Chapter 4

As the days went by Sesshoumaru, Rin, Au-Un and Jaken where traveling at the border of the western lands when Sesshoumaru smelled the hanyou's stench. If they got any closer to his lands he would have to confront Inuyasha about it. But they just got closer with each passing hour. "Jaken" Sesshoumaru called. "Yes M' lord." He asked respectfully. "Watch Rin or it's your life." He stated seriously. "Yes M' lord." As Sesshoumaru disappeared in the tree line Rin know there would be trouble ahead.

The day become hotter and the Inu- gang was on the border of the western lands. They stopped for lunch because Inuyasha told them he could smell his half brother. They all know they would fight and they where all expecting it. Though they all had hoped it wouldn't be so soon into the travel. About an hour later they saw Sesshoumaru come though the trees.

"Well half- bread what are you doing on my lands?" he asked in a cold voice.

"We are looking for Shikon shards. This is the only region we have not looked so we need to be on your land for a while."

Sesshoumaru just narrowed him eyes at the group. He with drew his sword and said. "No your not." He charged at Inuyasha with one thing in mind. Kill Inuyasha.

The sound of swords colliding and the yelling of "Wind Scar!" was all you could hear. Kagome and the rest of them stood at the side. In a way they where used to it but you could still see the flicker of fear in their eyes. Kagome had never noticed it before but Sesshoumaru would move with such grace just like it was too easy. While Inuyasha mostly fought using this "Wind Scar" and "Back Lash". This made it too easy for Sesshoumaru to not use his energy and just doge his attacks.

Inuyasha was panting and heaving. His lungs where on fire while his own damn half-brother looked clam as ever. "You will get off my land now Inuyasha." Sesshoumaru said in a cold and serious voice letting him know he was dead serous. "Ooh no you don't Sesshoumaru!" Inuyasha yelled as he charged at him for what felt like the hundredth time. But as he swung the Lord he jumped behind him. Kagome felt her heart stop. 'No he is going to kill him.'

Every was so shocked that they couldn't move. Inuyasha was the most shocked out of all of them when he realized that he just hit cold air. The next thing he know he had a sharp pain on the back for him neck. Sesshoumaru had hit him with the handle of his sword.

As Inuyasha hit the floor the mighty lord just smirked. He had won.

"Sesshoumaru you bastered why didn't you just kill me?!?" Inuyasha yelled. Sesshoumaru didn't answer which didn't surprise Inuyasha one bit. He only said one thing before he left which made the whole group freeze in shock. "You have one moon cycle to look for your precious Jewel Shards." Then he disappeared in the tree line.

When everyone recovered from the shock Inuyasha got up and yelled. "Well come on the bastard isn't giving us a lot of time so we better move fast." They all just nodded not knowing what just happened.

As Sesshoumaru he fought with himself why he didn't just kill Inuyasha. He kept fighting with himself all the way until you came to camp again. The fire was going and the lingering smell of fish and rice was in the air. 'At least Rin can hurt for herself now.' He thought. He had never asked her to learn how to fight or hunt. She did it all on her own which was very different from other humans. Then again Sesshoumaru had not met or even spent time with humans except Rin.

Jaken was snoring by Au-Un and Rin was sitting by the fire with her knees to her chest while her head on her knees. 'She feel asleep waiting for me again.' Sesshoumaru thought. He picked her up gently and put her on the fur blanket that was long enough so she could sleep on it and have the other half over her. She snuggled into the warmth and gave a light smile of content. When he know she was warm enough he walked over to a tree and sat down by a big tree. He sighed and closed his eyes. It would be a long night.

The sun rose and so did the world. Inuyasha and the gang where just starting to travel though the western lands. Kagome loved it here because everything seemed to be at peace. They had technology that the rest of the world at the time didn't have. 'Sesshoumaru must be a great ruler.' She thought. Sesshoumaru was a mystery to her and sometimes she wished she know what went though his head. She laughed to herself just at the thought of sitting down and talking to Sesshoumaru about his feelings.

"What is so funny Kagome?" asked Sango. "Oh nothing Sango." She smiled. "How long are we going to walk today, I have not felt any jewel shards yet."

"I know its weird I though there would be plenty." Sango sighed. Kagome know that Sango wanted to stat a family with Miroku. Now that Naraku was gone it would be easier but it just became slower. Also a lot of demons went into hiding now knowing that a strong half- demon could be beaten they know they didn't stand a chance.

The days went by and Inuyasha was pushing them all to the limit. Kagome would sit him about 20 times before he would stay put. He know they where tired but he also know the more time wasted the bigger chance they had to run into Sesshoumaru again. He would sense his half- brother from time to time. He knew that he was keeping an eye on him. Which made him just push harder on the group.

On the second week Kagome had enough of Inuyasha's ways.

"SIT BOY" Birds flew from the trees in alarm. "Inuyasha we are all tired and need ONE days rest. So unless you want to go without us go right ahead but I'm staying here and resting." Inuyasha couldn't respond because his head was so deep in the earth. The spell had been so powerful that he was stuck to the ground for about 10 minuets. It was times like this when Inuyasha know Kagome had gotten stronger because when she got mad her aura would flare and he would always listens to her. He has felt her powers grow with age. Though he also know there would come a day that her powers might take over her. It was times like this it was dangerous because her body would become exhausted and her miko powers became strongest to protect her. He just hoped that her braking point would not be anytime soon.

That morning everyone slept in, even Inuyasha enjoyed the extra rest. He would never say it and he would never have to. They spent the day lazing around, talking, eating, laughing, and bathing. It was something they all needed. The western lands had a lot to give to travelers. The wild life was rich and the fruit was plentiful.

As they where by a spring Sango and Miroku where resting in the water while Kagome and Inuyasha where by the water dipping there feet. "Inuyasha?" "Yeah?" Inuyasha responded lazily. "Thanks." She whispered. "Hmm." Was all she got but she still smiled a little smile. She know she was slowly getting over Inuyasha. "Kagome." Inuyasha said bring her out of her thoughts. "When we leave the western lands I want you to start training with Kaeda." "Why is that Inuyasha?" she looked at him like he was crazy. "You just need to learn about your miko powers that's all." He said like he was annoyed. "Whatever you say Inuyasha." Kagome said while rolling her eyes. 'Asshole He can't be nice even for a second.'

***So sorry that I havent updated for a long time. My sister lost my memory stick so I had to rewrite everything from the 3ed chapter. But I updated two chapters for you guys. Hope you guys forgive me. =(

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