(Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha.)

Chapter 1:

Deep in a forest of the Western Lands, Inuyasha and group were fighting
a leopard youkai, which was in his true form and they were not having
much luck getting close enough to attack. Everyone was getting tired.
For they have been fighting the leopard youkai for an hour with no such
luck.

"Inuyasha, the shards are in it's gut!" Kagome yelled. Inuyasha tried to
use his Blades of Blood but the leopard was just to fast for him, and
now, was headed for Kagome. The leopard being fast Kagome wasn't able to
notch an arrow.

"KAGOME WATCH OUT!" Miroku yelled.

"KAGOMEEE!" Inuyasha screamed.

But before the leopard could pounce onto Kagome a strong arm enclosed
around her waist and in a flash she was by Miroku and Sango

"Kagome! But how?" Sango asked. That's when they looked up seeing
Sesshoumaru turn and walked towards the leopard with Tokijin drawn.

"Sesshoumaru!" They said in unison. As they watched Sesshoumaru walk up
and pauses by Inuyasha.

"Well, if it's not the half breed!" Sesshoumaru said with his icy voice.

"Sesshoumaru! What the hell are you doing here?" Inuyasha bit out.

"Protecting my lands! You could show more gratitude though. Being I
saved your woman! Now, little brother, let ME show you how a REAL
warrior can fight!" With that he lunged at the beast using tokijin. But
the leopard leaped to the side into the foliage and circled around
leaping out of the foliage and knocking tokijin out of Sesshoumaru's
hand.

But as aggressive as Sesshoumaru is during fighting he let out his
poison whip and whipped out towards the leopard. The whip being
unavoidable sliced the leopard to pieces. After, the leopard was gone he
made his whip disappear. As he walked over towards Inuyasha, Kagome ran
over picking up and purified the shards and walked towards Inuyasha and
Sesshoumaru dragging tokijin on the ground as she walked.

"Now, that's how you destroy your enemies and not playing around with
them while your comrades get hurt!" Sesshoumaru said. Inuyasha was
steaming mad.

"Yeah, well, you still don't have Tetsusaiga!" Inuyasha looked down as
Kagome approached. "Did you get the shards? How many were there? And WHY
did you bring tokijin over here? My half brother could of got his own
sword."

"Yes, I've got them. There were five shards all together. That's why he
was so fast and hard for us to beat. And I dragged the sword over to
give to him. He didn't have to help you know!" She said as she looked at
Sesshoumaru "Here you go, Sesshoumaru. Even though, you'll deny helping
us I'd like to thank you from all of us." Kagome said sweetly.

"Now, let's go we have more shards to hunt." Inuyasha said.

"NO! We'll need rest before we head out and Sango and Miroku have
already set up camp, SEE!" She pointed over in the direction the camp
was set up. As you could see a faint light from the fire.

"Feh! Whatever. You, humans are so weak." Inuyasha said as he turned to
leave towards the south of camp.

"Okay, so, we humans are weak but what's your excuse for all your bad
actions and manners!" She screamed at Inuyasha. Then turned to
Sesshoumaru "Please, Sesshoumaru, stay at our camp for a while or for
the night. It's the least we can do for you helping." She turned to walk
towards the camp Sango and Miroku made. Getting into camp and went to
her bag and pulled out her first aid box. Then walked to her friends.

"Kagome, where's Inuyasha?" Sango asked.

Kagome shrugged her shoulders "He walked south of camp. Man, I need some
water to wash around these cuts and also to cook with! Did any of you
see a hot spring, stream, or lake?" Kagome asked.

"No, we did not see any. We're in parts of the western lands that we've
never been They have been in the northern part of the western lands
before, but not in this area of the northern part of the lands.

"There is a stream not far past those trees there!" The icy voice of
Sesshoumaru sounded as he walked into the camp. Sango grabbed her
boomerang while Miroku stood with his staff.

"Stand down, humans. I'm not here to cause harm! Someone's got to watch
over you until the hanyou shows back up and since your on my lands, I'll
keep an eye on you."

"Sango, Miroku! I asked him to stay with us." Kagome stood in front of
her friends. After that, Miroku took the pot and followed were
Sesshoumaru said the stream was and got the water and came back with it.
Kagome cleaned Sango's and Miroku's wounds as well as hers, Shippou's,
and Kirara's. Then, cooked some ramen for everyone, and now everyone
except her, Sesshoumaru, and Inuyasha who had not came back to camp yet
were asleep. Kagome unwrapped herself from her sleeping bag and went and
added more wood to the fire. As she was doing so Inuyasha walked into
the campsite still adjusting his clothes. He was trying to sneak into
camp without being seen. But with no such luck. When he looked up to see
Kagome and Sesshoumaru still up he just looked at them and leaped into a
nearby tree and went to sleep. Kagome stood and picked up the pot and
bowls she forgot to clean and walked to the stream. But outside camp she
wiped the tears from her eyes and cheeks.

Sesshoumaru watched her go and decided to follow her at a safe distance.
Sesshoumaru stopped behind a tree when he saw the young miko knelt down
to the ground by the stream washing the bowls and cooking pot. When he
decided to step out from behind the tree.

Kagome upon hearing someone move behind her she wiped the tears out of
her eyes and turned saying "I'm sorry Inu... Oh Sesshoumaru, what are
you doing here? I mean I could not sleep so I got up and put more wood
on the fire then noticed I didn't clean up the dishes and thought that
I'd get up and..."

"Silence human. I care not for your sleeping habits or lack there of. A
human should not be alone at night let alone someone without a weapon to
defend herself or himself with. You will return to your camp with this
Sesshoumaru!" He said as he turned back to the camp. Kagome picked up
the bowels and pot and followed Sesshoumaru back to camp.

Once back at the camp she put the pot and bowls quietly back into her bag and went
and climbed into her sleeping bag next to Shippou. But before laying
down she looked over at Sesshoumaru then laid down and went to sleep.
After the miko finally fell asleep Sesshoumaru stood up and dusted his
white hakama off then walked passed the tree he was resting against to
leave the group but stopped and looked back eyeing everyone then turned
around and headed back to his castle.

The waking up and breakfast had come and gone and now the Inu group were
heading more into the northern part of the western lands. They were
traveling by foot and it was proving difficult because Inuyasha wanted
to walk through the woods that looked as if it has not been walked
through in a long time by anything and not travel on any type of road.
So now they were in a dark forest with thick, thorny bushes that were
ripping at everyone's bare skin and clothes.

"Inuyasha, don't you think it be best to find a path through these woods
that's not so over grown with thorny bushes. Think of the ladies and
their desirable soft skin!" AsMiroku reached out and groped Sango's butt.

"HENTAI!" A loud slap was heard as Sango swung around and slapped Miroku
across his face. "Think about your own skin! While KEEPING your hands
away from my ass, or you'll have more to worry about then these thorn
bushes!" Sango said as she walked on leaving a red hand print on the
face of the monk sitting in the dirt.


Naraku's Castle

Naraku had dismissed Kanna and was now in his bed chambers with Kikyo.
Kikyo was standing by the chamber doors while at the same time Naraku
was on his futon bare chest leaning against the wall with black silk
sheets covering him from his waist down which was bare as well.

"Kikyo, my pet, I want you to do exactly as I tell you to do. I want you
to follow the hanyou and his group closely keeping a eye on them for a
few days making notes of all their weaknesses, strengths, if they found
any new shards and how many. Then, approach the hanyou's camp get the
hanyou to let you travel with them. Then, report back to me with your
findings!" Naraku said with a evil glint in his eyes. As he shot one of
his tentacles out and wrapped it around Kikyo and drew her to him while
saying

"Come Kikyo, let's rid you of that little dog hanyou's scent."
Naraku drew back the silk sheets to reveal a fully erected erection. He
shot out three more tentacles one for each wrist and one for her ankle.
Then the tentacle that was around her unwrapped and rewrapped around her
other ankle. Then pinned Kikyo to the wall with her arms above her head
and legs spread. His arms disrobed Kikyo. Then shoved his erection into
her repeatedly until his lust was satisfied for the time being.


Inuyasha's Group

The Inu Group were still in the dark, thick forest but was confronted
with a shattered stone wall. They walked through what once was the front
gate to come upon a burnt down compound of a long ago castle.

"Wow! Who do you think this place belonged to?" Miroku said.

"That and what happened? I mean look at the destruction of this place!"
Sango stated.

All of a sudden a high pitched sounded in Inuyasha's ear and he slapped
at it , and brought his hand away to show a flat Myouga. "Feh! Myouga,
what a surprise." Inuyasha said.

"Myouga-sama, have you any idea who's castle this place belonged to and
what happened?" Miroku asked.

"This place was Lady Izayoi's In Inuyasha movie #3 it's spelt Jyurokuya
in english translation castle!" Myouga said.

"Master Myouga-sama, who was Lady Izayoi?" Kagome asked.

"Lady Izayoi was Lord InuTaisho's human wife and mother of Lord
Inuyasha!" Myouga said. Inuyasha hearing what Myouga had stated about
his mother leapt into a nearby tree so the group would not see the tears
welling up in his eyes at the mention of his mother. But kept a close
ear open to hear all that was being said.

"But what happened to cause so much destruction?" Sango asked.

"On the unfaithful day Lord InuTaisho fought his enemy Ryukotsusei and
received his mortal wound that he was dying from a human general by the
name of Takamaru who had fallen in love with Izayoi, ceased the castle
and had his men guard the gates and to wait for Lord InuTaisho to come.
While Takamaru's men and him waited for Lord InuTaisho, Izayoi was in a
room in the main building in labor with master Inuyasha. Takamaru was
angry that Izayoi had bedded down with InuTaisho who was a demon and not
choosing him and became pregnant with a demon's child. Takamaru came
into the room carrying a spear and speared Izayoi and left the room.
Before Izayoi bled to death she gave birth to master Inuyasha and
brought him to lay by her chest.

At the same time Lord InuTaisho appeared and Takamaru's men fired arrows
at Lord InuTaisho. He in turn used the Kazu no Kizu twice then came into
the courtyard calling Izayoi. When Takamaru came out saying that he sent
her to a place that Lord InuTaisho could not go. That he had killed her.

Lord InuTaisho became enraged and ran towards the building and Takamaru
ran towards Lord InuTaisho. InuTaisho cut off Takamaru's left arm and
ran into the building to find Izayoi. Takamaru ordered what was left of
his men that were alive to fire flaming arrows to burn down the palace.

While the building was burning Lord InuTaisho found the dead body of his
wife and the new born Inuyasha crying. Master InuTaisho used Tensaiga to
bring his wife back to life. Then took the fire-rat kimono out from
behind his armor and placed it around Lady Izayoi and master Inuyasha.
But during that, Takamaru came in and Lord InuTaisho stood up drawing
his sword Sou'unga and told Lady Izayoi to call the child Inuyasha and
then told her to run to safety. She ran out of the burning palace into
the woods. In the woods she turned and saw the burning palace fall in on
it's self killing Lord InuTaisho and his enemy Takamaru." Myouga said.

"So that is, why there is so much destruction here!" Myouga wiped his
little flea eyes from calling up sad memories This I wrote down from
what happened in the beginning of the movie Inuyasha #3.

"Shippou, would you mind going and getting some fire wood and Miroku,
could you get some water and I'll get the stuff ready to make dinner."
Kagome asked.

In a tree close to the Inu gang was a pair of chocolate eyes and the
person was listening to what was said. "So, your human mother was named
Izayoi and this is were you were born! This might be some info Naraku
would like to hear about." Kikyo said to herself as she watched Kagome
walk towards the tree that Inuyasha was sitting in but is now sitting at
the base of the tree.

"Inuyasha, after dinner if you want I can walk with you around this
place?" Kagome said kneeling down in front of Inuyasha.

"Feh, I don't need a weak human girl following me around a burnt down
old palace." Inuyasha bit out.

"I did not mean for it to sound that you weren't able to protect
yourself! I just thought you and I could look around this place as
friends. That's all!" Kagome spoke softly.

"Like I said. I don't need a human Babysitter. GOT IT!" Inuyasha yelled
at Kagome. Kagome pushed herself off the ground and walked to the other
side of the campsite with tears in her eyes and picked up Shippou then
sat down by Sango.

Yawning and stretching Shippou spoke up "Kagome, I bet if Kikyo was here
Inuyasha would not say he doesn't need a human babysitter but he'd jump
at the idea to have her that way he and her would be gone for hours then
he would try to sneak into camp like he does every time he sees her or
smells her and he runs off to meet her!" Shippou looked up to see a tear
filled eyes and he wrapped his little paws around Kagome's neck and gave
her a hug. "I'm sorry Kagome!"

"Feh! Like you would know if anything ever happens at night. You little
runt. You're always asleep before anyone else." Inuyasha scowled.

"I know more then what you think." Shippou had a serious but daring look
to his face as if he was daring Inuyasha to ask him to say more.

"Feh, Whatever." Inuyasha stood up and crossed his arms over his chest.

"So, what kind of things have you been aware of that happened if your so
smart?" Inuyasha said trying not to sound timid.

"OK Inuyasha, I'll tell you and as you don't like people pussy footing
around you but I'll say sorry to all who are involved what I'm about to
say." He moved from Kagome's neck to her lap. "Three nights ago when you
and Miroku stayed up talking after Sango, Kagome went to sleep I
overheard the last thing you both said before turning in was that Sango
makes Miroku horny all the time for the way she walks and at night when
she moans at night in her sleep." Shippou looked over at Sango and
Miroku to see Sango with her mouth wide open and a red faced and Miroku
had a terrified look in his eyes while he let out a sheepish laugh.

"Inuyasha, you told Miroku that you at times wish you could have both
Kikyo and Kagome as concubines so you can mate with the both of them so
you don't have to choose one or the other and they would have no say
when or who you slept with when like some of the Lords of the lands do
except of course for your brother. So that, you can mate Kikyo all the
time while Kagome bares your pups for all three of you. Then that same
night I heard strange sounds coming from both sides of the campfire and
I woke up to see what it was and saw both you and Miroku moving your
hands back and forth fast. You Inuyasha, your hand was in your hakama and
calling out Kagome's name saying 'I want to be inside you Kagome. To
feel you wrapped around me aahhhh KAGOMEEEE!" Then he turned to Miroku
"and your hand was under your monks robe calling out Sango's name saying
"Please have my children Sango. Ohh Sangoo!" Then Shippo turned to Sango
and Kagome. "Sango, you slept well but you had drool coming out of your
mouth while moaning. Kagome, I'm sorry but your not innocent when it
comes to your dreams. You were saying why have we not seen Kouga around
but more importantly why have we not seen Sesshoumaru around. That you
wished to come across him soon so you could see him and his ward Rin.
That you liked watching his reaction towards Rin that you think he would
make a great father someday and who would he take as a mate. Then, you
growled in your sleep as if you were jealous.

Then last night at camp Inuyasha, you tired to sneak back into camp
adjusting your haori and hakama. Kagome, you left camp with the pot and
bowls and outside camp you had tears in your eyes. Sesshoumaru followed
you then the both of you came back not more than five minutes later then
Sesshoumaru sat by a tree and you went to your sleeping bag but before
laying down you looked over and smiled at Sesshoumaru then laid down and
went to sleep. Sesshoumaru before leaving stopped and turned around and
looked at everyone in camp then left. You, Kagome were smiling in your
sleep. Inuyasha, you were snoring and Miroku was sucking on his thumb
and Sango cuddled Kirara!" Shippou looked at everyone and of course to
what they all heard their mouths were open in shock and all were
blushing. "So NOW, Inuyasha, do I know what happens at night?" Shippou
asked.

Everyone sat there in silence and blushing when anyone looked at anyone
else. Inuyasha being embarrassed jumped up into a high tree. He looked
down at them then looked out into the distance, thinking in his head
'That runt sees and hears to much for his own good!' He then looked down
at the group 'I guess we can stay at this place another day so I can
look around the place where I was born and where father died protecting
mother and me!' Inuyasha was brought out of his thoughts when the scent
of Kikyo was brought to him by the air and he left to find Kikyo behind
a group of trees not far from the camp.

"Kik-Kikyo!" Inuyasha murmured.

"Inuyasha, I'm glad to see you. But I can see that you were in some sort
of deep thought so I'll just leave you to your..." Before she finished
before Inuyasha came to stand in front of her drawing her to his chest
saying "No, please don't go. What I was thinking about was not that
important. Come lets take a walk and enjoy whats left of the night."
Inuyasha said taking ahold of Kikyo's hand.

"Sure, Inuyasha, but we need to talk!" Kikyo came out and said. They
walked a ways away from the tree he was in and from the group so that
shippou could not see or hear what went on. When they came to a group of
trees that were close to a stream that lead into what looked like it
once was a garden.

"Inuyasha, you still like being with me right? Then, why not tell Kagome
that your heart and soul belongs with me and that it will always be with
me unless you want both of us in your bed!" Kikyo said with a smirk.

"Kikyo, I will always love you, you know, it's just I care for Kagome as
well. I want to settle down one day and have a family of my own. I
wanted to settle down with you fifty years ago before you pinned me to
the sacred tree and before you died because of Naraku. I'll always keep
my promise to you but I've got to keep my promise to protect Kagome
until all the shards are collected and the jewel is complete once more
and Naraku is defeated. Why don't you come back to camp with me and
travel with us or stay here with us a few days!" Inuyasha said kissing
Kikyo's neck.

"I can't right now, Inuyasha. I'm needed at a village northeast of here.
But when I'm able I'll come and travel with you. Besides I don't think
your companions would want me around or traveling with them." Kikyo
said.

"Feh! Like I care what they think or want! I love you Kikyo, and want to
be with you." Inuyasha said nuzzling his nose in Kikyo's hair. But Kikyo
turned around and kissed Inuyasha on the nose and walked away saying "I
know, Inuyasha, now head back to your camp before they start worrying
about you!" Then she walked into the trees then vanished. Inuyasha
turned and walked back to camp. When he got there everyone was asleep.
Inuyasha looked over by the campfire and saw a bowl and a pot with some
ramen left for him and a bottle of water. He ate the ramen and drank the
water and jumped into a near by tree and went to sleep.