Chapter 1

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Inuyasha watched her toss and turn in her sleep from his spot in his tree. He knew that something was wrong. But she refused to tell him. For the past few weeks, she hasn't been sleeping to soundly. However when she woke up, she would just push away all of her worries behind a smile.

She couldn't fool him. The Inu-gang have been traveling together for about 4 years now, and he knew when something was bothering her. Why wouldn't she tell him? She always has before. They were very close, in their own special way. And they became even closer once Naraku managed to kill Kikyo. Kagome was there for him when he was down, she helped carry everyone's burdens. But she wouldn't let us help carry hers. Inuyasha wanted answers. He knew that since she has become a much more powerful priestess, she had advanced in her powers incredibly. She always had a new and useful trick up her sleeve. And he also knew that she had premonitions too. Sometimes her nerves would get so frazzled when she had one. He thought that when the tossing and turning first started, that it was a premonition. When it didn't stop though, he knew it had to be something more.

'What's wrong with you Kagome?' He would find out. She planned to go home again tomorrow, but he was going with. He was going to find out what exactly was one his Kagome's mind.

Where am I? What am I doing here? Where's Inuyasha?

You are deep inside yourself. I am the greater power that remains dormant inside of you.

Greater Power? Then how is it that you're talking to me?

In a sense, you are kinda' talking to yourself. But that is beside the point. I am the greater power inside of you that forewarns you of upcoming danger. Every time you feel that pulling force inside of yourself that tells you of danger, every time you sense a jewel shard, its me that does it.

But why are you talking to me now? Is something else going to happen? Can you tell me why I've been having all of those horrible nightmares lately? Am I dreaming now?

I have come to you now because a great danger lies ahead of you. But it will come to you in the most unexpected place, at the most unexpected time. All of those nightmares that you have been having were signs. Think about the inner meaning of them. And no, you are not dreaming. I have just pulled you into your subconscious self, while you were sleeping.

Should I expect more visits then?

Yes, when things get to rough for you, I will be there to help you and your loved ones out.

How?

You will know in time. But now, its time to wake up.

"Wake up! Kagome, wake up!" Kagome stirred in her sleep. When she opened her eyes, she immediately closed them again because the sun was shining right on her. She tried again, slowly though. When she finally got them open, she saw Sango leaning over her with a hot cup of ramen.

"Thanks Sango."

"No problem Kags."

"I know your going home today for a while, and we're nearing the village. We should be there by this afternoon."

"I have to go home sometime. I'm in my senior year of high school, I can't come as freely as I would like too. I need to finish school, I still need to make my own life."

"I know Kags. But sometimes I worry if your pushing yourself a little too much. You've been a little on edge lately."

So she's noticed, Kagome thought. "It's nothing to worry about Sango. I'm fine." At that moment, Inuyasha came and sat down with his own cup of ramen. Minutes later, he was finished.

"So, Kagome, are you gonna go home today?"

"Ya, I gotta go to school. And before you say anything to hold me back, I really need to go. I need to be able to get into college you know."

"Feh." was his intelligent answer. Maybe I should just forget about following her. But I need to know what's wrong with her too. While Inuyasha pondered this, he didn't even pick up the other presence of someone that was watching them.

So, Kagome's going home. This will be interesting. The unknown figure suddenly disappeared into thin air. Leaving behind an evil laugh.

Kagome's head shot up. "Did you guys just hear something? It sounded like laughing. But I sounded pure evil." She looked around her wooded surroundings. But she found nothing.

Inuyasha finally came out of his thoughts when he heard Kagome speak. "No, I didn't hear anything." But he knew that if something was there to be heard, he probably wouldn't of heard it anyway. He was thinking to deeply.

Sango and Miroku declined hearing anything as well.

Hmmmmm. Something isn't right. Kagome thought. But she didn't look to deep into it. Instead she helped everyone pack up so that they could be on their way to Kaede's Village.

Ok peeps. That was the first chappie of my first fanfic. So plz review. I know its short, but u gotta start somewhere. I'll prolly update sometime next week.