For the record, I do not own Inuyasha nor the characters. So don't sue me, I have no money.

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After hours of running (thanks to Inuyasha carrying both that weird monk and Kagome) they reached the small cabin where Sango lived. They walked up to the door as Inuyasha started to speak.

"And, what're we doing here?"

"Well, she is a demon exterminator... therefore, she must have some information on Naraku and his where-abouts, duh."

"Hmmm... this Sango... is she, uh, single?"

Kagome looked over her shoulder and glared at the monk. "Why do you care if she is?"

"Oh, uh, I have my reasons." He gave a sly grin.

"Don't think of touching her, my cousin would kick your ass in ten seconds flat."

"But she's no match for me!" Inuyasha gave off a victorious smirk.

Kagome rolled her eyes and she stepped up to the door and knocked. "Baka, she would've kicked your ass and you know it."

The conversation stopped as soon as the door opened and a pair of soft, brown eyes greeted them as she slid the door open even more. Sango blinked a few times.

"Err... Kagome-chan? What're you doing--Inuyasha? ...Who're you?" She looked to the monk.

Miroku bowed infront of her and took one of her hands into his.

"You're even more beautiful than I imagined." He closed his eyes and attempted to kiss her hand, but she used the back of her hand to slap into his lips. He groaned as he rubbed them, seeing that the upper lip was busted and slightly bleeding. Sango muttered something then looked over to where Kagome was. She was standing beside Inuaysha and they were... holding hands?

"Uh... Kagome-chan... why're you..." She pointed to their hands.

"Isn't that what couples do? Hold hands?" Inuyasha asked innocently enough.

Sango felt sick. How could her own cousin fall in love with a half-demon? It didn't make sense. She sighed and shook her head.

"Anyway, what've you all come here--" Sango's eyes widened as Miroku was behind her, rubbing her bottom like he did to Kagome. Sango growled and elbowed him in his chest. Miroku's eyes widened in pain and he doubled-over, holding his chest while breathing hard.

"Pervert..." Kagome, Inuyasha, and Sango said in unison.

Sango made her way to the couch and sat down on it. Kagome sat beside her on her left and Inuyasha slipped behind Kagome. Miroku attempted to sit on the other side of Sango, but Sango put her back on the other end and let her legs stretch out to Kagome. Needless to say, Miroku ended up sitting on the floor.

"What'd you come here for, now?"

"Sango-chan, this demon... Naraku... do you know who he is?"

Sango went silent. Miroku also looked away once the name was mentioned.

Inuyasha blinked. "What's up with you two? Aren't you gonna answer her question, Sango?"

"I've heard of him, yes. He's the most horrible demon I've heard of... he parades around as a human and..."

Miroku decided to join in now as they both said "take on the form of another human."

Sango blinked. "How'd you know that?"

"I guess I should tell you... fifty years ago, he appeared infront of my Grandfather and pierced his right hand. The void in his hand was called the "kazaama" and has been passed down from generation to generation. At one point, it became bigger and eventually sucked my Grandfather into the void... it was passed to my father, as I've said, and that's how my father died." He extended his right hand that was covered with the tourquoise prayer beads. "And now, it's been passed to me. I decided to join you because if I kill Naraku, the curse will be lifted. I need an heir in case I don't live..." He looked to Sango and stood up, grabbing her hand. "Sango... that's why I wish for you to bear me a son-" He didn't even finish his sentance before Sango used her other hand to punch him and cause him to hit his head on the table, knocking him out.

"Finally, I'll probably get some peace!" Sango said as she sighed and looked to Kagome again. "Anyway, yes, I've heard of him. But I don't know where he is. Only the most powerful demons know." She looked to Inuyasha. "Do you know where he is?"

Inuyasha's face went cold. Kagome stared up at him. "What is it?"

"He's the one."

"The one what?"

"...Who killed Kikyou.

Kagome and Sango sighed a little. Sango spoke again.

"Why did you want to know that?"

"...He took Souta."

Sango stood up, anger going across her features. "What?! That son of a bitch took the kid?!"

"Would everyone stop yelling?" A child-like voice spoke from the other room as the door opened. A little fox-child came out, rubbing his eyes. "Can't sleep..." He crawled up onto the couch and rested his head on Kagome's leg.

"Who--...what's that?" Inuyasha asked as he stared down at the kid.

"I'm Shippou..." He answered sleepily.

Kagome smiled and petted his head. "Where'd you find him?"

"I followed Kirara and came across this place in the Western Lands. This little guy was being held captive by the demon that killed my father and brother... I couldn't let him kill this little guy."

Inuyasha spoke again. "The demon... what did he look like?"

"You... except his hair was longer, white instead of silver, and he had this stupid fluffy looking thing on him..."

"Sesshomaru." Inuyasha breathed.

"Who?" Kagome asked.

"...My half-brother."

Sango only looked down in anger. Kagome reached for her pocket and pulled out the jewel.

"Sango, look..."

Sango looked up and at the jewel in Kagome's hands. She whispered "Shikon no Tama..."

Kagome put it back in her pocket and stood up, walking to the door. "Come on, Inuyasha. Let's go."

"Go where?"

"Well... we're going to go to your brother's place. And then we'll rescue Kirara... and tie his ass up and force him to tell us where Naraku is."

"Hold on, Kagome. We'll be killed if we go on his lands."

"So? I'd rather die knowing that I at least attempted to save my brother. Now come on!"

Inuyasha sighed and began to follow Kagome. Sango was already dressed in her armor, so she ran over to her boomerang and grabbed it, following them.

"No, Sango-chan, I need you to stay so you can take care of that thing when he wakes up."

Sango went pale. "You have got to be joking... Kagome-chan! Onegai! I'd rather die fighting than be stuck with that pervert!"

"If he tries anything, just knock him out again." Inuyasha said.

Sango glared at him but put her boomerang down. "Don't kill Sesshomaru. That's my job."

Both Kagome and Inuyasha nodded. Kagome jumped onto Inuyasha's back as they left and began their journey to the Western Lands.

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Tears fell down the young boy's face and reached the gag that held his mouth shut. He couldn't move due to his hands and legs being tied down. Naraku looked over to the boy and spoke.

"Now, now, child. Your sister is coming, don't worry." **Too bad she won't live to see you again. I'll kill her, that fool, Inuyasha, then take the jewel... then I'll destroy the world.** Another smirk crossed his face, causing Souta to back away even more.

**Nee-chan... please, hurry... I'm scared...**

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::Sighs::..There, another chapter. I'll work again tomorrow. Enjoy.

---Kaoru.