A small smile curved the lips of the young woman, and she turned her eyes upward, feeling herself start to collapse, yet she felt as though she was floating. Suddenly, the sensation of being pried away from her flesh and bones flooded her senses. She attempted to adjust to the strange sensation, attempting to transition from being crammed into a body too small, to being surrounded by a vast sea of emptiness, which was also a fullness that attempted to smother her. She blinked, noting that she was before a strange entity. It was strange. She was staring down at the earth, seeing all of the islands of Japan before her very eyes. On earth, everything was painfully clear, and yet here, it was as if she had never changed, and that the world was as it should be.

She began thinking, turning about, this way and that, viewing a world that she never thought that she would belong in, yet it seemed as though she belonged there always. A sense of belonging washed over her, followed closely by a need to stay here forever. She couldn't bear the thought of having to leave this beautiful, utterly holy place. She felt awash with powers she didn't know existed, and her body burned with the need to let go of her aura, to allow it to mingle here, with this beautiful everything and nothing, and become one with it. But as soon as the desire began, it disappeared from her mind, something telling her that she was not meant to stay here, but only to pass through. She would soon be leaving. It was an unbearable thought, but she forced herself forward.

She closed her eyes, listening to the sound of the universe.

Suddenly, a voice burned through her mind, forcing her to her knees.

"Hello, Kagome."

She turned fearful eyes around the room, searching for what had made the noise.

"Do not bother to look for me. You are not yet ready to gaze upon my form. I come to you only as sensations, feelings, and thoughts. I am here to help you, Child."

"Child?"

"Yes, Child. You are the Young One. The passage way between the Worlds."

"You mean, I'm a half breed?"

"No. You misunderstand. You are more than the result of a coupling between the races. You are the embodiment of all things."

"Like the kami, then?"

"No, you are not a kami. You are the embodiment of all things. You are more than just the embodiment of grass, or trees, or rocks, or animals. You are the embodiment of everything. You are a new thing entirely. Not a creation of the kami. Not a half breed. You are you. Ka-Go-Me.

"So I am me? What does that mean?"

"You are you. You exist for reasons yet unknown to Us, yet We believe that you have a specific purpose that must be met in your lifetime. We have no idea what exactly that may be, but you exist for a reason. Of that, We are almost certain. This has not happened before. Yet, We believe that at some point there may be more like you, who have your same talents."

"You mean, my miko powers?"

She could feel a smile inside her head, and felt the desire to mimic this expression.

"Beloved, they are not miko powers. Have you ever noticed a stark contrast between these 'miko powers' of yours and the miko powers of others? They are vastly different, if you have cared to notice. You are special. Unique. One of a kind."

"Why come to me now then? Eventually, wouldn't I have found out about this… whatever this is?"

"Are you so blinded? Child, you have already started down the road of no return. You began this not because We did anything, but because of a potion. It revealed your true form. You are not the Kagome you once were. You have unlocked a set of powers that were always yours, a personality that has always belonged to you, and a strength that rivals even that of the Kami."

"So… I'm not me?"

"No, Child, if you will remember, you are Everything"

"… Okay…"

"There is one catch though. Little one, you should not engage in the activities that you have been engaging in with the demon until you have mastered your powers."

"What? W-Why not?"

"Did you not feel when you kissed him? Did you not feel all of everything falling apart around you? Now imagine what would happen if you were in the throes of passion. Very likely, you would lose control of your powers and you would die, or he would die, or perhaps both, if he catches you while you are weak spiritually. Now, I must leave you, for you are weak and you currently are scaring your demon lover beyond what he can handle."

"Wait! When will I train my powers?"

"In due time, Child, in due time."

With a gasp, Kagome felt herself forced back into her body, and her eyes snapped open to gaze into the golden eyes of Sesshomaru. She smiled softly, leaning up to kiss him gently. Just before her lips caught his, she jerked herself back, smiling apologetically at him, forcing herself upright. She stumbled to her feet, hugging Sesshomaru to her closely, shivering against him.

"Kagome? What happened?" He asked, his arms coming around her tightly, inhaling her scent deeply.

DO NOT TELL HIM!

"Nothing, Sesshomaru. I just started moving around too much too soon. I am sorry for worrying you." She kissed his cheek, stepping out of his possessive hold nervously.

"I… Uh, I should get going. Now that we're here, I kind of want to use up all this extra energy. I could climb a mountain!" She grinned, moving to step around him.

A predatory gleam sparked in his eyes, and he backed her up against a wall, relishing in the muted scent of fear that rolled off of her in gentle waves. He gently pushed his leg between hers, kissing along her neck gently. She held her breath, knowing deep down that if he asked her to, she would let him have his way with her.

"You have extra energy, Kagome? I know of a few ways that I could help you with this problem…" He smiled against the tender flesh of her neck, his hand moving to the ties of her kimono.

Suddenly, there was the pitter patter of little feet slapping against the floor boards, and Sesshomaru hurriedly broke apart from Kagome, just in time for Rin to burst into the room, energy seeping from her every pore.

"Kagome! Kagome!" Rin ran to her, her arms encircling the startled woman. As best as she could, Kagome righted her kimono and hugged Rin back tightly, smiling down at the young girl.

"Kagome, will you come with Rin and play with Rin and Shippo! It would make Rin so happy! Rin missed you so so so much!" Rin pulled Kagome along, away from the demon lord that couldn't help but stare at her retreating form, feeling that something was horribly wrong, yet he did not yet know what. He contented himself with the thought that she would soon be his, and he would possess her, in every way, in due time.

I am so so so so sorry! Between spring break, my computer dying, and otherwise me being lazy, I haven't updated in a long time. -_-… To add to this, this chapter is painfully short. Eh. Sorry. Also, I am in need of direction on what to do with little miss trouble maker (Arisu). Hit up my profile and respond to the poll, please!