MC: I told you I'd put up the next chapter ASAP. :P I'm definitely try my hardest to keep up with this.

Just a thought...I'd like an opinion, though...thos of you who have heard of Dokuga...what do you think about me setting up something over there? That's pretty much the main site I go to to read Sess/Kag stories. And good lord, some of those are absolutely FANTASTIC. I know I'll NEVER be a writer like some of them...doesn't mean I can't try. =o

Oh, and I had a dream about the Inuyasha cast doing Glee.

Lol.

Anyway, enjoy! xoxo

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Disclaimer: See Chapter 1.

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Chapter Five

The storm continued to rage outside as Kagome opened the door to her father's old study as quietly as she could, stopping every so often to listen, making sure no one else in the house was awake. She slipped in, checking the hall to make sure the coast was clear before shutting the door, wincing when it clicked loudly.

After waiting a few moments, she turned, her eyes wide as a flash of lightening illuminated the room, causing the armor that was laid out on the desk to glow.

"Look at it, in all its glory." Myoga whispered from Kagome's shoulder, causing her to jump. "Sorry, I figured you'd remember I was here."

"Yeah." Kagome sighed, inching towards the desk. When they finally reached it, Myoga jumped off Kagome's shoulder and onto the armor, smiling gleefully as he delicately rubbed the rough metal. "The beautiful armor of Higurashi Souta, the Lord of the West's most trusted general. This armor has been through more than even the most seasoned warrior has ever seen."

"Wow…" Kagome whispered, taking in the armor. It was a deep onyx color, the chest covering glittering from being freshly polished. As Kagome reached for it, her heart sped faster, yearning to feel the cool metal against her skin. She felt like she could hear her father's voice, giving her encouragement, and at that moment, she knew what she had to do.

"Myoga, I think I'm ready."

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Buyo snorted as he awoke from his deep sleep, shaking his head as the barn door opened. His golden eyes widened, and he began to neigh loudly, only to hear a familiar, calming voice. "Shh, Buyo, it's me! Kagome!"

The horse settled, snorting violently as an unfamiliar scent reached it's nose. He strained his eyes for a face, and when a candle was lit, the awesome sight of a boy in armor appeared. His hair was pulled back into a high bun, and yet his cheeks were an unnatural rosy color.

"Look at me, Buyo. Don't I look just like Papa?"

The horse just stared, its eyes glazing over in memories. Kagome smiled as she hoisted her bag higher on her back, heading over towards a nearby shelf. Myoga appeared on her hand, clicking his tongue. "Where's the horses' gear?"

"Buyo has armor, too?" Kagome replied curiously, watching as Myoga jumped off her hand and into the darkness. There was a clanking behind a nearby door, and Kagome lifted her candle just as the door swung open. There, glittering in the candle-light, was a set of armor, just for a horse. A saddle sat, brown and polished, trimmed in onyx-colored steel plating. A bridle and bit was hanging from the wall, also polished, trimmed with onyx. Kagome's mouth dropped open, her eyes widening as she stared on. "Wow. I hope Buyo can wear this…"

"I'm sure he can." Myoga said once more in her ear. "We need to hurry…the sun will be up soon, and we need to be gone by the time your family wakes up." Kagome nodded in agreement, taking a deep breath before moving forward to pick up the saddle. "Alright, Buyo. Time to make you a warrior!"

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Souta awoke with a start, his brown eyes wide as he quickly sat up in bed. "Oh no…" He quickly slid out of bed, his bare feet silent as he hurried across his room and towards the hallway. It was still dark outside, and the wind was blowing hard as Souta neared Kagome's room, his heart beating in his chest.

He threw the door open, and gasped, tears welling up in his eyes. "Oh no…Kagome!"

"Souta, what's wrong?" Sakura appeared at the end of the hallway, her hair sleep-tousled as she held up a candle, illuminating the hall. "Souta?"

"Mama…Kagome's gone!"

"Gone?" Sakura quickly went to him, peering into Kagome's room. Her bed was neatly made, and her closet door open. Sakura's brows furrowed, and her heart beat fast as a thought came to her head. "No…" She turned on her heel, running down the hallway and turning into another, passing her father-in-law, who had just woken up, and towards her husband's study. "Please, Kami, let me be wrong…"

"Sakura, what's wrong?" Jii-chan growled, irritated from being woken up. "It's not six yet!"

"Kagome's gone, Jii-chan!" Souta sobbed, and the old man paused. "What? How?"

There was a scream from the study, and the pair hurried down the hall, only to see Sakura knelt over, sobbing uncontrollably. The armor that had been laid out for Souta wasn't there, and the scroll that he had received was missing as well, replaced by the wooden box Kagome was given the day she went to see the matchmaker for luck.

"No…" The elder man fell to his knees, trembling as Souta stood by him, his fists clenched. "We have to find her!"

"No, we can't."

Souta looked down at his grandfather with shock. "You mean, you're just going to let her go? But she'll get killed!"

"When they find out she's a girl…" He shook his head, tears falling down his face as Sakura sobbed even harder. "She will be."

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"Okay, how about this."

Kagome cleared her throat making an odd face as she tried to picture what a grown man's voice would sound like. "Good day to you, gentlemen! Why, yes, I am Higurashi Souta, the son of the greatest warrior alive! Thank you, I know I'm very handsome. Me, join the army? Of course!"

"Kagome, this is the army, not a tea party." Myoga sighed boredly from his position on Buyo's head. Shippo lay on a nearby rock, snoring gently as he basked in the afternoon sunlight. "Look, the best thing for you to do is not talk at all."

"Aww, but Myoga, I like talking." Kagome pouted, crossing her arms stubbornly as she huffed. "Fine, but you'll be getting an earful every night when we're alone, you hear?"

"Deal." Myoga said, standing and stretching before jumping off of Buyo, hopping over to where Kagome was before hopping onto her outstretched hand. "Why do you look so sad, Kagome?"

"I'm just thinking about Souta. I hope they're all okay." Kagome sighed, placing her free hand onto her side, where her hip should be. It had taken her a long time, but she finally taped her body enough to where her curves were hidden, even though it was hard without any help. She sighed again, looking out past a dent between the bamboo and out towards a large field where tiny white tents had been set up.

"It's going to take a miracle to get me into the army." Kagome sighed, watching as men started riding into the camp. "I guess we should better get going."

"Cheer up, Kagome. And don't worry, you'll get through this."

Kagome looked down at Myoga, smiling gently as she patted his head with the end of her finger. "Thanks, Myoga."

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MC: Well, I don't know why, but I don't like this chapter either. :/ It's a little bit shorter, but still, it's getting there! I'm not a perfectionist...I just want to make you guys happy. :)

Oh, and I have a Zelda/Inuyasha crossover fic in mind. No Zelda characters, though. And it will be Sess/Kag, I promise you. ;)