Chapter Four-

The cats eyes were flared red, it was huge standing before me. I had only seen her like this once. My Kirara…

"The Village it's under attack!"

Flames. The heat. It was so intense. We weren't quite sure who had led the attacks but there were demons, many of them.

We fled from my house, it was one of the one on fire. My father had changed to fight. My mother was getting Kohaku. I was preparing to fight with my father.

Kirara was at my side, such a small little cat. But she didn't leave me. She didn't run away. She never had. But then suddenly she turned and ran into the house.

Into the flames.

I tried calling her back but my father told me not to worry. He said my mother would get Kirara out. That Kirara was just afraid. Everyone was really. So I tried to forget about it and fought a few demons away from my house. I killed about eleven when I began to get nervous.

My mother hadn't come back yet. Kohaku, Kirara, and her were all still in the house. I wanted them out.

I was about to enter when a large cat flew out of my house. I almost attacked it but I saw my mother and little brother lying on it's back. It was then I realized who the cat was.

It was Kirara.

She had went into the house to save my mother and brother…

I remember the scream like it happened yesterday. I remember crying into my father's arms. I remember thanking Kirara. I remember mourning over all the villagers we lost in the flames. I remember that was also the day I met Kiro.

"Kirara…" I smiled, approaching the large cat demon. "Kirara…it's been so long…since…I…"

More memories came rushing back. Another attack. This time Kirara was no where to be found. That was the same day Kiro proposed to me. I found out later she was missing. We searched for days…but we never found her…I remember Kiro comforting me.

I took another step closer and reached my hand out towards my cat. It looked me over for a minute then it suddenly mewed with delight and purred at my side.

"Kirara…why did you leave Kirara?"

Miroku got closer reaching his arm out to pet them demon, she snarled for a minute but I whispered my approval in her ear. She purred and allowed Miroku to touch her. Then backed away and transformed to her small form, leaping into my arms.

"How did you know that cute little cat?" Kagome asked from behind us, having just gotten rid of Koga.

"I…it's a long story, but it looks like we can head in now right?" I shrugged, setting Kirara on my shoulder. "So lets go in already…"

Miroku and Kagome nodded and followed me into the large shrine. Candles traced a pathway, the pathway led to three separate sets of stairs. A guard stood in front and he smiled once he saw us. Quickly he positioned us in front of the set we were supposed to follow. I waved goodbye to the others and climbed up the stairs.

I smiled at Kirara and whispered playfully into her ear, my normal voice returning.

"You have to keep quiet about who I really am alright kitty. I have to fight in this. But now you can help me right?" I smiled, the cat nodded understanding every word I had said.

"Good…" I smiled. "But I'm not sure if father will fall for this."

"Your right…" a voice boomed. "He most certainly will not fall for this."

I glanced up quickly and Kirara puffed up on my shoulder. It was him alright. My father. His apparel was close to mine, seeing as I stole my outfit from him. I tried to smile, but wound up just bowing my head.

"I'm sorry father but Kohaku…he wasn't ready for war he was too young. So…I came to take his place." I stuttered. "I…I want to fight in this war. I think I have all the strength required. If not more…I mean I made it here…"

My father sighed and motioned for me to lift my head. He seemed to be thinking it over for a second before he opened his mouth again.

"Does Kiro know about this?" he asked firmly.

I clenched my teeth. Kiro was the last thing I wanted think about right now. He had betrayed me and my father. I tried my hardest to smile thinking it would be better just to lie to my father. He loved Kiro…and thought he was perfect for me. But I couldn't keep the smile long enough…and wound up spilling the truth to my father.

"Are you sure? He told you this himself?" my father asked, once I was done explaining my story.

I nodded, tears spilling from my eyes. Retelling the whole thing hurt me a lot.

"I see, well I guess it's a good thing you came here. Otherwise you would have married him. Besides you might be able to find someone new while your fighting, right?" my father smirked, his normal attitude returning.

I just nodded, wiping my tears and turning just in time to see Kagome and Miroku entering the room. I smiled slightly and turned back towards my father and bowed. Then went to join the others, But before we could leave my father made a big mistake.

"Goodbye son."

Crap. I looked over at Miroku, who immediately rose his eyebrows before he burst into a smile. Kagome didn't really seem to care.

"So you're the girl from the photos brother?" Miroku asked, walking closer to me. "Think you could hook me up with her or something?"

I glared at my father as we exited the building. He just smiled.

Author's Note: IM BACK WEE Tee hee! Thank you for those who didn't give up on me!