Hey guy! I just thought a warning would be in order, there is a slight fantasy in this chapter, so all my Hentai fans can get a little taste of what they want without causing me harm! Okay, so I may have lied a little, the following chapters will be explanations, but after is a really cool scene between Kag and Hiei. I hope you are all enjoying this, and as always review!

And I know you guys have been enjoying my rapid upload, but hehe…I'm kinda at a writers block. I know where I want to take the fic, but I can't get it the way I want it. Never fear! I'm going to watch lots of fluffy warm movies like Ever After, The Pick up Artist, etc. That should cure my block, then it will be new chapters!

Warning!!! Graphic gory scenes to ensue, please avoid reading this fic if you are not of a suitable age, or do not have parent consent! You have been warned!

Bitter Memories

Chapter twelve : Messages left behind

"What in the hell are you doing in here?!? Hentai! Pervert! Get out! Have you ever heard of knocking you dolt! What are you staring at?!?" Kagome went from being sad to being very angry real quick. She began to throw random objects at the stunned Hiei. Dodging the flying objects, he stayed in the room however. During her fit, Kagome's towel had slipped her grip and now a large amount of cleavage was forcing Hiei to stay put with large, wide eyes. Following his gaze, Kagome shrieked when she discovered her breast almost visible. Fisting the towel she stumbled from her perch, landing in a crouching position behind the bed. Popping her head over the side she glared at the stunned boy. Her face and his were flushed bright red, but for two entirely different reasons.

The sound of running feet alerted Hiei to the rest of the group coming his way. Using his power, he escaped the room and apartment entirely. The door flung open revealing Yusuke and Kurama, with Botan, Yukina, and Kuwabara peeking around them. Thinking that Botan and Yukina had returned, Kagome had stood up, leaving the boys to see a lot more of her than she ever intended. Everyone's eyes grew large as they took in the nearly naked Kagome.

She stood, frozen, like a deer in the headlights. Her midnight tresses clung to her chest, having fallen over her shoulders in her attempt to escape Hiei's sight. The towel was snug around her waist, her fist gripping it till her knuckles were white and the towel was shredding. Her stomach and lower abdomen was in plain sight, her breast covered by the thick hair. Her shapely right leg was bare up to her hip being it had escaped the towel, although nothing else was showing. Her body began to grow red from embarrassment the longer everyone stood there gawking. The boys' jaws were on the floor. Their eyes nearly out of their heads at the lovely sight they had intruded on.

Yusuke had a lecherous grin plastered to his face when he recovered from his initial shock. Kuwabara had been elbowed in the stomach by Yukina, and now was gasping for breath. Kurama was a funny sight. His face had become an identical mask of Yusuke's, but soon faded to that of shock and embarrassment. His face continued to transfer between the two until Botan reached out and grabbed a hold of the two boys' ears. Using a very motherly action she drug Yusuke and Kurama from the bedroom by their ears. Yukina, mimicking Botan, grabbed a hold of Kuwabara's ear and followed Botan. Kagome stood in absolute shock staring at the open door, her face a bright cherry color. But one thought did run through her head, in a constant loop.

'When I get my hands on that demon, I'm going to wring his neck! Stupid spiky haired boy!'

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The wind was cool on a certain over heated fire demon. He was lounging in a tree in front of the apartment building, reveling in what he had just witnessed. Her body, in all its naked glory raced through his head. Most people wouldn't know it by looking at him, but he truly was very imaginative. In face at that particular moment, he was exerting his skills to their max.

Kagome, in his mind, smiled seductively at him. She let her towel drop and stalked up to him sexily. He could see her perfect breast and curvy hips clearly. Her breast bounced softly as she walked, her voluptuous hips swinging. The Kagome in his mind ran delicate fingers over his chest in a teasing motion. The tips barely brushing the skin, but inflicting lightening bolts through out his body. Moving her fingers away from him, she stood behind him, pressing up against his back, like she had done in the warehouse. Leaning her head over his shoulder, her dark hair tumbled to his chest. Her whimpered purrs echoed in his ears. A warm, wet tongue shot out and ran the length of his ear. Shuttering, he reached for her, trying to end his torture. Laughing at him, she backed away. When he turned she was fading away, continuing to laugh at his obvious want.

A strangled moan escaped his lips as he came out of his little world. His pants had become constrictive and tight in the past few moments. Angry with himself for letting the girl get to him so, he leapt from the trees. Despite his disdain for water, he went in search of a very cold pond, or pool.

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Her shock had faded very slowly. She hadn't been that exposed to someone since Miroku and InuYasha had 'accidentally' walked in on Sango and herself bathing. The memory stirred up a clenching icy hand that gripped her fragile heart and squeezed painfully. Fighting the tears that stung her eyes, she managed to find the kimono Yukina had brought her. Wrapping her hair in the shredded towel, she began to dress. She was grateful to Yukina who had the foresight to include under ware and a bra. She giggled when she seen exactly what kind they were. Who knew Yukina had it in her?

The under ware were lacy, female boxer type. The black lace contrasted greatly with the bright blue strings that ran around the waistband. Stepping into them, she tied the strings, making cute bows that lay down the front of her belly. The under ware stopped way before her belly button, and had a thong effect on the back. The bra was matching of the under ware. It too was black lace, but trimmed in the blue strings. The strings came together at the juncture of the breast. Kagome noticed with amusement that it was a push-up bra, sure to get the attention of any male. Her breast, she found, were a little too big for the bra, but she wore it anyway. It caused her breast to seem very large and in you're face-ish. Laughing to herself she began to pull on the kimono.

The kimono was snug at the chest, once again drawing attention there, but floated over the rest of her curves. It tucked just right at her hips, flattering them with out making them look large. The slits on the side she noted with amazement. They stopped directly under the thin waistband of her under ware, leaving the entire side of her legs exposed to any one that cared to look.

'Well, well, well. It looks like Yukina is a little less of a good girl than I thought. She would be fun to go shopping with.' During her musings, she had turned to the dresser against the wall by the door. On top of it was a brush like she had previously requested. A large, delicate, wooden mirror, inscribed with roses, thorns, and leaves hung over the dresser. Marveling at the beauty and detail, she reached out and let her fingers run a crossed the smooth surface. Drawing her hand back she took up the brush and walked back to the bed. Setting the towel on the bed she let the wet ringlets flow down her back and over her shoulders. From where she sat on the bed, the hair pooled around her slender frame, lying around her like a puddle of inky water. Picking the brush up, she set to work brushing out the long stands. The brush glided easily through her hair, making the task go much quicker than she had anticipated. With her hair shiny and brushed she sighed and looked at her self in the mirror. What she saw would have frightened her a year ago, but now it seemed right.

A youkai stared back at her. Her markings glittering ominously. Long, tame charcoal hair pooling around her like a waterfall. She was thin and beautiful, her slender body filled out in all the right places, making her seductive and older. However, her face was that of a girl. In some aspects it was a woman's, like her full pouty lips, her long lashes, and her high cheekbones. But her soft skin, smooth and without blemishes or anything to show her age made her look vulnerable and small. It was her eyes that would have scared her had she seen her self as she was now. The large aqua pools were gorgeous, with the dark azure circle that surrounded the melted sapphire of her inner lens. But it was the heavy sadness and depression that ruined them. Her eyes were sorrowful, showing age beyond her years in pains. Staring into her own eyes she let her mind slip to a time when she was carefree, well except for fighting with InuYasha and school work.

The door opening startled her, making her leap from the bed. Turning her wide eyes on the intruder, she quickly tried to recall the tears threatening to spill. Botan's concerned pink eyes stared back at her. The tall blue haired girl came into the room and went to the shaking Kagome. Pulling her into a hug, Botan tried to comfort her as well as she could. Kagome refused to cry anymore, so she sat shaking in Botan's friendly embrace. When her soft cooings didn't help, Botan thought harder. An idea struck her and she pulled away to gage Kagome's response.

"Kagome. I don't know if you know or not, but I'm a deity of death. I fairy the dead into the after life. When I followed you to your home, I came a crossed your family." Botan trailed off, when Kagome's eyes shot up. Her glittering orbs searched Botan's face, seeming to find what ever she was looking for; Kagome released her lip from where she had trapped it between her teeth.

"Did you really? What did they say? It's all my fault! Oh god! Can I see them?!? IS THERE ANYWAY TO SPEAK TO THEM?!?" She began to get hysterical. Her voice wavering and breaking. Botan's face broke into a look of utter pain for the younger girl in front of her. Her eyes filled with tears as Kagome broke down and began to sob. Clutching her friend, she made the way to the bed. Letting Kagome cry into her shoulder, she spoke softly to the crying girl in hopes of calming her down, and easing her pain and suffering.

"There's no way for you to speak to them now, they have passed. But they did give me a message for you. Your mom praised you. Do you know how much you mean to that woman? Your grand pa was so protective; you made them both so proud Kagome! Your little brother, Souta, told me to tell you he loves you a lot. In fact he gave me a very special message for you. He told me you would understand." She smiled at Kagome, who had calmed down considerably. In her best mock Souta voice she began relaying his exact words, verbatim.

"I'm going to miss you a lot sis! Don't forget about me, and if you want you can play my games anytime you miss me, ok? Did you ever know who my hero was? No, not InuYasha! I like him because he was a really powerful demon. My hero was always you. InuYasha may have been cool, strong, and harsh when he needed to be, but you were strong, wickedly cool, and found a way to always be nice at every chance you got. I was always telling my friends about your neat miko powers and all the adventures you went on, I never told them about InuYasha because I had the coolest older sister, so why talk about someone they could never meet? Don't worry sis, we don't blame you for what happened. Just so you know, it really doesn't hurt, dying I mean. You get all numb and the next thing you know your walking away from your body. Don't be sad, Kag, we really are happy. We'll miss you, but we are okay now. Botan's giving me dirty looks so I have to go. I love you, oh! Mom and Jii-chan say they love you too! Mom says make her proud! Bye Kag!" Kagome wasn't aware of the new stream of tears racing down her cheeks. She felt as if she had just sat down and had a conversation with her little brother. She was smiling, in between her sobs. Brushing the tears away, she looked pained for a minute before she spoke.

"Did he really say I was his hero?" She asked timidly, as if afraid Botan was going to laugh and tell her she made it all up. Botan smiled and nodded her head. Letting a shaky breath out, she smiled her first genuine smile since Botan had met her.

"I should go and wash my face now. Thanks, you have no idea how much that meant to me, or how much I needed to hear it." Kagome vanished through the door. Leaving Botan smiling softly after her.

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