"We're going outside the barriar?" Kagome asked after she got the news.
"Yes, I usually go outside on my own to visit the outside villages but you can come to." Bonzi replied as they walked through timeless woods. "Kagome, why did you come here? I don't mean that in a bad way." He said quickly. "It is my good fortune to meet you. My question is why did you choose this village, one of us half demons. Why did you come?" The blurry form of Dante could be seen beyond the barriar.
"I don't know." Kagome replied thoughtfully. "Something just told me to come here. Besides that, whatever happened to living in the barrier forever?" Kagome asked teasing as they passed through the barrier. Dante raised his head as they approached.
"Mistress." It rumbled. "Where may I take you?" Bonzi looked at the creature suspiciously and tried to warn Kagome as she walked toward the dragon.
"Dante, how are you? I'm sorry for leaving you so long." Kagome told her dragon friend stroking his scales and climbing up. "Come on up Bonzi!" She called from atop the dragon's back. Looking dubious he climbed up.
"Are you sure this is safe?" Bonzi asked.
"Positive. Dante won't hurt us, right boy?" She replied and Dante nodded in agreement.
"I believe you. May I sit in front?" Bonzi asked and after Kagome's quick nod shifted in front of her. Kagome wrapped her arms around him and leaned her head on his shoulder. He turned around and gave her a slow, long kiss.
"You're so great, you know that?" Kagome asked after she had pulled back.
"I know." He replied smugly.
"Where are we flying my lady?" Dante asked again.
"The villages on the northern edge." Bonzi replied pointing at a distant village.
"Kagome!" She heard someone shout. She turned her head in time to see a boy wearing red run toward them as Dante took off. She shook her head and laughed at the joy of flying.
"I know I've asked before, but what is it like to always fly?" Kagome asked happily, letting the rising sun warm her face.
"Wonderful." He rumbled. "I just wish Belin- Never mind." He said quickly and began flying faster.
"Dante, who's Belin?" Kagome asked quietly.
"Her name's Belinda. Our names are quite unusual, we know. But that's how we are defined. Ununsual. Our mothers give us strange names to keep the dragon tradition alive. My dear Belinda, her name meant dragon like or wooden bear shield. My own name 'Dante' means lasting, and it fits. I am older than two thousand years. Kagome, do you know what your own name means? It is good to know the meaning of names, it signifies who you are. It defines you. My Belinda was a warrior, just as her name said. She was as the legends said, strong and powerful and vanquished her foes."
"Kagome." She said thoughtfully. "I think it can mean a woven bamboo pattern, everlasting light, nightfall, or sunset. I've never really understood my name."
"Some names are not meant to be understood." Dante replied and began his decent. Bonzi climbed down quickly eager to get off the creature's back.
"We'll be back soon." She told Dante and walked away with her friend.
"Over there." Bonzi said pointing at a small village. It was a small seaside village with cliffs on all sides. The sea sparkled in its enchanting way, beautiful but deadly. Drawing sailors to their deaths everyday. How the water stayed blue with all the blood that would be spilled in it was a marvel. Shouldn't it turn red? "I must go to the butcher's. He supplies our meat you know. Please enjoy yourself until I get back." Bonzi said and left her alone in the quiet village. A slight mist picked up and a young girl appeared.
"Kagome." She said simply. "Follow me." The voice was familiar, and so was that blond hair.
"Time?" She asked. Slowly she began to remember. That boy in red, Inuyasha! That girl from the beginning, she was Sango! The voice that had told Inuyasha to knock her out was Miroku! And the little boy was Shippo. And Sango had a demon cat named Kirara!
"You remember now?" Time asked. "Good. I need a bit of help. Oh yes, your sword." Time said and pulled out her black sword from the folds of her robes.
"Kali." She whispered holding her blade. Her sword pulsed in remembrance of its owner and vibrated in happy tones being with its master again. Suddenly everything came flooding back. Meeting Time, the anti Domination, the battle, going home, pulling the jewel shard out, and all her adventures before that.
"Do you remember? Everything?" Time asked quietly.
"Yes." She mumbled.
"Come. I'll fill you in along the way." Time said and briskly started trotting away. "Our new enemy is worse than the anti domination." She began. "But have been around as long as I have. They're called the Soul Dancers. There are only six, three girls three boys. Dancer, the eldest of the six and chose the color white. Oh I forgot to mention this, each dancer has a color that defines each. Dancer is pure, she tries to live a sinless life, but her job shatters that reality. I'll go through the girls first. Then comes Eda, her color is yellow. Her name exactly explains her behavior in life, Eda means riches and she loved her money. Oh yeah the dancers are dead. Did I mention that?" Time asked, stopping for a minute to catch her breath. "I'll explain about them after I tell about them. Lyoka is green, after her love of nature. She is the most peaceful of the group. Now the boys. Wiley, do not trust him. As his name implies, he is quite tricky but his color is blue and so he likes the peaceful blue waters. Roy, he takes the color red because in life he liked to study blood. Why, I really don't know. And last with the color black is Malice. He is the most feared of the group and really only Dancer can hold him back because she's his mate. Dancer with Malice, Eda with Roy, and Lyoka with Wiley. Now we must hurry, our next adventure awaits." Time finished and gave a long shrill whistle and Dante appeared on the horizon. "I have to set things up. Don't move Kagome, promise? I'll be right back." Time looked away. "Then again, I know they won't leave you here. Hand me your sword for safe keeping." Kagome handed her blade over reluctantly and Time quickly mounted the dragon and disappeared. Kagome stared back in Bonzi's direction. What would he do when he found her missing? He would blame his bad luck probably. She sighed sadly. Where was Inuyasha? A hand quickly covered her mouth and she began to struggle wishing beyond hope that Time would come back. But then she remembered, Time new exactly what would happen. She knew that this would happen. Slowly she ceased her struggling and looked at her attacker.
"Inuyasha!" She whispered shocked.
3
Inuyasha watched Kagome mount the dragon again with some boy who really didn't seem to like the creature. Kagome and the boy swapped places and then kissed each other.
"What?" Inuyasha whispered. Why was Kagome kissing some stranger? He started running toward the dragon as it began to rise.
"Kagome! Kagome!" He shouted. He thought he had seen her look at him but it was only fleeting and then they were gone.
"We have to follow her!" Sango shouted running ahead with Kirara.
"Hurry up Inuyasha!" Miroku shouted running ahead with Shippo.
"Right." He mumbled. They followed the dragon to a small village. The boy left Kagome alone and started walking to a hut marked 'butchers' and the group slowly walked toward her. A large mist gathered and suddenly the girl that had wiped Kagome's memory appeared. The two talked and started walking together. The girl produced a sword from her robe. Immediately Inuyasha shrank back, and so did everyone else in the group.
"That sword." Sango mumbled.
"Do you feel that evil aura?" Meroku asked. Kagome held the sword high, oblivious to its evil energy.
"That sword." Inuyasha murmured. The girl who had appeared kept talking and then took the evil sword away from their friend and then they watched as the strange girl mounted the dragon and rode away.
"We can get Kagome back!" Shippo exclaimed excitedly and started forward.
"Wait." Sango cautioned. "She might be weaponless but she might still not remember us, she could run away." Sango looked thoughtful. "We could- no. That wouldn't work. How about, no. Well, we could, no."
"Make up your mind already!" Inuyasha said irritably. "Can't we just grab her and go?"
"No Inuyasha. Nothing rash." Miroku replied. "That girl could return." Without listening Inuyasha barreled ahead and quickly covered her mouth. Kagome started to struggle and slowly stopped and looked fearfully at him.
"Inuyasha!" He heard her gasp shocked.
"Kagome? You know me?" He asked her incredulously. She nodded mutely as he moved back a step to give her room.
"I'm sorry I caused so many problems." Kagome murmured. She looked so sad. He stepped forward to envelope her in a hug."But I'm not done yet, please leave."
"What?" He asked shocked. What was she saying?
"I can't go with you guys yet. Loose ends to tie, things to do. I'm sorry, but- Bonzi!" She screamed into the air. "Help me! A demon!" Inuyasha stared at her in shock as she began to squirm again, thrashing and crying out.
"Kagome!" He heard someone shout and turned to see a kid their age run up. "What are you doing? Let her go!"
"Bonzi!" Kagome whispered and sagged in relief.
"What? Kagome, who is he?" Inuyasha asked.
"I don't know you!" She cried. "Bonzi, help me!"
"How dare you hurt a girl who doesn't even remember her own past?" The boy- Bonzi- demanded.
"I didn't do anything. And I'm from her past!" He argued. Finally Kagome broke free and ran behind the boy, looking just like a fearful fawn, eyes wide and scared.
"Kagome." He whispered and kept his arms spread out, as if his arms were barriers, and turned to face him. "I will protect her." He growled.
"Inuyasha!" Miroku shouted, running into the almost battle.
"Get Kagome!" He ordered.
"I'm sorry Bonzi." Kagome said, dropping her fear. He turned to face her and Inuyasha watched horrified as the two kissed.
"No worry my dear. Good luck is and will always be on my side. Do not fear." The boy replied confidently.
"I do not worry about you for the fight Bonzi. You can protect yourself well with your good luck magic." Kagome replied with a tight lipped smile. "I worry for what is to come. What he will do to you." Kagome said pointing at Inuyasha. "I must go now. It was nice meeting you. I won't forget anyone at Hope village. Say bye to everyone for me please." Kagome walked toward one of the cliff 's edges. Kagome took a breath and jumped. "Good-bye Bonzi!" They heard her call as she descended past the edge.
"Kagome!" Sango cried out in alarm. Suddenly the red dragon appeared holding both Kagome and that strange girl from earlier.
"Mistress Time!" Bonzi gasped and bowed quickly.
"It is good to see you Bonzi." Time replied as the dragon disappeared. Filled with anger Inuyasha turned on Bonzi.
"I've lost Kagome twice now." He growled and pulled him up by his shirt. Bonzi looked at him fearfully. "Who is that girl?" He demanded. "Answer me!" He shouted when Bonzi didn't respond. The boy looked at him straight in the eyes hard.
"That is Mistress Time. The greatest Time Traveler in history,and the first and only one left. Pay her with respect. Your friend is in great hands." Bonzi replied evenly.
"How do I find her?"Inuyasha growled.
"Inuyasha, That is enough. The boy knows nothing. Leave him be." Miroku said sharply.
"All right." He grumbled and dropped Bonzi on the floor.
"Let's go Inuyasha. Kagome will find us as usual." Sango replied and turned toward Kilara.
"Your right." He mumbled and followed his friends toward the water throwing a dirty look back at Bonzi.
3
Kagome got on Dante behind Time quickly, looking back once. It was great having her memory back! She remembered everything. She remembered having to trick everyone to get away with Time, and even though she knew Time had taken over her mind to manipulate her because 'great almighty Time' knew she couldn't hurt anyone be it lies or physical violence, she still felt guilty.
"Now, Kagome I hope you don't mind but I need to borrow Dante. Don't worry, you'll have a ride." Time said quickly and told the dragon to descend on a deserted beach. On the sands stood a black horse with bright red fire circling his hooves. A bright streak of shocking white stood out on the horse's mane. Dark blood red eyes stared at them menacingly before cooling considerably after noticing Time. Time slipped down quickly ahead of Kagome. The horse trotted up quickly, ears pricked. "Hey boy." Time said fondly. "Kagome, I'd like you to meet Camden. Camden this is my friend and your rider for now, Kagome."
"What?" She asked shocked.
"Do you remember this horse from somewhere? Have you met a demon horse before?" Time asked.
"No." She replied simply. But their was something familiar about the fire though.
"Camden here is Entei's cousin. Remember the demon horse? Speed is in his veins, you can go anywhere you want on him. He won't mind, won't you Cam?" Time replied absently stroking the horse's black mane. That's why she remembered him! The demon horse that Naraku's incarnation always rode. Slowly she walked up to him
"He's beautiful." Kagome murmured petting the creature.
"Isn't he?" Time replied before getting on Dante and flying away.
"Um, hi, I guess." Kagome said to the horse and sat down on the sand letting her face feel the sun's warmth. Bonzi. She thought sadly. She was going to miss him. He was a good kisser.