(A/N: Yay! I got some reviews! People haven't given up hope yet! I'd love it if I got at least 5 reviews for this chapter. Please…? It would make this Faye-Faye happy to get some reviews, even if they just say that it was a good chapter, good story so far, update soon please, blah, blah, blah. But now, I'm going to rant about this chapter, because I have been thinking of this idea forever. Trust me; you guys will absolutely LOVE this chapter! –does little dance- Koorime13 knows what I'm talking about…! -laughs evilly- I'm in a happy/evil mood right now, which is good for this chapter. The music I'm playing is defiantly helping. But also, I'm introducing another original character, Mikadzuki, which means 'new moon' in Japanese. This chapter will be longer than the last one, I promise! I forgot to mention the translations for my characters names, so I'll tell you now. Aozora: Blue Sky, Ankoku: Darkness, and Mangetsu: Full Moon.

Anyway, I also want to thank my brother Devin Kryss, even though he'll probably never read this, because he rented me the first two DVDs of Invader Zim from Hollywood Video, where he works. So now I have another great show added to my list. He got me the first IZ DVD! Wahoo! Anyway, I jut KNOW you people will love this chapter. The best moment is in here… I love my brain; it has such wonderful ideas… By the way - Happy holidays to everyone! (Important Note: After a certain scene has begun, there will be two different points of view from the characters for the scene, so it will rewind and start at a pov, then rewind and start another pov. :)

Disclaimer: InuYasha and co. belong to Rumiko Takahashi, and I am only bending these characters to my will in this story of mine.

Claimer: I own all my original characters, so DO NOT steal them. I will send my lawyers after you if you do! –shows a fire truck of lawyers ready to go, all carrying suitcases and very professional looking- These characters are mine and mine alone! –evil laugh- Steal them and suffer their wrath of rubber piggies!

Heavenly Faye-Faye proudly presents…

Haunting You

Chapter 4: Reality Check Kiss

Where was she…? Checking her surroundings, she saw that it was her bedroom, sunshine streaming through her curtains with ease. How did she get home again? Last time she checked she was on InuYasha's back walking toward a village when she fell asleep.

Her memory of last night came rushing back to her. She had woken up once during the night. It was so dark when she had awoken; she couldn't tell where she was. All she saw was a pair of crimson orbs, tinted in the midst of delight, staring at her from above before she fell back into peaceful slumber.

Everything was normal outside, except the fact InuYasha was sitting in the tree near her window, watching her. "About time you woke up! How could you sleep through everything like that?" The dog boy was scowling at her, obviously ticked off. Poor Kagome was confused (half of her was still in la-la land), wondering what she missed out on.

"What happened while I was asleep?" She asked innocently, her eyes only semi-closed, with her trying to rub the sleep out of them with the palm of her hand. Her response was a glare and a leap through the open window. She sat down in her chair, waiting for his answer. It was a few moments before he spoke to her.

"While you slept, Miroku tied me up 'as not to cause any trouble' during my time of the month. Kagura picked that time to show up and steal the jewel from you! That bitch used her wind blades to cut the jewel in half and scatter one of the halves into pieces. Now we have to go and gather them again, before that wind witch gets to them all! You didn't even flinch when the roof over your head was destroyed!" He looked away and prepared to leave before turning his head to fix her a hard glare. His ears twitched in annoyance as he saw her expression wasn't shocked or terrified; it was flat and tired looking.

"If you were awake, you could've stopped it. I'm coming to get you tomorrow, whether you like it or not, so you better be ready!" InuYasha jumped out of the window before she could say a word to him. Kagome's eyes widened as she stared after him, taking it all in, her brain immediately waking up. She could've prevented the jewel half from breaking…

Instead she slept through it all, like some fanfiction-obsessed person who stayed up the entire night before just to finish a story and fell asleep at the wrong time the next day.

The recollection of seeing the same demonic eyes in the tree as InuYasha carried her to the village came to mind, the deep voice coming with it. "Goodnight, my dear priestess." Whoever it was had obviously put her to sleep on purpose. The voice was so soothing, just the memory of it made her dizzy with the want to doze off again.

The doorbell shook her out of her thoughts. Calls of her name came from downstairs alerted her that someone had come to visit her. Or rather, three people by the names of Yuka, Eri, and Ayumi. Kagome practically tore off her uniform as she threw on a pair of blue hip hugger jeans and a green sweatshirt, a skull and crossbones printed on the front, not really paying attention to what she was wearing. Running out of her room and heading toward the front door, Kagome heard a fourth voice. It sounded male and familiar. Oh no…it wasn't! It couldn't be!

She groaned with annoyance at the sight before her.

Hojo stood in front of Kagome's mother, smiling and chatting happily. Eri, Yuka, and Ayumi were all by the door, taking their shoes off. They ran up to her and hugged her, almost causing her to fall to the floor. "Hey guys. What are you here for?" Even though it was a simple question that wouldn't take long to answer, the three remained silent, staring at her as if she was now crippled and old. "What are you staring for?"

"We've never seen you wear that shirt before…" Eri never cared what she wore before. Why would she care now?

"It's so different from your other clothes." Now Yuka was commenting on it like it was something she would never dream of wearing in her life. 'Did she get it from that two-timing boyfriend?' She thought, staring at the design.

"We're here to take you to a new place downtown we found!" Ayumi suddenly cheered up, not paying attention to the glares Eri and Yuka shot her. "We bumped into Hojo; he was coming to visit you anyway."

'They still must be trying to get me to go out with him.' Kagome sighed. Were they ever going to stop trying? They already forced her to go on so many "dates" with him, even though they never lasted very long. Her thoughts were interrupted again, this time by Hojo. He walked over to her, blushing slightly. "Kagome, I…I know you're not feeling well, and I'm sorry I intruded so suddenly like this, but…would you like to go to the new store that opened today with me?"

Her friends all nodded at her to go for it. When Kagome opened her mouth to speak, Eri and Yuka said "Of course she will!" when in truth, they were really saying "It's not like she has a boyfriend or anything!"

Kagome felt like she was a marionette. Whenever she was going to say something about this kind of thing, her friends would all jump in and agree, pulling her strings so that she couldn't talk her way out of it. "Would you guys knock it off?! I have a right to speak my mind, you know!" When she raised her voice at them, they looked at their feet.

Kagome sighed out of frustration and then looked at Hojo. Even though it was another trick to get her into dating him, she decided to go anyway. It's not like they were really dating. They were just friends. "Sure, I don't see why not." Hojo just smiled and handed her mother a basket of mandarin oranges. "I heard they're good for your health."

'I guess some things will never change…' Kagome thought, sighing mentally.

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Kagome walked with Hojo, listening politely to him, even though she really wasn't paying attention. He wasn't at all like the other guys she had met in the Feudal Era. Hojo was too shy and dull, while the others were more exciting, dangerous or not. 'Why is it I can never find guys like that here in this time? He can't even tell I'm not paying much attention…' She was beginning to regret ever agreeing to this.

As they stopped in front of a small shop, Kagome's attitude changed toward everything. Before them was a mystical shop called "The Supernatural". Kagome repeated the name to herself; she had never been in a supernatural store before. A sign in the window suddenly caught her attention.

Fortune Telling – 12000 yen

"Fortune telling sounds interesting. How about it, Kagome?" Hojo asked her, following her gaze to the sign. Kagome merely nodded in agreement. As they went inside, she noticed that the walls were blackish purple, glow-in-the-dark stars all over the dark blue ceiling. Shelves were lined with ointments, books, charms, wards, and everything anybody who loved the mystical world could ever want. At the front of the store was a shrine to Buddha with candles flickering under the idol, giving it a strange appearance. 'Grandpa would probably love this store.'

"This place gives me chills." Eri muttered, rubbing her arms to warm her up.

"It's like the air conditioning has been on all morning." Yuka shivered as if she were covered in ice. Kagome didn't feel cold - rather that someone was watching her intensely from somewhere nearby. She noticed that Ayumi had been very quiet lately; that wasn't like her.

A young woman came out from behind a bead curtain, dressed in a black robe, a purple cloak over her face, hiding lavender hair. Kagome felt as if she'd seen this person before, but couldn't quite place it. "Good morning to you all. Welcome to The Supernatural. I am Mikadzuki, the store owner. Are you looking for something in particular?" The young woman paused to stare at Kagome for a second before speaking again. "My, my, here to see the future, are we? Make a line outside the back room. If either one of you wishes to go with your date, you may do so."

Eri and Yuka forced Kagome and Hojo to the back room, following Mikadzuki. They both complained about the pushing, but it was quickly stopped, as it wasn't far. Ayumi followed silently, unlike her two friends. They were giggling as they closed the door behind the "couple".

"If this doesn't work, what else will?" Yuka smiled excitedly and sat on one of the cushioned seats near the door.

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"Take a seat, please." This room was painted purple, like the others, but with bead curtains surrounding the walls, giving the impression that the walls were melting a mixture of silver and green. The two sat down on the black cushions as Mikadzuki sat across from them. The crystal ball glowed with a smoky purple substance, reminding Kagome of Naraku's miasma. "Your names are Hojo and Kagome, correct?"

"Yes ma'am." Hojo said, amazed. "How did you know that?"

"I know a great many things… For example, I know that both of you are destined to find another. Hojo, your perfect match is right outside this room. She won't admit it, but she's jealous of Kagome getting attention from you." Hojo's eyes were wide, his face pink, and his eyes downcast, clearly embarrassed at the news. He had a huge crush on Kagome, but if they were supposed to find another…

"And you, Kagome…" Mikadzuki's hands curled around the crystal ball, yet not touching it, as the smoke grew denser. A smirk grew on her face, showing white teeth at the glass sphere. "My, my, Kagome… You meet quite a few good looking guys! I see one in particular though…tall, dark, and handsome…." Kagome rolled her eyes. She heard that line all the time. This gypsy was clearly a fraud. "He takes quite an interest in you. I believe he's watching you this very moment." Kagome remained still in her seat, unsatisfied with her prediction so far.

"You don't believe me, do you? Of course, no one really does. Ah, but I know more than you think I do." Her devious grin stretched a little wider as she spoke, her piercing eyes staring into Kagome's under the hood.

Kagome sneered. "Sure you do. Do you know how many times I have heard the line 'tall dark and handsome'? Too many! Tell me something I can't predict you'll say." She was surprised with herself. She didn't mean for it to sound so rude.

"Your visit to the Bridge wasn't an accident." Kagome's eyes widened, wanting to hear more from Mikadzuki. Maybe she wasn't a fraud after all. The memory of Naraku came rushing back, the way he was staring at her before she woke up in the middle of the night etched in her brain.

"There's a rip in the crossings. You are able to go through it when you sleep. Your holy powers are releasing all at once while your body rests, needing freedom, causing you to travel through the rip unaware of what's happening."

"What is the Bridge exactly?" Kagome asked eagerly, forgetting that Hojo was still there, a confused look plastered on his face.

"It is the place between this life and the afterlife. There is a way to prevent it and it's free of charge. However, I will need 12000 yen from the both of you for your fortunes. Oh, and Hojo? Forget everything I just said about Kagome, will you?" Hojo's eyes emptied of light before he snapped back to normal. The two left silently, leaving money on the table. "Oh, and by the way, Kagome. I would keep a close eye on things around you. It seems you are quite an eye catcher. I suggest you stop wearing that school uniform skirt so often." Mikadzuki handed her a black bottle, ignoring the blank look on Kagome's face. "I would use it tonight, if I were you."

Hojo arched an eyebrow and opened the door, only to see Ayumi sitting on the bench alone. "Hey guys. Yuka and Eri had to go home. What Mikadzuki tell you?"

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"They're gone now. You can come out." Mikadzuki told the ghostly figure which emerged from the wall behind her. A smile widened on her face again as her clothes changed to a black kimono with a violet dragon that appeared to be curled around her entire body. Curly lavender hair flowed down to the center of her back. "That young woman saw you that night, you know. The night, not too long ago, in which my name takes after."

"Oh? Tell me, new moon, what she saw." A sinister grin played across the man's lips, curious as to what the little priestess saw after Kagura attacked the InuYasha group.

"All she could remember were your eyes, Naraku." Her face suddenly stretched into a huge smile, "It seems she might have a thing for you! I can't blame her; your eyes are a captivating red." Her hand went to hold her chin with her index finger and thumb, closing her eyes as if in thought. "I wonder what InuYasha would think if he knew Kagome was thinking about you?"

Naraku just stared at her surprised, yet not showing it in the least. First she was serious and then she was all happy and cheerful?! She wasn't supposed to switch emotions like this. Ankoku and Aozora told him that she loved to push people's buttons to get them angry – never switch between hyper and calm. Wouldn't she normally try to get him irritated, too? "Mikadzuki."

"I bet Kouga would get so mad if he found out! They'd spend forever trying to look for the Bridge just to try and beat up your ghost or something!"

"Mikadzuki!" He raised his voice, annoyed with her ranting. That got her attention. She stood up straight and shut her mouth. "That's better. If you have anymore information for me, do not hesitate to tell me at the Bridge." With a nod, she turned away from him. Before he disappeared to follow Kagome, she turned to him again.

"By the way, InuYasha and Kouga aren't going to be the only ones who take such an interest in that priestess any longer." Mikadzuki gave him a knowing smirk and left the ghostly demon nearly in the portal with his eyes narrowed at her, knowing exactly what she meant.

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Kagome collapsed on her bed, the bottle in her hand. The rest of the day she had been studying in the library for an upcoming science test. After she had left the shop, she saw Ayumi and Hojo walking together, chatting. She was happy that Hojo had believed Mikadzuki, but also wondered why Eri and Yuka had to leave early. Ayumi didn't mention anything about it as they left. 'At least they can't force me to go on a date with him anymore.' Kagome thought, looking at the plastic stars on her ceiling.

One hundred and twenty-seven glow-in-the-dark stars, counting a crescent moon that she purchased at the mystic shop that day above her doorway, looked plain and white in the brightly lit room.

Her attention turned back to the bottle in her hand. She had to put some of this on her forehead to block her powers from leaking out all at once. Kagome opened the bottle and sniffed at it. Her nose wrinkled in disgust at the horrible smell. "Ugh, this stuff stinks! What's in this thing, anyway?" She said, stating the obvious and checking the back of the bottle. No label at all.

Should she really put it on? If it helped get her away from the Bridge, as Mikadzuki called it, than she might as well. But then again, it was only once that she went there. It just could have been a dream. After all, only in dreams did you see your greatest enemy bathing. Kagome shook her head as a particular image of Naraku popped up in her mind. "I must have mental problems to dream up that. It seems more like a nightmare now…"

Kagome's eyes closed, her thoughts trying to focus on something else. All she could think of was Naraku, his hair flowing around him after he removed the hair tie as he bathed. He had a muscular body; he could probably carry her for miles without resting as she leaned on his back… God, what was she thinking!? She buried her head in her hands, trying to forget the thoughts that entered her mind. 'Stupid Kagome… Stop thinking about him…!' But she couldn't. All she could think of was of what he could do with her. (A/N: Not that, you perverts! -gets out baseball bat-)

If she had been paying attention, Kagome would have noticed a certain ghost near her window, sitting on the balcony. 'I could just take the jewel from her. I could grab it from her neck and she wouldn't be able to anything about it… But what fun is that?' Naraku smirked, a plot forming in his manipulative head. If he could get that foolish girl to trust him, maybe even love him, he could get the jewel; not to mention hurting her greatly. If InuYasha found out after he came back to life, than it would be all the more rewarding.

'InuYasha's wench, in love with I, Naraku? That would be pleasantly amusing to see… His reaction would be priceless. Not to mention the rest of their little group would be heartbroken and crushed.' He stood up and floated over the girls' window, only to see what appeared to be her having a personal war with herself.

The young woman was chewing on her lower lip, rubbing her forehead, and placing a black bottle on her desktop. She was wearing a more inappropriate garment than that little green skirt. It looked like Kagome was only wearing a long white shirt that was about half and inch shorter than that of her mini-skirt.

She turned off her bedside light, getting tired. As she did, rain started to flow down from the sky, lightning and thunder booming after it. 'Better shut the window.' As she went to close it, Naraku sat down at the edge of her bed, for some reason not sinking through it like he was supposed to. It must have been the girl's aura; it was all over her room. Even her scent was spread everywhere, along with a slight hint of InuYasha from earlier that morning. He watched in amusement as Kagome struggled with the window. When she finally got it shut, he decided to make himself noticed. "Tell me, do you ever wear anything appropriate?"

Kagome turned around, surprised at the sudden question, only to find Naraku sitting Indian style on the end of her bed, his expression filled with mockery and glee. "You and Kanna are dead. You're not here." His smirk grew wider at this.

"Yes, a pity that we're ghosts now, isn't it? If I wasn't here, priestess, what would I be doing besides trying to talk some sense into you?" Naraku's eyes quickly looked her up and down in interest. "I can see why the wolf and dog fight over you. You keep wearing such short clothing."

Kagome stared at the translucent demon before her. She shook her head, but not in response to his words. "I'm dreaming. You're not even real – you're dead."

A frown formed on Naraku's handsome features, his lips in a slight pout. He stood up and appeared in front of her, roughly pushing her against the wall, keeping her hands and legs in place with his own. "You've seen ghosts before. You've seen the souls that are carried to Kikyo by her worthless pets. Why do you think I'm not here?" Kagome remained silent, fear evident in her eyes. This brought a slight smirk to his face. "Do you think your imagining it?" Again, no response. She looked away from him and shut her eyes, pretending he wasn't there. "You can't escape reality. Do I have to prove it to you?"

Kagome shut her eyes tighter, trying her hardest to drive out his voice. This made him frustrated. 'That stupid girl…! This is going to be more of a challenge than I thought it to be…But I will have the jewel, priestess, no matter what the cost.'

Kagome's eyes snapped open at his next action…

Naraku's POV:

This girl is frustrating me. Why can't she accept the fact that I'm standing right in front of her as a ghost? Foolish woman. I took my right hand from holding her left in place and tilted her chin up towards mine. If I had to get the jewel, than I would do anything to get it. Her eyes were still shut; I decided to get them open.

I claim her lips hungrily with my own. The taste is intoxicating, like her scent always is. Every time I can smell her scent, my demon instincts go crazy. Though I refuse to give into them because of the unwanted company that follows her, they stay there, building up. Her skin is strangely soft for a humans; I feel that I need more of her. I sense her struggle beneath me, wanting the freedom that I would not grant. I had her pinned to the wall with my semi-transparent body to make sure she was not going anywhere. I do not know why I can feel this young woman... She should be able to pass right through me with all her violent movements. Perhaps her purifying powers are allowing me to touch her.

A fierce thrash from her gave me a surge of overwhelming desire. I'll have to teach her a lesson on who is the dominant one is in this situation…

Kagome's POV:

He isn't here. He's not pinning me to a wall. This isn't real. Naraku isn't real. I turn my head away from him, hoping to block out his voice and make him disappear. I heard a scowl from him as he pushed me tighter to the wall, his body pressed hard against mine. I can feel the muscles of his body over the silk clothing and through my nightshirt. I feel his right hand move away from my left. Is he releasing me in this dream of mine? I dare not look at him, afraid that this isn't a dream; that he is a ghost.

That's when I feel his hand tilt my chin up. Before I can do anything, I feel the press of Naraku's lips against mine. He's kissing me…?!

I struggle against his kiss, trying to squirm out of his hold. Shouldn't I be able to go through him if he's a ghost? I can feel him pressing harder on me as I continue attempting to escape his hold. I accidentally thrash my hips at his, another attempt for him to back away a little so I could slip out. Instead Naraku kisses me harder, his arousal obvious. His fangs scrape my bottom lips, beginning a soft nibble.

What did I get myself into? Where are you, InuYasha…?! Please…please, someone help me…anybody…just help me…

Normal POV

The rain was pouring down, lightning illuminating their faces. Naraku's was calm, lips clashed against Kagomes', his pale skin enlightened from the flashes of light from the window. Her face was struggling against his, searching for any way to get out of the scorching kiss. Eventually she stopped her struggle, and Naraku stopped pushing so hard against her. Kagome's body was tired, her muscles demanding rest from her harsh resistance. Naraku lightened his weight on her because of it. He released both of her wrists from his grip, pulling back a little.

Instead, Naraku gently grabbed her arms to keep her pressed to him. Kagome was not responding to the kiss, but at least she wasn't struggling. Not wanting his hormones to take complete control, Naraku drew back from her mouth, the taste of it still on his lips. Kagome stood there for a while before sinking to her floor, confused.

"Do I need to prove it again?"Naraku seductively whispered. He stood towering above her, an unmistakable smirk on his face. "That was a good reality check for you, then. I'll remember that." Then he left, leaving behind nothing but a strange taste on Kagome's mouth. She glared into the darkness of her room, a foreign emotion boiling in her stomach. Kagome wanted to feel like she needed to throw up. She wanted to feel hatred for him. But neither was there.

She climbed into her bed and stared at the ceiling again, the glow-in-the-dark stars scattered about. "I hate you, Naraku…"

"I didn't know you liked to play that way, Kagome…"

Ignoring Naraku's mocking comment, she closed her eyes to try getting some decent sleep. Unfortunately for her, Naraku had succeeded in the first step of his small plot. Kagome tossed and turned on her bed, trying to find a decent position to sleep in. The only problem was that she couldn't forget the way Naraku's kiss felt. An ache for more curled somewhat around her heart, before relaxing to save it for another time…

Kagome, having been busy trying to get to sleep, hadn't noticed the moon over her doorway had changing into that night's phase of the moon being hidden by the rain outside her window. Naraku stared above her door intently from his dark hiding place. 'The moon is changing phases even above her door. If she finds out beforehand…I will never be able to return to life.' He chanced another look at Kagome, who was turned to face the opposite wall. 'Should she be going back tomorrow, the trap I set will be perfect.'

The young woman was nearly asleep now, the rain pounding on outside. Another flash of lightning and thunder rang throughout the night air. What weather could have been more perfect? 'Sleep well, my priestess. You'll need it.' An evil smile graced his features as he slid through the wall, going back to the Bridge to rest for tomorrow's events.

(A/N: Wow! Nine pages of the story!!! I told you it would be longer than last time. Sorry if I bored you with the whole Kagome and Hojo thingy. At least I got a great part of the story up today! Aren't you all proud? I'm sorry I didn't post this sooner. I've been feeling like crap and I've run out of allergy medicine. Time to go get some more before I die of coughing and my stupid running nose. I'll try to think of what to add to the next chapter, but I've already gotten a basic idea. My friends Ed-chan aka RadicalKirara and Hentai Elle-chan aka Gemma2009 are in Florida for the holidays. I miss them… -sulks- But also, on a lighter note, I got you people a holiday gift! The next chapter is a chapter of SPOOFS!!! YAY!!!! You guys will love 'em! Leave a review and go see the hilarious spoofs! Sorry, no sponsors today. My brain is too busy thinking about spoofs.

Ed-chan: It's always with you and your spoofs. Is it all you ever talk about?!

Me: No…I talk about rubber piggies, too! –insane smile-

Ed-chan: -stares-

You: O…kay…

Me: –coughs due to being sick- By the way, thank you reviewers!!! –hugs them- –sniff- Thank you…I love you! You're all so awesome! Check out ficcys by Naroki, Koorime13, RadicalKirara, and everybody else on both of my favorite lists!! Now go…Go and review! Go and read the spoofs!!! :D See ya real soon!