I woke with the dawn again. I didn't sleep in today. I yawned and sat up. I slowly got up and got dressed. Then I braided my hair. I grabbed my bag and set it by the door. Then I cleaned everything so it looked like I had never been there. Finally I packed some food into my bag. Then I ate some breakfast and had some more tea. I sighed as I drank my tea. I was drinking a lot of it lately. When I had finished my tea and breakfast I pulled out my red book. I started to read and let the time past by.
When it was eight fifty I stood up. I looked around once more then pulled my bag on my shoulder and locked the door. I walked out of the apartment and into the street. I once again saw the old woman. She waved and I waved back one last time. Then I walked off to the gate. When I reached it Sakura was already there. She looked ready. After about ten minutes Naruto came running up while apologizing for being late. Half an hour later Kakashi walked up. When he saw us ready he smiled once and headed out of the gate. As we walked down the road I cast one last glance back. I sighed then turned and followed the others.
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For two days we travelled quickly. We didn't run into any problems and only had nice days of talking. No sign of Sasuke or anyone else. On the third day we got up again and headed off. We were close to Akatsuki's base; about a day away. I looked around warily. I had the feeling again, where it felt like something was going to happen. I blinked as I looked into the sky and saw a white familiar bird. I smiled and pulled out a note book. I started to write quickly. Sakura saw but shrugged as she saw I was writing in a diary.
We're off to find Sasuke. Leave me until we find him. If we don't I'll grab Naruto and come back. But if we do find Sasuke leave, I'll grab Naruto afterwards. I did meet Sasuke, Orochimaru, and Kabuto on my way to Kohona too. I grabbed Orochimaru's Akatsuki ring. Till then.
When no one was looking I tore the page from my book. I rolled it up and motioned the clay bird down. It landed on my shoulder. I handed the note to it. It clutched it in its talons and took off. I soon lost sight of it. I caught up to the other three who were silent. They could feel the tension in the air too. I knew something was up. We walked until lunch in almost silence. Then suddenly we hit a clearing. We looked around. I felt a familiar presence coming towards us. We stopped and waited. Two minutes later Kabuto, Orochimaru, and Sasuke dropped down into the clearing. They looked at me then the Kohona ninja. I was behind the three. I winked to Sasuke and them. They smirked but didn't say anything about which organization I belonged too.
"Sasuke." Naruto said.
"Will you come back peacefully?" Sakura asked.
Sasuke snorted.
"For you to annoy me again, with your crush?"
Sakura glared.
"I'm over the crush. Besides I'm dating someone else."
"Yeah, who?" He asked.
"Kakashi."
Sasuke blinked then chuckled slightly. Everyone got into fighting positions.
"Naruto, Kakashi, Sakura. If you step aside we will not hurt you. We aren't interested in you. We're here for Kagome." Sasuke said.
The three blinked then looked back at me. I sighed slightly.
"How do you know Kagome?" Naruto asked.
"We met when she was on her way to Kohona." Sasuke said.
"Well she's our partner now. We won't step aside." Kakashi said.
The other three looked at one another then chuckled.
"Her, you're partner?" Orochimaru snickered.
"She will soon be a sound ninja and my wife." Sasuke said.
Kakashi, Sakura, and Naruto gaped.
"You're wife?" Kakashi asked.
"I need to restore my clan and she is a very good choice to help me." He said.
I sighed.
"Besides she can't be a Kohona ninja." Kabuto said.
"Why?' Kakashi frowned.
"Because she is from Akatsuki." Orochimaru chuckled.
The three's eyes widened and they slowly turned to me. I sighed and rested my head in my hands like I was crying.
"Come on Sasuke, why did you have to tell? I was trying to keep it a secret." I whined.
"You're from Akatsuki?" Naruto whispered.
I nodded.
"No you can't be. Not you Kagome." He said.
"Naruto the personality I showed you was true. I just don't believe in some ideas. I could probably fit very well in Kohona but I couldn't leave my father at Akatsuki." I said.
"They have your father?" Sakura asked.
"He's not a prisoner. He's the leader."
Now everyone gaped at me, even Sasuke and his group.
"Pein, the leader of Akatsuki, is your father." Kabuto whispered.
I nodded. Orochimaru chuckled.
"I wonder what your father would give to have you back if I took you hostage." He said.
"We wouldn't let you take her, un." Someone said.
We all looked over as Deidara and Itachi stepped into the clearing. Sasuke glared at his older brother while clenching his hands. I jumped over the Kohona ninja to them.
"Hi Itachi, hi Deidara." I said cheerfully.
"We missed you, un." Deidara grinned.
I smiled.
"I missed you guys too." I said. "That was a smart idea sending the bird."
He nodded. I turned to the others. I clapped my hands.
"Now its three vs. three vs. three." I said.
Nobody moved but everyone was tense.
"Stay with us Kagome." Sakura said.
I shook my head and sighed.
"I really liked you guys but my place is with Akatsuki." I said.
She wilted.
"So you were a spy." Kakashi said.
I shook my head.
"No. I just came because I wanted to and because I wanted to meet Naruto."
I pulled my Kohona head band off and pulled a kuni free. I slashed it. Kakashi, Naruto, and Sakura winced. I tied it back on my arm.
"Now I'm a real missing nin." I smiled.
Deidara grinned and Itachi looked blank.
"Hidan, Tobi, Pein, and Sasori all miss you too, un. I don't know about the others though, they haven't said anything, just the four have said anything, un. But I'm guessing the others miss you too, un." Deidara said.
"Well I missed all of them so they had better have missed me." I said.
Deidara grinned. Then we turned back to the others. I pulled Deidara and Itachi close.
"I'm going for Naruto. I'll grab him and run. You distract the others. Got it?" I whispered.
They nodded and pulled out Kuni. They got ready and they looked deadly. The others seemed to see we meant business now. Deidara whipped out some clay and started to make bombs while Itachi's Mangekyou Sharingan switched on. The others got ready. Itachi lunged for Sasuke and the sound while Deidara headed for the Kohona ninja. I smirked as I saw Kakashi stick close to Sakura. He would protect her and stay close to her leaving Naruto open for me. As soon as smoke spread out form Deidara's bombs I shot in. I nailed Naruto in the stomach. His eyes bulged.
"No fair I didn't get a chance to fight." He said once before he was unconscious.
I grabbed his body and slipped his head band over his eyes as a blind fold. Then I tied his arms behind his back. I smirked as I got another idea. I met Deidara's eyes. Then I tossed him Naruto. He grabbed him taking off.
"Naruto!" Sakura screamed.
She started for the running Deidara. I jumped behind her and hit her pressure point. I grabbed her body and leapt off with one look at Itachi.
"Sakura!" Kakashi yelled coming after me.
I grinned it was like watching a replay. Itachi leaped behind the copy ninja and hit him into a tree. Then he followed me. I saw Sasuke growl and head for us. I saw Kabuto on the ground a wound in his stomach. Itachi caught up to me and we took off at top speed. Soon we left the others behind. As we caught up to Deidara awe turned right and headed for the main base. We ran for about four hours before I had to stop and tie Sakura's hands because she was waking. I also blind folded her and we continued.
I felt her wake up and sag against me. We traveled for another five hours before we reached the base. We slowed and dropped from the branches. One of us had spoken the entire time. We entered the base and I motioned the two to follow me. We headed off to my room where I dumped Sakura on my bed, and the now conscious Naruto on the floor.
"Deidara will you go get Pein for me"
"Sure, un." He said walking off.
"Why bring the girl?' Itachi asked.
"That's for me to know and for you to find out. Don't worry, you'll find out soon."
We waited for a few minutes before Deidara returned with a sleepy looking Pein. He blinked at the two prisoners.
"Two?" he asked. "I was expecting one."
"Well I have a plan. I will remove the fox from Naruto tomorrow."
"You know how?" He asked.
"Yes, I do."
He nodded slowly.
"I just wanted to show you that I'm back and we have two prisoners." I said.
He patted my on the back.
"Yes, welcome back."
Then he walked back out the door. With one last glance at me Deidara followed. Itachi stayed though. I pulled some Chakra draining tags from my bag and put them on both Sakura's and Naruto's arms. The tags glowed as they drained their chakra.
"You could just get Kisame and his sword to do that." Itachi said.
"Yes, but I really don't feel like having Kisame yell at me for waking him. If you hadn't noticed everyone is asleep."
"Nh."
Then he walked out of my room shutting the door behind him. I walked over to the two and pulled their blind folds off. They blinked and looked around. When their eyes met they sighed in relief. I unpacked quickly then sat on the edge of my bed. When the tags stopped glowing I pulled them off. Both of them had been drained of chakra. I wrapped a second tag around both their arms though. Naruto could summon the fox's chakra and Sakura had reserves. Then I slowly untied their arms. They rubbed where the rope had been.
"Do not leave my room. If you do you will be killed on sight by the others."
They nodded quickly. I walked to my closet and pulled out extra blankets. I put some on the floor for Naruto. I pointed and he lay down. I gave Sakura the bed. They both fell asleep relatively quickly. I smiled and sat in a chair. I yawned and fell into a light sleep.
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I woke at dawn again and stood up. The two were still asleep so I left them and had a quick shower. When I came out I found Sakura awake. I pointed to the shower and she slowly stood up. She had a quick shower. By the time she got out Naruto had woke. I pulled them both after me through the halls. I sat them at the table in the kitchen. I started to make breakfast as they sat in silence.
"What are you going to do with us?" Sakura asked softly, breaking the silence.
"Take the fox from Naruto, then let you go alive."
They blinked at me.
"If you don't behave though, I'll have to kill you." I said.
They nodded quickly and sat still. I heard the explosion and looked at the clock. I smiled. It was just on time. Sakura and Naruto both jumped at the noise.
"Just ignore it." I said.
A minute later Kisame walked in. I gave him his coffee and he downed it. Then he sighed happily and looked up. He froze and blinked at Naruto and Sakura who were trying to be invisible.
"Who…" He started.
"My prisoners."
He slowly nodded and sat down. When Deidara and Itachi came they each sat on one side of the two. Everyone asked the same question. 'Who are they?' I answered each time. The oddest reaction was when Hidan walked in. He stared at the two. Then he had let out a string of curses before smirking and asking me if he could have them when I was done. They had both froze. I had told him no. Zetsu had also asked for the bodies. They had tensed but I had already protected them once so they guessed I would do it again. I did. When everyone was sitting and eating I studied them. I would need some helpers. I picked out Tobi, Sasori, Deidara, and Itachi. When breakfast was done they all followed me outside. I turned to them and cleared my throat.
"I'm going to take the fox from Naruto. I need everyone to stay back, except my helpers. Got it?'
"Hai." They all said.
"Now Itachi, and Sasori will hold on to Naruto."
The two dragged Naruto forwards and held him tightly between them so he couldn't move.
"You will have to hold tight because he will fight as I bring the demon out." I said.
They nodded.
"Now Deidara you will watch Sakura and stand here. She will need to be ready in case something goes wrong and Naruto needs medical help or if I need the medical attention."
Deidara and her nodded and stood where I pointed.
"And finally Tobi. You will stand ready. When I bring the fox from Naruto you will need to grab him."
Tobi clapped and also stood ready.
"But won't the fox be huge like normal?" Kakuzu asked.
"No. I will be leaving some of its power in Naruto for him to keep, and some will come directly to me to use. When demons have their power drained this way they usually shrink." I said.
They all nodded and got ready. Itachi and Sasori held Naruto tight. Naruto looked scared. Everyone stood in their places.
"Ready?' I asked.
They all nodded. I stepped in front of Naruto. I grinned and started to call my miko energy forwards. I need quite a bit to do what I was going to do so I called all my power forwards. I took a deep breath. My hair started to whip around me and my power radiated around me. I focused the power evenly through my body and started to chant. I had found out reciting spells made them more effective. Some of my power floated between my hands in what looked like the form of a chain. I looked up at Naruto and extended my hands. Two chains of miko power shot towards him. The entered his stomach on top of his seal. He gasped and jerked against the twos holds.
The two gripped him tighter. He started to pant and he cried out once in a while. I ignored it. I needed to focus. I felt my chains wrap around the fox in Naruto's body. I felt it fighting violently. Slowly he was dragged. I felt some of his power spread through Naruto and some ran up my chains into me I felt my power boost and my chains tugged harder on the fox. After a minute I saw an orange glow start to come out of Naruto. He screamed and jerked more violently. The two holding him slammed a foot on each of his feet to keep him from kicking out, while gripping his arms tighter. He thrashed even harder as the orange glow was pulled farther. As soon as the glow left him he slumped against his captors. They let him go with a nod from me. We all watched the glow start to take shape.
"Get ready Tobi." I said.
"Tobi is ready!" He said.
Suddenly in a flash the ball of orange turned it a nine tailed fox that was the size of a cat. It made a dart for the trees but Tobi tackled it. He cried out as it bit him. But he soon had it in his arms. I walked over to him and grabbed the fox under its arms holding it up. It growled softly at me. I smiled at it. Then I turned to the others.
"Cute hey?' I asked.
"That's the fox demon, un?" Deidara asked.
I nodded. They laughed.
"I told you it would shrink."
"Will Naruto be okay?" Sakura asked quietly.
I nodded. Suddenly Naruto sat up. He blinked at the fox then scowled at it.
"I always hated it." He said.
I smiled.
"Well he's mine now."
Naruto nodded.
"So it all worked fine?" Pein asked.
I nodded.
"So you needed the girl in case something went wrong." Kakuzu asked.
"Yes. Your small medical abilities probably wouldn't have been enough and if Naruto had really fought us. I could always have used her as a bargaining chip too if needed." I said.
Itachi walked up to me and leaned down.
"Do you want me to take them back to the copy ninja? Or kill them?" He asked.
"Take them back and don't hurt any of them."
He grabbed Sakura's shoulder and then grabbed Naruto's shoulder. He flickered away with the two. When he returned he smirked. The fox had stopped growling and was studying me.
"If you behave I won't hurt you." I said quietly to it."
It tilted its head and looked at me.
"If you aren't good I will give you to Zetsu to eat of Hidan to sacrifice."
The fox shivered.
"You are very cute. And you were quite strong." I said to it.
It perked up and looked proud and then let out a sigh. It cuddled into my arms and I stroked it.
"So are you going to keep it or shall we get rid of it?" Pein asked.
The fox glared at him and snuggled deeper into my arms as if saying 'I'm hers and you can't touch me'. I stroked him again.
"I'll keep him. He is a very cute fox."
The others just watched. Finally Tobi skipped up. He reached out to touch the fox but he growled. Tobi made a pouting noise.
"No fair. Tobi is a good boy." He said.
"He just doesn't like you, un." Deidara said,
He stepped up to but the fox still growled at him. The fox sat up in my arms and looked everyone over. He glared at everyone except Konan, Sasori, and Itachi. He just looked blankly at Konan and Sasori as if saying he would tolerate them. Then he nodded to Itachi as if saying he liked him. Then the fox jumped to my shoulder. He curled around my neck and let his tails droop against my back and my chest. He closed his eyes and seemed to sleep. I smiled and nuzzled him slightly. Everyone just watched.
"You said you come from a land of demons right?" Zetsu asked.
I nodded.
"Well I looked through some papers, and talked to my spies. There are no demons anywhere in the world except for the ones here in the humans. Where did you really come from?" He asked.
I tensed. I slowly looked at them. Itachi and Pein sighed. I winced. Finally I sighed and we all walked back inside. I sat everyone in the kitchen and got straight to the point. I told them everything in about two hour.
"So you live in a different world and travelled to the past?" Konan asked.
I nodded.
"But the well won't let me back through. So I'm stuck with you guys." I smiled.
Everyone watched me a moment, then walked off. The fox had listened to my whole story to. He cuddled against my neck as if trying to cheer me up. I smiled and nuzzled him back. Then I stood up and looked at Pein who had stayed.
"I'm going to town. I'm taking the fox with me."
He blinked. Then he frowned.
"People won't stay quiet about a nine tailed fox." He said.
"I'll cast a barrier with my miko powers around him. It's called an illusion barrier and will hide his tails."
My father slowly nodded. I smiled and picked my fox up. I headed for the door and hummed. My fox curled around my neck and nuzzled my cheek. I could tell he was warming up to me. I smiled and walked out the door. Once I was outside I quickly flickered to the next clearing near the town. I cast the barrier around my fox and walked into town. It was a little after noon so the place was busy. I forced my way through a crowd to the pet store. As soon as I walked in the fox looked up and sniffed around. The cashier was a teen girl. She looked up at me and squealed. I winced. She ran over to us and stroked the fox.
"I've seen a lot of people with odd pets but I haven't seen anyone with such a handsome fox."
My fox smiled and let her pet him. I smirked. This was the fox that had nearly killed Kohona and made a small boy shunned by the whole village, and it was cuddling up to me and another girl. After a minute the girl had to help a customer and the fox and I slipped to the isle we needed. I set the fox on the ground and looked through some collars. He sat beside me and washed a paw. He was almost like a cat. I picked out a black collar and slipped it on him. He eyed it then sighed. I also added miko powers to the collar so I could always tell where the fox was, know if he was in trouble, and so the fox couldn't chew it off. Then I grabbed some food and water bowls, a bed, a couple toys, and some food he pointed out.
I paid quickly and we walked out the door. The crowd was still thick so he jumped back up to my neck. He once again curled around it. I smiled at him and headed for the clearing. When I reached it I removed the barrier around him and flickered back to the main base. I walked back in quickly and straight to my room. I set all my stuff in my room and let the fox look around. When he scratched at the door I raised an eyebrow at him.
"You can look around the rest of the base but don't go near Hidan or Zetsu."
He nodded and I opened the door. He trotted off and I sighed. Then I set off to the living room. I found Itachi, Sasori, and Tobi there. Tobi was reading some manga and the other two were reading the little red-orange books. I sat beside Itachi and pulled the newest volume from my pocket where it had been. Itachi blinked then smirked slightly. I read my book while they read theirs. Suddenly I felt the collar on my fox flare. I stood up quickly slipping the small book back into my pocket. I quickly walked off down the hall. I found my fox in the hands of Hidan. He was smirking at the fox, which was growling and trying to bite him. Hidan was holding him by the scruff of the neck in front of him. When he spotted me he grinned. The fox calmed a bit.
"Let him go Hidan." I said.
"What do I get if I do?" He asked.
"It's not a negotiation. You let him go or I'll make you."
"But if you try to make me I could easily kill him before you could reach me."
I scowled while he grinned.
"Fine, what do you want?" I asked.
"A kiss."
I gaped at him.
"A what?"
"A kiss."
"Only on the cheek." I said.
He shrugged. I watched him warily as I walked up to him. I leaned up. My lips were a millimetre away from his cheek when he spun. I gasped as he dropped my fox grabbing my waist in one hand and the back of my neck in another. His lips fell on mine and I gasped. He slipped his tongue. He pushed me against the wall and pushed up against me. I tried to push away I realized he had me trapped. When he ran out of breath he broke the kiss. He put his face close to my neck and kissed it. I wiggled and glared at him but to no use. Then he grinned and let me go walking away down the hall. I was very tempted to go beat him, with something hard. My fox leaned against my leg and growled after the man. I took five deep breathes and clenched and un-clenched my hands to calm down. When I finally felt calm enough that I wouldn't scream I sighed.
"Is that the first time someone has kissed you?" Someone asked.
I looked over my shoulder at Itachi. He was leaning against the wall with his arms crossed, wearing a small smirk. I scowled at him once.
"No. That was my third time. First with Inuyasha, and second when your brother, Sasuke, kissed me."
An emotion I didn't catch flashed through Itachi's eyes.
"I pity you. Being kissed my brother must have been devastating." He said with fake sympathy.
"It was." I said.
He smirked slightly and walked off. I looked at my watch and then sighed. I walked off to the kitchen. I started to make dinner and everyone soon joined me in the kitchen. As Hidan walked in I stuck a foot out. He tripped and stumbled almost hitting the table. He just grinned at me and winked. I glared at him and set the table. Everyone talked while they ate and I was soon caught up in conversation. When everyone was finished I quickly cleaned up and walked to my room with my fox. I changed before hopping into bed. My fox curled up beside me on the bed. I looked down at him and scratched hi ear.
"What should I name you?" I asked.
He opened and eye and started to pay attention to me.
"Do you like Kyuubi?" I asked.
He looked at me a moment then nodded.
"Kyuubi it is." I yawned.
He sniffed and closed his eye. I sighed and laid down quickly falling asleep.
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I woke to a wet nose on my cheek. I blinked and looked up at Kyuubi. He sniffed and licked my cheek. I smiled and scratched his ear. He looked at me closely then to the jewel still around my neck. I blinked and sat up. The jewel was glowing more then usual. I stood up and quickly got dressed. I walked to the kitchen and started to make breakfast. Kyuubi sat on my shoulder watching. When the explosion rang out breakfast was ready. Everyone soon joined me and stared to eat. I had already eaten and just leaned against the counter. I examined the jewel. It was acting up. Its glow would suddenly increase or decrease. I scowled as I felt some power drain from me. I wondered what was taking it. I looked around. Everything appeared normal. Suddenly pain shot through my body. I cried out and fell to the floor. Everyone froze and looked at me.
The pain vanished only to appear again two seconds later even stronger. I screamed as it ripped through me. Pein was up in a second beside me. I was on my knees and holding my head in my hands. Most of the pain was focused in my head. I felt some of my power still draining. Kyuubi was growling softly in concern but I didn't notice. I screamed again at the pain. I didn't notice anything as the pain started to numb me. I felt a bit 'fuzzy'. When I looked up everything was blurred. I blinked trying to see clearly. Pain still lanced through me making me cry out once in a while. Suddenly I heard a familiar voice.
'Kagome."
'Sesshomaru?' I asked.
'Yes it is me. I need you to come back through the well.'
'I can't its closed.'
'It has opened again. I saw the blue light mixed with red shoot out from it.'
'What about this pain?'
'The well is taking some of your power to open it permanently but it is a painful process.'
'How am I talking to you?'
'I got a sorceress to contact you through our minds.'
'Oh.'
'Come quickly.'
'Okay I'll come.'
'Good.' His voice faded.
I suddenly the pain vanished. I blinked as I saw the roof. I realized I was lying on the floor, on my back, spread out. Everyone was gathered around. I saw Pein sitting beside me looking concerned. I blinked once and sat up. Kyuubi was sitting on my lap growling at everyone.
"What happened, un?" Deidara asked.
"The well is open. I must go." I said.
They all blinked.
"The well?" Pein asked.
"Yes. I must go see Sesshomaru."
"We won't ask how because I'm guessing you won't tell us." Pein sighed.
I nodded.
"Fine. You may go. But take Itachi, Deidara, Hidan, and Sasori with you."
The ones named nodded and stepped forwards. I slowly nodded.
"Pack now. We have to leave immediately. We may be gone for a long time." I said.
My voice sounded far away. They nodded and walked off. I jumped up grabbing Kyuubi.
"I'll explain when we get back." I said before running to my room.
I grabbed my backpack and chucked in my medical kit, soldier pills, weapons, and clothes. Then I rushed back out. Kyuubi had smartly wrapped around my neck so I didn't leave him. I met Deidara, Hidan, Sasori, and Itachi by the front door. As we ran out I waved to the others. We quickly ran to the well.
"Listen, no mater what you will stay by me and do not attack unless I say, even if you are attacked. Now stay right beside me."
"Hai." They chorused.
I pushed Deidara and Sasori over the edge. They disappeared in a glow of red and blue swirled together. Then I pushed the next two in, before jumping in myself.
Itachi's POV:
Kagome pushed us in the well. I waited to hit ground but instead felt like I was falling through water of red and blue. Suddenly I touched down softly. Hidan and I jumped out of the well and landed beside Sasori and Deidara who were looking around. We were in a large clearing with tall grass surrounded by trees. Suddenly the glow flashed again and Kagome jumped out she took off jogging.
"Hurry we can sight-see later."
We all nodded and easily caught up to her. We followed her for about five minutes when we burst from the trees onto a dirt trail. We looked down a hill at an old village. We saw people who looked like they were working. Kagome rushed down the hill without hesitation while we starred a moment before following. She ran to the first large hut by a set of shrine stairs. An old woman wearing an old miko outfit stepped out.
"Kagome yea are back."
"Yes Milo but I just came to change.
"Okay."
Kagome ran into the place. We went to follow but the woman stopped us.
"She is changing."
We all sighed and waited. A minute later Kagome came out with her hair pulled back and wearing red hakamas, a black kimono like top, and small black slipper like shoes. She also had a bow and quiver of arrows strapped on. The fox was still on her shoulder. Then she kissed the old woman on the cheek and started to run.
"Thank you Milo."
"Bye child." The woman waved.
We all quickly ran after her. We all noticed that when she passed all the villagers bowed and whispered 'Lady Kagome' respectfully.
"You're a lady?" Sasori asked.
"No, but I was am reincarnation of their priestess and I saved them so they call me by that title." Kagome said.
We nodded.
"So where are we going, un?" Deidara asked.
"First I need to grab someone then we'll go see Sesshomaru." She said.
We nodded and fell silent. We observed everything as we shot by. For about two hours we ran at a fast pace. Suddenly Kagome stopped. She unhooked her bow and drew an arrow. We all got ready as she did. Then suddenly out of the trees came a huge panther. He was standing on two feet like us and had a samurai outfit on but instead of a sword he had a mace. He snarled at us. The fox was growling at him and all his fur was on end.
"Give me the jewel petty mortals." The panther boomed.
Kagome snorted and let her arrow fly. I saw her power infuse with it and light up pink. As it hit the demon it turned to dust. The panther screamed once then was purified. Kagome started to run again. We blinked and followed her.
"Ignore it." Kagome said. "We will see more."
At noon we rounded a hill and slowed. There was a large village at the foot of it. It was burning. We winced as we heard screams. We could see men riding horses and laughing while cutting everyone down. They cut down everyone, the children, old women, and defenceless. They didn't kill the young women though. They were thrown together. Kagome snarled.
"I hate bandits."
"That is sick, un. We kill, but not for no reason and we don't rape people and we don't burn everything un." Deidara said.
We all nodded in agreement. Kagome drew her bow and fired. It hit a bandit in the chest. She put her bow away and drew her scythe from her scroll.
"You can wait here if you want." She said.
She lunged into the burning village hacking at the bandits. We all lunged in too, wielding kuni. We all split and killed the bandits too. In ten minutes the last had died. Kagome had some how put the flames out with her miko powers and was talking to the survivors. Then when they were comforted she grabbed five of the bandit's horses, which had stayed close. I sighed slightly. I hated horses. She handed the reins to us.
"Get on. We need to save our energy. We can't spend it all on running."
We all let out sighs and swung on. Luckily we all knew at least how to sit on a horse. Kagome's fox had latched to her neck and she pet him once before kicking the horse. We all barrelled after her. We rode for an hour along a dirt trail before Kagome suddenly turned into a forest. We jumped logs and dodged branches for a couple minutes. Then we broke into a clearing. Kagome stopped and slid off her horse. She tied the reins to a tree. We all did the same. It was a nice clearing with a cave. Kagome walked to the cave.
"Hello?" She called.
"Kagome!" Someone yelled diving into her.
We all blinked at the little boy who was latched onto Kagome. He had bright orange hair pulled into a mess ponytail at the back He wore a blue and yellow outfit. We all blinked as we saw a fox tail, and fox feet. He was about the size of Kagome's fox. He was blubbering.
"Shippo it is so good to see you."
The boy finally shut up and looked at us.
"Who are you?" He asked sniffing.
"These are my friends Shippo."
"Oh."
"Where is Kila? You're step mom?" She asked.
The boy sniffled and wilted.
"A stronger demon killed her."
Kagome hugged him.
"It's okay." She said.
"Can I stay with you?" He asked.
Kagome nodded.
"Yes. We are off to see Sesshomaru."
"I'm sorry that Inuyasha betrayed you. I wish I was stronger so I could have beaten him up." The boy said.
My mouth twitched in amusement as the boy tried to act brave.
"Well we must go. Go grab you tricks." She said.
The boy nodded and scurried back into the cave. He came back out a minute later stuffing a toy snake and some leaves into his shirt. He smiled up at us.
"Hello my name is Shippo. I'm a Kitsune." He said grinning.
I looked down at him blankly. Sasori looked bored, Deidara looked curious, and Hidan looked annoyed.
"We have to fucking baby-sit now?" He asked.
The boy scowled and pulled a top from his shirt. I wondered what he was going to do with it. He jumped back letting it spin. It headed straight for Hidan. Hidan laughed but stopped as the top grew about a hundreds time bigger. It hit him hard sending him flying into a tree. Now Shippo laughed. Kagome grinned.
"Ow! That hurt you fucking brat!" Hidan yelled.
"It couldn't have hurt that much Hidan, it was an illusion. And don't swear in front of children." Kagome said.
"How old are you, un?" Deidara asked the boy.
Shippo grinned.
"I'm seventy! I'm going to have a growth spurt soon!"
We all gaped except Kagome. He was seventy. That was more then twice as old as me, yet he was still considered a child.
"That means Shippo is the oldest. He's in charge." Kagome giggled.
I raised and eyebrow. Then Shippo looked back at her. He looked at the fox on her neck.
"What is that demon?' He asked.
"This is Kyuubi. He's a kitsune too."
"Hello Kyuubi." The boy said.
The fox sniffed at him then curled back up. Shippo shrugged. Kagome walked to her horse and untied the reins, before jumping on. Shippo jumped on too, landing in front of her. We all followed suit. When Kagome saw us ready she kicked her horse on. We sped across the ground going pretty fast. We travelled till sunset. When we reached a small village, we gave them the horses. Then we walked off. Then we had found a small clearing near some hot springs.
Kagome had started a fire and the boy and fox had caught some fish. Kagome had started to cook them. As they cook Kagome had run off to the spring with the two foxes. We all sat on the forest floor talking quietly or reading. Suddenly Kagome walked back into the clearing. The two foxes sat on each shoulder. Kagome smiled at us. She sat by the fire and pulled the fish handing it out to each of us. We ate quickly. Then the four of us stood and headed for the spring. We all were silent as we reached it. We quickly stripped and jumped in. It was nice. The steam rose almost covering the whole spring. I sat on a rock shelf and leaned back. The others did the same. I closed my eyes and just relaxed.
"So Itachi do you like Kagome, un?"
I opened one eye and looked at Deidara.
"Do you mean love?" I asked.
"Yeah, un."
"No." I said.
"How about you guys, un."
No one answered. I looked at them. Hidan had a grin on and was deep in thought. Sasori looked bored. When no one answered Deidara sighed and sank deeper into the water. After a while I stood up and dried off before getting dressed and heading back to camp. As I enter the clearing a barrier opened up for me but closed as soon as I was in. I found Kagome asleep under a tree. The fox child was curled up against her, along with Kyuubi. They had a green travelling cloak draped across them. I smiled slightly. Then I walked to a different tree and slid down the trunk. I laid my head back and took even breathes falling into sleep.
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I woke a little after sunrise. Kagome already had some more fish on the fire. The others were still asleep. I sat up and Kagome smiled at me. The two foxes where tucked into her cloak still asleep too. I just stayed sitting as Kagome finished the fish. When it was done she ate some and handed me some. Then she woke the foxes and gave each of them. Then she finally woke the other guys and handed them some. When everyone was finished we set off we went at a slower pace today, walking and occasionally running. The fox talked non-stop. Kagome also chatted but not nearly as much.
At about noon we fell from the trees onto a large path. Kagome shifted a bit more uncomfortably. As we kept walking I noticed the area started to look less dangerous. About mid-afternoon we walked from the trees and stopped in our tracks, gaping, except Kagome. In front of us were large stone walls at least as large as the walls of Kohona. Behind them a huge castle was on a hill. The surrounding landscapes were mountains. On the walls we saw demon guards walking and patrolling. In front of the gate were guards too. My first impression of demons was that they weren't as smart or civilized as humans but I was completely wrong. Kagome walked up to the gate and we quickly followed. The guards saw us and crossed lances blocking the way.
"May we help you?" They asked.
"My name is Kagome. I'm here to see Sesshomaru." Kagome said blankly.
Suddenly the lances were pulled aside and the two guards did hasty bows.
"We're sorry we did not recognize you milady." They chorused.
"That is fine."
"Are these men with you?" They asked.
"Yes. They are no threat to the west, only its enemies." Kagome smiled slightly.
The guards nodded and stepped to the side. We all followed Kagome quickly. As we stepped in are breath was taken away. There was the large beautiful castle but we stood outside of it. We were in a large stone courtyard surrounded by the brightest, most beautiful flowers I had ever seen. There were people walking around like serving demons, guards and soldiers. Suddenly a toad like thing in a brown outfit, with a staff with two heads, came running towards us. He looked a little annoyed.
"What took you so long wench!?" He yelled at Kagome.
Most people we had seen so far had given Kagome outright respect but the imp seemed to dislike Kagome.
"My Lord is kind enough to invite a human like yourself and you show up late!" He yelled.
The imp seemed to hate humans by the tone of his voice too.
"And then you bring more humans." He growled.
"Nice to see you to Jaken-kun." Kagome laughed.
"I told you not to add –kun. It's master Jaken to you!"
He tried to hit her with his staff but she effortlessly evaded.
"Ha! You missed. Come on hit me with all you have." She laughed.
The imp, Jaken, tapped his staff on the ground.
"Staff of two heads!" He yelled.
Suddenly the head of the old man's eyes opened and he opened his mouth spewing fire at Kagome. We all jumped away too. Suddenly I saw a girl running for the imp. She wore an orange and white kimono and deep brown hair. She looked to be thirteen. She was grinning like mad and seemed human. Jaken stopped shooting fire and just swung his staff around. Suddenly the girl ran up behind him. She grabbed the top of the staff and pulled it from the imps grasp.
"Wha…" He started
Then the girl swung the staff like a baseball bat. She nailed the imp in the gut as he turned, cutting him off. He flew about twenty feet before smashing into the wall.
"Do you like flying master Jaken?" The girl giggled.
The imp stood up running at her.
"You impudent child!" He yelled.
The girl giggled and ran away from the imp. She ran at me then ducked behind me. She latched to my cloak and stuck her tongue out at the imp. The imp stopped and scowled while the others all froze and backed away. The imp saw them backing away from me with nervous looks. Jaken looked into my eyes and stepped back a step when he met my eyes. Kagome sent me a look that said kill-the-girl-and-you-will-die. I sent her an understanding look and looked down at the girl who was looking up at my face.
"Rin, come here." Jaken whispered.
I looked back at the girl named Rin. Everyone was silent waiting for the girl to move or for me to kill her. The girl just kept looking at me.
"Rin come here please." A soft voice said.
I looked at Kagome and blinked. I didn't know she could sound so kind and soft. Her eyes held kindness and caring. Rin smiled and skipped over to her. Rin stopped and smiled at her. Kagome set Shippo on the ground.
"Why don't you show Shippo and Kyuubi around Rin?" She asked softly.
"Okay." The girl sang. "Come on Shippo and Kyuubi."
Shippo, Kyuubi, and the girl ran off down a garden path. Jaken ran after them yelling about damn babysitting. When they were gone Kagome motioned us to follow her. We all followed her silently into the castle. The castle was huge. The hallways were wide enough to fit three people with their arms outstretched. The rooms we saw were also large. As we walked serving men and women all bowed to Kagome then scurried away. Finally we stopped in front of a large door. Kagome took a deep breathe and knocked.
"Come in." a cold voice said.
Kagome opened the door and we all stepped into a large study. There were shelves and tables everywhere. At the far end was a large desk stacked with papers. In a seat in front of it was a tall man with long silver hair that fell to his waist. He wore a white outfit with red shocks of color. It was tied with a yellow and blue sash. There was also a large white fluffy boa-like thing. I thought he was a human until he turned towards us. The man had pointy ears and two purple stripes on his cheeks. He also had a crescent moon on his forehead. I saw sharp claws and small fangs. His eyes were gold and amber and looked even colder then mine. Kagome bowed and we did the same.
"Lord Sesshomaru, you summoned me."
"Yes I did Kagome. I see you brought others." He said looking us over.
The others all looked away as his eyes, met theirs but I held my ground and met him gaze for gaze. He watched me a moment. Then he smirked slightly.
"These are ninja of the other dimension through the well. This is Deidara. He is a bomb master. This is Hidan he is almost immortal, a religious man, and a master of a scythe. Sasori is a puppet master and almost a puppet himself. And this is Itachi. He is a sharingan master. He is the strongest." Kagome said.
"Nh."
We stood in silence a moment. Then Sesshomaru stood up. I know saw he had two swords at his waist.
"Follow me." He said.
Kagome bobbed her head and we all followed him into the hall. When we passed this time the people bowed to him and stayed bowing till we were out of the way. We stopped in front of a smaller door and walked in. There were large couch like things covered in cushions. He motioned us to sit. We watched Kagome. She waited till Sesshomaru was sitting before doing the same. We followed her example. Suddenly a serving demon came in.
"Bring us something to drink." Sesshomaru ordered.
"Hai milord."
The woman rushed out and returned a moment later. She gave us all glasses and poured us water. We thanked her and drank. After a moment Sesshomaru looked to the serving girl who had taken up post at the door.
"Call our guest. Tell him to wait outside the door till I call him."
"Hai."
The woman vanished out the door again.
"Sesshomaru-sama may I ask why you called me?" Kagome asked.
Sesshomaru looked at her.
"You do not need to be so formal sister." He smiled slightly.
We all gaped slightly. 'Sister?' Kagome smiled slightly.
"He adopted me as his sister." She explained.
He looked over at us and the others tensed.
"There is no reason to have any fear." He said.
"Who said we were afraid, un?" Deidara asked boldly.
"Demons can smell emotion. They can smell fear, joy, sadness, and so on." Kagome explained.
"Handy." I said.
The others jumped at my voice and scooted away at the drop of sarcasm in it. Sesshomaru watched them a moment.
"They are afraid of you." He said to me.
"He already knows." Sasori said.
"Anyone in their right mind would be afraid of him, un." Deidara said.
"He's the most dangerous ninja criminal alive in our world." Kagome said.
Sesshomaru looked at me.
"Interesting company you keep." He said to Kagome.
"Not more interesting then usual." Kagome said.
"So are you strong?" Hidan asked.
Sesshomaru smirked evilly making some of the others shiver.
"He is one of the four demon lords and he is probably the strongest making him the strongest demon alive. He could kill all of you with one arm." Kagome muttered.
I smirked and the others shivered again.
"He does only have one arm." I said.
Everyone blinked.
"The other one got loped off." Kagome said.
"How, un?" Deidara asked curiously.
"My brother did that." Sesshomaru said.
"Wow, more like Itachi every second." Hidan said. "Both of you are cold, strong, evil, and have brothers who want you dead."
"And they're both hot." Kagome grinned.
The others raised eyebrows. Sesshomaru glanced at Kagome.
"You have a brother complex too?" He asked me.
"Well I killed my family but left him alive. He wants to kill me now." I said blandly.
"Our father died saving my brother's mother and my brother thinks I'm out to kill him. I'm not though I would just like to have the sword he got from our father. I guess I would kill him if I had the chance." Sesshomaru said.
"But he's already dead. I beat Sesshomaru to him." Kagome said seriously.
"That is actually the reason I called you here Kagome." Sesshomaru said.
Kagome blinked.
"You remember the witch Urasue who brought Kikyo to life?" He asked.
Kagome nodded.
"Well she had two apprentices. You guys met one, years ago but the second one brought Miroku, Sango, Inuyasha, and Kikyo."
Kagome started to stutter.
"What?" I asked for her.
"The witch had the power to raise the dead. She was even better then her master and gave them real bodies not clay ones." He said. "She is probably the best necromancer alive. Well dead now. I took care of her personally. But Inuyasha, Sango, and Kikyo got away."
"What about Miroku?" Kagome asked quietly.
Sesshomaru looked to the door and nodded to the girl who I hadn't seen return. She opened the door and a man walked in. He wore blue and black monk robes and held a staff in one hand. He had black haired pulled into a tiny ponytail. He had mirth filled dark eyes and a handsome face. He smiled brightly. I blinked as a blur passed us. Suddenly the monk was flat on the floor and Kagome was on him, her arms around him tight. She was almost strangling him while crying into his chest. I hadn't seen her show so much emotion before.
"Miroku … I was so sad…when…you died. I'm so…. Sorry… I couldn't….save you." She said between sobs.
The others were also a bit surprised at her display of emotion.
"It's okay Kagome. I know you tried your hardest to save me."
"I'm sorry that….Sango….killed you." She said into his chest.
His eyes hardened.
"It was my mistake trusting her so much when she was a bit insane."
"So you're wife-to-be killed you, un?" Deidara asked.
Miroku looked at us. He looked us all over before nodding.
"What a wonderful wedding present." Hidan said sarcastically.
Kagome had stopped sobbing but was still clinging to Miroku as they stood up.
"Sesshomaru explained everything to me and even saved me when Inuyasha and them tried to kill me a second time." Miroku said.
Kagome nodded.
"I smelled them all immediately because I had been on the look out ever since I had found Miroku's grave dug up." Sesshomaru said. "Well I smelled them immediately and set off. It seemed the witch wanted them to be a group of her warriors, but you were all made so perfect you even got your memories and emotions and real bodies so they aren't clay pots. Sango tried to kill him again and since Inuyasha and Kikyo were on her side they helped. I arrived in time to kill the witch, grab a slightly injured monk and bring him back before he died of his injuries. I wanted to fight the three but I knew you would snap at me if I ever let your last friend die second time."
"Thank you, brother." Kagome said giving the demon lord a hug.
Then she quickly introduced us to Miroku. She still held onto one of his arms as if afraid he would vanish. He stood close to her and smiled down at her. I saw his hand slowly slide to her ass. Suddenly she spun to him her hand lashing out. It connected to the side of his face easily.
"HENTAI!" She yelled.
Sesshomaru seemed unfazed but everyone else was watching with amusement and surprise.
"At least I know it is really you." Kagome grumbled.
"It's this cursed hand." Miroku said while trying to strangle his arm.
Everyone raised an eyebrow. Then Miroku turned to Deidara.
"Are you a woman?" He asked.
Hidan and Kagome burst out laughing, Sasori grinned and my mouth twitched, while Deidara glared at the monk.
"No, un." He said.
"Too bad. You would make a beautiful woman." Miroku sighed.
This caused more laughter. Sasori also had to hold Deidara from lunging at the man.
"Lord Sesshomaru." Some one called.
Everyone looked up and watched as Rin and Shippo came bounding in with Kyuubi. Jaken came running in a second later. He ran right up to Sesshomaru who stood up.
"I'm sorry lord Sesshomaru but they insisted on coming to see you." He said.
He kneeled and bowed, almost kissing the floor. Sesshomaru ignored him and stepped to Rin stepping on Jaken in the process. He squawked causing everyone to grin. Rin skipped to Sesshomaru and hugged his waist while looking into his eyes.
"This is Kyuubi and Shippo. Can we go with A-un and Jaken and go see the field of flowers?" She asked.
She gave him puppy eyes. The ninja's expected the cold lord to say no and pry her off of him but instead he gave her a small smile and nodded. Then Rin grabbed Jaken and they all skipped out.
"Even the stoic lord Sesshomaru has a weakness." Kagome smiled.
Sesshomaru sent her a sharp look.
"So the only person he likes in the child?" I asked.
Kagome nodded. Sesshomaru shot her another look.
"You may stay here for the night. I called you here so you could hunt down Inuyasha and his two women companions. We will all leave in the morning. Kagome will take you to the guest rooms."
Then he was gone. We all looked to Kagome.
"Well I'll show you the guest rooms."
We all followed her into the hall. As we walked they kept silent. Even though the monk had grabbed her ass she still held his arm. 'She hadn't wanted him to die and now that he's back she's not going to let go.' I thought. Suddenly we turned into a hall with a couple doors. Kagome opened the first and pointed to Deidara and Sasori. Then she pointed Hidan and I to another. Then she opened the last.
"I'll stay with you." Miroku said smiling.
Kagome gave him a suspicious look but then nodded. Then she saw a woman walking past the hall.
"Kagura!" She squealed.
The demon popped back into view.
"Kagome!" She squealed too.
The two were in front of one another in a flash.
"How are you and what are you doing with so many hot guys?" Kagura asked.
"Traveling, getting revenge, training; the usual things." Kagome said.
Kagura nodded.
"So you came to work for Sesshomaru?" Kagome asked.
"Yes. Do you want to train with us?"
"Us?" Kagome asked.
"Kanna will be here too." Kagura said.
"I'm right here." A voice behind us said.
We all spun to face a small albino child holding a mirror. She looked at us with clear eyes.
"Hello."
Her voice sounded like a ghosts.
"This is Kagura a wind sorceress. And this is Kanna of the mirror." Kagome said. "And these are my comrades. They're ninja." Kagome said.
"Nice to meet you." Kagura said.
She snapped a fan open and started to fan herself. Kanna looked at us closely.
"All their souls are at least slightly tainted. None of them are pure or innocent. They are dangerous." She said in her empty ghostly voice.
We all burst out laughing except Kagura, Kanna, and Miroku. I also just chuckled slightly. The other three looked slightly confused.
"Them pure!?" Kagome asked between laughter.
When we were finally under control Kagome smiled.
"They are the most dangerous criminals in the other dimension." Kagome said.
Kagura, Kanna, and Miroku all looked at us a moment.
"So you joined their criminal organization?" Kagura asked.
Kagome nodded.
"You are still pure, miko." Kanna said to Kagome.
"Call me Kagome, Kanna." She said.
"Okay Kagome." The child said.
"So you are a demon, un?" Deidara asked the child.
"I was born of the flesh of a demon." She nodded.
"What does the mirror do?" Sasori asked.
"It shows all." Kanna said.
Kagome looked as if she just realized something.
"Can I see Inuyasha?" She asked.
The albino child nodded. She turned the mirror slightly and it shone a moment. Then suddenly we saw the picture of a man with silver hair, white dog ears, a red outfit, and amber eyes. He had the blood of a low demon on his claws and he was laughing. Kagome just watched a moment. Then she sighed and looked away. The mirror changed and was a regular mirror.
"I will come with you if you wish and capture his soul." The child said.
"No I will kill him." Kagome said
"What do you mean capture his soul?" Hidan asked.
"She can suck the soul out of a person with her mirror." Kagura said. "Then I can take over the soulless body."
She gave an evil smirk. Then Kanna held the mirror out to Kagome.
"For you. You freed us. This is my gift to you." The child said.
"Thank you." Kagome said solemnly.
Then the three girls walked away leaving us alone.
"Now what, un?" Deidara asked.
"Well you could sit in the beautiful gardens, listen to the birds and recite poetry." The monk said.
We starred at him a moment.
"No… okay then, you could look around. There are a lot of a lot of strong soldiers to train or spar with." He said.
"Would you spar with me?" I asked.
I wanted to test Kagome's close friend. He blinked and nodded. Suddenly a serving girl walked up to us.
"Lord Sesshomaru said you may all do as you wish." She said.
We all nodded. She was going to walk off but just before she left we all saw the monks hand wander. We heard the slap and saw a huge red hand on his face. He just sighed happily.
"It was worth it."
Deidara grinned with Hidan. Miroku just grinned back and motioned us to follow him. He walked along in silence down the halls. Suddenly he stopped and stepped out a door. We saw a large stone courtyard. It was taken up by demons in armour carrying weapons.
"Ah lord monk, and friends." One man said.
He walked up to Miroku and grinned.
"So have you met any new serving girls yet?" He asked.
Miroku sighed.
"Sadly most avoid me."
The man laughed.
"Well I must be off."
He bowed his head and walked inside past us. Miroku just led us to a part of the training ground that was empty. He raised his staff and looked at us.
"So you want to spar?"
I nodded and stepped forwards. I untied my cloak and set it gently to the side. I slid into an offensive position. I pulled a kuni free. The monk watched me closely. I shot towards him. He raised his staff, which blocked my knife. Then he spun lashing out. I jumped back but the end of his staff still hit my chest. I smirked. He was good if he could even touch me. I lunged in low bringing my foot up. He jumped back and brought his staff down. I stood up and jumped back.
"May I use sutras?" the monk grinned.
I nodded. He reached into his cloak and brought out five pieces of paper with writing on them. He threw one at me and I dodged it. I sliced the second one with my kuni, but it shocked me for that. The third on hit my leg. I i e third on hit my leg. but it shocked me for that. myy in armour carrying weapons.
scowled as my leg felt frozen to the ground. I dodged the fourth sutra without moving my one leg but the fifth one got my other leg. I scowled as both of my feet stayed frozen to the ground. The monk lunged in and went to hit me with the staff. I dodged just barely and hit him with an open palmed strike. He flew back but surprisingly landed on his feet sliding back. He grinned and lunged in again. His staff was almost a blur. I grabbed it and we had a bit of a tug a war. Then he pulled it from my grip and I hit him in the gut. He coiffed up all his air and flew back landing on his back. He sat up a moment later panting. He walked to me and tore the sutras from my legs. He grinned.
"You're good." He said.
"You are good too." I admitted.
The others were starring at us.
"Yes you are good. You are a ninja? I heard you came here with lady Kagome." Said a voice.
We all looked around. Miroku cleared his throat and pointed to my shoulder. We looked at it to see a small man the size of a flea on my shoulder. He had four arms. He sat cross legged as he looked up at me.
"What are you, un?" Deidara asked.
"I'm Myoga the flea demon." He said.
He stood up and with a huge leap made it to Miroku's shoulder. He grabbed his neck and started to drink his blood. Miroku scowled and slapped his neck. The flea squished flat and floated to the ground. Miroku stepped on him.
"I told you not to do that." He said.
"I'm so sorry lord monk." The flea rasped.
Miroku just scowled at him. Then suddenly an old man walked up to Miroku. He crouched down and picked up Myoga. He straightened.
"You shouldn't pick on your elders, Hentai monk."
Miroku scowled and punched him on the head. The man's head fell forwards then shot up.
"What was I doing?"
'Amnesia?' I wondered.
"Stop the act Totosi." Miroku said.
"Who are you?" Totosi asked.
Everyone saw the monk's eye twitch.
"I'm joking. Is Kagome back?"
"Hai." The monk sighed.
"Good for her. I wanted to talk to her but I heard she was sparring with Naraku's wind carnation. Scary." The old man shivered.
The monk nodded and sighed. Suddenly a cow mooed. They all turned, to look at a three eyed cow.
"Well I must be off." Totosi said.
Myoga nodded agreement. The old man walked to the cow and scrambled on and sat cross-legged. Then the cow lifted into the sky.
"So who was that?" Sasori asked.
"Totosi. He's the best smith in Japan. All his swords have special abilities and can be rarely broken." Miroku said. "But he's senile and I'm not quite sure he's entirely sane."
We all nodded. Then Miroku said he'd take us to see Kagome and the girls. We all followed him down a path towards loud noises. As we emerged from the path into another training ground we all looked at the two women. They were both panting but grinning and covered in cuts and such. They grinned at us.
"Hey guys." Kagome said.
We all nodded to her. Kagura took this time to move. We watched wide eyed as she leapt into the air and swept her fan.
"Dance of blades!" She yelled.
Huge wind blades shot at Kagome who managed to dodge all of them.