Kagome's POV:
I was in the entrance of my house. I was crouched down with my hands on my head. Tears poured down freely, along with my blood. I was surprised and a bit shocked. I had just jumped back from the well. I had completed the Shikon No Tama. Miroku had proposed to Sango, Kohaku had died but she had seemed okay, and Shippo had found a family of Kitsunes that would adopt him. Kikyo had died but almost no one mourned. It was almost perfect till a couple hours ago.
~~FLASHBACK~~
The night after we destroyed Naraku I was coming back from the springs. I entered Kaede's hut to the sight of blood. Sango, Miroku, Kaede, Shippo, and Kirara lay spread out, torn in half or decapitated. Their blood was every where. It had stained my black shoes. I starred at the scene shocked. Then I heard a laugh behind me. I slowly turned to see Inuyasha. He was drenched in blood. I thought for a moment he had transformed. Then I saw Tetsiaga in his hands and clear amber eyes. He laughed again.
"You didn't think I really liked you guys did you? It was all an act." He said laughing.
I scowled. He looked over his sword.
"It won't transform anymore but it doesn't mater since I will soon have the power of the Shikon No Tama. Kagome, do you prefer to be killed by the sword you pulled free for me or by the claws that killed your friends."
Some tears still streamed down my face.
"Shippo was a child! You killed them when their backs were turned and their weapons out of reach! They were defenceless!" I yelled at him. "You are more dishonourable then a dog!"
He laughed. My little sorrow was replaced by blind rage. I had known he would betray us in the end but I hadn't thought he would be this dishonourable. He hadn't even given them a warrior's death. He had just slaughtered them. I had been distancing myself from them for the past year because I knew I would have to leave so their deaths weren't that bad. They had just become companions that I respected. The way they died annoyed me. They had all been honourable warriors but they had died as common people.
It had been three years since I had joined them. Three long years of tireless hunting. We had made friends. We had got the jewel. We had killed Naraku. We had become family then we had become distant and only companions. Now the people I respected the most lay on the floor dead. Torn apart by the claws of my old love. Over the years I had trained. I had learned the dagger, knife, and hand to hand combat. I had mastered my miko powers. I had also mastered the bow.
And once a year ago I had run off for a while. I had gone to a ninja village and learned how to jump higher, run farther, and control my energy which they referred to as chakra. I had always thought ninja were superhuman who new fancy moves. But the ninja of this time were just a little better then normal people. They were skilled fighters that trained long and hard and used ordinary weapons. I had trained with them and learned. I had used my knowledge to defend myself and help kill demons. Well I lunged at him. I didn't see anything but him. He seemed a bit surprised by how fast I moved but he did dodge, while raking me with his claws. I gasped and doubled over. Then he did something I wish to forget. Finally he stood a little distance from me.
"Oh Kagome, poor, poor Kagome, you were always so weak."
That did it. The last clamp holding my control and restraint snapped. I snarled. Almost all my miko unleashed unconsciously. Inuyasha screamed once before he was purified past hell. The whole village was completely purified. I stood clutching my wound and gasping. I wasn't completely drained but quite close to it but I guessed nothing evil would ever be able to set foot on this land. Ever. I saw Tetsiaga lying on the ground. It pulsed and a white spirit appeared from it. I saw a man that looked like Inuyasha and Sesshomaru. He had a sad look on his face.
"I am terribly sorry. I didn't think my son would do something like that. I am sorry."
His voice sounded distant. I knew it was Inutaisho.
"I knew he would do this but just not in such a dishonourable way." I said.
He winced. It was an insult saying I knew he was low enough to betray me.
"Please give this sword to Sesshomaru. He should have had it to begin with. He is actually heading this way now."
I nodded. He rested a hand on my shoulder. I couldn't feel it and it wasn't really there but it was still comforting.
"You have had a hard life with no rewards. I'm truly sorry."
"I do not regret my life. I just regret not doing some things earlier."
The man nodded. Then he smiled once and faded. I was still crying. I wiped the tears away and walked into Kaede's hut. I saw the bodies again. I summoned the last of my miko powers which wasn't very much and shrunk Miroku's staff, Sango's boomerang, Kohaku's scythe and chain 9which was with Sango's stuff), Shippo's top, and Kaede's bow. I didn't really know I could I just unleashed the small amount of energy on them. They some how shrunk and mixed with the silver bracelet I wore. They became like charms. I looked at the bracelet and at the bodies once more before walking back out. Villagers had started to gather now. Some gasped and stepped up to help me.
"Stay away from me." I snapped.
I wasn't ready for interaction right now. They jumped back. I grabbed the Tetsiaga and limped off. I saw some go into the hut and run out again to throw up. I limped towards the well. It was the only place I wanted to be. I didn't want to come back to this era ever again. I wanted to go home. I almost stopped as I remembered I didn't have a life there either. Two days before we had beat Naraku my family had died. Some sadistic murderer had demanded a million dollars from the city and had used my shrine as a hideout and my family as hostages. He had killed them in the end. I still felt tears stream down my face. They blurred my vision but I trudged on. After what seemed an eternity I reached the well. A second later Sesshomaru burst out of the trees. He spotted me and blinked. I held out the sword. He blinked again and stepped forwards.
"What happened? All the people in the west with spiritual power felt a huge blast." He said bluntly.
"I accidentally let it out." I said.
"Why?"
"Because Inuyasha killed them. He killed all of them. I knew he would do it. It was just a matter of time. The thing that pissed me off was he killed them while their backs were turned and their weapons out of reach. We may not have been close anymore but that was such dishonourable deaths even I felt sorry for them."
I took a deep breath to calm down. He took the sword.
"Where will you go miko?" He asked.
"Home."
Then I jumped over the well edge. I saw him look down at me once before the blue glow surrounded me.
~~END OF FLASHBACK~~
I had stopped sobbing now. I dragged myself to the kitchen. As soon as I had found out my family was killed I had went straight back to the past. I hadn't even read my moms will. The police said the maniac had been known as a cruel and wanted criminal. He had let my mom write a will and even make one phone call before she died just to toy with my family. The lawyers and such had thought I had run off in grief for a while and left it on the kitchen table. I looked around. I spotted the paper on the table. I walked over and opened a large envelope. I tore it open and pulled out a letter and will. I looked down at the note.
'Dear I know that we will die. I want you to know we all love you. Don't wallow in grief live on. Be happy. You remember how you have a cousin named Naruto? He lives in the ninja world. I told you when you were young that your father had left this dimension for the ninja world. He and his brother did. The ninja world is a world like our own but full of ninja. Some one found out how to open a portal between the worlds. Few can get through though and you need the help of spiritual powers on this side. Well you probably remember that the spiritual power kept in our shrine is enough to open the portal. Well as I was saying your father and brother went there. His brother had a son named Naruto. You may remember him from previous visits. He was here just two summers ago I believe.'
I smiled slightly as I remembered the blonde and the world he came from. When I had been little I had always dreamed of going there. I had been envious of Naruto. Then I had found out Naruto's parents had died before he was born. I had always wondered why I had never seen my aunt or uncle. But the blonde obnoxious kid had still visited us. We had been best friends. He had visited us two summers ago. I had gone to train with ninjas in the feudal era because of him. They weren't the same kind of ninjas but the idea was the same. I shook the thoughts off and returned to the letter.
'Well I phoned him. You know that our phone line was set up with his somehow. I never asked how they did that but anyways. I phoned him. A lady called the Hokage answered and I told her my predicament. She immediately agreed to send Naruto over. He will come get you on the night of the 4th of June with his team. You will go with him back to that world and live there. He will be your family. If you don't get back before him he will wait for you. Please live for us. We wish you a long happy life. Love Mom, Souta, and Grandpa.'
The only good thing was that I would be a ninja. The bad things were I had no friends or other family. I guessed I hadn't had any friends or family for a while now. A year ago I had stopped caring. We had become distant. I had changed too. I was emptier. I dropped the note and clutched my side. The blood still flowed over my sides, not as much as earlier but still a lot. I looked up at the calendar. It was the 4th of June which meant Naruto would be here soon. I wanted to smile and cry at the same time. I gave into smiling with tears of pain on my face.
Naruto's POV:
Sakura, Sasuke, Kakashi and I were in Tsunade's office. I was panicking. I wanted to get to Kagome quickly. When her mother had phoned I had been hysterical. They had to tie me down to stop me from destroying the place. Hey had just untied me recently.
"Calm down Naruto." Kakashi said.
"How can I calm down?! And why is Tsunade taking so long to open the damn portal?!"
"You know opening a portal is hard. I'm surprised Tsunade is even doing it just so we can visit your cousin." Sakura said.
I screamed. I had forgotten they hadn't been told why we were going.
"Do you know what?! I got a call from my aunt! She, my great uncle and cousin were murdered! She got to call me once before! They have a daughter named Kagome! She is still alive, but alone! What if something happens to her!?" I screamed.
I was quickly loosing control. Sakura looked like she had been punched in the gut, Kakashi was starring, and Sasuke's eyes had widened.
"Tsunade didn't tell us it was like that." Sakura whispered.
I screamed again and was about to knock Tsunade's door down when it opened. She stepped out and motioned us in. I ran in and dived through the open portal. Everything was blue for a moment before I was on a stone yard. I looked around at the shrine. The other three stepped out behind me. We all gaped as a huge trail of blood led from the well house to the open housed door. I tore through the yard into the house. I burst into the house and saw Kagome. The others where right behind me. Kagome was kneeling on the floor. She had huge clam marks on her side that were bleeding. She looked up at me. I saw no tears but evidence of some.
"Hello Naruto." She said. "It's so nice to see you. They're dead, Naruto. Inuyasha killed them and the murderer killed the others."
We didn't really understand. Sakura quickly crouched beside Kagome. She quickly got to work healing my cousin. Then Kagome's face took on a stubborn look.
"I killed him. I hope he rots in the deepest pit of hell." She said.
Her eyes held fire. I guessed she would be broken for a while and in a deep depression. I would have to watch her. When Sakura had finished healing her, she smiled once before falling into a dead faint. I caught her easily.
"She'll be fine now. I can't believe she stayed alive after losing so much blood. It's a miracle. If anyone had lost half this blood they would be near death." Sakura said. "She was also completely drained and exhausted."
I smiled.
"That's Kagome. She's too stubborn for her own good." I said.
"Reminds me of someone." Sakura said with a grin.
"I don't know what happened and I won't ask, at least not yet." Kakashi said. "But we had better clean up the blood."
We all nodded. I grabbed the will and note from a pool of blood and carried Kagome upstairs to her room. Then I ran back downstairs and helped the others clean the blood. When that was finished I told the others where they could sleep and then fell onto the couch myself. I was so glad Kagome was safe again. She was my only family.
Kagome's POV:
I woke up slowly. The sun fell on me and the birds chirped. It was such a nice day… I had moved on. It had only been one night and most people would be destroyed if they went through what I had but not me. I had to move on and I did. Life would be a lot simpler with out all my 'friends' in it. I smiled. It was easy to move on. They weren't my friends' just old companions from five hundred years ago. I sat up. I had to thank the girl. She had saved me. I also had to thank the others for coming for me.
I stood up. I looked down at myself and sighed. Blood stained everything. I slipped out of my room and had a quick shower before getting into some black cargo pants and a black t-shirt. I still had the silver bracelet with the weapon charms. I just examined it a moment. I had no idea how I had done it. Then I fingered the jewel at my throat. I wondered if anyone would try and take it in the ninja world. I shrugged. Then I grabbed a pack and started to pack. I just packed my essential items. Then I slipped to my rooms. I packed all the keepsakes, along with the money.
Then I skipped down the stairs. It wasn't the end of the world. I would have one dream coming true and I had planned to come back here anyways. I set my bags by the door and check on everyone. The pink haired girl was asleep in Souta's room, the silver haired man was asleep in grandpa's room, and the black haired kid and Naruto were asleep in the living room. Naruto hadn't let anyone in my mom's room. I started to cook while humming. It really was a beautiful day. As soon as the pancakes, sausages, and eggs were done I took a deep breath.
"TIME TO WAKE UP!" I yelled.
Two seconds later the four people were in the room. They were looking startled. I grinned at all of them and clapped my hands together.
"Thank you for coming to get me. Now time for breakfast." I said.
"Believe it!" Naruto and I chorused.
(Authors View)
Kakashi, Sasuke, and Sakura stood gaping. They had expected a break down. Now it was like looking at two Naruto's. Kagome was grinning like mad, along with Naruto. 'Oh My God! She sounds exactly like Naruto!' Was the only thing they could think.
"Well this is Sakura, Kakashi, and Sasuke." Naruto said introducing them.
They quickly said hi.
"Nice to meet you, now eat." Kagome said.
They sat down and dug in.
"Why couldn't we have ramen?" Naruto whined.
"Because that's what you always want." Kagome and Sakura snorted at the same time.
The two looked at each other and giggled. Sasuke groaned inwardly. 'Its Naruto and Sakura combined. The worst possible combination.' He thought. 'She seems nice.' Kakashi thought. 'I want Ramen!' Naruto thought. 'She is nice I guess, but she had better not go after Sasuke!' thought Sakura. They quieted as they ate. They all noticed how Kagome shut up quickly and got a sober look. She didn't speak and an almost uncomfortable silence fell. They all glanced at Kagome who wasn't doing anything but slowly chewing and looking straight ahead. She didn't seem broken or distraught, just a bit empty. Naruto hadn't seen her ever look like that.
"So how have you been?" Naruto asked breaking the silence.
"Fine." Kagome said.
"Where did you get the wound?" Kakashi asked.
"Friend." Kagome said while grabbing some more food.
They all gaped at her.
"How did you get it then?" Sasuke asked.
"He attacked me after he killed my other companions too. They were the closest thing I had to friends."
Now they had stopped eating and were perfectly still.
"You mean your friend killed your other friends then went after you, while you were all defenceless?" Kakashi asked.
"Yes." Kagome said blandly.
"Is he still alive?" Naruto asked gripping the table edge hard.
"Don't be stupid Naruto. I purified his ass past hell." Kagome said.
They all blinked.
"You're a miko?" Sakura asked.
Kagome nodded.
"Why didn't I know?" Naruto demanded.
"No reason to tell you." Kagome said.
They all fell back into silence. After they had finished eating Kagome washed and cleaned up quickly then nodded to the others. Naruto grabbed her bags and they stepped outside into the sun. Kagome took a deep breathe and reached out with the little miko power that had returned. The portal was still there just kind of asleep. She woke it and it opened. They all stepped through quickly. As they touched down in Tsunade's office they were greeted by Tsunade, Shizune, and Jiraya. The three looked up at them.
"This is your cousin?" Tsunade asked Naruto while indicating to Kagome.
"Believe it!" Naruto and Kagome grinned.
The three in the room got startled looks. Shizune was holding back giggles mentally though. 'She's just like Naruto.' She thought. 'Another obnoxious kid.' Jiraya thought with an inward sigh. 'God have mercy on us.' Tsunade thought. Then Tsunade sighed.
"Well do you want to train as a ninja Kagome? Or would you rather be a civilian?" She asked.
"Ninja." Kagome said without hesitation.
Kagome and Tsunade studied one a moment. 'She is like Naruto but she is stronger and is wiser.' Tsunade thought. 'And a lot older, not in age but in other things.' She saw it in Kagome's eyes. She saw deep emptiness, boredom, and even a hint of hate. She nodded and Kagome smiled, but the smile never reached her eyes.
"You will live with Naruto. I took the liberty of getting you guys a bigger place then Naruto's apartment." Tsunade said.
She had decided they needed it and got them a house. It had actually been in Naruto's father's will. He had asked that if any Higurashi's came and lived with Naruto that they would be cared for. She could hardly deny a request from a former Hokage and the one who saved the village. She handed a paper to Kagome.
"That's the deed."
"Why give it to her?" Naruto whined.
"Because she is a year older and she isn't irresponsible." Tsunade snapped.
Naruto pouted while Kagome looked blank.
"Kagome, will you wait outside." Tsunade said.
It wasn't a request it was a demand. Kagome just turned and walked outside. As soon as she was out of hearing range Tsunade sighed.
"Naruto, do you trust her absolutely?" She asked seriously.
Everyone turned to Naruto. He winced.
"Two years ago I would have said of course. But she has changed. Completely. She doesn't even have a trace of old Kagome in her." Naruto said.
"We will keep an eye on her then." Tsunade sighed.
Everyone nodded.
"Jiraya you will teach her in her spare time and Team seven will train her when they train themselves." She said.
"Hai." Everyone chorused.
She dismissed them with a wave of her hand. They all quickly left. Once outside Naruto turned to the others.
"We'll meet at the Ramen bar tonight." He said with a grin before trotting off to find Kagome.
The three shrugged and separated.
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Naruto and Kagome both walked up to a two story average sized house. They looked at each other then walked up. They stuck the keys and they fit. They unlocked the door and walked in. Naruto's stuff had already been brought and was piled in a corner. Kagome set her bags down and looked around. There was a blue kitchen, a green living room, on the first floor and a light cream colored bathroom, a yellow bedroom and a red bedroom on the second floor.
"I call the red room." Kagome said.
Naruto nodded and grabbed his stuff heading for his room. Kagome did the same. Once in her room she unpacked her few books, clothes, and small keep sakes. Then she sighed and flopped down on a fully made bed. She looked out the window over the roves of the houses beside her. She smiled slightly and stayed there for a while. She finally jumped up a little while later and walked down stairs. Naruto was eating a sandwich while playing his game system.
"I'm going out." Kagome said.
"Okay." Was all Naruto said.
She walked quickly out the door onto the street. There were a few people walking around but not many. She saw one girl with long black hair and lavender eyes. Naruto had explained to her on his last visit this was Hinata, his girlfriend. She had had shorter hair in his description. She was looking a little lost. Kagome walked up to her.
"Are you looking for the Uzumaki residents?" She asked.
The girl nodded and Kagome pointed to their house. The girl stuttered a thank you and trotted to the door. Kagome just walked off. She walked towards a grass field they had passed. Naruto had said it was the training grounds or something. She walked off towards it quickly. She hated towns. They were so noisy, busy, and crowded. As she reached the field she walked towards the forest. She soon reached the first tree and decided to relax in it. She jumped up to the first branch and laid against the trunk taking a deep breath of the fresh air.
She had just closed her eyes when she felt a bug land on her shoulder. She looked at it and smiled. She used her miko powers and reached out to it. If she did this with any animals it helped them understand the. The bug hopped onto her held out finger. She examined it closely. It wasn't a wild bug she could tell immediately. She heard foot steps beneath the tree and looked down at a large dog. It sat down and barked at her. A moment later a bow with spiky brown hair, two red striped under his eyes, and a black outfit stepped beside the dog and looked up at Kagome. He was soon followed by a boy in black shades and a green coat. He also looked up. They both blinked at her and the boy in the green coat held a hand out. The bug on Kagome's finger flew down to him and crawled up his sleeve. The three just looked at one another a moment.
"So who are you?" The brown haired boy asked bluntly.
"Kagome."
"Well I'm Kiba and this is Shino, and Akamaru. Are you a ninja?"
"No, but I am starting to train to be one."
"Are you new here?" The Shino asked.
"Yes. I just arrived today."
"Do you have family here?' Kiba asked.
"Yes. My cousin."
"Who is that?"
She jumped from the tree and smiled.
"My name is Kagome Higurashi. I'm Naruto Uzumaki's cousin." She grinned.
The two gaped.
"You're Naruto Uzumaki's cousin?" Kiba asked.
"Yeah, nice to meet you." She said politely.
They starred a moment. 'At least she is quieter and politer then Naruto.' Shino thought. 'What a babe.' Kiba thought.
"So what are you doing?" Kiba asked.
"Relaxing." Kagome said bluntly.
"Shouldn't you train?" Shino asked.
"I don't have anything to train."
"Do you know weapons?" Kiba asked.
"Yeah but I don't have any with me."
"What about jutsus?" Shino asked.
"Naruto has explained them to me and I have grasped chakra but I haven't tried."
"Try now." Kiba said.
"Can you show me hand signs?" She asked.
Shino and Kiba nodded and started to show her all the hand signs. In an hour she had them down and could do them quite quickly. Then Kiba showed her how to make illusion copies of her self. After half an hour she could make three at the same time.
"Wow. I didn't think you would be this good." Kiba said.
"He means we thought you would be like Naruto. Stupid." Shino said.
"That's my cousin for you." Kagome grinned.
"KAGOME!"
They all looked back to see Naruto and Hinata trotting towards them while Naruto was waving with a grin.
"Well there goes relaxing." Kagome sighed.
The other two grinned.
"Hello Kiba, Shino." Naruto said when he reached us. "I see you met my cousin Kagome. Hinata this is Kagome."
The shy girl bowed.
"Nice to meet you Kagome." She said quietly.
Kagome smiled and bowed back.
"Hey Kagome I brought you your weapons." Naruto said.
Kagome scowled.
"Did you go into my room?" She asked dangerously.
Everyone took a step back at her tone.
"Uh…No." Naruto lied.
"Then how did you get my weapons?"
"Well…." Naruto said scratching the back of his head.
"What did I say about going in my room before?"
Naruto gulped.
"All who enter my room with out permission will be beaten senseless." He whispered.
Kiba and Hinata hid grins. No one could tell with Shino.
"So now you have to fight me. Only hand to hand and weapons. No jutsus."
Then she grabbed the hand full of weapons from Naruto and walked a little ways away getting warmed up. Naruto was sweating and cowering.
"Hinata you have to save me." He cried.
"It can't be that bad Naruto." Kiba said.
"It's worse then bad. She could kill someone with her hands alone. And she knows all these places to hit that give really extreme pain." Naruto swallowed.
Suddenly Neji, Sakura, Sasuke, Lee, Tenten , Kakashi, Lee, Asuma, and Kurenai, Ino, Choji, and Shikamaru walked up. The others blinked at them.
"Tsunade said we had to meet a new ninja." Shikamaru said.
"Yeah my cousin, she's over there. Kagome come here!" Naruto said getting distracted.
Everyone watched as the woman walked over.
"Kagome this is Hyuga Neji, Hinata's cousin, Tenten the weapon master, Rock Lee, or bushy brows, they are on a team under Might Gai, and there is Ino, Sakura's friend, Choji, a food lover, Shikamaru, a lazy but intelligent ass, and they are on a team under Asuma. Kurenai is Hinata, Shino, and Kiba's sensei." Naruto said.
"Nice to meet you." Kagome smiled softly and bowed.
'Thank god she isn't exactly like Naruto. Tsunade said they sounded exactly the same.' They all sighed inwardly with relief.
"So what are you doing?" Sakura asked.
They all noticed that Kagome had a sword at her waist, two long knives, and about three daggers that they could see.
"Naruto entered my room with out permission. Naruto tell them my rule." She said grinning.
Every one turned to a scared looking Naruto.
"All who enter my room with out permission will be beaten senseless." He whispered almost inaudible, with a whimper.
Everyone grinned.
"If you will excuse me I'm going to stretch again." Kagome said.
She walked away again.
"So is she strong?" Neji asked.
"Her punches hurt more then Sakura's when Sakura uses her inhuman strength." He cowered.
Everyone winced. Sakura's punches really hurt, if Kagome's hurt more Naruto was a goner. Naruto slowly inched forwards as Kagome motioned him up. As they stood a few feet apart everyone focused on the two closely. Kagome took a fight stance quickly. To an amateur it might look normal but to others they could see she had no opening. Suddenly Naruto was thrown thirty feet back and Kagome was where Naruto had been standing.
Everyone gaped. No one had seen them move. The two Hyugas switched their Byakugan on, Sasuke activated his sharingan, and Kakashi slid his headband up. Naruto stood up only to have Kagome in front of him in a flash. Everyone gaped again. Even the Hyugas, Sasuke, and Kakashi had barely seen her move. Kagome poked him hard. He gasped. She poked him three more times then smashed her foot into his side. He flew back and slid across the ground. Neji and Hinata gasped.
"She messed up his chakra some how, with out touching the chakra points." Neji said.
"I hit pressure points where energy flows from the body. They are not chakra points but points where any kind of energy flows from, almost like a drain that lets the excess energy out. I close them and his energy, including chakra gets mixed up." Kagome grinned.
"How did you learn that?" Asuma asked.
"Ancient scroll." Was all she said before she was crouched low and shooting for Naruto.
As she came up to him she picked him up and kicked him into the air. He groaned and tried to flip around. She shot up under him and kicked him even higher before falling to the ground. As Naruto landed none too gracefully he winced and tried to get ready. He pulled out a kunai and Kagome pulled out a foot long knife. He shot forwards too and they met head on. Kagome flicked her wrist then twisted it, effectively pulling Naruto's kunai from his grip. It soared away and Kagome's blade snaked up to kiss his throat. They all waited and watched. Naruto wasn't even breathing. They all saw the drop of blood roll down the blade.
"I yield." Naruto said so quietly they just barely caught it.
Kagome was still a moment. Everyone got the dreadful feeling there was going to be blood. Then she grinned and sheathed her knife. Then she looped an arm around Naruto's shoulder. Her hands glowed blue and Naruto sighed as all his injuries healed.
"You are getting better Naruto." Kagome smiled.
"So are you." Naruto said.
Everyone was silent as the two walked up to them.
"How did you get so fast? We couldn't even see you with our Byakugan." Neji said.
"Nor with the sharingan." Kakashi said.
"Simple. Wear a couple hundred pounds and run all the time, or wear a huge yellow back pack that ways even more and run while fighting." Kagome laughed.
No one else really understood. Everyone stood for a moment.
"We're meeting at the ramen shop tonight." Naruto grinned suddenly.
"We'll be there." Some whispered.
Then many just walked off. Kagome looked at Naruto.
"I'm going to look around."
Naruto nodded and waved as Kagome walked off.
Kagome's POV:
I walked down the street looking around. The village looked peaceful and nice. I sighed. I wasn't comfortable here though. I felt out of place and it was too nice for me. After living in the wild pretty much, chasing demons and killing I didn't like the thought of having to live in this village. It was soft for one thing and to carefree and happy. It was boring. I sighed. It didn't have too much battle, killing, or chaos. I sighed again.
I liked it better when everything was a bit chaotic and when you weren't soft and happy. When there were people who feared someone or who looked down at others, where people fought and didn't hide their dislike for one another. Where there were only a few rules. This place had so many rules and such it was scary. I sighed again and pushed the thoughts aside. I was making myself depressed. I saw a book shop and ducked in. I looked at some books and purchased one. Then I slipped back out into the street. The next place I saw was a deserted area. I peered in.
"That's the old Uchiha compound." Someone said.
I looked at a man standing off to the side. He had long, fine black hair in a ponytail. He had black eyes and was a little taller then me. He looked a lot like Sasuke.
"Can you tell me more?" I asked blankly.
"You aren't from around here?" He asked.
"No."
"Why are you here then?"
"All the people I knew died so I came here."
"Who killed them?"
"My best friend… and hesitation." I said.
"Nh."
"So will you tell me about this place?"
"It was home to the most prestigious clan in Kohona; the Uchihas. One day their prodigy Uchiha Itachi killed them all, except for Uchiha Sasuke."
"How nice." I said blandly.
He smirked slightly.
"You don't seem too horrified." He said.
"He killed his clan. So? What is the big deal? People die everyday. If someone killed them, then too bad for them."
He looked at me for a moment.
"Have you killed before?" He asked.
"Yes I've killed my best friend, my worst enemy, my friend's brother, and to many others to count." I said.
He seemed a little taken back.
"But don't tell anyone." I winked.
He smirked slightly.
"They don't know?" he asked.
"No." I laughed.
"Why do you stay here then if you kill like that?"
"Because I have no where else to go. If I go back to where I came from I would be stuck working in an office."
"Nh."
Then he stood straighter and disappeared in a swirl of leaves.
"I didn't get his name." I thought aloud.
I walked into the compound and looked around for a while. I found stains of blood and scrapes on the wall where weapons had hit them. After a while I left and walked off to explore the rest of the place. I passed store after store, home after home, road after road. By dinner time, four hours later, I had learned the whole layout of the village. I had found some nifty short cuts too. I had found some young boys who had warmed up to me and showed me all the neat places, the nooks and crannies, and the secret hiding laces. They had been nice.
I finally set off for home again. When I reached it I walked to my room and dropped my book and some other things on my bed before putting them away. When that was done I walked back downstairs. I found a not telling me not to forget to meet the others at the ramen place for dinner. I shrugged after a minute and walked out the door. I walked down the now empting streets towards the ramen bar. As I came up to it I saw Naruto, Kakashi, Sakura, Sasuke, Hinata, Kiba, Lee, and Choji there. Also I saw a man with brown hair in a pony tail and a large scar across his nose. He was talking with Naruto. When I walked in Naruto waved at me.
"Kagome this is Iruka. I told you about him. He was my teacher in the academy."
I bowed slightly to Iruka and he bowed back.
"Nice to meet you Kagome."
"Nice to finally meet you too Iruka. Naruto told me a lot about you. Most of the time it had to do with him getting in trouble or you buying him ramen." I said.
Iruka grinned and scooted over. I squeezed in between him and Sasuke. I smiled at Sasuke and ordered my Ramen. When everyone else was in deep conversation I turned to Sasuke. Sasuke was on the farthest end with only me and the wall beside him. I made sure Iruka was busy to before I spoke.
"So Sasuke, I heard your whole family was killed."
Sasuke tensed and looked up at me.
"Yes. My older brother Itachi killed them."
"Why?"
"He said he wanted to see how powerful he was."
I nodded.
"So do you hate him?"
"Yes."
"Why?"
"Because he killed my family."
"Did you love your family?" I asked.
He was silent a moment.
"Well I did look up to my brother, but I didn't like my father much. I did love my mother and a few other people. But most people ignored me or referred to me as Itachi's brother. I was just known because of him."
"So it wasn't the happiest life."
"…no." He said hesitantly.
"Where did your brother go?' I asked.
He looked at me closely.
"Why do you want to know?"
"Because I thought he had to go some where, he couldn't just have run away and hidden. This is all asked out of curiosity."
"He joined Akatsuki." He said.
"Who?" I asked confused.
"Akatsuki is a group of the strongest criminals led by a leader."
"Oh."
I didn't say anything more, just continued eating my noodles. Slowly the others left. I had finished long ago but sat thinking. Only Naruto, Iruka, and I were left soon.
"I'm going. See you later Iruka." Naruto said jogging off towards home.
Iruka waved but stayed sitting. I didn't think he knew I was still there. After a minute the owner/cook stepped forwards.
"Are you two going home soon? I'd like to close."
"Oh sorry." Iruka said standing up.
Then he stopped and turned to me. He blinked.
"Sorry I didn't know you were still here or I would have talked."
I stood and smiled.
"That's okay."
"Are you going home now?"
"I think I might walk around awhile."
"Do you mind if I join you? I love the night but I like to have someone to talk too."
I nodded and we both walked off as the man closed the ramen shop. We walked down the silent streets and looked at the stars. When we came upon a small park we stopped and sat on the swings. After a minute I turned to Iruka.
"I really want to thank you. I heard you were the only one who even talked to Naruto."
Iruka smiled sadly.
"I know how it feels to have been all alone. I know what he went through." The man whispered.
"So do I." I said.
Iruka and I sat in silence.
"I love the stars." I said.
Iruka looked at me.
"They seem so friendly. No mater how alone you are they are always there for you. They never leave you alone. Even on cloudy nights you can see there light poke through the clouds. And they are just beautiful. I always wished I could reach up and pluck them from the sky. I would have stringed them on a necklace. But alas, I can't." I grinned.
Iruka smiled at me too. We fell silent for a minute. I knew he was looking at me but I ignored it. Suddenly he stood up.
"If I could pull the starts from the sky I would give them to you to wear. The most beautiful necklace, for the most beautiful woman."
I blushed.
"Thank you."
He tipped his head.
"No one has ever said something that nice to me."
"Well I'm surprised I'm the first. I doubt anyone could rival your beauty." He smiled.
I smiled back. I felt flushed. I stood up from the swing and twirled around. I started to sing a soft song about the stars. Iruka stood watching with a small smile and clear sparkling eyes. I twirled and spun like in a dance, my dance partner imaginary though. Suddenly someone clasped my hands. I looked at Iruka as he spun me. I continued to sing. When the song was finished we stopped, but Iruka didn't let go.
"Thank you for dancing with me. No one has ever danced with me." I said.
"Once again I am surprised." He smiled.
Suddenly he dipped me. I felt fuzzy as he kissed me. I gasped at the shivers and he slipped his tongue in. We kissed for what seemed like forever before he slowly pulled away for air. Then he set me back up and looked a little embarrassed.
"Thank you." I said yet again.
He looked up at me again.
"No one has kissed me like that before."
He turned even redder. I felt my own face flushed. Then I walked off quickly my clothes swishing around me. Just before I went around a corner I looked back. Iruka was still watching me. I disappeared around the corner and ran for home.
--
I woke groggily and looked at Naruto who looked serious.
"Tsunade needs us in her office in twenty minutes." He said before he was gone.
I jumped from bed quickly and into the shower. I quickly washed before jumping into clothes and strapping weapons on. Then I jumped out my window speeding off towards Tsunade's office. I was let in as I reached it. Kakashi and Naruto were already there. I stood beside them and waited. A minute later Sakura and Sasuke rushed in. Tsunade looked at us seriously.
"We have spotted two Akatsuki members on our borders."
Everyone stiffened, except me.
"They were Itachi and Kisame."
Sasuke got hatred in his eyes.
"We believe they are heading this way or heading back. Your new mission is to find and capture them."
We all nodded.
"But…"
Everyone looked back at her.
"Kagome will go instead of Sasuke. He will be excused from this mission."
"Why?" Sasuke snarled.
"Because you lose your head when fighting Itachi." She said.
Sasuke started forwards. I grabbed one of his arms and Kakashi grabbed the other and we held him still. Tsunade sighed and stood.
"I had hoped not to have to do this."
She walked up to him and used her medic abilities to make him fall unconscious. Then she had Shizune take him away.
"You will leave in half an hour." She said.
We all nodded and shot off towards our houses to grab our stuff. I packed my bag and then ran down the stairs to wait for Naruto. Just as I reached the living room a knock rang out. I walked to the door and opened it to see Iruka. He was fidgeting.
"I'm sorry about last night I shouldn't have been so forward."
I smiled.
"That's okay. I liked the kiss."
"YOU TWO KISSED!?" Someone yelled.
We both looked back at a gaping Naruto. Neither of us had heard him come down. I sighed and nodded.
"Show me."
I raised an eyebrow at him.
"I won't leave until you prove it."
I sighed and looked at Iruka who was red.
"But Naruto…" He started.
"No buts." He said.
I smiled at Iruka and stepped towards him. He slowly wrapped his arms around me and kissed me. We only needed a quick kiss but it turned into more as we both felt desire rise in us. I knew I didn't have any love for this man but I did have desire and lust. When we finally ran out of air we broke apart. Naruto had a look between gaping and grinning.
"That was what I call a kiss." He said. "Hinata doesn't even kiss me like that."
I rolled my eyes.
"We have to go Iruka, we have a mission." I said.
He nodded. Naruto grinned and trotted past us out the door. Iruka then turned back to me. He scratched the back of his head and looked at the ground.
"This is kind of fast and I don't want to force you into a relationship." He said.
"It was two kisses. We aren't so far in we can't back out." I said.
He nodded.
"So do you want to have a relation ship with me?" I asked.
"Well I don't know…."
I kissed him on the cheek before running out the door.
"Think about it. You do not have to have a relation ship with me." I said quickly as I ran off towards the gate.
As I reached it I saw Naruto there already. Sakura was there too. No one else was in sight. I stopped and we waited in silence. Suddenly I saw Iruka running for us. He stopped in front of me and pulled me off to the side. Naruto grinned while Sakura blinked.
"I want you to know I like you but I need to think about this." He said. "I didn't want you to think that I was just doing this to get what I wanted. I just don't know if I love you."
I smiled up at him.
"Don't worry I knew that. I think we did this more out of desire then love."
Iruka nodded agreement.
"We'll leave it at that and pretend we never did anything." I said.
He sighed in relief and nodded. Suddenly Kakashi appeared. He blinked at Iruka.
"Yo. We must be going."
I smiled up at Iruka and gave him a quick kiss on the lips which he returned. Sakura's jaw almost hit the ground. Kakashi's eyes widened. I quickly walked out the gate. The others quickly followed.
"Not even two days and you already have a boyfriend." Sakura said.
"At least you gave him a kiss before we left. That should make him want more and make him come after you when we get back." Kakashi smiled like he was giving normal advice.
"You call that a kiss?" Naruto snorted.
"Yes. They are still just into the relationship. It probably won't get beyond that point for a while." Sakura said.
"You should have seen them kiss earlier." Naruto grinned.
"Earlier?" Kakashi and Sakura asked.
"Just before we left the house they really kissed. I got jealous just watching. I haven't seen anyone kiss with that much heat. Ever." Naruto laughed, while I turned slightly red.
Now the other two were starring in complete shock at me.
"Any tongue…" Kakashi started.
"Oh yeah." Naruto said.
"You're a pervert Kakashi." I mumbled.
He nodded slightly.
"If you want to meet a pervert meet Jiraya." Naruto laughed.
"I have already met a pervert. Miroku was more perverted then this Jiraya will ever be." I scoffed.
"To bad we couldn't have them face each other in a contest to see who was the most perverted." Naruto said. "That would be funny."
"And perverted." Sakura mumbled.
We all laughed at her logic. Then we started to talk of other things already forgetting the Iruka and me thing. After a while we ran quickly trying to gain distance. At the end of the day we stopped in a small clearing. Naruto gathered wood and Sakura started a fire. I saw Kakashi walk off towards the small river nearby. I just ran off into the trees. I inserted some of my miko energy into my charm bracelet and Kaede's bow broke off and enlarged along with a few arrows. I set off silently through the trees. I returned to the camp ten minutes later. Sakura was sitting near the fire watching eight fish cook. Naruto was playing with a stick and Kakashi was reading his book. I walked over and stuck the two gutted and skinned rabbits onto a stick over the fire. Everyone looked up at me in surprise.
"I'm a bit tired of fish." I explained. "Besides rabbit tastes better."
They just watched me a moment.
"How did you catch them?" Kakashi finally asked.
I winked.
"My secret."
They glanced at Naruto who shrugged. Then they returned to what ever they had been doing. After the meat and fish was cooked everyone ate in silence. Then we sorted out watches. Naruto and Sakura lay down under their cloaks and I could soon hear there snores. Kakashi had the first watch but I wasn't tired. I sat on the log looking into the fire. Then I looked up at Kakashi. He was watching me.
"Can I see under your mask?" I asked
He blinked. We both starred into one another's eyes for a moment. Then he reached up and pulled his mask down. I smiled at him. He was really handsome under his mask.
"Can I see you without the headband on your eye too?"
He slowly pulled the head band up. I smiled even wider. He was really handsome. He smiled back slightly.
"You know, you are one of the only ones who has seen under my mask." He said.
"Who else has seen you?" I asked.
"Old friends."
His eyes became distant. He starred off into space his eyes held sadness. I walked over and sat beside him. I looped an arm around his shoulder and gave him a half hug.
"You miss them? Everyone misses those who die." I said.
I didn't miss my friends that much. And I didn't even miss my family. 'I guess not everyone.' I thought but I didn't say anything.
"Who said they were dead?"
"The look in your eyes tells me." I said.
He sighed slightly. We sat there for a moment.
"You probably shouldn't be this close. Iruka wouldn't like it." He said. "You are going to be his girlfriend right?"
I sighed.
"No. That kiss I gave him was like a good bye kiss. We kissed out of desire, not love."
He looked at me.
"Haven't you slept with anyone before?"
I blushed.
"No."
He blinked.
"I used to have a boyfriends but he dumped me before I even got to celebrate." I sighed.
"Even Naruto has gotten laid." He said.
I groaned.
"Don't remind me. It's embarrassing that my dumb, obnoxious, and loud-mouth cousin got laid before me." I said.
He grinned. I looked back at the fire. I removed my arm from his shoulder and just sat there. I felt like I was being watched though. After about ten minutes I looked up. Kakashi was watching me.
"So you aren't going to get together with Iruka?" He asked.
"No." I said.
He smiled slightly. I raised an eyebrow. Why was he smiling? I just shrugged and looked back at the fire. I had just looked in when I felt a strong hand grasping my chin. The hand pulled me to face Kakashi. I didn't have time to realize what was happening before his mouth was on mine. I gasped and he slipped his tongue in. Suddenly I was pushed back. I slid down the trunk to the moss covered ground. I moaned slightly. Kakashi was over me and still kissing me deeply. When we ran out of air we pulled back gasping. He gulped some air and kissed some of my exposed neck.
"I'm glad you didn't pick Iruka. It gives me a chance." He whispered biting my ear.
A moan escaped me. His one arm slipped under to my lower back. He pulled me against him and rested his other hand on the back of me neck. He kissed me again even deeper and more heated then before. My mind was saying to push away but my body wanted more. It had been starved of this kind of attention. Inuyasha hadn't even done half of this and I had known him for years. Then in the last two days I had two kinds of these experiences. 'Ninja's are so more pleasurable then half demons.' One part of my mind said. I wrapped my arms around Kakashi's neck and kissed back with fever.
As soon as I did so Kakashi nudged my bottom lip asking for entrance. I opened my mouth in reply and he entered. I moaned as our tongues clashed. The hand on my lower back moved and slid up to my front. He started to undo the buttons on my shirt. He broke the kiss and kissed down my neck. When my shirt was half way open his mouth found my cleavage. Suddenly the reasonable part of my mind turned back on. I gasped and realized things were happening way to fast and this was not the time, place, or man to be doing this with.
"Kakashi wait." I pleaded.
He pulled back and looked down at me.
"It's to fast…." I started.
He cut me off with another quick but heated kiss.
"I know. I'll wait till you are ready." He whispered.
He stood up and turned around sitting back on the log, pulling his mask on and his book out. I laid there for a moment. Finally I sat up and buttoned up my shirt. I slipped over the log and grabbed my cloak. I slipped it around myself and jumped up into a tree. I took a couple deep breathes before falling into a restless sleep.
--KAGOME'S DREAM—
I ran through the forest. Branches whipped at me. I was covered in cuts and bruises. I ran on still though. I hit a branch and was knocked to the ground. I jumped back up and ran again. 'Wait… this has happened before.' I thought as I ran. Suddenly I heard a laugh off to the side. Naraku shot out of the bushes. I jumped back and growled at the man in the baboon pelt. I already had a dagger out.
"My dear little miko. What are you doing in the bush alone?" He chuckled.
"None of your damn business." I snapped.
"I heard you trained with some ninja." He cackled.
"Yes." I said bluntly.
"You know while you were away Inuyasha invited Kikyo to stay with them and he's given up on you."
"I know."
"Why take his abuse? Join me. Help me and I'll cherish you like he should have." His voice had a tinge of mockery in it.
"I won't fall for your tricks Naraku." I said.
He chuckled again.
"You know he will betray you."
"I know."
"Then why stay with him?"
"Because I promised I would. Until I kill him I will stay with him."
"Fine, but be careful little miko. I wouldn't want anything to happen to you." He said sarcastically.
Then he was gone. I stood up straighter. I walked back through the bush slowly. Suddenly everything swirled. I was now in a clearing. Sango was by the fire sleeping soundly. Miroku watched her with caring eyes. Shippo was curled up with Kirara by a tree also asleep. Inuyasha sat in a tree and Kikyo was in his lap. Miroku looked up at me and brightened.
"Lady Kagome you have returned! How did your last six months of training go?" The monk asked.
"Fine Miroku. Thank you for asking."
Inuyasha cast me a sneer then returned to stroking Kikyo's hair. I set my bag down. Then I scowled.
"These are my memories." I said aloud.
No one seemed to hear. I suddenly saw someone in the shadows. It was the man I had seen in Kohona. The one with long black hair in a ponytail, black eyes, and who looked similar to Sasuke. I blinked and he was no longer there. I sighed and added a log to the fire. Embers shot up blinding me. I opened my eyes slowly and saw that I was now in a field. My bow was aimed at Naraku who was laughing. Sango was bleeding but still fighting with her weapon. Miroku was throwing sutras but looking tired. Shippo was blasting with his fox fire from Kirara's back. Koga was lashing out with his legs. Kagura and Kana were lying on the ground, arrows in their throats and hearts. Kohaku was on the ground struggling to fight me. Inuyasha hacked at Naraku while Kikyo was standing back a ways and watching. Sesshomaru lashed out with his whip and releasing poison. I looked down at Kohaku.
"Kohaku your life is over. Pass on in peace this time."
"No. I will kill you for Master Naraku."
"He was never your master Kohaku." I said sadly. "He was your enemy. You are under a spell."
I purified his jewel and he pulsed. He started to cry.
"Sister I'm scared. Where am I? I killed Father! I killed my family! I'm sorry! I didn't mean too! It was Naraku!"
"We know Kohaku." I said.
I pulled the jewel from his back as Sango looked over. She cried out and dived for us. She hugged the dead body of her brother close. She looked up at me. Understanding but sadness filled her eyes. I just gave her a blank look before leaping forwards. I pulled a dagger out and surrounded it by miko energy. I saw an opening and dived to Naraku. My blade entered his throat. Everyone froze. Naraku gaped once before I purified him. Only dust remained. Everyone was silent as I picked up the jewel. It turned from black to pink. I looked to make sure no one was looking. Then I shot to the side. I slashed Koga's legs. He cried out and fell back as I grabbed the shards in his legs.
"These belong to me Koga. Die now. You have no more need to live. Naraku killed your pack and you will only suffer if you live."
I threw my dagger into his chest. His eyes widened and he spit out some blood.
"Why Kagome? You were my wife-to-be. Why kill me? I was your friend!"
"Yes you were. But I have no need for friends any longer. You will only make my decisions harder. And this is a mercy for you. You will not have to be the only one of your clan to live and wallow in pity. Goodbye."
Then I pulled the dagger from him and slashed his throat. He fell over his eyes dead as he starred at nothing. I purified his body to dust and looked back at everyone. Sesshomaru and Inuyasha were glaring at one another. Miroku, Kirara, and Shippo were hugging Sango who was sobbing over her brother. Kikyo stood about twenty feet from me. She was gaping. She had seen me kill Koga. She opened her mouth to alert the others but I was quicker. I clamped my hand over her mouth and put my knife against her throat.
"I have no need for you. I may use the others yet though, so I will keep them alive."
Then I slashed her throat. I also purified her body. Suddenly Sesshomaru flew off. I made my face into one of sorrow. I looked at Inuyasha with fake tears on my face.
"Naraku killed Koga and Kikyo." I faked a sob.
His eyes widened.
"No!" He yelled.
Then he shot off. I smiled as soon as he was gone and walked to the others.
"Let's go back to Kaede's." I said in a fake caring voice.
They nodded and stood before walking off. I smirked and followed.
--END OF DREAM—
I sat straight up the smirk still on my lips. I snorted softly.
"I should have killed Inuyasha when I had the chance. He killed the others when they hadn't yet expired their use." I said softly.
Then I looked down at the fire. I blinked at Naruto who was supposed to be on watch. He was out cold. I frowned slightly and jumped from the tree. The sun was already rising. I snorted and stepped up beside Naruto.
Itachi's \POV:
I sat on a branch thing softly. My mangekyou sharingan was on and almost glowed. I had used a special jutsu and gone into the girl's dream.
~~THE DREAM~~
She ran through a forest. Branches whipped her. She was covered in cuts and bruises. She ran on still though. She hit a branch and was knocked to the ground. She jumped back up and ran again without hesitation. Suddenly we heard a laugh off to the side. A man in a baboon pelt, with long wavy black hair, and red eyes shot out of the bushes. The woman jumped back and growled at the man in the baboon pelt. She already had a dagger out.
"My dear little miko. What are you doing in the bush alone?" He chuckled.
"None of your damn business." She snapped.
"I heard you trained with some ninja." He cackled.
'So she has some ninja training. And she's a miko. Interesting.' I thought as I watched the dream.
"Yes." She said bluntly.
"You know while you were away Inuyasha invited Kikyo to stay with them and he's given up on you."
I briefly wondered what he meant and who Inuyasha and Kikyo were. I also wondered who the man was too. He seemed like an enemy but they were having a conversation.
"I know."
"Why take his abuse? Join me. Help me and I'll cherish you like he should have." His voice had a tinge of mockery in it.
"I won't fall for your tricks Naraku." She said.
'Naraku is his name.' He chuckled again.
"You know he will betray you."
"I know."
"Then why stay with him?"
"Because I promised I would. Until I kill him I will stay with him."
'She seems to like the man in question but plans to kill him… interesting.' I thought.
"Fine, but be careful little miko. I wouldn't want anything to happen to you." He said sarcastically.
Then he was gone. She stood up straighter. She walked back through the bush slowly. Suddenly everything swirled. We were now in a clearing. A brown haired woman was by the fire sleeping soundly. A monk watched her with caring eyes. A fox kid thing was curled up with a cat with two tails by a tree also asleep. A man with dog ears sat in a tree and woman who looked like the dreamer was in his lap. The monk looked up at the dreamer and brightened.
"Lady Kagome you have returned! How did your last six months of training go?" the monk asked.
'Her name is Kagome. I must remember that.' I thought.
"Fine Miroku. Thank you for asking."
Dog boy cast her a sneer, then returned to stroking the woman's hair. Kagome set her bag down. Then she scowled.
"These are my memories." She said aloud.
I almost chuckled. It seems she had just realized that. No one seemed to hear. Suddenly she looked up at me. I quickly stepped back deeper in the shadows. She got a look of remembrance. She blinked and seemed to no longer see me. She sighed and added a log to the fire. Embers shot up blinding her. Everything swirled again.
We were now in a field. Kagome held a bow that was aimed at Naraku who was laughing. The brown haired woman was bleeding but still fighting with her boomerang. The monk was throwing sutras but looking tired. The fox child was blasting with blue fire from the cat's back. A wolf man was lashing out with his legs. A woman with black hair and a fan and an albino child were lying on the ground, arrows in their throats and hearts. A boy who looked like the brown haired woman was on the ground struggling to fight Kagome. Dog boy hacked at Naraku while his lover was standing back a ways and watching. A man that looked human but had markings on his face lashed out with a green glowing whip and releasing poison. Kagome looked at the boy in front of her.
"Kohaku your life is over. Pass on in peace this time."
"No. I will kill you for Master Naraku."
It seemed the boy was a vassal of the demon Naraku.
"He was never your master Kohaku." Kagome said sadly. "He was your enemy. You are under a spell."
She purified his jewel and he pulsed. He started to cry.
"Sister I'm scared. Where am I? I killed Father! I killed my family! I'm sorry! I didn't mean too! It was Naraku!"
'He was under hypnosis and being used against his will to kill his family and battle his friends.' I summarized.
"We know Kohaku." I said.
Kagome pulled a pink jewel from his back as the brown haired woman looked over. She cried out and dived for them. I summarized that this was the boy's sister since they wore similar uniforms. She hugged the dead body of her brother close. She looked up at Kagome. Understanding but sadness filled her eyes. Kagome just gave her a blank look before leaping forwards. Kagome pulled a dagger out and surrounded it by pink miko energy. She saw an opening and dived to Naraku. Her blade entered his throat. Everyone froze. Naraku gaped once before she purified him. Only dust remained. Everyone was silent as she picked up a large jewel. It turned from black to pink. She looked to make sure no one was looking. Then she shot to the side. I wondered what she was doing when she slashed wolf boy's legs. He cried out and fell back as she grabbed two pink shards in his legs.
"These belong to me Koga. Die now. You have no more need to live. Naraku killed your pack and you will only suffer if you live."
She threw my dagger into his chest. His eyes widened and he spit out some blood.
"Why Kagome? You were my wife-to-be. Why kill me? I was your friend!"
'He was her fiancé?' I wondered. 'And she killed him. She isn't an ordinary person.'
"Yes you were. But I have no need for friends any longer. You will only make my decisions harder. And this is a mercy for you. You will not have to be the only one of your clan to live and wallow in pity. Goodbye."
I nodded agreement at her words. Then she pulled the dagger from him and slashed his throat. He fell over his eyes dead as he starred at nothing. She purified his body to dust and looked back at everyone. Marking man and Dog boy were glaring at one another. The monk, cat, and fox kid were hugging the brown haired man who was sobbing over her brother. Dog boy's lover stood about twenty feet from Kagome. She was gaping. She had seen Kagome kill Koga. She opened her mouth to alert the others but Kagome was quicker. Kagome clamped her hand over her mouth and put her knife against her throat.
"I have no need for you. I may use the others yet though, so I will keep them alive."
I smirked at her words. Then she slashed Dog boy's lover's throat. She also purified her body. Suddenly marking man flew off. Kagome made my face into one of sorrow. She looked at Dog boy with fake tears on her face.
"Naraku killed Koga and Kikyo." She faked a sob.
His eyes widened.
"No!" He yelled.
Then he shot off. Kagome smiled as soon as he was gone and walked to the others.
"Let's go back to Kaede's." She said in a fake caring voice.
They nodded and stood before walking off. I saw Kagome smirked and followed.
~~END OF THE DREAM~~
She was very interesting. I had stayed around and heard her laugh when she woke up saying she should have killed the man with the ears. She was different then others I had met. I grinned as I had remembered before I had gone into her dreams. I had watched them that night undetected. I had watched as the copy ninja started to make out with her. She had pushed him away though. I smirked again. Then I stood up. I saw the girl jump down to the Kyuubi, who I had knocked out. She snorted and looked around. Her eyes rested on my hiding place and she winked. I scowled slightly wondering how she had found me. She kicked Naruto hard effectively waking him. He groaned and sat up.
"You slept through your watch." She said with a wink in my direction.
"What!? Waugh! Please don't tell." He said.
"I won't but wake the others."
The boy nodded and quickly woke the others. The copy ninja watched the raven haired girl closely. The girl didn't notice or ignored him; probably the latter. I smirked and shot off to find Kisame again.