AUTHOR NOTE: I thank all who have supported me through reviews and I am glad up to this point you have enjoyed the story, on another note though I have had a few reviews and even more messages sent to me from people whining on how I do my writing; that I do not edit enough and blah blah blah. I wish people would read through an entire story up to the current chapters before reviewing instead of complaining at beginning chapters considering I posted at some point in like chapter 14 that I don't edit these things, I am lucky to be able to update when I do because I write these in the middle of the night 90% of the time. I have a life outside of the net and most the time its busting my butt but I always try to squeeze these things in considering I try finishing what I start and I hate other people editing my stuff because they normally screw it up. So if you can't handle my mistakes and how I set things up THEN DON'T READ IT, I have taken enough writing and English classes in college to probably be an English teacher I don't need a lecture on how to write, its not like this is school it don't have to be perfect, we are here to have fun and share stories . Secondly wanted to let anyone who don't know that I have two other stories going, both ending with Sess/Kag pairing if you are interested in those they are Lethal Engagement and Fairy tale Endings, the second one being the latest that I started like a week ago. And lastly of my announcements I wanted to clear a couple things up that I've been questioned on also. Sesshomaru is like 14 I moved his age up so it wouldn't be completely awkward when a romantic interest does start somewhat while she is in the past. Also answering someone who asked, Kouga is a little younger then Sesshomaru. Any other questions concerns ect ect let me know, I don't mind people reviewing about major mistakes but most of them are grammar which is normally easily bypassed if you are not a perfectionist.

Thank you for your time, your reviews and sorry for any delay in your reading, I hope you enjoy the chapter.

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Chapter 22- Savior and the Forbidden falls

She was out of breath and already managed to gain two wounds along her rib cage. Kagome eyed the forest demon before her, who had long returned his sword to his sheath and only chased her with his claws, playing cat and mouse. "Come now human, don't you grow tired of hurting? I can easily remedy that , if you only stop fighting me." She only glared at him harder over his words and pulled herself to her feet again. She was working her way closer to the tree that had that blasted rock. With a set determination and a will to live she with her last bit of adrenaline rush pulled the small cutting knife that always rested in the side pocket of her bag. She infused the knife with her purity powers and waited for his next attack, as he came forward to attack her she side stepped and drove the knife into his form, though missing his heart he growled out and forced himself away from her. The knife simmering in his shoulder as it burned away at his flesh; giving herself the time she rushed over to the tree knowing her normal clumsy body soon made her face plant. Pulling herself up she began digging and reaching through the roots of the tree attempting to get the stone for all her lifes worth. "You will pay for that wretch." She heard the angered voice behind her as he pulled the knife from his shoulder with a hiss.

She heard his boots crushing the leaves beneath him as he made his way to her form. She was done for she knew it, though just as the thoughts crossed her mind her fingers grasped around the heated stone she had been seeking. "To the nether world you shall depart!" Kagome closed her eyes waiting for the pain or anything but it didn't come. She turned her head to see Kouga standing before her, side tracking the enemy. Sesshomaru was soon next to her as she watched Kouga and his foe demonic powers dance in a fight. "Where is the object?" Sesshomaru teeth were clenched as he steadied himself. Kagome had near forgotten about it as she produced the rock between fingers. Sesshomaru quickly took it as his claws began to glow with his green acidic properties. Within seconds he dug his nails deep into the stone and it shattered. They both looked on as the forest demon stopped in his tracks , a surprised look gracing his features before he dispersed into dust caught within the wind.

Kagome took a deep breath wielding herself to calm, her gaze shifted to Sesshomaru noticed the blood soaking through his clothes, the same she noticed for Kouga. Least her wounds were not too bad, barely deep.

With a sigh she pulled her bag around to the front and began digging through it. "Alright who is getting cleaned up first? Don't bother whining and complaining that demons don't need help , well your both getting it one way or another." With a groan Kouga came nearer to them and plopped down across from her. "Give the dog treatment, he is worse off even though he refuses to pass out already." Sesshomaru gave a glare at the wolf as he also settled against the tree. "Come on Sesshomaru, you know you need it." Kagome said as she began tugging his top attire off and first hand got a good look at the nasty slash across his torso. She broke out the water she carried and rinsed the wound, after several minutes she had him nice and bandaged up, her attention turning to Kouga and did the same thing to his injuries. "Um do you two mind turning the other way, I need to tend to my own injury." She heard a 'hn' and 'pft' from both demons but they turned the other way allowing her privacy. Kagome worked slowly as managed to get the priestess garb off and soon had her self bandaged as she redressed in the kimono she had been given from the palace moon staff. "Alright guys where to now?" Both demon teens looked to her over their shoulders. "We rest here till dawn, we all need to heal."

Sesshomaru spoke up first. "I'll go hunt." Piped in Kouga who was off not quite a quick as normal. "I'll gather wood, stay here miko, you are within my senses." He was soon gone as well and Kagome just blinked.

Those two seem to be attempting to get along which is just plain weird… With a sigh Kagome settled further against the tree and looked to the sky, she couldn't help but wonder what Inuyasha and the others were doing right now, oh how she was missing them. With a sigh she soon found Kouga stumbling in with a very large that was bigger then him slung over his back. "Alright here we go." He flung it to the ground a few feet from her and she began fumbling through her backpack for the normal supplies she cooked with. Soon Sesshomaru joined them and a fire was in the making as Kouga worked on cleaning the meal.

Within a few minutes several large chunks of meat were on a makeshift spit. Staring aimlessly in the fire Kagome could only think of how she shouldn't be here, this wasn't her time. With a deep sigh she poked at the fire with a long stick she had found. "What has you so down wench?" She knew Kouga words were teasing but she wasn't much in a mood for it. "Nothing , just thinking on how far we have to go." She shifted to leaning more loosely on the tree. "Maybe if dog boy wasn't so weak we would have been there by now. Although could carry you myself but I normally eat humans not help them." That earned a glare from a certain Inu and said Inu turned from them and looked out into the woods, by now the remaining day light was fading and darkness was beginning to consume everything within sight.

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It had been two days since the forest demon, and they were still in the blasted forest. How long do forest go anyway? Do these dang demons even know where they are at? All these trees were driving Kagome crazy. She had nothing against nature but four days in a forest is just too much nature bonding time for her. She couldn't take it anymore, she just had to ask. "How much longer are we going to be in this forsaken forest?" Kouga couldn't help but snicker slightly at how frustrated she was getting. "Shouldn't be much longer human, another few hours should do it." Kouga answered since it seemed Sesshomaru hadn't had a interest in talking to her the last couple days. It was almost as if he was ignoring her, which was perplexing even to the wolf considering the Inu was suppose to be her watch dog.

Kouga then stopped, the familiar noise of water rushing caught his attention. "There is water near, lets stop there for a while." He announced and altered the direction they walked. The woods thickened and thinned quite suddenly and soon a large water fall came to view. It swirled and churned the water below as it cascaded down its slick sharp rocks. The water was clear and shimmering quite a bit considering not a lot of sun could reach the canopy. Kagome settled herself on a fairly large boulder which rested half way into the water's edge. She soon leaned over and filled the canteens she carried and repacked them. She couldn't help but notice this place was near enchanting. Leaning over she saw her reflection within its cold depth. Though within a instant the view changed and she saw Inuyasha calling out for her, in the familiar playback of memories. She couldn't help but be lured in by the scene which played out quickly. Before she knew it she found herself being pulled into the cold depths which soon surrounded her. The world above was fading quickly and only this pink glow which illuminated her entire sights. What is going on? Where am I….can't breathe …what is this pain … Closing her eyes she tried to seek the relief but she couldn't find the familiar comfort. She found herself giving in to the darkness which wished to consume her world altogether…just for a while shall I let myself rest…where I feel nothing…

Alright there you go another chapter, I could make a little bet but I don't think it would be matched, I was thinking if could reach 200 review mark from different reviews in three days I would update on the third day again, but that's up to ya'll shall find out if ya'll want to go for it, other wise probably be a couple weeks until another update. Any hope you enjoyed _MD_