Disclaimer: Why can't I own Inuyasha?! *sob, sob* I don't own the Inu characters.



Why have I been summoned here? Sesshoumaru stated with his normal blank expression.

I have something of a deal to make with you, Kikyo smiled and gazed at Sesshoumaru with a smug all-knowing look on her face.

Why should I, the great demon Sesshoumaru, make a deal with you, a mere priestess?

I have something you want, Kikyo taunted.

What would you have that I could possibly want?

Kikyo smiled,

How did you get your hands on that? Sesshoumaru mused, keeping his almost-excitement hidden, My half-breed brother never puts it down.

I haven't got it, yet, Sesshoumaru frowned, But I've played my card right and should have it within my reach sometime in the next few days.

And what must I do in order for you to give me Tetsuiga?

You must kidnap the young girl who tags along with Inuyasha, and bring her to me.

Why would you want a useless, undertrained miko?

She is my reincarnation. In order for me to live again I must possess my entire soul. She has most of it and I want it back. Kikyo glanced at Jaken, who had been inching away from her since she measured the fact that she was dead. You will kidnap her before she and Inuyasha reach the bone-eaters well. If she gets through the well before you intercept her, she will only be accessible to the possessor of the Shikon jewel.

This shall be an easy task, but the girl will not be handed over until I receive Tetsuiga. Do we have a deal?

Meet me here at this clearing in two days.

Sesshoumaru nodded, and the youkai and miko departed.