For a time, no one could answer. No one knew how. No one knew what to say. It was a big shock for them all. Sango stared at the moon with a faraway look in her eyes. Kurama stared ahead of him. Hiei just looked the opposite direction of everyone else. Kagome stared at her feet.

" Well, that was amazing Kagome," Sango said at last, " Who would have guessed I am the descendant from the great Midoriko herself? And a neko youkai like Kilala helped Midoriko in battle as she does me? Its all so amazing."

" Yeah….I guess so," Kagome agreed.

" And Kikyo was so nice to you," Sango continued, " She's trying to help you. That's so great. She'll help you accomplish great things surely."

" Maybe…" Kagome said thoughtfully, " But I think you all will help me more since you are living. Unfortunately, Kikyo cannot use her miko powers anymore since she is dead."

Sango shrugged, obviously not swayed to change her opinion.

" It is very interesting on how she knew all of that," Sango said.

" When you die and enter the Afterlife, or Spirit World," Kurama began, " You gain more knowledge. When you gain that, many mysterious things become clear. It is the odd thing about death. The only other way to achieve such is to be an Immortal, and they are very rare."

Kagome nodded to herself. That was quite true.

" But still," Sango said slightly dreamily, " Who would have thought…"

" Not me," Kagome admitted, " I was shocked. But now I must be wary. More traps will come to snare me, and I can't put anyone else in danger."

" Come on Kagome," Sango reasoned, " We collected those Jewel Shards together, and that quest was full of danger. What makes you think that this will be any different? We face these things together Kagome, because you can always use the support of your friends and comrades. Besides, you couldn't keep us away even if you tried."

Kagome shifted her position. That was true. Ever since Kurama and her friends had disappeared four years ago and Kagome had met Sango and her Feudal Friends three years ago, they were always together, always helping each other.

" She's right you know," Kurama agreed.

" Yeah…"

Kanzuka's Palace

" No…." he said to himself, " It would be foolish to send out some of my minions now to attack the little Priestess. She'll be expecting it, so I must wait. Instead, Kisa shall go."

He played with a black rose.

" Soon Kagome…soon you shall be mine."

Next Day, Feudal Era

" You'll like it here," Kagome informed the young girl following her.

" My brother said its pretty nice here," Yukina told Kagome, " So I wanted to see for myself."

Kagome smiled. " Its great to have you. We'll only stay for the day though."'

" That's fine really," Yukina said, " I really appreciate you taking me. Besides, I want to meet the young girl I am reincarnated from if I can."

" You mean Rin. Maybe we'll see her. You never know when Sesshomaru will show up."

Yukina smiled as they entered the house.

" Heya Kagome," Sango said in a tired voice.

" Hi Sango," Kagome said as she threw her backpack onto the wooden floor. " Yukina's here with me today."

" Okay."

" We're going to explore, so we won't be here much."

"….Okay…" Sango yawned as the two other girls left.

Outside

" This is Inuyasha's Forest," Kagome said.

" Its huge," she remarked, " And ancient."

" Yes. This was the tree that Inuyasha had been pinned to for fifty four years," she said, indicating to a big, old tree with arrow marks in it.

Yukina stared at it. " It must have been painful," she remarked, remembering the story Kagome had told her earlier, " To be hurt by the one you loved."

Kagome nodded sadly. " I'm sure."

" But he'll be okay," Yukina said, her aqua eyes shinning. " He's strong."

Kagome giggled.

" Glad ya think that of me," said a familiar, arrogant voice from above the two girls.

Looking up, a silver haired hanyou with doggy ears and a red costume on, could be seen relaxing in one of the bigger branches.

" Oh," Kagome and Yukina looked a little surprised, " We did see you there…"

He shrugged. " Whatever."

Kagome's eyes narrowed irritably. " That's all you have to say?"

" Yeah."

She sighed. " So," Kagome said, changing the subject, " Have you seen Sesshomaru lately?"

Inuyasha snorted. " No. And why would I care about him?"

" We're looking for him," Yukina explained, " We want to see Rin-chan."

Inuyasha softened. " Sorry, can't help you. I have no idea where he might be."

Yukina's face fell. " That's too bad," she said with a disappointed sigh.
" Well," Kagome said, " I could try to sense him. Then, we'll have an idea of how far away he is."

" Would you?" Yukina asked hopefully, " I really want to meet this Rin-chan."

Kagome smiled. " Sure." She closed her eyes, and put her hands together flat, as though she were praying. Her aura flowed around her, and she was surrounded with a pinkish light. A light breeze past them all. Moment's later, Kagome reopened her eyes, causing the light and breeze to vanish.

" He is near," she said, " Somewhere deep within the forest, approaching us quickly."

" Not surprising," Inuyasha muttered, gripping his sword.

Yukina cocked her head to one side. " From which direction?" she asked.

" From the well," Kagome replied offhandedly.

Sure enough, three figures came into view. One was very tall, with long sliver hair and a cold face. He carried two swords. Beside him was a young girl with black hair and a chequered kimono. She smiled happily. Beside her, and half her height, was a small, walking frog like demon. He carried a small staff with him.

" Kagome-sama!" the small girl, presumably Rin, cried, running up to her and latching onto Kagome's right leg.

" Hiya Rin," Kagome said, prying her off. " How are you?"

" I'm fine. Who is your pretty friend?" Rin asked excitedly, pointing to Yukina.

" That is Yukina," Kagome replied, " Yukina, this is Rin."

Yukina smiled. " Hello there Rin-chan," she said, " I've heard a lot about you."

Rin smiled. " Rin-chan has heard nothing of Yukina-san, but is very glad to meet her!" Rin chirped.

Yukina smiled warmly. She presumed the tall one was Sesshomaru, who still said nothing. The other one must be his servant.

" You're so sweet," Yukina said. " And so polite."

" Oh yes," Rin answered, " Sesshomaru-sama keeps good care of me, and he keeps me safe from danger."

Yukina sweat dropped. That's not quite what she meant, but it did not really matter.

Suddenly, everyone looked above them. Inuyasha jumped down from his branch, landing protectively in front of Yukina, drawing his Tetsigua. Rin backed up behind Sesshomaru, and Kagome went into a fighting stance.

Kisa arrived, smiling evilly. " Ahh," she said, " So we meet again."

" Why are you here?" Kagome shouted.

" No reason," Kisa answered, " I'm here to take you away little miko, and destroy your pathetic friends."

Kagome growled in response, before seeing Kisa fall to the ground, bleeding rapidly. Sesshomaru had attacked her with his Tokijin. He right arm was bleeding, and probably broken.

" Weak," he said in a cold tone, " If you cannot take that, then you surely stand no chance against Kagome or her friends."

Kisa glared at him. " We shall see," she said icily. She threw a rose at Sesshomaru, which he slashed to pieces with his Tokijin. It was useless now. Kisa stared helplessly at the shredded rose on the ground before her. Growling in anger, she vanished.

I'm back everyone! Sorry the update took so long, I haven't been on a whole lot yet. And I'm at a semi-writers block for some of my stories ::coughcoughmyangelcoughcough:: so anyway, that's that. I really didn't like that part with Kanzuka, it was really gross I think, but it fits that storyline.

I also hope you also all sort of at least partially understood what happened in Chapter 18. It was confusing I know, so if you have any questions, ask me, and I'll try and help you.

Disclaimer: I do not own IY or YYH.

Reviewer Responses

sunstar kitsune: Thank you.

Red Skyies: I know, I hate cliffie's. Sorry I had to leave, it was to camp and I got sick, and I was lonely, and missed writing :'( but I'm back and all better now! Hope this chapter is okay. Its kinda short.

Baka KitsuneBri: Yeah, I made it all up. It took me like an hour or so to make it all up because I ran into some problems because I kept realising some things I wanted would change too much of the storyline. Now its okay though. I guess that's true too

mai: Thanks. I hope this chapter is okay, its sort of short….

KitsuneMIKO: Yeah, I know. But I'm glad you loved the last few chapters J

badgurl136: O.o You understood it, then didn't get it. Gomen ne for making it so complicated, but it does fit in with the story. Here it is. Hope ya like it.