I felt that I have left Naraku out for too long so I'm putting him back in. This is really just a filler for what has been going on I'm going to start working on the second chapter pretty soon; even if nobody has reviewed yet.

Part 2:

'thoughts'

Kagura entered the room quietly walking straight down dark carpet. She had changed over the years, time will do that even to youkai, her black hair was streaked with gray, and her face was older, more withered. Kagura continued walking glancing up at the walls; she shuddered. She never enjoyed this room; she felt as if it was alive. The floor pulsed under her feet as if it was a heartbeat a frail one nevertheless. She stopped in front of the chair glancing at Naraku withered body, held tightly to the chair. He was for all intents in purpose firmly attached to that chair; any who saw him would be surprised to know that this was the hanyou who had brought all of the world cowering before his feet. Yes, the times had been very unkind.

"Naraku" she called out to him. The withered body moved a little as the feeble head raised up. She grimaced "Kasumi, has appeared my lord, she seeks a meeting with you." A rasping breath escaped from the body, as it struggled to answer.

She nodded her head understanding fully. "I will bring her in."

She turned and walked away stopping at the door to send an outward glance behind her. For a few moments she felt a touch of pity for Naraku, but then she remembered all the things he had done; the lives he had the destroyed. The bastard had it coming.


As Kagura exited another women entered, brushing past the wind mistress with ease, and obvious look of disgust on her face as she looked up at the once proud Naraku. Gold hair framed a pale face. Green eyes shining with amazing intensity. Her tapering fingers caressed gently the hand of the staff that she held. Her eyes lifted up looking directly into Naraku's; though age had taken away his body, it still gave off a malevolent aura; perhaps stronger then the one he had given as a youth.

"Once again Naraku; I find myself in your disgusting presence. Why have you summoned me?" Her voice thundered in the room. No one would dare speak to Naraku like this even in his current state, yet she knew her worth. She was indispensable; she was Naraku's link he would never get rid of her; at least for the moment.

She knew that and it she would do anything to ensure her security; and if a few souls died in the process well it was a risk. "You asked me about Inuyasha; I help you defeat him, and ensured your victory against the Taiyoukai. So why is that you cannot allow me a moments rests."

'Because you have lied to me Kasumi. I entrusted you to lead me to the shikon no tama and now even after 500 years it is still not in my possession.'

A tentacle wrapped itself around her neck; it didn't squeeze but she knew it was a warning. 'So now I find there really is no reason to keep such a foul-mouth bitch around; don't you think? I'm sure the world will be a much better place without you around.' The tentacle squeezed her neck, almost playfully.

"The second part of the shikon no tama; has hidden itself well, I'm not able to sense it. The girl apparently does not have the whole part so it must be someone else; a brother..." her words were cut off as the tentacle squeezed sharply, she struggled for a breath as she was pulled into the air.

'I doubt the hanyou had any other children. Yet Kasumi you fail to give me a reason why I should let you live. I could simply devour you to allow myself more time in this world.'

Using the last ounce of air left in her body, she managed to squeak out a few words.

"The girl, my lord should have an acute connection with the shikon no tama; if you could manage to control her body you could find the location of the second piece."

'So she is still the key; very well Kasumi you have proven yourself still of some worth.' The tentacle released her dropping her ungracefully unto the ground. She forced out a breathe, and drew one in. Her lungs ached.

"So I may take my leave now?" The tentacle waved in the air. She turned around and almost ran out the door. Closing it she rested against it, and struggled to catch her breath. Kagura stood beside the door; staring forward.

"I trust you enjoyed your meeting." A small smile appeared on Kagura's lips.Kasumi straightened her robes; pulling them tighter against her. She turned to Kagura a look of disgust on her face.

"You should do well to remember your place; hanyou." She responded; shifting a hand to fix her hair.

Kagura responded with a snort; turning her back she walked away. "I trust you know your way out."

"I have seen your end witch." Kasumi, stared at Kagura as she stopped walking.

"I can see it, and in it you will suffer."

Kagura turned around; her eyes glossed over almost as if they were vacant.

"I know."


Naraku laid there; his breath coming out in labors. He cursed his weakening body, unable to command the great power he had once held. Even in this state though he did not ask for death; instead he would struggle to keep whatever energy was left in this body.

Until he could find another body that could hold him. Sakura was the only thing that he had left now, if he managed to control her body, as he now controlled her mind; it would be so easy for him to find the rest of the shikon no tama.

"You make sure you take care of her, Naraku, or I will make you pay." The voice floated back to him. He stretched himself out right looking around, the movement was to much though, and he collapse back into the throne. Just a memory nothing more than a memory.

Where Inuyasha was now, threats would make very little difference to people.

His body molded itself back into the seat, his eye's closed he was lulled into sleep; remembering things of the past.


"Inuyasha."

"Naraku" They each stood there looking at each other, waiting for the other to make a move.

Naraku backed down a smirk evident on his face. He raised his hand in a mock jester of peace.

"Do not worry yourself half breed I have not come here for a battle."

"Then why are you here; bastard?" Inuyasha's golden eyes glared at him; studied him.

"I have come to make you an offer nothing more nothing less." Naraku moved closer.

"And why would I bother making a deal with you?"

"Because it concerns that wench..." The words were barely out his mouth when he found Tetsusaiga firmly placed against his throat.

"Now; now Inuyasha, lets not be hasty." He gently pushed the blade away.

"State your business quickly Naraku."

"Yes, yes."

"You know about hell do you not hanyou." Inuyasha's stoic face was answer enough.

"Then you know that for each crime; a soul has a designated level. The worse the crime the worse the punishment."

"Get to the point." Inuyasha snarled at him.

"Your woman is going to the ninth level." Silence overtook them as a breeze floated quickly through the air. Inuyasha felt his blood freeze.

"For what?" Naraku smiled inwardly from the despair evident within Inuyasha's voice.

"Your dear bitch Kikyo is to blame of course, all those poor souls she used for nourishment. They never had a chance to be judged. When Kagome's soul was returned to her at Kikyo's death, all those sins were brought upon her. It seems to the fates her and Kikyo are one and the same. I can help you though Inuyasha; in return I ask you for something."

"What is it that you need Naraku?"

"She is with child is she not Inuyasha?" He found himself pushed against a tree with Tetsusaiga placed at his neck, he noticed that for a brief moment the hanyou's eyes had shown red.

"How do you know?" Inuyasha menaced, pushing the blade in deeper; drawing what seemed to be blood.

"Oh come off it fool; it is rather obvious now, I am not the only one who can tell, the Taiyoukai are also aware."

For the first time since their bitter rivalry had began, Naraku saw fear within the hanyou's eyes and he had to say he truly enjoyed it.

"How did the Taiyoukai find out." The fear was quickly replaced with anger as the blade pushed in deeper threatening to sever Naraku's head from his shoulders.

"They have their ways. Their army is on the move and nearing as we speak, though they are a great distance it should take at least 5 months before they reach here. Ample time for you to prepare yourself, though I'm sure you would prefer to save the life of your newborn, and your mate."

"Keh; I have no reason to believe you Naraku. Your nothing but a liar, not only that you bring no proof, and here you are expecting me to hand over my own blood." Inuyasha turned away sheathing Tetsusaiga.

"Indeed Inuyasha I am a liar." Naraku shrugged his shoulders. "Its what I do best, but are you willing to bet the lives of your mate and pup, over what you assume is a bluff?" Inuyasha's silence cut through the air.

" I live you with your decision Inuyasha I pray you make the right one."

He turned away walking into the forest, leaving the hanyou to stay and contemplate what his next move would be.


Naraku's eyes opened glancing around. He pulled his shoulders back, trying to remove the stiffness he felt in them. He forced his head to a nearby window the only one that he could see.

"Indeed Inuyasha I am a liar."

THE END

This is just to help catch up on some small parts of the story, I'm working on the other parts right now, if you have any information a review would be most enjoyed. Its really just to tide you over.