Chapter 6

"Sesshoumaru?" Kagome said, shocked.

"What the hell are you doing here?" Inuyasha growled, prepared to fight. As a matter of fact, he wanted nothing more than to slice off his half-brother's head. Sesshoumaru opened his mouth to speak, but was suddenly cut off.

"You."

Everyone turned to see Aiko looking dead at Sesshoumaru with a serious stare. Sesshoumaru raised an eyebrow in question as Aiko approached him, with Kai following behind her.

"And who might you be?" He asked in his usual emotionless tone.

"Aiko and Kai." Aiko answered.

To everyone's surprise, recognition flashed through Sesshoumaru's eyes as they widened slightly.

"The lost demons?"

"You are correct." Kai replied.

"Would someone tell me what the hell is going on?" Inuyasha snapped, cutting the tension in the air.

"Don't you see? He's the one they were looking for." Kagome answered, putting all the pieces together.

"I see. Aiko said the person they were looking for resembled Inuyasha, but differently." Miroku said.

"And Sesshoumaru looks just like Inuyasha, but different." Sango added.

"How did you find me here?" Sesshoumaru asked.

"I could sense your thoughts, so I knew you were close." Aiko answered.

"Can you help us?" Kai asked, getting straight to the point.

"No, I cannot. But I know of someone who can. There is an elder who lives in the Eastern Lands. I have used his knowledge many times for answers and I'm sure he will be able to help." Sesshoumaru explained.

"But we're in the Western Lands! It will take forever to reach the East." Kagome interrupted.

"Besides, the journey is quite dangerous." Miroku added.

"The elder is on his way to my castle to discuss possible treaties with the rulers of his lands. It would probably be more suitable for you to wait for him there." Sesshoumaru said.

"Like hell we would! I'm not stepping one foot inside your castle!" Inuyasha snapped.

Sesshoumaru gave him an icy glare.

"That invitation was directed to Aiko and Kai. I'd rather be purified before I let you and your human trash anywhere near my estate." He growled.

"Hey, those are our friends! If we go anywhere, they go with us." Aiko said sternly.

"I will not have filthy half-breeds and humans inside my castle."

"And I will not have our companions abandoned. They have come with us this far, and it would be unfair to leave them behind." Kai replied. Her eyed locked with Sesshoumaru's and it seemed they both held the same icy glare.

"Very well. But as soon as the elder arrives, I want them out."

"Fair enough." Kai replied with a nod.

Sesshoumaru looked at her once more before walking again, the others followed him at a safe enough distance so that Inuyasha wouldn't spark Sesshoumaru's dangerous temper.

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After a few minutes, Aiko walked beside Kai to keep her company.

"That was nice of you to stick up for them like that." Kai said, glancing at Aiko.

"Yeah I couldn't let Sesshoumaru say those things about them. They don't deserve it."

"I guess that's true. I don't have a problem with most of them. However there is one other—besides Inuyasha—that I can't stand." Kai said looking ahead.

Aiko frowned. "Really? Who?"

"Kagome."

"What? What's wrong with Kagome?" Aiko asked, lowering her voice so only Kai could hear.

"The way she dresses just puzzles me. It's as if she's just asking for someone to rape her. Not to mention the way she keeps a leash on Inuyasha and snaps if he so much looks your way. I think she knows you like him." Kai answered.

"What? I don't like him!" Aiko whispered. "Besides, Inuyasha said he's not in a relationship with Kagome."

"He may not think so, but it's obvious how much Kagome cares about him. And don't lie to me, I saw you falling asleep in his arms in the tree." Kai added with a smirk.

A blush crept up Aiko's cheeks. "I don't know what you're talking about Kai."

Kai shrugged.

"But do you really think Kagome loves him? I don't want to interfere if that's true." Aiko asked, her eyes on the ground.

"Oh please."

Aiko looked up at Kai in confusion.

"She may love him, but he doesn't feel the same. The whole thing is one-sided can't you see that?"

Aiko remained quiet, and Kai put a hand on her shoulder.

"Go for it, make the first move. But be prepared because I'm sure Kagome won't give him up without a fight." Kai said sternly.

Aiko took a deep breath. "Ok, I'll do it." She said, her voice determined.

Little did they know the object of their conversation was listening, and his furry ears twitched with excitement.


Broken: So what do ya think?

Inuyasha: I don't want to go to his castle!

Kai: Well you have to, so suck it up.

Inuyasha: Hey, you shut your mouth!

Kagome: SIT!

Sango: Guys behave please?

Broken: Hmm Miroku you want to close today?

Miroku: Sure, Review Please!