OH MY GOD! Sorry, I posted the wrong chapter! I'm soooo embarrassed! I'm so sorry! :(

I'm sorry for any confusion it might have caused!

Well, by the looks of it, it seems you guys want this to continue. Then let's start the show with then second chapter of "Will you forget me?"!

Hey, should I label this G or PG? It won't have any language until later, but nothing serious! Remember to pick the title! Polls will be open until the fifth chapter.

Oh, by the way. I hate stories where Kagome kills everyone really easy and she's mega-powerful. Just so you know. . .

Disclaimer- Inuyasha is not mine. And it never will be.

On the last chapter. . .

"Kagome, are you sure you want to do this? You could always stay here in the village with me."

"Thank you, Kaede, but this is something I must do for myself."

"I understand."

I went outside, my chocolate eyes searching the background. The miko outfit Kaede had lent me whipped in the wind. I put on my sandals and mounted Kirara.

"You will come back to visit, ne?"

"Of course, Kaede! I'm not going away forever!"

I motioned Kirara to leave and I made to travel into the nearest village that needed my help.

"Will you forget me?" Kagome's Story

Chapter Two: Appearances

It had been two days since I left Kaede and still no sign of civilization. I had battled a group of mercenaries who wanted to have a good time with me. It hadn't been easy, though every time I hit one, more kept coming back. Kirara had helped a lot.

I stroked Kirara on the head. The feline youkai had taken Sango's vow deeply. She didn't trust anyone but me, and she hadn't run away. I'd suppose that Kirara would have died of sorrow, but she didn't. And I'm glad. Apart from Kaede, she's the only friend I have left.

Miroku had disappeared after Kikyo and Inuyasha stole the jewel. Without a word, he had vanished. I was too deep in my sorrow to notice his parting. But I'm sure he thought it was for the best.

The weirdest part of this ordeal was that Miroku's void had stayed there. It hadn't disappeared. We'd all been baffled, since it wasn't supposed to be this way.

I miss my home. I miss my family. . . Souta, Mama, Grandfather. But before we killed Naraku, I had told Mama Feudal Japan was my home.

Flashback~

"When will you be coming back, Kagome-chan?"

"Mama, I need to talk to you."

Mama looked at me, puzzled.

I took a deep breath.

"I need you to understand. . . Feudal Japan is my home now. But that doesn't mean I don't love you. Inside the well lies a world beyond anything you could ever imagine. The magic of it all! It's overwhelming! And it's where I fit in. Mama, you know Destiny chose me for this, and . . . I want to stay there."

I sighed and waited for Mama to answer. She stared at me and looked at me suspiciously.

"I've got one thing to say to you. . ."

I hold my breath. There came the 'absolutely no's. . .

"Will you come and visit me?"

I almost fainted. She said yes?!

"Thank you, mama! Thank you so much!"

I showered her with kisses and hugs, all in the same, she was smiling like there was no tomorrow.

End Flashback~

But I'd lied. I didn't come and visit. There was never anytime between the practices and the healing jobs. But I still hoped that one day I'd get the courage to show up and scream; "Is anyone home?! I'm back!".

I heard footsteps and looked back, startled. A young girl of about 10 approached me. I smiled as she mad her way to me. She had black hair tied into a ponytail at her right side of her head and warm brown eyes. She had an orange kimono on with yellow flowers that reminded me of sunshine on a cloudy day.

"And who is this? Are you coming to warm up my gloomy day?"

The girl giggled. "I'm Rin!"

I smiled and took her hand. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Rin-chan. Now, what's a lovely young girl like yourself doing all alone in a place like this?"

"She isn't alone."

I almost jumped. A deep voice talked to me and I turned back. I met with The Lord of the Western Lands, Sesshoumaru.

"Sesshoumaru-sama." I bowed, not forgetting my manners. Messing with a tai- youkai was a baaad idea.

"I see you have respect for this Sesshoumauru-sama. What is your name?"

"Higurashi Midoriko Kagome, Sesshoumaru-sama."

"You're Inuyasha's companion, are you not?"

At the sound of Inuyasha's name, I cringed. My fists tightened and my eyes narrowed to an stare.

"I am no longer Inuyasha's shard detector. If you must know, I'm after him."

He stared at me and smiled a sad smile.

"Vengeance is such sweet sorrow. And why, may I ask, are you planning your revenge?"

"Inuyasha took something from me. Something I want back. And I'm not resting until I have him in his deathbed."

Sesshoumaru's gaze spaced out. An idea popped out of nowhere. I grinned.

"How about we make a deal?"

He looked at me, interested.

"What kind of deal, miko?"

"You help me get back at Inuyasha. I get what I want, and you get Tessaiga."

"Sounds like an offer I can't refuse, huh?"

He nodded and we shook hands. I thought of something.

"How about we sweeten the pot a bit, Sesshoumaru-sama?"

He raised an interested eyebrow. "What did you have in mind?"

"Kouga, Lord of the Northern Lands, made a deal with me. If I was to retrieve the Shikon No Tama in a year, when it took three years with Inuaysha and two other companions, he would give me his lands."

Sesshoumaru stared at me, dumbfounded.

"Hard to believe, isn't it? Then of course, he did have all that rum. . ."

"The Shikon No Tama? Is that what this is all about?"

"Yes. When Inuysha stole it, he was in his demon form. He took the jewel and whished to be a full demon. After that, I destroyed it into shards.

He grinned. "All right then, Lady Midoriko. Go on about your business. I'll meet you two villages down. I'll be waiting for you."

And with that, he was gone.

Yes, I know, Sesshoumaru's all nice and stuff, but need I remind you this is PG? Anyway, there's chapter 2 for you. R&R!!!

~Fourth Child of Destiny~