Of Demons, Wands and Swords

A/N I guess the main reason I have not updated this story is that this will be the last chapter. I am not sure if I will include the epilogue or do that in another chapter, but either way, this story is almost done. Enjoy! ~ Everqueen


Kenshingumi common room

Rain is curled up, head in Kurama's lap, feet in Hiei's, Yukina is before her sister, healing some of her bruises and cuts after checking on the kits when Koenma and Dumbledore enter the room. The Spirit Detectives, Kenshingumi and the four wizards are all present.

All present turn towards the Headmaster and the Prince of Spirit World. Koenma looks very releaved that Rain appears to be uninjured, along with her unborn kits. "I'm glad to see you all came through this alright."

Yusuke jumped to his feet and Kurama and Hiei would have done the same, but Rain was still resting on both of the. "Glad we came through this alright? Are you demented? Rain could have lost the babies and where would we have been then? She is in no condition to stay here, protecting Harry Potter, especially now..."

His voice died off as he turned to look at Dumbledore, who was holding up a hand for quiet. "She will no longer be required to protect Mr. Potter, neither will Mr. Kurama. Voldemort was just issued the dementor's kiss and now has no soul."

Koenma nodded "Yes, Yakumo is destroyed and now Voldemort is as well, Harry Potter and Rain, along with the kits, are now safe."

Rain and Harry looked at each other and then she let out a relieved sigh and started to laugh as Kurama hugged her to him, her brother giving a satisfied "hn". Yukina also looked pleased, as did the Kenshingumi and Yusuke and Kuwabara. The wizards, however we staring in shock at Dumbledore and then let out loud whoops of cheer and glomped Harry, celebrating that his mortal enemy, and the mortal enemy of the wizarding world was now destroyed.

Dumbledore just smiled satisfied, as he watched his students celebrate. "The wizarding world is being made aware of this fact as we speak. I do believe that Gryffindor is having a celebration already, you might want to go tell them." The four wizards glanced to Rain who nodded to her friends. "Go, have fun. We are fine here."

They nodded and ran for the door and the group was down to the Kenshingumi and Spirit Detectives and Co. "However, we do have some bad news. We are still trying to figure out how to return your friends to their era. Professor Snape still is confused by the mess that brought them here."

Koenma nodded "So, after the end of school, it has been arranged that they will return to Japan with us for the time being and stay at Genkai's temple." The others nodded, although Yahiko frowned.

"But, will we ever go home?"

Dumbledore smiled to the boy "Just because you won't be here doesn't mean we won't be working on this problem still. As soon as a way is discovered, you will be contacted." The others nodded and Karou smiled slightly. "I'm glad. I wanted to stay and see Rain's kits. Now it looks like we will be able to."

Rain smiled at her friend happily and within a few minutes Dumbledore and Koenma left the room, letting the group do their own celebrating of their victory.

The group was discussing the various battles of the rescue when a knock sounded on the door and they glanced up as one. Yusuke opened up the portal and blinked at what was about half of Gryffindor in the hallway. "What's up?"

Seamus spoke "Harry, Hermione, Ron and Draco told us about what happened and we wanted to celebrate not only the defeat of you know who, but also the defeat of your enemy and the rescue of Rain." The group looked hopefull and Yusuke sent a questioning look back at his friends and saw Rain's delighted smile and then stepped aside to let the others in.

The party lasted long into the morning and spilled into the rest of the castle as news spread of Voldemort's demise.

The rest of the school year passed swiftly. The teacher's had a bit of problems getting the students to settle after spring break to prepare for exams. Many of the students complained that with the defeat of Voldemort, they should have an excuse from exams, but the professor's held true and tests were administered to the student body, right on schedule. The last day of school arrived, with the train leaving the following morning and it found Kurama and Rain relaxing outside, sitting by the lake. As the day progressed, their friends found them one by one. Soon, it was an impromptu picnic with the Kenshingumi, Reiki Tentai (which consisted really by this point of Kurama, Rain, Hiei and Yukina) and of course the golden trio and Draco. Other students came and went, talking to the group, but never staying.

They were all watching the sunset when a sinister voice sounded behind them. "There you are."

All turned to see Snape and Dumbledore standing there. Snape was sneering, of course, but Dumbledore was smiling at them, a twinkle in his eye. "We have good news."

Rain smiled up as Harry asked "What good news?"

"I have found a way to send your friends back to their own time. The only problem is they need to be in Japan to do it."

The kenshingumi turned towards each other and let out loud yells of laughter and delight. They were finally going to get to go home. Rain was watching them with a wistful expression that faded when Kurama wrapped his arms round her.

She glanced up at Kurama and he kissed her forehead. "What? Are you not happy for your friends?" She gave a nod and then looked at them. "Hai, I'm very pleased for them, just a quick feeling of longing suddenly. I will miss them very much."

Kaoru heard Rain and Kurama talking and posed a question to Professor Dumbledore. "Professor? Do we have to leave immediately after returning to Japan, or will we be able to stay in this time long enough to see Rain's kits born?"

The headmaster smiled at the group as a whole and Snape rolled his eyes, sneering. "Yes, you will be able to stay. It is a potion. What you must do with it is throw it to the ground and it will take all within a certain radius, depending on the amount in the vial. The group nodded to him and he bowed slightly and Dumbledore and Snape walked back towards the castle, leaving the group to celebrate.

The train ride back to London was loud and jovial. Students moved freely between cars and compartments. The busiest being those containing the Kenshingumi, the Golden Trio (and Draco) and the members of the Reiki Tentai. The train pulled into station and students filtered into the main station. Harry, Hermione, Ron and Draco made a beeline for their parents (well, minus the Dursley's, who were standing a bit away) and there were many greetings. The Kenshingumi and Reiki Tentai followed and were happily suprised to find themselves pulled into the large group. It was many moments before Harry even remembered the Dursley's were waiting, none to patiently for him, not that far away.

Rain was leaning against Harry's side, arms comfortably around each other, really helping support her, as she was a bit unsteady after such a long train ride. Draco and Hiei were standing near by while Kurama was on the other side, conversing with the Order, who would be assisting in getting the Kenshingumi to Japan.

Rain heard a disgusted voice behind them and she and Harry turned and looked at a fat ugly man. "What is this? Not only do you ignore us when you get back, now you hang all over some girl?"

Both turned, Draco, Hiei, Ron and Hermione (as well as some parents) right behind them. Harry watched with sick fascination as his uncle turned various shades of putrid reds and purples at the sight of Rain's very pregnant form. "You shamed us. We are not taking you back." He was shouting at his nephew now and Rain growled slightly, Hiei stepping up to her right. "Who do you think you are?"

Vernon stopped talking and stared down at the small woman glaring up at him. "Excuse me?" Rain almost laughed at his superior tone. "Who do you think you are?"

"I'm Vernon Dursley, that boy's uncle." She gave a nod. "Well, don't you think that it would be better to get all the facts before jumping to conclusions? My child (didn't feel like explaining multiples to this man) is not Harry's. It belongs to my husband." She gestured towards Kurama, who had come up behind her. "I think you owe Harry an apology."

Harry frowned "It's ok, Rain. I'm use to it." She turned and glared at Harry and he froze, seeing small traces of Arcticfire peeking through her eyes. He gave a quick nod and turned back to his uncle. Suddenly Hiei held up a fist at the hesitating man. "I do believe my sister gave you a request. You would be advised to do as she asks." Vernon turned disbelieving eyes towards Hiei and flinched, suddenly frightened by what he saw in the fire demon's eyes.

He huffed a bit, backed up and muttered. "I'm sorry, my mistake." Rain and Hiei looked like they wanted to say more, but with a quick shake of Harry's head, they backed off. Harry gave his uncle a nod. "It's ok, easy mistake. I was just helping to support her, she was tired."

He gave a wink to his friends, realizing he wasn't going to get away with staying much longer. "I will write you all." He was looking at the Reiki Tentai and his wizarding friends, but he stopped and smiled sadly at the Kenshingumi. "I will miss you all, it was so great to meet you."

Kenshin smiled and pulled Kaoru close. "Hai, Harry-san, it was our pleasure, that it was. We shall never forget you." The group gave Harry hugs and then he was gone with his family.

The rest of the good bye's fell into line and the gathered families and students slowly dispersed. The Kenshingumi and Reiki Tentai were taken to the Order's headquarters for a few days stay and then left, back to Japan.