As Rin slept, InuYasha kept strict watch over her. He had woken a few hours after Ikue had calmed his demon. 'Kagome I will protect your daughter, whether she carries my half brother's blood or not. She is still a part of you and you both have suffered enough.' The sound of footsteps approaching caused his thoughts to stop. His nose picked up on the scent of his guest, so he didn't need to look to know it was Kikyo. "I told you I'm not leaving her side, so just leave me alone, dammit why...!"

Her voice was not soft like he remembered, and in her next breath, Kikyo had managed to yell her anger at him. "Do not lash out at me InuYasha! I have simply come with your meal as well as tea for Rin. Whether you eat or not I could care less, but I will still keep Rin nourished even if it's only herbal tea." Without a word InuYasha took the food from her and quietly watched as she tended to Rin.

They both said nothing after that. InuYasha had absentmindedly picked up a piece of bread from his plate and nibbled on it as he watch Kikyo with Rin. "I'll be leaving in two days if she hasn't returned." Kikyo stopped from her duties and looked back at him. "I know I said I'd give her four days, but..I can't wait that long." Kikyo nodded she understood, but there was another matter she wanted out in the open before he went after Kagome. It was while preparing the food that Ikue and Kikyo had talked. It surprised Kikyo that Ikue started speaking on the matter of InuYasha's behavior while they worked. Kikyo had warned Ikue that if she didn't tell InuYasha everything, the next time they met, she would.

Flashback

"Lady Kikyo, I hope you don't think I'm only staying with InuYasha because of well you know..." Ikue only met Kikyo a few hours ago and feared the young woman's thoughts about her. She had known the woman was close to InuYasha for many years while she worked along side his father. Now she had come looking for InuYasha so he could help save Kagome from her own destruction. And now it much worse. Ikue explained how InuYasha destroyed the small village she lived in with her brother, she was trying to keep him safe in her arms. Still InuYasha sniffed her out and ripped her brother from her arms.

Kikyo felt terrible about what Ikue went through and only wished things had went differently from the very beginning. "I am sorry for all these events that have happened and I really hope your brother is safe." Moving from her work at the fire pit, Kikyo embraced Ikue trying to ease her trembling body. Not only was she taken from her brother and only family, her body had been violated repeatedly by InuYasha's demon. "InuYasha must know of this, you can not keep this hidden any longer Ikue."

Fear and heartbreak showed in Ikue's eyes after Kikyo's words. "Please Lady Kikyo, do not tell him. InuYasha meant no harm it was his demon that did these things. I know InuYasha he will not take what happened so easily. Please just let this go for his sake." Ikue pleaded with Kikyo, but it was no use. The events that happened would someday be reviled and Kikyo knew InuYasha would do well to know now and not later. Plus Ikue did not deserve to die after InuYasha and Kagome became one. Only by demon law was this done as a way to insure a mate did not fall back on a previous lover. InuYasha was both demon and human a hanyou, and Kikyo knew Ikue wanted to see her brother once more.

"Ikue, do you think InuYasha will not know the truth about what has happened? He will know the day he takes Kagome and his demon kills you. And think of Kagome, she would not wish this fate on anyone." Kikyo's words slowly seemed to be getting to Ikue and deep down she really did want to tell InuYasha everything that had happened. Moving back from embracing Ikue, Kikyo placed her hands on her shoulders, giving them a slightly firm squeeze to encourage her. "You must tell him, if you do not I will do it. I will not let this continue not when your life is at risk. Now if you'd like I will be present while you tell him or you can do it alone. Either way it must be told before Kagome returns to this castle.

Ikue lowered her head, and left a single tear fall. She hated to think how InuYasha would take the news and how crushed he will be. She knew his heart ached for Kagome back when this all started and even more now. "Lady Kikyo, do you think he will be okay after he hears the news? I fear he'll do something horrible after knowing his deed that was done by his demon side." This was the real reason Ikue refused to tell InuYasha, because she knew the first time he woke from his demon... It was that memory that had Ikue running from the room and leaving Kikyo no other choice.

End Flash Back

Kikyo was about to speak when..."If I may InuYasha we must speak on a very important matter before you leave for Kagome." Looking up he noticed Ikue's red tear filled eyes, the look of fear could also been seen. It was these mixed emotions that had InuYasha to his feet at at her side in no time. He was about to embrace her when Ikue stopped him. "No InuYasha, please stay where you are, I feel it's best we no longer touch." Now he was totally confused on the what was to come.

"What the hell Ikue, why are you acting like this? You know I can't control my demon without you." Ikue shook her head no and moved further back from him. "Dammit, tell me what's the meaning of this?" He was getting angry and Ikue could sense his demon blood rising. A growl of pure annoyance rang out and in that moment...

"InuYasha please, you need to know that..." Ikue almost stopped till she saw Kikyo smiling and encouraging her on. "InuYasha I know you never meant to hurt me, but when you came to my village on that day you knew Kagome would birth Sesshomaru's child. Your demon stole me away from my brother and...and he made me give myself to him." Ikue watched as InuYasha went numb and fell to his knees in disbelief. She wanted to go to him, but knew it would be best to stay back. "I'm sorry InuYasha, I know you never meant to hurt me and I forgive you for what happened."

It was quiet for along time before InuYasha composed himself and stood. His voice was quiet yet firm as he made his way from the area. "I must go save Kagome, I need her by my side before things get out of hand." Kikyo and Ikue both looked at each other with a sad expression, they feared things would not end well at this rate. And with InuYasha now dwelling on events he just learned that happened between his demon and Ikue, it was very likely he would fall in battle.

Pure darkness surrounded her and a cool draft could be felt. Kagome knew very well her surroundings and feared this time might be her demise. 'At least I know Rin is safe with InuYasha, I know he will protect Rin till his very end.' As Kagome thought about the day she and Rin were taken to InuYasha's castle. She gave a tearful smile. She remember finding Rin in InuYasha's arms and totally losing herself. Now that she really started to think about it. 'I guess maybe I did overreact when I saw him with her.'

As for Kagura, for now she had won in her mind. Sesshomaru hadn't picked up on Kagome's scent inside the castle. She feared even his strong senses couldn't be fooled. Still not even the mating bond was calling him to his mate inside the castle dungeon. 'He does not suspect a think, oh kami how great it is.' Kagura thought as she looked from a distance as her lover worked.

His father's kingdom was not as Inu Taisho had left it or how he wanted it. Human slaves were on the rise and the king did not stop these actions. Even hanyous were cast out of the kingdom they once called home. It was mostly demons that covered the once peaceful kingdom. And Sesshomaru cared little about these actions, his anger was set on his half brother and the mated woman that was with him. 'Will not allow this to happen, I am greatness and will not let them live in peace. No demon or half demon brother will take what is mine and after this month has ended so will this mutiny!' Sesshomaru grinned evilly at his thoughts, before readying himself for battle.