I do want to thank the numerous reviewers who have reviewed over the past two years. It's because of continued interest in the story that I have decided to attempt to finish it. I know you all aren't my normal crowd of readers, but I'm a great deal more prolific on fictionpress....really.
I haven't actually watched or read any inuyasha since the time I began this story(Save for one episode. It's on tv at a really inconvenient time.) So do explain if I mess up something plot wise.
The Best Laid Plans 5: Shadowlight
Inuyasha watched the fire die. She'd be back in a day or two no doubt. She always was, even when she was angry. Kagome wouldn't leave them to fend for themselves. As much as he'd like to admit they were fine alone, truth was they weren't able to find shards as effectively without her assistance.
"You probably shouldn't make her angry so much." Sango sat down next to him. "She's going to not come back someday, and then Naraku will win."
"No way. She'll be back."
"This time maybe. Get some sleep." She went off to bed.
A moment later, Inuyasha threw a stick into the dying flames and did the same.
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Sesshoumaru waved at a random servant and they ran off to parts unknown.
"Where did you find her? Rin, I mean..."
"In the woods." He answered shortly.
"How-" Her question died with a glare from the demon, a demon which was very dangerous, even with the necklace. This wasn't Inuyasha, whose only plan was usually "attack!." He was something worse, and she had a feeling that asking that question would push his pride too far.
"Why do you hate Inuyasha?" She asked instead.
"He's weak. Either I kill him, or he gets stronger." Sesshoumaru kept his expression guarded.
"You don't really hate him do you?" She shot back a response question quickly, and looked for any changes in expression.
There were none. "That's not your concern. There is a room prepared for you. I will return you in the morning."
Kagome nodded. "Thank you." And turned in the direction the servant had gone only minutes before.
"Oh and Human?"
She looked back, too tired to respond to the insult.
"Rin loves mornings." And with that he was gone.
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Kagome woke in a pleasant warmth that reminded her of home even though it was obviously a traditional futon. She snuggled deeper into the thick blanket, which caused the girl watching her to giggle.
She frowned and opened an eye to see Rin, wide awake and holding some oranges. "Breakfast."
Kagome sighed and sat up, pulling the borrowed robe the rest of the way closed to avoid showing so much skin. The quality was finer than most stuff she'd seen at home, and this was merely a nighttime dress. "Goodmorning Rin."
"You should stay with us forever. Lord Sesshoumaru likes you."
"No, He doesn't." She began peeling one of the oranges carefully, trying to keep the peel in one long piece.
The girl shook her head. "It's true. He likes you."
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Okayokay I'll try to make the next update sooner than 2 years!
-FD