This chapter is dedicated to two reviewers. One- to inuchik01 for reading my story for the longest amount of time at once. The second- Kagome Lover for reading my story at 1:18 in the morning. Now, on with the show!

"Sire! Sire!"

"What is it?" he grumbled, stretching up from his throne. It had been a long, stressful day. Lots of things were being sorted out- other clans wanting more territory, citizens with complaints, and without Tye, Aussie, and Ki everything seemed a lot harder to handle.

"T-the guards! They said they sensed the presence of two other mermaids! Not to far off either, just south some ways. But they said, one, one didn't feel normal. Do you think it's that Kagome girl?" The king scowled. This was a lot to consider. It very well could be this "Kagome", or other mermaids, spying for other clans. Lately nothing could be taken lightly.

"I'm not sure. Tell them not to let anyone through the gates if they have the scent of another clan. They can hid it well, so tell them to be cautious." "Yes Master!" he explained and scurried out of the palace.

The king sighed, what could be expect?

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"She's close. I know it. I can feel it." "Yes I sense the pretense of another mermaid in this region. No doubt it's Kagome." "It's perfect. She's brining herself here by herself." "Should I stop her. She's heading for the gates."

"No, let her pass. Let her have her fun. . . .for now."

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"Inuyasha look!" Kagome exclaimed.

Massive golden gates were standing a ways away. Kagome and Inuyasha knelt down behind a larger rock, hiding themselves from any passer byers. A white coral castle could be seen from where they were, but it was still deep inside the mermaid city. Lots of caves were scattered about among the 'clan', no doubt homes of town folk.

The pink like current had lead them close enough to where Kagome could feel the faint presence of mermaids. From there they had made it within record timing. So far the two had been traveling for three weeks, a long time in general, but it flew by quickly.

"It looks like we found what we were looking for," he smiled, but Kagome could see that it was not real. Inuyasha did not want Kagome to go there, fearing that she would never come out.

"I have to go Inuyasha," Kagome said seriously, reading his thoughts. "I know," he said softly, hurt was in his voice. "I have to go alone. You don't have a fin. I won't be able to fool anyone." "There has to be a way!" he cried, not wanting her to leave. Alone. He had been alone for so long. "Inuyasha," Kagome said calmly, her voice was so soft, so pure. "You still have the same powers as I do. You can always sense where I am and what I'm feeling. We will always be connected some how."

Kagome gave him a small smile and touched her hand to his. A long silence passed. "Alright," Inuyasha sighed sadly. "I'll be back before you know it. In the mean time you could memorize the area, just incase we need to leave for some reason." Inuyasha knew what she was talking about. She ment if they were forced to flee, they both knew better than to trust these mermaids.

Inuyasha nodded and felt slightly empty when she released her hold on his hand. "See you soon," she said, her smile fading. I'll be waiting, Kagome. I always will. "You too," he said softly. Kagome nodded and swam above the rock. Slowly she made her way towards the large gates. Half way there she stopped, turning back to wave.

Hurt filled her eyes when she realized he was already gone.

Ok this is really kool, I'm starting a knew thing. It's a question and answer thing. I'm going to ask you a question from the manga Inuyasha series and you answer in the review. If you get it right then I add the next chapter within 24 hours and it will be twice the size of the last. I will also dedicate the chapter to you.

This chapter's question is:

Was Inuyasha ever abused or beaten in his childhood?