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He could smell the stench of death and dirt as she got closer. Her very presence sickened him, but he chose to ignore that fact simply because he finally might have something that Sesshomaru would want. He might have very well discovered the great dog demons weakness and he was nearly twitching with excitement. Finally, she came into his line of view, "Naraku, how unpleasant to see you." He smiled.

"Still sucking on the souls of the dead I see?"

"What is it you want from me." The dead priestess Kikiyo asked with a hint of annoyance in her voice.

"I have a favour to ask of you Kikiyo." Naraku replied, his voice suddenly lossing all amussment, indecating the importance of the situation. She stood there, staring at him with empty eyes as if thinking it over.

"Tell me Naraku, why should I help you?" She voiced.

"I believe I found it," he grinned, " The very thing that could bring Sesshomaru to his knees, ultimately taking Inuyasha with him. And, if I do remember correctly Kikiyo, my dear, you and that arrogant mutt don't seem to play well together." A slight frown formed on her face and she crossed her arms. "So, seeing as how we both win, why not do me this favour?"

Silence.

And then, "What is it you have planed?"

"Now, now, lets not get a head of ourselves. How about you tell me all you know about the Weeping Woods and the woman involved."

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The mood shared between all of them was dismal at most. They were all injured in one way or another, not seriously mind you but injured all the same, and dirty as could be. The sun dipped farther behind the mountains and the night took over the sky. Miroku was the first to say anything "He seemed stronger this time." It was true, Naraku (more like his puppets) have been taking the upper hand as of lately, and if things kept going the way they were, they all knew they wouldn't be able to hold out much longer. They needed help, but the only one capable of helping them would rather cut off his remaining limbs then assist them.

"Inuyasha, could I talk to you?" Kagome asked quietly. He merely huffed in response but got up to follow her none the less. They were both silent for a while, until they were far enough away from the others.

"Inuyasha," she sighed, "I don't think we can hold him back much longer." tears began to brim her eyes at the thought of losing her friends in battle.

"Don't you think I know that?" he spat, "I'll beat him though, you'll see." He placed his hands on her shoulders to try and reassure her but it didn't seem to be working. Her mood quickly changed from despair to anger at his self assurance.

"Why cant you just forget about all this self-righteous crap and ask your brother for help. Kogas' already dead, do you need another one of us to die to convince you that we just might need his help? Why cant you two just shove your petty disagreements aside for a moment and look at the bigger picture for once?" Inuyasha, didn't know what to say, didn't know how to react, she was right and he knew it. If Sesshomaru didn't help them they wouldn't have a chance against Naraku. Tears were running down her face and he felt powerless to stop them.

"Kagome...you don't...you don't understand. Sesshomaru hates me...and for good reason." Inuyasha put his head down in shame. He hated Kagome seeing him upset.

"What do you mean for good reason?" He tears had stopped, for she had never seen Inuyasha act so odd.

"It happened a long time ago, but it was my fault. She was coming to stay with me for awhile when it happened." A tear escaped his eye and rolled down his cheek. Kagome gently cupped his face, pulling his eyes off the ground so to face her.

"What are you talking about?"

"It was my fault Kagome. It was my fault my sister was hurt. She was on her way to stay with me when she was shot and..and.. killed. Sesshomaru has never forgiven me." By now silent tears streamed down his face and Kagome tryed desperately to wipe them away.

"You...you had a sister?" He nodded and sniffed.

"She was born a few months after me. My father was being hassled by the elders for mating with a human, so as a way to redeem himself, he had a demon mistress, who had become pregnant." Well this was all new. No one ever touched on this subject before, and yet here she was getting the crash course. Kagome felt over overwhelmed and also saddened for Inuyasha. He obviously loved his sister very much and missed her.

"It's okay. It wasn't your fault, I'm sure your sister doesn't blame you." She told him comfortingly. In a sudden movement, he yanked her closer to him, hugging her hard. His voice was low and hoarse as he whispered in her ear,

"I love you Kagome, I love you." They stood there silent, holding each other, never wanting to let go.

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"What is it you want with Rain?" Kikiyo asked with mild curiosity.

" Ah, so there is some truth behind this old myth. I have reason to believe she is connected to the Inus some how." Kikiyo may be dead but her memory was still with her, and yes, she remembered the girl well.

"I haven't seen her, but its said she resides in the woods."

"Can you take me to her?" Naraku asked with slight urgency. The dead Miko nodded, turned and walked into the forest with Naraku following closely behind.

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A twig snapped, she was sure of it.

SNAP

There it was again. Some one was definitely coming towards her. Damn! It's to dark I can't see anything.

After many minutes of silence two figures came into view. A miko, and someone clad in a baboon pelt. How strange...She looked at the Miko again, something about her seemed so familiar, so familiar. Soon enough the two entities stood directly in front of her calculating her current state.

"Well miko how do you think this could help me?" The one in the baboon pelt asked. He seemed annoyed and some what disappointed and something told her that he was not someone you wanted to annoy. The miko smiled. It wasn't a kind smile, it was sinister and dripping with malace , she didn't seem trustworthy in the least.

"Don't sound so down cast Naraku, she's not dead." How can she tell? Help me miko! Rain was astonished, no one ever before was able to tell wether she was alive or not. The man, Naraku cleared his throat,

"But what good will this do, she's stone." What are they planing? What is it they want with me? And why dose that miko look so familiar? "Kikiyo! What is it I'm supposed to do now?" Naraku asked angrily.

Kikiyo? Wait, the human? But its been so long. It cant be her!

"Have patients Naraku, have patients." Kikiyo walked up closer and cleared some vines away from her face, "It's been awhile hasn't it Rain?" It is her! I cant believe it! She seems so different, so grey, so empty. In one swift movement Kikiyo grabbed the wooden arrow protruding from her breast and began to pull. At first there was nothing, but soon enough the arrow itself began to glow a deep purple. Accompanying the glowing purple was to searing hot pain that was working its way into Rain's torso. She felt on fire but by the look in Kikiyo's eyes, the priestess had no intention of letting go. Slowly, ever so slowly the arrow began to slide out. The pain was becoming unbearable, but then it hit her. She was feeling something, it may not had been the most pleasurable feeling but it was something. Dose this mean she's helping me? After that not only did she feel the pain in her chest but the vines and weeds that were wrapped tightly around her, she could feel the silk of her kimono against her skin and her hair being whipped around in the wind. She had skin, she had hair! No longer was she a statue, but a true being, she was once again herself. With one final tug Kikiyo was able to extract the arrow, causing Rain to fall to her knees. Tossing the arrow to the side, she wiped her hands off on her blouse and walked over to Naraku, ignoring the bleeding Rain on the ground. "I think you'll find her extremely useful Naraku. Now, don't bother me again till the mutt is dead or on the verge of dying." With that said, she and her soul catchers disappeared with in the forest. Naraku than turned his attention back to Rain who was having a very difficult time. Her wound was bleeding badly and she was discovering it was hard to do...anything really. Being so still for so long had taken its toll on her body.

This is going to be interesting, oh yes, very interesting indeed. Naraku thought and smiled beneath his pelt while he walk towards the frightened, injured girl.

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Something was wrong, he could tell. The winds had changed and an all to familiar sent had accompanied it. "Naraku" he snarled, but there was something else as well. Thats not possible! Sesshomaru's eyes widened in recognition of his sisters sent. His amber eyes turned ruby red at the thought of her and Naraku in the same place. His mind clouded as his demonic side took over and he sped to his sisters location with one thought echoing inside his head, Kill, kill, kill.