I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT I GOT SO MANY REVIEWS FOR JUST ONE SHORT CHAPTER! THANK YOU GUYS SO MUCH! I LOVE YOU ALL! YOU ASKED FOR CHAPTER 2, SO HERE IT IS... I HOPE YOU LIKE IT. OH, SORRY ABOUT THE FORMATTING LAST TIME. I THINK I FIXED IT.

*Disclaimer* If you think I'm Rumiko Takahashi, you have some serious problems.

CHAPTER 2:

Stop screaming, Sesshoumaru hissed, wishing that he could cover his sensitive ears, but his hands were tangled up. Just get off me.

Kagome was so eager to do what he said that she completely forgot that Naraku was on top of her. She pushed herself upward, but Naraku would not budge. Her movements caused the tumble of human (and demon) body parts to roll, and get even more tangled up.

Kagome suddenly realized that there was something on her back... under her shirt. she cried as she realized it was Naraku's hand. Naraku still seemed to be unconscious, but he quickly snapped awake. That stupid monk, he said iciily.

You can decide how to kill him later, Kagome said. Right now, why don't you help us get untangled.

Naraku seemed to suddenly realize where he was, and who he was with. Several minutes and several more curses later, the three of them stood on their feet, staring at each other.

Kagome also took the time to look around. It looked like an almost normal place, except that everything was coated in thick mist.

Kagome finally got tired of the silence. Where are we?

We're in the air rip, miko, said Naraku, Because of your stupid monk friend.

I was under the impression that you were trying to bring us into this air rip anyway, Kagome said, putting her hands on her hips. And I have a name, you know, it's Kagome. KA-GO-ME. Kagome froze, realizing that that was exactly what she had said to Inuyasha once upon a time.

Stop your bickering and tell me why I shouldn't just kill the both of you right now, came the silky voice of Sesshoumaru.

You can't kill me, Naraku said confidently. Besides, you have no idea how to get out of here, do you?

Do you know? Kagome said quickly.

Naraku turned his eyes on Kagome and considered her for a moment. Yes, and unfortunately, I need you to get out of here. A miko's powers are neccessary. However, he said, turning to Sesshoumaru. You are not neccessary... So I might just kill you right now.

Sesshoumaru simply looked at him, his face a mask of indifference. I don't believe that any hanyou could kill me.

Naraku froze, his face for once completely furious. He felt his body drawing into an attack stance. He was so angry that he would attack the youkai himself, with his own body.

Stop it, both of you! Kagome cried.

They looked at her as if she was crazy. I am certainly not happy about this situation. But let's just work together and get out of here. Have to get back to Inuyasha. Have to get back to Inuyasha, then everything will be alright, was all she could think.

I will kill you later, Naraku said, still seething. Let's go, and he started to walk off. Kagome followed.

Sesshoumaru stood there for a few seconds, considering. Working with Naraku did not sound very appealing, but he did have to get out of there... And that miko... She was different than he had expected. After all, he had always just thought of her as Inuyasha's women, and probably some stupid whore. However, she had showed some measure of intelligence in realizing that she should stop the fight and attempt to get out of there. After all, she was at a severe disavantage. So he also followed.

It was very awkward. Naraku and Sesshoumaru walked with Kagome standing in between them. It's going to be a long day, Kagome thought

***

Inuyasha had been knocked flat on his back by the blast. He sat up quickly. Kagome? Kagome?! Not seeing her, Naraku, or Sesshoumaru anywhere, he ran over to Miroku. Hey monk! Where's Kagome?

Miroku was sitting up and rubbing his head. He looked around, and his face fell. She must be in the air rip.

Inuyasha froze. How do we get her back? Is there a way to get her back? There has to be?

Miroku looked quite depressed. I don't know.

Well is she still ALIVE?! Inuyasha shouted.

Miroku said, But I don't know if there's any way to get her back.

Suddenly they both heard a moan. Sango was also sitting up. Where's Kagome and where's Naraku and Sesshoumaru? she asked.

Nobody spoke for a few moments. Don't tell me... Inuyasha began.

Miroku says. It looks like the three of them are in the air rip... together.

***

Kagome wasn't sure how late it was. After all, there was no sign of a sun of any type, but they had entered some kind of forest. She was getting very tired. She felt nervous about voicing this, but finally realized that if this angered them, then, well, that was just too bad for them. Um, guys? she said.

She could tell they were both listening although neither one responded. Um, guys, I'm getting a little bit tired. I know you could keep going for a long time, but I can't.

I suppose we can rest for a while, Naraku said, his voice cold.

They sat in a small clearing, each of them leaning against a tree, roughly forming a triangle.

Kagome closed her eyes and tried her best to rest. She was soooooooo tired.

***

Naraku watched the girl before him. So this was Kikyo's reincarnation. Despite their similar looks and powers, the girls had absolutely nothing in common. Kikyo was cold, blank, her emotions hidden. This girl wore her emotions on her sleeve. She was filled with a fire that Kikyo lacked. Strangely, although he had seen this girl many times, he had never really thought about her before. Not that he really should now. She was a means to an end... And when they had gotten out of the air rip, he would kill her. Simple as that.

***

Kagome almost felt herself drift off to sleep, but something was disturbing her. It wasn't her companions, or the slight injury on her arm. In fact, it was that she was so... dirty. She slowly got to her sleep. Both of her male companions had their eyes closed. She stopped to study them for a moment. They looked so different when they slept. Naraku's normal evil sneer was gone, and it was replaced by a look of... peace. Sesshoumaru's blank face was still there, but it looked softer, sweeter. What the hell am I thinking? she thought. (What the hell am I thinking?) They were her enemies. Her only goal was to get back to her friends... Back to Inuyasha.

She started to wander into the forest, looking for a stream or a lake. When she saw one, she started to slip off her clothes, feeling strangely happy to get this small comfort.

***

Sesshoumaru felt himself snap back to consciousness... Had he, the great demon lord, actually fallen asleep? Damn it. He opened his eyes and looked around. Naraku, to his suprise, was asleep. That miko... What was his name? Kagome... That was kinda pretty. What the hell? Anyway, the miko was... GONE?

He tested the air with his nose. She had wandered off. What foolishness!!! Now, Sesshoumaru thought, I have to go out and look for her. What a foolish girl!

With that he stood up and started to follow her scent.

***

Inuyasha, Miroku, and Sango were sitting on the ground, looking depressed. They were trying to figure out how to get Kagome out of the air rip. Inuyasha wanted Miroku to send him inside it, but Miroku thought that should only be used as a last resort.

Suddenly Miroku jumped to his feet. I just had a thought! he announced.

What is it? asked Sango.

said Miroku. Naraku is the inventor of the air rip, so he'll probably know how to get out!

Great thinking, monk, but what reason does Naraku have to bring Kagome with him out of the air rip? What proof do we have that he hasn't already killed her?

None of them had the answer.

OKAY, WHAT DID YOU GUYS THINK? IF YOU WANT MORE, YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO... AND KNOW ITS NOT ARRANGE YOUR WEDDING WITH SESSHOUMARU! ANYWAY, I KNOW THERE HASN'T BEEN MUCH ROMANTIC DEVELOPMENT, BUT ITS COMING. I WANT IT TO BE A LITTLE BIT REALISTIC. ANYWAY, NEXT CHAPTER MIROKU AND SANGO'S RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPS A LITTLE, NARAKU AND SESSHOUMARU BOTH DEVELOP A LITTLE RELATIONSHIP WITH KAGOME, AND I'M ADDING A RATHER RANDOM PART ABOUT KOUGA... AND KAGURA... AND KANNA. DON'T ASK, BUT YOU'LL SEE NEXT TIME!