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Chapter 9
The Departure
"Yay, we're leaving! We're getting out of here! Wahoo!" Yusuke jumped around screaming in delight as everyone either sweat-dropped, laughed, or shook their heads at Yusuke's rather loud display. Suddenly he stopped in his tracks and got the most evil look he'd ever given. Everyone, except Kagome who looked quite confused as to what all the ruckus was about, took a few steps back from the erratic spirit detective. Suddenly Yusuke's head snapped skyward and his eyes burned with anger. "Yeah, that's right! You better run you damn toddler. I'm coming for you!!"
Deep in Spirit World a little prince sat shivering underneath his desk as he'd once again over heard Yusuke's proclamation. Probably because Hiei had broadcasted it into his mind; the damn koorime just loved scaring the hide off of anybody.
Suddenly Koenma jumped up. "Well, Hiei, Yusuke, I'm scared now! You can stop the threatening and curses."
He sat back down breathing heavily. "I just hope they don't get any madder than they already are when I tell them about their 'supposed' enemy, Ryuu," he whispered under his breath.
When he heard yet another death threat coming from Yusuke, Koenma yelped and hid back under his desk, covering his head and shaking. Maybe they won't notice me, maybe they won't notice me, maybe they won't notice me, he chanted under his breath, rocking back and forth like a mental patient in a straight jacket.
Far, far beyond Spirit World, a deeply amused Hiei smirked to himself, as he'd over heard their tiny so called 'boss.' Hiei frowned then smirked again. He'd heard Koenma's comment about their enemy and wondered what Yusuke will do when he finds out that there is in fact no enemy.
"Hiei?" Kurama asked from his place at his side, wondering why his little friend was standing in a corner smirking at apparently a wall.
"Hn," was Hiei's only reply before he disappeared.
Kurama shrugged and turned back to his mate. It was now night time and it had taken them two hours to get back to the hut and explain to everyone about Naraku. Kagome had woken up and healed both of their wounds with her miko powers and now she sat contentedly in his arms.
Kurama also now knew the reason for Kagome's friends' changes. It seems that after five hundred years the curse was broken. Before, the friends only had a certain night once a month where they could reach their normal forms. And now that everyone was back and whole again Kagome wanted to take them with them when they left Makai. Kurama was sort of skeptical about bringing any new demons to Koenma's attention, but couldn't very well displease his would-be mate.
And so now, they were all discussing what would be their best option. Most wanted to leave in the morning after a good night's sleep, but some cough,Yusuke,Hiei,cough wanted to leave that evening.
After some disagreements, two arguments, and three fist fights later, the group finally decided to wait till morning and then head out. Kurama was pleased because this meant he could spend one more terrific night in Kagome's arms, before heading back into the real world. But, Kurama was happy. For now that Kagome was almost fluent in his language, thanks to a special technique he learned to speed up her learning ability, she could now speak as well as he could. Most of the time, she preferred not to and commonly spoke in kitsune tongue or demon tongue when necessary.
Kagome had introduced Shippo and Shiori to Kurama and they were both ecstatic that they would be getting a father. Shippo had immediately bonded with Kurama, being that he never been around any other kitsune's besides his real parents and Kagome. Shiori was a little shyer and preferred to sit quietly in Kagome arms, rather than converse with any of these new strangers.
Interestingly enough Inuyasha seemed to have cooled down the hostility directed at Kurama. Upon observing the demon lord, Kurama figured the brothers must have talked it out and come to and understanding. However, that didn't mean Inuyasha was finished, though. Every once in awhile Kurama would feel Inuyasha's cold stare aimed at the back of his neck, but he shrugged it off.
"Well, people, I'm going to hit the hay," Yusuke said yawning and standing up. He went upstairs and into the room he and Kuwabara were sharing.
"Wait for me, Urameshi," Kuwabara cried standing up and sleepily following the detective. Hiei was still gone and Inuyasha left rather quickly to find a nice tree to sleep in.
"Well, good night Kagome," Sango hugged the kitsune woman as she stood up to watch her guests go.
"Good night, Sango," Kagome replied much to Sango's amazement. She'd never really heard the vixen speak out loud and knew that something must have happened for her to have wanted to learn to speak.
Sango smiled and leaned in to whisper in Kagome's ear. "Some day you're going to have to tell me what being mated to Kurama is reeeeally like." She stretched out the really so Kagome would catch the drift. Sure enough Kagome blushed slightly before nodding and winking that they would talk later.
Miroku followed after Sango, merely nodding to Kagome and waggling his eyebrows at Kurama, to which he promptly fled after Kurama's warning growl.
The last to leave was Sesshomaru. "Kagome, why don't you go lie down and put the kids to bed. I'll be in soon," Kurama whispered in his mate's ear and she nodded sleepily taking Shippo from Kurama's arms. He watched with a small smile on his face, before turning back to the stoic demon lord.
Sesshomaru was just about to leave, before Kurama said, "Wait."
Sesshomaru stopped in the doorway and never turned around to glance at the kitsune man.
"I just wanted to say thank you for whatever you said to Inuyasha. And I want you to know I really do love her. I'll protect her forever," Kurama spoke to the back of the Western Lord.
Upon getting no response, he turned to go back to his mate before he realized Sesshomaru had turned around and was seemingly staring right through him. "I never doubted you did. If I ever doubted you once you wouldn't be standing here today. Good night, fox," was all he said before disappearing out the doorway, leaving a stunned yet happy Kurama in his wake.
And that night as Kurama slipped next to his sleeping mate and kids, he felt so overwhelmingly happy. He'd never dreamed a week ago that he would ever find a mate; especially one so pure and kind hearted. And now he had an almost mate and two kids to look after.
Kurama smiled before drifting off to sleep. Boy is mother going to be thrilled.
The next morning dawned crisp and clear as everyone stood outside Kagome's home. Sesshomaru and Inuyasha had left earlier that morning, claiming that they were going to reclaim Sesshomaru's lands. Now it was only Kagome, her kids, Kurama, Sango, Miroku, Hiei, Kuwabara, and Yusuke, who let me tell you, was looking forward to being back.
"So are you ready?" Kurama asked Kagome quietly. She hadn't said many words that morning and it was hard for him to read what she was thinking. Normally she was an open book, full of emotions and questions, but for some reason she had decided to close herself off and remain aloof.
"Kagome?" He questioned placing two fingers underneath her chin and lifting it. Kagome had tears in her eyes as she looked into his eyes. /Scared...nervous...protect me?/ She whined to him and Kurama instantly knew what was bothering her. She was scared to leave her home in which she'd grown up in.
"Don't worry," Kurama whispered against her temple soothingly. "We'll visit from time to time." /Yes, I protect you/ he growled to her and she finally smiled.
Okay, people, sorry if this seemed short, but don't ya'll worry, it'll get much longer. I just had to get everyone out of there and on there way back to Reikai. And to someone who wanted to know about the mission they were on, well you'll just have to see what happened with that. Anyway, I would like to thank all my reviewers. So thanks, you guys keep me going. Till next time.
Ja ne
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