InuYasha Fan Fiction / Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Sister of Mine ❯ Guess Who's Back ( Chapter 5 )

Sister of Mine

Chapter 5: Guess Who's Back

 

Disclaimer: I do not own Yu Yu Hakusho, or InuYasha

 

“speech”

`thoughts'

`telepathy'

 

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“Sky, why do you insist on coming?” Rika asked at the top of Genkai's steps.

 

Sky smiled and put her hands behind her head. “Cuz it's boring here.”

 

Rika sighed. “Fine, but you have to take care of you ears and tail, that's not very normal.”

 

“No problem.” Sky put an illusion over herself. Her fox ears were replaced by human ears and her tail just disappeared. “Now, let's go.”

 

“Wow, you look really different without your ears.”

 

“We all do.” Kurama said.

 

“And he's coming because…”

 

Sky put her arms around Kurama's arm. “Cuz I don't wanna leave without him. He's my only link to Kuronue, and the only family I have left.”

 

“Whatever.” The three walked the way to the Sunset shrine. “What is the deal with Japanese shrines and steps?” Rika whined halfway up the steps.

 

Sky shrugged. They reached the top and approached the door. Rika had her hand to the door ready to knock, “Eeek! No don't. InuYasha!” they heard someone yell. The door flew open and Kagome fell out and toppled into Rika. Kurama and Sky stepped out of the way and the two girls fell off the porch.

 

InuYasha stood in the door and stared at the new guests. “Who the hell are you two?” InuYasha sneered at Kurama and Sky.

 

“What's it to you, filthy hanyou?” Sky growled.

 

Kurama grabbed Sky's shoulders. “Relax, this is a peaceful place, let's keep it that way, alright Sky.”

 

Sky shrugged Kurama off and said overdramatically, “As you wish, Yoko.”

 

Kagome and Rika had recovered themselves and stepped back on the porch. “Rika, what were you thinking bringing two kitsunes with you?” Kagome demanded. “You know how InuYasha is.”

 

“Sky was bored and she's currently attached to her brother.” Rika said. “I'm staying at Genkai's place right now, but I'm not sure for how long.”

 

Kagome bowed her head. “It's nice to meet both of you.” She said.

 

“Kagome, don't you know not to lower your head to a kitsune?” InuYasha growled.

 

“InuYasha, sit.” BAM “Shippo's a kitsune, or have you forgotten that as well?”

 

InuYasha pulled himself out of his crater. “Damn it Kagome, how many times do I have to apologize for forgetting when your birthday was? You know I can't keep track of days very well.”

 

“It's not just that it was my birthday, but it's also the same day that we met, remember? No, but you can tell me whenever the new moon is.” InuYasha growled. “Ignore him, let's head inside.” Kagome lead the three inside.

 

Once everyone was seated, Kagome offered drinks, everyone took something different. “So Kagome, what's new with you. I haven't seen you since we were about seventeen.” Rika asked.

 

“Well, my nineteenth birthday just passed, and as of last year, me and InuYasha are mated.” Kagome blushed slightly.

 

“Mated?”

 

“It's kinda like a demon's way of being married.” Sky said.

 

“You can fill me in on the fine details later, Sky.” Rika turned back to Kagome. “So, should I congratulate?” Kagome shrugged. “Well, the two reasons I came here now.”

 

“Two? I thought you just needed your stars re-purified.” Kagome asked as she took Rika's metal box.

 

“Well, I do. I need to ask you about something as well.” Rika pulled off a drawstring sac and poured its contents onto the coffee table. The small pink jewel fell on top of the brown concealment powder. “I found this in possession of a demon, do you know what it is?”

InuYasha and Kagome stared at it in disbelief. “Kagome…is it?” InuYasha murmured.

 

Kagome picked up the shard. “It is.” She pulled her necklace from her shirt and put the shard in where it fit. “The last piece InuYasha!” InuYasha jumped up taking Kagome with him and spun her around. He gently let her down. She landed with a warm kiss.

 

Rika cleared her throat. They broke the kiss. “Mind telling me exactly what I found?”

 

Kagome sat back down. “Sorry Rika.” She said. “It's just that we've been looking for this piece for almost two years. I'm the guardian of the Shikon no Tama, this.” She noted the jewel on the necklace. “When the jewel is complete, you can make a wish on it. One wish. But we want it to be pure enough to purify the jewel.” She turned to InuYasha. “But what would we wish for? We have what we want. Miroku and Sango have a seven month old son.”

 

InuYasha hugged Kagome close. “The wind tunnel vanished when we defeated Naraku.”

 

“Shippo's happy with his new lifestyle.”

 

“Kohaku…”

 

“Is alive and well. We thought that he had the last shard, but we were mistaken. With Miroku and Kaede's help, I kept him alive.”

 

“I am able to control my demon blood.”

 

Kagome reached up at tweaked at his ear. “And you've accepted yourself as a hanyou.”

 

“None of us want anything more.”

 

“Would you trust Rika?”

 

“Only if you do.”

 

“Rika,”

 

Rika jumped at being addressed after the conversation that seemed to go over everyone's head. “Hai?”

 

“Could you make a pure wish? No selfish ways either.”

 

“Um, sure.” `non selfish,' she thought. `Sky seems happy enough with Kurama, but…I know!' Kagome handed Rika the jewel, she glanced around the room with all eyes on her. “I wish that Sky's mate, Kurama's partner, can return to the living world so that she can find her true happiness.” The Shikon glowed bright pink. InuYasha held Kagome closer. The small jewel flashed and the bright pink light filled the room. When the light faded, the jewel, just the string had remained.

 

“Did it work?” Kurama asked.

 

“See for yourself.” Came a voice behind them.

 

The two kitsunes turned to the voice. Kurama smiled. Sky jumped over the top of the couch and ran into his arms. Her caught her and held her close. “It's nice to see you too Sky.” He said.

 

“I'm so glad you're back Kuronue.” Sky said as she buried her nose in Kuronue's chest.

 

Kurama had calmly gotten up and walked over. “It's good to see you again.”

 

Kuronue squinted his eyes at Kurama. “And you are…”

 

Kurama took false offence. “How soon we forget our partners.”

 

“Ronu, that's Yoko.” Sky said.

 

“Really, that's got to be your best illusion yet.” Kuronue grinned. “Speaking of, Sky, remove yours, I'm just having so much trouble seeing you without your fox features.”

 

“As you wish mate.” Sky smiled. She closed her eyes for a second and her fox ears and tail returned. “Better?”

 

“Much.” Kuronue put his arm around Sky's waist and pulled her into a long missed kiss.

 

“How's bringing a demon back to life something to purify the jewel?” InuYasha asked.

 

“Not sure, but don't question it.” Kagome said.

 

“Now I know Sky will be completely happy, not just content. There was still something missing.”

 

“And that was her mate.” Kurama said. “Rika, why don't we leave them alone for some catching up?” Rika nodded and followed Kurama outside.

 

Sky pulled back. “Kuronue, do you still like to lurk in the bushes?” Sky asked with a playful smile.

 

“You wish to spy?” Kuronue said.

 

“Rika likes Yoko, and I want her to be truly happy too. Just like she did for me.” Sky grabbed Kuronue's and slinked out the door.

 

InuYasha put his arm around Kagome's shoulders. “She's a lot like you back when sparks first started between Sango and Miroku. I want you to be careful around Sky, vixens can't always be trusted.”

 

“InuYasha, you worry too much. I trust Rika, and Rika trusts Sky and that's good enough for me.” Kagome said. “Vixen or not, I'm not going to hate her because of what she is.”

 

“Hm, and that's why I love you.” He nuzzled her neck.

 

“InuYasha.”

 

“Didn't you want to talk some with Kuronue as well?” Rika asked after they had sat at the top the shrine steps.

 

“Yes, but I think him and Sky have been apart for far too long. A fox's bond with their mate is very strong.”

 

“You wanna know something kinda funny?”

“Sure.”

 

“I despise green, with a passion, but I love your eyes. Could you explain that?”

 

“I'm afraid not. You know what I truly look like, my eyes aren't green.”

 

Rika swung her legs around so she was sitting with her back leaning against Kurama's side had her legs were straight in front of her. “Of course I do, they're beautiful both ways.” She unhooked her ddf and held it in front of her. “You know, there are some things that my ddf can't tell me.”

 

Kurama looked down at Rika. “And what would that be.”

 

Rika fought the oncoming blush. “If they're any good at kissing.”

 

Kurama put his arm around her front. “Would you like me to help you find out?””

 

Rika's blush surfaced. She sat up fully and looked at Kurama. “What?”

 

Instead of answering, Kurama gently grabbed her chin and pressed his lips against hers. Behind them, Sky stood up to cheer only to have Kuronue grab her wrist and pull her back down. Kurama and Rika pulled apart and looked at the bush.

 

Rika sighed. “I should've figured this from Sky after last night.”

 

“What happened last night?”

 

“Uh,” Rika felt her blush re-surface.

 

~At Genkai's temple~

 

“Hey grandma, where's Kurama?” Yusuke asked.

 

“What am I, his keeper?” Genkai said.

 

“Kurama went with Rika and Sky somewhere.” Meg said hoping it would keep him from yelling.

 

“Ok then, where's Hiei?”

 

“With my sister.” Meg pulled the deck of cards off the table. “Wanna play something?”

 

Yusuke shrugged and sat down opposite Meg. “Do you know how to play anything?”

 

Meg smiled. “I'm willing to learn.”

 

Yusuke sweatdropped. “We'll start you with an easy one. Go Fish.”

 

Meg wrinkled her nose. “I don't like fish.”

 

Yusuke sweatdropped again. “It's just the name of the game, it has nothing to do with fish.”

 

“Then why do they call it Go Fish?”

 

“I don't know. I just play it.”

 

“Ok, but if I have to eat fish, I'm taking your head.”

 

Yusuke laughed and dealt out the cards.

 

~Somewhere in Genkai's forest~

 

“Hiei, why'd you take me here?” Andrea asked.

 

“Hn.”

 

Andrea looked around. She knew that there were demons everywhere, but they were weak. She kept her hand close to her blade, just in case.

 

“I heard your conversation with your sister last night.” Hiei said after a long silence.

 

“How?” Andrea felt her face heat up.

 

He tapped his bandana. “My jagan eye.”

 

“So, you heard it, all of it?”

“Every word. Tell me, how did you two manage to survive the massacre of your pack?”

 

“Sky, she convinced Jake and Vlad to let us live. Of course, they tortured us. They weren't as hard on her as hey were on me. Somehow, she managed to keep her sweet innocence that I love so much.”

 

“How did you escape?”

 

“Meg used her telepathy to convince our guards to take a break, then she levitated the keys and unlocked our cells. I couldn't help with the escape because the bars and the key weren't made of metal. She was with me for most of the time. When we were in the maze, I think she followed Yusuke, cuz I lost our mental connection.”

 

“Hn.”

 

“What?” Hiei flitted off. “Wait! Hiei come back, I don't know how to get back to the temple!” Andrea started to panic.

 

Hiei re-appeared. “Are you afraid of the forest, being lost, or the demons that reside here?”

 

“Yes!” Andrea dropped to her knees and started to cry. Her panic jumbled her emotions. Hiei walked over to her and cautiously put a hand on her shoulder.

 

“Don't cry.” He said. No matter what the reason, he didn't like to see a female cry.

 

“I don't normally cry over something so stupid. I panicked, sorry.”

 

“Don't be. I was the cause of your panic.”

 

“I tend to panic easily.” Andrea stood up.

 

“We'll have to fix that.”

 

“We?” Andrea tilted her head in confusing, but got no response.

 

~Inside Genkai's temple~

 

“Go fish!” Meg shouted happily.

 

“Do you even know what an ace is?” Yusuke asked.

 

Meg blinked. “Um.”

 

Yusuke sweatdropped. “It's the one with an `A' on it.”

 

“Oh, I've got three of those.” Meg smiled.

 

“Then why didn't you put them on the table?”

 

“That's what I'm supposed to do with the ones I have more than one of?”

 

Yusuke anime fell. “Yes that's what you're supposed to do! Look, I'll let it slide this once so you can put your doubles on the table.”

 

“Ok.” Meg put her hand on the table.

 

“You had all four kings, two queens, three Jacks and three aces? That's like the best you can get!” He threw his cards in the air, they flitted down gently onto the table and the ground around them.

 

Meg covered her ears. “Yusuke, you're too loud, you're hurting my ears.”

 

“Sorry.”

 

The door slid open and Rika, Sky and Kurama entered followed by Kuronue, Kagome and InuYasha.

 

“Kagome, when'd you get over your `illness'?” Yusuke asked, he was well aware of where she was during her `sicknesses,' as he had to seek her out on one mission when Reikai noticed fluxes in time around her temple.

 

“Yesterday, who's your new friend?” Kagome asked upon seeing Meg.

 

“This is Meg, Meg, Kagome and, who are they?”

 

Kurama and Rika sat to one side of the couch. Sky and Kuronue followed suit on the other side of the couch.

 

“Yusuke, don't you remember InuYasha? The other guy is Sky's mate Kuronue.”

 

“I thought Kuronue died.”

 

“He did.”

 

“Then how-?”

 

“A wish on the Shikon no Tama.”

 

“Oh.”

 

Kagome and InuYasha sat down in the chair, Kagome on InuYasha's lap. He put an arm around her waist and she put her arm around his neck. Everyone watched Yusuke's sad attempts to teach Meg `I declare war'.

 

Rika started to get bored and annoyed. “Ok, this is getting pathetic, anyone up for bull shit?”

 

“Do you know how to play?” Yusuke asked Meg.

 

“I'm willing to learn.” Meg said with a smile.

 

“Why don't we partner up for a first round?” Kurama offered. “Yusuke and Meg, Kagome and InuYasha, Kuronue and Sky, and Rika and myself.”

 

“You're not being fair, Yoko.” Kuronue said with his trademark smirk. “Neither of us know how to play.”

 

“You two are both smart, you'll catch on in no time. I'm not very familiar with the game either.”

 

The teams were agreed and the four groups gathered around the table. The cards were dealt out and they started to play. Like Kurama had said, Kuronue and Sky had caught on quickly.

 

“Two fours.” Rika said placing down her cards.

 

“One five.” InuYasha said as Kagome placed down the card.

 

“Three sixes.” Yusuke said.

 

“It's only one Yusuke, can't you count?” Meg squealed.

 

Yusuke growled. “The point of this game is to get rid of your cards. It's ok to lie, just as long as the other people don't know.” He pulled the two non-sixes out. “Since you know, one six.”

 

Meg smiled. “Sorry, I don't much like lying.”

 

Yusuke sighed and shook his head. “Don't worry `bout it.”

 

It came to Kuronue and Sky's turn again. But, once again, they weren't paying attention. Kuronue had his arm around Sky's shoulder and was playfully biting at the side of her neck. Sky was giggling. “Wha-oh, our turn again?” Sky said between breaths.

 

“What're we on?” Kuronue asked looking up from Sky's neck.

 

“Seven.” Kagome said.

 

“Ok.” Sky went to their cards and started to pull out. Kuronue took the opportunity to nuzzle her neck. Sky giggled and dropped several of her cards. “Look what you made me do.” She pouted. Kuronue quickly gathered up the cards. “Three sevens.” Sky put down her cards.

 

“Bull shit.” Rika said.

 

Sky pouted again. “You got me!”

“Again.” Kuronue put in. He picked up the cards and looked at them. “Man, still can't read Yoko. He's been lying to us the whole time.”

 

“Rika, I'm shocked!”

 

“You shouldn't be. She's Yoko's future mate after all.” Kuronue put his arm around Sky's waist and teased her some more.

 

“Ronu, we're playing-.”

 

“Yes we are.” He smirked.

 

“You wanna take this to my room.”

 

“You have your own room?”

 

“Ya, soundproofed as well.”

“Even better.”

 

Kuronue and Sky stood up just as the door slid open. They rushed passed the two figures and nearly knocked Genkai over in the hall. Rika sat with her eyes big as dinner plates, Yusuke looked a little surprised, Meg sweatdropped with a slightly embarrassed look on her face and Kurama just shook his head with his eyes closed. Andrea, who had just came in with Hiei, was latched onto Hiei's shoulder for support.

 

“Wha-what was that?” Andrea stammered.

 

“Two mates, one of which is a vixen, who haven't' seen each other for quite some time.” Kurama said. “My sister and my partner.”

 

“Kuronue?” Hiei asked. “I thought he died.”

 

“He did, but he's alive by a wish on a jewel. She was the guardian,” Kurama pointed to Kagome, “now she's just a miko.”

 

“And he is?” Hiei pointed to InuYasha.

 

“Kagome's mate, InuYasha. Guys Hiei and Andrea.”

 

Meg rushed over to Andrea. “Andy, they want me to pretend to have what I don't.” she whined.

 

“Ok, who's making my honest sister lie?” Andrea teased.

 

“Alright, this sister crap is getting annoying. Does anyone else have a sister?” InuYasha growled.

 

“Sure, Hi-” Rika started. Kurama silenced her mouth quickly with his own. “Mmm.” Rika was surprised, but got over it quickly and put her arms around Kurama's neck.

 

“Get a room you two.” Kagome said.

 

They broke their kiss. “Oh, I'm not ready for that.” Rika said, and then glanced at Kurama. “Not yet anyways.” Rika grinned.

 

“We're missing half our deck.” Yusuke said after gathering up all the cards. “Damn, they must've taken the cards with them. I don't think we'll be using them again any time soon.”

 

Everyone laughed.

 

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