The silent steps of running could be heard in the distance and he wanted so bad to catch her, to take her away from everyone and have her for himself. He heard her laughter in distance as she continued to train/play. He wanted to be one to make her laugh and yet he hated … no despised her and he had no idea why. She was beautiful, strong and maybe just maybe she resembled Kikyo and…Kagome… She wasn't a replica of them but she had the defined face the raven hair and something else he couldn't put his finger on. If he suddenly imagined the demon away from this new Kagome, he would be almost positive she would somewhat resemble a prettier version of Kikyo.
Two years has passed since Kagome, Sesshoumaru Rin and Jaken had joined them and they were just 4 pieces away from completing the jewel shard. Every time Kagome looked at InuYasha he felt his heart beat and thoughts of the old Kagome filled his mind. He hated new Kagome because he could not stop thinking about old Kagome. He wished the last time he saw her was different and though Kikyo was alive because of Kagomes death, even now he felt a pang of guilt.
Sesshoumaru and Kagome returned from the usual training session and like usual she came back with a big smile until she came back to camp. Were once again she was quiet until InuYasha left. The hatred she held for InuYasha and Kikyo was easily spotted by everyone, but no one said anything. Sango, Mirkou and Shippou understood as they too held some sort of grudge because of old Kagome. But all of them just assumed Kagome hated InuYasha because he was a half demon.
Rin who was still laying down coughed , shivered and because she was so weak she had to spend most of her time on laying down or on Kagome's , Sesshoumarus and Ah and Un's back. The only thing that might have helped was a first aid kit that old Kagome had left here, but the contents in the box were empty. The more she shivered the more everyone felt she might not make it. Kagome, Kikyo and Sango had all heard from Kaede about a magical white flower found in a field of dead roses could grant human sick children the gift of white magic by turning them half demon and thus healing them of all sicknesses. The flower though could only be retrieved by females and was to be found in the caves of darkness near Kai River.
Kagome picked Rin up and placed her on her back and Sesshoumaru spoke the words that to other seemed indifferent , but in reality were caring. " Be Careful Kagome"
And thus the Journey to the Cave of Darkness began as Kagome, Sango and Kikyo began traveling to save Rin's Life.