Chapter 8

Soon a few days passed and there was still no sign of Inuyasha or Kagome. That morning, the morning of the five day, Jezebeth and Shippo left the hut early to go and hunt for some meat for the villagers. Jezebeth had already been taught by Inuyasha but since he wasn't there to help her teach Shippo, Jezebeth could only hope she did her best to teach the small fox demon. After they had taken the fresh meat back to the village Jezebeth began to search the area to make sure that there wasn't any danger nearby. 'I wonder when Kagome and Inuyasha are getting back.' Jezebeth thougth as she landed in front of Sango before saying, "Everything is clear."

"Good…what are you going to do now?" Miroku was heard as he approached the two girls.

"I promised Shippo that I would take him and show him how to skin and hunt other animals." Jezebeth answered.

"Do you want to take Kirara will you?" Sango asked.

"No thank you…we'll just be fine on our own…right Shippo." Jezebeth replied as she turned to the small fox demon who now sat next to her.

"When are we leaving?"a existed Shippo asked as he jumped up to rest in Sango's arms.

"We'll leave after I finish with things here in the village." Jezebeth answered as she turned to face Miroku and Sango.

"I will assist you in any way I can." Miroku stated.

"Thanks…Sango can you go and help Kaede with some herbs." Jezebeth asked as she and Miroku got ready to leave.

"Sure…come on Shippo you can help me that way we'll be done by the time Jezebeth is ready to take you hunting." Sango said as she walked away toward Kaede's hut.

Meanwhile Kagome and Inuyasha had just finished breakfast and were now on their way to the store to stock up on some supplies that Kagome very much needed. While Ms. Higurashi and her father left to the doctor, Sota staid alone in the shrine taking care of it and throwing out his old clothing. 'This sucks…I have this.' He thought. Just as he was bragging the giant bag filled with old clothing the front door opened as Kagome and Inuyasha walked in.

"Hey sis…you back so soon?" Sota asked.

"No, I just forgot my bag and the list of things I need." Kagome answered as she ran up the stairs and up to her room.

"You need help?" Inuyasha offered. 'There is something different about his scent…it's sadder…angrier.' He thought.

"I got it but thanks…hey Kagome I'm going to a friend's house can you tell mom." Sota called before he went outside to throw out his old cloths.

"Sure…just be home by dinner time." Kagome yelled out to him as she closed her bed room door.

"Thanks sis…later Inuyasha." Sota said as he got his black coat and ran out the door.

Once the fourteen year old was gone Inuyasha turned to Kagome and asked, "What's up with your brother?"

"OH, remember that girl that we helped him get with?" Kagome replied as she walked into the kitchen to get her mother's list of things she needed.

"What about her?" Inuyasha replied.

"Well she cheated on him with his best friend and since he broke the guys arm he was forced to move to a different school. Since then he has made some friends that mama isn't sure if they will help him heal." Kagome explained as she turned to him.

"Feh…it's a good thing the kid did something…anyway lets go…. We have to be getting back to the feudal area soon." Inuyasha said. 'I don't like this feeling that I'm getting. We need to get back to the village.' He thought.

"Ok…well come on, I'll ride on your back so that we don't take so much time." Kagome said.

Meanwhile Jezebeth and Miroku had just finished helping the villagers with repairs and were on their way back to Kaede's hut. 'Why don't I feel safe? Why don't I want to take Shippo out hunting.' Jezebeth thought as she and Miroku entered the hut. Before Miroku or Jezebeth could say anything, Shippo jumped up and into Jezebeth arms while saying, "Your back! Let's go!!!"

"Are you ready to go?" Kagome asked.

"His been ready since we started helping Kaede with the herbs. How long are you going to be out?" Sango was heard.

"We won't be gone long…right Shippo." Jezebeth said as she began to walk out of the hut.

"You two better be careful." Miroku called out.

"Do ye think it is wise to let them go?" Kaede asked once the two were long gone.

"They will be fine…besides Kirara is going to be following them." Sango answered.

"Should be follow them as well?" Miroku asked.

"Jezebeth can protect Shippo, if she couldn't than I would have never left them go." Sango answered.

"If ye are certain that they will be alright than I shall not worry." Kaede spoke.

Once Jezebeth had found the perfect spot to teach Shippo how to hut and how to skin the animals she began the lesson. As they waited for an animal to pass them by, Jezebeth told him what to do and how to kill the animal without causing it to much pain. Shippo turned to Jezebeth and said, "When am I going to get a chance to try this?"

"Don't worry Shippo…just use your nose and you'll be able to tell that you're about to have your chance." Jezebeth whispered as she kept her eyes on the clearing.

And just as Shippo wanted to a small group of animals appeared in the clearing. Shippo quickly put his knowledge to the test and was glad that he had paid very close attention. Shippo was able to catch and kill three land birds on his own. Once he was sure that they were dead Shippo turned to Jezebeth and said, "Look…I did it…I caught three of them!"

"That's great…now let's go and skin them." Jezebeth replied as she led the way to the stream that was closest to the well. 'I hope Inuyasha doesn't get mad.' She thought.

"Ok…can you show me instead of telling me what to do?" Shippo asked.

"Sure…come one before it gets too late." Jezebeth answered.

"K." a very happy Shippo said as he turned to follow his older sister.

Once they reached the stream Jezebeth showed Shippo the fastest, easiest and cleanest way to skin the dead land bird. She had made sure to get her point across that this method was not one to use when he could catch a larger animal that wasn't a bird. 'He's good at this…Inuyasha will be so proud of him.' She thought as she washed her hands off in the stream. Once they were done Shippo and Jezebeth began to make their way back to the village when Jezebeth picked up on his scent.

'No…he couldn't have found me so quickly…if he sees Shippo he will not hesitate to kill him if Shipo doesn't leave me alone.' She thought as she turned to face the confused fox child. Jezebeth smiled at him and picked him up so that he could pick up on the demon's scent also before saying, "I forgot to do something so you go ahead and head back to the village without me."

"What do I tell Miroku and Sango?" Shippo asked as he began to play along.

"Tell them that I'll be in our hut before sun down." Jezebeth answered as she placed him down with his catch.

"Ok…see you later Jezebeth." Shippo said as he took off on his own. 'Please be careful….Inuyasha…Kagome…where are you?' he thought as he ran back to tell Sango and Miroku of the danger that she was in.

Once Shippo was far enough Jezebeth made her way to the well knowing that she was being followed the whole way there. 'Damn it…I don't want to go back…I don't want to put anyone in any danger.' She thought as she could feel her demon blood starting to fight for control in order to make her desire come true. Once she was at the edge of the well she turned around and came face to face with the demon lord. His face was an emotionless mask as usual and he was to calm for her liking. After taking in a deep breath she said, "I'm not going back. I'm staying here with my new family; I will not be some salve anymore." in such a cold voice that it surprised the two of them.

"You have no choice in the matter. You will come with us." He growled.

"Us? I am surprised to hear that coming from the demon lord how thinks that he needs no help." She hissed.

"Jezebeth…please, your seals are breaking. Would you really want to lose control over your demon blood and attack the people who helped you?" a women's voice was heard.

Jezebeth turned around and said, "No, but that doesn't mean that I will go back. Inuyasha has made a sealing sword for me and it will arrive soon."

"The sword will do you no good should you be freed from your seals. You would still have no control over you're dragons blood." The demon lord was heard as he approached her.

"Stay away from me!" Jezebeth growled as her eyes began to change.

Inuyasha and Kagome had just jumped into the knowing that they would be back as soon as they left some of the supplies they had bought at their hut. As the blue light began to fade away Inuyasha was on full alter. He could smell his brother's scent just a few feet away from him. 'Wait…what is Kikiyo doing here?' Inuyasha thought as he quickly picked Kagome and jumped up into the clearing.

"Inuyasha what are…Jezebeth!" Kagome cried as she watched Kikiyo use her miko powers to keep her still.

"I am not here to fight." Was all Inuyasha heard from his brother as he began to walk away.

"Put her down now!" Inuyasha growled as he drew out Tetsusiga.

"Kikiyo leave her alone!" Kagome yelled as she easily broke Kikiyo's spell before reaching for Jezebeth's hands.

"Kagome!" Jezebeth cried.

But before anyone could do anything Kagome grabbed Jezebeth's wrist and held onto her with all of her might as Sesshomaru tried to pull her out of her hold. Jezebeth stared into Kagome's worried filled eyes and knew that she would do anything to help her. 'No, please don't get hurt.' Kagome thought as she used her miko powers to blast Sesshomaru away from the girl. However things did not go as she wanted them to, Kagome's miko energy ended up breaking Jezebeth's seals that were on her bracelets.

Both Kagome and Sesshomaru were thrown back at the amount of energy and power that was released from the girl's body. While Kagome was caught by Inuyasha, Sesshomaru was slammed into a nearby tree. As the dust cleared they found Jezebeth's body on the ground where Kagome once stood. Once Inuyasha had put Kagome back on the ground Kagome ran over to her and felt her forehead before saying, "Inuyasha she's…she's go cold."

"Inuyasha you and I must speak now that her seals have been broken." Sesshomaru growled as Rin and Jaken appeared from the forest.

"I have to real seal her power." Kikiyo said as she approached Kagome only to be stopped by a barrier.

"No, she is fine the way she is…you have no right to keep her from having her power. You have no right because you weren't protecting her the whole time so just stay the fuck away from us." Kagome hissed as she turned to Inuyasha and said, "Take us back to the village before you talk to Sesshomaru or to Kikiyo." in a calm but worried filled voice.

"Stay here." Inuyasha told the two as he walked into the barrier without begin harmed and picked up the two. But just as he was about to take off, Sango, Miroku and Shippo entered the clearing with weapons drawn. Inuyasha then placed Jezebeth on Kirara's transformed form and said, "Take her back to the village."

"Are you sure you don't need our help?" Sango asked.

"We're sure…just go and take care of her. Shippo look after her." Kagome was heard as she stood up and faced her twin…the woman she shared souls with. Kikiyo.