Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha, nor do I profit from my writings. Inuyasha and all other characters belong to Rumiko Takahashi.

The Key

Fearing if she tried to take it back, the paper might be ripped, she smiled politely at her classmate. "Please, Kaoru-san. These are very important to my family."

With red cheeks, the boy rolled her eyes and moved to give it back.

"Before you take this," Kaoru waved the scroll in front of Kagome, "let's fully appreciate it."

"What is happening back there?" Kagome's grandfather shouted.

"To unlock the demons within holds between darkness and light," Kaoru began.

Kagome's grandfather finally got through the crowd and at the sight, his eyes bulged and a panicked 'No' formed on his lips.