TITLE: Cursed Twins

AUTHOR: InuYoukaiAki

DISCLAIMER: I do not own InuYasha and Co.

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Author's Note: Chapter 8 is finally up! I hope you like this one. Thank you to my wonderful beta. This story would be crappy if it were not for her. And I enjoy reading your criticisms and suggestions! Thank you! Anyway, on with the story! I hope you guys like it.

CHAPTER 8: Revelations

Kagome woke up with a start. She thought she heard her name. She quietly looked around and was about to go back to sleep when she heard someone whisper her name. It was very faint, as if the sound came from far away just brought by the wind. Her wide blue orbs scanned the surroundings but only found the twin demons a few feet away from her.

The two were sleeping soundly. It was odd, the way they seemed so deep in slumber. She knew for a fact that demon senses more superior than human senses. She found it disturbing that the sound woke her while it did not seem to have affected the two demons. She realized that Sesshoumaru was still nowhere to be found. By the position of the moon, she guessed that it was around midnight. Stars twinkled cheerfully against the clear dark sky.

Kagome shivered as the wind blew gently, causing goosebumps on her soft skin. The sweet call of her name accompanied the cool breeze.

There was no other choice. She stood up gingerly and walked towards the two demons. They didn't even stir as she approached. Kagome smiled ruefully to herself before she decided to give in to her curiosity. She waited as the wind blew again and followed the direction where the wind came from.

The trees looked ominous around her. They seemed to be slowly caging her in, manipulating the shadowy fingers of the forest. It was quite dark since the moon was not full. And the huge trees swayed with the breeze. Kagome began to get nervous and decided to walk back to camp. She had not gone that far. However, her feet would not cooperate. It kept going to Kami-only-knows-where. She began to panic. Her mouth opened to scream Sesshoumaru's name but no voice would come out.

Her heart caught in her throat as she realized that she no longer had control of her own body. She tried to move any part of her, but there was no response. It was as if she was just a spectator as she watched the trees move past her.

Kagome felt helpless and afraid. She briefly thought about Sesshoumaru.

Please help me… she silently pleaded before everything went black.

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The three demons watched as Kagome disappeared inside the cave, taking the bright light with her.

"What the hell was that?" Kenji asked in awe.

Sesshoumaru did not even bother to answer as he walked towards the opening where Kagome entered. It was thoroughly odd how Kagome's power had completely disappeared as she went inside the cave. It was even more perplexing when he could not even feel her presence. It was as though she had disappeared completely from the face of the earth.

He stopped a few feet from the entrance as he contemplated this mysterious event. He stood stock-still and flared his aura to try and detect her. Sesshoumaru was no longer surprised when he felt his aura bounce back. There was a barrier that would not allow his aura to pass through. Then, the barrier was also containing Kagome's power. He did not even try to walk through the barrier. He already knew what would happen.

"You ass," Kenji ranted. "Are you just going to stand there? Kagome is inside! Why aren't we following?"

Sesshoumaru turned his narrowed eyes towards his cousin whose temper was similar to Inuyasha's. "You forget your place," he said coldly.

The insolent demon snorted. "Just because you're the head of the family does not mean you're always right," he said heatedly. "I'm going in whether you like it or not."

The temperamental demon who had previously attacked Kagome without second thoughts was now acting like he was born to protect the miko. Sesshoumaru was beginning to think that there was something wrong with his family.

He watched as Kenji walked towards the entrance. He did not even flinch as the said demon came hurtling back in a blur of black as the barrier repelled him. He vaguely smelled the scent of singed hair. Sesshoumaru turned to the fallen demon in deliberate slow motion. He arched his eyebrow at his cousin's pained expression.

"Why didn't you tell me that would happen?" Kenji asked, glaring at Sesshoumaru accusingly.

"You did say that you were going in even if I say so otherwise," he said in his blandest voice. He turned back to the entrance of the cave before speaking again. "I did not see any point in wasting by breath.

Behind him, Sesshoumaru heard Yoji snicker in amusement at the expense of his twin. He decided to ignore them both and walked towards a large rock and sat there to wait… whatever it was they were waiting for.

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It felt nice. Kagome felt like she was floating in water. Her body felt light and cool. And yet, she did not feel wet. Her eyebrows furrowed briefly in concentration as she tried to place the familiar feel. Then she smiled warmly as she remembered where she had felt that way. It was the same feeling she felt when the magic of the Bone Eater's well enveloped her.

Confusion washed over Kagome as she realized the implication of these thoughts. She slowly opened her eyes and expected to see the seemingly endless expanse of nothing that she sees when she travels back and forth through time. But she was totally unprepared for what she saw.

The place, wherever it is, was large but not endless. It looked like a huge room with blue walls that seemed to have tiny glitters embedded in it. It was lighted brightly, like those daylights she had at home but she could not see the source of the light. Her eyes scanned her surroundings. There were no windows or any opening. She began to worry. How will she get out of this place? There is definitely a way since she was able to enter it. The question is; where is it?

Slowly, she walked around, seeing nothing but the expanse of blue glittery walls. It was then that she saw a small opening. It was very narrow. She suspected that very few could pass through it. She just hoped she would be one of those few. There is only one way to find out. She shrugged her shoulders and walked purposefully towards it.

She was by the opening in a few strides. She smiled triumphantly as she realized that she would fit easily in it. She glanced around and saw no other opening. Here goes nothing, she told herself before walking in.

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"Are we just going to sit here and wait?" Kenji asked impatiently. He was pacing back and forth in front of Sesshoumaru and Yoji who were waiting calmly.

The constant pacing was starting to annoy Sesshoumaru. He sighed. "I do not see you just sitting around," he said in a bored tone.

Kenji glared at him, taking offense. Then, in true Inuyasha fashion, he plopped down unceremoniously on the ground and placed his hands inside his sleeves. He then proceeded to huff in annoyance, his nose up in the air.

Sesshoumaru almost shook his head.

"There is no use getting all worked up, Kenji," Yoji said. He looked relaxed as he stared at his twin. "Besides, we can't get inside."

"Well, he is the strongest among us," Kenji answered, pointing at Sesshoumaru. "He should have at least made an effort."

They had been waiting for more than an hour and every time Kenji starts a conversation, it always ends up with him not doing anything. It was getting tedious.

"That is because I already know I won't be able to pass," he finally answered the insolent whelp.

Yoji looked up curiously at Sesshoumaru. "How did you know, anyway?" he asked.

"I have tried various ways," he admitted. "But I was not able to pass."

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The room she entered was all black. She could not see anything but blackness. However, she could see herself when she looked at any part of her body. It was weird. She almost panicked, but then she saw a faint bluish-white glow just beyond.

Kagome walked towards the faint glow. A moment later, she had the object in her hand, a sphere, slightly smaller than the Shikon no Tama. It was light blue in color. It was floating and she had grabbed it without thought. Then a very bright white light was emitted by the tiny sphere, it was so incandescent that Kagome was forced to close her eyes.

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"Twins cursed by the Fates to be separated from birth. They shall live in different eras, never to grow up together. Only one is to remain as the protector of the jewel while the other is to remain in a time that is long after she was born. The younger twin must be thrown in the Bone Eater's well. Remember our words and do as we say. The twins will be born when darkness reigns the land, when the moon overpowers the sun. And on this day, the ruler of the Palace of the Moon will fulfill the prophecy. The Fates have decided and all must obey..."

Kagome heard the voice loud and clear. It was a woman's velvety voice. She listened to the ethereal sound and felt anxiety gripping her. Something tells her that she would not like the events that would follow.

"An evil will arise and the twin will be pulled back into that world, her destiny still unknown. Either the great power she has will be used to destroy that evil or it will consume her. And with her fate, the fate of the Palace of the Moon will follow."

Instinctively, Kagome knew that the voice was talking about her. She could not explain what she was feeling. Deep in her heart she knew she always felt more comfortable in this time. Now, she knew why. Her head spun and she suddenly felt nauseous. Her life with the family she had known flashed in her mind. It did not feel real. Maybe it was not her.

"She will play a crucial role in the lives of the young inuyoukai... And eventually, she will mate into the Great House of InuTaisho."

"Whoa," she whispered. Kagome's head snapped up at the last statement. She felt the beginnings of a headache as the last words echoed in her head. Mate into the House of InuTaisho? This was getting more surreal by the minute. Clearly, the prophecy was talking about someone else. Somewhere in the forest was another girl from the future, running around. She would just have to find her and correct this misunderstanding. Then, she could go back to her merry little normal life.

She was staring in concentration at the little sphere, willing it to take back everything that it had revealed for the last few minutes. "It's not really me, is it?" she whispered, as if it would answer back.

"Of course it's you," a voice answered.

Kagome jumped at the voice. She whirled around, her eyes round in surprise. Her mouth gaped in disbelief.

"We meet again," he said cheerfully before stepping back.

Kagome crossed her arms in front of her chest as she recovered her composure. She quirked one eyebrow up. "I should have known it was you again," she said. "You're always turning up in my dreams. I should have gotten used to it. And I should have known that this was a dream. This could not be true. By the way, nice change of surroundings. Finally got tired of the old setting?"

InuTaisho chuckled. "Ah," he said after a minute. "But you see, you are no longer dreaming. You are fully awake and everything you heard was true."

Her eyes bulged. "Are you kidding me?" she asked. "I can't mate with any of your sons! They are both jerks! Besides, I being awake would mean that you are…" Kagome trailed off in disbelief.

"Alive?" InuTaisho said the word she had failed to say. "Yes, Kagome, I am alive."

"B-But… H-How did… I thought you…" Kagome stuttered, unable to form a coherent thought in her mind. The revelation shook her to the core. InuTaisho was alive all along! How come no one was able to find him? She distinctly remembered being in his tomb with Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru though. Her mind raced with so many questions that she did not know what to ask first.

InuTaisho smiled kindly at the poor confused girl in front of him. "I know it is hard to believe," he began. "But I am alive. I never died."

The words echoed in Kagome's head but her mind would not absorb it. InuTaisho was alive!

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