*IMPORTANT* This story contains spoliers from the Bleach Series! DO NOT READ if you don't like spoilers, ruiners, etc. I have given my warning! *IMPORTANT*

Title: Miko and Shinigami Love

Rating: T

DISCLAIMER: Inuyasha belongs to Rumiko Takahashi and Bleach belongs to Tite Kubo. Two respected mangaka! I do not own the characters in any way nor the story plot only the idea of this fanfiction!

MizukixTsukiyomi's Notes: Wow~! I am so sorry for not updating! If anyone didn't know...my computer crashed down in the middle of October...all my files were gone! Completely gone! My soul was shattered! (just kidding, but I'll admit I cried a bit). But since here is a new chapter...I have a new computer which means, I AM BACK! Sorry for the long wait in updates. I know, it sucks and I am terrible author for not updating in so long (don't blame you) but hey, I was still having a hard time writing while my computer was working but this little 'vacation' helped me get my inspiration back!

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"So you are a…demon?" whispered Kagome as a light breeze hit the surrounding area. Her hair swayed to the right, stands of hair covering her eyes. Removing the strands out of her view, she soon noticed Zenaku right in front of her.

"W-What the-?" Taking a step back, Kagome's eyes widened. Her red orbs slowly glided down to the ground – half her foot was on the edge of the 'balcony'. Ready for the fall and prepared to land with a swift flip, she was surprised at the sudden contact of someone gripping her wrist.

Two pairs of red eyes connected at sight and stared for what seemed like minutes. Zenaku had gripped her wrist tighter, making her flinch in response. If Kagome was right with just his grip and strength he was demonstrating to her right now…he was far stronger than she.

"Are you going to let me go or bring me back up?" glared Kagome. She really didn't like this guy and she wasn't going to let her guard down.

"I could do both," he smirked. Leaning his face more into hers only made her tighten her angry glare. A small chuckle escaped his throat without letting his lips part: "Or I could just do what I did to your precious Shinigami friend."

Kagome's eyes opened wide at his sudden whispered comment. Did he just say what she thought…?

"Zenaku, don't tease her." Zenaku looked over his shoulder to see the owner of the voice. Pulling her back on her feet, her eyes still connected to the new 'Espada', her body began to shake. 'K-Kurosaki…?'

"What's wrong, dear?" That dreadful voice that she slowly became to hate spoke out to her and even had the guts to call her dear. For all she knew now was that she was becoming more hateful towards these guys. Maybe what her dream told her…was true?

"Kagome-chan?" Once again that chilling voice.

Kagome snapped back to 'reality' and raised her head high. Her expression nothing but an outer cold shell: "Nothing, Aizen-sama."

"If something is wrong, you can tell me, Kagome-chan," she could just see the fascination he was getting with these sarcastic questions and suggestions. He knew. Oh he knew. Kagome nodded: "Thank you, Aizen-sama, but I assure you nothing is wrong. Just surprised you created…" her eyes went to look at the tall man in front of her, "a monster."

Zenaku's view changed over his shoulder to see Kagome starring at him with hate, which only made him grin. 'She already hates me? Perfect, makes this game more interesting.'

Aizen took a few steps forward, away from the cave's shadow that hid his full figure: "Why Kagome-chan, Zenaku here isn't a monster at all."

"Oh yeah? Then what would you call a Substitute-Espada-Demon? To me it sounds like a creation…a monster to sum it all up," her eyes tightened even more.

Aizen stopped in his tracks, copying her eyes with his own brown orbs: "Kagome-chan," he quickly appeared behind her, his lips a few centimeters away from her right ear: "At least he isn't betraying us. He doesn't run off to see his precious little Ichigo and Inuyasha." Retreating back to the entrance of the cave in a swift movement, Kagome could hear his laugh behind his words: "Zenaku."

"Yes, Aizen-sama?"

"We have new orders for you. Follow me," with that, Aizen blended into the darkness of the cave. Even with wearing the whitest silk in the dark, he managed to camouflage. Zenaku smirked: "Yes, Aizen-sama."

Walking towards the entrance to the cave, he stopped right in front. Once again, the wind blew gracefully making both of their hairs sway. Without making eye contact, he looked over his shoulder with his grin still glued on: "In my opinion…you look more beautiful alive."

Kagome was actually surprised by his straightforward comment. 'Alive? What?' Her hand came up and suddenly formed a gripped fist. 'I will need to find my true self…alone.'


"So I have already turned into a demon before, is that correct?" questioned Ichigo as he eyed the two in front. Shirosaki scoffed: "How many times do we have to repeat it to you? Are you that stupid or just plain deaf?"

"Shut it," growled Ichigo. "I really don't have time for your comments."

"No one has time for anything," added Tensa Zangetsu. "There is a catch in using those demonic abilities."

"Another catch, huh?" Ichigo's eyebrow crooked up. "These new abilities never come free."

"Better than dying right and letting others die," smirked Shirosaki.

"Shirosaki, that is enough," Tensa's eyes closed as he stood in his same spot. "We really don't have time for useless comments. Right now, Ichigo needs to concentrate on his future training and his goal."

"Okay, so what is this catch?" asked Ichigo impatiently. "It's bad enough I lost my Shinigami powers temporarily so I don't see what else I have to pay."

Tensa's eyelids opened up at a serious glare: "It's not really a price you have to pay more like a warning."

Shirosaki began to laugh making Ichigo suspicious. "Continue," Ichigo continued to glue his glare at his pale twin.

"If at any time you come to lose control over your demon side…there will be no way to save your soul," answered Tensa. He watched as Ichigo's expression widened with disbelief.

"You really thought you could use this ability free from any problems?" Shirosaki began to chuckle: "When that time happens…your body will finally be mine, King." Ichigo's expression tightened even more in anger. The thought of this bastard taking over his body disgusted him in many ways. His biggest worry was the chaos Shirosaki could chaos especially knowing that his abilities had a huge amount of power.

"What's wrong, King?" smirked Shirosaki.

Tensa sighed, catching both of their attentions: "Kurosaki."

He took a pause.

"The only way to save Higurashi from here on out is using that demon ability and training it," his eyes closed once again.

"Is there any way to reverse it?" he questioned, surprising both Tensa and Shirosaki by his question.

"Reverse what?" he asked, confused.

"Reverse," his eyes took a glance of the pale twin. "myself back to normal in case I do go out of control and my demon side manages to take control."

Shirosaki began to laugh hysterically: "You got to be joking! Reverse it? Once it's done, it's done idiot! No way to go back!"

Scoffing, Ichigo's eyes landed back to the other dark haired spirit: "What about my Shinigami abilities...any way to get them back?"

"Perhaps," he replied. "I don't know for sure what happened to you or what they do to you, but whatever the cause was...I would guess to kill it or answer the question on how to reverse this idiotic curse as I would call it."

Ichigo nodded: "But..."

"Ugh, so many damn questions!" whined Shirosaki as he rubbed his temples.

"I said shut it! How exactly do I get my demon side out if I first need my Zanpaktou?"

"Good question," Tensa Zangetsu began to turn his back to him along with Shirosaki following behind. "That is up to you to find out." Wind began to blow gently as the dirt was picked up along with it. Shirosaki's laugh echoed throughout: "Till next time...King. Hahaha!"

Ichigo growled under his breath and looked above: 'Kagome...I guess I have no other choice.'


"So what do you think we should do next?" a voice questioned. All eyes starred at the flickering spark burning the dry wood. Sango looked at Miroku and her eyes traveled around at each person: "Is no one going to answer me?"

"We can't make a plan yet," answered Hitsugaya as he rested with one knee propped up while his elbow rested on his knee. His icy cold eyes not letting any light in. He breathed in: "We will have to wait until Kurosaki wakes up and explains to us what happened."

"Whenever that will be," scoffed Ikkaku. His eyes caught the sight of full demon watching Ichigo closely. "What's with the stare?"

Inuyasha looked behind his shoulder: "Why are you still here?"

"That is none of your concern," the full demon answered with a tone of boredom. Inuyasha growled under his breath: "Why you-!"

Inuyasha hopped onto his feet but was stopped by Kikyo's bow coming in his way while she sat. His golden eyes followed the bow's long length and stopped to see Kikyo's hand grabbing it but not paying attention to him.

"Kikyo...?"

"We have no time for useless feuds," she spoke out. "I am sure your brother is here for his reasons - let him be."

"Half-brother," Inuyasha corrected with a growl. Sitting angrily back to his crossed legged position, he noticed Rangiku starring at the cold-heart stoned demon with a glow in her eyes. Inuyasha knew he wasn't good when seeing love and affection but he knew that look...did she admire him or something?

"He's awake," everyone's eyes stared at Sesshomaru with confusion.

"Who?" questioned Shippo.

"Who else! Don't be stupid! Who else is sleeping in a deep slumber!" exclaimed Jaken annoyed with the fact that there were still around these low humans and hanyou.

Rukia's eyes widened as her head spun to watch Ichigo grumbling as he began to sit up. Coming up to her feet, she walked in a quick pace and knelt down eye level to his chocolate orbs: "Ichigo! Are you okay?"

"Yeah...I guess," scratching the back of his head while having one eye cracked open he noticed a certain captain standing in front of him. Ichigo's eyes quickly opened to see Hitsugaya with his arms crossed and...angry? "What's wrong, Captain Hitsugaya?"

"What's wrong?" he repeated his question with a stretch of annoyance. "What the hell happened to you? Because of your stupid actions we are behind following Aizen and this Naraku! We can't afford time to be wasted!"

"Calm down," sighed Ichigo. "It's not like they will go anywhere."

"In fact, they are," Ichigo's eyes widened at the voice behind him. Turning his head, he noticed Kikyo sitting in front of the flickering flame with her eyes closed.

"W-What do you mean?" he stuttered his question out.

"Kagura and one of those Espadas came to meet with us and decided to announce that they will be leaving soon to this Hueco Mundo place...," Kikyo continued to breath in and out only to have Ichigo stand as quickly as he could and come closer to the other side of the fire.

"Hueco Mundo!" he exclaimed. He turned his attention to the silver haired hanyou who was sitting next to Kikyo: "And Kagome?"

Breeze hit the area.

Ichigo's hands formed shaky fists: "Dammit!"

"Kurosaki," called Hitsugaya. Ichigo looked over his shoulder with eyes that held pain. Hitsugaya sighed. He knew Ichigo felt weak. He always was the type of person to pay back debts no matter what. "What happened before you collapsed?"

Ichigo only continued to stare at the white haired captain. His eyes went from being soft to a tense yet strong slit. A shadow came over shadowing his eyes. An image of red eyes appeared in his mind. White silver hair and a tan skin color came along.

His fist shook more at the thought of that mysterious...creature.

"Kurosaki, I need an answer," glared Hitsugaya.

Ichigo's eyes slowly were revealed but still hidden behind his orange tips: "Aizen created a new...monster."

"Monster?" repeated Renji. "Ichigo! Spill! We need to move forward!"

Rukia's eyes tightened into a tight slit. Taking one step forward, she caught Ichigo attention. She sighed: "Ichigo...was Kagome there?"

Ichigo's eyes wandered, remembering the event: "Yeah. But Grimmjow and Ulquiorra where there too."

"So that is why it was hard to sense their reiatsu. That stupid shard messes with our senses too!" complained Ikkaku as he continued to sit in front of the fire.

"Hold on! What did you mean by Aizen creating something?" questioned Hitsugaya. Time was ticking. They needed information so they could form a plan and move on. "Ichigo!"

Ichigo's eyes meet the captain's.

"He created a new Espada...," all the Shinigamis present knew what that meant.

"A new Espada, huh?" whispered Hisagi. "This isn't good."

"It isn't," continued Ichigo.

"Why do you say that?" stood Ikkaku.

"Because that Espada isn't an ordinary Espada. He has the abilities of a Shinigami and Demon within himself," growled Ichigo.


Dreadfully walking up the staircase that led to hall up ahead, Kagome stopped the moment she heard a familiar voice around the corner. She halted her movements and quietly hid behind the corner's wall and made sure to hide her reiatsu well. She was already on her way to her room and continue her thoughts on how to deal with his and she was sure she heard-

"Kohaku! Don't be talking nonsense!" Kagome's interest sparked at hearing a feminine voice as well - one she never heard before and the feeling of her aura was different...slightly like Naraku's. Kagome's eyes tightened and slowly looked around the corner to see the familiar boy, Kohaku, standing in front of a woman. She had a resemblance to Naraku with their blood shot orbs and pale skin. Not to mention the hair color and style.

'A youkai?' thought Kagome. 'Her aura is one of a youkai. Never seen her before though...huh.'

Kohaku spoke out, leaving Kagome back to her eavesdropping: "But Kagura! Naraku is leaving to this other place soon! What will he do with us?"

"What else?" grunted the now identified demon. "He will take us!"

"I highly doubt it," whispered Kohaku as his eyes appeared to stare at the floor the whole time. "He will probably take you and Kanna back into this body and will take the shard behind my back..."

Kagome's eyes widened: 'So...they are a part of Naraku. Interesting...and Kohaku? I knew he had a shard but I never knew why.'

"Ha! Well, then that means that Kagome will be left behind as well!" scoffed the demon woman catching Kagome's attention once again. Kagome's eyebrow crooked up, listening tentatively. "That woman belongs to this world and the one she came from. There is no way Naraku will take her to another place. He will probably have her killed. It is too risky to have a priestess in his side. Who knows when she will turn back on us."

"Turn back on us?" repeated Kohaku.

"Tch! Rumors are she is getting her memory back when she was once human and the companion of Inuyasha and the others," Kagura shook her head.

Kagome's eyes widened even more at the words. So those images in her head were...memories? 'Memories? Human? Inuyasha...but then...how do I know Ichigo?'

Before long, Kagome's head pulsed, making her hands come up on either side and have them as support as her knees started becoming weak. The same images were popping one after another in her mind. The pain of the pulses were unbearable.

"Kagura?" Kohaku watched as the wind demon's eyes were glued to the back corner of the hall not to far from them. "What are you starring at?"

Kagura quickly reappeared at the corner, surprisingly finding it soulless. Kohaku's feet walked to her spot: "Are you okay, Kagura?"

"Yeah, I thought I had sensed someone here," her eyes still watching the corner while taking out her fan. "I thought someone had eavesdropped our conversation, but no one is here."

"Well, I think we should be getting back to patrol, don't you think?" Kohaku's eyebrow came up in question. Kagura nodded: "Yeah. Whatever."


Knees fell down to the ground in harsh contact. Hands flat on the ground for support. Kagome's eyes slowly opened hazily as the images came in with rush. Her breathing accelerated scaring her on what could be happening.

'These are my memories?' she thought as her red eyes slowly faded...

Looking to her left, she noticed a full-length mirror standing. Unhurriedly, she crawled to it to get a closer look at her appearance. Her hair was a mess but behind those ebony locks were...brown eyes. 'T-They aren't red...'

Quickly, she noticed her 'twin' from her dream standing inside the mirror behind her. She looked behind her shoulder to see nothing. Looking back at the reflection, she realized it was only there.

"Do you realize it now? The truth of your truth self? Those images are memories...memories that you will never forget."

"Who...are you?" glared Kagome.

"I already answered that, remember? I am you...the real you."

With that, she disappeared like mist. Kagome's eyes locked on her eyes from the other side of the mirror's.

'Brown...'

Another and last image appeared in her mind. It was her and...Ichigo? They were talking on a roof.

-Flashback-

Ichigo hid his eyes behind his long orange bangs, "The other man that might be after these pieces…you got to be careful with him," Ichigo looked at Kagome, "please?"

Kagome gave him a confusing look, "Who is this guy?"

Ichigo sighed and looked at the moon, "His name is Aizen…"

"What about him?" asked Kagome standing next to him.

Ichigo frowned, "Let just say he's someone with the same kind of killing aura as your enemy Naraku…"

Kagome sighed, "So there's more than one person like that Naraku huh?" Kagome chuckled, "Why don't you get some rest…We'll take more about this tomorrow and how should we start searching for the jewel fragments…okay?"

Ichigo nodded and smiled. As both of them went to Kagome's window, she quietly opened but before she could in Ichigo whispered her name.

"Kagome?" he whispered, getting her attention.

She looked back and before she could blink he gave her a small peck on her lips, making her blush. As their lips parted Ichigo smirked at seeing Kagome's flushed face. He whispered goodbye between their lips and jumped off the roof. Kagome saw him running down the stairs and then slowing down. Kagome was still blushing as she went in her room and closed the window slowly. She leaned against the window and slid down.

-End of Flashback-


'So Aizen-sama wants me to finish off Substitute Shinigami and hanyou?' a sigh passed Zenaku's lips as he walked the hall leading to Kagome's room. He knew she was there. He felt her reaitsu but something was off. His eyes tightened noticing there was a small crack at the opening. Once he got closer, he hid behind the entrance and hid his reaitsu.

From what he observed, she was on all fours starring at herself in the mirror. 'Is she having a hard time breathing?' His eyes caught interest when he saw her standing slowly but her eyes never leaving her person.


Realizing that her breathing was back to normal and the images had stopped...her eyes did not return to normal. Standing up gracefully on her two feet, letting the white dress sway, her hands formed fists.

"I know who I am..."


Zenaku's eyebrow crooked up but noticed her eyes immediately. 'Brown?' Her words surprised him.

"I know who I am...I am Higurashi Kagome, priestess and guardian of the Shikon no Tama."


MizukixTsukiyomi's Notes: Haha! Another cliffy, maybe? Well, did Kagome regain all her memory? Who knows...we will find out in the next chappy! Hehe, and with Zenaku hearing her...it's going to get intense since he is highly devoted to Aizen and Naraku. And don't worry, the Band of Seven are coming back next chapter and more training for Ichigo (oh poor Strawberry!)

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