A/N: I'm Soooooooo sorry that I took so long to get this chapter out, but I've been really caught up in school. Sorry! If it's any consolation, Homecoming Dance was last Saturday, so I spent that whole day getting ready for it. It was really fun too! Anyway, that's my excuse... So, I won't keep you any longer. Read on! (And don't forget to review at the end!)

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha, and if I did, then Kagome and Inuyasha would have gotton together already in the show and Sango and Miroku would have done the same and stuff. So, obviously I don't. So no suing(sp?), kay? Thanks!

Dude, Where're My Kids?

Chapter 7

Gin looked up from where she was sleeping. Kikyo was a few feet away from her, and with her great hearing she could tell the woman was asleep. She turned around to find Kin's golden eyes illuminated in the dark room.

"Ready?" Kin whispered.

"Yeah!" Gin stated in excitement.

"Let's go then!" Kin stood up swiftly, and Gin followed.

"Shh!" She hushed. Both children stopped moving and looked at Kikyo. The dead woman merely turned over and went back to sleep, however. They sighed and walked out of the room. Once out, Gin chuckled openly at the thought of defying an adult.

"Come on!" Kin motioned towards the left hallway. "We got's-ta go meet that man at the flowers!"

"Kay." Gin began to sprint down the hall, with Kin close behind. Once the door to get outside was in sight, they grinned at each other and slowed down a bit.

A figure was standing by the rose bush, and it had the same smell as Hoshi. Both children nodded at each other and crept up on the man.

"Hi hi!" Gin squealed.

Hoshi jumped. "Oh, you two. You startled me." He regarded them, smiling. "Did you get out without a fuss?"

"Yeah!"

"No one knew we lefted!" Both kids beamed proudly.

"Good, good." Hoshi glanced to either side. "Let's go then." The man led the two children into the woods and away from the castle.

"Bye bye, Miss Kikyo!" Kin called, waving.

"Come on, Kin! No time to say good-bye, follow me quickly." Hoshi stated, picking up his pace.

"Okay!"

"How far are we goin'?" Gin asked.

"We're going back to your house, and the quickest way past Mount Falaku." Hoshi looked at the stars a moment, then turned south. The children followed.

"Isn't Uncle Shippo living there now?" Gin asked Kin.

"I think so…" He said doubtfully.

"Well, if your uncle is living there, then we can stop by his home and maybe he can help you two get back to yours." Hoshi decided.

"Yay! Uncle Shippo is gonna see us!" Both children screeched.

"Be quiet, we're still not very far from the castle!" Hoshi hushed them.

"Sorry." Kin put on a pouting face.

"It's ok, but please try to be a little quieter."

"Kay!"

Sesshoumaru jumped past trees and bushes, having one destination in mind. A village was fast approaching, and he smirked as Rin's house came into view. He smelled her scent and quickened his pace.

"Lord Sesshoumaru!" A young woman's voice rose above the clucking of chickens.

"Hello Rin." Sesshoumaru stated calmly. Rin grinned and ran up to the dog demon. "You don't have to call me 'Lord', you know."

"Old habits die hard. Anyway, it's really nice of you to drop by!" She stated happily.

"Well, I just came to tell you something." He eyed the villagers, who were staring at him suspiciously. Of course they'd seen him around; he tried to make it a habit to visit Rin at least once a month. Even so, just seeing him didn't earn him much trust. The only reason they put up with him was because Rin, the village healer, seemed to be good friends with him.

"Oh, of course. Come in, please." Rin led the way into her hut and started a fire. "So, what's up?"

"Inuyasha's children have been kidnapped."

"What!" Rin almost dropped the tea she had been pouring for herself. She and Kagome were very close friends, so she had grown rather attached to Kin and Gin. "How?"

"Kikyo apparently tricked them into following her."

"Kikyo again? I thought Kagome and Inuyasha forgot about her!"

"Feh. They couldn't get rid of her for long, could they?" He asked calmly.

"Guess not. So, are they looking for Kin and Gin now?"

"Yes."

Rin stared at Sesshoumaru closely. "And you did offer to help them, right?"

Sesshoumaru scowled. "Yes."

"Good." Rin smiled. "Thanks. So, did you get any scent of them at all?"

"No, but I went straight here from my little meeting with Inuyasha." He said the word 'Inuyasha' like something foul on his tongue.

"Good." Rin stood up, placing her cup on the floor. She walked over to some cabinets in the corner of the room, and pulled out a bag, beginning to pack it with items.

"Rin." Sesshoumaru asked. "What are you doing?"

"Packing."

Sesshoumaru narrowed his eyes. "Why?"

"I'm coming with you, of course." She hummed to herself as she placed some food in the bag.

"Why?" Sesshoumaru repeated.

"Well, one of my best friend's children have been kidnapped, and I want to find them!" Rin said. "You should want to find them too, you know. You're their uncle."

That's what Inuyasha's friend said. What does it matter that I'm their uncle? Sesshoumaru thought.

"Come on, then." Rin put the backpack (Kagome had brought her one from the present era) and walked to the door.

Sesshoumaru sighed and stood up. "Fine."

Rin walked up to one of the villagers and explained the situation. The woman she told nodded and smiled warmly. Rin smiled back and hurried over to Sesshoumaru.

"Ok, let's go." She began to walk into the forest.

"What'd you tell that woman?" Sesshoumaru demanded.

"I just explained the situation and told her that she was in charge while I was gone. She liked that idea." Rin said the last sentence thoughtfully.

Sesshoumaru said nothing.

Kikyo was shaken awake by Rai.

"The children are gone!" The woman hissed. Kikyo sat upright.

"What?" She demanded harshly.

"They're not in their beds, and the guards have searched the whole castle. They're not here!" Rai sat down now that Kikyo was awake.

"How did they escape?"

"I don't know. They were here when we went to sleep, and now they're gone. There's no sign of them leaving, either." Rai stated.

So, Inuyasha, your children are just as slippery as you are. Kikyo thought. "We must get them back. Quickly, before they get too far away from the castle. If we can't get them back, the whole plan will be ruined."

"Yes." Rai stood up and walked to the door. She pushed past the flap and grabbed the shirt of a guard who just walked by. "Get the army together. Ask no questions, but be ready to go in a half-hours time."

"Yes, Miss Rai." The guard nodded and power-walked down the hallway, disappearing around the corner.

Rai turned around, smirking at Kikyo. "Are you ready to chase after them?"

"Yes. Go and tell my soul collectors to get me more souls. I must be full of them to be strong enough to battle when the time comes." Kikyo ordered. Rai nodded and walked out of the room. Kikyo stood up and walked to the front of the room, looking down the hallway. It was clear, so she came back in and waited. A few moments later white snake-like demons filled the room, carrying white globes. They surrounded her, dropping the souls into the clay formation.

"Good, good." Kikyo stated when she was filled enough. "Now, follow me, but not close enough to arouse suspicion."

The soul collectors disappeared through the ceiling. Kikyo smiled and made her way to the front of the village.

"Lady Kikyo!" The head guard called. "We're ready."

"Good." Kikyo nodded approvingly. She surveyed the group of about twenty guards. "There's someone missing." She observed.

"Hoshi. He's no where to be found, but when I find him. . ." The head guard's voice trailed off menacingly.

"Hmm." Kikyo thought about it for a moment, then turned around to find Rai behind her. "Rai, take over the village while I'm gone."

Rai winked, knowing very well that this might be the last time she ever saw the dead priestess. "I will run it well."

Kikyo nodded. "Good luck then." She turned to the villagers who had gathered to watch this affair. "We're leaving for a little while to find two children who have fled the village. We'll be back in a while."

The villagers murmured amongst themselves.

"While I'm away, Rai is in charge. Treat her as you would me." Kikyo smiled. "That is all, thank you."

The crowd slowly broke apart. Kikyo nodded to Rai, who nodded back. The younger woman turned and headed back to the castle, while Kikyo climbed onto a horse and led the small army away from the village.

A/N: That's all! Again, I'm sorry that it took so long, and that it's so short. I wasn't feeling the vibe for this chapter, and it really doesn't flow like the other ones, I'm afraid... Anyway, the next chapter will be better, and hopefully I'll feel like writing it. I'm actually kind of excited to finish it, because I have a great idea (at least I think so) for the sequel... But you'll have to wait to see what it is! So, REVIEW! Thanks again!