A/N: Finally got the next chapter up! Sorry about the wait. I was so excited to see new reviewers! Thanks to all of you for taking the time out to read and review! I've decided since I made this kind of crossover partially because of one of my review's requests. I didn't really have a solid plan for it so if anyone has anything they'd like to see happen, I'm sure I can work it in and you guys can help me out with this story. So just give me some ideas or suggestions in a review or send them through my e-mail or aim (it's all in my profile) and I'll try and work them into the story! Thanks for reading!

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Rath had already passed the outskirts of the village and continued to trudge on mumbling to himself. He had no intentions of going back. He would find Nadil himself and destroy him as soon as he did. After that he would make it his job to destroy the demons in this new world until one destroyed him. He had given up all hopes of going home, and even if he had the chance, he wasn't sure he really wanted to. He felt caged when he was at the Dragon Castle. He couldn't go anywhere without being watched or followed. Every time he found information that might link to his past he was discouraged and lied to. So many there feared and hated him, and the ones who didn't only saw him as an annoying child. The one man he was ever comfortable around, the only one who could and would listen to his complaints and dreams, the man he considered a father, was dead. And it was his fault, the he body occupied was the result of that mans death and he was constantly reminded of it.

Cesia, on the other hand, wanted to go home as soon as they could find and destroy Nadil. She missed Zoma and the people at Dragoon who had been so kind to even when they knew she was Yokai. Being around them she had almost forgotten the oppression most demons experienced everyday. Being here, she was rudely reminded. Rath though, she was worried about, he wasn't always Yokai, but now that he was, he could never forget.

She had put together the story of his past and the man who had turned him into a demon from the bits of information she had gotten thanks to her fortune telling abilities and friends. And every time she thought back to it, it brought silent tears to her eyes. She could never stay mad at Rath knowing his past. And she could never blame him for his demon hunting obsession or hate of being called a Yokai. Rath had been a demon for years now but still not as long as she. He hadn't experienced the hate from others because of Lykouleon's protection. And yet Rath didn't blame others for hating him, because he to only wished misfortune upon any and all Yokai. He had become what he hated most and was constantly reminded of it by the voice inside of him. The voice Kharl had created and others could sense as demonic and therefore evil.

"Rath, wait!" She didn't want to go too far away from the village, if the others needed them she wanted to be there. But the boy didn't stop, he didn't even acknowledge whether or not he had heard her. "Rath, please! Don't do this. At least give me a chance. I don't want to make you go back, I just want to talk to you." The boy still didn't answer, but he did stop his blind pursuit so she could catch up, and when she did, they began to walk slowly and silently side-by-side. Looking to her right at a tree with a branch large enough to hold the two of them comfortably, it didn't take as much convincing as usual to get Rath to join her in it.

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The others had crowded themselves into Kaede's hut where she had promised to answer all their questions. Rune sat fairly close to Kagome, she was the only one he felt was sane enough he could talk to without being killed or confused. He was worried about Rath, he knew the boy could take care of himself in any normal situation, it was the things he enjoyed getting himself into that Rune was afraid he couldn't handle, at least Cesia was with him, she had some common since, maybe enough to keep Rath out of to much trouble. As for Kaede, the Lady obviously had some intense spiritual powers, but unfortunately was very impulsive when it came to demons and the safety of her village. She had refused to listen to the others then, he only hoped she would listen now.

Kagome, seeing how uncomfortable Rune and Thatz were, attempted to talk to Kaede. "We know that Rath and Cesia aren't, well, normal. And maybe they are some sort of demons, but they are our friends. If there's one thing I've learned here, it's that not all demons are evil. Isn't that right Kaede?"

"No, not all demons are evil. But I've had a lot of experience with demons and my spiritual powers go beyond yours. Their demon ora is not like Shippo's or any of your other friends," She left out InuYasha's name to prevent a fight, but it was obvious she included him as one of their 'other friends', "The girl is a priestess who may look normal from the outside, but hers is the air of a dark priestess. Her essence, her soul, is pure evil. I can feel the death around her. She's mercilessly killed so many, and there's a part of her that clearly enjoys it. She could have turned on you at any moment, her power is enormous."

Kagome and Sango were stunned, sure Rath and Cesia had fought constantly, and didn't seem to care much for anyone else's well-being , but the thought of Cesia having plotted against them, the thought of her having killed the innocent shocked them. Miroku, also slightly bewildered by Kaede's comments of their new friends, had sensed the demonic energy as soon as they had met, though even he didn't realize the magnitude of Cesia's evil spirit as Kaede had. InuYasha just smiled and nodded his head the entire time, he had warned them, they should have listened to him in the first place.

Rune and Thatz were both shocked and stressed. They had no idea someone would be so against Cesia or Rath, but on the other hand, they knew there friends were demons, and when the demon inside either of them was released, they could be as deadly as Nadil. Rune decided it was his responsibility to speak for their absent friends, "Cesia is a demon, or at least, she used to be. She chose on her own to leave her family and fellow demons, she chose to stay with us at Dragoon, and My Lord gave her the amulet that would keep her demonic powers in check. True she has the potential to be a murderous, and very dangerous demon, but as long as she has the amulet and her free will, she is safe to be around. She has lived with us for a while now. I promise you she means no intentional harm."

"Well the face she wears now may mean you no harm, but there is a side of her that wants to see you suffer. If that side ever got lose…" Kaede left the sentence in the open as if it were a threat.

Rune didn't know what to say, he wanted to stand up for Cesia but most of what Kaede had said was true. Seeing Rune stuck Kagome took his spot in the conversation, "But isn't that the same kind of thing that happened when InuYasha didn't have his Tetsuiga with him? We didn't outcast him."

"Not only did we still need InuYasha's help." Kaede responded, "But he almost killed all of you before he fought Ryuukotsusei. We knew how to stop the demon from escaping InuYasha, and if we hadn't who knows what would have happened to all of you." Nearly everybody in the room hung their head in either defeat or shame, "I know your sorceress has that amulet, but there is no guaranteeing she won't lose it, that someone won't take it from her. She is too dangerous for this poor village, as well as to all of you. I can not forbid you from letting her travel as part of your group, but my duty is to protect this village."

Everybody nodded their heads in defeat or agreement, but no one spoke. The one on everyone's mind was Rath. He had been outcast as well, but after the discussion of Cesia, most of them were afraid of the secrets and evil that would be mentioned if they started the same thing about the demon boy.

InuYasha, frustrated and anxious to prove he was right the entire time, finally broke the silence, "So! Tell them about the boy to! He's a demon to ain't he!"

Kaede let out a sigh before beginning on the subject, "This would be so much easier if you would just trust when I tell you he's a demon and to just stay away." When she saw that obviously wasn't going to work, she slowly continued. "Rath, was his name, I believe. His inner demon spirit is not as intense as the girls," The word Cesia was coughed fairly angrily by one the people who surrounded her, "His inner demon spirit is not as intense as Cesia's. But I think that is because he is a demon on the outside and in. He looks like a normal boy, and may act like one. But he is a liar, a murderer, his spirit is full of hate and regret, he has a thirst for blood. I know you don't want to hear what I have to tell you," She looked to Rune and Thatz as she said this, "What he is and how he feels. But you already know don't you, you've known for a long time but you won't accept it. He is so consumed by hatred, for demons, his home, his friends, and even the two of you. That hatred will blind him, he has the ability and will to destroy every one of you. But more than anyone or anything else, Rath hates himself." Looking Rune and Thatz in the eye she concluded, "You've heard this before and refused to acknowledge it.

Well listen to me now. Rath want to die."

Tears were forming in Kagome's eyes, "But why? How?"

Thatz stood up, fists clenched, "Thanks for the reminder old lady. We know who our friend is. I've known him for years! Don't pretend to know him better than I do." Taking a deep breath, Thatz made his way out of the hut.

Kagome began to stand up and follow him but Rune laid a hand on her shoulder signaling for the girl to stay put and followed Thatz out the door himself.

Every Dragon Knight had left the room for one reason or another, leaving InuYasha, Kagome, and the others to talk. And they talked for a long time, touching on every issue Kaede had brought up, as well others that might occur. InuYasha remaining single-mindedly for killing Rath and Cesia and letting Rune and Thatz go back to their own time, leaving him to deal with this Nadil, after all, how strong could one demon be. Sango, Miroku, and Kagome didn't want to leave their new friends behind, nor did they want to put the group in danger. There were so many problems that aroused whenever they touched the subject of finding Rath and Cesia and joining together as one group again. There seemed to be no simple or correct solution.

Before they could make a decision, the group heard screams from the villagers outside. Grabbing their weapons as they went the group herded out the door to see what had happened, and one quick observation told them everything they needed to know. An oversize feather-like object hovered in the air just above a dark corner of the village. On it sat a familiar black-haired girl with eyes that glowed a demon red and hair tied back with a feathered band. "Kagura," The group breathed in unison. But she was not the only one atop the feather. Rune had a rag tied in his mouth preventing him from talking and hands and feet tied together. The boy looked drowsy as if he had inhaled some kind of potion and was having trouble fighting for himself. Thatz was on the ground below them, face red from anger and sword drawn, the boy shouted something the other couldn't hear but the effect was obvious. An enormous brown dragon had made its way as if by magic from the boy's sword and was now on the way towards the girl and boy on the feather. InuYasha and the others stared, completely stunned from amazement for a moment, but shook it off quickly and readying their weapons for attack. Kagura laughed at the thought of the others stopping her before standing on her hovering feather and opening her well known fan.

A/N: Hope you liked it! I'm planning on the next chapter focusing a lot on Nadil and Naraku and exactly what they were doing and how they met while all this was going on. Remember if you have any ideas be sure to let me know and I'll try and work them in! Thanks again for reading! Remember to review and constructive criticism is appreciated!