The Deal

"My mother told me I needed you to give me a Miko's check up and told me to tell you this. 2 days and 2 hands that glow as one and all will be seen. She said that since you and I have part of the same soul and I being your reincarnation you are the one who must do it. That you would be able to see everything that I am.'" Kikyo sit looking at Kagome. Kikyo knew that Kagome had no idea what this was all about. Kagome didn't know that if Kikyo was to so wished she could steal her soul back with such a link. In order for this to work Kagome had to trust Kikyo and she didn't know if Kagome did or not.

Kagome was a little hesitate knowing from what her mother had told her that she would know that she was going to soon be a demon and the truth of her families line. But if her mother said it must be done then it would. Kagome's mother had always been right about things when they where important. While they sit in silence Kagome became nervous. She had noticed how Kikyo had not said a word since she had told her what her mother said too. This bothered her. "Kikyo is something wrong?"

Kikyo was snapped out of her own thoughts when Kagome spoke to her. She felt it was important for Kagome to know the truth . "Kagome there is something that you don't seem to know. If I am the one who does this, then I would be able to steal my soul back from you and you wouldn't be able to stop me. Can you trust me that much as too not do that to you?"

"Yes. I am sure Kikyo. Long ago I would have doughted you but not now. You are my friend." Kikyo was surprised that Kagome considered her a friend. Kikyo felt a sense of pride knowing this. It had been a long time since anyone had called her a friend other than Inuyasha. They both agreed and took their meditation positions so as to start.

As they where doing this, back in the hut Inuyasha had finely gotten Sesshomaru calmed down enough to talk to him and had set down. Inuyahsa started to explain things. When Inuyasha told Sesshomaru that they had gotten through the well not because of braking it but because she had unsealed it. Sesshomaru got up and started to leave the hut to be stopped by the barrier. Inuyasha never stopped talking as he knew it would do no good as to try to stop him. When he was half done with what he had to tell him Sesshomaru giving up went and sit back down listening to what was being said.

After Inuyasha was done he knew Sesshomaru would have questions of his own so he sat and waited for them. He answered each and every one of Sesshomaru's questions the best as he could. Some questions only Kagome would be able to answer as he did not know.

After much arguing and advise from Inuyasha Sesshomaru finely agreed to give Kagome her space that she needed while she would be here. Inuyasha promised to try to do his best to help him win Kagome back. With this knowledge Sesshomaru calmed and regained his control. The two sit in the hut waiting for the time when Kikyo would come to the village.

Kikyo and Kagome after taking there meditation positions. When they started the meditation and their hands touched they started glowing a beautiful shimmering blue Kagome tried to keep her eyes open but was unable too. Soon they where closed. As Kikyo watched flashes and visions started in front of her. Flashes from Kagome's life filled Kikyo's mind she saw her fathers death the pain she had felt.

She saw as the Jewel was shattered in the air from Kagome's arrow and how the Jewel Shards scattered. She also saw how a single Jewel Shard flew through the air and hit Kagome in the chest. All the major things that had happened to Kagome in her life time Kikyo saw. When the visions stopped in there place stood a women dressed in a warriors armor.

Kikyo knew who this women was as she was holding the Jewel Of The Four Souls in her hand. As she listened to what the women said. " Each 4th generation born of females shall be thee's protector My Dear Jewel. May you always be safe from those who would use you for evil." Then the women was gone. In the place was another couple who stood there a women who was dressed in a Miko's outfit and beside her a Demon who looked powerful.

She listened to what was said. " With each 3rd generation both of our family line who is female will be special my love she shall be as I and you are. She shall be a Miko who on her 18th year of her birth will become a demon to carry on our work. She shall love all and help to protect the lands from evil." Then they where gone. When Kikyo looked at Kagome's she noticed that Kagome's chest was glowing.

The Jewel Shard that had hit Kagome somehow had went into her body and entered her heart without Kagome ever knowing it. After no more visions where seen Kikyo let go of Kagome's hands and watched as she opened her eyes. Kikyo was glad to see how Kagome seemed to not be harmed in anyway.

Kagome saw a strange look on Kikyo's face and she knew that Kikyo knew everything. " Kikyo please don't tell anyone about my secret. I just learned about it today myself. " Kikyo smiled evilly at Kagome. "If you will do something for me I will do it for you." Kagome had a feeling she was going to be sorry for this. She had no idea what Kikyo was up to. But she had a feeling it was going to be something that was going to bother her. Kagome sighed. "What is your conditions?" She ask not sure she really wanted to know.

Kikyo didn't like resorting to this but, she knew it was for her own good and would thank her later. Although she thought it rather funny to have Kagome over a barrel like this she tried not to show it. "Before going to the village to you must spend the night here. And listen to everything that Sesshomaru has to say. Clear the air between you."

Kagome's mouth dropped open. She couldn't believe what Kikyo was asking her to do. It was insane. Was she crazy? How could she ask her to spend all afternoon and evening and the night with the one person who hurt her more than anyone else in her whole life? Was it worth it to her to keep her secret? It would be out soon anyway. Why would she ask such a thing? Kagome have a million things going through her mind all at once. She wanted to hit Kikyo but she would never do such a thing.

Kikyo could see Kagome's reaction and smiled even more. She knew she couldn't refuse her condition and she was laughing inside and smiling outside. Kagome had given her back the one she loved and she was going to do everything to do the same in return. Even if it did meant she had to be mean and sneaky about it.

Kagome couldn't take it anymore she had to ask the question. "Kikyo, How could you ask me to do that?" Kikyo just smiled even more and stood up. "That's my condition. Make your choice. What is your answer Kagome?" Kikyo stood with her back to Kagome smiling from ear to ear. Almost unable to contain herself..

Kagome had a thought she could say yes then sneak off to the well and come back tomorrow. But would that be fair after making a deal? No she couldn't do something like that. She had lost enough of her honor as it was she wouldn't start lying too. Finely Kagome answered her. "Fine but if he upsets me to much don't be surprised to find him in a bidding spell." At hearing this Kikyo chuckled out loud as she turned around.

Kagome agreed to stay close to the tree. She sat down in her favor spot as she watched Kikyo leave the small clearing. Kagome was very tired and as she waited she drifted off to sleep.

Back in the village Sesshomaru was having a hard time controlling himself knowing that Kagome was so close. It was taking all of his will power to stay still and to look calm. But inside his mind was going wild and his beast was screaming for his mate. But he had given his word and he had to keep it. It was a matter of his honor. He knew if he wanted Kagome back he would need to prove allot of things to her. He would need to find a way to talk to her. Too try to convince her he was wrong for what he had said to her.

Inuyasha walked over to the door way and looked out and saw Kikyo as she walked to the hut. Miroku let it down Inuyasha stepped out and then the barrier went back up. Kikyo lead Inuyasha off to the side to talk. As Miroku stood and watched the two he saw Inuyasha grab Kikyo kissing her and smiling big. As they was walking back Miroku heard Inuyasha telling Kikyo she did good. With a hug smile on both of there faces.

Miroku let down the barrier. Inuyasha walked inside looking at his big brother smiling ear to ear. Sesshomaru not knowing what was going on was getting inpatient. As Sesshomaru started to walk past Inuyasha ." Wait Sesshomaru there is something I need to tell you." Sesshomaru's heart sunk he just knew Inuyasha was going to tell him that she had gone back through the well.

"What?" Sesshomaru snapped clearly aggravated. " You really need to thank Kikyo. She found a way to put Kagome in a position she had to make a deal with her. Because of that deal You are going to be spending the rest of today and tonight with Kagome. At the tree but Be WARNED she told Kikyo if you hurt her in anyway or make her mad she will put you in a binding spell. I will bring you something for your meal later for you two to cook.."

Inuyasha saw Sesshomaru looking at Kagome's sleeping bag so he reached down picked up Kagome's sleeping bag and bathing supplies and handed them to Sesshomaru. "Take these she will need them. We can talk on the way." Inuyasha said. Inuyasha stopped and told Kikyo to let Miroku and Sango know what was going on but not the little ones. She nodded and walked away. As they walked Inuyasha asured him that Rin will be fine he will watch her.

Not to worry about anything but Kagome. This was his one chance to get Kagome back and not to mess it up be patient. Just before they got to the clearing Inuyasha stop. Sesshomaru stopped and looked at him. Inuyasha smiled at him and said "Good Luck Brother. I hope it all works out." Inuyasha turned around and walked away back to the village.

As Sesshomaru entered the edge of the small clearing where Kagome lay sleeping. He stopped as he saw her laying up against the tree sleeping. His heart skipped a beat, every fiber of his being wanted to run to her and grab her up and hold her close. But he held his control of which was not easy to do. He walked over to her setting down the things he brought with him. Bending down to one knee he took in her scent. So long he had wanted to be close to her and smell the sweet aroma of her. A scent that calmed him and set him at peace with himself..