It was dawn now. The sun was just starting to rise, yet still the village slept. Soon though, they would wake. Sango, however, was already awake. She had been awake an hour ago, making herself ready for the day. She sharpened her katana, and she dressed in her usual kimono. She brushed Kilala's fur, then sent the neko youkai out to scout in Inuyasha's Forest.

That's when it happened.

Sango had locked the door of her room from the inside, making it impossible for anyone to enter through the door. From the window, a shadow slipped in. Sango didn't notice it at first. Nor did the pair of crimson eyes that were spying on her.

The Shadow rose up behind her. Sango, feeling a demonic aura, spun around, but was too late. The Shadow knocked her out with a powerful blast of dark magic to her heart. She collapsed on the ground. From her heart, a silver soul appeared. The Shadow held out a hand, and copied the soul. It took the soul and vanished toward the well.

Hiei had been spying on her all night, except for an hour before sunrise. A Shadow had past him on his way back to the village, but he took no notice of it. Many shadow's past him. Only when he had returned to his perch on the roof did he notice a Shadow escape from Sango's window and head to Inuyasha's Forest.

His crimson eyes narrowed distrustfully. What would a Shadow need with Sango? Quickly, he followed it, determined to find out what the Shadow was up to.

His speed let him catch up, though he remained hidden and silent in the shadow's of the trees. The Shadow looked like a young woman, and in its hand clutched a dark soul. A copied one. Any demon such as himself knew that. But who's copied soul was that?

The Shadow stopped in front of the Bone Eaters Well. Smirking, it forced the soul inside of it. It became a solid being. It had long hair, tied up high. Its eyes were a dark brown. Its skin was pale, and it wore the pink demon slayer outfit Sango always did. It even carried her weapons. Smirking evilly, the Shadow Sango dove into the well, a black light engulfing her.

Hiei knew that wasn't Sango. It was a copy of her. But where was the real Sango? He thought for a moment.

' That Shadow came out of her bedroom window,' he thought, ' So she must be there.'

He turned on his heel and got ready to run. But he didn't. A neko youkai stood beside him. It was big, with red orange eyes and long, sharp fangs. She looked at Hiei. She meowed deeply. Nodding, he climbed onto Kilala's back, and together, they bounded off to the village.

Shadow Sango stepped out of the well. Kisa was waiting for her.

" Remember," she told the Shadow Demon, " You are to take the miko to Kanzuka alive. Kill the kitsune."

Shadow Sango bowed. Kagome would never guess that she wasn't really Sango. This plan would work perfectly.

Hiei bent down beside the unconscious Sango. She was lying on the floor, her eyes closed. One hand was above her head, and the other fell beside her. A few light blue sparkles were around her, and her true soul was trying desperately to get past them and into its rightful body.

" How was that Shadow created?" Hiei wondered aloud, as Sango's Soul rebounded again from the little sparkles. " You need a picture of the person to actually create one."

" That's exactly how Shadow Sango was created," said a voice behind Hiei.

Botan was sitting on her oar, floating in the air. Her usually cheerful face was full of sadness. Her voice was unusually sad as well.

" How did you get here?" Hiei snapped.

" A portal," she answered lazily, " Anyway, Koenma sent me to you so I could explain some things that will help you understand what happened to Sango and why."

She was expecting him to say 'Why should I care?' or some other rude comment. But he did not. He frowned, and stared at her impatiently.

" Well," Botan began, " Remember that story Kagome told you, Kurama, and Sango? Well--"

Hiei interrupted her. " And how do you know about this?"

" Koenma was watching on his screen. We heard it all. Anyway, remember when she told you about her photo's being stolen? He drew out Sango's Shadow and sent it to take a copy of Sango's soul."

" Why didn't it just take her soul?"

" You should know that," Botan snapped. " If it took the real soul, it would have been purified and useless. It would have returned to its photo, and Kanzuka would not have been able to use it again. By copying the soul, that could be avoided."

" And why can't her soul re-enter her body?"

" Because there cannot be two of the same person in the same time if they are not reincarnations of each other. So since Shadow Sango and Sango are not reincarnations of each other, if Sango's soul re-entered her body, the Shadow Sango would vanish, and Kanzuka could not use it for his purposes. So, Shadow Sango used dark magic to create that shield and avoid that too. Unless Kagome destroys Shadow Sango, Sango herself will never rise again."

" And the well?"

" Is now dark," Botan replied, " Darkness has taken it over. Only a Priestess or Monk can purify it for you to be able to use it again. Kagome will be busy dealing with Shadow Sango, and Kikyo is of no help being dead. Kaede is too old, and her powers are too weak."

Sango's soul gave up on trying to re-enter the body for a moment. It floated in front of Hiei, and curled up in his hands. Botan smiled.

" So how am I to save Sango?" Hiei asked himself.

" You want to save Sango? That is so unlike you!" Botan squealed, overhearing him.

He flushed a deep red. " I don't like her," he mumbled.

She smirked, " Yeah, yeah, sure…that's what they all say!" Grinning, she vanished through her portal.

" Kilala," Hiei commanded, " Go find Miroku. Tell him I need his help."

Kilala purred and bounded away.

Shadow Sango looked around. Where was the little miko hiding anyway. She could see Kikyo, who was scowling at her. Yet Kikyo posed no threat, she was nothing more then a spirit.

The big house across the street. What a strange aura it had. There were two. The sun had risen high enough now. The tenants would awake soon, if they weren't already. Shadow Sango smirked, and slowly made her way to Kurama's house.

The sun had been coming through the window for a few hours now. Kurama was already awake, laying on his back. However, he could not move for fear of waking Kagome, who was still sleeping. Her arms were wrapped around him, like a teddy bear. Her breathing was even. She looked so pretty when she was asleep and dreaming peaceful dreams.

Soon though, she too woke up. She mumbled something to herself at first, and withdrew her arms from around him. She yawned and pushed her hair out of her face. For a moment, she had a blank look, as though she wasn't sure where she was or why she was their.

When her eyes swept across Kurama, she blushed deeply.

" Morning," he said, smiling.

" Good morning," she said shyly.

" Did you sleep well?"

She nodded. " I hope you did," she said, " I didn't mean to fall asleep with you in your bed…" she trailed off, still very shy about the whole thing.

He waved her apology aside. " No, no don't feel bad. I pulled the blanket over you because you were cold. Then you got sleepy. So don't blame yourself. Besides…its not like we did anything."

She nodded again. He had a point. They hadn't done anything. So she didn't need to worry that way. It was just cute what had happened really.

" Well," Kagome said, the red leaving her cheeks, " I'll go change okay? I'll see you in a minute."

Kurama got off the bed, followed by Kagome. She smiled shyly, and left the room, shutting the door behind her.

As Kurama got dressed, he knew something. He loved her. He was in love with Kagome Higurashi. His best friend that he hadn't seen for four years. The miko from the Sengoku Jidai. The friend of anyone who was willing to be her friend. The strong willed girl who lived across the street in the Sunset Shrine. Kagome.

It was not really a total shock, but it just hit him. Like someone slapping you on the cheek firmly. Or you finally understand that science question that had been bothering you lately. He knew it now. He knew his, and Yoko's, heart. But were Kagome's feelings the same? It was hard to say.

' Later,' he thought, ' Another time…when its right, I'll tell her. Not yet though…not yet…'

He left his room, and headed for the kitchen. Kagome wasn't there yet, so he began to make breakfast. Pancakes, bacon, and eggs should be good. She'd like that, he was sure. And he was making it specially for her.

No, I am not dead. Sorry I took so long. Anyway, I tried to make this chapter focus more on Hiei and Sango, but I had to put Kurama and Kagome in it too. There are still many chapters left, so don't worry about the story ending any time soon. As if anyone cares though.

Now. In regards to my very late update, this is the reason. My computer has been broken, and I couldn't post this till it was fixed because it wouldn't let me log in. I mean, on one of my forums, I'd log in, and when I clicked on a link, it automatically logged me out. It was so annoying Also note that school has started again, so I'll have homework to complete as well, so I'll do my best to update regularly.

Reviewer Responses

sunstar kitsune: The song was called 'Be With You', by Glay. I used the English Translation. You can find the lyrics at under Glay in the J-Pop section, even though he's really J-Rock.

Why?What?Shutup: :D Koolies.

Rose's Petal: They're not going to tell each other for a while. They're gonna figure it out soon…well Kurama already did, and Kagome will probably within a few chapters. And I'm guessing you mean Kurama/Kagome fanfics by other people? Well…on my profile, go to Favourite Stories, and all my favourite stories are there. There are some Kurama/Kagome stories there.

fireangel: Thanks! I'm glad you liked it…this was pretty fluffy too.

Red Skyies: Gomen ne a thousand times! I would have updates sooner, had I been able to. Gomen ne for taking so long!

KitsuneMIKO: LOL I'm glad :D

Micheleclover: Arigatou. Sorry for taking so long.

kick-butt-miko/silver kitsune: Thanks! I love them too. They so rock J

Sora the Tasake: I know. I hate lemon too. They ruin the story, I know.

mai: Good. I'm so glad you weren't bored reading my stories :D I know. I'd love to be Kagome too. Sorry I took so long to update.

Hellblazer: LOL Did you like this part? I think the Kurama/Kagome part was my favourite.

Baka KitsuneBri: Whoa, a couple of months. I'd hate to have that happen. Actually, I was going to make it a trap, but I decided against it since I have other idea's. ::evil grin:: Yup, my update. Sorry it took so long.

animebaby08060: LOL Thanks. Gomen ne. It took a long time due to my broken computer.

Ryu: Sneaky Lil' Fox: LOL. Sorry, I took a long time to update. Hmm…that'll be hard cause I wanna steal him too! :D He's my favourite. Anyone with a working brain should know he's the best.

nunofyorbiz: They might make out, might not. Dunno yet. But don't worry, I'm not doing any lemon or lime or hentai of any sort. Unless you count Miroku 'feeling' girl's backsides.

Reversed: Great. I'm so glad you like it so far.

chinadoll27: Sorry, it took a very long time but I finally updated.

K005: Okay. Gomen ne for taking such a long time. Now, for your questions…Umm…no, I don't think he's met Shippo yet…oh wait…yes he did. In one of the earlier chapters, but he hasn't really talked to Shippo one on one. I haven't used Shippo or Miroku much. Or Botan for that matter…I don't know. Probably more near the end when the bad guys are defeated.

There. That's everyone so far. Gomen ne again for taking so long! Hopefully, it won't happen again.

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