Disclaimer- Even though I wished I owned Inuyasha... I don't own Inuyasha. Oh well I just have to settle to write about it and not get paid. Better than nothing. Shrugs.

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The sun was high in the sky and the wind blew gently as Sesshoumaru lead in the front of the group, followed by Inuyasha and Kikyo. Kagome was bringing up the rear. They had been walking for almost 7 hours with no rest. Inuyasha was nice enough to give each girl a ride for a little while to rest their feet. Kagome had just gotten off and Kikyo jumped back on his back saying her feet still hurt. Kagome tried no to roll her eyes at her older cousin's flirting.

Kagome glanced at the Lord of the West. Kagome had read the ancient scrolls that described the Dog Demon and his father. Kagome always loved the picture of Sesshoumaru's demon form. The first time she seen it all she could think was 'oh such a cute doggie!' but now she knew that he was deadly, to a fault. Kagome turned her attention back to Sesshoumaru's younger brother. She knew he was a hanyou because of the dog ears on his head but he had the same face markings as his brother beside the fact that he didn't have a moon symbol on his forehead like his older brother.

Kagome froze when she felt something coming their way and fast. Her eyes widened and she scanned the area around them. They were in the middle of a clearing with no protection of any kind. She forced her aura out to see where the threat was coming from. She closed her eyes trying to concentrate.

When Kikyo felt her cousin's aura brush over her skin she jumped down from Inuyasha's back and ran back to her, with Inuyasha following behind.

"Are you ok, Kikyo?" Inuyasha asked as he stood beside her looking from her to Kagome.

"My cousin felt a presence coming our way and she is trying to find which way they are coming." Kikyo explained as she touched her cousin's arm. Kikyo had been taught by an old miko how to tap into the person's aura just by touching the arm. Kikyo felt a warm tingle then she felt what Kagome felt. Her eyes widen with the on slaught of emotions and feelings that were headed their way. Inuyasha stood silently beside her looking around the field they were standing in. He noticed out the corner of his eye that Sesshoumaru was also scanning the clearing.

Sesshoumaru was about to yell at them to hurry when he heard what they were talking about. His eyes narrowed as he looked around the field. He could feel a slight aura but it was out of his range. His eyes focused on Kagome, How could she feel something that far away?...Could she be the Fallen Angel of legend? He shook his head trying to clear his thoughts. He looked back at the trio and seen that Kikyo had her hand on Kagome's arm. He sniffed the air and almost snarled with what he smelled. His eyes bleed to a pink as he growled to get Inuyasha's attention.

Inuyasha turned to see that his brother was upset. He sniffed the air and understood why his eyes were pink. Inuyasha stepped in front of both girls as he felt the aura that was near. Sesshoumaru was also standing in front of the girls as well as Inuyasha, looking in the same direction.

Kagome could feel her cousin touch her arm, trying to feel what she felt. Kagome let her aura mix with Kikyo's. She could feel her cousin tense when she felt what was coming. Kagome opened her eyes, seeing the world through a pink tint. She blinked her eyes a couple of times but nothing worked. Kagome looked at Kikyo who was staring at her with a surprised look on her face. Kagome tried something she never tried before.

"Kiki?" Kagome thought, trying to push her thoughts into her cousin's mind.

Kikyo's eyes widen further when she heard her cousin's voice in her mind. Kikyo couldn't say anything so she nodded.

"It's alright, trust me. What ever happens don't leave my side." Kagome told her. Kikyo nodded again. Kagome grabbed her hand and pulled her towards Inuyasha.

"Inuyasha, we must stand by your brother. Come, hurry." Kagome ordered Inuyasha as she ran up to Sesshoumaru. Kagome looked back to see that Inuyasha was beside Kikyo. Kagome looked up at Sesshoumaru who looked at her with a confused look. Kagome looked away when she felt the dark aura land not far from where they were. All eyes were on their new visitor. Sesshoumaru growled at the person warning them to stay away. Inuyasha clutched Kikyo tighter to his chest. Kikyo grabbed Kagome's hand and squeezed. Kagome smirked, I hope this is for the best. May Kami forgive me.

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A/N- Thanks so much for reading. I know (ducks) its a cliff hanger. (Ducks a large item) I will have the other chapter up shortly...maybe.

~*Dragon*~