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A/N: What! Two chapters in a row! Yes I'm updating more. And although I hope you're all enjoying this, it probably won't be that much longer. Mainly cause I have so many other ideas bouncing around and I don't like having too many projects going at once. But don't worry, everything will work out.


Chapter 11 - Resurrection

Hidenka paused and took one final breath before she knocked on the monstrous oak door before her. She was in a hallway of the palace that many people, and demons alike, didn't like to go down. The thudding of her fist echoed across the dark walls and disappeared into the darkness she had traveled through to get here. Weird that there aren't any lamps her, or servants for that matter. But then again Kuromeru said that technically people were forbidden from this place while Naraku inhabited it. It must mean he's weak right now…maybe that mean's I won't have to

"You may enter Hidenka." Trying to suppress her gasp, and failing miserably, Hidenka pushed open the door and entered Naraku's chamber. The room was pitch black save for one candle that was placed on a table next to where Naraku was sitting. "Truth be told I was expecting you. You've become to smart for my liking. You should have just stayed with your husband, it would have been much safer for you."

"What do you mean?" Hidenka drew herself to try to show that she wasn't afraid. She knew he didn't buy it.

"I know you know your father's alive. How would you like to see him? A nice family reunion perhaps? Your mother certainly was overjoyed when she saw him, while she saw him that is."

"What have you done?!"

"Merely an attempt to repeat the past. Follow me." Naraku stood and turned towards a door Hidenka hadn't seen before. Unsure of what to do, she mumble a silent protective spell and followed him out of the door. "I decided I was finished toying with your mother, although she was quite fun at night…"

"You bastard!" Hidenka tried to strike him but he turned quickly and grabbed her wrist, yanking her into his chest.

"Don't be jealous Hidenka, your turn will come soon enough. Come along now, this way." Digging the tips of his nails into her wrist, she could feel her skin slowly break beneath the force. They continued on in the same fashion until the tiny hallway opened into a great chamber that was lit by a solid light floating in the center of the room. "Hidenka, do you know of the legend of the stars?"

"You mean that stars are truly souls? Of course I do."

"Well do you know who truly is the brightest star? I mean, if you know the legend of the Shikon no Tama and the stars than I'm sure you do. If you ever thought it wasn't true, that light in front of you should be proof enough."

"Mama…" Hidenka yanked her wrist free from Naraku's grasp and rushed towards the glowing orb. She tried to grab it in vain, but realized it was foolish as her hand slipped through the light.

"Mustn't touch Hidenka. I don't need that soul tainted. You see, if one soul is damaged, there's no point in trying to relocate the other three."

"You're trying to recreate the jewel!"

"You're quite right my dear, but there seems to be a problem. Your father just won't let go of his, will you Inuyasha?"

A light appeared over the form of Inuyasha kneeling, chained to the wall behind him. Red eyes stared furiously ahead as a growl escaped his lips. Tetsusaiga laid helpless on the floor out of his reach.

"What's wrong with him?"

"Well I discovered that your father's sword puts a protective barrier on your father's demon blood. Remove the sword, and remove your father's humanity. Since my other attempts at extracting his soul failed, I figured that it would just be easier if he lost his humanity instead. Once that's completely gone, the soul will leave all on its own."

"You filthy…"

"Bastard, I know. You and your father really need to come up with new insults. But no matter. You won't be talking that much longer anyway…"

"I don't understand, where are you acquiring the other two souls from?"

"Ah…that is a good question. And since I'm in a good mood, I'll answer it for you. As you obviously know, Shippo now controls the Eastern Lands, so he is not a direct descendent. However, Kouga's father Lord Ookami still lives, or at least he did… And for the soul of the North? Well, it seems that the process of resurrection isn't as hard as one would imagine…"

"Meaning?"

"Hello Princess Hidenka, daughter of miko and hanyou." Hidenka turned towards the new voice and saw a woman step out of the shadows, a woman who looked exactly like her mother. "Allow me to introduce myself, I am the lady Kikyo."