Hi, everyone! I know it's been a long time since I started this. Don't be too upset, life kinda happened. My dogs got into a fight and in the middle of it, my hands got bit pretty bad. For a while I couldn't use them. They healed up fine, just got some scars and they aren't strong as they use to be. Harder to hold some things now. Anyway, I'm back! On to the story!

Some time has passed since our village was attacked. Sango's new companions had helped us to bury the dead. During this time, they explained to me about Naraku, how he controlled Kohaku, attacked the village, and tricked Sango into thinking it was Inuyasha that committed such a wretched deed. They also explained to me their stories of why they too are after Naraku.

After praying over the newly made graves, Sango led them to the cave to explain the history of the Shikon jewel. Already knowing the tale, I stayed behind. I hated the fact that I was alive and blamed myself for their death. I still do. Had I been able to see the attack coming, I could have prevented it. Everyone would have had time to get to safety. However, as much as I had blamed myself, I knew that I could do nothing to change the past. No amount of 'what if' could change it either. After all, this isn't the first time I lost a home.

Although I failed to protect them, I made a vow as I had stood over their fresh graves. I vowed that I would avenge them. They may not have been my blood, but they were still family. They saved me when I was lost and it's a debt I will never be able to pay back. Though, I will still do all I can to try.

"How did you even get all this stuff anyway?"

Hearing Inuyasha speak made me come out of my thoughts. We had just left a village that we recently saved from a water sprite pretending to be a water god. Inuyasha seemed to be commenting on Miroku's new wagon of items. It was overfilled with lots of expensive cloth and trinkets.

"Well, I told the headman that I wasn't opposed to telling the village that his son acted with tremendous bravery. Then he gave me all these gifts," Miroku said with an innocent face.

"You blackmailed him into it didn't you!"

"Does he always pull stunts like this," Sango asked.

Sighing, I spoke up, "Probably. He doesn't seem to be the holiest monk there is."

"Only sometimes," Kagome said awkwardly. No doubt trying to make him seem slightly decent.

"I think we should sell these items in the next village and have a huge party to celebrate!" Just like that, Kagome's effort to make him seem like a decent person was in vain.

Inuyasha got upset. "That's the last time I do any acts of human kindness with you!"

As it got close to sun set, we stopped to make camp. Inuyasha let Kagome know that there was a hot spring nearby before leaving to hunt for food.

Kagome threw down her yellow bag and became excited. "Let's hurry and go bathe! I've been wanting to do so for days!"

"Ok, Sango dear you heard her. Let's go ba-" SMACK.

No one had to turn to see what that sound was. We all knew the lecherous monk had a huge red hand mark on his face. You would think he would stop at some point before Sango beats all the sense out of him.

"Only Kagome, Kimiko, and I are going bathe monk! Be useful and go gather some firewood," she turned her back to him with her arms crossed. Though she was mad, a slight blush was across her face. I couldn't help but giggle.

Shippo volunteered to keep an eye on the monk while we bathed. After watching them go the opposite way, we left to go to the hot springs.

Although hot springs are very relaxing, Kagome seemed the most excited. She set down a thick piece of cloth and some weird containers on the edge before quickly stripping and jumping in. After all of us were in, I decided to ask her about the weird things she brought.

"Kagome, what are those things? And why are you so eager to bathe?"

"You remember how I said I was from the future," she asked.

I nodded.

"Well, we bathe every day before bed. Some even bathe when they wake up. Those bottles are soap, shampoo, and conditioner. Soap comes in many forms and many smells but is used to clean the body. Shampoo is used to clean your hair and makes it smell nice. Conditioner helps to make your hair smooth and healthy."

"The concept of bathing frequently isn't new to me. Where I am from, we had a spring nearby that we bathed in. My village bathed more frequently than others tend to do."

She looked at me confused. "Your village? You mean you and Sango's, right?"

"No. I had lived in a secluded village when I was younger. We kept to ourselves mostly. There were a few outsiders that we trusted, though they were only a few. It wasn't until later on that I came to Sango's village."

After showing Sango how to use the things she called shampoo and conditioner, she turned to me. "If you don't mind me asking... What happened for you to leave your village?"

Sighing, I thought of where to begin. It wasn't a tale I told often. Nor did I trust to tell a lot of people the full tale of it. "You're a miko, correct?" She nodded. "Can you keep a secret? One that you can never tell another soul?"

Kagome stared at me confused but still agreed. "Whatever it is, I promise to never tell anyone."

Sango looked at me as she passed the bottles to me. "Are you sure? You don't have to."

"I'm sure. At some point, I am sure she will notice anyway." I quickly washed my hair before turning to the miko. "A long time ago, there was a group of yokai that was always targeted. They were weak but had the ability to see the future. Also, the past according to some tales. The name of the yokai was lost at some point. Though many called them Senrigan* due to their power."

"But what does this have to do with your village?"

"Everything. You see, the Senrigan were hunted by other yokai so that they could have power over their enemies. Those that were captured would eventually kill themselves to stop their captors from abusing their power. Eventually, the Senrigan faced extinction. Many killed themselves or died trying to fight off their hunters. Those that were left went into hiding.

They found a secluded place and made a village. Eventually, outsiders were occasionally let in. Many were humans or hanyo that chose to become mates. This continued for generations. The last of the pure Senrigan eventually died out."

"If the pure-bloods died, then that would mean the descendants would eventually have more human blood than yokai. Give or take due to the occasional hanyo or mixing of families."

"That's correct. Though they would always have their ancestors blood, the human blood weakened their abilities. Throughout the years, the ability to see the future began to die out. After a while, only a handful could see the future, though they could not control when. Nor could they control how often they could. Some could see it once and that would be the end. Others could see the future throughout their whole life, though it could not have been often.

In my generation, I was the only know one. The elders said I was the youngest they seen to have visions. Before the others could grow and see if they had the ability, our village was attacked.

My mother was tending to my sick sister. She left me to keep watch while she went gather herbs outside the village. She stumbled upon a man who was injured and led him to the village to help him. When he was healed, he left."

Everyone had finished bathing at this point and so we started to get out the spring. Kagome dried off and then passed down the towel to Sango as she waited for me to continue.

"The man, however, was not trustworthy. He was a scout for a group of bandits. He had gotten hurt while looking for another place to ransack. Soon he had came back with his friends and they slaughtered and pillaged our village. One bandit used me as a hostage so my parents couldn't attack. He then killed my father. He told my mother that he would let me go if he could have his way with her. After she agreed, he released me but struck me on the back of my head. When I woke up, everyone was dead and the bandits were gone. I can only think he thought I was dead and left me."

I grabbed the towel from Sango and started to dry off. Kagome, now dressed, looked at me with tear filled eyes. After I got dressed, she hugged me tightly. "I-I'm so sorry."

Hugging back, "It's okay, Kagome. It still hurts at times, but I'm getting through it. Besides, there are more important things to focus on."

Not long after, we made our way back to camp. When we arrived, Inuyasha had already started cooking the fish he caught. Sango and Kagome walked over to Shippo and Kirara and sat down with them. I chose to go sit on the opposite side of camp to be alone for a moment. Though I could see that would not be the case as Inuyasha got up and started walking to me.

"I heard everything you told them," he stated as he sat next to me.

"I should have known you would. After all, you are part Inu yokai."

"When Kagome goes bathe, I keep my distance but stay close enough incase something happens."

I smiled at him, "Don't worry that doesn't make me think you are a pervert. Inu are protective, especially of their pack. It makes sense you would be close by."

"Glad you say that. Didn't want you thinking I was like Miroku," he laughed. "Although, your scent and lavender eyes make sense now."

Besides having clairvoyance, my lavender eyes are another hint at my ancestors. Many Senrigan had lavender eyes. Though it's not a human eye color, it was a common one to have in my village. Other than my eyes, I look perfectly human. Long black hair, pale skin, and a thin but slightly muscular build. Wait, did he say my scent was weird?

"What do you mean about my scent?"

"Well, you smell human but not completely if that makes sense. Though not like you are half yokai either."

"That makes sense given the history of my family. That just means I'll have to watch out about that."

He grinned, "Don't worry, you have nothing to worry about. I'll kill anything that gets in our way." Kagome started motioning to us that the food was cooked. "And I won't say anything to anyone just like she promised." With that, he walked towards the center of the camp.

I smiled and started to follow. I'm glad I can trust them. I didn't fully trust them the first time I met them, but after some time with them, I've begun to understand the type of people they are. I just hope I can prevent from anyone else finding out.

After everyone ate, we all got ready to go to bed. Exhausted from helping the village earlier, we all fell asleep easily. Though I wish I would have slept peacefully.

Tear filled golden eyes stared down at me. It took me a moment to realize I was looking at a man. A blue crescent moon was at the center of his forehead. Magenta striped lined his eyelids and his cheeks. His silver hair was tucked behind his elf like ears.

Something was causing him great pain. I couldn't tell what it was though. I wanted to ask what was wrong, yet no words came out. The drops of his tears onto my face was the only thing that was breaking the silence between us. For some reason, I didn't like seeing him cry. His face was making my heart break. Who is he? And why do I feel like this?

"Don't die on me, Kimiko."

Then all of a sudden, he was gone and darkness took his place.

*Senrigan means clairvoyance.

I couldn't think of a name for those type of yokai so please forgive me ^.^"

If you have any ideas on the name, let me know :3