Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha. Wish I did. But I don't. God if I did I would make the coolest plot twists! ::grins evilly and walks away mumbling to herself::

Sesshoumaru sat up on the high mountain, overlooking the plain below where his loathsome brother and his "gang" were traveling across the land. Lucky for him, he had created a spell that masked his youkai energy and scent. So even if he was sitting right on top of his little brother, he wouldn't know it.

Right now, he liked being alone. Rin was pleasant she was, and Jakken, well, not so much, but they become nuisance after a while. He preferred to do business alone. Alone and empty of feeling was how he preferred it to be. He would not give in to any human characteristics. Filthy dirty humans, running around pretending their lives meant something. He would kill every single one some day. But it would be a whole lot easier if he had the right sword for it. Why had his father left him the weaker sword? Did he foresee his future of human slaying and murder? Or was it that woman, that disgusting human woman, who must have cast a spell upon him for him to love her the way he did.

Why did his hanyou brother even care for that useless miko? Well, he could see Inuyasha had only fleeting feelings for the dead miko, but her reincarnation, now that was another story. When ever she was in trouble, he would rush off to her aid, not even thinking about his own feelings. How weak of him. Even if she was beautiful, and full of unfulfilled potential, she probably wasn't worth it.

But he did know the legend. If it was true, she was more powerful than all of the priestesses who had ever lived. Unlimited power was just in her reach. Why did she not take it? And why does she make me so angry every time I think of her!?

"It's not like I care about her or anything." He snarled to himself. But when he realized he was lying to himself, he shook his head. But a voice inside him kept nagging.

'Why would you watch her sleep under the moon and stars if you didn't feel anything for the insufferable human? It's not like that had anything to do with business or the Shikon no Tama. Inuyasha was in the trees watching her as well. It was no time to attack without a plan.

But now, they were unaware. Now was the time to begin the plan he had plotted for months. He had planned to steal Kagome, open her to her true power and then sway her to join him by force or by her own will. That would be his ultimate weapon. Detachments from his own body were just that, detachments. They could be of no real use besides a distraction for Inuyasha. But this girl (besides having a third of the Shikon no Tama) had real power.

"Showtime." He said to himself as the people below sat down for a meal.

"What do you want Sesshoumaru!?" Inuyasha yelled.

"That's a simple question. With a simple answer. But now why would I tell you?" He mocked. Inuyasha's anger for his demon brother flared as he pulled out Tetsusaiga, now transformed.

"Have you mastered the sword yet, or do you just swing it around?" He called out to him. Inuyasha growled and charged at him with the sword. Sesshoumaru laughed and moved aside easily. Inuyasha caught him looking back at the group standing in the bushes.

"What now!? Your fight is with me!" Inuyasha yelled. Sesshoumaru grinned and charged back at Inuyasha with his claws. He dodged the first swing, but Sesshoumaru doubled back and slashed him across his back. Inuyasha silently cursed to himself. Pain seared down his back. Poison! Inuyasha lay on the ground, paralyzed.

He could only see out of the corner of his eye as Sesshoumaru attacked the others. Try as they might, Miroku was knocked unconscious and Sango flew over a pile of rocks into a tree. The kitsune and demon cat tried to block Kagome as she aimed another arrow. But she missed due to his brother's speed. Then he could only hear her scream, before he blacked out.

Everything was dark, even for his eyes. His body too felt stiff and raw, especially his back. As he lay there on a mat at Kaede's hut, his memory of the past few hours returned to him.

KAGOME! He jumped up, giving him a head rush. Around him sat a sleeping Miroku and an unconscious Sango. Shippou and Kirara sat patiently next to Kaede, who was mixing up some herbs.

"Where's Kagome!?" He screamed. Miroku's head shot in his direction.

"Sesshoumaru. he took her. But he didn't hurt her. I think she's okay." He said quietly.

"Than we have to go find her, now!" Inuyasha said.

"Shippou already searched for her scent. Not even Sesshoumaru left any kind of trail. Were clueless." Miroku told him in a calm voice.

"SO! We don't need clues! We're going to get her back! What about the jewel?" He screamed to them.

"She gave it to Shippou when she saw you fall. He has it for now."

Kaede came to him and pushed his shoulder gently, trying to make him lean back. Reluctantly, he fell backwards and swallowed down the strange tasting tea. The room went dark again.

Kagome awoke in a dark room, her hands and feet locked in chains behind her back. But she snapped wide awake. 'I remember. flying away on his back. but where am I now? Thank gods I gave the jewel shard to Shippou.' Remembering who had taken her, where ever she was, she shouted out.

"Sesshoumaru!" She yelled. A sinister laugh came from the darkness.

"So you've finally awoken? You should be asleep for another day with the potency of that potion. no matter." He told her.

"What do you want with me!? Let. me. go!" She said as she struggled against the chains. Though she could not see him, she sensed his presence but a few feet from her.

"Kagome-chan, don't worry, everything will be fine." He told her.

"Why do you call me that? I am no friend of yours." She yelled out in anger.

"Not yet, not yet. But soon, Kagome-chan." He said. "Do you like the dress?"

"What?" She said, looking down at her clothes. "You changed my clothes? Pervert." She said angrily. He laughed deeply again.

"Don't worry, Rin changed you into you dress. She only needed a bit of magic to keep you standing. I wasn't there for the actual process." He said. She had the sickening feeling he was grinning.

"Who's Rin?" Kagome asked, a little more calmly.

"Rin is." He trailed off. "Come here, Rin." He called. She heard a door swing open and shut. Then a sudden light came and filled the small room, coming from no visible source. Before her stood a little girl in front of the towering figure of Sesshoumaru.

"Hello Kagome-sama." She said politely in a small and high voice.

"She is an orphan. Or as least she was. That is all for now, Rin." He told her. She obediently stepped out of the room behind a wooden door.

"Why am I here then? You know I don't have any of the jewel." She yelled.

"Yes, I did discover that earlier. You are here to learn your true miko power." He said with a stern expression.

"But why?" Kagome asked.

"In time, in time, Kagome-chan." He said to her. A low snarl emitted from her lips. Sesshoumaru only sat down in front of her.

[AN: God! Why does he have to have such a long friggin' name!? I'd call him Fluffy but you know you wouldn't take him seriously if I did.]

"Meditate with me." Sesshoumaru ordered her. Kagome laughed openly.

"What do you think I am, a dog?" She said half giggling.

"Meditate with me or I'll starve you." He said in an angry tone. She stopped laughing and gave him a deep scowl before she shut her eyes. Though she could not clear her mind of all the thoughts rushing around.

"You're not clearing your mind." He stated simply.

"Well it's a little hard when you're being held hostage. I just can't seem to calm down, ya' know?" She said in a sarcastic tone. He gave her a very sullen look and stood up. She realized he wasn't carrying the blanket or tail or whatever that thing was on his back for once. 'I wonder why.'

"Would you like to eat something, or bathe?" He asked politely. She raised an eyebrow to this.

"I could go for these cuffs coming off. It's not like I'd be able to hit you over the head with a brick and run away now is it?" Kagome answered him. She was getting very tiered of this silly game. She knew that he wanted her alive for something, but she didn't yet know what. What could he gain from her miko powers?

He actually listened to her and stepped up to the chains. With a wave of his hands, they fell off. She rubbed her ankles and wrists instinctively. Slowly, so she didn't startle him into doing something rash, she stood up and brushed herself off. He stood only a foot away from her, but it seemed like only inches. And even though she was only a good six inches shorter than he, he seemed to completely shadow her. It was actually quite intimidating.

"Water would be good. My throat is a little sore." She told him. 'As if he cares', she thought. He motioned for her to fallow him outside of the door. He led her into a dinning room sort of place. In fact it was quite similar to her home kitchen for the exception of appliances. On the low bamboo table, bowls of ramen, fried vegetables, and noodles (as well as her water) stood in waiting, each giving off steam.

Sesshoumaru had already sat down on a cushion and picked up a set of chop sticks. Kagome sat opposite him and picked up a bowl. She saw then there were two of everything. One for her and one for him.