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Chapter Three

Kagome sensed the others approaching. She knew that they weren't demons but what were they? They seemed to conceal themselves quite well. Their intent was evil that much was clear. The ones that had shown up were not attacking the creatures that were unleashed by the two young men that had come to her rescue.

She would have a lot to think about later, since they seemed to zero in on her regardless of the other beings in the vicinity. Why me? Was another stray thought. Did fate really have it out for her or something? What had she done to deserve all of this type of attention?

She missed her friends terribly and all the adventures, but she didn't want the adventure to find her here. There were too many things that could go wrong and too many people could get hurt. She wasn't sure how she was going to manage here. There weren't many options.

The sensations of the coming things brought her back to what she needed to be thinking about. The sounds of the battles going on behind her became distant as she focused on the ones approaching. She could almost see them now that she could focus her senses. They did have some demonic features, but reminded her of the creations that were in the movies these days.

She knew that the guys that were battling behind her were now aware of their impending arrivals. Bracing for what she knew was going to be a tough battle, she knew that she held little chance without any weapons.

Looking around for anything that she could use, Kagome searched the area while she mentally counted down the impending arrival of the new foes. She could feel the panic rising. She wasn't going to be of any help. There was nothing that she could do without some kind of weapon.

It seemed like an eternity and at the same time the seconds flew by. It was too late before she even got started. Her panic was almost full blown when the attack came. The battle was all for naught. The Dark Magician was desperately trying to hold off two of the creatures and was losing ground. The Blue Eyes was in an all out battle with the remaining three. Even being out numbered they were still trying to keep the creatures from coming after her.

Looking for the two young men that had come to her rescue, she could see what the battle did to them. They were losing, and there was nothing that they could do the save their beloved Spirit-Warriors, not sure what else to call them.

There was a shift in spiritual pressure and three of the monsters were pushed back. At first, it was hard for her to make out what was happening. As she focused her attention on the new comers fights, she could see individuals dressed in black and white. They were battling with... Swords...?

It was amazing, like she was transported back to her friends era. These new individuals were fighting with swords, but the attacks were made from spiritual pressure. Each one was slightly different, but the make up was the same.

One was a loud bald guy. It was yelling at this thing to attack him with greater power almost challenging it, daring it. He was surprisingly bold and brassy, much more so than Inuyasha, sort of. She couldn't really tell, but it looked as if he had on eye makeup? He was definitely more hardcore than the other two.

The second one was more subtle. He was more flamboyant but still not as bold. He was just as derisive toward the creature, but not as crass. He would occasionally comment toward the loud mouth, but all in all he was still some what encouraging attacks himself. After closer inspection, he too appeared to have some type of eye adornment...feathers perhaps?

She was a little weirded out by those two in the beginning, but the third was more interesting. He was very young, around her age. Although by his snow white hair, you could miss his youth in the beginning. He was the only one to be wearing a long white coat or cape marked by a number. This was another puzzle. He was the youngest of the three, yet he seemed to be more in command than the other two. He was also more serious in his pursuit. He was cautious, but also very direct in his attack. His battle was brief but that may be because in the beginning she was caught up with watch the spectacle that the other two were wrapped up in.

All battles were over in about the same time frame. Though she was truly grateful, she also didn't know if she could, or should, explain to these individuals why she was targeted. She knew what was the cause, but she didn't know if she could trust them. She didn't even know them or what they were. In order to call such amazing warriors forth they must be something going on there.

Not the mention, the other three that showed up. The first young men didn't appear to be able to see them, but that didn't mean that they couldn't sense them. This was one big problem and she didn't know if she could handle it. There was so much going on here and she had to figure out how she was going to handle it. She was on her own now and she didn't want to involve anyone else. It was too dangerous.

It was time to make an exit while they were preoccupied. The battles were ending and the farther away she was the better. She didn't like that she could thank them, but it was for the best.

The less people involved with the jewel the better. It was the only reason that she could think that these things were coming after her. She was a priestess after all and if they could sense her energy then it would make sense in a way. Since the jewel had awakened within her, all sorts of demons, odd creatures and idiots alike had come after her some reason or another. Everything had some connection to that stupid jewel.

Kaiba was exhausted, sore and filthy. He didn't necessarily mind getting dirty, but this was unacceptable because of the ungrateful girl that just managed to disappear. Not only that, but she has somehow managed to get under his skin. He was not behaving like himself and this was something that he would not tolerate.

Yami was of the same mind. He ignored his injured shoulder for the time being. After the battle was over and his Dark Magician had vanquished the monster, he had wanted to address the young woman but she had vanished.

It was something that plagued his mind. The young woman had known that their two souls were connected at first glance. That was incredible in itself. Few, very few, could or would have known or even noticed, let alone at first glance. That young woman was very special indeed and he had to find out what she was and where she was from.

He usually was aware of events that were to happen and how they were going to affect them. This time there was nothing to guide him. He was left uncertain and this he did not like.

Kaiba was left aggravated and frustrated. The aggravation he understood, but the frustration was something that left him baffled. He was not happy to say the least. His displeasure, usually effected those around since it was something he didn't care to contain. His expression showed just how much this angered him.

Yami, always the most diplomatic, made his way over to Kaiba and relinquished control back to Yugi.

In silent agreement the two decided this discussion was best held in private. There was bound to be someone sent to investigate these events and they didn't want to be around when that happened. It was nothing new though, but still it could become a problem since they didn't know what they were dealing with.

The last creatures that joined the battle was taken out by someone or something and since they didn't know what was happening, it was best to hold all conversation until they were sure that they were alone.

The young captain was interested in the two young men, but his main interest was the girl and she was long gone. It was going to be a problem if they couldn't isolate the reason for the attack. She didn't appear to have enough spiritual pressure to draw such creatures.

It appeared that the two young men weren't aware of their presence so it was unusual that they could sense the hollows. Things were not making enough sense, but then again things have been making any sense since Ichigo was brought into their lives.

The young captain wanted to keep an eye on these two as well, but their resources were limited at the moment. He was sure that they could sense the impending attacks on that girl that they would meet again.

He motioned for the others to withdraw. He was going to have to report all that has happened. It was going to be a problem, the girl, and now these two with unknown abilities. Things were going to be complicated.

He didn't want to impose on Inoue but he didn't have a choice. He mission wasn't going to be concluded until this was resolved and in order for that to happen, he need to find that girl.

His lips formed a grim line, the girl could sense them, all of them. He knew when he saw her. She was very focused. She was aware of the situation, he watched her take in her surroundings. She wasn't new to facing off against such opponents, that much was evident.

Ignoring his rising frustrations, he followed his comrades. There was much to discuss and even more to consider. Looks like he was going to have to see the perverted shopkeeper after all. With a sign of resignation, he disappeared knowing that he was going to regret making that trip.

Kagome tired and dirty, tried to make herself as inconspicuous as possible as she made her way to her little apartment. She hasn't been in town long, just a couple of days really. She had to leave home in order to start a new life. She didn't want to leave her last connection to those she left behind. She felt as though she was drowning.

She was drifting in and out of the world around her. Her mother, concerned told her that she thought maybe that it would be for the best if she started over. At first, Kagome had wanted to stay in the slim hope that the well would work someday.

Her mother was very adamant. They would be there if there was ever a chance that it would work and Inuyasha came. In the beginning, her mother just told her to think about it. It was too painful to even consider.

As time passed, she languished. She was not really evening caring to take-in the world around her anymore. She was just a dull copy of herself. Neither her friends or family could seem to shake her out of it.

It wasn't until Grandfather got sick, that she realize how much she had missed. In her stupor, she had missed so much, so much with the family that was with her while wishing for those that aren't. He got better but still, she could have lost him.

It was time to let go. She would always hold them in heart, but it was time to stop letting life pass her by. She took a job in another town, it didn't pay great, but she could get by. She got a small apartment and each day she put one foot in front of the other. It was difficult being on her own, but she is learning and each day was a new challenge. It was beginning to be something that she began looking forward to. Each day was a new beginning with the opportunity to see how far she could take go.

~*~*~ Sorry that I haven't updated in awhile. It is short I know, but I really wanted to get something up. It has been forever since I have had the time to even write. Let me know how you like it.