Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or Shaman King.

A/N: Well hello my lovely readers! I'm back with another story. I've decided to try something new and I really hope that you like it I've decided to make an Inuyasha and Shaman King crossover.

"Talking"

'Thinking'

'Spirits speaking'

The Heart of Two

Chapter 1: The Twins

The moon was high in the sky and the city below was bustling with life. Over in a more secluded part of town however, two children were huddled together deep in the dirty and dark alley.

A young boy who appeared to be around seven years old sat next to his twin sister. His raven black hair was tied in a sloppy braid that reached the middle of his back. His icy blue eyes looked around cautiously and his tanned skin glowed under the moon. He rubbed the four-pointed purple star on his forehead out of habit and glanced at his twin who was older than him by a few minutes.

She was the spitting image of him but her face was more feminine and her eyes were a shade lighter. Her inky black hair was braided as well and fell to the bottom of her back. The big difference between the two was that the four-pointed star was in the middle of her chest right underneath her collarbone instead of her forehead.

Said girl sighed when she looked at her clothing as well as her brothers, they were all torn and dirty. "Bankotsu we're going to have to steal some new clothes soon." The seven-year-old girl looked at her brother when he nodded. "I know Kags but right now we gotta find a good place to sleep."

Kagome smiled at him and scanned the area. She spotted a corner with some empty boxes and trash. "Ban-kun come on I found a spot!" She grabbed his hand into her own tiny one and led him to the boxes. Kagome moved the boxes so the corner of the alley was visible.

She took of her jacket and placed it on the ground. "Alright Ban-kun sit down." He did as he was told and waited for Kagome to sit down next to him. She plopped down on the jacket and grinned at him. She pulled the boxes towards them so they were covered then a wave of sadness and nostalgia suddenly hit Kagome. A longing for a protective embrace filled her but she had to settle for a bunch of boxes to protect her and her brother from the cruel world.

Bankotsu shrugged off his jacket and covered both of them with it. He leaned into Kagome's embrace and soon fell into a world of dreams. Kagome smiled softly at her twin and wrapped her arms around his body protectively.

Kagome looked up at the moon with emotionless eyes. If anyone was around their heart would've shattered from seeing such a broken look on someone so young. Kagome sighed while she thought about the situation her precious brother and her were in.

It had been three whole years since that incident and the twins have been living on the streets since. Her thoughts darkened when she recalled everything they had to endure during that time and it was only just beginning.

Kagome and Bankotsu learned very quickly that they had to be strong to survive on their own. She glanced down at her brother as tears threatened to spill from her beautiful blue eyes. 'I'll keep smiling if only for you Ban-kun. I promise to protect you and take the pain away' with that final thought Kagome fell into a guarded sleep.

The sun rose in the sky and Kagome's eyes snapped open. She was covered in shadows but she saw glimpses of sunlight past the boxes. Bankotsu let out a tired yawn and slowly got up. He smirked at his sister and stretched his sore muscles. "Lets go find something to eat Kags"

Kagome smiled brightly and nodded. She picked up her filthy jacket and shook of as much dirt as she could. They moved the boxes and headed out of the alley. It was still early in the morning so not many people were out.

They stopped at a small store and went inside. The owner looked at the two kids warily and sniffed in disgust. Bankotsu scowled when he saw that but Kagome just grabbed his hand and smiled, after all they got that reaction from people all the time. They walked down the isles and discreetly pocketed some granola bars and some other small foods in their jacket and pants.

Just as they were about to exit the store a cookie fell out of Bankotsu's pocket and the owner spotted it and began yelling. Kagome and Bankotsu cursed and sped out of the store and raced down the streets.

They ran without stopping till they reached an empty park far from the store. They both stopped and panted lightly. "Wait to go Ban-kun! That was probably the clumsiest thing you've ever done!" Bankotsu glared at Kagome and scoffed. "It's not my fault the stupid cookie decided to fall out of my pocket!"

Kagome just began giggling and grabbed his hand and started walking at a slower pace. The twins walked deeper into the park and stopped at the duck pond and sat down at the base of a tree. Bankotsu took out two granola bars for them to eat. It wasn't much but they had to make this food last for as long as they could. It was rare for them to steal food but it was only done when they were desperate.

Kagome smiled at Bankotsu and he smiled back as they began eating. They dusted the crumbs off from their meal and stood. "Alright Kags lets do our morning spar." Kagome nodded in agreement and they got into position.

Bankotsu raced at Kagome with a raised fist and began fighting with her. Kagome blocked his attacks and went at him with a serious of her own. After they started living on the streets a series of incidents led the twins to force themselves to learn how to fight.

After two hours of sparring they decided to head out. They never stayed in one place for too long in fear of running into some bad company. Kagome and Bankotsu were walking down the street when a pulsation hit the both of them.

Bankotsu looked at Kagome and a deep frown covered his young face. "Ne, Kags did you feel that?" Kagome nodded her head and looked ahead at the run down house at the end of the street. A vast forest surrounded the old house and the twins couldn't help but be curious.

Kagome was about to head towards the abandoned house but Bankotsu grabbed her shoulder. "No…Kagome I don't trust that house let keep going." Kagome looked at her brother and noticed the concealed fear in his eyes. He hated showing weakness around her so she let this slide. "Alright Ban-kun lets keep going." She smiled at him and placed a comforting hand on his arm.

Bankotsu despised admitting it but he was scared after all he was only seven and he could only protect his sister so much. That feeling he got wasn't bad just foreign but he just didn't want to risk it. He would never risk his sister's safety because she was his whole world.

The twins passed by the house and Kagome glanced back at it with one eye and she could've sworn she saw a man standing at the window.

While they were walking the beings in the house were silently cursing. 'Dammit they were so close! I'm getting tired of waiting for them! Why can't we go after them and help them?' The other being glared at the one complaining and turned his cold eyes towards the twins retreating forms. 'Cease your complaining you insolent slug they will come to us in time we must be patient. We can not help them if they do not seek us out.' The spirit glared at him but then began giggling and launched at him but he just sidestepped the flamboyant man. 'Awww we've been stuck together for how long and you still won't let me touch your hunky demon body! Now that's just teasing you Popsicle stick!' The 'demon' glared at the giggling man and snorted. 'I would rather cut your head off then let you touch my person now enough with your useless blabbering!'

The spirit just pouted and his facial expression turned serious all of a sudden. 'Seriously though, I hope those two find us soon. They deserve better and with us they won't be lonely anymore.' The other spirits eyes softened for a split second as he looked at the place where the twins once were. His emotionless face started twitching though at the next thing the giddy man said. 'Oooh! I can't wait till the boy grows up though, imagine how gorgeous he's going to be with that long black hair and those eyes!' The cold man glared at the oblivious male and hit him upside the head.

'Hn. Those twins really are something else. They have so much power and don't even realize it.' The two spirits sat looking out the window waiting for the twins they were destined to be with.

Kagome sighed in aggravation as she looked at the two drunken men who decided to 'mess' with her. She glared at them when she smelled the booze on their breath. 'This would happen when stupid Bankotsu had to go to the bathroom!'

One of the men decided to grab her but she swiftly kicked him in the groin. 'This is just sick! I'm seven years old for Kami's sake!' Kagome was brought out of her thoughts when the other guy punched her in the face. She was shoved to the ground and they both began kicking her repeatedly. Just as they were about to grab her again a man with a rats tail on the back of his head kicked the two men off her.

Kagome looked up and let her emotionless eyes scan the newcomer. He had short black hair and violet eyes. He had prayer beads wrapped around one of his hands and she watched as he proceeded to knock the drunk men unconscious.

The man clapped the nonexistent dust off his hands and smiled. "Now that's what you get for messing with a cute child." He turned towards Kagome and smiled he was about to help her up but she backed away from him and stood on her own.

She internally winced from the pain she felt but ignored it. Her empty eyes looked at the man and she quickly got in a defensive stance expecting the man to hit her. The man's eyes widened at the little girl. 'Her eyes…they're so empty. What happened to this child?' He smiled sadly at her. "It's alright, I won't hurt you. My name is Miroku."

He gave her a disarming smile but Kagome just snorted in her head. 'As if I believe that! People only go out and rescue a girl in fairytales! I'm not gonna let this guy trick me!' Her empty icy blue eyes narrowed at the man before her. As she was about to attack him she heard Bankotsu's voice in the distance.

Bankotsu came out of the park restrooms and immediately felt like something was wrong. His eyes widened and he raced of towards his twin. 'Kagome please be alright!'

He ran like his life depended on it and his eyes widened at the sight that met him. Two men were on the floor unconscious and there was a guy standing in front of his sister. He let out a menacing growl when he saw that his sister had a bruise forming on her cheek.

He ran ahead and yelled her name. Kagome looked back at him with her empty eyes but they softened at the sight of him. Bankotsu stood in front of Kagome protectively and glared for all he was worth. "What did you do to my sister!" Miroku looked at the two in surprise once he realized they were twins. "No I didn't do anything! I saw those two guys attacking her so I stepped in." Bankotsu's eyes darkened when he glanced at the two unconscious men.

Bankotsu looked at Kagome and saw her blank face. "Is it true?" She simply nodded and Bankotsu turned back to the man. "How can we trust you? You're probably just gonna attack us like everyone else!"

Miroku's eyes widened at his statement and he took a good look at the twins. They're clothes were all torn and dirty and their skin was smeared with dirt and grime on random places. He noticed some old scars here and there on their bodies. They looked so thin and sickly as if they hadn't had a decent meal or a good nights rest in months. Miroku was certain that underneath their clothes they were nothing but ribs and bones.

Miroku raised his hands in surrender and sighed. "I promise I won't hurt you guys but shouldn't you be home with your parents? I'm sure they're worried sick about you two." Miroku instantly regretted saying that as he saw the two children stiffen and unshed tears entered Bankotsu's eyes. "That's none of your business! Now why don't you leave us alone!" Kagome grabbed Bankotsu's hand and traced her thumb over it to comfort him.

Their parents were still a sore subject for them but she had to be strong for her brother's sake. As she was about to comfort him she suddenly felt chilly and everything was getting blurry. Bankotsu looked at Kagome in worry when he felt her stiffen. Suddenly Kagome collapsed to the ground unconscious. Bankotsu panicked and tears started trailing down his face. "Kagome? Nee-chan! Please wake up! Don't leave me please! I promise I'll never go anywhere without you again just please don't leave me all alone!"

Miroku's heart twisted painfully at the sight of the twins, he pushed it aside though and quickly stepped towards the unconscious girl. Bankotsu growled at Miroku and stood in front of her. "Get away from us! I won't let you hurt my nee-chan! I'll never let any of you hurt her again!"

Tears were still streaming down Bankotsu's face but he held strong. Miroku frowned but gave him a peaceful smile. "I promise you I will never hurt your sister I just want to help the both of you."

Bankotsu looked skeptical but he looked up at the man with slight hope. "Do you promise not to hurt us?" Miroku nodded. "And after I take care of you guys you can go if you wish and I won't lay a hand on either of you." Bankotsu was still guarded but he let Miroku go near his Kagome.

Miroku nodded in thanks and felt her forehead. He cursed when he felt that she had a fever. "Hey kid what are your names?" Bankotsu looked up from Kagome in surprise. "You want to know our names?" Miroku frowned at his response. 'Is it really that odd for someone to be so kind to these two children?' Miroku just nodded.

Bankotsu gave him a cocky smirk. "Well I'm Bankotsu and this is my twin sister Kagome. She's older then me by a few minutes and she always likes to rub it in!" Miroku chuckled at his response. At that moment he realized just how young the two really were and it made him all the sadder to see them in such a terrible condition.

"Well Bankotsu your sister has a fever and if it's okay with you I'll take you both to my home so she can get better. I promise that I will keep the both of you safe." Bankotsu looked at him with doubt but then cast a worried glance at his whimpering sister. Whether he trusted him or not he was the only one who could help his sister at the moment. Bankotsu nodded in agreement but his eyes narrowed. "If you lay one finger on my sister or hurt us in anyway I'll show you that I may be a seven years old but I will kill you."

Miroku let out a nervous laughed and lifted Kagome into his arms. 'Man this kid can be scary!' He wasn't surprised at how light Kagome was and that caused him to frown. He began his trek back home with Bankotsu in tow.

After a while he noticed how Bankotsu was getting tired so to the young raven-haired boys surprise Miroku lifted him up and hoisted him on his back. Bankotsu looked at him in shock. No one had ever been this nice to the two of them. 'Maybe this guys isn't so bad.' "Thanks…I guess."

Miroku smiled kindly at him and nodded. He carried Kagome with one arm and held Bankotsu in place with the other. He felt Bankotsu's head hit his shoulder and saw that he had fallen asleep from exhaustion.

Miroku looked ahead of him with a grim face and picked up the pace towards his home. 'I barely met the two of you but I can most definitely tell that the both of you have had a horrific life so far. I wonder how anyone could be so cruel to such young kids.'

Miroku sighed in relief when he saw his home in the distance. He lived in a tiny shrine with a secluded forest next to it. He raced into the house and laid Kagome and Bankotsu on the bed and placed a cold cloth on Kagome's forehead.

He slumped down on the chair and gave a sigh of relief. Miroku quickly stood though and decided to make them some dinner because he knew they would be hungry. 'Well it seems my life just got a little more interesting.'

Kagome slowly sat up in a daze to the smell of food. She stared at the wall ahead of her as she waited for her vision to clear. Kagome saw that she was on a bed in a room that she didn't recognize. Kagome began to panic but it quickly died down when she felt Bankotsu embrace her. "Kags your okay! You scared me! I….I thought I lost you!"

Bankotsu looked at her with glassy eyes desperately trying not to cry. Kagome smiled weakly at him and embraced him to her while whispering in his ear. "It's okay to cry Ban-kun I'm here. You can let it out."

Before she knew it Bankotsu was clutching her shirt and sobbing into her shoulder. Kagome felt his hot tears soak her shirt and soon enough she was crying too. They were only children after all and there is only so much they could take.

She pulled him closer as they both let out heart-wrenching sobs. Tears slid down her face as Bankotsu repeated her name over and over again. She began sobbing into her twin as they both cried for all the nights where they were alone and all the fear they felt. How they ran from the world and having no clue how to survive. She cried for the family that was gone and she cried for the fact that they had to grow up so fast.

Miroku stood leaning against the doorframe and he couldn't stop the few stray tears that managed to escape him at the sight of the twins. He hoped he'd never have to see something so heartbreaking again.

He quietly walked up to them and smiled at the glare Kagome sent his way. "Why are you here? Where did you bring us?" Miroku smiled at them. "Kagome you are in my home and I took you here because you had a fever."

Bankotsu grinned at him and ferociously rubbed his tears away. "It's okay Kags he's actually a pretty good guy." Kagome looked at Bankotsu and nodded trusting her brother. Miroku walked up to the two of them and gave them a warm brotherly smile.

"Well the two of you can go take a warm shower then when you're done there is food ready." Kagome and Bankotsu looked at Miroku in awe. They finally got a decent shower and meal. The closest thing they ever got to a shower was when they would rinse of the dirt and grime from their bodies in a pond every few weeks.

The twins did something that shocked even them and they ran up to Miroku and each of them embraced one of his legs seeing as they were too little to hug him any different. His gaze was soft as he stared at the lost children. He knew their future ahead of them was going to be painful and rough.

"Thank you!" They both chanted in unison. They both raced off to the bathrooms to shower. Miroku left them a pair of his old clothes when he was younger so they had clean clothes.

After they were both done they looked each other over and nodded. Kagome had a violet shirt on with some gray shorts while Bankotsu had on a white shirt and black shorts. They looked even more alike seeing as they were both wearing guy clothes.

Kagome nodded for Bankotsu to turn around and she began braiding his silky hair. She smiled and appreciated her work. Bankotsu grinned and did the same for Kagome. "Kags our hair is soft again!" Kagome nodded and gave a happy nod. They both ran to the kitchen and waited for the food to be served. Miroku smiled at them and watched as they devoured all of the oden.

Miroku had been mulling over this thought while they were in the showers and sat down and looked seriously at the two. Kagome and Bankotsu looked up after they swallowed their food. "What's wrong Miroku?" Miroku shook his head and smiled.

"Nothing's wrong I just have a question for the both of you." The twins tensed and looked at him expectantly.

Miroku paused for a little then looked at them with a burning determination. "How would the both of you like to live with me from now on?" The whole shrine was quiet except for the sound of their spoons hitting the floor.

Bankotsu looked up at him in disbelief. "A-are you serious? You really want us to stay with you?" He nodded warmly at them. "I would be honored to have the two of you live with me."

Tears entered the twin's eyes as they jumped of their chairs and tackled him to the ground. He let out a delighted laugh as they thanked him repeatedly. The twins looked at each other and smiled a real smile for the first time ever. 'We finally have a home!"

After dinner was finished Miroku tucked the both of them into bed and watched as they held each other's hand in their sleep. He frowned when he felt the power coming off the twins.

He laid down on his own bed and stared at the ceiling. 'Those kids have quite the future ahead of them but it seems now I have a younger brother and sister.' Miroku smiled at the thought and fell into a peaceful sleep.

Back at the run down house the spirits felt the sudden shift in the air and smiled. 'They're coming soon.' The other spirit started jumping around the room. 'Yes! Finally!'

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A/N Well that's the end of the first chapter! I know that none of the Shaman King characters have showed up yet but they will be soon! I promise it's worth the wait and I hope you enjoyed the story so far! Please review I would greatly appreciate it.