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Moi-Moi: You know… I've seen Team Four Star say their disclaimer over a billion times, but that doesn't stop people from filing third party claims and getting their videos taken down…

ANYWAYS! Hi again guys! I'm back at it again with the crossover fanfictions. I'm really excited for this story and can't wait to write it out. I just feel so excited because I know the story and I can't help but feel that if I weren't the one writing it, that I would love it even more. ...It's hard to explain… I just really want to share this with you guys! I don't think I could keep this all to myself! *cue the giddy, yet slightly insane laughter*

Just so you guys know, there are a few things to note about this story. I don't want to give too much away (I keep saying that), but you should know that this story focuses on Kaiba and Kikyou. Yugi, Anzu, Jounouchi, and Honda all have REALLY small roles so far. Hell, even MOKUBA has more lines. So, if you were really hoping for some more "Yugi and friends", I'm sorry to disappoint, but you won't see much of them. As of right now, the amount of Inuyasha characters that I'm including is really limited as well. I just don't need them right now.

As for dueling, I don't see it playing a LARGE role in the story. Of course I'll have some small ones (Why me!? :C). But they won't be a huge deal or very influential on the plot. So if that's what you came for, sorry for the disappointment you now feel.

As I've said, the story takes place in the months after "The Darkness Within" ended. I'd say that it's been around seven months after the end of the Yu-Gi-Oh! series. Just to give you a timeline.

I'm sorry that this note is so long. I just had a lot to say at the start to get you guys prepped for what's about to come. Once again, I promise to do my very best to bring you the highest quality story that I can. So, let's get started!

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Kikyou withheld the sigh that was begging to be released. With a frown marring her otherwise beautiful features, Kikyou gripped her black umbrella by the handle before stepping out of the supermarket and out into the pouring rain.

There were only a few others willing enough to brave the downpour with her. Domino City had been experiencing quite a bit of rain the past few days. Luckily for Kikyou, her apartment wasn't located too far away from the Maruetsu grocery store.

She was sure that the strong winds that had just picked up would have felt chilling on her legs and arms (that were quickly becoming soaked and dirtied). But, she couldn't feel it. It was yet another side effect of returning to life. She no longer held a normal body temperature. Kikyou supposed that existing at an average of 30 degrees Celsius, wasn't the worst thing going on in her life at the moment.

The walk ended several minutes later at the front of a light brown brick, three-story building. Opening the black, metal gate before her, Kikyou stepped into the entryway and out of the rain. Putting away her umbrella, Kikyou took the creaky staircase up to the second floor. The white walls held four, faded red doors on both sides. Kikyou stopped in front of the second door labeled "2-2". She shifted her keys around in her hand for several seconds before the door was pulled open from the other side.

"You made it! I was worried that you'd gotten caught in the rain," Kagome said with a smile before standing aside and allowing Kikyou entry into the apartment. "Woah. Nevermind. It looks like you swam here," Kagome commented while taking Kikyou's bag and resting it on the table.

It would be extremely easy to get an apartment this small cramped and filled with material possessions. Even a formerly homeless person would face no difficulty filling up every corner of the home. Luckily for Kikyou and Kagome, neither had much in the way of personal items.

Kikyou let her brown eyes roam over the small apartment. The walls were white and bare and the floors were a light mahogany. The kitchen, living room, and dining room were all in the same space. The living room consisted of a white love seat and light brown rug. A light brown, wooden table with four, wooden chairs around it was in the middle of the room- the dining room. The kitchen was small and simple. Kikyou hadn't bothered with any of the small appliances that the modern people favored. Kagome had insisted on the necessity of a coffee maker, blender, microwave oven, and food processor, but Kikyou had been quick to shut her down. Neither of them even knew how to operate the devices. The only miracle inventions that they'd bothered to learn how to use were the stove, oven, and refrigerator. Off to the left was the hallway that lead to the small bedroom that the girls shared. Their futons were currently rolled up and put away to make the room easy to walk through. The small bathroom was located next to the closet in the bedroom.

"I'm making lasagna for dinner," Kagome commented offhandedly over her shoulder.

Kikyou raised a brow at that. "Lasagna?" she parroted in a confused tone.

"It's an Italian dish made with alternating layers of pasta, sauces, and other ingredients. Other ingredients that can be used include various meats, cheeses, and vegetables," Kagome recited the information she had gathered from the internet earlier that day.

Kikyou nodded once in acknowledgement of the new information. She honestly couldn't say that she was surprised. Kagome was always trying something new. The former Wish Granter was adapting quite well to the modern era. Kikyou, however…

"How was work?" Kagome questioned to make conversation.

Kikyou resisted the urge to sigh. She worked as a cashier from 10-5 at a Maruetsu grocery store. It was enough to pay for her dwelling and keep their home stocked with food. Kagome's small job as a teacher's assistant contributed to their funds, but neither would be boasting about their finances any time soon. "I'm getting used to it," Kikyou chose to answer while shuffling about the home in her slippers as she busied herself with cleaning up.

"Does that mean that you don't jump anymore when the cash register dings?" Kagome questioned with a teasing smile, imitating the sound of the cash register nearly perfectly. Kikyou resisted the urge to roll her eyes while a lopsided grin slipped onto her face. "I had a good day today. I think the kids really like me," Kagome said with a smile.

"It's because you're like a child yourself," Kikyou said as she swept up some dirt.

Kagome's jaw dropped with a gasp. "Rude much?" Kagome questioned with a huff.

"Is that more modern slang?" Kikyou spoke in her even tone.

"Yep. I'm expanding my vocabulary," Kagome grinned brightly while pulling her lasagna out of the oven. "It's done," Kagome sang happily before eagerly carrying the dish over to the table and resting it on a coaster. She stood back and allowed Kikyou to observe the dish.

"I've never seen anything like it," Kikyou commented and stared down at the orange, yellow, and brown dish. It did smell nice. "I'm sure it will taste wonderful."

Kagome smiled gratefully.

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Kagome pursed her lips as she sat across from Kikyou at the table. The priestess was eating her meal quietly, completely focused on the newspaper laid out before her. Pulling her lower lip between her teeth, Kagome shifted in her seat. When Kikyou was in the middle of placing some more pasta in her mouth, Kagome spoke up. "You know what I miss the most?"

Kikyou paused and offered Kagome her full attention. She closed the newspaper and sat up straight to give Kagome a level gaze. Kikyou raised a brow in question.

"Having magic made everything so much easier. A meal I could have poofed up in seconds, I have to spend hours making it," Kagome said with a small pout. She rested her elbow on the table before plopping her chin onto her open palm.

Kikyou offered her a small smile. "I'm sure it feels much more satisfying to have worked hard and patiently completed your task," Kikyou commented.

"Hmm. No… Not really," Kagome said and shoveled some more food into her mouth.

"Would you rather have your magic back?"

Kagome paused before turning her blue eyes up to the ceiling and sitting back in her chair. She hummed once before shrugging. "It would definitely make things easier. But, I like how my life is now too much to go back. I have a chance to be normal- a human. What's even better? I get to live a normal life with my friends and loved ones," Kagome said before looking directly into Kikyou's brown eyes. "I may not be who I once was, but I think that's a good thing. I get to reinvent myself. Be more than who I was. I can put my existence as the Wish Granter behind me and move on. I'm just Kagome now and that's alright with me," Kagome said with a small smile before picking up her empty plate and the lasagna dish and taking them over to the kitchen to clean up.

Kikyou watched her go before staring down at her half-eaten meal. She stared at the food for several seconds before saying, "You are very wise, Kagome-chan."

"I'd hope so. I've been around for thousands of years. If I haven't gained any wisdom by now, all hope would be lost," Kagome joked with a giggle. After several seconds, Kikyou smiled softly to herself.

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Moi-Moi: It's short. I know. But there's this little voice in my head that tells me when it's time to stop. And for a prologue, this is enough. The first chapter should be up soon though so You don't have to worry.

Edited: 6/28/16