Sahrah: Yay, I'm so very close to finishing the story!

Harhas: WE DON'T WANT IT TO END!

Leeza and Diane: YEAH!

Sahrah: W-well, if people want me to, I'll make a sequel….

Leeza: ((pushes chapter button))

Chapter 7: Cursed and Blessed at the Same Time

Kagome dreamed that night of many things. In her dream, she soared through the sky on Keelala with Sango…. She leaped off and fell through the darkness. She passed the wolf demons and the people of Kasasagi Town, Shippo and Kaede, her parents and Sota, and Kaji. She passed by Miroku and Seshomaru, the royal family and Naraku and Kikyo. As her feet lightly touched the ground, she ran shouting, "Inu Yasha!"

And there he stood, facing away from her. She tapped him on the shoulder and turned around. His eyes widened as he whispered, "Kagome?" Kagome nodded at him as he hugged her tightly. He kissed her and hugged her, saying her name over and over.

Suddenly, a force yanked Kagome away from Inu Yasha. As she drifted away, Inu Yasha started running towards Kagome. "KAGOME!" he screamed. "INU YASHA!" she screamed back. His eyes filled with horror as he froze. Then, Kagome froze, too. Only inches apart, they were frozen in time, unable to move…

Inu Yasha woke up sweating. "Kagome…!" he whispered. His heart was racing, and he was panting. He closed his eyes and panted some more. Then he felt it. The icy cold presence of Kikyo, identical to Kagome in every way except for her heart and soul, was in the room.

"Kikyo…" he spat angrily as he looked wildly around the room, seeking her out. "KIKYO, YOU BITCH, SHOW YOURSELF!"

She laughed lightly, stepping out of the shadows in the corner. She was dressed only in a black under-dress, carrying something in her palm.

"Get out of here, before I kill you." He snarled, edging towards his sword, the Tesusaiga. Kikyo laughed again.

"Kill me? Ha. Funny." Kikyo spoke in a cold, seductive voice.

"What the hell are you even doing in here, you bitch?" he hissed. Kikyo didn't answer as she edged towards the bed, still clutching something in her hand. Kikyo shook her head. "Ah, Prince Inu Yasha. You amuse me and captivate me to no end. However, being as you are now, it will not do, I'm afraid…"

She ten opened her hand to reveal a pile of sweetly scented spices and blew on them in Inu Yasha's direction. They glittered and sparkled in the air, winking and fluttering. Landing lightly on Inu Yasha's face, he breathed some of them in, instantly feeling groggy and tired.

"Now, my beloved Inu Yasha…" Kikyo whispered, "I am the one you love. You believe me to be Kagome Higurashi, and the only way to break this spell is to see the real Kagome, which will never happen, because my father has already disposed of her."

Inu Yasha nodded obediently, and went back to sleep. Kikyo gave him a peck on the lips, smiled seductively, and strolled out.

Kagome also woke with a start, sitting up and rubbing her eyes. Off in the distance, the sun was beginning to rise. Which meant that it was time to go.

"Sango!" she whispered, poking the Demonslayer deftly. "Wake up! Miroku, you too. Up."

Seshomaru had been standing watch all night, still standing as he stared into the sunrise. He turned to face Kagome. "Bad news, Kagome. Can you take it?"

Kagome nodded, wondering what he was talking about.

"Kikyo has put a spell on my brother, and he now believes her to be you. But there is hope. If he sees you, the real you, the spell will break."

Kagome sat there in shock as Sango woke up and groaned. Miroku, who could wake up easily if need be, patted Kagome on the back.

"Huh? What going on?" mumbled Sango groggily. Miroku turned to her.

"Kikyo has put a spell on Inu Yasha so that he thinks he is Kagome. If Inu Yasha were to see Kagome, however, the spell would break."

Sango gasped, now fully awake, and said, "C'mon, let's go stop this wedding!"

In no time, Sango and Miroku were riding on Keelala, and Kagome rode on Seshomaru's back, since he was faster. At breakneck speed, Miroku hugged Sango's waist. Kagome set her face with determination.

Inu Yasha had woken up with his eyes glazed over and his mouth open slightly. But at he sight of Kikyo, he returned to seemingly normal. Dressed in royal robes of red, Inu Yasha was anxiously awaiting for Kikyo's arrival.

Kikyo, dressed in a white silken kimono, emerged from the dressing room. Inu Yasha extended his arm and they walked towards the alter. Then, Inu Yasha realized that Miroku and his brother were not present. He had asked them to go… and look for… something… what was it?

"Kagome," he said, "what did I send Seshomaru and Miroku to look for? A person… um…."

Kikyo stared at him and said, "I believe that you sent them to… look for… Prince Inu Yasha, it matters not."

'Prince'? Since when does Kag' call me 'Prince'? Miroku and Seshomaru… I know I sent them to find something important… ah… maybe I sent them to find Naraku…? I can't… I CAN'T REMEMBER!

"I'm sure it matters very much if I asked them to do something."

"I said it doesn't matter, your highness!"

"… You're hiding something from me…"

Seshomaru, with Kagome on his back, arrived at Kagome's manor.

"Seshomaru," said Kagome, "I thought we were going to the palace!"

"You need to change your clothes, and Kaji is here."

"… Kaji is faster than you, isn't he?"

The royal prince nodded. "That horse has as much fire and spirit as you do, Kagome… I'll see you there. I'll prolong the wedding until you get there."

Kagome nodded and rushed into her empty house. As she neared her front doors, she was stopped by her mother's guards.

"Halt," they said, "No one can enter while the Baroness Higurashi and Lady Higurashi are not home.

"I am Lady Higurashi!" exclaimed Kagome.

"Lady Higurashi is at the royal palace."

"I'll prove it," snapped Kagome. "KAJI!" she called loudly. The sound of hooves on the cobblestone was heard as Kagome's stallion surged to a halt beside her. With ease, she mounted Kaji.

"See?"

"...Lady Kagome, what are you doing here?"

"The woman at the palace is an imposter!"

"A… an imposter?"

"YES!" shouted Kagome as she raced past the guards. She raced into her room and changed into a kimono that was much easier to ride and wear. Kagome ran back out, jumped on Kaji's back, and yelled, "HYAH!"

With a proud neigh, Kaji galloped in the direction of the royal palace… and Kagome prayed that they wouldn't be too late.

Sahrah: Ta-da!

Harhas: Excellant, see!

Leeza: Yup, it really is a good chapter.

Sahrah: Ok, may I take the time to say that Kaji, Kagome's chestnut stallion, is based off of my horse, Chance.

Diane: But you don't technically own Chance, Sah-chan!

Sahrah: Yeah, but I'm the only one dumb enough to ride him. He breaks things. Human things.

Yuki: 0o

Harhas: Okies, this is Harhas Edalmram, Diane, Leeza the Bazooka, Yuki Sohma, and-

Sahrah: Great Evil Authoress Sahrah Marmlade, signing off!