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Author's Note: Congratulations to somebody555 for being the 400th reviewer!!
"___" = Dialogue
'___' = Thoughts
Conflicting Desires
By Forsaken Tenshi
Chapter 13: Dire Consequences, Part I
"Sesshoumaru-sama! Kagome-chan!" cried Rin, "Help me!" The girl struggled in Naraku's firm grasp.
Kagome stood stock still, trying to best figure out how to get Rin away from the man.
"Why, miko, I am surprised to find you here of all places," the half demon started in a falsely congenial manner, a smirk on his lips. "Are you here to be part of the Taiyoukai's already enormous harem?"
Kagome's hands balled into fists. She glared at him, her fury fueling her ever-intensifying aura. She opened her mouth to answer.
"No, she is not."
The steely voice made Kagome's mouth snap shut. Sesshoumaru was. . . defending her honor?
'Sesshoumaru said he'd protect me. . . but he never said he'd defend me,' Kagome thought. 'Has he lost it or something?'
Sesshoumaru hid a grin at her little thought.
"She is here as an honorary guest in my house; the rest is none of your business, _hanyou_," he growled, emphasizing the last word.
Naraku's scarlet eyes narrowed and his lips pressed into a line. "I suggest you watch what you say, my lord," he spat, "Or this little girl will perish in my hands." To stress his meaning he firmly wrapped his other clawed hand around Rin's pale, thin neck.
'Rin!' Kagome thought frantically, not allowing herself to show the anxiety she felt. By Sesshoumaru's knowledge of Naraku, she knew that the half demon would use her love for Rin against her. She could not do that- she would not do that.
In a detached, controlled voice, Kagome spoke, "Let the girl go."
"Not until I have the Shikon no Tama," countered Naraku. He pressed the claw of his thumb against Rin's jugular. "Give it to me, and I will give you the girl."
"And if I don't?" asked Kagome.
Naraku grinned diabolically. "The girl dies." The pressed his finger farther unto her delicate flesh and pricked the skin. A small trickle of blood seeped out of the wound. Rin whimpered.
Sesshoumaru had half a mind to charge at Naraku and rip him to shreds, but to do so would mean destroying Rin's innocent outlook on life as well as himself. Not to mention he could potentially harm her with is own claws. He growled loudly. "Let the girl go. She is not involved in this situation."
Naraku sneered. "On the contrary, Sesshoumaru, she is all that I need to obtain the object of my desire. I can see right through the both of you. I know you care for her well being. As long as the threat of death hangs over her head you must and will bend to my wishes."
Sesshoumaru glared. Naraku was correct in his assumption. Both he and Kagome cared too much about Rin to risk her life. He took a sidelong glance at the priestess to see if she could find a way out of this predicament.
Kagome's mind worked as fast as she could make it. How could she extricate Rin from Naraku and still keep the jewel safe from his greedy clutches? She racked her brain furiously for a solution, any solution.
It suddenly dawned on her. She would have to go for the basest of male desires- sex. It was the only way to do it without giving up the jewel and would ensure Rin's safety. The plan that formed in her mind was the only one that she knew instinctively was her best chance.
Taking in a fortifying breath, Kagome spoke, her demeanor less threatening and more alluring. She put the arrow back in her quiver and slid her bow over her head so that it hung about her body. She was unarmed. "Naraku, I have another, better idea."
"Oh? And what would that be, miko?" he asked cautiously, although his curiosity was roused.
Kagome smiled seductively at the hanyou. "Actually, I haven't had some in a while. Contrary to what the Taiyoukai has said, Sesshoumaru has been too busy as of late to pay much attention to me."
Sesshoumaru's eyes widened slightly as his head snapped towards her. 'Kagome!' he called to her sharply, 'What are you doing?!?'
'Trust me, Sesshoumaru,' was her simple answer, 'Trust me.' She did not look at him; she only stared at her enemy, a beguiling smile on her face.
"And?" pressed Naraku, passion filled eyes focused solely on the shrine maiden.
"I want you to let the girl go. In return, I'll allow one night of fun with you _alone_," she stated, smiling more coyly than before.
Naraku hesitated. Kagome could see his will and his lust fighting for supremacy. She hid a satisfied smirk.
"No," he managed to say curtly, "I want the jewel, not intercourse."
"You will get the jewel," Kagome replied serenely, "After I have had my night with you."
Now Naraku's desire had taken over his logic. "Fine by me," he whispered as he dropped Rin unceremoniously on the ground. The eight-year-old scrambled up and hid behind Sesshoumaru. There were tears in her eyes.
"Sesshoumaru-sama?" she asked fearfully.
Sesshoumaru glanced down at the girl. "Rin," he commanded, "Go back into the castle and stay there."
Wordlessly Rin scampered back into the safety of the ancestral abode.
Kagome waited until Rin was inside before she spoke again. "Since Sesshoumaru is always busy," here she gave the demon lord a pointed glance, "Why don't we leave now?"
"No," interjected Sesshoumaru, "You will not leave."
'Sesshoumaru, you won't be left out. I'll explain my plan to you soon. But trust me,' her mental voice pleaded in his mind, 'And act a bit more, will you?'
'Fine,' he replied, mentally huffing.
'Arigatou.'
"Do you want to challenge me for the miko, Sesshoumaru?" snapped Naraku.
Sesshoumaru kept his face emotionless. "On the contrary, take the whore and be out of my sight!"
Kagome quirked an eyebrow. Although she had said act it out, she did not think he would go so far as to lower her to the status of a whore. But that was beside the point. She grinned at Naraku and slipped off to his side, looping an arm in his. She fought to keep herself from retching. Naraku smirked.
"You've really lost a good one for your bed, Sesshoumaru," the half demon sneered.
Kagome threw a sly grin at the demon lord. "Too busy for me," she said softly. Flipping her hair, she turned her back on Sesshoumaru, and with Naraku, deserted the dog demon.
As they walked, Kagome forced herself to cuddle into Naraku's side without being rigid, which was quite a feat.
'Sesshoumaru?' she called.
'Yes?' he answered.
'Follow us, but not closed enough for him to sense your proximity. I will need your help in destroying him,' she explained.
'I see. Very well, I will follow.'
'Arigatou.'
She leaned her head on the half demon's shoulder. She could feel the way his body trembled in anticipation. She held in a disgusted sigh. Suddenly his aura flared, engulfing the both of them. His impatience had caused him to lose control of his aura. Kagome gasped as the potent dark energy bit and snapped at her pure energy.
Just as suddenly as it came, it left. Naraku grinned a little. "Gomen," he apologized slyly, "I got a little carried away."
"It's okay," she replied sweetly, although she was a little out of breath. They continued their walk.
Suddenly she felt it. 'Inuyasha no youki,' she thought. If Inuyasha was there, then she would be willing to bet her life Kikyou would be there as well. If Naraku was as powerful as Sesshoumaru claimed, she would need all the help she could get.
'Sesshoumaru,' she called again.
'What now?' he drawled.
'Find Inuyasha and Kikyou; they are nearby. They may be of assistance to us. We underestimated his strength.'
'Are you insinuating that I, Sesshoumaru, am not strong enough to defeat a puny _hanyou_?'
'No! But think Sesshoumaru, why else would he want the Shikon no Tama other than to become a youkai? He might be able to absorb youki!'
Sesshoumaru heaved a mental sigh. 'Very well, I will fetch my runt of a half brother and his miko.'
'Arigatou, Sesshoumaru!' she said, her mental voice filled with emotion.
*Back with Sesshoumaru*
He glided over the treetops, searching for the source of his half sibling's aura. He found the source at a small village slightly south of where Kagome and Naraku were heading, wherever her destination seemed to be. He landed in the village and quickly scanned the collection of huts for his younger brother.
A muffled cry of "Inuyasha!" rang out from the shrine, and not long after, Inuyasha stomped outside, followed by a worried Kikyou.
"Sesshoumaru!" Inuyasha exclaimed, "What are you doing here?"
Sesshoumaru gazed at the half demon indifferently. "Kagome needs your help. Yours as well, Kikyou," he added. Kikyou was standing behind Inuyasha, her hands clasped on his shoulders and peering out from behind her beloved.
"Keh!" scoffed Inuyasha. "Why should we help her? She has you, doesn't she?"
Sesshoumaru's eyes narrowed incrementally. "She's going to fight Naraku," he growled.
That caught both Inuyasha's and Kikyou's attention. "Naraku?" asked Kikyou.
"Yes, Naraku," the demon lord confirmed.
"I'll do it," said Kikyou.
"As will I," joined Inuyasha.
"Good. We will meet up with Kagome shortly."
'Kagome, they will join us. Where are you headed?'
'The clearing by the Bone Eater's Well. We can dump his remains in there after we are through,' she replied. 'Wait there; I do not want him to find out what I am planning. I will call you all when the time is right.'
'Fine. Be careful. And Kagome?'
'Yes?'
'Never mind, I will tell you after the battle.'
'Okay. Take care, Sesshou.'
The dog demon frowned. The way she said her farewell was as if she was sure she was to die. Sesshoumaru's frown turned into a scowl. 'Not if I can help it,' he thought darkly.
"Oi, Sesshoumaru!" trumpeted Inuyasha, "When do we leave?"
"When Kagome gives the signal," was the curt reply.
Inuyasha unsheathed the Tetsusaiga, waited for it to transform, and gave it a few warm up swings. Kikyou returned to the shrine to retrieve her bow and quiver of arrows. Sesshoumaru unsheathed the Toukijin. They were now waiting, ready for Kagome's signal for help.
*In the clearing of the Bone Eater's Well*
Kagome walked out into the middle of the clearing, her hand entwined in Naraku's. She knew there was a village not far from here, and from what her senses told here, was where the three were waiting.
"It's so peaceful. . . so isolated. . ." she gave Naraku a calculating sidelong glance. "Want to start?"
Naraku smirked. "Eager, aren't we?"
"Indeed we are," she replied as she turned to face him. She trailed a finger up his chest slowly, her eyes following the tip of her finger. His hand gently caught hers at his collarbone. She raised questioning eyes to his. He grinned and leaned down to tenderly kiss her hand.
"What a gentleman," she commented, "So unlike Sesshoumaru. . ."
In the back of her mind, she heard the faint retort of, 'I heard that.'
Naraku chuckled to himself. "So I've outdone the Demon Lord of the Western Lands. What an accomplishment." The half demon seemed particularly pleased with himself. His already confident demeanor increased tenfold. Kagome again fought the urge to vomit.
Naraku wrapped his arms around Kagome, pressing her into his chest. "So beautiful," he murmured, "So kind, so caring. . ." As he said this, one of his hands crept around in an attempt to snag the Shikon no Tama. He suddenly pulled back as he clasped a hand, staring at fingers that were slightly burnt.
Kagome raised an eyebrow. "You tried to steal it?" There was a hint of amusement in her voice. "I'm sorry, but to get it, I would have to stop my ki from surrounding it. You can't get it, not with that youkai blood in you." She smiled. "But don't worry; I'll keep my end of the bargain if you keep yours."
"I've no doubt you shall," was Naraku's rejoinder. He moved closer to her, his hand cupping the back of her neck, forcing her to look up at him. His other hand snaked its way around her waist. Slowly, he lowered his head and pressed his lips against hers. Her hands slid up onto his chest, not pushing him away, but remained there.
Pain exploded in his chest and Naraku staggered back. Kagome glared at him, her hands radiating a blue light.
Instantly Naraku realized he had been manipulated. "You bitch!" he snarled.
She responded by readying her bow and arrow. "You, die!" she hissed back, her need for revenge fueling her power.
Naraku allowed his human form to melt away, revealing a hideous body comprised of multitudes of weak demons fused together. He grinned. Even with your superior powers I can easily defeat you," he jeered, confident of his power.
"I don't think so," retorted Kagome, pulling back her arrow and aiming for the monster's heart. She let fly a few arrows, all of which purified a small area around the arrow's shaft.
'Sesshoumaru! Come now!' she called.
*Back at the village*
Sesshoumaru heard her call for help. His head snapped in her direction. "Come," he commanded to the other two, "She needs us now." With that said, he disappeared.
Inuyasha, with Kikyou on his back, quickly followed.
A gruesome sight met their shocked eyes. . .
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FT: Konnichiwa, minna-san! So did you all think I died? *grins*
Sesshoumaru: *mumbles* I wished you _did_ die. . .
FT: Sesshou-chan! How could you mean that? *glomp* You love me, right?
Sesshoumaru: . . .
FT: Anyways, sorry for the cliffhanger; I know you all _love_ those. . . And for those of you that are interested. . . to those of you wondering about Inuyasha and Kikyou and why they dislike Naraku, I _might_ (keyword _might_) do a side story on them, since some of you want one so badly. It's a maybe, as I do not have a lot of time to write. Y_Y
Inuyasha: Finally! The spotlight!
FT: -_-;;; Anyways, review! One more chapter left, I promise!
~*~*~*~
Author's Note: Congratulations to somebody555 for being the 400th reviewer!!
"___" = Dialogue
'___' = Thoughts
Conflicting Desires
By Forsaken Tenshi
Chapter 13: Dire Consequences, Part I
"Sesshoumaru-sama! Kagome-chan!" cried Rin, "Help me!" The girl struggled in Naraku's firm grasp.
Kagome stood stock still, trying to best figure out how to get Rin away from the man.
"Why, miko, I am surprised to find you here of all places," the half demon started in a falsely congenial manner, a smirk on his lips. "Are you here to be part of the Taiyoukai's already enormous harem?"
Kagome's hands balled into fists. She glared at him, her fury fueling her ever-intensifying aura. She opened her mouth to answer.
"No, she is not."
The steely voice made Kagome's mouth snap shut. Sesshoumaru was. . . defending her honor?
'Sesshoumaru said he'd protect me. . . but he never said he'd defend me,' Kagome thought. 'Has he lost it or something?'
Sesshoumaru hid a grin at her little thought.
"She is here as an honorary guest in my house; the rest is none of your business, _hanyou_," he growled, emphasizing the last word.
Naraku's scarlet eyes narrowed and his lips pressed into a line. "I suggest you watch what you say, my lord," he spat, "Or this little girl will perish in my hands." To stress his meaning he firmly wrapped his other clawed hand around Rin's pale, thin neck.
'Rin!' Kagome thought frantically, not allowing herself to show the anxiety she felt. By Sesshoumaru's knowledge of Naraku, she knew that the half demon would use her love for Rin against her. She could not do that- she would not do that.
In a detached, controlled voice, Kagome spoke, "Let the girl go."
"Not until I have the Shikon no Tama," countered Naraku. He pressed the claw of his thumb against Rin's jugular. "Give it to me, and I will give you the girl."
"And if I don't?" asked Kagome.
Naraku grinned diabolically. "The girl dies." The pressed his finger farther unto her delicate flesh and pricked the skin. A small trickle of blood seeped out of the wound. Rin whimpered.
Sesshoumaru had half a mind to charge at Naraku and rip him to shreds, but to do so would mean destroying Rin's innocent outlook on life as well as himself. Not to mention he could potentially harm her with is own claws. He growled loudly. "Let the girl go. She is not involved in this situation."
Naraku sneered. "On the contrary, Sesshoumaru, she is all that I need to obtain the object of my desire. I can see right through the both of you. I know you care for her well being. As long as the threat of death hangs over her head you must and will bend to my wishes."
Sesshoumaru glared. Naraku was correct in his assumption. Both he and Kagome cared too much about Rin to risk her life. He took a sidelong glance at the priestess to see if she could find a way out of this predicament.
Kagome's mind worked as fast as she could make it. How could she extricate Rin from Naraku and still keep the jewel safe from his greedy clutches? She racked her brain furiously for a solution, any solution.
It suddenly dawned on her. She would have to go for the basest of male desires- sex. It was the only way to do it without giving up the jewel and would ensure Rin's safety. The plan that formed in her mind was the only one that she knew instinctively was her best chance.
Taking in a fortifying breath, Kagome spoke, her demeanor less threatening and more alluring. She put the arrow back in her quiver and slid her bow over her head so that it hung about her body. She was unarmed. "Naraku, I have another, better idea."
"Oh? And what would that be, miko?" he asked cautiously, although his curiosity was roused.
Kagome smiled seductively at the hanyou. "Actually, I haven't had some in a while. Contrary to what the Taiyoukai has said, Sesshoumaru has been too busy as of late to pay much attention to me."
Sesshoumaru's eyes widened slightly as his head snapped towards her. 'Kagome!' he called to her sharply, 'What are you doing?!?'
'Trust me, Sesshoumaru,' was her simple answer, 'Trust me.' She did not look at him; she only stared at her enemy, a beguiling smile on her face.
"And?" pressed Naraku, passion filled eyes focused solely on the shrine maiden.
"I want you to let the girl go. In return, I'll allow one night of fun with you _alone_," she stated, smiling more coyly than before.
Naraku hesitated. Kagome could see his will and his lust fighting for supremacy. She hid a satisfied smirk.
"No," he managed to say curtly, "I want the jewel, not intercourse."
"You will get the jewel," Kagome replied serenely, "After I have had my night with you."
Now Naraku's desire had taken over his logic. "Fine by me," he whispered as he dropped Rin unceremoniously on the ground. The eight-year-old scrambled up and hid behind Sesshoumaru. There were tears in her eyes.
"Sesshoumaru-sama?" she asked fearfully.
Sesshoumaru glanced down at the girl. "Rin," he commanded, "Go back into the castle and stay there."
Wordlessly Rin scampered back into the safety of the ancestral abode.
Kagome waited until Rin was inside before she spoke again. "Since Sesshoumaru is always busy," here she gave the demon lord a pointed glance, "Why don't we leave now?"
"No," interjected Sesshoumaru, "You will not leave."
'Sesshoumaru, you won't be left out. I'll explain my plan to you soon. But trust me,' her mental voice pleaded in his mind, 'And act a bit more, will you?'
'Fine,' he replied, mentally huffing.
'Arigatou.'
"Do you want to challenge me for the miko, Sesshoumaru?" snapped Naraku.
Sesshoumaru kept his face emotionless. "On the contrary, take the whore and be out of my sight!"
Kagome quirked an eyebrow. Although she had said act it out, she did not think he would go so far as to lower her to the status of a whore. But that was beside the point. She grinned at Naraku and slipped off to his side, looping an arm in his. She fought to keep herself from retching. Naraku smirked.
"You've really lost a good one for your bed, Sesshoumaru," the half demon sneered.
Kagome threw a sly grin at the demon lord. "Too busy for me," she said softly. Flipping her hair, she turned her back on Sesshoumaru, and with Naraku, deserted the dog demon.
As they walked, Kagome forced herself to cuddle into Naraku's side without being rigid, which was quite a feat.
'Sesshoumaru?' she called.
'Yes?' he answered.
'Follow us, but not closed enough for him to sense your proximity. I will need your help in destroying him,' she explained.
'I see. Very well, I will follow.'
'Arigatou.'
She leaned her head on the half demon's shoulder. She could feel the way his body trembled in anticipation. She held in a disgusted sigh. Suddenly his aura flared, engulfing the both of them. His impatience had caused him to lose control of his aura. Kagome gasped as the potent dark energy bit and snapped at her pure energy.
Just as suddenly as it came, it left. Naraku grinned a little. "Gomen," he apologized slyly, "I got a little carried away."
"It's okay," she replied sweetly, although she was a little out of breath. They continued their walk.
Suddenly she felt it. 'Inuyasha no youki,' she thought. If Inuyasha was there, then she would be willing to bet her life Kikyou would be there as well. If Naraku was as powerful as Sesshoumaru claimed, she would need all the help she could get.
'Sesshoumaru,' she called again.
'What now?' he drawled.
'Find Inuyasha and Kikyou; they are nearby. They may be of assistance to us. We underestimated his strength.'
'Are you insinuating that I, Sesshoumaru, am not strong enough to defeat a puny _hanyou_?'
'No! But think Sesshoumaru, why else would he want the Shikon no Tama other than to become a youkai? He might be able to absorb youki!'
Sesshoumaru heaved a mental sigh. 'Very well, I will fetch my runt of a half brother and his miko.'
'Arigatou, Sesshoumaru!' she said, her mental voice filled with emotion.
*Back with Sesshoumaru*
He glided over the treetops, searching for the source of his half sibling's aura. He found the source at a small village slightly south of where Kagome and Naraku were heading, wherever her destination seemed to be. He landed in the village and quickly scanned the collection of huts for his younger brother.
A muffled cry of "Inuyasha!" rang out from the shrine, and not long after, Inuyasha stomped outside, followed by a worried Kikyou.
"Sesshoumaru!" Inuyasha exclaimed, "What are you doing here?"
Sesshoumaru gazed at the half demon indifferently. "Kagome needs your help. Yours as well, Kikyou," he added. Kikyou was standing behind Inuyasha, her hands clasped on his shoulders and peering out from behind her beloved.
"Keh!" scoffed Inuyasha. "Why should we help her? She has you, doesn't she?"
Sesshoumaru's eyes narrowed incrementally. "She's going to fight Naraku," he growled.
That caught both Inuyasha's and Kikyou's attention. "Naraku?" asked Kikyou.
"Yes, Naraku," the demon lord confirmed.
"I'll do it," said Kikyou.
"As will I," joined Inuyasha.
"Good. We will meet up with Kagome shortly."
'Kagome, they will join us. Where are you headed?'
'The clearing by the Bone Eater's Well. We can dump his remains in there after we are through,' she replied. 'Wait there; I do not want him to find out what I am planning. I will call you all when the time is right.'
'Fine. Be careful. And Kagome?'
'Yes?'
'Never mind, I will tell you after the battle.'
'Okay. Take care, Sesshou.'
The dog demon frowned. The way she said her farewell was as if she was sure she was to die. Sesshoumaru's frown turned into a scowl. 'Not if I can help it,' he thought darkly.
"Oi, Sesshoumaru!" trumpeted Inuyasha, "When do we leave?"
"When Kagome gives the signal," was the curt reply.
Inuyasha unsheathed the Tetsusaiga, waited for it to transform, and gave it a few warm up swings. Kikyou returned to the shrine to retrieve her bow and quiver of arrows. Sesshoumaru unsheathed the Toukijin. They were now waiting, ready for Kagome's signal for help.
*In the clearing of the Bone Eater's Well*
Kagome walked out into the middle of the clearing, her hand entwined in Naraku's. She knew there was a village not far from here, and from what her senses told here, was where the three were waiting.
"It's so peaceful. . . so isolated. . ." she gave Naraku a calculating sidelong glance. "Want to start?"
Naraku smirked. "Eager, aren't we?"
"Indeed we are," she replied as she turned to face him. She trailed a finger up his chest slowly, her eyes following the tip of her finger. His hand gently caught hers at his collarbone. She raised questioning eyes to his. He grinned and leaned down to tenderly kiss her hand.
"What a gentleman," she commented, "So unlike Sesshoumaru. . ."
In the back of her mind, she heard the faint retort of, 'I heard that.'
Naraku chuckled to himself. "So I've outdone the Demon Lord of the Western Lands. What an accomplishment." The half demon seemed particularly pleased with himself. His already confident demeanor increased tenfold. Kagome again fought the urge to vomit.
Naraku wrapped his arms around Kagome, pressing her into his chest. "So beautiful," he murmured, "So kind, so caring. . ." As he said this, one of his hands crept around in an attempt to snag the Shikon no Tama. He suddenly pulled back as he clasped a hand, staring at fingers that were slightly burnt.
Kagome raised an eyebrow. "You tried to steal it?" There was a hint of amusement in her voice. "I'm sorry, but to get it, I would have to stop my ki from surrounding it. You can't get it, not with that youkai blood in you." She smiled. "But don't worry; I'll keep my end of the bargain if you keep yours."
"I've no doubt you shall," was Naraku's rejoinder. He moved closer to her, his hand cupping the back of her neck, forcing her to look up at him. His other hand snaked its way around her waist. Slowly, he lowered his head and pressed his lips against hers. Her hands slid up onto his chest, not pushing him away, but remained there.
Pain exploded in his chest and Naraku staggered back. Kagome glared at him, her hands radiating a blue light.
Instantly Naraku realized he had been manipulated. "You bitch!" he snarled.
She responded by readying her bow and arrow. "You, die!" she hissed back, her need for revenge fueling her power.
Naraku allowed his human form to melt away, revealing a hideous body comprised of multitudes of weak demons fused together. He grinned. Even with your superior powers I can easily defeat you," he jeered, confident of his power.
"I don't think so," retorted Kagome, pulling back her arrow and aiming for the monster's heart. She let fly a few arrows, all of which purified a small area around the arrow's shaft.
'Sesshoumaru! Come now!' she called.
*Back at the village*
Sesshoumaru heard her call for help. His head snapped in her direction. "Come," he commanded to the other two, "She needs us now." With that said, he disappeared.
Inuyasha, with Kikyou on his back, quickly followed.
A gruesome sight met their shocked eyes. . .
~*~*~*~
FT: Konnichiwa, minna-san! So did you all think I died? *grins*
Sesshoumaru: *mumbles* I wished you _did_ die. . .
FT: Sesshou-chan! How could you mean that? *glomp* You love me, right?
Sesshoumaru: . . .
FT: Anyways, sorry for the cliffhanger; I know you all _love_ those. . . And for those of you that are interested. . . to those of you wondering about Inuyasha and Kikyou and why they dislike Naraku, I _might_ (keyword _might_) do a side story on them, since some of you want one so badly. It's a maybe, as I do not have a lot of time to write. Y_Y
Inuyasha: Finally! The spotlight!
FT: -_-;;; Anyways, review! One more chapter left, I promise!
~*~*~*~