Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha. However, I do own Kaia, the character I made up.

I want you people to know that this is not a romance between Inuyasha and the character that I made up, he is Kagome's man. Keep in mind this is not a predictable fic, at least I hope not! Also I am deeply sorry if this is in any way similar to anyone else's fanfic. This has derived from my own twisted mind. Don't pay any attention to my chapters, they hold no significance. I wrote this as one piece. With that said enjoy! I accept all questions and reviews, good or bad. It just tells me I need to improve on something.

Old Friends and New Lessons

Chapter 5

Kaia heard a noise and looked towards the bushes. 'It's nothing,' she told herself, even though she knew it was something. Night was coming soon and everyone helped build a fire. Kaia was still wary, so before she went to sleep she took action. "Everyone," she called to get their attention,"I'm going to put up a magic barrier for protection. Please don't leave the site, you won't get back in. That's all, goodnight." The rest looked puzzled as Kaia walked away. Kaia climbed on a tree branch and started chanting. She wasn't taking any chances. Kaia had the sheid settings to where if anyone tried to enter a sharp pain would inflict on her body. Odd, but effective. Since it ate up quite a bit of magic to do a barrier this powerful Kaia fell asleep immediately after the spell was cast.

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Sesshomaru looked at Jaken; he was asleep. Sesshomaru decided to do some close-up spying. He came to the area. Almost everyone waas gathered under a tree and asleep. Kaia and Inuyasha slept in the tree. Assuming that it was safe he darted in was repelled right back with an inducing pain. He was bleeding! 'I'm such a stupid fool!' he scolded in hi head. Sesshomaru suddenly sensed movement and ran.

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A blinding pain in Kaia's right arm awoke her. 'Someone tried to get in!' she thought trying to fight her panic and pain. Kaia ran to catch the intruder. She didn't chase them long, but it seemed like she ran miles. At the end of the chase she drew a dagger and flung it as hard as possible. It was only deeply embedded in a tree's trunk. She called it back, for the inscriptions held magic that returned them to their owners. aia slipped her knife in place and tiredly trudged back.

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'She has great power. She created a barrier that could stop me. I'm impressed,' Sesshomaru thought as he walked briskly back, after narrowly escaping an enraged sorceress. 'However I was being foolish and careless. Next time I'll be ready. Next time, I'll have some fun.' Then, a malicious smirk spread on his face.

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Kaia staggered into the clearing tired and injured. The others were still sleeping. (Rightfully, since it would be around 3 AM) She sat by the fire to get warm She looked at her injured arm,"Damn!" Her sleeve was covered with her own blood and was still flowing heavily. Kaia thought,'They must have been powerful to have made such a dent in my sheild.' Then she got angry and worried at the same time. "Damn!" "What the hell are you yellin' at Kaia?" Inuyasha said tiredly, while rubbing his eyes. Kaia looked up suddenly, "I'm sorry I woke you up." Inuyasha went to sit by her, but then saw her arm,"Holy shit! What happened?!" "It's nothing. Just hand me my bag," Kaia said weakly. Inuyasha handed it to her as he sat across from her. He then watched her rummage trough her knapsack. First, she took out a bottle with purple liquid in. She pulled her sleeve up exposing the gash and poured a little purple liquid over it. The wound disappeared leaving a bloody trace behind. Finally, after putting the first bottle back, Kaia pulled out two other vials. One with a clear liquid, the other with a gray liquid. Then, with a trembling hand, she held out the bottle of clear liquid for Inuyasha to take. "This," showing him the gray bottle she still held,"will shut down my body and then cleanse it. It will fully return my magic and strength. Also, it will keep me asleep all day. The potion you're holding will wake me, if need be. Please, I'll explain everything later." Inuyasha looked at her pleading eyes. All his impatience went away. "Fine, go to sleep. I'll watch you." It looked as if a weight was lifted off Kaia's back,"Thank you." With that she drank the gray liquid and was asleep instantly. Inuyasha leaned his head back. 'What am I going to do with you?' was his last thought as he drifted off into slumber. A few hours later Shippo was pouncing on Inuyasha to get up. Suddenly, Inuyasha grabbed at the Kitsune, but he was prepared and jumped back in time, and ran. Inuyasha opened his eyes and saw Kagome, Miroku, and Shippo all with their backs to him. He got up and walked over while saying,"What are you all staring at?" Then he saw it. Kaia was on her back a few inches in the air, just floating. Inuyasha sighed and told the others what happened earlier. "Do you think there was an attack last night?" Miroku asked. Inuyasha shrugged,"If there was someone I didn't sense it." Kagome suddenly got up and walked over to her sleeping bag."What're you doing?" Inuyasha questioned oddly. Kagome picked up her blanket and walked over towards Kaia,"If you haven't noticed, she's cold!" Kagome drapped her blanket on a shivering Kaia and sat back down. After talking for a short time Kagome decided to go to sleep; Shippo went with her. Miroku and Inuyasha talked about various subjects to fill the boring time. Around mid-day Kagome and Shippo woke up and ate lunch with the other two. After his meal, Shippo went over by Kaia, his child's curiosity taking over. He immediately ran back to Kagome to tell what he saw.Kagome looked at the sleeping woman and saw that she was drenched in sweat. She ran over and took off the sleeping bag. As she went to move Kaia away from the fire, Kagome recoiled instnatly after touching Kaia. Her skin was burning hot. Kagome's antics had gotten the attention of Miroku and Inuyasha and they ran over. "She's too hot, I can't touch her without getting burned," Kagome explained. Inuyasha started pushing Kaia away without hesitation. Thankfully his demonic powers prevented burns on his hands. After just watching Kaia for a few minutes Inuyasha said,"We'll have to take off her over-shirt before she gets overheated." "I think it's a little too late for that," Shippo said logically. Moving towards Kaia, Miroku said,"I'll do it." Inuyasha hit his hands away. "There is no way you're touching her! At least not when she isn't awake to defend herself!" While Inuyasha and Miroku arguedKagome rolled her eyes and walked closer to Kaia. She untied her white kimono and slipped it over Kaia's pale arms, exposing her purple undershirt and hidden weapons. This turned Inuyasha and Miroku's heads.

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So how do you like it? *Glances around nervously* Hope ya did, I promise there is more to come. *Hears groans in the background* "I'm not that bad!" Please tell me what you think or are not sure of! ~Nilkanowen~