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A/N READ PLEASE!- Alrighty, I just wanted to thank, every reviewer! You guys are the ones who inspire me to keep working on my fics, and for that I love you all! Thank you so so much! I never even expected this story to exceed 15 reviews. Once again thanks, and I hope you enjoy this chapter.

(also! Please tell me if my writing is sloppy, because I'll fix anything and everything to help my readers get a clearer view at what I'm writing, so please tell me if I'm sloppy.)

Oyasumi Nasai

Nya

----It Can't Be So------Chapter 8---------Don't Turn Off The Light-------

In a small hut at the corner of a dark looming forest, a voice hissed, "Perfect they're all in one place..."

A menacing aura surrounded the dark figure, strange black mist swirling gravely around him.

"Tonight'sss the night they die..."

Kagome tapped her finger impatiently on the kitchen counter, watching the neon numbers on the microwave slowly count down to zero.

'Miko powers...what if I can't control them? What if I accidentally purify Inuyasha? What if-' she was jolted out of her thoughts as the microwave dinged loudly. She cursed silently, opening the microwave door and giving an exasperated sigh at the burnt popcorn.

'I warned them...' she thought, pulling a moss-green bowl out of one of the cupboards.

"She burnt the popcorn, that baka," Inuyasha mumbled, eyes still glued to the t.v.

"How do ya know?" Miroku asked, tearing his gaze away from the screen to the hanyou that was currently occupying the couch with Sango. (after of course being told not to sit anywhere near the girls that night.)

Inuyasha pointed a clawed finger to his nose, his other hand feeling around the nightstand for the skittles. Miroku nodded dumbly, eyes locked to the television once again. Sango shushed them loudly, murmuring something incoherently. Kagome walked in placing the charred popcorn on the coffee table, shaking her head sadly at them.

"Honestly, I can't believe this! You go around fighting demons and you're hooked to...veggie tales..."

She gave an exasperated sigh when none of the veggie-hooked people answered her. She looked around the room, taking in the HUGE mess they had made. Candy wrappers were heaped in large piles near all of them, some random veggie tales' videos strewn about the room.

'Honestly...VEGGIE TALES for gods sake!'

She flopped on the couch in between Inuyasha and Sango, looking to the t.v.

'Oh god...not the TOMATOES!'

After five grueling hours of veggie tales, Kagome finally began to sway in the upright position she was on the couch. Fighting to keep her eyes open she looked around through half-lidded eyes. Inuyasha was sleeping, as well as Miroku, and Sango was asleep at the foot of the recliner, head resting on the edge of the chair, one hand wrapped around his leg like it was a teddy bear.

Kagome grinned; she couldn't wait to see the reaction they had when they noticed they're sleeping position. Sango had gotten up from the couch to let Kagome lay out more, sitting on the floor by the Miroku's chair...thank Kami-sama he had been asleep. Inuyasha was at the other side of the couch, head lain back against the cushions, arms sprawled about. She smiled at the oddly peaceful look on his face, wishing she had a camera...

'What are you dreaming of, Inuyasha?' she asked silently, picking up the remote control and turning off the t.v., leaving only the small lamp for light. Strange shadows cast around the room...places where shadows weren't supposed to be... There was one lone shadow, the silhouette of a man. Problem was...there was no man. She put a hand over mouth and scooted closer to Inuyasha.

'Maybe it hasn't seen me yet...'

She finally hit a muscular arm, which she frantically held onto.

She felt the arm pull her onto his lap and they circled her small frame, making her feel oddly protected. She heard his voice close to her ear, sending electric shivers down her spine.

"It feeds off fear, it's a shadow demon. Don't be afraid and be very quiet," he purred quietly, running a clawed hand through her hair. She relaxed slightly, burying her face in his chest.

Inuyasha watched the shadow demon creep about the room, finally veering off towards the kitchen. He picked up an M&M's wrapper, crumpled it up, and threw it at Miroku. He sat up quickly eyes darting about the room, finally landing on the hanyou and miko. His mouth opened to say something, but Inuyasha cut him off quickly by shaking his head, holding a finger to his mouth. Inuyasha gestured around the room, silently telling him to search it with his holy powers.

Miroku closed his eyes, expanding his aura to see if he sensed any presences. He felt a dark aura suddenly spike and he instantly recognized it.

Shadow demon.

The only way to kill them was using a VERY powerful aura. The reason? You can't touch them. They were shadows, you can't touch shadows therefore it would be a battle of the auras, whoever had the most powerful aura won.

He looked around to find Sango, eyes widening to see her clinging to his leg like a lifeline. He shook his legs and she immediately sat up, looking around inquisitively. Miroku leaned down to her ear, whispering, "There's a shadow demon here...oh and you can let go of my leg now...or if you prefer you can keep it there," he wiggled his brows at her blush and she let the appendage go like it was dripping with acid.

Miroku then looked up, his face suddenly serious. He looked at Sango's aura and compared it to Inuyasha's. Inuyasha's was the most powerful out of the two and then he looked to Kagome. His eyes widened to saucers as he looked at the sheer size of her aura.

'Holy flying pigs...'

He saw her aura swirl and slowly connect with Inuyasha's; it was like it was trying to protect him. Miroku caught Inuyasha's attention and nodded his head at Kagome. Inuyasha shook his head quickly, glaring at Miroku. Miroku shrugged and mouthed, 'She has to.'

Inuyasha sighed and lowered his mouth to Kagome's ear.

"Kagome, you have to expand your aura and purify the demon."

She looked up sharply," How the hell do I 'expand' my aura?"

'Well, only one way to do this...sorry Kagome...' he thought, smirking evilly.

"You're weak Kagome, you probably don't even know how to swing your fist," he growled lowly.

Her aura spiked immediately, eyes flaming with anger. He grinned, it worked.

"Well, excuse me Inuyasha," she whispered fiercely ," I haven't even-"she gasped in shock as something dark hit her, she panted heavily, pushing on her aura. It expanded and she felt the dark slowly fade into light.

Inuyasha watched as she began to pant heavily, hands clutched at his sides. He wanted to help her, but that would only worsen the effect of having your personal aura hit with a SHADOW.

Kagome wiped perspiration from her brow, unconsciously leaking more power into her aura.

'So THAT'S what he meant.'

Inuyasha suddenly felt warm and relaxed, like he was being embraced softly. His eyes drooped and he fought to not totally relax into the sensation. Kagome shifted on his lap, making him realize it was her. Her aura was so strong it got through his own, making him feel warm and fuzzy.

Kagome felt the darkness disappear completely and she collapsed backwards into Inuyasha, who looked oddly relaxed. She felt exhausted and closed her eyes as strong arms encircled her. She was warm, comfy, and with Inuyasha, who wouldn't fall asleep?

Inuyasha finally gave up fighting the aura and closed his eyes, relishing the feelings. He heard Miroku and Sango whisper something and come closer, but it didn't matter, he felt tired all of a sudden, and slipped into a deep sleep.

His last thought was ,'Why isn't her aura retracting...it shouldn't still be here...'

A/N- DON'T KILL ME! I didn't mean to not update for so long...it was cause my Moms' friend was robbed and raped, so we were with her a lot of the time. She has a fear of the dark AND men now...I don't think she'll trust one again. Hn...next chappie will tell ya who the 'dark figure is' NO it is not Naraku or the shadow demon from before...-cackles evilly- You'll have to wait!

Oyasumi Nasai,

Nya