Scene: Naraku's castle. Naraku and Byakuya of the Mirage are standing there. Byakuya's reporting to Naraku.

Naraku: Well?

Byakuya: You were right, Naraku. This Akuma guy could really be interesting for us. Apparently he killed Kagome's father.

Naraku: This is what I call handful. Go and get this Akuma to work with us. Get him here. I want to use him for our plans.

Scene: Present. Higurashi Monument. Kagome and Inu Yasha enter the house.

Kagome: (calls) I'm home! And I remember everything about Father's death! What do you have to say for yourself?!

(They enter the kitchen. Mom, Grandpa and Souta are sitting there, looking frightened at them.)

Mom: Kagome, you're home.

Kagome: Right. I need to talk to you. Now.

Mom: Souta, please go into your room.

Kagome: And don't you dare to eavesdrop! (Souta leaves. Kagome and Inu Yasha sit down. I'm listening!

Grandpa: No, we are. You're the only one who knows what happened. Tell us.

Kagome: Father was killed by a demon called Akuma.

Grandpa: So it's true.

Kagome: You knew it?!

Grandpa: I guessed it.

Mom: I never believed it. I didn't want it to be true.

Kagome: There's another thing. Who was Father and what did you mean by I would be his follower?

(Mom and Grandpa look at each other.)

Grandpa: Do you tell her or shall I?

Mom: Your father was that what he was. He was nothing special but he took care of demons and spirituals like Grandpa. And when you were born something strange happened. Suddenly someone spoke through your mouth and told us you would be the reincarnation of a powerful miko with special powers. It took only a few minutes. After that we never heard the female voice again.

Inu Yasha: (to Kagome) You know who she was, right?

Kagome: Yeah. Kikyou. So you have been knowing I was something special since my birth?! You knew I was gonna fight demons sometime and you never told me?!

Mom: We didn't really believe it ourselves that this really happened.

Grandpa: You didn't. I did and Hitoro did as well. During your whole life he protected you from getting in touch with those monsters. And apparently this was the cause of his death.

Kagome: FLASHBACK: LITTLE KAGOME: DADDY! DADDY, WHERE ARE YOU?! (SHE SEES HITORO STANDING OPPOSITE AKUMA.)

HITORO: KAGOMe, QUICK GO BACK INTO THE HOUSE!

AKUMA: YOU'VE GOT A PRETTY DAUGHTER, HITORO.

HITORO: DON'T YOU DARE TO TOUCH HER, YOUKAIi!

AKUMA: BRAVE WORDS FOR SOMEONE WHO IS ABOUT TO DIE. (HITORO TRIES TO BANISH AKUMA WITH SUTRAS BUT FAILS.) THESE DON'T WORK ON ME. SAY GOODBYE TO YOUR DAUGHTER, HITORO.

HITORO: NO! KAGOME, RUN!

(AKUMA ATTEMPTS TO KILL LITTLE KAGOME. HITORO WARDS OFF THE ATTACK AND GETS KILLED HIMSELF.)

LITTLE KAGOME: DADDY! DADDY!!

AKUMA: DON'T WORRY, LITTLE GIRL. YOU'LL SEE HIM SOON. (HE ATTACKS HER. SHE PROTECTS HERSELF WITH HER HANDS AND REFLECTS THE ATTACK. AKUMA BACKS AWAY.) DAMN, HITORO TAUGHT YOU WELL IN USING THE SHIKON. LUCKY YOU. (HE DISAPPEARS.)

LITTLE KAGOME: DADDY!!)He wanted to kill me. He somehow found out that i had the Shikon no Tama and wanted to have it.

Mom: He wasn't the only one. There had been more trying to do the same. Hitoro had told me but I wouldn't believe it because I never saw it myself. I'm sorry, Kagome. (She cries silently.)

Kagome: It's alright, Mom. Please don't cry.

(They hug.)

Grandpa: And what are you going to do now?

Kagome: What do you guess? I'll kill him and avenge Father's death.

Mom: But please take care, will you?

Grandpa: Yes, this youkai seems to be very strong and dangerous.

Inu Yasha: Keh! It's a frog! Nothing to worry about. We've dealt with more dangerous demons before.

Scene: Feudal Era. Byakuya of the Mirage meets up with Akuma.

Byakuya: You're quite difficult to find, you know that?

Akuma: It's my intension to stay away from guys like you. Who are you and what do you want?

Byakuya: My names Byakuya of the Mirage but that's not important for you to keep. The reason I'm here is that we have noticed you.

Akuma: And who is we?

Byakuya: My master and I. He, Naraku, wants to talk to you. I assure you it's in your best interest.

Akuma: Oh, really? I'm sorry to disappoint you but I'm not in the mood to talk to anyone.

Naraku: You won't be able to avoid it. (He appears.)

Akuma: I don't like to be trapped like this.

Naraku: I promise I wouldn't be here if it wasn't something successful making me go and see you.

Akuma: Whatever it is, what's my profit of it?

Naraku: Do you know a girl called Kagome?

Akuma: I met one called like this a few days ago. What's with her?

Naraku: You haven't met her before? Are you sure?

Akuma: Yes, I'm damn sure!

Byakuya: But I swear she told she would know him from somewhere.

Naraku: This girl becomes more and more mysterious. No matter. I want you to attack her and her friends.

Akuma: And why would I do that?

Naraku: Because you get this after it. (He takes out the Shikon no Tama.)

Akuma: The Shikon no Tama! How did you get it? I heard it was shattered into countless pieces.

Naraku: I found them all together. I'll give it to you but only if you work for me.

Akuma: Don't tell me you don't care about it. Every demon wants to have it.

Naraku: No, I don't need it. I'm powerful enough. I can give us a taste.

Akuma: No, you don't need to. I'll do it. Keep your promise. What exactly am I gonna do to them?

Naraku: Kill. All of them. No trophy if you fail.

Akuma: Don't worry. And when? Now?

Naraku: Soon. Be patient. At first Byakuya will get some information about the hanyou Inu Yasha that could be useful.

Byakuya: That's my cue! (He leaves.)

Scene: Meadow. Sesshoumaru and his gang are resting there. Jaken and Rin are standing near an abyss.

Sesshoumaru: Don't get to close, Rin. I'm not in the mood for any saving missions.

Rin: Yes, Sesshoumaru-sama.

(She backs away. Byakuya of the Mirage appears. Jaken and Rin startle. Rin pushes Jaken of the cliff by mistake.)

Jaken: Uaah!

Sesshoumaru: An unexpected visitor. What do you want?

Byakuya: I need some information.

(Jaken returns.)

Jaken: And you really believe Sesshoumaru-sama would give it to you?!

(Byakuya blasts him away.)

Sesshoumaru: What is it about?

Byakuya: Inu Yasha's sword Tetsusaiga.

Sesshoumaru: Why is Naraku interested in it?

Byakuya: Your sword Tokijin has been made out of Goshinki's teeth, youkai who bit Tetsusaiga into two. Naraku wants to know if something happened to your brother at that time.

Sesshoumaru: FLASHBACK: INU YASHA TRANSFORMS INTO A YOUKAI.) Is Naraku once again trying to kill Inu Yasha? I'm sorry but this will be done by me.

Byakuya: And what if he does it himself? There's a rumor about that Inu Yasha's youkai half is roaring alone.

Sesshoumaru: Roaring alone? What is that supposed to mean.

Byakuya: Oh come on, don't pretend you don't know. I see the point of you wanting to protect your brother.

Sesshoumaru: I never intended to do this and you know that.

Byakuya: And you what I mean and as to your behavior I can see that the rumors are true. This is all I needed to know. Thank you. (He leaves.)

Sesshoumaru: How did they learn about Inu Yasha's transformations? They probably want to leave Inu Yasha to himself. Jaken, Rin, let's go.

Rin: Yes, Sesshoumaru-sama. Hurry up, Jaken-sama.

Jaken: Stupid brat.

Scene: Naraku's castle. Naraku and Akuma are standing there. A Saimyoushou comes flying inside.

Naraku: Byakuya was successful. So it's true. Akuma, I'll now tell how to kill Inu Yasha. It will be a piece of cake for a youkai with your powers.

Akuma: You don't need to flatter me. I told you I would work for you.

Naraku: It looks like Inu Yasha has a problem with his youkai half. It's used to wake up.

(Akuma smiles.)

Akuma: I understand. Then this will be indeed a piece of cake.