Gora: (does begin absorbing the spheres of his brothers turning into a formidable adversary) You will never rescue the children they are doomed. (is taunting the gods)

and now Kagome and inuyasha are as well.

Poseidon: No, believe me we will fight, and you will die.

Gora: why would gods like you care what happens to those insignificant half breeds.

Poseidon: Because our children are half-bloods, and we are not corrupt! We care for anyone who needs and asks for our help! You have insulted us greatly, calling yourselves gods, and now your deed will be repaid!

Gora: Ha the one that is especially doomed is the Half breed Inuyasha and there is no one to save him. he has no blood of your kind sea god.

(finishes absorbing the Spheres of his brothers)

Athena: (rushes down to the beach her fury has finally risen to its boiling point something Ares has hardly even seen)

Dionysus: (begins using vines to wrap around this arrogant monster)

Poseidon: *has his water push him up into the air, planning on making the water part, dropping him straight down to the earth*

Athena: (gets ready to throw one of her knives at this monster.)

Zeus: (Is standing by with his lightning ready to use it the second the timing is right.)

Apollo: (had joined the group leaving the other half demons with Shippo, Sango, Miroku, Kagome, and Inuyasha and his ready with his bow and arrow)

Ares: (is ready with his favorite weapon and prepares for battle)

Gora: Hah! Even all of you together cannot defeat me!

Zeus: you don't think so let's find out shall we. (fires his lightning blast thus signaling the others to do what they can)

Apollo: *fires his arrows*

Athena: *throws knives*

Ares: (attacks fast appearing above the demon's head and strikes) Poseidon: (parts the sea and drops Gora on the dry ground) Dionysus: (slacks the vines only enough to allow him to hit the ground and then tightens them enough to choke the monster)

Gora: No... I will not die! *starts thrashing and firing*

Zeus: (fires one more lightning bolt the finishing blow to this monster.) Now let's go and get the children and our friends and get out of here.

All the gods: Right!

Athena: (actually makes it back to where the kids had all been left for safe keeping only seconds before the other gods.)

Roku: (runs up to her ) Look miss Athena all the marks are gone. however did you manage it.

Athena: The frauds will always fall, Roku. Now, gather the others, we need to get you off of the island.

Roku: we are all ready when you are we were just gathering the small meager belonging that we had from childhood.

(the other children soon run up behind Roku)

Athena: Good. Now, transport Kagome and Inuyasha safely, they are injured no matter how many squares they should consume.

Sango: Kirara and I will take them to safety. we have made the journey before with them injured.

Athena: Yes, thank you, Sango. Everyone else, on the raft.

Asagi: ok. (all the half demon children get on the raft as does miroku and Shippo)

Sango: (picks Inuyasha and Kagome up and ridding on Kirara heads straight for camp half-blood)

Athena: The island... It's disappearing...

Miroku: the time barrier is collapsing one has to wonder if this was Horai island's fate from the begining.

(meanwhile in camp half-blood)

Hermes: Apollo! Where are our patients?

Sango: (lands kirara having been let in by Chiron Kirara walks towards where the infirmary is located) here they are.

Will: Well, they're beat up. I guess we just have to heal at a faster pace. Half of you over there, half over here. I'll work on Inuyasha.

Inuyasha: (is at least conscious) I am alright Will my injuries look worse than they are. (is the same comically insane inuyasha)

Will: No matter, I'm still going to heal you! There's no way I wouldn't, as Dad just said he had to give you an ambrosia square, you were injured that badly. So, just, sit back, relax, and let us work on you.

Inuyasha: alright. ( Finding out that he was Athena's grand child helped him find common sense)

Jaken: (races towards the front barrier of Camp Half blood and soon sees Chiron) Mr horseman? (doesn't know from centaurs)

Chiron: The politically correct term is centaur, but what is it?

Jaken: Is miss Artemis there? my lord Sesshomaru and her are on at least speaking terms and he has sent me to escort her back to our cave home so he may make a request of her.

Chiron: Yes, I will go and request her presence. *goes to Artemis* Someone is requesting an audience with you... His name is Sesshomaru.

Artemis: Sesshomaru what could he want with me. but never mind I will go to him and hear what he has to say.

Chiron: I'm sure the little green demon will be pleased to hear that. Follow me.

Artemis: (follows Chiron)

Jaken: Lady Artemis! Lord Sesshomaru needs to speak to you!

Artemis: so I hear did he say what he wanted to see me about?

Sesshomaru: (appears behind Jaken) something you will no doubt find incredibly important.

but it will do no good for your friends to hear it would send them into needless panic. follow me back to my cave home.

Artemis: Of course.

Sesshomaru: (leads Artemis and Jaken back to the cave) Lady Artemis shortly after you left us I had a visit from a very un wanted guest. one of the Panther demons that my father had fought against long ago long before even I was of age to fight in a battle. and I had fought them once more fifty years ago. this time they have come back yet again. so Jaken and I must take off and deal with them before we can even think of using the sacred jewel to turn rin into a demon and so we need some one who can act as temporary guardian over my daughter until Jaken and I come back.

Artemis: and you'd like me to do it! Yes, I'll do it.

Sesshomaru: thank you. I know this must come as a strange request from a man like me but I thank you deeply for understanding that her safety is of the utmost importance to me. of course it will not be free for me I do intend to pay you for your services.

Artemis: I do not require that, but I don't think you'd let me refuse...

Sesshomaru: I don't think you would let you refuse considering I am sure looking after your followers requires many trips to stores to stock up on supplies.

Artemis: That is true... Thank you.

Sesshomaru: as my father was very wealthy due to being a great general and a nobleman of the dog demon tribe. I have inherited much of his wealth and here is the first part of the payment. (places a bag of gold at Artemis's feet) the rest you will receive when I come home )

Artemis: Thank you, I do appreciate it. Where is Rin?

Sesshomaru: she is in the cave you may go and see her.

Artemis: I will. *heads into the cave* Rin?

Rin: (looks up) Lady Artemis! (runs over and hugs her) so you are going to be looking after me while Lord Sesshomaru and master Jaken are away?

Artemis: Yes, I will. Do you mind coming to camp with me? It is still visiting week, and I'd like to be there, at peace, with my family.

Rin: I don't mind at all. I was Curious about what Lady Kagome and Inuyasha were up too.

Sesshomaru: Go on both of you. (looks at Artemis) and not a word about this to my brother this fight does not concern him. he is not worthy to fight in this battle.

Artemis: Yes, of course. I found her alone in the woods. She's a maiden, I must take on her responsibility. You left for a moment because something back home was going wrong in the estate. The wealth was in trouble, and you felt that she was safe, looking after herself in this time.

Sesshomaru: you are as crafty as a fox demon. if I didn't know any better I would say you yourself had demon blood in your veins. (is paying her his version of a compliment)

Artemis: I'll take that as a compliment. Being a huntress, I guess I'm the most wild and crafty of them, and that's saying something. Well, if we're going to go, we'll go. C'mon, Rin. Let's go.

Rin: (follows Artemis) Bye take care Lord Sesshomaru.

Sesshomaru: Jaken let us go we can't let the Panther demons escape us. get Aun and we will head off after Toran.

Jaken: yes m'lord. (goes to get Aun the flying dragon that Sesshomaru keeps as transport and they take off heading back to the fuedal era)

Artemis: Yes, let's go. It's time. I will introduce you to everyone.

Rin: I can't wait. (Follows Artemis like a child who has woke on Christmas morning to find all her dreams had been fulfilled)

Artemis: This is Rin, Chiron. (after they're at camp) *retells the whole story she made to Chiron*

Chiron: I wonder why Sesshomaru would leave his daughter alone while he took care of things on the estate that he has. wouldn't he want her to learn how to do that sort of thing so that when he himself died she would be able to take care of it?

Artemis: He himself does not believe he is going to die. He plans on turning her into a demon so he can be with her forever.

Totosei: (had come up very quietly) very well stated Artemis. plus in demon estate managements it usually has to do with someone attacking the estate that his father left him. and obviously he does not wish to put his precious daughter into harms way. so as he always does when such dangers happen he normally would leave her with his transport beast Aun so that she is well protected when he can't be there. are you sure that you saw nothing dragon like when you found Rin?

Artemis: No, she was alone. Near the cave they were at. Maybe this is most unusual, but it's true.

Totosei: Far be it from me to doubt the words of a goddess. heck if I lived that dangerously I would never have made it to this ripe old age. so it seems that Rin will be in your care for some time. are you sure you can handle the responsibilty of guarding the daughter of one of the sons of the great dog demon general?

Artemis: She's a maiden. She'll be cared for while she's with me.

Totosei: alright in that case I think you had best let the rest of your followers know the situation and settle her down.

Artemis: Yes, I must go alert Thalia.

Totosei: you will find Thalia in the infirmary catching up with her sister Kagome.

Artemis: Thank you. Rin is anxious to see Kagome as well.

Totosei: Kagome is pretty badly injured from the battle on Horai island as is Athena's grandson Inuyasha. (by now every one knows that Inuyasha has been claimed by Athena) (at least everyone at camp half-blood)

Artemis: Yes, I've heard. Okay, Rin, let's go! *grabs her hand, pulling her along*

Rin: (walks behind Artemis trying to match the goddess's long strides with small and quick ones of her own)

Kagome: Thalia thank you for being here to talk to me while I recover.

Thalia: *laughs* No problem, Lady Artemis is away for something, I was bored too.

Kagome: you would have been surprised by what we saw on that island and what would have been the fate of those half demon children. I hope things will keep getting better for them.

Thalia: Yeah, me too. Sounds rough.

Kagome: yeah. (smiles as she finally feels the pull of sleep) goodnight big sis. (goes to sleep)

Thalia: *smiles, and gets up to walk out, but notices Inuyasha was awake and listening* You take good care of her, thank you. She seems happy.

Inuyasha: I will take care of Kagome. don't you worry about it. and your welcome.

Artemis: Thalia I need to speak to you.

(had entered the room)

Thalia: Yes, Lady Artemis. What is it?

Artemis: (tells Thalia what she had told Chiron)

Thalia: I see, well, would you like me to introduce her to the rest of the Hunters?

Artemis: yes I would like that let them that temporarily she will be joining us until her father lord Sesshomaru comes back for her.

Thalia: Yes, I'll do it. Rin, come with me, I'm Lady Artemis' second in command, you're going to be staying with us for awhile okay?

Rin: okay. (smiles as she always does)

(follows Thalia)

Thalia: *to the Hunters* Rin will be staying with us for a while, please accept her for now, at the time, Sesshomaru is away.

Hunters: (smiles warmly at rin) welcome among us little one.

Inuyasha: (looks at Artemis who has not left the infirmary yet) you know you have a very large heart.

Artemis: How so? I know I'm not cold-hearted, but what do you mean?

Inuyasha: the way you seem to almost have a mothering instinct in you. You found rin left by herself because my brother looking after her best interests leaves her to wait for his return and you know it isn't right for a child to be left alone and you decided to take it upon yourself to care for her until her father came back. not many people would do that. not many in the feudal era of Japan anyway.

Artemis: I take care of all maidens. It's my job. That's what I do... So, I'm not sure that I really am going too far out of my way.

Shippo: (is sitting at Inuyasha's side) just take the compliment that inuyasha is trying to give. it is rare for him to compliment anyone. I think he means that the fact that you acted on your own instead of needing to be asked by Rin for shelter while she waited for her father.

Artemis: *smiling* Yes, thank you. I must go and see my Hunters. Rest well, Inuyasha.

Inuyasha: I will thank you.

Artemis: Hunters! How are you all doing this morning.

The Hunters: We are doing well this morning Lady Artemis. And How about you?

Artemis: Very well, thank you. Rin, have you settled?

Rin: yes I have Lady Artemis. thank you very much for asking.(smiles)

Artemis: Good, good. Have you all gone to lessons yet today?

Hunters: no not yet. though none of the others have either some are tending the wounded and some are learning how to make weapons out of demon fangs and bones from the Sword smith that Chiron seems to be close friends with.

Artemis: I see. Well, did you learn from this old smith?

Hunters: we walked in on him while he was teaching about Inuyasha's sword and how it was made and the history behind it. apparently it is one of three that had been known as the swords of ultimate conquest. that Inuyasha's father had borne.

the sword smith Totosei said that the three swords could dominate the three worlds.

Artemis: Hm. I'd like to learn more about it. It sounds interesting. What else did he say?

Hunters: he said that the three swords were the Sounga. the Tetsusaiga, and the Tenseiga. The Sounga could summon a hundred dead souls, Tenseiga also called the sword of heaven could save a hundred lives, and that Inuyasha sword was the Tetsusaiga that was also called the sword of earth and the Guardian of men could slay a hundred enemies in one swing.

but he also said that one of the swords is lost. but which one? It obviously is not the Tetsusaiga because Totosei was repairing and sharpening that sword while he spoke. so that leaves either the Tenseiga or the Sounga.

Artemis: Well, from the descriptions, I'd say it was the Sounga. If not, then the world would most likely be in chaos.

Rin: it is Sounga. after all the Tenseiga is worn by my daddy Sesshomaru. it was how he was able to bring me back from the dead when I was younger. (had actually referred to Sesshomaru as Daddy for the first time)

Artemis: Did you just call him daddy? I haven't heard that before...

Rin: I know I normally call him Lord Sesshomaru but since technecally he is my daddy even though it is currently only through him having adopted me isn't it alright to call him daddy? (is wondering if she made a grievous error and that word would get back to Lord Sesshomaru and she would be punished)

Artemis: Of course, I just hadn't heard that before. It's perfectly alright.

Rin: (smiles again) ok.

(just then out side the barrier of the camp an evil laugh soon rings the sound even resounding in the camp though the source is outside of the barrier)

Artemis: What was that?

Thalia: I don't know Lady Artemis I can go check if you want.

Sango: (was engaged in a conversation with Annabeth detailing all their adventures on Horai island and when she hears the laugh her she gets a chill down her spine like the memory of an enemy who had yet to be defeated.) Annabeth did you feel that?

Annabeth: Feel what?

Sango: the sudden chill on the wind.

Annabeth: No...

Sango: that sensation is like how I usually feel when Naraku is present. and I just started feeling it.

Annabeth: Oh no... What's going to happen?

Sango: I don't know I really don't know but I would advise you my friend to go and stay near your mother. if something bad is going to happen I would rather you be safely away from it. I don't want to see you hurt.

Annabeth: If I can help, I will. It's experience. If one of you is in trouble, I'll help, but if not, I'll stay out of the way.

Sango: If anyone is likely to be in danger it will be Kagome and Inuyasha. for they are currently defenseless and there is where Naraku will strike first. and he will probably strike before they have had time to heal. it would be that kind of underhanded trick he would use.

Annabeth: Then I will defend them. It's not a problem.

Sango: however I do not know if he has learned how to break through barriers if not then the barrier may serve as a defense for now.

Annabeth: That's true. Only time will tell, huh?

Naraku's voice: Oh I have not entered the camp myself no your barrier protects you all from me entering personally but I can cause pain and suffering with out even setting foot on to the grounds inside your camp. some of your friends have already fallen to me. though in truth they are still alive. the roots of illusionary death. have taken a hold on several of your allies. see and when you approach the afflicted ones you will be able to see what death or situation they are most afraid of and I dare and defy any of you to be able to see through it and help them.(was said so loudly all the gods that were around the area and hanging out with their children could even hear it)

Athena: No! Which has he gotten to, unless he's bluffing?

Will: (had been tending inuyasha when Inuyasha had in one terrified voice said help and then fainted as if dead.) (Runs to his father and to Lady athena who had thankfully been in the same area) Father, Lady Athena thank goodness I found you both. (recounts what he saw to them both)Could he be dying?

Apollo: Athena do you suspect your grandson could be one of the victims?

Athena: No, it is Naraku... He's creating an illusion for Inuyasha. We'll have to get him out of it. After all, he is one of Naraku's biggest threats.

Apollo: with your wisdom you should go to your grandchild and aid him. you will be most able to help him out of the illusion.

Athena: You're right. Now, you try and tell me who else is affected. Hopefully, we'll be able to snap them out of it quickly and easily.

Will: I don't know if anyone else is but I am sure we will find them out as soon as those who are their friends see it.

Rin: (another one of the afflicted ones) (had been talking with Thalia when all of a sudden she lets out a blood curdling scream) Wolves Thalia we are surrounded by wolves and they look hungry.

Thalia: No, Rin, we're at camp... Nothing can hurt you, there aren't any wolves.

Rin: Look around you and tell me you don't see the faces of hungry wolves (is trapped in the illusion caused by the Illusionary death roots)

(curls up into a ball almost as if she can feel the wolves teeth biting into her flesh)

Thalia: Lady Artemis Something is the matter with Rin she is acting like she is being attacked by wolves but I can't see any wolves around.

Artemis: What is affecting her? Illusionary roots of death? Well, how do we get her out?

Totosei: (comes over to the girls) you must find the vine like tendrils that are wrapped around the body of those affected and find a way to make them let go. these the roots only have power if the person has doubts about him or her self or a tremendous fear of death or something like that.

Artemis: Can we simply cut them?

Totosei: yes though sometimes even just pulling the person out from the grip is sufficient.

Artemis: Okay. *tries to pull Rin out*

the vine: (holds fast to rin's leg)

Totosei: while there will be a few demi gods who can see through the illusions to what is causing it the main people who will be able to aid them are the gods and goddesses. in some peoples cases it will do better if the person is of some relation to the affected person.

Artemis: Right, well, they're on her leg, so... *cuts the vine with her knife*

the vines: (fall off)

Rin: where did the wolf pack go? I thought I was a goner for sure.

Artemis: It was Naraku. Illusionary death roots.

Totosei: you Artemis will need to be all the more vigilant. since Sesshomaru is another of Naraku's biggest threats and because Naraku can not target Sesshomaru directly at this time. he will go after rin with a vengeance.

Artemis: Yes, I understand. I'll keep her out of harm's way. Rin, run to my cabin, and fast.

Rin: (nodds and makes a mad dash for the cabin)

Inuyasha: (is still alive as he is in his illusion doing all he can to protect a fallen Kagome. fearing that she may be dying and is unaware that next to him his grandmother is trying to bring him out of the illusion) Kagome please don't die on me. I love you please Kagome stay with me. (tears begin flowing as a product of Naraku's Illusions)

Athena: Damn... Inuya- Oh! The vines, that's what's doing it! *cuts the vine*

Inuyasha: (as the illusion ends sits up abruptly like a child startled out of a nightmare his face drenched with a cold sweat and recently shed tears) Kagome?

Kagome: *waking up* Huh? Oh, hey, Inuyasha. What's wrong? Athena?

Athena: Naraku had targeted Inuyasha with these (holds up the vines) these created an Illusion that made him think you had been killed. Kagome I am going to speak to your father as soon as Inuyasha can be moved we must settle him in either the athena cabin where my children can watch over him. or if your father desires it Inuyasha can bunk with you which either way the dice falls we must see to it that Naraku can not play with my grandchild's head any more.

Kagome: I agree. I'd like to take him to my cabin, as his dream was me dying.

Athena: we will see what your father judges. but for now both of you need to rest I will let Will know that the illusion has been destroyed and that he can finish his work. then I will speak to father. rest now Kagome.

Kagome: Oh, okay. I'll rest now. See you later.

Athena: (walks out and sees Will) Inuyasha is now fine the illusion has been broken and you may go back to tending him I meanwhile will go to speak to Zeus. (walks off)

Will: Hey, Inuyasha. Lay back down.

Inuyasha: (lays back down trusting that what ever those vines did is over) Will I have to say that was the scariest experience of my life.

Will: Yeah? What happened?

Inuyasha: (explains the illusion to Will)

Will: Wow... That's hard. I can't imagine... You and Kagome, not together, even as you dying... That's hard to imagine.

Inuyasha: that scared me so bad.

Will: I think it would scare anyone. That's... Wow.

Travis: (walks in to see Inuyasha) That Naraku. I wish that Chiron would not try to content us with doing nothing to put an end to this beast that dares to plague our friends and family. why shouldn't we seek his end so he can't hurt them anymore?

Will: I don't know. Isn't Chiron always trying to keep the peace? He just does those things.

Inuyasha: (looks at travis who he now knows came from the big house where Miroku was playing cards with Dionysus) how was miroku doing when you left Travis?

Travis: He was doing fine. He and Mr. D were having a nice engaging conversation.

Inuyasha: good (finally exhausted enough to drop off to sleep at last)

Miroku: (is talking to mr D as the vines wrap around his legs and torso and around his right hand and miroku begins to feel the pull of the wind tunnel as if it was already large enough to suck him into it but considering he thinks it is to late for him looks towards his friend) Mr.D run save yourself. do you remember when I told you that one day the wind tunnel would consume me. will looks like my number is up. (affect of the illusion)

Mr. D: Um... What are those vines? Hm... *tries to control them as if they were his own*

The vines: (resist him since he is not their master and the illusion continues)

Miroku: I told you Mr.D run save yourself. or do you want to end up sucked in with me. (is now hysterical)

Mr. D: Those vines... I can't control it, but, maybe, if I cut them... *looks around, sees a blade, and then cuts the vines on his right hand*

Miroku: (at first still believes that he is already being sucked into his own windtunnel)

Mr. D: Miroku, look around. We're fine.

Miroku: (glances around and realises that all is well.) how is that possible it all seemed so real.

Mr. D: Illusionary Death Roots. It was all Naraku.

Chiron: (trots in) It would seem that demon thinks he can make fools of us all. he also must not think highly of the gods since he has even tried to deceive those close to some of them and even others. (tells Mr. D of all the situations that have occured that day)

Mr. D: Has he targeted any of the brats? Have any of the others been affected?

Chiron: He targeted Inuyasha who is Athena's grandson. he hasn't targeted Kagome yet. but he targeted Rin who is in Lady Artemis' care.

it would seem he also targeted your friend miroku.

Mr. D: Well, then I'd assume he'd go after Kagome and Sango next.

Chiron: what could he attack Kagome with and why wouldn't he have attacked her while he was attacking Inuyasha?

you do not seriously think this demon would be fool enough to attack the child of Zeus do you?

Mr. D: Yes, from what I've heard, in the feudal era, Kagome seemed the weakest, other than Shippo. He most likely wouldn't consider her more powerful. And besides, better to watch one suffer, and the other watching the other one suffering and suffer yourself, if that makes any sense.

Chiron: in which case I should warn her father to be on his toes so that in the event Naraku tries that he can be able to end it swiftly.