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Oh, nearly forgot, the guest character's going to be revealed in this chapter. So that means it don't own him either. Just wanted to clear that one up.

Inuyasha

The Wicked Child

Chapter IV

Acrimony In The Chary Village

Hitomi village-- I was right all along about what goes on within it's limits. A parish with an absurdly high crime rate that masquerades as a constant, lively festival, complete with a highly active trading post. Knowing this, one cannot afford to let their guard down... namely me. I've been in yet another fight, this time with desperate hoodlums that probably suffers from blue-balls whom tried their best to score a disinterested and reluctant waitress. After a brief dispute with them, I became a little more aware about the reputations of this town, thanks to the waitress. But at that moment of conversation, I noticed a fellow, a highly suspicious and disturbing one at that-- pretty good for a mere human. I eyed him as he entered the lobby with skeptical visions. He looked as though he was searching for someone or something-- I don't know but it's glaring that he was checking the scenery. Could the thugs I routed be cronies of his? Plus, the guy gazed at me with the most evil emerald eyes and that sword-- damn that sword. I tell you this: the sword wasn't for decoration, he definitely intent on using it, whoever it is, I do not know. I might be a bit paranoid but it's best to be on the lookout for him.

Emerging from the game room was one of the most interesting dude I have ever laid eyes one-- and trust me, it takes a lot for a man to impress me. He wasn't a show-off and he didn't did anything to the extremes but he was a defiant type as he held a cool head. He has a strange name though; Inuyasha. I have to wonder about that, really. The waitress said he's really good with the sword, and that is what I like. I'll be sure to learn more about him if I were to ever meet him again.

Lastly, before the story resumes, are my concerns about Princess Soichano. Her, and her connections to the UBC. Shouldn't a "fair maiden" like her avoid such a sinful place such as the Underground Battle Cult? Though, I have never met her in person, but I have so many questions having to do with her. Mainly her seeming importance as she appears in countless dreams as of late. However, last night I experienced her power for the first time, clearly clarifying that she is indeed formidable. Then the strangest (and scariest) aspect of that dream occurred...

"I look forward to meeting you at last... Kagome-oneechan..."

That sent shivers down my spine. That was downright impossible and yet, disturbingly, I somehow found myself accepting it. Scary indeed. She look too much like me, convincing me that she IS my little sister. Could she really be my sister, whom was never born? I was about to respond to her with admonishment but the dream immediately faded which abruptly left me with a damp brow, a heavy heart, and a dubious mind.

Did mother gave birth to my baby sister without me knowing? If so, how did she end up being the princess of the Nakatani Kingdom? I need answers...

They'll come...

* * *

Kagome was lost in thought, somehow ignoring her breakfast before her and staring off semi blankly. She sat with a brooding expression on her features and was oblivious to how much sugar she poured into her mug of hot chocolate. Nazuna became aware of the white mound protruding from the top of the mug and became concerned about her friend's possible sugar intake.

"Um, Kagome..."

Her voice seemed to crash into an invisible wall, she still held that pensive look.

"Kagome..."

She still didn't respond.

"Hey look, a serial killer!!" Nazuna pointed.

Kagome immediately shot up from her trance, snatching her dagger out from the strap on her leg which was hidden underneath her long kimono. "Where? Where is he!?" She beseeched, her eyes now in slits as they aimlessly wondered around the lobby. "I'll show the bastard! I've give him a piece of my mind!"

Nazuna went into a fit of cackles.

"That was not funny." Kagome rebuked, quickly hiding her dagger before any innocence can notice who she really is. "You shouldn't kid around like that." She slowly sat back down in the chair with a pout. Though her expression eased a bit. "Thanks anyway."

"Hey, no worries." Nazuna replied. "I was just a little concerned about you." She grabs her glass of fruit punch and gulped down the last of it and burped vociferously, which was highly unlady-like. "Ooh, excuse me." She covered her mouth with an innocent look.

"What's done has been done." Kagome concluded pithily.

Kagura entered the inn after disposing the unconscious hoodlums in the dumpster outside. With a impish smirk, she dusted imaginary dust from her hands and approaches her companions at the table. "So what's up? You two planning on sitting in the lounge all day long?" She wondered. " C'mon put on your game faces on and get out and have some fun in this village."

"Yea." Nazuna immediately chirped. "I think it's about time that we get out there and do a little something-something." She stood from her chair and looks back at Kagura with a questionable look. "By the way, Kagura, have you ever found out where the UBC arena is located?"

"I did." Kagura answered. "The arena will be opened later on this evening on the west side of town."

Kagome tilted her head. "The UBC? You guys must have been planning to sign up for a few battles?"

Kagura smiled once more, this time a predatory glint racing in her auburn eyes. With an innocent bat of her eyelashes, she replied. "Why yeas, we are Kagome. Did you wanted to tag along with us or something?"

She nodded. "Nah. I think I'll pass." Kagome replied with a surprising clarity. "I think I have fought enough for today. I think I'll just relax and have fun with the festivities." She lifted her mug in order to sip and fortunately, she finally notices the lump of sugar resting atop her mug. "Yikes. This drink is going to knock me out if I'm not careful."

"Well we're off to browse around the village festivities." Nazuna informed. "We'll meet cha back here in the inn, okay?"

"If you change your mind about the UBC," Kagura suggested, "you'll know where to find us. Yeas, I'm sure."

Kagome nodded. "Okay."

* * *

Hours later, Kagome kept herself from her disturbing thoughts by occupying herself to leisure of the town's festivities. For the first time in such a long time, she felt truly merry. She giggled like a young carefree girl when she competed with others for prizes in several games. She even help out a little girl by winning a few prizes for her in a dart throwing game. Using darts was one of her strengths, one of her essential weapons for being a ninja. The articulation that she used to win those prizes was something unlike none of the citizens of Hitomi had ever seen, let alone the fact that they had ever seen a young woman so talented with weapons. She smiled, knowing that the town has successfully bought out the little girl in her.

Speaking of being a girl, several young villager men immediately grew fond of her at first sight, instantly falling for her innocent charms. Crushes and fascination ensures, making her blush several shades of red. But really she had to think about the notion, these men acted as though that they have never seen a beautiful young woman before. Quite strange. The town was bustling with beautiful women, she had to admit, but they paid special attention to her. Maybe because she proved herself to be more powerful than most men in games that tested physical strength, that probably explains why. How can a nineteen year old girl with a lithe figure could possibly be so powerful? She knew the answer but she cannot dare let any of them know, because it may surprise, and ultimately, scare them.

Some times later, Kagome decided that she should take a break at the food court. That was where most of the people hanged out at. At the court , there was also a large dance stage and jazz musicians played several harmonious tunes throughout the after noon. Several couples were on stage, dancing to the wonderful music with mirth. Even some of the foreigners gained some luck as they get an opportunity to dance with beautiful natives. Kagome sipped into her grape punch, a little envious of some of the native women dancing with the foreign knights to the music. She never truly had time to enjoy herself with a paramour-- that if she ever had any. A very pretty girl all alone with no one to love was highly unheard of. Heck, even Nazuna and Kagura may have had some luck with men. Of course, a scant few asked her for a dance but Kagome felt that they weren't her type-- not to offend anyone or seem like a snobbish bitch. If that was the case, Kagome would of made several comments about bad breath, smoky scent from drugs, and breasts just as big as hers on corpulent men. She sighed, considering to return to the inn and worry herself to sleep. She's a true kunoichi, and as fate have in store for her, she wasn't able to find a man that she truly adores. With a sad face, Kagome cried, and as usual, no tears were shed.

Deep down inside, she was a lonely soul. A soul that needed love in her life. This was her weakness, the cleft in her strong armor. Though in mere moments, that could change.

"Aye. You're pretty good ." A man complimented as he abruptly held her wrist. "You're quite the talk of the town with the games."

Instinctively, Kagome crouched slightly into a stance as her hand groped her leg for her entrusted dagger as she was snapped from her musings. Nobody should grab her like that all of a sudden! It can lead to a fatality for all she care. But her eyes widened and her mouth let out a gasp as she realized who this man was that held her. "It's you..." She stammered breathlessly.

The man scoffed, pleasantly amused by her timid reaction. "Keh. Why are you so tense, kid?" He queried. His eyes wondered off to the upward arch in which she held her kimono. He notices a sheath wrapped around her leg but it was quickly ignored because of the way she upheld the long slit. Unintentionally, a great deal of her lovely leg was shown to him and he whistled to confirmed it, though he had a straight face. "Nice gams." He commented, making her blush. "Do you work out?"

Kagome's heart was fluttering, due to his admiring eyes, but she prayed that he wasn't like the guy from the night before, the monk named Miroku. She quickly releases her kimono, allowing it's creases to return as it flop back down to retain it's long appearance. "You're looking mighty hard." She retorted playfully. "Do you say this to all the girls?"

Inuyasha made a face. "Hell nah. I'll be a sick man if I did." He crossed his arms. "I can see it now: me, the local pervert--" His voice was trailed off-- according to Kagome whom was busy admiring his features. A youth with long black hair, even surprising that it was a bit longer than hers. His stout dark eyes, which seemed to have traces of violet, bore holes in her soul. He was tall and well-muscled, despite his lean form and the baggy red haori gave his body extra charm.

"Ahh..." Kagome cooed in admiration with a deep flush on her cheeks. 'Shit... look at this boy right here...'

His spunky, yet gruff voice snapped her back into reality. "Hey wench, are you listening to me?"

She shook her head. "Huh? What were you talking about just now?"

"Would you care to dance with me?" He requested, holding out a strong, inviting hand. "I'm sure that you're a good dancer. So how 'bout it?"

Kagome's eyes widened once more. She clearly could not believe her luck! The 'handsome mother-fucker' is actually interested in her and he wanted to dance with no one else but her. "I... I..."

"Well?" He searched the expression in her eyes hopefully.

"I'll be delighted." She finally answered in a girlish voice. She gingerly clutches his hand and allowed herself to be escorted towards the stage by him.

Before approaching the center of the stage he asked her this question. "Say, what is your name?"

That was then that she knew it. Inuyasha was highly interested in her-- a desire to be more than just a mere friend. She slowly tilted her vision to meet his eyes. "It's... my name is Kagome."

As they reached their destination, the band began playing a exultant, smooth, mid tempo song. A debonair piece that stirs your soul in order to respond to it's influence. A well written song authored by a famous local band. Inuyasha wraps one arm around her waist and his other gently holding one of her hands, as if he was guiding her. Kagome fidgeted, somewhat nervous as how his hand came close to groping her rear, but seeing his smile on his face she was relieved. He proved himself to be a gentlemen-- a kind of dude that doesn't view a woman's body as a mere commodity for lust, nor did he treat it like one. "C'mon, Kagome." He ushered. "Show me what you're working with."

She made a cute pout, a little embarrassed that she has to dance in the public. She was a talented dancer, thanks to the knowledge and fact that the most prominent martial arts originally descended from dancing (especially the oldest ones-- think Kim Wing Chun, a little over thousands years ago). However, dancing with a man made her nervous, and so hilarity ensures...

"Ouch!" Inuyasha yelped during a minor pang in their waltz. "Watch your feet."

"Sorry..."

"Don't worry. Just let the rhythm guide you. It'll eventually ease you out of nervousness."

"Right."

They continued their dance, although she was not improving, as of now, anyway. She thanked the heavens that there weren't the only couple on the stage. Thanks to the current catchy tune, several couples amassed to the rostrum. He attempted to guide her well, his graceful dance steps seems to appear as glides compared to Kagome's staggering.

"Gah!" He winced through his clenched teeth. "You've done it again."

Again, her foot stomped his on accident, this time her geta sandals made a slight cut across his toes. Quite painful. "You're cut." She noticed, trying not to sound too alarmed. "Please forgive me."

"It's nothing." He dismissed, ignoring his now slightly red socks. "Thanks anyway for your concern."

"If you say so..." Kagome replied uncertainly.

A few moments later, after resuming their dance together, Kagome was getting used to dancing with him, her discomfort diminishing away. The wide smile on Inuyasha's face confirmed that she was doing well. The band then followed the suave song they were playing with a amorous one, with a slightly calmer tempo. Apparently a lover's song. A little bolder than she was when she began, Kagome's lips went into a slight childish, if not, mischievous smile. To Inuyasha's surprise, she suddenly took his wrists and guided them down to her lower waist-- fingertips resting on soft, blessed derriere. She propped her hands on his shoulders and rested her head on his surprisingly broad muscular chest. It was his turn to blush good shades of crimson as she starts to hum along with the song.

"Kagome?"

"Hmm..." She responded.

"I know we've just met... but, um... it's nothing..." He dismissed, not about to let himself ruin this moment.

"It's okay..." Kagome reassured, grabbing his hands again and this time, guiding them to a place lower, right there on the flesh that would easily get a man a hard slap in the face if unauthorized. "It's all good. I'm not going to rebuke you."

"Eh?" He wondered with a raised brow. But, should he argue?

"You've already proved yourself to be a honorable young man." She continued. "Let's just say that this is a thank you."

"Keh. You're making yourself seem like an older woman or something." He scoffed. "I bet you the change in my pockets that you're not older than I am."

"I was brought into this world nineteen years ago." Kagome replied assiduously, surprising him. "On the evening of a summer shower."

"Fair enough." Inuyasha considered "But I could have swore that you were a little younger, like say, seventeen for instance."

"I get that a lot." Kagome followed. "Although I've been often mistaken for a fifteen year old girl." He looked at her, slightly astounded. "Don't ask."

"Well since you revealed your age to a stranger it's only fair that I tell you mine. Nineteen." He elucidated. "Born in the unexpected drought of spring."

Kagome uttered a syrupy comment. "Hmph. Now that's hard to believe."

"Keh."

Now it was time for a little twirling action. Some of the couples twirled around one another with great articulation. Some faltered, but they done pretty well. Inuyasha smiled at Kagome, silently informing her that it was their turn to try it. With little reluctance, she nodded and allowed him to twirl her before she did him. Unfortunately, nervousness rose again and she faltered and fell to the floor-- Inuyasha close behind because of his grip.

He found himself crashing right besides her, and immediately pried himself from the floor to check and see that she was injured or not. "Kagome are you okay?" He queried with concern evident in his voice.

Kagome slowly opened her eyes and laughed. "Of course, I am, silly. I'm a big girl. It takes more than a mere drop to startle me."

Inuyasha had to laugh as he pulled her to her feet. "You're sure? That thud was pretty loud you know."

"That 'thud' was when your head met the floor." Kagome remarked playfully as she wrapped her arms around his neck. "This is fun. Probably the most fun that I've ever had in years." Inuyasha realized the hint of nostalgia in her voice.

"On the road, eh?"

"Um hmm..."

"Let us go over to the court and have a seat." He offered, a slight inquisitiveness in his vocals. He smoothly led her off of the stage with him and walked over to the food court and sat at an empty table, which had a large parasol as a shade.

"You must be tired." Said Kagome, rather than asking. "Does dancing waste away that much of your energy?"

"No." He simply answered. "I'm a terrible dancer."

"Could have fooled me..." Kagome grinned.

"I just have confidence in my dancing skills." He admitted. "Thanks to an old friend, she told me that there was nothing to be ashamed of."

Kagome eyes narrowed, though not surprised at all that he probably have had a paramour. "Your girl?" She asked. "What's her name, anyway?"

With a little reluctance, even hesitation, he relayed an answered. "Kikyou. Her name is Kikyou." He blushed at a memory.

Kagome's eyes widened in revelation. "Kikyou? Why, that's the name my mother intended on naming my baby sister." She revealed. "That if, she was ever born."

Inuyasha mentally screamed. Kikyou was the very woman whom he saw when he peers into Kagome's eyes. He had to wonder, though he did not bother to ask her of any relations, not now anyway. "Your sister was never born?"

"No she wasn't." Kagome answered sadly, aware that she was practically giving her life story away to a total stranger. She wondered if she could share more than just that with him. "I don't really want to talk about this. Mother died some times later after the miscarriage, likely from grief, when I was merely six summers."

He was curious, so he pressed. "If your sister ever been born... how old would she be now?"

"She'll be around seventeen, or maybe eighteen..." Kagome answered boorishly.

Inuyasha's eyes widened along with his mouth opening agape. "Kagome... are you serious? There's a possibility that your sister may have--." His face suddenly went into a scowl at a shadow looming over behind Kagome.

"Good day. Is it not, Inuyasha?" Inquired a deep, authorative voice.

"What is it, Sesshoumaru?" Inuyasha growled. "You're here for something."

Kagome became pale, fully aware of whose presence she was occupying. The feared Taiyoukai of the Western Lands, Sesshoumaru. But, she wondered, what does the royal canine demon would want with a mere village man?

"That is so true." Sesshoumaru admitted. "But as of now, I will not be a nuisance to you. I take it that you are courting with another bitch."

Kagome became ire, but immediately suppressed it. The reputation of the taiyoukai proved him to be a formidable, if not, impossible warrior.

"Your mama!" Inuyasha retorted hotly. Then it lead into something ugly, hilarious, yes, but ultimately ugly. "She have one big titty and a little titty, and we call the bitch, Biggie Smalls!"

Kagome caught on to the joke, about to laugh at him but was afraid to.

"You never change, little brother..." Sesshoumaru remarked.

They're brother!!? Kagome wondered. It's impossible! They're two different species, and no traces of resemblance.

"You're mother is so revolting ,she peers into a mirror and her reflection cringes at the sight." Sesshoumaru joined, chuckling haughtily at his remark.

Inuyasha growled, slightly offended. "Your mama is so fat... the bitch jumped up into the air and got stuck!!" He bursts into laughter, along with Kagome who was beating the table in hilarity.

'That is one big woman!' Kagome thought.

"Your mother stinks so bad that she makes a skunk youkai feel proud of itself." Sesshoumaru remarked.

'Oh my.' Kagome sympathized, and wondering why they are mistreating their dear mother like that... if they are really brothers as Sesshoumaru put it.

"Your mama is so fat, someone tells her that it was chilli outside she ran out her house with a bowl!" Inuyasha satired again.

"Please. You're mother is so young... that I'm even old enough to be her father. The hoe."

'Damn. Though kind of lame.' Kagome thought.

"Bastard! Your mama is so skinny, when the bitch started crying, she drowned!!" Inuyasha guffawed and fell to the ground this time.

'My god, does these two even care about her?'

"Your mother is so fat-- her belt size is the equator." Sesshoumaru reprimanded.

'Whoa! Now that's huge!'

"Your mama's butt so big, when she sits in a chair she was a least three feet taller!!" Inuyasha laughed, this time tears in his eyes.

Kagome began to feel sorry for the taiyoukai, because Inu was the better of the two at mother jokes. After suppressing her laughter, she gazes at Sesshoumaru. "Geez, that's kind of harsh. Do you two even care about your mother?"

"Hell I don't." Inuyasha commented.

"Neither do I..." Sesshoumaru followed... earning a crack of an admonishing palm across his face from none other than... "I did not mean that, mother dear." Sesshoumaru rebuked calmly.

"Heathen... You have no respect for me like you father held for me." Mother taiyoukai scolded. A very surprisingly pretty silver haired woman.

"Father's respect for you diminished." Sesshoumaru clarified. "If that weren't the case then this hanyou wouldn't have been born."

That explains it, Kagome acknowledged. Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru are half brothers. She tilted her gaze at the youkai woman and shock and awe filled her every being. Considering her knowledge of Sesshoumaru's age, his mother should look like a... withered rock. An ancient woman that is suffering from severe defects of old age. What Kagome saw was a tall woman with silvery white hair, in fact, her main of hair was the longest she had ever seen, and they were tied into several braids. Her golden eyes naturally of narrowed slits, though experienced. Her skin, was smooth, shiny, pale... and glaringly, defiant. She looks like a young woman in here mere late twenties-- only there were few visible lines on her brow which told otherwise. She wore some of the most elegant... and expensive royal clothes ever known to man, or youkai. Inuyasha proved right with one of his jibes, because her figure was preposterous!! Extremely well proportioned, she appeared to be a very lithe creature, only she was slightly muscular. Her chest was not that impressive, but still circular... as they seemed to defy gravity. Going downward, an opening in the midriff of her robes revealed a fairly chiseled abdomen, proof that she's a health zealot. Down some more, is what Inuyasha was talking about. Her hips were her dominating aspect-- otherwise impossible on a mere mortal, like it almost didn't go along with such a skinny body. The biggest arch of curves ever witnessed on a woman. After those ridiculous hips were at least fifty inches of legs. " Nevermind your father's respect for me. Who is this young man you're talking with, Sesshoumaru?" She queried.

"This here, is the result of father's lust for a mere human." Sesshoumaru pointed out.

Inuyasha sat up from his chair with a scowl. "Lust huh? What you call that loving someone as ludicrously disfigured as her?" He spat, pointing at Sesshoumaru's mother.

The said youkai woman raised a brow. "So that's him, huh?" She studied. "That's Touga's offspring to a human woman? Interesting... he's adorable." She smiled and her elfin ears twitched affectionately, the rare azure diamonds dangling on her ears.

'Strange.' Kagome thought. 'This is on heck of a family reunion. The woman is truly misleading. For crying out loud, she's a few centuries old!!'

"Bah! This child of father's concubine, adorable?" Sesshoumaru scoffed.

"Nevermind. There's so much hatred in you, baby." She rebutted. "Well anyway, it was really nice meeting you, um... what's your names?"

"Kagome."

"Inuyasha."

"Nice meeting you children. Now if you excuse me, I'll be on my way for more sight-seeing." She bowed and about faced, making Inuyasha snort and Kagome gasp at the tremendous mound underneath her robes that she called her booty.

Touga must've really had something going with her. She was either a playboy's dream come true...

...or a genetic nightmare.

"My G-d!!" Kagome breathed, clearly astonished.

"Ha! Told cha so!!" Inuyasha hooted. "That bitch got ass like a fucking mule!!"

Sesshoumaru's brow was plastered with a huge bead of sweat. "Shut up. Anyway, I shall allow your courtship to last. But when you're done soiling her or whatever, I shall meet you again."

Kagome was offended. "Excuse me mister!"

Sesshoumaru briefly locked his menacing gaze back at Kagome.

She zipped her lips.

Sesshoumaru finally walked off.

Inuyasha rose from his chair. "Well, now that he's here, that means that I have to leave."

Kagome was surprised by his sudden dismissal. "Why? This was going good. Why do you decide to leave now."

"With him around I couldn't be sure that my house is still standing." Inuyasha answered. "Cool and calm as he may be, he is definitely not to be trusted. He wants something that I posses so badly, that he even seeks my blood in order to obtain it."

"That's sounds terrible." Kagome sympathized. "What kind of brothers are you?"

"Half." He shrugged with a faint smile. "Say Kagome, where are you staying at in this town?"

Kagome's heart rate increased as a blushed appeared on her face. "Why... I'm currently vacating at the inn on the southern entrance of town."

"Cool." He replied. "I'll see you there a little bit later." He ran off through town. She decided that she should return to the inn and call it a day.

* * *

As she was nearing the inn, the white haired man from before emerged from the entrance. The same man with the incredibly long sword that she noticed after she dealt with the thugs. Kagome stopped dead in her tracks and glared suspiciously at the man. He walked coolly, but slowly, with a malicious stride. The close friend of Sesshoumaru undoubtedly have cruel intentions on his mind.

Then it happened, and Kagome's suspicions was confirmed.

He abruptly pivoted his visage at her, his lips went into a broad, devilish smirk. His eyes ensnared her, possibly inducing fear from her. Kagome remained motionless, as if she was paralyzed by his menacing green eyes. Then with a nod he dismissed himself and continued on his way. His boots making deliberate tracks in his wake.

Kagome knew right then and there, that he was leading her. So, she rushed into the inn in order to obtain her ninja uniform.

* * *

About a hour later, Kagome followed the tracks and arrived at an abandoned edifice on the outer limits of town-- possibly an old school or chapel. With a duffel bag in her hand, she crouched behind a old carriage and watches the scene before her. There were a few men, cloaked in black that occupied the entrance of the building. What surprised her was the fact that they were wearing the same insignia on their cloaks just like the mystery man wore. She caught on to the conversation; something about raiding the festival for money and assassinating Princess Soichano when she shows up.

She confirmed that they were crooks, and proceeded to gather her clothes out her bag and silently change behind the carriage. She was careful not to rustle her clothes because someone may catch on to the sound and blowing her cover in the process. She successfully undressed herself and removed her geta sandals and was just about to don on her ninja garbs, until...

"Someone's is among us." One of the assassins confirmed.

The next thing he knew, a half naked woman made her presence known by emerging from behind a carriage and throwing one of her sandals dead into his face. The sharp corner of the sandals lodged in his forehead as he fell, dead.

"Get her!! See to it that she dies!!" After that declaration, they remaining three men charged at the half clothed woman. To their surprise, she disappeared in a puff of mist and reappeared behind them with her clothes on and ready to take them out. With a twirl of her blade, she swung her blade through them as they charged at her. The results: three assassins down and possibly disembodied.

Still, neither of them was the man that she was looking for. So instinctively, she entered the building and finally saw him standing on the top flight of stairs. He had on a evil grin on his features, slight, but an evil grin never less.

"Welcome." He said with his cool voice. "I've been expecting you."

Kagome smiled. "Hmph. Somehow, I knew that you were one of the bad guys." A criminal was hidden in the shadows with a rifle drawn. Kagome immediately took out a dart and chunked it at him, the weapon impaled in his forehead. "Nice security you have here."

"Isn't it." He replied. "Though they were no match for you, my dear." He pulled out a bomb. "Maybe this will do the trick." He lights it up and threw it to the main floor where Kagome was. During that he leapt out of the huge window pane and met the open fields behind the building.

A few seconds later, the bomb exploded, destroying the building and quite possibly taking the girl with it. "Good riddance." He dismissed as he walked off. That is, until Kagome appeared out of nowhere with her dagger drawn and descended on him. At the very last minute, he pulls out his incredible long sword from his sheath and blocked her intended attack.

"Impressive." Kagome complimented. "It's apparent that you do know what you are doing with that ridiculous katana."

"Are you sure that you want to challenge me?" He scoffed as he pushed her off. "Challenging me may prove futile, you know."

Kagome made an evil smirk of her own as she went into a stance. "Try me."

"If you say so." He began running through the fields, Kagome followed. "You're serious aren't you?"

"Yes I am." Kagome replied cynically. "On the contrary, are you serious about this?"

"I'm always serious." He cackled. "Very well, prepare to die. Go to hell with knowledge of my identity: my name is Sephiroth..." As he uttered his name, several murder of crows scattered from the fields.

"Nice name. Now, let's get it on."

"Yes, let's." Sephiroth agreed.

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So? His name is Sephiroth? I just certainly hope that he as formidable as he appears. He has to be if he is a close human friend of Sesshoumaru's.

END OF CHAPTER

A/N: So there you have it. Final Fantasy VII's very own bad boy is the guest character in the story. So that means I don't own him either. This is no crossover, I repeat, this is not a crossover. If it was, I would of included Ahganihm from Zelda: A Link To The Past and Ryu from Ninja Gaiden like I originally planned.

Oh yeah, if you want to check out a few original characters, check out my other story, "Fate's Course & Forbidden Love". Damn, maybe I should resume on that one. An idea just occurred. Oh yes, expect an update tomorrow.

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