Hey Everybody! Sorry that it took a while to update, but school started back up again and I've been busy. Anyway... I hope that you like this chapter! PLEASE REVIEW! I'M REALLY GETTING DESPERATE! Here's the chapter!

Disclaimer: I STILL don't own Inuyasha, but my diabolical plan is might change that...(shifty eyes)

Natsumi, the Black Miko, and Pleasant Surprises

"You used my name? What possed you to put my name in that note!"

"Well, it was your idea in the first place Lady Kikyo," the child said, that smug smile of hers never leaving her youthful face. "Let's just say I gave credit where credit was due... in a subtle way that is."

The dead priestess stared angrily at the young girl standing in front of her.

"Subtle? Ha! Oh... Natsumi, you try my patience."

The girl laughed, unfazed by the miko's threats.

"Is that supposed to scare me Kikyo? You may have become more powerful now that you are a black miko, but you still can't defeat me. My blades did more damage to that pathetic human girl than your little spell did. Looks like you need some more practice."

"I'm warning you Natsumi..."

"You're warning me! Ha! Don't make me laugh. I'm too important for your 'cause' for you to even try to kill me, let alone succeed in completing the task. Admit it, you need me."

The black miko turned away, knowing that the unusual demon was right.

"Fine. Do you know what to do?"

"Of course, My Lady," Natsumi said, putting an arrogant emphasis and Kikyo's title.

"Then go. We have much work to do."

As the girl left the secluded cave, Kikyo silently cursed herself. She had once again underestimated her reincarnation.

"Kagome..." she whispered. "You will die..."

"Are you sure that you're well enough to be up Kagome?"

"Of course I am Shippo. Don't you worry about me. I'll be fine."

It had been three long, boring weeks since the attack, and Kagome was getting extremely tired of being confined to Kaede's hut. Inuyasha and Miroku had left to accompany the very old priestess to another village. She was running low on supplies and needed someone to carry the many bags of dried herds and fresh bandages.

"Hey Sango, do you want to go to the hot springs with me and Shippo?"

The young demon slayer looked up from where she had been cleaning her weapons.

"Yeah, sure," she said, giving Kagome a warm smile. "Sounds like fun."

"Great! Let's go!"

The girls gathered their bath supplies and headed through the woods towards the hot springs.

"Hey Kagome? Can I tell you something?"

"Sure Sango. What is it?"

"Well Miroku..." she started nervously.

"Miroku...?" Kagome ventured after a few moments of silence.

"Uh... well..."

"Oh come on Sango, just say it!"

"Alright! Miroku... haskedmetomaryhimafterhisholthingithnarakisover."

Kagome stood there for a moment, wondering how in the world anyone could talk so fast.

"Uh... Sango... could you please speak a little slower... I'd like to actually understand what you're trying to tell me."

"Oh... right... sorry Kagome. Well... Miroku asked me to marry mhim after this whole thing with Naraku is over."

For a moment Kagome just stood there, stunned by her friend's words. Then...

"Oh My God!" Kagome screamed, grabbing Sango and pulling her into a fierce hug. "I'm so happy for you...!"

"Um... Kagome... I..."

"...A wedding! Oh My God...!"

"...Can't... breathe..."

"...What are you going to wear? What am I going to we-"

"Kagome! You might want to let Sango go! She's turning blue!"

"Oh no!" she cried, immediately releasing a very blue Sango. "I'm so sorry Sango!"

"It's okay!"

"So... what was your answer?"

"Well.. ummm... I said... yes...," Sango stammered, blushing furiously.

"Oh my God! This is so wonderful! A wedding! I can't wait! It's about time the two of you hooked up."

"About time we hooked up! What about you and Inuyasha?"

"Ummm... let's talk about the wedding."

"Fine..." Sango said, allowing Kagome to change the subject.

They walked on, talking about wedding plans and what their lives would be like after Naraku was finally defeated. Kagome was thinking about her complex relationship with Inuyasha when someone came out of the woods right in front of them.

Oh no... she thought as she recognized the advancing demon...

Ummmm, I wonder who it could be? Well, the creepy little girl finally has a name! I hoped you liked this chapter. I know that it's a little shorter than my other ones, but... sorry. Anyways... REVIEW! Please, pretty please? You know you want to... That little button down there is SOOOOOO tempting isn't it? It's just calling your name... PLEASE REVIEW, I"M BEGGING YOU! Sorry... Anyways... I guess I should probably go! I'll update as soon as possible! See ya later!

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