Yuri's p.o.v

It had been two days since you'd seen your sister. You'd been travelling with the Inu-gang; Inuyasha leading you to that filthy demon that kidnapped your sister.

You were all walking, you ignoring the conversation going on around you, when Inuyasha stopped suddenly, saying "We'll stop here for a break." he looked at Kagome and Sango. "If only to stop these two bitching" "Osawri!" Kagome yelled. Inuyasha plunged towards the ground. You stiffled a laugh, then said "Could we not continue? I need to find her. I hate to think what could be happening to her right now." you asked, blocking out images in your mind. Inuyasha shook his head. "We'll need to be refreshed. This is the boundary of the Southern Lands." You sighed, and obeyed reluctantly. After a moment of watching them set up, you turned and walked away, saying over your shoulder, "I'm going for a walk, I'll be back soon." You didn't wait for them to reply. You walked for 10 minutes, then suddenly, you noticed someone else's presence. "Come out, who ever you are" A man with long black hair, red eyes and approximately 5'6" tall stepped out of the bushes. "Itsuwari" you exclaimed. "Hello, young Yuri. Where is your darling sister?" the man, Itsuwari, said. You frowned. "A demon kidnapped her. I'm on my way to save her right now." you answered. "I see. Well... when you do get her back, make sure to bring her to visit me. I haven't seen her since that terrible tragedy." he said, frowning when he said the last sentance. You sighed. "Neither had I until a couple of days ago." He nodded, simpathetically. "Yes, she does rather keep to herself. Especially since... well, you know." You nodded, sadly. "Poor Yuki." You paused. "I'll be sure to bring her along to visit you!" You added, energetically. He grinned. "Very well. I must be off. Lots to do." he said, before jumping into the bushes and disappearing.

A moment later, Inuyasha came running out of the bushes opposite to where Itsuwari had gone. "Naraku! I smelt him! Where is he? I'll kill him this time!" he stopped, frowning. "I'm sure it was coming from this way." he added, as the rest of the group caught up. You frowned. "Oh no! Itsuwari was here! What if Naraku gets to him? That would be awful. I hope he'll be alright!" you said, worrying. "Itsuwari?" Kagome asked, confused. "Oh, sorry. The friend who told us about the curse." you explained. Kagome looked around at the group, then hesitantly asked "What does Itsuwari look like?" Inuyasha laughed suddenly. "Itsuwari means lie or fake. You never thought about that?" You looked from one to another. "Are you saying that you think Itsuwari is Naraku?" you asked, slightly annoyed. "Well... there was only one person other than you around here, and the scent is identical to Naraku's. So it's very likely." Inuyasha said, speaking as if it was obvious, and you were an idiot to think otherwise. You narrowed your eyes in dislike. Kagome looked between the both of you, then said "Just tell us what this guy looks like." You sighed. "Fine. He has long black hair, red eyes, and is about five foot six." Kagome paled. "It's Naraku." she breathed, shakily. You stared at her, amazed, pausing. "NO! It's impossible! Don't lie to me" and with that, started to walk away.

your p.o.v

You sighed loudly. "Didn't I tell you to leave me alone?" you asked, turning away to look out the window again. He growled loudly. "You can't tell me what to do, wench!" You smiled, slightly. "I think it would be better if you listened to me." you said, reasonably. He growled again, coming closer to you. You turned around. "Sesshoumaru" you said, a slight warning in your voice. He stopped walking towards you. "Do you want to know why I am indirectly associated with 'That Monster'?" You looked away. "Do what you want. I don't care. Just don't get me involved." you said harshly. "That minion of Naraku, she wants to destroy him. She wants to be free. I'm helping her." he explained, wondering why he was. You looked back at him quickly. "I told you I don't care!" you said wrathfully. He stepped towards you. You moved back a pace, glaring at him. He reached forward and grabbed your arm. "I think you do. Otherwise you wouldn't be so angry." he said, coolly. You tried to wrench your arm free from his grip, but didn't succeed. "Leave me alone, Fluffball!" you hissed through your gritted teeth. He laughed shortly. "Calling me names isn't going to work, Yuki! Will you just listen to me?" he said, impatiently. You tried to free your arm again, but ended up hurting yourself against his firm grip. You stopped moving entirely, your whole body still. "Leave me alone Sesshoumaru" you said calmly. He relaxed his grip on your arm, and you pulled your arm free. Suddenly, your whole body was surrounded in orange light. Sesshoumaru tried to reach through the light to grab you again, but found that the light was as hard as stone. You made the light pale slightly, until it was a yellow colour and then you spoke. "Leave. Before I have to make you." Your tone was defiant and unyielding. He stared for a moment, then smirked and replied "I don't think I will. I'll just sit here" he moved to sit on the bed. You swore under your breath. "Sesshoumaru, don't make me kill you." you said, your pale green eyes becoming a much darker shade of green, almost black. He smiled, "You're not going to kill me." He said, confidently. The light around you started changing to green, then again changed to purple. The light flashed around the room, and when it disappeared, you were gone.