(Normal POV)

It's been 3 days since the couple had returned from the future. 3 days of traveling, and with no news of Naraku, nor any new shards. It was getting eerie, so Sesshomaru had Jaken take Rin and Ah-Un to the shiro. The group was getting anxious. The fact that Naraku hasn't appeared yet, made the whole group uneasy. It meant that he was planning something big, and that didn't bode well.

Sango kept a tight hold on her Hiraikotsu. Miroku held his staff like it was a lifeline; his hands were nearly while as his grip tightened. Shippo was fidgety, and Sesshomaru's senses were constantly on high alert. Kagome was nervous, but not as bad as her friends, and soon-to-be-mate. Her thoughts were mostly on the fake jewel she wore around her neck, like it was the real Tama. She had the real jewel concealed, so no demon could get a hold of it. Sesshomaru wasn't even aware of her plan. She knew he had the right to know, but she didn't know when, or how, to tell him.

They soon set up camp for the night, near some hot springs. The group ate in silence, each person in their own thoughts. Sango stood up after dinner, and the girls went to bathe.

(Sango's POV)

I walked beside Kagome, a thoughtful expression on her face. We got undressed quietly and carefully stepped into the water. I watched as she relaxed in the nearly hot water.

"Sango." I looked over at my sister-like-friend, who was watching me intently.

"What are your plans when this is over? After Naraku is defeated?" She asked me. I thought about it for a minute before answering.

"I was thinking about rebuilding my village with Kohaku. But I'll have to ask Miroku what he wants to do first, since we're going to get married. How about you?"

" I plan on moving in with Sesshomaru and mating to him, and if the well remains open, I can visit my family." She replied.

"You love him, don't you?" I smiled at her. She nodded, a blush forming on her cheeks that had nothing to do with the warm water. We sat in silence for a little longer before I decided to get out and get dressed.

"Are you coming Kagome?" I asked my friend. She shook her head.

"I'll go back in a little bit." She replied.

"Ok...be careful." I replied. She nodded.

(Kagomes POV)

I thought about my plan to finish off Naraku. I had already started my plan when we were in my era. I held the seemingly real (but actually plastic) jewel in my hand, considering my options. 1. Naraku comes after me, I trap him in the fake jewel. 2. Naraku fights us, he steals fake jewel, or 3. We go to Naraku. I sighed as I got out and dried off.

I got dressed and started walking towards camp, when suddenly I got trapped inside a barrier. Kanna was standing behind me.

"Let me go!" I shouted as I pounded against the barrier. Of all the things that could happen, this wasn't one I had thought about. I was now 1000 feet in the air, and unable to do anything about it.

"I cannot do that." Came her soft reply.

I wanted to use my miko powers, but at this height, I'd die before I hit the ground. I slid to my knees, tears in my eyes as I thought about my intended. If Naraku killed me, my love would be all alone.

"Sesshomaru." I whispered brokenly, unable to think of a way out of this mess. I looked up at my kidnapper, and finally noticed the infant in her arms.

*That's Narakus heart!* I hit it with spiritual energy, but passed out before I could hit Kanna.

(Sesshoamrus POV)

I watched as the slayer returned from the bath alone. I could not sense Kagome's aura.

"Where is the miko?" I asked her. She looked up at me.

"She's finishing up. She'll be back in a few minutes." She replied. I nodded.

20 minutes passed and my intended still has not returned. I stood up, deciding to find her. I caught her scent about 3/4 the way to the hot springs. I also caught the faint scent of miasma.

"Naraku." I growled angrily, my eyes flashing from gold to red as my youkai blood pulsed. I used my poison whip to get my pack here.

Seconds later, the others arrived. The monk and kitsune shrank back when they saw my red eyes. The slayer looked around, looking for the younger girl.

"We saw your whip and came to see what the problem was." The monk stated.

"The problem is that Naraku kidnapped Kagome from this very spot." I replied, my youkai screaming for me to leave them to find me mate. I watched as the neko transformed and everyone climbed onto her.

I formed my youkai cloud and went into the air and followed the scent of miasma.