Well people this be my 15 Chapter.... Don't forget to review.

"My Journey Back To You: Part 2"

Rays of sunlight passed through the cracks in the window, and found it's way to her sleeping form.

She slowly opened her weary eyes, and got up to change in the Kimono she was given.

She grabbed a case of arrows, a bow, and an old style bag, which held her food for the next following days, and herbs that lady Kinata had prepared herself. After grabbing everything she needed, she slowly walked out the hut, to bid farewell to the villagers.

After saying goodbye to everyone she made her way to the horse that the villagers prepared for her.

" Must you leave, you are still not fully healed" complained Rica.

" she will be alright, she is strong willed." said Lady Kinata.

" coughcough forgive me for not being able to help you return to your friends" said Lady Kinata.

" It's ok... you have helped me enough, besides who will be left to protect the village from giant demons"

Said Kagome as she mounted the horse.

" Goodbye" she said as the horse began on a slow pace, and then a fast pace until it was on a fast run.

She could still hear the villagers saying goodbye, until their voices became a faint whisper.

She turned to look at the village one last time, seeing small figures still watching and waving. She waved at the kind hearted people who had helped her , and welcomed her to their village for 13 days.

The horse was running on a path, forest on each side. She knew where to go, The villagers had told her the direction she should take, she would pass 3 villages on the way and would have to go through a thick demon infested forest. Kagome planned to replenish her supplies every time she would enter a village, she would also get more arrows, and if allowed she would sleep in the village for one night then continue her journey the next day. She would follow the river upstream, then make her way to the first village.

After hours of running , the horse has become exhausted, and fatigued. She stopped to give the creature a break. She fed the horse some food, rationing it, so that it would last till they get to the first village. Then she led it to the river to let it replenish, and so that she could wash off, and drink as well. After eating and resting, she climbed on the back of the creature, and they we're off at a high speed.

She was now traveling in a small path, forest on each side.

Hours later the sky began to darken. Realizing that night was approaching she picked a perfect camping area and began to gather woods.

After building a fire she once again fed the creature, and set it close to her. She took out food from her pack, and began to eat. Kagome was not at ease, for demons lurked the forest, and could attack her at any moment. She kept her bow and arrow close, ready to defend herself, if any demon would choose to attack her.

Kagome stayed awake observing the darkness that surrounded the camp. She listened for any sound, she watched for any movement. She could not sleep fearing a demon would attack if she ever closed her eyes. She flinched from every noise she heard, and eyed the shadows cast by the fire. Hours pass, and she slowly became weary, and tired. This was not like camping with her companions, with them she was never alone, with them she felt safe at night that she did not fear going to sleep, knowing Inuyasha was there watching , and protecting her. She was afraid, and hated being alone. Without noticing , her eye lid closed and she drifted off in a subconscious sleep.

Kagome's Dream...

Kagome was surrounded by darkness, there was not a flicker of light. Fear began to overcome her, as she searched for any solid objects. She called for her friends, one by one, but only heard the echoes of her own voice.

Tears began to form in her eyes, as she sat down, and rested her head on her knees.

I'm alone... where is everyone... where is Inuyasha

Suddenly an image of Inuyasha appeared in front of her. She quickly stood up, and stared at him with a mix of pain, loneliness, joy, and love. Then Kikyo's image appeared behind Inuyasha hugging him from behind, claiming Inuyasha as hers. The image of Kikyo smirked triumphantly , as she and Inuyasha began to walk off.

Kagome stood, and tried to reach for Inuyasha.

"Inuyasha" she called.

"please don't leave me" she desperately begged trying to reach for him.

Slowly they began to disappear... they became translucent... until they completely vanished from her sight...

"INUYASHA" her scream echoed through the darkness...

She woke up late that night, with beads of sweats on her face. She felt sick, she had a throbbing headache. Obviously, the dream had affected her.

Suddenly she heard a noise, she quickly held her bow, and arrow closer to her. She placed the arrow, on the bow, readying herself from an attack. Fear engulfed her, as she stared at the dark forest that surrounded her. She could hear the crackling of the fire, the horse, also sensing a presence in the forest, began to kick, and thrash its hooves. Kagome aimed the arrow listening for the direction in which their stalker hid. She was reluctant to release the arrow, she was not sure if their assailant was an enemy, or just a passer by. She sat in silence, still listening for sounds.

There she thought as she heard leaves rustle to her right. Quickly, and swiftly she released the string sending the arrow soaring to the direction of the sound. The arrow had pierced someone, or something, as she heard a loud screeching shriek. It howled in pain, as she raised another arrow, realizing it was a demon not a human. Once again she released the string, as it pierced the demon, only a loud thud was heard, indicating Kagome that the demon had fallen, perhaps dead or unconscious. She stayed there wai8ting for a sound, if the demon was still alive, but only silence followed. Finally at ease she walked towards the fallen figure of an enormous, hideous demon. It lay lifeless with two arrows sticking out. One that wounded it on the abdomen, and one that pierced it through the heart. The fatal blow. This was her Journey, a journey that would lead her back to her friends.

She would have to depend on herself, for Inuyasha was not there to protect her.

Finding she could not sleep, Kagome decided to continue her journey. She untied the steed, and gathered all her belongings. She extinguished the fire, and mounted the steed. She was on her way again, in the dead of night.

Kagome had never been so afraid before, she could not see anything. It was as if everything was pitch black, she was completely surrounded by darkness.

As quietly as she could she and the steed, journeyed through the forest. She feared of being discovered by a demon. She knew of the dangers in the forest, and knew she had only herself to depend on. Even now, that she carried with her a fragment of the jewel, that she had purified, from the giant demon in the village.

After several hours of traveling in the forest, she saw glimpse of lights.

the first village, I've made it she thought. She kicked the horse lightly, and the steed sprinted faster. She could see the end of the forest, as the horse quickly darted faster.

Faster, and faster they went, until.... they finally reached the end of the forest. They stood on the hill, observing the village below. Lights can be seen from the windows.

Kagome smiled joyfully, as they made their way down to the village, where they would reside for the night.

Kagome was greeted by a villager, who stood awake, guarding the village.

"my name is Higurashi Kagome, I am a traveling Miko. Perhaps you may have room to spare" She spoke gently, with kindness.

With the mention of her being a Miko, the villager humbly led her to the inn, where he gave her a room to stay in.

"if you need anything, the servants will tend to your every need" the man spoke.

"thank. you" kagome placed her bag down as she made her way to the bed, which was prepared for her.

Tonight she would sleep without worry of demons, tonight she would sleep peacefully. She thought.

Not long after, a servant came in and brought her food.

After eating she fell asleep, a deep dreamless sleep.

Kagome awoke the next morning, full of energy. She had a bright smile on her face. Last night she had slept well, without disturbance, and fear. After eating her breakfast, that was brought to her, Kagome gathered her supplies, and exited the inn to search for arrows, and other useful objects.

"did you sleep well Miko." the inn keeper spoke.

"hmm... yes I did, thank you very much for letting me stay" She thanked him.

" It was a great honor, serving a weary Miko, you are always welcome here"

" Thank you" Kagome said.

The villagers humbly gave Kagome a couple dozen arrows, Packed food- and water, and helpful potion, and herbs .

After gathering all her supplies, she returned to the inn, where they kept her horse.

" Do you plan to depart now" one of the villagers asked.

"hm... yes... Thank you .. you have been most kind." with that said. Kagome once again departed. On her long journey back.

Well this is chapter 15 peoples.... Hope you enjoyed it.... & don't forget to REVIEW...

Anyways I just wanted to say... that it might take me a few more weeks to update the next chapters... maybe. Because we are currently getting the computer fixed... well as soon as it has been fixed... I will reward you with a really long chapter that I'm working on... Thank You...Oooh and I did say that's a 'maybe' right... Sorry the chapters were a bit short like I said... I'm working on a really, really long chapter that will be put up soon... so be patient...

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Chapter 16.... The Journey Back To You: Part 3