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

Really people if I owned Inuyasha why would I be writing a fanfic if I could make it into an episode?

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 7

Kaia walked steadily through the forest. 'What do I do now? Where do I go?' She was very distracted by her thoughts. "I'll just forget about them. I'll go back to the ay I was, alone and cold to the world." Kaia once again let out a sigh, which she seemed to be doing a lot lately. "I wonder what Inuyasha is doing."

Inuyasha was looking in the nearby stream, alone. He reached in his haori and took out his gift. He looked in his right hand and saw a duplicate of Kaia's star necklace only his had an I on one side and a K on the other. He clenched his fist. "Why'd she leave?! Maybe it was because I got mad at her last night. And what was with the bandages below her neck? Uhg! Why'd she leave now?!" "Is that you yelling Inuyasha?" Miroku called. The monk found Inuyasha and sat by him. "Do you, also, think Kaia's departure was unusual?" Miroku asked. Inuyasha looked at him, "She left so abrupt. Did you notice the bandages on her chest?" "Barely, although I know they weren't there yesterday. I also suspect foul play. However, Kaia wants to handle it alone. We need to trust her." Inuyasha stared off again, "I guess you're right."

Kaia was so distracted by her complicated thoughts she didn't hear the person approaching behind her. By the time she noticed someone, it was too late. Kaia was knocked unconscious. Kaia's eyes fluttered open at the feel of moisture in her mouth. After coughing from almost choking, she looked up and saw a man, no, demon capping one of her bottles. It was the one with clear liquid in it. Ok, just calm down. Don't do anything you'll regret. He has great power, I feel it,' she told herself. "What do you plan on doing with me Sesshomaru?""You don't need to know that now Kaia. All you need to know, for now, is that you are under my control and not to try anything; it'll only cause you more pain. Do you understand?" he said expecting an answer. Kaia, who was tied to a tree, was looking up in the treetops. Instead of an answer she she responded, "Where are we?" "We're in a neighboring forest to the one you were currently in. So, no one can hear you scream, if that's what you were wondering." She jerked her head back down to look at her captor, quite irritated. "If you're insinuating my escape, don't. I'm not that stupid." Sesshomaru started talking again, but Kaia wasn't listening, to him anyway. She started to reach for a hidden dagger when she realized all her weapons were gone. "You asshole," Kaia muttered. Sesshomaru was shocked as he looked at her. "Don't you ever touch me again! I swear if I wasn't bound to this infernal tree,"and then she muttered some threats that no one could quite hear or understand. She then started looking around for something. Her sword and daggers were in a pile to her back left. Sesshomaru finally realized what she was ranting and raving about and just simply continued explaining about something. Kaia fumed and continued to watch the treetops. There was a sudden ruffle where Kaia was looking. 'There!' she thought. Quickly she called one of her daggers and cut her ropes. She then took her sword and used her power to drag the spy down. Kaia used her left hand to pin the green toad-like creature against a tree and her right hand held her sword, which was pointed at his neck. "Spy! Talk unless you want to die!" Kaia said very aggressively. He just looked past her, panicked. "Talk!" She heard clapping behind her. It was Sesshomaru,"Good, you past your first test. That is Jaken, and he's in my service." Kaia looked at Sesshomaru, then at Jaken,"So it would pain you if I killed him?" "Go ahead. Kill the worm," he said carelessly. Jaken shrieked,"But m'lord!" Kaia looked distraught,"Don't cross me again toad!" and then let him go. Kaia took a glance at Sesshomaru and ran. Sesshomaru sighed,"Jaken don't go after her." Kaia ran as fast as she could to get away. 'Not exactly how I planned to escape, but hey, who am I to complain?' She slowed down to look at her surroundings. No one followed. Kaia grew suspicious and walked cautiously. Only a few steps later she ran into one of her own barriers. She jumped in a nearby tree and waited. Only thoughts of getting recaptured ran through her head, until she finally exhausted herself to the point where she passed out. Kaia was just there, standing in an endless, confusing even, room. "Where am I?" she whispered. Her question echoed everywhere. "You're in your mind, dimwit," came a sarcastic reply, exactly like Kaia's own voice. "And no, you're not dead," the voice continued. Kaia was in awe,"How did you read my mind?" "I am you, stupid." Kaia looked around,"So I'm talking to myself?" "The rational part, yes," it said getting irritated. Kaia rolled her eyes. "Could I be more critical of myself?" "Yes." Kaia flashed her eyes,"It was a rhetorical question." "I'm only replying how you would." Kaia laughed. She could definitely see herself saying the exact same thing. Suddenly everything shook.

Sesshomaru found Kaia asleep in a tree near the barrier's limits. He picked her up, threw her over his shoulders, and started walking back. Kaia was unmoving and limp, as if dead. He checked to see if she was breathing. Kaia had a steady pulse and a solid breathing pattern. He just shrugged it off and continued walking.

"What was that?" Kaia asked, trying to steady herself. It took her sub-conscious a little time to respond. "Sesshomaru found us. He's bringing us back to where we woke up. Kaia muttered something foul and the voice agreed. And so, Kaia carried on a conversation with herself, in her head.

Night fell as Sesshomaru finished tying Kaia to a tree, yet again. 'I can at least try to keep her in one spot,' he thought to himself. He turned toward his servant. "Jaken, go find food for when Kaia wakes. Be kind to her, she spared your life." With that Sesshomaru just walked away. Jaken too, walked off, only he was mumbling all the way.

"Let me see if I understand; everyone knows their own future. And, that's why sometimes our dreams tell the future. Right?" Kaia asked, sitting Indian style. "Yes, and now it's time to wake up. You won't remember anything, though. So this conversation was pointless. Goodbye." Kaia awoke in her body. It was night and she was, once again, tied to a tree. "Does he ever give up?!" Jaken stepped out of the shadows with a cloth bag. "Lady Kaia, are you awake?" Kaia looked at him,"Oh, it's just you Jaken. Yes, I'm awake." He sat across from her and opened the bag, exposing the fruits and various nuts he had gathered. Kaia wriggled until she managed to get loose enough to feed herself. "Thank you very much. But, why are you being so kind to me? Your lord hates me and I threatened your life." "He ordered me to be nice to you," he spat out, as if the words were poison. Kaia nodded and nibbled at her food. The two sat in silence, for a few minutes at least. "Sesshomaru must really like you, Jaken." "What?!" "Well, if he had said 'no don't kill him' I would have tortured you. I wasn't intending on killing you. But instead he told me he didn't care about you. It would have been a pointless threat if you held no value, and he knew that. Do you understand?" Jaken was in awe, "My master really does care!" Then he did that really weird laugh. Kaia smiled, for she pitied this creature. Showing a sudden respect for her Jaken said, "Goodnight Lady Kaia." He bowed and ran off. Kaia shook her head and continued to smile. She finished her meal and went back to sleep. When Kaia awoke the next morning she saw a tall demon that seemed to be glowing because he was standing in front of the sun. She moaned in confusion, and then remembered what had happened. Kaia let out another moan, "My head!" Sesshomaru rolled his eyes. "You should have listened to me. I told you I had used one of your potions to set up a barrier. However, instead of listening to me you passed your first test by catching the 'spy', Jaken." He saw her confused face and explained further,"I also told you of that. I will be putting you through a couple of tests, to see your capabilities. You passed the first one, obviously. I've previously seen a few of your talents. If you weren't human, you'd make a good partner," he mused. Kaia's temper rose, which seemed to be all it was doing lately. "Well, pardon me for being human. I'd rather be a human than a murderous demon, anyway. (Kaia excluded Inuyasha and Shippo in that statement.) And it just so happens that the woman, rest her soul, that was kind to you and took care of you, like you were her own, was a human. Also, what makes you so sure I'd want to be one of your adversaries?" Kaia had a look of pure disgust on her face. Then, Sesshomaru laughed, full of evil and bitterness. It put chills down Kaia's spine. His laugh was a sign of his approaching good mood. "I know you've devised a plan to get out of your bonds this time, so get on with it." Kaia glared at him and then responded in an innocent voice. "Since you asked so politely." She could feel the rope untie itself, by use of her telekinetic powers. As soon as she was free Kaia rubbed her sore wrists. "Now that you've had a few seconds of freedom, it's time for another test," Sesshomaru said as he slipped of his fluffy boa thingy off his shoulder. He wrapped it around Kaia, without a struggle, and explained."This will stop any magic you use. It absorbs and feeds off magic. You won't escape and it will prevent a resistance from you as you endure my next test." "What are you talking about?" Kaia snapped. Instead, he looked below her neck at her previous wound. "Why do cover my masterpiece? Are you not proud of your symbol?" His shoulders shook in a silent laughter, as he sat close to Kaia. She watched his nails turn green as they drew closer to her forehead. Then she felt an urge to scream as the pain took over, but she resisted. "Why don't you just scream? It's ok; in fact I want you to," Sesshomaru said sadistically. "I wouldn't give you that satisfaction is my life depended on it," Kaia spat out. 'I can just hope my life doesn't depend on it,' she thought. Kaia felt his claws lift then go back to trace over what he had engraved. "Fine if you won't scream, you can listen, although you seem to have a problem doing that also. Our symbols are linked. Did you know that? Yours is a star, mine is a moon. And since our symbols are linked, our souls are linked," Sesshomaru said philosophically. However, Kaia was only half listening to his astrological ramblings. The other half of her was fighting the urges to scream. Finally, her mind was overcome with pain and she passed out.

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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