This chapter is for all of the people that have been asking me if Inuyasha is going to be looking for Kagome. And the answer is of course! Also, Kagome will be adjusting back to herself, but the initial shock that she is blind is still kind of a shock to her, not to mention the fact that she thinks Inuyasha has forgotten about her. And don't forget the fact that she feels useless! You'll be learning how she lost her sight as well.

So he's only letting me live because of Rin then? Kagome clenched her eyes closed slightly. She knew that from this moment on her life would be a lot more difficult. Grasping the arm of the person who was to lead her to Sesshomaru, she sighed. I don't want Sesshomaru to think that I have wronged him. He's shown me such kindness. Tears began to spill from her brown eyes as she arrived at his door. Slowly the arm was slipped from hers and nudged her slightly so that she would enter the room. Once she entered, she lowered her head, hoping that the tears would stop falling.

"Come forth," Sesshomaru's voice called out, slightly ragged.

Kagome ventured further into the room, following Sesshomaru's ragged breaths.

"You may stop moving now, miko."

Kagome continued to move forward, following his still ragged breathing.

"Sesshomaru-sama, are you hurt?" Kagome asked in a low voice, guilt seeping from her voice.

"I said stop moving!" Sesshomaru growled, moving to push her away, but the gash in his side made him hiss in pain.

"Please, Sesshomaru-sama. Allow me to help you." Kagome said, still advancing.

"If you take one more step, you will lose your head!" Sesshomaru growled again, his voice reverberating off the walls. Kagome finally stopped as fear struck her, rendering her immobile. "You tell me why you have placed a curse upon me."

"I have done nothing!" Kagome shouted. "I've been waiting for your safe return since you left the confines of this castle. I've only worried about you. I would never dream of placing a curse on you after what you've done for me, and I don't even have the power to place a curse on you. I controlled Inuyasha with a simple rosary." Kagome said, her words nearly freezing in her throat. It'd been a while since she'd thought of Inuyasha, and it made her wonder if he were even worried for her. Kagome closed her eyes, struggling to keep the tears within her.

Sesshomaru sniffed slightly, the smell of salt flooding him. Why is she crying? It's not fear, more like an overwhelming sadness. Sesshomaru felt something within him almost want to reach out to embrace her. For some reason her sadness was almost suffocating.

"Stop your crying," Sesshomaru said firmly. He just wanted her to stop crying. He wanted her sadness to end as well, but he knew that to some extent that was beyond his control.

Kagome silenced herself, hiccups shaking her small frame slightly.

"I will believe you this time and trust that you have not placed a curse upon my lands. Also an elder miko will be visiting to see what can be done about your eyesight."

"Yes, Sesshomaru-sama."

"Rin, you like flowers very much, correct?"

"Hai."

"And why is that?" Kagome questioned.

"Because Rin lived near a flower garden before Rin's mom and dad died." Rin said, brushing Kagome's hair gently. "Do you have a mom and dad, Kagome-san?"

"Yes, I have a mom. My dad died when I was about your age though. I have a little brother named Souta too. He's a few years older than you." Kagome said, struggling to withhold the sadness and tears. A stray tear rolled down her cheek and she quickly wiped it away hoping that Rin hadn't noticed.

"Wow. Rin wishes she had a little brother or sister. Rin doesn't have anyone to play with. Jaken-sama does not know how to play. He's boring." Rin said, pouting.

Kagome laughed softly at the innocence of her lonely struggle. Feeling the chill of air blowing through the open window Kagome notes that it is night and most likely past Rin's bedtime.

"Rin, it's late and I think that you should be going to bed now."

"Aww. Does Rin have to?"

"Yes, you do."

"Can Rin sleep with you, Kagome-san? Rin promises to not wake you."

Kagome thought momentarily before relenting to the young girl. Kagome waited until she heard the shallow breaths of the girl before allowing herself to soak in her thoughts again. The only thing she could think of was how much that she'd left behind. Her friends and family. It was truly depressing to realize that a lot of the things that happen could have been prevented if only you had done things differently. If only she weren't so weak. If only she were paying attention she would still have her sight, and her friends wouldn't have been injured. Kagome thought for a minute, trying her best to remember the events of that day.

She closed one eye, aiming for the jewel shard that resided in the stomach of the dark priestess trying her best to drown out the sound of her endless taunting and the shouts of her comrades. Taking a deep breathe she released the arrow, sending It flying towards her. The Priestess's eyes widened considerably surprised that the girl's arrow had broken through her barrier. Not having the time to counter it, the arrow entered her turning her body into nothing but ash. The ash lifted from the ground taking the form of the former priestess.

"You wench! You dare interfere." The figure swirled and approached her. "You will suffer. You will never hit another target. " The priestess declared, as her ashes began to swirl around in circles around Kagome.

"Kagome, get out of the way!" Inuyasha yelled at the awestruck girl.

"Kagome!" Sango, Miroku and Shippou yelled in unison. Miroku attempted to pull the girl away, a bright light surrounding him and leaving a gash in his abdomen in the process.

"Miroku!" Sango said running to the monk's side, lifting his head so air could travel to his lungs.

Inuyasha attempted to slash at the ash to no avail and then as Miroku had done he tried to pull the girl away, also resulting in a bloody wound being left in the process.

Snapping for her stupor Kagome attempted to move towards him, ash entering her eyes in the process.

"You stupid girl. Now your sight will be lost forever."

Kagome sighed loudly. Perhaps it was her fault that she was now in the predicament. But it couldn't be helped now, right?

A blur of silver cloaked in red ran at an incredible speed, leaping over the brick walls, stealthily moving against the wind so that his smell would go undetected. Approaching slowly, he breathes deeply inhaling the scent her. Cracking his knuckles loudly, he crouches and leaps, landing gracefully on a protruding ledge. Slowly he sneaks through an open window, landing on the floor with a small thud. He sniffs again, the smell of salt assaulting his sensitive nose. Anger fueling him he forgets all about stealth and surprise and once again goes back to his brash thinking. The only thing that he can possibly think is how much he wants to reclaim her. Following her scent he rushes through the castle only to be met with cold golden eyes.

"Sesshomaru." Inuyasha says, his name rolling off his tongue in disgust.

I wonder what Sesshomaru will do to Inuyasha trespassing. Better yet, what will Kagome do when she finds that her beloved hanyou is within reach?