Hiyas! I'm back. Thanks to the four people who so kindly reviewed. My mistake on the last chapter. Someone did review it, but after I posted the second chapter. Sorry for not updating sooner. I've been sick for the past couple days and haven't been able to get to the computer. Things should start to work better now that I'm (somewhat) healthy. I'll be updating mostly on weekends due to SO much homework. And starting in this chapter, anyone reviews I get will be posted at the end of each chapter. So keep them coming! And now, to keep from boring you any longer, on with the chapter!

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Sesshoumaru, Inuyasha's older brother, was standing right behind Kagome. In fact, his hand was resting on her shoulder! Kagome shuddered. She had never taken a liking to the youkai lord. He seemed so…evil. She looked over her shoulder at him. He was standing quite still, as if made of stone. His silky silver hair was blowing gracefully in the wind. His golden eyes seemed almost warm. Almost. And the magenta stripes that covered his arms and face seemed brighter than usual. Kagome felt something churn inside her. 'Maybe I'm still heartbroken.' She thought. 'Why else would I be feeling something like that?' She slowly stood and looked up into Sesshoumaru's face. His face became contorted, as if he was about to smile than thought better of it. Kagome realized at this point how tall Sesshoumaru was. She didn't even quite reach his shoulder. He was a lot taller than Inuyasha was. He stared back at her, his gaze piercing her. Slowly, she mumbled the words she was sure he was waiting for.

"Thank you…for saving my life." She said in a low, almost inaudible voice. She knew he had heard it. He was a demon. He nodded slightly; making his silvery locks seem to dance.

"You're welcome." He said softly. His words surprised Kagome. She had never imagined the powerful demon lord to have manners of any sort. Sesshoumaru looked at her thoughtfully. 'She seems taken aback that I had replied to her thanks.' Sesshoumaru thought. 'Actually, I'm surprised myself. Why did I save her? She's only a mere human girl. A friend of my brother's if I'm correct. Why didn't I let her die?' Sesshoumaru wracked his brain for an answer. None came. Kagome continued to stare at him, perplexed, until; finally, Sesshoumaru turned and started to walk away. Halfway into a step, he stopped.

"I know he's dead." He said with a more heart-felt tone than he had intended. Kagome drew a quick breath. 'What's with him?' She asked herself. 'I mean, one day he's trying to kill Inuyasha, and now he almost sounds…sad…'

"When did you find out?" She asked before she could help herself. Sesshoumaru turned around and faced her.

"I was with him when he became ill." He whispered. "He died on my account." Kagome was now truly confused. She ran up to Sesshoumaru, who had started to leave again.

"But," She said and made him stop again. "I thought it was Kagura." Sesshoumaru laughed an empty, distraught laugh. It was not pleasant.

"It was Kagura." He replied. "But she never would have attacked him if the fool hadn't run at her flailing his sword about. Her intention was to do away with me, not him. Her poison took hold of the wrong victim. I was supposed to die, not him. So, you see, it is my fault my brother is dead."

"But you said he ran at her…why?"

"He knew Naraku had sent Kagura to kill me for nearly killing him. Inuyasha saved my life and in turn, lost his own." Sesshoumaru suddenly spun around and pounded his fist into a nearby tree, leaving a large dent. "He should have let me die! He had so much more to loose! He had good friends, a good life…you." Sesshoumaru's eyes stared at you with a pleading expression in them. "I had nothing. Or at least, I thought I had nothing. I had him. And now, I don't even have that much." He stood up straight and started walking away again. Kagome watched him for a while before running to catch up with him.

"Wait!" He slowed down, but didn't stop. "Can…can I come with you?"

Sesshoumaru stopped and looked at Kagome. "Where?"

"Uhm…wherever you're going." She said with a pleading tone. Sesshoumaru nodded but then looked stern.

"You wont like it where I'm going."

"Where's that?" You asked.

"I'm going to find Naraku. And this time, I'll make sure he is the one to die." Sesshoumaru's eyes narrowed and he continued walking with Kagome walking silently beside him.

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Ok. That's all for chapter 3. Here's all my reviews so far:

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From Chapter 1 – Fatal Illness

Siane: I can't wait for you to update some more! ☺☻☺ From: InuKa and Siane

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From Chapter 2 – Rescued

Good job but its a little too sad ☺☻☺ From – BlackCresentMoon

wonderful i loved it and i look foward to reading more! ☺☻☺ From – AngelMaiden

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aww that was really good i can't wait till i hear more e mail me 10/10 yay ☺☻☺ From - Kagomesdance