Chapter 2: Threats

Inuyasha sighed as he patted his stomach and leaned back against a tree near his and Kagome's hut. His stomach was full and he was happy at the moment. Had somebody told him years ago that he'd be happy with friends and a mate to be he wouldn't have believed them. In fact he probably would've killed them thinking it was a cruel joke. Keh. I'm such an idiot. He though as he watched the twin Ling and Ming pull Kagome into a game as Miroku was stuck changing Koku who was named after his uncle. The squirming little boy was something Inuyasha couldn't wait to have of his own. Looking over at Kagome he could imagine her swollen with his child growing within her. It made his heart ache. This was what he'd been missing his entire life and now it was something he'd protect with his life.

It was then his ears perked as he heard something. Pushing out his youki he could sense something but it was blocking him. It had to be somebody powerful enough to do so. His line of thought came to an abrupt halt when he saw Kagome abruptly stop playing and look towards him, her eyes wide. It was then it hit him.Sesshomaru. Jumping up like he'd been stung by hornets he turned and looked up in time to see the bastard staring down at them from the hill that lead towards the Bone Eaters Well.

Sensing Kagome coming up behind him he muttered quietly. "What's he want?"

"Guess we'll have to ask." She replied and walked past him.

"Kagome!" He yelled only for her to turn her head towards him and smile before continuing towards his bastard of a half-brother.

"Lord Sesshomaru!" She yelled as she waved towards him.

A quiet "hnnn.." could be heard from the Daiyoukai by Inuyasha who smirked.

Climbing the hill to see him Kagome smiled as she finally came up to him. "Good morning Lord Sesshomaru." She watched him raise a silvery eyebrow at her.

"Miko, I have need of you." His words resonated within her and suddenly she knew this was not a social call. It was then she noticed that Rin was nowhere in sight. The little girl had gone back to the western palace during the harsh winter and she was to return in the spring, which was now.

"Where's Rin?" she asked absentmindedly.

Sesshomaru's eyes narrowed. "She is fine, but I refuse to allow her to come here until this matter is taken care of."

"Come off it already." Inuyasha snorted. "You just don't like her coming here. Admit it. You're lonely without the kid around."

"Inuyasha!" Kagome hissed as she growled slightly at him. His response was his ears flattening once more. Her attention once again was brought back to the Daiyoukai. "Go on."

"It would seem that Naraku left quite a few followers behind and they're stirring up trouble between the boarders. I cannot allow Rin to come here until they are taken care of. Likewise they're stirring up trouble on my side of the boarder. I will deal with them on my side if you will deal with them on yours."

"Of course!" Kagome smiled.

"No." Inuyasha growled.

Kagome spun around. "Why not?" Her eyes going into slants. "It's a good idea. That way they'll-"

"I don't jump to do what he says." He growled crossing his arms over his chest. "If they cause trouble near us then I'll attack; but not until then."

Kagome felt a fast breeze rush past her and watched as Sesshomaru punch Inuyasha, who went flying through the air and into the tree he had been resting against earlier. She gasped when she saw that Inuyasha was knocked out cold. "I will not deal with fools." He turned to leave when Kagome grabbed his pelt on his arm; which caused him to pause in his footsteps.

"Then talk to me." She said hoping he wouldn't be upset with her touching him.

"Hnn..." Sesshomaru smirked. "I will only do so if you accept your role as to who you are to this pack."

Kagome heard Inuyasha groan as he sat up. "What role?" She asked as Sesshomaru took steps towards her, his eyes now barring into her very soul.

"As the alpha female."

Fa smirked as he watched the human girl Rin run around in the palace gardens. She was happy to be outside on this spring day. He inhaled the wonderful fresh air and took in the young girls scent of vanilla and coconut and a spice that he couldn't quite name. It was pure and he just couldn't fathom what the unknown spice was.

He watched as the two headed dragon Ah and Un were closely watching the girl enjoying her wild antics of making a flower crown for both dragon heads only for her to watch her hard work eaten by the beasts.

He chuckled as he finally understood why his dear cousin liked this child and perhaps why he was so protective of her. She was brave, gentle, loving, carefree and enjoyed life to the fullest. She had no worries or cares. All she seemed to want to do was enjoy herself and have fun and the dragon seemed to do just that for her.

"Lord Fa."

Turning towards the one who would interrupt him in watching his cousins charge he was mildly surprised to see the captain of his cousins army. "Captain Tashiro what is it?" He watched the captain hand him a scroll. Taking it he broke the seal and opened it. His eyes widening as he read it.

"M'lord?"

"Where did you get this?" He snarled at the Captain.

"It was sitting on my desk." The captain replied becoming more anxious when the Lord's growls increased.

"Get me Jaken." The captain bowed and quickly left. Fa looked at the scroll once more and at the words.

It is in your deepest interest if you do the following kill the Miko of Edo, Killer of Naraku and we will cease our attacks on your boarder. Otherwise we will continue our attacks and ensure the west is in a blaze of fire by the summer's end.

Signed - the Unknown

M-Angel: This will be my last update for today. I'll get another chapter out on Sunday. So tell me what you guys think.