A/N: Hope you enjoy this chapter! Disclaimers!

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Kagome was still standing there, her eyes curious. She held her Iphone -Inuyasha realized with a shock that it was the one Miroku had given her, and that Shippo's bracelet was on her wrist- in one hand, and the keys to her pathfinder in her other. "Helloooooooooooooo," she said, waving her hand in Inuyasha's face. "Anyone there? If you are, could you please move? I have to go get Amber some gummies or something."

Inuyasha stared at her blankly, golden eyes completely confused. "What…" his voice was hoarse when he finally spoke. "Why…you're…"

Kagome lost her patience and rolled her eyes. "Look," She snapped at the black haired man before her. "Move! I have to go somewhere!"

Inuyasha continued to stare.

Kagome pursed her lips, and then shouted, "SOUTA! HE WON'T MOVE!"

Souta shouted a muffled reply that was unheard by both.

And then…

Inuyasha exploded.

"WHY THE HELL DID NOBODY TELL ME THAT SHE'S ALIVE?!" He bellowed, fury making his tone even louder then should be possible. "HOW THE HELL IS SHE EVEN ALIVE?"

Kagome cringed away in surprise and a slight fear, cowering at his rage.

Souta came running down the stairs, taking them two at a time. "What's going on!?"

Inuyasha turned on Kagome. "Where the fuck has you been?" He seethed, towering over her. He shoved his face into hers. "Is this some kind of a sick joke? Are you trying to piss me off enough to kill someone?"

Kagome whimpered, staggering backwards, eyes wide with confusion and fear. "I…I…" she stammered, clutching her phone, face pale.

Souta threw himself in front of his older sister, eyes cold and gritting his teeth. "Inuyasha," He snapped. "Leave her alone! It's not her fault! I called Sango, and-"

"EVEN SANGO KNOWS!?"

"Just an hour or two ago," Souta said quickly. "She and her husband are trying to figure out what happened, I swear!"

"You," Inuyasha snapped, turning on Kagome again. "Tell me why you've been hiding from us!"

Kagome blinked. "I don't know what you're talking about," she whispered hoarsely, hiding behind her brother.

Inuyasha turned and hurled the nearest thing -a decorative plate that had been hanging on the wall- across the room. It hit the wall, shattering with an echoing sound. "Do you think that's funny?" He snarled, glaring at her. "That you're pretending you don't know who I am!"

Kagome gave a small wince at the sound of shattering glass. "I…I really don't," she whispered, fear gripping her. What if he hurt her or Souta? "I'm sorry."

Another plate went flying, and then Inuyasha was furiously typing on his phone, hitting speaker, smoldering eyes never leaving Kagome. "Oi. Miroku." he hissed.

Miroku audibly swallowed on the other end. "Hello, Inuyasha," He greeted weakly. "What's up?"

"What's up?" Inuyasha snarled, baring his fangs at the cell phone. "Why did nobody tell me that she's still alive?!"

"Sango and I are the only ones aware of this," Miroku said warily, "At the moment. We're currently looking on the internet for any kind of reason to why she's in America, and where she's…huh. Sango! Put Ayame on our list! Anyways, I just looked up Ayame's Bridal Shop, and it says she's been an employee…for the last year and a half."

Inuyasha's eye twitched as he forced himself to relax. He pinched the bridge of his nose between his fingers, reigning in the demon that threatened to break out. Taking a deep breath, he hissed through gritted teeth, "Keep working on it."

"Of course." Miroku hung up.

Inuyasha clicked end, then turned with a growl…to realize that the wench had slipped past him as he spoke on the phone. He blinked in surprise, then growled, eyes narrowing as he turned to Souta. "What do you know of where Kagome's been the past year and a half?"

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Kagome huffed as she stalked along, tying her hair up in a ponytail while the air left her in little cloudy puffs. How dare he talk to her like that when she'd done nothing wrong! She glared at nothing in particular as she climbed into her car. "Who does he think he is?" She hissed.

Anger raced through her veins as she slammed the door shut. Then she paused, frowning as she touched the area on the dashboard of her rental car where in her car there was an engraving.

"WHY THE HELL DID NOBODY TELL ME THAT SHE'S ALIVE?!" He bellowed, fury making his tone even louder then should be possible. "HOW THE HELL IS SHE EVEN ALIVE?"

Kagome frowned in thought, going over his words. "Am I supposed to be dead?" She murmured to herself, eyes widening with curiosity. "I'll ask Souta about it later…"

She sighed, pulling out of Souta's driveway and onto the main road that it lay beside. She headed for the nearest restaurant -McDonald's. What the heck, she needed a milkshake.

She rolled her window down as she pulled into the drive through, smiling slightly. Yes, a milkshake would most definitely be the cure to all of her problems right now. Maybe even that massive headache that was building up at the base of her skull again would be cured.

Kagome was soon driving out, a large chocolate milkshake in her hand. She took a sip of it, giving a sigh. Maybe it wouldn't rid her of the headache, but she felt better. She had ordered one for Amber as well, knowing her new friend and sister-in-law desperately needed some to help with the stress.

Kagome pulled into the driveway of Souta's place, giving a smile as she climbed out of the car. She bit her lip nervously, tucking her keys into her purse, and then her purse under one arm. That man had better not blow up on me again, she said silently, pursing her lips.

Kagome opened the door, and was relieved to find nobody nearby. Kicking the door shut, she called, "Souta! Amber! Mysterious guy I don't know! I'm back!"

"Up here!" Souta's muffled voice called from upstairs.

Kagome laughed, starting up the stairs. "What are you doing up here?" she asked, shaking her head at the sight before her.

Amber was spread eagle on the ground, her demonic cat eyes full of amusement as she watched Souta struggle to pull something down from a high shelf. The man was nowhere to be seen.

"Trying," Souta huffed, panting for breath, "To get this box down. Inuyasha, damn it, don't you dare drop that end!"

Oh. So he was hidden in the closet.

Kagome flopped down beside Amber on the ground, tossing her purse onto the bed. Amber sat up, and Kagome chuckled, handing over the milkshake. She heard a small growl come from the closet as soon as she laughed, ignoring it as she said, "What's in the box?"

"Some games, apparently," Amber replied, the American woman taking a sip of her milkshake. "I don't know which ones though."

"Sorry," Souta offered.

"Huh?" Kagome looked bewildered. "What are you sorry for?"

"No," Souta laughed, shaking his head. "The game. Sorry. And Monopoly. And Poker." His eyes gleamed. "Inuyasha thinks he can beat me."

Kagome snorted as the two men finally got the large box down and carefully set it down on the bed. "I'll be joining in, if you don't mind," she said. "I can beat both of you."

"Include me," Amber piped up.

Inuyasha emerged from the closet, his eyes locked on Kagome. His eyes -darkened by contacts- darkened, his nostrils flaring as he breathed in her scent. "Keh."

Kagome shot him a challenging glare, smirking. "You don't think I can."

Inuyasha looked away, shaking his head with a sigh. "I'm not playing if she is."

Kagome and Amber gaped at him. "Okay, that's it," Kagome snapped, shooting to her feet and planting her hands on her hips. "I don't get what I did to you! I've known you for less than two hours, you don't know me, and you hate me! What did I do?"

Inuyasha smirked, an evil glint in his eye. "Don't know you? Wench, I know plenty about you. Your whole name is Kagome Higurashi. You are now twenty four years old. Your birthday? September twenty-fourth. You miss your mother, who died of illness not too long ago. Your phone? Came from my best friend. The bracelet you're wearing? Came from my cousin. I know a lot about you, Kagome." His lips twisted into a furious grin. "You just don't remember."

Kagome gaped at him, eyes confused. "Are you a stalker?" She said accusingly.

Souta interrupted with a groan. "No, actually, he's not. Remember how you didn't remember Sango?" A nod. "He's another one you don't remember…he's just a little bit more dangerous and intends to kill who ever you've been hanging out with lately."

"He's unnatural," Amber added. "I've never seen a dog this pissed off about being forgotten. He should be all excited and happy to see you, not moping and angry."

"Don't speak to anyone you don't know…unless it's your brother's bride, of course, or a family member. Then go right ahead. But anyone unnatural…"

Kagome pursed her lips as his words echoed in her head. Almost as if he himself was there, forcing the words from her mouth, she said, "I can't talk to him. I'm not allowed." With that, she turned and went to her room.

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Inuyasha stared after the woman he had missed for so long in confusion, sparing her brother a confused look. "You know what she means by she's not allowed?"

"Nope," Souta said, looking just as bewildered as the human-disguised-hanyou. "Not at all…"

Inuyasha's phone rang, disturbing their small conversation. He hit talk, and then said, "Yo."

"Inuyasha," Sango's voice greeted him, her tone tight.

Inuyasha's lips lifted into a cold smile and he left Souta's room, heading for his own. "Finally decided to call me, huh? Why didn't you just tell me before I left that Kagome's here?"

"Oh shut up and listen," Sango retorted. "We honestly don't know what happened and how she's alive, but she's been working with Ayame still. We had Sesshomaru run over to her house, and she still lives there."

Inuyasha frowned, furrowing his eyebrows in thought. "Okay? How does this let us know what happened?" He pinched the bridge of his nose with two fingers, trying to remain calm.

"There's something else though," Sango said gently. "Not only does Kagome not remember anything, but she doesn't have her powers."

Inuyasha froze, eyes wide with surprise and alarm. Through gritted teeth, he growled, "What do you mean?"

"We spoke with an old friend of Izayoi's, Kaede. She guessed that perhaps someone powerful sealed her powers."

"Okay…" Inuyasha said slowly, thinking hard. "What do we do?"

"Kaede said that all we can do for now is keep an eye on her, and try to invoke her memories back. Then she can tell us what she needs to tell us to help restore her powers."

"Got it," Inuyasha sighed. "Oh, and wait."

"Yes?"

"Just a few minutes ago, she said "I can't talk to him. I'm not allowed,". Him being me." Inuyasha explained, thinking still. "Does that mean there's a possibility that the person who sealed her powers might have control over her?"

"It's definitely a possibility," Sango answered with a sigh. "We'll look into who she's been hanging out with. Just thought I'd let you know about what we found."

"Thanks, Sango," Inuyasha said gratefully. "As soon as I find out more stuff, I'll let you know."

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Kagome lay on her bed, sighing. "I don't get it," she murmured. "Why wouldn't I be allowed to talk to him?" She shook her head, black hair falling into her face. She sighed again.

"Kagome."

Kagome blinked, looking absolutely bewildered as she shot up. Pointing at the figure before her, she snapped, "How the hell did you get here? Why didn't you have to fly halfway across the world?"

He smirked lightly, disappearing and reappearing beside her, playing wistfully with a lock of her raven colored hair. "Oh, I have my ways."

Kagome sighed, ignoring him as she swatted his hands away. "What do you want?"

"You didn't listen, now did you?"

"What do you mean, I didn't listen?" Kagome demanded, crossing her arms. "I haven't done anything wrong-"

"You spoke with someone you didn't know. Two people, actually, though one was over the phone."

"Oh, Sango and Inuyasha," Kagome mused, but was broken off when he hissed.

"Do not speak of that name in my presence!" He hissed furiously, towering over her.

Kagome cowered, recoiling against the bed. "Sorry," she whimpered.

He relaxed, giving an easy-going smile. "So," he mused, "I came to give you a final warning. Do not speak to anyone you do not know. If I figure out that you have…" He lifted her chin so that she met his gaze, running one hand along the scar that now ran down the length of her back, hidden by her shirt. "We do not want to deal with another incident like last time, do we?"

Kagome stiffened, her eyes going wide with panic. "No." She whispered.

"You will not speak with them?"

"No, I won't," Kagome agreed quickly.

He purred. "Good," he said cheerfully. "In that case, I leave you. Remember my warning; I do not give third chances."

He vanished.

Kagome collapsed backwards onto her bed, screwing her eyes shut as the memory of receiving her scar ran through her.

*Flashback*

Kagome smiled as she walked inside, her azure eyes sparkling with happiness. Finally, after days of expectation, the guy had finally asked her out on a date! Finally!

"Kagome."

Kagome sighed, her good mood ruined instantly as she turned to face him. "Yes?"

His eyes were hard with a slight anger that made Kagome shiver in fear, her eyes confused. "You are not going on that date," he murmured softly, barely audible. "You will tell that man that you have plans."

Kagome frowned, crossing her arms. It had been a measly month since she had been revived. She still didn't understand why he ordered her around like he did. "Why should I?" she challenged. "It's not like you can stop me."

His eyes lit up with a fury that scared her, fear running deep through her bones. "You have had a warning. I hope you do not make the mistake of disobeying."

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Kagome beamed at the man before her as he kissed her hand. "Thank you," she said happily. "It was really nice of you to take me on a date such as this!"

The man smiled, eyes warm with adoration. "Perhaps we can go out again sometime soon."

"I would love that," Kagome said happily, smiling brightly.

"And I must be going now." The man sounded disappointed as he smiled sadly before walking back and disappearing within his car.

Kagome unlocked the front door, a content smile on her face. It had been ages since the last time she had gone on a date. It'd been nice to kick back and relax with a guy who liked her like this man had. She stepped inside, kicking the door shut and pulling her shoes off.

It all happened so fast, she didn't know what happened between this moment and the moment she connected with the wall, a hand daintily wrapped around her throat.

Her eyes went wide with shock. He smirked cruelly down at her, the hand that wasn't slowly strangling her dancing up and down her cheek. "So pretty," he mused. "But your soul is a stubborn and disobedient one."

Kagome flailed. "You're hurting me, let go!" She demanded.

"I think not." His eyes were cold now with fury. "You didn't listen. You didn't obey. As such, the owner must teach his possession a lesson… hmmm. That rhymed." And with that, Kagome felt a pain like no other, her vision going black within moments.

*End of Flashback*

Kagome shuddered. No way in hell did she want to experience that again. She sighed, closing her eyes as the headache returned. Maybe she just needed a nap…

She was out in seconds, her breathing even as she dreamed.

Kagome whirled around, her eyes searching the never ending blackness of…well, whatever this was. "Please!" She screamed and pleaded to nobody in particular. "Please, help me! Where do I go?"

A flash of silver.

Kagome jerked around to look at it, her eyes full of relief. It was the silver haired man! He would help her, wouldn't he!? "Please," she pleaded again.

He stopped, his golden eyes full of fury as he glared at the woman before him. "You left us," he accused, his tone cold. His silver hair drifted in a nonexistent breeze. "You left us."

"No, I didn't!" Kagome cried, her eyes filling with tears. "I don't know what you mean! Please!"

He raised a hand, examining the claws. "Why should I? What did you ever do but leave us behind?"

Kagome's face paled. "I'm sorry," she choked out. "I didn't want to!" Whoa, wait a moment, where had those words come from!?

"Didn't want to," he sneered, returning his furious golden eyes to her, searching her own eyes. "You didn't even warn us. You just…left!"

"I'm sorry," Kagome repeated, giving another sob. "I'll make it up! I won't leave again!" Okay, where had those words come from, too? Her gaze dropped as she waited for him to leave, abandoning her to the blackness of nothing.

"You promised."

Kagome opened her eyes, raising them to meet the gaze of the stranger before her, shock running through her when she discovered him inches from her.

"You promised," he repeated. "You promised that you wouldn't leave me. And I, in return, promised the same thing, did I not?"

Kagome nodded dumbly.

"You might be a liar, one who isn't afraid to break promises. But I am not one who does that," he mused.

Kagome understood. "You'll take me back?"

"No."

Tears filled her eyes again, this time with anger. "You won't take me back there?! Why not!?" She screamed at him.

"No, I won't take you back," he said, his eyes softening as he raised a clawed hand, caressing her cheek. Kagome instinctively leaned into his hand.

Kagome's eyes shut. She'd never get out, would she?

"I'll take you home, though."

Kagome opened her eyes in surprise. "What?" She whispered.

He smiled slightly, leaning closer to her so that his lips were just moments away from pressing against hers. Kagome froze. He chuckled. "Come home, Kagome." He leaned over and just barely kissed her, his lips a soft pressure against hers. "I'll protect you. I won't leave you alone, ever again…"

Kagome's eyes fluttered open, her attention focused solely on her dream again. She sat up with a sigh, rubbing her head. "That dream again." she mumbled. She became determined. He didn't want her talking with someone she didn't know?

She stood, slipping on her coat with a grim smile.

She would speak with every silver haired person she could until she found him.

He would protect her. Protect her from the dangerous man that ran her life now. Protect her from herself.

He would take her home.

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A/N: I quite like how this chapter turned out :3 What do you think?