Yes, yes I know. Long time no see. School has been busy this year and I decided I would try to focus.
But because it is the last month of school and my birthday is coming up. I thought "Why not do something you actually like doing?"
xo Hope you enjoy xo

-Snowy B

"I don't know, InuYasha. I just have a strong feeling!" The other voice responded. Kimi stopped moving. That voice… It was so familiar. She could've sworn it sounded like…

"Kagome, are you hearing what you're saying?!" The first voice cursed. Kimi gasped loudly and then quickly covered her mouth. Kagome? Was it her Kagome? She dropped her hands and started on her way once more. It couldn't be. She was just hallucinating. Suddenly, a figured appeared in front of Kimi. She screamed as she fell backward onto her bottom.

"Eavesdropping?" The figure spoke, Kimi recognized the voice as the same person who was speaking about Kagome. The figure stepped out of the shadows allowing his appearance to be seen. He had long silvery hair, two (quite cute) dog ears on top of his head and a bright red outfit. But what captured Kimi's attention were his gold eyes. They reminded her of Sesshoumaru's…

"No…." Kimi mumbled. She had to get out of there before the guards caught up to her. The man placed his clawed hand on the hilt of his sword causing Kimi to hold her breath. A figure appeared behind the man.

"InuYasha! What are you doing?!" The figure yelled as they stepped out of the shadows. Her long dark hair cascaded down her back. But what made Kimi jump were the friendly brown eyes she remembered.

"Kagome!" Kimi shouted as she got up and embraced her shocked friend. It took awhile for Kagome to register what was happening. Her arms swiftly wrapped around Kimi as a shriek escaped her lips.

"Kimi! I've been looking everywhere for you! Are you ok? What are you doing here? What are you wearing…?" Kagome blurted quickly. She had to know everything that had happened to her friend and she had to know now. Before Kimi could answer her best friend, voices were heard.

"She went this way, I'm sure of it. I see her footprints." The voice said. Kimi looked down to the ground and cursed when she noticed the mud indented with her footprints. Her emerald eyes shot Kagome a scared look.

"I have to get out of here and back to Sesshoumaru's lands. I can't let them take me back!" Kimi harshly whispered. Kagome's eyes widened. Before she could speak, the one now known as InuYasha spoke up.

"Sesshoumaru? Why the hell would you want to go there?" Kimi stared up at the man, her eyes pleading.

"You know him? Please! I promise I'll explain when we get out of harm's way. But now is definitely not the time!" She whispered. She hoped the guards didn't hear her. Kagome silently observed the situation and finally nodded.

"Let's go InuYasha." She quietly ordered as she took hold of Kimi's hand. A soft smile played across her face. InuYasha raised a brow.

"Go? Go where? You know I'm not going anywhere near the idiot's castle. Are you mad?" InuYasha shouted. Kimi's mouth dropped open as Kagome quickly slapped her hand against InuYasha's mouth. The footsteps around them stopped as rustles were heard.

"We have you surrounded. You might as well step out. Do not dare try to escape; we are the Eastern Lord's greatest warriors." A loud voice commanded. The guards stood around the dark forest. They knew it was Kimi. The footprints lead right into the bushes. Silence greeted the guards. The leader shouted once more. "As we said, Kimi, you might as well come out. We do not want to force you." The soldiers were once again greeted with silence. Suddenly a blinding light and deafening sound caused the soldiers to jump back. When they gained their composure, a ditch lay in front of them. They raced into the forest to search for Kimi; but she was nowhere to be found.

Kimi finally unlinked herself from InuYasha's arm as she slumped to the ground. She was surprised that they had managed to escape from the guards without too much hassle. InuYasha had quickly formed a plan. He pulled out his scrawny sword which, to Kimi's surprise, grew twice its size. He swiped it with ease allowing a golden attack to be unleashed. InuYasha quickly commanded Kagome to hop onto his back and seeing as Kimi's dress was far too large, InuYasha instructed her to link arms with him and not let go under any circumstance. The trio raced through the trees and to InuYasha's surprise (even more of her own) Kimi was able to keep pace. She figured it was because she was a demon.

Kimi wiped her sweaty forehead on her dirty dress. Kagome sat beside her with a large smile on her face. InuYasha grunted as he leaned against a tree. The night sky was slowly being replaced by a golden shimmer. Kimi rubbed her tired eyes as InuYasha cleared his throat.

"Now that we lost the morons, mind telling us what's going on?" He grunted with a raised brow. Kimi couldn't help but stare into his golden eyes. They reminded her of Sesshoumaru's wonderful ones. "And what are you staring at?!"

"Oh, nothing." Kimi smiled as a blush danced across her face. "Well the short story is… I am the heir to the throne of the Eastern lands… and my father was planning to marry me off to this jerk. So I ran away." Kimi barely explained as she played with her golden locks. Kagome shifted her weight.

"You mean… you're from the Feudal Era?" She asked as her innocent chocolate eyes observed her friend. Kimi nodded her head quickly. It then hit her as she sharply turned to Kagome.

"Now that I think about it; what are you doing here?" She questioned. Kagome quickly explained to Kimi her adventure story. Kimi couldn't help but giggle. "It all makes sense now."

"Now that that's figured out, how do you know Sesshoumaru and why do you want to go back?" InuYasha spoke again. He was getting more impatient than he already was. Kimi quickly ran her fingers through her hair, occasionally hitting a knot.

"Well…" She began.

"That is none of your concern, half-breed." A deep voice smoothly spoke. The trio jolted and stared up to see Sesshoumaru standing not too far from them. Kimi was surprised she hadn't noticed him.

"Sesshoumaru!" InuYasha shouted as he pulled out his sword. "What are you doing here?!" Kimi and Kagome both joined InuYasha. Kimi couldn't help but notice that InuYasha and Sesshoumaru had similarities…

"As I said, that is none of your concern. Kimiko, it is time to leave." Sesshoumaru commanded. Hearing her name come from his lips caused Kimi to shiver. She soon glared at him as she crossed her arms.

"First of all, you owe these two thanks, they saved my life." Kimi started as she gestured to InuYasha and Kagome. InuYasha and Kagome both stared in awe. They never heard anyone answer back to Sesshoumaru in that way. If they did they were killed on the spot!

"Kimi! Be careful! He's a powerful demon and he could really hurt you!" Kagome pleaded. She didn't want to see her best friend get hurt. InuYasha placed his sword onto his shoulder and smirked.

"Being told off by a woman. How does that feel? Huh?" He teased. Sesshoumaru's golden eyes glowered. He kept his attention on Kimi. He did not want to show his weakness to his brother or his wrench but he also did not want to handle Kimi in a rude manner. A growl escaped his throat.

Kimi's muscles tightened. Had she done something wrong? Had she hit a nerve? She shook off the feeling. Someone had to put him in his place and it was most definitely going to be her. He lied to her all this time and kept secrets from her. Why should she play nice at this point in time?

"And second of all, I'm not a pawn or slave. I am a human being and deserve to be respected. I'll come with you if I so choose." Kimi declared as she crossed her arms over her chest. She guessed she wasn't a human but what else was she to say? A demon being? That made no sense.

Sesshoumaru's stature remained the same. He could not help but chuckle in his head. She still had her beautiful fiery spirit and he still loved it as well as her; but in front of his half-breed brother, he would not allow her to treat him this way. His growl grew in volume.

Kagome held onto Kimi's wrist. What was going on? Sesshoumaru should've attacked Kimi by now, but he was just standing there… growling… She eyed InuYasha and he nodded down to her. His thoughts were the same. What exactly was their relationship anyway? Had Kagome opened her mouth to say something (which she wished she had the courage to do, she had a bone or two to pick) he surely would have cut her tongue out.

"I only ask that you give them a place to rest for a while…" Kimi finished her argument and held her eyes firmly onto Sesshoumaru's. InuYasha scoffed but before he could retort, Kagome swiftly elbowed him and gave him a stern eye. Silence sung her song as a soft breeze blew. Sesshoumaru inwardly sighed.

"Fine. But the half-breed better stay out of my way." Sesshoumaru answered. Kagome and InuYasha could barely retain their shock. "And in return, you will help prepare for the ball Akiho is preparing for tomorrow." He turned on his heel and started off for his palace.

Kimi quickly turned to Kagome and gave her a large embrace. Kagome returned the hug but quickly held Kimi out at arm's length.

"H-how?" Kagome stuttered. Kimi only smiled and turned to follow Sesshoumaru.

"We better keep up. He hates being held behind." Kimi winked as she giggled. She wasn't too thrilled that she had to help out Akiho… but she was glad with her small victory.

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Love,
Snowy B