Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction / InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Keeper of the Barrier ❯ The Journey of Two. ( Chapter 4 )

Sorry it's been a while since I've updated. I have been working for 50+ hours for the last three weeks. Also I got the rest of Full Metal Panic and Started watching Peace Maker and watched the rest of Gundam Wing., just not all in one day. Well anyway here is the next chapter although I had a hard time writing Hiei's reaction to Kagome and I'm still not happy about the way it came out.

Chapter 4. The Journey of Two.

Kagome and Hiei had been traveling together for three days already, and in that time Hiei hadn't said one word beyond `HN'. It was almost like Inuyasha's `FH' except Kagome still hadn't learned the secret language behind it. Every thing she said to him was responded to the same way. "Hiei would you like something to eat?" HN. "We should stop for the night Hiei". HN. "Hiei it's raining elephants." HN. It was so infuriating, not only because he really didn't seem to want to have anything to do with her, but because they would be stuck together for who knows how long. They only had six months to find the problem with the barrier and fix it. It was going to be a very long trip.

Spotting a clearing not far up ahead Kagome decided it was time to stop for the night. They had been walking since dawn with only the occasional breaks and she was exhausted. Looking up at Hiei who stood in the tree to her right she said it was time to stop for the night. Not surprisingly enough was the response she got. `HN'. Rolling her eyes she adopted her most innocent expression. "Is that all you can say?" Hiei narrowed his eyes the woman standing under him. "I mean that's all you've said for the last three days. Are you defective?" She asked giving him a wide eyed look. Hiei just snorted "I am not defective woman. I just have no interest in speaking to you." Turning his back to her he settled in the tree. "Fine be that way." She responded. "I'm going to those hot springs we passed a few minutes ago." Walking a way with her bathing tools in tow she called out over her shoulder, "Don't peek!"

Hiei rolled his eyes at the cheeky statement. "Why would I want to do that?" Was his smartass reply. Amused he watched her stomp out of the clearing towards the Hot springs muttering something about stupid anti-social demons. He watched her until she was out of sight before removing his bandana, opening his third eye to keep track of her. He pondered the strange woman he was traveling with, for the last three days he had tried to get into her mind. Every time he did he felt his connection get purified. She never acted like she noticed though and that was the strange part almost like her power was acting on its own to keep him out. He wondered how powerful she really was and if she even knew. She was defiantly different than any other human woman that he had met, not to mention a chatter box.

Kagome scanned the area surrounding the hot springs, not sensing any demons besides her own anti social partner. She quickly striped of her clothing and entered the warm water. So relaxing. Stupid demon. Kagome sighed. Well fine if he wanted to be that way then so could she. Closing her eyes she decided to rest awhile before beginning her bathing rituals. She instantly fell asleep.

Sesshomaru stood in the edge of his territory. It had been three days since Kagome and Hiei had left on their quest. He wondered if he made the right choice in choosing the fire apparition for this situation. He was extremely unpredictable and Kagome wasn't that stable herself. Her fiery personality was enough to get her into trouble every time she turned around. He hoped that Hiei would be able to keep her safe, while retaining what was left of his sanity. "I hope you know what you are doing Demon King." Yama said as he appeared behind Sesshomaru. "Why Hiei may I ask. Surly there are other demons who would be better suited for this?" "Kagome is very spirited, she needs someone like Hiei who can calm her and keep her out of trouble. He should be able to match her fire." Neither demon spoke for a while each contemplating the situation. After a while Sesshomaru walked away fading into his lands. Yama looked out into the sunset hoping they wouldn't regret the decision.

Kagome woke suddenly. She was surrounded. Damn-it how did I let my guard down. Sesshomaru will skin me alive for this. Alright don't panic. Remember your training, asses the situation. Well I'm surrounded cut off from my weapons and oh yea naked.

Kagome slipped lower into the water, no need to give them a peep show. Hiei, call for Hiei. As she prepared to yell for Hiei, he appeared. Ascending on the lower class demons striking them down. Only for each one he killed three more took their place. All too soon their numbers were uncountable. Help, I need to help, what can I do. Was her frantic thought. Purify them, I can so that. I'm a Miko right! I can't control it enough to not hit Hiei. Kagome remembered something Keade told her about Shippo. The bond they had as mother and son although not related by blood kept him safe from her powers. "Hiei!" she called.

Hiei was surrounded by the lower class demons. They seemed to be gaining in numbers every time he killed one of them. Where are they coming from he wondered? Hiei was suddenly distracted by the woman calling him, he was almost hit. "Hiei can you come here please?" Kagome called to him. "I'm a little busy at the moment woman!" He responded. "Unless you want your ass purified I suggest that you get here, Now!" Hiei slashed through the demon standing in his way, appearing behind a stark naked Kagome. "What?" He asked her keeping an eye on the demons. Kagome stood from her crouching position the water stopping slightly below her waist. Keeping an arm covering here breasts with a slight blush on here cheeks she turned her face to Hiei. "We need to form a connection. It will keep you from being purified." Hiei narrowed his eyes in contemplation. "What type of connection? He asked. As the demons started to advance on the couple in the water. "A quick on" was her only reply. "Are you ready" he asked. "Yes hurry." Kagome focused on pulling her power in and compacting it. Hiei opened his third eye and wrapped an arm around her waist and the other around her shoulders pulling her flush against his front he whispered for he to relax. Quickly he bit the spot between her neck and shoulder and pushed into her mind. At the same time Kagome released her power instantly killing any demon within the area. `Hiei' she called to him. `I'm here' He replied. As she fainted he realized that they were speaking with out words.

Oh my, what will this mean for the traveling pair? How will Kagome react when she realizes what he has done and how will Hiei cope? Find out next time?