((So, this is where I make my massive apology in hopes of drawing some of my readers back to me. HeeHee. Well, I will just tell the truth. I went out of state and got stuck staying with my aunt (Who has no internet) for two months. The rest of the time I was being lazy. I really want to say I am sorry. To show you guys that I am serious about my writing I am going to write more and post extra chapters. Let's say.. Three or four a week. I am still busy. I hope you guys will forgive me and let me get back into the groove of writing!))

Protect Me, Please

By: UnForgottenMemories

Chapter Nine

Evil Priestess

Secrets Are Better Kept Said

Kagome felt helpless as she watched the arrows take flight towards their target, her friend Gary. The young wolf demon jerked up to look at the incoming missiles before bringing up his hand quickly.

It was as if time slowed around them when a dark aura formed around the young demon while he closed his eyes. Kagome could feel the influx of energy around them as power seemed to be drawn to him. He was casting a spell!

She glanced around herself and gasped lightly when she realized none of the humans seemed to be moving while she slowly stepped away from the people to view them properly. It seemed as if they were moving at a highly decreased rate of speed before she heard someone struggling to get up.

Her attention was drawn to Gary as the young wolf demon slowly lifted himself up and brushed the dirt from his clothes before eyeing the arrows and scoffing. "Humans.. Always afraid even in these times" He mumbled before simply walking past the arrows and up to Kagome.

His aura was so different it shocked her as his once pure aura seemed automatically tainted with darkness while he stood in front of Kaede examining the old woman. "Your shorter than father said" He told her before looking to Kagome and grining.

"It would seem that my powers are growing, So I thought you could use some help" He told her flashing her a smile that showed his fangs. It was easy to see now that the boy was a pure demon. Yet, how would he have such dark powers.

"Gary.. What is this?" She asked as she hesitantly came up behind him while he seemed to be focused on the arrows that were moving slowly towards the well. "Are you..-" she was cut off when he suddenly shook his head and sighed.

"Kagome, there are things we don't understand in this world.. Don't cause us both problems by asking me questions I don't know the answer to" He said as a dark look filled his brown eyes. It was hard to tell if he was sad or angry. But, she could sense a hurt inside of him.

"How did you get these powers?" She asked as Gary looked up at her and Kagome'e eyes widened in shock. His eyes were darkening and turning a blood red, his fangs were growing longer and his claws were growing as well.

"I think... They were my mothers.. I don't know much about them really.. Only that they change me if I use them to long" He told her. Then suddenly she felt something growing inside of her.

Kagome wanted to help this boy. She could sense the evil magics trying to taint his soul and draw him away from her. Her friend was losing himself and he did not even know it.

Something that Gary was hiding seemed to reach out to her. Almost as if the true motives of his plan were becoming clear. But still, she did not know enough to properly aid him.

"I think that is enough, I don't wish to lose myself like my mother did" He said with a sigh before he made a motion with his hand. In that instant the arrows instantly shot out and hit the area around the well easilly missing their target.

Many of the people gasped and stepped back as Gary crossed his arms and gave Kaede a cold, challenging look. It seemed to make her nervous as the elderly woman tried to glare back at him.

Kagome could sense that a very troubling event was going to occure if she did not step in so she decided to defuse the situation before it got worse.

"Everyone, we need to calm down" She said in a stronger tone than she thought she had while the people's attention was drawn to her. "This is a friend of mine, he means you no harm" She told them as she stepped between the demon and his human attackers. She could sense untrust in Gary as he looked down at her.

"You have to remember they are like the humans from our time, they are afraid" she said as Gary looked down and she could see the pain in his eyes. He was dissapointed in the humans. Clearly, he had expected they would have a different outlook on what he was.

Kaede seemed to glance between the Miko and her demon ally before slowly nodding her head and motioning for the villagers to lower their bows. They were reluctant before withdrawing from the battle and leaving the three alone.

"It would seem that even in the Fuedal times Humans are still quick to destroy us" Was the first thing Gary said to Kaede as the old woman scoffed and crossed her arms. "Only because demons were the ones to attack us first" She said in an almost childish retort.

"That is because you settled on our lands when you had no right to" Gary returned while smirking, Kagome decided to be silent while viewing their battle of words. "We had every right to live where we see fit!" Kaede shouted, raising her voice as she took a step forward.

"Then you had every right to suffer the consequences of you actions!" Gary told her before throwing his hands up into the air and glaring at her. "You humans act so weak, you just go around purifying my kind when you see fit!" He shouted before taking an angry step forward. That was when Kagome stepped in.

"Uh, guys.. You need to stop fighting" She told them as both glanced up at her and Gary quickly calmed himself. "I understand and apologize to Kaede" He said bowing and shocking the elderly woman, he had learned her name from Kagome.

"I accept" Kaede said with a quick nod of her head while Kagome let out a relieved sigh and smiled. "Good, I am happy you can see there is no need to fight" Kagome told her before she heard Gary chuckle.

"I actually thought that was kind of funny, the way the humans acted like scared mice cornered by an evil cat" He said as he hissed and barred his fangs causing Kaede to glare at him again. It was becoming clear to Kagome that she would have to keep the two seperated.

Instead of pushing things though she decided to change the subject. "How did you get here? You can use the well" She asked motioning to the well as Gary looked up and shrugged. "I just.. Jumped in.. Looked like fun" He said with a happy grin.

It was hard for Kagome to tell if he meant it or not. She knew he wanted to deal with Kouga yet, a part of her believed Gary was actually trying to aid Kagome in her travels. But then.. Should it not be easy finding Inuyasha?

"Something tells me that Kaede is hiding something more from us my dear, Kagome-chan" Gary said as her eyes widened and she jerked to look down at the elderly lady. Now it seemed that the older woman was nervous, somehow Gary had read their minds.

"Where is he?" Kagome asked in a slightly more hostile tone as her eyes flashed and she looked away. Kaede was a old friend she knew to trust yet a part of her could sense that Gary was right. Their reunion had been wonderful but it was tainted with an interesting mystery.

Kaede seemed to contemplate what to say before she let out a tired sigh and rubbed her forehead. Kagome knew whatever information she was about to receive would not be good.

"My child... Please forgive me for what I must tell you" Kagome felt her heart drop at those words as the cold feeling started to form in her stomach. She could sense the change in Kaede and knew that it was something to do with Inuyasha.

"Inuyasha... He is in debted to the witch, Kigotaka" The elderly woman said as Kagome's eyes showed confusion as she looked up at her. Gary seemed to be simply standing quietly away from them, his eyes filled with many different emotions.

"How in the world does a demon like him get involved with her?" Gary asked with a look of disgust on his face as his eyes drifted to the ground. He shook his head and ran a hand through his long hair while he awaited a response, this would only make their mission harder.

"After the well was sealed he was drawn to his old love... He attempted to make a deal with Kigotaka to save my sister's soul" She said clearly avoiding the name that Kagome so despised. She could feel her jealousy, anger and sadness grow as she tried to keep her emotions in check.

Of course, Inuyasha had gone back to her after Kagome was locked away in her time. She had not been there to inject herself between them. Her hand shook lightly as she crossed her arms. She had been a fool for believing things would be different.

Gary made a disgusted sound before scoffing and shaking his head once more. He had known the things Inuyasha had put Kagome through, but he also knew they would have to help the man.

He slowly looked up at Kagome and their eyes connected before he nodded his head and sighed. If Inuyasha needed help it was clear that the two of them were the only ones who could give it.

"How can we help?" Gary said, taking the conversation from Kagome as she moved to sit on a stump not far from them. She had tuned out the conversation after receiving the information.

It scared her that even though Inuyasha meant so much to her a part of Kagome did not want to save him this time. If he wanted to sacrifice himself for his dear love then let him! Kagome could move on and find someone else. But, as soon as those thoughts came they died away.

Her heart felt almost in pain as she stared off into the valley around them, the wind lightly catching her long hair as she pushed a strand of it away from her eyes. Why was she never good enough for him? Had he not called for her and wanted to see her again?

The wind seemed to blow around her cooling her warm skin as her eyes drifted up into the clear sky. Why could she not just learn to hate him? Why had she not expected this from the very begining? She should have remained his friend and forgotten about ever making things more important between them.

What was the use of being back in this time if she could not be with the man she loved?

The questions and statements kept flooding her mind before something inside of her suddenly changed.

She was not here for Inuyasha. She was here for herself. If she wanted to be strong she would have to stand on her own two feet. It was then she knew what she must do.

'I will save Inuyasha and then leave him' Her thoughts surprised her before a devilish smile played onto her lips, even though she knew it was wrong she liked it. Kagome would show Inuyasha that she didn't need him, that his sarcastic comments were wrong.

Before Gary or Kaede even saw her move she was suddenly standing at their side leaning over and looking down at the elderly woman. "So, where do we have to go to save him?" It was almost as if her whole personality had changed as she asked her the question.

Gary looked slightly surprised before a smile formed on his lips and he chuckled, So Kagome could get over this Inuyasha she loved so much. Maybe there was hope for her yet.

But before Kaede could speak everyones attention was drawn to a loud screaming coming from the well, it seemed as if someone was being attacked! In an instand all three of them ran towards the direction of the screams before Kagome's eyes widened.

"Yuka?" She called out as she leaned over the well to see her young friend sitting in the water crying her eyes out. The minute Yuka noticed her the tears stopped before she stood quickly.

"What the hell!" She shouted out as she looked around and motioned at the wet and bare ground around the inside of the well. "Is this? I mean.. I thought.. Souta made me fall in!" She shouted clearly a mix of shock and confusion as Kagome could not help but giggle.

But how had her friend gotten there? Why was the well suddenly just letting anyone pass through it? This made no sense. Anyhow, it seemed as if she would be having another friend with her on her journey... Things were starting to get interesting.

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((I realize it is not my best work but I swear it will improve soon, I am already starting to get back into the writing way! How is everyone? Still like the story any? I do hope you might review and make me smile some. And don't forget to get onto me for vanishing, I know I deserve it. Love you guys! Until we meet again!))