A/N: Very late update, and I apologize! I just want to thank all of you guys for adding my story to your thingiemuhbobs! (I'm not familiar with this site yet, but I'll get it sooner or later) And thank you so much for commenting :)

So here's a pretty long chapter, about 1,100 words c: Hopefully I can keep this up with regular updates on the weekends. Soon I graduate, too (Class of 2012 *o*) So I'll have plenty of time after then.

Anyways, enjoy!

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"Kagome!"

"Kagome, where are you?"

"Apparently she can't hear you," Inuyasha sniffed, his arms crossed into his haori, "otherwise she woulda answered by now."

"At least we're trying, Inuyasha!" Shippo cried, smacking the hanyou on the head before quickly hopping into Miroku's robe.

He growled and poised for attack, staring murderously at the lump on Miroku's chest. Miroku held up his hands in peace, not wanting to be the one to be ruffled up by his angered friend.

"Now now, Inuyasha, Shippo is just worried about Kagome and I am certain you are too. We don't need to take that out on the little fellow, do we?"

Grumbling, Inuyasha thrust his hands inside his haori sleeves again, turning his nose. "Feh, we wouldn't have to worry 'bout her if she hadn't of gotten lost."

"Well, it is pretty dark in here," Sango commented, her ears listening to the jingling of Miroku's staff to lead her way behind the Houshi. She had taken her place in the back to avoid being in range of the monks' "curse". She glared at the shadowed hand gripping the staff accusingly.

"I knew I should have stayed in the opening of the cave!" Came a muffled voice from Miroku's robes which shook whenever the little fox would whimper.

"I'm starting to believe the same, Shippo. I'm getting an ominous feeling from this cave," Miroku stated, looking around at the smooth walls.

"Blah blah blah," Inuyasha nagged, "you always say that 'bout everything!"

"Let's just find Kagome and get out of here. We can find a different cave if necessary," Sango sighed, attempting to rub away the oncoming headache forming. It was times like these that she would wish Kagome was around to keep her company besides the two men, Kirara and Shippo.

Sango grumbled when she almost bumped into Miroku, who had halted dead in his tracks. She stopped just in time, making sure to keep a safe distace away. "What's wrong Houshi?"

"Did anyone else just feel that?" He asked, his eyes searching something that was unseen.

Sango stilled, trying to sense something. "I don't feel anything."
"That was Kagome." Inuyasha answered, sniffing the air. His muscles became tense as his senses became alert. "Her spiritual power just went off."

"Yes," Miroku agreed, nodding his head in thought as worry began to shroud his azure orbs. "We should hurry to see if she is in any trouble."

"Kagome's strong," Inuyasha assured, his expression serious. "Wherever she is, I know she's alright."
Sango smiled at her friend, happy to hear him admit it. They took off at a run, following where the short spark of energy had been detected from.

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Oh yes, Kagome knew him.

But she knew him better for his title; The King of Thieves. He was a conniving, mischievous Kitsune who was known for deucedly luring you into his false pretense of goodly charm. At least, that's what the rumors had said. He was someone you wanted to stay away from at all costs.

"Next question."

Kagome tensed.

"I have noticed that you are with company."

That caught her attention. "Where are they?"

He shrugged and got up before plopping down next to her. Kagome thought if he were any closer, she would be able to feel his body heat.

"Somewhere, anywhere. Not here."

She almost growled. "If you've done something to them, know that I will pur-"

"I have done nothing, little priestess. You are so easy to accuse," he huffed.

Her eyebrow ticked. "Don't call me little!" She crossed her arms. "5 feet and four inches is average."

"Oh?" Without warning, he grabbed her hands in his and pulled her up with him. He looked down at her, a playful smile adorning his lips. "You are quite small to me."

Kagome calmed her racing heart and looked up at him. He had to be a good ten to fourteen inches taller than her.

"Maybe that's because you're a giant!" Kagome shrieked, craning her neck to look at the tips of his ears. They had to add on a few inches, too.

She roved her way down his person, noticing his thick, silver hair and his lightly tanned skin and golden eyes. He wore a simple white tunic and pants that fit loosely on his body, with long legs and arms.

Looking back up to his eyes, she wondered if there would be an end to the silver haired, golden eyed men.

"You know," he started, swinging their hands together, "If you want further speculation of my body, all you must do is ask."

Blushing, she swatted his hands away and took a few steps back. "Ask your next question," she muttered instead.

He nodded, then held up two fingers, indicating that this was the second question.

"Actually, this is the third. You asked me if I was with somebody."

"I did not. I only commented that you were with company. It was merely a statement."

She growled, pleasing Youko. "Fine, what's your next question?"

He brought a finger up to his lips and began tapping lightly. "Are you in a relationship with the Inu-hanyou?"

She blinked before suddenly her cheeks began to burn. "I-I…I'm not sure."

A silver brow lifted. "How are you not sure?"

Her fingers became interlocked in a nervous twitch. "Well, it's…complicated."

Youko's mouth formed an "o" shape. "There is another woman involved."

She looked up at him, surprise written all over her face.

"Do not worry, little priestess. I have been in similar circumstances, and merely wish to assist you."

"Oh?" she mimicked him from earlier. "And how do you suppose you do that?"

"Simple," he said innocently. "We kill the other woman."

"No!" Kagome yelled. "No killing. Besides, she's a priestess too."

"Your Inu-hanyou…has a slight masochistic tendency, does he not?"

She looked at him, confused.

He explained. "Miko's are Youkai's worst enemies. Spiritual power does not mix well with youki."

"I'd never hurt him...Intentionally." She added guiltily.

"I see. Well then. I shall make a deal with you."

Kagome shook her head. A game and now this?

He continued. "I will help you solve your problem, and then you will help me."

"The problem with that is I don't want your help. Whoever Inuyasha chooses is his choice." She replied forlornly.

"Be selfish for once, Kagome." He reached out and tugged her to him, twirling her around as if they were dancing.

She bit her bottom lip, contemplating. She would regret this later, she knew it. She wanted to see what the Kitsune was capable of, though. She danced in step with him, not noticing she was doing so.

"And what's in it for you?"

Spinning her one more time, he smirked, knowing he had won her over. He pulled her close and leaned down onto her shoulder. "I am trapped in this cave. Get me out, and I will help you with anything you desire."

Shuddering, Kagome nodded, letting him tip her as the dance finally ended.

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A/N: Whaaaaaat? Kukukuku ;)