A/N: Never did I think I would restart this again. But here I am again, ready and rearing. Sorry about the grammatical errors in the last chapter, I didn't realize it was that bad until I re- read it. But to those who never deleted me this is for you!

The Golden Age

Chapter 4

Catch Me

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Onboard the Celtic Moon

The smell Inuyasha picked up from the person that defied him on deck, made him worried. There was a full moon out that night, making his senses extra cautious. It didn't smell male but what female would dress like that? He racked his brain for some answers but nothing came to mind. His nose was never wrong, 'Hm, I hope Miroku isn't playing around.' Inuyahsa snarled, than took off in the direction of his office.

The ordeal did not go exactly as he planned and all his past memories kept creeping up in his mind, making him feel weak and helpless.

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"Get off of me!" Kagome yelled to the person who tried to sneak up from behind her. A sigh of relief passed through her mind when she realized it was just the little fox looking boy from before. He was no threat to her and immediately scampered away. 'Probably off to tell the captain, have to make this quick.' The room was rather dark and quiet. It was bare, except for a table and a candle, the room was virtually empty.

Kagome squinted her eyes, trying to grasp her surroundings. The moon illuminated the surroundings but did not ease her growing worried ness. She had waited so long for this moment and yet her heart felt bare at the sight of Inuyasha. He had grown even more handsome; his silver long hair blowing in the wind and his figure was lean but yet so muscular. Kagome shook her head at these silly thoughts, the past was done and over, all she could do now was correct it.

She crept around the office, looking for hints or crevices in the wall where he might have hid her treasure. 'But what if his father still has part of it?' Her thoughts made her forget her surroundings and not notice the door opening, or the gun behind her head until the trigger began to unlock.

"Who are you and what are you doing in my cabin?" Inuyasha asked the intruder but was unable to make out all the features. Kagome refused to turn her head, or acknowledge his presence. She just halted in her footsteps and made not a sound. She would not blow her cover, if she could just reach in her pocket for her pistol things would be okay.

"Turn Around" He commanded her, pulling on her arm and not releasing her. Inuyahsa's eyes searched her eyes but she refused to look up. "Who are you?" He asked again, irritation growing. He was never a patient man and hated to ask questions twice. Before he could rip the garment off her head, his door was thrown open.

"Inuyasha we have a problem!" Miroku yelled, immediately stopping in his tracks to visualize the situation. Was his captain, hitting on someone? "Sorry, sorry didn't know I was interrupting." Miroku put up his hands in defense when he saw his boss release the death grip on his intruder. Kagome took this as an opening and not wanting to kill anyone whipped out her gun and fired, purposely missing the two cronies.

Inuyasha tried to tackle her and Miroku was on the ground covering his head, when she dashed out of there. "Not good" She mumbled, running for her life but realizing she wasn't going to get very far. Another boat was blocking there path as she dodged an oncoming bullet. 'When does this boat not get attacked' Kagome wondered and realized it was the royal guards sent out from Spitialfield. They wanted there money back.

Miroku could not even speak before the captain ran out of the room and saw what was going on above deck. He gripped his sword, as a mother would a child, and ran forward. He was not having a good night and this mystery person was female making his patience twitch. How dare any woman play with his mind. But the sinking realization in his gut, kept leading his to think it was Kagome. What woman could be that cunning? Moreover, that woman Miroku had before had a striking resemblance or maybe it was the eyes.

"Kill em All!" He yelled to his crew, thrashing his sword about. He did not care about this battle but the woman who was toying with him.

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Kagome ran to the bottom of the ship, trying to avoid getting into the futile conflict. Sango was nowhere to be found and it was possible she dressed up too as a sailor or maybe the other boat took her back? There were so many thoughts racing through her mind as she opened barrels after barrels hoping for some clues. The map she assumed was on Inuyasha himself, for it would be plain foolish to leave it without being guarded. A growl escaped from her lips, frustration overwhelming her.

"Sango, where are you?!" Kagome yelled at to no one in particular. It was useless; she had no plan and could not easily get her map back. Inuyasha could easily over power her and make this situation even messier. 'All right the only thing I could do now is find Sango and double team him.'

She scaled the boat, hitting anyone that got in her way. There wasn't much time left for she knew Inuyasha was searching for her and though the boat was big, it would only cover her for so long. If there wasn't a battle going on with all the smoke she would have been found out by now. Kagome pushed someone out of the way, focusing all her energy on the situation. If she could locate Miroku than he would lead her to Sango.

The door to his cabin was locked, so not wasting anytime she rammed it. She heard footsteps coming and backed up. "Who is it?" It was Miroku's voice all right. As soon as he opened the door, she jumped him, which startled the poor fellow. He tried to grasp the situation and push her out of the way but only successfully released the bandana over her head.

"It's you!" He shouted, with a sigh of relief since Yasha was hunting this mystery person down and it would be his head she was not found. "Looks like its only one traitor." He mumbled, realizing the fight with Kagome was not going to be easy.

Kagome eyes were wide open as she saw her friend tied up in the corner. 'Was this bait to lure me in?' It was just going to easy. Her eyes surveyed the room and she heard a click of the door and a pop from behind her.

"Good job Shippou." Miroku said as the little fox boy returned into his shape. He had the power to change forms, not very well but in the dark, it could fool anyone. "I've got you now" A thin smile played on his lips as footsteps could be heard, leading toward the door.

Kagome was backed into a corner, no place to escape, not even a window. Her breath came in shorter pants and when the door bust open, Inuyasha entered making her heart skip a beat.

A figure was being held over his shoulders, which Kagome indicated as Sango. She could not tell if he recognized her but there was no way to hide her hair or cover her figure. Even in the dark, one could tell she was female and obviously not part of his crew.

"So I see we've caught the traitor." Inuyasha could feel his pulse rising as he tossed Sango towards Kagome. The woman tried to catch her friend but in the process tripped, at least easing her friends comfort from the toss.

Sango was still breathing but laid there unconscious. Kagome gently placed her friend down and stood, meeting the eyes of the two men who just infuriated her by messing around with her friend. She slid a hand towards her gun and watched as they followed suit.

There were no words that could be spoken, for both Inuyasha and Kagome knew this day would come when they meet face to face. Inuyasha's amber eyes shown in the moonlight, searching for something but came up empty.

"Give me my map." She extended the hand without the gun, trying to negotiate first.

The two men just stood there but finally breaking the silence, Inuyasha spoke. "Kagome I don't have it." He was telling the truth, for the map was still in the possession of his father.

"It's mine Inuyasha. Where is it?" The voice almost sounded pleading but as the tension grew, all he could do was shake his head. At least it confirmed his thoughts that it was Kagome standing right in front of him in the flesh.

"My father still has it but I have a proposition." Kagome cocked her head to the side and Miroku was on high alert now. 'What is Yasha doing? He usually leaves business to me.'

"Join me." The room grew quiet but the battle above was completely audible. Her arm lowered as she searched his eyes, looking to see as if this were a trap, a way to turn her in again for the ransom she was wanted for.

'Is he trying to trick me again?' Kagome wondered as all eyes rested on her. The decision was much too shady she reckoned but maybe if he was tricking her, she could get back at him in the process. Maybe this was opportunity she was searching for.

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A/N: Well I hope everybody enjoyed. I have some other stories that need some updating so until next time

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