A/N: HEY GUYS!!! Sorry for not Updating sooner. Its been busy here in my life espically Badminton and preparing for the ACT =\. Also I had a hard time what to write for this chapter....and also a new idea for a Sesshoumaru and Kagome fanfic =] which I hope to write soon! Thank you for all the reviews! They give me inspirational to write more! So Please read and Review....o and please write more than one word on the reviews...I really do want to know what you guys think. Tell me what to improve and etc. Well I'll update ASAP but not soon though but I'll try. (Plus I was Watching YYH non-stop for a while =[)

PS: NO Sesshoumaru in this chapter but you'll predict what will happen after this chapter,,,trust me =]

Stitches

"I tried to hide I don't want to be afraid

Of letting go, of someone like you

Another life another story

How will I know?"

- Allele, "Stitches"

Kouga looked at the demon,

"What do you mean by Naraku taking over Japan?" he asked.

"I took the shards and giving them to Naraku…so please tell me where I can find him." Kane asked.

"It's hard to explain but Naraku is not alive on this earth…at least not physically." explained Kouga. He kept his gaze on the demon, he was trying to find out why Kane, one of the most powerful and respectful demons in all the lands, was helping Naraku in finding the jewel shards and conquering Japan.

"Hmmm…..interesting, so he's here but not physically." Kane repeated, "Well, when will I see him? I don't have all day or decade you know."

"I wish I knew when—he has the nerve to take over my mind and body whenever he feels like it, so I have no freaking idea." Answered Kouga, "But I'll take the shards for him from you."

"I suppose I could hand them to you. It would seem that Naraku is in you and he'll get these shards anyways. I only found five of the shards in the village. Here take them." Said Kane as he took out his hand and revealed five Shikon jewel shards in his palm. Cautiously Kouga took the shards from Kane and looked at them.

"Remind Naraku that is all I'm helping him with, I intend not to risk my own reputation for the likes of him. He's lucky enough that I got them those shards." Kane looked directly to Kouga, "Be extra careful with him, young demon, he might be a half-demon but he's a also a clever and scheming half-demon." After he said all that a spiral of fire appeared and surrounded Kane, the fire was like a tornado, by the time it died down, and Kane was gone.

Kouga kept looking at the spot where the great demon was and then stared at the jewel shards that were in his hands.

I have no idea, what's going to happen but knowing Naraku, he'll probably attack Inuyasha and Kagome any time soon." thought Kouga. It was a twilight evening and he saw the sky before retreating to his hide-out and fell into a deep slumber.

"So, a great demon formed an alliance with some other demon that can possibly be Naraku?" asked Miroku.

"Yeah, and the name of the demon is Kane." replied Inuyasha in a irritating voice.

"Ka—Kane?" WH-What?" stuttered Sango, "How did he manage to get Kane do some of his dirty work?"

"Sango, do you know anything about this demon?" questioned Kagome.

"Only a little bit. My father told me before his death that Kane and some other demons were the strongest and powerful demons of them all. Demon slayers knew fully well not to mess with them. That's what my father said." answered Sango.

"So he really is that powerful, huh…even stronger than Sesshoumaru?" asked Inuyasha

"Yes" answered Miroku, "Kane along with his half-brother had been a force to be reckoned with…it is said that they both, as the Brother's of Destruction, had ruled Japan for some decades."

"What happen?" asked Kagome.

"Well, one of them fell in love with a human woman and stopped ruling but his brother continued to rule Japan for a couple of years until his brother along side with…."Miroku paused and looked at Inuyasha, "Inuyasha's father…" he finished.

"The old man? That's something…" said Inuyasha as he laid down and looked at the sky and not caring for the rest of the conversation.

"Really? Wow!" an astonished Kagome said, " I guess that adds to the many reasons why Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru's father is a legend in the demon world."

"Yeah…but who would Lord Kane accept his alliance?" wondered Miroku.

"I don't know monk but don't you dare put your hand there! I will slap you!" warned Sango as Miroku gave a her a confusing look and moved his hand away from Sango.

"My dear Sango, I mean no harm"

"Sure, whatever…"

All of a sudden Inuyasha stood up and grabbed his Tetsaiga.

"Guys! I smell demons coming towards us…" he warned.

"Really and we were going to have dinner." complained Miroku as he sat up and got into fighting position with his staff.

"Well, let's defeat the demon and get it over with." said Sango, who was already in her slayer outfit and had her boomerang ready and Kirara was in her full demon form.

"Hold on you guys…" interrupted Inuyasha as he took out his arm and blocked Kagome's and the rests path, "This is no ordinary demon."

"Hmmm….Inuyasha is right, I sense his aura to be…odd." confirmed Miroku.

"Odd?" Kagome said as she sweat dropped, "So could this be a higher class demon?"

Inuyasha nodded. He took out his Tetsaiga and was fully transformed. He was prepared for battle.

"Whatever class or type of demon this is, I can still take him." he said

"Be careful, Inuyasha, you do not want to make a fatal mistake." warned Miroku.

"Yeah, every time we battle a demon you always mess up." Shippou added.

"You know runt! Your lucky that I have something to do than to kill you right now." growled Inuyasha angrily.

All of a sudden a tornado of flames appeared right in front of their eyes.

"What in the world—?" said Kagome as she was covering her eyes from the sudden sparks that were bursting out. A couple a seconds later, the tornado stopped and dissolved to appear a human figure wearing a black robe with a red slash wrapped around his waist. It was wearing a hoodie, so the group didn't see its face. All Kagome and along with the rest of her friends knew that this person was at least seven-feet tall…he was tall.

"Hey! YOU!" shouted Inuyasha with his sword in his hands, "Who are you and why are you here?"

"The figure looked up…it looked like as if it was smirking. The person or demon in this case was staring right at them. Inuyasha was loosing his patience and he didn't want to wait for an eternity for this demon to answer,

"Hey! Answer me or you'll have to die!"

"Inuyasha, be careful what if he means no harm." whispered Kagome. Inuyasha just gave Kagome a quick glance telling her that he was getting mad and went back to staring at the mysterious demon. Out of the blue, Miroku passes Inuyasha and heads towards the demon.

"Hey Miroku! What are you doing?" yelled Inuyasha

"Get back, Miroku!" a concerned Sango said.

Miroku didn't listen to any of them but looked directly at the demon. Then he spoke to him,

"By any chance…are you, Kane, the great and legendary fire demon?" Everyone went silent.

"That's right, monk, I' am Kane." he looked at Miroku, Kagome saw that Kane had two different colored eyes, a pale, blue and the other was hazel.

"That's one odd looking demon." thought Kagome.

"So, your Kane, h'uh?" asked Inuyasha who still held his Tetsaiga in his grip.

"Yes, and I believe your name is Inuyasha, second son of the great, late dog demon, am I correct?" he questioned.

"Yes, this is Inuyasha, how do you know of him?" asked Kagome.

"I have my resources…." that's all he had said.

"Enough talk, tell me why are you here? Are you after the shards?" asked Inuyasha, "If you are then prepare to fight if your planning to get them!"

"Do not worry, I did not come here for a fight…let alone the Shikon Jewel shards."

"Then what is your reason for being here?" asked Inuyasha.

"I've come here to give somewhat a warning." Kane answered.

"A warning?" Sango repeated.

"Yes, demon slayer a warning."

"Before you speak, Lord Kane, tell us why you have attacked a nearby village and took the shards from them?" questioned Miroku.

"I believe that the head villager had explain to all of you that it was an alliance I had come in terms with…thus making me take the shards but not keep them, I have no use for them. Those shards were for my temporary ally." answered Kane, who's face was still hidden under the hoodie.

"Really? Mind telling us the name of your temporary ally?" demanded Inuyasha.

"Inuyasha, please let him talk." pleaded Kagome. Inuyasha just looked at Kane, he was really getting irritated.

"I'm sorry, but I can not tell you the name of the demon I had an alliance with for a bit. I promised him not reveal his identity until he is ready to execute his plan." replied Kane, "But I can tell you a couple of things that are might be useful for your convenience for a epic, upcoming battle."

"Please do tell." said Inuyasha sarcastically.

"So the youngest son of the great dog-demon is really impatient." said Kane. Inuyasha was holding a fist and was getting mad at him bit by bit.

"Oh, brother…Inuyasha SIT!" commanded Kagome. Inuyasha fell down to the ground, forming a big crater.

"Kagome…you.."

"Please continue Lord Kane" insisted Kagome.

"Alright, this demon here is a tricky fellow…he might be closer to you all as you think." he explained.

"Closer to us than we think?" confirmed Shippou.

"Yes, little one…closer. Then the young wolf demon Kouga is not himself so far…I suggest for all of you to make two choices on your actions towards Kouga. Either, one: help him or two: stay away from him…think very well." warned Kane.

"So Kouga isn't well…I knew it, but why would Kane warn us about the two choices to make for Kouga?" wondered Kagome then her thoughts were interrupted from Kane.

"Lastly…it is wise for all of you to join forces with Lord Sesshoumaru and any strong ally you can find and stick together as a group…never separated." said Kane and before anyone can ask him anything, Kane immediately looked at Inuyasha , who was already up from his fall , Kane used his special ability to talk to Inuyasha in his mind and only to Inuyasha so no one can hear but him and said,

"That also means to let go of those close to you if something happens between new companions in your group…Inuyasha."

"Wait a minute…you! You just can't—" shouted Inuyasha but he didn't complete his words because Kane just swirled his robe/cape and a tornado of flames appeared again and he was gone.

"So we have to form an alliance and let Sesshoumaru in our group." said Sango, "That's good, considering the fact that Sesshoumaru already wants to join us."

"Yes, very convenient." replied Miroku. Inuyasha just looked down and his bangs were covering his eyes.

"Inuyasha? Are you alright?" asked a worried Kagome. Inuyasha didn't answer her, all he did is run far but not too far from the gang.

"Inuyasha!!!!!" shouted Kagome, she sighed, "what's wrong with him?"

"Do you think Lord Kane had said something to Inuyasha while he was staring at him before he left?" asked Miroku.

"How can he do that? We all could have heard what he said to Inuyasha." confirmed Kagome.

"No, Kagome, what Miroku means is that Kane would have told Inuyasha something in his mind…" said Sango.

"Oh….well I hope he comes back soon." said Kagome.

"Don't worry, Kagome, as soon as he smells the ramen then he'll quickly come back." said Shippou. Everyone was laughing…

Inuyasha's POV

As soon as those words flowed in my min, courtesy from the bastard, Kane, I couldn't believe it. He said that even if someone close to me comes in between our new companions for our group. Which to me was a translation for: Kagome and Sesshoumaru being together and I'm not supposed to ruin their developmental relationship. I do want Kagome to move on and see other men…but not Sesshoumaru, his half-brother.

"I don't want to lose Kagome to HIM! I won't let go of her if Sesshoumaru is close to her…I'm afraid that Sesshoumaru will accidentally hurt her or kill her." thought Inuyasha. He was already on top of a tree and was looking at sunny sky. 'Ok, so other than that…Kane did warn us about Kouga? About the two choices he gave us…help him or not….but why?' Inuyasha was wondering. But his thought on Kagome just keeps on disturbing his thoughts.

"What will I do? To prevent them two to fall each other?" he asked himself before climbing down and walking back to the camp.

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