Hey, ya'll. Yes I'm back with another update so soon. I had an idea and simply had to write it. In this chapter you get to view through a Chibi-Shuichi's eyes how he and Kagome first met and became friends. It'll be cute and sweet and I promise you'll like it. So, please read!!

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha or Yu Yu Hakusho. But if I did, the world would be a beautiful place and I would make them go on and on forever.

Chapter 5

Chibi Shuichi

Kagome was nervous that Saturday night and was frantically running around looking for something good to wear. After returning home that evening Kagome had explained to a confused Shippo that Shuichi was once a friend of hers a long time ago, but hadn't commented on how they met. Shippo had asked about the demon energy thing, and for that, Kagome had no answer. She'd only know him when she was little and didn't know anything about demons or mikos. Right now Shippo was sitting on her bed watching as she went zipping by, opening drawers and looking in closets.

"Geez, mama, what's the big deal?" he finally asked.

"What's the big deal? What's the big deal?!" she shrieked. Come to think of it, what was the big deal? She was only going to dinner with a friend. Okay a cute friend who had invited her because they hadn't seen each other in so long. No wait, he was an extremely cute male who had at one point been a good friend and, she had to admit, had grown up quite nicely. "I'm sorry, Shippo," she apologize. "I'm just a little bit nervous about seeing him tonight?"

"Why?" he asked. "Do you not like him?"

"No, no, it's just, well, oh, I'll tell you when you're older," she huffed and then trounced out of the room again, leaving Shippo, who merely rolled his eyes at the oddity of older people.

"Why do grownups always say that?" he muttered to himself.

Kagome was back a little while later after a long soothing bath that had soothed her nerves a little bit. While she was in there she had taken the time to think over this strange occurrence. Finally after what seemed like hours, she was dressed and ready to go. She walked into her bedroom looking for some shoes, and Shippo's eyes widened drastically.

"Wow, mama, you look so pretty," he commented. She was wearing a jade green dress with wide halter ties and no sleeves. She had on black high heels and had managed to curl her mass of black hair and leave it hanging luxuriously down her back. Her face was mostly clear, with only a little blush, mascara, and pink lip gloss. And although her demon features were not exposed at the moment, her new changes to her human body showed through. Her figure had narrowed in all the right places, with a smooth backside, narrow hips, and rather large breasts. Kagome smirked into the mirror at herself. Ah, the perks of being a demon, she thought, before turning around and thanking Shippo.

"Why thank you, kit," she said coming over and kissing him on the head. "Now, Shippo, my mother is going to be watching you tonight so I want you to be good for her, okay?"

"Okay," Shippo agreed. "Obas-san promised to take me to see a mo-vie," he stumbled over the word a little bit.

"Well, that should be exciting for you," Kagome commented. "Now come on, let's go down stairs and wait for Shuichi." She picked him up in her arms and proceeded to the downstairs Living Room, peering nervously out her window for Shuichi to arrive.

At Shuichi's house, Shuichi stood staring at himself in front of his mirror. By all accounts he looked cool, calm, and collected. Of course that was and always will be Kurama's façade. But inside, he was frantically going over every little detail of this night. And he also had something other on his mind that greatly disturbed him. After leaving Kagome that day, he'd had a very interesting and scary conversation with a certain evil inner self by the name of Yoko.

:::Flashback:::

Kurama walked away, whistling a small quiet tune under his breath. He'd just found a friend he never expected to see again and was excited to find her doing well. He was walking along minding his own business and enjoying the quiet, until all of a sudden a certain voice interrupted his pleasant thoughts.

She's the one, Yoko casually commented from inside.

What? Kurama murmured, not really paying attention. Yoko, what on earth are you talking about now?

That woman you just ran into. She's the one.

One what? Yoko, you're not making any sense.

Would you just listen to me for a second? Yoko demanded almost harshly. It was at this point that Kurama realized Yoko was serious and decided to listen.

Okay, I'm listening, now what is it?

Well, first of all, that woman you ran into today, who is she? She seemed to know you. And I don't remember her from any of your fan clubs.

You mean Kagome? Kurama asked, still confused.

Yes, why haven't I ever seen her before?

Hmm, Kurama mused. Well, I would have to say that I met her before you actually made your presence known to me. I met her when she was five and I was six.

Oh, well, that would explain it. But how exactly did you meet?

First of all, Yoko, why are you asking me all these questions? And second, I guess I could show you through my memories if you wanted to see them.

I'll explain in a minute, Red, don't get testy. Kurama rolled his eyes. But, yes, I would like to know where and when you met her.

Okay, hold on and I'll try to recall.

:::I guess this would be called a flashback within a flashback:::

All at once Yoko could see through a chibi-Shuichi's eyes as he casually watched a young girl playing on the swings of a playground. Yoko took a moment to observe that Shuichi was very young, as he had proclaimed, and that the girl was also quite young. The chibi-Shuichi sat there observing the girl until they both noticed an older looking kid approaching the little girl from behind.

Yoko could feel chibi-Shuichi beginning to become angry as the older punk proceeded to push Kagome off her swing and onto the ground. He expected to hear crying and was shocked when the girl simply got up, pushed the boy away, and started walking in another direction. Yoko was startled when chibi-Shuichi stood up and began moving ever so slowly towards the commotion.

His anger heightened as the bully began pushing and shoving the girl, calling her names and making fun of her. The sounds of yelling reached his sensitive ears and he mentally cheered for the little girl as she could be seen screaming back at her tormentor to leave her alone. Suddenly the girl shrank back in fear as the older boy raised his fist to hit her. And before he even knew what was happening chibi-Shuichi had raced over and thrown himself in front of the boy, accidentally taking the hit meant for her.

The little girl backed away and fell down to the ground as chibi-Shuichi got in front of her to protect her. The older punk made a move to grab for Kagome when chibi-Shuichi snapped and punched him directly in the eye. The older boy fell to the ground, holding his nose and screaming bloody murder. He quickly got up and ran away from chibi-Shuichi as Shuichi turned to check if the young girl was all right.

"Hey, are you okay?" he asked, offering her a hand up. She stared at him before smiling timidly and taking his hand.

Suddenly she winced. "You're hurt!" she cried, racing to his side, trying to look at his eye. "He was going to hit me. Why did you protect me?" she gasped.

"Yes, well, he shouldn't be hitting girls," the righteous chibi-Shuichi announced, causing Yoko to roll his eyes. Even as a kid, Shuichi already had full morals.

"I'm Kagome," she held out her hand.

"Shuichi Minamino," he answered back, taking her hand. From inside his head, Yoko took the time to study the timid girl. She was pretty cute; for a five year old. Long black hair and warm brown eyes, it was apparent she would grow up to be mighty fine looking.

"Do you want to come to my house and get some ice for your eye?" Kagome asked sweetly.

Chibi-Shuichi seemed about to protest when Kagome simply took Shuichi by the hand and began leading him towards her home. She stopped, noticing what she'd done and both chibis blushed as Yoko laughed.

Chibi-Shuichi had gone home with her that day and had stayed friends with her a whole year, before he'd announced he had to move. She'd cried on his shoulder and both had promised to stay in touch, but had eventually lost contact with each other.

:::End of flashback within a flashback:::

So what do you think? Kurama asked when it was over.

Not bad, Yoko finally commented.

And what is that supposed to mean? Kurama growled at his counter part. Yoko made his aura sing with innocence but Kurama wasn't buying it. Okay, so why did you want to know about her?

Well, this is going to sound weird, and you probably won't like it, but she's the one; she's the one whose been emitting all the energy we've been sensing.

It took a minute for the realization to set in before Kurama's outburst came. What?! He screamed. How can this be?

And just what is so wrong with her? Yoko bluntly asked. She's beautiful and didn't even try to pull any moves on you like so many of your fan club chicks did.

Well, uh, she's um, He protested eloquently.

See, she's perfect, she's already got you tongue tied.

But, but how? Kurama whispered.

Hey, I don't make the rules, Yoko commented.

Wait a sec, shouldn't she be feeling it too then? Kurama asked.

Yeah, she probably did feel it, yet had no idea what she was sensing. And at least she knows what we are.

Hey, that's right, Kurama gasped at the forgotten information. Her son was a demon. I wonder...is she a demon?!

Don't know, came Yoko smart response before he disappeared back into Kurama's head, leaving a slightly panicky Kurama in his wake.

::End of Flashback:::

So now here he was staring into a mirror as he got ready for his date with Kagome. Kurama winced. It's not a date, it's simply two friends getting together.

Kurama frowned as no comment from Yoko followed his musings.

Yoko?

Hm, what? Sorry, I wasn't listening.

Yoko, this is the part where you're supposed to say, "but she's also a very pretty old friend whose destiny is to fall deeply in love with you." to which I reply, "yes, but it's not a date."

You said it, not me, Yoko shrugged in reply. Finally, Yoko sighed. Look, just tell her the truth. How hard could it be?

And as the Kurama pulled into the shrine and made his way up the steps that night and finally caught sight of a very beautiful Kagome standing in front of her window, the mantra, how hard can it be, how hard can it be, kept playing in his mind like a broken record.Taking another long look at the beautiful Kagome through her window Kurama didn't know whether to curse at his bad luck or thank kami for granting him a date with his soul mate. Only time would tell.

So, what did you think of Shuichi's first memory? Anywa, the big date is the next chapter. Read to find out what all Kagome and Kurama say to each other. Will Kurama tell Kagome she's his soul mate? Will Kagome figure it out on her own? And just how excatly are they supposed to bring up the subjects of demons? Well, to find out more you simply must read and review. Keep up the reviews and I respond faster people, because I get inspiration from you, tha faithful readers.

Ja ne

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