Peace and sorrow

Well I decided to continue the story so…thank you for the encouraging reviews. Also a few things I would like to mention is that, one this story is set during the arrancar arc. Second is that this is going to be a Ichigo/Kagome pairing for all who read my one bleach crossover and wanted a Ichigo/Kagome pairing. As well as Kagome not being able to sense that fake Miroku and Sango, is that one she was more concerned about being killed, the other is that she was too shocked to even realize they were fake. That's all then, so enjoy my fan fiction.

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Kagome found herself looking out the school bus window that the two little girls were on. After being tossed and tumbled down the stairs, she awoke to find that she was being carried by a little girl with blond hair, along with a girl a little older then the other one with black hair.

Kagome did find out that she can be outside the jewel as well as inside it, all she had to do was imagine herself outside and she would be outside the jewel. So making up her mind she decided to follow the two girls, one, because they had the jewel with them and that was her home; so wherever they went she had to go too, and second was that she had no where else to go anyway.

Other then that Kagome was following these girls to their home in Karakura town, which was a bit of ways from her shrine. It was a nice little town, everyone was nice there, where here you had to watch out for loony creeps, thought she really didn't have to worry about that anymore.

The two girls sat in the seat ahead of her, while she sat in the seat behind them (the bus isn't crowded). She adored them, at least she knew she/the jewel were going to be well taken care of. Also from one of there previous conversations they had a older brother that went to high school and a father. At some point she wounded where there mother was but she knew that it would be rude to ask that, and she couldn't even ask anyway.

The bus stopped bringing Kagome out of her thoughts and she moved to follow the girls out the bus and started walking down the street. Kagome wondered how her new life was going to be now that she couldn't be seen by anyone and she was sealed to the jewel.

"I least I won't have to eat, at least…I don't think so…" Kagome thought randomly trying to pass the time. She was curious as to what she could do and couldn't do now that she was sealed within the jewel. It would be odd being able to watch people and then not having them be able to see you.

After a while she noticed the girls turn into a small home that had a small clinic attached to it. Kagome walked beside them without question, and she took note of the house.

It was small it looked to fit two or more rooms, thought looks can be deceiving. After walking into the house she was almost knocked down by a man around the age of 40.

"My two young girls are home, come and give your dad a big-" he started before he was punched in the face by the black haired girl. "Can it dad" she said. "Wow, and here I thought my family was crazy" Kagome thought.

"Karin that wasn't nice" the blond haired girl said looking to the older one. "Yuzu dad's fine" Karin replied walking away. "Alright I'm going to go find a place to put my pretty pink marble" Yuzu said running to her room. Kagome was about to follow Karin when she was sharply pulled by an unknown force that threw her right off.

"What the hell was that…" Kagome said as she was continuously pulled down the hallway by the same force. She looked up and saw that a light pink stream of light cam out from the jewel and wrapped itself around her neck like a collar. She was confused, something like this never happened before from the jewel, but something else puzzled her; there was no pain of the band of light being there, just the pain of being pulled off her feat and the landing.

"Weird…" Kagome thought as she came to a stop in Yuzu's room. Kagome rubbed her neck where the once beam of light was. Looking up she watched as Yuzu put the Shikon jewel on a desk, before she stood back to look at it. "It would look nice as a necklace, I think…or a bracelet" Yuzu said looking around for some string, she walked over to a small jeweler box and pulled out a silver chain. Then Yuzu rushed back over to the jewel and attached the silver chain to it. "There, finished" Yuzu muttered.

Kagome gazed to the jewel and smiled with a slight happiness. After her apparent death this to her was nice, even if she or others couldn't see her. Kagome looked out the window as clouds slowly started to flow one by one over the sun.

"So, now my new life begins,…I wonder what fate has in store for me" Kagome whispered to no one in particular as she disappeared back into the jewel.

Later that night

Kagome tossed and turned in her bed, sleep seemed impossible to her, for every time she closed her eyes the nightmare of her near death came back to haunt her only this time it was different.

A desert, a endless desert was all around her, with no signs of life among them. Only three forms were seen fighting in the dunes, and one of them was losing.

Inuyasha's demon form stood with Kikyo, arrow notched, ready to kill her already bleeding form, she couldn't move or cry out for help. As the two neared her she waited for the final blow to kill her, just like the one she had in real life.

The blows never came, why? Why didn't it hurt like it did before. Looking up Kagome was surprised to see a figure dressed in black. She looked up to see the persons face only to be blurred by shadows. The figures of Inuyasha and Kikyo disappeared as if they were nothing but the sand.

The figure then walked over to her defenseless form and knelt beside her. She could barely keep her eyes open any longer and the dream ended there.

Sighing in defeat Kagome got up from her bed and walked out into her living room and looked at the clock on the wall that read 10:07pm . Kagome groaned in irritation.

"Well it can't be helped, I guess I can go and see what Karin and Yuzu are doing" Kagome thought right before she disappeared.

Once she was outside the jewel she saw she was in a kitchen. Yuzu seemed to be preparing something while Karin was leaning next to a doorframe. Something was wrong though they seemed to be sad in a way, and Kagome could sense it.

"I still think this is a bad idea Yuzu, Ichigo is still sleeping" Karin stated from the door. "Well I still would like to see him, it's been a while since he has been home" Yuzu replied picking up a try with a few plate full of food.

Kagome followed them up a few stairs before they stopped near a door, She felt two presences inside one was just as powerful enough to make her shiver because of its size, and the other was also powerful but not as powerful as the first one that stood out like a sore thumb.

She was curious about this Ichigo person that Yuzu and Karin were talking about. Who was he, why was his aura different from a normal human, and why did it have evil painted in with his own power? These questions were buzzing in her head that she didn't notice someone turning the door knob.

When the door opened, Yuzu and Karin were certainly surprised along with herself. There stood a girl around her height if only a few inches shorter then herself, she had short black hair and blue eyes; she was also surprised. That's not what surprised Kagome though she was staring right at Kagome as if she had a slapped her. Kagome took a quick look behind her just to make sure that the girl wasn't looking at something else, only to find nothing. What the hell was going on?

After a few minutes of staring Yuzu managed to brake them out of the tense state.

"Rukia is it ok if we eat diner in here" Yuzu asked quietly. 'Rukia's' face softened and she smiled. "Of course, I don't see why not, I'm sure Ichigo would like that" Rukia replied. "Um…Rukia…." Yuzu asked.

"What's wrong" Rukia said. "Aren't you hungry, it's dinner time" Yuzu continued, holding out a plate of food.

Kagome had to keep her laughter in as this Rukia person tried to say no to Yuzu, who seemed crushed at the comment, but Rukia's stomach gave a grumble in protest making it even harder not to laugh. In the end though she gave in and let the two (minus Kagome) in to eat in quiet.

Through the entire time they were in the room Kagome felt like Rukia was staring at her the whole time she was there. She was getting the feeling that this girl could see her, but remembering that no one could see her because of the jewels powerful sealing magic, it made her shrug it off.

After a few moments more of silence, Karin and Yuzu were falling asleep but they told Rukia that they didn't want to leave yet. Rukia said that they could stay and she took her plate downstairs, Telling them she was leaving to go and see a Orihime person. Not long after she left Yuzu and Karin fell asleep leaving Kagome there to think to herself. After searching through the room Kagome found two blankets in the closet and covered Yuzu and Karin up (yes Kagome can pick up solid objects).

Turning around she then noticed Ichigo, Yuzu and Karin's older brother from what she assumed. What got her attention though was his bright orange hair that practically lit up the room. Getting up slowly she made her way over to him, and that's when she noticed the bandages covering him.

"What did he do to get those, they looked like they hurt a lot" Kagome pondered to herself. Then her mind drifted to where her injuries once were, sure they were all healed, but she still had a scar from one (sorry there was a saving error with my computer from when I posted my first chapter; it forgot to say that Kagome had a scar) and that was the deep one on her back, the one where Inuyasha slashed her across the back. Kagome placed her hand on her shoulder before she shook her head of the thoughts.

She felt sorry for him, she wished she could ease the suffering for him. That's when it hit her, she still had her healing abilities, so… why wasn't she healing him. Though on second thought she wondered if her healing abilities would work as well as any of her other powers.

"Well here goes nothing I guess" Kagome mutter to no one in particular.

A familiar soft pink light surrounded her hands as she worked on the worse injuries on his abdomen. This went by for a few minutes because his body seemed to be healing himself slowly.

After healing his body she removed her hands and looked back at Ichigo, being curious she reached her hand out, brushing her wrist over his forehead gently. She waited a few seconds before bringing her hands back, frowning in the process. "He has a fever, but I'm thinking once he has a good rest he will be as good as new" Kagome thought turning back to the younger two. "Well its probably time I get back into the jewel there is no sense in me staying out here any longer" She whispered before she disappeared back into the jewel.

What she didn't know is that she wasn't the only one that was going to be in that room that very same room.

Morning came fast and a certain priestess flew out of bed and her eyes flew wide open. From what she could feel someone in the room with her. Looking around she noticed Midoriko sitting on a chair in the corner of her room. The older miko smiled before coming over to sit on the corner of the bed.

"Midoriko, what are you doing here…" Kagome asked relaxing a bit. She was curious as to why the older woman was here.

"I came to check up on you, and to answer some of you questions" Midoriko replied gently. That sure got Kagome's attention really quickly. "I saw what happened to you with that woman, she could possibly see you correct" Midoriko questioned. Kagome nodded in response not knowing what to say, she knew that since her soul was part of the jewel in a way that the jewel knew what she was doing. "I guess I was wrong then…" Midoriko said more to herself. "Wrong….wrong about what…." Kagome asked now seeing the puzzled look on her face. "Well I said to you before that no one in your time would see you, because you were sealed in a different dimension,…but it seems like people can see you, but from what I learned it was a person with a high spiritual power about them" Midoriko said looking towards Kagome. "Yea…two of them did have very powerful auras, but one was asleep so I doubt he saw me" Kagome replied placing her hand on her chin.

"This could be bad…" Midoriko mumbled. Kagome tilted her head to the side at the comment, what ever did she mean. Seeing the look on the younger girls face she gave a sigh. "What I meant was, if there is someone evil in your time with that kind of power then they will seek the jewel" Midoriko stated. At this Kagome's eyes widened, she never thought of this before, the only evil she ever saw in her time was the flesh eating mask. "Not only this child but…considering your current state you can't defend the jewel anymore because your powers are limited now" Midoriko said. Kagome's fists clenched turning her knuckles white in the process. How could she be weak.

"…but don't worry" the older miko stated. Kagome looked up at her. "If it comes to that kind of situation the jewel will help by lending you some of its power" she continued.

"Why thought…" Kagome asked suddenly. "Because, you are the owner, the jewels protector and guardian so in turn it will help you" Midoriko said finally.

Kagome sighed before saying a silent thank you to her. Then another thought hit her.

"Why, did the jewel act like that before, I mean with the light and all" Kagome questioned placing a hand to her neck where the light was.

"Ah, I see you noticed it then, that was the seals power that you saw, depending on how powerful the persons spiritual powers are, the jewel limits your freedom based upon how powerful the persons spiritual powers are" Midoriko replied.

Kagome sighed knowing it wasn't going to kill her, and she also knew that meant staying close to the jewel at all times.

Midoriko raised her head and looked toward the door and sighed knowing she had to leave Kagome on her own again soon. Kagome noticed this and frowned, because she still had so many more questions to ask. "Well knowing some questions are better then none I suppose" Kagome thought. She continued to ask the older miko other questions, unaware of what was going to happen to her.

Outside the jewel

"Ready, set, lets go…." Isshin yelled crashing through the door of Ichigo's room.

Ever since this morning everyone noticed that Ichigo was acting differently. Yuzu and Karin were worried that something was badly wrong, so they all decided to go and talk to him. Though Yuzu knew something was wrong with Ichigo, and she wished that she could do something to make him feel better.

Karin and Yuzu walked through the door after there father had burst through it. Sitting there at his desk was Ichigo looking to nothing in particular.

"Ha ha…how unfortunate, I missed" Isshin stated looking towards Ichigo, who only replied with a simple "oh well…that's too bad…".

"Hey Ichigo…" Yuzu asked hoping to get her older brothers attention. "Look why don't you come down and have some dinner, otherwise Yuzu won't be able to clear the table" Karin added. They all waited for a reply.

"I'm sorry…I don't really feel like eating today" was all he replied.

"But Yuzu prepared all of your favorite dishes, you have to" Karin stated hoping to get some sort of reaction out of him. "I'm sorry Yuzu…" Ichigo started but was cut short when she waved it off. "Its ok, don't worry about it, I'll put them in the refrigerator until you feel hungry ok" Yuzu replied, knowing that it wasn't going to help arguing with him.

"Alright then lets go then, you too dad…" Yuzu paused looking towards her father who was resistant at first, but agreed.

As Karin and Isshin left the room Yuzu paused for a moment, looking down at the jewel around her neck before looking back at Ichigo. A thought hit her and she walked up to him and took the jewel off from her neck.

"Ichigo…" Yuzu said but paused not knowing what next to say. Ichigo turned to her, but his gaze still remained unreadable. Yuzu then placed the necklace in his other hand, making him switch his mood from detached to a one of question as she placed the small orb in his hand. To say he was a little surprised when he felt some sort of power coming off of the jewel in a calming and warm way, and it was nearly the same as the power he felt on him when he awoke today.

"Yuzu, why are you giving me this…" Ichigo asked looking back toward his sister who just smiled.

"Well I want to give it to you for luck" Yuzu replied. Ichigo just simply looked at the jewel again.

"It's a strange jewel ever since I found it, it makes me feel warm, and happy, so I'm guessing that makes it a special one, and…I was hoping that it will make you feel better if I gave it to you" Yuzu said before walking to the door to follow everyone else.

"Thanks, Yuzu…" Ichigo replied as his sister left. Looking back at the pick jewel once more before closing it in his hand and looked at the skull badge on his desk.

Back with Kagome

"…So now you understand" Midoriko said finally. Kagome just nodded in response.

They were talking about Kagome's powers and what she could basically do. Also Kagome learned that she could communicate almost telepathically with the person holding the Jewel at anytime, but the catch was that, they had to know about her being in the jewel and that the person has to have a strong and non-pure evil aura. As well as other things too.

Midoriko nodded before Kagome yawned in exhaustion. "Well I guess I will leave you now" Midoriko said standing, as Kagome agreed. As soon as her head hit the pillow Kagome was out like a light.

Midoriko walked toward the door before turning towards the young girl. She frowned knowing what was coming when she awoke the next day.

"Sleep well now Kagome, your going to need all the strength you have tomorrow, because a new adventure awaits you, as well as a few people who need your help,…and remember don't give up" Midoriko's voice said as she faded away, leaving the sleeping Kagome.

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Wow…so I guess I really am continuing this story then after all. Its getting interesting now that Ichigo now has the Jewel of four souls with him, and it even makes me wonder what I'm going to write next. Thank you again for reviewing my stories it means a lot to me.