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From Hanyou to Demon

Crystal ran toward Shippo with her sword in front of her ready to attack. The older Kitsune jumped out of the way of Crystal with the speed that could rival a cheetah. Shippo took a swing at Crystal with his sword. Crystal jumped just as the sword was about to hit her in the stomach. She landed in back of Shippo and kicked him the middle of his back. Shippo met the ground, "Be ready for anything and watch your back."

Crystal has been training Shippo with his sword for the past few weeks. He was proving to be an excellent swordsman. He was also a good learner. His speed had improved as well as his senses. InuYasha would now and then turn up to give Shippo a few pointers. "I thought I was your just to fast for me." Shippo smirked playfully at Crystal as he threw his sword down and threw his foxfire at Crystal. Crystal placed her sword back into its case and caught the blue ball of fire in her hand. This was all done in fluid motion. She threw the fireball back at Shippo who also caught it.

The two teens started a full out game of fireball. The fireball whizzed past her head and Crystal jumped and caught it before it burned a tree. She then threw the ball back at Shippo who used a stick and threw back at Crystal. The two of them played the fireball game for several hours before they decided it was time to go back to the castle. No one won that battle of the fireball but they both said that someday they would win.

"Race ya," Shippo said as he started off at full speed toward the castle.

"Cheater," Crystal yelled taking off after him, "You wouldn't get away from the that easily."

The two raced thought the forest with great ease. They have come to the forest to do their training many times, so they knew the forest well. Crystal had enjoyed the quietness of the forest. Shippo enjoyed the forest because it remained him of both of his families. The forest was a place of sanctuary for the two. Crystal and Shippo would go out there to be alone.

The forest was more then just a place of life. It was a place of safety. No demons would be caught dead in the dog forest. It was known by demons and humans alike as the Dog Forest it was a place of danger. It was said that if anyone should enter into the forest unannounced they will not return. They will be a consist remainder that the Dog Demons protect the forest at all costs. It was a way to keep the humans and demons out of the Castle lands. Crystal now called the forest and the castle home.

Crystal came to a skidded to a stop in front of the castle gates. She looked around to see if Shippo was near by. She thought she got there before him when she felt something cold and wet fall down on her head. Crystal looked up to see a grining Shippo standing over her. Crystal jumped onto the gates and started off after Shippo. She ran as fast as her legs could carry her. Suddenly everything went black.

Shippo stopped in mid gear and when he noticed that Crystal wasn't chasing him like she usually did. He felt fear rise up in him. 'Crystal, please be alright,' Shippo ran back to where he came. He then noticed Crystal lying on the ground passed out. "Oh no, Crystal," Shippo ran toward Crystal with a speed that could rival Sesshomaru. He bent down and picked Crystal up bridal style and carried her into the castle.

He passed InuYasha and Rin while they were coming out of the room they now shared, "Shippo, what happened?" InuYasha went up to Shippo and the girl that lay in his arms.

"I-I-I don't know," Shippo looked down at the woman he loved with tears welding inside of him. He wished that he could bring her back from where ever she was but he knew he couldn't. Is this the end or is it the beginning. Shippo didn't know what to do or think all he knew was that this was the woman he loved and couldn't lose her. Like all canine demons fox demons mated for life. Only in Shippo's case he had only one chance at having a mate. Once he chose his mate and the connection was made there was no one else for him but the one he was destined for. When he first met Crystal he knew that she was meant to be the connection was there. Her smile made his knees quake.

Crystal's vision:

Crystal was sitting in a dark room waiting for something to happen but it did not seem to come about, "Is anyone here?" She turned around in the darkness still wondering what was going on. "Jane I wish you was here."

"Child but I am here," a voice rang out as a figure started to emerge from the darkness. Crystal's eyes went wide when she recognized the person.

Crystal ran over to her and hugged her tightly. "Oh, Jane, I missed you," She cried tears of joy. "Where am I?"

"You are in the room of memories," Jane placed her clawed hands on her cheeks and looked at her in the eyes, "I am here to insure your safety while the change takes place."

"The change," Crystal was confused until she realized what she was talking about. She was about to become a full demon. Tonight was the night she will lose her human blood, all of it. She wished this night would never come, but it did and she must follow what was being done.

Just then another figure appeared from behind a veil of darkness. This time it was a young human woman with long raven black hair and soft loving brown eyes. Her body radiated with a soft pink light. The woman was smiling at Crystal giving her courage to go on. She knew who this person was as well. She was her mother Kagome. "Mom," Crystal ran to her with her open wide, "I miss you so much. InuYasha is still alive."

"I missed you too dear and I know your father is still alive. Tell him that I wish him happiness with Rin. She is a sweet girl."

"I will, Mom."

Then two more people appeared. Was tall with silver hair and a kind face. Crystal could feel his great power. His eyes were the same color of as both InuYasha and Sesshomaru. He had two purple markings on his cheeks and a purple crescent moon on his forehead. The woman standing next to him had great miko powers. Her powers equaled that of Midoriko herself. She had long bluish blackish hair with soft coal black eyes. "Who are you?" Crystal looked at them oddly. She had never seen them before.

"We are your grandparents." The man answered in a deep baritone voice. "I am InuTaisho and this is my second mate Izaiyoi." He walked up to Crystal and put a hand on her shoulder, "You are everything I dreamed of and more. The young Shippo is an excellent choice for a mate."

Crystal giggled, "That he is. "

The visitors all surrounded Crystal in a circle leaving her in the middle of the circle. Suddenly a bright light started to shine over all of them and engulfed Crystal. The light was soft silver with purple surrounding the light. Crystal's skin changed to soft silver and her hair grew longer and more refined. She lost her pointed dog-ears and gained the ears of a full demon dog. Gold markings appeared on her arms and legs and a pink and gold crescent moon appeared of her forehead. Surrounding the crescent moon appeared purple circles indicating she was a miko demon and carried the powers of the elements. The strips on her cheeks turned from purple to gold. She had gained new powers and the knowledge on how to use them was being placed in her mind. She now had the power of the elements, time portals, and time travel. She could pass through different realms in an instant. "It is finished."

Crystal's trainer looked at her with a deep sadness, "Crystal, I know that you have been wondering what happened to me. I was killed while investigating activities at the high school in your hometown. When it is time I would like you to look some people that go to the school. Tell them that you are my student and they will accept you." Her trainer started to fade away into the distance. She's dead Crystal let tears fall down her cheeks, she will never forget the woman who taught her everything she knew.

"Crystal, tell everyone that I miss them and love them." Kagome said with a big smile. Crystal smiled back at her. She was happy that was all she needed to know. She started to fade away. Crystal wanted to run to her and give her a hug but she was gone.

"Let InuYasha know that I am always with him. He just needs to only look in his heart and that is where I am." Her grandmother started to fade away.

"Granddaughter, tell my sons I love them and I am proud of their accomplishments." Her grandfather started to fade away.

"Bye, everyone." Crystal fought back tears.

Back to the group:

Everyone surrounded Crystal's bed hoping she would come to soon. The time ticked by as everyone grew even more worried for their Crystal. They noticed tears would fall from time to time. She would speak incoherently. Shippo was the most worried of all of them. Will she come through or will she stay like this. Shippo did not know what to think of. He wanted to know if she was all right

They watched as her features changed from a inu hanyou to a full demon dog. She had grown more beautiful as the change took place. Her aura grew more powerful by every passing minute. Her facial features grew softer deeper.

Finally she began to stir in her sleep indicating she was waking up. She opened her eyes to see her family looking at her worriedly. Crystal smiled up at them, "I'm fine you guys. I do have a few messages to give you though. InuYasha mom says she wishes you all the happiness with Rin. She loves and misses you all. Sesshomaru and InuYasha your father says he loves you and are proud of your accomplishments. InuYasha your mother says that she loves you and is with you always. You just need to look into your heart and that is where she is."

The End

Stay tuned for the Sequel Mystery at SkyLark High.

I would like to say to all of you dealing with Katrina disaster my heart and prayers goes out to you all. In the mists of darkness there is always a light that shines through. The darkness lasts for the night but the joy comes in the Morning.