I can't right very well so if you don't like it don't read it and NO FLAMES!!

I don't really get why I have to say this b/c I thinks it's obvious... I don't own Inuyasha or any of this characters &t.

(...) = my comments "..." = talking out loud '....' = Thinking

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*~Normal POV~*

Kagome kept running. 'The well is this way I can feel it.' Her senses were on overdrive and they wouldn't calm down. It was new and exiting. There was a problem though, Sesshoumaru had left, she saw him leave but her senses were telling her otherwise. She smelt him and felt like someone was following and watching her. 'If it is him I am leading him right to my friends, and that will NOT happen.' "Who are you," Kagome said turning around and looking into the sky. "SHOW YOURSELF!"

'Now where have I heard that before? I think I'm following to close,' the follower though as he came out of hiding. Kagome heard him speak but was unable to see him because he was in the glare of the sun. "It is about time you realized I was following you but if it took you this long I guess you not as powerful as thought, goodbye" He said and completely disappeared from her senses. (I wonder who he is; it really isn't that hard to guess now is it?)

'About time he left.'

Kagome started running again. She skidded to a stop an inch in from of the well. "I knew I would find it!" She said triumphantly. The sun had risen and was shining on her new form. 'Well now is a good a time as any to try out these new powers of mine.' Kagome stated and imagined a black cape and hood she doubted that anyone would recognized her but she would to chance it.

*~Kagome's POV~*

My hands started to glow with a blue light (darker than Kikyo's) and after a few minutes there was a black cape folded on the ground with that moon symbol, )O(, on the back. I could barely move my body after that. The cloak was there but my strength was gone. I grabbed the cloak and put it on, 'I have to say goodbye' I thought and with that I stood up and grabbed a stick, using it to walk and headed toward the village. By the time I got there I could walk on my own. I didn't want anyone to see me or try to tell me to stay. I just needed to say goodbye, I would find the rest of the shards on my own but I still may not ever see them again. Shippo is like my son, but I can't take care of him like this. I can't protect him from youkai. I don't know if I could protect him from myself. I saw Keade's hut in the distance. That is were everyone was, everyone except Inuyasha. I could sense that he had run off a while go. Without him I don't have to worry about being chopped top bits, I wonder if the sit command still works?

*~ Normal POV ~*

~~Keade's Hut~~

Everyone was worried about Kagome. As far as they knew she had never came back. Kirara was on edge and Shippo wouldn't stop fidgeting. Inuyasha hadn't come back either but that was common he would turn up soon, or so they hoped.

"Kagome," Shippo said while smelling the air. He ran out of the hut before anyone could stop him. He smelt Kagome, he knew it. He would always know her sent though it had changed. She didn't smell ningen, but he was too excited to pay much attention. "KAGOME," he screamed... but she wasn't there. Someone was there, someone who smelled a lot like Kagome but didn't look like her at all.

~* Kagome's POV *~

'Shit Shippo what are you doing here. Wait, no time to be mad I have to say goodbye, but how to say goodbye and not be Kagome.'

~*Normal POV*~

"Shippo," Kagome said as if she didn't care about him at all.

"Kagome?" Shippo responded afraid to death of this new thing. 'Did she kill Kagome? Is that why she smells like her?'

"Where is everyone Shippo?" Kagome continued perfectly monotone.

"Who are you?"

"Who do you think I am?"

"Kagome?"

"Hai."

"What Happened?"

"I don't... I don't know." Kagome was fighting to stay emotionless but it was not working. "Shippo I'm leaving"

"What you mean you're going to your time? Well hurry up you was just there." Shippo replied getting a little annoyed.

"No Shippo I'm staying in this time, I can't go back to mine... but I'm leaving the group to find the shards on my own. Gomen, I can't stay anymore," by this time any emotional restraint on Kagome's part was gone and Shippo was in complete shock. He ran to Kagome and rapped his arms around her neck. Kagome couldn't help but hug him back. She loved him with all of her heart; he was a son to her. "Shippo, where are the others?"

"They're ... they're at Keade's hut," Shippo said trough a flow of tears. He would not let go of Kagome not matter what. She didn't mind she held him and walked to the hut she put her hood over her head. Her face covered by shadow and all anyone would see were two gold-rimmed silver eyes.

"Shippo," Kagome said with all of her emotions again thrown to the side.

"What?"

"Do not tell anyone who I am. Do you understand, not anyone. Not Miroku or Sango or Inuyasha, tell no one."

"Why."

"Don't ask questions, they must not know do you understand, no one must know."

"Ok.... I guess," Shippo replied and went under the cape his arms around Kagome's neck. They continued their walk to Keade's hut

~Keade's Hut~

When Shippo and Kagome arrived Sango and Miroku were outside. They expected to see Kagome, but when they did not instantly the prepared for battle. Sango grabbed her Hirakosu and Miroku grabbed his staff. "Who are you and what business do you have with us."

"My name is none of your concern and I have a message from Kagome," Kagome replied from behind her hood her head still down so none could see her face and Shippo still hidden beneath her cape. 'They will not know who I am.'

"Kagome? Where is she what have you done to her?" Miroku replied taking a step close to this "thing" in front of him.

"She is fine but she has a message for, the well I guess since Inuyasha is not here it is the two of you. She shall not be returning to your group. She will be searching or the shards on her own. Your paths shall never cross again. If you see her you will not recognize her at all. She is no longer the way she was and if you somehow manage to find her you will not know it."

Kagome paused and pulled a letter out of the pocket of her cape. "Give this to Inuyasha; tell him to give it to Kagome's family. She would herself but she has disgraced her family and can never go back. Shippo come out please." Kagome said her voice softening slightly, as Shippo slowly let go of her neck, climbed out of her cape, and on to her shoulder. The others were amazed!

'Why does Shippo trust this stranger so much? What does he know that we don't?' Miroku thought. Sango's thoughts were almost identical. The shock soon faded and Sango spoke.

"Shippo, get away from that youkai! What are you doing! Come here!!"

"I don't want to," Shippo wined.

"What have you done to Shippo!?" Sango screamed. 'I swear if she hurt Shippo or Kagome I will kill this youkai...slowly!'

"Shippo" Kagome said in a tone to soft for ningen ears. "Shippo I am going to leave now, you are not coming with me. Stay with Sango and Miroku, they will take great care of you as I can not. Be safe and tell NO ONE about me, NO ONE!!" Shippo heard Kagome's firm voice loud and clear. He knew that there was no arguing. He gave her one last hug, he loved her so much. Tears filled his eyes and he burst out crying.

"I will keep your secret, forever." He said in a voice the same volume as Kagome's. He slid off her shoulder and onto the floor. Shippo slowing advanced toward Sango and climbed on her shoulder.

"Goodbye" said Kagome. "And take care of Shippo, please." With that Kagome walked back to the way she came, towards the well. Sango and Miroku were too stunned to speak. This youkai who did to even show her face had just told them that they would not see their beloved friend Kagome ever again. Sango fell to the floor in tears and Shippo fell off of her shoulder onto the hard ground. She knew that this thing wasn't lying, Miroku wanted to comfort her but when he lowered beside the fallen Sango she only stood up and ran off into the woods leaving Shippo, Miroku, and Kirara alone and devastated.

*~ Kagome's POV ~*

I had to leave. If I had stayed they might have found out who I really am. If they did ... I don't know what I would do and I don't want to even think about it. I love being this way but not at the price of loosing all of my friends and family. I already feel horrible that Shippo knows. I don't think he hates me though; he is a youkai himself after all. If only I could control myself, then I could protect him and not only that but I could start a life with Shippo the kitsune youkai that I cherish as a son of my own. Tears formed in my eyes as I realized that I could never be a real mother to Shippo. I tried, but now there was nothing I could do. He already lost one mother and now I can't even be with him. What kind of person am I? I would not let the tears fall. Never again would tears fall from my eyes. I deserve this awful punishment for taking my friends, family, adventures, and so on for granted I deserve to live this new life... alone.

I gave them a letter I wrote for my family. I hope Inuyasha will give it to them. He better or I swear I will ______. It was happening again. My emotions were becoming out of control and causing something to change onside me, a deep uncontrollable force, and power wanting to be set free. That is why I can't take Shippo with me. What if I got mad and attacked him? What then? What would I do to him? What would he think?

I made a decision to stay in Inuyasha's Forest until he had delivered the letter. At least I can watch them for a little longer. I found a small river, it was not very close to Keade's village but that was fine. I really hope Inuyasha will deliver my letter, I can not myself after becoming... this.

*~ Shippo's POV ~*

She left, she really left, Kagome, I thought of her as a mother. Was being a youkai so bad? Why was she so ashamed? Does she not like me because I am a youkai? I always wanted Kagome to be my adopted mother. I love her. "Why did she have to leave" I screamed and ran into Keade's hut. I couldn't even tell anyone that it was really her. 'Maybe she will come back, like she said. Maybe when she can 'control' whatever that she was talking about she will come back,' my thoughts told me.

*~* Flashback*~* "Shippo there is something bad inside me that I can not control. I a leaving now because I do not want to hurt you or the others. I would never be able to forgive myself. Now that I have become this everything is different. Please don't hate me. I don't think I could live with that. They are coming Shippo stay hidden until I call you out." *~* End Flashback *~*

It was what I wanted to believe with all of my heart. That Kagome loved me and would come back but now that seemed impossible. 'This is too much pressure for a little kid!' was my last though as my mind went blank and all I could do was cry.

~~ Sango *Sango's POV* ~~

I ran and ran. I only stopped when I tripped over a branch. I couldn't see where I was going. I was consumed but anger and sadness. I would not give up I thought as I stood up and though to myself as I ran. 'That youkai I swear I will find Kagome. What does she mean I wouldn't recognize her? Kagome and I are like sisters. She is a disgrace? What could sweet and innocent Kagome have done? I know that youkai did something. It will pay!!' I wiped the tears that were involuntarily falling from my eyes and kept running. I stopped when I was too tired to run. I sank into the roots of a tree and cried myself to sleep. I had lost not only a friend but a sister. Kagome was like family to me. I lost my family and she helped me, through everything. We were so close. I will not abandon her; if she is alive I will find Kagome, my friend, my sister, my family.

~~Miroku *Normal POV* ~~

Miroku was left alone with Kirara after Shippo ran off. He was taking the news the best out of the group. The youkai that appeared before them was different form al of the others that they had encountered. He realized this immediately. Miroku slowly stood up. Slowly, he walked to the hut to comfort Shippo. He would have gone to Sango but he knew she wanted to be alone. He entered the hut and picked up the young kitsune youkai. Shippo immediately curled in his arms.

"Kagome" he cried softly. He stayed in Miroku's arms until he fell asleep. After that Miroku lied him down by the fire and went to the other side of the room to get sleep himself. The day went by extremely fast, too fast. He was worried about Sango and why she wasn't back yet. If she wasn't back by sunrise he decided that he would go after her.

~~Kagome~~

Kagome used the rest if the day to make a small shelter for herself in the forest. It was not finished by nightfall so she simply decided to copy Inuyasha and sleep in a tree. She jumped up and relaxed in a branch high off the ground. Up there she thought about the entirety of what she had lost and gained, again. Sleep claimed her before long and Kagome fell asleep with the cloak being used as a blanket and she white skin shinning in the moon light.

Sesshoumaru was not far away but far enough not to be sensed. He realized that this being could break any magical spell he used to disguise his presence and it was most annoying. He had watched her ever since he first saw her. He couldn't believe what he had discovered, and that she really didn't know what she was.

~* Sesshoumaru's POV *~

This creature is truly amazing. The amount of sadness and guilt mixed with her beautiful scent is more then anyone should have to bear. I crept closer and watched her sleep for a few minutes before leaving towards my castle. I wanted to know what she was, and mainly why was she having this affect on me.

~* Normal POV *~

Kagome's eyes shot open as soon as Sesshoumaru left. "I smell him, he was here." She said angrily. 'Why did he come back? Did he see my friends? He will not hurt them I will protect them the best I can.' Her eyes turned red again and she followed the sent until it went into the sky. She realized that he and flown away but it was in the direction of the Western Lands, his lands and not her friends. Her eyes changed back. Her heart felt relieved and she went back to her tree and fell asleep, only to be haunted of nightmare of her friends finding out about her and everyone hating her. These were the worst two days of her life and they were only getting worse.

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YAY!! A sad chapter... sort of!! Sorry for not updating. A special thank you to Christina (Kikyo) for all your help!! Thank to all who reviewed. Sorry for the misspellings in the second Chapter. BTW ... NO FLAMES!!!!

Translations: Nani- what iie- no Hai- yes Arigato- Thank you Ningen- Human Youkai- demon Gomen - I'm sorry/ sorry (I get my translations from different sources so if they are wrong gomen. To all of you guys who corrected chapter 2 thanks, especially: The Couples Writer, Maki-Kino-Kiko, and Kwool-sesshou-fan, everyone was a lot of help!)