InuYasha Fan Fiction / Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ A Light in the Dark ❯ A Look at One's Past ( Chapter 4 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

They were standing around the well now. Kagome was allowing them to look at their surroundings, and waiting for Kuwabara to catch his breath, after finally getting out of the well on his 18th attempt. She was tense though, this forest belonged to Inuyasha. It was no longer safe by any means. It also held some painful memories which overrode the good ones.

Many things happened to her in this forest. Where she first came out the well, where she found out about the Shikon no Tama, and where she met... him. The forest was once her haven, now a hell hole. Sure the beauty was still there, but the safe feeling wasn’t, even if the God tree was still there for her. ‘Actually come to think of it, the God tree seems to be the only thing that’s still the same. Everything else seems... off.’

Kurama took the short break to study Kagome a bit more. Even if she told them of her past she didn’t tell them anything about her, except for the fact that she once loved the hanyou. He could see her tense from being in the forest, he just couldn’t see why. She looked paranoid too. It was just a forest, wasn’t it?

Kuwabara caught his breath after 2 minutes, but to Kagome it seemed longer than that. Shippo clung to Kagome’s ankle and Kirara was looking back and forth on high alert, just incase. Once he caught his breath Kagome said “Follow me.”, and left not a second later.

Her pace was fast. She wanted to get out of Inuyasha’s Forest as soon as possible. The boys were following her step for step. Yusuke was going to complain about her pace but decided against it. He felt it would make him look lazy and out of shape.

After a good 15 minutes they were out of the forest and on the outskirts of Keade’s village. Kagome went straight for the hut in search of Keade. She needed to know Inuyasha didn’t kill her. She needed to know the elder miko that’d become family wasn’t hurt.

They found her in the fields picking weeds. Kagome let out a sigh of relief. “Keade! You’re all right. I’m glad.” Kagome said to the old miko. Keade looked at her and smiled. “Aye, I’m doing fine child. And I see ye have brought new friends. I am sorry for Houshi-sama and Sango-sama though. I have said my prayers.” she said sadly. Kagome nodded in agreement.

She knew how Keade felt. The old woman was like their grandmother. They were one family. Kagome was the first grandchild then Inuyasha and so forth. Shippo was her great grandchild. They didn’t have to be related by blood, but how that’s just how close they were to each other. To them they truly lost family. Kagome hugged the old woman in a means for comfort.

When she let go the old woman looked her in the eye and smiled. “Have a safe journey child.” was all that she said before she turned away and set back to work. Kagome let a soft smile grace her face and turned to leave the boys in tow.

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“Can we stop now!? My feet are killing me!” Yusuke whined. They were walking for 8 hours now and Yusuke was very irritable. Kagome looked just looked at him.

“Would you like some cheese to go with that whine?” Kagome asked in a British accent, with a smirk placed on her face. Kuwabara fell over laughing, Kurama hid his smile behind his had, and Hiei smirked at the detective’s predicament. Yusuke glared at her, although it wasn’t intimidating with the blush on his face. So he just stuck his tongue out at her and turned around.

“Oh yes, very mature Yusuke. I could’ve mistaken you for middle-aged if it weren’t for your looks.” she said, her voice dripping with sarcasm. She could imagine Yusuke pouting like a little kid with his back turned, he turned around and that’s just what he was doing; pouting. Kagome smiled then right out laughed along with Kuwabara. Only she lost her balance and fell over landing on the ground still laughing.

When she caught her breath she grinned and looked at Yusuke. “Yes we can take a little break, Mr.Pouty.” Yusuke just sat down where he stood while glaring half heartedly at Kagome.

She smiled from ear to ear, the guys froze staring at her. That was the first real smile they saw in person, one that wasn’t forced for the sake of others. Kurama almost gasped, the beauty of it caught him off guard.

‘Good Kami, Red! She’s gorgeous!’ Youko shouted to his counterpart.

‘I agree Youko. She is beautiful.’

‘Beautiful!? She’s beyond beautiful! She looks like a goddess!’

‘. . .’

Kagome blushed lightly then went to her pack and took out lunch. She was sure they were hungry. She looked at Hiei as if asking if he wanted any out of courtesy. He understood and nodded. She went back to making lunch.

~! Five Minutes Later !~

Kagome handed everyone their lunch and sat down to eat her own. Hiei grabbed his and left to eat in a tree away from everyone, being that he wasn’t very social.

Yusuke and Kuwabara were racing to see who could eat their food fastest; while Shippo was eating and watching, a little disturbed that someone could eat that fast, but watching them with interest all the same. Kagome stared while feeding herself slowly; they were an odd bunch... who apparently had no table manners.

Kurama was a bit ashamed that the two slobs were his team mates and somewhat best friends. His face grew red and he lowered his head, bangs covering his face while he shook his head in disappointment.

Hiei just stared at them with indifference. To him it was a very sad sight, and the fact that he lost a fight to a slob made him feel a bit ashamed. But he was sure to himself that if they had the rematch he wanted he would win with his Dark Dragon; pride welled up in his chest at the fact he could now handle the dragon unlike a few years earlier. He also learned how to control some of his ice powers. That was a big thing for him since his fire side is more dominant.

Kagome stared at Hiei... he confused her. She noticed Shippo hadn’t gathered much information on him, so he was a mystery to her. She knew the basics; like his name and what weapon he mastered in, nothing else. She could feel his demonic power, but it was confusing... ice and fire... not a likely pair. It was swirling back and forth battling for dominance, yet at the same time not trying to kill the other. It was starting to give her a migraine. Come to think of it, she just wanted to relax some more.

“Is there a hot spring anywhere near here?” she asked more to herself, but it was still heard.

Kurama looked at her. And for the first time he saw that their traveling was wearing her out more than everybody. He had smelled a hot spring about a good ten minutes walk from their location to the west.

“Yes, actually we should come across in about ten minutes it if we head west and keep up a good pace.” he said softly.

At this news Kagome’s eyes lit up. She looked at the guys hoping they wouldn’t mind stopping for another pit stop.

The guys all nodded allowing her this treat, besides it would mean another break for them.

She grinned at this. ‘Yay! A nice hot bath... but there won’t be anyone else to go with me... I miss Sango… I could use another female companion. Sure she’d never fill Sango’s place, but at least I’d have someone to talk to...’

After the moment’s thoughts her grin fell and she became saddened again. It was rolling off her in waves. But she wouldn’t allow herself to cry until she made it to the spring... she could mourn in peace there. Never would she allow Shippo to see her in such a weak state again. She needed to be strong for him.

Kagome forced a smile, but unlike her other ones this one wasn’t cheesy. It could’ve been mistaken for a real one, unless you looked into her eyes and knew exactly what you were looking for. Although she wasn’t fooling herself, she fooled the ones around her, except Kurama and Hiei. They were the only ones who caught on, but didn’t say anything.

~10 minutes later~

“Finally.” Kagome sighed.

She looked over her shoulder with an annoyed look. That was all the guys needed to take a hint and turn around, although Shippo stayed. She looked at Shippo sending him a message without words and he nodded. He was to watch they guys and give her a sign in case they decided to peak. She had a feeling they wouldn’t, but it was just a precaution. One couldn’t be too safe around those she didn’t know well.

Before Shippo left he looked at her with painful sympathy in his eyes. He knew she was deprived of company and wanted to spend time alone to mourn properly. He sighed and ran to catch up with Kurama. Kirara mewed, bringing Kagome’s attention to her. Kirara tilted her head as in to ask who she should go with. Kagome smiled at the fire neko.

“Go with them and keep an eye on Shippo for me will ya?” She asked knowing Kirara would do it anyways.

Kirara mewed with happiness and ran to catch up with the little kitsune.

Kagome smiled sadly when the neko was out of sight. After she was sure they had successfully made camp Kagome went toward the hot spring with all of the essentials. When she got there she stripped quickly, tossed some water onto her body, and then eased her aching body into the naturally heated water.

Again she sighed, she seemed to be doing that a lot lately.

Kagome’s whole body ached. She felt as though she deserved a little bit of relaxation. After all they had walked a great distance today; the guys just ate so they shouldn’t be hungry anytime soon. With that in mind she decided to stay a while.

She seeped deeper into the water until she was neck deep. Her thoughts drifted to the fact she was alone; the only female, besides Kirara who didn’t really count, in this odd little group. How she missed Sango...

~Meanwhile with the boys~

Once Kurama was sure Kagome wasn’t going to be back for a while he grabbed his backpack and pulled out the scrapbook he found in Kagome’s room. He was quite curious as to what Kagome kept in it. She was a bit... unusual. If he was to spend time with her he wanted to learn more about her. She was a big puzzle to the kitsune avatar, and everyone knew he loved puzzles.

When Hiei saw Kurama had the scrapbook his curiosity called out to him and he couldn’t resist looking through it as well. After all Kagome had caught his attention like no other. So in a flash he was looking at it over Kurama’s shoulder.

Apparently Kurama stumbled upon more pictures of Kagome’s old friends, and her old self. In one picture it had Kagome tweaking on Inuyasha’s ears with a big happy grin, while Inuyasha was sulking but his eyes were that of joy. Another had her and Shippo making flower necklaces and tiaras, both of them looking overjoyed. In every picture they saw Kagome had the biggest and brightest smile.

Just then when Kurama was turning a page some things fell out. Hiei picked them up with the utmost of care, almost as though it would turn to ash with the littlest of force.

They noticed that one of the items that had fallen was a note.

That got their attention the most, a note in a scrapbook. They looked at each other through a side glance then back at the folded note.

Carefully Kurama took the note and opened it. Hiei took the time to look at the strange picture...

That’s what shocked him. The picture showed Kagome looking as though she was deep in thought, yet saddened at something sitting alone in the rain, dazed. Her grayish-blue eyes were glazed over with such sadness he could feel it. It felt as though someone took his heart and put a hole through it, waited until it was infected, then proceeded to rubbed salt in his wounds without a bit of self-remorse. It hurt so much the pain was almost unbearable.

Kurama was almost in as much shock as Hiei. The note was apparently written by Kagome, and was more a loose leaf diary page, and held such sadness Kurama could’ve sworn his heart had faded from existence.

Kurama had to look at the paper again to make sure he had read it right.

(The note)

~ It’s no fair! Why do I have to be the copy of some stupid, clay, manipulative… bitch!? She’s only playing him for a fool and he’s putty in her cold, lifeless hands... She doesn’t even love him anymore! She just wants her revenge... And he’s too blind to see her for what she really is. All I am to him is just a shard detector, a stupid ‘wench’ who just gets in the way of everything... a ‘copy’, who can never be better than his precious Kikyo. I would stay by his side through thick and thin if he’d just let me. Maybe I should just give up... I’ll never be better than her, and I’m useless in battle. I just get in the way and cause problems...
Maybe if I’m gone everything will be better, for everyone. Maybe I should just end it... I’d be putting everyone out of their misery of sharing my company, of breathing the same air as them. Maybe... I should just... ~

It ended there with a bit of Kagome’s blood dried up. A couple of drops were spilled on the paper, not much. It looked so wrong and deadly, innocently deceptive, yet so beautiful.

It hurt Kurama to know that a pure person such as herself felt useless and in the way... and tried to end her own life thinking it would be for the better. He was very thankful she didn’t go through with it.

‘Whoever put those thoughts in Kagome’s head will die a painful death by my hand.’ Youko growled in Kurama’s mind.

Kurama agreed with Youko on this one. No one would put Kagome on the verge of killing herself and live. They would eradicate the problem with death to make sure nothing of the sort would happen again.

Hiei’s thoughts ran along the same lines. Whoever made Kagome feel that way was to die a horrible painful death by his hands. They were undeserving of her love! Regardless of whom they were.

They looked at each other and switched items.

When they were done inspecting the items they were on the verge of bloodlust, their eyes were tinged with some red. Everyone at camp was wary of the two since they were hardly ever on the verge of bloodlust, Shippo more so being unfamiliar with them. Only when the ones they loved were threatened would they get as pissed, and even then they never went into bloodlust.

Shippo was so scared he hid behind Kirara, who hid behind Yusuke. They decided to leave the two alone so they could cool down. Hopefully that would be before Kagome came back from the hot spring.


~With Kagome~


While Kagome was soaking she heard a rustle in nearby bushes. She grabbed her bow just in case it was a threat or an enemy. But what came through threw Kagome off guard.

It was a beautiful youkai woman, clad in a gorgeous dark-blue silk kimono embroidered with stars of various shades and pink sakura petals. Her skin was a fairly dark tan for someone native to this part of Japan. Her hair reached her waist and was a dark purple that looked perfectly delightful on the demoness. It completed her look since she had dark sapphire eyes and rose colored lips that looked soft to the touch. Perfect triangular kitsune ears that adorned her head were tipped black as were her 9 tails.

Kagome blushed when she felt as though she was significantly nothing in compare to the demoness. When the new arrival saw Kagome she smiled a sweet smile, one telling Kagome she wasn’t here to harm her. The demoness felt no threat from the little miko and could tell she didn’t want to destroy her since her instincts weren’t warning her of a threat. She could tell this miko wasn’t one to harbor ill-will to the youkai race unless threatened. And with that in mind she felt the same way; she wouldn’t harm the miko unless she was harmed first.

“Hello Miko-sama. I hope you wouldn’t mind me taking a bath with you.” she said, her voice could be mistaken for one of an angel.

Kagome blushed and shook her head; her face was that of shock and disbelief. “Not at all, there’s room to spare.” she replied with a smile of her own, the blush still on her face.

The demoness grinned and turned around to get undressed. Kagome stared with curiosity.

When she was done undressing, she walked straight into the water with god-like grace. Kagome blushed feeling a bit ashamed of her own body and lack of grace. The demoness’s lips formed a sad knowing smile, already knowing why the miko felt as she did.

“Don’t be ashamed of your body Miko-sama. It is also one of pure beauty.” she said in hopes of making the miko feel better about herself.

Kagome smiled with thanks.

“Please don’t call me ‘Miko-sama’, my name is Kagome. It’s a pleasure to meet you.” Kagome said with a slight bow.

“The pleasure is all mine, Kagome-sama. My name is Arashi.” introduced the youkai known as Arashi, with the same respect.

Kagome smiled with how friendly Arashi was being. Maybe she would be Kagome’s new friend. And hopefully she wasn’t doing this just to get the Shikon jewel shards. She knew Arashi knew she had them, every demon did.

Arashi was beginning to feel weird with the silence.

“So, what brings you to these parts of the forest, Kagome-sama?” Arashi asked.

Kagome almost flinched at the question, and Arashi noticed.

“I’m sorry I shouldn’t have asked; it’s none of my business.” she said quickly with her ears slightly down in shame.

Kagome giggled softly at Arashi’s actions. “No, no. It’s alright. I’m here to look for Shikon jewel shards.” she answered.

Arashi brought her head up and looked into Kagome’s tormented eyes, watching as she fingered the broken jewel around her neck.

“What for? You don’t need the cursed jewel to be strong you know.” Arashi said with an eye brow raised.

Kagome smiled and nodded, now sure that the new female wasn’t after the jewel.

“I know. I just have to fix what I broke... I’m the guardian of the Shikon no Tama.” Kagome admitted.

Arashi stared at the miko in across from her, her mouth slightly ajar. She was talking to the one and only guardian of the Shikon no Tama. She had imagined the guardian to be a miko who would destroy any demon, whether they be of good intention or not; not a miko who was pure and kind, like the woman in front of her. Yet it seemed fitting, a pure person to keep something as vile as the Shikon pure.

‘She must have a great deal of power.’ Were the whispered thoughts of the kitsune.

Kagome blushed. She didn’t think the news would be that much of a shocker.

“I can see why Kagome-sama. You’re pure... more pure than any other miko I’ve ever met. It is… an honor meeting you.” Arashi said holding an air of wisdom, as she stood up and bowed not lifting her head feeling as though she was undeserving of looking at the Shikon’s guardian.

Kagome gasped. “Oh no, no, no! You don’t have to bow, Arashi-san. We are equals.” she said standing up and lifting Arashi up so as she was standing full height. Surprisingly to Kagome, Arashi was the same height as her, excluding her ears.

Arashi stared at Kagome with admiration. She didn’t realize she was so beautiful… and so irresistible at a close distance.

(Warning yuri- lime ahead)

“Thank you, Kagome-sama.” she said a bit dazed. For some reason Arashi couldn’t help but feel attracted to Kagome, even if she was female she was still a kitsune, gender didn’t matter.

Kagome blushed more; she knew the sensation happening with her body very well. She was being turned on by Arashi and Arashi could smell it. When the scent reached her nose she smiled sexily and put her arms around Kagome’s waist. When Kagome felt Arashi’s hands on her body she couldn’t help but move closer for more skin on skin. Then she wrapped her arms around Arashi’s neck.

When Arashi had felt Kagome move closer to her she took that as a sign to go further. So she softly moved her hands from Kagome’s waist to her hip. At this Kagome softly moaned her pleasure and blushed more, this was her first time, and Arashi could tell. Arashi swelled up with pride knowing she could do this to Kagome.

Kagome looked up at Arashi, her eyes full of trust. The youkai smiled at the miko and leaned in, intent on making Kagome’s first time pleasurable. Of course she would leave the miko’s maiden barrier intact should she ever wish to acquire a mate.

When they were but 3 centimeters apart Arashi moved Kagome’s hips to her own making Kagome grind into her. Kagome moaned loudly, aroused at the erotic promise. At that moment Arashi kissed Kagome with a passion that left Kagome a jumble of nerves, leaving Arashi dominant. She swept her tongue into the miko’s sweet cavern, tasting her. The youkai moaned in the miko’s mouth when the miko responded.

After three minutes of non-stop tongue action Arashi pulled back. Kagome looked at her confused as to why she stopped. Arashi smirked showing a pearly white fang which only turned Kagome on more.

Arashi could feel Kagome’s essence starting to drip from her core onto her legs. She purred sexily as she placed butterfly kisses on Kagome’s neck moving down to her full breasts. When she reached her destination she nibbled lightly on one of the rosy buds, rolling it with her tongue and playing with the other with one hand. Kagome was holding on to Arashi’s back, the only thing keeping her up besides Arashi’s hand. Then she ground into the demoness giving her such pleasure, making her feel incredible, wanting more.

The demoness growled lightly, a sign of approval. Then she let go of Kagome’s nipple and treaded down further south. When she reached the miko’s core she was assaulted with Kagome’s heady wanton scent. It turned her on to no end. She couldn’t wait to taste the powerful miko in her hands.

Arashi flicked the little nub hiding under its hood with her tongue, teasing it, making Kagome wither in pleasure and whimpering for more. But she continued teasing the miko.

Kagome threw her head back and was thrashing her hips back and forth waiting for Arashi to get on with it.

“Say the magic words Kagome.” Arashi said temptingly sweet.

“P-please Arashi...” she asked her voice at that of a whisper.

Those were the words Arashi was waiting for. After the ‘magic’ words were said Arashi thrust her tongue into Kagome, and rocked the miko’s hips back and forth sliding her on her tongue. Kagome was in a sea of pleasure, moaning and panting.

“M-more.” Kagome begged between pants.

Arashi was more than happy to oblige in Kagome’s request. She lifted her head from her place between Kagome’s legs. Then Arashi took two fingers and slid them into Kagome’s waiting wet core. She also started sucking on Kagome’s breasts. First her right one then her left, giving each the same treatment. Kagome gasped when she felt the two digits enter her and Arashi sucking on her, and threw her head back and groaned. She was far too lost to think any coherent thoughts and threw caution in the wind. She was also too far to care she was with a girl.

Arashi moved her fingers in and out of Kagome until she felt the miko’s walls clench around her fingers signaling her release. When she felt Kagome reach her orgasm she removed her fingers and replaced them with her mouth taking in all of the miko’s essence, not leaving a single drop.

Kagome watched as Arashi did this and came harder and more violently.

(End lime)

When Kagome finished her experience she was exhausted and brought back to reality. Everything came to her at one moment; all of what she just did and what she let happen. Her face lit up scarlet.

Arashi realized her mistake and was suddenly full of guilt.

“I’m sorry Kagome-sama... I don’t know what came over me. I promise it will never happen again unless you wish it to.” she whimpered and held her head down in shame.

Kagome stared at Arashi, knowing it wasn’t her fault she let her instincts take control of her. She learned it was natural for kitsune to be attracted to both sexes and be sensual, enjoying intercourse with any partner, sharing energy. It was also natural for them to be attracted to beautiful things.

‘Maybe she thinks I’m beautiful...’

Kagome understood Arashi’s actions. It was out of her control. And of course Kagome being Kagome she just had to forgive her for her actions.

“It’s okay Arashi-san. You don’t have to apologize. I know you couldn’t control yourself... and besides... I-I enjoyed myself.” Kagome said, blushing like a mad woman when she admitted she enjoyed what had just transpired between them.

‘I can’t say I didn’t enjoy it. It felt wonderful. I wonder what it’s like to be with a guy if being with a girl felt that good... no not good… great… no… mind-blowing? I suppose… mind-blowing covers it.’

Arashi’s ears perked up at hearing Kagome’s words of truth. When Kagome admitted she wasn’t angry with Arashi for her actions she slowly lifted her head, just to make sure her ears weren’t playing tricks on her. What her eyes fell upon was something she did not expect. Kagome held her head down blushing shyly with a friendly smile on her face.

Arashi smiled knowing she wasn’t in any trouble; or in danger of being killed.

“Now then, let’s hurry and wash up. My companions must be wondering what’s taking me so long.” she laughed sheepishly.

Arashi looked at her with confusion wondering who the miko could be traveling with. She was curious about the miko, and naturally she could co-exist with humans. They weren’t a big deal to her; they were just there, like mountains, and she was always up for an adventure.

“Kagome-sama...” she called her name softly.

Kagome looked at Arashi from washing herself.

“Hm?” she asked curious as to what Arashi could want to speak about.

“You... you wouldn’t mind if I came with you on your journey would you?” Arashi asked shyly, “I wouldn’t want to be a burden on you or your companions!” she quickly added.

Kagome looked at the kitsune. When she said she wanted a female she was just thinking wishful thoughts. She never thought it would happen.

‘Maybe my luck is changing... Yay! But I don’t want Arashi to be troubled as well…’

“Are you sure you wouldn’t mind? We are after the vile hanyou Naraku as well...” Kagome put in, making sure this is what Arashi wanted.

Arashi’s ears twitched when she heard Kagome speak of Naraku... He also ruined her life.

“Now I am sure. I wish to avenge my brother’s death... well my other half brother’s death.” Arashi answered.

Kagome was confused.

‘What does she mean by that? Did she have more than one brother?’

“I’m sorry I don’t follow. You had more than one brother?” she asked.

Arashi nodded. “I had two brothers... they were both killed.”

Kagome frowned at this. “I’m sorry for your loss.” she said sincerely.

“Thank you... I was told that a hanyou and a miko killed the thunder brothers some time ago... apparently they avenged my brother’s death. I was told that he had a son, shame I never got to meet him...” Arashi said softly.

Kagome stared at Arashi with wide eyes... She was Shippo’s last family.

“Ano, Arashi... If I may...” Kagome squirmed under Arashi’s gaze, “ I was the one who helped kill the thunder brothers... and uh, your brother’s son you mentioned... happens to be my adopted kit.”

Arashi looked at Kagome in a new light. She had adopted her species worst enemy, and cared for him as though he was her own.

Arashi broke out in a full out grin. “Thank you so much Kagome-sama! I am most pleased to hear such wonderful information.” she said loudly and with the utmost of sincere gratitude. She was so excited that she pulled Kagome into a sudden hug, which Kagome returned. Arashi was overjoyed that her nephew was alive and well.

Kagome laughed with merriment at Arashi’s outburst of happiness.

Then she felt a tear on her shoulder and looked at Arashi making sure she was okay.

Arashi was crying tears of joy. She was sobbing her thanks to Kagome over and over again. Kagome held her with a smile and rubbed soothing circles on her back. After about 5 minutes Arashi calmed down and pulled back with a look of peace on her face while rubbing tears from her eyes. She had calmed down, but her eyes were still a little puffy and red.

The only thing she needed to do now was avenge her brother and everything would be as they should. Easier said than done, but she knew it would be accomplished.

When her little episode was done she sat back down in the heated water and quickly washed up, followed by Kagome.

It took them 15 minutes, only because Arashi was having trouble with getting dirt out of her 9 tails.

As soon as they were washed up and fully dressed they left to meet up with the boys, and Kirara.

~At camp~

During the time without Kagome, Hiei and Kurama had cooled down after much thinking and promises of death. Of course they were a little snappy, meaning Kurama ignored Yusuke and Kuwabara while Hiei ignored everyone more so than usual.

When Kagome stepped out from behind the trees all attention was on her. All the faces burst into smiles, except Hiei who just became peaceful. Kagome smiled back.

“Okay guys, I want you to meet a new friend of mine. Especially you, Shippo... because”, she grinned at the kit and burst into giggles, “… because she’s your aunt!”

Shippo’s eye widened with shock. He had heard of his half aunt, but never met her before.

He walked slowly to Kagome’s ankles and held her for support, just in case he fainted from the emotional overload he was feeling.

Kagome smiled at Shippo with warm eyes.

“Okay Arashi-san. You can come out now.” Kagome called out.

And then on the dot Arashi shyly stepped out from behind the trees. All eyes were on her and Shippo fainted.


End Chapter