A/N: I realised that I should have made last chapter the beginning of 2006, I apologize lol. Also, I was thinking about it. I am seriously enjoying Carlisle/Kagome. I want your opinion, should I try to work it in there with Jasper/Kagome? Jasper/Kagome/Carlisle? But no m/m. Maybe jealousy? Opinions! Also, thank you to those who have commented! I love you guys!

Disclaimer: Twilight belongs to Stephenie Meyer and Inuyasha belongs to Rumiko Takahashi. If you spot any other noticeable characters..they belong to their inventor. I will be adding in some of my own characters as well. Enjoy!

Warning: This story is rated M for a reason. There will be lemons, swearing, mentions of RAPE, death of main characters and possibly some in depth battle scenes. Haven't decided on the last part though. If any of this offends you I caution you to turn back now. I do hate little whiny bitches.

JasperKagome

Chapter 4

March 16th, 2006

I smile as the soft breeze blows through my hair, causing the long strands to tickle at my back. It had been a long day and I wished I could sleep. It would have been a reprieve to be able to close my eyes and drift off into the dream world.

My thoughts as of later keep going back to my adoptive daughter, Unmei. How she would follow me around like a lost pup, begging me to teach her to mix herbs and help people. Of how when she had met her husband, Eiji Takeda, and how their wedding had been glorious filled with friends and smiles. How 9 months later she had given birth to triplets. Such sweet boys they were...my grandkids.

Tears well in my eyes and I do nothing to wipe them away as I stare up at the full moon, a sob escapes my lips as her flushed and beautiful face flashes through my mind. Unmei was only 30 when she died, she and Yuudai...her oldest boy, had contracted whooping cough.

I had told her that I would care for him, that I can't get sick but she would not leave the 4 year olds side. Her husband had fallen into a deep depression afterwards and took his own life a year later, leaving me to look after Tatsuo and Satoru.

I am pulled from my thoughts as I hear the soft purr of a car pull up, I send out my reiki and tense at the feel of a vampire. I quickly through a shield around myself, blocking off any sound I might make and concealing my scent.

I watch the black Mercedes roll to a stop and park just along the outskirts of my lawn, my eyesight keying in on the small pixi like frame sullenly pulling herself from the car then disappearing, I know she is in Charlie's house though.

I lean back against the door and keep my focus on her aura, I don't feel anything dangerous from her. More like she is shocked and in disbelief. I impatiently tap my fingers against the door waiting to see what will happen.

A few moments later Bella's truck pulls up and Jacob is with her. I raise an eyebrow and avert my eyes down to give them their moment, as odd as it may be. I hear the truck door open and look up in time to see a panicked Jacob slam the door closed again and the stutter of the engine. A moment later the truck stopped making noise after it had given a small shake,

The truck sat there a moment and I could make out Jacobs angry tone and Bella's panicked one, then the Truck started and was sharply turned around on the road, the tires squealing and echoing around the neighborhood.

The truck got a small way down the road before the brakes were slammed on causing it to make an awful clanking noise, I cringed but kept my eyes on the red lights. A moment later the red lights dulled and the truck door slammed open and Jacob ran out with panic and anger on his face, I could tell by the heavy tremors rocking through his body that he is moments from shifting.

The truck turned around and pulled into the driveway with a remorseful Bella sitting behind the wheel, i could see the colors of a flurry of emotions coloring Bella's aura as she sat in her truck till finally she shakily pulled herself out of the truck and made her way to the front door.

I keep my eyes on her aura as she disappears into her house, tensing at the fear from Bella. I release a sigh at the surprise, relief and disbelief in both of their auras, figuring that the two of them are friends.

Feeling like I have stuck my nose where it doesn't belong for long enough I stand with a flourish and head back inside my own home, drawing my reiki into myself so as not to invade their privacy any longer.

The downside of living for as long as I have as thet I find myself watching others around me, snooping in on their business when I find myself bored. Which lately is quite often.

I allow my thoughts to drift once more to the first Vampire I had a civil meeting with….maybe civil isnt exactly the right word.

April 17th, 1607

I twirl in a circle as I walk along the road, laughing as my skirt flares and settles around me then spinning again. It has been 27 years since I left the village, the one Kohaku and I had spent years fixing up and the one I had watched new life begin in.

Kohaku's family has flourished and become large, easily spotted against the new civilians they had brought in. I had to leave the village...for my own selfish reasons. I just...I can't watch any more people I care about die. Kohaku's death 67 years ago had been a harsh blow to me, causing my heart's wounds to reopen and bleed with a vengeance.

I had tried my best in the village, tried to stay strong but after watching Unmei and Yuudai...Eji and the others. My heart just started hurting more, so for my sanity...I had to leave. I know that those left are taking good care of Satoru..my grandson and I know that everybody is taking care of eachother. So that allows me peace of mind as I travel. I will be checking on them again...but from afar. I know that if I get to close to them I will be drawn in again.

I feel an aura tug at my awareness, I feel the vampire closing in fast and quickly pull up my barrier. Not enough to kill the vampire but enough to repel him and shock him back and keep him from attacking.

I can't help but giggle as I watch his body slam into the barrier and flail back, the male vampire quickly straightens himself up and glares at me as he crouches into a defensive stance. His black eyes watch my every move as I turn toward him and cross my arms under my bosom, I had picked this habit up from Ryoko...Satoru's intended.

"What is that surrounding you, how have you repelled me?" The blonde haired vampire seethes, I admire the beard on his lower face surprised that a vampire could even have one. I mean...did he have it when he was turned? Is it possible he grew it as a vampire?

His growl brings me back to the present and I raise a brow at him and cock my hip to the side, "It's called a barrier, it repels those who I wish not to allow close to me. I am...what is the word in english..a priestess. In japan I am referred to as a Miko. A miko is one who eradicates evil such as Vampires and Demons. Answer all of your questions?"

"Yes...what is your name?" The man asks as he pulls himself into a proper standing position, his black eyes stay trained on me as I loose my aggressive stance and smile happily at him. He cringes.

"My name is Kagome, a pleasure to meet you…" I trails off and he huffs out his name. I watch as he glares at me once more before he turns and speeds away, with a laugh I continue on my journey of traveling place to place.

I pull myself from my thoughts as the warmth of the sun settles on my skin, I open my eyes and pull myself up off my bed and head into the bathroom and start up the shower. After I wash myself I head into my closet and pull out the clothes I intend to wear.

A pair of black skinny jeans, a silk off the shoulder ocean blue silk dress shirt and a pair of black thick heeled boots.

I head into the kitchen and pull out the ingredients to start making spaghetti for Charlie and Bella. Glad that I have a full day to let the sauce sit in its spices.

As the end of the day draws nearer I put the spaghetti sauce and noodles into one large tupperware and quickly run across the street and knock lightly at the Swans front door. A moment later an exhausted Charlie steps into view and smiles a tired and sad smile at me.

"Charlie, are you okay?" I ask as I look over his exhausted features he motions me inside and I follow him into the kitchen easily spotting the vampire girl and Bella sitting in the living room staring our way in silence.

"Oh, Bella I brought food. It'll be on the table when you get hungry." I announce loud enough for her to hear me as I help Charlie to sit down. Once he is seated I walk to the cabinet and pull down a plate for him and a fork. I run them over to him and quickly heep some of the food onto the plate then walk back to the cabinet and pour him a glass of water and grab a napkin. He smiles at me and pats my shoulder appreciatively as I sit beside him.

"My friend Harry...Harry Clearwater passed away yesterday. His heart finally gave out." Charlie lets out a ragged sigh and I see the tears well in his sad eyes, I reach a hand out and lightly lay it over his tensed right hand. I listen as he talks about Harry's wife and kids and feel my heart go out to them.

"Charlie I am so sorry to hear about your friend… it sounds like he was a really great guy." I sooth as I smile at him and withdraw my hand, I notice Bella and the vampire walk in and turn my eyes to them. I instantly notice the color of the vampire's eyes and smile toward her.

"Hi there, my name is Kagome. I don't believe I have met you before." I stand and stick my hand out to shake hers, I notice Bella heading toward the microwave and Charlie turning toward the sink.

"I'm Alice Cullen, a friend of Bella's." Alice announces as she shakes my hand with surprise in her eyes, I lower my voice so only she can hear.

"Does the Volturi know that the Cullen's have let a normal human in on their secret? I assume Bella knows.." I trail off and keep her hand grasped in mine as I watch her eyes widen in shock.

"Don't worry, I am in no way threatening you. Especially if you have close ties with my old friend Carlisle. Let us speak more later." I mumble as I retract my hand from hers and turn to Charlie and Bella who are only just now finishing their tasks.

"I believe I will be heading back to my place, Charlie you get some sleep. You are looking a bit like a zombie." I sigh and let him walk me toward the door, he ruffles my hair and wished me a good night. I quickly run across the street to my house knowing that he watches to make sure I get back safely, like I do with him.

I turn on my TV to pass the time wondering if Alice would come over here, growing bored of the reruns on TV I leave it on as background noise and begin cleaning up my kitchen having caused a mess with the sauce earlier.

I clean the kitchen in a trance like state and only come back to awareness when I hear a soft knock at the door, I glance at the clock to see that it's midnight. I place the rag down and make my way to the door, opening it to see Alice and inviting her in. I quickly cut the tv of and we sit at the table facing each other.

"How do you know of vampires? Why do you not have a scent? How do you know Carlisle and about the Volturi?" Alice asks all in one go, her eyes narrowed into dangerous slits, I clasp my hands on the table and release the barrier around myself with a smile.

Alice sucks in my scent and stares at me even more confused, alarm starting to shine in her eyes.

"I am a miko...a holy person, and I can feel the aura of those around me. I can place protective barriers and scen blockers up. I have been told by a few vampires I have been in contact with that my scent is more alluring than that of a normal human, I can only assume the reason why is that it is linked to me being a miko. I've known about vampires for many years, having learned of them under my training with a few other...lesser priestesses and monks. They had warned me of the existence of vampires and shape shifters and had taught me how to destroy them if a time comes that I need to. I hate to say that I have had to destroy quite a few in my years, they had lost touch with themselves completely and had to be put down for the good of everyone. As for Carlisle...I have known him since 1661, when he was still human." I decide that if she asks for further information on mine and Carlisle's relationship I would tell her to ask him.

"How? You're a human." Alice duly states as she rakes her eyes over me, I nod patiently and let out a sigh.

"I don't know if I can still be classified as such. I have been alive for 524..no 525 years. I no longer require food or drink, nor do I need to sleep. The only thing that I feel truly keeps me human is my heartbeat. Even that though is not enough some days." I let out a sad sigh and run my fingers through my hair. "You see Alice, I was on a journey. A quest if you will, I had to gather the shards of an artifact I had shattered. Upon restoring it...my humanity was taken. I stopped aging at the physical age of 18, left alone in a dangerous world."

"How...do you know the volturi?" Alice asks as she eyes me cautiously, I let out a small laugh at the question recalling my meeting with them.

"It was in 1619 when I met them. Aro had sent some of his guard to retrieve me, I later learned that he heard of my existence through the vampire...grapevine. He asked to see my hand and quickly grew frustrated with me when what he was looking for wasn't there. He sent a few of his guards to attack me but I repelled them easily enough. We...do not get along well. He thought he could keep tabs on me and order me around but I quickly told him that I am not a vampire and quite frankly he can shove it. I still dislike that Aro, always testing me. Caius isn't one of my favorites either, his attitude is seriously off putting. No, the only member of the Volturi I like is Marcus. He is...like an older brother to me. I would stop by the castle every now and then to see him, his company is quite pleasing." I chuckle as I recall the memory of seeing Marcus give a small smile for the first time.

"What is your relationship with Carlisle? I see you abstain from human blood much like he does, are you his mate?" I ask, feeling a twinge of sadness in my chest, I push it back and focus on Alice who laughs lightly and shakes her head no.

"No, Esme is Carlisle's mate. She has been for 85 years now. I am one of his and Esme's adopted children. There are 5 of us." Alice watches my face intently and I know she can easily see the sadness in my eyes but she doesn't comment on it. I laugh as I envision Carlisle surrounded by such a big family.

"He always wanted a big family, never was one to enjoy solitude." I chuckle and feel happy for him, he truly is my first love but that won't stop me from wishing him happiness. "I am glad to hear that he has found his mate, for a long time there he was scared that he missed her."

"What..was Carlisle like as a human?" Alice asks with wide eyes, I gently clasp my fingers once more and think back to the 2 months I had spent with him in his human years.

"He..is the same as he is now. Compassionate and sweet. Always looking out for everyone and protective of those he calls family and friends. All of the women around him would fall to his feet if only to be spared a glance by him, he would get quite flustered when that would happen!" I laugh loudly as I recall his wide eyes and beat red face, in the public he would smile and quickly but politely take his leave and behind closed doors he would blush and rant that he didn't wish for the attention.

"Have you been alone..all of these years?" Alice asks quietly, I smile sadly at her and she lowers her eyes already knowing the answer to my question.

"It hasn't been so bad. I've made many friends with vampires and humans alike, i've gotten to watch my friends family grow and I got to see my daughter's family grow." I smile thinking back to all of my friends and letting the tears fill my eyes again.

"You have a daughter?" Alice asks excitedly, I laugh softly at her hyperactive personality, it fits her much better than the cautious and scared one from earlier.

"I did. She was about 1 when I found and took her under my wing. Her village had been destroyed and she was the only survivor. She was so beautiful, always smiling and chatting with everyone. She died in 1553 with her oldest son, Yuudai. I had whooping cough and since she didn't want to leave him and since there were no such things as vaccinations back then she to contracted it. She left two boys and a husband." I wipe the tears from my cheeks and smile at Alice who seems to want to ask more questions.

"Does Charlie know of vampires? I know Bella does." I ask seriously as I look sternly into her eyes which then too become serious.

"No, Bella only knows of vampires because she is the mate to Edward. One of my other siblings. She is very astute for a human." Alice chuckles lightly at this and smiles fondly at the table top.

"I see. We need to make sure Charlie is kept blind to this secret. It is a world I don't think he can handle. Speaking of mates, is everyone in your family mated?" I ask hoping it didn't sound as rude as it felt saying it. Alice giggles lightly at my blush.

"No, neither Jasper nor I am mated. My mate isn't going to be born for 7 more years, he will be handsome. Jasper's mate...I can't see her in my visions. I know someone is standing beside Jasper in the visions I do have but it's like she is draped in an invisibility cloak." ALice shrugs and I quickly assume what she means by visions.

"I see. Anyway, you should probably head back over to the Swan's. They should be awake within the hour." I stand and start walking toward the door knowing that Alice will follow. I open the door for her and she stands there for a moment then leans forward and gives me a hug, shocking me.

"It's nice to meet you, I hope we will run into each other again." Alice announces and pulls back, I notice the confused look in her eyes but wave her off politely and close the door with a sigh.

I walk over to the dresser and pull out clothes to wear when I head out to the hospital to volunteer. I'll be there from 7 till 4. Maybe longer if Rebecca doesn't show up again. Doctor White is very annoyed with her and said when he hires me I might have to work a few double shifts till we find someone to replace her.

Doctor White happily told me that the middle of next month he can hire as a full time front desk worker and is excited to get me started, I too find myself to be excited about starting this job. I had left my job at the Dollar Tree last week on good terms and am only waiting for my position to open.

I smile and dress myself then walk out to my car to see Charlie in about to get in his dressed in a suit, I jog over to him and he gives me a heartbroken smile.

"Heading to the hospital?" He asks as he places his hands in his pockets and scuffs his shoes on the ground, I easily spot the red lining his eyes and fat his shoulder.

"Yeah...the funeral...will you be okay?" I ask as I look up at him, he huffs as if to say he's a big boy but drops his act and lets out a long sigh. I step toward him and wrap my arms around him in a hug, he gently pats the top of my head and I feel a few tears land on my shoulder.

"Yeah, i'll be okay. I'm worried about Sue though, I don't think it's really hit her yet. Anyway...we should both be on our ways." Charlie pulls back and pats my shoulder, probably having enough experience not to muse my hair when I have somewhere to go.

"Yeah, that desk isn't gonna watch itself." We both chuckle at my lame joke, "It's okay to cry Charlie, if you hold it in it only gets worse. There is no shame when you cry at the loss of a loved remember that okay?" I smile and turn then run to my car and quickly hop in, hoping to get this day over and done with.

I release a relieved sigh as I pull up to my house and park the car, quickly noticing frantic Charlie passing all over his yard with worry and fear in his eyes. I notice a piece of paper clenched in his hand and the way it looks as though his fingers have shuffled through his hair repeatedly. I leave my purse in my car and open the door, then close it behind me as I take off in a jog over to Charlie who looks up at me with hope then disappointment.

"Charlie, what has you so riled up?" I ask as I stop in front of him and place a soothing hand on his back, I can feel the anxious flutter of his heart and grab his other shoulder and force him to stand still and look at me.

He quickly pushes the note into my hand and I read over it quickly, scowling down at the hastily written words and feeling anger towards Bella for leaving her father in such a state especially in one like today.

"Let's get you inside, if you keep going at this rate you'll have a stroke." Charlie goes to say something but I silence him with a glare and start pulling him towards his house, I let us in and force him to sit on his couch as I run to the kitchen and grab him a glass of water. Charlie accept the water with shaky hands and I sit in the recliner diagonal to him, I notices his tremors lessen but his eyes are still wild.

"Why is she always running off after that damn Cullen boy? What does he have over her?" Charlie growls viciously as he glares at the note on the table, I sigh and roughly run my hand over my face.

"Charlie...when a girl fancies herself in love...she feels she will go the end of the universe just to see a passing glimpse of the one they desire. Now I am not saying her actions are right but Charlie...she is 18. She is going to do whatever her heart desires and she has the...freedom to do so. She will return though Charlie, you just need to calm down and think of how you will deal with her when she gets back." I state sternly as I plop back into the recliner, appreciating the softness of it.

Charlie lets out a dejected sigh and tears fill his eyes, "It's just so unnatural, her...obsession with this kid. She starved herself and fell into such a deep depression when he left I thought I was going to lose her. Now she races god knows where with a note saying Edward is in trouble. What kind of trouble? Will it hurt her? Get her killed?" Charlie starts to hyperventilate and I lean forward to look him in the eyes, my eyes steady.

"I know what that it is a scary time right now Charlie, but you need to calm down. I wasn't joking when I said you would give yourself a stroke." Charlie calms himself and takes a drink of his water, hands shaking, "You need to stand strong Charlie. She said she would be back, you have to believe that she will. You can kick her ass from here to Atlanta when she gets back but for now you need to sit and think rationally. Think of what you will say to her when she gets back, let her know how much you care about her and how much she scared you. DO you hear me?"

Charlie nods and buries his face in his hands and gives a silent sob, his stress and fear causing him to suffer through an emotional roller coaster. Knowing that he doesn't like for his emotions to be on display I stand and pat him on the shoulder.

"Charlie, i', going to be in the kitchen to whip up a bite to eat. Anything in specific sound good right now?" I ask as I grab the remote to the TV off the table and flip it on, happy to see the game playing. Charlie shakes his head in a negative way at my question and I place the remote in front of him and as I walk past to the kitchen I pat him on the shoulder once more.

I open the fridge and cringe at the emptiness, sure there is plenty to go on but he really needs to plan a shopping trip. I rub my head in irritation, silently glad I don't get headaches knowing that if I could I would be kneeling over in pain from mine.

I grab the ingredients to cook up a sloppy joe for Charlie and myself, I prefer not to eat but if it helps keep him occupied I have no objections to a little discomfort. My body no longer requires food so when I ingest some I have to make a run to the restroom nce it all dissolves. Seeing as I don't make it a habit to eat the experience feels odd and uncomfortable not relieving like it did when I was still..mortal.

I make a plate and set it on the table, then placing some napkins and a fork. I run over to the sink and fill him up some water and decide to make myself a glass. After setting the table I walk into the living room and let him know the food is ready, he quietly follows and begins eating almost immediately. I quickly deduce that it was unlikely he ate at all today and am glad I thought to make him so food, It would do no good if the poor guy collapsed.

"I think i'm going to head to sleep...I feel…" Charlie trails off as he watches me put the dishes back up, "I understand Charlie. You go get a good night's sleep and think more on things in the morning. I'll be over to check on you when I get off my shift at the hospital." I walk by him and pat him on the shoulder and let myself out, casting a final glance at the door before making my way back to my place and plopping down on the sofa with a drawn out sigh.

JasperKagome

A/N:Hey guys, that was chapter 4 for ya! I'm finishing it early so I can get your opinions on what you think I should do with the coupling. Obviously there will be Jasper/Kagome but do you think I should mix Carlisle in there somehow? Or is that to harsh, he does after all have a mate now. One he loves. Maybe he holds high regards for Kagome, still loves her as his first love and bed partner? Is reluctant to see her with his...son. Maybe a bit protective of her and jealous. OPINIONS, please guys! Also I was thinking…once I finish this story, depending on the votes, I might make a more in-depth prequel. Describing the years prior to this. What do you think?

~Munyue