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A/N: Chapter One Rewite! I'm back my lovies! I will be editing all my chappies then adding Ch seven! Hope you like it :)

~Thoughts~

Summary- "You know, I can hear your thoughts here" a smooth voice interjected as soft, warm arms wrapped around Kagome's form. The touch was soft, light, feminine, yet strong and confident. "Your mind seems to roam when I'm not around to keep you busy." Kagome sighed. "This is why I'm confused you know"

Chapter One

~Only in a Dream~

This was a familiar scene Kagome visited every night when she fall asleep. She often dreamed of this place, it was beautiful. A clearing filled with flowers and plants that smelled of soaps from back home.

The trees formed a cozy circle on the outside of clearing as if they were holding everything in place. A lake gave way to a cliff face that towered over the whole area, with a waterfall that seem to caress the rocks as it poured smoothly from over the cliff tops.

As accustomed she was sitting in the soft grass by the crystal clear lake. Enjoying the peaceful sounds of the gentle waterfall something she rarely got to do. Tonight's dream however was different; instead of the warm sun rays that normally filled the clearing, night had fallen. The moon was casting everything in a stunning blue light reflecting beautifully of the water's edge.

Kagome had never had a dream where it was this dark; in fact she didn't even know night existed in this meadow, where the stars shown even brighter than when she was awake in feudal Japan. This dream was like another place in time.

~Sigh~ "This place is wonderful, no Inuyasha yelling about ramen or how slow I am, no Miroku trying to cop a feel, just piece of mind" Kagome lay back in the grass. Yes she was indeed at peace here, even if she had yet to show up for their usual conversation. A month ago when this dream hopping started Kagome barely talked, hell she was trying to figure out how the dream was even possible.

In dreams, as far as she knew a person should not be able to feel anything or smell anything for that matter. However now she wondered if maybe she talked just a little too much for her companion.

In the entire month of dreaming she had never been late or worse not come. It was always Kagome who had trouble arriving on time. ~I'm being silly~ Kagome thought ~I make it sound like a date or something~ a light blush formed on Kagome's cheeks what kind of crazy thought was that. She wasn't attracted to the woman; she was a girl after all. She had simply become accustomed to seeing her in her dreams is all?

Pitiful excuse as it was Kagome didn't dare try to dig deeper into it for now. Instead her mind drifted off to a dream she had about a week ago. It was one of her favorites. They had gone swimming, sung any song Kagome could come up with, even chased fireflies in the dimming light of the sun, as foolish as that was.

In all the day had been fun and carefree, something Kagome rarely got to feel anymore.

Kagome pulled her knee's to her chest. Yes she would admit she might be a tad confused. She acted weird sometimes. The way she looked at her and the constant contact they shared. If it were not for her undeniable beauty and unmistakable womanly assets, that Kagome very much envied. She could have easily mistaken her actions for someone of the opposite sex. The way she held her was enough to prove that.

"You know, I can hear your thoughts here" a smooth voice interjected as soft, warm arms wrapped around Kagome's form. The touch was soft, light, feminine, yet strong and confident. "Your mind seems to roam when I'm not around to keep you busy." Kagome sighed and leaned back. "This is why I'm confused you know" Kagome replied grumpily, a blush spreading across her face again.

Of course she knew her thoughts could be heard she'd thought too many embarrassing things to forget that fact. Swallowing her embarrassment Kagome twirled a piece of lavender tinted hair that had fallen over her shoulders as she adjusted them into a more comfortable position. "Your late" Kagome mumbled. ~Oh great now that really sounds like a date~ Kagome thought in horror. What in the world was going on with her? ~It must be this place~ she concluded.

A bell like laugh filled the clearing as it vibrated through the woman's chest. "I'm at war little missy" she said "I am sorry the battle at Shikuza made me late Gome" burying her face into Kagome's hair she sighed. "This war is important the outcome spells a great many things, I may be late again but Sango is your best friend too" lifting her head she paused "You can talk to her as well." She had to be careful with her wording being that one's thoughts can be heard in a dreamscape she knew Kagome was confused about the way she treated her.

She was an ancient youkai and this was just how they treated pack, male or female. She couldn't help that see was born from an affectionate race. Being a warrior left little time to be affectionate, especially being a female warrior. A general of an army at that, so when this powerful little miko stumbled upon her dreamscape it was the perfect opportunity to act on instinct and befriend her after all Kagome had answered her call for companionship.

Kagome huffed "Of course I can talk to Sango she's like a sister to me but, she doesn't understand the future like you do" Kagome had been sharing her life beyond the well and her adventures with the inu tachi with her. School, her family, Hojo, and things like current news and politics.

She understands adds opinions, and philosophy to the conversations things Sango could not do. Not that Kagome was holding it against Sango she just liked talking with her.

Another chuckle escaped "Gome give her a chance, besides someone else has to know about your crush on Sesshoumaru" she teased, her arms tighten for a second before the feeling of secure warmth faded away. In its place she felt herself being nudged awaked by what felt like a foot.

"Kagome get your lazy ass up" Inuyasha yelled "We got ground to cover" A loud thump was heard followed by a wail from Inuyasha. "I told you to let her sleep" Sango hissed. Kagome groaned ~what a lovely way to wake up~

"It ain't safe here" Inuyasha hissed back. By this time Kagome had sat up "What's wrong Inuyasha" she asked concerned. Truth be told it was rare for him to be this grumpy in the morning without cause. Since Shippo was safe back at Kaede's she didn't see why he would be having a bad morning. His ears flatten on top of his head.

"It's a ways off but I smell blood, lots of it" At this everyone's eyes found Inuyasha and dread settled in their stomachs. "Should we investigate, it could be Naraku" Miroku said. At that everyone nodded and set on the task of picking up camp.

They had been trying to get a lead on Naraku's whereabouts since their last battle with Kagura. They had no such luck in the process for weeks now. The group hoped they would find a lead at the site of destruction.

~Good thing we don't have much with us this time~ Kagome thought as she and Sango packed the last of the inu tachi's things. Dropping items here and there as she replayed her latest dream. ~Omg I can't believe she heard my thoughts about Sesshoumaru. ~ Picking up the items and placing them in their rightful place Kagome fought the urge to scream ~I mean really anyone with a set of eyes would find the stoic lord visibly appealing. Tall, pretty eyes, long hair, he's gonna be toned and his lips! ~

"Kagome are you alright?" Sango asked "You seem a little spaced out and you're turning red" Kagome looked up at Sango "Yeah just a little hot this morning, it's a good thing we're traveling light" she chirped as she swung her pack over her shoulder and started to follow after Inuyasha. Sango was good at reading her emotions and it wouldn't do well to have her best friend find out what she had been thinking.

No Kagome would keep that to herself for now. They had been walking for little over an hour before Inuyasha stopped and tensed up. "The smell of blood gets pretty strong once we pass those trees, be ready" Inuyasha gestured to the tree line up ahead. Inuyasha's head suddenly whipped to the side "What is Inuyasha?" Miroku asked drawing his staff in front of him ready to strike. "There's a group of demon not far from here" he paused his face grim ~Shit something's not right, why can't a get a lock on their auras~

"Do you think they're the ones who caused all the damage?" Sango asked warily. Facing a group of demons that even Inuyasha seemed to be assessing the situation didn't sit well with her. Kagome looked at the tree line ahead sensing the hesitation in everyone's aura. Just as she was about to ask Inuyasha how many demons there were? She felt a distinctive aura. Kagome gripped the front of her shirt, the fabric feeling rough between her fingers.

There was no mistaking the power in that aura; Kagome felt her heart stop and the air leave her body. She was real and she was drawing close. Having noticed the state Kagome was in Sango rushed to her side "Kagome are you alright?" the panic in Sango's voice alerted the rest of the group to Kagome's distress.

Before the inu tachi could react they where surround by the group of demons Inuyasha had sensed earlier. Out of the tree line ten dark green demons that smelled heavily of blood and dirt appeared out of thin air without anyone's notice. However Kagome wasn't focused on that, she was concentrating on the pulse of her aura as it drew near at an incredible speed.

"Kagome!" Inuyasha yelled he too sensed an even stronger aura coming, one that might even put his half brother's aura to shame. However his focus was on the fact that Kagome's weapon was not draw, nor was she paying their current situation any attention. Kagome's head snapped up at the sound of her name. Drawing her bow and arrow she aimed at the nearest threat. ~shit~

This was bad they were completely surround and she was zoning out, if they got out of this Inuyasha would never let her live it down.

"Is that your miko's name" one of the demons said. It was more of a cocky jibe than a question. He was eyeing her and Sango in a non to friendly way. ~So this is the miko Naraku wants~ The one who had spoken was no prince charming. In humanoid form his demon attributes shown clearly.

Thick slimly scales covered his face and bare arms, acid green eyes sent uncomfortable chills down Kagome's spine, he was a snake. ~Gross~ Kagome thought. One look at the rest of them told her they where snake demons as well, just her luck to encounter one of her least favorite animals.

Inuyasha raised his sword ready to strike the one who spoke he was obviously the leader. A destructive wind hit the clearing blowing several branches off nearby trees. All eyes turned to the where the blast had suddenly appeared. There stood the most breathe taking demon anyone had ever seen.

Tall and filled out with curves that would make any female jealous accompanied raven hair streaked with smooth lavender tints and periwinkle eyes. "You!" the snake demon hissed the hatred in the snake eyes clear. He turned to face her, his stance more guarded then offensive. The women smiled and with the flick of her wrist, a lavender whip much like Sesshoumaru's launched from her finger tips decapitating the demons closes to Kagome.

"Retreated!" he yelled in rage he already lose too many to the vile woman. "This isn't over bitch; tell your precious lord this war has just begun. Naraku will rule!" he sneered before starting to disappear into the dense tree line.

"A likely story from a coward in hiding" The group had never heard such a silky voice sound so deadly and form a woman's mouth no less. It was almost as if each word was laced with a fatal poison. Once the demons where gone the woman turned to leave. She shouldn't have come but she could not just stand by while Naraku's underlings tried to hurt her miko. ~Order or no order she was grown woman~

Kagome's heart stopped, she was sure it was her there was no way to mistake that voice, that face. Her lavender tinted hair whipped to the side as she turned quickly. ~Definitely not~, Kagome knew those features all too well. Her periwinkle eyes locking with Kagome's for just a moment. No Kagome was positive that was her. "Natsume" Kagome whispered.

This is my second story (No I'm not abandoning the first) let me know what you think. I thought I'd add a nice twist to this one by adding in my own character Natsume she's a wild card of a character. Please review love to hear your thoughts ^-^

~Chaos