Time

Summary:

Time, it connects all things. It is inescapable, inevitable and unrelenting. It is as incontestable as the very stars in the skies, sometimes time can be your greatest ally and others your gravest fears. Time brought together two unlikely people, but will it also tear them apart? An Inuyasha/Kagome fan fiction. Read and Review please xxxx

Disclaimer:

Mandie: Oooh this is getting quite dark and daunting now.

Inuyasha: Shut up….

Mandie: You will regret that.

Inuyasha: You have done your worst wench. I can handle whatever you throw at me.

Mandie: You think?? Interesting….

Kagome: Oh man not this again. –Sighs-

Mandie: I think some time alone with my friend Steffi should suffice.

Inuyasha: Keh, you can do better than that!

Steffi: Hi guys! –Walks in sporting bubblegum pink hair and a Spongebob tee shirt-

Inuyasha: No way…

Steffi: Waaah! Oh my gosh, look at those wittle ears! Come 'ere puppy wuppy!

Inuyasha: You are pure evil. -backs away-

Steffi: I am going to call you Boogle! Does Boogle need to pee pee?

Kagome: -rolls on floor laughing-

Mandie: -snigger-

Inuyasha: What the hell is wrong with you?

Steffi: Oh my Boogle is being a naughty puppy! Does Boogle need his nap nap?

Inuyasha: Get away from me!

Steffi: Ooh who's a grumpy puppy? Mamma is going to need to give you a time out!

Mandie: -Slowly closes door over- Now that was funny!

Kagome: -Can't speak for laughing-

Mandie: I may not own Inuyasha, but I do control him.

Last Chapter:

"…Then who will detect jewel shards if you die wench!" Inuyasha snarled, knowing almost at once that he had crossed the line.

"What…?" Kagome breathed, fire seemed to radiate from her coffee brown eyes. "Inuyasha OSUWARI!!!!!!"

The beads of subjugation started to glow and Inuyasha glared at the miko. Within seconds he crashed to the floor, uttering a string of curse words aimed at the incensed priestess. The group sighed and looked to Sesshomaru, who stared upon his brother with little pity. As he shook his head in repulsion, he rested his eyes upon Kagome. It was apparent who was in charge within the group. Kagome looked at each of her comrades in turn, all of whom nodded their consent. Kagome turned to face Sesshomaru and nodded defiantly.

"We're in."

Chapter Eleven: The Black Veil of the Stars

Unknown Location, Feudal Japan:

"The forces have been gathered. What would you have us do now Master?"

Eyes of pure black flashed with malice, venom seeping into their fathomless depths. A grin slowly crept over pasty white skin. The figure's once handsome features were twisted with iniquity and malevolence. It was the kind of smile that froze warm blood, a smile you would expect from none other than Satan himself. This grin led way to the deep drawling voice of reply…

"Prepare the armaments."

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The moon had been shrouded in shadow. The forests stood still. All had been doused in blackness and ice. A lone body stood on the hillside, their emotionless eyes bearing down upon the gathering armies below. Icy blasts of wind whipped at the hems of white cloth and pale hands balled into tight fists. The figure seemed to echo the icy nothingness that had taken over the skies. No light was exuded from the lean form; no warmth was emitted from this vengeful being.

A shutter of long black lashes broke the impassive stare, as the individual turned their back on the scene below. A ghostly glow highlighted the porcelain of the woman's face as she walked out of the sight of the castle below. Course raven locks of hair whipped around in the cold air around her. Harsh brown eyes followed the vaporous couriers, each carrying the souls of the damned. Crimson lips parted to utter whispered words into the biting winds.

"What purpose will you serve once you have infected the light Naraku? What would you seek after all that was pure is tainted?"

Spoke the impervious voice of the lone abomination, the lifeless clay wanderer Kikyou.

Kaede's Hut, Feudal Era:

Sesshomaru nodded in acknowledgement of Kagome's defiant reply and turned to walk out of the hut. As he pulled the grass doorway aside, he turned his head slightly,

"I would suggest that you all train yourselves, you cannot expect to defeat Naraku in your current conditions." The demon growled, his golden eyes bearing into the determined face of Kagome. "I will come back at sunset, four days from now."

"We will be ready." Kagome replied, her small hands balling up into fists. "Naraku is going down this time."

"Is that so?" Sesshomaru asked, a hint of a smile formed on the corner of his mouth. Kagome nodded assertively in confidence. "We shall see miko."

With those words, Sesshomaru walked out the hut and into the forest. Inuyasha finally managed to peel his body from the place of his subjugation. A growl released from deep in his chest and he stormed over to Kagome, grabbing her arm and dragging her outside.

"Inuyasha what do you think you are doing!?" Sango yelled as the hanyou dragged Kagome out the door. "Inuyasha!"

The group chased after the incensed half demon as he pulled Kagome through the forest. Shippo cried out angrily, afraid that he was hurting the miko.

"Inuyasha let me go right now!" Kagome shouted, trying with all her might to free herself from the painful hold Inuyasha had on her. "I swear to the gods, if you don't let go of me right now, I am gonna send you so far into the ground that you will be spitting dirt for months!"

"You think this is a game don't you?" Inuyasha yelled, he had never felt so angry with the miko in all the time he had known her.

"I think this is a game?" Kagome spat with disbelief, her eyes widened even more as she noticed the bone-eaters well approaching. "Now wait just a minute! What the hell are you doing?"

"Inuyasha let Kagome go right now!" Sango exclaimed, preparing her Hiraikotsu to attack the hanyou.

"Inuyasha have you lost your mind?" Miroku yelled out in horror.

"Shut the hell up!" Inuyasha barked, continuing to drag the miko towards the well.

"INUYASHA LET ME GO RIGHT NOW YOU BIG JERK!" Kagome screamed, she dug her heels into the grass in attempt to halt the raging hanyou.

Kirara transformed into her youkai form and pounced into the path of Inuyasha. The fire cat blocked the half demon from the well and he eventually stopped. Kagome immediately swung her leg back and kicked full force at Inuyasha's shin, prompting her swift release. The miko instantly backed away from Inuyasha, rubbing the area of her arm that the hanyou had been gripping so harshly. Inuyasha turned to face the young priestess, his golden eyes flashed in warning as the rest of the group stood in front of the frightened girl.

"Kagome come here." Inuyasha asked, his temper quickly fading as he watched the miko's eyes waver in hurt.

Kagome shook her head, "No! You have lost your mind Inuyasha!"

"I – I – shit." Inuyasha walked over and leaned against the well. "Kagome I am sorry."

"You hurt my arm Inuyasha!" Kagome yelled angrily, pointing a shaky finger at the bruise that was forming on her fragile silken skin.

"YOU BIG DUMMY INUYASHA!" Shippo cried out, tears forming at the corners of his teal eyes.

"Shut up twerp!" Inuyasha growled, "Kagome…"

"Look its fine; give me a minute with him." Kagome sighed, "I want to hear what he has to say."

"Kirara stays." Sango said, shooting the hanyou an angry stare.

"Okay." Kagome nodded.

The group backed away, giving the couple some privacy. Kirara on the other hand had changed back and pounced onto the miko's shoulder protectively. Kagome slowly and cautiously walked over to Inuyasha. He stood up straight and met the gap between them. His hand reached out to Kagome's arm and she flinched, pulling her body back slightly. Kirara pounced from her shoulder and stood in between the pair, hissing at Inuyasha, showing her disapproval at his forceful actions.

"Give me one good reason why you aren't eating the dirt right now." Kagome said, she felt so betrayed by Inuyasha. Had he not promised her that he would never harm her? How could the hanyou hurt her like that after coming so close to kissing her in the forest before? "…And tell me why the hell you are acting like a complete wacko?"

"Will you let me see your arm?" Inuyasha asked, guilt seeping into his deep voice. How could he have lost his temper like that?

Kagome allowed the hanyou to study her arm. She could see the guilt glowing in the amber of his eyes. Inuyasha gently ran his coarse fingers over the bruised velvet skin on Kagome's arm. She jolted in pain but did not pull away; inwardly she quite liked the gentleness of his touch. Kagome did not let this thought overcome the first questions she had demanded from the half-demon.

"Why…"

"I want you to go back home." Inuyasha replied quietly, his finger tips still stroking the ailed skin on Kagome's arm as if to make it heal faster.

"You what…?" Kagome coughed, the blow had hit her square in the guts, knocking the wind from her lungs. "But you said that…"

"I don't mean for good. I just mean until this war is over with Naraku." Inuyasha interrupted, his eyes finally met with the confused orbs of glistening russet brown.

"This is my war as well Inuyasha!" Sighed Kagome with exasperation, "Why can't you accept that fact?"

"You have never seen wars Kagome. They destroy you." Inuyasha answered in defence of his feelings.

"What if I am the one that can kill him Inuyasha?" The miko asked, taking Inuyasha's hand into hers.

"If it means you die…"

"You can't protect me from this Inuyasha. The matter is, I am the reason why Naraku is so powerful. I want to be the one who brings his reign to an end."

"It isn't your fault that Naraku got so powerful. You never could have known…" the hanyou started in Kagome's defence.

"No, but it was me that separated the jewel." Kagome cut Inuyasha off. "I am sick of being pushed back Inuyasha. For once I would like to show you what I am capable of."

Inuyasha nodded in defeat, he couldn't change the determined young miko's mind. He couldn't help but admire her resolve, her bravery. Then again Kagome was no ordinary girl. She had been chosen by fate, it was becoming more apparent that there was just reasoning behind their decision. The hanyou continued to stare at Kagome, his lips curved into a smile. The miko returned his grin and nudged him gently.

"You know, someone has to help me get stronger." Kagome hinted with the least amount of subtlety she could muster.

"Keh, I aint training with a girl as weak as you!" Inuyasha grinned, "Get Sango to do it!"

"Fine, you can just train with the lecher!" Kagome giggled, her sweet laughter ringing in Inuyasha's ears like birdsong.

Inuyasha laughed and looked at Kirara, who seemed happier now that the couple were smiling again. Kagome suddenly shivered, she wrapped herself in a heat preserving hug. Inuyasha took off his haori and placed it around the miko's quivering shoulders. Kagome's breath was turning to mist and she began to shake more violently. A frown appeared in the furrow of Inuyasha's brow as he pulled the miko into his body for heat. The temperature had dropped dramatically within seconds.

"Inuyasha how could it have gotten so cold?" Kagome trembled, clasping onto his yakuta in desperation for warmth.

"I don't know…" Inuyasha growled, his eyes searched the area for signs of any youkai. He was met with unnatural darkness.

"What is going on, I can't see a thing." Kagome whispered fearfully.

"Me either." Inuyasha snarled, his senses were heightened by the loss of visibility. Something wasn't right.

Kirara hissed loudly and changed into her youkai form once more, the flames from her tail emitted light into the surroundings. Inuyasha and Kagome looked up to the sky and were met by pitch black. All light was veiled by an evil they both knew at once. This was confirmed by the smell that hit Inuyasha's nose, making him feel slightly ill.

"Kagome, we are surrounded." Inuyasha growled, clutching onto the miko even tighter.

"What…?" She whispered fearfully.

"Kagome we are surrounded by youkai…"

Authoress Blabbing her mouth once again...

Tee hee, -does the I did a cliffie dance-

"Do the peanut butter jelly"

"I have a bullet sized bullet proof vest somewhere on my body. If you hit that, you will be the laughing stock of me..." Adam West- Family Guy

How I love random quotage.

Okay diddles, back to the matter at hand. Your reviews!

Kagome: Shouldn't we let Inuyasha out??

Me: Nope, and for good measure I am throwing a dozen My Little Ponies in there.

Kagome: O.o Poor Inuyasha...

Be shooshed woman. Okay... THANK YOU FOR LOVING ME! Lol just kidding with you. But seriously, the reviews are just so wonderful! May I add that I am particularly hyper today (before y'all think I am losing it) the elation you all give me is just immeasurable!

So on with it then!

xcurlyinuyashax: Too cool for school baby! Ha ha no not really. It more a case of, You are lucky you haven't been kicked out of school!... That was by my headmaster, because I started a massive protest in the school. Hee hee, I asked him if his wig was real hair of fake and he gave me loads of detentions... Anyways, I'm so glad to hear from you again. Hope you liked the chapter, oh and erm... Inuyasha can smell however you want darling... -points out scary lady to the readers- XxxxxX

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inuyashalover1990: Aww thankums, There will be war yes. War war war, blood and gore... o.O Lol you can't have a decent story without the epic battle! I am being glad you like the story so far. I am even more glad that you likes the weird peoples. I love the weird peoples, which means that I love you!

fire-angel-of-death322: Yes fluff is good, I love fluff. I love angst even more though... -evil cackle- I thought this update was rather fast, considering I am at college and stuff. Though it is your opinions that count of course. Tell me if I am going too slow, I shall typeth even more fastereth... yeah... that. Yes you are weird, lol! As I said before, I love weirdness.

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Okay diddle dandy, Thats all the love from Mandie. Lol, someone please gag me! Strap my hands together, do something! Hee hee, well I am off. Next chapter will be up soon, I seem to be getting a little faster now. Oh aye and I am sooo chuffed, you guys are brillianto! I am on 98 reviews, never would have imagined that happening! Amazingnessyou guys

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