It was quiet. Not the kind of quite that is peaceful, but the kind of quiet that comes before something happens.

Kagome awoke to this quiet. Startled and reviled that the wish had been granted, but scared of what was to come and that her mother was right - ignorance is a bliss.

Her slender figure leaned against the once ancient well that was in the middle of the clearing. She sat there waiting for something to happen. Her ebony hair reached past her tiny waist, blue eyes darting from tree to tree. She was dressed in the traditional miko grab, no longer wearing her school uniform that people seemed to deem inappropriate for this era.

Her trusty big yellow backpack lying next to her, worn down from the many years of use, though still intact. The girl released a soft sigh beginning to think her mind was playing tricks on her about the danger. It did make sense though. Many years of battle, always having to look behind her to make sure no demon was about to jump out of the bushes and stab her in the back. Her brain was always running 120% so she believed it couldn't take the quiet.

'Perhaps I'm finally losing my mind?' She questioned herself.

Getting up, Kagome grabbed her bag and put it on her back, silently thanking her mother's wisdom for making her repack her bag before she left. Next, she grabbed her bow and arrows, throughout the years she perfected it with Kaede. Now she could shoot pretty much anything thanks to her.

'Well...' she sighed again. 'Better get moving and start this mission.'

Looking around the clearing that she knew so well she wonder how many more years she was thrown back.

'Guess there's only one way to find out.'

And with that said, Kagome began her new journey alone. At least for now...

-o-

It was the dragon again. That same damn dragon! Always coming and going, taking what he wishes then fleeing like a coward, denying he ever step foot in his lands. Hiding and lying is what he did best.

The 'Lord' of the South was a coward and a fool. He assumed power by tricking the other Lord into letting him mate with his daughter, and in the end he slaughtered the whole family. At first this problem had by no means bothered him for he thought the Southern lord was a fool to begin with, and he only confirmed his theory by making a contract with a dragon that has been known for his tricks.

However, this problem now posed a new threat to him and his lands, and nobody threatened what was his and got away with it.

He was the Lord of the Western land. The one every demon and human feared. The one who has killed over a thousand demons. That is why he overlooked this new so-called 'Lord' for he thought he wouldn't be foolish enough to steal from him. But, he was proven wrong, and boy how he hated it when someone proved him wrong.

The sneaky dragon has somehow found a way to bypass his guards and enter his lands. He killed, pillaged, and raped his people and left no evidence that he had do so, and without the evidence he couldn't destroy him or that would give the other lords a perfect opportunity they have been waiting for to attack him.

Evidence.

That's what he needed and that is exactly what he will get. Which would explain why he was out in the forest with only his most trusted servant, Luka. He has been by his side since they were children, and he was the only one he could truly trust.

"My Lord," said servant spoke, breaking him out of his thoughts. "We have some company."

Indeed, they did. He sensed them, about 20 up ahead. Good. Just what he needed. "Fools. They are coming to their death."

Luka only grunted in agreement while he drew his sword. Doing the same, he and Luka waited for the vile beasts to come into the clearing.

5.

He started to count the seconds down. Getting in position.

4.

He looked to his left to see Luka grinning and shook his head.

3.

He focused, never will he underestimate his opponents again.

2.

That was when a sweet scent hit his sensitive nose.

1.

He was caught off guard. Dammit.

-o-

Kagome had been walking towards the west for a few hours in hope that Sesshomaru would be there. He and Kagome had formed a strange friendship after she had saved Rin from the Oni that was attacking her and Jaken. She had gained his respect and friendship; and even though he spoke few words she was glad he opened up to her, even if he only really spoke with grunts. Now, she only hoped she could do it again.

She wasn't used to traveling the feudal era alone and the lack of Inuyasha yelling at them to hurry up was strangely missed. Her eyes wondered around the forest noticing even the animals weren't making noises. That's when the loneliness finally began to seep into her heart as she continued to walk with her shoulder slightly slumped.

No longer was she paying attention to what was going on around her as she walked day dreaming. Which was a mistake taking into the count on how clumsy she was.

"Whaaa!" The miko cried out startled, tripping over an overgrown root; snapping her out of her day dreaming. Now that she was finally paying attention to what was going on around her she felt demon auras coming closer to her.

'Oh, great! This is what you get, Kagome! You should've been paying more attention! Not day dreaming about food!' She mentally scolded herself while she picked herself up from the ground. She focused on the demon auras up ahead, narrowing her eyes. One of them felt familiar.

'About 20? There must be a fight going on...' Curiosity filled her, making her legs unwillingly start to move in the direction the battle was happening.

'Curiosity killed the cat, Kagome.' Her voice of reason told her, urging her to walk the other way.

'Somebody could be hurt and they may need your help, Kagome.' Her caring voice told her softly, making her pick up her pace.

Her inner fight didn't last long when her gentle, more caring side spoke. It was right. Someone could be hurt and she could never walk away from someone in need of her help.

'I guess it's a good thing I'm not a cat then.'

When Kagome was almost at the clearing she quickly grabbed her bow and arrow that rested on her back waiting for its master to use it. She gave a startled gasp and quickly thanked her gentle side for what she saw.

'Sesshomaru...' She thought as she began to shoot the enemies trying to get him.