A/N: So, you guys are probably mad at me for the whole Yuuki thing...right? -' Hey, don't hurt me yet! If I'm incapacitated, I really can't finish this!

Anyways, I'm working on the chapters and realizing that, yes, they are short. That's because I've already got the final chapters planned out in my head. And I'm figuring there's only three chapters left.

However! I need your opinions. What I need to know is whether or not you want me to write the final battle out, and if so, from who's point of view? Also, should I describe it like what I do with Truth or do you care if I let you people fill in the gaps like what I've been doing with this story.

I would really like your people's opinion, because right now I've got everyone with a POV that I can write. I can tell it from Kagome's view, but that would be less battle and more denial stuff going on. I can also tell it from one of the fighter's view, and that would be more battle (with probably some insults thrown in). I can also have Shippo concious and give off some more of that crazy, what-the-bloody-hell-is-she-doing-with-this-poor-kid's-mind stuff. Let me know!

One final thing. When I write the last chapter of the story, I'm going to want to know if you people want a sequal. I have a rough outline of a second installment, but I'll only write it if you want it. If I do write a sequal to ACE, I'll be sure to put it up within a week or two of finishing this story so that you people can read some more of the plotline.

Also, when I put up the final chapter, I'm going to go through and put down every person's name who reviewed, whether the reviews were anonymous or not. It's really only because you people keep reviewing that I have the motivation to finish this. If you had stopped sending me reviews, I would have put this story on the shelf LONG ago. Like when I first got writer's block and couldn't get past it.

So, thank you everyone and let me shut up now. You should be reading!

Kagome watched with shock and disbelief as her boss, Toguro, stepped into the room. He looked around like a king viewing serfs of his kingdom before his eyes turned themselves onto her. His mouth split into a feral grin.

"Well, now is that very nice? Trying to leave without thanking your host." Toguro shook his head. "Where are your manners, my dear?"

Kagome took a shuddering breath. Really, she should have suspected this. Ever since she was threatened by him, she should have guessed. "I don't think I need manners when someone decides to kidnap me and one of the patients in his hospital," Kagome bit out venomously.

She put on a pretty brave front, but inside she was shaking horribly. Terror was going to consume her, she was sure. It was all she could do to keep her mind on what Toguro was saying and doing and not break down screaming.

Toguro stepped forward. "You're afraid." Kagome's eyes widened slightly, then narrowed. Something was slightly off. "It's good that you're afraid," he continued. "It means your smart, that you can follow your instincts. I like that in my women."

Kagome watched as he stepped forward again. All of the sudden, she wanted to be as far away from him as physically possibly. Scooping Shippo into her arms, she began to back up.

Then it hit her. The reason why she felt so awkward around him, the fact that her instincts were telling her to run. "You're a demon," she stated. "No, that's not right. You're only a half demon. A human turned into one by a spell, or a curse," she accused.

She continued to back up as Toguro advanced. "Very good." His voice sounded like a master praising their dog. "I'm glad we've got that all cleared up. Surprised? I'm sure you were surprised when you found out your little boy there was a demon as well." He stepped forward, and Kagome stepped back. She was vaguely reminded of when Naraku had confronted her at her house some time back. "I'm sure Naraku didn't surprise you, that he's a demon. It's quite obvious, when you think about it." Another advance, another retreat. "But I'm sure I know more about your little...friends...then their letting on."

Kagome was completely confused, and nearly panicked when she could feel the looming cell wall just a few steps behind her. She stepped back once more.

"You see, I've been watching you." He stepped forward again, and was amused to see Kagome step back with him. "I've seen you with that...fox...in that park near your house." He could feel the fear coming off of her in tidal waves and was pleased to see she was hiding it quite well for a mere human. He stepped forward once more. "Did he mention that he was the fox theif Youko Kurama?" Another step. "Did he tell you he died once?" Step. "Did he say how he's still alive, give the reasons why a murderous bastard like him is able to meet my woman and think he can take her?" Her back was to the wall now. "Did he mention that his other name is Suuichi Minnamino?"

Kagome paused. She couldn't believe what he was saying. Suuichi was Youko? It was absurd. Insane words from an insane human-turned-demon. She completely ignored the little voice that was telling her stranger things had happened.

Gathering some courage, Kagome barked out a rather shaky laugh. "Suuichi is Youko? You must be joking. It's impossible for two souls to exist in the same body."

Toguro took a final step forward. If he reached out, he knew he would be able to touch her. Feel he warm, soft skin. Brush his hands across those warm lips of hers... "It is not impossible if you mold the body to accomidate the second soul," he practically whispered. His dark eyes flashed in the moonlight.

Kagome shut her eyes. There is no possible way it could happen, she kept repeating in her head. No way.

Toguro reached out a well defined hand to touch her cheek. Now, he knew, she was his.

Youko groggily opened his eyes. Well, one eye, really. The other one was being too lazy and didn't want to open. He could only vaguely remember what happened. He remembered watching Kagome get Shippo, and then there was a sharp pain in his ribs, then a sharper pain in his back, and then...

And then you were knocked unconcious, Suuichi said. I do believe we have Kagome's dear boss to thank for that. He nodded to where Kagome was

Youko turned his eye onto Kagome and saw her backing up from Toguro's advances. He tried to get up, but it was almost too much effort. That son of a bitch kicked me! His voice was full of indignation.

Suuichi nodded. And, if you'd bother paying attention to the scene, you'd realize that Kagome is scared half to death and Toguro is pulling a Naraku.

It took Youko a minute to see that the same scene that was playing out at that moment was a near perfect reflection of when Youko first met Naraku at Kagome's house.

Growling in his mind (as he didn't want Toguro to be aware he was awake), Youko pulled himself to his feet.

He was aching all over, but he shook it off as much as possible. Rubbing his head with a paw momentarily, he sighed. Now we need a new plan.

If we're going to make one, it had better be soon. Suuichi and Youko were unable to hear the quiet conversation between Kagome and Toguro, but Kagome was nearly to the wall and whatever her boss had just said, it had thrown her off-balance.

Right, well I'm all in favor for going in and just improvising. It is what I do best.

And if he pulls out that boot again? Youko winced. What then?

Then, Youko said as he began to sketch out a rough layout of the room in his mind, I just get up and start over again.

Suuichi didn't even bother trying to convince Youko otherwise. Most times the fox theif was a great strategist; other times he was worse than Yuusuke.

Youko took a running start towards Toguro. Gathering himself, he sprang at the demon with all his strength.

Kagome saw a flash of white, and nearly choked when she saw Yuuki flinging himself at Toguro. Toguro saw that Kagome's attention had shifted and turned just in time to see a fox flying at him.

But it wasn't Yuuki.

As the moonlight fell onto the tiny canine's form, Kagome watched as Yuuki's form changed. His fur disappeared to be replaced with smooth skin. His back paws became silk clad legs and slippered feet. His forepaws became clawed hands, one stretched back and another claw reaching forward towards Toguro. His ears and tail remained as silvery-white hair flew out behind him.

Kagome watched as Youko flew furiously at Toguro with a snarl on his face.

She slowly sank to the floor. She just couldn't believe what she was seeing. Even though she had seen it and 'it' was fighting with her boss, who was a human that turned himself into a demon, who had kidnapped her and a young boy and beaten said boy into oblivion. It was insane, that was what. It couldn't be possible, yet she had seen it. Which meant it was, in fact, reality.

Yuuki was Youko.

Youko was Yuuki.

Was it really possible?

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