Chapter 2 'The Journey/The Past'

Disclaimer: Inu Yasha is the property of Rumiko Takahashi

OK, here's the brief summary:

Kagome's been kidnapped by Sesshomaru who needs her help to kill a beast. So far she's agreed.

After traveling for a few hours they stop so Kagome can use the ladies room (i.e.: the bushes!)

Sesshomaru: Hurry up wench! ~Who knew women could take so long in the bushes, well she can't be dumb enough to escape I caught her last time anyways.

Kagome~ Damn that Sesshomaru! Using the excuse that I'll escape just to peek at me in the restroom! And where's Inu Yasha it never took him this long to save me.

Suddenly Sesshomaru appears before her.

Shippo: (He covers her mouth with claws) Kagome-san, it's me Shippo.

Kagome: (He release her) Oh, Shippo-sigh... what're you doing here? How's Inu Yasha?

Sesshomaru: What's taking so long wench? Don't make me come through!

Kagome: Um...don't! I just need a little more time, I'm on one of my days...hehe.

Shippo: Kagome, we have to get out of here! (He transforms into his usual self)

Kagome: I can't, I won't be able to run much, but you can go back and get help.

Shippo: But...he's dangerous.

Kagome: Don't worry, he won't hurt me he needs my help for something. Just go now and find Inu Yasha.

Shippo: Um...I don't know where he is. I awoke to find myself alone after being unconscious. My guess is Sesshomaru knocked-out you guys after me.

Kagome watches as Shippo turns into a fly and flies away.

Sesshomaru: Geez, do all mortal women take as long as you do on their days?

Kagome: That's none of your business, let's keep going.

After a while of walking.

Kagome: Hey! Exactly where is this snow beast? And since I'm helping you could you at least tell me why you're after it?

Sesshomaru: None of your business wench, just do what you're told!

Kagome: Just wondering...~Dang him, he doesn't have to be so rude about it!

Sesshomaru~ Humph, who's she to ask anything! Soon, we will be reunited and my promise will be kept.

~a memory recap:

Sesshomaru limps onto a riverbank after being shot with poison from a demon. (He was weaker back in the day) A figure collecting tea leaves spots him. He is carried to a hut and lain down to check for injuries. When he awakens the first thing he sees is a girl, with a strange aura around her.

He scowls "What am I doing here? Let me go!"

As he tries to get up, he realizes he cannot move.

The girl replies "I rescued you from the river, please wait while I finish the medicine for your wounds." She continues talking a peaceful manner about his wounds and what's being used to treat them. It was like that for a week, the same routine...over time he decided not to kill her.

One day, she told him "You're all healed, you may leave."

As he was about to leave he caught a glimpse of the mirror, strange...the face looked like his, but it was more human than demon. His once silver hair was now a thick black.

He turned to the girl and shouted "What have you done to me?!"

She remained silent, showing no emotion.

He bellowed again, "What have you done to me?!"

Finally, after 3 hours she said, "I haven't done anything, when I found you, you were already turned into a human, due to the demon's poison."

She paused, "Most demons would turn into a pile of mucus, if it weren't for my medicine you wouldn't be standing here alive today."

He stood and thought, then slapped her across the face, "But I'm human!"

She didn't cry instead she said, "So? As a human you can forget about your demon life. Over time I've grown fond of you, you're welcome to stay here and live out your life."

"You! You're a witch, aren't you?" questioned Sesshomaru.

"What if I am?" she answered. Sesshomaru couldn't stand her at that point, "Then, you can turn me back into a demon!"

She nodded, "But I will require some materials, unreachable by human hands. Are you sure you want to become a demon again?"

Well, that's it for now, keep up those reviews if you want to know what happens. It just might be different than what you expect. Questions to think about? :

Who is Rumi?

And why is Sessho thinking about this witch?

And of course where's Inu Yasha?