A/N: Sorry It took so long to update. I know this story isn't popular at all yet so I doubt anyone really cares. Hopefully I can keep up on it now that school is out though. None of these characters belong to me, except Shakaku. He is an original creation

     Two days had passed since Sessha had joined them. Kagome did not think Inuyasha had taken his eyes off of Sessha for more than a minute during this whole time. Inuyasha, Sessha, Kagome, Rin and Shippo were sitting in a clearing, waiting for Miroku and Sango to return with dinner. Just then Sango came through the trees holding a plump jack rabbit. Miroku, seeing that, for once, Rin was not in the shadow of Sesshuomaru, leapt at his opportunity. When Sango began skinning the rabbit, Miroku came quietly over and sat in front of Rin. "Rin," he said pleadingly, "because of this hole in my hand, I myself seek revenge on Naraku. If I am consumed by it before I get the chance to defeat him, I would like my heir to carry on my search for revenge. Will you bear me a son?" Rin looked shock. Sessha came up behind Miroku and hit him hard on the head with the hilt of his sword. "Ow." "Don't ever do that again, Monk," he growled, leaving Miroku with a large bump on his head.

     Sango hit Miroku hard on top of his head, resulting in the appearance of what looked like a horn on the top of Miroku's head. Miroku now appeared to have to large horns protruding from his head; yet, his grin was obvious. "I knew it," he exclaimed. "I knew you had feelings for me. You're jealous that I was talking to Rin." A look of fear flitted across Sango's face, but no one could be sure because it soon turned into a death glare. "Think again," she shot back, "I was merely protesting your perverse actions against all woman kind!" With that, Sango turned and walked into the woods, followed closely by Kira. Miroku looked upset.

     It was awhile before Sango returned. She didn't even glance at Miroku. Instead she chose to help Kagome set up for the night. Kagome and Sango chatted animatedly as they worked, talking about jewel shards and the men in their company. "Quiet," Inuyasha said in a low voice, "I hear something." His sensitive dog ears pricked forward. Kagome felt a tug at her jewel shard and nodded. Sesshoumaru drew his sword and pushed Rin behind him.

     Moments passed. As Sesshoumaru lowered his sword, a tall, dark haired man walked through the bushes: Naraku. Sessha's sword went back up. "Now, now. There will be no need for violence," Naraku smirked, "I merely wished to introduce my son, Shakaku." A tall young man stepped out of the woods. He looked much like his parents. He had raven-colored hair, and clear, blue eyes. His skin was tan from the time spent on the other side of the portal. However, unlike his parents, he did not look evil. His eyes were full of curiosity, warmth, and the yearning for adventure. No one but Rin and Kagome noticed this. Everyone else was to busy anticipating an attack. "As I said earlier," Naraku announced, "There is no need for violence. The time has not yet come. You have seen my son, and now we will be off." Both Naraku and Shakaku disappeared into the evening.

Later at Dinner…

     They all ate in silence, still thinking about the events earlier. Tetsaiga had not been re-sheathed and lay on the ground at Inuyasha's side. "I don't think he is evil," Kagome was the one to break the silence. "Who?" Miroku asked. "Shakaku." "Are you kidding?" Inuyasha sounded appalled, "He is Naraku's son. Evil runs in his veins." "I'm not kidding." Kagome answered, "He didn't look evil, or feel evil. He is just an innocent, young man." "WHOSE FATHER IS AN EVIL DEMON THAT'S TRYING TO TAKEOVER THE WORLD!" Inuyasha screamed. "Kagome is right," Rin's voice was barely audible, "he is a good man." "It doesn't matter how good he is now," Miroku's voice was heard first, preventing Inuyasha from screaming again, "with his parents, there is no way he can stay that way. He will eventually be turned evil." The meal continued in silence. Kagome looked at Rin and knew she had seen the good in the demon's son. Her eyes than moved to Miroku, perhaps his words had meant he had seen it too.

A/N: I hope you like it so far. Sorry my chapters have been so short. Ill try to make the next ones longer! Please review!