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Chapter 5

What Isshin said....

Kagome was worried, Rin was nowhere to be found and she suspected worst – Naraku. But by the moment she was about to summon Sesshomaru one of the demons appeared.

"My Lady, we found Little Lady Rin." informed demon while bowing low and humble "We are terribly sorry that it took so long."

"Is she all right?" asked Kagome

"Yes, she is – at least it looks that way. She got into quarrel with few kids by this village – but its fine now." demon hold out his hand "Shall I help you in getting home My Lady?"

"There is no need." regal voice stopped the demon, Sesshomaru was now standing beside Kagome "You can go back, I will take Lady Kagome with me." demon disappeared in a second

"Why?" asked Kagome "I could return on my own."

"Next time, just summon me – Rin is precious to me, but you shouldn't went off on your own as well. Naraku may use something like that to get to you." Demon Lord gave her look that said 'better do as I say'.

"I had demons with me." she replied

"Which you all send to look for her. Naraku knows you Kagome, better then you can imagine." he said, his face turned around toward the village "Is that smell what I think it is?" he asked "They are here, aren't they?"

"What can I say. Just my luck – but its fine... I had something to do anyway." she spoke of breaking the bond with Inuyasha "Now, we are both free. They were still just something that Kikyo made."

"They are here, monk and demon-hunter. And that little fox too." Sesshomaru moved a bit "Do you want to speak with them?"

"Yeah, they want me to explain few things." she looked at them "May I?"

"This Sesshomaru has nothing against it. We have an hour before a meal time. We can get as there in ten minutes, so you have some time to spare." he turned around and went away, to sit on a near tree.

"Kagome-sama." Miroku looked at Sesshomaru with wonder "Should we think, that you and..."

"Stupid Miroku." Shippo laughed "Mommy didn't do that yet." little fox jumped on Kagome

"He is right." Kagome sat down on the grass with kitsune on her knees "I just wear this for protection." she touched the Jewel on her forehead "I'm not the one that Sesshomaru wants as his Lady."

"Then why?" Sango taxed her up and down "You wear his colour and command his demons for gods sake."

"I'm a miko – and woman who can write, read and posses the knowledge of the future. I will do as a teacher for the future Lady." she laughed "In exchange for his protection. Apart from that I'm useful in Naraku matter – just as you said Miroku." Kagome looked at them with calm face "And one more thing, he isn't as bad as he seams to be. He doesn't hurt humans if he doesn't have too... he cares for me in his own way – after all he let me wear this." she rubbed the Jewel "I don't expect anything more from him, then simple protecting me and Shikon until this mess ends. He even promised me that he would protect the Shikon after its complete again – and me, if I wanted to stay." Kagome smiled in Demon Lord direction "He is a good man in many ways – and resembles his father – even if he doesn't want to say it himself."

"Is Rin the one you are teaching?" asked Sango

"Yes, I think they will be great together. He loves her and she doesn't see anything accept of him." Kagome stood up "I guess we should go." Sesshomaru was there in a blink of an eye ready to take her "See you..." she gave sleeping Shippo to Sango.

"You can take him." Sesshomaru said "My castle is big enough to have one more child in. He can play with Rin too."

"Can I?" she jumped up like old Kagome would do and hugged Demon Lord "Sorry."

"Its fine. I liked the growl he made at the sight of this." Sesshomaru pointed at the tree on which Inuyasha was observing them.

"Then, shall we go?" asked Kagome and rested her frame on him, he picked her up along with Shippo she carried and left.

Month later

Kagome was finally understanding her powers, demons had shown her various ways of using miko-powers, they even found an old priest and had him arrive at borders of castle. As of now, he was leaving, after two weeks of intense training.

"Well, Lady Kagome you should be careful." he stated "I don't know why they are helping you, but those are demons."

"I'm fine. That's a deal between me and a Demon Lord – very proud Lord at that. Breaking his word is not in his blood." Kagome smiled at the old man "I'm grateful that you came Master Isshin. It's one to learn about demons from demons, but there are things about miko powers that demons cannot know."

"Indeed." man assured "Your power is great. Now that you have knowledge – I myself would choose you as Shikon Miko."

"That is already decided." Kagome smiled "Despite of wanting or wishing."

"You still hadn't told me – why are you so sad, you are child with a great power – sweet and bright – really beautiful woman too. You are living under demon protecting, 'cos you are hunted by a bad demon." Kagome nodded "But despite of that you should be happy, Demons are calling you a Lady – so their master thinks of you much. If he is a Demon Lord he can make you one of his kind, if you love him that is..."

"What I wear on my forehead was meant for this Lands Lady – but I'm not Sesshomaru wife." she said to the priest, he looked somewhat relieved "But I wasn't in love with him either, so its not why I'm sad. Lord of this Land, had help me out while I was in trouble, that's all."

"I see." Priest smiled softly "Then why? You said that you may have to unite the Shikon soon, you must know that you have to have a pure and clean heart then. If you will be hunted by something from the past..."

"Don't worry too much." Kagome smiled while standing up "Shall they take you back?" two demons appeared and waited for Kagome orders.

"No, I will be fine." Priest said "My village was terrified enough last time." he notice that Kagome eyes harden "No, they didn't do anything." he assured "It's just people fear."

"If that's the case." Kagome bowed down "Thank you for teaching me, despite of everything."

"It was a pleasure." man turned back to head home "In fact you had shown me something new as well, Lady Kagome. That no all demons are bad ones – I will keep that in mind."

"Kirke, Tatsui... we are going home." said Kagome, female demon lifted her up and they moved fast, in demon speed.

"Great, indeed – her name will be passed for generations, of that I'm sure." said old Priest, his face was tear between many emotions "But as she is now..." he could feel that someone arrived "Who are you?" he didn't move an inch from the spot he stayed "You have the same power as the girl I spoke with just now."

"Priest, had you seen Kagome?" man eyes shown shock at the resemblance "Is she safe?"

"Are you caring part of her soul?" Priest moved his hand making holy sign "You should give it back to her."

"I'm Kikyo." stated woman "It will return to her as I end my task."

"So, you are past Shikon Miko." Isshin said more to himself "What do you want?"

"I just came to make sure that she is safe. If Naraku gets her... its all over." Kikyo sat down "She may dislike me, but I wish her no harm. Especially if that would give Naraku more power."

"You can rest assured." Priest turned back and started to walk away "Lady Kagome has great protection and powers that surpasses yours, despite having her soul split in two."

"But it won't be enough." Kikyo said while looking at man back "As long as she won't make up with Inuyasha, her heart will be clouded as long as she won't do that."

"Nor her, nor you posses the calm heart you will both need." and with that he left her alone.