Sorry it's been so long, I've been having problems...

****** iShe felt the warm liquid seep from her back, and her muscles convulsed in pain. Starring at Shippou's terror stricken face, she brushed her hand over his cheek, smearing the the red droplets that dripped from her mouth.

"Don't worry Shippou, I will always protect you..."

"KAGOME MAMA!"/i

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Sota struggled as the large brute held him and the young boy glared at him with the same fury his sister posessed. He was tall, brownish red hair in a puffy style and a eyebrow raised lazily. "What's ya thinking you were doing kid? Trying to fly?" And he then dropped the boy uncermoniously, but not without making sure it wouldn't hurt him.

Sota stared at the man who seemed about her sisters age and the remembered the terrified cat in his hands. Hissing and spitting, it clawed it's way painfully from his grasp and Sota was baring new marks to show for his little adventure. Trying to soothe the cat as it crouched a few feet away, glaring at the boy. Sota looked at it sadly and sighed.

The teenager crouched down next the boy, looking at the cat and handed him a little bag. "It's catnip for my own cat, but you can have it. Put some on your palm, and he'll come right to ya."

Sota looked at the man, then the bag and smiled. "Thanks! My name's Sota! What's yours?" Looking back down, he held out a palmfull of the precious herbs, and the cat mewed in pleasure as he scampered over to the boy.

"Kazuma Kuwabara. Just call me Kuwabara."

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That's all for now. Sorry.... *hands out plushie for all who guessed Kuwabara*

Ok, I am thinking of doing a romance, but it's either between Hiei or Kurama. Cast your vote and please give me ideas. Your input is always welcome!

*glomps all reviewers* Thanks too:

Arelle: Don't worry, it will be either!

Sunstar: Sorry, no Kag/Yusuke, he's too much like Inuyasha just sweeter...

Ashleigh: Here's the update.... ^_~

Kathey: *hands plushie* Very good!

Name: Sorry, again no Kag/Yusuke. But that certain hanyou may still die... ^_~

Demonchic: Whoot! Another review from you, thankies!

Devilwench: Ahhh, the suspense is killing, right?

Person: You'll find out the last couple chapters, if I can continue to write that long!

Mellerz: Sorry, not Kurama suprisingly.... *hands Shippou plushie instead*

Tsunami-chan: That was so much fun too write!

Ookami Yaiba: Sorry, not Kurama, see... *points to top of screen and hands plushie*

And anyone that just read....

And I promise I will have the part of this chap out in a couple days...

MoonFairy