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Kagura's Secret

Chapter One: The Wind Sorceress Falls, The Lord Calls

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Rin: "You wanted Sesshoumaru-sama to save you, right?"

Kagura: "No…it's not that I just…" 'Wanted to see his face one last time'

Disclaimer: Quote directly from the manga.

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The sorceress was looking low at the ground, from a high spot in a tree. Her legs were flailing in the wind, showing no resistance. Upon her face played an almost…sad expression. Her features were dulled, with no solid structure. A sigh was heard as her red orbs shined and then stared forward, into the tree. "Is I possible that I…have a…have feeling for him?" She muttered, swishing her legs back and forth, almost like a hyper child would, but without the enthusiasm that followed.

"No, of course not. I simply can't…and if I do, I guess I owe my feelings a thank you, they did end up saving my life in the long run…"

"Kukuku…talking to yourself, Kagura?" The shrill, violent, chuckle came from behind. IT was none the less, Naraku. Wearing his baboon pelt as always, it was obviously a doll. "I have a mission for you. Take the Saimyoushou with you…and bring along Kanna." At these words, the poisonous insects started their buzzing, almost like a spiritual chant. The white haired young child stepping forward from below.

As always, the child had the same, sad expression, but other than that, it was a timid, emotionless face.

Kagura stiffened her neck and jumped down to the ground. The female youkai stretched her neck up and looked at the sky. "Come, Kanna…" The sorceress said, and the younger 'sister' obediently followed the older woman, the insects tagging along.

It is now several minutes later, the two figures walking across the plains after the encounter with the great evil, Naraku. The breeze blew gently, whipping the two's hair around slightly. Sighing, Kagura stopped to glance at the scenery. IT was a nice warm day, the sun showing, the air coolly tapping on them as if a greeting. The perfect day to relax, but she was off doing her occupation.

As the two continued on, the smell of the hanyou, miko, houshi, kitsune, and taiji tickled the youkai duo's noses. A small, and gentle smile danced on the Wind-users lips, Kanna, staying silent.

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Kagura is now faced off against the half youkai. The monk was unconscious on the ground after taking a loud of insect poison. The demon exterminator was injured, holding her arm. She was looking down at Miroku, placed just above him.

"Houshi-sama…why did you do that…again?" Her eyes dropped down in a sad expression as she placed a hand on his shoulder.

The miko had her bow at hand, an arrow readied. "Kagura!" She shouted, but received nothing but a smirk from the demon back. Shippou was hiding, not wanting to get into the fight.

With a swift gesture of her fan, the air-born sickle like blades went flying towards the half demon, "Fuujin no Mai!" The sorceress shouted as she did so. The half demon placed the transformed Tetsaiga in front of him, the clanging of the blades being well heard and pushing him back. "Damnit, I can't get close…and if I use the wind scar, my attack will be forced back by that damn mirror!" A growl admitted, and his mouth widened, bearing his fangs.

Kagura chuckled at his remark, "I see you finally realize it is futile to continue!"

"I will never give up!" Inuyasha shouted in a, second-by-second, more tensing shriek of a growl.

"Really?! Ryuuja no Mai!" The giant serpent shaped tornado of wind plowed straight into the half youkai. Blood dripped onto the ground, as his whole left side was bashed in, clenching his left arm with his right.

"Damnit! You bitch!"

At that very moment, a pointed rock came flying threw Kagura's chest, emitted a glow, and causing an explosion to blast a fairly large hole in her. The demon's eyes widened as she fell to her knees. Pulling out the arrow was an excruciating task, blood staining everywhere. Leaving a gaping whole in her chest, and being exposed face down on the ground.

Kanna turned to see the priestess in training holding the bow and panting. "Ha! Serves you right!" She shouted triumphantly.

Kanna appeared at Kagura's side, her expression slightly sadder looking. "Sister…" The child demon went right up to her and leaned down as a feather was released from Kagura's hand, and enlarged, drifting up into the sky. The two youkai drifted off.

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Kagura is now walking alone in the woods, clenching her chest and stomach area, stumbling with each step. The wound was slowly healing, but it still hurt to walk and blood was still seeping threw, even over her knew clothes. A hand was placed on a tree as she leaned on it for support, wincing in pain. Three figures were closing in. The demon squinted. "Sessh--Sesshoumaru…?" A small smile, almost to faint to recognize played on her face.

"Lord Sesshoumaru, it's that bitch, Kagura!" The annoying toad yelled.

"Sesshoumaru-sama, watcha gunna do..?" The small child known as Rin asked.

"Nothing…" He muttered, his poker face always seemingly on. The three continued on, until they got right up to her.

"Sesshoumaru, wait…the others. You're…brother and them…I injured them, I you go now, you may--"

"Heh. No thanks, It would be shameful to kill the injured." The demon lord said, always keeping a low, emotionless tone.

"I see…" Kagura sighed, looking at the ground, her eyes narrowing. 'That most definitely must look bad on my part.' The wind demon sighed, turning her head slightly as the three passed by. "Sesshoumaru," she whispered to herself.

_____________________________To Be Continues…_____________________________________