Title: The Depths of Your Love

Summary: Inuyasha and Kagome are faced with a life changing decision. It will test the depths of their love. 'Yet she always came back to him when she fled. And he'd always be waiting.'

Pairings: InuKag, MirSan, and a few more -

Disclaimer: Oh. My. God. I forgot to disclaim Chapter Four! Please don't sue me! Yea, like some big shot from the producers of Inuyasha is really going to sift through each and every one of our amateur stories. If you really believed that, then I'd have to say that you were nuts! But anyway, no I do not claim possession of the Inuyasha characters. Well, maybe Amaya, and the manly Mickey Mouse. Does future Shippo count?

A/N: Hi once again! I'm so sorry for the two day over due of this Chapter, but see I had to take my time on this one because of the importance of the Chapter. Now, do not expect this length for the rest of my chapters, like I said, this one is important. It was actually TEN PAGES longer than one of my normal ones. Oh, and for all you Kikyo haters out there, I am so sorry for the short lines that I had to type, please no flames! And if you are currently confused, then read the Chapter and you shall understand. But remember, I am ALSO a Kikyo hater, thus the result of the chapter. Tehehe... but before I give too much away, here is Chapter Five!

Chapter Five

Of Inheritance and Decisions

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Miroku sat behind Sango on the back of Kirara. He watched her flowing black hair wisp back and forth in the wind. Sango hadn't spoken to him at all, and when she had; it had been coldly.

Jeez, all of this over a silly fraud breakfast...

More urgent matters were currently in the front of his mind, though. Kagome had been kidnapped once more, and even though his friends didn't think it; he held them all close to his heart. Miroku was genuinely worried about Kagome.

He hadn't told many people about his past in detail; but he felt Inuyasha's pain with not having a very wonderful childhood. Needless to say; Kagome, Inuyasha, Sango, and even Shippo had been his first real friends.

If he were to lose Kagome he didn't know what he would do.

But more importantly, he didn't know what Inuyasha would do if they lost her one of these times.

Miroku didn't want to even think about it.

He gazed at the hanyou's back as he sprinted away. Inuyasha acts tough, but he is a large pile of mush on the inside. Miroku could tell that Inuyasha was practically in pain from the very same thoughts that had entered Miroku's mind only moments ago.

He was so lost in his deep thoughts; that he didn't notice Sango turn around to face him; watching him with a calculating expression.

His head snapped out of his daze when he felt Sango's eyes stare right through him. His eyes filled with confusion as she just stared at him. "What?" he asked.

She didn't answer straight away; Sango lowered her head and sighed. "Miroku, you are such a jerk." she softly stated.

"What? Is this still about this morning? I don't understand why you got so upset in the first place." he said.

She brought her eyes back up to meet his. A small amount of anger was gleaming in her chocolate brown eyes. "What did you just say?" she asked indignantly.

Miroku gulped.

'Good going. Now you've gone and dug yourself into an even deeper hole.'

"Why did you get so upset? I was trying to apologize."

"Miroku. Ju—just forget it." she sighed, starting to turn around. His hand stopped her from retreating. Sango just stared at his hand resting on her arm, holding her within a firm grasp.

"Sango, I'm so sorry. I know that I've done worse, but it killed me that you didn't forgive me this time. I don't want to lose your friendship, Sango."

Her eyes rose to meet his soft blue ones.

Miroku continued. "And I hold your friendship higher than any other woman's love. I just wanted you to know that. If I can't have your love, then I will settle for your friendship, Sango." he said softly.

Sango's eyes filled with confusion and tears at his heart felt words.

"Sango, I know that you are angry with my actions, but I ask of your forgiveness. It won't happen again."

He let go of her arm, letting her turn around. Sango stared into the dark horizon before her. 'That was the sweetest thing that the monk has ever said to me.' she thought. Her heart was melting at his almost melancholy words. She leaned back onto his chest; grasping his arms; placing them around her. She sighed as she closed her eyes.

Miroku stared at the demon slayer in shock. She was nestled within his arms peacefully. He slowly smiled as he buried his face into her hair.

'I guess this means that I am forgiven.'

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Her scent was becoming clearer; more vivid. There was absolutely no doubt about it that the attack at the village had been a distraction. For, the putrid smell of those foul demons was mixed with Kagome's own.

His Kagome, dammit.

He became furious at the thought of those disgusting monsters laying a single hand on her. They were going to pay.

Dearly.

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Kagome was riding on her pink bike; coming home from school. She parked in front of her house; climbing off of the contraption. Kagome opened the front door of the shrine; walking inside.

All of the lights had been turned off, which was strange because it was almost dusk outside. She was startled as she heard glass shattering; breaking with the contact of the floor.

Kagome cautiously stepped toward the direction of where the sound had came from. The old floorboards creaked under her tiny footsteps. Kagome peaked around the corner and gasped loudly.

Grandpa, Mom and Sota were all lying on the ground; bleeding. Enormous shards of a larger Sacred Jewel pierced their hearts. Kagome's eyes widened as she saw herself standing over their lifeless bodies; a maniacal grin plastered on her face.

Yellow eyes staring back at her.

Kagome shrieked; her eyes snapping open. Her heavy breathing gradually slowing down to a normal rhythm.

Kikyo glanced at the distraught girl with slight interest.

Kagome rubbed her sleep crusted eyes; sitting up. As her vision cleared, Kagome's breath caught in her throat. She was in a prison cell.

With Kikyo.

Why was Kikyo here? She could remember a Lightning Demon coming at her; knocking her out. But, that didn't involve Kikyo, did it? But wait, bits and pieces of memories flashed through her brain. She had talked to Kikyo only a while ago.

Kikyo had been captured as well.

And she didn't want Inuyasha to rescue them.

Why didn't she want Inuyasha to rescue them? Wasn't that the logical answer? If you're stupid enough to get kidnapped and you are weaponless with absolutely no knowledge of where you are and why; then wouldn't waiting for Inuyasha to come and rescue them make perfect sense?

It's not as if she expected him to come. She wasn't that arrogant. She knew that he would come for her. Not only from past experiences, but for other reasons as well.

Both mikos stared at one another. Kikyo's; that of calculation. Kagome's, that of suspicion. You could practically sever the tension with a knife. Kikyo broke the extended silence. "We must leave before Inuyasha arrives."

Kagome gazed at her as if she had just confessed that she was secretly a transvestite who had an unhealthy obsession with mold; who's father was jolly old Saint Nicholas a.k.a. Santa Claus, and that she was completely in love with the childhood hero, Barney the purple dinosaur's sister, Baby Bop.

Needless to say, you can imagine her bewildered expression.

"And just how would we accomplish this? And why wouldn't we just wait for him?" she asked as if she were talking to a three year old.

"You stupid girl!" Kikyo shouted, standing up, "don't you understand what is going on here?!" she said; her hands extending outwards. "Think about it, Kagome! Why would they capture both of the women that Inuyasha loves?!"

Kagome winced.

"Can you come up with any answer? Any reason?! Well, I sure can! They are planning to hurt him, Kagome! I know that he would feel pain if I were to die; o—or to betray him once more! And no matter how much it hurts me to say it; I know that he would go insane with grief if her were to lose you!"

Kagome's heart clenched tightly within her chest.

"Don't you see?! No good will come out of this if we remain here! We must escape! Staying is not an option."

"But how, Kikyo?! Sure, it'd make things a whole lot easier if we just up and left! But we don't have any weapons! We don't know where the hell we are! There are too many odds against us!"

"Don't you think that I know this, Kagome?! But we've got to try! For Inuyasha's sake!" she yelled; her voice breaking.

Kagome gazed at her in confusion. "I thought that you hated Inuyasha." she whispered.

"Oh Kagome. I do hate him. For so many reasons. I hate him for falling in love with me. I hate him for trusting me. I hate him for making me love him. I hate him for not moving on with me. I hate him for still loving me after everything that I've done. I hate him for loving you. I hate him even more for letting me still love him!" she exclaimed; sliding back down into a sitting position.

Kagome stared at her with a sad expression. She had never seen Kikyo this emotionally worked up before.

Kikyo still loved Inuyasha.

The back of her eyes burned with unshed tears.

"I'd hate myself for eternity if I were to betray him again." Kikyo was now talking to herself; as if she were the only one in the room.

"I don't even think that I could kill him now, even if I wanted to," Kikyo now glanced up at Kagome, "You think of me as heartless, you think of me as a hateful bitch, but now you see. You see the kind of hate that I thrive on. I don't expect you to trust me, just as I don't trust you. But for this one time, we need to remember that we are one; we must leave. For Inuyasha's sake."

Kagome felt the warm tears slide down her pale cheek at Kikyo's words. She nodded her head. Kagome took in a shaky breath. "So, how do we go about doing this?" she asked.

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Inuyasha came upon a clearing. Kagome's scent was extremely strong now. He stopped in his tracks glancing around. Everything was quiet. It was only a few hours away from sunrise; everything was peacefully away in its own slumber.

Kirara landed on the ground next to Inuyasha at his hesitation. "Inuyasha, why did you stop? Is Kagome near?" Sango asked hopefully.

He didn't answer. Inuyasha strained to listen to his surroundings; trying to hear as much as a droplet of dew sliding from a leaf. He could barely hear slight breathing; gradually coming closer.

"Inuya..." Sango started, but she was cut off by Miroku placing his palm over her mouth. She turned to glare at him, but was greeted with him gesturing for her to be silent. Sango took the hint and watched Inuyasha listen.

The breathing was becoming dangerously close; he could now make out twigs lightly snapping. A beautiful scent wafted up to his nose. Almost as wonderful as Kagome's.

His vision could make out a figure walking out of the woods. His keen eyesight could see clearly; even if it was night. A young woman was approaching the group. Her frame was slender; curvy; dressed in a midnight blue cloak. Her long silver hair was dancing with the wind; glowing in the moonlight. Her complexion was pale; other worldly.

Her eyes that of the greenest grass; her emerald orbs were illuminated to the place just short of being dubbed unnatural. Inuyasha's eyes grew round as he spotted the white dog ears placed on top of her head.

The young woman bowed in front of the trio.

They were all speechless.

"Are you the half demon Inuyasha?" her soft voice asked.

"Who wants to know?" he asked gruffly.

The girl stood up straight. "Good. We must go save Kagome now." she said; about to leap into the air.

"Whoa, whoa wait just a minute here. Who are you and how do you know Kagome?" Inuyasha asked suspiciously.

"I just do." she answered vaguely.

"How can we trust you? We've only known you for about thirty seconds; no, we don't even know you. And you just say let's go?" Miroku asked incredulously.

The young woman sighed impatiently. "Look. I don't expect you to trust me. All that I can tell you is that I know where Kagome is; and I know for a fact that you wouldn't make it through this with out my help." she said; frustration visible through her beautiful voice.

"Is that so? Well I'm sure that we can handle ourselves just fine without your help. Now if you'll excuse us; we need to rescue Kagome." Inuyasha snapped at the girl.

The young woman closed her eyes in irritation, approaching this from a different angle. "Okay, my name is Satu, and I am not evil. Can we go now? We don't exactly have an everlasting abundance of time here."

"How do we know that you speak of the truth? You're being a quite vague." Miroku stated.

Now Satu was becoming extremely annoyed at the two. She turned towards the feminine brain of the trio. "Sango, the wolf howls as the virgin eyes open when winter takes its first breath." she calmly stated.

Sango's eyes widened.

Miroku and Inuyasha looked at Satu as if she had lost her mind. "What are you on about, bitch? I'd love to stay and ramble, but I have other important things to do; like saving the wench's ass again." Inuyasha said.

Just then, a whirlwind brushed through the forest; tearing tree roots from the depths of the earth. Satu's face showed a hint of emotion. Worry. Just as it appeared on her face; it was gone. "Inuyasha, you moron! We could have avoided this altogether!"

"It's only a cyclone, hardly a threat! Oh so you knew about this? I'll believe that when the monk changes his ways!" he yelled over the deafening winds.

Miroku and Sango glanced at each other meaningfully with a smile grazing their mouths.

"It doesn't matter now! Prepare yourselves!" she shouted; unsheathing a feminine sword. Everyone grew serious; standing in their battle stance; ready to fight. The cyclone rapidly grew nearer until it was upon the clearing.

The whirling air solidified in a humungous black dragon; soaring through the midnight sky. It's glowing ruby eyes fixing its gaze on the four.

The dragon flapped its wings; creating many small whirlwinds that were causing severe destruction. It growled as it descended upon them; flames emerging from its large mouth. Kirara flew into the sky; with Sango and Miroku on her back; Inuyasha and Satu easily dodged the attack.

"Hiraikotsu!" Sango shouted; throwing her boomerang. It cut a slice through the dark creature's wing.

"Wind Scar!" Inuyasha shouted, the blade injuring its tail.

The demon flew on as if it barely had a scratch.

Satu jumped into the air, pulling out a strand of her hair. The strand glowed bright blue as she screamed, "Duplicate!" Hundreds of Satu's surrounded the demon. It blew flames at each one; trying to kill the real one. "Rebound Surge!" she shouted with a wave of her sword. Icicles of many colors flew out of her sword; entwining with the numerous cyclones. They all charged at the demon with an unimaginable force. Rainbow fireworks lighting up the black sky from the explosion.

The dragon demon was no more.

The trio gaped at her.

She landed on the ground. "Come on, we must hurry!" she shouted urgently.

They all nodded as they followed Kagome's scent once more.

Kagura watched from the distance as her wind flamer was destroyed. Oh well, she still had more a few more tricks up her sleeve.

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"Okay, ready Kagome?" Kikyo whispered.

Kagome nodded, grasping the vial of water that Kikyo had brought with her.

"On the count of three."

Kagome nodded. 'I hope this works' Kagome thought.

"One."

"So how do we go about doing this?" Kagome asked.

"We both have great spiritual powers. The only problem is that you haven't fully tapped into yours yet."

"I haven't?" Kagome asked.

"No. There is more to it than just channeling some purifying energy into an arrow. There is more to it than learning the art of medicine and healing. We have a source of magic within our bodies that we feed off of for certain tasks. It replenishes itself from the natural currents within the air. A miko or priestess is magical, only a pure; good being."

"You mean like a good witch?" Kagome asked in confusion.

"Whatever you are thinking of, I am sure it is along the right lines. But by using up all of our supply of magic at once can become fatal. It has never occurred yet, though there has been one who came close. Basically what I am trying to say is that; say you were being attacked and were fatally wounded, if your source level was still high enough, you could draw from it; able to heal your own wounds. Or for instance, you are in a prison such as this, and no one is feeding you, then you could create food."

"Two."

"What? You mean like conjuring?! No way, Kikyo."

"Yes, conjuring. A simple task that consumes your magical source like water. Very useful, but is highly not recommended for building a house or creating anything more than three medium sized animals. Creating a weapon or such is acceptable." she said meaningfully.

Kagome's thoughts went back to when the old mage transformed into a bow so that she could shoot the evil mage-in-training who had succumbed to his power hunger. The mage who killed mortals to fertilize the demon tree, creating the fruit of longevity.

"Are mages similar to mikos?" Kagome asked.

"Yes, in fact they are the male form of our spiritual being."

"Can normal humans become mages?" Kagome asked, returning to that night.

"Highly unlikely. Most mages are born with that gift. Only the most purest, honest, human who proved themselves worthy to the Source Council could become what they aren't endowed with at birth. And before you ask about the Source Council, don't ask, it is too complicated to explain in such a short amount of time."

"Why didn't Kaede ever tell me about this?" Kagome asked.

"Kaede wasn't properly trained, and thus is only skilled in the Art of healing. Even in her old age, she has not yet tapped into her power, for I died when she was only a child. But getting back to the point, you have great powers, Kagome, for I do. Grab onto this vial of water and try to make it boil. Just draw from your source and focus on what you want."

"Three."

Kagome closed her eyes and reached within her body for the pool she always drew on for her spiritually charged arrows. (1) There was a small barrier around the source. She could feel it there. She concentrated harder, trying to break through the feeble shield. It was becoming strenuous, exhausting; as she tried to fight her way through.

All of a sudden, she felt it burst within her body, an actual feeling of wholeness. This was almost what traveling through time felt like. Kikyo watched in approval as Kagome's apprentice aura color of pink changed into that of blue, signifying that she had successfully tapped into the source. Yes, she had drawn from the magic of the Source Council before, relying on its help until she came into her own.

Kagome channeled that energy into the vial of water; the water boiling.

She opened her eyes to see the water bubbling. Her grin was so large as her heart filled with excitement.

"Good, Kagome. Now draw from the source to create a bow and some arrows."

Kagome shut her eyes letting the energy flow through her veins. Blue light emerged from her finger tips; taking the shape of a bow. She concentrated harder as more energy flowed out; creating several arrows. She felt slightly more tired, but not much.

She opened her eyes to see that Kikyo had conjured a set as well. "Give me the vial, Kagome."

Kagome complied, handing her the bottle. Kikyo unscrewed the top; throwing the liquid onto a bar. It melted away to a puddle of metal. "You just created yourself some pretty strong acid, Kagome. Now come on, you can squeeze through."

Kagome watched as Kikyo slipped trough the small space between the two bars; and immediately followed.

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Kanna stood before Naraku; holding her mirror. Her stoic expression hid the impatience that she felt. When was this stupid man going to be finished staring at her mirror so that she could go to sleep?!

Naraku chuckled as he watched Kikyo and Kagome escape the cell; walking away.

"Perfect." he said.

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Inuyasha stared at the back of the young woman in front of him. Who was she really? Where was she from? Was this all a set up? All that he knew was that her sword was really neat; and that she could give him a run for his money, temperamental wise.

How did she know about the whereabouts of Kagome? Hell, how did she even know about Kagome?

He didn't trust this Satu. Not one iota. (2)

Miroku tapped Sango on the shoulder. She turned her head to look back at him. "What?" she asked him.

"What do you make of Satu? Do you trust her?" he queried.

"Yes, I do." Sango stated.

"Wha—why? How can you trust her so steadfastly?"

"Miroku, just believe me on this one. You can trust her."

He stared at her back with a frown. Seriously, why did Sango jump to say that she completely trusted this mysterious girl who came out of no where? This wasn't like Sango.

Sango knew something about this girl called Satu.

And he was going to find out sooner or later.

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Kikyo quietly stepped through the musty halls of the castle. She had absolutely no idea of where she was headed, but her gut feeling was telling her that she was headed in the correct direction.

She learned a lesson that day, and she would not easily forget it.

She learned to trust her instincts, for if she had a few hours ago, then she wouldn't be in this mess right now.

Her reincarnation, Kagome, followed her so trustingly; so willingly. What would she have done if I had some ulterior motive? That girl needs to learn not to trust so easily. One of these days she is going to get burned.

Badly burned.

She hated being so nice to the little bitch. Kagome stole Inuyasha from her; but as fate had it; that was the way she had to be to escape. She loathed the idea of being the one to encourage her into her inheritance.

But she took pride in being able to coach her through it.

She never had the opportunity to do that before, and it was quite the experience.

Kikyo turned a corner, walking down another damp hallway; Kagome close behind.

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As they walked forward, they began to grow sleepy. Kirara flew to the ground; resting. Sango leaned back in Miroku's arms as they both fell into slumber.

Inuyasha's blurry eyes watched as Satu fell to the ground in a heap, drifting into sleep. He slowly collapsed to the ground; joining the others.

Sango walked through the fields of her demon slayer village. She looked up at the crystal blue sky; admiring the white puffs of fluffy clouds. She past Kohaku talking to a local girl, he looked to be about fourteen; on her way to the house, she waved to him; but was disappointed as he ignored her.

She stepped inside her house as two girls bombarded her. "Sango! Where have you been?!" the taller one shouted frantically.

"The ceremony is in twenty minutes! Twenty minutes, Sango! You have twenty minutes to get ready for your wedding! Your father has been so worried!" the shorter; plumper girl exclaimed, dragging her into her bedroom.

They pulled Sango's clothes off, handing her a beautiful white kimono dress. It had a dark blue pattern on it, the pattern of swirling lines and blossoms from the Sakura Tree. She stared at the two girls in confusion. She was getting married?

"Hurry, Sango! Put it on!"

Sango complied, slipping into the beautiful dress. The taller girl started to paint her face with make up, diligently and carefully. The shorter girl was fixing her hair; brushing it and pinning it into a beautiful diamond comb.

"Um, excuse me, but um, I don't think that I'm getting married today." she stated.

"Oh nonsense! It's only cold feet! You are twenty two years old now Sango! If you don't get married soon, then you are going to grow into an old spinster! Kaemon is a wonderful man, not to mention that he is wealthy! Now I've been your best friend for five years now, don't you trust my judgment?" the shorter girl said in exasperation.

"O—of course." Sango replied.

"Good then, lets go." she said, grabbing her arm and leading her out of the room.

What in the world was going on?

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Miroku knelt in front of an altar, praying to Buddha. He was startled out of his daze when he felt a hand grasp his shoulder.

He spun around to look at the owner of the hand. His father was smiling softly at him.

"Miroku, I am so proud of you. You have become a wonderful monk of Buddhism. You have graduated your lessons today. Kimi has sent me the message that she is already packed. I can't believe that my son is going to run a monastery school. I'm going to miss little Kaida and Yuki, I'll even miss little Sanyu. Please come visit

me when he is born, my son."

What the hell?

A young woman with auburn hair walked into the room; her belly protruding, clutching the hands of a little black haired girl and holding a slightly younger girl in her other arm. The oldest child ran to him. "Daddy! Will there be other kids in the village?" she exclaimed, looking up at him.

"Um, yes, o—of course."

The woman by the name of Kimi walked up to him and planted a kiss on his cheek. "Our things are already in the wagon. Let's go now, honey, before it gets dark.

She handed him the little girl that was within her arms motioning for him to follow. He walked outside stepping onto the cart filled with their belongings.

"Are you excited?" Kimi whispered.

"Uh, sure." Miroku said in response.

What in the world was going on?

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Inuyasha was chopping wood outside of the village. It was extremely hot outside. Sweat gleaming on his bare torso. He saw Kikyo approaching him. She held a grin as she saw her exerted husband.

"You know, Inuyasha, sometimes I wonder why you ever agreed to become human. I love you so much, you know that, don't you?" she asked, wrapping her arms around him.

Inuyasha gazed at Kikyo in astonishment. They were married?

He was human?!

"Yea." he answered.

"Kaede is sulking because that boy, oh what was his name again, oh yes, Ai was his name, well he asked Kaiya to court him instead of her. Sometimes I forget how hard it was being a fourteen year old." She stated.

Inuyasha just nodded.

"You know, Inuyasha. You should really try to trust people more often, why are you so bitter to the villagers?"

"Uh, I don't know?" he answered in confusion.

"Oh Inuyasha, you can be so difficult sometimes." she sighed. "Well, when you are finished, dinner is ready." she said, walking away.

What in the world was going on?

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Satu gazed around her room. What to do on a Saturday where all of your friends had a date, and you were stuck home sick, in bed. She groaned as she rolled over, her head thumping.

Her mother walked into the room. "Satu, sweetie, are you feeling any better?" her mother asked worriedly.

Satu moaned in response. "Momma, my head, it hurts."

"Oh darling, you're burning up," she said as she rested her palm on her forehead. She placed a cold rag on her flushed face. "Daddy should be home soon with your favorite food. But dear, why did you have to get sick the week before you go away to school? Isn't that terrible."

"No, mum, it's just dandy.

Her mother sighed. "The pain medicine should be kicking in sometime soon. Why don't you try to go to sleep, Satu?"

"Okay, Momma." She whispered.

As she closed her eyes, a flash of training lessons ran through her mind. Her father explaining to her how important it was for her to perfect her skills. Flashes of sitting on her bedroom floor, running a brush through her silvery hair.

She opened her eyes. She glanced at her hair.

It was black. She reached on top of her head to feel her dog ears.

They were missing.

What in the world was going on?

No, this wasn't right. This was not how her life went. This was how she wished her life went. No burdening responsibilities, no demon blood, no worries except for her next boyfriend, or about going away to school.

She leapt out of bed and looked up at the ceiling. "This isn't right! I don't belong here! This isn't my life!!!" she shouted loudly.

A multitude of swirling colors engulfed her.

Satu snapped open her eyes. She was lying on the cold ground. She quickly stood up. Inuyasha, Sango, and Miroku were all laying on the ground in their own alternate life. She ran over to Inuyasha, trying to shake him awake, but to no avail.

'Come on guys, you can do it!' she thought frantically.

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Kagura stood behind a tree, watching the mysterious girl awake from her spell induced slumber. Kagura's eyes widened. The potion that Amaya had given her to spray into the atmosphere was supposed to last longer than five minutes!

But wait, the others were all still unconscious, living their other lives. The point of the potion was to only release its captive when the victim demands to be returned to his or her worse off life. Hell, sometimes some people didn't even realize what was wrong and continued to live in their minds for eternity, never to awake again.

How did this girl realize so soon?

Who was this woman?

Kagura had been the guinea pig of the potion; she hadn't escaped for over six hours. When she really thought about it; she probably should have remained in her subconscious world. A world where she had been free from Naraku's grasp.

That was highly unlikely to occur anytime soon.

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The two girls, Sango's supposed best friends, dragged her outside. They walked her over to the small monastery that was located in the heart of the village. The taller girl opened the door; walking into the section before the doors of the actual mass room.

Bridesmaids and ushers from both sides crowded the small lobby, waiting to begin the ceremony. Her father rushed over to her. "Where have you been, Sango? The ceremony is about to start."

The short, plump girl answered for her. "Oh, it was only a little case of cold feet. She's all ready to go, sir."

"Very well Yusuke, if I may, I'd like to have a few minutes with my daughter." he said. Yusuke bowed and walked over to the bridal party.

"Sango, how much you have grown up. Your mother would be so proud."

"But, Father." She started, but was cut off by the monastery assistant.

"We are ready to begin." he said.

"Okay, places everybody." her father said loudly. The bridesmaids and ushers all gathered with their respectable partners, the wide doors opened and the first couple started down the aisle.

They continued to walk out the door, the line in front of Sango increasingly ceasing. She started to panic. "Father, y—you d—don't understand..."

"Let's go Sango." he said, leading her through the high doors. Sango gazed at all of the eyes that turned around to watch her, she gulped. A handsome man, with sandy blonde hair was waiting for her across the room. She grew more nervous each step she took.

In what seemed to soon, she arrived next to her betrothed. He smiled brilliantly at her, and she shyly returned the gesture, her insides imploding. She wasn't supposed to be getting married. She wasn't supposed to be getting married.

She wasn't supposed to be getting married!

"I do." Sango heard her fiancé say.

"And do you Sango, take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband in sickness and in health, as your protector, your advisor, as your love 'til death do you part?" a soft voice asked.

A familiar voice.

She glanced up at the monk that was performing the ceremony. His black hair tied back into a small ponytail, his misty violet eyes, and his lecherous hands holding the sacred book.

Wait, lecherous hands?

The monk held her gaze, their eyes unable to tear apart. Sango drew in a breath as visions of her slapping this man's cheek over and over again reverberated through her mind. Visions of defeating demons with a hanyou, a miko, and this man before her.

"M—Miroku?" she asked incredulously.

Something snapped in his eyes as well. "Sango? Is that you?"

Her groom eyed the exchange in confusion, as did the whole chapel.

"Miroku, something is wrong. We aren't meant to be in this world. My demon village no longer exists, Father is dead, Kohaku is with Naraku, and I am certainly not supposed to be getting married today." she said.

"The last thing I remember is you fainting into my arms, and then I was praying in my home town monastery. Kagome! We need to rescue her." Miroku said frantically.

"How do we get out?" Sango asked desperately.

"Sango?" her groom asked her softly.

She grabbed the monk's wrists. "We don't belong here! Let us leave! We need to rescue Kagome!" she shouted.

The whole chapel watched in astonishment as the two disappeared into thin air.

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Inuyasha trudged up the steps of the shrine, walking into the village. Where was his house? Why couldn't he remember anything about his life?

He saw Kikyo laughing with a young local merchant, softly punching him in the arm with a smile. As soon as her gaze lifted to meet his, he noticed that it became slightly guilty, as she walked over to him.

She kissed him on the cheek, grabbing his hand as they walked into a nearby house. "Kaede! We're back!" she shouted.

A young teenage girl walked into the room with a scowl as she walked into the next room. "Well, fine then! Looks like we won't be having a family dinner." she grabbed Inuyasha's arm, leading him onto a nearby room.

She pushed him in the room, pulling him down onto a bed. She began kissing him fervently, biting his bottom lip to obtain entrance. His eyes widened as her tongue battled his furiously.

She ran her delicate hands over his taut chest, sliding them up to grasp his soft hair. He rolled out from under her, sitting up.

"What's the matter, Inu? I only wanted to have some fun." she pouted.

He looked back at her in confusion. Something just wasn't right, but he couldn't put his finger on it.

"Baby, what's wrong?" Kikyo asked him, sliding her arms around his waist.

"Kikyo, why didn't we have any kids?" he asked her abruptly.

"W—well, I thought that we both agreed against it. You didn't want to exploit them to ridicule, and I just don't think that I am ready to face that challenge just yet." she said, her eyes not meeting his.

He looked at her strangely. This wasn't right. He wasn't meant to be with Kikyo.

"Look, Kikyo. I'm just not in the mood right now." he said grumpily.

She threw her hands up in exasperation. "Inuyasha, you can be so insufferable sometimes!" she shouted, exiting the room.

"Inuyasha, you can be so insufferable sometimes!"

"Inuyasha, you are such a jerk!"

"Inuyasha, sit!"

"Inuyasha!"

"INUYASHA!"

All of these shouts echoed throughout his head, matched with the face of a beautiful black haired brown eyed girl. Flashes of her sitting him, flashes of her crying for him, flashes of her risking her life for him yet again, flashes of their first kiss.

Flashes of Kagome.

He opened his eyes. He wasn't supposed to be here. He was supposed to be rescuing Kagome. "Kagome! I need to get to Kagome! Let me go who ever you are! This is not where I belong!"

Kikyo entered the room in query of her husband's shouting as he disappeared.

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Sango, Miroku, and Inuyasha all sat up at once. Breathing heavily. Inuyasha jumped to his feet. "Come on guys, we have to get to Kagome!"

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Kagome followed Kikyo. The woman in front of her weaving through many a hallway, never slowing down her pace. Kagome's eyebrows furrowed. "Kikyo? Do you even know where you are going?" she asked slowly.

As they rounded another corner, they could feel the outside breeze blow through a hanging. "Outside, Kagome." she said with a slight smile, running towards the door.

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Inuyasha, Miroku, Sango and Satu all rushed towards Kagome's scent. It was more than close. They were practically on top of it.

The only problem was; they stood in front of an ocean shore. Sango, Miroku and Inuyasha halted, stopping in their tracks. Satu briskly spoke.

"Everyone get on Kirara. There is an island not too far off of the coast." she explained.

Inuyasha and Satu climbed onto Kirara's back, flying over the dark water.

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Kagome put all of her might behind her brisk run. She gasped for air as she tried to keep up the pace with Kikyo. Both women were sprinting across a beach of sand; their toes digging into the substance; running becoming quite difficult.

The moon was shining brightly in the midnight sky, reflecting on the violent ocean waves. The waves roaring as they beat against the shore.

Just then, three Lightning Demons were behind them in pursuit. Kagome gasped as she saw them gaining on her. Kikyo ran into the boat docks, untying a boat. She hopped over the side into the wooden structure, calling for Kagome.

"Kagome! Hurry up!" she yelled frantically.

Kagome tried to run faster, but she just couldn't. Her legs felt like lead, as she stumbled onto the ground.

"Kagome!" Kikyo called once more.

The younger girl scrambled to get to her feet; her eyes widened as she saw the demons only a few feet away from her. Kagome watched as Kikyo started to row away, escaping their grasp.

Kagome screamed as she was scooped up seventy feet into the air. A demon held her within a tight hold. Two of the demons ran toward the water. They shot beams of electricity into the water.

Kagome could make out a small fire out on the water. Kikyo's boat was on fire. It was burning down.

She watched as the two demons sped into the water retrieving the older priestess. Kagome gazed at the scene as they carried her onto shore.

Kagome fainted as she saw a very dead Kikyo within their grasp.

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Kirara landed on the shore of the island. Inuyasha's eyes widened. Kagome was just here moments ago. His eyes grew even larger as he smelt the familiar scent of his first love.

Kikyo.

Her scent was that of fear.

As he was about to run towards their smell, Kagura the Wind Sorceress stood before him with a smirk.

"So we meet again, Inuyasha. I wasn't expecting you to wake up for another hour or so."

Inuyasha growled. "Where's Kagome?!"

"Temper, temper. I assure you that your precious Kagome is just fine. Though I am afraid I have some bad news for you Inuyasha." she smirked.

"What the hell did you do?!"

"Ah, but I am only a mere servant. My job was only to stall for time. I think that you should go see for yourself." Kagura stated, stepping aside for them to pass.

Inuyasha, Sango, and Miroku all started running, but halted when they noticed that Satu wasn't along with them. They turned around; she was standing where they had stopped, watching them run away.

"Are you coming or not?!" Inuyasha yelled.

"I am afraid this is where I must leave you! Follow your heart, Inuyasha." she said as she disappeared.

The trio looked at each other in confusion.

Inuyasha was the first to run towards the castle.

They all burst inside the humungous building. It was dark and quiet.

Too quiet.

A foggy mist lay on the cold stone ground. Inuyasha, Sango, and Miroku all gazed around, standing guard. They continued to slowly walk forward into the dark room.

Out of no where a Lightning Demon came charging at them, then another, and another. Five demons had them surrounded. Light illuminated the room, Naraku visible at the other end. A woman who looked to be in her mid forties stood by his side, a malicious smirk playing on her lips.

"Why, Inuyasha. We meet again." Naraku said.

"You evil bastard! What have you done with Kagome?!?!" he shouted; charging at him. A demon restrained him from moving any closer.

"You want to see Kagome? Well rest assured, she is in perfect health, not a hair pulled from her head." he said, with a wave of his hand. Kagome became visible as she was chained to the wall.

"Inuyasha! It's a..." she started before she was silenced by Naraku. She tried to speak, but her voice had left her.

"Kagome!" Inuyasha shouted, trying all his might to break free. "Naraku! Be a man and fight me dammit!"

"Oh there's no need for violence. In my older age I have decided to be less, what would you say; brutal. Oh no, Inuyasha, I have a better plan in store for you. But before we begin, I'd like to give you some time to mourn your loss."

Naraku waved his hand once more. Kikyo became visible. She was lying in a coffin, her eyes shut; it almost looked as if she were sleeping.

Inuyasha inhaled sharply. "Ki—Kikyo." he whispered.

"Now before you come to conclusions, Inuyasha, it was of her doing. She tried to escape and thus sealed her own fate. Now, have I introduced you to my newest alliance, Amaya?"

Amaya stepped forward. Inuyasha's gaze grew suspicious as she held a few items within her palm. She held a knife, a vial of blue purple liquid, and black rose petals.

"Prepare the girl, Amaya."

She nodded walking over to the chained Kagome. She sprinkled the black rose petals all over Kagome's body. She bent down and force fed the girl the violet liquid. Kagome tried to resist but running the risk of choking to death, she swallowed the sweet liquid. "All ready, my lord." she stated.

"Now, Inuyasha. You have a choice in this matter. What will it be, to lose Kagome or to lose Kagome?" he asked evilly.

"What the hell is that supposed to mean?!" he yelled furiously.

"Her life, Inuyasha. Or a life without her in it."

"What are you talking about?!" Miroku exclaimed.

"Since I've got what I wanted, which is the Sacred Jewel, thanks to my faithful servant, Kagura, I have no use to battle you anymore. Now you have a decision to make. Kagome's death. Or her returning to a world where she has no memory whatsoever of the past; of the Shikon no Tama; of your friends; or of you. Living in a world where she will never even know that you ever existed. Choose, Inuyasha."

He spluttered for a moment. "Y—you're not serious."

"Oh, but I am. And if you don't pick soon, Inuyasha, I will." he snapped his fingers, and Amaya brought the knife down; pressing it against Kagome's neck lightly.

"Kagome!" he shouted once more, trying to get to her.

"It is no use. Why don't I give her voice back to her so that she can have a little input in her fate?"

"Inuyasha! Oh, Inuyasha I'm so sorry! I was so stupid for getting kidnapped."

"Kagome, it wasn't your fault, it was this bastard's fault."

"Oh so touching. I will say this only once more. Decide." Naraku warned.

"I choose for Kagome to live." Inuyasha stated in a broken voice.

Hot tears slid down Kagome's cheek. She didn't know what to expect now. It was all her fault. If only she hadn't gotten captured...

"Very well. Amaya..."

She nodded, beginning to chant an ancient spell. Wind started swirling around the two, the black petals flying in the wind.

And unto their broken expressions and hearts; Kagome disappeared.

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Kagura stood in the woods next to Naraku as he proposed his plan to Amaya, the Dark Sorceress.

"I have a proposition to make." Naraku said darkly.

"What kind of proposition?" Amaya asked.

"Have you ever heard of the half demon by the name of Inuyasha?"

"I may have heard about him once or twice," she said.

"Well, all that I want you to do is to lend me your Lightining Demons, and create a single spell and two potions. Does that sound simple enough?" he asked her.

"What's the catch?" she asked.

"No catch, only you shall be rewarded with great power."

"Inuyasha, you say? What does this have to do with him?"

"He has everything to do with this. He has become a nuisance for quite too long. Do you accept my request?"

"I accept." she answered.

As they turned to walk towards Naraku's castle, Naraku spoke to Kagura. "This Kagome girl, she possesses the last two remaining shards of the Sacred Jewel. When we capture her you are to retrieve them. And mark my words, you will be watched."

"Yes, Naraku."

Kagura glanced down at her palm smugly. One shard rested on her open hand. That insane bastard had screwed up too many lives lately.

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(1)- This is not literal. Kagome did not actually reach inside her body, it is metaphorical.

(2)- In case you were wondering why in the world I chose to use the expression 'not one iota' don't ask me. I have no idea either.

THE END!!!!

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No, not really. We still have a long ways to go. And if Kikyo seemed just a little bit OC, it was because she had to so that the plot would move along. It's not my fault! I swear!

KHStennis01: Phew! That's a relief! Hope that you liked Chapter Five!

Mizz Breadstyx: Thank you! At first this story was meant to be a light hearted one, but when the plot actually comes in, sometimes you have to be serious, but that doesn't mean that you can't add some humor too. ;)

Kellen: Thank you for reviewing even though you were exhausted. I really appreciate it. But see, in return, I am typing these review responses at an ungodly hour, just to get the story posted sooner. But I don't mind! ;) Well, not that much. Now, I get to work my butt off to finish Chapter Two of 'DI' by Friday. You know, I really like to write, but I have to stop saying when I'm going to post, so that I can update when I want to. ;) Not that I'd take forever or anything, it's just that all of my free time has been sucked away by me trying to finish chapters. I'm serious, my evenings consist of writing, more writing, dinner, some more writing, and maybe just a little more writing until I drop to the floor from exhaustion. Where has my life gone? No, it's not that bad, but it's close. Wow, this had become extremely long, so I'll get to the point.Thanks for the review, by the way. :)

InuyashaKagomeLuv: I am really really sorry for taking a while to update. But if you read my response to Kellen up above; I reall am trying. Thanks for the praise! I hope that you enjoyed Chapter Five!

Everqueen: Thank you so much! I'm sure it WAS fun :) I attended a Halloween Party that weekend, it was pretty fun. I hope that you enjoyed Chapter Five!

BeccaPatty: Thank you. As a matter of fact I REALLY don't like Kikyo. No, I don't think so, not in any of the recent anime episodes has anything like that happened when they got too close. But hey, I could be wrong. Please tell me if I am wrong. BUt,in this story for obvious reasons, it won't happen. Thanks for the review! I hope too see you again for Chapter Six!

SensesFail26x: Aww, I'm sorry that Mickey didn't have much of a role. I'll try to work him in a little more. Sometimes this site can get on my nerves. For instance, evertime I update a chapter, it doesn't show up on my computer for over a day, so I have to go over to my gram's computer and check to see if everything went okay. (my gram lives next door so it's not a big deal) That happened to me recently when I went to click on one of my Favorite Stories that was updated, and the Chapter wasn't there. Grrrr.... But anyway, thanks for the review!

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RavenMage: I'm glad that you liked it. Do you really think so? I don't think that I'm that great of a writer, but who knows? Only time will tell... Thanks for the review, and I hope that you liked Chapter Five!

Hermione10148: I went to a Halloween Party, so our plans were similar! I'm glad that you had fun, because I did! Your name is Alissa? Cool ;) I forgot to mention that not only is my school populated with 'Alyssas' it is also populated with 'Lyssas', 'Alishas', and 'Alicia's'. Hmmm..... my family likes to be origanal too. For instance here are a few names that are in my family, -- Shelley, Tarryn, and Cavin. Now those are pretty original don't you think? Thanks for the review!

InuLvr7: EVIL MONKEYS?!?! I updated! I updated! Now I shall be haunted in my sleep for fear of being mauled. ;) I hope that you like Chapter Five!

kagomes daughter: Thanks! I know, but she had to be so that I could move on with the story. Sorry about that.

Horselvr517: I did! I hope that you liked this Chapter too!

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Okay, I'm going to bed now. This should be posted bright and early Tuesday morning. Can't wait for your responses! (nudge, nudge)

Oh! And if you ever want to know when I'm updating and such, check my profile every once in a while. I update it regularly with posting dates and some other stuff too. For instance, the title of this chapter has been openly displayed there for over a week :)

Until next time...

-Alyssa