A/n: As i have said before, this is a new chapter but if the last chapte you read was 10 and it was when Kagome sealed the well then your probably looking for chapter 6 as the new chapter. What i did was i put two of the old chapters together to make chapters longer. So if you read this chapter without reading the others, it will not make sense to you. So go read chapter 6 and on. Sorry for the confusion. Thnx.

For the One She Loves

Written By: Sparrow's Mistress

Chapter 11: The Castle of the Inu-Youkai

The ride to Sesshomaru's was very quiet and unnerving. Sango sat at Kirara's head with Miroku right behind her holding onto her waist. Kagome sat behind him and Inuyasha facing backwards behind Kagome. Once in awhile Sango and Miroku would make comments to each other but a word was not spoken between Inuyasha and Kagome.

Kagome looked behind her at Inuyasha who was sitting crossed legged, with his aim folded in his sleeves like always. He turned his head and looked at her sideways then looked straight again. Kagome's head bowed and her eyes were heavy with emotion. "Inuyasha... we need to talk."

"Not now."

"Do you promise that we'll talk later?"

"Whatever." Kagome sighed and faced forward the rest of the ride. Half an hour later Sesshomaru's castle came in sight. "That's it." Inuyasha stated. The castle was at the top of a mountain surrounded by other mountains and lots of trees. It was a white castle with courtyards and guarded by a big wall that went around the whole castle.

"Down Kirara." Sango said. Kirara descended downward and landed on the grass infront of the castle. Kirara transformed and jumped onto Sango's shoulder. They proceeded to walk towards the castle but ran into a gate which was guarded by two dog-demons.

"Do you think they'll let us through?" asked Shippo.

"Only one way to find out. And if they don't will make them." said Inuyasha putting one hand on Tetsusaiga as they approached the guards. They took one look at Inuyasha and stood up straight.

"Lord Inuyasha, you have returned." One of them said.

"Feh, Im just here to see Sesshomaru."

"Then please, proceed." Inuyasha walked forward. "HALT!" The guards had stooped Kagome and the others from entering.

"They're with me."

"Even the humans?"

"Yes, now are you going to let them pass or not?"

"Our apologies Lord Inuyasha we didn't know." They moved out of the way and the group continued to walk towards the castle. They reached the front door when Inuyasha stopped and turned around.

"Don't look at anyone. Just keep walking. This is the castle of the dog-demons and some of them won't think twice about killing any of us for not knowing our place."

"Why Inuyasha how nice of you to warn us."

"Feh! I just don't want your deaths on my conscious." Inuyasha turned around and knocked on the door. "Stay close Kagome." She smiled to herself. The door opened and Jaken appeared.

"Inuyasha! What are you doing here?"

"We came to see Sesshoumaru. Is he here?"

Jaken gave Inuyasha a grimace and reluctantly opened the door wider. "Yes, follow me." Jaken turned around and walked away. The gang followed him and took in their surrounding. The castle had a high ceiling and it was very spacious. Kagome thought back to Sesshomaru's mansion in her time. This castle was just like it but more old-fashioned and missing the paintings.

They climbed several staircases and entered a wide main hallway. Demons walked pass them or were seen standing in the hallways gathered and talking. As soon as they entered the hallway all eyes turned to them, but Jaken kept pace as if he didn't notice. Kagome, Miroku, and Sango felt very out of place. They fell behind and tried to not notice all the demonic eyes staring at them.

"Come on you three!" rasped Inuyasha. They caught up and just looked straight ahead while they passed more demons who kept looking and started to talk amongst themselves. Some talking more loudly then others.

"Does Lord Sesshomaru know that he has a half-breed running around in his castle. Let alone humans!"

"Hold your tongue. That half-breed is Lord Inuyasha."

"That girl with the boomerang is a tajiya."

"Maybe we should show her what slaying is all about." A few demons laughed and Sango gripped her Hiraikotsu. Miroku put a hand on Sango shoulder. She looked up at him and saw his face stern and serious. Then he gave her a soft smile and shook his head. They kept walking and entered another all. A demon bumped into Kagome on purpose and knocked her down. Kagome got to her feet and reflexively bared her fangs at him.

The demon looked coldly at Kagome. "Filthy half-breed. You think you are my equal? That blood that runs through your veins isn't even yours! You can smell it a mile away." Kagome stepped back in surprise and the moment she hesitated the dog demon moved to strike. "I should kill you for such impudence!" Kagome moved to defend herself but a flash of red came into her view. Inuyasha had stepped in front of her and blocked the demons attack.

The demon smiled and regained his composure. "The half-breed son of our Great Lord Inutaisho and that human wretch. I was surprised when I learned you were still alive. Looks like you inherited your father's only weakness concerning humans. That one has your scent all over her."

"Leave her alone Saemon." Inuyasha unsheathed Tetsusaiga. "But I'm glad you showed yourself. Because I've been meaning to get around to killing you."

"You have huh?"

"Yah. I was there when you and the others killed my mother."

"You poor thing." Saemon held his sword in front of him. "The legendary Tetsusaiga. Let's see if you can reveal it's full power." Saemon was about to lunge at Inuyasha when Sesshomaru appeared.

"Saemon!" Sesshomaru barked. Saemon immediately sheathed his sword and kneeled on one knee in front of Sesshomaru.

"Milord..."

"Get out of my hallway." He said in a dangerous tone. Saemon narrowed his eyes at Sesshomaru. "You dare defy me?" Saemon shook his head and gracefully got up. He looked at Inuyasha one last time, then left. Sesshomaru turned to Inuyasha. "Little brother, to what do I owe this pleasure to?" Kagome stepped out from behind Inuyasha.

"We came to talk to you Sesshomaru."

"I see. I believe Inuyasha put up a fight in coming here."

"Well yes."

"I see. Dear brother, you have not come here since-"

"Yah, I tried to avoid this place but I guess I couldn't avoid it any longer." said Inuyasha sharpy. Sesshomaru just looked at him coldly and turned around.

"Follow me, we can talk in my study." They followed him through a set of large oak doors and into a massive room with a high ceiling. This is my private quarters." He sat down behind his desk and motioned for them all to sit down in chairs. He kept his eye on Kagome the whole time waiting for her to settle so that he could ask a question of her. Once everyone was seated he turned to Kagome and held her gaze. "I can sense that you are much stronger and faster now. Your aura is very strong. I suppose I did what she asked of me?"

Kagome frowned. For some reason she came here thinking he would be the same Sesshomaru he was in the future. But she forgot that that hadn't even happened yet. "You did. You trained me and let me stay with you so you could keep an eye on me and your nephew and niece. We became quiet close Sesshomaru." Kagome smiled thinking back on some of the memories.

"I'd never befriend a human or a half-breed as the case may be. You creatures are so weak." Sesshomaru was silent for a minute as he examined Kagome. Kagome watched him confused. Then she heard his voice in her mind.

"Is Rin..."

"She's alive, with you."

"Our pups...

"Fine." Kagome felt him withdraw from her mind and sense that he felt more at ease. She looked down and smiled to herself. Inuyasha looked between Kagome and Sesshomaru and wondered what the hell was going on. He cocked an eyebrow up and Kagome but she dismissed his suspicions.

"I suppose your hear to talk to me about the demon Kimora and this 'new evil'".

"How do you know about it." asked Inuyasha.

"Because I told him." spoke a melodic voice from the back of the room.

Everyone turned their heads to see who the person was. There stood Izayoi in her 12-layer kimono. Inuyasha's eyes widened.

"Mother?" He whispered. Izayoi's eyes were fulled with joy and pain at the same time.

"Inuyasha, my son." Izayoi walked towards Inuyasha and placed her hands on both sides of his face. Inuyasha jerked away and looked at Sesshomaru.

"Is this you're idea of some kind of sick joke?" Sesshomaru remained stoic. Izayoi grabbed her son's face and made him look at her.

"It's really me Inuyasha. You're so grown. I've been watching over you, you know. But it still feels like I missed out on everything." Inuyasha's eyes searched her's looking for the slightest flaw. "Stop Inuyasha. It really is me." Inuyasha wrapped his arms around Izayoi. "I love you Inuyasha. Your father and I are so proud of you. He's proud of both his sons." Izayoi smiled at Sesshomaru.

Izayoi walked over to Sesshomaru's desk. "Just like how I've been talking to Kagome I've been talking to Sesshomaru. But unfortunately I haven't been able to tell him as much as I have told Kagome." Izayoi held out her arms to Kagome. Kagome walked to her and stood by her side. Izayoi looked at Inuyasha and the others. "Before we carrying on I must get to the reason I came down. For I only have a short time that I can stay in this world. The demon known as Kimora is definitely in league with the "new evil". And Kagome and Sango were right. You're going to need help, including Sesshomaru's." Inuyasha furrowed his brows at this.

"It's not like I don't have faith in you. But I know for sure that you'll need help. Everyone here has an important role in defeating this new evil."

"Lady Izayoi does this new evil have a name?"

Izayoi looked at Miroku. "Oh yes. His name is Raiden and just like Kagome has told you, he's much more powerful than Naraku ever was. And like I was saying all of you must work together to defeat him. And it wouldn't hurt to have the support of the wolf-demon tribe as well."

"No way will I accept help from that wolf!" Inuyasha crossed his arms.

Izayoi closed her eyes and focused on trying to reach Kagome. 'Kagome...'

Kagome, a little surprised, answered. 'yeah?'

'Could you sit him for me? I don't think he'll listen unless he knows we mean business.' Kagome nodded and smiled. She cocked an eyebrow.

"Oh Inuyasha?"

Inuyasha looked at Kagome. "What?"

"Sit." She said casually as Inuyasha slammed into the ground. Izayoi smiled.

"I've watched Kagome sit you so many times but I wanted to see it in person. Plus you need to know that this is very serious." Inuyasha looked at his mother and his mate like they had just grown two heads. He couldn't believe what was going on. Izayoi and Kagome smiled down at him. "Kouga and you have made up Inuyasha. Just ask for help, I must insist." Izayoi turned to Kagome. There's one more person you'll need help from." Kagome nodded, knowing whom she was speaking of.

"Where is she?" Kagome asked.

"She's in a village south from here. It'll take you several days to get there. And you'll know you're there when you get there, trust me."

"I guess we should leave now then." Everyone just stood watching the two talk. Inuyasha stepped forward. "Who is this 'she'?"

Kagome looked at Izayoi. "You should tell them or Inuyasha and Sesshomaru won't go anywhere until they know who they're looking for."

"Okay then." Izayoi took a deep breath. "When you're father died, I was pregnant with a second child. I gave birth the day he died." Both Sesshomaru and Inuyasha's ears twitched and they became more alert. "It was a girl and I named her Leiko. I thought that it fit because Inutaisho was arrogant and knowing the blood running through her veins, she would be too. I gave her to a woman in a village south from here. I feared for her life and I knew she would be better off there. But I couldn't give you away, Inuyasha." Izayoi grabbed Inuyasha's hand.

"I loved Leiko at first sight and as hard as it was to give her up it would have killed me to let go of you Inuyasha. I never told anyone that I was pregnant or had another child. And the woman I gave her to didn't know the baby was the Lord Inutaisho's only daughter."

"So you're saying that I have a sister?" Inuyasha asked amused at the concept.

"Yes, and she looks every bit like the two of you. Well more like Inuyasha because she's half."

Sesshomaru stood up. "If she has our father's blood then she has a right to be treated with respect and honored. Go and get her already. She will not be allowed to in that human village any longer."

"You must go with them Sesshomaru." said Izayoi.

"May I ask why?"

"Well, if she's anything like the two of you which she is, their going to need all the help they can get trying to convince her to help you."

"I have a question that has been on my mind a lot. And I believe that you are the only one who can answer it." said Miroku. "If Inuyasha and Kagome were destined to be together and fight Raiden why did she have to leave?"

"Very good question to Miroku, I was just getting to that." Izayoi stole a side glance and Inuyasha to make sure he was listening. "As you know Naraku wasn't dead after all. And Kagome was pregnant with Inuyasha's pups. We had looked into the future and saw what it had in store for you all. We foresaw Kagome killing the ones she loved and turning to the dark side. By making her leave and stay in another time it changed the future for the better. It was not Kagome's fault at all. I told her that if she wanted to spare the lives of the ones she loved she had to leave. Plus she needed training. She needed to learn how to control her youkai blood."

Miroku nodded."I see." Inuyasha appeared to be deep in thought and Izayoi knew he was slowly trying to forgive Kagome.

Everyone remained silent. "We should get going." Said Sesshomaru.

Izayoi smiled. "Yes, my time here is nearing it's end." Inuyasha grabbed his mother's hand.

"Do you really have to leave?" Inuyasha's eyes were fulled with so much pain. Kagome looked at them.

'Oh Inuyasha. The last time you saw your mother she was killed. Now she's back in your life but you can't even spend a moment of time with her.'

"I'll tell you something I told Kagome. I'll be watching you. And if you need me just call out." Izayoi kissed his forehead. "I love you Inuyasha." She turned to Kagome and held both of her hands in her own." Kagome I never could have hope for a better woman to be with my son. I love you like my own daughter. And you're not alone." She leaned in and whispered in her ear, "Give him a little more time." She turned to everyone else and wished them good luck before disappearing altogether.

"Shall we go then?" asked Sesshomaru. They walked out of the study, leaving the castle, and heading south.

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