Kagome went to sleep that night and had another weird dream…

"Who are you? What do you want with me?"

"The jewel…I WANT THE JEWEL!"

"What jewel? I don't know what you're talking about!"

"Ha! The Kikyo I know wouldn't cower in fear…"

Kagome awoke the next morning with a terrible headache. The images from her dream still planted in her head. Kikyo. Why did that person call her Kikyo? She did not know Kikyo nor did she have the slightest idea about the jewel except from Kaede's stories. Kagome quickly dressed and made her way to Kaede's. She was in no mood to go to school, especially after what had happened last night. Koga would surely be upset, but Haku…She had no idea what Haku would be like. He was very hard to predict. She doubted that he'd be upset. He was the one that was trying to seduce her.

"Kagome?" Kagome looked up and saw Kaede standing on the porch. "Why aren't you in school my child?"

"Oh, grandma, I am just so tired. I did not sleep well at all and the dance…It was bad." Kagome sat down on the porch next to Kaede. "Grandma…I really need to talk to you. For the past few nights I've been having these dreams…And last night Kikyo's name came up in it."

Kaede looked down at Kagome with a concerned look on her face. Then she sat down in the rocking chair next to her. "Tell me about the dreams Kagome."

"Well…I was standing in front of…a tree…like the one in your yard and well, this guy…he was all dressed in red and had long, flowing white hair…he called me Kikyo."

Kaede shuffled in her chair a little before looking up at Kagome.

"Looks like you've seen the beginning of the end for Kagome," she said with a chuckle.

"Huh? What do you mean?"

"Remember when I told you that a woman named Kagome let Inuyasha loose from the tree?"

"Yeah?"

"Well, you are having visions from that day. You see, Kagome let Inuyasha loose that day because she was being chased by a giant…"

"Caterpillar! Yeah, that was in my dream too but…"

"And ever since that day, Inuyasha and Kagome traveled with each other."

"But why Kaede? I am confused. What's going on? Why is there so many holes in the story? Why did your sister die and yet Inuyasha was able to live?"

"When Kikyo died, fifty years passed before Inuyasha was released from the tree. He had no idea of what really happened between him and Kikyo."

"What do you mean by what really happened?"

"Kagome, a few days ago I told you that it appeared that Inuyasha killed my sister." Kagome looked confused for a moment but then it dawned on her. "I think I remember…but appeared?" she asked slightly puzzled.

"Yes, Inuyasha soon learned, while traveling with Kagome and among others, that he did not strike Kikyo. It was an evil man by the name of Naraku. He was Onigumo re-incarnated and he had turned Inuyasha and Kikyo against each other. Fifty years passed and Inuyasha met Kikyo's re-incarnation, who happened to be named Kagome."

"Wow. That's an interesting tale…but I'm still confused. When did…how did you find out all of this? And whatever happened to Kagome?"

"Well, Inuyasha and Kagome started traveling together for a while. He soon learned that the Shikon Jewel had not been completely destroyed. It had been split into shards and if he could find all the shards, he could still become a demon. There were others looking for the jewel as well. He first met a monk named Miroku. Miroku wasn't interested in the jewel but he was the one who informed Inuyasha about Naraku. It was at that moment that Inuyasha became determined to avenge Kikyo's death by finding the jewels and destroying Naraku."

"But the jewels…I thought only the priestess could…"

"Ahh, yes, I know. But that's what made Kagome so special. Because she was Kikyo's reincarnation, she was also able to sense the presence of the jewel shards."

"Oh, ok. I get it."

"Oh, and let's see…I mustn't forget about Shippo, Sango and her pet Kirara. They traveled with Inuyasha as well. Shippo was a small fox child who had lost his parents. Sango's village was destroyed by Naraku and her brother ended up serving Naraku."

"This Naraku fellow sounds evil! Why was her brother working for Naraku?"

"The jewel shards had strange powers. Naraku destroyed Sango's village than planted a jewel in the back of Kohaku's back. Kohaku was Sango's brother. Anyway, that's just part of the story."

"Well, what happened next?"

"Let's see…we'll start where Inuyasha first found my sister."

"What do you mean? She's dead isn't she?"

"Yes, but she was resurrected by an old witch who called herself Urasue. She was a dark witch. As soon as Kikyo was resurrected, she killed the old witch and struck out on her own, for the witch had intended to use Kikyo for her own bidding. The first time Inuyasha saw my sister Kikyo, it did not go so well for him. She was still determined to get revenge on him for what had happened years ago. Kikyo later found out about Naraku and just like Inuyasha and his friends, she made plans to kill him."

"Wow. There was just so much going on. This Naraku person, did they ever catch him?"

"Yes, eventually they did but it's quite a story."

"And Inuyasha? Did he ever?...I mean, Kikyo was dead so how could they ever be together?"

"Well, Inuyasha—despite fifty years time—had never stopped loving my sister and although my sister tried to hide it at first, she never stopped loving him either…"

Over fifty years ago in the feudal era…...
"Kikyo, I can't believe that you still hate me," Inuyasha said softly. It was dark and he was standing in front of Kikyo as she leaned against a big oak. The stars were shining brightly and Kikyo's soul collectors were flying around, illuminating her beautiful pale skin.

"Inuyasha listen to me, I've changed. I am going to find Naraku and destroy him myself."

"But Kikyo…"

"Stand back Inuyasha! Don't come near me…" Inuyasha didn't listen. He ran up to Kikyo and threw his arms around her. She started to fight with him, trying to push him away but he was too strong.

"Inuyasha! Let me go!"

"No! I won't…" A few seconds later she stopped trying to fight him and returned the warm embrace. She felt so good in his arms even though her body was cold as ice. He started to sniff her a little and realized that she smelled of graveyard soil and dust, but there was a part of him that was still able to smell the fresh jasmine and roses that he smelled long ago. Kikyo sighed as Inuyasha started to brush his lips against her neck.

"Inuyasha…"

"Kikyo, listen , I know that you are no longer alive, but you are here and that's all that matters. I don't want you trying to fight him alone. I am here for you and I will protect you."

"No, Inuyasha…"

"Kikyo, I still love…" He stopped suddenly as he felt something sharp pressed against his neck. "Kikyo, why are you…?"

"Ha! You pathetic fool! You men are all the same. I can't believe you fell for it…and to think that I actually still care for you…"

"I know you do."

"I am going to destroy Naraku on my own. Good-bye Inuyasha!" And with that she disappeared.

Inuyasha just stood there for a moment. He couldn't believe that Kikyo didn't still love him. If she didn't then she would not have given in to his touch. Inuyasha sighed. He was going to protect Kikyo no matter what. Before he could turn and leave, he heard a sound coming from the bushes. He looked over and saw Kagome. She must have seen me with Kikyo. He looked at her but before he could say anything, she took off and ran. I'm sorry Kagome, but my heart lies with Kikyo. I have to protect her no matter what, for I still love her and could never replace her. She gave up her life for me. The least I can do is protecting hers this time around. With that thought, he made his way back into the village. He had to tell Kagome that it was over.

AN: In case you are wondering what happened, I am following the anime. Before Kikyo revealed that she still had feelings for Inuyasha, they spoke one night in the forest. This is pretty much what happened and if you don't believe me, watch the anime. I may be following the anime but there are times when I will tweak it a little to my own benefit...Also, I know the chapter was short but it couldn't be helped. I hope you enjoyed it. More to come when I get the chance to update. R&R...Nefatiri