Naraku watched as the group packed up to leave. All but Inuyasha
knew Kagome wasn't packing to leave with them but to go on her own with
Bell. 'I wonder how she's going to get away. She'll probably wind up using
those prayer beads. This ought to be quit amusing' Naraku thought as he
leaned back to watch the scene unfold.
Kagome had packed the clothes Miroku gave her plus a few more and a small amount of herbs. Her sword was carefully hidden. She sit the bag by the now large Bell. Sango was sniffling while trying not to cry but a few tears streaked down her face. Miroku looked sad while Shippou bawled his eyes out. Inuyasha just looked dumbstruck. He was wondering why everyone was sad and why Kagome was hugging everyone.
''Goodbye,'' Kagome said as she hugged Inuyasha. ''Hey where do you think your going,'' asked Inuyasha. ''I'm leaving and there's nothing you can do about it. I've been secretly training. Honestly I can put Kikyou to shame. Don't try following me or else,'' Kagome said as she hugged her friends one last time, then climbed on Bell and took off. They were out of site in a matter of moments. All but Inuyasha realized she had all their jewel shards with her.
'Hey where is Kagome going? I can't believe she left. Feh. She'll probable come crawling back. Kikyou is better anyway. No way Kagome could put her to shame. She must've lied.' thought Inuyasha.
Kagome and Bell kept going for about three to four hours. ''Bell you see the clearing ahead? Stop there. I'll make some lunch,'' Kagome said.''Okay,'' Bell answered.Whe they landed Kagome put her pack down. She got some firewood and Bell used her powers to start a fire. She then got the mystic bow and arrows to go hunting while asking Bell to guard the campsite.
Not to far away Kagome found a deer. She shot it through the heart so as to not cause pain. When the deer died the arrow dissappeared and reappeared behind her in the holder. She said a silent prayer and took over half the meat, leaving the rest for nature to dispose of.
''So Bell, it's just the two of us. When would you like for us to be bonded.'' Kagome asked.''After lunch we will go to the western lands. We're less likely to be attacked there. After we bond both of us will feel weak,''Bell answered. After they ate Kagome got on Bell and they took off full speed toward the western lands.
When they were almost to the western lands Kagome asked,'' What about Sesshoumaru Lord of the Western Lands? He's tried to kill us several times for tetsuiga.'' "Well he was after Inuyasha. Not you. Besides if he finds us bonding he won't interfer. He is very respectful of demon traditions. That's why i suggested we go there. He'll know the minute we get to his lands,'' Bell said.
''Let's land and walk. I'll carry you. You must be tired. It's only a thirty minute walk away anyway,'' Kagome said. They landed and Bell went to small form and jumped into Kagome's arms.''Be careful Kagome. I smell three demons,'' Bell said. ''And I feel four jewel shards,'' Kagome added. She could feel the jewel shards coming closer and closer. They'd be on them in ten minutes or less.
Kagome looked down at Bell and the cat demon nodded her head in understanding. They could feel the demons surrounding them. All of a sudden three demons were in front of them. Bell immediately jumped down and transformed. ''The middle black bear has two shards in in't forehead. The left wolf demon has one in it's right paw. The right hawk demon has one in it's left wing,'' Kagome informed Bell.
''So it's true that you can see jewel shards. Looks like our lucky day boys. Girl you and that cat can live but your going to help us fi......'' That's all the bear demon got out of his mouth before a tentacle went straight through his forehead. The tentacle came out with the two jewel shards. It then attacked the two other demons, killing them and removing the jewel shards. ''Farewell my lady. Please keep safe and here,'' a voice said as the tentacle gave the jewel pieces to Kagome then disappeared.
''What was that all about? Who's voice was that? It sounded kinda familiar.Almost like Naraku's but he wouldn't give me the shards. Would he? Oh well. Let's get going,''Kagome said as she got on Bell and they took off.
'She remembered my voice. I'm pleased. I don't mean her harm. It will take alot to get her to trust me.Tonight she will need my protection. After the bonding ceremony she'll be to weak to defend herself. Nothing will happen to her. I'll kill anyone who wants to hurt her' Naraku thought as he leaped from tree limb to tree limb while following her.
''Be careful. Let's find a clearing to camp in,'' Kagome siad from atop Bell. They were now in Sesshoumaru's forest. Kagome already guessed he knew they were here. It would only be a matter of time til he showed up. 'I can already feel his aura coming very fast' Kagome thought.
By the time they found a clearing a voice was heard.''What are you doing in my lands.'' They turned to find none other than Sesshoumaru. ''Don't I know you? Yes. Aren't you my half-breed half-brother's wench,'' Fluffy said. ''I am not that jerks woman. I never will be either. I am here because this is the safest place for me and Bell to bond,'' Kagome said.
''You finally left the half-breeded mutt. Ah yes. I can sense an increase in your powers. But what business does a mortal have bonding with a cat demon,'' Fluffy asked. ''Not mortal,'' Kagome said. Fluffy raised an eyebrow and said,'' Well your not demon so what are you?'' Kagome laughed then said,'' I'm an immortal. My parents were Trista and Kenji. This isn't just a normal cat demon. Look closer.'' Fluffy's eyes showed some surprise but he looked at the cat demon closer.
''It can't be. The mystic cat demons were all wiped out. You must be telling the truth. Mystic cat demons only bond with immortals. Very well. You may stay in my lands, but know this. The half-breed is not welcomed here. I will stay with you tonight so no one will harm you,'' Fluffy said. ''Thank you very much. I have nothing to do with that half- breed anymore. The only thing i'm interested in is restoring the shikon no tama,'' Kagome said. ''What do you want with the shikon,'' Fluffy asked. ''I am it's guardian and i'm also responsible for it being shattered,'' she said.
''How, may i ask, did you break the jewel,'' Fluffy asked. ''A crow demon ate it, i shot it. The arrow hit the jewel and it shattered. Now please excuse me Lord Sesshou,aru. I must go get some firewood before complete nightfall.'' She waited til he nodded his head to leave. She grabbed the mystic bow and arrows to take with her while telling Bell to stay behind.
'She moves incrediably fast. Even for an immortal. I think i've heard of Trista and Kenji.Yes they were the ones who sent their daughter to the future. So she has returned. She'll be even faster when she bonds. Perhaps as fast as me. Now this mystic cat demon. It has strange markings. Even for a mystic. What was the name she called it? Bell. That's it. Why does that name sound familiar? Ah yes. There was an immortal named Kamina who owned a mystic cat demon called Bell. Could that be the same cat. It looks just like the portaits. What kind of demon lord would i be if i didn't know this. The immortals were a rare race. Finally one has been found. I must learn a little about her.' Fluffy thought.
Just as he finished his thoughts Kagome came back into the clearing. She was now wearing a red miko outfit. She started piling the sticks up til there was enough to start a good size fire.''Bell would you please start the fire.'' Kagome asked. ''Yes then we can start the ceremony.'' Bell started the fire then sit down. Kagome turned to find a surprised look on the demon lord's face.''What,'' she asked. ''I was not aware of the fact that you and the cat could talk to each other,'' he answered.
''Yes, well there is alot you don't know about me. Mow I would like to start the ceremony. Again i thank you Lord Sesshoumaru,'' Kagome siad before turning and sitting next to Bell.
Both her and Bell closed their eyes. They then both started glowing a soft blue color. Kagome took out a dagger. She then cut the palm of her hand and then cut Bell's paw. Bell placed her bleeding paw against Kagome's bloody hand. The second they touched a surge of energy went through both of them, sending them apart to crash to the ground. Kagome then started glowing as did Bell. Both were lifted of the ground. Bell's diamond on her forehead was glowing. The symbol then shot a beam of energy at Kagome's forehead. The blue diamond shape appeared on Kagome's forehead. Her fingernails grew longer. She could feel some of Bell's power transfer to her. She could also feel some of her powers go to Bell. They were both then gently set to the ground.
''I feel so tired,'' Kagome said s she sit up. ''Are you allright Bell,'' she asked. ''Yes I'm fine,'' Bell said. Kagome felt very different. Here nails were longer and her vision and hearing had increased somewhat. ''Sleep don't worry. Nothing shall befall you whilst i'm here,'' Fluffy said. ''Thank you Lord Sesshoumaru,''Kagome said as she and Bell fell asleep.
Kagome had packed the clothes Miroku gave her plus a few more and a small amount of herbs. Her sword was carefully hidden. She sit the bag by the now large Bell. Sango was sniffling while trying not to cry but a few tears streaked down her face. Miroku looked sad while Shippou bawled his eyes out. Inuyasha just looked dumbstruck. He was wondering why everyone was sad and why Kagome was hugging everyone.
''Goodbye,'' Kagome said as she hugged Inuyasha. ''Hey where do you think your going,'' asked Inuyasha. ''I'm leaving and there's nothing you can do about it. I've been secretly training. Honestly I can put Kikyou to shame. Don't try following me or else,'' Kagome said as she hugged her friends one last time, then climbed on Bell and took off. They were out of site in a matter of moments. All but Inuyasha realized she had all their jewel shards with her.
'Hey where is Kagome going? I can't believe she left. Feh. She'll probable come crawling back. Kikyou is better anyway. No way Kagome could put her to shame. She must've lied.' thought Inuyasha.
Kagome and Bell kept going for about three to four hours. ''Bell you see the clearing ahead? Stop there. I'll make some lunch,'' Kagome said.''Okay,'' Bell answered.Whe they landed Kagome put her pack down. She got some firewood and Bell used her powers to start a fire. She then got the mystic bow and arrows to go hunting while asking Bell to guard the campsite.
Not to far away Kagome found a deer. She shot it through the heart so as to not cause pain. When the deer died the arrow dissappeared and reappeared behind her in the holder. She said a silent prayer and took over half the meat, leaving the rest for nature to dispose of.
''So Bell, it's just the two of us. When would you like for us to be bonded.'' Kagome asked.''After lunch we will go to the western lands. We're less likely to be attacked there. After we bond both of us will feel weak,''Bell answered. After they ate Kagome got on Bell and they took off full speed toward the western lands.
When they were almost to the western lands Kagome asked,'' What about Sesshoumaru Lord of the Western Lands? He's tried to kill us several times for tetsuiga.'' "Well he was after Inuyasha. Not you. Besides if he finds us bonding he won't interfer. He is very respectful of demon traditions. That's why i suggested we go there. He'll know the minute we get to his lands,'' Bell said.
''Let's land and walk. I'll carry you. You must be tired. It's only a thirty minute walk away anyway,'' Kagome said. They landed and Bell went to small form and jumped into Kagome's arms.''Be careful Kagome. I smell three demons,'' Bell said. ''And I feel four jewel shards,'' Kagome added. She could feel the jewel shards coming closer and closer. They'd be on them in ten minutes or less.
Kagome looked down at Bell and the cat demon nodded her head in understanding. They could feel the demons surrounding them. All of a sudden three demons were in front of them. Bell immediately jumped down and transformed. ''The middle black bear has two shards in in't forehead. The left wolf demon has one in it's right paw. The right hawk demon has one in it's left wing,'' Kagome informed Bell.
''So it's true that you can see jewel shards. Looks like our lucky day boys. Girl you and that cat can live but your going to help us fi......'' That's all the bear demon got out of his mouth before a tentacle went straight through his forehead. The tentacle came out with the two jewel shards. It then attacked the two other demons, killing them and removing the jewel shards. ''Farewell my lady. Please keep safe and here,'' a voice said as the tentacle gave the jewel pieces to Kagome then disappeared.
''What was that all about? Who's voice was that? It sounded kinda familiar.Almost like Naraku's but he wouldn't give me the shards. Would he? Oh well. Let's get going,''Kagome said as she got on Bell and they took off.
'She remembered my voice. I'm pleased. I don't mean her harm. It will take alot to get her to trust me.Tonight she will need my protection. After the bonding ceremony she'll be to weak to defend herself. Nothing will happen to her. I'll kill anyone who wants to hurt her' Naraku thought as he leaped from tree limb to tree limb while following her.
''Be careful. Let's find a clearing to camp in,'' Kagome siad from atop Bell. They were now in Sesshoumaru's forest. Kagome already guessed he knew they were here. It would only be a matter of time til he showed up. 'I can already feel his aura coming very fast' Kagome thought.
By the time they found a clearing a voice was heard.''What are you doing in my lands.'' They turned to find none other than Sesshoumaru. ''Don't I know you? Yes. Aren't you my half-breed half-brother's wench,'' Fluffy said. ''I am not that jerks woman. I never will be either. I am here because this is the safest place for me and Bell to bond,'' Kagome said.
''You finally left the half-breeded mutt. Ah yes. I can sense an increase in your powers. But what business does a mortal have bonding with a cat demon,'' Fluffy asked. ''Not mortal,'' Kagome said. Fluffy raised an eyebrow and said,'' Well your not demon so what are you?'' Kagome laughed then said,'' I'm an immortal. My parents were Trista and Kenji. This isn't just a normal cat demon. Look closer.'' Fluffy's eyes showed some surprise but he looked at the cat demon closer.
''It can't be. The mystic cat demons were all wiped out. You must be telling the truth. Mystic cat demons only bond with immortals. Very well. You may stay in my lands, but know this. The half-breed is not welcomed here. I will stay with you tonight so no one will harm you,'' Fluffy said. ''Thank you very much. I have nothing to do with that half- breed anymore. The only thing i'm interested in is restoring the shikon no tama,'' Kagome said. ''What do you want with the shikon,'' Fluffy asked. ''I am it's guardian and i'm also responsible for it being shattered,'' she said.
''How, may i ask, did you break the jewel,'' Fluffy asked. ''A crow demon ate it, i shot it. The arrow hit the jewel and it shattered. Now please excuse me Lord Sesshou,aru. I must go get some firewood before complete nightfall.'' She waited til he nodded his head to leave. She grabbed the mystic bow and arrows to take with her while telling Bell to stay behind.
'She moves incrediably fast. Even for an immortal. I think i've heard of Trista and Kenji.Yes they were the ones who sent their daughter to the future. So she has returned. She'll be even faster when she bonds. Perhaps as fast as me. Now this mystic cat demon. It has strange markings. Even for a mystic. What was the name she called it? Bell. That's it. Why does that name sound familiar? Ah yes. There was an immortal named Kamina who owned a mystic cat demon called Bell. Could that be the same cat. It looks just like the portaits. What kind of demon lord would i be if i didn't know this. The immortals were a rare race. Finally one has been found. I must learn a little about her.' Fluffy thought.
Just as he finished his thoughts Kagome came back into the clearing. She was now wearing a red miko outfit. She started piling the sticks up til there was enough to start a good size fire.''Bell would you please start the fire.'' Kagome asked. ''Yes then we can start the ceremony.'' Bell started the fire then sit down. Kagome turned to find a surprised look on the demon lord's face.''What,'' she asked. ''I was not aware of the fact that you and the cat could talk to each other,'' he answered.
''Yes, well there is alot you don't know about me. Mow I would like to start the ceremony. Again i thank you Lord Sesshoumaru,'' Kagome siad before turning and sitting next to Bell.
Both her and Bell closed their eyes. They then both started glowing a soft blue color. Kagome took out a dagger. She then cut the palm of her hand and then cut Bell's paw. Bell placed her bleeding paw against Kagome's bloody hand. The second they touched a surge of energy went through both of them, sending them apart to crash to the ground. Kagome then started glowing as did Bell. Both were lifted of the ground. Bell's diamond on her forehead was glowing. The symbol then shot a beam of energy at Kagome's forehead. The blue diamond shape appeared on Kagome's forehead. Her fingernails grew longer. She could feel some of Bell's power transfer to her. She could also feel some of her powers go to Bell. They were both then gently set to the ground.
''I feel so tired,'' Kagome said s she sit up. ''Are you allright Bell,'' she asked. ''Yes I'm fine,'' Bell said. Kagome felt very different. Here nails were longer and her vision and hearing had increased somewhat. ''Sleep don't worry. Nothing shall befall you whilst i'm here,'' Fluffy said. ''Thank you Lord Sesshoumaru,''Kagome said as she and Bell fell asleep.