Before I start I would like to apologize, because I have failed to do the disclaimers thus far. Well just so you know I don't own Inuyasha or any other show, but if I did I would get rid of Kagome and let Kikyou join the group. Oh well, here's my third chapter, dedicated to the nice people who actually reviewed.

Revenge of the Forgotten Love

Chapter 3 Old Enemies and Odd Encounters

"The demon has come," yelled one man as people ran screaming. The spirit had already found it's first victim and surrounded it with its shadowy form. It seemed to chuckle as it sucked the soul from the pitiful life form in its grasp. The man fell dead to the ground as it went searching for a new human soul to devour. Just as it began to advance on a small child who was petrified by fear of this being, a shining arrow shot forth and pierced the creature. The arrow tore through the shadowy form and disintegrated a large portion of it.

Kikyou stood behind the being as she quickly drew another arrow and prepared to fire at any moment. "Who are you and what do you want with this village," Kikyou asked as she surveyed the figure.

" Ahh, Lady Kikyou, what a pleasant surprise," it said in a chilling voice. The voice of this creature seemed familiar to Kikyou and she was almost certain that it was Naraku's voice. Since, it sent the same chill down her spine that Naraku's voice always had.

It chuckled softly, before continuing, "You seem mildly surprised to hear my voice, Kikyou. But you haven't forgotten me now have you?" It sighed as it waited for an answer. When he saw that she wasn't going to answer he went on," I'm disappointed, Kikyou, it has only been a few weeks since our last encounter." He chuckled again.

"Naraku, go back to hell," she said commandingly. Kikyou then let her arrow fly and it sped directly toward Naraku. He was able to barely avoid it only to be hit by a second arrow. This time it hit him directly in the center. He let out a low grunt as the last of his form disintegrated and passed into the shadows.

'So he's not dead after all. I should have known better than to have believed he was defeated. But at least he won't attack here again,' Kikyou thought as she went over to the young girl that she had saved.

" Are you alright," Kikyou asked as she knelt beside the girl.

"Thank you for saving me," the girl said before smiling and running off to find her family.

Kikyou smiled as she watcher her run off, remembering when she had been as care free as the child. But now was not the time to recall such memories, it was time to collect her payment.

She began her way back to the headman's house to see Sekan. However she was met halfway there by Sekan himself. She noticed that one of his servants was carrying Shokaru's sword.

"Priestess, you have saved us all by destroying the demon. Please take the sword as your payment," he said. "And if there is anything else we can do for you please just say the word." The servant then handed the sword to Kikyou while bowing to show respect.

"Thank you, and I would like to ask to stay in your home for tonight before I leave in the morning," Kikyou said as she took the sword.

"Of course, Lady Kikyou, you are very welcome to stay as long as you like," Sekan said. They then began to walk toward the large manor on the hilltop.

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Inuyasha was sitting outside in a tree. Kagome was almost completely healed and he was getting restless. 'I have to get the jewel before Kikyou destroys it. Damn it, if only Kagome would hurry up and heal then I can get the jewel and become a full youkia,' he thought.

"Inuyasha," Kagome said as she approached the tree he was sitting in.

"Kagome, what are you doing out here," he asked. He then jumped down from the tree to stand in front of her.

"I came to tell you that I'm ready to go find the Shikon no Tama tomorrow," she said. "And I wanted to ask you something."

He then asked," Well what's the question?"

She was silent for a minute as she stared into his dreamy amber eyes. She finally asked," Inuyasha, are you really going to use the jewel to become a full youkia?"

"Huh, Kagome, we've been through this before, I'm going to become a full youkia, got it? And nobody's going to change my mind," he said curtly before jumping back into the tree. "You should get some rest, Kagome, it's going to be a long day tomorrow."

"Okay," Kagome said softly as she went back to the hut. She only hoped that Inuyasha was making the right choice.

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Kikyou sat in a tree overlooking a small stream. She had left the village earlier that morning in search of Sesshomaru and had yet to find him. She wasn't discouraged however because Sesshomaru was one that found you not the other way around.

A few of her soul collectors returned and flew around her. One however came up to her to show her that they hadn't found Sesshomaru. Kikyou had been sending out her soul collectors to find the youkia lord but had been unsuccessful in doing so.

'Finding Sesshomaru and carrying out my plan is taking longer than I thought, and with Naraku still around I have even less time. If I do get Inuyasha back then perhaps I can get him to completely purify the jewel by becoming human. But if my plan fails I will have to destroy the jewel. Hopefully Naraku is out of commission for a while from our battle last night and I am able to get Inuyasha back before Naraku shows up again,' she thought.

A few more of her soul collectors returned empty handed. This continued for several more hours and Kikyou was becoming restless. Her soul collectors never failed at whatever task they were given and only one had yet to return. Kikyou looked up as she saw her last servant return. It flew over to her and rested on her outstretched finger.

Kikyou smiled as she said," I have found you at last Lord Sesshomaru."

She then descended from the tree and began to follow the creatures toward the demon lord.

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Inuyasha and his group were about to depart to get the Shikon no Tama. They were going to go to the battleground where they had fought Naraku about a week and a half ago. Once there they would track her down and get the jewel.

They finally departed a few hours after sun up. Inuyasha was leading them at a great pace and the others were struggling to keep up. "Slow down, Inuyasha. It's not like the jewels running from us," a tired Kagome complained.

"Well if ya'll weren't so slow then there wouldn't be a problem," he said loudly not bothering to slow down.

Then Kagome said, "If you don't slow down I'll-."

"You'll what, Kagome," Inuyasha mocked.

"The Sacred Jewel, I can't locate it," she exclaimed.

"What the hell do you mean you can't locate it," Inuyasha roared as he abruptly stopped and turned around.

"I mean that I can sense the jewel but I can't tell where it is," she yelled back.

"Well what the hell is the problem? Is this some kind of punishment for going too fast, or are you just losing your touch," Inuyasha said in an agitated tone.

That's when Kagome lost it, "Inuyasha, SIT SIT SIT SIT SIT SIT SIT SIT SIT SIT!" She finally finished then stormed off.

Sango, Miroku, Shippo, and Kirara merely stood there watching the argument. They sighed as Kagome stormed off. Inuyasha was still lying unmoving in the crater that they created.

"Inuyasha, are you okay. Kagome did a number on you this time," Sango said as she looked down at him.

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Kikyou continued on following her soul collectors toward Sesshomaru. She quickly found that youkia were following her, no doubt ably to steal the jewel. She continued on nonetheless waiting for them to attack her.

Finally they attacked in a swift motion. Kikyou turned quickly, sending an arrow flying at each of the three assailants. The youkia fell dead to the ground.

'More youkia will come to get the jewel. Perhaps I should try manipulating the jewels energy signal so that the jewel's signal is everywhere,' she thought With that she took the jewel in her hand and clenched it in her hand. When she opened her hand the jewel was glowing and a purple light came out of the jewel and passed over the lands. The light however was invisible to everyone save Kikyou.

'Now I can continue my journey in peace,' she thought as she walked on. She assumed that she was getting close to the youkia lord and his traveling party.

After a few more minutes of walking she heard the unmistakable sound of a child's voice. Though she couldn't make out the words she could hear the girl talking or rather arguing with some one.

As she came closer she could she them through the trees. A young girl was picking flowers will arguing with a toad looking youkia. A two headed dragon youkia was yawning lazily, and sitting in a tree unmoving was Lord Sesshomaru in all his glory.

Kikyou looked back at the girl. She wondered why a person like Sesshomaru would keep a human with him. She looked back to where Sesshomaru was sitting only to find him gone.

She turned around only to meet with the cold and emotionless amber eyes of the youkia lord Sesshomaru.

So what did ya think? I had intended to make it longer but decided to stop there. Oh and I didn't know what kind of youkia Au-Un was so I called it a dragon. Also I'm going on vacation for two weeks and I'll be leaving Saturday. I hope to get one more chapter up before I leave but if I don't then you'll know that I ain't dead. Well see ya!

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