A/N: Thanks for the reviews. c:

I just wanted to say that I have no idea how to respond to those that are looking way too far into Kagome becoming suddenly powerful. If ya'll kept on reading, you'd have figured out that she doesn't always use it-IN FACT I tend to forgot she has it! xD

Another thing, the way I see it, Kagome becomes powerful through anger...

I don't know I just thought I should clear some things up if that helps whatsoever. Otherwise, don't mind me.

The Other Side

Chapter 16

Naraku

Sesshomaru had followed Kagome and found her on the outskirts of the West. She traveled far in such a short distance so fast. It was almost par with his speed. It nerved him though that she felt something that he didn't. He glided past the trees, finally coming out and stood behind her a few feet away.

He watched her hair sway in the wind-wind that suddenly picked up; something was indeed wrong. He placed his hand on his sword as Kagome glanced over her shoulder. "Now you feel it?" she asked, turning her attention back to the clearing ahead.

In fact, yes, he did feel it now that he was closer. He drew his sword as a figure appeared into their view. Impossible, they had killed him. The long black unruly hair, danced in the wind as red eyes narrowed in on them in glee. "Fancy seeing the two of you here," he said with a smirk. Sesshomaru growled. "It's a shame I have to kill you though; you're in my way."

"Naraku," Kagome growled out, power swirling around her hands, ready for use. "How are you alive?" It was a good question.

He laughed before lunging at the female first with a sword, a bit surprised when his sword came in contact with that of Sesshomaru's. "Interesting, you are now protecting the woman? Pity, your female will perish soon enough." Naraku had more power than last time and it was easy for him to throw Bakusaiga off. It landed with a clink ten feet away.

Naraku turned his attention to Kagome, only now noticing the amount of power that was coming off of her. He licked his lips in desire to that. He was momentarily stunned when a pair of black fluffy ears popped on her head as her tail swished angrily. Sesshomaru took this moment to attack him with his whip. Sadly, Naraku jumped out of the way; he wouldn't give Sesshomaru the pleasure to hurt him.

Kagome took a stance, Naraku noting she was weaponless, but stared when both male demons felt as she created a bow out of her youkai, followed by an arrow of her reiki. "I don't know how you're alive but you're gonna die a second time," she said, her voice deadly, both were enthralled. She aimed her arrow at Naraku; taking immense joy when he tried to flee from it. It followed him.

The spider demon howled in pain when the arrow finally caught up to him. It managed to get him in his left upper arm. He held onto it with his other hand. "You missed your target," he informed her despite the pain. "Don't worry my dear, I'll be back for you." He disappeared into nothing; clearly he was going back into hiding. That wounded would at least give them some time before he came back.

She growled out, knuckles turning white while gripping her new bow. She narrowed her eyes to the spot that Naraku had been standing at as she felt Sesshomaru move over to his sword. "How is he alive?" she whispered; she was scared that she would have to go into battle a second time with Naraku. And what he did he mean he would be back for her? He wasn't after the Shikon this time; that had been destroyed already.

Sesshomaru walked over to her, taking in her newest appearance. He inwardly admitted to himself that he liked what he was seeing. He eyed her ears on her head, watching them flick to the sides at the slightest of noise. "It appears that once again, you are a target."

"Fuck me," she said under her breath as he raised an eyebrow to her. "I am a walking trouble magnet. Of all things; Naraku coming back was not one I thought was going to happen."

"Indeed." After that, Kagura appeared, startling Sesshomaru even more. Impossible; he watched her die.

"Yo," she said, smirking before nodding to Kagome, who glared at her. "I have a message for you, Kagome." Kagome didn't like the sound of that. Kagura continued talking as she ignored the look Kagome sent her. "Naraku would like to invite you to a dinner, tonight if possible to discuss somethings that have happened recently."

"Hell no, is he out of his mind? Why would he even ask that?"

"He knew you'd say something like that. He said you could bring Inuyasha if you want or Lord Sesshomaru, if he's the one protecting you now." Kagura couldn't help but smile when she saw the man.

"Wait what?" Kagome blinked as she looked up to Sesshomaru then back to Kagura. "How are you and Naraku alive?" Come on please, just answer the question!

Kagura smiled at her, actually smiled and then said, "Contrary to us coming back to life; we are not on the wrong side anymore. We are our own person. In fact, Naraku was just making a scene, wanted to rile you two up. Don't tell him I said this but he acts like Inuyasha..." She brought her finger to her lips, making a hushing sound before giggling.

"You take us for fools, Kagura?" Sesshomaru questioned; not happy to hear this. She looked at him then laughed.

"Of course not. I don't expect either of you two to believe me, just know that I am speaking the truth and if you don't think I am, please come to Naraku's manor." She pointed her fan behind her. "You'll find it in the Southern lands."

"What happened to the Southern lord?" Kagome's eyes widened when he asked that. Did Naraku become...?

"Naraku is the Southern lord. You don't do business with the South anyways. You always work with the East. It is always opposite of the direction. North to South; East to West."

Oh hell. Kagome didn't like that piece of news. "No one will agree to this, you realize?" she said. It was true, Inuyasha would flat out say no and probably lock her in a room. She wondered if Sesshomaru was actually considering this. She glanced to him, his eyes narrowed on the woman, he looked like he wasn't; his aura on the other hand said something different.

"That's what I told Naraku; he didn't listen. Typical," Kagura mumbled. "There is a spot in between the West and the South that would be a good place to meet, should you agree. You'll still be on your lands and we will be on ours. That way, you're more than welcome to bring as many as you want in case you think a war will break out or something."

"That's smart actually." Sesshomaru did not like that she seemed to be agree with this. He was nerved that this was even happening. "Say we agree to this; what is the possibility of a war actually breaking out?" Kagome questioned.

"Very slim; Naraku doesn't want to start anything. He's very playful when he sees old enemies. He feels the need to play with them for a little while. I'll be there, and Kanna; we can at least hold him in place for a bit."

"I don't think it's a very good idea though," Kagome said; she really didn't like how she was close to agreeing. What was wrong with her? She jumped when Sesshomaru, willing, touched her shoulder, looking at her with a glare. She bent her head and took a step back.

Sesshomaru smirked at that; good, she understood that this was something the lord should be discussing. "I decline the invitation." Kagura gaped openly at him; she was sure she had swayed at least Kagome. "If we do this, it will be under my terms." Kagura inwardly did a victory dance.

"Of course, what do you have in mind?"

"There is a safe house at the point of the four lands to make negotiations. We can meet there, tonight just after the sun has gone down. I will bring who I see fit," he ordered, Kagura nodding her head as Kagome bit her lip a little too hard. She was now being stared by Sesshomaru. She sucked on her lip, trying to not to feel anything with his look.

Kagura noticed this and wondered briefly how she could set those two up. That'll give me something to do in the meantime, maybe even get Naraku's help with that... She chuckled to herself before saying, "Yeah, I'll get him to agree to that. I'll see you two tonight then!" She waved her goodbye and flew off, leaving Sesshomaru and Kagome alone again.

Neither moved; it was silent for a couple of minutes. "So that happened," Kagome said as she nervously laughed.

"You are bleeding."

"Yeah, bit my lip too hard. Forgot I had fangs..."

"Hn."

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