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"Talking"

'Thinking'

Flash backs

Chapter 7: A Stranger, a Letter, and Wise Words

Naraku had sent a letter for the request of a miko. He wanted word back as soon as possible. He wanted the jewel, Inuyasha's demise and he was beginning to want more.

A woman in a black robe with a hood over her head came out of the shadows and stood. A bee came out from the brush and brought a white parchment over the lady in black. She took the message from the bee. The lady in black then opened it and after a minute grinned.

"Naraku you are truly evil" she said. The lady then pulled out her own parchment and wrote something then handed it toward the bee.

"Take this to your master." With out another word, she when back into he shadows from wens she came.

Miroku looked at the letter with his name written neatly on the front. He slowly began to open it.

Dear Miroku,

To start off do not let anyone besides yourself read this.

Miroku looked up at his friends. They were looking toward him wondering what was written on the paper

I guess you know I have left by now and if you didn't know I am at Naraku's. I was afford by him to stay here and I accepted. It doesn't mean I am on his side I am trying to find out what he's planing and hopefully I am able to be of use in the final battle. He is hoping to destroy you all. I have been able to keep Shippo safe but the rest of you are on your own. I here someone coming so I must cut this letter short. I am still on you side. Don't tell the others let them believe I have betrayed them. It will make it easier for me. Tell them this letter says I have joined Naraku's side ok. I will see you soon.

Kagome

P.S. I am sorry.

Miroku was very happy to hear this but was not so keen on lying to the rest of his friends.

'It must be done or else I would risk Kagome's life.'

"So what does the letter say?" Asked Sango.

"I'm afraid what Kikyo said is true. Kagome is with Naraku and of her free choice," said Miroku folding the note and putting it in his inner robes.

A silence fell over them. Sesshomaru was the first to break it.

"I do not know nor care what happened with you and the miko but let me say this. If you expect to win against Naraku you will need her. Her power is far greater than any other miko I have encountered. Without her your chances of living are slim. With her on Naraku's side you will all surly die" and with that Sesshomaru turned and left without another word.

"I do believe what he said is true," said Miroku.

"Feh, that bitch betrayed us. We don't need her I'll find Kikyo and…" before he could finish he was interrupted by yelling.

"You stupid jerk, Kagome wouldn't have left without a reason. There is something we did to cause this and I will not allow that walking corpse to take Kagome's place. Know one can or will take her place or I will follow Kagome's example and leave!" screamed Sango. She then fell to the ground sobbing.

"What did you say about Kikyo?" asked Inuyasha bit angered.

Sango looked up with tears streaming down her face. "You hear me Inuyasha. If I do recall Kikyo is also on Naraku's side she gave him the jewel didn't she?"

"Take it back now," said Inuyasha in a low growl.

"I will not take back what is true," said Sango crying harder than before. Shippo went to Sango and curled up in her lap he also had tears down his face. Kirara followed Shippo and went next to the kitsune.

"Let it go Inuyasha. They are grieving let them be it is hard enough with that news of Kagome's betrayal but you also can't say they were lying either. Let them be my friend and we will all rest for the night it has been a long day for us all." Miroku then placed his hand on Inuyasha's shoulder as a last sign to back off. Inuyasha calmed a bit and lowly back away from the crying girl.

'Let's hope this is worth it Kagome' thought Miroku before he laid down for the night.

Naraku's insect returned from the task his master had sent him on. Naraku read the not and smiled (a bit creepy if you ask me lol) soon it will all be his.

The lady in black emerged from the shadows once again, and started heading towards Naraku's castle.

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GuardianAmy- Glad you like it . Thanks!

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The World is a Stage- Well I'm not gonna give anything away but atleast the note was in this chapter. As for Kanna that will be explained later on. Hopefully I'll keep up the pace as I get closer to were I'm writting... thanks!

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Ashi Kumori