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Chapter 1- Separation

Inuyasha carefully led Kagome across the busy streets of the Tokyo warning her about any potential danger. The girl followed taking in all the smells, sounds and noises, creating a vision of the city in her mind.

Kagome didn't live at the shrine any more. Once she was of age and it was confirmed that her sight wouldn't return, she decided she didn't want to be a burden to her family and moved to an apartment on the other side of the city. Besides, being so close to the well wouldn't help her. After all, it was the well that took away her friends, her first love and in the end, her sight.

Another thing was that Inuyasha and Buyo didn't get along well. Her dog had that strange fascination with torturing her cat by pulling it around the house by his tail. Kagome giggled lightly remembering how her mother described it to her.

That thought led her to her four-legged friend who was guarding her on her way to the shop. Inuyasha was her savior. Their first meeting somehow reminded her about how she met her hanyou friend 500 years in the past. She needed help and he was there to save her. After hearing what he looked like, she couldn't think of a better name for him than Inuyasha. Once the dog adapted himself to the home, they sent him for the special training for guide dogs and now they were inseparable.

Inuyasha stopped suddenly and barked informing her that they arrived at their destination. The young woman smiled, patting the dog's head before tying his leash to the shop's rail.

"Don't worry. I'll be back soon. Be good boy and wait for me," Kagome said gently before going inside.

The owner of the shop immediately recognized her and smiled, even if he knew she couldn't see him. The man excused himself for a moment, coming closer to the young woman who smiled at him.

"Good morning Mr. Yamato. How are you today?" she asked cheerfully.

"Thank you my dear, I'm fine. I'm sorry I can't stay longer; Yuka will take care of you. Yuka!" Kagome's high school friend was by her side in a blink.

"Oh, Kagome it's so good to see you! I have so much to tell you, but wait first things first. What do you need dear?" Kagome giggled at the enthusiastic behavior of her friend. Both girls went deeper into the shop sharing gossip and jokes while Yuka picked up all the things Kagome needed.

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After another 15 minutes with hands full of bags, Kagome went out and waited for the bark that would inform her that her furry friend was waiting for her. It never came. Slightly worried, Kagome put down her groceries and slid her hands over the rail looking for the leash she tied to it, but somehow she couldn't find it. The panic rose in her and she started to call Inuyasha without success. Fear rolled over her and Kagome turned to the shop with a startled cry.

"Yuka! Help me please!" the customers turned to look at her while the young woman quickly ran to her.

"What's wrong honey?" Yuka asked embracing Kagome's shoulders in a reassuring manner. The little miko shook her head taking her friend outside.

"Yuka, can... can you see Inuyasha around?" she asked. She waited for her answer with baited breath while her body started to shake. Somehow, deep down she knew what answer she would hear and she prayed she was wrong.

"I'm sorry Kagome, but I can't see him." Hearing that, Kagome's knees went weak and if not for Yuka's hand, she would have fallen. She didn't even notice that. Her mind was working too wildly to notice her weakness. Inuyasha was missing. Someone took her dog, leaving her alone and vulnerable. Who would do that?

"Who... why... Yuka who would take him?" the girl cried, shaking her head. "Everyone knows I need him. Who could be so cruel?" The other woman held her friend as she cried, her own eyes were roaming around them looking for something, anything that would give them some hint as to what had happened with the dog.

It took Kagome a half hour to calm herself. She had already informed her boss she could not come to work today and was now sitting on the bench near the shop. Her world was turned upside down in a few moments and she wasn't sure what should she do now. She knew one thing--- no matter what she had to find Inuyasha. The dog came to her rescue when she needed him the most, now it was her turn to return the deed.

From the shop came Yuka carrying a cup of tea for her friend. Silently, she sat beside Kagome.

"How are you feeling?" she asked with a caring tone. Kagome managed to smile a small, fake smile taking the cup and slowly sipping the hot liquid.

"I'm better. Thanks for staying with me. I gave you so much trouble." Yuka just waved her hand dismissingly before blushing lightly. Once again, it slipped her mind that her friend wasn't able to see her anymore.

Quickly she replied, "It's okay, Yamato likes you. It'll be fine." The little miko smiled again before drifting into a world of her thoughts. After some time, she came to a decision. She couldn't just sit here; she needed to do something. Determination entered her heart and taking her walking stick firmly, she rose from the bench, surprising her friend.

"What are you doing Kagome?" Yuka asked. Kagome turned to her voice, her lips pressed into thin line.

"I need to find Inuyasha. There is a park on the other side of the street. A lot of people are walking there, and perhaps someone saw my dog or who took him." The other woman nodded, silently asking herself why she didn't get that idea. She rose from her place and joined the other girl in their search. There was big chance it would be fruitful.

After another hour, the last bits of hope were lost and Kagome was once again in despair. She asked every person they met in the park, but no one saw the white dog today. What could've happened in that 15 minutes I was in the shop? If someone took Inuyasha, then where? the questions were running through her head and the answers were still slipping from her grasp. She was cut from her musings by Yuka's gentle voice.

"Kagome, I think it will be the best if you go home. Wherever your dog is, it's not here and we can't do anything about this right now." Kagome shook her head violently. She couldn't go home without Inuyasha; she couldn't leave him.

"No I have to find him," she said once again on the verge of tears. Yuka sighed at her stubborn friend trying to reassure her.

"Listen you won't leave him. You will go back home and after work I will come to you and we will make an announcement that you're looking for him and tomorrow we will use my day off to leave it around the city. It will spread your search and give us a greater chance at finding him." Slowly the wise words of the young woman made its way to Kagome's head and hesitantly the girl agreed. It was true--- she had greater chances at finding Inuyasha once the whole city is helping. Perhaps Souta could help her and make some announcements over the Internet?

"Okay. You're right. Thank you for your help," she said with a defeated sigh, making her friend smile.

"Do you want me to take you home? I'm sure Yamato would agree to that," Yuka offered, but the young miko shook her head in a negative answer.

"No, thanks. I'll be fine and the walk will clear my mind... hopefully," Kagome said turning around leaving her friend who watched her.

Tapping her white cane, Kagome allowed her sacred powers to flare to life. She was never happier that she was a miko. When she became blind, her powers gave her a great sense of space so she wasn't so helpless. She could feel her surroundings through her body, so even without Inuyasha she was able to take care of herself.

This time however something was wrong. Kagome felt like she was in a thick mist. Everything was strangely muffled; sounds and smells were so weak that it was hard to recognize them. Suddenly her head started to spin and her body grew weak. Her hands trembled, loosening its hold over her cane and when it was pushed from her hands, she wasn't able to catch it in time.

The woman turned around recognizing a sensation she hadn't felt in the last four years. 'But it's impossible' her mind whispered.

Before she could react, something punched her side and with a painful groan, she was thrown a few feet away, landing on her back. The young miko moaned in pain, but didn't lose time and quickly enveloped her body in her pure aura in case she was attacked again.

It seemed to scare her attacker, because the strange mist was lifted from her mind and to Kagome's panic, she had realized that she wasn't on the sidewalk any longer. Quickly she lifted herself to her feet, but Yuka's yell and a loud honk behind her told Kagome it was already too late. She closed her eyes bracing herself for the upcoming pain and from her lips escaped one cry.

"Inuyasha!"

The next few seconds turned into hours for Kagome. She heard the nearing car, her friend's screams, and then that familiar tingling on her aura before she felt her breath knocked from her chest. The collision she was sure would come was replaced by the feeling of someone's body, before she landed on her back again.

"Kagome! Oh my god, please say something!" cried Yuka and the young miko moaned lifting herself to her knees.

"I won't be able to sleep on my back for the next week," she said finally, making the other female giggle hysterically. Before she could say another word, she was pulled into a hug and even if Kagome couldn't stop her body from shaking, this embrace calmed her nerves.

"You gave me scare of my life Kagome!" Yuka cried in Kagome's shoulder and the miko patted her friends back.

"Now, now Yuka I'm fine. A bit sore, but fine and without the slightest idea what happened. Could you please tell me?" she asked. 'Well I'm not lying... completely. I have an idea what happened, but... could it really be true, that what I felt was...'

"Well, I'm not sure myself. I saw you leaving, then there was something strange with you, you looked like you were going to faint so I went to you but then... I don't know Kagome, there was something and then you were on the road with that car coming on you and then you were here again!" Kagome stayed silent for a moment, deep in thought.

'So if what I felt was true... then... I—I was attacked by a youkai, and then saved by one. But... why me? And why did the other one save me? Why they were working on different sides? And what are those sides?'

Her train of thought was cut when she felt Yuka move to stand up and was pulled up with her. Also, there was some angry yelling coming closer to them. 'Wonder who is it?'

"You idiot! What were you doing in the street? Did you want to get your bloody ass killed? Are you blind?" the voice that Kagome recognized as a male's yelled angrily. 'It's probably the driver that almost hit me.'

Calmly, she turned to the voice. "Well?" he demanded.

"Actually sir, yes I am blind." Kagome said quietly, silencing the man instantly.

"Oh... I'm sorry. I didn't mean to-" Kagome quickly cut him off. She hated when people took pity on her, and he was doing just that.

"I know and I'm sorry too. I didn't hear your car. I will be more careful next time," she said.

"Yes. Are you okay? Do you need help? I could-"

Once again, Kagome cut him off. "I'm fine. Thank you for your concern, if you don't mind I will be on my way."

The man caught her dismissing tone, simply said his goodbye's, and left. Yuka, who was silent throughout the talk, sighed with relief before looking at her friend.

"I'm taking you home," she said with a 'no nonsense' tone since she knew her friend couldn't see her authoritative look. Kagome sighed quietly and agreed without a fight. She had enough emotions for today and all she wanted was to fall asleep and wake up when all her problems would be gone. Once they arrived, Kagome curled in her bed and slept until Yuka came back at six p.m. and they started to work on announcements.

It was well after eight when the girls heard knocking at the door.

"I will get it," Yuka said quickly walking to the door while Kagome went to the kitchen for tea.

"So who was it?" she asked when she came back. She was met with silence and the girl frowned. "Yuka?"

"I found a letter to you on the doormat," the girl whispered and Kagome's frown deepened.

"And what did it say?" she continued.

Yuka was silent for a moment and when Kagome was about to repeat her question, the woman answered, "Tokyo Park. Half-hour." This time, both girls were silent for a moment, thoughts running wild through their minds.

"Well," Kagome said finally, "we should get ready. It's impolite to refuse an invitation."

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