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~Light~ I do not own InuYasha he belongs to Rumiko Takahashi! Enjoy!

"That was pitiful," someone said causing everyone to turn to see who was there and why they had helped them defeat the demon.

"Sesshoumaru..." InuYasha growled weakly at his older half brother as the group watched.

"To rely on humans to help you, even in the state you're in now you should have easily handled this demon." Sesshoumaru said coolly while his brother moved in front of Kagome protectively.

"Why are you here Sesshoumaru." Miroku asked loudly drawing the demon's attention over to him as Kirara landed behind him and transformed into her little form. Sesshoumaru didn't respond, instead he turned to leave.

"I suggest you watch them Monk." Sesshoumaru said over his shoulder before walking away into the trees.

"Why did he say that?" Miroku silently questioned as he walked over to Kagome and InuYasha who were being lifted up by Souta onto Kirara's back without a sound coming from either.

"Come on, how far is Lady Keada's village Miroku?" Sango asked as she stared at the weak duo.

"If we walk it'll be at least three days. If we fly a day at most," Miroku said after some thought and carefully removed a small whistle.

"Souta, I suggest you run and get our packs. Shippo, do you think you can fly for that long?" Miroku asked the small kitsune as Souta rushed off.

"I can try," Shippo told him nervously earning a nod from Miroku as he placed the whistle back inside his robe and walked over to Sango who was standing beside Kirara, absentmindedly stroking her fur.

"Sango, do you think Kirara can carry you and I as well as InuYasha and Kagome?" Miroku asked the demon slayer pulling her away from her thoughts. Sango looked up at him and after a minute nodded before looking over at Shippo just as Souta came into view.

"Shippo I want you and Souta to follow us to Lady Keada's village." Miroku told the two as Souta set his and Kagome's bags down while lifting Sango up onto Kirara and getting on behind her.

"Alright, we'll see you there." Souta said as Kirara jumped into the sky and took off towards the village quickly leaving them in the dust.

"Come on Shippo, let's get going." Souta said putting the bags on his back as Shippo transformed into a bubble and let Souta hop on.

"This place is crazier than the history books say." Souta thought as Shippo flew after the others as fast as he could.

...

"Naraku, you called?" Kagura asked as she approached the half demon with Kiki close behind.

"Yes, I want you to kidnap the demon slayer and InuYasha's wench." Naraku said with a cold smile looking down at Kiki who now cowered behind Kagura.

"Alright," Kagura said opening her fan to hide a smile before turning and walking away with Kiki close behind her until Naraku grabbed her from behind.

"Mommy!" Kiki screamed causing Kagura to spin around with her fan raised to attack.

"Do you feel an attachment to this child, Kagura?" Naraku smirked holding the struggling girl in the air with one of his many limbs before squeezing her neck slightly making her gasp and struggle even more.

"Put her down!" Kagura said menacingly making Naraku's smirk widen before he threw the struggling child at Kagura forcing her to catch her in her arms thus distracting her from him long enough for him to step closer.

"Remember, betray me and she will die in front of you...slowly enough that her screams will last." Naraku whispered into the demon's ear as she held the crying girl before he pushed her backwards and walking away.

"Naraku! When I betray you you will not know it's me!" Kagura silently screamed at the vanishing hanyo before looking down at Kiki, who clutched her kimono in her fists as she hiccuped weakly.

"Mommy, it hurts," she whispered hoarsely as Kagura looked at her neck where a bruise was already forming where Naraku had held her.

"It's alright, come on let's go." Kagura whispered settling the small girl on her chest before walking towards a large window and pulling out a feather to fly away on. She felt Kiki lay her head down on her shoulder as she sat down on the feather and sighed with a mix of relief and regret.

"Well, it seems part of Naraku's plan has worked. I've grown attached to the child." Kagura thought as she flew away from Naraku's current castle in search of InuYasha and his group. She did not notice the hell wasps behind her or see them carrying Kohaku as she flew.

...

"Lord Sesshoumaru! You have returned!" Jaken yelled running over to the Lord as he approached leaving Rin behind on Ah-un as he did.

"Lord Sesshoumaru!" Rin yelled happily sliding off of the two-headed dragon and running towards him. After a minute she caught up with him and tackled his legs, hugging him tightly before looking up at him with a smile."How was your trip, Lord Sesshoumaru?" She asked him as he stared down at her with the faintest traces of a smile as Jaken yelled at Rin for hugging him.

"Rin! Get off of my Lord!" Jaken yelled at her until Sesshoumaru kicked him over with a frown making Rin laugh as he looked up to see Kirara and Shippo in the distance flying towards Lady Keade's village.

"Jaken, fetch Ah-un. There is something I must find and quickly." Sesshoumaru said making Jaken jump to his feet and bow to him before running towards Ah-un, the staff bouncing up and down wildly in his grip."Rin, do you remember the way to the village of Priestess Keade?" Sesshoumaru asked the small girl who nodded up at him as Jaken came running back with Ah-un.

"Jaken, take Rin to Priestess Keade's village. I will meet you there." Sesshoumaru said before turning and walking away across the field of flowers before vanishing amoung the trees once more.

"Master Jaken, do you think Lord Sesshoumaru is worried about something?" Rin asked the imp as she climbed onto Ah-un's back behind him.

"My Lord has nothing to worry about, now let's go." Jaken snapped proudly before flicking the reins holding Ah-un forcing him to take off towards the village.