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A/N: It's been so long! I'm so sorry but, among other things, I've had a major case of writer's block. But who cares now? I've updated! But be warned this is a very short chapter.

Apology: I apologize to all of my reviewers for not updating for so long.

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Ch5 Souta

Upon entering the clearing the next morning, Kagome and Inu Yasha were greeted with breakfast already prepared.

'I thought that we should get an early start if we're going to the shrine.' Said Sango, looking up from where she was sitting.

'Moushin left Miroku the shrine so that's where we're moving.' She explained the Kagome, even though the girl had given no sign of wanting to know why they were heading to the old shrine.

'I don't eat breakfast.' Stated Kagome matter-of-factly. Sango's smile wavered slightly but she recovered quickly.

'All right then, I'll just pack it up and you can eat it later if you want.' She said brightly.

Kagome just nodded and turned down another path the led out of the clearing. 'Where are you going?' Asked Inu Yasha jumping up. 'To get a bath, or am I not allowed?' Kagome asked sarcastically.

Inu Yasha opened his mouth to reply when a wooden staff came crashing down on his head. 'That's fine Lady Kagome. But perhaps you would like to wait for Sango?' Miroku asked questioningly.

Kagome paused for a moment before turning around and walking back to the clearing.

'You don't need to wait, I'm already to go.' Said Sango as she stood up. She walked over to Miroku and planted a quick kiss on his head.

'Peek on us and you die.'

Sango and Kagome walked down the path in an awkward silence. 'Kagome...' Sango began hesitantly.

Kagome tilted her head to show she was listening.

'I was wondering why you stayed this time...not that I'm saying I want you to leave.' She added hastily.

Kagome Looked ahead for a moment before answering. 'I don't have it back.' Sango looked at her with a puzzled look on her face before it dawned on her.

'The Shikon No Tama.' She stated. Kagome nodded and pointed forward. 'We're here.'

~ The Clearing ~

Miroku packed up the last of his belongings and stood up. 'That the last of it.' He stated to the hanyou as he stretched.

Inu Yasha looked at him but gave no reply.

'So what were you up to last night?' Asked the monk coming to sit next to his best friend.

'We sensed youkai in the area and went to check it out. It was Sesshomaru and his wretched mate.' Inu Yasha sourly.

'Really? I was not aware that our dear friend Sesshomaru had come to acquire a mate.'

Inu Yasha looked away. 'Yea. That little human that traveled with him a few years back.'

'Sesshomaru took a human mate?' Miroku asked, starting to look concerned. 'No, she's youkai. Apparently there's a way you can change but I never heard it.'

Miroku was about to respond when Kagome came flying into the clearing, wet hair streaming behind her, a terrified Sango clutching her arm.

The men were on their feet in seconds. 'What's wrong?' demanded Miroku, running to assist his wife.

'Namura.' Growled out Kagome. 'Who?' Asked Inu Yasha running to Kagome. 'Namura, the youkai you caught me fighting in my time. You should smell her any second now.'

True to her word, Namura's youki and smell soon filled the clearing.

'Where's Shippo?' Asked Kagome, turning to look around the forest, almost praying that the kit never wandered into the forest.

'He went to Lady Keade's just before you got back.' Miroku answered. He opened his mouth to say something else when he thought better of it and closed it with a snap.

He turned to Sango with a determined look on his face.

'I want you both to follow him.' Said Miroku looking at Sango and Kagome.

Sango was about to protest when she looked down on her swollen abdomen. She nodded and embraced her husband.

'You forget that I can take care of myself...and that this is my battle to fight.' Said Kagome looking towards the sky.

'If you intend to make it to Keade's alive...run.'

Sango looked at her friends before she turned and fled towards the village.

'Get ready.' Said Kagome, drawing a sword from thin air that was composed of nothing but blue energy until it morphed into stainless steel.

Inu Yasha drew Tetsusiga while Miroku readied his priest staff.

But a few seconds later, a very known and hated red haired youkai landed in front of the trio.

'Hello Miko.'

'Namura. Any particular reason you're here?' asked Kagome sarcastically but the clenching fingers on the hilt of her sword gave away how agitated she was.

'No reason really, just to let you save your little brother...for a price.' Namura smirked. 'Name it you bitch!' Snarled Kagome, her emotions finally getting the better of her.

'I want Naraku back.' She stated. 'You have the power. You have the Shikon No Tama. Bring him back.'

'You...little...bitch! You dare bargain my brother's life for your scumbag boyfriend? No...fucking...way...bitch.'

Kagome lunged towards Namura sword in hand when Namura raised her hand. A sliver circle appeared and what appeared in its depths made Kagome stop dead in her tracks.

Her brother's face.

'Souta!' Yelled Kagome, running towards her brother's image. 'Sis! Please help me...I'm scared and I want to go home with you and Mom and Grandpa.' Said Souta.

'Souta you hold on, I'm going to get you back I promise.' Said Kagome just as the circle disappeared.

'Sweet sediments. Let's see if you hold on to that promise.' Said Namura as she lifted into the air and floated away.

Kagome stood transfixed by the image of her brother's crying face that lingered in the air.

She turned and faced Inu Yasha. 'I have to get him back. I just have to.'

"I just have to get you back kibitto. Just give me time." Thought Inu Yasha as he turned to follow the path Miroku and Kagome had taken back to the village.

A/N: Sorry about shortness. Other updates will be coming in the next couple of days so be patient. Thank you so much for reading but please look down. See the pritty button? Please press the pritty button and review.

Andi~ Lady Youkai