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They went on for several moments without as much as saying a word to each other. Kikyou seemed to be walking at a slower pace than the others, and was falling behind. Kohaku glared behind him. "Come on! In case you've already forgotten, we don't have forever to do this!" He spat. Kikyou walked as if it was a great challenge, and she felt her legs weakening with each step. "I-I'm trying.." She uttered quietly, and found herself beginning to fall. Instead of the ground, though, Kohaku had his arms held out and caught her. "Kikyou..." He murmured, as she looked up at him with somber eyes.
Kohaku didn't know what to think. He knew that this wasn't Kikyou, but that fact seemed to be hidden from him at the moment. Each of them were seeing someone who they loved dearly. "A-Arigatou..." Kikyou said quietly. Kohaku nodded, as a way of saying your welcome. Kohaku helped Kikyou get to her feet, and they embraced each other. A strange light was coming towards them, and when near enough they could tell that it was Kikyou's Shinidamachuu, and each of them was carrying a soul. The released the souls above Kikyou, and they sank into her body.
Kikyou watched them. The thing that was keeping Kikyou among the living were souls of dead women. She knew that this was wrong, but couldn't exactly do anything about it. Besides, they were giving her strength. "Let's go find your brother." She said, clearly. She would never accept being stuck in this body, and having to steal souls to live. There was now way it would happen.
Kohaku nodded. "You're right, we need to continue." Kohaku and Kikyou lead the way together, and the shinidamachuu were gliding along Kikyou. Kagura was looking downward at her feet as she walked. It wasn't Sango and Inuyasha she was worried about; It was Kikyou and Inuyasha. Inuyasha loved Kikyou. She stayed in the back of the group, and watched as Kikyou and Kohaku joined hands. She spread her fan in front of her face, so the others wouldn't see her tears. She knew that that embrace had meant more than it seemed.
"We're almost there." Miroku stated, clearly. "I can sense an evil aura a ways ahead." Before they could get any further, though, they heard someone speak. 'Poison powder' were the words spoken. A light green cloud of dust formed all around them all. All of them save Kouga, that is. The party coughed into their hands, though The poison did not affect Kikyou.
Kouga tried to help them, but the hiraikotsu blocked his way. Sango walked out from behind a few trees. She charged at him with her katana, saying nothing. ~This isn't Sango.. This is..~ before he could finish that thought, he saw Sango just about to strike. Kouga attempted to jump out of the way, but it was too late. Sango's katana formed a deep gash across his gut. He fell on his back, and everything went black.
When Kouga awakened, his wound had bandages over it and Kikyou was looking down at him. "Are you all right?" She asked, with a looked of concern. He slowly brought himself to his feet. "I'm fine... What happened?" Kikyou smiled. "Kagura managed to sweep away the poison with her fan before it harmed any of us. But..." She hesitated, and her smile turned into a frown. "But what? What happened?" Kouga asked, looking worried. Kikyou sighed. "She took your jewel shards."
Kouga looked down at his legs, and found that Kikyou was correct. "Then she left." She said, looking around. "Good, you're awake." Kohaku said, cutting off Kouga who looked as though he were about to say something. "Let's go." They nodded, and continued on. "Don't mention it to him..." Kikyou whispered, obviously talking about Kohaku. Kouga nodded.
After another short walk, Kohaku lead them into a small clearing. They were the only ones in the clearing, though. Naraku, Kanna, and Shippou were there. "Sesshomaru!" Kohaku yelled, clenching his teeth. Naraku turned to look at him, and you could tell because he wasn't wearing the baboon cloak. He was expressionless, and for a few seconds just stared at Kohaku. "Your actions make it very easy to classify who you truly are... Inuyasha." Naraku said, quietly.
"Nice guess." He spat, and Naraku smirked. Listen, Sesshomaru. I need your help so we can get back to our own bodies." He stared at him coldly for a few seconds, then nodded. "All right, little brother. But know this -- just because I am helping you, doesn't mean that I don't want you dead." Kohaku nodded. "Funny, I was about to say the same thing."