touching him because my aura helps calm demonic energies and tempers. It soothes them. I do not know what transpired between the two of you but it was enough to cause him to go into a rage. When demons go into a rage or in a blood lust state, and even more so for those who might be newly turned or in Yusuke's case who doesn't know very well how to control his Youki. They do not know friend from foe, and you could very well by now be dead.” She told her evenly as she stared into her eyes that challenged her own.



“D-Dead? No…you lie! Yusuke would never harm me!” Keiko shouted. “Well I really would like to wish otherwise, but for some reason your presence is upsetting him right now so could you please leave until I at least have him back to his humanoid state?” she asked as Keiko huffed and turned away. “The moment Yusuke is normal…tell him that we need to talk about his current development.” She stated as she walked back to the house.





Kagome sighed as relief flooded through her. It wasn't that she didn't like Keiko…being around her was just unpleasant. Kagome stood as she continued to hold Yusuke's hand. “C'mon Yusuke. Let's go somewhere where you can talk to me.” Kagome pleaded as the youkai stood and followed the young miko into the trees.




As the two walked down the tree-lined path, Kagome pulled him to a stop as they situated themselves in the grass. “Yusuke?” she called as she rubbed gentle circles into his hand. “Will you talk to me? I would really like to know what has caused you to be so upset.” Kagome asked as she rested beside the troubled teen. Yusuke sighed contentedly as he suddenly wrapped his arms around her waist while he rested his head in her lap. *Mmmm…she smells so good. Why does her body and sent sooth me so? * He thought as he buried his face closer into her stomach as he purred. Yusuke could not help the smirk that played across his lips as he watched her blush out the corner of his eye.




He sighed as he heard her call his name once more. “Kagome…I really can't explain it myself. I told her that I wanted to continue my job, and I couldn't go and live the life she wanted for me.” He started as he snuggled further into her warmth, while he couldn't help the deep purr that came from within as she began to pet his long black hair. “But after that she just went off…she was yelling and saying a lot of horrible things. I knew she was angry and more then likely wasn't realizing what she said, but it hurt me…and a few things I really don't know why they angered me….” He added silently as he thought about the degrading words she said towards Kagome that sparked his change.





He honestly couldn't figure out why he felt such anger. Kagome was a good friend, yes. During the time they had been there he grew amazingly close with her…possibly even closer then he was with Keiko. He didn't know what but there was something about her that drew him like a moth to a flame. He was attracted to her…hell he'd have to be blind not to be. The girl was exquisite in all her features, as he found he loved to stare into her eyes. But he prided himself on his outstanding self-control when he was around her. He knew he had Keiko, and he could never hurt her like that.





*Keiko…. * he sighed as he thought of the girls behavior. *Could it be…that she might be jealous of the time I spend with Kagome? * He wondered. When he thought about it, it made a lot of sense. Why she held and displayed such a strong dislike for the kind hearted miko who welcomed them into her home. As he felt himself becoming upset, the aura of the miko became stronger, as he felt himself calm down instantly. *I'll soon figure out a way to fix this…. * he thought as he shifted to a more comfortable position while giving the girl more access to his hair.





“Kagome…I'm beginning to wonder what it is I should do. I love Keiko…really I do. It's just that sometimes it seems like we don't click at all…and now she knows this about me. If she can't really accept the job that I do then how can she accept what it is I am?” he asked her sadly as he sat up. “Gomen ne…I'm sure someone like you, never had this kind of problem….” He stated as he noticed the clear sheen over her sapphire eyes. “You'd be surprised Yusuke. There was once a man I loved more then anything and anyone….” She stated as she lowered her head where her eyes were out of view.




“The man who loved me so, and who I loved dearly….” She continued as she began to lift up the bottom of her shirt. “…Tried to kill me because he loved me so much.” She told him, as she looked him straight into his eyes. Yusuke gasped at the scars he saw going across her skin. Thin lines draped themselves along the curves of her side dragging out to the slight beginning of her stomach. Five long lines that started with five holes along her side. *These lines…. * he thought suddenly as he noticed something while looking at the scars on her body.




His eyes widened as he realized what it was he was trying to confirm. *These scars…the hands of a youkai made these scars…. * He realized in awe. This miko, who were known to hate and despise all youkai, had actually taken one for her lover…and in spite of having her love he tried to kill her? Yusuke could only imagine how he would feel if Keiko had ever tried to do him harm.





Without a word Yusuke pulled the girl into his arms as he held her close. He didn't know why but at that moment he just had to have her in his arms. “Gomen no sai, Kagome….” He whispered silently, as he buried his face into the crook of her shoulder. “I will make sure that no one ever hurts you like that again.” He promised as he held her even tighter, when he smelled the saltiness of her tears.




Yusuke gave a soft smile as he felt her hold him as she cried. Neither of the pair noticed the pair of cold hazel eyes that watched them from a distance. *This time it really is war…Kagome…. * the figure determined as they walked away, while wiping the last of their tears from their eyes.




Kagome smiled as she awoke in her bed. “Hello Hiei.” She called as she felt the hybrid outside her window. Lately she had been especially happy. Two weeks ago Yusuke officially became her friend, and this excited her. That now left only Kurama, and Hiei. But she could tell that her and Kurama were already well on their way to becoming that close. But Hiei…. She smiled as she thought of the short fire demon. He was a special case, and how unlucky for him that she felt mischievous this morning.





Kagome walked out of her room as she after a while walked back in. Walking to her closet she smiled as she still felt Hiei, not far from her window. Putting on the show of a big stretch and yawn, Kagome began to pull of her oversized sleeping shirt. She smirked silently as she felt him closer. She pulled over she shorts as she laid out new undergarment to wear. *I now know I have been around Miroku way too long. * She thought with a smile, as she now stood completely nude in her room.




Kagome stretched as her breast lifted into the air. She walked by a mirror as she stopped to look at her reflection. She touched and moved her hands over her body as she fought to smile as she noticed his rapid spike in youki. *He's aroused…. * she thought as that thought amused her to no end.





Bending over as she gave him a fill view of her lower assets, she walked back over to her bed as she picked up the black terry towel as she wrapped it around her from. Picking up all her essentials, Kagome walked down the hall to the bathroom. With her smile in full tact, Kagome giggled. She knew today might very well be an interesting day.



Hiei was disturbed. Not to mention surprised. He had been watching over her room, when she arose. “Hello Hiei…” he heard the faint whisper of her voice. “Hn.” He grunted as he turned away. When he turned again to look inside the window, he was surprised. After she yawned he saw her begin to peel off the oversized shirt she wore. He frowned as he saw her odd breast garment. Why did women of these times where them anyway? They were such a hassle to remove.





Turning his attention back to the girl in the window, he darted into another tree to have a closer look. He growled as he took in her unclothed form. Hiei cursed himself as he forced his eyes to turn away. What the bloody hell was wrong with him? She was a ningen! And he hated Ningens…didn't he? Hiei tried to fight…but his curiosity was too strong as he looked once again in the window and this time nothing could tear him away.






His eyes followed her form from head to toe. He eyed his way up her shapely, muscled legs, to the feminine curve of her hips that tapered in towards her waist that curved when his eyes rested on the sinfully pleasant curve of her breast. His mouth began to water as he thought about taking her dusty colored nipples into his mouth and making her scream. Violently he shook his head. *Where the fuck did that come from? * He wondered as he looked up again. He was slightly relieved yet disappointed at the same time to find that she was gone.



Hiei silently groaned as he realized he had a “Problem”. He had noticed it before but apparently it grew beyond what he had expected. Something in the back of his mind, told him that she miko had done this on purpose. He smiled as he cut a portal into the Makai. *If she thinks she can pull one over on me…she can guess again…. * he thought sneakily as he darted through the portal to find release for his affliction.


Kagome walked into her living room to find Yusuke, Kurama, and Keiko all sitting around looking bored, while watching TV. Kagome frowned. *We need something fun to do…. * she thought silently as she went to look through the paper. Finding nothing, Kagome racked her brain again. Her face brightened as she realized where they could go. Peeking to make sure they were all there she silently went into each of their rooms and packed a bag, which she set near the downstairs door.



Kagome walked back into her living room as she cleared her throat, which drew all eyes on her. “I want all of you to be prepared to leave around…I'm guessing 5 or so.” She told them as she glanced at her watch. “I know your all a little bored, and I want to take you somewhere for some fun.” She smiled. “So whatever you feel you need to do before hand, please to it now.” She asked them as she headed off into the kitchen, to prepare a rather large basket of food…after all she did have three fully developed youkai around her, and knew how they could eat.




Finally after much anticipation five o'clock rolled around and everyone waited excitedly by the door. “Hn. What's this fox?” came a stony voice as the red head smiled. “Kagome had planed a surprise for us. Would you care to join us? Or…would you prefer more alone time in the Makai?” he asked slyly as Hiei glared holes into the back of his head. ~Watch it fox. Now is not the time to test me. ~ He warned as he closed his eyes and leaned against the wall.




“Hiei!” came a female voice that bounded down the stairs. “I was hoping I'd see you around. I was thinking of taking these guys to go somewhere fun. Would you like to come with us? I know it's not fun being here alone….” She told him as she looked into his ruby eyes. “Hn.” He grumbled as he turned away. “That means yes, for Hiei Kagome.” Kurama smiled as he took the heavy basket she was carrying. “Arigato Kurama.” She grinned as she loaded up her car. “OK everyone ready to go?” she asked as everyone but one hybrid gave an excited response. Chuckling to her self, she started the car and they were off.





An hour later they pulled up into a dirt road. Lush green grass covered the land as big fluffy trees graciously gave their shade. “This is it?” Yusuke asked disappointedly. “You drug us out here to look at trees?” he asked unhappily as he sulked into the corner. Kagome glared at him as she stalked in his direction. “No…we did not come here to look at trees….” She growled as she lifted him with one hand. “We came here for THIS!” she yelled as she threw Yusuke far and hard to the right. Everyone watched as Yusuke yelled while he began to descend from the vast height of Kagome's throw. Suddenly a very loud “splash” was heard as a sputtering Yusuke climbed to the ground and glared evilly as he made his way to the impish little miko.





Kagome smiled angelically as she waved. “Hi Yusuke! Did you enjoy your swim?” she asked innocently, when she ran for cover behind Kurama. “Away you vile monster!” she giggled. “My knight shall save me from you, you evil beast!” she spoke as Kurama stood protectively in front of her. “Nothing is too great for my lady. Be gone monster or do you wish you meet your doom?” he spoke gallantly as he held up his “Sword” to defend his lady.





Getting into his role, Yusuke growled and roared as he made his way over to “Knight” Kurama. “Hand over the girl pretty boy and I won't eat you as well.” He grumbled as the knight dashed in to save his lady. Kagome laughed as the two boys wrestled on the ground. “Oh looks like my knight has fallen to the evil best, what ever shall I do?” she said between giggles, as she shook her head. The boys were now lost in their match, so she headed to her car to grab all their things.



Kagome sighed as she closed the trunk of her car. She bent down to reach for the bags she had deposited there only to find them gone. “What the….” She began, as she looked around the area only to find a small youkai dropping everything under a well-shaded tree. ~Arigato Hiei…. ~ she thought loudly so he could hear. She saw him look at her as he Hn'ed and turned away.




Kagome smiled as she grabbed the basket and walked to the area Hiei had chosen for them to settle down in. Kagome looked over to find Yusuke weakly throwing sticks at a resting Kurama as she chuckled. *No need to guess who lost. * She thought as she laid everything out.
“Hey Guys!” she shouted. “C'mere!” she called as she set out all the bags she put together earlier. “OK, I went and put together items for you so here are all of your bags. Changing rooms are right down there. I hope you all have fun.” She told them as she smiled.





Everyone nodded and made there way over to the Changing rooms, which looked a little questionable. Yusuke sighed as he stepped out. He looked down and tugged slightly at his electric blue trunks that had a really cool looking green design on the side. “You guys ready or what!” he called out impatiently as he slightly tapped his foot. “Yusuke, I don't think that's quite necessary.” Kurama called as he stepped out of the small room.




Yusuke looked at his dark red swim trunks that had black and silver decals on the sides. “Ha, mines still cooler.” He taunted as he leaned against a tall tree that was close by. “How long do you think Keiko will be anyway?” Yusuke asked as he stared off into the sky. “That I don't know Yusuke, but I as well do wish she would hurry.” He spoke tiredly. ~I want to see my Kagome! ~ Youko cried as he sulked into a corner. Kurama did his best to calm the Kitsune down.



~There, there Youko… I want to see her as well, but we have to wait until Keiko comes out. Kagome wanted us to stay together remember? ~ He told the energetic Kitsune softly. ~I guess…damnit can't we just kill her? ~ He whined. Kurama smiled as he tried his best to calm this counterpart. ~Sorry Youko. But I don't think that Yusuke would like that very much, so we have to wait. ~He told the fox as he stared lazily in the direction of Keiko's room.




“OK guys, I'm ready!” a female voice called as she stepped out of her dressing room. Yusuke stood still for a moment as he took in what he was seeing. Keiko was wearing a one armed light blue tankini that squeezed tightly over her medium sized breast and ended just barely over her navel. *When the bloody hell does Keiko wear something that looks like that? * He wondered in astonishment as he looked over Keiko's attire. The brown haired girl smiled as she bounced over to Yusuke and grabbed his arm.




“Yusuke? Are you ready to go?” she asked happily as she flashed the poor detective one of her most prized smiles. Remember he was around other people and also hearing the sound of her voice, he remembered where he was. “Ano…y-yeah. It would be best of we left now. “Yusuke said quickly as he walked beside Keiko. “Yes I agree. The scenery here is not to my liking,” Kurama said blandly as he threw an uninterested glance over at Keiko while he passed the pair.




Keiko frowned as she saw Kurama's look towards her. “Yusuke what's wrong with Kurama?” she asked. Yusuke shrugged his shoulders as he tried very hard not to obviously look at her rack in the clingy fabric. “I don't know. I guess he didn't like the fact that he had…to…wait….” He trailed off as they reached the lake and he caught a hold of Kagome. He had seen Kagome in her training gear before which was sexy but he was blown away at the sight Kagome gave him that moment.




Yusuke looked in awe as he traced the line of her leg up to her hips to where a black bikini bottom covered her perfectly where on the front of it was a silver Kanji that said “Protector”. His eyes roamed up over her well formed abs up to the pleasant swell of her breast which were covered by a piece of lace up black cloth that looped around her neck. Yusuke saw how the water made those small pieces of black cling to her like a second skin.



He didn't know what it was but there was something about her that his mind almost screamed he had to have. He also realized something as well as he glanced over at a pissed off looking Keiko. *Why does Kagome look better when Keiko's suit is tighter…. * he thought to himself as he stared at Kagome's body playing in the water with Kurama. *Oh shit, Keiko! * He realized as he heard her scream his name. “YUSUKE!” she shouted, as a scowl appeared across her lips.



Giving her a sheepish grin he slowly turned to face her. “Y-Yes Keiko?” he asked nervously as he eyed the daggers in her eyes. “Next time you wanna stare I would appreciate it if you were only staring at ME!” she emphasized as she brought down a heavy metal pan that seemed to appear out of nowhere over Yusuke's head. “hmp” she sounded as she turned away to sit on the edge of the water as she watched Kurama and Kagome play.


*How is it that I look sexier then Kagome and I still loose Yusuke's attention? I thought boys were attracted to skin like that. * Keiko mused as she pulled her legs up to wrap her arms around them. *It doesn't make any sense…. * She thought as she glanced back at Yusuke who was now picking himself back up. Keiko sighed as she turned around. She was lost. Every since they came to the shrine Yusuke spent more time with Kagome instead of her. But she couldn't figure out for the life of her why.




And she could very well see as she was sure everyone else could that Yusuke was building a deep and stronger relationship with Kagome instead of her. Narrowing her eyes in determination she decided something. *I will only use that as a last resort but I will not loose to you Kagome Higurashi. Yusuke is mine and I worked to hard to keep him where I have him and I will not let someone like you ruin what I'm striving to make happen with him! * She vowed silently, as she slowly stood.




Pasting on a smile she headed for Yusuke and gave him a chaste kiss. “It's ok. I thought about it and I was a little rash. I forgive you and hope that you can forgive me.” She said as she smiled lovingly at Yusuke. Grabbing his hand she gently tugged it as she looked towards the water. “C'mon Yusuke. Let's go with everyone else. It's no fun being alone.” She said happily, as Yusuke stared at her in bewilderment.


Yusuke was confused as he nodded and followed Keiko. While he was glad everything was fine with them it was a bit out of place for Keiko to be this friendly with him after trying to kill him with the damn frying pan. “Hey Yusuke! Let's play chicken?” Keiko asked excitedly. “What do you think Kagome? Wanna play?” Kagome smiled and nodded as swam between Hiei and Kurama. “Sure, sounds like fun.” She said happily as she turned to Hiei. “Wanna be my partner?” she asked. “C'mon it'll be fun!” she pleaded as the stubborn youkai turned his back to her. “Hn. I have no desire to play in some silly human water game.” He scowled as Kagome sighed and headed towards Kurama.




“Looks like it's me and you then.” She stated as Kurama bowed. “I will not let you down my lady.” Kurama said with a wink. “After all I'm sill your knight.” He said smoothly as he leant forward to kiss her hand. Kagome merely smiled and pushed him out the way. “Better focus, cuz I think Yusuke wants to win.” She said as she looked at Yusuke's annoyed face.



“Prepare to kiss the bottom of the pool!” she shouted as she mounted Kurama's shoulders. “You sure you got me?” she asked softly as she tried to hide the embarrassment of having Kurama's hands so close up her thighs. Her blush turned a little deeper as she felt his hands go up and hold her tighter. “Trust me I will not let us loose.” He said as he gave her a playful wink and squeeze, as Kagome laughed.



“OK! Ready…Set…GO!” Kagome shouted as both Kurama and Yusuke cut through the water toward each other, with both girls steadied on their back. Kagome watched her opponent as she rushed towards her. *Hmm….i think her arms are her weak spot…. * she mused as the two girls faced off. The two men struggled to keep there selected female atop the water as Kagome and Keiko struggled to knock each other into the water. Kagome finding an opening smiled and rushed her hand to Keiko's side, tickling the girl as she pushed her into the water. “I win!” Kagome said happily as she dropped down into the water.



“Hiei why won't you join us?” Kagome asked. “It's no fun just sitting there.” Hiei grumbled as he turned away from her. “I'll do as I please Onna now leave me be.” He stated as he sulked in his tree. Kagome frowned as she suddenly came up with and idea. “Oh Hiei!” she said in a singsong voice. “Are you sure you can't? Well your probably right. You wouldn't really know fun even if it bit you in the ass!” She shouted as she sent a massive wave of water over the unsuspecting hybrid, completely soaking him.



Kagome laughed at the fire demon as he glared at her and slightly stilled as she saw him smile. *Uh oh…something tells me that's not good…. * she thought quickly as she raced through the water with Hiei on her heels. Taking in a deep breath she quickly dove under the water looking back to see look out for Hiei when she saw he was gone. *Where the hell did that runt go? * She shouted in her head as she looked around and quickly swam into something hard…a hard muscular chest that is.




Kagome looked as Hiei wrapped his arm around her waist and yanked her out of the water and pulled her close to his body. “This isn't over yet Miko, I know about the stunt you pulled this morning too.” He murmured in her ear as a lovely shade of red adorned her cheeks. “From now on I suggest you watch it or you might cause something you don't want.” he growled softly. “After all I might be youkai but I am a male.” He told her as her blush deepened as she felt something aginst her backside “Remember that.” He spoke as he let go of her roughly and walked back to shore.




Kagome frowned as she watched his retreating form. *That didn't go the way I planned. * She thought pout-fully. *I didn't think it'd be so serious…. * she mused. But he had a point. Hiei was a healthy hormonal male and on top of that partially a fire youkai, which if she remembered correctly were very sexually driven creatures if pushed too far. If her being foolish made him loose control and his more primal side came out then he wouldn't be responsible for his actions, after all…what man can resist something such as that when it's being dangled right in front of them.




Kagome smiled as she watched Yusuke dunk Kurama under the water as Keiko splashed Yusuke nearby. She was happy that she could offer them some fun while they had stayed with her. Yusuke's car was still being repaired, as he didn't have the funds to retrieve it. So they were all residing at Kagome's shrine until the situation was resolved.



She was also curious about Yusuke and Keiko's relationship. She wondered how Keiko handled the news about Yusuke not being human. She sympathized for the girl, but she really hoped that Keiko wouldn't try to make him be human for her. Because the way Kagome saw it was you loved someone for what they are entirely…not just bits and pieces.




Then her eyes moved to Kurama who flashed her a dazzling grin. He confused her like no other. He seemed ningen and youkai at the same time. Not like a hanyou but fully both and this perplexed her to no end. For how can you be both yet not at the same time? Kagome sighed as she began to rub her temples. All this thinking was beginning to make her head hurt. Deciding she was done thinking for the moment she jumped and splashed in the water.


After an hour more of play everyone decided they were hungry and walked over to the shaded area where sometime when everyone wasn't noticing Kagome had set up Completely. “Kagome!” Yusuke shouted as he looked over all the food. “When did you make this?” he asked in awe at the awesome spread that was laid out before them. Small sandwiches, fried chicken, roasted rabbit, teriyaki chicken, fried rice, potato salad, and omelets stood in their little containers looking too good to eat.




Kagome smiled as she sat down around the food. “When you guys were watching TV.” She answered happily. “And a lot was made the night before for tonight's dinner. I felt like having both western and eastern cooking so this is kind of what happened.” She laughed as she pulled out plates, forks, and chopsticks. Kagome went and set about passing around everything that was needed and watched with amusement as the three boys generously loaded their plates. Kagome had to bite back a laugh as she heard three obscene groans as they each had either a chopstick or fork protruding from there mouth.




“So I guess it's safe to say you like it?” she asked as amusement lit up her blue eyes. “Oh ma od eets oooh uuuud!!!!” Yusuke exclaimed with his mouth overflowing with food. “I have to agree with Yusuke, Kagome. This is delicious. You truly are a gifted cook.” Kurama agreed as he loaded his plate a second time. Kagome smiled as she accepted their gratitude. “I'm really not that good, but thank you.” She said as she lay back against a tree. After several minutes the small group disbanded and went their separate ways to look around… all except Kurama who stayed with Kagome.





“I figured you would have joined your friends.” Kagome voiced softly as she laid lazily under the sun. “Is my company not to your liking?” Kurama asked kindly. “If not I shall rest elsewhere.” He spoke as he began to rise. Kagome quickly leaned over and grabbed his hand leading him down beside her. “No…I didn't mean it like that Kurama.” She said quickly. “I just thought that you would like the company of your friends rather then sit around with me. That's all. And I do enjoy your company as well.” She told him with a smile.




Kurama smiled as he settled down in the tree beside her. Honestly he wanted nothing more then to rip off the small pieces of black cloth that covered her body and rutt with her, but that would not be appropriate in a place as public as this. He wanted to know more about this strange ningen. For his and Youko's sake. “Kagome…I'm curious…how is it that someone like yourself knows about youkai?” he asked. “Because people of your day are not suppose to know about us.” He stated as he watched her.



An unknown look passed across her face as she gave him a smile that he saw did not reach her eyes. “Gomen ne. The only thing I can tell you now is that I first learned of youkai when I was 16. Later on I even became friends with an Inu-hanyou. But that is all I can tell you for now.” She spoke softly as Kurama saw he could no longer see her eyes.





“Gomen Kagome. I should not have pried.” Kurama apologized. “So tell me…how did you end up becoming friends with someone such as Hiei?” Kurama asked changing the subject. Kagome smiled as she thought of the very first time she met Hiei. “Well to be honest the very first time we met he tried to kill me.” She told him sheepishly, as Kurama raised his eyebrows in surprise.





*How the hell did she manage to live? Once Hiei decides to kill you, your fate is sealed. * He mused, as he looked Kagome in the eye. “How is it that you managed to survive? Usually anyone Hiei decides to kill meets their end.” Kurama asked in amazement.




Kagome smiled as she thought of how to answer his question. “Well, the only reason I lived was because as much as he hated it he needed me.” She answered as she looked long and hard at Kurama. The words that sprang from her mouth were not what the Kitsune expected. “What are you?” she questioned, as she looked at him confusion written clear across her features. Kurama smiled as he took her hand and lightly kissed it. “All answers will be given in time.” He told her Kindly. With that said Kagome merely smiled and nodded her head.





Kurama smiled as Kagome settled down in the tree. ~Flirt with her already!~ a voice he knew all to well scolded in his mind. ~Hello to you too, Youko. I was wondering when you'd be up.~ He responded as he closed his eyes. ~What can I say I need my beauty sleep.~ the Kitsune purred seductively as it observed all of Kurama's recent memories.





~WHY HAVEN'T YOU MADE A MOVE!!!~ Youko shouted angrily as he stalked off to a corner. ~Youko please.~ Kurama sighed. ~Kagome is a nice girl and a lot of fun…and you should be happy…I'm beginning to like her.~ Kurama confessed as Youko smirked. ~Yes that's good and all, but we should want her to be in love with us. What if someone else sees her and woos her and we are nothing left but a distant memory?~ Youko stated as he snorted. ~Not that I wouldn't mind stealing her back but still…you see my worry ne?~ he asked kindly, as he watched Kagome through Kurama's eyes.





~Hey Red…let me show you how to really spend time with a girl.~ Youko spoke quickly as he took control of the body. ~YOUKO!!~ his human countenance growled. ~That wasn't fair.~ The Kitsune smiled in the back of their mind. ~All's fair in love and war red.~ he cooed as he went to turn his attention to Kagome.






*Oh no, that just won't do. * Youko thought as he eyed Kagome shifting against the tree to find a more comfortable position. “Allow me to be of assistance.” He offered as he quickly lifted Kagome up and placed her comfortably down across his chest. He smirked as he saw Kagome look at him with bewilderment clear across her eyes. “Better love?” he asked as he settled himself around her and rested his head on top of hers.




“Cozy aren't you?” she asked sardonically as she crossed her arms in annoyance. “I'm sorry is this bothering you? If so I can gladly return you to your tree.” He stated as he hid his smirk behind her hair. “No, I'm fine.” She grumbled as they sat there with the silence between them. “Kagome, would you like to see a trick of sorts?” Kurama asked as he awaited the girl's decision. He smiled as she said yes and pulled a seed from his hair and chucked as she watched with childlike fascination as the seed grew into a beautiful silver and red rose.






“Wow Kurama, it's beautiful!” the girl stated in awe as she gently touched the flower and yipped as she found it moved. “Problem love?” he cooed as he leaned closer to see what had caused her to yip. “Um…I-it moved.” She stammered, as she struggled to keep a clear head. “It's a special type of flower, that moves and such…more like a pet really. It's for you, love.” Kurama offered. “Thank you.” She said as the flower crawled up her arm and nestled in her hair. Kagome looked over the youkai and frowned. “Why do you keep calling me `love'? Kagome asked in confusion as she slightly inched away.






Youko was quite taken aback. No woman had ever complained when he called them love or lover. Even if he was in Suuichi's body no one had even complained. It looked like he would have to proceed cautiously with this one. He gave her one of his most dazzling smiled as he bowed his head. “Forgive me. I am being much to forward. The only thing I can say I'm guilty of is being under the influence of your beauty.” He told her as he smiled.






He was once again taken aback as Kagome laughed. Straining a smile he asked, “What's so funny?” Kagome wiped the tears that came from her eyes as she pointed at him. “T-That was the biggest pile of bullshit I've ever heard.” She gasped as she roared laughing once again. Kurama frowned at this, as he did not appreciate being laughed at. “Oh you think I'm funny do you?” he spoke grimly as a smiled adorned his face, which did not completely reached his eyes. “Then I'll show you funny!” He demanded as he flipped her over and proceeded to place his hands by her sides and smirked as his fingers made a rabid dance across her sides.





Kagome cried out as she rolled and twisted on the ground from laughter. “P-Please!” she gasped as she roared laughing once again. “Not until you apologize!” Kurama declared as he placed one hand in the crevice of her thigh and the other around to her stomach. “I'm not stopping until you apologize my little minx.” He whispered in her ear as his hands spun her into a cloud of laughter. “O-OK! I'll A-A-Pola-Gize!” She screamed as he doubled teamed both of her thighs.



“Hmmm. I don't know if you really mean it….” He mused as her eyes flashed with panic. “I'm serious! I apologize for laughing at you, just please stop!” she pleaded as he smiled “I suppose that will do for now.” He stated as she stood from atop of Kagome and helped her up. “Now if you'll excuse me I have to go.” She stated as she ran away from him and up the path to all the changing rooms, swearing as Kurama's laughter rang in her ears.




The drive home was not as interesting as the time they had spent at their destination. Hiei rode on the top of the car while Keiko and Yusuke slept soundly in the back. Kurama was looking out the window deep in thought. Kagome looked around the car at the two sleeping teenagers that littered her vehicle. *This was definitely fun…. * she thought with a smile as she pulled into the driveway of her old shrine.




“OK guys, where here!” Kagome called out as she stepped out to the back of the car and grabbed a handful of bags as she headed inside the door. In the hallway she deposited the bags on the floor for everyone to get and take to their rooms. *They may be my guests but I'm not a maid. * She thought as she headed up to her room for a long hot shower.




“Ahh…that's more like it….” She sighed as she slipped under the water and washed all her cares away. Fully clean she slid down the wall and sat at the end of the tub as the water washed over her. *This is becoming annoying…. * Kagome thought. She'd noticed the small antics Keiko pulled today for Yusuke's attention. Yeah…he was a guy, but he did have a bit of class on him. Not to mention that was something she was tiring of seeing day to day. She knew Yusuke wasn't too thrilled on it…she couldn't explain it but she just knew.



Kagome sighed once more as she leaned directly under the spray of the water. Something didn't set well with her about the girl…she could feel it in her spirit. The only question was why? “Oh well, I'll worry about it when it becomes a problem.” She spoke as she stepped out of her shower and into her room.



“Do all Ningens waste water unnecessarily like you?”



A voice grounded from the corner of her room. “Hello to you too Hiei.” Kagome greeted as she tightened the hold of her towel as she sat down on the bed. “And no, I was not wasting water…just merely thinking.” She said as she looked over Hiei's rugged form. Crawling up behind him she placed his hands on his back, as Hiei became completely rigid. “Relax Hiei.” Kagome laughed as she settled herself behind him. “Your body looked a little stiff so I'm going to help you out.” she smiled at him as she slowly began to work her hands in circles around his neck.




Hiei was highly uncomfortable. Here he was sitting in Kagome's bed, about to let her do something she really had no reason to do. *Why the hell am I letting her touch me? * He growled in his mind as he felt her hands touch his back. The moment her hands began to dig deeper his mind went blank. He never realized his back was tense until he felt relief and pressure ease from the places her hands touched.




Slowly his eyes closed as he lost himself in her touch. It was as if years of tension melted away at every place her hands melted into. Hiei sighed, as he felt her hands dig into the space between his shoulders as his mind wend numb. He didn't want to admit but he was enjoying this greatly. *Maybe…maybe this isn't as horrible as I thought…. * the Hybrid told himself as he continued to relax under her gentile touch.



Yusuke sighed as he sprawled across the bed in his room. Today had been an awesomely fun day. He got to go to the beach, have fun, hang out with his friends, and see Kagome in a sexy swimsuit. But there was one thing that was slightly dampening things…Keiko.



He knew Keiko almost better then anyone and the stunts she'd been pulling lately didn't add up. Yeah he was good friends with Kagome, and heavily attracted to her, but Keiko should trust him. He would never be unfaithful to her. But lately she was making this hard. This trip was making him see Keiko in a different light and he was beginning to not like what he was seeing. He knew a talk was coming…after all - Keiko now knew exactly what he was. He needed to talk to her about how they were going deal with this.



He sighed once again as he rolled over. In a lot of ways he wished that Keiko were more like Kagome. Kagome took in the good with the bad and accepted him for it. She never tried to alter him for another purpose…you were…just you. Yusuke closed his eyes as he drifted into himself. His eyes widened quickly as he sat up. An unexpected image of him and Kagome, and a most pleasurable position had entered his brain, and he wasn't quite sure what to make of it.




Yusuke stretched as he left his room and leaned against the door. Yes Kagome was attractive…he knew this very well, especially after today…but right now he needed to see Keiko. With that thought in his mind he went and walked the halls toward Keiko's room. He sighed as he traveled down the hallway. *Shit I hope I don't majorly fuck this up…. * he thought to himself. He loved Keiko he really did; he just wanted her to be more accepting….

Yusuke stopped in front of her door, as he composed himself and gently rapped on her door.


“Hai?” a voice called out softly. “Who is it?”


“It's me” Yusuke's voice rumbled lowly, as he heard her unlock the door. A light blush tinted her cheeks as she slowly opened the door. “Come in…Yusuke.” She told him cheerily as she closed the door behind him and sat on the gray sofa chair in the corner.



Yusuke came and looked around. It was his first time in this room. The walls were a colbate blue with steel gray colored carpet. With a gray-blue colored silk bed set. It was nice, not particularly what he would want but it was nice. *Not too bad…. * he thought as he went and sat opposite of Keiko. He looked at her as she fiddled with the edge of her skirt. “So what brings you by? You've never come by my room since we first came here.” She asked.




“Keiko…I think the two of us need to talk.” He started as he saw a faint smile ease a cross her lips. “I think we need to talk as well, Yusuke. A lot has happened and we need to discuss everything that has occurred so…you first.” She spoke gently as she shifted and looked at Yusuke.




Yusuke looked at her sharply as he turned away and sighed. This was odd…Keiko…was actually being herself…not the possessed bitch from hell, but HIS Keiko. “I want to talk to you about what happened a while back. That day you saw something that I wasn't ready to show you…something that I didn't even fucking know about myself until Kagome showed me. Keiko…I know that you don't give two shit's for this kind of life…and that you wish for something…someone normal. I know that that's the life you want with me.” He spoke as he saw her eyes grow wide. “Yusuke….” She began as Yusuke cut her off.




“Keiko you practically screamed it into my face, on the day it happened before you found out.” He told her. “You told me exactly, that you wanted me to give up the one job I love more then anything in the world…the only job that truly makes me happy.” He told her as he sighed and closed his eyes. Keiko clenched her fist, as she looked him dead in his face. *So what? * She thought angrily. *So I want a normal life…I have sacrificed a lot into this relationship and I will not come out empty handed! Does his job mean more to him then I do? * She thought sadly. “I should be the only thing you love in this world!” she yelled as she fought the tears that threatened to leek from her eyes.




“Damnit Keiko you know I love you! But we have some things about this relationship that we need to talk about … and you should never question my love for you.” He spoke forcefully as he looked dead into her eyes. *Why? * He thought to himself. *Why would she question me loving her? I love her enough to give me life for her…* Yusuke pondered in his head as he looked at the woman in front of him.




“Keiko…right now we need to talk about what happened. I am not human. I am something more and I want you to see it. Because the only way this relationship is going to work is if you accept it….” Yusuke said as he closed his eyes, and pulled his power from him as he felt the change. When he opened his eyes, he was himself in his true form… the from of a youkai.




Keiko turned away as tears leaked from the corners of her almond eyes. “Keiko…” Yusuke said slowly as he walked toward her. “Keiko look at me!” he told her as he pulled her to his body. “Yusuke…this is something that is very big to deal with!” she cried as she lowered her face to his chest. “All this time I thought you were like me…just a little different ya know? But know I learn that you were never human to begin with! Do you know how hard this is for me? I-I love you Yusuke…I just need to learn to accept this that's all.” She told him as she forced herself to hug him tight. “Please…be patient with me?” she pleaded as she held on to his strong and solid form.



Yusuke sighed as he reverted back to his human self. *Why? Why can you just take this in …* he thought as he once again looked at her. “I will Keiko, but this is not the only issue.” He told her as he gently pushed her up where he could see her face. “I want to know what is up with you? For real this time. Picking all these fights with Kagome, and the clothes that you've been wearing recently…I've known you all my life and I know for a fact that you ain't that kinda girl…so what gives?” he demanded as he bore his eyes into hers.


Keiko turned away as she looked out the window overlooking the shrine. *This is not going the way I wanted at all. He was supposed to find it sexy, damnit. * She thought crossly to herself. Plastering on a fake smile “I thought it would be a nice change.” She spoke softly. “I'm not how my image makes me to be…I'm not always a good girl.” She told him as her voice slightly deepened. Yusuke hid his surprise from what she said. *What the FUCK is that suppose to mean? * He thought bewildered. “I see.” He responded as he thought about what she said.


Smiling she took his hand and led him back to her door. “I'm sorry Yusuke, but it's late and I'm getting tired ok?” Keiko spoke as she gently ushered him out the door. “All right, I'll talk to ya later though ok?” he told her as she nodded. “Oh! Yusuke! One more thing…” she stated as she yanked his arm back and planted her mouth firmly over his in kiss. Gently she traced her tongue over his top lip as he mindlessly opened it while she gained access into his mouth.



Yusuke was completely shit shocked. Here was his usually timid girlfriend hauling off and shoving her tongue into his mouth. *What…
the fuck…. * His mind thought as she slowly moved away and winked. “Night.” She giggled as she finally closed the door. Yusuke could only stare in surprise at the door for what seemed almost like an eternity. Fuck… he was confused as hell and he needed to sort some things out…he needed Kagome.




*Hmm…Kagome should still be awake…if not I know she won't mind because this is Important. * He thought as he reached her door and pushed it open. “Kagome I nee-“ He started and stared at the sight before him. Kagome. In a small towel. Hiei. Lying on his stomach on her bed. Kagome on top of Hiei's back. Kagome wearing only a towel.


Yusuke stood there as his face flushed fourteen different shades of red. “You could learn to knock, detective.” The hybrid said coldly as he sat up in agitation. “G-Gomen, I didn't mean to interrupt.” He spoke quickly as he ran out the room, slamming the door behind him. “Yusuke!” Kagome called as she ran to get a robe to replace her towel. “Hiei, you didn't have to go and do that! He's gonna get the wrong idea!” she scolded as she tied her robe shut.



Hiei growled as he looked at her. “And is it really that wrong of an idea?” he muttered to himself as Kagome turned her head. “Huh?” she asked. “I'm sorry I couldn't hear you.” He told him as he growled and leapt out the window. Kagome threw her hands up in exasperation, as she just stood there confused. “Boys!” she sighed as she quickly closed her door to look for Yusuke.




Yusuke panted as he stopped and leaned against a tree. He didn't know why but the moment he left her room he ran. It was as almost as if he were trying to get away from something. Yusuke sighed as he closed his eyes and the scene replayed in his mind. Something unfamiliar rose in him. It was something he never remembered feeling as it drove him to punch a tree. *Kami what the fuck is wrong with me! * He thought to himself as he shoved his hands in his pockets and walked. He needed to clear his head and figure out what he was feeling and why. He was a bit put off at Keiko's unusual display of affection, which was odd because most guys would be happy that their girls would want to be all over them. Then he went and walked into Kagome's room. Thinking about her in that state on top of Hiei from some reason angered him and made him want to beat Hiei with a sack of bricks.




Yusuke fully stopped as he realized with wide eyes what it was he was feeling. He was jealous. He was jealous that Hiei was where he wanted to be if he had the opportunity. “Aww fuck me!” he shouted as he dropped down and rested his head on his hands. So here was the undeniable truth. He liked Kagome. He liked Kagome more then just a fucking friend and here he ALSO had a fucking girlfriend and here he didn't know the fuck to do… *oh what a wonderful fucking situation….* He thought as he turned his head hearing his name. “Yusuke!” the voice called as he stood to greet it.




Kagome sighed in relief as she caught up with him. “There you are!” she told him as she ran up to him. “Why did you run?” she asked him as she looked into his face “Yusuke?” she spoke softly as she reached out and touched his hand. Her Miko Ki felt his soul and saw that he was troubled. “Yusuke what's wrong?” she asked as she looked worriedly at her friend.



Yusuke smiled grimly as he took her hand and held it to his cheek. “Not much…just thinking about something that I can't have.” He told her as she looked at him with confusion clearly written across her face. “Yusuke?” she questioned. The Spirit Detective smiled as he slightly shook his head. “Sorry Kagome for barging in on you and Hiei.” He told her as he looked away. Kagome smiled as she tapped his head. “Baka, their was nothing to interrupt. I was just rubbing Hiei's back because he looked tense… which you do as well. C'mere.” She told him as she grabbed his hand and set out a bit near a small stream with a large boulder big enough for her to sit on.




Kagome sat on the rock as she patted near her feet. “Yusuke come here and talk to me, ne?” Yusuke smiled dimly as he went and sat at the bottom of her feet. His eyes widened as she felt her pull him back between her legs. “K-Kagome?” he asked as he felt her situate. “I couldn't reach you shoulder's.” she told him casually as she placed her hands on his back. “Now talk to me.” She ordered.




Yusuke's mind became a total blank as he felt her move her hands across his back. Keiko had rubbed his shoulders before but it had never felt his good. “I…uh I had a talk with Keiko.” He spoke softly as he felt her pause. “What happened?” she asked as he sighed. “Well…we talked about what she saw. How I'm not human…which I think is kinda cool. I mean…I always knew I was strong…but I wanted to be stronger and I now know I am.” He told her as he sighed. “ She told me in her own way that she's going to try and accept this and that I should give her time. Also I asked her about her recent behavior, which I personally think, is weird. Cuz lately she's like the girlfriend from hell!” he told her as Kagome chuckled.




“But honestly though…she'd been acting strange lately.” He told her frankly. “And Kagome, I don't know what to do…I love my girl…but if things keep going as they are, I don't know if I can take much more of this. “ He told her as he turned around and grabbed her hands. “Tell me… what do you think I should do? That's not the only problem. I have this girl popping up in my head and I don't want to be unfaithful…so what should I do?” He asked as he stared into her beautiful sapphire eyes.




Kagome furrowed her brow as she thought. “Honestly Yusuke? I think you should listen to your heart. Your soul knows what to do. Keiko may be the one woman you spend the rest of your life with and she may not. You'll know truly if she loves you or just loves the idea of loving you. Just make sure no one treats you as a possession. I know first hand how damaging it can be.” She spoke grimly as her hand automatically reached for her side.




Yusuke noticed this movement and pulled the miko down into his lap. “Yu-Yusuke?” she questioned as his arms wrapped themselves around her. It was then for the first time he noticed her attire. *Oh Kami…why? * He asked him self when all he noticed she was wearing the entire time was a small black bathrobe that contrasted seductively against her tanned skin. Yusuke looked into her eyes and noticed how beautiful they were. Seeing as she was about to speak again Yusuke held up one finger to her mouth and leaned over to her ear. “Kagome you have become one of my dearest friends, and I want you to know that I truly thank you for everything you've done for all of us.” He told her with his trademark smirk.




Kagome smiled “Really Yusuke, its nothing.” She spoke as she turned to get up but found that the bottom of her robe had gotten caught on the zipper of his pants. Kagome wiggled; tugged and pulled at the robe as she heard the faint sound of tears she paused trying desperately to free herself. Oblivious to what her movements were doing to her male companion. “Damnit why won't it come off!” she sighed in frustration as she continued to work the fabric.





Yusuke was coming to a breaking point. She didn't know that her tugging on the small part of her robe was hiking it up to where he could see a great deal of her thigh. Or how her squirming and touching around his zipper was rubbing a certain part of him to life. The final straw was when she bent down and swore, he was able to see a good amount of cleavage and that was it. Grabbing her roughly he leaned down and hissed. “Don't move.” It was as if realization suddenly hit her and her face flushed crimson “G-Gomen, Yusuke.” She told him quietly as she went and nibbled on her lip.




The red hue on her cheeks seemed to get deeper as she felt the obvious pressure of something pressing hard against her ass. Yusuke was fighting an inner battle and loosing greatly. The last of his restraint was gone as she shifted unknowingly making a fire he has never felt before. “Fuck it.” Was the last thing he said as slowly turned her face near his, and leaned in toward her lips. Yusuke froze as he heard something rustling in the bushes “Kuso.” He swore as he went and worked her bit of fabric from his pants and stood. The only thing he saw coming was a fawn. Yusuke smacked his face as he rubbed it hard in aggravation. This fucking always seems to fucking happen to fucking him.






”Yusuke?” he heard her call. “Yes Kagome?” he replied as he looked at her nervously. “Ano…I think that maybe that happened for a reason. I don't want you to do something you'll regret. Figure out what you feel first ok?” She spoke kindly too him as she walked back to the Shrine. “Good night Yusuke…and good luck.” He watched her say as she slowly disappeared down the path.




Yusuke sighed as he looked into the sky. She was right. This was a good thing. Even though right now he wanted her…he wouldn't be able to stand cheating on Keiko. But it was obvious by what happened that he could no longer ignore the feelings that were growing. He was becoming increasingly attracted to her and it was growing almost every day. He couldn't say he loved her…because he knew that he loved Keiko…but he also knew that that love was diminishing. He sighed as he ran a hand through his un-gelled hair. *Kami what am I gonna do? * He thought as he turned back and headed to the shrine.






Keiko laid awake staring and the ceiling in her dark room. She was lost. She loved Yusuke but was unsure what to do about his Youkai self. That wasn't her Yusuke…her Yusuke didn't look like that. Keiko sighed as she sat up. She could slowly feel Yusuke slipping away from her. Right now it was nothing too serious…she just had to do some blocking when it came to Kagome and Yusuke. What pissed her off the most about those two was how close they got and she knew that Kagome wasn't even trying. “Ugh that bitch!” she growled as she flopped back down into her pillow.



Yusuke loved her right? *Baka. * She told herself as she pulled the covered up to her head. *Of course he loves you…or he wouldn't still be with you. * She thought as she closed her eyes. Yusuke…he was her pride and joy…and she knew that he would do whatever she wanted. The youkai thing wouldn't be a problem…because she knew that Yusuke loved her enough to give up his youkai side for her. The only obstacle was Kagome…and if she saw that things were getting out of hand…she'd just go and remind her exactly who's man he is. Keiko smiled at the thought as she let the swift darkness of dreams carry here away.









Yes!!!!!! It's done!!!!! Chapter 11 is done!!!! *Sighs * took me six months to write but it's done!!! I would like to thank all of you who kept reviewing and also those who contacted me personally. Thank you. It was you who helped me find the inspiration to finish this story ^^ I just pray to god it will NEVER take me this long again to update a story.
Oh! Here's a bit of information. I have taken up a Beta so one day I am going to take all the chapter's down and repost them as she Beta's them .So hopefully they will be better… also I went and read “And the Sky Mourns.” By: HieiIsMineToGlop07… OMG that is THE absolute best Inuyasha/Naruto crossover I have ever read! …Even is it is only 2 chapters…. I lately have taken up the series and I LOVE Naruto…not the American version of course. And well…reading that fic has inspired me to create an Inuyasha/Naruto story as well ^^ I just hope it will turn into something good. Lol Well thank you for your time and also I GREAT thank you for those of you who review. ^^


Ja ne!