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Kagome woke up in the morning full of energy and happiness. The thought of finally going on a journey made her want to jump up and down all day. A few minutes later Akita walked into her room, surprised to see her up at this hour. It was after all about an hour before the sunrise and considering that she came back from night patrol around three o'clock it really was a miracle.

"This certainly is a surprise" Akita said smiling at her Lady.

"Uh, hi Akita! Well I um, couldn't sleep. Too much energy." The servant raised an eyebrow.

"Yes, I can see that. I heard that you are going to leave with Milord. Is it true?" Kagome nodded her head excited, maybe too excited for the red haired girls liking.

"That explains everything. Do you want me to help you with anything?"

"Right now I think not, but could you help me with my bath in the evening? I sure will miss your scrubbing." The last part she said with a dreamy voice making Akita blush. Kagome looked at her, thinking that it looks really cute.

"Hey Akita, I was wondering, what kind of demon are you?"

"I am a fire cat demon"

"Cat? How come I've never seen your tail or ears?" just as she said it two black ears and a matching tail appeared with a quiet 'pop'

"I mask them. Milord said that it is for the best because not many guest here like our kind."

"How can someone not like you? I mean come on, just look at you! You are adorable!" The cat demons tail swung happily from right to left, causing Kagome to giggle.

"May I?" she asked pointing at her head. Akita looked surprised but nodded in approval. Our miko gently touch the ear, not trying to hurt her friend and rubbed it with her fingers. A few moments later, she did the same thing with the second ear, gaining soft purrs from Akita. Finally, to her own disapproval Kagome let go and took a step back. The servant looked at her a little unfocused about her surroundings. The young miko just smiled to herself about her friend's state.

"Akita every time you come to see me I want you to be in the form you are right now. Understood?" The red haired girl blinked a couple of times.

"But, Milord…"

"What Lord Sesshomaru doesn't know will not harm him, right? Besides it's an order" she finished with an evil smirk on her face. What happened next surprised her. The neko demoness launch herself at Kagome and hugged her with all her strength, crying.

"Thank you Kagome. You have no idea how much this means to me. How much you mean to me for accepting me for who I truly am" Mikoness did not know what to say so she just kept hugging her and caressing her back.

From that moment, the day went by quickly for our girl. She woke Rin up, they ate breakfast and then Kagome studied with her daughter a little until dinner. After that, it was finally time to pack her bag for tomorrow. First stop was the healer where she got some old version of bandages and a few medical herbs, just in case. Second, it was to the kitchen for some food and other supplies along with the leaves to make tea. Third and the last task for the day was the dressing room where she pick up two winter coats, one for Rin and another for herself, seeing that it would be snowing in a matter of days. When Kagome finished it was time for supper so she made her way to the dining room where everyone else was already there, including Jaken, much to her disappointment.

"You're late" said a cold voice.

"I'm sorry Lord Sesshomaru. I was packing things for tomorrow."

"Do you have everything?"

"Almost. All that is left are the spare clothes for me and Rin." He only nodded slightly and they eat their meal in silence. After everyone finished and was ready to leave the room the taiyoukai stopped her from leaving as well.

"Miko I wish your presence in the study. Now!"

Kagome blinked a few times then followed him to the room she had visited only once. When they were inside, she sat in a chair and waited patiently for whatever he wanted to talk about.

"Miko. You must know your place in my pack." She raised her eyebrow in confusion.

"When this Sesshomaru tells you to do something you will obey without any questions. Is that understood?" the girl nodded.

"Also it is your responsibility for keeping Rin safe and for feeding her properly."

"I would do it even without your permission." She bit out sarcastically. Sesshomaru growled.

"Remember who you speaking to wench." Now it was Kagomes' time to growl.

"Wench am I? As far as I remember Lord Sesshomaru, I have your blood in my body. I suggest you also learn whom you're talking to. Now excuse me I need to get ready." And with that, she left the angry taiyoukai alone.

Having no idea how she got to her room, Kagome was surprised by Akita, who finished preparing her bath.

"Kagome what happened?" she asked concerned. The young miko was furious. 'How dare he call me a wench after all this time? He really needs to grow up and learn that not everyone will be laying under his feet!'

"Kagome? Kagome! Calm yourself, your eyes are turning red!" now Akita was really scared for her friend. Not everyday do you see a sweet and innocent girl burning with rage.

"Huh? Oh, I am sorry for worrying you. It's just…. Ah never mind." She smiled "I believe my bath is finally ready?" the neko demoness nodded and both of them proceed to the bathroom.

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Kagome woke up in the morning by soft purrs made by Akita and smiled. Yes, yesterday's bath did some good for both of them. Feeling fresh and relaxed she got up and let her friend help to get ready for the journey.

"When exactly are you leaving?"

"I believe after breakfast."

"Oh…" that was all Akita could say. Kagome noticed that she was sad.

"Hey, don't be so down. It is not like I will never come back." She said flashing her big, reassuring smile, which Akita gladly returned.

After that, both girls proceed to wake Rin up and eat breakfast. All this time the red and black- haired girls were together, trying to spend as much time as they could together. Unfortunately, everything must come to an end.

They went to the front gate and saw the taiyoukai, green imp and brown two-headed dragon already waiting for them. Rin gave a quick hug to the neko demoness and ran to her Lords side.

"Miko." He growled making her remember how angry she was at him. Kagome looked at Akita who was trying her best to fight the tears that threaten to release itself.

"I'm… um… I wish you good journey Lady…"

"Oh shut up and hug me already ok?" she said with stretched arms. Without a second thought Akita launch herself once more at her best friend and cried in her chest while Kagome was trying to calm her by rubbing her ear with her free hand, since the other hand was wrapped around the servant shoulders.

"I will miss you. Take care." And with that and a light kiss on the cheek Kagome let go of her friend and went to sit on Ah-Un back with Rin on her laps.

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Traveling with the taiyoukai's group was nothing like traveling with Inuyasha and the others. Most of the time they were silent, except for Rin, who seemed to be in her own world. Kagome was glad that at least she was having a good time, when she herself was burning holes in the taiyoukai's body with her gaze. Yes, she was still mad, though she really did not know why him calling her wench awaken this strange feeling inside her.

They landed on the ground later that evening to make a camp. As promised Kagome went to the nearest river to catch some fish when Rin and Jaken went to gather some wood for the fire. Ah-Un was guarding the camp and Sesshomaru was nowhere to be seen, which really did not bother Kagome at all. After supper the, two girls went to the river to take a quick bath. Seeing that it was getting colder with each passing day the young miko wrapped herself and Rin in the warm coats and sat by the fire, waiting for their water to boil. A few minutes later the tea was ready and she passed one cup to her daughter and one to Jaken, much to the toad surprise, who gladly took it. Then everyone went to sleep.

That was how the last few days past by. They would wake up in the morning to find Sesshomaru sitting by the nearest tree. Kagome and Rin would go and take a quick bath, then eat their breakfast and then traveled in the air for the whole day, sometimes changing direction, stopping in the evening to make camp for the night, eat supper, take another quick bath, drank their tea and then go to sleep without the Inu Lord around. Kagome figured that he must have been somewhere near the camp, not letting anyone come to near the camp. What was worrying her, or rather confusing her was the fact that yesterday when a whole bunch of bear demons attacked them, Sesshomarus moves were slower then usual and his power was weaker. When he managed to kill five of them, she already did the same with eight of them. She wanted to ask him if everything was all right but when he shot her a death glare and said 'This is none of your business Miko' she decided to give up. After all, he was right, why should she bother if he was ok or not? Still, there was this strange feeling she picked up in his scent then. Something like fear perhaps? Uncertainty? 'Ridiculous. Sesshomaru is never scared. If he can feel anything that is' Kagome thought to herself lying on the ground with her back against a tree.

That's when she smelled it. The scent of blood and it was not too far from the camp. 'I know this blood' she thought with panic.

"Jaken." She said in a cold voice making the imp shoot up two feet in the air.

"What do you want?"

"Stay here with Ah-Un and protect Rin."

"Where do you think your going?" the toad asked irritated.

"To find your Master. I do believe you've noticed that something is wrong with him lately." When the imp did not answered Kagome added.

"I can smell his blood." And with that she was gone leaving a stunned Jaken behind.

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Sesshomaru was patrolling the area to make sure that there was no threat to his pack. Not that he cared for them. It was just something he did since Jaken decided to join him. Besides sitting the whole night and not doing anything was boring him to death. He could not allow himself to sleep near his ward or miko, because everyone knew that a sleeping demon was vulnerable and the taiyoukai would not allow himself to trust anyone in that matter. Just when he wanted to return to the camp, a familiar, disgusting smell assaulted his nose.

'Just my luck' he thought to himself a moment before a blur of white and red accompanied by a demon cat, little kitsune, dead priestess and two mortals entered the clearing.

"Sesshomaru!" Inuyasha screamed stopping ten feet in front of him.

"Inuyasha" Sesshomaru said in his calm yet still cold voice.

"What are you doing here?" inquired Inuyasha while looking around the clearing for any other demons or his brother's companions.

"I could ask you the same question, little brother."

"I picked up your scent" Sesshomaru cursed himself mentally "and decided to check what is going on since it's not like you to let yourself be known"

"Were you worried about me Inuyasha? I'm flattered." Sesshomaru replied with a smirk and continued. "As you can see I'm alive so you can cease your worries."

"Keh, who said I was worried about you? I just wanted to make sure no one would kill you, because you are mine" he said and unsheathed Tessusaiga.

"Oh, you want to fight me? If that is your wish" the demon lord replied, also pulling out his Tokijin.

"After you, little brother" and with that Inuyasha launch himself straight at Sesshomaru clashing their sword. Sesshomaru, pushed him with almost all his strength and unleashed his whip. Inuyasha jump out of the way and send his wind scar. Sesshomaru managed to dodge the full blast, but was injured in his right leg, making it difficult for him to stand.

"What's the matter Sesshomaru? You seemed to be weaker then normally. Perhaps some demons made you tired? Too bad I was hoping for a good fight." With that, he launched himself once more at his older brother, who managed to jump a few feet from him, landing on his one knee. Inuyasha looked behind Sesshomarus back and saw Kikyo standing there with her arrow ready to shoot. The half-demon smirked.

"It ends here, brother." And with that, he unleashed another wind scar at the same time as the dead priestess released her arrow. Two attacks collide with each other. Much to everyone surprise when the smoke cleared the taiyoukai was sitting on the ground, perfectly fine.

"What the hell?" Inuyasha asked wide-eyed.

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Kagome was running through the forest at a fast pace, following the scent of blood, when another one made its way to her nose. 'Inuyasha' she thought 'This is definitely the wrong time. Still, I can have some fun at least' she smirked. Then out of nowhere, she heard him screaming 'wind scar' and her heart along with her legs quicken its pace. A minute later Kagome could see the clearing, her friends behind a tree, Inuyasha standing in front of his brother, Kikyo standing behind with her bow ready to shoot and then Sesshomaru who was sitting and… looking at her? She turned slightly to the left, making it easier for her to come out unnoticed. Just then, she heard Inuyasha calling out another attack as Kikyo shot her arrow. With one quick move she was behind him, catching the arrow with ease, while her pet wrapped itself around the dog demons' wrist and created a pink bubble barrier a second before the attack hit them. When the dust cleared, she heard Inuyasha screaming and looked at the previous owner of her soul, who had a shocked expression on her face. Deciding it was time to make herself known, she stretched her hand allowing the snake to wrap itself around Sesshomarus chest and stood up. Everyone eyes were immediately at her and for once she was glad to have the coat with her because of the cap that was covering her face.

"So Sesshomaru you sank so low as to accept the help of a human?" Inuyasha mocked him.

"Those words from someone, who was saved more then once by a mortal girl? Tell me brother, why is she not here with you?" Inuyashas face turned red in anger.

"That's none of your business!"

"Isn't it?" Sesshomaru asked still smirking.

"What are you…?" A whip coming from Kagome cutting off Inuyasha, hitting him in the chest.

"Inuyasha don't be fooled. This thing is not a human; it's a demon like Sesshomaru!" Miroku screamed from behind a tree.

"Well if that's the case then I'm just going to kill you and then take care of him" with that, he used his wind scar again.

Kagome got out of the way easily, not even bothering to look back at the demon lord when the attack went straight at him.

Sesshomaru saw the attack and wanted to dodge it but the snake tightens its grip around his chest and created a barrier around them, letting the attack crash on it. The taiyoukai looked down at the animal that was looking back at him with its ruby eyes. 'So, this is where the barrier came from. Interesting' he thought and focused back on the fight in front of him.

Kagome was now clashing her black sword with Inuyashas Tessusaiga.

"Miroku, correct me if I'm wrong but wasn't that barrier created from miko energy?"

"Yes Sango, as much I hate to admit it, it was a sacred barrier."

"Don't you think it's strange? I mean Sesshomaru is full-fledged demon so he is not able to produce it. Then how did it appear?"

"Oh no…" Miroku whispered then screamed once more to his friend who was now in the middle of the battle." Inuyasha listen to me! This thing is not only a demon but a priestess too!" Inuyasha stopped and looked at the monk bewildered.

"What are talking about? You hit your head or something?"

"Listen Inuyasha! That barrier earlier was no ordinary demonic protection only a sacred barrier! From miko energy, powerful enough to block your wind scar!"

The half-demon stopped and looked at his opponent, studying it carefully.

"Who are you?" he asked and saw a smirk gracing Kagomes' lips.

"Did you already forget about me?" she asked. The Inu gang looked confused at the creature.

"What are you talking about? I don't know you!"

The raven-haired girl could fell her beast trying to release itself to get its own revenge. Kagome did not really mind that. In fact, she was more then ready to cooperate with her inner self. When she saw her opponent coming closer, her eyes turned crimson red.

Inuyasha saw it and stopped for a moment. 'I know these eyes. They are the same as mine, when I transformed. So this thing is a dog demon?' he thought and took a step closer, this time more carefully.

"Do not approach any closer if you value your life" she growled, but he took another step forward. Something was drawing him to this creature but he did not know what.

"I'm warning you" she growled again, and again he took another step forward.

Sesshomaru decided he saw enough and wanted to stand up. Kagome heard some movements and saw the moving taiyoukai. She turned her head slightly to him.

"Sit still" she said in a low growl. That's when it happened. In front of her a demon in red kimono crashed to the ground with a loud 'thump'

"Miroku that's…" the demon slayer was looking with widen eyes.

"I know Sango. I know." The monk sighed.

Inuyasha regained himself after the spell wore off and looked at the beads. 'What the hell was that? It only works when…' his eyes went wide. He looked at the person standing in front of him.

"Kagome?" he managed to whisper. The girl took off her cap to reveal a pair of crimson red eyes and two magenta stripes on each cheek.

"Hello Inuyasha" Her friends froze at the sound of her voice, which was not warm and sooth as usual, but hard and cold.

"What happened to you?" the half-demon asked.

"You happened to me, that's what." He heard a loud growl coming from her chest and looked at her scared and confused. Kagome was pleased by his reaction and so was her inner self.

"What's the matter Inuyasha? Are you scared? Scared of a pathetic, weak human wench?"

"Kagome, I didn't… "

"Save it. My beast wants her own revenge for offending it and I am more then willing to allow it." With that, she launched herself with top speed at him, using her whip to distract the hanyou and took his sword in the same time.

"Oh how I wanted to do it for a long time" she smirked "Let's see if your wind scar is really a wind, not a mere breeze" and with that she unleashed the attack straight at him. Inuyasha knew he had no chance to dodge it. The attack was bigger and more powerful than his, no doubt about it. Seconds, before the mass of energy came at him a pink bubble, similar to Kagome's surrounded him. The barrier broke from the pressure and managed to weaken the attack, but still it sent the half-demon flying and knocking him unconscious. Kagome looked at Kikyo and smiled. Yes, she knew that the dead priestess would protect him. She walked to Inuyasha and sheathed his sword back to its rightful place.

Sesshomaru was surprised that she could wield Tessusaiga. On the other hand, almost everything about this girl was surprising.

"Miko" he said gaining her attention. "You disobey this Sesshomaru" Kagome just smiled.

"That's one way of thanking me for saving your life." He shoot her a death glare but she was not even there. Kagome ran to Miroku, Shippou and Sango and hugged them with all her might.

"I missed you all so much! How are you doing? Actually what are you doing here?" she asked and released them. When all of them regained their breath, Miroku spoke first.

"Lady Kagome you look more beautiful then ever. Is there a possibility to sit and talk?"

She only nodded and motion for them to follow her. Kagome went to Sesshomaru to help him stand up, when he growled quietly.

"You can either cooperate and get to the camp in no time or pretend that everything is all right and maybe by the morning you will join us" He growled again but let her help him, cursing himself mentally the whole time. Kagome put one arm around his waist and his arm around her shoulder. He was heavy, but nothing that she could not handle. In the meantime, her friends managed to put the still unconscious Inuyasha on Kirara's back along with Shippou so they could walked back peacefully to their camp.

First thing after they appeared from the bushes, was Jaken screaming and running to them.

"Milord! Are you ok? I tried to stop the wench but she didn't…"

"Jaken."

"Yes Milord"

"Cease your screams."

"Of course Milord" and with that the toad went back to sit next to a sleeping Rin.

Kagome sat Sesshomaru near the tree and went to her friends.

"So why are you here?" she asked as everyone, excluding Inuyasha, was sitting near the fire.

"We heard that some evil demonic aura was seen not too far from here in the mountains."

"An evil aura?"

"We think it's Naraku" Kagome only nodded.

"Lady Kagome. You don't look surprised."

"Because I'm not Miroku" when the two of them were watching her with curiosity she sighed and continued.

"A few days after I left, a demon, looking very similar to Goshinki attacked me and Rin. He was ordered to get the jewel shard from me" then Sango cocked an eyebrow; Kagome showed them her infused piece of the jewel. They were obviously impressed.

"He had a small burnt scar on his right side. I managed to kill it thanks to my inner self. That's how I met up with Sesshomaru and ended in his palace. However, not so long ago I discovered that his future mate was one of Naraku's old offspring." On the word 'mate', her friends looked in complete disbelieve at her.

"It's a long story. Anyway, one night I felt the presence of the jewel so I went to take a look at what was going on and that's how I found Asuko, the incarnation, talking with Naraku."

"He was in Sesshomarus castle?" Sango asked wide-eyed.

"Not exactly."

"What do you mean Lady Kagome?" the monk asked. The taiyoukai was listening to everything carefully.

"I know it may sound strange, but Naraku was talking from inside the jewel."

"How could he get inside the jewel?"

"I wish I knew that Sango." She sighed "I wish I knew" There was a long pause. Everyone seemed to be lost in thoughts.

"So how have you been doing?" Kagome asked.

"Well, after you left we were searching for you in the southern lands but with no luck. You always seemed to be one step ahead of us. Then Lady Kikyo came and asked us all for permission to join our group. Since you were not with us, we let her stay. Sango needed another female in this group and besides we managed to gather a few shards. That's when Inuyasha smelled Naraku so we came back to Kaede's for a few days and prepared for a long journey and here we are." Kagome nodded and turned to the sound of stirring half-demon.

Inuyasha woke up and tried to stand, only to find a foot blocking his way. Looking up he saw a pair of chocolate eyes glaring back at him.

"Kagome?" he asked unsure.

"So Inuyasha how will it be? Are you ready to apologize for what you were saying?"

"Yeah, I'm really sorry about it. I don't know why I said all that stuff back then." He lowered his head in shame.

"Get up" said Kagome in a cold voice. He obeyed but tensed a little under her death glare. That is until she flashed him a smile and hugged him tightly.

"Oh Inuyasha, you stupid! I hope you learned your lesson." The half-demon relaxed and hugged her back, ignoring a little growl from his friend chest.

"Oh that's right." The young miko said pointing to her chest "There is still someone who wants an apology" Inuyasha smiled and nodded.

"I'm really sorry for calling you weak and pathetic" he said looking at Kagome's chest where a second later a soft purr of forgiveness was heard, gaining a chuckle from Inuyasha.

"Okay, now that that is settled let me look at your chest." Inuyasha blushed.

"W-what?" Kagome sighed and started to take off his haori, making her friend blush even harder.

"H-hey w-what are you d-doing?"

"Oh calm down. I just want to heal your wounds." She said and pressed her palm on his chest, releasing a soft pink light at the same time. A few minutes later his scratches were gone, much to everyone surprise.

"Wow Kagome. Where did you learn that?" Sango asked still amazed by how powerful her sister had become.

"Why do you think I was doing with Lady Gaenia?" she replied with a smile. "I needed to learn how to heal because I was no longer alone" her gaze went to the little girl sleeping peacefully, oblivious to the whole world. Sango saw her eyes filled with emotions.

"You love her don't you?" she asked. Kagome nodded.

"Rin is like a daughter to me" she added softly. "Anyway, I think that all of you should get some sleep. I bet that you are tired." Miroku and Sango nodded and set themselves near the already asleep Kirara and Shippou.

"What about you though?" Inuyasha asked and Kagome sighed.

"I still have one more wound to tend to." She said pointing her thumb behind her. Inuyasha nodded.

"Be careful"

"Don't worry I will be" and with that he set himself back on the tree and the raven-haired girl sat beside Sesshomaru.

"Ok let's get this over with" she said and stretched her hand to reach in the hole in his hakama when she heard a growl.

"Don't" he stated.

"Listen, you can barely walk and I can help you to heal faster." She was irritated by his behavior. 'I swear he and Inuyasha are more similar then they thought'

"You cannot help this Sesshomaru" he too was getting angry, which in his current state was not a good thing.

"Oh and why is that?" he did not answered, only growl a little louder. Now she was pissed off and took his pants, then the taiyoukai grabbed her by the wrist. She looked at him only to see the most deadly glare and heard the coldest voice, which, as she thought, could easily froze the entire hell with one word.

"This Sesshomaru does not need the help of a pathetic, low life, weak mortal like you" to emphasize his statement he melted a little of her skin with his poison. Kagome was furious, not to mention her beast who was growling so loud that by now, everyone woke up, looking terrified at her, once again, transformed face. She slapped him hard on the cheek, adding her claws to make him bleed. The taiyoukai did not even flinch which made her even more furious.

"I told you before haven't I? That I am not weak, pathetic, low life human girl! I'm not even human at all thanks to you! What's more, I am accepted to your clan am I not? So why in the seven hells are you still calling me that, knowing perfectly well that you are offending your own blood?! Is it really too much to ask for just a little bit of respect? But what-ever! If you insist on acting so tough then so be it! I am so out of here!" and with that she quick stepped into the forest, not really knowing where to go. That is until her legs carried her to the well. Without a second thought, she jumped inside only to be swallowed by the blue light.

Ok so that's all. How was it? I know that some of you may think that the scene with Kagome and Tessusaiga is strage, but I was always wandering what it would be like to use the wind scar :D Soo... here's preview for the next, my fav chapter!

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"Kagome."

"Lady Saya what are you doing here?" she asked surprised.

"Where is he?" miko blinked in confusion.

"Where is my son?" Inu female voice sound urgent and scared at the same time.

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Till next wednesday!