Ed and Me: Welcome to the Before The Story Show!

Me: As promised, today we interview Kagome's mom!

Ed: Why can't my mom be here… (sobs)

Me: Well…. Shut it.

Me: Anyways, sorry Ed-kun! And Eva, why didn't you tell Kagome about her background sooner?

Eva: Well… if she was found out, The Dark would have killed her.

Me: Right… the notorious Dark Demon known as Tsukiko.

Sesshomaru: Why must there be a villain?

Ed: To add buttkicking awesome scenes! And we battle for Kagome's heart!

Me: Ed-kun, don't reveal the future! That's my job! And that's it for today! See you next time on the Before The Story Show!

So, let's start out with Ed. And review! Every time you don't, Kagome has to have another terrible nightmare! Which leads to Sessy killing himself! Save Sessy and Kagome by REVIEWING!

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Chapter 11- What the Hell?

"Okay, let me get this straight. We're in the Feudal Era of some country that doesn't have a name. This world is also populated with creatures known as youkai that are basically like magical versions of the type of chimeras Greed had. And we are trapped here forever. To top it all off, to restore your body, we need to find a magical jewel called the Shikon Jewel, which was destroyed only a month ago!" "It's not that bad, Brother. At least we have our alchemy."

Ed frowned at his little brother. "Hey, looks like a traveling group of demon slayers." Ed pointed out a group of people. "A monk, a demon slayer, a priestess… Brother, is that a demon?" "Yep." The two charged. I want to study the chemical makeup of a youkai. Al clapped his hands and the priestess was knocked out. She had long black hair, and a traditional priestess garment on. Ed punched the youkai in the gut while kicking him in the head.

"Phew. Good thing we had the element of surprise. That demon has a pretty powerful sword." Al nodded and banged heads with the monk. "If we had fought them fairly, Brother, we might not have won." Ed paid no attention. He was busy assessing the hanyou's (as he had learned) chemical makeup. It's just like a chimera, except it doesn't look like the transmutation was complete. Probably because he's only half demon. A full demon's makeup must be a complete chimera's makeup.

When the group woke up, they were disarmed and tied up. Inuyasha spoke. "Give back my sword!" The short blonde teen quietly replied, "I'll set you free and give back your weapons if you tell me yours names and all about the Shikon Jewel." Ed's golden eyes seemed to stare right into their souls. "Sango." "Miroku." "Inuyasha." "Kikyo." The gang settled down and told their story, except for a growling Inuyasha.

"Well, can you tell me how to find the Shikon Jewel?" "Keh! Why do you want it, anyway?" Ed's face turned grim. "See that suit of armor over there? That's my brother. Al, lift up your head." Everyone (except Ed) gasped. "That's why. That jewel is the only way to fix my brother."

Kagome's POV

Kagome had woken up in the hospital after a week of that endless nightmare, all wounds cured. Sesshomaru was watching her, and said, "I'm glad you are alive." Does he mean it? Or does he want me to be a good guardian for Rin? Her heart was thrumming, almost like a growl of desire. Sesshomaru walked off, still unsure about her feelings. A maid rushed in. "Oh, Lady Kagome, you are alright! Please, you should go back to your room. It is late in the night, after all."

Kagome walked down the deserted hallway, heading to her room. Slowly, the door creaked open, and she stepped in, immediately flopping down on the bed. Sesshomaru… so different from Inuyasha. I think I might have fallen in love again… No, I'm just nervous. And in my sleep, at the end, I saw the story of two brothers. I blacked out because I sensed their travel between worlds. Why? Is it my destiny to help them? "Yes, Kagome." Thought? "Yes. But I am not a demon. I am like Truth to this world. When the Shikon Jewel vanished, a small part of it went into you. If you ever choose your mate, the power of the jewel will grant a wish to him because of your strong feelings. But only if the love is true. You must help the Elrics, Kagome. You have a blood link with Al. If he stays a suit of armor, you will eventually die."

Kagome awoke early in the morning. She supposed she believed what Thought had told her. Kagome pricked her ears. A dragging sound could be heard. She raced to Rin's room. A familiar figure greeted her: Naraku! "Ah, Kagome. I am but a lingering part of Naraku. But I can still kill you." Kagome unsheathed Mitsuken. "Light Freeze!" A blinding light raced like a breath of wind towards Naraku. He dodged, but a part of it hit his arms. "Light Freeze renders the enemy unable to use any body part it touches." "Then I'll use my legs." Naraku began racing towards her, and he kicked her in the head. "Nova Strike!" An orange wind mixed with lava hurled towards Naraku, who couldn't dodge in time.

With a piercing gasp, the last remaining piece of Naraku turned to dust. Kagome raced towards Rin. Rin's kimono was stained a scarlet red. Kagome concentrated her miko powers into healing Rin, but the pool of blood by her side kept getting bigger. Rin was covered in gashes, and her eyes were barely open. "Tell… tell Lord Sesshomaru that Rin's sorry she couldn't keep her promise." Tears filled Kagome's eyes.

How can I save Rin? She doesn't deserve to die… Wait, maybe if I bleed a good portion of my blood into her, I might be able to save Rin! Kagome quickly used Mitsuken to slash out two big cuts on her legs. Slowly, tentatively, Rin's scent began to change, and her wounds began to heal. Sesshomaru arrived just as Kagome was lifting Rin up and sheathing her sword. "What happened to her?" He demanded. "A small part of Naraku survived. I killed it and poured some of my blood into Rin." "May I… may I pour some of my blood in as well?" Of course, he wants to be blood related to his ward.

After Sesshomaru had poured some of his blood into Rin, she was taken to the infirmary. As she slept, Kagome went to visit Shippo. "Shippo, wakey wakey." "Huh? Oh. Good morning, Ma!" Kagome helped Shippo dress. "I was worried about you, Ma. Kira-san took care of me, but I missed you." He snuggled up against her. "Shippo, I have something to tell you." Shippo nodded. "Rin has become a… well, either a hanyou or a demon. Probably demon. I want you to help her out and teach her about being a youkai. And how to fight. Not kitsune tricks, but punches and kicks, dodging… Those things. Plus, teach her the traditional youkai ways." "Really? Rin-chan's youkai now? Yay!" Shippo started thinking about how he was going to teach her.

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Yeah… Inuyasha is an idiot. Kagome just kicked Naraku incarnation's butt! Though she suffered a headache… And Ed gets to have Ed-kun awesomeness!