Hi hi! So yes it is shameful of me to start a new story while I already have ones that are incomplete. However, this has buzzed around my head for a long time. I couldn't help it!

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I don't really have much more to say... I don't own Inuyasha, that much is clear.

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A sigh fell from her lips as she stared up at the spider demon in front of her. Not this again, she grumbled in her thoughts. Surely, there had to be better things to do than attack her group right when they were settling down for camp. To sum it all up, Kagome was feeling very, very annoyed at the moment.

She slowly stood up from her seat on the ground by the fire as she made direct eye contact with the spider demon that seemed to know, or at least thought it knew, who was the strongest in the group. What the thing didn't know won't hurt it in the end, then again...

"You vile demon. You ruined my relaxation time. I have been driven to walk miles upon miles by the half demon you just trapped and all I get is five minutes of no work before a demon like you comes in search of this," Kagome snarled as she held out the jewel shards she kept inside her little jar around her neck. At the sight of the jewel shards, the demon growled through its fangs as they dripped acid to the ground.

"What the hell is that supposed to mean, wench!" Inuyasha yelled from his spot on the ground where the demon had paralyzed him. His body was covered head to toe in webs that attached to his skin through the fire rat robes to enter poison into his system. The only way to get him able to move again was to remove the webs from his person. Miroku and Sango were in the same position, though they were attached to trees by the webs. They looked like the helpless little flies that Kagome has seen captured in a spider's sticky web back in the modern era.

"Exactly what you heard, Inu-Baka! Besides, I'm human, I have to rest unlike you demons!" she yelled back at the hanyou. "If you weren't already paralyzed and lying there all helpless, I would sit your ass to hell and back for calling me a wench again," she continued in an annoyed huff.

"Kagome, what are you doing standing there! Run!" her friend (more like sister), Sango cried out as she struggled to get free from the webs. Usually she would have had Kirara get Kagome to a safe place; however Kirara reverted back to her small form from the noxious fumes that were running through the air.

"Why should I? All this is in front of me is a mere bug. I can squash it with just my pinkie if I wanted to," Kagome laughed as she glared directly into the many eyes of the spider.

"Pitiful human! Hand me the jewel shards and I will make your death a quick one! Hell, I'll even use my poison to numb your system so you won't feel any pain when I devour you," the demon laughed out. He was no doubt angry at her earlier words.

"You want them, please by all means come get them," she teased as she held the chain that held the jar out in front of her at arm's length. She swung it back and forth in a taunt to the demon as it watched the jewel with hungry, eager eyes.

"Kagome, you idiot! Get out of here!" Inuyasha growled as he struggled more, only getting as far as having more poison enter his system. Kagome smirked, though it couldn't be seen by the hanyou. Her bangs covered her face to cast a dark shadow as the demon rushed in for the kill. A sigh once again passed the shell pink lips as the demon swung one of its large, long, hairy legs to take her head from its place on her body.

Sango closed her eyes with a cry, Miroku watching helplessly as the woman he regarded as his sister was about to be killed right in front of them, and Inuyasha yelled at Kagome to run once again. Shippo smirked as he hid within the brush. He knew that Kagome wouldn't die. The three that were paralyzed were shocked to hear a confused snarl come from the demon as he couldn't finish his attack and then a laugh came from the small teenager.

"You think I'm that easy to kill. Let me tell you the three rules of battle that were drilled into my head from the moment I was born, shall we?" Kagome laughed out. The tachi looked and gasped as they finally noticed that Kagome's delicate hand was wrapped firmly around the hairy limb that was stretched to kill her a moment ago.

With a simple flick of the wrist, the limb was dislodged from the body of the demon. Kagome's smile widened as blood spurted onto the ground, fangs peeking from underneath her lips. "Rule number one: Never underestimate your opponent. Study them rigorously until you know all that you can."

Jumping in the air above the spider demon, she landed on its back before he knew anything that was happening. When he finally caught on, he was too late. "Rule number two: Be diligent, yet fast. Do not give your opponent the opportunity he or she needs to harm you. Be ready to strike before they can do the same. Finish them off as quickly as possible." With the last word exiting her mouth, Kagome sent a kick to the hump, which in turn made the demon go into a tailspin of pain through the air and through about three trees.

Kagome landed softly on her feet, barely making any leaves under her move from the impact. The demon was struggling to get back onto its own. "And rule number three: Always clean up the mess you leave behind. No one wants to have dead beings in the way of their next kill. And clean the kitchen when you're through with your dishes and food. That could not be stretched enough," Kagome complained as a ball of blue light filled her hands. Her eyes turned to molten blue lava of her miko energy. However, this was odd, considering it was supposed to be pink.

"I suppose I should take out the trash, I hate leaving a mess. Kami knows how many times I was beaten for not cleaning up," Kagome growled as she sent the ball of light into the demon's body. With a yell of pain and another flash, the demon was no more than dust that blew away with the wind. Kagome frowned as she gave off a slight 'humph'. "Well, that was boring. And here I thought I would actually some entertainment out of this show. Seems I was wrong," Kagome mumbled as she turned away from the site where the spider was cremated. She had her arms crossed in front of her chest with one hand up to cup her cheek. "Indeed, I need some new entertainment. This group has gotten boring with its usual antics..." she mumbled to herself, trailing off in a quiet whisper.

Everyone watching was stunned into silence. The little teenager known as Kagome Higurashi had just defeated a demon that had bested them in their forms of fighting. Yet, here the apparent defenseless woman was able to destroy the demon with such ease, as if she was swatting a mere household, everyday spider on a wall. Inuyasha, as usual, was the first to get his voice back.

"Oi, wench! What are you doing just standing there? Get us out of these things! And you better tell us the truth on how you killed that demon!" he yelled, a vein about to burst on his forehead. Kagome looked up from her musing and sighed, truly bored out of her mind.

"Sure," she said as she flicked a finger in the direction of the paralyzed trio. The webs instantly dissolved, freeing the three. However, Sango and Miroku fell to the ground and the three couldn't get up at the moment since the poison that they had already in them was still running through the bloodstream in their bodies. Kagome held out her hand in the direction where Shippo was hiding and he jumped out to climb up her arm up to her shoulder.

"Mama, can we go to the hot springs and take a bath? I feel sweaty and icky from all the walking done today under the summer sun," Shippo complained as he tugged on his kimono top to get rid of the sweaty, uncomfortable feeling of it sticking to his skin.

"What walking have you done? You were either riding on my shoulder or on Kirara most of the time," Kagome teased. "Besides, we are almost to the village, we can head on there since I don't want to fight any more demons that probably felt that amount of energy," Kagome sighed as she hitched her black backpack up over her shoulders.

"Can I play with the village children, and then take a bath then?" Shippo asked as they started walking to this unknown village that Kagome seems to know well. They were nowhere near the village by the well.

"Sure, maybe burning off all that energy of yours will help you go to sleep better." Kagome said thoughtfully as they headed off into the forest.

"KAGOME! Get your ass back here and help us! Where the fuck do you think you're going!" Inuyasha yelled out angrily. The modern teen ignored him completely.

Soon, the village was in their sights and they could see the people who lived there. Kagome smiled as they stopped at the gate entrance. The duo was greeted by an old man who was walking with a cane.

"Do me old eyes deceive me or is tha' Ka'ome, I see yonder?" the old man asked as she got closer. She gave a delicate wave as Shippo yelled back hi.

"Good evening Bada-san. I hope we have not startled you in any way," Kagome amended politely.

"Not at all, Kagome-sama. We have been waiting for your return, and your orders are ready," he hinted to her and watched as pure excitement lightened her face.

"Shippo, go on and play with the children while Bada-san and I pick up my orders," Kagome said to her son, as he jumped to the ground. Without a word he hurried onto the kids. "Shall we?" she asked as she turned back to the village elder. He nodded and they both set off to their first destination.

Back in the previous clearing, Sango had finally regained the ability to move and Miroku was not far behind her. Sango stood up on wobbly legs and stretched her arms above her head slowly to get the blood running through her once again. Inuyasha had finally quieted down when he realized that Kagome wasn't going to come back for them. Sango went to work to pick up everything they had gathered for the camp.

"I hope Kagome is okay, where ever she went," she mumbled. Inuyasha huffed from his spot on the ground.

"Who cares where that wench went. She abandoned us in the middle of a demon infested forest," Inuyasha growled lowly.

"You mean the way you do every night when we're sleeping?" Sango shot back. Inuyasha's ears fell back. "No doubt to see your undead lover, Kikyo. You best hope Kagome hasn't noticed," Sango continued in a growl.

"Feh..."

Back in the village, Bada-san was leading Kagome to the blacksmith shop near the village's center. They were quietly talking to each other, catching up on what has occurred since Kagome was last there. Apparently, one of the villagers had heard a rumor of her vile enemy, Naraku's whereabouts. Kagome smiled as she heard this information.

As they entered the blacksmith shop, a behemoth of a man looked up from his stance at the fire that he was stoking with a poker. A huge smile would have been seen underneath the beard, yet it was hidden once he laid eyes on the young teenage girl.

"Lady Kagome, ye have returned!" he exclaimed happily. Without a moment of hesitation, the man brought the girl into a hug that rivaled a python's hold, literally lifting her off her feet.

"Good evening, Randa-san! It is wonderful to see you once more," Kagome gasped out once she was placed back down onto her feet. "I have come to see if my special order was completed," she continued.

Randa got a happy glow to his face, cheeks turning red underneath the heavy hairs of his beard. "Oh yes, your order! One of the best creations I have ever made, such beautiful weapons I must say!" he praised, obviously pleased at the thought of the order that Kagome had placed the last time she was in the village.

Hurrying behind a cloth that separated the back of the room, Randa was heard bustling around, mumbling under his breath about the order that was being picked up. He seemed very pleased with how they turned out.

He soon came back out carrying a bundle of wrappings, each package a different size. Kagome's eyes were drawn to the one of the longest in the bunch and felt excitement build up inside her chest. Finally, her order was ready!

She took the longest package from him and instantly knew what it was. Carefully, Kagome unwrapped the sword that she had special ordered and sighed happily at the sight. The blade was a magnificent work of art, beautifully sharped to the point it could slice a leaf that it barely touched, the metal itself gleamed and was mirror-like in reflection.

"I have this sword and the other weapons so that they will react with whatever energy being used. Please go ahead and try it, my lady. I do believe that you will be pleased with the results!" She heard Randa boasting happily. She smiled and that smile turned to a very evil looking grin and she went onto test what Randa had said.

She was not disappointed. All the weapons were like this apparently and that pleased her greatly. From the testing, she found that the sword would change its form depending on which energy was being used. As said, she was not disappointed.

With a smile, Kagome turned to Randa, noticing his and Bada's reaction to her power. She thought that if their jaws dropped any lower, they were going to dig into the floor.

"Randa-san, these are amazing! You blew me away completely! How can I ever thank you?" she squealed, hugging her new sword tightly to her chest in glee.

"Seeing that smile upon your beautiful face is enough for me, my lady!" Randa said as tears filled his eyes. Kagome hurriedly pulled out a pouch full of money and gave it to him.

"You honestly deserve this, you certainly made your masterpieces," she praised as she curled his hand around the pouch that rested in his palm. "Please, keep the change. But now, Bada-san must get my other order, yes?" she asked as she turned to the village elder.

"Yes, yes! Do forgive our sudden leave," he said as they left.

"No problem. Please come back soon, Lady Kagome!" Randa called behind them as they left.

"With this work, I surely will!"

The two made their way to a different shop in a comfortable silence. Kagome was thinking over the information she could hear being talked through the town. Many had stopped to greet Kagome with great respect, bowing wholeheartedly while doing so.

The last order for the day was one from a tailor shop that was being run by the village elder's wife, Ridaka. Despite her age, she was very beautiful and the last time Kagome was here, very ill. Part of the reason as to why the village is so respectful is because Kagome was the only one who was able to cure Ridaka of her disease. How many times has Kagome told Bada that she does not want them to be in her debt, and how many times has Bada disagreed? Too many to count.

They reached the tailor shop within a reasonable amount of time and as they entered, saw Ridaka looking over some fabrics that were probably delivered that day. It was nice for Kagome to see Ridaka up and about. She looked so full of life, which is a whole lot better than what she previously looked like. According to Bada, Ridaka was on Death's doorstep, reading to knock.

"Ridaka-san! Looking as beautiful as ever I must say. Bada-san told me that you were feeling much better," Kagome smiled brightly. The older woman looked over her shoulder and the two that had entered the shop could see her eyes light up at the sight of the younger woman.

"Darling Kagome, it is amazing to see you once more! I assume you are here for that special order?" Ridaka asked pleasantly. "My, my! Look at you! I swear on my husband's life that you get more beautiful each time I see you," she continued as she headed to the back without waiting for Kagome's answer.

Kagome felt a blush grow on her cheeks as Bada yelled out playfully to his wife. "And why is it on my life?"

"Because you are the one who's going to die sooner than the rest of us. Your antics are proof of that," Ridaka answered as she came back with a bundle in her arms. Bada fell silent at that and sulked in the corner as his traitorous wife turned back to the miko. "Here you go dear. I made sure to meet your specifications. Please go try it on."

"Thank you so much," Kagome said as she headed to the side room that offered as a changing room. She unfolded the wrappings and took out what appeared to look like a demon slayer's uniform, but with modifications.

She slid into the form fitting outfit, sighing happily as she felt the built in, hidden armor against her form. As said, there were a few modifications that Kagome made clear when she placed the order. Indeed, this outfit did look like a demon slayer's, however instead of the usual bottom half, there was skirt in place. The skirt ended mid-thigh much like her school uniform's skirt and had a slit that reached the tops of her thighs. Then there were leggings that ended at her knee in what looked like ripped ribbons, exposing the skin of her legs.

The uniform also held compartments for her new weaponry and all the poison she used regularly, along with medicine. Flicking her right wrist, she watched the hidden blade that was built into her wrist slide smoothly out. She saw that she would have no problems with accidently stabbing herself as she felt the cool, sharpened metal by her hand. She had gotten the idea from the hidden blade assassins used in that game Assassin's Creed and thought it was just so cool, she had to have it.

With another flick, she sent the blade back into its resting position and folded the clothes she previously wore. Kagome carefully slid all the new weapons she had acquired from Randa into their locations. She smiled at the appearance she had in the mirror. She noticed that there was cover kimono to wear so that the uniform wasn't obvious and smiled. Ridaka thought of everything. She pulled it on and smiled as she noticed it too was tailored to fit her curvy form.

Holding the clothing she had worn previously in her arms, she exited and her smile only grew at Ridaka. "I love it! Thank you so much!" Kagome squealed as she twirled around in her new clothing. Ridaka gave her a grandmotherly smile and held out another bundle. Kagome took it into her hands as well with a confused look.

"Some more cover kimonos. I didn't think you would want to wear the same one over and over again," she said. Kagome nodded and held onto her and the new clothing tightly.

"Ridaka-san, you passed my expectations. Please take this as my thanks for all the hard work you have done," Kagome said as she pulled out a pouch full of money, similar to the one she gave Randa.

"No, no deary," Ridaka immediately said, curling Kagome's fingers around the pouch and pushing it back towards the girl. "You saved my life, this was the very least I could do," she continued.

Kagome gave an uncertain glance and the old woman waved her hands. "Don't even think about trying to slip the money to me," she cackled as she pushed Kagome out the tailor shop. "Now run along, dear. My husband and I have much to discuss," she finished as she walked back inside.

"Okay then…" Kagome trailed off. She then shrugged and put the money away as she walked off, looking for the pesky fox she called her son. "Where could have that little fox gotten to?" she muttered as she walked.

A sudden wail of pain caught onto Kagome's hearing and immediately she turned towards the noise. She noticed a group of small children not far off and headed over, noticing Shippo was kneeling next to someone who was sitting on the ground.

"Mama! Akiyo broke his ankle!" Shippo called over to her.

"Oh my, sounds serious," she said as she kneeled next to the crying child. Kagome ran her fingers through the boy's hair and slowly he calmed down enough to look at her. "Now, Akiyo, I'm going to heal your ankle. It's probably going to sting, so please try to relax," Kagome said soothingly as she placed her hand gingerly over the broken ankle.

Murmuring under her breath, Kagome's hands started to glow with her healing light and watched carefully as the young child hissed out in pain. Soon the light died and Kagome stood up, offering her hand to help the child onto his feet. "That should do it."

Akiyo instantly grabbed the woman's hand and was pulled onto his feet. He put most his weight on the previously injured ankle and a wide smile crossed his face when he noticed that he felt no pain.

"It's healed! Thank you, Lady Kagome!" he howled happily, running around. Kagome laughed and smiled as Shippo hopped onto her shoulder.

"You're very welcome, Akiyo. Tell your mother and father I said hello if I don't see them, okay?" Kagome asked as she turned to walk towards the town inn.

"Yes!" he called after her, making Kagome laugh at the young yokai's antics. Shippo played with her hair, braiding flowers he had in his hand from earlier into the black locks as she walked.

Looking over, she noticed a large crowd around something, all of the people shouting something or another about dangerous trespassers. A frown crossed her lips at this. The citizens of this town were so peaceful usually.

Kagome hurried over and was noticed by one of the villagers.

"It's Lady Kagome!" This brought the attention towards her and immediately the crowd parted to make a path.

"Clear it!"

"Make way for Lady Kagome!"

"How beautiful she is!" Kagome blushed as she heard that one and walked towards the front. Once there, she saw what had made the peaceful and kind villagers so on edge. Inuyasha was standing in an attack form holding out his fully transformed blade. A sigh passed her lips.

"Wench! You just left us out there, paralyzed, for dead!" Inuyasha yelled as he caught sight of her. Kagome held up her hand as one of the villagers came to attack the hanyou. Inuyasha was stumped when he watched the man go back into the crowd and was more stumped to see that the crowd was a mix of yokai, hanyous, and humans.

"Now, Inuyasha. What I did is nothing more than what you have done to the group every night for the last few months. At least when I left, you were all awake," Kagome said, voice so monotone anyone listening would have believed she was made of stone. Inuyasha's ears bent back. So she did know...

"Anyway, please go back to your days!" Kagome told the crowd and they immediately dispersed with respectful nods of their heads. Kagome turned back to the group and used her finger to motion them to follow her. "This way."

She led the three cautious group members through the village and when she noticed this, she laughed. "There is nothing to be afraid of here. This village centers around peace and unison. All around you will see all forms of life: humans, demons, and hanyous. They won't attack you if you mean no harm to their way of living or families and if they know you're with me. I once healed their elder's sick wife when I first passed through and since then, I have been respected."

Shippo bounded up onto Kagome's shoulder again snickering. He knew of a secret reason as to why they respected her as well.

Inuyasha quickly looked around as they walked and became more silent as he noticed a group of humans playing with a small hanyou child. They were all laughing and kicking around a ball, something he never got to do as a child.

Inuyasha's ears flattened against his head as he watched a hanyou child fall and as a young human and yokai help the hanyou up. He never had that as a child... At least he now knew that there were hanyous being treated with kindness.

He looked back toward the front to the miko who was leading them to an inn that looked as though it had been built just last month. Even the outside of it was so lavish and richly decorated.

Kagome led them in and watched as the inn-keeper bowed respectfully to them, or really, to her. The inn-keeper quickly took Kagome to the rooms that were reserved beforehand and left without a word. Kagome wasn't offended however, she knew that the inn-keeper was actually mute.

Kagome smiled to the older woman as she left and turned to her friends.

"Well, this is where we will be staying for the time that we are here. Please get some rest," Kagome said as she stepped into her room that literally had her name written on the door. The group watched as Shippo bounded in with her and as the door closed.

That was the last they heard of her that night... And for quite some time.

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