InuYasha Fan Fiction / Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Reunion ❯ Interlude ( Chapter 12 )

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The next morning, Kagome and Hiei awoke to the sound of doors opening and closing and the muffled voice of Kurama talking on the phone.

 

“Yes mother, could you call the school and inform them I'll be absent today. A friend of mine got into an accident which has left her partially paralyzed. I would like to stay over here and help her get set up… Yes I know…Don't worry a friend of mine will be going over there to retrieve the homework for me…You can reach me by my cell-phone…I love you as well mother.” After that he hung up the phone and walked off.

 

`Oh, now my Shippou really needs to explain things. He has another mother?'

 

“Yes. But I think that it is Kurama's place to tell you his story.”

 

One of Kagome's hands rested atop Hiei's and she squeezed it lightly. Not having strength or coordination to do much else. “I see that you are healing quickly.”

 

`Yes, I should be able to walk in a couple more days…Can we go out and see the others?'

 

Without saying another word he picked Kagome up and headed towards the kitchen where the others had gathered. Yukina was the first to great them, with Kurama and Genkai sitting at a low table drinking tea. It appeared that Yuusuke and Kuwabara were still asleep.

 

“Good morning Hiei-san, Kagome-chan. I trust you slept well?” She asked, bowing to each of them in turn.

 

“Hn…” Hiei nodded slightly as he lowered Kagome to a seated position in front of the table. Kurama watching the interaction with a slight frown.

 

`Thank you Hiei.' Kagome was surprised when Yukina brought forth a bowl of broth and a spoon, then setting it before Kagome.

 

“I know you probably had nothing to eat yesterday so you must be hungry.”

 

Kagome flushed slightly at the thought of being fed like a child in front of people whom she'd only met a few days ago, excluding Kurama, for obvious reasons, and Hiei, who'd already seen her at her worst.

 

`Is it possible to have this in a glass, with a straw? I think I could manage a straw.' Kagome said pleadingly in Hiei's mind.

 

Silently Hiei took the bowl from in front of Kagome and went into the kitchen.

 

Kurama stood up angrily from the table about to yell at Hiei for taking his Okaa0san's food away, but was snapped his mouth shut when he saw Genkai's hand raised to stem his out burst.

 

Genkai pretended to ignore everything yet when she observed Hiei's actions she noticed a slight smile appear on Kagome's otherwise unexpressive face. Both Kurama and Yukina looked at Genkai in confusion as she slowly and deliberately set her tea cup down and turned to Kagome.

 

“You've healed quite a bit since we saw you yesterday.”

 

Kagome forced her head to make a small nod. Thankfully Hiei returned with the broth in a tall glass with a straw showing itself over the rim. Silently he set the broth back down in front of Kagome.

 

“Yes, she has limited control over her own mobility thus far. She should be able to walk in a couple of days. Though I don't suppose you know when you'll be able to speak?

 

`This evening if we're lucky, otherwise tomorrow morning.'

 

“How long have you had a mental connection to Kagome?” asked Genkai, calmly. Hiei tensed slightly and looked at the old woman with a glare, which of course she ignored.

 

“Since last night,” he said grudgingly.

 

Kurama banged his fist on the table causing a Yukina and Kagome to start slightly. “And why didn't you say anything last night.”

 

Instead of Hiei responding it was Yukina who put a hand on Kurama's shoulder and spoke. “Please Minamino-san, it was better for all not to know that Kagome-chan could communicate though Hiei-san last night. Everyone would have been hounding her and Hiei-san with questions instead of allowing her to sleep and regain her energies.

 

Kurama glared at the Koorime, which caused Hiei to raise his hackles. However, Yukina returned Kurama's gaze without flinching. It was Kurama who finally turned away.

 

Hiei glanced at Kagome before staring at Kurama. “Kagome said to tell you that if you don't knock it off it will be you on the wrong end of sit boy.” Hiei hid a smirk as Kurama paled.

 

Kurama looked away as he said, “Hiei, I'd still like a word with you later.” Hiei nodded as Kagome rolled her eyes, `men.'

 

Hiei didn't bother to comment on that last thought.

 

Kagome was working hard at trying to coordinate her limbs to move. She'd managed to put one arm on the table, but when she tried to draw the glass closer she only managed to turn it around, causing the straw that she needed to move away from her.

 

“Grrr…” Kagome growled. It was the first sound anyone had heard from her in two days.

 

“At least your vocal cords are working.” Yukina stated brightly.

 

Hiei moved closer to the miko. He brought the glass closer to her and held the straw to her lips.

 

One part of her was glad for the aid, the other was indignant that she hadn't had enough of a chance to succeed on her own. The latter was the part that spoke out, `Hey! I could have managed.'

 

“Perhaps, but this is faster and more efficient.”

 

After a few moments her annoyance at the small youkai helping her faded and she conceded, `At least it's still better than being spoon fed.'

 

Kurama glared at his friend but held his tongue.

 

 

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It wasn't long after that, that the others awoke and made their way to the dining area as well.

 

“So what's the plan for today?” Yuusuke yawned.

 

Amaya and Jomei seated themselves across the table from Hiei and Kagome, eating some sausages that Yukina had cooked up. Shizuru glanced at the two wolves. “What's eating you?” She asked as she lit a cigarette and breathed deep. It had been a trying time for her and her psychic awareness felt like it was going beserk. Needless to say she didn't get a good nights rest. She was a hair away from grabbing a beer, even if it was breakfast.

 

It was Jomei who first decided to break the silence, “We are to understand that Kagome-sama is awake and aware of what is going on?” Jomei was addressing the room but kept his eyes on Kagome so that she would know he wasn't trying to be rude about speaking of her, as if she wasn't there. Kagome gave the small, careful nod of her head that she'd used earlier.

 

Jomei's eyes widened in surprised, then continued, “Kagome, our grandfathers sent us in search of you so that we may bring you to meet then.

 

Her eyes flicked to Hiei `Who would their grandfathers be and where would I be meeting them.' hiei sighed mentally, he knew this was going to happen. What he'd told Kagome earlier was mostly true, he was being selfish and he had wanted to speak to her first. But, added to that was the fact that he didn't care for people in general and being badgered with questions was not his idea of a fun time. Still, there was no way he was going to leave Kagome to fend for herself, no matter how…reluctant he was to remain.

 

His private thoughts came and went with none the wiser and he relayed kagome's message to the two wolf demons.

 

“I was told that you would know our grandparents Koga, Ayame, Sesshoumaru and Kagura…?”

 

Kagome's eyes lit with joy. `Oh, my god! Yes, yes!' Hiei winced, those thoughts were practically screamed into his mind and he could almost feel her bouncing, mentally, with excitement.

 

“Onna, there is no need to shout!” He snapped. Almost instantly she was contrite. Hiei appeared to ignore the look of sorrow in her eyes as has he told Jomei calmly. “Yes, she knows them.”

 

Under the table and away from the prying eyes of the others and particularly a fox who was glaring heatedly at him, Hiei's hand went to Kagome's leg and drew soothing circles on the outside of her thigh to let her know that he'd forgiven her. `I really am sorry.' Hiei gave her a comforting squeeze before withdrawing.

 

“Then you know our mother Rin?” Again Hiei said yes that Kagome knew her as well. He was thankful though that even though he could feel her joy at knowing her friends were alive, she tempered her mental voice.

 

“However, you are avoiding the question. Where would you be taking her?”

 

At this Jomei's smile dimmed. He knew he couldn't stall anymore. “The Western Lands…in the Makai?” He spoke timidly hoping beyond hope that it wouldn't be taken badly.

 

He hoped in vain.

 

“Over my dead body.” Hiei snarled the whites of his eyes bleeding red. The others in the group were shocked at his out burst. Yes, they knew he had been being very protective of Kuwabara's cousin, but this was a first.

 

Surprisingly, or not, since he had actually seen how Hiei acted prior to the Manzo incident, it was Kuwabara who came up with the answer for everyone else. He didn't question it he just knew. “You're her mate.”

 

Looking straight at Kuwabara he nodded slowly, receiving only calm acceptance in return from the normally loud and obnoxious red-head.

 

“You're her what?!” Both Yuusuke and Kurama cried in unison. Kurama's voice hitting a note of hysteria.

 

Kurama's mind had been working in circles for hours. He couldn't understand why his normally cold and aloof friend had developed such a strong connection to Kagome. His behavior had change drastically in just a handful of days. Recently he'd been holding her and carrying her around. Not letting any others touch her. `Well… except for Yukina and that was probably because she is his sister.' He thought to himself quietly. `But, I thought that it was because he thought it his fault that she was in that state. His mate? Does he even have feeling for Okaa-san…She can't even speak for herself right now. How do we know that's what she wants, isn't it a bit convenient that HE'S the only one who can communicate with her.'

 

“And…How do we know that this is what Kagome wants?” Kurama said lowly, accusation filling his voice.

 

“What?” Hiei snarled shocked that Kurama would question the claim. He'd expected something like that from Kuwabara, even Yuusuke. Hurt flashed through his eyes, before he composed himself.

 

Hiei looked at Kurama for several moments of silence, his features stoic. “There is no point in me trying to defend myself to you.”

 

He cast a quick glance at Yukina, she was looking at his with worry for himself and not for what he might or might not be doing to Kagome. He felt comforted by that at least. His gaze flicked from Yukina to Kagome and back to Yukina. His sister nodded her understanding. She'd take care of Kagome for him.

 

Only a second had passed since he'd spoken, and then he was gone.

 

Kagome sat there in silence. Her heart crying out for her mate, somehow she was being blocked when she'd tried to speak to him. All she wanted to do was comfort him. Yet, Hiei was deaf to her at the moment and she didn't know why. She'd never felt so helpless before.

 

Now though, it didn't matter. She was beyond angry at Shippou and all she wanted right now was to leave. Power started flowed into her surroundings in blue-white waves of pure energy. Those in the room could feel the power and emotions just radiating off of her. It wasn't the strong heated energy one feels when they normally get mad. No, this was the chilled fury that froze ones throat and brought ones world into a pointed focus. She needed to leave, had to leave before she did something she'd regret.

 

Apprehension went through all of those seated in the room. Part of them wanted to go to the injured woman and comfort her. Another bigger part of themselves said, `Don't move.' They watched as the white dragon, which glowed softly upon her arm, lifted itself from her and grew. It encircled Kagome like a boa constrictor, once…twice. Then the light coming from the dragon flared brilliantly, blinding them.

 

When they looked back she'd vanished.

 

 

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Yes, I call Jomei and Amaya wolf demons because they resemble wolves more and that was the part of their heritage that dominated.

 

Also I call them mates because although they haven't mated yet. That is still how they feel about the other.

 

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