A/N: I officially hate this chapter. I've had writer's block about fifteen times on this one alone. So much for getting it out a week ago when I wanted to, and for that I apologize.

Also, an interesting thing. Yuuki's name has somehow mysteriously changed! It used to be spelled Y-u-k-i-i. Hm, wierd.

Here's my answers to reviewers again.

April-nee-chan: I tried to update as soon as I could, but I guess your minions got a little impatient. You mind if I have squirrel pie with a side of roasted acorns for breakfast?

vixenia: I like Youko, too. Especially the ears. I'm sorry if I made you mad, but writers block likes to play with me and thinks it's funny when I can't write anything.

Sakura Blossom-Cilla-85: I made Youko a little different. I had to otherwise my plot wouldn't work! Also, I'm still deciding if Kagome is a miko or not.

Chibes: Naraku and Toguro's motives will be revealed...eventually. (In other words, when I get a motive) The Shikon is still around, and you'll find out what happened to it in a couple chapters.

Water Block: Thanks for the concern, I'm feeling a lot better now. And yes, they will have to meet sooner or later. I prefer sooner.

ForestSprite: I'm glad you like it! The convo's between Suuichi and Youko are just there for humor. I actually didn't intend for it to be like this. I had origionally planned this fic to be a serious, reflections type. So much for my plans...-.-'

lonelylulaby: Suuichi is still there. And the tall, slender hunk is Youko in demon form. . v

Hoshiko Megami: I'm glad your so entusiastic. I just hope you don't mind my slow updating.

kitsune of the blade: Naraku and Toguro will make more appearences soon. This chapter should answer your other question.

Vampry: Well, I think that with my luck and constant writer's block you'll most likely run out of chapters. Still, I'll hurry as fast as I can!

Kitsune Kagome: This chapter tells what happens with Youko and Kagome. I'll use the ear rubbing some other time. Maybe when she finds Inu-kun? I like your ideas, they help me in tight spots. Please feel free to keep them coming as you get them!

Jjah-Jjah: No, Kag doesn't know...yet. They have a favorite dish? O.o Cool! Your idea would help me with the comedy in this story. I just have to find a place to stick it. Thanks for reading! I'm glad you like it.

TigerLuvr: Like I said somewhere in the first few chapters, this is actually based off a couple other Inuyasha fanfic plots. So I don't really own the plot, either. "

Tsuki-tora: 1. I haven't decided. 2. You'll find out eventually. I don't know when, though. 3. Read the chapter to find out! 4. That's an idea that I might use. I really have no idea what's going to happen to them. Here's a question for you: What's your penname mean?

anette: Read the chapter to find out.

Thanks to AnimeMoonlightGoddess, KawaiiYuki, otakualways, KuraiMiko37, regretfully-yours-Cassy-chan, Bluemonkey89, mizushoubi, Blade Of Fire, Spike'sSavior, Black Hands, pitbull123, Mishcheivious Skyla, Helkatz, and SnarlingDemoness.

Before the story commences again, here's a question I need an answer for. Should Kagome have miko abilities, like in the series? If so, should she go through some kind of training? I guess this will be a kind of poll, and I'll keep track of it on the next chapter or two.

Now, On with the chapter! Finally!

Youko stared at one of his pale, clawed hands. His old silver hair cascaded down his back in an unconcious waterfall. Still staring at his hand, he lifted his other to the top of his head. His hand was met with soft fur as one of his ears twitched under his touch. Youko twisted around to examine his backside and spotted his smoothly furred tail, swishing back and forth with the nervous tension that Youko himself felt.His silver, silken breeches and tunic whispered softly to him as he sank gracefully onto the couch.

What the hell just happened? Suuichi coughed slightly, his hoarse voice ratteling through Youko's head.

Suuichi? Are you alright? Youko's golden eyes filled with slight concern for his human counterpart.

I think so, Suuichi said apprehensively. Whatever happened must've affected me pretty negatively. He then took a moment to look at Youko. I could ask the same about you, but I think you're already as confused as I am.

Youko snorted soflty. You could say that again. He stared at his slippered feet and his eyes glazed over in thought. What was going on?

His line of thought was interrupted as his ears swiveled and caught the sound of a book being slammed shut. His eyes widened in realization of the situation. Here he was, sitting in his demon form on Kagome's couch, staring at the floor. Wouldn't she love it, having a 'stranger' in her house, on her couch, and apparently waiting for her.

What are you waiting for? Suuichi scolded. Move!

Youko jumped up and made his way to the glass doors in front of him. He scrambeled with the lock and fumbeled over the threshold as soon as the door was open. Without a backward glance, he sprang into the same tree that he had seen Hiei in earlier that week. Had it only been a week? It seemed longer.

None too soon did Youko get covered in the brush then Kagome came tearing out into the open. Her voice was frantic. "Yuuki? Yuuki! Where did you go!" She cupped her hands around her mouth and kept calling.

Youko leaned against the trunk and peeked around the corner. Kagome had changed into her favorite red plaid pajama pants and tank top. He stared at her as the moonlight softly fell over her raven hair, highlighting it blue. It flowed with her as she whipped around and swept herself back indoors.

Youko sat there, staring at nothing, until Suuichi broke the silence. What's this? The Great Theif Youko Kurama, has a crush? His sly voice wove around the fox.

He snapped out of his stupor. What do you mean? I have infatuatuions. I don't do crushes, love or loyalty. He shifted positions and began to climb down the tree, his spirit energy unconciously helping him to find, or make, foot- and handholds.

Suuichi poked him and caused Youko to slide down to the ground and land on his rear. Are you sure about that? What about Koto from the Dark Tournament?

Youko stood and rubbed his tail. That hurt, you know. He began to make his way to the fence. And I do remember. That wasn't a crush. That was infatuation.

Yeah, even when you wouldn't shut up about her the entire time? You may have taken her to bed those few times, but that doesn't mean you didn't feel something for her during the tournament.

Youko shook his head as he unlatched the gate and exited the yard. Doesn't mean I did, either. The gate squeaked behind him as a breeze shifted it and Youko's clothing.

We need to do something about your...appendages, Suuichi commented softly.

Youko nodded and walked to the end of the driveway. He looked both left and right, trying to decide which way would take him back to Suuichi's apartment. He lifted an elegantly shaped eyebrow and shrugged. Turning right, just because it was a direction, he began to stroll towards wherever the sidewalk took him.

He had just passed the circle of light under the street lamp when he heard insistant running. He turned curiously, just in time to be plowed into by none other then Kagome.

Both went tumbeling, head over heels, ending with Youko on top of Kagome. Kagome had her eyes closed, and Youko propped himself on his arms. When he realized how he was positioned, he gulped.

Kagome opened her eyes slowly. Molten gold eyes bore into her soul. They were amazing, quickly taking Kagome's breath away. They stared at each other for some time before Kagome's eyes traveled to the top of the strangers head. The stranger's eyes widened as Kagome stared at his ears.

At first Kagome thought they were the cutest things, she just wanted to pet them! Then reality caught up with her. They were fox ears. On top of this man's head. Kagome panicked and took a deep breath to scream. A clawed hand covered her mouth and muffled her call. Kagome began to wriggle and fight, her panicked mind only on escaping what appeared to be a murderer or rapist. At best, a theif.

A hoarse voice whispered in her ear. "I don't want to hurt you."

Kagome closed her eyes as tightly as she could. How did she get into this mess again? Right, Yuuki ran away. Kagome made a mental not to pay him back later.

While this was traveling through Kagome's mind, Youko began to panic. What do I do now? I can't let her go; and apparently she doesn't know anything about demons.

Suuichi shook his head. Do what you do best. Sweep her off her feet and take her to, say, the park.

Youko narrowed his eyes. Picking up Kagome, who started to scream again, he used one of the local plants to gag her and tie her hands and feet together. Slinging her over his shoulder, Youko leapt into the night.

Kagome grunted as she was dropped uncerimoniously onto a branch. A very high branch. In a tree. Kagome was never very good with heights, so when the stranger released her hands and feet Kagome immediately clung to the trunk.

Opening her eyes at a chuckle, Kagome glared at her kidnapper. The silver haired, fox eared man reached out towards Kagome. She shrunk back. Afraid, Kagome's heart began to race and a thousand scenarios flashed through her head. Fortunately, the stranger only released her from the annoying gag.

"Ugh," Kagome spat. "Nasty flavor."

"Grass has a tendency to be a little bitter," the hoarse voice replied.

Kagome jumped, having temporarily forgotten where she was. "What do you want with me? Who are you? What are you?" Kagome rambeled off.

The stranger looked off behind Kagome and his eyes unfocused. "I told you, I don't want to hurt you. I don't even want anything to do with you. My name is Youko Kurama, and I'm a fox demon."

Kagome laughed nervously. "Right, there's no such things as demons," she said in a matter-of-fact manner. "Demons are just legends. Fairy tales. Imaginary."

Youko shook his head. "If you don't believe what I'm saying, at least believe your eyes. I have fox ears and a tail. How many humans do you know have them?" Kagome raised her head defiently. Youko let out a sigh. "Then here." Youko put a hand near his neck and pulled out a blood red rose, which he handed to Kagome.

Kagome stared at it. Okay, so she was kidnapped by a hot guy, thrown into a tree wearing grass restraints, discovered the existence of demons and had a red rose handed to her. Right. Gently, Kagome took the thornless flower from the strangers clawed hand. "But, I thought demons-"

"-Were murderous beasts?" Youko finished. "Like humans, we come in different species with different personalities. Most of us are violent, but there are a few who just wish to live in peace with humans." Kagome's eyes widened.

Suuichi crossed non-existant arms and glared at his fox half. Nice.

What'd I do? Youko cocked his head.

I quote, 'Most of us are violent...'. Any problems there?

Youko hit his forehead. "What I meant was there are a lot of demons who live for violence," he hurried to reassure Kagome. "Foxes just tend to be theives rather then violent." Kagome still didn't move. "Look, I told you I wouldn't hurt you. I keep my word." Youko's gaze peirced through Kagome.

Slowly she nodded and forced herself to relax. "Then why did you kidnap me?" she snapped.

"I didn't mean to. The only problem was, you were about to scream bloody murder and it wouldn't help me if I had humans after my hide."

Kagome narrowed her eyes, tightening her grip on both the tree and the rose. "Can I go now, then?"

Youko slowly nodded. "If you would like, I can drop you back at your house." He offered his hand to the raven haired woman.

Kagome looked at him skeptically. "Alright," she said finally, taking Youko's hand gently.

Youko smiled, his fangs glinting in the moonlight. "Hang on." With that, he scooped Kagome into his arms and allowed himself to fall from the tree. Kagome bit back a scream and clutched at Youko's silk tunic, holding the fabric in a death grip. The spirit fox chuckled deeply in his throat and galloped in the direction of Kagome's house.

Kagome stumbeled into her house. The sun was just rising and the birds sang to the coming of a brand new day. Dishelved and lacking sleep, a fatigued Kagome pushed the door shut and slid to the ground. All she wanted to do was crawl into her nice warm bed and sleep for the next decade or so.

After the stranger -demon, Kagome corrected herself- had brought Kagome back here, Kagome had turned around and left to look for Yuuki. Of course, her efforts were in vain. There was no sign of the silver fox anywhere, and Kagome had returned home with a heavy heart. It was just like he had disappeared into thin air. It made no sense to the young woman, and she clutched her temples as tears began to stream from her eyes. It was bad enough she had been sleep deprived when she got in that accident, but now she was still faintly sore, low on sleep and had managed to lose a living being...somehow.

Sobbing and on the verge of hyperventilation, Kagome put her arms around her knees in a forlorn position as she mourned the loss of her new companion. It was a wonder to her how soon the troublemaking kanine had become important to her. As of that moment, Kagome was willing to give up an arm and a leg to get Yuuki back.

Fortunately for her, she could keep her limbs for the moment. Just as Kagome drifted into an uneasy sleep, the patio door slid open softly. Youko peaked over the side and saw Kagome near the door. Stepping into the room, he calmly shut the door behind him. His slipper-clad feet made a soft patting noise as he strode over to the couch.

Reclining with a sigh, Youko shut his golden eyes appreciatively. The first rays of the sun shattered the darkness of the room. The soft canary light illuminated the slumbering beings as it flooded the shadows of the room. A brighter white light echoed the sunlight and died.

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