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Ohoo yeah!! Now that's what I call reviews!! Beautiful I say!! Beautiful!! Sorry for the late update I kind of had writer's block on how I would write out this chapter.

Lily Pateal: Thanks for the review.

Vic Fan: I'm glad you do not hate me anymore. It makes my wee heart became overwhelmed with joy.

Goddess123452005: Oh thank you for the compliments. *blushes*

Shinna: I have updated.

Karla(): Hey, The inner machinations of my mind are an enigma…*drools* Anyways, I shall keep up my work.

Crystal-Chan2: Oh come on, it's not THAT sad. Oh well, maybe it is. . .Lol.

Yuki-Chan (): Yes, Yes I did kill Sesshou-chan. Maybe one day, when I'm feeling ever so nice, I shall bring our Taiyoukai back from the dead.

Peaches-Dani: Yes, it was quite devastating indeed. Sesshomaru: Now are you going to bring me back to life? RoguesHeart: Maybe. Sesshomaru: *sighs*

Nisasha: Lol, The rest of this lovely fanfic is coming soon. Sooner than you think. . In about 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. . .

Lovely Lioness 57: MUWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! It eats away at your soul doesn't it? Huh? Huh? Huh? The way Sesshomaru is no longer in the land of the living. . . MUWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAAAA!!!

Sesshomaru: Please stop laughing like that woman.

RoguesHeart: Why should I?

PTBear: I shall try to enhance this story into the greatest sess/kag story ever!! *dramatic music* Well, okay maybe not that far, but at first I want to establish some kind of relationship between Sesshomaru and Kagome before I get all lemony.

InuMoon (): Everyone wants my dear Sesshie-chan back, it's just soo sad.

Arreyn: Ah, then Kouga shall remain upon the ceiling. Kouga: Hey!! RoguesHeart: Tough cookies, I want reviews!

~ The reason why Kagome is hanyou: Earlier on, Kagome was captured by one of Naraku's minions who strangely resembled Inuyasha. As he advanced on her, he continuously injured her until she was near the brink of death. Then the minion took Kagome's limp body to Naraku who had to give her his blood in order for her to live. As you may know, Naraku is a hanyou. When you share blood with any creature with demon blood, you become a gain demonic characteristics. In Kagome's case, she became a hanyou. The rest is all explained in this fabulous chapter! ;)

A Little Disturbed (): See, it wouldn't be good if I did that. People might suspect that I'm crazy.. *creepy eyes*

Tokujin User: Lol, I'm afraid that I do fear your wrath for I have been gaining numerous death threats from many of my reviewers. For this fact alone, I shall bring back our beloved Sesshomaru back. But you have to admit, me killing off Fluffy-Chan has captured a lot of attention no? *winks*

Now Here's the greatness that you've been waiting for.

Chapter 12: Hope that breaks the Dismal Light

" Sweet redemption of the inner mind."

~RoguesHeart~

Kagome pumped her legs as fast as she could. The wind scraped against her pallid face as she raced towards the village.

Her jet black hair blew against her face, streaks of red flashed in the moonlight. Her black kimono flapped around her legs, limiting her speed slightly.

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Kaede stared wistfully out the brim of her grass door. Her ancient gray eyes surveying the land around her.

Small herbs hung precariously from her thatched roof, scenting the room with honey and mildew.

Inuyasha and the others had long since left her care when they had went off to fight Naraku and search for the remaining Shikon Jewels.

They had not returned since. Kami only knew what had happened to them.

Kaede sighed aloud and her body slumped. There was no use in hoping for their safe return, her miko instincts boldly told her that they were dead. She could no longer even pick up a trace of their life left.

Yet Kaede's thoughts were disrupted by a shuffling noise coming from the front door her thatched hut.

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Kagome leapt high into the air, and landed softly in front of Kaede's hut. The wind blew lightly, lifting her hair slightly.

Slowly, Kagome reached her hand to pull away reeds of grass so she could enter. But apprehension began to shake through out her body.

' What if her plan didn't work? What if Kaede told her that there was no hope to bring them back?'

Before Kagome could come to terms with her thoughts, she found herself staring into the wise old eyes of the miko priestess.

" Child? . . . "

Kagome nodded solemnly. Kaede grabbed Kagome by her arm and dragged her quickly into the hut. After she had properly sat them both down, Kaede began to question Kagome.

" What has happened to ye? Why doth ye have a tail child?"

Kagome lowered head, just so her bangs covered her eyes.

" It is a long story Kaede, which can be explained later. I just need to ask you a question."

Kaede nodded her head in acknowledgement.

" Do tell."

Kagome wrapped her arms around her legs, and scrunched them to her chest.

" Would the Shikon-no-Tama be able to reverse time?"

Kaede arched an eyebrow at her before answering.

" In all honesty, I do not know. It is possible, but why would ye want to do such a thing?"

Kagome glanced up at Kaede, her sapphire eyes flickering from blue to gray.

" Naraku had used the shikon-no-tama to revisit a moment in time."

Kaede tilted her head to the side.

" In a technical sense, did ye relive the moment?"

Kagome nodded her head.

" I guess I do have to explain what happened don't I?" she asked.

Kaede nodded her head.

" It would help my child."

Kagome glanced quickly outside, her eyes scanning the sky for any hints of Naraku or any other demons, who were probably sent after her.

" Alright, but I do not have long to speak. "

Kagome quickly rushed out all that had transpired during their time away from Kaede. Kaede listened patiently, occasionally nodding her head. After Kagome had finished, Kaede had finally came to a conclusion.

" Well, considering that Naraku had used the jewel to allow for ye to see what had happened when ye were knocked unconscious, I would have to believe that reversing time would be possible. But how are ye to get the Shikon jewel from Naraku's grasp?"

Kagome waved her hand nonchalantly.

" That I can do, but how do I make the Shikon jewel reverse time? "

Kaede took Kagome's hand in hers, and gently patted it.

" Ye are the protector of the Shikon No Tama, child. The shikon and ye, have a special connection that not even Naraku could ever possess. Ye merely have to will the jewel to reverse time. Though I believe that it may tae a good amount of your energy for ye to control it. Are ye sure ye be able to handle such power yet?"

Kagome nodded vigorously, her clawed hand balled into a fist.

" I am more than capable, Kaede-san. And if I'm not, I'll make myself."

Kaede frowned slightly but seeing no way to discourage the young miko, she patted her shoulder.

" I give ye the best of luck, Kagome."

Kagome smiled, the first smile she had in quite a while, and gave her a quick hug.

" Arigatou, Kaede-San. . "

Glancing back up at the night sky, Kagome turned back to face Kaede.

" I must go. . It grows late and Naraku will grow suspicious."

Kaede nodded her head, and directed Kagome out of her hut.

" Sayanora. . For now Kagome-san."

Kagome smiled and leapt away. Little did she know that two amber eyes were watching her through her entire visit.

' Mutiny. . . I'm liking this woman more than ever. . '

Licking his lips slowly, Yukimura leapt away into the darkness.

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Kagome landed softly in front of the palace doors. Naraku sat patiently on the steps, his baboon pelt swaying in the breeze.

" That took longer than expected Kagome, dear."

Kagome winced visibly, but quickly turned into a dark frown.

" Why did you send your lackey after me?"

Naraku smiled slowly.

" To make sure that you wouldn't try anything stupid. "

Kagome snarled.

" Why did you have him kill my family?!"

Naraku's eyes widened in surprise.

" I didn't send him to kill your family. "

Kagome narrowed her hazel eyes at him. (a/n: her eyes change color, if you haven't noticed)

" Then why was he there? Why did he follow me?" she questioned.

Naraku shrugged nonchalantly.

" That is not of my concern. "

Kagome placed her arms against her waist in an annoyed fashion.

" It is too of your concern. That means that your men are acting out of whim and not following your direct orders. That could possibly cause trouble on your behalf. "

Naraku rubbed his hand against his chin lightly.

" Do not underestimate the power of my men, Kagome. "

Kagome frowned harder.

" I'm not, that's the whole point. What was to say, stop them from attacking you while your back was turned or when you were in your weakest state?"

Naraku shrugged.

" Once again, that shall be resolved when the situation presents itself. "

Kagome scoffed at him in disgust.

" Do not say I did not warn you. . " she huffed out.

Naraku smirked at her, his brown eyes twinkling sadistically.

" You know, you sound just like Kikyo, my sweet."

Kagome gritted her teeth and stormed into the palace. Muttering darkly under her breath out of spite, leaving Naraku to sit outside alone.

' It is true, I had long since lost control of Yukimura but still, he wouldn't go as far as disobeying me now would he?' thought Naraku to himself.

Naraku stared off into the night sky, his mind reeling about Yukimura's betrayal.

Yeah, I know, short chappy that didn't really explain anything. . . Sorry. But I'll make sure to explain in the next one. . Sorry for that. Writer's block and all.

Plus I figured out how I would have Sesshomaru and Kagome get together!! Isn't that great?!!

Sesshomaru: All is forgiven, as long as you bring me back to life.

Inuyasha: No it's NOT!!

Sesshomaru: *smacks Inuyasha down*

RoguesHeart: Thanks luv.

Sesshomaru: It was of no inconvenience.

Review for me. And if possible, give me some suggestions. IT would help me break my writer's block! ;)

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~RoguesHeart~