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Lost But Found

Beginning of the End

Kagome awoke in Kaede's hut to the sound of fighting outside. She jumped to her feet and ran outside with her kodachi drawn.

"Kagome-chan?" Sango asked, Hirakotsu held mid-swing to strike a dummy.

The whole group was about stretching and training. Miroku was performing protective spells on the village, Kouga and Inuyasha were sparring, Sango was training with an obstacle course, and Shippo was practicing his fox magic.

"I- I thought we were under attack" Kagome mumbled

"We would have gotten you. Go clean up and eat something" Inuyasha comforted as he guided her back to the hut.

Moments later he emerged by himself.

"She's really worried about this" He commented.

"We've been traveling for years for this. What is going to happen when it's over?" Shippo mumbled to no one in particular.

"She'll be fine. Let's get back to work."

Everyone is working so hard, I should do the same

Kagome ate some breakfast and changed into the miko outfit from Sesshomaru. She grabbed her quiver, bow and kodachi and snuck out of the hut.

"Maybe we should check on her" Sango suggested.

"I agree, it is lunch time now" Shippo added

"I'll go get her" Inuyasha decided as he stood and went to the hut. He came bursting out not a moment later his face torn between anger and fear "SHE'S GONE!"

"What!" The group exclaimed as they jumped up and immediately grabbed their weapons and ran off to search.

The demons led the way as Kouga and Inuyasha rushed forward following her scent.

They stumbled into a clearing to find Kagome standing in a state of meditation with her kodachi in hand.

"Kagome?" Sango ventured as they approached

"STAY BACK!" She yelled as her eyes shot open.

"Wh-what? What's wrong?" Inuyasha asked, noticing the scorched ground around her.

Kagome lashed out with her kodachi at a target a few meters away.

The kodachi glowed purple as a whip of purifying energy emerged and sliced the dummy in half.

"Whoa" was all anyone could think, but Shippo voiced it as Kagome turned towards them.

"I'm sorry I yelled, but I wanted to make sure I didn't hurt you."

"What are you doing out here by yourself?" Kouga asked as they approached

"I am trying to harness this ability in time for the battle. If I can make it work I can purify Naraku from a far and perhaps nab the jewel from him"

"Okay, but why here and why in secret?" Inuyasha asked

"You were all busy, I didn't want to disturb you. Plus, I didn't want to accidentally hurt someone"

"Well, why don't we head back, it's dangerous out here in the open" Miroku suggested.

"SESSHOMARU! Where did you go in such a hurry?" Naoki demanded as she stored into his office where the glow of his transformation was just dying away.

"Kagome needed me, there was a threat."

"And how would you know that unless you gave her the -" Naoki stopped mid-sentence as she gaped at the emotionless demon before her.

"You were saying?"

"Y-you gave her the pendant!"

"So?" Sesshomaru replied, instantly cringing as a squeal of delight left Naoki's mouth and the normally calm demoness was bouncing with glee. "WHAT!" he roared, instantly calming Naoki to a smile.

"You finally chose a mate" She replied in a sing-song voice, grinning from ear to ear.

"We don't have time for this. Naraku is attacking soon and Kagome has a plant that involves you. I was sent to get you so get your stuff."

"I'll go fetch my weapons and we'll go"

"Good. Jaken!"

"Yes milord" the toad responded from the corner.

"Look after Rin and keep the guards in line while I'm gone. If any revolts occur, send Rin on Ah-Un to me immediately"

"Yes, Milord"

"All ready!" Naoki chirped

"Stop grinning like that and step on" He ordered as his cloud formed around his feet.

The two rushed off as Sesshomaru began explaining the situation.

"Alright Miroku, we should head back" Kagome agreed as she started to walk to them.

Just as she was near, a blast landed between them throwing Kagome back. The group looked up to see Kagura, Kanna and Kohaku perched on a feather. A scream issued through the air. As the smoke cleared it revealed Kagome dangling midair from one of Naraku's tentacles.

"Thank you for the jewel shards and the miko Inuyasha." Naraku cackled.

A/N: Don't freak, the next part is coming up. Please review.