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Sorry I haven't updated in such a long time – crazy times my friends, crazy times. Anyway, let me know what you think – I'm taking the story into a new direction…let me know what you think! Thanks loves!

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Chapter three

Japan, Feudal era

It had been two days since Kali had fallen into her current predicament, and her captors didn't seem too inclined to let her go. It was night already and they head untied her hands so she could eat. However, she was disinclined to eat anything she had first seen living. So instead of partaking of her dinner, she spent the time playing with her cheap Wal-Mart brand lighter and ignoring her growling stomach.

The group watched in mild fascination as Kali flicked the lighter on and off. When the little fox boy had started to come closer to her, Kali intentionally kept the flame on high and ran her fingers through it until they were black.

"Doesn't that hurt?"

"Nope."

"Really?"

"Really, now kid, want to get out of my face? I'm not a people person."

When tears began to spill from the child's eyes, Kali's harsh expression softened. Reaching out, she quickly took the little fox into her arms before he could run away. "I'm sorry kid, I'm not very good at talking with people." hugging him closely to her, Kali took a deep breath and willed herself not to cry. It had been a trying day. In fact, ever since she had fallen into this mess she's felt like crying.

As the little fox demon shuddered and gave way to his own tears, Kali rubbed a hand up and down his small quivering back. A song she had learned long ago popped into mind as she slowly rocked the boy in her arms.

"So... On the first night a pebble falls to the earth from somewhere. So... On the second night the pebble's children hold hands and sketch a waltz. Sound life..." her voice slowly fades as the child starts to snore lightly. Smiling, Kali looked over at the black haired women who sat on the opposite side of the fire. "Care to put him to bed? Don't want me making him vanish into thin air as well do you?"

As the woman stood to fetch the young fox demon, she regarded Kali with a knowing look. "You are not what you seem. Something tells me that you enjoy making yourself seem more malicious then you actually are. I am Sango. The man sleeping to the right of us is Miroku, and the demon sleeping below that tree there is Koga."

"What of the half demon?"

"How did you know he was only half demon?"

"A...um, lucky guess?"

Sango lifted one eyebrow as if to say 'do I look like I was born yesterday?'. Kali turned her head and started whistling a tuneless song. Sango rolled her eyes and picked up Shippou. "What ever you say Miss…?"

"Kali. Who's that little guy you have there?"

"This is Shippou and that over there is Kirara." Kali looked over to the two tailed cat Sango had indicated with some interest. The sound of her new acquaintance's voice brought her back out of her own thoughts. "You have a strange name, I've never heard of it's like before."

"Well, not many parents want to name their children something that means goddess of darkness." At Sango's horrified expression, Kali raised a hand for her to stay silent. "They weren't bad parents before you ask. They were just old fashioned in believing that when you had twins, one was pure and sweet, and the other was evil and vindictive."

"Is that why you act the way you do?"

"Hey, if their going to tell you you're a born bitch, why not act the part, you know? After all, I didn't want to disappoint them by being a good girl like Aurora."

"Your sister?"

"Little sister by exactly one minute five seconds."

"What dose her name mean?"

"Goddess of light. Complete opposite of mine. We are night and day, dark and light, sinful and soulful. 'With the birth of yin and yang, a path will form for all. One will lead us all to hell, the other will bring us joy and wealth.'.

"My grandmother used to say that every time she would come to visit. She was the one who actually convinced my mother and father to name me and my sister what they did. I was born to bring the world into darkness, and my sister was born to vanquish me before I could…"

Kali looked off into the distance, pushing back the old pain that filled her heart. Though her mother and father had taken care of her and made sure she had everything she needed, they had kept themselves at a distance. When she had been younger, she hadn't understood. It was only when she had turned thirteen that she realized they were afraid her 'darkness' would taint them.

"That must have been hard for you to deal with as a child…"

Sango's voice brought her back from her reminiscing. Looking at the older woman before her, she smiled slightly. The fact she could read her so easily made Kali anxious. Shrugging the feeling off, she turned to examine the others in the group – paying special attention to Inuyasha.

Funny how in this time he doesn't look like the violent, bloodthirsty monster he is…

As if sensing her gaze, Inuyasha turned to meet her narrowed gaze. "What the fuck are you looking at bitch!"

"Nothing much obviously!" Kali snapped before she was able to stop herself. Cursing loudly in English, she looked away from the angry half breed and stood up. Everyone in camp got up at the same time, weapons ready and aimed at her.

It was then she picked up a very familiar aura. Glancing over her shoulder and up at the sky, a look of real fear crossed her face. "No…there's no fucking way he's here…I'm imagining things. I have to be!" looking over at Inuyasha, she pointed in the direction she had been looking. "Dog-face! You smell anything strange – anything that --"

"Sesshomaru…" was all he said before bounding off in that direction, followed closely by Koga and the monk. Kali fell to her knees, her eyes stricken, and her face white as a sheet. She heard Sango call out her name, but she couldn't pull herself out of her thoughts…

He's dead. I watched him die. I sat back and watched the only man ever loved die. He can't be here. It's impossible…isn't it?

The truth of the situation hit her. She was in the past. This Sesshomaru wouldn't know her. This Sesshomaru was not hers. So of course he would be alive. And he wouldn't know her. He hadn't met her yet.

Which means there's still a chance that I can save him.

Turning to Sango, she smiled weakly and made her face as blank as she could. "I'm fine. Just some stuff on my mind. I think I'm getting creeped out by all this demon stuff." Kali knew Sango wasn't buying that, but what else could she tell the other woman? That she was freaked out because a dead lover had risen from the grave?

America, Present Day

"Why? Why of all days did you have to pick today to come? I would have had no problems protecting you after I had gotten laid, but before? Geh, I almost wish you dead!" Aurora shouted to the sky in English, glaring every so often at Kagome. Though she know it was not really the girls fault, she was still pissed and horny as hell. Not a good combination.

"Ned…what is she saying? And why is she glaring at me like that?" Kagome whispered after Aurora's third out burst. Ned's mouth was closed into a tight line and his eyes flashed red a little as he sniffed the air.

"Never mind her for right now. We had problems. He's picked up your sent already. We need to move faster. Get on my back, and I'll start running. Don't worry about Aurora, she'll be fine."

Kagome nodded soundlessly and complied, warping her arms loosely around the large man's neck. Just then something crashed down in front of them. Kagome blinked, trying to see through the clouds of dust that now covered the aria. The fist thing she saw was read…then silver. Her eyes widened slightly.

"Inuyasha?"

The half demon took a step forward, ignoring Ned's threatening growl, his eyes locked on the young woman. He had changed over the years. He looked more mature. He seemed more sure of himself. He seemed…cold….

"Kagome? Is that you?" his voice was horse, as if he wasn't used to talking. At her node, he stared to rush forward, only to have a sword drawn and pointed at his throat. He took his eyes off Kagome only long enough to measure up his opponent. As the wind blew her curling black hair away from her face, he got a good look at her face. A smirk formed on his lips as he reached out and snapped her sword in half with one hand.

"Where's your sister Aurora? You should know better then to go playing with the big-boys without her."

"Fuck you! I may not be as strong as my sister you monster, but if you come any closer to that girl, I'll purify your ass with every ounce of life force I have left!"

A cold smile lifted the other corner of his mouth as he leaned in close to her, her Amber eyes staring coldly into her light blue ones. "Your welcome to try. But I think we both know that without your sister, you have no hope of defeating me. Besides, we had a deal, didn't we Aurora?"

She drew back, pain crossing her face as she looked away. "It was a mistake. I never should have--"

"A little late now for guilt, isn't it?" He mocked harshly as he pushed past her, his eyes once again focused on Kagome, who now looked scared and unsure. He silently cursed. He hadn't wanted her to see his harsher side. Not yet anyway.

He had lost her once before, he wasn't losing her again. The fact that she was in the arms of another man was enough to make his eyes flash red. But he pushed back his demon blood, knowing she would have no idea what she was doing to him by just being there.

"Put her down or die on the spot. Your choice."

Ned snorted and tightened his grip on Kagome, his eyes flashing red as well. Ha made sure he spoke in English so the girl could not understand their conversation. "You think she would go with you if you kill me? You think she'll go with you alone now? Smell the air my friend, she is terrified of you right now."

Inuyasha snarled and flexed his claws. But he didn't move. Ned was right, Kagome didn't know him like this. She didn't know the harsh life he had lived for so long without her. She didn't know the Inuyasha who had sold his soul to the devil for more power when he had lost her…

Nodding his head stiffly, he averted his eyes for them both. "Fine. Follow me, we'll go to my place…it's good to see you Kagome. I've missed you…"