{Disclaimer: Ya don't know? *sigh* Check out Chapters One or Two.}

UPP: Okay, I'm back, and I've changed my Pen Name... Again. Well, anywayz, I hope you guys really enjoyed last chapter. And I hope that I do well in this one, too!

Inu-chan: UPP, you never do good in your chapters...

UPP: Kagome, would you like to do the honors? *glares at Inu-chan*

Kagome: Why, certainly! InuYasha...

Inu-chan: Oh, sh*t.

Kagome: Sit.

*thump*

Inu-chan: @_@

UPP: Anywayz, I have a lot of pics that I've drawn, and if anyone wants any, just put in your email address and what kind of pic you want to see, and I'll either draw it or send it. Right now, I don't have any Shippou or Kouga pics but I'm planning on drawing some VERY soon. Also, only a few are in color, but that's only because I can NEVER get the color for their skin right!

Jaken: That's because your family's too stinkin' poor to get you any decent supplies!

UPP: *sprouts fangs and claws of a full Inu Youkai, not royal, mind you, and ears point, clothes change from white spaghetti-strap tank top and flannel pants to light green gi and dark blue hakamas* What was that, you mean, stupid little toad?!

Jaken: N-n-n-n-nothing, U-U-UPP!

UPP: Know what? I don't care. You need to die anywayz. *grins evilly* (runs up to Jaken, but is stopped by...can you guess?)

Sesshoumaru: UPP, just calm down. Besides, you know that he's my servant, so it is my duty to punish him as I see fit.

UPP: (pouts) Fine... but... Can I get a little input on it? (walks over to Sesshoumaru and whispers in his ear) How about that?

Sesshoumaru: Sure, why not?

UPP: Well, we'll wait until after the chapter to proceed with Jaken's punishment. Anywayz, this is the third chapter of Finally!

Chapter Three

Meet the Miko

As they continued to walk, they journeyed through many villages, whose inhabitants pointed and stared at the strange group passing by. Most were puzzled by the young maiden who dressed so disrespectfully. InuYasha started to get annoyed, so Kagoriko (I mixed their names) stopped by a seamstress's home and requested a suitable kimono. Unfortunately, the only thing the woman had was a warrior's ensemble. When Kagoriko tried it on, it fit perfectly, even if it was a little snug. It had a light blue gi beneath a white chest plate with a kanji on it that read "Guardian", and dark green pants that resembled Sesshoumaru's with a black waist wrap. The gi fit tightly around the bust, and the pants hugged Kagoriko's hips, accentuating her curves.
Inuyasha had to say, she looked wonderful as a warrior. He just hoped that Kagome would look as good in it. He had a feeling that when the two mikos separated, Midoriko would have her own clothes.
After paying for the clothing, the travelers continued towards Lady Kaede's village. Every now and then they'd run into a small demon, very few possessing jewel shards. When they finally reached the village, they entered the hut, only to be pounded with questions.
"Where is Kagome? What have ye done? And who is yon girl?" Kaede demanded of the group.
"This is Kagome, but she is inside the priestess, Midoriko," Miroku explained.
"Midoriko? The legendary Midoriko?" Kaede gasped with big eyes. She immediately bowed before Kagoriko and said, "I am honored by your presence, milady."
"...It's okay..." Kagoriko said, her voice that of Kagome. When Kaede didn't rise, Kagoriko added, "Please, stand?" She smiled when Kaede obeyed. "Now, Kaede," Kagoriko started, her voice a mix of Midoriko's and Kagome's (think Gotenks if you're familiar with DBZ), "we want to know if you know of any spells that could speed up or completely finish the process of separation."
"Separation?" Kaede asked, confusion obvious in her eyes.
"Yes, separation." Kagoriko began to explain what happened when Kagome touched the completing jewel. When she finished, she waited for Kaede to respond.
"Tis a strange story, aye. And a complicated one. We'll need a little time to figure out the cure for this predicament. Until then, Kagoriko, I suggest you keep up your training and become even stronger, thus making the two souls within you stronger so that when and if they separate, each shall be even more powerful."
Kagoriko nodded and looked into the fire, her eyes glazing over in deep thought.

*~*In Kagoriko's Mind*~*

"If we don't separate soon, what will happen, Midoriko?" Kagome asked, watching through some sort of window that showed what their body was doing.
"I'm not sure, Kagome. It may take a few days, maybe weeks, before we are two separate bodies and souls. But I am afraid that if we do not defuse soon, we may end up like this permanently."
"Oh, man..." Kagome stood up and thought about how much she missed archery. Suddenly, a bow and a quiver of arrows appeared in front of her, hanging in the air. 'How'd that get there?'
'It developed because you yearned for it,' a feminine voice called from the room.
"Did you hear that?" Kagome asked Midoriko.
"Hear what?"
'She cannot hear me, Kagome Higurashi. I am only speaking to you, in your mind.'
'Who are you?' Kagome thought, sitting down.
'I am the spirit that connects you and Midoriko. Go on. Grab the bow and quiver.'
Kagome did as she was told, standing and picking the items from their invisible perches. She put the quiver over her shoulder and held the bow by the wrapped section. 'Now what?'
'Shoot it.'
She shrugged and lifted the bow. Grabbing an arrow, she drew it back and released it, watching it soar through the air, over Midoriko, concealed in the purifying miko light. Kagome watched until it was no longer in sight. 'Wow! How did I do that?'
'Your body is training, and when you train in here while your body is out there, it makes all of your powers, strengths, and skills increase immensely.'
"Whoa..." Kagome mumbled to herself.
"What is it?"
"Did you see that?"
"Yes, did you shoot it?"
"Yeah."
"Well, I must say, I am impressed, but what did you say 'Whoa' about?"
"Well..." Kagome began reciting what the spirit had told her. 'Oh, yeah, I forgot to ask. What's your name?'

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UPP: Hey, how'd ya like that chapter? Pretty good, ne?

InuYasha: If crappy is your opinion of good, then yeah.

UPP: Kagome...

Kagome: Sit.

*thump*

InuYasha: @_@ Not again!

UPP: Anywayz, I hope you're happy with it. I actually got to post it today! I'm so proud of myself! I love viernes! By the way, that's Spanish for Friday. But getting around that, I'd like to let you in on the previews, recommendations, and responses.

PREVIEW: My Kagome

Okay, I don't know how I'm gonna put this all together so I'll give ya a summary. Kagoriko is training both mind and body and InuYasha sits back and watches. When trouble stirs up in the village, Kagoriko proves herself a worthy warrior.

RECOMMENDATION: A Kitsune's Revenge, by Hiraikotsu Slinger, story id: 1384600

This is a story that's sad in the beginning, but has an interesting change of character. Kagome was killed fifty years ago, and since then, Shippou and InuYasha have been training their butts off to avenge her. It's a good read, and she's been thinking of deleting it since it hasn't been getting the reviews it deserves.

*Review Responses*

Hiraikotsu Slinger: Hey, Rici! Can you believe you're the only one who reviewed chapter two?! Anywayz, thanks for the praise, and I hope you liked this chappy.

Sora Moto: Even though you didn't review chapter two, I'll still respond to what you put in for my update. Thanks for the advice. Unfortunately, our school's very strict on what we do on the computers. But, THANKFULLY, my parents decided not to get rid of the Internet, so... ^-^ Isallgood! Lol, I hope you enjoyed my story so far.

Lady Kaiba: I take it you like Yu-Gi-Oh? I do too, sorta. It's pretty good. Anywayz, the Internet provider that I'm using now and NetZero are the same price, so it really wouldn't matter. But thanks for the advice anywayz! I feel so loved! (Wait a minute. Maybe their just trying to keep me writing... Nah, they love me!)

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UPP: Well, that's it for now! Check my bio to see when the next chapter of Finally will be posted. Ja ne!