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As Inuyasha burst through the trees and into the clearing an overwhelming feeling of despair rang through him as he realised he was too late. Kagome had left with Sesshoumaru.

'Damn it!' he cursed loudly as he looked around the empty clearing. Sango had said that they would be leaving at sunset and the sky had just turned a light purple signifying the end of the sunset and the beginning of nightfall. Kikyo had left a while ago as she didn't feel that the others would accept her, going back to find Naraku on her own.

Clenching his fist and gritting his teeth, he walked back to the village where Sango, Miroku, Shippo and Takashi where waiting for him. Takashi had decided to travel with them as he 'didn't have anything better to do' and he 'may as well'. Inuyasha didn't like the ice demon. There was something about him that was familiar but in a bad way and he didn't know why. It was infuriating.

The Inu demon growled as he saw the white haired demon, flirting with women in the middle of town. He's a womanizer like Miroku then? No wonder they get along so well. He thought irritably to himself as he rounded the corner towards the Miko's hut where they where staying. It was only this morning that Kagome was lying there in agony and pain with no clue as to whether she would survive and now she was going off to train with his stupid brother. What a day! He thought, clutching his head as the thoughts all washed over him.

'Ugh…' he mumbled as he staggered around before the floor caught up with him and his world turned black.

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Absently, Kagome wondered where Sesshoumaru was going to take her. It was obvious that they would have to rest for the night but she didn't know where or when that would occur. Another thought crossed her mind and she wondered where Rin and Jaken were.

'Sesshoumaru?' she asked quietly as they ran through the bushes.

'Hmm?' he replied with a grunt, not turning round as he continued.

'Where are we going? And where's Rin and Jaken?'

Sesshoumaru stopped suddenly and turned to look at her with an emotionless gaze. Smelling the air Kagome picked up the sent of curiosity and slight annoyance but nether feeling showed on the demons face.

'They are waiting in a clearing not too far from here where we shall join them as soon as you stop asking me pointless questions.'

Kagome was affronted. His gaze lingered on her face for a few seconds more before turning back to continue on his run through the trees. Pouting, the miko followed after her cold tutor.

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Takashi was in a good mood as he rounded the corner back to the hut; he loved mixing with the women almost as much as Miroku. The moment turned sour however as he found himself flat on his face having tripped over something he hadn't seen on the ground. Looking round he spotted the thing he had tripped over and frowned. Why is Inuyasha taking a nap here of all places? He grinned at the silly thought.

He knew that Inuyasha was probably unconscious for some reason but he enjoyed letting his mind wander to stupid things; it made life more fun. Getting up off the ground he pulled himself into a sitting position before gazing steadily at the unconscious Inu-Youki sprawled on the floor. Cocking his head slightly in curiosity, he moved his hand so it was placed on Inuyasha's forehead. He was feverish. Narrowing his eyes so that his frown was more profound, Takashi got up and heaved the Inu onto his back.

Tutting cheekily he began walking back towards the hut wondering what the others would say when they saw his special delivery.

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Sango and Miroku where shocked when Takashi came thorough the door of the hut with an unconscious Inuyasha on his back.

'What happened?' the slayer asked, running from where she had been cleaning hiraikotsu and helping the ice demon lay Inuyasha on the same mat Kagome had been only that morning. It was strange how much had happened in such a short amount of time.

'I don't know. I was coming back to the hut when I tripped over him and thought it would be a good idea to bring him back. He has a high fever and his hearts beating pretty fast; I think he's in shock that Kagome left without saying goodbye.'

Suddenly, as if proving Takashi right, Inuyasha grimaced and squirmed slightly, not once opening his eyes. 'Kagome…' he murmured in a slightly forced voice. It was obvious to anyone he was in pain. Sango sighed sadly as she looked at her friend.

'This is one he will have to ride out on his own; just like Kagome.' Miroku stated grimly. But I have to wonder; if Kagome had known that this would happen, would she have still left?

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Naraku smiled as he watched his latest incarnation mingle with the Inuyasha gang as he continued to gain their trust. His plan was coming together nicely. Get Takashi to do something completely random and useless then give him ideas in his brain telling him to seek out Inuyasha and join 'the side of good'. The ice demon wouldn't be able to betray him as he thought what he was doing was of his own will! It was his best plan yet! All he had to do now was to wait until he had their complete trust and then activate the final stage in his cunning plan.

Complete annihilation.

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Sorry that it's a bit short but I thought it best to end it like that. I'll be back with another chapter ASAP!

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