Sorry for the long wait for this update . Real life is stressing the padoodles out of me =( Have no fear though, I'll be returning to my normal updating speed soon (I hope).

Anyway- I knew I was going to go and confuse someone ;) Well, I swear to the tips of my toes I'm going to have things explained pretty well in either chapter 5 or 6 (depending…). But at least in this chapter you'll get a bit more information =)

Important: Yes, Kaiya is the reincarnation of Kagome. And yes, Inuronin is the reincarnation of Inuyasha.

Thank you for all the reviews ^_^ You guys are so awesome =D *passes out brownies* It's so much easier to sit down and just write the stories in a notebook knowing there are people who are actually enjoying it =) And, yes, sometimes putting the author of the story on a guilt-trip is a good tactic to get them to update. ^_~ ((but I wouldn't trust that for everyone, some of them might just get mad, lol))

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Fate Gave Three

By Areine

Chapter 4: Are You Seeing A Pattern Here?

Kaiya looked at her side, wincing as she remembered her fall. The jacket had provided no protection and she could feel her skin beneath stinging against the cloth. She carefully pulled it off, frowning when she saw her scraped skin beneath torn and red. She bit her lip, dropping the abused jacket to the ground as another small spasm of pain shot through her arm. 'I fell harder than I thought…' She told herself, before gasping in surprise when she heard a familiar voice behind her.

"You have a lot of explaining to do, wench."

She turned around only to see Inuronin. The first thing she felt was intimidation. He was standing some yards away, arms folded in his sleeves, his face a scowl, the wind picking up his black cloak and flipping it around in the air before dropping it. His silver hair was brushed around before falling still on his back, and that was when she suddenly remembered what happened.

She had been attacked by a great spider thing, and he had left her, scared to death and having no idea what to do.

And she was mad as a hornet.

"Excuse me? I have a lot of explaining to do? I was just attacked by the biggest mutant spider I've ever seen in my entire life, you run away, and I have a lot of explaining to do?!"

The golden eyes that had been watching her first widened in surprise, his ears flipping back, but then he seemed to regain himself, narrowing his gaze at her as his abnormal lobes flared in her direction

"I just had to see something, and I was right, so I wouldn't have let you just been killed."

He seemed to think that his reasoning would console her, but it only made Kaiya fume even more.

"And if you hadn't been 'right' about whatever it was? You would have just left me to be killed by a giant mutant spider!?" She hissed through clenched teeth, walking to just inches away from him as she pointed, yet again, with an accusing finger.

"Maybe, depends what my mood was." He responded, looking down at her with a face of indifference.

Kaiya sputtered over her words, trying to think of some way to vent her anger without yelling at the top of her lungs.

"You're avoiding the subject. I have questions."

She glared at him, "Well, so do I."

"Mine are more important." Inuronin stated, as if it was the most obvious thing in the world.

"What!? I don't think -"

"I already knew that," He tapped her head with one of his knuckles, "Is there anything in there?"

Kaiya resisted the urge to kick him, "Listen dog-boy," she hissed, feeling triumphant with the low growl she heard rumbling from his chest, "Why don't we just be nice and get somewhere with this?"

"Keh! Whatever, wench." He said haughtily before stalking off, sitting down when he was a feet away. He crossed his legs, arms still folded in his sleeves.

Kaiya grumbled huffily before sitting down where she was, the sword dropped next to her as she pulled her legs together and to the side (once again regretting the sundress). Silence just passed between the two. She looked at her arm again, which had stopped bleeding, but still hurt. Silently, to herself, she wondered why Inuronin didn't ask about it. 'It's not like I care…' She thought to herself, wincing and once again looking up at him. She was slightly surprised to see him staring at her again, though he was watching her arm now. His golden eyes turned up to catch her gaze and he instantly looked away, although his ears didn't stop flittering around.

The teen girl couldn't help but grin at them, unfortunately, Inuronin seemed to take it the wrong way. He glanced back at her, his ears suddenly flattening as far as they would go as he growled at her.

"What are you looking at?"

A light blush rose up to Kaiya's cheeks, "Your ears." She said, pausing between the two words.

When the boy's ears just twitched further down into his silver hair, and she heard him mumble something, Kaiya regretted her action, wondering if she had hurt his feelings.

"What? I just think they're adorable!" She wanted to smack her mouth quiet when she heard it. She had wanted to apologize, but not by saying that. Her blush deepened, but she couldn't bring herself to look away. 'Kyaaaa… I did not just say that.'

"Huh?" He said, just like the wonderful socialist he was, his gaze meeting hers.

"Your… ears. I - I think they're really cute." Kaiya said, wondering if her face was the same color as a beet by now. She dropped her gaze, suddenly finding the worn out sword much more interesting.

Inuronin looked away at the same time, his own cheeks taking on a blush.

He did, however, perk his ears back up.

After a few moments of tense silence, Kaiya spoke again.

"You never told me what happened between you and that Narshu guy…"

"His name is Naraku."

"Okay… You never told me what happened between you and that Naraku guy."

Things remained quiet after that, and Kaiya became fidgety. 'Is he going to answer me…?'

"I was here looking for that sword."

Kaiya blinked, startled by the sudden break in the silence. Looking up she saw him staring at the sword she had set down beside her. His brows were furrowed together again, making her wonder why he kept doing that.

"This old piece of metal?" She picked it up and turned it in her hands as she looked at it. "It didn't even hurt the spider youkai at all, unless you only plan to break spider webs with it."

When she didn't get a response she prompted him further, "Well…? Why did you want it?" She had rested the tip of the sword on the ground, though her hand still gripped the handle.

"They say that that sword is Tetsusaiga. If it's true, then it's the sword that was used by a hanyou long ago, one that could kill 100 youkai with just one swing… It's supposed to be able to transform into some great sword, not that rusted length of crap." His eyes narrowed, he was still staring at the sword.

"Hold on, now what's a 'hanyou'?" Kaiya questioned, not sure if she was following him.


For the first time in a while Inuronin looked at her, his golden eyes watching her. "Someone who is only half-youkai."

"And the other half…?"

"Human."

She noted that his mouth curled in disgust. 'Yeesh, he doesn't have to be so derogatory with it since he is talking to one and all…'

"So… you want to be able to kill 100 youkai in a swing of a sword?" She watched him warily, beginning to question his personality.

"I need it to kill Naraku."

"Is he that bad?"

"He killed my mother."

Kaiya's eyes widened, shocked that he told her, before closing half-way with empathy.

"I'm so sorry…"

Inuronin glared at her, his shoulders stiffening before he closed his eyes and lowered his head- giving off the appearance that he really didn't have a care in the world about it. "Keh, whatever, that bitch was too perky anyway…" His nose suddenly twitched as he picked up the scent of tears. His eyes shot open as he looked up, watching as Kaiya wiped away tears from her eyes.

"What the hell are you crying about?"

The girl just shook her head, "Sorry…" She mumbled, wondering how he could be so cold about it. "What about your dad?"

"Never knew him. Heard he tried to kill me after I was born, so my mom ran off with me."

Kaiya shook her head in amazement. She would have broken down a long time ago if that had happened to her… She didn't want to think about it anymore. It made her think of her own dad…

"So… you came here looking for Tetseega-"

"Tetsusaiga."

"and you got tied up instead…?"

Inuronin clenched his fists tight, even visible through his sleeves.


"Naraku was here. Said some crap about how I 'had to be him' and that this must mean 'she is coming'. Then he said some more crap, then told me he would kill me, but not yet. He said he'd wait for 'her' to come so he could have some more fun with it." He was growling the whole time he spoke.

"Um… Okay… But that doesn't explain why this 'her' would be me-"

"He said you would have the powers of a miko. That would prove it. He told me to watch you fight, that you would be able to kill a youkai even though you're just some human bitch."

Kaiya felt her face heat up. She clenched her knuckles tight and fought the urge to throw the sword right at him.

"So you were actually watching me the whole time? You watched me while I almost got killed by that spider youkai and you didn't do anything?!"

"Yeah, well, I've answered your stupid questions, now answer mine. How did you do that?"

'He's grinning! That lazy little baka, son-of-a-dog, stupid boy is grinning at me! He thinks it's funny!'

Kaiya realized her thoughts must be playing right across her face, because he only broadened his grin. 'Yeah… well, I'm not going to give him the pleasure of seeing me angry…' She cleared her throat.

"Do what?" She asked icily.

"How stupid are you? How'd a weak human like you kill a youkai?" He then glared at the sword in her clutches. "And how were you able to get that?"

"I don't know. First of all, if I did know, I would have killed that youkai when it first showed up. Second of all, the sword was just sitting in a rock and I pulled it out. It's not that complicated." She shrugged her shoulders.

Inuronin's eyes narrowed.

"Show me where you got it."

"Say the magic word." She answered back bitterly.

"Show me where you got it, bitch."

"Oooh- you are impossible! Come on before I change my mind and decide- To… to… kick you!" Kaiya huffed angrily, standing to her feet and heading off in the direction she was pretty sure she had gone earlier. From behind her she could hear dog-boy stand and walk after her. She didn't see him smirk at her back though.

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It didn't take long to find the spot. Inuronin had been able to catch the scent of the dead bodies a long time ago. Kaiya found that unnerving, but didn't say anything. When they reached the area she went to the rock, looking for the slot that she had pulled it out of. She pointed to it as Inuronin watched.

"See? It was in this."

He reached out a hand, his red sleeve falling back to rest on the black cloak. "Give me the sword."

"Excuse me?"

"Give me the sword, bitch."

"Okay okay, enough with the 'magic word'! But why should I?" She held the sword to herself protectively, as if she needed the rusted piece of metal.

"You don't need a reason."

Kaiya drew her brows together.

"Okay, fine, but don't you try anything funny."

She held the sword out, its tip pointed out to the right as she pushed the handle towards him. When he reached his hand out though and clasped the handle, there was a flash like lightning and he jumped back quickly, looking at his hand with a surprised expression after the electricity had gone through him. Kaiya just stood shocked.

"Dammit!"

"I didn't do it!" Kaiya blurted hastily.

Inuronin glared at her, pleased when she shrunk back. He stopped, however, when her body visibly shook.

"It was the sword."

She relaxed.

"But… dammit… Why did it reject me?" He argued to himself angrily.

"Maybe… Maybe it likes girls?"

"Didn't you listen to me? Fifty years ago it was used by a hanyou, a male hanyou… why the Hell can't I take it?"

"Um… If a hanyou is half human, and he could use it, if I'm human, and I can use it, and if you don't have any human blood, and you can't use it… Maybe you have to have human blood?" Kaiya said, hoping that maybe she was being helpful.

"But… shit… I'm a hanyou."

"I thought you said you were a youkai?"

"Yeah, well, I'm only half youkai."

Kaiya nodded, eyes filling with sympathy once more.

"So… was it your mother? Who was human?"

"Yeah…" He nodded, before adding, "And weak as hell just like the rest of em."

Kaiya frowned, but Inuronin continued.

"Damn, and all this trouble… I need to get someone who actually knows how to use that piece of crap!"

He looked like he was beginning to leave, and this scared Kaiya heavily. Even if he hadn't helped her with the spider youkai, she didn't want to be alone in this place…

"Wait! Wha-What about me?"

He raised an eyebrow at her, "Yeah? What about you?"

"You can't just leave me here! Plus… Plus… I can carry the sword for you!"

He stared at her for a while, making her feel very uncomfortable. She fidgeted where she stood, running her fingers restlessly across the sword. Without thinking she looked to her left arm where her injuries had been earlier. Her eyes widened when she saw it was completely healed. 'That's the second time…'

"Fine."

She looked up to Inuronin, who was still watching her.

"Carry the sword with you. There's a village near here, they'll probably trust you anyway. Just don't get in my way," He narrowed his eyes, "And don't do anything stupid. You seem to have a habit of that."

Kaiya nodded, ignoring his insults. 'As long as I'm not alone…'

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Inuronin had not lied. From where they had been the village he had mentioned was a short journey away. Kaiya had walked on the ground while Inuronin had leapt from tree branch to tree branch. She had found herself watching him often, wondering what it would feel like to be that strong… Did it feel like flying? He was also fast, very fast. More often than either of them liked he had to turn around and wait for her to catch up.

But they made it, and Kaiya was surprised to see such an old fashioned village come into view. The homes were close together and appeared to be made out of wood. There were women attending gardens and children playing, she couldn't help but smile. As they had approached Inuronin had joined her on the ground, his arms folded in his sleeves and eyes narrowed.

She wondered what had gotten him in such a bad mood when there was suddenly a whole group of men surrounding them. Spears were abruptly thrust forward, getting dangerously close and not allowing much movement. A few of the men drew arrows, notching them in wooden bows and aiming them at the pair.

Kaiya, without much hesitation, drew closer to Inuronin as shouts came.

"Your kind is not welcome here!"

"This village has done nothing, leave us in peace!"

"We only wish to protect our women and children!"

"Stay away from our homes!"

"Be gone you youkai scum!"

Inuronin raised a clawed hand, flexing his fingers with popping knuckles as a deadly glint of light caught his eye. Kaiya's eyes widened in surprise, she grabbed his arm in her free hand.

"Inuronin! Don't!"

She stepped in front of him.

"Listen! We don't mean any harm! And- And I'm human, so you can trust me, right?"

The men eyed her clothing, whispering amongst each other. Finally, after some tense moments, a man stepped forward and pointed to Inuronin.

"We can't trust him, he's one of those inuyoukai, probably in league in Naraku."

Kaiya elbowed the hanyou when he let out a fierce growl.

"Inuronin? Oh… um… he wouldn't hurt a fly!" She smiled and patted his head (which was quite a struggle as she stood on her tip toes to do so). "He's just like a big puppy! Sweet and loyal… and… yeah…"

Before the 'big puppy' could say anything to that the man spoke again.

"Bring Ami."

A few of the men broke from the group and stalked off into the village.

Inuronin took this time to look down and glare at Kaiya.

"Big puppy, wench?" He hissed out. "Sweet and loyal?"

Kaiya smiled up at him, pulling her best 'I'm-innocent-and-meek-please-don't-hurt-me' look.

Inuronin growled in his chest, but tossed his head and didn't say anything more.

A few minutes later an elderly woman was led to them. She was a little taller than Kaiya, though obviously she had a few extra pounds on her. Her hair was gray and white with age, and her face was embedded with wrinkles. She wore a sky blue and white kimono, which touched a few inches above her feet. On those she wore a wrapped white cloth and sandals. Her expression was that of bewilderment, and… hope? She stood staring at the pair, her gray eyes wide as she stood in silence.

"My lady Ami, these are the two." The man from before said, also watching the pair, although is gaze was that of an accusing father.

Ami, however, stepped forward, despite the warnings from around her not to do so.

Kaiya decided to break the tension.


"Um… I'm sorry to be intruding…"

"You- Is that you? You pair have come back?" Ami spoke, her voice deep though smooth, "After all these years?"

Inuronin narrowed his eyes while Kaiya raised an eyebrow. "Huh?"

"Kagome?" She spoke, looking to Kaiya. She then looked to Inuronin.

"Inuyasha?"

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Is that a cliff hanger? Sorry this chapter wasn't that long, but my muse on how to get it out had sort of died… but the next chapter will be easier. ^_^ However… Most likely I will be getting out the next chapter to "Through the White Eyes" first. Everyone who was reading that deserves the next chapter after I kept it on hiatus so long. (yes, it's coming off of hiatus, finally).

Hm… so… who's Ami? How did she know about Kagome and Inuyasha? Stay tuned next time.. Yea, whatever. Lol.

Oh! Wait! You guys got another name =)

Ami ???

Ami - (Japanese) means "friend". so, you can sort of get that she won't be an enemy =P

??? - she wont be having a last name, just like everyone else from the Sengoku Jedai period.

Oh, and If you want to know how to pronounce it.. I cant help you there, but the way I want it pronounced is "Ah-me" ^_^

So… yes… the next chapter there's going to be a lot of information to explain things with, and things should be getting interesting, so please be patient with me ^.^''

(and.. I would just like to say.. Reviews are nice. Very nice. I like reviews. Reviews are good… oh… and that im sorry for any poor editing.. -_-'')