Anywhere I Go You Go, My Dear

By Gabreilla Moushigo (aka Aeki Muffinhands)

Kikyo looks around trying to make sure that the author isn't around before grabbing a bag of letters off of her computer desk.

Kikyo: Mwa ha ha! (runs off into the night)

(Gets back to her desk and looks around)

(Eeerrr? Where did they go?!)

Kikyo: Now I must seek out the help of Inu-Yasha!

And magically everyone showed up because everyone knows they don't wanna watch Kikyo traipsing about the country side with her soul stealers all day.

Inu-Yasha: Oooh! Kikyo! (waves)

Kagome: Oh no! My secret love is going to make me completely jealous by declaring his already declared feelings for his undead love! (swoon and no one catches her)

Kikyo: Inu-Yasha I have to tell you something!

Everyone listens to her intently.

Kikyo: The author she she

Inu-Yasha: Is bribing one of the story characters with a sweet treat if they do a promo for her story in order to get reviews? (takes deep breath) Wheew I can't believe I got that all out at once.

Kikyo: (gasps) How do you know about all this?

Inu-Yasha: Miroku has been doing the same damn thing only he does it for chocolate mousse pockey

Everyone looks at Miroku.

Miroku: (his cheeks full like a hamster) Whaf?!

Inu-Yasha: Anyways what's the big deal?

Kikyo: (very serious) You don't understand! It's (can hardly bring herself to utter the words) She is giving him (deep breath) Macadamia nut cookies!

Inu-Yasha: Oh my GOD!

Sango: (swoon!)

Miroku: Wow I was getting ripped off! Even though these mousse pocky sure are delicious! (stuffs his face some more)

Kagome:

Ha! Kagome isn't going to say anything because she's still fainted nya nya!

Shippo: (looks exactly the same as he does on the anime) Wow I haven't changed a lot.

Miroku: That's because you were already cute! Duh

Shippo: Does this mean I've gotta be the mature one?

Miroku: Sorry to say but you do. (pats him)

Inu-Yasha: (boiling) Macadamia nut cookies something has to be done about this she had gone too far this time! (pulls out his huge sword)

Miroku: Hehe huge sword!

Everyone: Shut up!

Inu-Yasha: So what are you carrying there?

Kikyo: I don't know! But I found them on her desk I think they might be important!

(dun dun dun!)

Kikyo: All right while we try to figure this out you kids get to enjoy the show!

Everyone: See you in a little bit!

Be it the heat and steam, or maybe the sounds from the water bubbling forth from the earth or maybe the relief from being sick for so many days and finally well he just went to sleep.

Everything had been orchestrated; from the moment they set foot there they were meant to expire. Daughter, father and son would die today and their village far away would be destroyed before they thought of falling by the son's own hand. The boy would be set aside for later, he would control him a little link to the outside world if you will.

The girl however oh she had surely surprised him. Not only had she survived countless wounds, but she practically dragged herself from the grave. She was magnificent. He immediately decided that she would be the one he would take. He might not even have to kill her he would just have to sweet talk her, and he did quite well actually. She promised to return if she did return. Little did she know that if and when she died, his puppet would bring her back to him.

Unfortunately, she never did return, alive or dead. Far too smart for her own good she joined up with his enemies. As much as he hated to take the boy after that he did serve his purpose better than he had ever expected actually.

Until the end he tortured her for denying him. If she didn't want to come back, then he would keep her brother. He was constantly taunting and teasing her with the boy's return only to take him away once more.

It almost excited him, being cruel to her. And at the very end he knew nothing but excitement as he the little whelp actually took the shard out of his shoulder of his own free will it was perfect. The woman sank into misery and so would that stupid monk the beautiful boy that lived on a farm with his parents. The parents he took away. It fascinated him how things were so woven together just like his beautiful web all things were connected and all things would end in misery.

His eyes shot open such a strange dream this one by far was the most vague and yet it was so cruel it was who he was.

Naraku suddenly wanted to see Kikyo wanted to ask her if this meant that he would slowly change back but most of all he was starting to want to know more. But why? Did he want to return to that part of his life? Or did he simply just wish to know those who he had wronged to best avoid them?

He knew in a moment that all those that he hurt would crush him given the chance he would have to be careful about them would have to He shook his head. What am I thinking? I should not fear anything I'm changed I I'm no longer the man I used to be but will they see me that way?'

wish I knew.' He looked up at the hazy stars, the steam blurring their brilliance. I wish I knew everything but I wish that I can stay the way I am right now' He closed his eyes. let me stay this way I want to stay here safe with Kikyo forever.'

Naraku pulled himself out of the spring and hastily wrapped himself up in a robe. His hair was still wet, the water slipped down his back in sheets, drenching the cloth. By the time he made it back to his home his robe was thoroughly soaked through.

You shouldn't walk around like that. A voice chided. Even though you are a demon you were very ill

He took a few steps up the porch-like structure at the front of the house before she came into view. He acknowledged. She was just sitting on the wooden porch, feet crossed in front of her. Her clothes were on, hair in place and dry damn her for being so perfect.

She just held out a drying cloth for him, her face an emotionless mask.

I am sorry about earlier. He admitted, taking the towel from her.

You? Sorry? She actually smiled at that.

Is that so strange?For you? She closed her eyes, hearing him rub his hair with the cloth she gave him. but apology accepted. I do not know what came over me either She opened her eyes when he sat next to her. It must be old memories. She said slowly. I feel human again I feel alive.Are there times when you do not feel human? He asked, shifting around. The wooden ground was hard and he wished he had a cushion to sit on.

sometimes I don't know what I'm doing or what I am saying. She looked at her hands and clenched them. I am not alive and I do not have a heart or a complete soul. Her face became sad and wistful again, and he cursed silently. Her smiles were all too few, and he wanted more than anything to make her smile even if she didn't mean it. I also do not have a proper body a shell like this cannot house emotions of the living.It must be He searched for the perfect word. It is.I'm remembering. He said offhandedly. He wanted to tell her everything, but he didn't want to seem overly excited.

Are you now? Her mask was once more in place. What are you remembering?I remember that boy the monk Miroku and the girl Sango The names came to him, and he drew the memory out, excited that he could even remember their names.

How do you feel? She wondered.

What do you mean?How do those memories make you feel?

He didn't know how he should answer, but he believed that honesty would be the best rout. I am happy that I am remembering but I do not like the memories. He looked away from her, not able to meet her intense gaze. Was I a monster?

He shivered. I don't want to be that manOf course not. She soothed, but cautiously.

I don't want to hurt anyone. He still couldn't bring himself to look at her. But I am afraid that if I remember more that I will have to become him again.You do not have to do anything you do not want to. He heard a rustle of cloth and she sat closer to him.

You don't understand! He turned to Kikyo finally, startling her. He gripped her upper arms almost painfully as he looked into her eyes. I can't help it! They want me to! They are going to make me! He didn't know where all of this was coming from, but he just knew instinctively that something was trying to do this. They are always talking to me! Always! My memories they want- It was her turn to grip his arms, sending a very minimal amount of power into them to shock him. He whimpered a little and finally let go. Calm yourself. am sorry. He bowed his head a little. I am just afraid.I know.I don't want to be Naraku.I know.I don't want to be the man I was before him either.I know. She repeated, knowing not what else to say.

help me. He went to her and placed his head on her lap. I do not know what to do.Do not worry yourself so Onigumo. She ran her fingers through his hair. I will do everything in my power to help you I won't let anything happen. While she promised this, she wondered silently if she could keep her promise at all. He was remembering things quickly, soon he would remember it all and then what? She could purge most of the demon voices out of his mind but how many? How thoroughly? Even if she did destroy those minds that resided in him would he still be able to wield the power he used to? And if so would he once again use it for evil once he remembered it all? She shivered at the thought. he can be a good man I know it!'

You will?Of course.I don't know. She lied.

Call it a challenge call it whatever you like, but Kikyo had to do this. This was her last chance at redemption at anything. She wanted to feel like she had a purpose. And well Onigumo had been her charge at one point before she died. She never knew how he felt, never asked. Sometimes she felt that maybe maybe if she had paid more attention none of this would have happened. She felt responsible. Of course it was all Onigumo's fault for summoning all those demons and he could have simply voiced his own thoughts well he had through Kaede while she was gone with Inu-Yasha and oh oh my.

You're lying. He crooned cheerfully. You should tell the truth you were telling me the same thing were you not? but there are some things that you should find out on your own. She gave his head one last pat before she shooed him away from her. Go to bed.I'm not tired. He said childishly.

You need your strength. She crossed her arms, daring him to defy her.

alright. He placed his best roguish grin on just for her. But only if you tuck me inAway with you demon! She laughed actually laughed, before throwing something squarely into his forehead. I have no time for games tonight I need to take care of something And she left him there on the steps to wonder where she had gone off to.

Everyone is sitting around the small bag of letters and reading them out loud – Miroku is reading the story.

Miroku: Hey! The third chapter is about me! Did you know that?!

Inu-Yasha: Well duh! You are Gaby's favorite character after all!

Kagome: (looks up from her letter) Besides me, right?

Inu-Yasha: Yup!

Kikyo: (looks at one of the letters) What's this?! The chibis are so funny!?

Everyone looks at the screen.

Inu-Yasha: Oh my God! Look at all those faces!

Shippo: (blush) Look at all the kitsunes! (starts tracing his little paw into the dirt) I wonder if they like me?!

Inu-Yasha: Yeah right they are probably looking at numero uno! (big smile) Right ladies? (flex)

Miroku: (looking up from the story) In all fairness Inu-Yasha the ladies are probably wanting to look at Naraku or Muso or someone.

Inu-Yasha: Awwww!

Miroku: (hops up to the screen) but if you ladies want to give lil old me a chance give me a call at 1-800-WILL-YOU-BARE-MY-CHILD, that's 1-800-WILL-YOU-BARE-MY-CHILD! I know it's a bit long but (jumps at the screen) I love you!

Sango: (hits him with her boomerang) PERVERT!

Miroku: Oooh look at all the cute swirlies! (looks at you) Hey kids remember to review! (passes out with tons of Mousse pocky in his arms) Hey! These are strawberry! I hate strawberry!