Omg guys I'm so sorry. School started this week and I've been swamped with work. I remembered Sunday at like midnight when my WiFi was out and it just got turned back on. I have the next chapter ready and I'm going to try to work on 8. Again, really sorry.

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Furin-A: I know right, and the new search system kind of bothers me cus before i could put in Sessh and Kik and it would pull up all the stories now it's really weird and pulls up Inu/Kik's and Sessh/Kag's and I'm like "No, that's not what I'm looking for!" I'm going to try to keep it going, but honestly I was hoping to have all the chapters written or at least planned before school, but I didn't so I'm not sure if I can keep it going cus I can only write on the weekends.

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha, obviously.

Chapter 6:

Kikyo couldn't believe Inuyasha had returned. Kaede had long since fallen asleep. Kikyo however found it hard to rest without knowing she and Kaede would be safe. That's one of the reasons she missed Sesshomaru, she always felt safe no matter what, but now it was her job to make sure Kaede felt safe. And, to keep her safe. She laid down and fell into a restless sleep.

Several days passed and Inuyasha intercepted her several times trying to steal the jewel. Each time pinned to a tree by Kikyo.

"Heh, today will be the day I finally get the jewel Kikyo." Inuyasha said.

"You say that everyday Inuyasha." Kikyo giggled.

Her giggle was a pleasant sound that made him happy. "Yeah, well today I mean it." Inuyasha promised.

He was once again pinned to a tree by Kikyo. Kikyo turned and walked away.

"Hey, where are you going?" Inuyasha asked.

"I have to help Kaede with her archery practice." Kikyo said as she walked off.

Inuyasha pulled the arrows out smiling when Tsubaki appeared.

"She can never love you." Tsubaki said.

"Huh?" Inuyasha asked.

"She can never be with you as long as she has the Sacred Jewel." Tsubaki said. "Take it from her then give it to me, I'll care for it and she can be with you forever." Tsubaki's snake bit Inuyasha. "Steal the Shikon No Tama and give it to me!"

Inuyasha's eyes glazed over. "Yes, Tsubaki-sama." Inuyasha set off in Kikyo's direction.

"Very good Kaede. Your archery has improved a great deal. Take a few more shots then we'll leave." Kikyo had watched as her younger grew up following in her footsteps. She was very proud of her sister and she had progressed a lot. She began to think of Sesshomaru and stared off into the west.

Kaede shot the last of her arrows and looked at her sister. She was staring off into the woods, the West she thought it was. "What are you looking at?" Kaede questioned her sister.

Kikyo snapped out of her trance. "Nothing" Kikyo gave it one last look then turned to Kaede. "Let's go."

Long after Kaede had fallen asleep Kikyo ventured to the clearing where she used to meet Sesshomaru. She sighed and rested against a tree closing her eyes trying to rest. This was the only place she felt safe enough to sleep in now. A voice startled her.

"Kikyo" Inuyasha snarled. "Give me the jewel!"

"Inuyasha?" she questioned.

"Give me the jewel now!" he almost growled at her.

His voice made her regret not bringing her weapons with her.

Inuyasha growled again and sped forward trying to claw her. He hit her shoulder after she moved away. She grabbed his arm and let out a blast of spiritual power. He let out a pained noise and she began to run. Soon she realized she hadn't run towards the village to get help or her weapons, she had run towards the West. 'Why had she done it?' she cursed herself. She looked back and saw Inuyasha and she pushed herself to run faster and Inuyasha appeared in front of her. She backed against a tree and shielded herself with her arms as he raised his claw to strike her and she remembered the last time she had been here.

'Move, you're in my way.'

And suddenly she heard a crash. She looked up. Inuyasha had flown against a tree and Sesshomaru sped to him and held him by the neck.

"Stop, stop, stop!" Inuyasha begged. Inuyasha squirmed under Sesshomaru's hand. Sesshomaru threw Inuyasha again and when he tried to run Sesshomaru chased him and they began to fight exchanging blows and insults.

"Have you really sunk so low as to attack a human woman to feel powerful?" Sesshomaru spat.

Inuyasha growled in response then jumped back and ran.

Sesshomaru watched after him contemplating whether or not to go after him, but just as he was going to set out Inuyasha's aura and scent disappeared. "Hmph" Sesshomaru said. He turned to see Kikyo staring at him. He felt many things flooding back to him, however he controlled it and things ran through his head as to what to say that would not tell her he had feelings for her, but would not make her despise him.

Kikyo looked at Sesshomaru with the same curious look he was giving her. He looked to be in deep thought. She tried to hoist herself up and winced remembering the wounds Inuyasha had given it. The agony she felt made her want to scream, but she smiled through it. This was her first time seeing Sesshomaru in years.

"Are you okay?" Sesshomaru asked noticing her wincing.

"Yes, it's only a scratch" she said.

"What are you doing out alone so late?" Sesshomaru asked.

"I was taking a walk back to where we used to meet when Inuyasha attacked me." she answered both the asked and unasked question. The moon was becoming low in the sky. "I need to go." she said.

"Why?" Sesshomaru asked a hint of annoyance in his tone.

"Because I need to be home when Kaede wakes up." Kikyo said and turned and left.

She felt Sesshomaru following her and for the first time in years felt safe. But, she felt him much closer than usual. She stopped and turned, there was Sesshomaru stopped a few yards behind her.

Something had possessed Sesshomaru to walk behind her instead of following her in the trees as he used to. When she turned around he didn't quite know what to do.

"You can walk next to me." she smiled.

"Hmph." he said, but gradually he walked closer to her until they were side by side. They walked silently. This was one reason he enjoyed her company, she never pushed conversation between them. She knew when to stay silent.

"Goodnight Sesshomaru." Kikyo said when they arrived at the village. The sun had just come up and she walked into the village.

"Goodnight." Sesshomaru whispered back.

Hallo, I did my best with this chapter and spent all day on it. There were a few natural stopping points, but I wanted to make this as long as I could to make up for Chapter 5 being so short. Soooo anyways R&R plz

XOXO Katerina9978