Chapter five already? This update come a little faster now that my writer's block is gone...for the moment. But anyways this is the new plot twist. Enjoy!

Discalimer: I don't own Inuyasha...do I have to do this again? (lawyers appear and nodded) Damn it who gave you a key! (Someone giglgles from inside my closet) great...

Chapter Five: Into the Fire

A woman wearing a white and purple kimono sat down on the grass her shoulder-length black hair blowing in the wind. She sighed and breathed in the gentle smell of flowers and freedom. She pur a hand over her chest and felt her heartbeat. She had done this for the past fifteen years, everyday she needed the reassurance that this wasn't a drean but real. The soft rhythm soothed her and she smiled, a true smile. I truely am free of Naraku, she thought. I, Kagura the Wind Witch am free of Naraku!

Since Naraku's death Kagura woke up in a riverbed. She had fled during the fight on her feather and she barely remembered hearing an earthshattering cry and she feather turned to sand. Without it she was left to the air and she fell to the earth like a fallen angel into the current. When she awoke, her heart was beating in her chest and news of Naraku's death reached her ears. Then for the next fifteen years she wandered freely across Japan without anything tying her down, because she was free. She had considered searching out Inuyasha and getting her own reveange, but out of graditude she simply 'forgave' him.

This month she was in a village not too far away from the well. Kagura didn't intent to wander in this direction but she felt compelled in a sense. She was fiddling with the hem of her kimono when a raven landed right next to her feet. It cawed in an eerie voice that reavealed it was no oridinary raven, it was a demon.

"Hello there." Kagura said to the bird unsure of whether or not it would response.

"He can't understand you." A woman reappeared in a dark hooded cloak. "They only respond to me." The raven flew from the ground and landed on her shoulder and whispered something in her ear. The strange woman nodded and looked at Kagura.

"Who are you?" Kagura demanded. The strange woman drew ther hood back revealing a beautifully pale face lined heavily with black makeup.

"I am Kasumi of the Ravens." She siad. Kagura nodded. This girl had spiritual powers no doubt, but no demonic aura? "And you are Kagura are you not?"

Kagura stepped back in alarm as her hand clicked her fan open and her crimson eyes were wide. "How do you know me?"

Kasumi half-grinned and said. "Let's just say that a little birdie told me." She let out a little giggle as one of her ravens let something that sounded like laugh as well. Kagura knew the was probably the lamest joke she heard. She just glared at her girl, her unease still at large. "Kagura, I hate to be the bearer of bad news but..." Her voice trailed off dramatic making Kagura want to slap her pale face. (Sorry Kasumi...)

"Well," she said . "Spit it out."

"Naraku has returned."

Kagura froze. Her hand went to her chest checking for a heartbeat. It was still there but she couldn't help but wonder if it was true. Naraku alive? "You lie." She said her voice flat in a desparate yet unsuccessful attempt to sound careless. Kasumi heard the tone of her voice and registered her true feelings. "But my heart..."

"Is still there because he is unaware of your existance." Kasumi supplied at the speechless demoness. "Now, I hate asking for favors so I am only going to ask once. Will you help me bring down Naraku."

Kagura left out a short laugh. "If you think I with fall for one of Naraku's half-assed tricks..."

"Please," Kasumi said her voice cutting through Kagura in mid-sentence. Surprisely enough Kagura began to consider. A second chance to crush Naraku, but what about her well deserved freedom? She clenched her fists and said. "Why you taking the coward's way out of this?"

"It's merely the same approach you used!"

Kagura raised her hand to slap the girl who flinched but didn't back down. She has guts, Kagura thought. "I'll consider it."

"My dears will wait for your answer." Kasumi replied her voice returning to its usual cold tone. Turning on her heel, her cloak blew dramatically in the air. She then disappeared leaving Kagura with a decision to make.

Should I help or not? She thought. Certainly Naraku was still dead or she would know. Wouldn't she? She shook her head to clear the thoughts. If he is back then once she is discovered her freedom will be lost. If that scheming wench says anything to Naraku..., Kagura thought. I will destroy her.

Kai and Kiyoshi were sitting in the hut looking away as a faint blush rose on both of their faces. Kai stood abruptly when she heard the warcry of a demon. Paranoid, she drew the Akahoshii. Kiyoshi went to her side and said. "I sense it too."

Kai looked back at him and saw he disappeared and reappeared with his large poleaxe. They walked outside expecting the fight, but all was clear. "This isn't right." Kai muttered and Kiyoshi nodded in agreement. A noise drew their attention as they stopped dead in their tracks. Kiyoshi crashed into Kai's back, but she didn't seem even flinch in the outside. Inside she felt her face and back grow hot. Was she blushing? I never blush, she thought horrified.

"Over there!" Kiyoshi cried as a boar demon jumped out of nowhere and swang wildly at Kai. She felt backwards not expecting the attack. A loud clank, and she saw Kiyoshi's weapon blocking the other demon's above Kai's retreated body. Kai froze. Kiyoshi swung his weapon up raising the axe and the attackers arm leaving his torso unprotected. Kai snapped up and slashed him across the middle with the Akahoshii. The demon's body fell forward and crushed Kai.

Kiyoshi threw the carcass off her and helped her to her feet. Kai was flustered. This was the first time she froze during a fight. She was furious with herself for appearing so weak in front of Kiyoshi. Later she would wonder why she cared so much.

She hearda a familar voice scream "Wind scar!" in the distance. "Dad," she said. She went to run in his direction when Kiyoshi grabbed her arm. Confused she turned to see his troubled expression.

"Chandra." He said. Kiyoshi's brotherly devotation to his young friend made Kai open up her heart and nodded in understanding. They sprinted off to find the young children in the village and hopefully they were all in one place. Her 'cousins' would need help too. All of Kohaku's brothers and sisters were in trouble.

"Kai, help me!" A small voice screamed. Kai turned and saw little Sayuri cowered on the ground. Kai swept down and scooped by the little girl and placed her in her back. "Hold on tigh!" She insturcted.

The villiage was in frenze now. People were fleeing right and left. Demons were runnning through wielding heavy weapons. The smell of blood almost overwhelmed Kai's senses. Suddenly a flash of bright light drew her attention. One of the huts was burning! The raiders were shooting lit arrows into the village. Kai growled and added more erguancy (sp?) to her quest, finding the children.

A large boulder landed in front of her and she screamed. Her cry echoed through the flames and waves of destruction. Kiyoshi placed a large hand on her elbow and pulled her until her shock disappeared to she moved on her own. They heard the collective cries of Kohaku and Sayuri's two remaining siblings, Toshio (12) and Aya (8). They were in a house that was on fire.

Kai handed Kiyoshi Sayuri and commanded that he protect her and disappeared into the burning building. Flames shot up to greet her but she moved through swifting ignoring the pain in her body. She had to save the children. A beam of the ceiling crashed down in front of her. She stopped then continues at a faster pace. She didn't have

much time until the building collasped. Her saw a light blue aura and followed in through what seeming like a hallway. She stumbled and fell into the floor. She gasped as the oxygen in her lungs escaped and was replaced by smoke. She coughed stood up before the fire spread on top of her. Despite her condition she pressed on.

Her vision was dimming as her control of her body was faltering. Damn, she thought, I'm been here too long! Then right before her was the aura she followed and Chandra, Toshio, and Aya were cowering under a magically barrier that kept slipping. Kai didn't have time to notice that Chandra was using magic before she reached to help them.

"Climb on my back!" She cried to the children. Toshio and Aya jumped on but Chandra heistated. Can Kai hold her as well? "GET ON!" She screamed over the roar in the raging fire.

Kai felt her body was filled with lead, but she continued pushing herself far beyond her own limit. But if the children were saved then to hell with her pain. The smoke made Aya fall unconsious. But she still clung to Kai.

Kai's limit was reached and she collasped. "Forgive...me." She croaked and she was knocked out.

Naraku stood by a mirror, not Kanna's but Kasumi's. The witch had left it behind and Naraku figured out how to use it. He saw Kagome and Inuyasha surrounded by his hordes of minions. He saw Kai in the burning village. But where was Kasumi? She was suppose to by directing the attack. Then he saw she ran into a young man from the village, who was unaware of the castrophe at home. Naraku sneered and watched closely.

THey conversion was innocent enough. Kohaku had found one of her ravens injuried and he returning it. Naraku rolled his eyes. Boring stuff. But then Kasumi said. "I must leave but it was a pleasure meeting you Kohaku." Her tone was warm as if she really meant what she said. Kohaku watched her leave with a small smile. Naraku's eyes went side as realized what happened. So Kasumi you abandon your duty to see a boy, he thought. You will pay.

Kasumi felt a slight chill in the air and the smell of smoke. Did Borac suceed in destroying the village and killing Inuyasha? With a sigh she resolved to investagate.

Ok! Time to review, or die! just kidding. But please, please review or no update!

-SMR