CloserThanFate: Err . . .nothing to really say at the moment . . . Except if you are reading this and are part of the squirrel mafia, I DIDN'T DO IT!! IT WAS ALL MIROKU'S IDEA!!!

Disclaimer: I do not own InuYasha . . .or 'Lov'd Alone' . . .

From childhood's hour I have not been

As others were- I have not seen

As others saw- I could not bring

My passion from a common spring.

From the same source I have not taken

My sorrows' I could not awaken

My heart to joy at the same tone;

And all I lov'd, I lov'd alone.

Edgar Allan Poe

InuYasha, Miroku, and the girl who had helped InuYasha were walking along a path, which supposedly lead to Naraku's castle. The girl's name was Tsukihi (SoraChi really but I'm using her Rp name) and she had long black hair and one deep aqua blue and one deep purple. She wore a kimono with one part covering half her chest and arm, which was blood red and the rest black. (Kami, how many times can I say 'and' in a sentence?!) They all had met up along this same path and were looking morbid. Tsukihi had explained that Naraku had killed her friends and family when she was a young child and that was why she sought vengeance. InuYasha and Miroku couldn't bring themselves to say their reasons.

The small, sad group came upon a darkened valley. None thought much of it until a vast, swirling black fog appeared around them. It was suffocating and swallowed them like quick sand. Miroku tried to yell out but his mouth was filled at once with the strange shadows. InuYasha could have sworn before his sight was covered, he saw Sesshoumaru very near the group. 'Did Sesshoumaru do this…' where his last thoughts before he blacked out completely.

When Miroku woke, he found him self and the others in a dark chamber. Before any of them could really look around though, a dark figure emerged from. It was Naraku, looking more wicked than ever.

"Well, it seems you have awoken," he said coldly, "And made new alliances by the look of it . . ." he left the sentence hanging.

Miroku and InuYasha glanced around the room. InuYasha's eyes narrowed. Sesshoumaru stood there looked royally peeved, more so than usual with InuYasha and them around. Although this time the ugly little imp wasn't there. InuYasha sprang up, choosing to ignore Sesshoumaru for the moment, he charged Naraku and slashed at him with his claws.

"Iron Revear Soul Stealer!" he yelled as usual. But before it could make contact with Naraku, a large boomerang blocked him and his attack sending him backwards. InuYasha jumped to the side just in time to miss getting hit by a sacred arrow, which left a decent sized hole in the floor.

"What the hell?!" he said to himself. Everyone glanced up at where the attacks had come from. And to their immense surprise and anguish they saw Kagome and Sango walking towards them. Weapons in hand, they stood on either side of Naraku looking blankly towards the others. Words were lost as Naraku spoke.

"What do you think? I've trained them well haven't I?" He cackled coldly, "And that's not the only surprise . . ."

As he said that Kikyo, Kohaku, and Rin came out and joined the group near Naraku alongside Kagura and Khanna.

"I haven't done too bad for myself now have I?" said Naraku, a smile perched on his lips. It was a double whammy for InuYasha and Miroku was speechless. But what took everyone by surprise was the look on Sesshoumaru's face. A look of pure terror and worry. 'It must be the little girl' thought Miroku, 'but why? I thought he had no feelings'

InuYasha was thinking about the same thing but he had not reached the conclusion about Rin.

"Kagome's Dead!" shouted InuYasha angrily, "That couldn't be her!"

Miroku's eyes widened, he knew she had passed but why did InuYasha look so pained? Had it been an accident?

"Oh really? Would you like to test that theory? After all, Kikyo is dead isn't she?" stated Naraku, still smiling at their distress. InuYasha glared at Naraku, this was one of the vilest things he had done. All flinched back, ready to fight when Naraku's small army raised their weapons with the exception of Rin.

A young girl was running, chasing after her new friend. Finally, she caught up to her and picked up the little cat demon. The girl looked surprisingly like Sango had at a young age. The cat demon mewed sweetly, making the girl giggle. A Tall figure of a sorceress appeared near the youth and demon.

"Thanks again miss!" said the girl delightedly, still holding onto her friend.

"Anytime little Lila" replied the witch kindly, patting her on the head. A monkey demon by the name of Amanda was perched on her shoulder.

"Goodbye!" said the Monkey demon, waving enthusiastically. With that, Amanda and kind women disappeared. Sitting down, Lila smiled to the cat demon.

"What should we do now?" she pondered. Just then, the cat's fur went on end and it jumped up from her lap.

"What? What are you doing?" asked Lila in confusion. The cat ignored her calls and ran off in the direction her instincts and heart told her to. Something was wrong, something was very wrong. She had to help Sango and her other friends . . .

Sango cried out inside of her mind. She screamed at the sight of herself hitting Miroku with the hericouts and sobbed when she saw the blood. But still, her voice could not be heard by any other than herself and Naraku who was without a doubt enjoying her pain. She had found this to be true hell. InuYasha could not possibly want this, he never would. She saw the others, Kagome and Kikyo battling InuYasha side by side. And Kohaku as well, fighting Sesshoumaru with Kagura. The fact Sesshoumaru was here had surprised Sango enough, but the caution he took near the little girl called Rin? Why had Naraku even brought her here, unless . . .no, it couldn't be . . .

Miroku ducked another powerful blow from Sango. He had to stop her but how? Sesshoumaru was having a great deal of trouble as well. Whenever he tried to attack Kohaku or Kagura, Rin got in the way, forcing him to halt his assault. InuYasha wasn't having a day in the park either, being attacked from both sides by powerful sacred arrows and priestess magic. And their troubles were just starting; Naraku was beginning to join in on things. Khanna too. Tsukihi tried to help and started in on Naraku but wasn't having luck. Naraku yelled suddenly, and Tsukihi was a good 8 meters away, which caused everyone a great confusion. Kirara was biting onto Naraku, ignoring the miasma coming from him. He finally ripped her away but while there was a commotion, the others had taken a lead. Khanna's mirror had been shattered which now made her useless in battle. Kagura was unconscious along with Kohaku, neither dead though. Miroku was in a great deal of confusion with Kirara. But without warning Kirara turned from Naraku and bit Sango on the shoulder causing blood to go everywhere. Miroku hit Kirara on the nose and she jumped away. When he ran over to Sango, she was barley conscious. A purple light gleamed amongst her blood. It was a sacred jewel shard; truly Kirara had just bitten her enough to get the jewel shard out, saving her life most likely.

"Oh gods . . ." said Miroku, looking over at Kirara who looked back in sympathy. The she continued on with helping the others. Kagome was now distracted with Kirara, that left InuYasha with Kikyo.

'Damn! What am I going to do?!' he though angrily, jumping out of the way of yet another arrow. Then he realized a sure way to free Kikyo, but it would take all of his courage and strength . . .

CloserThanFate: Long enough chapter this time? I'm not sure but I'm having bad writer's block. Please R&R and send me ideas or tell me how you like it so far! The future of this Fanfic rests in your hands (if it has a future)!

Special Sneak Peek (Cause I feel nice today . . .)

Ok, I'll only tell you two things and maybe now you'll review. Someone else dies in the next chapter (if there is going to be one cough hint cough) and the person taking Naraku's place will revel themselves! Bye Byes for now!