Ohayo everyone! I hope you won't scold me for being a little late for the update. I really wish someone would say something about this story. I know it started out kiddy and transformed into violence and back to kiddy, but I guess I had an idea that I thought would work for this story. Sigh…I guess I was wrong.

Well whomever is reading this and not reviewing you ought to be ashamed of yourselves! Do you know how hard is it to write a story and update constantly on a week to week basics? You could at least tell the author/authoress how you feel about their work, you know. Shoot even I do that for others!

Anyways here's the story but Kagura's point of view. Some of the Characters are going to be OOC.

The DogDemon Who Stole Christmas

Chapter Eight: Kagura's Awakening Surprise

'It was hot,' were the exact thoughts Kagura felt when she came to consciousness. Two red eyes blinked several times before they could make out their status. But even then with her eyes fully open, she still saw darkness hovered all around her. Unaware of her current location, she rose into a sitting position.

"Where am I?" She whispered into the gray fumes. Though her answer was answered when her nose caught the scent of smoke instantly, along with the coughing that came soon after. It wasn't long before her vision started to blur as she was suddenly pulled back to the events that lead to her current position.

Switching her body into the position of a crawl, she crawled to the wreckage where her sister still laid immobilized. Upon reaching her body, she was stricken with fright at how close the flames licked near her sister.

"Kanna!" She shouted to the nonmoving sister, begging her to wake up. Kagura knew from earlier, she needed her sister's aid to successfully get her body out. Though with every shake she would give to Kanna, she couldn't wake her up. Despair engulfed Kagura as she wept. She felt the presence of death's gate's coming closer to the two girls. Closing her eyes, she awaited for the flames to eat her flesh and feel the burning of scorched skin, melt away from the powerful element.

However…what meet Kagura wasn't fire, but rather a pair of arms securing her body close to a warm, torso. 'Torso?' Kagura's mind drafted back to reality when she was meet with two hazel eyes. The person who was holding her tightly in his chest, gave her a kind smile, wording her not to worry and help was on it's way.

Those were the last moments she remembered from that tragic situation she kept in the back of her mind, as she entered her dreams.

Rustling of sheets from a futon, abruptly rose a woman breathing rapidly from exhaustion and sheer terror. Cold sweat beaded her entire body was soon lukewarm due to her sweat absorbing her skin's warmth. Sighing in satisfaction at realization it was just that same dream of the past she'd have every so often, her nerves simmered down as she drank in the scenery around her.

It was still dark within the room, but outside the quaint home the sun made it's presence on the east side of the valley. A single thin line of light was the only source of sunlight inside the two bedroom hut for the young woman to see. Stretching out the kinks in her back, she noticed something out of place. Blinking a few times to see if she wasn't hallucinating, her eyes didn't deceive her at what she saw or rather…didn't see.

There where Kagura and Rin placed their Christmas tree and of little of presents were no longer there. Clumps of pine needles were scattered about the small abode as well tiny stripes of tinsel was all that remained. Panic turned her blood cold at thought of a burglar ruthlessly, stealing what small amount of Christmas they had. It also left her contemplating why someone would even bother with their home considering on which side they lived in the town. But as soon as she thought this, her thoughts went directly to her daughter in the other room.

Fear claiming her entire being, she dashed to the other room, slid the door open and discovered her child wasn't in the futon where she was suppose to be. Sheer terror raised even more, as she searched the house for any ransom note from whoever took their belongings but couldn't find any. Slumping to the floor, she fell into sudden despair over the entire situation. Everything was too much too soon in the morning for Kagura, but if you were in her predicament, how would you yourself react?

"Rin where are you?" She reluctantly pushed herself to her feet, despite her unwillingness of moving, she rushed out of her home towards her sister's house in hopes of either finding her daughter safe and sound or Kanna's husband to help her track her down.

By now the sun was slowly creeping towards the west part of the sky, transforming from the pinkish colors above to a bluish hue. Clouds reflected the orange, yellow, and golden colors from the sunlight that displayed the glistening powered snow from below. A picture perfect site to withhold, but now of that matter the frantic woman who know reached her sister's home.

Pounding on the wood screen doors, she was nearly out of breathe by the time her sister answered the door. It was a wonder of how those screens withstand the harsh pounding they received from Kagura's fists. Kanna's countenance clearly showed her shock when she saw her sister at the door, clad in her Yukata, and looking like a complete mess.

"Oh Kami! What's wrong Kagura?" Kanna asked as she ushered her in and onto the sofa to relax her nerves.

Her white brows bunched together in concern for Kagura. Never had she ever witness her sister display such distress since she known her. This frighten the younger sibling more than anything that taken place in her time. She knew her sister as a strong, bold, and courageous woman, but to see her crumple into that of terror, seemed alien to her. Straightening out the wrinkles in her clothing she switched her brown eyes to her sister on the couch.

"What brings you here so early in the morning? You do realize the children are still sleeping?" She quirked one eyebrow as her sighed.

"Hai, I know, demo…I just assumed that my daughter may perhaps have come over here." Her crimson eyes were downcast as her hands played with the folds of her gown.

Kanna too had averted her eyes away from Kagura, sadden by the fact that Rin hadn't visit them this morning, nor had she spotted her walking around in daylight like she would do sometimes. Biting her tongue, she told her Kagura what she feared.

"Gomen…my sister but, I'm afraid she didn't visit us this morning."

Silence soon hovered the abode as the two dared not speak a single word at all. But just as sudden as the silence hushed the room, it soon was loud with the cries of sorrow coming from her elder sister. For each cry she heard, it ripped at the seams of her heart more and more.

It was difficult to image what kind of anguish she was having, but Kanna knew it would be devastating if she found out that one of her children were missing. Why that would just break her heart in two. Standing from the chair she was sitting in, she walked towards the sofa and clasped a hand on her shoulder. That was the best she could give her for support.

A tear rolled down from her visage, landing directly on the nape of her neck jerking the worried mother back to reality. Gently pushing her sister's hand away from her shoulder, she wiped her tears away and stood heading for straight for the front door. Her sister right behind her.

"Wait." Kanna shouted as Kagura turned around.

"Hai."

"Where will you look for her? I mean…I would have Shippo help you out but he's out hunting for our Christmas feast and won't be back until noon, if you wish to wa-"

"THERE IS NO TIME TO WAIT!" Kagura shouted as she shifted her eyes upward to the newly powdered covered snow. She squinted her eyes from the brightness as her eyes adjusted to light, she noticed imprints that appeared to be from a sleigh heading in the opposite direction of the town on the snow. It struck her as peculiar at the exact location it was heading. It seemed highly unlikely to believe what she thought at that moment, but she had the distinct feeling that those tracks would lead to her daughter. Going with her instincts, she bid her sister goodbye as she followed the trail of imprints towards the mountain that overlooked Edo.

Twenty minutes into the steep packed snow. She strode became farther apart, as her mind was more determined to reach the top of the hill overhead. Her deep breathing from earlier that day returned, draining her body that wanted to desperately rest, but still carried on. Her hands were bright pink and felt raw from her lack of warmth from mittens she failed to retrieve from her home before her journey to the mountain began. Shivering from the coldness of the strong currents of winds blowing, muttered in regret for not also bringing along a kimino instead of her Yukata.

'Kuso. I should've brought my kimono instead of this…I swear by the time I reach the top, I won't be surprised if I didn't turn into a popsicle.' She cursed again when her pink hands meet snow. 'Ow! I should've also brought mittens too.' But as luck would have it, she almost to her destination. Smiling at her accomplishment, she kept going ignoring any signs of fatigue voyaging onward.

By now, the had successfully lit the sky with the newly transformed azul sky, dotted with puffy white clouds. Birds flew by, greeting the Christmas morning with their music as they went to get breakfast for their young ones. Trees that were visible from Kagura's view, swayed along with the wind chilling the air with each blast of wind.

Sighing at the serenity of the beautiful morning, she heard noises close. Her heart leaped as she climbed the last steps of her trip and was thoroughly shocked at what laid in front of her. There dressed in red and white trim clothing, a matching hat, and black boots, was the man she fell in love with many years ago in her youth. Although, he was dressed rather strange, she knew it was him underneath them.

"Lord Sesshomaru." She whispered as her words carried off with the winds. She was stunned by the past that she almost failed to notice her daughter, Rin jump from the sleigh and land on an imp, who was irritated by the extra weight on him. Relief flashed before his face as a laugh broke through the air. Looking back at the demon lord, she was surprised at his shoulders shaking in laughter that she thought it was impossible to see.

Over the years she lived with the fox tribe, she learned about the events of Sesshomaru's life from travelers passing through their village. The horror of finding out that he was forcibly isolated from the human race and the changing of Sesshomaru's personality. It ached to hear such horrible news of her friend, especially after the policy of no humans were allowed to venture anywhere near the fortress.

Now here was the most feared youkai of the west laughing at something so silly that it wouldn't be considered hilarious from other's prospective. Smiling at the unique yet, beautiful sight, she burst into laughter at Rin and Sesshomaru.

When they were both chuckling crazily, one of the youkai's ears twitched from the sudden noise as he turned around in wonder of the noise. Frozen were they both by their reunion after so long, everything around Kagura and Sesshomaru melted creating an entire different dimension for them.

Kagura's heart was pounding her chest quite loudly, she had to cup her hand over her heart, as her feet lead her to her friend. Red eyes watched gold eyes move closer to hers before they were only feet away from each other. The staring contest then subsided as Sesshomaru's arms snaked around her waist as she responded in the same way. The gap between them closed as Kagura closed her eyes and awaited for the kiss she wished for years ago.

But the romantic atmosphere was destroyed by a scream to her right. Opening her eyes abruptly, she shocked at what was about to occur. Pushing Sesshomaru aside, she went to go aid her daughter from a dangerous fall when she herself was pulled over the cliff. Grabbing the head of the sleigh with her right hand and supporting her daughter with the left, the sleigh as well slipped from their weight as the snow underneath the snow fell and so did they.

Looking above her head, she prayed to see the glimpse of silver that she had seen when she needed him back then as she closed her eyes tight, silently asked Sesshomaru to help before the sleigh completely went over the cliff.

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Well this is the end to the eight chapter of my story, I really hope to see someone read and like this story. I worked my butt off on this and this is how it is?

Please update this and I will update the next chapter next week, promise. Oh and also…the next chapter is the last one I will be doing before I start on my other Christmas story to my Christmas collection of stories, this year. It will be called "The Prince" and will be based on the nutcracker and it's going to be in the Pretear section.

The next chapter is going to be called, "Sesshomaru's Return to the Village Edo." I hope you will like that and I think I'll try to make it a tear jerking one at that!

Till the next chapter See Yah!