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Kagome was now walking a bit more quickly then when she first entered the village, but right now all she wanted to do was get out of there as fast as she could. 'Stupid, I shouldn't have come here. I knew they were ok, I didn't have to see them.' She was thinking when she heard someone come up behind her. A voice called her name, but it was small and she didn't recognize it at first. When she turned around, the sight that greeted her was nothing like what she was expecting. 'Inuyasha?' She thought as she looked over him. He was definitely weak, and seemed a bit too thin, as if he hadn't eaten in some time. But it was him, and there was something else…there were tears in his eyes! 'Is he crying?' She thought. 'No, he couldn't be crying, Inuyasha doesn't cry.' She quickly corrected herself. Then in a rush of red and white, she found herself in Inuyasha's arms.
When Kagome turned and looked at him, Inuyasha thought he was going to faint. It really was her! She was here and he couldn't have been happier! Rushing forward he pulled her into his arms and buried his face in her hair, taking in the scent that he had missed so much. "Kagome! It is you!" He said as he began to tremble. Holding her a little tighter, he began to cry even more, and started to say all the things he had been thinking the last few days. "Kagome, I'm so sorry! You have to believe me, I don't love her any more Kagome. I will never go off and see her again! You're the only one that I want by my side. I know that there is no excuse that I can give you that will make you forgive me, but please Kagome, if you let me I will make it up to you. Some how, some way I swear that I will make it up to you!" Inuyasha pulled back a little ways so he could look at her face, and he wanted her to see his face. For once he wasn't ashamed of his tears and wanted her to see that he was sincere. But when he looked at her, there was no sign of any kind of emotion on her face at all. She was completely cold and unresponsive. Confused by her lack of a response he pulled back a little more and that's when he picked it up, another scent mixed in with Kagome's. It was very slight, but it was definitely there.
'What is he doing!?' Kagome was completely in shock as Inuyasha pulled her into his arms and held her. Not knowing what to do or say she just stood there as he let out all this emotion. 'Is he for real?' She was thinking when he pulled back and looked at her. He was still crying, there were fresh tears on his cheeks and she realized that he wanted her to see them. He wanted her to know that he was sincere in his promise to stay with her. As they stood there looking at each other Kagome noticed that Inuyasha expression had changed and he was giving her a weird look. "What's the matter? Why are you looking at me like that?" She demanded.
"Kagome, are you feeling alright?" Inuyasha asked. He didn't like this smell, it wasn't right. There just was something about this scent that was mixed with Kagome's that gave him a bad feeling. On top of that, Kagome's whole attitude wasn't right either, he couldn't quite put his finger on it, but he knew something was seriously wrong with her.
"I'm perfectly fine Inuyasha." Kagome said coolly she then noticed the concerned look he was giving her and for whatever reason this make her blood boil. "Just what in the hell do you think you're doing!?" Kagome yelled suddenly making Inuyasha release her and take a step back. Standing there starring at him Kagome felt more confused than ever, he head was spinning and all she wanted to was get away from him. There was a part of her that was shocked and happy that he admitted his mistake and his feelings for her. But then there was that voice that called for his suffering. 'It's a lie and you know it, he's doesn't really care for you! If he did then why was he with her?' The voice said tauntingly. She took a few more steps back from him and shook her head. 'What is he doing? Why am I so confused all of a sudden? I have to get away from him, he always does this!' She snapped back to attention and looked at Inuyasha with the most intense glare she could give him. "I didn't come back for you. I just came back to sort a few things out. Stay out of my way if you know what's good for you. And if I decide when I'm done that I want to talk to you, then I will find you. Until then just leave me alone." She said harshly and turned to walk away from the very shocked half demon.
Inuyasha couldn't believe what he was hearing and grabbed her arm forcing her to look at him. "What do you mean if you wanna talk to me that you'll come find me? What the hell is going on with you Kagome?" He had to know what she meant, why was she acting like this? She tired to pull free of his grip but he wasn't about to let her go as tried to plead with her. "Kagome, please talk to me."
"NO!" Kagome screamed suddenly. In shock at her anger Inuyasha let go of her arm. She was furious, how dare he question her like this, she wasn't going to sit her and take it. "You just don't get it do you? How the hell do you expect me to act after seeing THAT!? I saw you with her Inuyasha! I saw you with my own eyes! You fucked her and now you expect me to act as if nothing is wrong? Why should I? Just because you shed a few tears? You honestly think that a few measly little tears are enough to make me forgive something that's completely unforgivable?" Kagome was suddenly consumed with rage and hatred so much so, that without even thinking she drew an arrow back in her bow and pointed it straight at Inuyasha.
"Ka… Kagome…what are you doing?" Inuyasha asked completely in shock by her actions. 'What the hell is she doing? This isn't like her at all, and what was that scent I picked up earlier?' He was thinking to himself when he noticed something strange. Usually when Kagome was about to fire an arrow the spiritual energy she possessed would pool around the tip, but this time it was completely different. Her entire body was glowing with power, and it wasn't just the power of a priestess, it was more like demonic power. Demonic power that was somehow mixed with her own spiritual powers and causing her entire body to glow. 'What the hell happened to her?' He thought as he starred at her, there was something off about this entire situation. That's when Kagome released her arrow sending it hurtling toward him. Quickly he drew his Tetsusaiga and was able to block the arrow with its massive blade. The power that had been infused with Kagome's arrow had pushed him back several feet. He was shocked how much power she had actually put into the arrow and how the Tetsusaiga seemed to vibrating in his hands before transforming back into a regular blade. He then heard another arrow cutting through the air and jumped high into the trees to avoid being hit by it. 'Damnit! What am I going to do?' He thought as he quickly sheathed his sword and started toward the village. Quickly forming a plan in his mind he decided that he would try to talk to her once more, but this time he wouldn't be alone. He tired to think of how to explain to Miroku and Sango what had really happened to make Kagome so angry with him. He feared that if he had to tell them the whole truth they might not help him. 'I'll just tell them that she came back, but seems to be under a spell or something. That should get them moving, I hope.' He thought was he came up on the village and quickly made his way to the hut they had been sharing. As he reached the entrance he began to feel a bit apprehensive about telling them something that he wasn't all that sure of. But his apprehension quickly subsided when Miroku and Sango walked out of the hut. "I was just coming to get you. Kagome's come back and it seems that she's been put under some kind of spell." He said quickly to his friends hoping they would question him and just follow him to where he had left her.
"Kagome came back? Why wouldn't she have come here first?" Sango asked as she glanced at Inuyasha and then looked to Miroku.
Feeling a bit guilty Inuyasha turned away from the demon slayer and started running in the direction of the clearing. "How should I know why she didn't come to the village first? All I know is that I picked up on her scent and followed it. When I found her she had another scent mixed with hers and wasn't acting like herself at all." He called to his friends as the three of them took off into the early morning hours to find Kagome and whatever demon had done this to her.
Back in the clearing Kagome was trying to make sense of what Inuyasha was telling her and of her own feelings when something strange happened. She felt it when she took aim at Inuyasha. Along with her spiritual power there was something else mixed with it. Kagome suddenly felt more powerful than she ever had in her life. She was excited at the thought of having all this power. After she fired the second arrow she waited for Inuyasha's attack, but it never came. Instead of fighting like she thought he would, he ran from her. "You stupid half demon! You're nothing but a coward! Why don't you come back and fight me!" She yelled to the trees. "As if I would really have come back just for you! I'm only here to kill Kikyo and take my soul back!" She yelled even louder and sent birds fluttering from their nests and into the sky. Standing there breathing heavily trying to get a grip on herself she suddenly had a thought. 'I bet he went back to the village to get Miroku and Sango! What a coward, can't fight without his friend! I bet he hasn't even told them what happened yet! No matter, they won't be able to find me and even if they do, I'll kill who ever gets in my way.' She thought to herself as she quickly shouldered her bow and started out of the clearing. If Inuyasha did go to get them it wouldn't be long before the three of them returned. She had been glad that they weren't injured during the battle with Naraku, but now she wanted nothing to do with them. "They'll only try to stop me from killing Kikyo. Even though they both know damn well that she deserves this fate and so much more! If they get in my way I will not hesitate to kill them, no one is going to stop me!" She remarked to herself as she made her way through the forest when she was confronted by a demon.
Kurisutaru had been watching the scene in front of her unfold. Very satisfied that Kagome's heart was falling into darkness more and more quickly. The half demon that she was arguing with was only serving to fuel her fury and hatred with the more he tried to talk to her. 'This is more amusing than I could have hoped for!' She thought to herself. 'I just hope that Kikyo is as amusing as this measly half demon!' She laughed as Kagome fired her second arrow and that's when she noticed something in the girl change. 'What…what is that?' She wondered to herself as she stood there watching Kagome revel in her new power. 'I can't see my curse! It's not there, but how is that possible! Her heart is still dark, but my curse is completely gone! What is this other dark power that I see intertwined with her heart?' Kurisutaru focused on the miko even more and was amazed as she watched Kagome's heart grow darker and darker as her entire aura changed. Physically she still looked the same but she could see that the girls heart had become more evil than any demon she ever had encountered. Suddenly she realized that it must be the power of the Scared Jewel that was giving her this power. 'But how is that possible? Even a tainted jewel shard couldn't give a mere human so much power, could it?' The jewel shards were now completely black, as there was no trace of purity left in them, or in Kagome. 'Is this girl's hatred of Kikyo so great that her own darkness over took my curse?' Kurisutaru was in a panic, Kagome had obviously become evil enough to dispel her curse, but would she still go through with her plan to kill Kikyo? Trying to think of some way to gauge what Kagome was thinking she did the only thing she could think of. She stepped out of her hiding place, revealing herself to Kagome, hoping that the miko wouldn't kill her on the spot.
Kagome was a bit startled when a demon stepped out from behind the bushes and threw itself at her feet. Quickly drawing an arrow back in her bow she took aim at the demon before her with every intention to kill it before it had a chance to attack her, that was, until the demon began to speak.
"Please wait! I only wish to offer my assistance to you!" Kurisutaru pleaded, not wanting to test Kagome's new found dark powers and be killed before she could witness Kikyo's death.
"And what makes you think that I need help from a demon? Especially one as weak as you?" Kagome demanded in a cold voice that made Kurisutaru tremble slightly.
"I can assist you in killing Kikyo. I know where she is and can help with your plan of attack. And if I may be so bold, my lady, you do not know what powers I possess nor what I am truly capable of." Kurisutaru said trying to sound humble, but not completely able to keep the arrogance out of her voice. She glanced up slowly to see Kagome's reaction, and was relieved to see that she had lessened the tension on the bow and was slipping the arrow back into the quiver that was strapped to her back.
"As well as you are unaware of what I am truly capable of. So tell me then, what is it you know of my plan to kill Kikyo? And just what kind of assistance do you think you can provide me with?" Kagome asked, furious that another demon was making assumptions about her and all she wanted to do was get away from this place. Inuyasha would likely be returning soon and she didn't want to deal with him until she knew exactly what she was able to do with this new power of hers.
"Kikyo is a very strong opponent, even if she is only a walking corpse. Her spiritual power has remained in tact, a power that I know rightfully belongs to you. Allow me to assist you and I will use all of my abilities to make sure that the stolen parts of your soul and your power are returned to you." Kurisutaru said quietly as she looked up at Kagome hoping that she was convincing the girl. She didn't like the idea of serving a human like this, but Kagome was no ordinary human, she would have to be careful about this.
Kagome looked at the demon before her and wasn't sure what the her true intentions were but she didn't have time to figure that out right now. She had wanted to kill the demon and not even hear what she had to say, but there was something about the demon's voice that stopped her, it was familiar, but where had she heard it before? She decided not to think on it now as she knew the other would be upon them any second. Making up her mind quickly she walked passed the demon and stopped just beyond the bush where Kurisutaru had been hiding. Looking over her shoulder at the demon Kagome quickly decided to test this demon to see if she really did want to help her. "Alright, if you truly wish to assist me, then distract the half demon Inuyasha and his companions long enough for me to make my escape. But I warn you, do not kill them. That is a pleasure I reserve only for myself at a later time, simply engage them in a small battle, and when sufficient time has passed, seek me out." Kagome said flatly before continuing on deeper into the forest.
"As you wish my lady." Kurisutaru said as she a grin began to form her lips. "Distract the half demon and the humans, I shall be following you shortly." Kurisutaru said as Kagome disappeared from sight. Quickly getting to her feet she has a small plan in mind to keep the three she knew would be coming distracted long enough for Kagome and herself to escape. Leaping easily into the branches she made a quick pass around the borders of the clearing dropping little pouches as she went. The mix of herbs in the pouches would produce a mist that would cause anyone who inhaled it to become very disoriented and fill their minds with doubt. 'Yes, this will work wonderfully. The herbs will mask my scent and keep them from following Kagome or myself for some time.' Kurisutaru mused to herself as she settled in high above the mist in the trees an waited for the trio to arrive.