Hey guys! Thank you all so much for all of the reviews, I'm glad you like my story so far. I heard some people like the story, but they think I should change it because it's not "correct" with the timing, but just saying screw it, because this is where my story is different. I'll make sense again later on, trust me.

I know what I'm doing. So hush, and I dun want any more messages and comments about how it's wrong. In my story its right! So back to the story. Here's chapter two!

p.s. I'm really sorry for the wait. I've been really busy lately, but I'll be trying my hardest to crank these next chapters out ! happy reading ! :DD

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Finally regaining her composure, Kagome stood up from her seat on the fallen log and slowly made her way back to camp. She didn't know how she knew this was the right direction, she just knew it.

Her hair hung down in her eyes; she didn't want Sango to see her red, puffy, eyes, or the tears that may have been left behind. Taking a deep breath, she stood up straight, plastered on that fake smile that she always wore around InuYasha as of late, and walked into the clearing.

"Kagome!" Sango yelled as she saw her break through the trees.

"Hey Sango, sorry about that. It just scared me a bit. You'd feel the same if you were skinning fish with your nails too!" She joked, hiding her fear.

"I guess I would." Sango smiled.

"Are you okay Okaa-san?" Shippou asked, clinging to Kagome's leg. She smiled and reached down to pick up her kit.

"I'm fine Shippou-kun. Sorry for worrying you." She hugged him to her chest. "How long was I gone for? I lost track of time." Kagome inquired after seeing the position of the sun.

"I would say about an hour, Lady Kagome. But we don't blame you. You deserve a break." Miroku replied.

"Thanks Miroku. All I know is that I need a bath. I saw a hot spring on my way back. Would you like to join me Sango?"

"Sure! A bath sounds so nice."

"Alright! But no houshi's allowed! If I see you there Miroku I will hurt you. And with my nails that are pretty much claws now, I am sure able to do it." Kagome threated, holding her hand up for him to see. He swallowed hard.

"Y-yes Lady Kagome." He stuttered. The girls giggled.

"Shippou, stay here and keep an eye on the lecher for us, okay?" Kagome winked.

"Yes! Anything for Okaa-san!" He replied, proud to be given the task. Kagome smiled and gave Shippou a kiss on the cheek. He smiled and ran over to the fire where the houshi was sitting, keeping an eye on him.

Kagome and Sango gathered their things, and started heading in the direction of the hot spring. Kagome wasn't exactly sure how she remembered the exact location of the spring, but she didn't question it. She was happy it was near. She needed to relax, as did Sango. She had left her alone with that lecher.

"You have no idea how glad I am that you found a hot spring. I've been dying to soak in one for the past few weeks." Sango laughed.

"Oh trust me Sango. I know exactly how you feel. This is going to feel amazing."

"Hell yes it will! How much further is it? I'm getting all antsy."

Kagome lifted her head and pointed her nose upward and sniffed, eyes closed. "Not too far away now. Actually, it's right through those trees." She pointed ahead of them toward a wall of trees.

They kept walking, and pushed their way through the thick trees and underbrush. They would have to find an easier way out after their bath. Leaving that way would just NOT do.

"Wow, this is the largest hot spring I have ever seen! Well, the largest natural one. This is incredible!" Sango gasped. Kagome was speechless. It was absolutely massive. By far the biggest one shed ever seen, indoor or out, natural, or man-made, in this era, or hers! This was amazing! She was running over to it and undressing as fast as she possibly could, without tripping over herself. She needed this.

"It's huge! I did not notice its size while passing by it!" Kagome yelled over her shoulder to Sango.

"I noticed! And calm down, the hot spring will be here whether you take your clothes off all in one second or take twenty minutes to do it. It's not going to vanish Kags!"

"I know, I know I'm not that dumb. I just really need this." Kagome slid into the water, and sighed in contentment.

She relished the feeling of the hot water as the gentle currents moved along her skin. Spreading her limbs out and titling her head back slightly she took delight in the feeling of hot water as it rippled across her skin, never stilled. It was a great feeling, and wondered why more people in this era didn't go in hot springs more often.

She dove under the water, taking pleasure in the feel of the hot water skimming along her skin, washing it of dirt and sweat as she glided to the other end of the hot spring. Lifting her head up, she broke the surface with a release of breath while running her hands up and over her face and hair, squeezing excess water away from her eyes.

"Ahhh." A soft sigh of contentment escaped her lips as she looked upon their new secret place of refuge. She turned and looked around from the direction she had just came from, to her friend stripping her clothes off. A gentle breeze swept through the area, blowing Sangos hair, unveiling the scar in the center of her back.

The corners of Kagomes mouth turned downward. It must be so hard for Sango. Her eyes softened.

Sango stepped into the hot spring while tying her hair up. Kagome swam closer to her friend as Sango went deeper into the water.

When she was close enough, she slowly lifted her hand up and reached out to touch Sango's scar with her fingertips. Sango arched her back at the sudden feeling, turning around to face Kagome.

"I'm so sorry Sango. I just wanted to touch your scar…feel it. No matter how many times I see it on you, I can never get used to it I guess." Kagome said as a blush spread over her cheeks.

"It's alright Kagome. You just scared me is all. I wasn't expecting it." She smiled at Kagome. "Don't worry about it." Sango giggled a bit, feeling odd using one of Kagome's weird phrases. Kagome smiled back hearing Sango say that. It was always funny to hear her friends say all of her futuristic lingo.

"Thanks Sango." Kagome threw her arms around Sango, who was no expecting it in the least.

"K-Kagome-chan...!" Sango stuttered, surprised by the sudden action.

After a moment, Kagome released her grip and let her hands rest upon Sango's shoulders. She pushed herself back a bit to take a better look at Sango's scar again. Her hands fell down to her back and she began to slowly go over the outline of the jagged mark using her right hand's fingertip.

"Mmmm... that feels nice. Kind of like a massage." Kagome tilted her head thoughtfully. Placing her left hand back on Sango's shoulder, she moved her right palm over the scar. She rubbed that hand in small circular motions over it, watching its position shift as she did so. Kagome eventually started using both of her hands to massage Sango, going over her neck, back, and shoulders. Occasionally, she would dip her hands into the steamy water and rub it over her skin, allowing her hands to run smoother over Sango's body. Sango in the meantime continued to let out expressions of bliss and relaxation. After a while, Kagome had an idea.

"Sango?"

"Yes Kagome?" She said blissfully.

"If you had an opportunity to get rid of your scar, would you?" Kagome asked, still running her hands, now covered with soap over her back.

"I've never thought about it. It would be nice to be rid of it though…." She trailed off. Kagome smiled.

"what would you do if I said I could heal it?"

Sango whipped around and stared into Kagomes eyes. "If you are lying I will hurt you."

"I wouldn't lie to you Sango. Never. I really think I can."

"Can you try?" Sango begged. "I hate this scar, and it reminds me of the horrible day I lost my family. Please, please try."

"Turn around." Kagome ordered. Her friend complied, head down, eyes closed. Hoping that Kagome could do what she thought.

Kagomes hands started massaging Sangos back, then they started to glow a light pink. She pushed her miko energy into her hands, and into Sangos skin. She once again made the circling motion around her scar, beginning on the edges, and working her way inward. Kagome felt a pain growing, but refused to stop. She needed to do this for Sango. It was the least she could do for her friend.

Sango felt a tingling sensation running over her scar along with Kagomes hands. It was an odd feeling, but a nice one none the less. She was hoping that this would work. She didn't want to have that horrid scar anymore.

Kagome bit her lip as the pain intensified in her arms, spreading down her torso and up her neck. She moved her hands aside to see the scar was almost completely healed. The steam swirled around them, masking them from onlookers. She bit down harder, and tasted a bead of blood enter her mouth. She hissed in pain, but kept healing her friend.

Sango turned her head a little to see Kagomes face after hearing her hiss. She was biting her lip. And hard. Hard enough to draw blood. She wondered what was wrong. Maybe she was just concentrating.

Kagome moved her hands out of the way, and saw that the scar was healed. Completely healed. She smiled, but when she retracted her energy, a jolt of pain shot through her entire body. A blood curdling scream escaped her lips, and her knees buckled.

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Shippou jumped up and started looking around. He had heard a scream. He wished that he had InuYasha here for once.

"What happened?"

Shippou turned around and felt a wave of relief. InuYasha must have heard it too.

"Stop staring and tell me! Where the hell is Kagome?" She screamed in Shippou's face as he grabbed Shippou by his tail.

"She and Sango went to the hot spring! I don't know where it is! Use your nose and let me down!" Shippou yelled with tears springing to his eyes. InuYasha threw the kit over his shoulder as he raced into the woods, trying to get to Kagome as fast as he could.

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As soon as Sango heard Kagome scream, she spun around and caught her. She was glowing everywhere. It seemed to be originating from the blue moon on her chest. It looked like a demon mark. But that couldn't be. Kagome was a miko, not a demon.

Another scream erupted from Kagome, and Sango dragged her out of the water. She laid her friend down on the ground, and put her undergarments on her. She had a feeling that someone would come running. Kagome's scream had been anything but quiet.

Sango tried not to freak out, or scream out for help. She was scared for her friend. She knew how to kill demons but this? She had no idea what to do about what was going on.

Kagome started to convulse. She thrashed as the pain coursed through her body. Her vision was fading. Everything was going black. Her heart rate was racing. She was terrified. Slowly, she felt herself succumbing to the darkness, welcoming it. That feeling scared her even more. She thrashed harder, hoping it would save her from whatever was happening.

A blur of silver hair descended from the trees, and Sango was slightly relieved. Then she realized that there was no tetsusaiga. Or a loud, obnoxious scream f Kagomes name. And as she looked at his head, there were no dog ears. She stumbled back. This was not InuYasha.

Sesshoumaru? Could it be? No. It was not him. Why would he come when Kagome screamed? A million questions ran through Sangos head as she looked at the Daiyoukai kneeling before her.

He looked down at Kagome, who was clenching her teeth, eyes wide open, and thrashing. Suddenly, he put his hand over the glowing crescent moon and growled at her. Sango slowly grabbed her katana, just in case. As she moved, she saw his eyes dart over to her, almost daring her to attack him. She lowered her sword, and watched.

His eyes went back to Kagome, and she watched him. As he growled, her thrashing slowed, and her eyes started to relax. She was no longer clenching her teeth. She was calm again within seconds. His touch, and the growl seemed to help her.

Sango stared in awe at what was happening in front of her. Then another blur of silver came out of the woods.

"Kagome!"

And there was the loud and obnoxious outburst. Sango shook her head. He was too late to help her. Again. Seemed it was a trend as of late.

"What the fuck are you doing here you bastard?" InuYasha growled, instantly drawing Tetsusaiga. Sango saw Sesshoumaru roll him eyes. She almost laughed. But thought the better of it and just smiled instead.

"What This Sesshoumaru does is none of your business half-breed." His mokomoko wrapped around Kagome. Covering her up and keeping her warm. It lifted her and he wrapped his arm under her head for some support.

"Like hell it is! You're messing with the wrong girl! She's mine!" InuYasha burst. This time, Sesshoumaru didn't have to say anything. Sango whipped around, staring at him with fire in her eyes.

"Yours? ARE YOU KIDDING ME? If she was conscious right now she would SIT you to HELL! You have no right to claim her as yours! Every night while she sleeps you run off to your clay pot Kikyo! And she knows! She's not as dumb or useless as you think you baka." Sango screamed, wishing she had her boomerang so she could knock him upside the head a few times.

InuYasha's ears flattened against his head as Sango screamed at him. All he could think of were her last few sentences. Kagome knew? How? He had made sure to leave while she was sleeping.

"Hn. Foolish half-breed. You don't even know what is going on right under your nose. Even the monk noticed a change in your little miko. As did the kit. Are you the only one who has not noticed?"

"A change? What the heck are you talking about? Kagome is still the same."

Sango smacked herself in the forehead. He really was clueless. She even noticed something was wrong, and she couldn't see auras, or smell a change in a scent like they could. And he called himself an Inu.

"Have you not noticed the change in her scent? Her aura? She is no normal miko. Yes, she has miko blood running through her veins, but that is not all."

InuYasha looked confused, and Sango smacked him upside the head.

"What the hell was that for wench?"

"That's for being a moron. How could you not tell something was happening? Oh and this?" Sango smacked him again, but harder. "Is for calling me a wench." She said as she walked away from InuYasha and toward Sesshoumaru, only to see how Kagome was doing. He sensed this and let her approach.

"What is happening to her?" She whispered, full of worry for her unconscious friend. "Lord Sesshoumaru, do you know what is going on? And if there is any way to help her?"

"No, but I have a suspicion. Come." He turned and started walking. Sango grabbed Kagome's things and ran after him, leaving InuYasha standing by the hot spring confused.

They finally arrived at the clearing just as the sun was setting and saw Miroku patching up Shippou. Apparently InuYasha got to him and hurt him before he came to Kagome's 'rescue'. Sango rolled her eyes. Suddenly, Miroku's entire bod went rigid. He could obviously feel the Daiyoukai's strong aura. He turned to see him enter with Sango trailing behind him. He stood up and as they came closer, saw an unconscious Kagome in his arms.

Sango ran ahead of Sesshoumaru and told the monk of what happened, and that Sesshoumaru was only here to help.

Sesshoumaru was taking his time nearing the camp. He was looking down at the miko in his arm and mokomoko. He was contemplating what was going on, but needed to ask a few questions first. But how she got his family mark, and in such an odd place, stumped him.

Miroku and Sano turned and looked at the feared Daiyoukai holding their friend in his mokomoko. He was being so gentle. And they thought that he hated humans. In one smooth motion he lowered himself to the ground to sit, not once jostling the unconscious miko. He shifted her so she was laying in his lap.

"So Sesshoumaru-sama, do you have any idea what is going on?" Miroku pried, curious and worried.

"I have an idea, but first I have a few questions."

"Anything you need. Ask." Sango said urgently.

"How old is this girl?"

"Eighteen, but tomorrow she will be nineteen."

"So, it is what I expected."

"What do you mean?" Sango questioned.

"I cannot tell for sure, but as you saw, she bears my families mark, yet it is on her chest. That is a very odd place for a mark to arise. A mark has never appeared there in our family. It must have been put there, but it could not have been of late. It would kill her. It must have been when she was an infant."

"But how is that possible? She is not from this time."

Sesshoumaru shook his head and looked down at the unconscious girl in his lap. How indeed. They all turned as they heard a deep voice resounding behind them.

"That is something I will be able to answer."