(Authors Note: This is the sequel to my other story "Scattered Memories".For those of you that don't want to go to the trouble of reading the story, I've summarized the basic points in the introduction. Sorry if it's a bit confusing, but you really don't need it.)

Introduction-(kind of long)

The sacred Shikon jewel of four souls, it's said to give unimaginable power to its possessor, also said to grant wishes…

One night, Kagome made a wish upon a jewel shard. She wished the Kikyo didn't exist. The next morning, her wish came true.

She was forgotten by the feudal era, and by her beloved Inuyasha. Without Kikyo, Inuyasha would have never fallen in love and became the helpful half demon he is today. Without Kikyo, Omnigumo would have never sold his soul to demons and created Naraku. And died resurrecting the jewel into Kagome.

Kagome returned through the well searching for answers. Once back, she discovered her former friends, each together with their families, their lives not touched by Naraku and the jewel shards. But most of all, the scared jewel was still whole, still held at the demon slayers village where it was created. But the village was in war, under attack by demons that searched the power from all over the land.

Kagome found the rebellious Inuyasha and together with the help of their former gang, they saved the village and recovered the jewel. At the final battle, Inuyasha admitted to himself what he's been denying for so long. He wanted to protect the village, he wanted to protect Kagome. The Tetsaiga pulsed allowing him to perform the Wind Scar. Kagome held the tainted jewel in her hands. Her spiritual powers purified it relieving the village from the attacking demons.

On a rainy night, the remaining demon slayers came to a conclusion. They entrusted the jewel to Kagome since they could no longer control and protect it. It was the perfect opportunity for her to make the wish, the wish to change everything back to normal. Kagome longed to be together with her friends and their happiness.

But then Naraku was never created. Making the wish would mean bringing him back, bringing back all the pain her friends went through because of him. Kagome couldn't do that. Instead, she remained in the feudal era taking Kikyos position in Kaedes village. She felt it was her responsibility to her abilities and to Kikyo.

Until one day, months later, when a fatally wounded bandit stumbled into their village, with an unusual burn mark on his back…

Chapter One

'The Bandit'

"Lady Kagome! Come quick! We have a badly wounded man in need of help!"

The man was burned badly. His face had been distorted so much it rounded away his features. Some had their doubts about his whereabouts. But Kagome treated him none the less. As she finished up the last of the bandages, Kagome noticed an odd burn mark on his back. It wasn't until later when Kaede finally concluded his identity, "There was a gang fight a while ago. The mansion was set afire. I believe this man is the bandit that started it all."

Bandit? Fire? Burn Marks? Kagome bit her lips nervously, "Kaede, what's this mans name?"

The old priestess finished watering her garden flowers that Kagome taught her how to tame. The overhead sun made the dew drops on each petal shimmer. "I don't know actually. He was unconscious when he got here."

She ran her fingers over the delicate lilies, not taking Kagomes words seriously, "I must be getting old. It's either that or someone has been taking my lilies" Kaede noticed the empty spots in the soil where someone had tried to cover up the uprooted flowers.

Kagome checked up on him every so often to tend to his wounds. He appeared to be pledged into a deep sleep. She wasn't sure if he was conscious since the only sounds this man made was groans when Kagome moved him.

One night, Kagome entered the cabin with the herbs she picked in the early morning. His eye peered back at her through the bandages. It disgusted her. Kagome felt a rush of fear as if she was afraid to be seen by this man. But she had to know, "I've sub stained your life. Rest for now," she tried to make a good impression for him to talk, "Tell me. What is your name?"

His voice was even more disturbing. But it reflected his appearance and his role as a bandit. This man resembled Naraku, even when he spoke, "Your vain efforts are wasted, lady. I have no birth name given to me. I've traveled the land as an unknown fugitive. My comrades call me Omnitachi."

Kagome could feel her stomach sicken. Though this man didn't have Omnigumo's name, his similarities frightened her. She knew she couldn't become close to him. He had to be sent away, for everyone's sakes.

The tombstone had been eroded away somehow. The flowers had already died and shriveled do to the current lack of rain. But it was still the most peaceful, beautiful sight that he'd ever known. Inuyasha rubbed away the dirt on this unmarked grave. But he didn't need it to be carved in letters to remind him whose it was.

"The grave sight of Lady Izyoi," he announced, "Huh, sorry I haven't been around mom. Things have been a little hectic lately. This girl, priestess actually, says she loves me. I've never actually been in this situation before. Do you think I should believe her?"

The wind swirled the autumn leaves around the 'two' of them. It was the only answer he got. He knew very well she couldn't hear him. But it was the only place where he felt safe to express his feeling, "She's kind of weird. She says she's from a different time or something. But she's like you mom. I want to believe in her, I really do. I'll bring her here for you to meet sometimes. I'm sure you'll like her."

Inuyasha planted a bunch of lilies on the grave sight and patted down the soil, "Just like you taught me." He smiled and turned around to leave.

"What? Ye are sending the bandit away?"

Kagome didn't know what else to say to Kaede. She noticed the way Omnitachi was looking at her when she checked up on him. His shallow breaths were suddenly calmed and tender. Kagome knew it was starting all over again. She played nervously with the stitching in her oversized sleeve, "Yes, I believe it's the best thing to do. I've already arranged for a carriage to take him to another village. I'm sorry Kaede. It's probably not the most gracious thing to do but—!"

"No need to apologize Kagome," Lady Kaede was an elder priestess. She was the only one that addressed Kagome solemnly by her name. Others either called her Lady Kagome or Kagome-sama for her superior stature, "Ye do what you think is right. It's time ye stopped coming to me for advice for I am no longer able to decide what's right for ye. The village will be in yes hands one day."

"Kaede," Kagome felt like wrapping her arms around her. Kaede had acted like a grandmother to her, consoling her when she missed her family. No, she was family to Kagome. She felt like crying again.

I won't be sent away. Omnitachi lay staring that the ceiling. He groaned in pain as he attempted to move his arm. But it was no use. The muscle and tissue had already been torn off by the fire. He'd felt nothing but pain ever since his consciousness returned. But she helped heal that. Every time he looked at her, it was like a different pain struck his heart, the pain is sadness, sadness that she'd never be his.

I must obtain a new body. I must have her! Onmitachis heart filled with greed. She is mine. Lady Kagome, I claim you as my own. Wait for me. Wait for me to gain a new body! Wait for me!

(Authors Note: Don't worry, not everything's going to go exactly the same as the first time.)