I would assume that if you are reading this story that you already know who the characters are and that you know what they look like. Just a heads up that I will not be going "in depth" on the whole physical features of each character unless needed. Also, I don't own any of the characters, names, awesomeness, etc. I'm hoping that this story won't turn out to be a lot of chapters, but enough to satisfy someone who has time to sit and read it.

~Kagome's POV~

I hate that day. The dreadful day that I was placed in this forgotten darkness. Never had I seen such destruction blossom from so little time. The sky, that always seemed so close, had looked so distant as fire rained down; as if the Heavens were spitting on us. We were in a panic, and I was still so young. Now, I'm trapped in a mirror, waiting for my Master to come.

~Inuyasha's POV~

"Okay class! Can anyone tell me anything about the Skye people?" asked our very perky teacher, Mrs. Okimura. Looking around, it didn't seem like anyone knew the answer. I sure for one didn't care at all. "Since no one knows, or is too shy or proud to answer, I guess I'll have to teach."

Creature History was never my favorite, but granted, it did have the best teacher. At a school that trains Masters, you gotta know your history in one point or another. Today, we were learning about the Skye people. Nothing too important, since they were extinct. Sighing, I look to my right and find Miroku completely engrossed in something. Following his line of vision, I see Sango, another Master, who is trying her hardest to take good notes. Both of them have found their Creatures already, which annoys me to no end. Sometimes, I wish I had a Creature of my own, but other times, I'm glad I don't. Gives me less to worry about in combat and on assignments.

"Inuyasha! Is my class really so boring that you've resulted to staring at Miroku? If you have something to say, please treat us with your words." I was never good with unwanted attention and having her say that plus the countless eyes staring, I couldn't help but blush.

"Feh! I have no idea what you're talking about." Like my arrogant self I had to turn away.

Of course, after class was no better than during, and Miroku made sure to kill me while he had the opportunity.

"Honestly Inuyasha. If you wanted to ask me out, you could've just asked. I don't really take kindly to stalkers." said the hoarder of stalkers himself. "Although I have a special person that I would like to stalk me, if she's interested?" his slight smirk seemed to catch Sango off guard as he flashed it at her.

"Talk to me that way again, and you'll wish that I wasn't your stalker." I couldn't help but feel happy inside watching them "interact" with each other.

"My dear Sango, are you implying that you're already one of my stalkers?" Miroku inched closer to her.

From any sane person, you would believe that they would have backed off right from the start, but Miroku on the other hand would not stop; which earned him a good smack on the face that seemed to create a very tight atmosphere. 'What can you do? People show affection in many different forms.'

"Anyways Inuyasha, would you like to join all of us for a night out? We haven't seen any Slave Warrior activity lately and I'm sure you could use a break from the books." Sango asked, knowing that I did spend as much time as possible to keep up with the class.

"Keh. I got better things to do than "hang out" when there's still Slave Warriors out there, regardless of how much trouble they're making." Although a night out did sound nice, I couldn't. I needed to train more. Combat day was coming around again and I didn't want to lose just because of my disadvantage.

"You know that it's good for you to take a break once in a while. I know you're worried about combat day, but you've been working hard. I'm sure you'll do fine, even though you don't have a Creature." The slightly wounded Miroku placed a hand on my shoulder, though it was hard to take him seriously with that red handprint on his left cheek.

"And who needs one! I've got enough strength and smarts on my own to hold up on combat day." I could feel my confidence building with every thought.

'Too bad his brawn overpowers his brain.' Everyone seemed to wear the same expression. Seconds later, both Shippo and Kirara came bounding in, bowing to their Masters, followed by quietly sitting down.

Shippo, Miroku's Creature, was considered a Humanoid Class, known for their skills at shape-shifting. And to his right was Kirara, Sango's Creature, classified Elemental Class. Her specified element was fire. They were the lucky ones to have found their Creatures. 'Why is it so impossible for me to find a Creature?'

"INUYASHA!" I could suddenly feel a shake on my shoulder. "Earth to Inuyasha! Are you coming or not?"

"Yeah, sure. Where are we going?"

Sango quickly flashed a questioning look towards Miroku then turned back to me. "Well, we could go for a walk. That way, we all get to hang out, but still check out the city for any wandering Slave Warriors. Does that sound ok?"

"Sounds good." I didn't know why, but it felt as if I needed to go. So, what else could I do?

"We'll stop by your apartment later to pick you up so we can all head out. Be ready at 6." Knowing me, I'd probably keep them waiting and we'd spend some time at my place. Ugh! That'd mean I'd have to clean. Oh joy.

"Whatever. I gotta get home."

I knew it was harsh to blow them off but for some odd reason I felt extremely anxious. In my fit of emotional mood swings I had to bump into to the last person I wanted to see, Naraku. "Watch where you're going!"

The dang road block did nothing else except sidestep and give me the worst of smiles. What a creeper, I'll have to keep an eye on him.

~6:00 pm~

"Inuyasha! Inuyasha open the door!" Sango's pounding was starting to get quite annoying, thinking that I've kept them long enough, I finally opened the door. "Are you ready to go or what?" Her impatient face was just what I was waiting for.

"My dear Sango, why don't we just stay here for a little bit? I could go pick up something to eat and bring it back here. How does that sound?" Miroku knew how to both calm and anger Sango. I guess that's one of the reasons that I tolerate him; otherwise I'd be dead by now.

"That sounds fine." Like her usual self, she welcomed herself in and plopped down on my couch while her Creature, Kirara, taking a comfortable position at her feet.

It always bewildered me as to why Creatures acted like they were lower than us. Sure, we're they're masters, but it's no different than being with another person. Luckily, not all masters are like most.

"C'mere Kirara, if you sit on the floor like that, you might get sick. You have no clue as to what is festering on these dirty floors." Shooting me a "look", Sango dramatically brushed Kirara's fur as if to enunciate her point.

I couldn't help but grumble at her little antics. "What is that you were saying Inuyasha?"

"Nothing."

"I could have sworn I heard you say something about me…?" cupping her hand around her ear, making me succumb to her evil.

"I'll go get a broom."

"That's what I thought you said." Thinking she won, Sango resumed her position on the couch.

"The broom is for sweeping out the trash." I mumbled under my breath, careful not to say it too loud. Though it wasn't quite soft enough for Kirara to not pick up on it.

"Here's the food. Sorry I took so long. There was… a long line." Miroku obviously had other reasons for the food being late, but decided to cover it up. This however was picked up by the tricky woman seated on the sofa.

"Did you get her number Miroku? Or did you get the usual blow-off?" Man, nothing went past her. Figuring this was a good time to intervene, before I had to clean even more off the floor, I quickly rushed an excuse and we ended up walking around while eating.

~Later that night~

"Hey look over there! It's an old circus town." The excited girl quickly took off. Where she gets all that energy is still a wonder.

"Sango! We don't have time to be checking out this dump." I couldn't help but feel a little curious as to exploring a little, but we were still looking for Slave Warriors. There was no time for distractions.

Pouting a little, Sango hung her head. Her change in mood did make me feel sad for her, but that soon passed as I smelt the air change around her. That was the scent of someone scheming something and I wanted no part in it. So, before she could make do with her plan, I started dragging everyone into the filthy maze of deserted arcade games and moldy food stands. For some reason, my feet couldn't stop moving as I made my way through the rows of stands and tents.

"Inuyasha, do you happen to be looking for something in particular?" Miroku inquired seeing my non-stop motion.

"Would you get off my back? I'm just looking to see if it's safe. We don't know if there are and Slave Warriors bunking around here." That wasn't really my reason but Miroku seemed to understand, so I didn't bother with an apology.

"Hey Inuyasha, let's check out that fun house over there!" Before anyone could protest, Sango had darted to the entrance.

Sighing, Miroku and I followed the giddy girl.

~Kagome's POV~

One can feel loneliness but should never have to live in it. I couldn't help but stare into the empty space I was trapped in. But lately, I've had these strange tugs at my heart. Quietly awakening me from sleep, probing at the back of my mind, following me in my own darkness. I couldn't help but watch the mirror more closely, having that glimmer of hope that someone would find me. There was a time, when I was always looked at, but never noticed. I believe on the other side, they call it a "fun house". Countless faces would pass by but none stopping to free me.

Over the years, I continued to watch the world change, as I was moved from one location to another. And so, I changed with it, learned what I could through my window. I actually learned how to play a piano, though I had never touched the smooth ivory keys. I learned how to speak ten different languages, but never had anyone to speak them to. I learned about the cultures of the world, but never got to experience them myself. The rain, the wind, everything, all untouchable behind my mirror.

The tugging was starting to get stronger. With a wave of my hand, the mirror showed that there were people that entered the fun house. I didn't want to get my hopes too high, but when you're alone, any hope at all seems greater than what you started out with. A girl passed the mirror, he face lit with happiness as she wandered the maze of mirrors aimlessly. Then a man followed closely behind, his face held amusement and content, though his eyes were glazed with worry.

My heart stopped then. At the moment the third person passed the mirror. The tug growing so much that my feet moved of their own accord. His face, held an emotion of indifference, but his eyes spoke so many words and his heart thrummed in the air. Once he turned towards my mirror, I knew then that he was the one. I couldn't tell if he saw me, but his reaction said that something was bothering him. I listened in as he spoke with his two companions.

~Inuyasha's POV~

"Hey guys. Come look at this." I couldn't help but be taken by one particular mirror. Though it was hard to see why not. Its frame being the only one filled with pitch black.

"What is it Inuyasha?" inquired Miroku. I pointed at the solitary mirror that held darkness in its depths.

"Why is this one pitch black?"

"What are you talking about Inuyasha? It's just a mirror. Just like the rest of them." Miroku seemed clearly worried. This irked me, since I hate when people think I'm weak and need looking after.

"Can't you see that it's pitch black!" Getting a little frustrated with their human eyes, I thought it was completely outlandish for them to not see the blacked mirror. "I'm going to take a closer look." I didn't know what was happening next, but I soon found myself being pulled into the black depths.