Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha! I do own all of the OC's referenced, and the plot, and story line... There. I said it. (sighs)

Here you go Yuti-Chan, sorry It's taking so long XD

Chapter 6:

With Naraku:

He smiled as Darius defeated another opponent in the glass mirror. "He's proving to be the perfect killing machine," he thought pleased. Waving Kanna and her mirror away he turned his thoughts to his next target.

With Darius:

He was returning to the base, when he got word that Naraku wished to speak with him.

Nodding to the eerie child, he went to report to his master, and bowed before the demon saying, "You wished to speak to me milord?"

Naraku answered, "Yes. You are to go into the western lands and bring me the child Rin." showing him the child in Kanna's mirror. Darius frowned but nodded and prepared to leave.

Naraku added, "Just get the child and bring her here Darius, nothing more." Darius bowed to his master and left.

Two days later:

Darius had found the child and swooped in to steal her away. He was on the way to return to his master and wondering what interest his master could possibly have in such a young child.

Staring down at the sleeping child in his arms, a flash of a red haired child sleeping in his arms entered his head. He frowned as the child opened her eyes staring at him and saying, "I love you Dar," snuggling deeper into his chest before falling back asleep. The pain began in the back of his head, but he was able to catch himself replying, "Love you too Kit."

He fell to his knees, crying out in pain and waking the child in his arms. Rin wide eyed asked, "Who are you?" as she moved to get out of his loosening arms.

With the Inutachi and the Schichinatai:

They came across Sesshomaru who commanded, "Out of the way little brother," staring at his hated half brother.

Inuyasha demanded, "What are you doing here Sesshomaru?" not budging.

Sesshomaru sighed, "I will not explain myself to you half-breed," moving to pull his Tokijin out.

Kagome called out, "Wait, where's Rin?" noticing the little girl that would normally accompany the ice lord, was missing.

Jaken snapped defensively, "None of your business, stupid mortal," glaring hatefully at young miko.

Sesshomaru replied, "This Sesshomaru's ward is no concern of yours."

Naraku appeared in the field, with Darius and Rin, cackling. "Lord Sesshomaru!" Rin called out, trying to free herself from the man's hold.

Sesshomaru gazed at the man holding his ward and commanded coldly, "Return the girl at once."

Naraku countered, "You'll have to come and get her Sesshomaru," as his ruby eyes shinned with malice.

Sesshomaru drew Tokijin and moved in to attack.

Kitra passed her son to Jumal and cried out, "Stop please!" staring in horror as Sesshomaru began edging closer to her brother.

Darius drew his sword and prepared to attack the demon lord.

Kitra cried out frightened, "Darius no," as she broke free from her group, with her husband close behind her. Calling out to the demon lord, "Please don't hurt him. He won't hurt her!"

Naraku became enraged and moved to strike the red haired woman with one of his tentacles, only to have it sliced off by Banryu and purified by Kagome's arrow.

Kohaku noticed his sister was among the group and remained still not wanting to give anything away.

Darius was ordered to kill the child and fought against the order. Instead when the tentacle went towards the frightened little girl, Darius dove in front of the tentacle, as it impaled him in the stomach.

Kitra cried out horrified, "No Darius!" as she began running towards her fallen brother.

Rin, who was pinned beneath the crumpled man, began to cry scared. Darius coughed sitting up on his knees and declared, "I'll never let you hurt a child." As he moved to his feet, sword drawn, in a defensive position in front of the trembling child.

Naraku scowled, "You dare to defy me?" he roared angrily, intending to take Darius's jewel shard.

Kagome's arrow purified the tentacle as it impaled the fallen warrior's neck. Kitra ran over cradling her brother's head on her lap crying, "Darius please,"

Inuyasha and Bankotsu started fighting Naraku, but the coward disappeared in a purple haze. Darius began coughing up blood, but opened his eyes as he heard his sister's voice and realized she was crying. "Kit… ra?" he said gasping to breathe.

Kitra's eyes widened as she said, "Oh Dar, do you remember me now?" he smiled replying, "I could… never forget you, Kit." Reaching up a blood covered hand to cup her pale cheek.

Kitra grasped his trembling hand and held it to her wet cheek, nuzzling into his touch. "Oh Dar," she said sadly.

Sesshomaru walked over ordering, "Move," Kitra shook her head refusing to leave her brother's side, afraid of losing him again.

Rin cried out, "Please lord Sesshomaru, save him. He… he protected me." Crystalline tears streaming down her face as she stared at the dying man.

Sesshomaru placed a comforting hand on her head and pulled out Tenseiga, looking at Kitra he said, "Move," she shakily laid her brother's head on the ground, and Bankotsu pulled her into his arms, as she cried into his chest.

Sesshomaru held up the sword and it began pulsing as he saw the demons of the underworld surrounding the warrior. He raised the sword and with one swipe the demons eating on his flesh had disappeared.

Darius inhaled a deep breath as the arrow fell out of his neck and it healed leaving a scar. He moved to sit up. Kitra fell to her knees hugging her brother with tears in her eyes and said, "Thank you Lord Sesshomaru, thank you so much." as she crushed her brother's head to her full chest sobbing.

Darius hugged his sister to him and assured, "It's okay Kit." as his arms embraced her tenderly, pulling back to lay her head on his strong chest.

She sobbed into his chest and breathed a sigh of relief. Bankotsu walked over holding out a hand and helped his friend to his feet.

Kagome reached down picking up a shard and placed it in her bottle. She faced Kitra informing her, "He's safe now. The shard is no longer inside him."

Overcome with joy, Lissa handed the baby to Jakotsu and threw herself into Darius's arms. She began kissing his cheeks crying, "Oh Darius I was so scared I'd never see you again."

He smiled down kissing her head and assured, "Lissa, I'm okay." as he wrapped her in a warm embrace, allowing the woman to cry into his chest. He watched Bankotsu embrace his sister in a similar fashion and smiled.

Bankotsu informed him, "It's good to have you back Darius." nodding at his childhood best friend.

Darius grinned adding, "It's good to see you too old friend." Jumal and the others walked over and Darius noticed the crying kids.

Kitra walked over taking her daughter into her arms and said proudly, "Darius, meet your niece Leikokotsu, and your nephew, Hyokotsu." as Bankotsu proudly held his son.

Darius grinned, "So you two finally got together eh?" smiling at his sister and friend.

Grinning they nodded. Darius accepted his niece saying, "She looks a lot like you Kit." Leiko reached out grabbing his hair and smirking.

Laughing Darius added, "Has her father's smirk though." as he passed his niece back to his sister and kissed her forehead affectionately.

Not caring who saw her, Lissa gave in to her compulsion and pulled him in for a deep kiss, pouring years of hidden feelings into the passionate kiss. Pulling back she smiled at him and said sternly, "Don't ever scare me like that again!" Jumal grinned as Darius wrapped his arms around Lissa's waist and returned the kiss, with just as much passion.

A little shocked at her bold move, Darius pulled back grinning. "Glad you didn't forget me." Lissa laughed assuring she'd never forget him, as she wrapped her arms around his waist.

Jumal slapped him on the back and said, "Let's get going, shall we?" not wanting to be around if the creepy ruby eyed demon returned.

Darius nodded and Bankotsu and his stunned group walked away with the Inutachi following them.

After a couple hours, they stopped to make camp for the night and Darius and Lissa held the kids. Kitra sat between her husband and her brother asking, "Dar, what do you remember of your time working for Naraku?" as Jumal and Jakotsu made the food and doled it out to everyone.

Darius's eyes became sad as he replied, "Everything Kit." Kitra nodded. She'd expected as much.

Overcome with shame and anger at his actions, Darius vowed, "I won't rest until that bastard is dead either!" Kitra sighed. She knew her brother wouldn't rest in peace until her regained his honor.

Lissa laid her head in Darius's lap as he handed his nephew back to the proud papa. Darius asked, "So Ban, who are the others traveling with you?"

Bankotsu introduced, "This is Jakotsu, Suikotsu, and Renkotsu, guys this is Darius."

Jakotsu squealed excitedly, "I can't believe I finally get to meet the infamous Darius," as he smiled flirtily at the warrior.

Darius looked at his friend asking, "Infamous, huh? Ban what did you tell him about me?" eyebrow raised.

Bankotsu laughed, and turned his attention back to his son.

Lissa yawned, "Darius, hold me tonight, please?" she requested sleepily. Darius's eyes softened and for the first time, Kitra realized that her brother might've returned Lissa's feelings.

Darius smiled down at the woman and assured, "I'd be happy to Li," scooping her into his arms and carried her over to her blanket, lying beside her.

Jumal smiled, "It's about time," he said softly as he watched his friend and his sister cuddle together.

Kitra grinned happy to have her brother back and sang her kids to sleep. Bankotsu stayed close by his family that night.

Kagome smiled. "I'm glad we were able to bring him back for them," as she watched the now completed group.

Inuyasha nodded. Miroku added, "Lady Kitra will be happy now."

Sango added, "And with a warrior like Darius on our team as well- Naraku's days are numbered for sure." as she lay down beside Kagome to sleep.

Darius smiled as he held Lissa's warm body close and thought about how much he enjoyed having her so close. She'd grown over the years, filling out in all the right places. Her face was as beautiful as ever. Smoothing some hair from her face, he smiled as she nestled deeper into his chest and sighed.

After a few hours, Darius carefully slipped from the blankets and sat over beside the fire. Bankotsu opened his eyes, and joined his best friend beside the fire asking, "What's on your mind Dar?"

Darius replied, "I can't believe that Naraku used me," fist clenching on his thigh.

Bankotsu placed a hand on his friend's shoulder assuring, "It wasn't your fault Dar. He'd brainwashed you."

Darius scowled, "Still, it was by my hand that so many died- and all to protect a devious bastard like Naraku," spitting the last line out venomously.

Bankotsu assured, "We'll get him Darius- count on it!" staring into the green eyes of his oldest friend.

Darius nodded. "So, you and Kit, huh," grinning at his best friend.

Bankotsu nodded adding, "Just like you said," after remembering that conversation long ago.

Darius admitted, "I'm glad you two finally figured it out," clapping his best friend on the back.

Bankotsu smirked assuring, "Me too." Adding in a flat tone, "She told me about the contract."

Darius sighed, "Yeah, so whatever became of Kou?" he asked curious.

Bankotsu answered flatly, "I killed him and Kio." He proceeded catching his best friend up on everything that had happened since his death.

Inuyasha walked up adding, "Naraku's favorite past time is playing mind games." as he stared at the talking males.

Bankotsu nodded. "So I've seen." as he watched the hanyou take a seat.

Kitra walked over adding relieved, "I'm glad Dar is back," as she rubbed her eyes sleepily.

Bankotsu and Darius both blinked asking, "When did you wake up?" surprised by their favorite redhead.

Kitra replied, "I'm too excited to sleep. Once the kids dozed off, I tried to, but I can't." and moved to sit between her brother and husband, holding a hand each.

Darius smiled saying, "I'm happy for you Kit," he squeezed his sister's hand affectionately.

Kitra asked, "Why didn't you tell me you like Lissa?" staring at her brother.

Darius smiled. "I didn't want to worry you Kit, you know that," ending with a shrug and a goofy grin.

Kitra smiled assuring, "I'm in good hands," leaning her head on her husband's shoulder. Both men grinned and nodded. "So from now on Dar, worry about what makes you happy," grinning as he looked back at Lissa, who was sleeping peacefully.

Bankotsu wrapped an arm around his wife and said, "Indeed she is," puffing his chest out proudly.

Turning back to his friend, Darius nodded adding, "I always knew you'd take care of her for me," smiling fondly at the embracing couple.

Inuyasha asked, "So what's the plan now?" staring at the cozy trio.

Darius answered, "Now we find Naraku and kill him- simple as that." face growing hard and cold. He wasn't one bit happy about being used as a tool.

Kitra nodded. Understanding his friend's feeling, Bankotsu added, "Of course Dar. Nobody messes with us and gets away with it!" eyes just as hard.

Kitra added, "The kids and I are staying, I don't want to lose any more time with either of you." seriousness in her voice.

Bankotsu added, "You know the deal Kit. You and the kids stay back where the others can protect you. Leave the fighting to us and concern yourself with keeping the kids safe." finality ringing in his voice.

Kitra nodded. Darius smiled adding, "I understand Kit, but I agree with Ban. Leave the fighting to the warriors. Ju can stay by you, Lissa, and the kids."

Bankotsu added, "So will Jakotsu." Kitra nodded, kissing her brother's cheek and her husband's lips. She received a brotherly kiss on the forehead from her beloved sibling, and a brief kiss from her husband, before getting slapped on the ass and ordered back to bed by her grinning husband. Sticking her tongue out at him, she giggled and went back to bed. Leaving all three males laughing in amusement.

A/N there's chapter six- enjoy. I'm sorry it's taking so long to update, lots of stuff going on right now.