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A/N: This chapter isn't edited yet, sorry. I had a busy weekend and I have school tomorrow so I need to rest, love you all and I promise I'll edit this chapter tomorrow afternoon.

**Just to let everyone know, this chapter is now fully edited, enjoy!


"Kikyo?" Kaede asked the next morning as Kikyo washed her face.

"Yes?"

"Where did you go last night?"

"What do you mean?" Kikyo asked as she stood and turned to face Kaede.

"I woke up last night and you weren't here."

"I see, I was taking a walk." Kikyo turned and moved to the entrance of their hut. "Come, Kaede, we have much to do."

Kaede quickly followed her older sister out of the hut and through the square.

"Did you hear?" A girl whispered. "The Demon Lord is said to be passing through this area."

"The demon lord, passing through a human village?" Another whispered back. "You'd think he'd add an extra day or two to the trip to avoid us."

A third chimed in. "I heard he's having to deal with a rebellion."

"Ah," Kaede tugged at Kikyo's kimono. "Did you hear that? Rebellion has broken out."

"It's none of our business."

"Bu-"

"Kaede!" Kikyo turned to glare at her sister, however she was interrupted by the aura of silencer. "Stay quiet." She whispered and bowed her head, Kaede followed suit. She glanced to her side and saw Kiyoshi standing near her.

"What's that we've heard of rebellion?" A silencer walked through the square, he pulled one of the girl's who had been whispering by her arm. "Well, care to repeat what you said?"

The girl glared at the demon who held her by the chin, then she spit in his face.

"You little bitch!" The demon grabbed her by her hair and pulled her along, to the center of the square. He pushed her down on her knees and smiled. He raised his hand but was stopped by an angry green imp.

"Demon, how-"

"Jaken," A cold voice spoke, everyone stole a glance, but kept their head down. Kikyo noticed the look of fear on Kaede's face and heard her breath quicken. Kikyo cautiously reached over and took Kaede's hand offering a small smile, then she let go and looked back at the ground.

"M'lord, forgive me, you should not have had to bear witness to such a display." The green imp bowed on the ground and closed his eyes, seemingly begging for his life.

"What is the crime of this human?" Sesshomaru asked in a monotone, as though he didn't really care.

The Silencer bowed his head and spoke. "She was spreading rumors about a rebellion."

Sesshomaru continued his walk, ignoring the scene before him, Kikyo watched him walk, his aura overpowering everyone around him.

After Sesshomaru passed him, the Silencer turned and took the girl's head off. Kikyo watched as a drop of blood fell onto the fine kimono of the demon lord. Sesshomaru stopped and swung his arm, a green whip growing out of his fingers. The whip swung cutting down the Silencer, then moved towards the crowd, everyone stepped back out of fear except for Kikyo and Kaede.

Kikyo caught sight of the whip racing through the air towards her younger sister. She gasped and stepped forward pushing her sister out of the way. The tip of the whip hit Kaede in the eye, and swung towards Kikyo, but as it made contact it was purified, preventing the priestess from being split in two.

Sesshomaru turned back to stare at Kikyo, his face unreadable.

"Kaede!" Kikyo quietly exclaimed, she dropped to her knees and held her sister to her chest.

Everyone held their breath as the demon lord watched Kikyo hold her sister. "Take the girl." His cold voice rung out. Two Silencers came and took Kaede by the arms.

"Kikyo!" Kaede screamed struggling against the grip of the demons.

Kikyo felt her rage boil, but she stayed silent.

Kikyo rushed into her hut as the crowd dispersed, Kaede, her mind remained focused on her younger sister. Rebellion was on the mind, it'd only take a small push to start a revolt. Kaede.

Kikyo ran out of her house and walked to the woods, it was still broad daylight and she wore her miko garb, knowing at any time she could be killed. She swung her arrows over her shoulder and ran back to the village, yet another execution was taking place. The demon raised his arm and prepared to take off the man's head.

Kikyo pulled an arrow back and aimed, as she released it the demon brought his hand down, but before his hand made contact the arrow hit him, instantly causing him to disintegrate.

All heads turned back to where Kikyo stood, the string on her bow still vibrating. She ran forward and stood on the stage used for executions. "The time has come for the humans to take back our lands, there was a time when humans and demons coexisted, before our great lord came to power, now we live as slaves, our lives equal to that of a rat! Let us take back our lands!"

Kikyo turned on her heel shooting an arrow towards the demons that had been advancing towards her, the arrow she had shot killed the four demons advancing on her. She quickly moved, avoiding being hit while she shot the demons, first Kiyoshi joined in, fighting alongside her, then before long other men and women had joined her.

Kikyo glanced around as the fighting came to a stop, demon carcasses were scattered on the ground and several humans lay dead, caught in the crossfire. Several dead and many more injured, only to take back a small village, this rebellion would cost many lives, maybe even her own.

As she sat deep in thought she suddenly became aware of an arrow flying towards her. "Kikyo!" She heard Kiyoshi's familiar voice speak and watched as he jumped in front of her, letting the arrow lodge deep in his chest. Kikyo instantly shot an arrow and killed the demon, then she sank to her knees and looked down at Kiyoshi.

"Don't worry, Kiyoshi, I'll get you help. I won't let you die." She promised.

Kiyoshi smiled up at her. "It was fun while it lasted, Kikyo. Finish the fight for me?"

Kikyo looked down at the man in her arms, her heart filling with sadness and pity. "Kiyoshi."

"I may have seemed like I was joking, but I was serious when I asked you to marry me. I really do love you." He took in a deep breath. "Don't forget to take back our lands, just like we planned." His voice grew softer and his eyes drifted shut, Kikyo could almost feel the life leaving his body. His head fell to the side and there was a smile on his face.

"I got to die in your arms, Kikyo. Thank you."

Kikyo heard his voice in the back of her mind and she closed her eyes. They hadn't made any plans together, he made all of the plans and filled her in along the way. I'll finish the fight and take back the lands, she silently promised him, then she placed his head on the ground and stood up.

"A rebellion?" Sesshomaru gazed out at the forest before him. "Kill them." He said simply.

"Yes, m'lord" Jaken turned to give the order, then paused. "M'lord… perhaps I should inform you, it seems the rebellion is headed by a miko."

"A miko?"

"Yes, the one who's sister you blinded."

"I see." Sesshomaru said, then began to walk off.


A/N: Okay, I hope you guys liked the chapter, if you do R&R plz. :)))