Kitsune: Hey sorry for the long wait. My senior year has been hell so far. Ive been soooo busy. But hey its been fun to. well hope yall enjoy this next chapter. and just to let yall know. I am going to be cutting off the poll of who should be with kagome in like one or two chapters, so if you havnet put in your vote, you need to do so now.

Last time:

Everyone settled back into the comfortable silence, except kagome who was humming. Sesshomaru closed his eyes and relaxed as he listened to Kagome humming softly, while Hieie, even if he would never admit it, did the same. Youko stared at a small flower that was growing not to far away from him as he slipped into his own thoughts.

This time:

Youko's POV

"How can my imouto be dead...She promised me she would take care of herself. She can't be dead. Meiko had never been sick a day of her life...there must be something else that happened to her. But what...Maybe that woman, Kagome, would know something that Lexxi don't..." I was snapped out of my thoughts as Kagome placed her hand on my shoulder. I looked up at her , as my eyes automatically were drew to her beautiful blue eyes, they were so innocent and trusting as she smiled. "Yes?" I finally managed to form that one tiny word as I pulled my eyes away from hers.

I noticed that her smile was even more alluring then any treasure I had ever found. I feld a deep need to always make her smiles. Once again I was pulled away from my thoughts as I heard her magical voice. It sounded so sweet that any living thing in the world would stop and listen just to feel the magic spell it seemed to put over you. "You looked like you could use some company, and sinec your friend up there..." She looked up to where I knew Hiei sat, "Wasn't going to offer his services, I thought that maybe i could keep you company. I have everything ready to fix dinner as soon as Sango and Miroku get back with the wood for a fire." Kagome smiled as she sat down beside me and leaned back against the tree. "Some company would be nice, so I think I can find some use for you." I teased her as i relaxed then stood up and stretched my sore muscles.'God I have to stop sitting down so long.' I thougth as i felt my muscles shift. "Since you are done with everything that you can do at the moment, why dont you accompany me on a walk." I said as i held out my hand to help her up.

Kagome graced me once again with that breath taking smile as she placed her delicate hand in mine. "that would be splendid..." I felt a smile come to my face as she so graciously agreed. "then let us be off!" I was cut off as Kagome was jerked away from me by no other then, a growling Sesshomaru.

Normal POV

Sesshomaru growled loudly as he jerked Kagome away from Youko when she took his hand to stand up.

Kagome was confused as she was held close to a hard muscled chest. When she finally was able to get her head to stop spinning, she felt a silky fabric against her cheek. "Sesshomaru-sama...Why did you jerk me like that?!?" Kagome said as she tried to pull her arms out of his tight grip. "I do not trust him. Most likely he senses the completed Jewel and wants you to with him so he can steal it." Sesshomaru whispered so low that the other demons could not hear what he said. To everyone's surprise, Kagome laughed softly and placed a hand on Sesshomaru's cheek as she smiled up at him. "Oh, Sesshomaru-sama thank you for caring, but there is no chance that he could get the completed Shinkon Jewel, even if he wanted to. Also, I know he means no harm." Youko, Hiei, and Sesshomaru just stared at her as if she had justed turned into a three headed demon right before their eyes.

"How do you know that Kagome? You may have had some training and become very skilled with your katanas but it is not enough to be over confident of your skills. That is how many good warriors get killed." Kagome once again laughed as Sesshomaru minunderstood what he words meant. "Sesshomaru-sama, d you not trust my judgement? As for making sure the Shikon jewel is safe, well the shinkon jewel is no longer in danger. It has fuly joined my body again, and this time it is never going to leave it again." Sesshomaru let a very small smirk come to his face as she realized what she was getting at. "As you wish, I will be here so if you need me, I will come to you." Sesshomaru said as he gave her a soft squeeze then he turned to Youko. "Fox if yo uso much as lay a finger on a single hair in a disrespectful way when you are with her and I find you, You had better pray that someone kills you before I get to you." Sesshomaru glared at him and Youko shivered as he thought. 'That glare means death. And i think it could freeze the largest waterfall or the hotest hot spring.'

Hiei's POV

'She has the Shikon Jewel...So the rumors were true. A miko that adopted a kit and travels with demons does have the completed jewel. This could be very intresting. I might just stick around.' I thought to myself as i watched the scene before me unwind slowly, even as more and more questions were left unanswered.

Now who is the one that, their mind won't leave the miko. She is a human Hiei, remember you hate humans. You should just go and finish searching for that lost sister of yours. I will handle things here.

-Fox, do not try and assume anything. I do not have to say anything further to you. The only thing that I'm staying for is the prospect of getting the Jewel for myself. Then I will find my sister.-

HAHA. Continue to fool yourself.

Kitsune: Well thats all this time, sorry for not updating so long, I started college this year and have been up to my eyes in work. Im going to try to get back in the hang of updating regularly again. I'll try to have a longer chapter next time. Please be patient with me.