Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am on a roll, don't expect this to continue though; classes start Monday and I have a part time job so I won't have that much time. I do tend to get bored in class though so I should write some.

If you want to read something insanely stupid I posted another story today, FooFoo Revisted. (Well, actually two stories but other one is more serious.)

Disclaimer: AAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!! All my lint disappeared I think someone stole it. I own nothing now. I think I am going to crawl into a dark corner and cry until it comes back.

Love Isn't Just a Memory

By: Nimerin

Chapter Three: Shinku

Kagome dropped her pencil and began flexing her cramped fingers trying to get the feeling back in them. She leaned back in her chair making it balance on the two back legs. She let out a small puff of breath that slightly shifted her bangs. 'Geez, that was hard. My hand is even going numb from all that writing, and my brain, humph, it has gone numb from overwork.' Suddenly the chair tipped backwards and she tumbled back with it. Her legs were sprawled in the air and her arms splayed about as her head began a dull but persistent throb. With her head tilted at such an angle she was able to glimpse at the clock which was blinking 2:17 in neon green. "Kya! I am going to be so late!" Kagome scrambled to her feet and righted her rumpled clothing before snatching her purse and racing out the door at such speed to make Kouga jealous. "Bye mama." She called over her shoulder as she tore across the shrine.

She raced through the streets trying her best to avoid bumping in into people while maintaining mach three speed. She finally made it to the mall fourteen minutes late and out of breath. "Hi, *pant*, I am *Pant* so sorry that *pant* I am late." Kagome breathed and tried to regain her composure.

"Oh, that's fine Kagome-chan." Eri smiled.

"Yep, you didn't have to wear yourself out. We don't want you getting sick again." Ayumi added.

"Wow, when did you learn to run that fast?" Yuka inquired.

Kagome sweat-dropped. "Heh eh… don't worry about me. Let's go shopping." She waved their comments off and gently pushed them into the mall.

~A few hours later~

"Wow, that was a great movie."

"Yep, the lead actor was so hot."

"I wish I could play opposite him."

"I wish I could do way more than that."

"Yuka! You are so bad!"

"Oh, c'mon, don't tell me you weren't thinking the same thing."

Eri blushed. "What…? I wouldn't, I mean. That's just. Hmph."

"I know Kagome agrees with me. Right?"

"Sure, whatever Yuka."

"See!"

"Kagome! You of all people." Eri gasped scandalized.

Kagome blinked. "What? I was being sarcastic guys."

"Liar." Yuka poked her shoulder.

Kagome blushed. "I am not lying."
"That's alright. I believe you Kagome."
"Thank you, Ayumi."

"Ayumi is so naïve, she doesn't count."

"Hey!"

"What? You have never even kissed a boy before."

"So?"

"So, Kagome has Houjo and that other guy on the side."
"Oh, yeah."

Kagome was beet red by now. "Oh yeah what?"

Yuka rolled her eyes. "Kagome you are not going to tell me you haven't even thought about this."

Kagome was exasperated. "Yuka! I have not! I haven't even kissed a guy before."

"Oh, my mistake sorry Kag-chan."

Eri giggled. "Poor Kagome. I think you almost gave her a heart attack."

"Oops, sorry."

Kagome shook her head and sighed. "what am I going to do with you guys?"

"Thank us for being the supportive friends we are."
"I was thinking something more along the lines of duct tape and locked in a dark closet." Kagome mumbled.

"What was that Kagome."

"Oh, nothing, nothing at all."

"We will let that one slide, but that's it."

Kagome rolled her eyes. "Oh Yuka, you are so magnanimous."

"I know, aren't I great?"

"Oh get over yourself Yuka." Eri giggled as the girls continued on their way home under the light of the stars and street lamps.

"See you later!" Kagome waved as she separated from the group to walk to the rest of the way home.

"Bye." They chorused and disappeared around the corner.

Kagome turned and headed down the street lost in her thoughts. 'That was fun. It was nice to get my mind off of the shards and studying for awhile. I can't believe what Yuka was accusing me of. I mean really.' She began to blush just thinking about it. 'Hojo and I are just friends. I can't even picture us together like that. Inuyasha and I, well… who knows what we are. I mean I think we are more than just friends. I love him, I know that; but, what does he think of me?' Kagome sighed. 'No moping Kagome, no moping. I now Yuka meant him and me, not Hojo, when she said that. It's not like he would ever think of me that way even if I wanted him to.' Kagome's blush grew crimson. 'Eep. I did not just think that. Bad Kagome. I am going to have to wash my brain out with soap.'

Kagome was now two-thirds of the way home and was so deep in thought she didn't realize the streets were empty. They were also eerily quiet; the only sound was the buzzing from the broken street lamp that was flickering on and off. The wind wasn't even stirring. It was as if the world was holding its breath in anticipation of something. Just then a familiar electric sensation was tingling in the back of Kagome's mind. It traveled down her spine and sent her hair standing on edge. "Youkai." She breathed. 'A powerful one.'

She looked around warily trying to pinpoint its location. 'I wish I had my arrows. But I don't even have the shards. They are in my desk at home. Why would it be after me then? Unless it is just on e of the ones that eats people just for the fun of it. Great. Lucky me. Don't freak out. That will only make it happy. Maybe it will leave me alone if I ignore it. Oh, that is just stupid. It probably doesn't know I can sense it. Inuyasha, I wish you were here.'

Just then Kagome heard a movement behind her and she dodged to the side out of pure instinct. The demon stood in the open now. She had long crimson hair that reached her knees and flowed like blood. Her eyes were steely gray and as sharp as a knife's edge. One purple stripe adorned her right cheek and extended form her pointed ear to her equally violet lips that were twisted in a cruel smile. She had pale skin and long limbs that were barely covered by her red and black jumpsuit. She raised one hand level to her chest in a threatening manner. Each of her stunningly sharp claws glinting in the lamplight. Kagome swallowed the lump that had formed in her throat and prepared for the worst.

"Hello little miko." The youkai spoke in a voice as smooth and cold as ice. "My name is Shinku."

Kagome took in a deep breath and willed her voice to remain calm. "What makes you think I am a miko."

Shinku's eyes narrowed sharply. "Are you calling me a fool?" She sneered revealing two deadly sharp fangs.

"No. What do you want with me?"

"Come now child. We both know you are no stranger to youkai."

"You want to kill me?"

"Hai. Nothing personal, of course. But then, those aren't my orders; least, not yet."

"Then what do you want with me."

" You, little miko, were given the ability to travel in time. I am here to steal that from you. That and everything you have gained from that experience; good and bad."

"No, I won't let you."

"There is nothing that you can do child. You are defenseless."

Kagome was trembling in fear within, but she refused to let it show. 'I don't understand how can she take that from me. What does she mean take what I have gained. This doesn't make sense."

"Who sent you?"

"It won't matter in a minute."

"Then tell me."

"No." the youkai stepped slightly closer.

'There has to be something I can use against her. Hopefully, I could distract her and then make a break for the well.' The demon jumped and tried to pounce on Kagome but she dodged again this time putting slightly more distance between them.

A harsh laugh erupted from the youkai. "You are fun to play with. Now don't make this too difficult or I may be forced to forget my orders." The youkai leapt at her again, this time though, instead of just dodging Kagome swung her purse with all her might and it connected with Shinku's face. It knocked her slightly off balance, not having expected the attack from the weak human. Kagome decided this was the best chance she was going to get and took off for safety. She was a considerable distance away when the youkai recovered from her shock. "You bitch!" she roared and took off after Kagome. She caught up quickly with her advanced speed and knocked her to the ground. Kagome hit her head hard against the pavement. She also received several cuts and bruises from the impact. Her vision was blurry as blood seeped from her injury and began to leek towards her left eye. "I was going to go easy on you, but then you had to be a bitch. You will regret it." A black glow emitted from Shinku's hand as she lowered towards her head.

Kagome struggled to remain conscious, to know what this youkai was doing to her; but she couldn't help it and she soon faded into darkness. 'Inuyasha.'

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AN: Alrighty that's another chapter. And it is a cliffy too. Sorry bout that, but the way I have been typing lately it won't matter much. Please review and have a pleasant day.