Hello there!!! Yep, I'm back with another chapter!!!! Sesshomaru is coming in this one! He might be a bit out of character, but I hope that you enjoy it anyway...

I don't own Inuyasha.

"Ohhhhh, I love your cooking Kagome!" Sango drooled and sat down next to Miroku and Inuyasha for dinner. Immediately after the other half of their group arrived "home", Kagome had begun making her famous Chicken Fried Rice, the most delicious meal she could cook in either time period.

"Thanks Sango." she said, blushing furiously. Kagome had always loved to cook for her friends; they all seemed to enjoy her meals.

"Um-Kagome-sama, what is this stuff?" Rin whispered.

"Oh, Rin, you don't have to call me that. My names just Kagome."

"But, Sesshomaru-sama said that I had to say that to everybody I respect."

"Well, okay then. But, how come you don't what this is? Doesn't Sesshomaru feed you?" she asked incredulously.

"It's Sesshomaru-sama! And of course he feeds me, but nothing that looks like this." Rin continued eyeing her food warily.

"Okay...well, this is my specialty. I call it Chicken Fried Rice. Basically, it has chicken (obviously), fried rice (woo, that was a surprise), and some fried green vegetables. I have my own sauces, spices and herbs and junk added, too. Why don't you just try it and see if you like it, okay?"

"Uh-huh." Rin gulped quite audibly as everyone began to watch her take up her chopsticks. The die-sized cube of chicken reached her mouth, and after a few moments she allowed it access. Chewing followed for a short while, until...she giggled. "This is real good!" she exclaimed and shoveled more chicken into her mouth.

"Hmm. Oh! Hey, um, by the way, this is Rin. Rin these are my friends Sango, Inuyasha, Miroku, Kirara, my brother Sota, and my son Shippo. You can stay with us until Sesshomaru comes for you."

"When will he come?" she asked in an instant, not even bothering to correct Kagome for saying Sesshomaru.

"I'm not sure, but I know that he'll probably be here soon enough." She said firmly, with an all-knowing look in her eye.

"Yeah, okay." Her face was melancholy, but once she picked up her chopsticks her thoughts of sadness disappeared.

"Wait a second! You mean to tell me that she's Seshomaru's brat?! And he's gonna come here for 'er!!!!" Inuyasha yelled, finally catching on about Rin.

"Sit." Kagome said, sending Inuyasha into the floor of Keade's hut. Rin gawked at him and Kagome, while the others just continued eating.

"Kagome-sama, what did you do to that mean guy?"

"I have a power over him and every time I say sit, he falls to the ground." Smirking as Inuyasha was once again slammed to the floor.

"You BI-

"SIT!!!!!!" se screamed at the top of her lungs, making sure that Rin wouldn't hear such profanity.

"I don't like him, Kagome-sama."

"I don't think any of us does." She said sadly.

"Really? You mean that you don't like him? And you think my sister is cool?" Sota asked excitedly.

"Uh-huh." Kagome's eyebrow rose slightly at his questions, otherwise her face was a stoic mask. Even her usual lively eyes were somewhat cold and emotionless and beginning to scare every adult at the table.

"Do you want to play some games later?" he asked, obviously cheered up about something.

"Yeah!" she exclaimed, nodding her head vehemently as she spoke.

When they had finished eating, Kagome and Sango cleaned the dishes, Sota, Shippo, and Rin were back to playing, and Miroku and Inuyasha went off alone to talk.

"So, Inuyasha. What do you think of Sesshomaru coming here?" Miroku drawled, wanting to make sure he had enough time to cover his ears, but when Inuyasha just sat there, not speaking or moving Miroku was truly afraid.

"Hmm...well, I'm wondering why he hasn't already arrived actually." He said finally.

"Yes, that is to be thought about, however...the absence of fear in Lady Kagome is also to be wondered about."

"What do you mean? She knows I'm here to protect 'er, why should she be afraid of anything?" he asked, his voice rising with every syllable.

"Well, she was always afraid before, was she not?" taking Inuyasha's nod as a sign to continue he spoke his thoughts fully. "Well...what if Lady Kagome is not worried about the arrival of Sesshomaru, but actually planning upon it?"

"Why would she plan on him comin' here? Do you think she wants to fight him or somethin'?" as he spoke, Inuyasha rose from the ground in an attempt to go ask her himself, but was held back. "What are you doin'?"

"I don't believe that is her purpose. She may be trying to speak with him."

"About what?!"

"She must have her reasons, Inuyasha. We should just sit back a wait until Sesshomaru truly does arrive."

"Feh, do whatever you want. I ain't leavin'her alone 'til he leaves." Growling, Inuyasha went back to Keade's hut.

Later

"So, is everyone ready for bed?" Kagome asked yet again. Shippo wanted to sleep near Kagome and Rin, but then also Sota so they had to rearrange themselves, then they remembered that they hadn't brushed their teeth (more like Kagome remembered) so Kagome had to show Rin how to use a toothbrush and toothpaste, then Miroku was groping Sango again, then he accidentally grabbed Kagome-because she switched with Sango-and everyone began to beat him to death, then finally, Keade came home and nearly stepped on all of them, which made Kagome change her mind about sleeping on the floor. Now they were all in the bed together (Inuyasha included).

"Yes" they all said simultaneously.

Kagome's dream junk

"Inuyasha...what's going on?" through the heavy fog Kagome could only see Inuyasha and another figure. They were shaking hands, and Inuyasha was smirking about something.

"That sounds wonderful, Inuyasha. Then Kagome will be mine to control." The other man said in a deep, throaty voice. He then came from the shadows of the mist and looked straight at Kagome. "Here's my little girl now. Come here Kagome." His tone was commanding, and for some reason, she did as he said. Her body gliding towards he and Inuyasha unwillingly, but she couldn't stop.

"No...f-father...Inuyasha, why did you help him?" her struggles to break free were proven futile, she was now face to face with the man she loathes most fiercely. All throughout her life she would not give in, until now, she was helpless.

"Feh, yer his now. See ya, wench. Now that I got the shards from yer dad, I don't need you."

"NO!! I will never be his!"

"It's too late to run now, I already have your mother and bother. You don't wish them pain, do you?"

"Urg, mom, Sota...I'll stay."

End dream

Kagome awoke in a cold sweat, shaking; she stood and went outside to get some air. Suddenly every bit of fear and anger drifted away, until all she felt was the cool wind of the night.

"So, couldn't sleep, eh?" Inuyasha's voice came from behind her.

"Shhh. Sota wakes easily." She whispered and smiled warmly to her old friend. "So, you couldn't sleep either, huh?" she asked jokingly.

"Feh, what do I need with sleep?" arrogance once again dominating the hanyou's growl. (Sp?)

"Everyone needs some down time. But, I guess, you being a demon and all, you probably don't as much sleep." Her lean figure rested against the side of Keade's old hut, while Inuyasha sat Indian style.

"I'm only a half demon. That reminds me, why aren't you worried about Sesshomaru coming? You know he's powerful and all." Tactless as usual, he already went back on his words to Miroku.

"Why should I be worried?" she said defiantly as she stood.

"I just told you!"

"Shhh! I don't care, besides, why would he hurt someone who saved Rin?" Not bothering to say anymore than necessary, she returned to the bed.

The next morning

"Uhhh...yawn man, I am sooo tired."

"Hmmm...me too. Are you gonna make breakfast today?" Sango asked.

"Huh? Uh, yeah." Kagome replied nervously, she knew that everyone hated Sango's cooking.

"Okay then. Uh-PERVERT!!!" SMACK Miroku's pale face now held Sango's hand print in a violent shade of red.

"But Sango my dear, I was only trying to help you up." Sango obviously didn't buy that one though, as she began to chase Miroku around outside.

"Hmm."

"Uhh, where am I?" Rin asked worried. She shook her head around dangerously, searching for a familiar face. Finally, she noticed Shippo lying next to her in the bed. "Kagome-sama!!" she exclaimed as her gaze met her new protector.

"Hey there! Did you sleep well?" she asked warmly.

"Uh-huh! Where's Sota? He said we'd play games today."

'Well, I guess she's a morning person!' Kagome thought while Rin ran up to her and began bouncing around the room. "Sota is...I'm not sure...oh! He went out for a walk; he's on his way back right now. He'll probably be here in a little bit."

"Momma?" Shippo said groggily.

"Over here Shippo. I'll be outside if you need me, okay?" taking his nod as a sign of approval, she walked calmly towards Inuyasha's forest.

"Wait!!!! Kagome-sama!!!!" Rin called.

"Do you want to come with me?"

"Yeah!!!! I can pick pretty flowers for you and Sesshomaru-sama!!!" she said excitedly. They walked until they were at the sacred well. Kagome thought that she could use this time to go through and check to see if he was still there, but now that Rin was tagging along she'd have to wait.

"What kind do you like?" Rin asked upon seeing the many beautiful flowers.

"Hmm...Lilies I guess."

"What is that one?"

"Uh...just get the one you think looks the prettiest!! Okay?"

"Okay!" Rin ran around frantically, searching for the perfect flower for Kagome.

"So," a firm voice came from behind Kagome. "You decided to kidnap my daughter?"

Slowly turning around Kagome saw Sesshomaru, his gaze was not on her, but on Rin. "I'm sorry, I didn't know that giving someone a place to stay and a hot meal meant kidnapping them."

Finally his turned his head to glare directly at her. He suddenly vanished and reappeared a foot from Kagome. "Do not play games with me wench." he spat.

"Sesshomaru-sama!!" Rin yelled and began to run towards him when Kagome extended her arm and blocked her path.

"What do you think you're doing, human!"

"I am a human, but my name is Kagome." She stated firmly.

"This Sesshomaru does not care what your name is, give me my daughter, wench, or else!" he barked. "Get over here, Rin."

"Do not order her around!" Kagome yelled, regaining the demon lord's attention.

"Listen carefully, miko, you don't control me. I control you! She is my daughter, and you will let her come freely to me!!" Now he was beginning to lose his patience with her. His eyes matched hers as they narrowed to mere slits, both had their jaws clenched, and were almost growling in rage.

"She is not some lowly servant that you think you own...she is a human being, just as you are a demon. That fact does not make her any weaker than you, or any other being in this universe, and you will respect her!" Kagome spat just as angrily.

"What makes you think that I'll listen to some-thing like you? You are nothing. Now, Rin, get over here!" SMACK Sesshomaru stumbled backwards as an intense crimson handprint was placed on his beautiful face. "What-

"She is no servant to anyone," Kagome said in a deadly tone barely above a whisper as Sesshomaru bowed his head so that his eyes were hidden within his gorgeous silver hair. "No child of any race of being should have to endure the treatment you provide. Every child deserves more than you seem able to offer, and I will not allow you to care for Rin if you cannot demonstrate your ability as a father. Now, Sesshomaru, unless you can provide-

"I...I am...so-sorry."

"Really?" Kagome asked in you...ever...forgive me?" Sesshomaru asked, an evident smirk playing on his thin lips.

"You-you don't even mean that do you?!" She screamed.

"What is this you are accusing me of now, wench?"

"Ugh, you don't even mean that you're sorry, do you? You have to say it with feeling!! Come on Sesshomaru-sama. Please?" She put on her best puppy- dog pout.

"Fine. I do mean it now."

"Hey!" He flinched slightly at her high-pitched screeching. "You should say it properly. Do you even understand what I'm asking of you?" She asked as she saw his eyebrow raise a fraction.

"I do understand English, woman." Again Sesshomaru was growing tired of Kagome's antics.

Sigh "I meant that you understood that you were...well, that you were...wrong, and have to apologize properly for it." Kagome stared at him warily.

"Hmm. Yes." His gaze now transfixed on the ground before Kagome. 'How can I let myself act in such a manner? She is controlling me somehow! Urgh, I must stop this.'

"Well...man, you're even cooler than I thought!"

"I just apologized for my actions towards Rin, and yet you still consider me to be cold?"

"Huh? No! That's not what I was saying!" she said waving her arms in front of her face. "Well, uh, where I come from, we say someone is 'cool' if we think they did something great or if we, uh, respect them."

"Hmm." He looked as though he would believe anything odd that she would say at this point. "Very well. Rin, will you come here?"

"Uh, Sesshomaru-sama?"

"Yes, Rin?"

"I-um, c-could we stay-stay here for a little bit, just so I can say bye?" she whispered, rushing to finish before he could reject her.

"Hmm." He frowned, knowing that this "goodbye" would take up much time. " We should go, your friends are coming just now."

"But-please Sesshomaru-sama?"

"Rin...once Inuyasha sees me he will want to fight. And obviously your new- ahem- friend here will not like that very much."

"I can hold him off." Kagome suggested.

"Really, can you now?" he asked sarcastically.

"Yes, I can. And I'll tell the others not to attack."

His thoughts appeared to be rushed; his eyes were continuously darting back and forth between Kagome, Rin and the Village area. "Fine, but I will not allow you to interfere if any of them do attack."

"Please...I ask that you don't attack my friends. Please Sesshomaru-sama?" She looked innocently into his amber eyes, pleading for him to let them live.

"I...will not harm your friends...unless-

"Yes! Thanks so much!!! I'll make sure that they don't attack, if they do, you can fight back accordingly. By that I mean Inuyasha."

'So, it seems that this young miko has taken a liking to me. Hmm, such ignorance in humans. I could kill her soundlessly.'

"MOM!!!!" Shippo yelled and dove for Kagome. She had barely turned around and he had already grabbed hold of her neck.

"Hey, hun." She said, her warm smile returning.

"Hi Shippo! Oh, Uncle Sota!"

"UNCLE?!!" Kagome screamed. Sesshomaru covered his ears and arched his eyebrow.

"What?" Sota asked innocently.

"Uh, Rin, he's not your uncle!"

"Huh? Why not? He said he was." Rin said.

"Well, he just isn't your uncle, okay? Don't ever call him that again, okay?!"

"Why are you yelling at my child?" Sesshomaru coldly spat as he clenched his clawed hands around Kagome's slender neck.

Okay, sorry to end it like this, but I really have NO time right now!!! I also won't be updating for a few weeks, unless I can find a computer that can put these up(the one at my house doesn't), because we have break, I'm not sure how long it will take me. I'm REALLY VERY SORRY to anyone who actually cares. Thanks for reading though, and please try to review. If you leave your e-mail address I can respond to your review, but otherwise I'm too lazy to remember to put them at the end/beginning of a chapter. Thanks again for checking out my fic!!