Hey it's me again! I've been updating faster, (good for you, bad for me) and this is chapter 10. Enjoy!

Disclaimer- I own none of the original Inuyasha characters except I do own Atoka. She is my character.

Chapter 10- Watch Out Kagome!

Replay-

Suddenly a figure, surrounded by an aura of death, walked into her view. Kanna dropped to her knees and fainted.

"What's the matter, Kanna? Afraid of your old master?" Naraku sneered to the unconscious girl in front of him.

Kanna awoke in a cold room, and concentrated on why she was here. Suddenly memories of a deep laugh and a figure came into her head. She sat up quickly and saw the figure again, this time sitting beside her.

"I thought I had made my creations stronger. It took you almost an hour to regain consciousness."

Kanna squinted in the dark room, trying to see who it was. "Naraku?" she said in barely a whisper.

"No, Kikyo. Yes, it's Naraku. Who else would call you their creation?" Naraku frowned at Kanna.

Kanna bowed to Naraku. "How did you come back, my lord?"

Naraku smirked. "Do you remember Atoka?"

She flinched. Atoka had always been mean and abusive to Naraku's other creations, especially her. Kanna nodded her head.

"Well, I knew that I was going to perish soon, so I made Atoka love me. That way, by an old magic, I could still roam the earth, although in a much weaker form. However, I failed to see that also by old law, that person would have to stay where he was most at during his time of living, in this case, here, until their lover is aware of their presence and comes in this room. Also a blunder of mine is that I also failed to see that if the place is destroyed, my memory will fade away." Naraku frowned deeply again. He then shot his gaze back to Kanna. "Are you following what I'm saying?"

Kanna gulped and nodded her head again. Suddenly, her hand shot up to her chest. Puzzled, she noticed that her heart was still beating in her chest.

Naraku watched her action carefully. "Yes," he added bitterly, "I no longer have total control over your actions. However, if you choose to leave me, I promise that you will suffer greatly. Also, any creation of mine cannot destroy this room because it holds my spirit in here. If you try, your soul will get sucked into mine."

Kanna stood up and said, "I call for Kagura, milord?"

"No," Naraku said coldly, "I know that Kagura would betray me because I have no control over her anymore. Do not speak to anyone of this."

Kanna bowed again and left the room quietly to find Kagura. After much searching, she finally found her in the hallway on the other side of the castle. Kagura turned and instantly knew that something was wrong with her sister. "What is it, Kanna?"

Kanna stood there in shock, wondering if she should tell her. Kagura bent down to Kanna's level and said, "Don't worry, it's not like Naraku is here to hear us." Kagura laughed. Hearing that and the irony of it all, Kanna burst out crying.

After she had stopped her sobs, she spoke to Kagura. "You were right, Kagura. I shouldn't have gone in that room. There is... there is Naraku's spirit in that room." Kagura gasped and Kanna continued. "His spirit is alive because Atoka," they both shivered at the name, "Atoka loved him and, by some magic of old, he is able to walk among us."

Kagura broke into tears too. Kanna took a deep, shuddering breath and continued. "But there is a catch. Naraku can only stay in his room, and if the room is destroyed, then he will perish." Kagura stood up and flipped open her fan. Kanna grabbed her wrist. "No, if one of his creations tries to destroy it, then their soul gets sucked into his." Kagura lowered her fan and said,

"Quickly, we must leave." Suddenly Kagura's hand shot to her chest. "Can we leave?"

Kanna sighed, "You can but I can't. Naraku doesn't trust you when he doesn't have total control over you. You aren't even supposed to know. Now quickly, go!" Kagura smiled weakly at Kanna.

"Thank you sister." Then in a rush of wind, she flew off.

At about the same time, the Inuyasha gang was headed toward Kaede's hut, trying to search for answers. Suddenly Inuyasha's head perked up and a low growl escaped through his mouth. Everyone stopped and looked back at him. "Whit is it, Inuyasha?" Kagome asked.

Inuyasha drew his Tetsaiga and ran over to Kagome. Suddenly everyone saw a small tornado approaching. "Koga?" Sango asked. The tornado stopped and Koga jumped out.

"Yo" he said to everyone. He then marched over to Kagome. Inuyasha stepped in front of her and said,

"Whada you want pea brain?"

Koga crossed his arms and said, "I have important news to give to Kagome, mutt. Now move."

"Please move Inuyasha," Kagome pleaded.

Inuyasha reluctantly moved out of the way and Koga took a step closer to Kagome. "I came here to check on your safety. Apparently some bitch named Atoka is searching every village for you." Everyone tensed.

Miroku interrupted and questioned, "Are you sure the name is Atoka?"

Koga nodded, "Positive. Also I sent one of my men to ask her what her business with you was. She says that you 'stole' Naraku from her. Atoka plans to kill you in the cruelest way possible." Koga grabbed Kagome's hand s and said, "Since I can't trust you with mutt face here now, I'm going to travel with you for a while."

Kagome nervously laughed and turned to everyone. "You guys don't mind if Koga travels with us for a day or two, do you?"

Sango and Miroku nodded okay but Inuyasha stepped up, "Yes, I do mind."

Kagome sighed and said, "How did I know that you would object? Well too bad, Inuyasha. Koga is gonna travel with us for a while."

"B-but."

"Inuyasha, sit." Kagome sniffed and started to walk towards Kaede's hut again. Inuyasha's rosary glowed, and, as everyone watched, he was propelled into the ground. Inuyasha got up and ran towards Kagome and they started to argue. Koga turned to Miroku and said,

"Do they always do this?"

Miroku laughed and said, "Almost everyday. And everyday it's still funny." Koga shook his head ad walked over to the fighting pair.

Sango turned to Miroku and said with a grin, "This is gonna be fun." Then she ran over to the unfolding scenario.

Kagura was flying through the air and was heading somewhere very far away from Naraku's castle. Suddenly a violent jolt coursed through her. She clutched her chest and began to gasp for air. Naraku has caught up with me... she thought frantically. I must find someone to stop this. He will let go of me if I am with someone. Kagura began to search the ground for someone, anyone to stop this burning in her veins. Her vision started to become blurry. Spotting movement on the ground, she pulled the feather out from underneath her and dropped to the ground. She stumbled when she landed and fell to her knees, clutching her throat and gasping. Just as fast as the pain had come, it left her. Shaking her head, she tried to focus on the person she had dropped in front of. First she made out a toad, then a human girl, and last a man dressed in all white. Her brain clicked about who it was and she began to blush. For about a year, she had harbored a secret crush on this certain dog demon. Finally she could see clearly and confirmed that it was indeed Sesshomaru. Standing up and bowing, she apologized.

"I'm sorry about that, hope I didn't disturb you." She mustered up what was left of her dignity and started to walk away.

"Wait, Kagura." Sesshomaru commanded. Kagura shivered at his voice and she became delighted that he had remembered her name. Turning around, she gave him her sincerest smile.

"Yes?"

Sesshomaru stared straight at her. "What the hell was that?"

Kagura took out her fan and opened it. Sesshomaru put his hand on Tokijiin's sheath. Kagura laughed and said, "I wouldn't challenge you Sesshomaru. What happened right now is a matter of Naraku's death. I would tell you more but I'm not sure you would want them," Kagura nodded her head towards Rin and Jaken, "to hear."

Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes. "Whatever you have to tell me, Rin can hear. Jaken I care not about."

Kagura glared at Rin. She sensed the warmness Sesshomaru gave that girl. "Somehow Naraku's spirit has made its way back to earth and he is...ah... trying to pursue me. The only reason he stopped his assault on me is because you were here. And I thank you for that."

Sesshomaru turned to the sky. "Where is Naraku's spirit being held?"

"In his old castle. Do you want me you take you to him?"

Sesshomaru's head turned back to her. "So much for being loyal. Show me the way."

Kagura closed her fan and said, "Follow me," before turning back and starting the long journey back to the castle. Rin looked at Sesshomaru, who raised an eyebrow and started to follow the wind sorceress.

Jaken ran after him screaming, "Wait my lord!" Rin stood there, looking up into the sky. Was it just me or did Kagura seem to be flirting with Sesshomaru? Maybe I'm just being paranoid about it because I like him. WAIT, WHAT! I don't like him. No way. Okay, maybe I do...

Sesshomaru turned around and saw Rin way behind. "Rin, come on." Rin turned to him and smiled, hiding the fact that she was totally pissed off at Kagura.

"Wait up!" she said before running towards the group.

Little did they know that behind the bushes, a certain demon slayer boy was watching them curiously. When they left, Kohaku got up and walked back towards Atoka. He didn't know why, but he had taken a liking to Rin. Yet he wouldn't even dare to mention her to Atoka because Atoka hated her. Right now though, Atoka absolutely despised Kagome. She blamed her for stealing Naraku away from her, but Kohaku knew better. He knew that Naraku had held no love for Atoka at all, and that he had loved Kagome for a while. Kohaku also knew that Kagome had hated Naraku entirely and had held no romantic desire for him. He laughed at Atoka's stupidity. Naraku had been using Atoka the whole time and Atoka had fell for it hook, line, and sinker.

Kohaku reached the abandoned castle that they were temporarily using for a hideout. He walked in and bowed low to Atoka. "My lady I report that Kagura has joined forces with Sesshomaru."

Atoka raised an eyebrow and sneered, "She was always such a bitch. She wasn't worthy of even looking at Naraku." Standing up she walked over to Kohaku. "Any word on the miko?"

Kohaku shook his head and stared at the wall. "No where to be found."

Atoka smiled and walked outside. Smirking, she said to the wind, "Don't worry, we'll find you. You can't from escape me, Kagome."

Kanna walked into Naraku's room and kneeled. "Kagura has escaped my lord. She has found company with Sesshomaru."

Naraku seemed interested. "And how did she know that I was back, Kanna?" he asked suspiciously.

She thought quickly. "It turns out that she was outside this door the whole time we were talking. As soon as I walked out she confronted me. Then Kagura fled to Sesshomaru for his protection, I assume."

Naraku paced for a moment. "This will not be good for me. Until I can find Atoka, I am forced to remain in this room and wait for their arrival. You are dismissed Kanna."

Kanna bowed and walked out, praying that there would be no word of Atoka anywhere.

Koga walked beside Kagome, listening intently to her answers. He was questioning her on about everything that he knew of. Inuyasha was getting super annoyed, and Koga loved every minute of it. How lucky am I? He wondered smugly. I piss old mutt face off and talk to my woman all at the same time!

Inuyasha strayed just behind Koga, his eyes boring holes into Koga's back. Everyone was bunched behind the threesome and all were staying out of Inuyasha's way. They knew that, in this mood, he would rip someone to shreds if they even just said hi.

Kagome talked on to Koga. It's nice that he is so interested, she thought to herself. She glanced back at Inuyasha, who was giving Koga's back the evil eye. Kagome laughed to herself, actually kind of glad Koga was there if it made Inuyasha jealous. Yet she decided that it was too mean to leave Inuyasha out of this. "Hurry up Inuyasha!" she said, motioning to a spot beside her.

Inuyasha turned his head. "Feh." He then walked back to Miroku and Sango. They both moved aside from him and kept a good distance. Inuyasha noticed and said, "What it's not like I'm gonna bite," he said, annoyed. Miroku and Sango breathed a sigh of relief and started to walk back towards him. Inuyasha grinned evilly and they both froze. "But I do scratch," he said, bearing his claws.

Miroku sweat dropped and said nervously, "You're such a kidder Inuyasha."

Sango whispered to him. "I don't think he was kidding." They all fell back into step, watching the two in front talk. Inuyasha was getting madder and madder with every step. Finally he just decided that he would go ahead to Kaede's, he just couldn't stand being here watching them talk. It would have to be a quick escape, he decided. He strayed behind Miroku and Sango and then fell behind Kilala with a sleeping Shippo on her back. Making sure none of them were looking, he ran behind a tree and then ran into the forest. Hah! They didn't even know what was coming. He ran full demon speed straight to Kaede's.

Back with the gang...

Right after Inuyasha left, Kagome turned around to spot Inuyasha and found him missing. Taking another quick scan she saw everyone... except Inuyasha. She stopped and said frantically, "Where's Inuyasha?" They all turned around and were shocked to see him gone.

"We were just talking to him!" Sango said, puzzled.

Koga walked to the spot where Inuyasha had taken off. He sniffed the ground and looked to the forest. "Any luck?" Kagome asked hopefully.

"Yes," Koga said gruffly, "he ran off!"

Kagome thought quickly. She had wanted Inuyasha to be jealous, but she didn't want him to run off! Kagome turned to Kilala and said, "Miroku, Sango, you take the skies with Kilala. Koga and I will check the ground. Let's go!"

Koga picked up Kagome onto his back. Sango hopped onto Kilala and Miroku followed. Suddenly Sango felt a hand massaging a place it shouldn't be massaging. "PERVERT!" she screamed and whammed Miroku on the head with her Hitalkos.

Miroku rubbed his head and said, "I couldn't resist!" Koga and Kagome rolled their eyes and took off into the forest. After some tongue lashing to Miroku, Kilala took flight, too. Kagome was a wreck. What if he was killed? Luckily I can rule out the possibility of Kikyo... Koga ran for about five minutes before Kagome said,

"Let me down, I wanna search this area. Stay here I'll be right back." Koga obeyed and Kagome walked off. She stepped over a root and called out, "Inuyasha!" Suddenly, a hand covered her mouth and she blacked out.

Koga was leaning against a tree, resting, when he found a familiar scent next to him. "What are you doing mutt face?"

Inuyasha stepped out of the shadows and said, "Should be asking you the same thing. Where's Kagome?"

"She went looking for you in the forest and told me to stay here. I'm waiting for her to come back."

Inuyasha had to stop himself from fainting. "YOU DID WHAT! YOU FREAKING IDIOT! ATOKA IS OUT THERE TRYING TO KILL HER! ISN'T THAT THE WHOLE REASON YOU CAME, TO PROTECT HER? WELL GREAT FUCKING JOB!"

"Uhhhhhhh..." Koga stammered. Inuyasha ran into the forest and Koga followed. Suddenly Inuyasha spotted drag marks and Kagome's scent was all over them.

Koga came running up behind him and saw the drag marks. "Holy shit!" he gasped. Inuyasha's blood boiled. He turned to Koga slowly, his words coming out very forcefully.

"How...fucking...stupid...ARE...YOU!" he said, trying to control his anger. He felt like ripping Koga's family jewels off. (kinda violent to boys, I know) Yet he stopped himself because Kagome would literally kill him if he did something that cruel to Koga. If Kagome was alive... No don't think those things! He told himself, mentally cringing at the thought.

Koga still stood there, gaping. "Well," Inuyasha sighed, "there is no scent at all in any other direction. We have to go see the others." It tore Inuyasha's heart apart to go back, but he had no clue where she was because there was no scent. Inuyasha was so frustrated that he rammed his fist into the tree trunk beside him, snapping it in half. Both demons ran as fast as they could to Kaede's hut.

Sesshomaru glanced back at Rin and then back to Kagura in front of him. He was positive that there was something going on between them, and he was so confused about what it was. Little did he know that he was the source of their fury towards each other.

Kagura fumed ahead of him. How am I gonna get rid of that... that human so I can get the grand prize? She snuck a glance behind her and found Sesshomaru looking back at Rin. This angered her and she quickly turned back to face the front. She would get the little orphan if it was the last thing she did. How would she get her revenge in time, though? She could take the long way to Naraku's castle so she could carry out an evil plan but... what did she want more? To destroy Naraku, or to be with Sesshomaru? Kagura was sure that as soon as Sesshomaru had defeated Naraku, he would not let her join his companions. I guess Naraku will have to wait because I am taking the long way... she smirked and started to wait patiently for nightfall.

Wow, that was an awesome chapter. Hey I'm updating pretty fast because it's the Christmas holiday and I have nothing better to do than type this fanfic so expect faster updates! Isn't Koga dumb? Leaving Kagome to walk in the forest when he was the one that told them that Atoka was looking for her? (Koga had a blonde moment, hehe)

Next Chapter- Poor Kagome! And what is Kagura planning? I think she inherited plotting from Naraku... just kidding. Well also more on Miroku and Sango in the next chapter, I haven't been focusing on them very much so now I will...