Summary: Imagine a world dominated by demons, where all humans are slaves with few exceptions. Such was the way Inuyasha was brought up. Kagome, as we all know, comes from the future. However, this future is much different compared to the world we live in. The demons' power and control of the world has never been stronger. The most incredible detail about the situation is that through out all these thousands of years, there has only been one demon king. To imagine, all this could have been avoided had one person met another. That is what Kagome had to learn, whether she liked it or not. For you see, though this was a time unfit for true love and happiness, those are the very things that were needed to change the world for the better.

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha… I'm getting tired of this

A/N: before I start to write this final chapter of the three-chapter update, I think it is best that I reply to some of the reviews I got, but not much to say so you guys don't have to be too worried. I don't want to forget them later on.

Thanks to:

moolightassassin: Thanks for your help I guess, but I would rather know what you think about this fanfic.

StaryKegome: Thank you for your encouraging review, you are one of the main reasons that I updated sooner (relatively speaking of course) I hope you've enjoyed what I wrote so far and maybe this one coming up.

inu-yasha and snago luver: Not that you're less important or anything, but basically what I have to say to you is the same as StaryKegome, sorry, but I want to just spent time on writing the actual story. I appreciate what you wrote and I hope no hard feelings or anything…

Sorry to any of you that likes Kouga in any way, because I just find him… unlikable, there's some Kouga hate in here, not hate but like, making him look bad instead of Inuyasha for once in front of Kagome and making it that Inuyasha doesn't seem immature… much. All right! Now that that's done, let the story continue! :o)

Faces Of The Heart

Chapter Six:

One Of A Kind

Inuyasha ran, ran as fast as he could, trying to forget, to forgive, and to leave everything that hurt him. Including Kikyo. For the first time in his life, Inuyasha felt tears stinging his eyes. 'No' he thought, Kikyo was not worth his tears. There was no reason to feel anything because of her.

Flash Back

He was just going to visit Kikyo, like he normally did, once per month. Though this time he was late a couple of days but went to see her anyways. When he knocked at the window to her room, he was shocked beyond belief at what he had just saw. There, sitting on her bed, was Kikyo, kissing another man.

It may not seem much, a kiss that was all. But to Inuyasha, he was wounded deeply. Be barged into the room to find a surprised Kikyo and a smirking lover. Inuyasha was angry, his rage fueled him to the point where he thought he could take on Naraku by himself if need be and still win. Inuyasha knew what his rage had done in the past few years, some of his best followers died because of his stubbornness born from anger.

No, he wasn't going to let her the satisfaction of knowing that she had broken him. Quietly and devoid of any emotion, Inuyasha held out his hand and said, "Give me what is mine…" Kikyo pretended to be confused and tried the usual "It's not what it seems" talk but Inuyasha wasn't biting. Finally, Kikyo reluctantly handed over the necklace that Inuyasha had given her as a promise to be by her side.

The necklace lay clenched in his palms for a couple of seconds before it just… shattered. Every part of the necklace broke into nothing more than dust. As Inuyasha turned to leave, Kikyo tried one last time to get him back by embracing him, not letting him go. As she tried for a kiss, Inuyasha's hand went up and intercepted. He gently pushed her off of him before he was about to leave.

Just as he was about to jump outside, he looked back at the man, "What is your name?" He asked, calmly, surprisingly, so were his insides. "Onigumo," he replied becoming serious. "Did you know that she had me all a long?" He asked, knowing what the answer was. "No," (Kikyo winced) Onigumo said, as he bowed before Inuyasha. "You are Inuyasha correct?" He was answered with a nod. Onigumo straightened up and said, "I appreciate you helping the human side, I for one, am very grateful. I am sorry this had to happen, I fell in love and she led me on, honest." Inuyasha nodded, not smelling or sensing any lies from him. "It happens to the best of us," he said, trying bitter humour. "I hope you do find love, Onigumo, may we meet sometime in the future and survive this war."

With that, Inuyasha left a sobbing Kikyo and her lover. Chances were, Onigumo was still going to be with her, Inuyasha knew that if it was him, he definitely would, well, not really, but if he didn't have all those moral rules that he set before himself, then he would do it, yup, just like that.

End Flashback

Inuyasha though back, that had only happened just hours ago, now he felt lost and alone… He sighed and began to walk back at his own pace. It is now three years after the first separation when Kikyo went to the temple to train and Inuyasha had gained quite a decent number of followers. Surprisingly, he was the strongest Hanyou alive (though he didn't know that Naraku was a Hanyou). Many followed his lead, humans, Hanyous, and rejected demons alike. Inuyasha and his "Outlaws" (quite original huh?) managed to stop many major plans that Naraku had. And the demon king was pissed off to say the least.

Miroku and Sango were still with him of course; they stuck with him through thick and thin. They were like his generals, helping him fight this war. Inuyasha sounded tainted to him now. He was going to call himself Naroku, his original name that Naraku gave him. True, his parents named him Inuyasha, but he couldn't live with that name anymore, not after how Kikyo had tainted his name. He was going to be called Naroku. It was actually going to be fun, as he would say that he was Naraku's son and cause some havoc, chaos, and confusion among Naraku's followers. He also knew that Naraku would become even more pissed at being called his father; it would do Inuyasha much amusement to see that happen. He would have to tell Sango and Miroku though, before he carries it out. He needed their opinions. But right now, everyone at camp called him Lune, as a code name so there wouldn't be much of any trouble if outsiders heard that he was Inuyasha, the rebel against demons.

He began to move quicker, excitement running through him, but there was something wrong, he couldn't run as fast as he used to. He looked up at the sky, 'new moon' he thought, 'just my luck'.

Kagome opened her eyes at the feeling of fresh dewy grass under her. Strange, the grass around Kamikaz was always dry. Then her memories came flooding back to her about what had happened to the temple. She couldn't say she was sad or anything around that thought, she did care about the people in the place, but the walls, the place itself was scaring her. It had this haunting feeling that she didn't like one bit.

She got to her feet and looked around, it was dark, where was she? A groan in front of her told her that someone or something was near her and she had to be prepared. All of a sudden, she saw blue eyes staring at her. Kagome yelped and jumped back. "What's wrong?" came Kouga's voice, sounding uncomfortable.

"Oh it's you Kouga," she said, looking at him, relieved that someone she knew was here. "Do you know where we are?" She asked, not being able to see anything but sure that Kouga's demonic vision would help somewhat.

Kouga sniffed around for a while "I smell… fresh air!" he exclaimed and Kagome couldn't help but roll her eyes. Kouga, noticing this, explained. "Kagome, there's no pollutants or anything like that in the air. There not trace of smoke or anything like that. My guess is that we traveled back through time." When he got no answer, Kouga sighed and continued. "There are a lot of magics around, time traveling shouldn't be that much of a deal." Kouga thought for a moment, "You know," he said softly, moving closer to her. "I kind of like this loneliness that we share."

Kagome began to back up. Maybe being in a time only knowing a demon that's been after you for 5 years isn't such a good idea. As Kouga draped an arm around Kagome, she "eep"ed and began to fight back, but his grip was stronger. They heard a rustle in the bushes and Kagome started to yell for help.

In an instant another figure pulled her away from Kouga and placed Kagome behind him. Kagome was sure that she was going to be between a rock and a hard place if any male were to help, but felt surprisingly safe behind this stranger. A calming heat radiated from him and his shadow suggested that his body was fit more than well for the act of protection.

(This is where there's less paragraphs and more talking and Kouga hate, don't flame or anything about it, but read at your own caution, I think it's pretty good if you ask me)

"Why couldn't I smell any trace of you?" Kouga asked bewildered.

"I have my ways," the stranger said emotionlessly.

Kagome shuddered, feeling that the voice was familiar yet different.

"Pardon me, sir," Kagome asked, trying to sound innocent so that the stranger would not think that she was a threat. "But where are we? And what time are we in?"

The stranger placed her in a position so that all three f them were facing each other, like a triangle's points. "This is Gladen, territory of The Outlaws, if I am correct, it is the mortal year 1499, winter. Now might I ask what business you two have here?"

"Thanks kid, we'll be leaving now." Kouga said as he tried to pull Kagome away from the stranger but she didn't budge.

"I suggest that you let her participate in the decision of your movements, a small group such as yourself should not fight." Replied the figure.

Kagome beamed up at the stranger through the dark and glared at Kouga. "If you would, Mr.…" she paused waiting for a name.

"In- Naroku, just call me Naroku," he said, taking her hand in the dark and gently kissing her knuckles.

Kagome blushed and warmth welled up in her stomach. Something about this guy made butterflies appear in her stomach. Before she could say anything, Kouga beat her to it, much to her dismay.

"Get your hands off my woman!" He barked, forcefully grabbing Kagome and moved her behind him. Kagome almost fell at the force but was caught by strong, warm arms.

Kouga and Kagome both did something like a double take in the dark as Naroku somehow appeared behind the both of them.

Naroku looked into Kagome's eyes, she was sure that he was. "Are you his woman…?" He trailed off, waiting for a name.

"Ka…Kagome," she stuttered, flushed and still in his arms. Recomposing her composure, she added, "This is Kouga, my friend (huge stress on the word) and I am most definitely not his woman." She felt the need to make him know that, for some reason.

"There, she is not your woman, she said so herself. No one belongs to another, but I suppose times like these aren't exactly saying that. If you are trying to court the beautiful maiden (Kagome blushes), might I suggest that you see to it to treat her better than a mere possession." Naroku responded. Kouga was beyond ticked by now, but decided not to show it. "Now, it seems to me that you guys need a place to stay for a couple of days, would you two be interested in joining my camp for a few days until you are better off on your feet?"

Kagome immediately agreed. One, she didn't like this cold and hunger. Two, she didn't want to be alone with Kouga again. Three, she wanted to know more about this Naroku character. Four, she was tired and hungry.

Kouga wasn't so sure. "We don't need your help, you stinking brat."

Naroku was unfazed by his words and nodded. "Well Kagome and Kouga, I was offering you two a hand. Seeing that you do not trust me, and I completely understand due to these times, I will be off. Here, I will leave with you some food for now, I hope that we meet again and one day be more friendly towards one another."

Kouga slapped Naroku's hand away and sneered. "I don't need your tricks or sympathy-"

Kagome was angry now and interrupted by stepping on Kouga's toes. "We would be delighted to join you."

Naroku nodded his head in understanding and offered Kagome an arm, which she took to Kouga's dismay. They began to walk away.

"Come back here" Kouga growled and he ran up to Naroku and packed all his might and speed into one punch.

A gasp was heard from Kagome when she saw Naroku block it with ease with the palm of his hand. "I must say you are very temperamental aren't you? Oh well, come along, we can't keep the others waiting."

As Kagome walked besides Naroku, she whispered to him. "You know, he was just acting protective towards me, that's all. But really, there's nothing between us."

Naroku nodded before stopping a little. "I understand it all too well, but you've made my day, now that I know you are available." He finished with a wink that he was sure Kagome would see even in the dark.

Kagome looked in surprise and mouth wide. Just a while ago, he was talking without any emotion at all. Now, he was well… flirting with her! 'This is one special cookie,' Kagome thought, 'wonder what other surprises he has for me… he really is… one of a kind…' as he linked her arm back with Naroku's, feeling his warmth beside her again.

WOO! I'm done this extra long chapter. I hope you guys really enjoyed reading this as much as I did writing this. Please review and tell me what you think. Also, are there any interested editors that might be willing to help me? What do you guys think about lemons (not now though, too early)? Please review and give me your comments, can't wait. The next update should be around late January, sorry, but there's a lot of work that I have to do from school. See you!

U-T signing off…