I don't own Inuyasha. You probably don't own Inuyasha. I don't know the creator of Inuyasha. : ( That's all for now, read the story.

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"So Kagome," Shippo began looking at Kikyou's body, "my master has finally left the two of us alone." He accented the word master so it sounded like bile. "I don't think she realizes how unpredictable 'her' little kitsune slave can be. What do you think?" Not waiting for a reply he continued, "Well she certainly doesn't realize how unpredictable a hanyou can be."

Finally finding her voice 'Kikyou' asked, "What did the real Kikyou mean by Inuyasha is deathly? And how did he get hurt? Why is Kik.?"

Before 'Kikyou' could utter another syllable Shippo poured some of the silencing potion on a rag and hastily pressed it to the startled girl's lips. After struggling for a moment 'Kikyou's' eyes went wide. Smirking Shippo removed the cloth and saw. nothing. Kikyou's mouth was gone.

Leaning in Shippo whispered into 'Kikyou's' ear, "Why haven't you asked about your brother yet? You do know Kikyou brought him from his safe home to Kadae's village right?

Seeing 'Kikyou's' eyes widen even more, Shippo began to laugh.

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'Kagome' had returned to the village late the night before. After checking on Inuyasha and 'her' brother Sota, 'Kagome' went to sleep. No one noticed the kitsunes absence, except Kirara. Wondering where her playmate was, and not wanting to worry her friend any more, Kirara silently crept off into the forest to locate her missing comrade.

When the sun rose, Sango noticed her pets' absence and calmly shouted for her to return. When she heard no returning roar the exterminator began to panic. Only after Sango pointed out her partner's absence did Miroku note Shippo's lack of attendance.

Trying to help Sango locate her missing friend Miroku woke 'Kagome' up to ask her, "Did Shippo come home with you? I don't remember seeing him last night."

//Perfect!! My own slave shall be my undoing! All my preparation!// Hearing Sango's pleas to Kirara, 'Kagome' understood the sudden concern for the young one. "Yes Shippo was with me. Earlier today he and Kirara went off to play."

Accepting her answer Miroku ran up to Sango and explained the situation. Finally calming down Sango came to 'Kagome' to apologize.

"I thought Kirara might think of herself as the main protector now that Inuyasha is injured." Stopping for a second Sango whispered, "She's the last reminder I have of home."

Before the monk could move forward to comfort his depressed friend, Sesshomaru appeared.

"Where is the half-breed? We have business to attend to."

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Ok some questions and comments.

Roxy-Chick: Most of my chappies are set up for the big finale. You may not understand what you're reading until later. Thank you for the spelling corrections. I will go back and change Sesshoumaru and Kikyou but I like my spelling of Kiadae. It seems right to me. Sorry if that bugs you. About the Kagome being scared thing, if you were alone with a powerful manic and you were having strange magical mood swings wouldn't you be a little (lot) scared? I would!

Jessica: Do you really think Kikyou cares about a little boy? She is kinda busy with the whole kill destroy maim thing. : ) And how many stories have you seen with Shippo being the bad guy? I couldn't resist!

Kuramas grrl: I don't think Inuyasha's gonna be laughing in my fic. Can I have him anyway? Please!!

Thank you Lasako for being the first person to review! And for continuing to review!

That's all for now. Thanks to the rest of you and continue to read and review! Bye! : p