Hey, guys, I'm back. I just thought I'd update since everyone just about loved my cliff hanger. But, it does make for great suspense. So, anyway, here I am again with an update to please my fellow readers. I hope you like it, enjoy!

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Chapter 3

Lord Fluffy

Kuronue's eyes widened as Kagome came racing past them, her hands clenched tightly in the unicorn's wild black mane. The golden horn that graced the majestic creatures head shown brilliantly like a beckon. For some reason Kuronue couldn't take his eyes off her and continued to follow her movements as she and the house seemed to move as one. He had to admit she was a very beautiful woman, even for a human, much more beautiful in the light of day. She was like a wild beauty, untamed by nature. He was so into his trance that he didn't even notice as she and her mount stopped right before the two demons until she had jumped down and was standing right in front of him.

"Uh, hello, you all right?" Came Kagome's sweet voice as Kuronue snapped out of it. Noticing Yoko's questioning glances he quickly uttered a small "yes."

"Good morning, Lady Miko," Yoko greeted stepping towards her a little.

She smiled at him, nodding her head in greeting, before looking at the ground where her son was sitting patiently observing the two demons with interest. "Good morning, Shippo!" she explaimed.

Shippo grinned before bounding into her arms and wrapping his small arms around her neck. "Mama, you're back early!"

Kagome grinned wryly at her son. "Yes, well, I got a rather rude wake up call from Inuyasha last night who practically demanded I come back. And it's lucky I did or else these two," she winked at Yoko and Kuronue, "would have been fried when they attempted to steal my jewel."

Shippo and Kagome giggled while Kuronue grimaced at the thought and Yoko scowled. "It was worth it," Yoko quipped.

"Yes," Kuronue agreed. "After all, had you not returned, we never would have met such an...interesting woman." He shot her an unidentifiable look, to which she blushed slightly.

"Kagome!" Came a loud male voice from somewhere in the vicinity. Kagome and Shippo groaned as Kuronue and Yoko stiffened.

"Damn and I was hoping to get some peace today," Kagome muttered. Kagome glanced down at her son. "Hey, Shippo, think you can create a diversion so we can get out of here?"

Shippo frowned. "Awe, where are you going, mama, can't I come too?"

"Tell you what," Kagome said smiling, "you figure out some way to get Inuyasha's attention and I'll send Nightfire back to get you. We'll be at you know who's."

"Fluffy's?" Shippo perked up. "Can I play with Rin?"

Kagome giggled. "I'm sure you can. So will you do it Shippo?"

Shippo hopped to the ground and made a salute as he'd seen Kagome do from time to time. "I will be honored," he stated, causing Kuronue and Yoko to chuckle at the young kit's antics.

Kagome grinned before whistling for Nightfire. When he came back into view, Kagome approached him, followed by Yoko and Kuronue as they studied the beautiful animal. Nightfire walked up to Kagome and lowered his golden horn to her forehead in a friendly gesture. "Hey, boy, can you take us to Fluffy's?" she asked, while rubbing circles on his muscular neck.

Nightfire glanced curiously at the two demons and Kagome turned to find them directly behind her. "It's okay," she said turning back to the unicorn. "They won't hurt you. Hey," she beckoned to both bandits, "come here and let him examine you so we can get out of here."

Yoko stepped forward close to the unicorn and reached a tentative hand toward the unicorn's nose. The unicorn and Yoko studied each other before the unicorn dismissed the kitsune by turning his head away and making a scoffing noise like he wasn't interested. Kagome and Kuronue laughed as Yoko looked a bit put off by being so easily passed over. Kuronue stepped forward next and eagerly ran his hands through the unicorn's mane. "Kagome, this is fantastic, where did you find him? It is one thing to see a unicorn, but it is quite another when he seems to trust you completely," he said in awe.

Kagome frowned at the memory of her finding the majestic creature. "I healed him after a powerful attack from a very evil hanyou," Kagome shivered with hate, none of it going unnoticed by either Yoko or Kuronue. "But, anyway, we'll talk about him later. For now, Shippo is going to distract Inuyasha while we escape to Fluffy's place."

"Fluffy?" Yoko asked, raising an eyebrow.

Kagome merely grinned mischievously, "you'll see."

"KAGOME!" Came Inuyasha's voice again, as he was undoubtedly drawing closer.

"Okay, you ready Shippo?" Kagome asked turning back to her son.

He nodded before taking a leaf out from his pouch and placing it on his head. In a flash, a second Kagome stood in front of everyone. Kuronue and Yoko looked amazed, while Kagome looked amused. Shippo was about to bound away before something tugged at his tail. Turning around he found his mother holding his soft tail in her hand. "Shippo, you'll never get past Inuyasha for long if you don't bother to hide your tail," she warned. "Remember your training, okay?"

Shippo grinned at his mother before making his tail disappear. He was gone with the blink of an eye and Kagome strained her ears as she heard the high-pitched imitation of her voice as 'Kagome' swept past Inuyasha and announced she was going to the village. "He might make a good thief someday," Yoko casually commented and Kagome glared at him.

"No, Shippo will not be a thief. I will not allow you two to corrupt him." She sighed. "Kami only knows how Shippo has managed to stay so innocent after all he's seen." Kagome got a far off look in her eyes, which got some concerned looks, before she shook her head and smiled again. "So, you guys ready?"

A half hour later, two demons, one miko-sort-of-demon, and a unicorn later, were barreling across the country side in search of a certain destination. Kuronue and Yoko had been a bit hesitant when they learned they were to ride the unicorn as well, but Kagome had pulled them both on before they could protest. Kagome was laughing with glee as the wind rushed through her hair mixing with Kuronue's, who said directly behind her, clutching her waist in an attempt to stay on. Yoko sat behind Kuronue, a wide grin on his face, excitement shining in his eyes.

It seemed like only minutes before the ride was over and Kagome urged Nightfire to slow down. "Well, we're here," she announced stopping at the edge of a wide field. Yoko raised a mocking eyebrow.

"This," he swept his arm in a wide arc. "This is it?"

Kagom scowled at him before turning to the field. "Yes, Yoko, this is it. You'll see what I mean in a few minutes. Now stay still so Fluffy can identify us."

Yoko and Kuronue sat behind Kagome in doubtful silence wondering what they were waiting for. It took only a matter of minutes before their looks turned to one of awe as a large castle began shimmering into view. Yoko reached around Kagome and touched her arms. "Oh, please tell me that's where we're going," he gasped, in awe of the giant castle, thinking of all the riches he could steal.

Even Kuronue glanced at her curiously.

Kagome smirked before jumping down and replying, "yep."

"Then what are we waiting for?" Yoko cried rushing past her.

"Wait, Yoko!" Kuronue called but he was too late.  Kuronue sighed, placing a hand upon his forehead.  "When will he learn?"

Kagome giggled and replied, "wait till he finds out who lives there."

Kuronue sighed. "Yes, well, that's Yoko; it's a wonder he's managed to stay alive so long."

Kagome and Kuronue glanced at each other before hurrying after Yoko's silver trail which ended at a gate surrounding the humongous castle, where Yoko was busy examining the gates. "Yoko, what on earth are you doing?" Kuronue asked his best friend.

"Looking for a way in," Yoko commented while never taking his eyes off the gates, fidling with the locks.

"But Yoko-." Kagome tried to interrupt.

"Ssh, be quiet miko," Yoko said rudely. "This is very risky business. Do you want to get us caught?"

Kagome glared at Yoko's back for the miko comment, while Kuronue looked faintly amused. She turned and pegged him with a glare, which caused Kuronue to gulp.

Kagome stood around for a few more minutes before finally losing her patience and letting some of her miko powers expand, not enough to hurt, but enough to push Yoko out of the way and to the side. Yoko turned intent on telling her to knock it off and instantly froze at the dangerous look in her eyes. She didn't even spare him a glance as she swept passed him and simply pushed the gates open. Yoko fell over and Kuronue sweat-dropped before following after the enraged miko.

They were about halfway up the way before an enormous energy rose dramatically. Yoko began growling with the intensity of the power.

"So, sister, to what do I owe this pleasure?" a smooth aristocratic voice rose out of nowhere.  Yoko stumbled back as a figure in white dropped from the sky to land in the middle of the path. 

"That's Lord Sesshomaru, the Taiyoukai of the Western Lands," Kuronue murmured, before glaring murderously at his friend and partner.  "This is all your fault, Yoko!" he cried.

"Me?" Yoko challenged forgetting about the Taiyoukai for the time being and stepping into his friend's face. "How is this my fault?"

"Well, I don't know, maybe the fact that you tried to break in here," Kuronue remarked. "Not to mention the fact that you didn't stop to listen to the miko when she told you to wait."

By now Kagome had greeted Sesshomaru and both were standing idely by watching the two demon thieves argue.

"Wait a second, the miko? The miko!"

"What about the-." Yoko and Kuronue stopped their arguing and turned their gazes to where Kagome was standing next to Lord Sesshomaru, a semi-amused, semi-annoyed, look on her face.

Two pairs of eyes blinked and then blinked again.

"Hmph, are you two finished?" Kagome asked finally.

"Um, Kagome, one question okay?" Kuronue said cautiously.

"Yes, Kuronue?"

"Just for the record, you are standing next to Lord Sesshomaru of the Western Lands, right; the demon known throughout the lands for his ruthless nature and hatred of humans?"

Kagome shot Sesshomaru an amused look, before turning back to the bandits. "Well, I don't know. His name is Sesshomaru and he is the Taiyoukai of these lands, and truth be told, he is quite powerful." Her lips curled into a viscous smirk. "Gentleman, meet my brother, Sesshomaru."

Okay, I think I'll end it there. I was getting a little writer's block throughout this chapter. I really hate dealing with dialogue so I hope you guys didn't think it sucked. Anyway, there you have it, I've introduced Lord Fluffy, and like always he is a brother-figure to Kagome. The next chapter will move on as Kuronue and Yoko are told all about Kagome's story. And to read about it, you must read and review. I'd like to take this time to thank my viewers so far, you guys are the best. Anyway I'll update soon, once my muse comes back and I think about where I want to go with this story. In the mean time you guys just keep reviewing.

Ja ne

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