Kikyo turned the page of the book. As she did, a red light again emitted from it. Kikyo closed her eyes to keep from being blinded. When she reopened them, she was in a village. There were all sorts of people walking around. Where was Kagome? Kikyo began to wander the streets in search of her friend. A band of thieves started to follow her. Kikyo quickened the pace, but could not lose them. She turned down the alley- dead end. She was trapped. The men pinned her to the ground. She yelled out for Kagome before she lost consciousness.

Her vision was blurry when Kikyo regained consciousness. Standing over her was the shape of a person. Kagome? Then Kikyo remembered what had happened. Her eyes became more adjusted to the light. The figure was male. She had been raped. Kikyo tried to back away from the man.

"Don't be frightened. I will not harm you." The man said in a soft tone as he reached out his hand to her.

"But.I." Kikyo started, still inching away from him.

"Don't worry, I frightened those guys away. You are safe now." The man said, reaching his hand to Kikyo once more.

"Who.are you? Where am I?" Kikyo asked, finally taking his hand.

"I am Naraku, your servant. It has been said that a girl would come to us.to save us from the tyrannical rule of the neighboring village. You are that girl.. Shikon No Tama No Miko of the Castle of Illusion. You will help us." Naraku stated.

"What do I have to do?" Kikyo asked, sensing there was some catch to this deal.

"Just gather the Shikon Shards. Use them to grand three wishes of your choice. You alone can save us.just as I saved you. You will not be alone. There are seven of us to help you." Naraku explained.

"Okay, I will help you." Kikyo said.