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An Inseparable Bond

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or Yu Yu Hakusho.

 

Summary: What is a miko to do when fate thrusts two troubled demons directly in her path? With her responsibility of reforming the jewel looming over her head, Kagome takes on the nearly impossible challenge that appear in the forms of a silver kitsune and forbidden child. Will the miko be enough to melt the ice around these demons' hearts or will their darkness over cloud her purity?

 

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Chapter 20: Trickery of the Mind

 

Inuyasha and Yusuke stared each other down as the crowd went quiet. Yusuke smirked and crossed his arms over his chest as Inuyasha casually pulled his Tetsugia from its sheath. Yusuke watched with mild amazement as the sword's size increased and its aura changed completely. That trademark smirk appeared on the hanyou's face as he set his sword on his shoulder.

 

“You ready to lose punk?”

 

“That's where you are wrong because it'll be my team that goes on to the next round dog boy.” Yusuke grinned.

 

Their mocking halted there as both demons attacked. Yusuke wanted to test Inuyasha's reflexes to see what he was up against and he wasn't surprised that the hanyou knew how to use his sword to keep his enemies away from him with no difficulty. So it would be tricky to get in any physical attacks without putting himself in range of that huge fang. As Yusuke examined Inuyasha's fighting tactics, the hanyou was doing the same. He'd learned over the years that just leaping into battle didn't always work and ended up causing more harm than anything else.

 

That didn't mean he thought through his battles all the time though. Inuyasha would still dive into battle swinging his sword around because sometimes that forced your opponent on the defensive and that left the attacker with the advantage. With that in mind, Inuyasha sprung at Yusuke. Seeing that oversized sword hurling straight for him, the detective reacted quickly and ducked under the hanyou. Springing back to his feet and spinning swiftly, Yusuke delivered a powerful kick to his opponent's back, sending him to the ground.

 

Inuyasha was back on his feet in seconds and blocked Yusuke's punch with the blade of his sword. Pushing the detective away from him, he tried slicing at him but quickly found he was too fast for that as well. Leaping away from Yusuke, Inuyasha recklessly threw a wind scar at the detective. Shocked by the sudden attack, the detective leapt into the air in order to get out of the demonic attack's path. Unfortunately, any demons in the stands where the attack hit were killed on impact.

 

Kagome snorted and stuck her nose in the air as she heard the pained screams from the crowd. Served them right. She didn't feel a bit or pity for them. But if Inuyasha's attacks started heading for them, she was going to get irritated. Both Hiei and Kurama were settled beside her and she knew she wouldn't be able to get both demons out of harms way in time. She'd have to throw up a barrier and she didn't want anyone to know that she had that ability yet. She glared hard at Inuyasha's back, hoping the baka hanyou could feel her threat from where she was sitting.

 

Inuyasha suddenly felt a chill run up his spine and he turned his golden gaze behind him. Kagome was glaring at him intensely. His ears drooped at the threat in her eyes. Ok so he would definitely be paying attention to where he threw him attacks from now on…

 

Yusuke laughed at the interaction and Inuyasha turned his gaze back to his opponent. “Yea I'll have to watch myself too. She'd be pissed if anything came rushing at her.”

 

Inuyasha nodded briefly before shaking his head clear. They needed to get back to this fight and finish it. Yusuke rushed at Inuyasha and he smirked. Suddenly, the detective disappeared from sight. He sensed him directly behind him and swore under his breath as the detective kicked him in the back once more. He needed to pay closer attention because obviously he'd underestimated Yusuke. This kid was far more powerful than he looked. But that didn't matter, he needed to win and prove Kagome wrong. Not to mention he didn't want her risking her life in her fight against Kikyou…

 

Pulling himself to his feet, Inuyasha leapt to the side to dodge another attack and made sure neither Kagome's team or his was in his line of sight before firing another wind scar at Yusuke.

 

To his surprise, the detective stood his ground with his hand positioned in a gun type way. A large amount of power suddenly formed at his finger tip.

 

“Spirit Gun!”

 

Inuyasha stared at the spiritual attack with wide eyes. It collided with his wind scar and both attacks exploded, causing both of them to be thrown from the platform and into the wall surrounding the arena. Dusting themselves off briefly, they both rushed back to the platform. Inuyasha positioned his sword, ready for attack as Yusuke prepared for another attack as well. This was it.

 

“Wind Scar!”

 

“Spirit Gun!”

 

“Backlash Wave!”

 

“Shotgun!”

 

Everyone stared in shock. There was so much smoke and dust that it covered the entire platform. Juri could be heard over the intercom coughing as she whined about not being able to see and that she needed a new job. Everyone waited with baited breath as the dust settled. They had no idea who won the fight but that last explosion was bound to do some major damage to both the fighters. The dust finally cleared and Koto squinted to see. The platform was practically destroyed. There was a large hole in the center that dug far into the ground. Inuyasha and Yusuke were both lying on opposite sides just outside the ring, both not moving.

 

“Umm… both fighters seem to be unconscious so…” Koto murmured.

 

“Wait!”

 

Everyone watch in shock as Yusuke groaned and forced himself to sit up. Reaching up to the platform, he pulled himself onto his feet and onto the platform on shaking legs.

 

“Well since Inuyasha seemed to still be unconscious, Yusuke is the winner! Team Urameshi will be moving on to the finals!” Juri announced.

 

Kagome leapt to her feet and ran toward the detective. She threw herself at the injured boy and hugged him tightly until his groan of pain reached her ears. Apologizing, she pulled away and helped him to the rest of their team as Kouga and the now conscious Shippo dragged Inuyasha away. Kagome turned a smile toward them, yelling that she would come check on them later that night before turning her attention back to her team.

 

Kuwabara had finally regained consciousness as well and Kurama was on his feet already. Kuwabara carefully carried Hiei while Kagome helped her other two injured potential mates to their hotel suite. Once inside, she directed Kuwabara to place Hiei down on his bed in his room as she helped Kurama and Yusuke sit on the couch. Kneeling in front of Yusuke first seeing as his injuries were far worst and the detective looked about ready to pass out any second, she placed her palms against his cheeks and closed her eyes.

 

Yusuke's eyes widened slightly when he felt the warmth of her healing abilities flood through his system. He felt her aura wrap around him in a comforting manner as his pain quickly disappeared and he felt completely energized. She removed her hands and smiled up at him before moving to heal Kurama.

 

“The sudden energy boost is normal. When I use my healing, it not only heals wounds but restores any lost energy.” she explained as she finished up with Kurama. Standing and smiling at both of them, she leaned down to place kisses on their cheeks before rushing to Hiei's room to heal him as well. Closing the door behind her, she sat on the edge of the bed and placed her hands on his cheeks and closed her eyes. She felt his breathing quicken as she finished up her healing but suddenly found herself pinned down to the mattress. Confused, she opened her eyes only to stare up into the ruby eyes of the hybrid she'd just finished healing.

 

“I guess I don't need to ask if you're feeling better.” Kagome murmured.

 

“You did not need to heal me; I would have been fine by morning.” Hiei growled.

 

“I know that, my powers are just getting antsy. Using them to heal you three barely chipped away at my energy and it restored all of yours.” she said in her defense.

 

Hiei rolled his eyes and leaned down to press his lips against hers firmly. Kagome smiled against his lips and returned it full force. Her hands moved to trace the muscles along his chest and stomach, stopping at the makeshift bandage she'd made while they were in the arena. Untying it, she threw it to the side and wrapped her arms around his neck to pull him closer. He pulls away so they can breathe and she smirked up at him.

 

“Was that your way of saying thank you?”

 

The hybrid smirked down at her as he trailed a finger down her body, cutting her kimono in the process. Once she realized what he'd done, she gasped and turned a pout up to him. “This is one of my favorite fighting kimonos.”

 

“I'll get you a new one.” he muttered before pressing his lips against hers once more. Pulling the kimono away, he threw it to the side and maneuvered so that he was lying on top of her, his hips pressed down against hers firmly. She groaned slightly as he pulled away to nibble at her neck. The miko barely realized that the hybrid had reached up and pinned her hands above her head until she felt him wrap something around her wrists.

 

Glancing up briefly, she felt her arousal spike. “These are my ropes.”

 

“I stole them from the fox's room once he figured out how to untangle himself.” Hiei admitted.

 

“I didn't know there was a playful side of you Hiei… I like it.” Kagome smirked as she tested her restraints.

 

Hiei rolled his eyes and averted his attention to the miko's nearly bare body. All that covered her was her bra and panties, which he had to admit were delightful. They were a blood red color and lacy. Leaning down and kissing her neck, he trailed his hands down her arms and her sides. Moving them back up, he firmly grabbed a breast in each hand as he kissed her once more. She groaned softly as he continued his torture and began grinding his hips down against hers, his now noticeable erection pressing against her.

 

She arched her back up and felt her stomach coil as she wrapped a leg around his waste. The miko suddenly froze and Hiei swiftly grabbed his blanket at the foot of his bed and draped it over them as the door opened.

 

“Yo Hiei, Kagome still in here? Just checkin how you're feelin.” Yusuke's voice reached their ears and Hiei growled softly.

 

“Oh, you guys sleepin? Sorry man…” Yusuke mutters as he turns to exit and close the door, but he spots Kagome's kimono torn and on the ground in a corner of the room. His eyes widening, Yusuke looks at them closer and notices the miko's hands tied to Hiei's bed posts. “You guys are SO not sleepin! Dude I wanted to reuse those ropes!” Yusuke yells before hurrying out the door and slamming it closed behind him.

 

Kagome burst into laughter as a growl rumbled in Hiei's chest. With the moment ruined, the hybrid untied Kagome and rolled off of her. The miko rolled her eyes and leaned up to kiss him softly before getting up and digging through his draws. He watched her curiously as she pulled out a pair of his sweat pants and pulled it on before smiling toward him and making her way out of the room after making sure Kuwabara was distracted so she could make it to her room in just her bra and Hiei's sweats.

 

Closing the door behind her, she pulled on a shirt and returned to the living room. “I'm going to check on Inuyasha and the others, see if they need any healing. I'll be back.” Kagome announced before leaving the suite. Getting into the elevator, she pressed the bottom for the bottom floor and waited. Once the doors opened, the miko's eyes widened as she felt her heart fall into her stomach. There, standing in the lobby kissing another kitsune, was Kurama. His hands were positioned on her backside and their tongues were down each other's throats. Kagome felt tears sting her eyes as she stared at the two, her heart slowly breaking. Suddenly, she couldn't watch anymore. She ran. Kagome felt her tears trail down her cheeks as she blindly ran out of the hotel and toward the forest.

 

Kurama was making his way back from the stadium after watching they would be facing in the finals and was confused and beyond worried when he spotted Kagome crying hysterically and running toward the forest. Rushing to catch her before she disappeared into the trees, he gently grabbed her arm and spun her around.

 

Kagome felt her heart break all over again when her eyes met with the emerald green of Kurama's. She pulled away from him and pushed him away from her. “Don't you touch me… don't ever touch me again!” She cried out before turning and pushing her legs to carry her into the forest.

 

Kurama stared after her in complete confusion as he felt his own heart ache. What had he done? Why was she mad at him? Hurrying back to the suite, Kurama entered to see Hiei, Yusuke, and Kuwabara all lounging and watching tv. Feeling Kurama's out of place emotions, all three of them turned to him in question.

 

“What's wrong with Kagome?” he asked.

 

“What do you mean what's wrong with Kagome?” Yusuke asked, instantly beginning to worry.

 

“I just saw her running toward the forest in tears. I asked her what was wrong and she snapped at me…” Kurama explained, hurt evident in his eyes and voice.

 

“She was going to check on Inuyasha and them… wonder what happened.” Kuwabara mused. Before anyone could go after her, Hiei was already gone.

 

Kagome sobbed as she ran deeper into the forest. How could he do this to her? She loved him and he went behind her back and pursued another female… that other female was a kitsune… maybe that's why. She was human… she wasn't good enough for him… couldn't fulfill his desires so he went to another kitsune… one that knew what they were doing. More tears flooded down her cheeks as the image of Kurama kissing that other woman flashed through her mind. How could he? She thought he loved her…

 

Kagome felt her body shake with her sobs as she also realized that Youko had betrayed her. If the kitsune loved her too, he would have stopped Kurama… would have pushed forth and taken control. She lost two of the men that she loved… they both lied to her. She could feel Hiei searching for her but she didn't want to see anyone. She didn't want to watch anyone else leave her for another…

 

The sorrow miko threw a barrier around herself that concealed her scent and aura. She was practically invisible to the world and that's how she wanted it. She wanted to be by herself… where no one else could break her heart as Kurama and Youko just had. She would remain there for the night, until the final match tomorrow. She felt a fresh round of tears spill down her cheeks as her mind replayed that image over and over again… shattering her heart into even smaller pieces.

 

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A/N:

 

I felt my heart breaking a little there… I can't see Kurama as the cheating type… so what the hell is going on? You'll have to wait and see

 

~*Icyfire*~

 

Next Chapter - Chapter Twenty One: Repairable Damage