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Chapter One

Kagome walked listlessly down the street. It had been almost three months since the well had closed. It was heartbreaking. She had lost all of her friends from that time. It was like she was missing a piece of herself. She didn't feel whole but at the same time, she felt different than herself. It was both confusing and frustrating.

The three years that they had traveled together had made them more like family. Shippou, he was more like a son to her than just an orphaned kit. It was difficult for him to be left behind but she knew that he would thrive better in his own time with both Miroku and Sango to look after him. He even had Inuyasha to make sure that he could take care of himself. It may not be the best role model but Inuyasha's heart was always in the right place.

Miroku, well…I guess you could say that he was like a wise older brother, who just happened to be a lecher. He would always know how to lighten things up when times got bad. It cost him a few bruises, but he enjoyed every second of it.

Sango, she'd come to view her like an older sister. She had skill, talent, and a soft heart for those that got to know her. She also possessed a deep inner strength. After going to the ordeal of trying to save her brother, Sango finally got her wish. With Kikyo's light, Kohaku could live. It saved Sango's heart and maybe even her soul.

Inuyasha…he may have started out as a crush, but in the end he was her best friend. It was a long hard road with many painful turns but in the end it made them closer. It may have helped them understand each other the way that most people can't.

Kagome wasn't paying any attention to anyone around her. She was dwelling on the past and all the adventures of her and her lost friends. She remembered how they met and how they began to bond to each other. With each memory, she would smile wider. It was bittersweet but she savored her memories. It was all that she had left.

When they had defeated Naraku, Kagome had wished the jewel away. In the end though only the physical aspect of the jewel vanished. The essence of the jewel re-merged with her body and soul. She wasn't sure how, but she felt it. It was lying dormant for the time being, but who knew how long that could last?

She was so deep in thought and lost to the torment of the past that she had missed the first warning signs. It was when it was so strong that it was causing a sizzling sensation across her skin. That was what brought her out of her morose state of mind. Looking behind her, she almost missed the tell-tell sign.

It was hiding itself. She could make out the hazy shape but not much else. She looked around to all the people that were crowded throughout the street. None of them seem to see or notice it. Crap!

~*~*~*~Not Far Away~*~*~*~

Yugi Moto and Seto Kaiba had agreed to meet here without the others for the sole reason to put the past behind them. It was the beginning of a new time in their lives. Both have had to deal with the unusual.

Yugi and Seto had both had their lives altered and shared a unique experience that very few knew of. They preferred it that way. It was easier for everyone, the fewer that knew the better.

Yugi still held the puzzle and Yami was still with him. He still hung out with his friends, but he had changed somewhat. He was a little older but he was still naïve in many ways. His outlook on life had not change, he was just more aware of how precious it was.

Yami was always on the look out just for that reason. He had grown attached to Yugi and he didn't want him hurt in anyway. He was glad that Yugi was getting over his feelings for Tea. Even though she was a good friend, he knew that things would not develop between them in that manner.

Joey's sister had her surgery and Joey had been absent off and on to look after her, much to her joy and dismay. She was finding out that Joey was seriously overprotective. Joey was a fierce friend as anyone could tell you but he had a soft heart as well, especially where his sister was concerned.

Tristan and Tea had started a hesitant relationship. It had upset Yugi in the beginning. He'd had feelings for Tea for quite some time but he had kept it from them. Things were going well for them. He was trying to move on and it was time to put the past behind him.

Seto, he still had his little brother to look after. He was still a force in the business world as CEO. He still held himself apart from those around him though. The only one that he held any type of friendship with other than his brother was Yugi.

It was difficult on the young tycoon but it was a lifestyle that he had led for a several years now. Those around him were all false in their concern and sincerity. The all waited to either use his money, name, power or just to associate in some way to him. It had made him a little bitter and cold.

Yugi and Seto had just arrived at the meeting point when a young girl brushed past them running at full speed, yelling excuse me and pardon me to those that around her. They both looked after her in surprise.

It appeared that she had been running from some time as her breathing was labored. It was when they felt the air whip around them that they felt the ominous presence after the girl. Looking at each other, they shared the same thought. 'I'm not sure what is after that girl, but I do know that it is not of this world.'

They hoped that they were following the same direction that they girl had taken. Their only guide was those that were looking behind them as if someone had just pushed their way past them. Both Yugi and Seto both wanted to know where she was going.

Now they knew... The girl was leading it away from the city. They quickened the pace; something instinctive was urging them on. They had to get there before the girl tried to face whatever this thing was alone.

Yami had been brought forth by the urgency of events. He too could feel the need to race to her rescue. He was puzzled by it as was Yugi.

Yugi had admitted to not knowing the girl or having ever seen her before.

She seemed to know that something was not right by the way she was leading it away from people. They were closing as they reached an open field on the other side of a deserted park. Yami tried to read the girls thoughts, but all he could get was static and an occasional remark about how it was unfair and not having her bows and arrows.

The only word that rang clear was her repeating the same word. 'Crap!'

** This story is a first for me. It is planned out but I am willing to add characters from your suggestions, IF I can get the character down. Some I will know and some I will probably have to research, but I will try.

Just let me know what you think and you think that I should continue.