Tekeshi slammed open the door to Kiyoshi's private office then kicked it violently shut once he was inside. The door unable to withstand the abuse cracked loudly then hung at a strange angle…totally destroyed.

Kiyoshi winced inwardly although on the outside his expression didn't change. Silently he wondered why his brother had to be so violent all the time. The door had done nothing to him, and now he was going to have to replace it.

However due to today's events Kiyoshi had anticipated this reaction from the hanyou and had prepared the bar.

Kiyoshi waited quietly with some of Tekeshi's favorite gut burning poison in hand as his brother calmed down enough to realize it was for him.  Without a word Tekeshi took the liquor and downed the shot in one gulp.

Instantly another shot was handed to him.

"Tekeshi I hope you don't plan on getting to drunk today. We have much to talk about."

Kiyoshi sipped his own drink eyeing his brother over the glass rim. Tekeshi 'fehed' and downed his newest drink just to be rebellious.

"OK…"

Tekeshi started uncertainly, his voice had an exhausted tired edge to it that came with the extreme mood swings Tekeshi was known to have. He ran a clawed hand through his hair.

"What the fuck was that earlier!"

Tekeshi was upset and his way of showing it was by cursing and being loud. After 5 hundred years Kiyoshi knew his brother and his moods pretty good.

 Kiyoshi remained calm although he to felt slightly unnerved. Well actually he was down right frightened by what had happened earlier. However he couldn't let his brother know that. He had to remain the calm one, or nothing would get done.

"I'm not sure. A Human Miko perhaps?"

"Miko my fucking ass! That was no Miko…to much power."

Kiyoshi shrugged, truth was he didn't know what that power had been. The closest he could guess was it was human.

Yes that power was human. Although…I don't understand what kind of human has that kind of power.

"I agree…but where does that leave us then brother? I take it you couldn't find anything."

Tekeshi grumbled and looked at his shot glass longingly as he plopped down on the sofa. However Kiyoshi had put away the booze not wanting Tekeshi to drink too much. A drunk Tekeshi was normally a very violent one. And while Kiyoshi was always up to a good fight…now was not the time.

"No…the power hide itself to quickly. I had barely gotten over the shock of having my shield penetrated like that before it was gone. The power was close though…in our lands I think."

Kiyoshi sipped his drink his face emotionless; what Inuyasha was saying went along with his own thoughts. He then smiled showing his white human looking teeth.

"Which by Demons codes would make this power ours brother."

"FEH, I hope you don't expect the other Demon Lords to follow the codes this time."

For good measure and to vent frustration Tekeshi chucked his glass at the wall. It shattered with a loud crack. Kiyoshi raised one graceful eyebrow.

"Was that necessary brother?"

"Ah fuck off. As I was saying, the other demon lords won't give a shit about the codes in this case. They'll send every demon they got to come and steal this human from us. And lets not forget the Hunters as well."

"Do you really think the other Lords would risk our wrath for a human?"

"God damn it Sesshoumaru!"

Kiyoshi jerked as Tekeshi said his birth name. Out of habit and a bit nervously he checked the shields to his office. It was holding strong…so the Hunters could not hear them. Despite the shields saying a demon's name was just pressing ones luck. Tekeshi saying his name out loud was worse than a slap in the face.

He growled in angry, but also something else. Tekeshi voicing his real name meant he was serious; it was his way to get across to Kiyoshi…the grab his attention.

Kiyoshi pulled in his anger; they would have a talk about this later. Right now the power was all that mattered.

"That was not needed Inuyasha!"

Now it was Tekeshi's turn to jerk and look around nervously. He met his brother's eyes and for a moment a battle of wills engaged. It finally ended when Tekeshi grunted and looked away.

"Kiyoshi…this human, he can be the death of us all. Whoever gets a hold of him will be able to rule everything! Don't you see that! The other Demons Lords will risk our wrath for that kind of power."

Kiyoshi growled now annoyed that Tekeshi would seem it necessary to point out something so obvious.

"Of course I can see that brother! But…I suppose your right…about the Lords that is. Codes will not matter much in this case."

Tekeshi stood up and poured himself another drink. Ignoring Kiyoshi's censuring look. He could get drunk if he damn well pleased.

"What can we do Kiyoshi? We have nothing to go by, no leads, no idea who or what this power is?"

Kiyoshi's eyebrows drew together in thought.

What they needed was somebody who knew the land well. Who knew the humans that lived here and might have an idea who the power was? Someone in the underground dealings of the land would be a plus.

If it was any indication the powers disappeared suggested the maker wasn't someone they could sense out of hiding. They needed hands on detective work. And he knew just the two youkai's to send.

"We'll send Yasashiku and Renjiro. They might be able to find something. They've done good work in the past."

Now it was Tekeshi's turn to raise his eyebrows.

"They've never worked together before. Are you sure they won't try and kill each other instead of help? Besides isn't Yasashiku already on assignment."

"They will be fine, and yes Yasashiku's on assignment, but it won't be a problem. As soon as you approach your wench then he won't be needed to look after her."

Tekeshi coughed on his drink sputtering in anger.

"YOU had Yasashiku SPYING on KAGOME!"

"Not spying dear brother, looking out for. Kagome is a Miko after all and it would do no good if the Hunters found her."

Tekeshi put down his drink and glared at his brother.

"Kagome is properly shielded, so is the well. No one would be able to sense her. That was low brother sending that little…little…that BAKA to watch over her without telling me!"

Kiyoshi shrugged not really wanting to argue about it.

"By the way Brother…you don't suppose your Miko could be the power source do you?"

"Huh?"

Tekeshi's eyes grew wide in surprise at the bold statement. He suddenly burst out laughing at the ridiculous idea.

"I take that as a no?"

Still laughing Tekeshi managed to croak out.

"AHHAHAH no way! HEHE Kagome's strong but not that strong hehe…ah thanks Kiyoshi I needed that laugh."

Kiyoshi shrugged.

"Just a thought, if I remember right she was extremly strong for a Miko…not to mention she's untrained."

Tekeshi's eyes narrowed a dangerous glint sparkling in their amber depths. He spoke his voice low and flat with emotion.

"Leave Kagome alone. I don't want her involved in this."

Kiyoshi's face softened a moment. He felt bad for his brother he really did. But there was no way that Kagome could 'not get involved' even if Inuyasha kept his distance…which he didn't plan to do. Either the Hunters…or some demon would find her sooner or later.

Her only chance as it was, was to become the mate of Inuyasha and thus be somewhat protected. Even then she was in danger…for if they did mate then Inuyasha would become a target. If he died she would no doubt be found.

There simply weren't many opinions for the young woman and his brother.

"I'm sorry Brother, but her being a Miko makes her 'involved'. The best we can do is protect her from the Hunters. I know you plan to do this…even if it means your life."

Tekeshi 'fehed' and looked away.

"Its all good for you brother. You'll finally get ride of me."

Kiyoshi shrugged again, that was just bring up old grudges there. He hadn't tried to kill his brother in over 5 hundred years. But Inuyasha still had it in his head that he planned on taking him out someday.

"Anyway back to the problem at hand. I'll send both Yasashiku and Renjiro to look for anything unusual. If anyone can find out something those two can."

Kiyoshi considering the conversation over turned to pick up the phone and telling his secretary to book appointments for the two Youkai's.

"What about Noriyuki?"

Kiyoshi tensed his knuckles cracking softly at the sound of that name. He gently set the phone back down and turned toward his brother. His facial mask was back on so Tekeshi could see nothing in his expression. But Kiyoshi wasn't the only one who knew his brothers moods.

"He's in the United States studying. Why do you ask?"

Kiyoshi asked his voice dull and lifeless.

"Noriyuki has the power of sight Kiyoshi. He might be able to see the source of the power."

"No."

"No?"

Kiyoshi bared his fangs in an angry scowl.

"You know as well as I do Tekeshi he doesn't like using that power. Its dangerous and uncertain."

Tekeshi raised his hands in surrender.

Damn he's still so touchy. Why not use Noriyuku. At the very least they wouldn't get any good information. At the best they would have a face…or even a name to the power.

Hope you don't mind bro…but I think I might pay a visit to the states.

Tekeshi thought that thought over for a moment. Involving Noriyuku was a sure fire way to turn his brother against him. The baka was so sensitive when it came to the boy.

Maybe I should rethink that. This is no time for us to become enemies. I'll just have to bug him about it later.

"Sorry, forget I mentioned it."

Kiyoshi glared at his brother not trusting how easily he had given in. Usually the stubborn hanyou argued for a while.

"When are you going to approach your wench?"

"As soon as she comes back…she went through the well today."

Kiyoshi nodded before handing Tekeshi the whole bottle of whiskey.

The Hanyou smiled and like a barbarian took a gulp straight from the bottle.

"Now that business is taken care of. Get out of my sight."

Tekeshi mockingly saluted his brother before leaving. As he opened the door on his way out he glanced at it. He then stated smoothly with a smirk.

"Brother, you really shouldn't abuse your doors like this. They're expensive to replace."

"Get out!"

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