Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha and never will.but I do own Kada, Corbin, Ren and Shaneen.

Chapter Ten

Kagome gazed at the forest's edge, looking for any signs of the demon lord or any of his companions. She hoped to God that Rin wasn't near; she didn't want the little girl to see the confrontation. Kagura growled and stared at a certain point in the forest, readying her fan for an attack. Kagome looked over to the point she was looking at and saw the golden eyes. "What do you want Sesshoumaru?" Kagome asked quietly. Kagura took another step in front of her protectively as Sesshoumaru stepped out from the brush. "Where is my idiot half brother? You are usually with him." His voice was cold but Kagome heard a bit of curiosity in it. "We had to separate after." The demon lord waited for her reply when he noticed the difference. "You are no longer human, are you?" Kagome looked up at him. "Yes, I'm an Immortal now. My transformation was to dangerous so my protectors and I set out so we wouldn't hurt anyone." She answered quietly. "I see." Sesshoumaru replied coldly. Kagome felt anger boiling up inside at his cold response. Did this guy really have a heart to take care of a little girl or was she just being used? "Well, if you do not mind, our friends are waiting and we really need to get back before they worry." Kagome and Kagura turned and started to leave when he appeared in front of them. "Wench, I wasn't finished with you yet." Kagura growled and jumped in front of Kagome and released an attack before Kagome could stop her. Sesshoumaru easily dodged and swiped at Kagura, sending her flying. Kagome gasped as Sesshoumaru and Kagura continued to fight. After a few good blows, Kagura fell to the ground gasping. Sesshoumaru drew his sword (The one that can kill, not Tensaiga.) and was about to swing when Kagome jumped in between them with her sword drawn. The sound of metal against metal echoed through the woods.
Sesshoumaru gazed down at the girl in front of him as she held his sword away from Kagura. He was surprised but he wouldn't show it. Kagome shoved his sword away and pointed hers at him. "You lay even a finger on her and you'll be dead!" Kagura coughed and looked up at Kagome. She's defending me.Kagura felt tears well up into her eyes but refused to let them fall. Sesshoumaru took a calm step back and sheathed his sword. Kagome's eyes reflected her surprise. "I do not wish to hurt either of you. She did attack me first so I had the right to attack." Kagome glared at him. "If you're saying she started the fight then guess what, I'm ending it you cruel bastard. I can't even see why you took Rin in because you are so heartless." Red flashed through Sesshoumaru's eyes but it quickly vanished. "Now, just keep going to where ever you were going and let us be-" "Sesshoumaru-sama?" The three turned and saw Rin walk slowly into the clearing. "Why are you fighting with Kagome-chan?" Kagome felt sorry for the poor thing but she wasn't about to let her guard down. "It is nothing Rin, go back to Jaken." Rin didn't budge. Kagome gave a good glare at Sesshoumaru before putting her sword back and helping Kagura up. "It's nothing Rin, do as he says." Kagome smiled at the child as she beamed and ran off. "As for you, just buzz off. I have no clue where Inuyasha is or why you are here so do us the favor and leave." Sesshoumaru growled but let them pass. "Thank you." Was the last thing Kagome said before she and Kagura vanished into the forest.
When they arrived back at camp, the others jumped to their feet at the sight of Kagura. "What happened?" Shaneen asked as Kada started to tend to Kagura. "We had a little run-in with the Lord of the Western Lands." Kagome stated flatly as she picked up one of the glasses that was probably left out for her and Kagura. She sipped some then sat down. "And you got away?" Shaneen asked, amazed. "Yes. He let me leave after questioning me a bit. He did insult me once, which made Kagura mad. She attacked him but I had to step in so we're all in one piece." Shaneen shook her head in disbelief. "He just let you go. Just like that?! I don't believe you! " Kagome sipped her drink again. "It's the truth, so you have to believe it." Shaneen plopped onto the ground as Corbin came over. "I think the most important thing is that they are both in one piece and not in bags. Now let's get some rest. I'll take first watch." Everyone nodded and went to their places. Kagome was in the process of unrolling the bedroll she was given when she was tapped on the shoulder. She turned and saw Kagura smiling at her. "Thanks for saving me back there." Kagome smiled back. "It was no problem. Friends watch out for each other." Kagura nodded. "I guess we friends do.but I have to admit." Kagome looked up at her. "What?" Kagura sat down on her bedroll that was close by. "That being able to use the word 'friend' is really nice." Kagome's smile broadened as she hugged Kagura. "I bet it is."

Okay, here we go. Sorry for not updating in a while, I had the stomach flu. Anyway, here are the current votes:

Inuyasha: 37

Sesshoumaru: 39

Kouga: 1

Here they are so live with it. Sorry to all of you who did nice reviews but I do not like it when I get harassed via reviews. Someone who doesn't even have the courage to put their name was telling me to make it an Inu/Kag story or I would get flamed by Inu fans. Let's get some things straight, if one more person does this, I will close the poll and either put Kagome with no one or with an original character. And don't doubt me, I will do it. Now, onto happier things. Thanks to all of you that voted and I want to make a promise to you guys. If Sesshoumaru wins this one, I will do another story for the Inu fans where he wins and vise-versa. Keep reviewing but do not harass and flame please. I can only please so many people with my work. And here's my email address for comments, suggestions and questions:

genysis2002@yahoo.com

Hope you liked it. Chao!