Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha!... but it cant stop me from wishing hee hee hee.

Chapter 2:Unknown Confidence

Running as fast as her legs could carry her she ran through bushes and tree branches scraping her delicate cheeks and exposed flesh. Still she ran not daring to slow as the branches continued to rip at her flesh and slowly becoming tired.

Falling and sliding on the ground and tarring at her flesh she became to tired to stand and had collapsed right where she had fallen and she could feel sleep slowly taking her away leaving her unconscious.

Kagome's body tattered and bleeding and covered in dirt lay on the ground unaware of any dangers that my be lingering. Continuing to sleep her dreams taking flight then going back to the memory of that fateful night with Inuyasha and Kikyou. Her dream then shattering in her mind as if it was glass as she inwardly screamed as she just stood there watching them kiss.

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Inuyasha still standing where Kagome had left him with his hand still out stretched as if it were to catch something that really wasn't there his tears now flowing from his eyes and down his cheeks. Leaving him only able to imagine the pain he inflicted on Kagome's heart. Now only getting angry with himself for not have been able to stop her from running and being able to tell her how he truly felt about her she stud there and cried silently to him self until the morning sun began to shine over the horizon.

- how ever could I have done this to her - Inuyasha thought as he continued to cry for his Kagome when suddenly her herd foot steps behind him.

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Kagome slowly waking stiffening and wincing at the pain the shot though her body as she recalled the nights recent events in her mind. Slowly getting up she quickly took he bearings and to her dismay found she had no idea where she was.

Finding a few herbs she could use to help heal her body she looked around not having to look long found a river not to far. Collecting the herbs and taking her bag she always carried took it to the near by river.

Placing the herbs next to her for easy reach looking though her bag and found a cup she could use to take the herbs and drink them to help avoid getting a fever from her fresh wounds. Taking search through her bag found bandages to wrap up her wounds.

Kagome now satisfied she had all she needed began to cleanse her wounds with the river's water and then wrapping them up with her bandages. Then taking the cup of water and putting the crushed herbs in the water and mixing it with her hand and taking a drink.

After Kagome was ready packed her stuff then thought to herself on her next plan of action. She didn't feel quite ready to face Inuyasha. Kagome decided she could fen for her self until she could find her way back to her friends

Getting up and putting on her bag over her shoulder she began to walk and soon came across a rode and began to fallow the path to where ever it would take her but not before she found her self face to face with non other then Sesshomaru.

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Inuyasha trying to get a hold on his emotions when he herd the food steps behind him. Turned to face the intruder than disputed him to find Sango, Miroku, and Shippo walking towards him all with eyes of concern.

"Where is Kagome, Inuyasha?" asked a rather curious Shippo. Inuyasha unable to bring him self to be able to tell his friends what he did to Kagome and only whimpered and stood there watching his friends.

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Kagome could feel her fear slowly making its way as she stared up at Sesshomaru. Suddenly with unexpected and unknown courage and confidence stood tall with her chin held high knowing she had nothing to loose and being killed only seemed like a luxury. "What do you want Sesshomaru" Kagome asked confidently looking Sesshomaru in the eye.

Only a site curl of his mouth found its way to Sesshomaru's graceful angelic face as he chuckled at this woman/child miko to stand in front of him and not quiver with fear. - How bold - he though as he gave the girl and intimidating yet amused look.

"What? Is it now illegal to patrol one's lands?" asked Sesshomaru chuckling again.

Kagome continuing to keep her confidence "No... I guess not" she said as she turned and continued to walk leaving Sesshomaru stunned that still she not quiver in fear at his look or chuckle. - Does she not know I could have slit her throat at any moment? -

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Well there you have it my second chapter. Hope it wasn't to long. No worries though chapter three is well on its way! Reviews are greatly appreciated. Thank you!