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Last Time:

"You'll figure it out soon enough." He disappeared in a flash.

This Time:

Kurama kept a close eye on Miroku, as Yusuke kept one at Sango. They were all having Inuyasha's favorite, ramen. It was one basic thing that anyone could make; but it's not always good to eat ramen for ten years straight, especially heard from the news about this one guy but let's not get into that.

The baboon pelt man just bugged Kurama and Yusuke. Especially on Kurama, he was pretty clever and strategic. He wasn't too sure on the Feudal Era, especially since his Youko years even began here. He was a thousand years old for crying out, and his life ended on Makai. The whole thing was King Yama's fault for separating.

However, he knew that the race of the demons would be wiped out. The humans back in Kyoto were building an empire, and demons were going to be extinct. Though, that certain group, the Shichinintai, was known to be powerful. It truly was sad to hear that they were killed.

Kurama looked at Hiei by the corner of his eyes. Hiei needed someone. He had been truly hurt by everyone. Though, right now he couldn't think about that. Everything has to be timed, especially about Naraku.

"We should discuss on how we can advance towards this Naraku, from what Kagome told us," said Kurama.

He had caught everyone's attention. "We wouldn't want anyone to die, so we might as well use as many resources to overpower Naraku."

Hiei snorted. "It's not like I would die here."

"This is serious matter," said Miroku. "I really haven't thought of that. Many of us were being quite selfish because we all wanted to kill Naraku for ourselves. Basically, Inuyasha, Sango, and I wanted to take him on, on our own."

"Hey, monk, what the hell are you talking about?" asked an annoyed Inuyasha. He was basically offended, literally.

"Inuyasha, Houshi-sama is right. All we cared about was our goals. I, also, am to be blamed for that."

Kagome had been silent, as she heard the conversation unfold. She was selfish as well. She wanted to get the whole task finished. She wanted to go home and be normal again. She hadn't thought about everyone in the group, but the thing is, would they miss her?

Kagome was so engulfed in her thoughts that she got burned by the hot water. "Itai!" On instinct, she placed the burned part of her hand in her mouth and blew it.

"Are you alright, Kagome-chan?" Sango was definitely concerned.

Kagome nodded and smiled. "It's nothing. It's not as serious as any injuries you three get." In her mind, she could feel her smile falter. Her smile was up in the outside, but in the inside the fact that all she was there doing only one thing, looking for jewel shards. She felt truly pathetic. "I need to go out for a walk." She quickly stood up and rushed from the camp.

Everyone seemed speechless. "What was that all about?" asked Shippou. Worry etched over his face.

"I don't know," replied Inuyasha, as he scratched his head in confusion.

Miroku rubbed two fingers on his chin, as if he was thinking. "That is very strange for Kagome-sama to act like that. I don't recall about anything we said to offend her."

"I agree," said Kurama. He looked over to the direction Kagome went off. "So, who should go after her?"

Hiei stood up from his spot. "You all need your rest. I'll go." In a blink of an eye, Hiei was gone.

"Sugoi! That was fast!" exclaimed Shippou.

Yusuke and Kurama laughed a bit, seeing how it was a bit adorable at the excitement of little Shippou.

"You're going to see more of that, but let's sleep, squirt," said Yusuke, as he leaned against a nearby tree. It seemed to be the only best bed, besides Kagome's sleeping bag.

Shippou nodded, excited to see what these three strange people have to show. He knew it was quite odd to have them here, but now, it seems as though they are warming up to the group. Sadly, there was Inuyasha that could ruin the whole mood. Kagome would have to force him to come with them.

/...\\

Kagome had begun running then into a sprint. For all she knew, she was heading somewhere far off from camp. She didn't give. She might as well die.

She hadn't noticed there was something in her path, until she hit it-hard. "Itai…" she murmured, as she rubbed every known cuts she had gotten. She winced a bit.

"Get up," the cold voice of Hiei's made Kagome jump a bit.

Kagome stood up but looked down. "…"

"What's wrong with you?" Hiei demanded for an answer.

Kagome smiled a bit, showing a sad expression. "Have you ever wondered, Hiei-kun…"

"About what?"

Kagome looked up at the sky. "Where, you will be after your adventures with Yusuke or anyone." She paused a bit, waiting for Hiei to answer. After a couple of seconds of no replies, she continued. "Where will I be if I leave this place? Will anyone miss me? Will anyone remember me? Will I live to see my okaa-san or my family?"

Hiei just remained silent. His eyes softened a bit. He had thought about that. He knew that no one would miss him, because he IS the Forbidden Child. The one who lived for a couple of reasons. He strived to live with little reasons. Kagome wasn't thinking right, but why should he care?

She started to well up in tears, breaking down ever so slowly. "I'm sorry for crying. I just can't stop." More tears rushed down to cover her face. She tried so hard to wipe them away. "Please, don't mind me."

Kagome fell into a warm embrace. "Stop," it was a soft, commanding voice. "I hate it when people cry. They seem as if they're weak."

"Then, I am weak. So, I'm just vulnerable to the world."

"No, I'll make you invulnerable because I'll protect you." Kagome's eyes widened, less and less tears escaped.

Kagome opened her mouth to say something but closed it. She closed her eyes and wiped the left over tears off her face. "Let me wash my face. I bet, my eyes are all red and puffy."

Hiei nodded, a bit too slow. His head was jumbling with things on his mind.

During the night, Miroku couldn't sleep. He stared at his hand, the one with the Kazaana. He always stared at it, wondering when the day he would wither away. He hoped that someone could write a Haiku about it or a poem, either way he didn't care. The bushes rustled, and everyone woke up.

The bushes rustled again, then appeared…

"Sorry, everyone," said Kagome, as she and Hiei stepped out. "I didn't mean to run out on all of you."

"Feh. Just don't do it again, or else you'll get yourself killed," Inuyasha said, as he was perched up on his tree clearly annoyed.

Kagome looked up at him and smiled. "I won't do that again, Inuyasha." She looked at the rest. "Well, let's all rest. We need our strengths tomorrow." Everyone nodded and went back to their previous sleeping positions, as Kagome began to lay her sleeping bag on the cold ground. A little small smile rested on her lips.

She lied inside the sleeping bag, as Hiei leaned against the nearest tree to Kagome. His eyes closed but still alert of his surroundings. Though as that went, Miroku slipped out of camp and ran towards the farthest river.

/...\\

His heart was beating fast, as he could feel the void in his hand grow. He just kept running, even as his legs ached.

"Why are you running so fast, Houshi-sama?" Miroku skidded to a halt, slipping and falling hard to the ground.

Miroku looked up as he saw Naraku's puppet along with the Saimiyousho (sp?). "K-…kuso." Miroku muttered as he quickly got up.

"Don't worry, Houshi-sama. It'll be over."

"What are you talking about!" shouted Miroku, ignoring the growing void.

A light chuckle came out of Naraku's puppet. Miroku was on guard as he mentally scolded himself for leaving his staff behind.

"It looks like we have a guest," replied Naraku's puppet, as the bushes rustled. Sango popped out of the bushes as she rushed to Miroku.

"Houshi-sama, what's going on?" shouted Sango. She glanced towards Naraku's puppet wondering what is going on, but she knew something was up and blood would be spilt.

"Sango, you must leave," Miroku said as he pushed Sango back. Sango looked surprised as she was pushed. She was ready to protest but Miroku cut her off. "Sango, just go now! I don't want you hurt! Or even worst, be killed!"

Sango stood next to him shaking her head. "Iie, Houshi-sama. I'll stand by your side and fight along with you."

Miroku looked surprised. "But, Kagome and Inuyasha need you to fight with them."

"But, you need me more. And, I don't care if I leave them behind because they both have them to back them up. I love you, and I can't do anything about it."

Miroku's eyes softened, but the moment was ruined as there was that cruel laughter piercing through.

"How lovely, but you both need to die. Kagura!" shouted Naraku's puppet as he disappeared, but the Saimiyousho still remained.

Kagura appeared and smirked and waved her fan.

Blades appeared, rapidly rushing to Miroku and Sango. They both jumped but sadly Kagura had learned a new trick. The blades had changed its direction and had made a direct hit towards Miroku and Sango.

"Houshi-sama!"

"Sango!"

They held each other close as they lied on the ground defeated. "H-houshi-sama… gomen, gomen," Sango cried out.

"There's nothing for you to be sorry about," said Miroku as he kissed her on the lips. That was the first and last one this couple ever shared.

Miroku's void had sucked both Sango and Miroku never to be seen again.

Kagura smirked and threw the feather that was in her hair to the ground. The feather turned gigantic, and Kagura stepped on it to return to Naraku.

END OF CHAPTER

A/n: Yes, I know you're pissed off at me. This is a fanfic, and I have plans so don't go all teary.