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Some Dreams Can Come True, Ya Know!

Chapter 29: A New Enemy, An Equal Exchange

"WHERE'S KAGOME?" Inuyasha yelled.

"What? She was just here!" Ship said and started looking around too.

"Kisa! They must have taken her!" Mir cursed.

"Who took her?" Miroku demanded.

"I thought they had given up…" San said sadly. "But I guess not."

"WHO?" Inuyasha yelled.

"They call themselves the Youkai Shinobi. They have been after us for years, but we've evaded their traps with the help of Kio." Inuyasha said, pointing to what looked to be an older (a MUCH older, like, 500 years older) version of Kiomaru.

"They hadn't said anything to me Uncle." Kio said. "They said Halloween was vacation."

"Slimy kisama's…" Kag snarled.

"So what are we going to do?" Sango asked.

"I don't know…"

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Kagome was slowly brought back to consciousness. She groaned, and opened her eyes. She sat up, and tried to bring her hand up to her face, but didn't succeed, seeing as her hands and feet were chained to a wall. It was a room that was completely made of stone, and there was a damp and musty smell to it.

She tried to use her powers to purify the chains and unlock them, but it didn't work. The more she struggled, the more it seemed that her energy was seeping out of her and that she got shocked each time she tugged, but it didn't really help. Not one bit.

"Good evening miko." A voice said from the shadows.

"Wish I could say the same to you." Kagome snarled.

"Now, now, there's no need to get feisty." The voice said.

"Yeah, well, you're not the one chained to a wall." Kagome spat.

"Don't worry. I just need your cooperation." The voice said.

"Cooperation for what?" Kagome asked, just barely keeping the fear out of her voice.

"It's no use trying to hide your fear miko. I can tell you are afraid." The voice said. Kagome glared at the man as he walked out of the shadows. He was wearing black robes, but she couldn't tell what he looked like because the robes had a hood that covered all of his features. Kagome's eyes widened in fear as he came closer.

"The name's Kagome. I would appreciate it if you would remember it." Kagome said.

"Kagome…I have plans for you." The man said.

"What kind of plans?" Kagome asked, fear edging her voice, the courage she had gained a moment ago flitting away like a frightened butterfly.

"Don't worry. This won't hurt at all. I just need you to do my bidding." The man said, reaching into his pocket, he pulled out a necklace that had a black star-shaped crystal at the end of the silver chain. "Just relax and let the necklace take over."

"I will never obey your commands." Kagome spat.

"Oh? Then let us see." The man said. He fastened the necklace around her neck, stepped back, then waved his hand. A sudden pain hit Kagome, where it seemed she was hurting everywhere.

"Please find me soon…" Kagome thought before everything went black.

"Kio!" The man thought as he opened a mental link with one of his minions as he unlocked the shackles around Kagome's wrist and ankles.

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The party had been canceled, and everyone had left except for the future and past Inu-gumi's. They were sitting on the ground in a circle, trying to think of a way to find Kagome.

Suddenly, Kio sat straight up. Everyone looked up at him in alarm.

"Yes Shadow?" Kio asked aloud and in his mind. Sesshy and Kia sat up, a growl emitting from Sesshy's throat. "I thought that today was a vacation day sir."

"No. I finally caught that miko…Kagome, the 500 year old wench…" Shadow said. Kio looked fearfully at Kag and gulped.

"Is there something you want me to do sir?" Kio asked.

"Yes. Leave wherever you are now and come here. You know where I'm talking about, don't you?"

"Yes sir."

"Good. I need you to get her, and DO NOT remove the necklace on her neck. Leave it there and soon it will either turn invisible, or it will be absorbed by her. Bring her to her beloved Inuyasha and say that while you were out you found her. I will be gone by the time you get here. Do I make myself clear Kio?"

"Yes sir."

"Wonderful. Do not fail me Kio. Out of everyone I trust you the most."

"Thank you for the complement sir." Kio said.

"And you're very welcome. Now come. I must be going to find Sanga to give her updates." Shadow said, then the mental connection closed, and Kio let his shoulder's droop.

"No, not that…not that…anything but that…" Kio muttered, putting his face in his hands.

"What's wrong Kio?" Arlic asked.

"It's nothing. I'll be back soon. Shadow has something for me to do." Kio said, but he wasn't really saying that. It's like his body was under someone else's control…and his world went black as well.

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xxOne Hour Laterxx

Inuyasha and everyone waited at the mansion for Kio to return from doing Shadow's stuff. The doorbell rang, and they all looked up when they heard the door open.

"I found her!" The voice of Kio yelled. They heard running footsteps and then Kio and Kagome were standing in the doorway.

"Kagome!" Inuyasha cried out happily. He got up, Sesshomaru and Shami getting up to go to her too, but they stopped half way.

"Something isn't right…" Sesshomaru said, then ran up to the couple, shoving Inuyasha out of the way just as the glint of a sword was seen. The next thing everyone knew, Sesshomaru was on the ground, clutching his left shoulder with his right hand. Blood was seeping out of his deep and newly fashioned gash on his shoulder and was staining his clothes, as well as creating a puddle of blood around him.

"Sesshomaru!" Kiala yelled in fear, then ran over to him. Inuyasha was still on the ground, watching his brother in shock. Then he looked at his wife. Then he realized that it was actually Kagome who had attacked Sesshomaru…wait…the attack wasn't meant to hit Sesshomaru…it was meant to hit him!

Inuyasha saw that Kagome's eyes were glazed over, and she looked like a zombie, just waiting for orders.

Kio, who had been standing near Kagome, fell to the ground with a loud thud, which brought all eyes over to their portion of the room (not that they already had it…). Midoriko had gotten out her sword, and was in a staring contest with Kagome.

Then suddenly, Kagome as nowhere to be found. Then, two thuds were heard at the back of the group, and everyone turned around to see Sango and Miroku on the ground, Kagome's sword ready to fall and kill them both.

Shippo jumped in the way and knocked the sword from her hands, and Kagome reached out and thrust her hands forward, and, without being touched, Shippo was thrown into the wall, where he slid down and didn't move afterwards. Soten ran over to him and watched the display as one at a time each person except for Midoriko, Shippo, Soten, Kiala, Sesshomaru, Sango, Miroku and Inuyasha tried to subdue Kagome, but they were all taken down, Kagome almost having the chance to kill Sango and Miroku again, and almost succeeding (Kag dived in and moved the sword). Finally, Midoriko got into another staring contest with Kagome, Midoriko moving herself onto the dance floor where Kagome was. No one else was on it, so they were alone.

A pink, blue and purple dome surrounded them as they charged at each other. No one could see inside, and the one's who weren't unconscious were trying desperately to see what was happening.

Inside, Midoriko was taking blow after blow from Kagome, not being able to attack her because if it really was her, she didn't want to hurt her miko ally. Kagome, taking the older miko by surprise, knocked the sword that Midoriko had to the ground. Midoriko was knocked to the ground as Kagome slashed her stomach, then her arms. Midoriko just sat there, looking at Kagome, closing her eyes in pain every time she was hit with the sword. She opened her eyes to see the sword coming down towards her to finish her once and for all. Midoriko quickly stood up and put up a barrier around herself, but the sword broke the barrier and Midoriko didn't have time to react. The sword plunged itself into Midoriko's left shoulder, Midoriko screaming in pain.

Outside the dome, all demons and hanyou's tried to cover their ears as Midoriko screamed.

Inside, Midoriko was amazingly still standing with the sword still in her chest, coming out the other side. Kagome was about to use her hands and thrust them forward, but then she stopped. The dome disappeared, and Inuyasha jumped up and onto the dance floor to catch Midoriko as she fell. He picked her up bridal style, drenching his costume in the miko's blood. Kagome started to shake, and then she was on her knees, a black star shaped crystal in her hand. She looked up at Inuyasha, her eyes filled with fear and confusion. Her eyes didn't see Midoriko.

"W-what…what did I do?" She asked, tears filling her eyes in fear that she had killed one of her friends.

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Inuyasha started blankly down at his wife.

"She doesn't remember?" He thought.

"Oh no…" Kagome said as she saw Midoriko. The tears in her eyes fell as she saw what she had done. "Please…no…"

Inuyasha reached over and pulled the sword out of Midoriko's shoulder, the old miko crying out, even though she was unconscious from blood loss and pain.

"Please Inuyasha…tell me…did I do this?" Kagome asked, standing up and walked over to him and Midoriko.

"You…well…um…" Inuyasha said, not expecting her to want to know.

"JUST TELL ME!" Kagome yelled.

"I…" Inuyasha said, but Kagome didn't want to be patient.

"SIT!" Kagome yelled. Inuyasha fell on his back this time (thankfully enough), Midoriko still in his arms. "TELL ME OR I'LL YOU-KNOW-WHAT YOU AGAIN!"

"Yes." Inuyasha said. His eyes were downcast, and he stood up, laying Midoriko on the ground. "Riko! Kag! I need you to get over here and heal her!" Inuyasha yelled. The two he had called for came running onto the dance floor, both going to Midoriko. They started healing, but it didn't seem to be doing any good.

"Inuyasha, the wound…it isn't healing!" Midoriko said.

"Let me see the sword." Kag said. Inuyasha handed it to her, and Kag quickly looked over it, finding a small inscription in a demon language written on the blade. "INU!"

Inu came running as Kag asked, "Would you mind reading this, then telling me what it means?" Inu nodded, then started to look over it. As his eyes ran over the inscription, his face stayed passive, but his eyes betrayed him.

"What?" Kagome asked, knowing the look from seeing Inuyasha have that same look before.

"It says that only the person who inflicted the wounds can heal them." Inu said, handing the sword back to Inuyasha.

"Kagome, if you would?" Inuyasha asked.

Kagome whimpered.

"Please Kagome, it's okay. No one is going to hurt you." Inuyasha said.

Kagome still didn't come.

"Please Kagome! Do you want Midoriko to die?" Inuyasha asked. Kagome shook her head. "Then please come." His voice was pleading now. Kagome finally nodded slowly, then stood and walked over to Midoriko and spread her hands over the chest wound. A blue light emitted from them and went to the chest wound. Five minutes later, Kagome took her hands away and the wound was gone.

"There." Inuyasha said, reaching over to put a hand over his wife's hand, but she recoiled. "Kagome?"

She stood up, her bangs covering her eyes. She looked up with fear in her eyes just before a low growl emitted from the shadows of the corner of the room.

"YOU FILTHY HALF BREED! HOW DARE YOU HELP HER OUT OF MY CONTROL!" A voice boomed. "But then again…she still isn't out. Come, Kagome!"

Kagome's eyes glazed over, and she turned to the corner of the room, then in an instant she was there, and not on the dance floor.

"Now, let us take our leave. Kagome...shall we?" The voice asked, a hand coming out of the darkness, waiting for Kagome to put her hand on top of it. She did, and she was pulled into the shadows.

"It's an equal exchange, isn't it? You get Kio, and I get Kagome." The voice cackled, and they just knew that if they could see the person's face, they would be smiling.

"No it isn't you kisama! Give us back Kagome!" Inuyasha yelled.

"Only if I get Kio." The voice said. At this, they were silent. "This is my parting gift to you." The voice said, then purple powder filled the room, and everyone's vision went blurry, then, their worlds went black.

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Review Responses:

Makurayami Ookami: Okay. I thought I was weird to, but just wait till my story gets 500 years into the future, THEN you'll understand! And…what are peeps? 0.0

bakacharm: Yep, Kagome went missing, and she's gone AGAIN! Ha! I just dare you to try and guess what happens next! (-grins evilly-) And I have NO HOMEWORK tonight so I can do whatever I want!…And that includes writing all I want, right? 0.0

i the bright angel: I'm so glad that you liked it!

Sapphire: Hey Sapph-chan! How's it going? I hope you remember that other thing…oh, yeah, and do you have any plot ideas?

That was chappie blah, blah, blah, I'm not even going to continue because you already know what I'm going to say, am I not right? I'm so sorry that the chapters so short, and they probably will be short for the next chapter or two, but please just bear with me and they will be put back to regular length in due time, okay? I would like to thank those who reviewed. Well, I want to know if anyone has any story or plot ideas. If you do, please tell me when you review, and for my stories secretive stake, I won't say who's plot or idea I'm using, but I will dedicate the chapter to them, so that you will know if I used it or not, k? Well, that all for now! Bu-bye!

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Chapter 30: Where to Start?