InuYasha Fan Fiction / Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ To Find A Heart ❯ Chapter 6

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Warnings: Language, violence, alcohol, sexual content, abuse, torture, etc., etc., and so forth.

 

Answered Questions: I will answer some questions, so long as it doesn't give too much away.

 

To Find A Heart

 

Chapter 6

 

It had taken Kagome by quite a surprise when she finally saw herself. Looking at the strange woman who was in the place of her reflection, Kagome frowned. She knew that she was alive again, she had a heartbeat and bled and everything. It wasn't that she wasn't thrilled or grateful to the chance of life given to her, but she wondered whose life had been taken to make room for hers. There were many things the goddess had told her that made sense now. The fact that she was demon, but remained untainted and still had holy powers, astounded even the demoness who bound Kagome's soul to the demon body. The woman didn't seem unpleasant or hateful, which relieved Kagome, as she would have to meet with her regularly to make sure the soul is mended to the body properly.

 

Kagome looked at her naked form in the mirror again. She was still relatively short, especially for a youkai. Her black hair was in a long braid that started at the base of her skull and ended about mid thigh. There were no bangs to speak of. Her eyes were still deep blue, but a few shades darker. The most obvious and drastic changes were her black claws and not so delicate fangs. She'd seen youkai with slim snake like canines, but hers were the kind meant to tear jugulars, though they managed to not seem gaudy either. Her body was in excellent condition, medium sized firm breasts, rounded hips, and muscular limbs. Her silky skin, once a neutral peach, was now a creamy tan. Down her spine there were leopard spots, beginning at the nape of her neck under her hair and ending at her ass crack. Circling both wrists and ankles was a three inch thick ring of the same leopard spots that ran along her back. If she really was going to be returned to her wold eventually, she could always pass the spots off as a really good tattoo job. She smiled brightly at the thought of going home.

 

Hiei walked in unannounced and Kagome instantly went on the defensive. If he found out her plan, then she'd never get back. She kneeled, waiting to be spoken to.

 

“The demon who was formerly in possession of that body tended to wear very little. It would not be suiting for you to do the same, as your rank is much higher. My personal seamstress is waiting to take your measures.”

 

Before he could turn and leave, Kagome asked permission to speak. “Lord Hiei?”

 

He motioned for her to speak. “What is my rank here?”

 

He thought for a second, before responding. “You are mine. You answer only to me. No one is allowed to touch you without my expressed permission. You must give my men the respect they are deserving of, but nothing more. You do not even have to speak or answer to them if you do not wish it.”

 

“As you wish it, my Lord.” After he left Kagome gave herself one last look over before returning to the main chamber. The elderly woman whom had resurrected Kagome also appeared to be Lord Hiei's seamstress. He seemed to put a lot of trust into this woman. She looked old, despite being a youkai, but turned out to be quick witted, wise, and extraordinarily steady handed. She had grey hair cut short, silver eyes, and dark tan skin with many wrinkles. She didn't show her age at all as she took Kagome's measurements, kneeling and bending without pain or stiffness. She seemed grandmotherly to Kagome.

 

“May I ask questions of you?” Kagome asked politely, without raising her eyes to meet the other woman's.

The elder woman chuckled and, with a gentle grip on Kagome's chin, raised her face to meet her own silver eyes. “Child there is no need for such behavior when it is only the two of us women. My name is Mei. You may ask me whatever questions you have, and I will answer them to the best of my ability.”

 

Kagome smiled, making the other woman smile back. “You have such a lovely smile dear, it makes your eyes sparkle like gem stones.”

 

Kagome blushed lightly. “My name is Kagome. Why exactly am I here?”

 

Mei kept smiling. “What a lovely name. As to why you were revived, you are the Guardian of the Shikon Jewel, correct?” After receiving an affirmative from Kagome she continued. “The Jewel is an extremely powerful and corrupt thing when around so many youkai. It is said that the previous holder of the jewel, Naraku, went mad after killing the jewel's guardian. The jewel reacted violently to the death of its priestess and slowly drove the demon insane. This was when Lord Hiei took control of the empire and the jewel. Not wanting to repeat the former ruler's mistake, Lord Hiei searched out a priestess. It was one of his advisors who came forward with real information. Thus you were returned to life.”

 

Kagome listened absorbing as much as possible. Kagome could guess whose idea it had been to bring her back as the guardian. “It was Hakudoshi, wasn't it?”

 

Mei looked shocked, but continued to smile. “Why yes. But how could you have known that? Did you two know each other?”

 

Kagome smiled sadly. “We were…” she almost said lovers, but thought better of it. “We both served under Naraku.”

 

The elder woman's smile faltered. “You were the last guardian, the one who Naraku slew?”

 

Kagome nodded, understanding the apology for resurrecting her so soon. “It's okay. Naraku killed me and those I held dear, then brought me back to life in a clay body and forced me to work for him. What you did is nothing compared to that. You've given me a new chance at life. I'm honestly grateful.”

 

Kagome hugged Mei. They started discussing the styles and colors of clothing Kagome wanted. They decided on a few formal kimonos of varying patterns, and many loose pants and shirts. It took a while for Kagome to explain the design of a normal t-shirt, but she trusted Mei to work out the kinks. Then they discussed food choices and scented bathing supplies.

 

After that first day, Mei was Kagome's closest confidant.

 

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