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Deadly Regret's Note: Yes, I know its been forever. As you know I didn't plan on continuing my story, but since I got quite a few reviews I decided to start working on it. I hope you like this chapter.

Chapter 4: Him

The room was quiet. Everyone, except Yusuke who was content to have Kagome in his arms, was waiting for the silence to be broken. They were all in the living room of Yusuke's apartment. Yusuke and Kagome sat on a love seat with the latter sitting in the latter in the firsts' lap. The love seat sat in the center of the room, facing the television. Adjacent to the love seat was table, separating the second love seat from the first, forming an 'L'. Kuwabara sat on it, staring at his interlocked hands while twirling his thumbs around each other. Opposite of Kuwabara and to the the right of Yusuke and Kagome, stood Kurama, leaning against the wall and studying Yusuke's and Kagome's interactions although they said nor did anything. Yusuke was only toying with Kagome's hair. Hiei was in the corner to the left of Kurama where the door was, glaring at Kagome.

Kagome broke the silence, looking from Kurama to Hiei to Kuwabara. "Why are you still here? I won't tell you anything."

"Unanswered questions. Also, we are responsible for watching you until Koenma... recovers," Kurama answered.

"I don't need baby sitting," she paused to yawn. "I'm fine with Yusuke."

Kurama looked to Yusuke who nodded over Kagome's shoulder, giving the OK signal. He wanted to be alone with her, so he didn't break down in front of the others again. He also wanted answers and Kagome obviously didn't want them there. If sending his friends away for the time being meant figuring out and understanding what was going on Kagome's life then so be it. He spoke up when he noticed Kuwabara hesitate and felt Hiei glare harder.

""I'll talk to you guy tomorrow." Yusuke urged them to leave.

"Then tomorrow." Kurama agreed, bowing to Kagome before heading for to door.

Kuwabara stood saying, "Bye Urameshi."

Hiei followed Kurama out. Kuwabara right behind him, closing the door as he left.

"Where should I start?" Kagome asked Yusuke after a few minutes.

"Where I lost you." She smiled softly and began her story.

Yusuke watched her, her every breath, and her every movement while she lay asleep in his bed. He felt so guilty and useless. Could he help her move on? Could he have stopped her from falling into the well? Could he have done anything? Damn it! There were so many questions that neither he nor Kagome knew the answer to.

She stirred, moaning softly, quickly bringing Yusuke out of his thoughts. Was she having another nightmare? If so, it would be the third one. It hurt him to know she went through so much without him. He sighed when she stopped moving and snuggled back into the covers.

"What has he done to you?" he asked, knowing he wouldn't get a reply.

Yusuke continued to watch Kagome until she awoke. She smiled at him and sat up, yawning tiredly. In mere seconds, her smile turned to a frown. She displayed her emotions so freely like the clothes she wore. Yusuke's guilt stricken look reminded her of herself and that was something she never wanted to see on anyone whether they be friend or not. A look of such guiltiness should only belong to the evil and unjust.

"I protected you while you slept..." His voice was soft as if she were still asleep and he did not wish to wake her.

"I know." He smiled at that. "Let's go for a walk after breakfast."

"I'll make you some cereal while you change." Standing, he left with a glance over his shoulder.

Two, almost three, hours later, Yusuke and Kagome were walking through the city. They or rather Kagome was receiving awkward, curious, and dirty looks, but the fazed her not. She cared not what they thought as she and Yusuke discussed why he forgot about her. He seemed to have shut off certain memories. Those certain memories were of herself and her family when Yusuke was young. He remembered the shrine and their name, but he erased their faces.

After getting the answer as to why Yusuke didn't remember her, Kagome cheered Yusuke up by talking about embarrassing things of their past. Although they appeared happy, there was great sadness within them. Growing more and more as each thought of how they could have helped the other. Their souls apologized for what the other went through. There was nothing to forgive, but a promise was a promise.

Yusuke stopped and looked back at Kagome who had stopped. She was glaring ahead of them, but also seemed afraid. Was something wrong? Was she fed up with the looks she was getting? Did she not wish to be in public with him any longer? No, Kagome was not like that.

"Kagome?" Yusuke reached for her, his eyes filled with worry.

Prepare yourself for a fight of lies. A voice said within Kagome's mind. It was soothing, dark, familiar, and yet unfamiliar at the same time. She had the urge to trust the voice or at least hear it out, but she also had the feeling something bad was going to happen. Was that feeling because of the voice? Was the voice owned by an evil person?

Who are you? How are you in my head? What do you want? Kagome mentally questioned, glaring all around her. She now pictured herself in her head, seeing someone foreign. She didn't know how someone could enter her mind. What of her barriers? Show yourself.

I am a friend and I may be even closer than that. You love the man I live for. He may not be man, but he certainly is male. The voice was female. That much Kagome knew. She, the voice, laughed bitterly as it suddenly became cold and harsh. I'm in your head because you are mentally weak, but that's not all. I've told you why I'm here.

You made and still don't make any sense! Kagome shivered, feeling a chill run down her back. She could see nothing, but shattered glass. Tiny particles of glass that use to make up memories whether they be sad or happy floated around her. Not all were shattered, but most were. There were very few that remained whole.

It's your duty to protect him and love him. Quickly, Kagome turned around.

Mother?

Your mother is not here, Kagome-sama. The voice was soothing once more. You know this.

What do you want from me, shouted Kagome.

He won't be there to protect you, stated the voice just before leaving the recesses of Kagome's mind.

Who?! Who- Do you mean- She was cut off as she was shook back into the real world.

"Kagome?! Kagome, are you Kay? What's-" Yusuke quickly turned around, waiting for something, anything to happen. "Who opened their zone?"

"Yusuke?" Kagome stood ready to defend herself. She didn't know what a zone was, but she knew who she sensed. The question was did Yusuke know as well. "What's a zone?" She didn't ask why everyone was on the ground because she already knew.

"Yusuke," chorused two voices. One was frantic and breathless while the other was composed with a hint of relief.

It was Kurama and Kuwabara, running after Hiei. The two demons looked around cautiously, searching for any sign of danger. Kuwabara leaned against the wall of a random store out of breath. Kurama watched Kagome for a moment before addressing Yusuke.

"Who ever it is they want her." Yusuke nodded.

"I know, but they can't have her."

Then we fight," stated Hiei, a flicker of enjoyment flashing in his eyes. His last kill was over two weeks ago.

Just as Hiei finished, a figure landed before them in a black, hooded cloak. It was obviously a demon from the aura he emitted. He stepped to the side to see Kagome, who almost completely hid by Yusuke and Kurama. A clawed hand reached out from under the cloak and reached for his hood, but paused at Kuwabara's demand.

"Who are you?"

They couldn't see the figure's face, but they were almost certain he or she was smirking at them in amusement. "Why don't you ask her?" He pointed to Kagome.

The gang cast glances at Kagome who shrunk behind Yusuke. "I- He cant be who I think he is," she whispered.

"Oh, but cant I my, little Miko?" A light chuckle escaped the demon's mouth. "Say it! Say my name!"

"N-No-NO!" Kagome screamed, "You're not HIM!"

"I don't care who he is, I'm going to kill him." Hiei growled, unsheathing his sword. "The two of you can talk then."

"You can't kill him." Kagome backed away. "You can't kill..."

"Say it! Say my name!" He laughed. "Say the name of your comrades- lovers- your pups murderer!"

"Naraku! You can't kill Naraku!" The hood was removed as he threw his head back and laughed full heartedly.

Wavy, long, black tresses fell to his waist. Medium length bangs framed his face. A face with glowing blood filled and power hungry eyes gazed lustfully at Kagome. The aura pf pure evil still clung to him, but with five hundred years worth of killing and evil doing added on. He pretty much grinned as four figures dressed like him walked up behind him. They fell to a kneeling position, bowing to Naraku once at his side.

"Can we fight-" Kuwabara fell to his knees. "What the hell? What's happening to me," he panted as he caught himself on his hands. His spirit sword gone.

"He's doing it." Kagome whimpered.

"She's right; I am causing the weight you now feel pressing down on you. In here, I control the pressure of gravity." Naraku frowned, "I tire of this. Attack."

Three of the four figures left Naraku's side. One remained bowed. Each stood before their opponent, stating that they were going to do one on one battles. Kuwabara stood up on unstable legs, his spirit sword blinking as he held on tight to it. Hiei was the first to attack, he tired of the talking and stalling. Sword drawn and ready to kill, Hiei used his speed to his advantage. Appearing behind one of the cloaked figures and thrusting his sword forward, he prepared himself to hear the cutting of flesh and screams of pain; however, his sword met only air.

Yusuke ran forward, his hands tightened into fists. His aura flared with anger, causing his spirit energy to rise dramatically. He would not allow Kagome to be taken away from him. Not now or ever again. She was his to protect and he would be damned if he let her be harmed. They only had each other. They would keep each other. "Spirit Gun!"

A huge boomerang blocked the shot and sizzled like hot metal dipped into cool water. Yusuke growled as the figure hooked it back in place on their back and drew their sword. Damn it all! He wanted to see who he was fighting! They circled each other. That is until the figure charged Yusuke. They were fast, yet not demon like but too fast for a human.

"Shit!" He wiped away the blood on his cheek. The cloak figure was faster then he thought.

Kuwabara could only block as he concentrated on standing and ignoring the intensified gravity force. It felt as if it were getting stronger with each attack he blocked. His sword flickered in and out, barely in time to the staff of his opponent suddenly brought out. This time his sword did him no good as it went out. His feet were swept from under him before he could register the fact he was on his back. He quickly fell unconscious after his head hit the ground with a sickening thud. The hooded figure raised his ringed staff to the sky and lowered it without mercy.

Hiei growled in pain. Quickly, jumping away and turning around, he faced his adversary. A sword that looked like nothing more then dead weight had sliced him good. Only seconds ago it appeared to be a simply rusted sword that couldn't cut a slice of paper. Hiei's shirt hung low, the back cut straight in half, absorbing the blood. From his shoulder bones to his inches above his waist was a thin sword wound. If one looked closely enough, you would see the skin connecting back together.

"Hn." Hiei said, tearing the shirt from his body and throwing it to the ground.

"It's almost perfect," grinned Naraku, advancing on Kagome, inhaling a breath of her fear.

"Stay away from me!" Kagome shouted, looking around for the fourth hooded figure that remained at Naraku's side.

"My master doesn't answer to you." There he was and Kagome was beginning to wish she never knew. She didn't like his voice.

Naraku stopped walking, observing the emotions that danced across her face. "Wouldn't you like to see who all my friends are?"

Kagome shook her head. She knew who they were. Looking around, she searched for some where- anywhere to hide. She had to get away!

"You're don't want to say 'hi'? You've become quite rude, haven't you, my little Miko?" Naraku was enjoying the scent of Kagome's fear more then he thought he would. "It has only been a day for you while it has been over five hundred years for me."

"Go away!" Kagome cried out. "Please, leave me alone."

"No. Reveal yourselves."

"Rose whip!" Kurama shouted, snatching the staff away before it could connect with Kuwabara. "Your opponent is me now."

The hooded figure turned around and gazed at Kurama for a few seconds then turned his attention to his fallen weapon yards away. He seemed to be thinking about whether or not to get it. Maybe he wasn't sure if he could beat Kurama without it, but he made no move to retrieve it. He continued staring at his weapon as if it would come to him just for looking at it.

"Take your weapon," stated Kurama.

Kurama was tense and prepared for the unknown. He didn't know whether or not his enemy was armed without the staff, but he would not kill the defenseless if it could be helped. The figure glanced at him before looking back to his weapon. Taking one step forward, he disappeared and appeared next to his weapon, leaning down to pick it up. So he was fast, but was he strong or just a mindless puppet ruled by Naraku? Kurama was going to find out, but not until he(the figure) did as his master commanded. Not until he revealed himself.

To be continued...

Deadly Regret's Note: This will be continued in Chapter 5: Insanity. Please review and don't flame. If you do, I'll ignore you and your words won't even enter one ear and exit the other.