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.:sob:. he's not mine... .:glances around:. I swear...muahaha

Oh...and this is a slight remake from an earlier fic with the same name...so yea...

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Where Am I?
Chapter 4

I woke up out of a deep sleep to the sound of birds and running water. Where was I? There are no birds here. And this bed feels kinda hard and smells like dirt. Dirt? What? I sat upright and looked around. I gave a sigh of relief as I recognized the tree I had fallen asleep under the night before. Fallen asleep? Oh no.

"Inuyasha?" I said. Where was he? We need to get back. Had he fallen in?

"Yea?" he answered as he came up the bank, his hair wet. "I just went swimming. You okay?"

"Yea, you just scared me. I didn't know where you were," I said as I got up and gave him a hug.

"Now I've got you all wet. What will Kaede think?"

"Oh! Kaede," I said. "Does she know we're out?"

"Don't worry, it's still early. You can sneak back in and then come downstairs a little later."

"Good idea. Let's go."

We quickly walked back to Kaede's house. When we got there I went to my room and stayed there until I heard Kaede get up.

"Good morning, Kaede," I said while yawning and looking as tired as I could. I hoped that I was convincing.

"Oh, good morning Kagome. You're up early. Couldn't sleep?"

"No, I actually slept like a rock last night."

"Hm, I see."

Just then Inuyasha came in. He walked over to Kaede and gave her a hug.

"Hi Kaede. Hi Kagome," he said, deliberately, not looking in my direction.

"Hi Inuyasha," I said, wondering what was wrong. Did he regret kissing me last night?

"Good morning, Inuyasha," Kaede said, giving him a smile. "Sit down and have some breakfast."

"Um, thanks Kaede, but I already ate."

"Well, you can sit and talk with us then."

"Okay."

We talked about the weather and the crops. When we were done Kaede told Inuyasha and me to go have fun outside. School would be starting in a week and we needed all the time we had to find out how to stop the development of the land. Inuyasha and I left and went towards town.

"Are you okay, Inuyasha?" I asked, wondering about breakfast.

"I'm fine. I just didn't want Kaede to suspect anything.

"Hm, you are right, you know. If she suspected anything about us, she might keep a closer eye on us. I don't do well with censorship. You are my only friend here, and in my time. And, well, I don't think I could bear not being with you," I said, with downcast eyes and a blush.

Inuyasha stopped on the outskirts of town and turned towards me, grabbing my hand. "I won't ever leave you! Ever! You are too important to me. I have never felt the same way around anyone else," he said with a fire in his eyes.

"You mean a lot to me too, Inuyasha," I whispered as I hugged him tightly.

Just then Inuyasha stiffened and I looked up surprised, only to see Kikyo standing there with a dirty look on her face. She turned around and angrily stomped off.

"What was that about?" I asked Inuyasha.

"Well, it seems that Kikyo is jealous of you, Kagome," he said with a hint of teasing in his voice.

"Jealous of me? Why?"

"Oh, I don't know, maybe the fact that you're in my arms."

"Oh, well, she'll just have to deal with it, right?" I asked, looking into his eyes.

"Yes, 'cause you're not going anywhere," he answered. "I will protect you from everything. And I mean it."

After Inuyasha said this he hugged me harder and then let go. We continued to walk, but holding hands this time. While we walked, Inuyasha pointed out the different houses and buildings in his town.

I was wondering how this small town could turn into the bustling city I had left only a few days before. Here there were trees everywhere. Green grass was also in abundance with no streets or gray sidewalks to hurt the eyes. The sky was a brilliant blue with barely any clouds. I could hardly believe that this was Lukian.

When we reached the front of the school I gasped. Inuyasha turned and looked at me with concern on his face.

"What?"

"This school is the same school in my time, only smaller and with less buildings. That's incredible that this building would stand for so many years," I said with awe in my voice.

We walked around some more, and I had the feeling that we were being watched, but everytime I turned around there was no one there. Hm...that's odd. Why is there no one out in the middle of the day? I thought. Just as I was about to ask Inuyasha about this, a shadow loomed over us.

"You kids want to go inside now. Find a place and stay there," a menacing voice said to us.

When we turned around there was no one there. We continued walking, but as soon as we turned a corner we heard the voice again. This time it told us to go inside NOW. We turned around, and yet again, there was no one there.

We turned towards Kaede's house and started walking home. We didn't know why the voice was telling us to leave, but we both thought it was a good idea to follow the commands such a voice gave. The voice had sent shivers down my spine, and I didn't want to hear it again if I could help it.

As we left the village I heard light footsteps, as if the person following us didn't want to be heard. I quickly whirled around and saw Kikyo standing there. Kikyo lifted her arm and pointed a finger at us.

"You will pay dearly for this, Inuyasha Taisho. Don't think I will let you get away with this," she said in a menacing voice. "I know all about you now," she said turning to me, "and I can't be wrong!"

Kikyo laughed hysterically and then turned around and ran off. I wondered what that was about. Then I remembered the day when I had fallen into the river. Inuyasha told me the person we decided was Kikyo had worn a trench coat. I was pretty sure that it wasn't fashionable at the time, and Inuyasha had said it was large. Maybe she had borrowed it from the guy outside the store? He must have told Kikyo, but why? What does he accomplish from telling her? I wondered. Suddenly I gasped.

"Kaede!" I said, catching Inuyasha's attention. He asked me what I meant and I told him of the Witch trials that had happened before my time, but after his. Slowly, understanding dawned in Inuyasha's eyes.

"No," he whispered. "I won't let it happen. They can't hurt her because of me."

Inuyasha and I ran up the hill towards Kaede's house. When we got there Kaede was outside weeding her flowers.

"Kaede!" we both yelled to get her attention. She looked up and asked what was wrong. We told her of the witch trials. Slowly Kaede shook her head and claimed it wasn't possible.

"Come on, it's time for dinner. Inuyasha and Kagome, I want both of you to help." While we were eating it was strangely silent. The only thing to be heard was the clinking of silverware and plates. After the dishes had been washed and put away Kaede sent Inuyasha home.

"Now no more of this nonsense, Inuyasha and Kagome. It's time to go to bed and you have both had a full day. I will see you all in the morning." With that Kaede stood up and shuffled to her bedroom.

"Should we have told her?" Inuyasha asked me.

"Yes, she had a right to know. I hope we are wrong, Inuyasha, but I don't think we are. I don't think you should go home tonight. In case something does happen."

"I agree. I'll spend the night close by, ok?"

We embraced and then I headed upstairs to tell Kaede what we had learned. Inuyasha left through the back door and walked towards a tree close to Kaede's house. There he decided to spend the night.

I knocked on Kaede's door, but heard nothing indicating I could come inside. I shrugged and knocked once more, making sure there was no one in the room. I left the room and went into my own.

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