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'I miss Kagome' Sango thought. They were in the Northern Lands.'I can't believe the day after Kagome left Inuyasha got Kikyou to join the group.That thing is gross. Her skin is clammy and cold. Plus she hold's part of my sister's soul.I know Kagome will get it back on her own though. I'd leave but kagome wanted us to stick together so i will.' she thought.

''Breakfast will be ready in a little bit,'' Miroku said. ''Okay,'' Sango said. She was cleaning haraiktsu.Kikyou and Inuyasha were just sitting their doing nothing.''Done,'' Miroku said. He set down a bowl for Kilala and then got Sango her plate and set down beside them. ''What about us,'' Inuyasha said. ''You are capable are you not,'' Miroku said. Inuyasha growled and got Kikyou a bowl and one for himself.They were heading South.Unknown to them Kanna and Kagura were watching them.*******

Naraku woke up before Kagome and Bell. He stopped several attacks and found out about rumors going around. One was that the girl who could see shards is by herself. One of his Saimoyoshi came and told him Inuyasha and his group were headed South. He also learned Kikyou had joined the group. 'It will be interesting to see what happens when Kagome and Kikyou cross paths. It'll be fun to watch and see Inuyasha's expression. He'll be split in two.'Naraku thought. He watched as Kagome and Bell woke up.

''Good morning Bell,''Kagome said.''Good morning Kagome.Wow.Your fingernails are a silver chrome color. They're beautiful.Well today's my turn to hunt,''Bell said. ''Be safe,'' Kagome yelled after her.They had camped near a river. She set out some bathing herbs for her and Bell so after breakfast they could bath. 'I'll wear my blue miko outfit for a while I guess. Might as well wash my red one. I wonder why my nails are a silver chrome color. When the sun hits them they shine. They really are beautiful. i still can't stop thinking if that was Naraku who saved me or not. I could have sworn that was one of his bees I felt last night.' Kagome thought. All she had on was a under yukata. She was washing her clothes. When she was done she put them on a branch to dry. She also got a fire pit ready to cook in.'I don't have to eat as much now' she thought happily.

''I'm back. I got some fish, a rabbit, and a few apples,'' Bell said as she came back into camp. ''Thanks Bell,'' Kagome said. She took the fish and rabbit and skinned and gutted them.''After we eat we're taking a bath.Both of us need one. I brought some bathing herbs. There's enough for a week,'' Kagome said. ''Then let's eat,'' Bell said. They eat everything but two apples. Those were for before bed that night.

''Time to bath,'' Kag said. The water was warm. After a semi-long 15 minute water fight they started cleaning theirselves. After Kag washed herself and her hair she started rubbing some shampoo on Bell. ''That smells good Kagome. It feels good to. I've never had someone shampoo me before,''Bell said. ''Thanks. I put some lavendar in with the herbs. You've never had someone wash you before. Well sorry but I have a thing about cleanliness. Besides now that my nose is more sensitive I don't wanna smell myself. It makes it easier on your nose to. So what demons do you think we'll encounter,''Kag said. ''Yes the lavendar is easy on my nose. I'm glad your my master.There have been some evil immortals before. I feel sorry for the mystics who served them. Must have been hard on them. We're almost there. I smell a lot of wolves and wolf demons. I think they've claimed this as their territory. We'll probably have some trouble. They guard their territory ruthlessly. You and I together are extremely strong but their numbers are great. There are thousands of them,''Bell said. ''I can sense jewel shards also. So those are wolves I smell. Neat. I'll have to learn the difference between smells,''Kag said. ''Yes and quickly. Now let us hurry and leave,'' Bell said. They got out and Kag got dressed.

''Hold on Bell,'' Kag said.''Why,'' Bell asked. Kagome gave her a look that said stay and she took off. Bell looked puzzled but did as her friend/master told her to. Kagome ran to a clearing. She looked around and finally said,''Come out Naraku. I know your there.Please come out,'' she said.Naraku appeared in front of her but without his pelt. ''You called,'' he asked.''Why have you been following me,'' she asked. He just shrugged his shoulders and said,'' Because I want to. Why did you leave Inuyasha.'' he asked. ''Because no matter what he saw me as Kikyou's copy but I'm not even her reincarnation.Naraku will you please join us on out trip to the Northwest. There are too many wolves. I well me and Bell need your help,'' she said looking down at her eyes. ''Very well,'' he said. She smiled andturned to start walking with him following right behind her.

''What's he doing here,'' Bell said when they got back. ''I asked him to help us,'' Kag said. Bell look surprised but said nothing and turned to her large form. Kagome cimbed on and offered her hand to Naraku. He took it and climbed on. They took off at full speed.After one hour stright of flying Kagome tensed up and told Bell to land.

''The wolves are ahead.I smell blood and lots of it.I fell the pull of shards to,'' Kag said.Naraku climbed off Bell but Kag stayed on. They all got in fighting stances. A whirlwind appeared and out came a wolf demon. His pack coming up behind him. Naraku stepped in font of Kag.