Chapter Six-Trouble in the Tribe

Kouga halted them just before they reached the cliffs of his den. "Something is wrong."

"What is it,Kouga?" Saraku craned her neck, wanting to look too. "Are we under attack?"

"Looks more like we're under siege. Sara,stay here. Don't move." Kouga ran quickly up the cliff, determined to see what was wrong. What he found was horrifying. "What is going on?!" It was another wolf demon tribe, attacking his brothers and sisters.

"Ahh,Prince Kouga of the Cliff Tribe. it's so nice that you've graced us with your presence." Nyrou stood over him slightly, just a bit taller.

"What the hell are you doing to my people??" Kouga spat in reply. He glanced out over the cliffs, and saw Saraku still down there, waiting for the okay to come up. He shook his head to let her know things were not good. His movements were slight, but did not go unnoticed. Nyrou looked down too, and smirked.

"Well well....." Nyrou called two of his men ovr. "Bring me that girl. She looks like a good appetizer."

"NO! Sara,run!" Kouga barked,shouldering Nyrou forcefully. However, this only landed him in a pile with a bunch of his brothers. "Who the hell is this guy?! Doesn't he know we're supposed to be on the same side?!"

"Kouga,sir. He's the prince of your father's enemy tribe." Ginta reported dutifully.

"Oh really....." Suddenly it struck Kouga that he hadn't seen Achika or Kyoko. "Where is my mate and child? Where did he send them?"

"They are safely in my den a few miles north of here. I'd be happy to send on your way,or you can go as a slave. It's up to you." Nyrou replied coldly,as the human girl was brought to him.

"Saraku!" Kouga glared at him. "She's got nothing to do with us! I was just gonna keep her for a while to get at my rival!"

"All the better." Nyrou petted Saraku's hair,smirking. "Your hair would make a nice cloak, you know."

"Get your hands off me! Do you have any idea who my father is?!" Saraku pulled free of her captors,swinging her sword up to defend herself. "I assure you,if you harm me,he'll be really mad."

"Oh,I'm really so scared of some human....." Nyrou deadpanned. "You're comin' with us." He grabbed her wrist tightly, almost crushing it. "No more funny business, girl,or I'll make you sorry."

Saraku winced in pain. "I'm sorry,Kouga......."

"Don't you dare be sorry. This is not your fault." Kouga growled, as a whip snapped at his back. Nyrou was leading the remaining tribe out.

In his castle, Sesshoumaru was reading a book of spells. He'd found one that he was looking for. Saraku's thirteenth birthday came a day before she was to return to him. He planned to ride to Inuyasha's camp to be with her. he had the perfect birthday present for her. It would put an end to all this human nonsense of hers...but....I'd pretty much have to train her anew...

"Lord Sesshoumaru, you're not seriously thinking of turning the girl hanyou, are you?" Jakken was sitting at his feet,watching incredulously.

"I am. As strong as she is, Saraku cannot properly defend herself because of her size. If she was a hanyou,it would be easier for her."

"B-but my Lord.....y-you yourself...you despise hanyous. That's why you and Inuyasha don't get along...remember?"

"I would do it for her." Sesshoumaru replied quietly. "Jakken,find me some sap, tart,and bark."

"Y-yes,m-my lord..." Jakken left the library to do so.