I hope this was a good lesson to her.  I hope it proved that simply being able to utilize a barrier is not enough of a defense.  She could not even hold it that long without it weakening her.  All her big talk just came back and slapped her in the face.  It would be different if she had the training of a warrior and her miko powers were stronger.  Until now she's never needed any of that and closed off her mind to their warnings.  Life can be a bitch sometimes when it's trying to help you mature.  Another thing, she needs to open her eyes and see that her 'little' brother has grown up and no longer needs to be babied by her.   One more thing, I am not a politically correct person either and believe that crap to be nothing more than bullshit.  So you won't offend me one bit. 

Author's Response:

Thank the kamis that there is another one of us out there that isn't PC.  :-)  I think that Kagome might just get the picture now... hopefully.  Her view on Souta is still somewhat deluded because he is her younger brother, but you are right she does need to see him for the man that he is instead of the child that he was.  Well I hope that you like the next chapter ... I am just waiting on my beta to finish and I will post it.  Thanks for reviewing as always!!! Take Care!

Maiko Anna