Inuyasha and his pack sat quietly around a fire within their den, Kuro and Luna sat beside Hatchi and Kilala, Shippo sat against Sango who was beside Inuyasha. Kohaku sat beside Shiori, and Sango was still unsure if they were together or not. She had not gotten the chance to ask. But that was not what was important right now. Inuyasha was thinking intently, staring into the blazing fire before them as his hand traveled to stroke Sango's thigh affectionately. Sango smiled, holding that hand lovingly. It was good to know they would never age, she had always resented getting older.
Inuyasha had explained the situation, and the past episodes, with Shiori, Kuro, and Luna. Kohaku and Shippo already knew. Inuyasha continued to think, Luna fidgeting in her seat before Kuro chuckled at her impatience and she stopped to maintain her pride. Sango giggled too, and Inuyasha slowly raised his eyes, looking across the fires.
"Naraku was powerful before, but we are stronger than we were then. Much stronger. However, it has been some time, and I do not know what he is up to. No matter how powerful he was, weak or strong, Naraku had schemes which layers seemed to have no limits. It was always a puzzle just to locate him, more of one to get to where he was located, yet another to get past his guard, another to get through his always-growing barriers, and in the end he always escaped somewhere."
"Sounds too complex for one demon."
"That's Naraku for you."
Sango said, nodding. Inuyasha continued, smiling at his mate.
"Naraku surely is more powerful. We must use all that we can to come at him full force. Which is why I am proposing we recruit Kouga and Ayame, Sesshomaru and his pack, and...Kagome and her pack."
Luna hissed quietly, Kuro stroking her shoulder in comfort. Shippo groaned, speaking up.
"Why, father? We can handle this all on our own."
"Not necessarily."
Kuro said lightly, shaking his head.
"From what I gather from Lord Inuyasha, this Naraku is of great evil. Powerful as we may be, Kagome, the monk, and the friar called Hojo all possess spiritual power. Luna and I possess some from the mixing of our auras, and Shiori does as well, but I am afraid they outshine us in that particular category."
Inuyasha nodded, Luna humphing and Sango agreeing. Shippo sighed, and Kohaku and Shiori exchanged glances before shrugging and nodding. Inuyasha stood up, nodding.
"Alright, then, we'll go. Luna and Kuro, stay and train. You've both gained new abilities. Find what they are."
Kuro and Luna both nodded, Luna making a soft mewling sound and stretching her arms and legs like a cat, as Sango smiled.
"How about first thing in the morning, Inuyasha?"
"Heh. Very well."
Inuyasha said with a smile, and walked into the other room made for Inuyasha and Sango. A voice pierced the air once they were inside, back in the room the others were in.
"Forgetting all about one of your best allies, huh? I'm hurt."
Inuyasha spun around, eyes wide. No way that voice could be real. He dashed into the other room, Sango quickly behind him. Kuro turned back to them, having been speaking to the small black orb that had found its way into their cave.
"Ah yes, the other one I resurrected, my Lord. Trinity Of The Night."
He said softly, turning as the orb flew into Inuyasha's face. Inuyasha stuttered.
"M-Mother?"
Sango smiled, looking to Kuro as a look of great joy broke across Inuyasha's usually composed expression.
"Thank you, Kuro."
"Not at all."
Luna smiled, nuzzling Kuro, who let out a long purr at the motion. Inuyasha smiled as Trinity began to go into a long rant about what the netherrealm was like and all the new methods and spells she had learned in her time there. Kuro sat down, his gleaming silver attire and hair shining from the fire as Trinity then went to greet him and compliment the evil that spewed from both him and Luna.