Ryochan8: Inuyasha and all of it's characters belong to Rumiko Takahashi, who belongs to her parents, who belong to THEIR parents, who belong to THEIR parents, who-

Sesshomaru: This may take awhile…….

Ryochan8:-who belongs to THEIR parents……

Ch. 1: Tetsusaiga Gone MIA

         After many failed attempts and many near-death experiences, Sesshomaru had finally thought of a fool-proof plan to steal the Tetsusaiga; STEAL it!  Yes indeedy, it sure took him long enough to think of that.  So, in the dead of the night, Sesshomaru snuck into the Inu-gumi's campsite and started searching for his dear half-brother, only to notice that he was sleeping in a tree (directly above Kagome o).  Internally sighing, he slinked away, knowing that it would be nearly impossible for him to just snatch the sword and run when he was in THAT position.

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Back at his castle, Sesshomaru sat on one of his comfy chairs.  Deep in thought, he leaned back into the chair, only to have it recline and push out a footstool (A/N: Think Laz-E-Boy chairs). 

         "How come I, Sesshomaru, did not know I had in my possession such a sweet recliner?" 

         Shaking his head in wonder, he brought his mind back on track; how was he to steal the Tetsusaiga?  If he could possibly become light enough to land on the tree without the barbaric half-breed noticing, then maybe-

         "M'lord, I have brought your noon-time tea!" called Jaken as he came into the room carrying a tray with a pot of tea and a cup.

Noticing Jaken, Sesshomaru rubbed his chin thoughtfully and thought aloud," Hmmm……"

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         "M'lord, PLEASE reconsider!" pleaded Jaken as Sesshomaru was ready to toss him onto the tree branch.  It was later that night and Sesshomaru had taken Jaken back to his enemy's campsite to steal Tetsusaiga. 

         "Be quiet! You should be honored that you can be useful to me!" Sesshomaru harshly whispered back.

         "Yes, useful as a babysitter to Rin or as moral support!" Jaken replied, almost in tears.

         Sesshomaru brushed him off saying," Rin can take care of herself."

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         "Wow, look at the cute animals!" Rin said as she walked closer to the baby brown bears, unaware of the pissed-off mother bear behind her.

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         And so, Sesshomaru hurled Jaken at Inuyasha, who landed on said hanyou's stomach with a *fwump*  Inuyasha, however, only mumbled," lemme 'lone, damn clay pot" and started snoring.  Jaken, sweatdropping, hesitantly reached for the Tetsusaiga and quickly ripped it out of Inuyasha's arms and threw it to Sesshomaru.  Sesshomaru looked at the sword in his hands in awe.  It was finally his.  After all this time, after so many battles, his father's prize heirloom was finally his.  Caught up in the moment, Sesshomaru, feared Demon Lord of the Western Lands, did a victory dance. 

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         It was a BEAUTIFUL morning. The birds were singing, the sun was shining-

         "WHERE THE FUCK IS TETSUSAIGA?!?!?!"

-and Inuyasha was nearing a mental breakdown. 

         "Try looking in the bushes," suggested Shippo.

         Inuyasha glared at the fox and gritted out," I. Already. Did."  He turned to Kagome and accused," Did you steal it to sharpen your "pen suls" AGAIN?!"

         Kagome indignantly cried," Hey, that was only one time!"

         Suddenly, Myoga's voice was heard saying," Lord Inuyasha, Tetsusaiga has been stolen!"

         Miroku "tripped" onto Myoga and said in mock contrite," I slipped on my slippers."

         "Indeed," the flea squeaked.

         "Oi, what's this about the Tetsusaiga being stolen?" Inuyasha interrupted.

         Myoga crawled out from under Miroku and explained," Last night, your brother came-"

         Kagome asked," Who, Ozzie Osborne?"

         Myoga ignored her and continued,"-and stole Tetsusaiga from your very hands."

         "Well that sucks," commented Sango.

         "Easy for YOU to say, YOUR weapon wasn't stolen," sulked Inuyasha.  Sango just shrugged her shoulders and thought, Thank goodness Sesshomaru doesn't have ANY taste in weaponry.

         Shippo asked," So what are we gonna do?"

         Kagome sighed," Well, without Tetsusaiga, we're practically defensless-"

         "HEY!" Miroku, Sango, and Inuyasha indignantly cried.

         "-so we're just going to have to steal it back," she finished.

         Myoga looked at her and said," You are SUCH a bright girl. Only a GENIUS could think up such a thought-"

         "Shut up Myoga," Kagome huffed.

         Sango said," Alright, let's stop arguing and go get that rusted piece of junk BACK!"

         "YEAH!" the group chorused.

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         Sesshomaru, lounging in his newfound recliner, suddenly shuddered and thought, Hm, I wonder what this sudden ominous feeling is about…….hey, where's Rin?-haven't seen her for DAYS……..