A/N: I hope that every one who reads this loves it. I've worked very hard on it and I can tell you that this is a 'one-of-a-kind' story. Please pay heed to the rating, it's there for a reason, I don't over rate or under rate any of my stories to get readers, I rate for what happens in the story. 'Running Forgotten' is rated 'R' for sexual content, some harsh languish, violence, and some hard themes.

I already know the out come of this story, however I love to hear input from others. If I like it, I may just change it.

Charters that you will see:

Inuyasha, Kagome, Sango, Miroku, Shippo, Kilala, Lady Kaede, Lord Sesshomaru, Naraku and Kagura.

Sub Charters: Rin, and Koga.

Also, the first few parts are going to go slow, however, they will get better. And yes, Inuyasha and Kagome will meet each other, just not yet.

Last time…

"Umm, Lady Kaede asked me to ask you something. She wonted to know if you remember anything about saving the girl, if there was anything different."

"You mean besides the fact that she was running over a frozen lake. And there where about twenty men on the other side… and then...this." He said pulling out a little pink stone.

Running Forgotten

Part 004

By: DanniMarie

"Let me see." The little fox said jumping up to get a good look at what Inuyasha was holding. Inuyasha opened his hand so the little boy could see. Reaching out to touch it Shippo, looked to Inuyasha.

"Why didn't you tell me that you had this before?"

"You didn't ask." He said, pulling his hand away.

"Hey, maybe, Kagome will remember something if she sees that." He said pointing to the stone.

"Kagome? Who's that?" He asked, as he jumped into a near by tree.

"She's the girl that you saved. She thinks her name is Kagome. Now, are you going to give me the stone, or am I going to have to take it from you?" Shippo said, as he got ready to pounces.

"Ha! Like you could ever fight me. Maybe when you older, but even then, I'll always be stronger then you." He said climbing higher up in the tree.

"Come on Inuyasha!" Yelled the little fox as he looked up at the hanyou. However Shippo knew that when he climbed in the tree he wasn't planning on coming down anytime soon. "Hay, what if I brought her here! That was she can see the stone and she can talk to you herself."

"Herself? What's that suppose to mean?" He asked climbing down the tree a little.

"We'll…umm…you see…"

"Out with it runt."

"Will you see, Lady Kaede told her that you where that one to save her, and ever since then, she's asks everyone she sees about you." He said looking around for a place to hide, he knew what was coming next.

"And what did YOU tell her about me?" He was no back on the ground and walking up to the young fox.

"Umm…nothing! Nothing at all Inuyasha, really!" He said as he took a step back.

"Really?" He said and pounced on the little kit before he could run back to the village.

"OK! OK! OK! I told her that you liked walking in the town at night. But I swear no one else heard!" He said trying not to laugh, and Inuyasha tickled him.

Getting up, Inuyasha looked down at the little fox, Shippo was the only on that he really would call family, or even a friend. He was the only on that took the time to come and see if he was all right. He was the only one that knew everything about him, all his fears, and all his dreams. Shippo was like a little brother to him, and he wouldn't let anything hurt the little guy, unless it was him.

Pulling out the stone he looked at it again. "Fine. You bring her here. If she remembers anything, she can have it back, but if she doesn't, then I keep it. Deal?"

"Deal." He said and turned to leave. "You do know that you can come to the village anytime you would like, in the day that is. No one is scared of you, and they don't fear you. You've done so mush for them."

"Get lost already runt." Inuyasha said as he jumped back into the tree. Hearing the little fox running back to the village, Inuyasha looked at his hands. 'How can I ever go back? No one fears me because they don't have to deal with me. It's all for the best that I stay away from them.'

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"A pink stone you say?" Kaede asked after hearing what Shippo had to say.

"Yeah, it was really pretty. It looked like it was once on a necklace, but it broke off." He answered back.

"Tell me, would you be able to drawl me a picture of it?" She asked looking around for a piece of paper for him to drawl on.

"Yeah, I can do my best." He said, taking the paper.

"Lady Kaede, do you think you may know something?" Miroku asked.

"I'm not sure." She answered back, taking a sip of tea.

Shippo was taking his time with the drawling, he wanted it to be as good as he could make it.

"Here!" He said as he jumped up and ran over to lady Kaede.

Without having to look at it very long, Lady Kaede took in a sharp breath. "Miroku, run an get the elders, Sango, please go and wake Kagome and get her dressed, you may use some of my sisters old clothing. Shippo, I need you to run and get Inuyasha, please tell him that this is very important and it may have something to do with his mother." She said with urgency. "We can't waste anymore time, go!"

Without another word, they all took off to do as they where told.

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Running, that's all she could do to keep alive. Just keep on running.

The snow that had fallen the night before had frozen due to the cold weather and was cutting deep into her bear feet as she ran, however she didn't stop from the pain… Pain, that what her whole life was… Pain, lies, hurt, death, betrayal, she knew them all to well.

"Over this way!" A loud voice yelled from behind her.

'No, they can't find me, I'll never go back.' She yelled in her mind. She had to keep running. She looked ahead and saw a clearing, if she could make it to the other side she would be safe in the Western land, they couldn't get to her there.

Without wasting any time she picked up her speed and ran though the thick forest. Not taking the time to scream out in pain as the frozen ground bit at her small feet, nor did she slow down when the trees reached out to grab her.

'Almost there!' She thought as she head them following after her. They had seen her and where almost on her.

'Run, have to keep running, just a little further…'

"Kagome…Kagome…wake up."

Opening her eyes, she was happy to see her new friend Sango forgetting all about the nightmare.

"What is it Sango? Is everything ok?" She asked as she saw the other women run around the room looking for things and pulling out random pieces of clothing.

"I don't know, all I know is that Lady Kaede said to wake you up, and get you ready."

"Ready for what?"

"The elders will be here any moment, we need to get you dressed."

"The elders? Why would they be coming here?" She said pulling back the covers and allowing Sango to help her get ready.

"Lady Kaede had sent Shippo to go ask Inuyasha if there was anything that he could recall about when he saved you. He said something about a pink stone and drew a picture for us to see. When Kaede saw it, it was like she saw a ghost. She sent Miroku to get the elders, me up here to get you ready and Shippo off to get Inuyasha." She told her as they get her dressed. It wasn't anything special, just a light cream color blouse, and a dark brown skirt.

Helping Kagome up, out of the bed, they made their way to the door, only to be stopped by Miroku who had come up to take Kagome down. "The elders are already here and are eager to meet the beautiful young lady that was saved by our own Inuyasha." He said as he walked around and picked her up as if she weighted nothing.

Making their way down, Kagome could hear all the voices. Most of them sounded like older, wise, men, there was a few soft voices that where of women's, but it still made her nerves go wake. She didn't like the thought of everyone being awake at this time of night, just because of her.

"What is the meaning of this Lady Kaede?" Asked a ruff voice.

"I'll tell you when everyone is here. So you're just going to have to wait." She said in a strong voice.

"I'm sure that whatever it is very important. We'll wait till you need." Came a soft voice.

"Thank you Lady Su." Kaede said. Hearing the footsteps coming down, she looked over to see Miroku holding Kagome.

Seeing a chare, he walked over and sat her down, then stood next to her. Lady Kaede nodded and looked around.

"Kagome, child, these are the village elders. They have come here to hear something that has come to my attention, concurring you. However, before I start, is there not anything you would like to tell us? Have your remembered anymore that could help us in finding out more about you?" She asked.

When Kagome looked down, she took that as a 'no'.

"That's all right." She said looking over to the others in the room. "I believe that we will all have many questions answered when the last of us arrive."

"The last of us?" One asked. "Who else do we need? You already awoke every elder here in town." Came the some ruff voice from before.

"Mr. Tito, I will not tell you again, please be quit." Kaede said, again in a strong voice.

Leaning over to Miroku, Kagome couldn't help but ask why those two didn't get along.

"From what I know, Mr. Tito asked Lady Kaede to marry him with they where both younger, she said no, and ever since then, they have never like being in the same room." He whispered to her.

Everyone took to talking till they heard the front door open. Little Shippo stood there and looked up at everyone, and then he seemed to turn and talk to someone behind the door. "Yeah, it's ok." They heard him say. Who was he talking to?

When he opened the door wider, the whole room held their breath. They couldn't believe what they saw. Right there before their every eyes, was the one person reasonable of keeping them safe. Most of them, had only heard the stories, pasted down from there mothers and fathers, never had they thought that they would see him in flesh and blood.

However there he stood, looking like a lost child. It was clear to everyone that he didn't like being there, and he didn't like all the stars that he was getting. However when he looked up, he only saw one thing… her. She didn't seem a little scared, like the other in the room, no she was smiling at him.

Lady Kaede looked at him and couldn't believe how much he had changed. He was well over fifty years old, however he didn't look a day over twenty-three. He was no longer the little boy that she recalled; no he had grown into a fine young man. His other would be proud of him.

He no longer was a little boy, but a man, and his body showed that. He had on a pear of wide leg pants that where the color of a fire rat, and a lightweight, thin, white, long-sleeved shirt. His hair was flowing lose and his eyes where deep and cold.

His white shirt did little to hide his grown mussels and everyone in the room knew that he was strong, just by the way he looked.

Walking over to him, and pulling a hand up to his face, Kaede looked into his eyes. "Your mother would be proud of what a great young man you have grown into. You have guarded this village as you would your own family. Inuyasha, you are here among friends, you shouldn't fear anything."

He felt a little better after what he said, but he was still on guard. Looking around he saw that everyone was seating, with a few standing. He felt better standing, and close to the door. Looking down he saw that, Shippo was right next to him. He smiled inside knowing that the little fox tried to make him feel more at home.

Kagome couldn't believe what she was looking at. HE was the one who saved her. He was…was…WOW! She had never seen anyone so handsome before. She couldn't help but smile at him. After all he did save her life, someone her never meat before, and yet he still saved her. Her thoughts where interrupted by Lady Kaede.

"Inuyasha do you have to stone?" She asked looking over to him.

Without saying anything, he pulled it out and everyone looked on, this was to much for them.

"It can't be." Was all Mr. Tito said as he stood up to look closer. This got the others and they all got up to have a closer look.

"Yes this is the 'Shikon Jewel' The jewel of the Northern Dynasty."

Ok that's all for this part….I would like to say thank you to…

Silent Bloody Tears

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Kagome M.K.

Thank you for R&R….I hope that you all liked this and the other part should be coming out soon.