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Love's Choices

Chapter XVII

Choices Made

 

Summary: You love more than one person, but who do you choose? Kagome has always loved Inuyasha, but on a visit to her old friend she meets Hiei. Falling for him over the duration of the stay, but who does she choose, her new love Hiei or her first love Inuyasha? And Inuyasha has his own choice to make. The dead Kikyo or the living Kagome? Everyone seems to have their own choices to make! But when they make their choices, will it be too late?

 

Disclaimer: I do NOT own Yuyu Hakusho or Inuyasha! I wish I did, but sadly... I don't.

 

Let's talk telepathy

//Hiei//

\\Kurama\\

--Yusuke--

((Someone else))

 

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“What's wrong sis?” Souta questioned as he looked at his sister curiously.

 

“It's nothing Souta.” She sighed out. “I'm going to bed.” And she left to her room. I really need someone to talk to all of this about. I mean, I know I have no chance with Inuyasha now, but I don't want to choose Hiei simply because of that. It was a major problem that she was facing, and she didn't like it. With yet another sigh, she opened her bedroom window and climbed out onto the nearby tree branch. It was easy for her to do with her improved skills and sharp reflexes. Moving so she was against the hardened bark of the trunk, she relaxed into a meditative state.

 

Everything vanished as her mind cleared completely. Her aura remained masked as she allowed it to flow around her openly. It created a fog-like mist around her shrine. Retracting into her mind, she saw her soul, and how it was nearly whole. I'll finish tonight.

 

“I've been waiting for you.” Said a soft voice that sounded somewhat sad.

 

Turning quickly, Kagome almost gasped upon seeing Midoriko. “You're here?”

 

“Yes child, and I come baring answers.”

 

“Answers?” Kagome half questioned.

 

“Hai. You and your friends were curious about the jewel. It no longer exists in a gem like state. It's powers dispersed as the souls were released, but they needed something to hold onto. By grabbing onto my soul as it transferred to your body, they made you the physical form of the jewel.”

 

“Shouldn't that have done something to my current level of power?”

 

“No. The power has locked itself within you and refuses to come out. In order to use the power, you'll need to find a way to tap into it.”

 

“But how do I do that?”

 

“It is your body child, and I do not know.” The old priestess said sadly. “About your questions of your father and grandfather, they will show themselves to you soon. And you must be prepared to fight when they do, and before you ask, I have no idea the precise time. Only that it will be soon.”

 

“Do you know why the well has sealed?”

 

“You are no longer needed in the past, but are needed as a protector of the present. Your era needs you more than the feudal era.”

 

“But this era has Yusuke and the others.”

 

“That is true, but I can feel a great evil encroaching upon the land. It will not be long before the darkness overtakes.”

 

“Overtakes what?”

 

“The Reikai will soon fall, and Makai shall follow. Ningenkai shall begin to ruin and all sides will be warring to stay together while the evil seeks to destroy from within. Only you can bring them all together.”

 

“Me?” The girl squeaked. “But how?”

 

“You once had the highest standing rank within history. A lady of every single land. Now there are five lands within Makai. Use your allies, for they are strong.”

 

“All of my allies live?”

 

“Ask a favor of the great King Enma, beg him for the lives of your human teammates. Summon Rui from the ice world and call upon the clan of taijiya within Osaka to help you.”

 

“You want me to summon Hina's friend? Wait, the taijiya still live?”

 

“Hai. A small village lives still, they are descendents of the houshi and taijiya. They will lead you to a hidden village deep within the mountains of their estate where a village remains intact.”

 

“But what of the reason I left Yusuke's?”

 

“Tell me, do you love them both?”

 

“Hai.”

 

“How does Hiei make you feel? When he touches you, do you yearn for more?” While blushing Kagome managed to nod her head as her eyes found the floor to be interesting. “And what of Inuyasha? How do his touches make you feel?”

 

“They…” She started, only to pause. How did his touches make her feel? At one point they'd made her want more, but now… Her eyes widened and she gasped. Now his touches reminded her of how a brother might touch her. “I love Hiei…”

 

This caused the old miko to smile happily at her. “Now you have your needed answer, and just like when you realized you'd loved Inuyasha, you were beneath the Goshinboku.”

 

“Now the question is whether or not he wants me…” Kagome said with a sigh.

 

“He told you that he desired you.”

 

“Desire and love are two different things.”

 

The old miko smiled calmly and reassuringly at the younger girl before moving to hug her. “You make things so difficult my child, and you do not have to. Your friend, the Mazoku, has told you of the apparition's desire for you. Of how he'd only cared for one other and that she'd hurt him. So go to him, and if you truly love him offer him the one thing your heart desires.”

 

“What my heart desires?” Kagome asked as she looked into the other woman's eyes.

 

“Offer him a mating if he so desires.” The younger girl's eyes widened in shock before slowly turning thoughtful. “If this bothers you so much, offer yourself to him, both body and soul.”

 

“But how do you know what my heart desires?”

 

“Look within yourself and you shall see for yourself.”

 

“Everything is happening so quickly though.” Kagome sighed as she fell down to her rear.

 

“Now finish mending your own soul, then go to the apparition in the morning. Follow his ki and have him make his decision.”

 

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“Yukina.” Kagome called out in a whisper as she searched through her grandmother's temple. And I thought it'd be easy to find a demon in here.

 

“Kagome?” The voice had her jumping and turning to see an inquisitive ice maiden. “I assume you've made your decision?”

 

“Hai, and I need your help with something.”

 

“What is it?” The maiden asked quickly.

 

“Can you return to the ice world?”

 

“If I wanted to.”

 

“Can you summon a woman named Rui for me?”

 

Yukina's eyes now widened in surprise. “Why do you need Rui?”

 

“I had a somewhat prophetic dream and I was told to summon her to my side.”

 

“Alright, I'll see about going as soon as I can.”

 

“Thanks Yukina, now do you know where Hiei is?”

 

The ice maiden looked away for a few moments before turning back to look at Kagome somewhat sadly. “I haven't seen him since you left.”

 

“What happened?”

 

“Yusuke had to tell everyone a reason for why you left. He settled for telling them that you were having trouble deciding between these two guys you liked.”

 

“So everyone knows about this?”

 

“Hai.”

 

“I suppose I'll have to find out where he is on my own.” The miko said with a small sigh.

 

“May I ask, who you've chosen?”

 

“I've chosen Hiei.” Kagome said with a slight smile. “Now I just need to find him to tell him that.”

 

“What of Inuyasha?”

 

“The well has sealed, so I don't know how I can tell him of my choice.”

 

Yukina looked at her curiously for a moment before smiling a little. “I understand, and I'll tell Rin and Shippo of your choice before I leave.”

 

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“He has to be around here somewhere.” A miko mumbled to herself as she made her way through the Makai; being able to pass through the barrier came in handy now.

 

“Looking for someone?” asked a deep voice from behind her.

 

It caused her to squeak and spin around. Finding herself face to face with Hiei, she sighed in relief. “Yes, and now I've found them.” She replied with a happy smile.

 

“You were looking for me?” The apparition asked as he looked at her.

 

“Hai, I need to talk to you.”

 

“What do you need?”

 

Now Kagome sighed in annoyance. “Why do you have to sound so mad at me? I really don't like it.”

 

“I don't like the fact that you never told me you were in love with someone else.”

 

“So that's what your anger is about?” Closing her eyes, she took a few deep breathes. “I've come to my decision, and what you do about it is your own. I only ask that you allow me to finish saying what I have to before you say anything.”

 

Though he didn't really like where this was going, he wanted to know. He assumed that she'd probably chosen the other demon over him, but he had to hear it from her. “Then speak.”

 

“I went home to speak to my mother, and while it helped a little, it didn't help much. Finally I took her advice and decided to visit my friends in the past. When I jumped into the well, I hit bottom. The well has sealed. It took me a few days after that to decide who I wished to be with. I didn't want to want Inuyasha, but choose you because the well sealed. In the end, it was a… friend who talked to me about it. She asked me questions and they made me think.” Now she looked up into his crimson eyes. “I love you Hiei.” Said man bit back a surprised gasp as those words spilled from her lips. “Yusuke told me that you'd been hurt before, and though I've no idea how you really feel about me…” And now she gulped as she looked down at the ground. “I… I want to be your mate, if you'll have me.”

 

The shocked fire demon looked at her seemingly submissive stance. “You realize that mating is forever?”

 

“True love is eternal,” was her whispered reply.

 

“Come with me.” Hiei said softly as he took her hand and started to lead her somewhere.

 

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The sky was dark when Kagome had finally made it to Osaka. Closing her eyes, she took a deep breath to steady her already fried nerves. When they reopened, she stepped boldly into the city. It took her half an hour to find where it was she was supposed to be going. She could feel it; a glowing and powerful barrier surrounded a place several miles outside of the northern end of town. With her destination found, she calmly began walking to it, hoping that the people living there would talk to her.

 

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“Can you feel that Daichi?” asked a girl with black hair and violet eyes.

 

“Of course I can sense it Aiko,” replied Daichi. He had deep chocolate brown eyes and dark brown hair.

 

“There! It's a girl!” Aiko exclaimed as she peered through the window.

 

With a nod, Daichi grabbed his sword while Aiko picked up her bow. Both went out to meet the girl, who seemed surprised they'd done so. “Who are you and what are you doing here?” Daichi asked sternly.

 

Kagome smiled slightly at this. “I am Kagome Higurashi, friend of the taijiya of Edo. I've come seeking help from the descendants of my old friends, Sango and Miroku.”

 

“Kagome of the Shikon?” Aiko asked curiously.

 

“I am Shikon no Miko.” The girl replied with a slight nod.

 

“How do we know you're telling the truth?” Daichi asked as he kept his eyes on her.

 

That made her pause. How could she prove it, “I was the one to free Kohaku from Naraku's hold, and I brought together the western lord and wolf tribes into our battle.”

 

“I have a question, how was the wind tunnel sealed?” Aiko asked curiously.

 

“It was starting to spread and I used sacred prayer beads to seal the winds.”

 

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“Why hasn't she come back yet?” Keiko asked as she looked at Yusuke.

 

“I thought you didn't like her?” Said man asked as he looked at his other friends. He was annoyed that Kuwabara had brought the girl with him.

 

Shippo snickered and made a whispered comment that only his fellow demons could hear. “She probably wants to abstain from being around her for as long as possible.”

 

“Can't blame her,” Yusuke whispered back. Even the stoic Hiei smirked at that.

 

“What are you guys…” Kuwabara was abruptly cut off as the grounds began shaking.

 

“What the fuck?!” Yusuke demanded loudly as he quickly stood up and made a grab for the falling Rin.

 

“Demons!” the little girl squeaked out. “Rin can feel them! Hundreds!”

 

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Everything was shaking and people were screaming. Kagome kept hold of Souta as the ground continued rumbling as the sky darkened further. “Get outside!” Kagome screamed out to the others. They all nodded and ran for the surrounding grounds. The miko came racing out moments later with a pale silver glow surrounding her. It was her powers, and she was strengthening the barrier that protected the grounds. “Get me a phone.” Her command was directed at Souta who nodded before dodging into the house.

 

“Here nee-san,” he called as he tossed a cell phone into her hands.

 

Quickly dialing a number, she waited impatiently for an answer. “Grandma!… It fell?!… Then you need to come to Tokyo… No, ours is still up and holding… I'm not sure, but gather everyone and please hurry… I know she's not there, she's visiting Koorikai… alright, bye.”

 

“Now what?” Ji-san asked as he looked to her.

 

“Now I go beg a favor from an adopted family member.”

 

An hour later found her concentrating hard on her energy. A burst of it and finally a stable portal solidified before her. Making haste through it, she found herself to be standing before a desk, “Enma-sama?”

 

“Kagome, why've you come?” asked a man who normally took on a giant form.

 

“I need a favor of you.”

 

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Ok, so things are starting to get a little on the messy side. I'm hoping to have this finished within a more chapters. Well, I hope you enjoy this chapter! And I thank anyone who has reviewed and/or read this story!

 

A.N. I wrote this a while ago and I now know it should be a bit before this story ends, but the updates should hopefully be up sooner.