Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction / InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Future Girls ❯ All or Nothing ( Chapter 9 )

*~Future Girls~*

 

Disclaimer:

I do not own Inuyasha or Yu Yu Hakusho!! Even though I wish I did!

 

*Youko*

~Hiei~

-Kurama-

`thoughts'

 

Chapter 9: All or Nothing

 

“Would you like to share your extent of knowledge with those of us that can't read minds?” Yusuke asked teasingly, trying to lighten the mood in the tension filled room.

 

“The only way to defeat Hakudoshi is to go back to the feudal era and take care of him there.” She said seriously.

 

Everyone fell silent as they thought about what the miko had announced. Sango was the first to break the silence.

 

“But Kagome… in order to get to Hakudoshi in the past… we have to go through Naraku as well.” She said quietly.

 

“I am aware of this but think about it Sango! Inuyasha, Miroku, you and I are enough to fight off Naraku. If everyone comes back with us then there's no way we can lose! Naraku will be hard to defeat but while Inuyasha's attention is completely on him, we can concentrate completely on destroying Hakudoshi!” Kagome explained.

 

“Sounds like it could work.” Aki smiled.

 

“But Kagome if this turns out to be the final battle then Naraku will bring his army forth, as well as his other detachments…” `and Kohaku…' the slayer thought sadly. She didn't look forward to her confrontation with her younger brother because she knew there was no way to save him…

 

“And you cannot forget your nightmare…” Genkai said quietly.

 

Kagome's eyes widened a fraction. She had completely forgotten about her nightmare. That was the reason she had learned of her destiny to be a Forbidden Jewel. Thinking back on her dream, she remembered that had been the final battle… and everyone she loved and cared for had fallen… the miko's entire aura darkened in her swirl of emotions. Fear, depression, dread, sorrow… she didn't want anyone to be hurt.

 

“What nightmare?” Kurama asked as he turned his worried gaze down to the miko who was staring at the ground lost in thought.

 

“Do you remember the day Kagome came to the temple during our meeting?” the old woman asked once she realized Kagome wasn't going to pull herself back to reality anytime soon.

 

“Yea, she was crying…” Yusuke recalled.

 

“Crying? Was this the night Kagome disappeared in the middle of the night and returned to her time?” Sango asked in concern.

 

“Perhaps?” Genkai said, her gaze requesting for the slayer to explain further.

 

“Inuyasha came crashing into Kaede's hut saying Kagome was gone. We went searching for her, following her scent and it led us to the well. Inuyasha went to find her but she wasn't at home so he returned and said he would go back to check on her in a few hours but she had returned before he left once more.” She elaborated.

 

“Then yes, that was the exact day. Kagome came here to explain about a nightmare she had.” Genkai began when she saw her granddaughter's head rise.

 

“It was terrible… I was at a funeral… your funeral.” She said in a raspy voice, her gaze turning to Sango. “You… Shippo, Kirara, Miroku, and Inuyasha… your bodies were being burned as I experienced horrible flashbacks of your deaths. It had all happened during the final battle…” she said as tears began trailing down her cheeks.

 

-That's why she was crying…- Kurama said sadly, feeling the overwhelming desire to pull the miko into his protective grasp and comfort her. Before he could follow through with his yearning, Sango had moved to sit next to Kagome and pulled her into a tight hug.

 

“Kagome… that won't happen. It was just a nightmare. Besides! Look at all of our new allies!” she tried to cheer her sister up.

 

“Yeah! You've got the spirit detectives.” Keiko smiled.

 

“And your fellow Jewel sisters!” Aki grinned, giving the miko two thumbs up.

 

“Even munchkin grumpy over there will help.” Yusuke teased, smirking at the warning growl that came from the hybrid.

 

Kagome laughed slightly and whipped away her tears. Pulling away from her best friend, she smiled at everyone. Aki and Keiko, who were standing behind the couch the miko was sitting on, leaned over the back of it to wrap their arms around her. Kagome laughed as she draped her arms over Kurama and Sango, pulling them into the hug. Yusuke and Kuwabara, feeling left out, chuckled and joined into the group hug. Grinning happily, Kagome turned her gaze up to Hiei.

 

“Come on Hiei! Come join the group hug!” she giggled.

 

He scowled in disgust. “I'll past.”

 

Smirking, Kagome and Sango leapt up and wrapped their arms around him in a tight hug, giggling the entire time. The hybrid rolled his eyes with a slight smile before untangling himself and disappearing to the opposite side of the room.

 

“Back to business please.” Genkai demanded.

 

Everyone sat back down, Kagome reclaiming her spot next to the avatar. Smiling, she took his hand into hers. “Ok so the plan is to go back to the past and defeat Hakudoshi and Naraku? In the long run completing the jewel and saving not only the past but also the future?” Kagome summed up everything.

 

“That sounds about right! But we'll have to gather our other allies. We'll need all the help we can get.” Sango said.

 

“Good point, so Sesshomaru, Kouga, Ayame…”

 

“Whoa! You've met the King of Makai and lived to tell the tale?!” Kuwabara yelled.

 

“Sesshomaru is the King of Makai?” Kagome asked.

 

Sango snorted. “I'm not the least bit surprised.”

 

“I thought he despised humans?” Kurama questioned.

 

“Not all of them. Rin travels with him everywhere.” Kagome smiled at the thought of the cute child.

 

“Who'd Rin?” Aki asked.

 

“This little girl that was killed by the wolf demon tribe. Sesshomaru brought her back to life with his Tetsagia and she's followed him everywhere ever since.” Sango explained.

 

“I still wonder why he brought her back?” Kagome pondered for a moment before dropping the subject. “So we should start preparing to leave. We don't have much time.”

 

“And who exactly volunteered that I would come along?” Hiei snorted.

 

Kagome pouted to her hybrid friend. “Please Hiei?”

 

He snorted once more.

 

“There are countless demons there that you can freely destroy and torment of your own entertainment… and you don't have to worry about Koenma breathing down your neck.” Sango said, knowing that would be enough to convince him to join.

 

“What are you all still sitting there for? We're wasting time you bunch of bakas.” He growled before disappearing.

 

Everyone laughed as they quickly gathered their things and made their way outside. Genkai hugged her granddaughter, telling her to be careful and watch for any sighs of her nightmare beginning. She had that nightmare for a reason, and it was to change what would happen.

 

While walking back to Kagome's shrine, Yusuke called Koenma on his communicator and explained to him about their plan. He ordered them to be careful and return alive and in one piece. Sango, Hiei, Yusuke, and Keiko were walking at the head of the group while Kurama, Kagome, Aki, and Kuwabara were behind them. Suddenly without warning, or reason, Kagome began to giggle softly, her gaze settled on Hiei.

 

The insulting name that Yusuke had used for Hiei had come back to her and for some odd reason she randomly began comparing the short firecracker hybrid to Stewie from the comedy show Family Guy. Souta would always watch the show and she could recall several of the funny scenes with the violent baby character.

 

Kagome began giggling a little harder as she imagined Hiei as Stewie and thought of the part when the baby was angry at his father for eating his graham crackers and had said: `Whoa! What the hell are you doing?! Those are my graham crackers!' His father had replied: `Run along Stewie… daddy had a rough night.' After hearing that the child grew more angry. `Why you tartering finsucked dooberry!! I'm going to find something to strike you with!'

 

The miko placed her hand over her mouth to quiet her laughter when she realized everyone was staring at her oddly… though Hiei was glowering at her.

 

“Onna.” The hybrid growled.

 

She broke down into fits of laughter at that point. She couldn't hold it back any longer! She couldn't even look at Hiei without seeing Stewie.

 

“Kagome, what's so funny?” Sango asked, slowing her pace to walk beside her sputtering friend.

 

“You guys have seen Family Guy right?” she asked her modern time friends, promising to explain to Sango later. When everyone nodded, she burst into another fit of giggles.

 

“I'm confused…” Yusuke said when Hiei growled threateningly at the little miko.

 

“Do you guys remember watching the episode where Louis walked into Stewie's room and commented on how adorable he looked while playing with his Sesame Street phone?” she asked once she regained her breath, her hand on Kurama's shoulder to prevent as well as support herself from falling. Everyone nodded once more, still not catching on.

 

“And Stewie said `Put me through to the Pentagon!' Then the Ernie recording on the toy phone had replied `Do you know what sound a cow makes?' and Stewie said `Don't toy with me Ernie! I've already dispatched with Mister Hooper! I've got six armed men stationed outside Big Bird's nest, and as for Linda? Well it's rather difficult for a deaf woman to hear an assassin approach now isn't it?' Doesn't Hiei remind you of Stewie!?” she laughed.

 

Everyone broke down into hysterics. Yusuke had fallen to his knees, as well as Kuwabara, from laughing so hard while Aki and Keiko tried their best not to laugh at the irate hybrid that looked ready to assassinate Kagome. Even Sango was laughing slightly from just thinking of the moody fire demon playing with a toy telephone and saying such things. Kurama was able to hold back from bursting into laughter but he was chuckling slightly.

 

*I never thought of Hiei that way! This brings my form of mockery to a whole new level.* Youko chuckled from the confines of Kurama's mind.

 

-I have to admit that was quite entertaining. How did Kagome possibly think of it?-

 

*Beautiful, intelligent, powerful, and humorous! She's even more faultless than I first realized.* Youko mused as he stared at the delicious miko through Kurama's eyes.

 

-I will not argue with you there- he agreed, gazing down at the giggling miko who was still using his shoulder to maintain herself. He slowly wrapped his arm around her waist to help sustain her and smiled when she leaned closer to him. Hiei snorted to himself with his signature `Hn' as he continued walking ahead of everyone. Sango and Yusuke quickened their pace to catch up with him once they contained their laughter.

 

Everyone continued on their way to Kagome's family shrine, Kurama's arm still wrapped around the miko's waist. She smiled softly as a blush crept across her face. Once they cleared the hundreds of steps that lead to the miko's shrine that she recently resided, Sango turned to her friend with a questioning stare.

 

“I never thought about it before… but why hasn't Inuyasha come hunting us down yet and dragging us back to search for more shards?” she asked curiously.

 

“Now that you mention it… it is odd that he hasn't yet. He always comes after me if I'm gone for more than a week. Do you think something happened?” Kagome asked, now growing worried.

 

Shrugging her shoulders, the slayer followed as Kagome dashed straight for the well house. Everyone followed quickly to see Sango stop Kagome from diving into a well in the center of the small building.

 

“Wait, before you go off and throw yourself into any awaiting danger, we have to make sure everyone can get through.” Sango reasoned and Kagome nodded slowly. Sango motioned for Hiei to step forward and he snorted. She rolled her eyes and was about to demand that he start moving when he leapt into the well without another word. Everyone leaned over the edge to see a bright purple light engulf the hybrid before he disappeared.

 

Satisfied that it worked, Sango ordered for Aki and Keiko to go through next, followed by Yusuke and Kuwabara. Once they were through, she lifted Kirara and Koro into her arms before Haru and Keiko's still unnamed neko leapt onto her shoulders. Glancing back to smile reassuringly at Kagome, she dropped into the well.

 

Taking a deep breath, Kagome swung her legs over the lip of the well and stared down into it. She jumped slightly when she felt strong arms embrace her from behind. Kurama rested his chin on her shoulder, his arms wrapped around her securely, as he smiled softly. He could tell that Kagome was nervous and a bit scared of what their near future held, but he wanted her to know that he was there. He was there to stare their fates down and survive through this together. He was there to stand by her side.

 

“Everything will be fine.” he whispered. “We'll all make it through this alive. Stop worrying so much.” He said softly, squeezing her slightly for good measure.

 

“But my nightma…” she was interrupted when Kurama cut her sentence short.

 

“Was merely a nightmare. It will not come true as long as you will it not to. You saw that in order to stop it from happening. I'm right here by your side Kagome… and I will be the entire way.”

 

She sighed and rested her hands over his and leaned her head against his. “You promise?”

 

“I promise.”

 

She smiled and turned to plant a kiss on his cheek before giggling and pulling forward quickly without warning, causing them both to fall into the well. The blue aura of time travel slowed their descent but did not stop it. Somehow, they had flipped so that Kurama was below Kagome and landed on his rear. Kagome, still wrapped in his arms, was laughing softly while sitting in his lap.

 

“Hey you two love birds, hurry up will ya?” Yusuke called down from the opening of the well.

 

Kagome turned bright red as Kurama rolled his eyes and pushed to his feet. With Kagome still in his hold, he leapt up and out of the well to join the others. Once she was placed on her feet, Kagome was thrown back from the impact of a small orange fur ball colliding with her chest. Luckily Kurama was still standing behind her and she merely stumbled back to lean against his chest.

 

“Kagome! I've miss you so much!!” Shippo bellowed in joy as he hugged the miko tightly.

 

“I missed you too Shippo.” She smiled.

 

-No wonder she seems to be so comfortable around demons. This kit acts as if she is its mother.- Kurama observed as Kagome cradled the kit lovingly.

 

*So she has a particular liking for kitsunes? Hmm how ideal does it seem that she turns into one?*

 

-That is quite interesting.- he mused.

 

*And how convenient is it that she already loves kitsunes? It would only be suitable that she took us as her mate.* the kitsune smirked.

 

Kurama rolled his eyes. -Is that all you ever think about?-

 

“Kurama? Stop arguing with Youko and come back to reality please.”

 

Hearing Kagome's amused voice; Kurama focused his gaze on her. “Yes?”

 

“We're going to the village, didn't want to leave you behind.” Yusuke grinned.

 

“I wouldn't daze off like that while you're here if I were you.” Shippo warned from his perch on Kagome's shoulder.

 

“I would have to agree. You seem to be completely unaware of your surrounding while you communicate with your counterpart. If you aren't paying attention, you will become easy pray for any demon around here.” Sango cautioned.

 

Kagome turned a concerned look up to him. He smiled reassuringly and promised to stay on guard. Kagome was worried about enough as it was; she didn't need to be going crazy over his safety as well. Once they reached the village, Kagome and Sango led them straight to a hut at the center of the village. Before they could even enter, a inuhanyou emerged with a scowl and glared at Kagome.

 

“Where the hell have you been wench?!” he hollered.

 

Kurama growled in warning at the hanyou that was threatening his potential mate. The hanyou's angry gaze whipped to him and he unsheathed his sword. Everyone watched in awe as the blade grew to its true size. Kurama wasn't impressed, nor frightened. Size did not mean everything, even though he could practically taste the power emitting from the sword. He was sure he could hold his own against the hanyou though.

 

“Put that away Inuyasha!” Kagome yelled.

 

“Who the hell are they wench?! And why the HELL did you seal the well so I couldn't come through?!” he snapped.

 

“I didn't seal th…”

 

“I don't wanna hear your damn excuses! What the hell took you so long to come back?!” he yelled.

 

Now Kagome was growing angry. Inuyasha was making her look like a fool in front of everyone and she didn't take too fondly of that. Not to mention he was accusing her of things she didn't do. She figured that perhaps her gramps or grandmother placed a seal there to keep Inuyasha from interfering with her mission. Miroku exited the hut with a sigh and placed a hand on the seething hanyou's shoulder.

 

“Inuyasha, please calm yourself.”

 

He shrugged the monk's hand off his shoulder and glared angrily at the group of people he didn't recognize. “Why don't all of you go back to wherever the hell you came from!”

 

This time both Hiei and Kurama began growling at the hanyou while Yusuke began cracking his knuckles. Who did this guy think he was to order them around? At this point they didn't really care if this was Kagome's friend, he was treating her like shit and insulting them all. Before anyone could act on their thoughts of torment toward the hanyou, an angry growl rumbled in Kagome's chest as she clenched her fists tightly at her sides.

 

“SIT!”

 

Everyone from the future stared down at Inuyasha in shock. Soon the shock turned to amusement. Yusuke and Kuwabara were rolling on the ground laughing while Kurama did his best to hold back his chuckle. Hiei was merely smirking. Aki and Keiko were giggling softly and Sango, Miroku and Shippo were shaking their heads.

 

“Baka…” the kit sighed as he leapt from Kagome's shoulder to Kurama's as she stomped into Kaede's hut angrily.

 

“That was a pretty impressive growl that Kagome produced.” Miroku commented. He knew about the Forbidden Jewel's and their fate but he didn't know that they could act demon even in their human forms. Of course, the monk hadn't been updated of the latest news since Kagome and Sango hadn't returned for some time. So neither he, Inuyasha, nor Shippo were aware of their recent discoveries or their newest companions.

 

Everyone followed the fuming miko into the hut she disappeared into, leaving Inuyasha to pry himself out of his hole. She was sitting near the wall, her arms crossed over her chest, as she glared at the wall on the opposite side of the hut. Kurama made his way over to her and sat behind her, leaning his back against the wall. Reaching forward, he pulled the grumpy miko back to lean against his chest.

 

Inuyasha came stomping into the hut several moments after everyone had settled on the ground around the warm fire. He glared at every person there before plopping down next to the door and settling his glare on Kagome, but mainly the demon that was holding her so securely. Sure he didn't like Kagome more than his best friend but he would protect her with his life… even if it was to protect her from some damn demon that was going to break her heart.

 

“You still haven't explained who these people are wench.” He glowered.

 

Kurama turned a deadly glare toward the hanyou, his eyes flashing gold. “If you insist on calling Kagome by anything other than her name, I can assure you that once I'm done with you, you will be the obedient dog that you should be.” He growled in warning.

 

“Youko calm down, he doesn't mean it. It's just how he is.” Kagome sighed as she rested her hands over his to comfort him.

 

“Youko? I thought his name was Kurama?” Shippo asked.

 

Inuyasha, Miroku and Kaede turned curious looks toward the miko and kitsune she was leaning against. “His name is Kurama. He's an avatar and shares his body with the soul of Youko.” Kagome explained.

 

“So this baka has two personalities?!” Inuyasha yelled.

 

“In a way yes, Kurama and Youko are two completely different people but are forced to share one body. Kurama hold majority dominance but Youko can sometimes come forth and take control of his actions or words.” She elaborated.

 

“I've never met an avatar face to face before, this is quite interesting. How is it that you can distinguish Kurama from Youko?”

 

Kagome smiled. “Well most of the time when Youko is in control, Kurama's green eyes will change to Youko's golden color.”

 

Surprised at the amount of observation Kagome had seemed to have gathered, Kurama turned his curious and somewhat proud forest green eyes down toward the miko. Did she really know him that well? Did she honestly care so deeply for him that she had taken the time to learn when it was him or Youko that was speaking or taking action?

 

“But you couldn't even see his eyes.” Shippo pointed out.

 

That gained everyone's interest as they turned their questioning stares to the miko still comfortably resting against the avatar they were currently discussing. Youko centered his concentration completely on the vixen before them. He was curious of how she was going to respond but had a feeling he knew what it would be. Kurama may not have noticed, but he could tell that Kagome was far more intelligent than she led everyone to believe.

 

“Kurama is the charming and refined one. He wouldn't say something like that to anyone. Youko on the other hand is rather direct as well as aggressive.” Kagome stated.

 

Youko smirked. *She knows us better than I thought.*

 

-Yes, she is quite observant. It would be fairly difficult to hide something from her-

 

“You seem to know both of them rather well.” Miroku commented, wiggling his eyebrows. Sango rolled her eyes and smacked the monk with her large boomerang weapon, which she pulled from nowhere. Of course, now the individuals from the future were interested in the slayer's oversized weapon.

 

“Kagome, my child, would ye mind introducing everyone?” Kaede asked with a smile.

 

Kagome nodded and pointed to each person as she announced their name. “That's Yusuke, Kuwabara, Keiko, Aki, and Hiei. And you already know Kurama's name. The black neko has a name now too!” she grinned.

 

“Oh yes! His name is Koro!” Aki said in excitement as she lifted the neko into her arms and hugged him tightly.

 

“And what of the purple neko?” Miroku questioned.

 

“We're not sure… that one is Keiko's.”

 

Everyone turned their gaze to the brunette and she smiled. “I've decided to name him Shiro.”

 

“That's just wonderful, so would someone mind explaining why all of you decided to follow the wench and Sango back here?” Inuyasha complained.

 

Kagome brushed aside his sarcasm and shot a warning glare up at Kurama, whose eyes had flashed golden once more when Inuyasha had called her a wench again. “Hakudoshi is trying to destroy the world in my time.” She explained and Inuyasha grew serious.

 

“Hakudoshi? How the hell did he get to your time?”

 

“He survived the 500 years… so that means either we don't defeat Naraku or he escapes after the final battle.” Sango said.

 

“Well there's no way that bastard is going to beat me so that sneaky brat must have escaped.” Inuyasha snorted.

 

“So why is it you have come here?” Miroku questioned.

 

“Hakudoshi has grown too powerful in my time, so we have to destroy him in this time.” Kagome explained.

 

“But… that would mean that…”

 

“Yes, the final battle will begin far sooner than we had expected.” Kagome sighed.

 

“We don't have much time, we need to gather all of our allies and begin searching for Naraku.” Sango stated.

 

“Yes, if we do not hurry the future will fall into the hands of the vile demon and the humans will no longer be safe.” Aki said.

 

“And that would mean we failed to protect them… failed to complete our purpose.” Keiko muttered sadly.

 

“Will you guys quit talking like that? You're not gunna fail at anything. We're gunna kick some damn ass and save the future.” Yusuke growled. The girls smiled and Keiko moved to hug her boyfriend in thanks. “So let's get moving! We need to split up and get these allies while also searching for Naraku.” The detective said.

 

“I'll deal with Sesshomaru.” Inuyasha growled under his breath.

 

“Are you sure?” Kagome asked, slightly worried that he wouldn't return unscathed.

 

“Course I'm sure damn it.”

 

“Alright, then I'll go search for Kouga.” Kagome volunteered.

 

“Like hell you are!” Inuyasha growled.

 

Kagome turned a fierce glare at him. “And why can't I?!”

 

“That mangy wolf will probably kidnap you again!” he argued.

 

“Kidnap you?” Yusuke asked.

 

“Again?” Kurama asked, staring down at her waiting for an answer.

 

“Will you relax Inuyasha? Kurama would be going with Kagome to get Kouga.” Sango sighed.

 

“And how would you know?!”

 

“Have you not noticed that he has yet to leave her side for more than a few minutes since we arrived?” Aki asked with a giggle.

 

Kagome blushed as Kurama smiled sheepishly. He hadn't realized he was being so possessive of her until it was brought to his attention. He wasn't surprised by his actions though. It was only nature that he remained close to his potential mate in this unfamiliar time. He knew the feudal era was far more dangerous than their time so in order he him to remain satisfied that she was safe, Kagome needed to be within his line of vision at all times.

 

“Alright so Inuyasha is going after Sesshomaru and Kagome and Kurama are searching for Kouga. What else?” Keiko asked.

 

“We have several other friends and acquaintances but haven't the slightest clue of where to find them at the moment. They will know when the final battle against Naraku is approaching. If they wish to join us, they will.” Miroku informed.

 

“Alright, so the rest of us are going to start searching for Naraku?” Yusuke asked.

 

“Yes, and we will join you once we retrieve Kouga.” Kagome said.

 

“Kagome, can I go with you and Kurama?” Shippo asked.

 

“Actually Shippo… I want you to stay here and protect Kaede and the village.” Kagome ordered.

 

The kit pouted and Kagome sighed. “Shippo, when Inuyasha gets Sesshomaru, he will most likely bring Rin and Jaken here to keep them safe, so I need you to be here to protect them, ok?”

 

Convinced that he really was helping in a way, Shippo grinned and nodded. “Ok Kagome! I'll make sure Rin stays safe!” His cute little chest puffed out with pride and Youko inwardly chuckled at the kits actions.

 

*Kagome is quite skilled at occupying her kit. She seems to work well with children* he purred, imagining her pregnant with their kits… of course there was only one way to go about impregnating the miko… and that was exactly what the kitsune was now fantasizing about.

 

“We better get going, it might take us a while to find Kouga if he isn't with his tribe.” Kagome said as she stood and said her goodbyes to everyone. Kagome hugged Hiei last; whispering for him to watch over Sango for her… as well as Miroku's wandering hands. Making her way to the door, Kagome tweaked Inuyasha's ear softly before exiting, asking him to be careful and return in one piece. He snorted, glaring slightly up at the kitsune as he passed by.

 

“You harm her, I'll kill you.” he warned, growling quietly.

 

Kurama's eyes narrowed but he nodded once before following Kagome outside. She turned to smile at him briefly before heading off in the direction he guessed Kouga's tribe must live. He picked up his pace to catch up with her and fell into step beside the gorgeous miko. After a few minutes of traveling, Kurama couldn't hold back his curiosity any longer.

 

“So would you care to explain about these kidnaps?” he asked lightly.

 

Kagome rolled her eyes as if she were waiting for when he would ask. “When we first met Kouga, he kidnapped me because of my power to see the shards.”

 

“That's all? There must be a better reason why Inuyasha grew so angry when you volunteered to locate him.” Kurama pressed, knowing there was more.

 

“Well… uhh Kouga has this odd idea that I'm his… umm… his woman.” Kagome muttered.

 

Youko was growling so loudly within Kurama mind that he almost couldn't even hear himself think. “He believes you're his woman?” he asked, an edge to his too calm voice.

 

“I didn't do anything to invoke this!” she defended herself.

 

“I hope not.” He growled softly, his eyes completely changing to gold. Before Kagome could understand what was happening, Kurama grasped her upper arms gently and spun her around to face him. Held tightly against his chest, Kagome stared up into Youko's golden depths as he stared down at her through Kurama.

 

“You're our vixen.” He growled.

 

Kagome smiled and nodded slowly. “Got that right and now you're stuck with me.” She grinned.

 

“I will gladly remain bound to you for eternity.” He smirked down at her flushed face.

 

“We should uhh… get moving. We have a lot of ground to cover today.” She stuttered before prying herself from Youko's hold and continuing on her way. Kurama pushed Youko back and took control once more. Catching up to the miko, he once again fell into step beside her.

 

“How long will it take us to reach Kouga's tribe?”

 

“If we continue at this pace; three days.” She sighed.

 

Kurama shook his head. That just would not do. Three days was far too long, they would have to move faster. He was glad that he could tap into Youko's youkai abilities and use his speed to his advantage. When… no… if he grew tired, he could always hand control over to Youko and the kitsune could continue on while he rested. Grasping Kagome's wrist, he stopped her and nodded his head toward his back.

 

“Get on, we need to pick up the pace if we want to find Kouga and arrive at the final battle in time.”

 

Kagome smiled and wrapped her arms around Kurama's neck. He gently hooked his hands under her thighs and lifted her up onto his back. Youko whined as the miko shifted against them to get more comfortable. Kurama inwardly sighed; this was going to be a long day. Once he was sure she was secure, he took off into the direction Kagome pointed.

 

They covered twice as much ground as they would have if they had continued at their slow pace they began with. According to Kagome, they would arrive on Kouga's lands by tomorrow evening. When they stopped for the night, Kurama was slightly surprised when Kagome scurried around the small clearing he had stopped at and began gathering wood.

 

He was even further surprised when the little miko effortlessly started a fire. Before he could say anything, she was back on her feet and making her way toward him. Stopping in front of him, she smiled.

 

“Can you take a sniff and tell me where the nearest water source is?” she asked.

 

Without complaint, he lifted his nose to the air and located what his adorable vixen had requested. “There is a stream just beyond those trees. May I ask why?”

 

“I have to go get dinner silly.” She giggled.

 

Kurama stared at her incredulously. “You can catch fish?”

 

“Of course, I prefer fish over rabbit…” she murmured, shivering in disgust at a memory he wasn't aware of.

 

“Inuyasha doesn't do the hunting?” he questioned.

 

“Majority of the time, yes. But he likes ramen more than anything. So while he enjoys his ramen, Sango and I usually go gather up some fish. They're Kirara's favorite too.” She grinned.

 

“Speaking of the nekos, why didn't you bring Haru with?”

 

“I wanted him to watch over Shippo until we absolutely need him for the battle. I can take care of myself, and even if I couldn't, I've got you.” she smiled.

 

“Nothing will harm you as long as I'm here.” He stated seriously.

 

“And that's why I'm not too worried about leaving Haru behind.” She smiled before pecking him on the cheek and making her way to where he had told her the stream was. Rolling his eyes with a smile, he followed the miko, curious of how skilled she was at surviving on her own. He stood at the shore and watched as Kagome rolled up the bottom of her jeans and made her way into the water.

 

He had to admit that he was impressed. Even Youko was proud of their petite miko's quickness and concentration. She stood about four feet into the small stream and remained completely still as she watched the fish swim by. Once one swam close enough, her hand whipped into the water and snatched the fish up. Grinning in triumph, she threw the fish toward him. He, of course, caught it effortlessly.

 

“You're moderately quick for being in your human form.” He commented after she threw her third fish in his direction.

 

She smiled slightly. “When you spend majority of your time dodging and running from demons, you kinda build up your stamina as well as your speed.”

 

He chuckled softly, trying to cover his concern. He knew that Kagome had only learned of her ability to change into a demon several months ago. If she had been spending all her time before that in this era, which she had, then that meant she was human the entire time… and rather vulnerable. He didn't even want to think of how many times she had been put into danger or received a fatal injury that nearly took her life.

 

*She's fairly tough for a mere mortal* Youko remarked.

 

His thoughts were cut short when Kagome made her way over to him, taking the fish from his grasp and smiling up at him. “You ready for some dinner?”

 

 

 

Kagome was a wonderful chief. She knew how to cook the fish perfectly without using any spices. Not like they had any to begin with… After dinner, Kurama watched as Kagome cleaned up after them. He was curious of how and where she planned to sleep. Once she was finished and had added several more chunks of wood to their burning fire, Kagome plopped down onto the ground and laid back. Rolling over onto her side, she sighed and closed her eyes.

 

*Oh no, this will not do.* Youko growled in disapproval. There was no way in hell that their vixen was going to sleep on the cold hard ground.

 

Kurama stood from his place by the fire and made his way over to Kagome. Shaking his head and rolling his eyes, he bent down and lifted the miko into his arms. She gasped in surprised before casting him a look of confusion. He sent her a glance of displeasure as he carried her to a tree that sat closest to the fire. Sitting at the base of the tree with his back against it, he settled her in his lap with her back resting against his chest.

 

“Now you can sleep.” He informed her. She smiled and rested her head against his shoulder as he wrapped his arms around her protectively.

 

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Youko was the first to wake the next morning to one of the most wonderful feelings in the world. Kurama was fast asleep so Youko took this opportunity to take complete control. His gaze traveled down to the miko slumbering in his lap and he groaned softly when she shifted once more. Her back was still against his chest, her head resting against his shoulder, and that meant her rear end was positioned just below his stomach.

 

Every time she moved, her backside would rub against his crotch and that was what woke him in the first place. Youko whimpered as she moved again, but with more force this time. This was more of a grind than a rub… and if she continued she was either going to drive him insane or end up on her back with him on top of her ready to drive into her heated core.

 

But he knew he couldn't perform the latter. Despite the fact that he constantly pouted about not bedding her yet, Youko agreed and respected Kurama's choice to wait until she was ready for them to move that far. He would not force the miko to do what she did not desire… but that didn't mean he couldn't tease and taunt his little vixen.

 

She shifted once more and this time he growled low in his chest. The rumbling caused her to wake and stretch, succeeding in only pressing herself further against him.

 

“Stop stirring unless you wish for me to take you on the forest floor.” He growled.

 

Kagome stiffened and muttered an apology. “What are you doing out? Have you come to play?” Kagome questioned as she turned a smirk up to the silver kitsune.

 

“Do not tempt me, love.” He purred, pushing his hips upward in order to press his already slightly hard member against her ass. “I don't believe you comprehend precisely what you do to me.”

 

Kagome turned a deep shade of red when she felt the proof of his words. Though she was embarrassed, her mind was clouded over with lust. She wanted to give herself to Youko… and Kurama but she didn't think it would be wise to proceed to that extreme yet. They didn't need to give Naraku any other possible methods toward destroying their lives. “I'm sorry… is there anything I can do to help?”

 

Before Kagome could blink, she found herself pinned to the ground under a very handsome kitsune. “Oh there is plenty you can do to help…” he smirked, pressing his entire body down against hers.

 

Trying to hold back her blush, she rolled her eyes up at the kitsune. She knew he wouldn't force her to move any faster than she was ready for, so therefore knew this was him just having some fun. “Oh you wish.”

 

His smirked turned to an all out pout as he pulled himself off her. “You have no idea, love.”

 

Kagome nearly laughed at her pouting kitsune. He just looked so cute when he didn't get what he wanted. Almost like a child that was scolded not to have any cookies before dinner. Pulling herself to her feet, she moved to stand behind the pouting youkai and bent at her hips. Wrapping her arms around his shoulders, she kissed him on the cheek. Smirking to herself, she leaned up and brought her lips to his ear.

 

“Don't worry… you'll get what you want soon.” She whispered into his cute kitsune ears before blowing into it softly and making her way over to the now dead camp fire. His ears twitched as he tried to register what she had told him. A smirk spread across his features as he turned his golden gaze to the miko walking toward the stream to clean herself up. She would be his soon… there was no doubt about that.

 

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A/N:

 

Chapter nine is fiiiiiinished! Hope everyone enjoyed ^_^ OH!! And by the way. Thanks to my friend Jackie, I just learned how to make my own anime music videos!! I posted up my very first AMV on YouTube so I hope everyone will go take a peek! It's called Anything for You InuKag AMV. I would reeeeeally appreciate it and it would be awesome if you guys put comments on it… Thank you Jackie for the first comment ^_^ and helping choose the song. R&R!!!

 

Here's the link to watch my AMV

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pU1p3-JJ5M

 

~*Icyfire*~

 

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