Sorry for the year long absence. I didn't think i would get back to this one, but i have. i really don't like this chapter, but it's a pretty good start for what is next. hope y'all are ok with it.

Chapter 13: Memories

Sesshomaru sat at his desk thinking about what had happened. Menoumaru, his father's enemy, had taken Kagome away from him and he had no idea where she was or even if she was still alive. Inu Yasha, Miroku, Sango and Shippo were searching through old scrolls and Miroku was using his spiritual powers to try and find her, but nothing was working.

"Damn it!" He shouted out of frustration as he slammed his fist on his desk. Why? Why did I have to fall in love with her? Why!? If I wouldn't have…Menoumaru wouldn't have her right now… But then there's the chance that she wouldn't be in our lives at all…

Flashback

"Inu Yasha!" Kagome shouted as she accidentally pulled the Tetsusaiga from its resting place. Kagome froze and looked at the rusty fang in her hands. "Oops."

Time seemed to stop and Sesshomaru looked over his shoulder to see the young miko with his father's fang in her grasps. It was the first time he had actually noticed her presence. She was beautiful. Her blue eyes stood out and her raven black hair was gorgeous. The only disgusting thing was…she was a ningen. He growled and walked over to her in a predatory manner. "You! You withdrew my father's sword when neither of his sons could!? Die!" Sesshomaru shouted as he sent her flying back with his poison claws.

"Kagome!" Inu Yasha exclaimed as he ran to where she was. Just then her hand popped out and she pulled herself out of the mess. Sesshomaru stared at her in disbelief. She survived?

"You…you tried to kill me!" Kagome stated pointing the Tetsusaiga at Sesshomaru before handing it to Inu Yasha. "Here you go, Inu Yasha."

Inu Yasha stared at Kagome blankly, before turning to his brother, a smirk gracing his face. "Now let's see what this thing can do!" Inu Yasha exclaimed before charging Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru moved away from his brother, but continued to watch the girl as she tried to flee. She's not a normal ningen…

End of Flashback

Just then, there was a knock at the door. "Come in, Inu Yasha," he said softly and the door opened, revealing whom he had suspected. "Have you come up with anything?"

Inu Yasha shook his head. "Sesshomaru, I can't believe I'm saying this…" Inu Yasha muttered.

"Spit it out, Inu Yasha, I don't have time to waste!" Sesshomaru snapped.

Inu Yasha looked up and sighed. "Maybe you should call Kouga. He might know where to at least start looking," Inu Yasha said, cringing at the fact that he had to mention his rival.

Sesshomaru stared at Inu Yasha in disbelief, but knew that the hanyou was right. He needed outside help and it had to be from the wolf king. He reached over and grabbed the phone, slowly lifting the receiver to his ear, and then he pressed the speed dial. Someone picked up on the other line and he tensed. "Get over here now, Kouga," Sesshomaru ordered and hung up before the wolf could protest.

"Well…that was nice of you," Inu Yasha said with a smirk.

"Would you have preferred to speak with him, Inu Yasha?" Sesshomaru muttered through clenched teeth and a look that showed that he wasn't messing around. Inu Yasha gulped and hurried out the door to wait for his rival's arrival. Sesshomaru sighed and reached up to massage his temples. Please be alright, Kagome…

Kagome sat within the depths of her mind at the border of the spirit realm and the living world. Her knees were drawn tight to her chest and she buried her face in her knees. It's so dark in here. There's no way that anyone is going to find me. Sesshomaru…Inu Yasha…Sango…Aya…Yuki… I'll probably never see them again. And Tatsuha…

"Kagome!" She heard a familiar voice call.

Flashback

She turned around and waved at the young man running towards her after school had just let out. "Kagome, you're back!" Tatsuha said happily as he hugged her tightly. "Are you feeling better?"

"Yes, Tatsuha. Much better," Kagome assured him. "So where are you going now?"

"Umm…my brother wants me to stop over," Tatsuha said as he started towards his car. "Would you like to come with me? I mean you've never met my brother before."

"Are you sure it's okay? Because I don't want to intrude," Kagome told him.

"No, no. Eiri should be fine with it. Unlike my parents, he's cool," Tatsuha laughed.

"Then why are you laughing?" Kagome asked.

"No reason," Tatsuha told her once he calmed down and grabbed her by the hand. "Come on."

He tugged her by the arm and they started walking away from the school. They reached Tatsuha's car and got in, driving to one of the high-class apartment buildings. When they got there, Kagome got out of the car and followed Tatsuha up the stairs. They reached their destination and Tatsuha knocked on the door.

Kagome felt her heart stop when she saw the young blonde-haired man standing in front of her and Tatsuha. He stared right at her, not even acknowledging his younger brother. "Hi…" he said softly.

"Hey, Eiri. This is my friend, Kagome Higurashi. Kagome, this is Eiri," Tatsuha introduced.

Kagome smiled and bowed her head. "It's very nice to meet you, Uesugi-san," Kagome greeted.

"Please, just call me Eiri," Eiri said and moved aside, letting them in, his eyes never leaving hers. "Come in."

End of Flashback

Eiri… I miss him… I want to see him again… I want to see everyone again. Kagome opened her eyes and stood up. She started walking away from the border…back towards life.

In Menoumaru's Chambers

Kagome's eyes shot open as she gasped for air. When her eyes finally focused, she found herself hanging from a sorcerer's crest. Her wrists and ankles attached to the crest, forbidding her to move. "So…you've awoken from your slumber… Did you have fun fighting off the doko?" a voice asked when he stepped out of the shadows.

"Menoumaru," Kagome almost growled. "You're not going to get away with this."

"And who is going to come save you? No one can find you. You will die alone," Menoumaru said with an evil smirk on his face.